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[HTC One A9] Will972:
Impossible to get this A9 rooted :(

[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION].. i saw a thread on xda about chainfire's superSu.. it say that we just need to flash the supersu beta test with twrp ? This method can work to get my A9 rooted ?
[HTC One A9] jcase:
A9 root is pretty easy, no you need to follow this guide.

I will be uploading more images later today, once time allows
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
You would need to modify sepolicy yourself, per Chainfire's post in the WIP Marshmallow SuperSU root thread. Then you can flash SuperSU as in the thread (but this will modify system). Or, you can use the method posted here, where [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] has already made the modifications for you, using the systemless root method, so that system isn't touched.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
I'm missing something. I can't flashboot custom recovery. it says I need to be S-OFF.
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
Did you unlock your device from HTCdev?

Are you in Download mode?

What are you entering? Because "flashboot" isn't a command.

fastboot flash recovery NAMEOFRECOVERYFILE.img
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Yes, I'm HTC unlocked. I meant to say fastboot. I'm stuck at the step to factory reset. When I try to flash the recovery I get an error saying on not s-off
[HTC One A9] Cotys:
Well I've made it much of the way.

1. HTC Unlocked - bootloader shows unlocked - S-ON

2. Installed a9-att-635081.3 that matched my build

3. Installed TWRP and can boot to recovery

Here's where it fails - I can't push su.img (adb push su.img /data/su.img)

I get "failed to copy 'su.img' to '/data/su.img': Permission denied"
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
You're doing that while still in recovery, right?
[HTC One A9] Cotys:
OK, that's what I was missing. I have root now.
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
You're in bootloader mode. You need to be in download mode.

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Just rooted Unlocked (639737.5). So easy. Thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] and [MENTION=1162986]Captain_Throwback[/MENTION]!
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
I get that part, the problem is I get stuck at the factory restore step. I get the white HTC screen with the red text.

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I need to redo everything, I know it's not difficult. I've been in a rush all morning trying to do this at work so I'm sure I'm missing something easy.
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
ok. well I was just replying to your last message where you said you get an error message when you try to flash recovery. You do not need to be S-Off to flash recovery, but you get that message when you flash it from bootloader mode.

If you're stuck at the splash screen, then it sounds like you either wiped your system partition, or you're using the wrong boot.img for your device. Did you back it up in TWRP? What is your fingerprint? If you are 639737.5 I can send you my system image backup. If you're one of the other variants, maybe someone else can help you.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Yes, that's my fingerprint. That would be great if you could do that for me. Really appreciate it.
[HTC One A9] Haffoc:
You could try recovery from the relevant RUU from this post. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63640730&postcount=1

Flashing the recovery from the RUU for my phone (1.10.401.7) worked.
[HTC One A9] danifilth4king:
It worked on a O2-UK handset 1.10.206.7?
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
So just to be clear, you can't boot at all?
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
No, I get hung up at the screen with the red text.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
so, this is where I'm at now. With an error (cannot flash this partition in s-on state)
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
That's stock recovery. That's not download mode.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
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What the heck did I do wrong? I got my firmware to boot and that's it.

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I need to factory reset, but how?
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
That's bootloader. That's not download mode. But if you look on the bootloader menu, there's an option to go to download mode. Try it.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Okay, just a sec. Thanks by the way.

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Okay, download mode.

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That did it!!! Yay!!! Thank you so much.

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but now I see no data to mount.
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
Wipe Menu -> Format Data -> type "yes", then Reboot Recovery.
[HTC One A9] jcase:
If you flashed the boot, now you need to format data

Press volume up, and power (might take a number of tries) until a menu pops up, from there you can factory reset which will format data
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Yeah, I took my time and finally followed directions like I should of to begin with. So everything is good. Thank you [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] for all your hard work.
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
Need some help

Followed instructions till you had to factory reset. I did not see that option in the boot loader menu. So I rebooted. Now th phone is stuck on the HTC screen with red letters. I can't even power it down. I'm on the US unlocked version. Any help would greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
I had the exact same issue, but I'm all set now. Check and see if anything I posted helps.
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
What did u end up doing?
[HTC One A9] Haffoc:
If you haven't then you need to factory reset/format data. I forgot to do that initially and got stuck at the same point. Android now encrypts by default under MM/6.
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
thats the thing i could not find where to factory reset
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
The option is there in Download mode.

And if your phone ever gets stuck at the splash like that, just hold Power+Volume Up until the screen goes off, and then immediately release those buttons and hold Volume Down. When the device reboots, you should see the black HTC splash screen, which will boot you into Download mode.
[HTC One A9] JontyJonty:
Thanks. I managed to fix it. Downloaded the RUU and copied to SD card and flashed in Download mode. Flashing through my pc using the fastboot flash command kept giving me an error.
[HTC One A9] Pan Skrzetuski:
Ok, gentlemen. Could someone point me in the right direction?

I think I have followed the directions properly. I have flashed the boot image, flashed TWRP, and formatted data. I am in TWRP but adb sideload does not work - it gets stuck at "starting adb sideload feature..."
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
What do you need sideload for?
[HTC One A9] Haffoc:
Use adb install instead.
[HTC One A9] dblock3nine:
Is there any possible way for me to root the Sprint version?
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
The method is the same regardless of variant. Just read the OP and provide what [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] requested.

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Not sure what else you were expecting from TWRP? You have to sideload a zip from a PC. That just puts TWRP in sideload mode so it's ready to accept an "adb sideload" command.
[HTC One A9] Pan Skrzetuski:
I thought the instructions indicated that I should use adb sideload to push the su.img file to /data/

I finally got the phone rooted by using the TWRP file manager to copy su.img from sdcard to /data/ and running chmod 755 (not sure if the latter was necessary).
[HTC One A9] jaypeg123:
A question, I have not done this yet but.. are you able to delete stuff, alter files from system folder or does it get recreated on reboot?
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
This process doesn't touch system, because if system is altered in any way, future updates won't be possible. You have to be very careful before deciding to do anything directly to /system. I'd recommend disabling apps in Settings rather than worrying about deleting anything.
[HTC One A9] jaypeg123:
What's the point in getting root at this time then? What are the benefits from it? We can't update with tarp or super su installed, and we can't go back to stock recovery..
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
If there's an OTA, of course you can flash a stock recovery (as well as stock boot, if necessary). Some apps that people like to use require root (I know Adaway is a popular one). With the systemless root used in the post, no modifications to system will be made. I personally haven't had a need to root for quite a while, outside of rooting for S-OFF purposes.
[HTC One A9] jaypeg123:
Ok thanks the picture is clearer, but imo root without s-off is eating soup with a fork, maybe I will wait for j-case too figure s-off out. I'll be glad to pay for it.
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
I did not see the option to wipe in download mode. I was able to get TWRP installed and it did ask for a password . I got pass that but now I can not install su.
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
You need to Format Data in TWRP.
[HTC One A9] tomkins0752:
After flashing the modified boot.img for the Unlocked variant and formatting data, the device is much smoother and quicker.

Crazy how much forced encryption janks up the system.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Can't wait to get s-off.
[HTC One A9] Will972:
i cannot decrypt data ????? it ask me enter pattern ??
[HTC One A9] jcharles1:
I was able to format and install su. Now i have a boot loop to TWRP cant get to android
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Can I load xposed now, or do I need to wait for s-off?
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
Seems like you didn't flash the boot.img.

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It might not work if you S-OFF (it might not work now either). No reason you can't try it now. If it doesn't work, just uninstall it.

HOWEVER, it WILL modify system, so make sure you take a stock system image backup with TWRP with system in read only mode so you can get back to a clean system image.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Thanks for the tip! I'm going to try it now.
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
Did you wipe something other than data when in recovery?
[HTC One A9] jcharles1:
Just data. Im trying to start over .but nothing now

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In TWRP and went to reboot and is says no OS installed:(
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
Which variant? If 639737.5 I can help you.
[HTC One A9] jcharles1:
US unlocked 639737
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
http://xdaforums.com/one-a9/general/unlocked-639737-5-image-backup-t3249186
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
Folder empty
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
Did you even read the thread?
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
Got it . Didnt see the time
[HTC One A9] 65vdub:
Did it work for you?
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
No, it just hangs at the splash screen. I let it sit there for about 10 mins before I just uninstalled it.

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No, it just hangs at the splash screen. I let it sit there for about 10 mins before I just uninstalled it.
[HTC One A9] 65vdub:
Ah, alright thanks ?

How are you liking the device so far?
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
I like it a lot actually. My only problem is I can't find a nice case for it. I emailed Mophie to see if they're going to make a battery pack case for it and they said no. I haven't found an Otterbox case and the one I would really like is a leather slim case like the iPhone 6 has. I've looked on eBay, Amazon, and local shops and have found nothing.
[HTC One A9] eelpout:
wondering about the fingerprint reader for those who have done this mod. did you lose its functionality and if so at what point in the process did that happen? thx.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Mine works fine. I'm US unlocked.
[HTC One A9] 65vdub:
I got the dot view case and have zero regrets so far, it's an awesome case ?
[HTC One A9] NuShrike:
Root doesn't seem to work for my USA unlocked ():

Never mind. I was copying su.img to the wrong Android device.
[HTC One A9] jcase:
SunShine can now s-off the HTC A9 - http://theroot.ninja
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
Awesome. That was fast and a piece of cake. Thanks for the support.
[HTC One A9] jaypeg123:
Wow man you are fast, will look into it after work. Thanks! What is the best order, s-off first then root? A short manual

?
[HTC One A9] jollywhitefoot:
You have to root first.

Then just go to the root ninja website download the latest apk and install it.

Open the app and it will walk you through the rest. It will reboot once, then after the reboot, open the app automatically to finish the process. When it's finished, it will turn your device off.
[HTC One A9] timi666:
Please modify boot from CID 621. https://yadi.sk/d/h1wt34jSkWWu3

I flash boot on my taiwan A9 CID_621 with a9-ee-635503.7.zip. And phone get root. All works fine.

Also i get S-OFF. sunshine work well/
[HTC One A9] jcase:
Please post your fingerprint so i can build a proper boot.img for you
[HTC One A9] joshzdad2013:
Boom! Now s-off thanks man!

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Perfect! just ran Sunshine ☀ with no probs at all, Now S-off. Thanks
[HTC One A9] timi666:
i get S-OFF, and flash Europe build, i don't need boot, yet
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
Need a lil help sorry

So I was able to boot the stock img back after not getting the whole root process to work several times. So I'm trying again. I can't get pass TWRP. I get stuck in a boot loop. I formatted data . That didn't work. I factory reset that didn't work. What I'm I doing wrong that I get a continuous boot loop to TWRP.
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
You need to flash the modified boot.img.
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
I' am .I flashing the a9-unlocked-639737.5.img.

Tried all the steps several times.
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] is a hard worker. I got my unlocked A9 rooted and s-off thanks to him. And I've only had my phone a week. Thank you for all your hard work!!
[HTC One A9] jbea007:
I can restore the stock img with no problem
[HTC One A9] jaypeg123:
But the root is still systemless? I want to fidl in those folders to. I know 6.0 is different but ......
[HTC One A9] jcase:
Systemless jsut means system does not get modified in the root process, it does not mean you cant modify system
[HTC One A9] jaypeg123:
Ahh I see, now I feel stupid again!
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Next step is to get Xposed installed.
[HTC One A9] joshzdad2013:
i just mounted system NOT READ ONLY, then deleted the bloat and remounted read only and re booted. bloat gone. only did this after BACKING UP ENTIRE SYSTEM.
[HTC One A9] timi666:
Xposed doesn't work. Device freeze in logo
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
Yeah, I've been waiting until that's fixed. I tried a few times.
[HTC One A9] Captain_Throwback:
I assume one (or both) of you submitted logs to [MENTION=4419114]rovo89[/MENTION]'s github with your issue? Because it can't get fixed until he has the information to fix it . . .
[HTC One A9] FatKris:
I didn't, could you direct me how I would pull that log to send it. I don't know how to do that. Thanks!!
[HTC One A9] asacado:
My biggest fear is that root and/or altering the device in any way will kill the fingerprint scanner like it did with the One Max.
[HTC One A9] joshzdad2013:
Works fine on my A9 rooted, bootloader unlocked s-off and altered some system files to get rid of bloatware fingerprint works good so far
[HTC One A9] gamingforfact:
I am stuck on the red logo white HTC screen, it just bootloops now. I was able to successfully root the phone (US ATT variant, a9-att-635081.3.zip). I attempted to reboot into TWRP (to create a nandroid) and that's when everything went wrong. I was unable to do so, after this I tried to follow the OP instructions again. This lead me to this infinite bootloop. Do I have to wait for an RUU for my variant? Or can I fix it from my current state? I can still flash TWRP and it successfully boots in to it but now I get the NO OS message. I think this occurred when I did a wipe, I have no backups.
[HTC One A9] jcase:
Sounds like you wiped /system. Let me wake up and i'll see what i can get for you
[HTC One A9] jcharles1:
Finally I got my phone rooted and booted. Thanks for the help guys.
[HTC One A9] gamingforfact:
Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
[HTC One A9] chubbzlou:
Can someone please upload sprint system dump and boot.img.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yungbasedprophet:
I recently flashed the most recent cyanogenmod onto my one. In the initial setup, it stated that no sim card was detected. I am on ting. It would be much appreciated if I could fix this and stay on cyanogenmod too.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beauvafr:
Currently on CloudG2 3.3 with dorimanx kernel vs980 and xdabbeb's vs980 bootstack. My G2 is either fast or very very slow.

Have to reboot about one or two time a week.

Would I get more stability going to another ROM?

What about the kernel?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kosuo:
I moved from Cloudyg2 to Blisspop. From my experience, Blisspop is incredibly fast, stable, battery life is excellent so far, but the camera is bad. That's the only negative side of the rom, and probably every other AOSP rom. I'm not using any kernels.

Calibrated my battery and fixed dead/inactive blocks, running performance kernel profile.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beauvafr:
Thanks Kosuo. What do you mean by camera is bad? It is slow?

Do you know how I can go back to the original kernel to test it out with CloudyG3?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptorddd:
Camera quality isnt the same as stock from lg rom
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kosuo:
Yeah, I heard that to get Cloudy's camera, or forgot the other dude's name that had originally modified the LG G2's camera (libs and stuff), you need LG framework, which AOSP roms like Blisspop do not have.

The camera is insanely slow when taking pictures in darker places, quality is not even close to my previous rom.

G2's camera was one of the things that I liked the most, combined with the display, but I lost that with BlissPop and I was about to flash Cloudy 3.3 last night, but it said I needed KK bootloader, which I have no idea how to find.

TL;DR

AOSP ROMs have much worse camera quality than ROMs with LG Framework. If you are willing to trade excellent camera for more speed and smoothness, then you are good to go.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kashif87:
is the battery life better or worse with dorimanx than cloudy's built-in kernel?

m getting occasional performance hiccups, bad wifi performance and constantly disconnecting usb connection with pc
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
Hi all,

Well I love my phone, just love it! BUT having bought it from China, like many I am stuck with the Chinese Model and firmware. Huawei Australia have assisted in unlocking the bootloader, now I am ready to root the phone. BUT, I have not had any luck sourcing a root method for it. Can someone please PLEASE help. :)

I am desperate as it keeps booting me out of Google Play Services, rendering my Huawei watch useless (ironic huh)

Any help would be appreciated. Email me if you like mdbourke@gmail.com

Michael
[Huawei P8max] rowihel2012:
flash twrp recovery and install root with it very easy way
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
A Big Thank You and....

That sounds to easy, only question, how do I do that? Is there an instruction manual or guidance anywhere?

I have flashed other phones in the past but this one is stumping me.

I have looked for some of these methods only to be completing surveys that inundate me with spam and phone calls, only to be left without the downloads that I needed. Did I mention how much I love my phone?

Thanks again

Michael
[Huawei P8max] Hirs_E_Fruit:
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[Huawei P8max] rowihel2012:
just flash this recovery with fastboot

https://dl.twrp.me/p8/twrp-2.8.7.1-p8.img

fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.1-p8.img

then enter the recovery with hold power+volume up

install this file with install zip from twrp

https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1

now you have root

very easy
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
I am so so sorry and a little embarrassed to ask this.

1. I am using the And it sees my phone

2. I am not sure how to fastboot.

3. Do I install the file "install this file with install zip from twrp" onto my device? (p8 max)

Again, I thank you.
[Huawei P8max] rowihel2012:
1-shut down the phone

2-connect the usb cable with holding volume down .now you will be in bootloader

3-open cmd command in windows

4-type (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (you must before rename the recovery file to recovery.img)

5-now after flashing the recovery .hold power+volume up to enter recovery

6-then install the root zip file

7-reboot the phone :D
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
You are so so helpful.

I will try this when i get home. I am always confused by the process. I am to old for all of this :)

Michael
[Huawei P8max] Hirs_E_Fruit:
BTW you will get in a Bootloop if your dont know how to exit I would not root your phone!
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
Sadly, this does not work for me. I did everything you suggested and in the command window I get nothing :(
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
I know the risks ( I think)

Thanks so much for your concern, I know. But I love the phone but need to make it more Android (Google) friendly as it has Chinese firmware which keeps ending any relationship I have with google play services thus rendering the phone useless (almost)
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
You have been so helpful

I did all you suggested and I could not get it to I renamed the file and as you can see I did a command entry and can see my device which is in faboot and rescue mode (phone unlocked) then I type the command you suggested fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and I get this message :(

I just do not know what I am doing here :(
[Huawei P8max] Hirs_E_Fruit:
Have u unlocked the bootloader?

BTW my method i posted works if u do it right!
[Huawei P8max] rowihel2012:
The recovery img file link did you downloaded it?

You must download it and but the recovery.img file in fastboot folder

Then rename it to recovery.img.

And open cmd orders from fastboot folder .

Just type

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
[Huawei P8max] Leechoonhwee:
You must download the recovery file into the same folder that you ran your command and in your case "p8 max root". Make sure that the recovery filename is recovery.img instead of some other names.
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
Can I just say you have all been so helpful, l am a newb who got cocky and killed my beautiful phone. Now i just get the Huawei logo and no software :(
[Huawei P8max] Leechoonhwee:
What recovery are you on right now? The stock one or twrp?
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
Stock

Hello,

I have twice but now I am stuck on the Huawei logo and powered by Android screen. I can boot into Stock Bootload but no longer TWRP :(

even though I have reflashed recovery twice. Just chinese language and the EMUI screen with the three options
[Huawei P8max] Hirs_E_Fruit:
I think it's time to unroot and flash a new system and do it like i posted, then it will work!
[Huawei P8max] adwinp:
Did you reflash recovery2 also?
[Huawei P8max] Leechoonhwee:
I think you're on stock recover. Copy the latest firmware into your SD card and force update it to your phone. After verify that everything is working then try to root again.
[Huawei P8max] michaeldanielbourke:
Rooted, bloatware removed, phone running better than ever before thanks to you all