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[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] 0pUjpLBbgu6JXYXb7Clq:
I'll have to give it a shot running from the TWRP boot image. I already had TWRP RC2 and SuperSU installed, sideloaded from my existing recovery, and then flashed TWRP RC2 before rebooting. That's when I got my bootloops. I'm pretty sure my downloads weren't corrupted; I ran a checksum on the downloaded files and they all gave the proper hash.

So, if I understand you correctly, you:

sideloaded the OTA with an existing TWRP install,

rebooted to system,

rebooted to bootloader,

booted the TWRP boot image (RC1),

flashed RC2 and SuperSU,

signed with V8 signer,

reboot to system

Is that the sequence you used? Also, possibly a noobish question, but what is V8 signer and what purpose does it serve? I've been sideloading OTAs with the method laid out in the thread for months without issues, and definitely didn't sign anything (certs?). Maybe I'm missing something big there?

And thanks for your help!

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Which method? The shortened version or the method from the original post on page one?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] TENN3R:
The one in the first page, just flashing VerifiedBootSigner-v8.zip after recovery, root and kernel
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] 0pUjpLBbgu6JXYXb7Clq:
Okay -- thanks, I'll try it out with the boot signer. When you mention flashing the kernel you mean the OTA.img, correct? So, I'd flash the kernel from recovery, flash recovery, flash SuperSU, and then flash the bootsigner? Do you boot to system at any point in the process?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] TENN3R:
The procedure I do is this:

-In twrp, sideload ota (i don't wipe because it's a ota and i prefer not wipe)

-Let it reboot

-Go in fastboot and boot twrp.img

-Flash twrp rc1 zip (you can also rc2 but I prefer rc1 because rc2 is buggy)

-Flash vbs.zip

-reboot recovery

-flash root

-flash vbs

-flash elementalx (optional) <- should have integrated vbs.zip, but you can flash yourself to be sure

-reboot

Now you have latest security patch with twrp and root (and kernel)
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] 0pUjpLBbgu6JXYXb7Clq:
Thanks you two. I'm going to give this a shot tomorrow. Cheers!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
TWRP RC2 sideload installed NHG47O on PIxel and Pixel XL. Reboot after sideload, load RC1 and install RC2 and SuperSU 2.70 SR3 then install VBS V8. Reboot. Let playstore update SuperSU to 2.82. Profit. Besides the fact that I am running stock except for root and TWRP, I also like that this method bounces between the slots each time I do it and keeps both on clean (one month old) installs. 7 or 8 months (I can't remember which TWRP version 1st supported sideload) of this install method and not a single issue on install or after.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] TENN3R:
I can confirm this method works until August security patch, works good with mods.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitch3ll4:
has anyone tried this method to get to 8.0? before I was able to flash OTA in TWRP, flash superSU , flash TWRP, rebooted everything was easy-peasy.. Not looking forward to the current update methods out there
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
It does not work. Not sure if the issue is the "working" O version of TWRP or the O version of the OTA file, but I suspect it is the new TWRP version since a standard recovery sideload works just fine. I posted in the working TWRP thread I believe.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] jmitchell513:
Will that wipe my data? Music and all? By doing this method
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
Sideloading an OTA is not supposed to wipe any data. It has never wiped any of mine.
[HTC First] weirdzombie_21:
Hello there xda experts,i want to know how to flash Stock ROM on Htc First.

:o
[HTC First] Saad93:
I've the same Problem

I've the same problem in my phone anyone suggest what to do.
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] XtraTerr3sTRiAL:
After seeing people not being able to root their S3 and rooting mine successfully, I have decided to make this tutorial to help those out there. This tutorial covers the procedures I took to successfully root my LeEco S3 US edition with EUI 5.8.018S and Snapdragon 652 processor. My phone is permantly rooted and has permanent TWRP recovery.

Make sure your phone has developer options and has usb debugging as well as the option to unlock the bootloader enabled

First off, download the AIO Toolkit created by Rishabh Rao here

Secondly, open the toolkit. Make sure to turn off your antivirus to avoid any interruptions. Once in the toolkit, select item 6 and allow the program to download necessary files. After the files have downloaded, select item 1 to install ADB/Fastboot USB drivers. During this process, PDA Net will prompt you to connect your phone to the computer. It will download the client onto your computer and install the PDA Net application onto your phone. When the drivers are fully installed, close the toolkit.

Open command prompt and run ADB. With your phone plugged in and in recovery mode, type fastboot oem unlock-go and you should see it attempting to unlock the bootloader. If you get a successful message of unlocking your bootloader, you are ready to move on to the next step as this is a temporary unlock. Close the command prompt.

Open the toolkit again, select item 6 and then select item 3 to unlock bootloader completely. When it has finished, go back to select item 4 to check and see if the bootloader has been unlocked. If so, move on to selecting item 5 to flash the latest TWRP recovery.

When the TWRP recovery has installed, if it has not booted into recovery by itself, hold down power + volume up to enter it. You will see the recovery all in the chinese language. Simply swipe the unlock to proceed and from the menu, select the box to the right and three down (which is settings). There, select the globe icon and scroll down to select the english language. Now that you can read what is there, go back to the main menu and select wipe to completely wipe the phone back to factory defaults. When it has finished, go back and select Advanced > Tools > Root Device. Your phone will now be rooted when you reboot and will have the latest TWRP recovery installed.

- If you receive the error message saying the device is locked while you are trying to unlock the bootloader from the toolkit, you need to run ADB again to temporary unlock the bootloader.
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] redspeed:
Quick question - will this only work on 18s and is it possible to update the firmware and keep root after doing this? Or would it work after updating to I think 21s which is the latest?

Thank you!
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Demetreftw:
Hi

Can you break this down further with pictures too? How do I do the command prompt ABD thing?
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mainesthia:
Root

was this the easiest way? I'm going to try it in two days. Scared to mess my phone up though..
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] emkorial:
This method does not work on the 23s ROM. Does nothing
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mainesthia:
What's the best way? Simple way I mean?
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jpigas:
Worked for anyone?
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] elsita:
these instructions are for the le s3 with SNAPDRAGON processor, not for the MEDIATEK x20 that is where we have the problem
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] GWARslave119:
Just got this phone and gonna try this out, thanks ;p

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Actually Ima wait...I've never rooted using TWRP Recovery so not quite familiar with it after the phone's been rooted. I've only used a couple of the one-click root apps, KingRoot and KingoRoot, for a couple phones.
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] GWARslave119:
Rooted it fine, now I need to figure out what I can do ;P <--- noob
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] estebesunbaracho:
How were you able to successfully root the phone?

How were you able to successfully root the phone?
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshuaarrojado29:
i dont know what to do,, it says "waiting for device" what should i do ? i already installed the 15 sec ADB something like that.. i need your help plsssss
[LeEco Le S3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yegah:
Rooting Le S3.

Hi Everyone. I recently got a new le s3 x522. Its great only that sim 2 slot doesn't connect to mobile data. I have tried rooting so that I can use build prop editor to fix this, but rooting has become a real problem. I used Kingo root, framaroot but not successful. I have downloaded AIO toolkit on pc but installng is a problem. Please guide me on how to install AOI toolkit on pc. I pretty new to this things you know. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaris99:
So recently I bought used HTC One M8. It operated like new, but I wanted customization... I unlocked the phone's bootloader (watching this video: HTC One M8: How to Unlock Bootloader & Root - Easiest method) I did it successfully. Then I installed TWRP, by using tool kit (also by watching same guy's video: (HTC One M8 : How to Root & Install TWRP Recovery - Easiest method) (sorry i can't post links)(Channel is called: Explore Gadgets)followed everything step by step, so you can check, if you not sure what I did... So I wanted to flash a custom rom, I was scared already of this problem happening, because it happened on my 2 other last phones, but in one of them, somehow I managed to fix it. That HTC is my main phone, I don't have others by now, so I am very interest by fixing it. I uploaded my file, it is cyanogenmod.. Also uploaded gapps on (both files on sd card).. First, I tried to back up all my data, before doing anything. But TWRP stuck on backup.. But I thought why not, and tried to install a rom, without any backup made... Then again TWRP freezed.. Now I'm left with phone with no system.. I can get into that screen, where it says that I'm unlocked.. By the way, my phone is s-on, I don't know if it is because of that... Please help me...
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
I believe because you followed an outdated guide written in 2014 ?

You should have come to XDA to read guides instead of relying on other sources on the net (as most of them are outdated)

You need to post here fastboot getvar all result (delete the serial & imei no.)

then we'll see what you need to do now.

Most of the failure reason is wrong TWRP version installed (again outdated) and not compatible firmware on the phone.

BTW .. I asked moderator to move this thread to Q&A section
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaris99:
I'm not that really good at this type of things so I didn't really understood what information you asked, and from where to get that information.. I would be very thankful if you would guide me what you want to know... But yeah I followed the old directions... I'm ashame of myself for not knowing what you want :D..
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
You still have the toolkit, right ? I never use one but I believe it has fastboot/adb

Is it this one - https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699065

On the screenshot I see under commands it has boot to bootloader & getvar all

1. select boot to bootloader (if you're not on bootloader yet

2. select getvar all - this will give you the details needed

Or you can install this : https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

You need a command prompt from adb/fastboot then type command

fastboot getvar all

then post the details (after you remove serial & imei no.)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaris99:
Yes, it is the same tool.. But I removed it.. I can download this one, and everything will be the same, right? Or something is needed from earlier, when I did the installation (like logs, or I don't know what else collects information).. I will post the information you asked (b.t.w. I'm so thankful that you're helping me, my knowledge might be annoying, because I don't know everything, but if I will be helped, I will be very happy..)..
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
Download the one that I linked you above. Install version 1.3 as it is easier.

When it ask :

Do you want to install fastboot & adb - type y

Install adb system-wide - type y

Do you want to install device driver - type n

Then open a command prompt from anywhere it should work.

Open command prompt then type the command fastboot getvar all

You need this adb/fastboot because you're going to rely on it a lot later
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Fastboot is critical to know for modding these phones. If you've modded 3 phones, and don't know how to use basic fastboot commands, you should learn now!

Another primary rule of thumb you should always keep in mind modding these phone:

always

research that you are using current, latest methods (to root, custom recovery, etc.) or at least that the method which corresponds to the device's firmware.

The world of Android moves quickly. Every time a new Android version is released, a new root method needs to be used. Every time firmware is updated, you usually need to use a new TWRP version. You can't use a toolkit that is 2 years old and expect it to go well.

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Well, I think you know now "why not". Because now you don't have a known-good backup or ROM to revert to, and no working phone.

I

never

mod any Android device without a known-good nandroid backup or known-good ROM to flash.

S-on is fine for root, flashing ROMs, kernels, and a great many other mods. S-off is only needed for very specific things (flashing hboot, radio, changing CID/MID, etc.).
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaris99:
Tried with both applications, it says that no device is connected... Kit tool says that you need to enable USB debugging, but how can I do that without system :D..
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
You don't need usb debugging enabled for fastboot. usb debugging is only for adb when you have running OS.

Did you put your device on bootloader/fastboot mode before you connect to PC ?

If it is not and you're stuck on htc loading screen, press & hold both volume up & power button. When it turns black, release both buttons but quickly press & hold volume down button only. This will get you to hboot screen, press power once to get to bootloader.

When you connect the cable on phone & PC, you should see "fastboot usb" on the bootloader

When you type command

fastboot devices

it should show your device serial no.

If it says "waiting for device" you need HTC USB drivers installed.

If you are not sure whether you already have it, do this as explained here : https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4

You already done part 1 for adb/fastboot, do part 2 for HTC USB drivers.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaris99:
Ok, so i managed to download the device drivers with Htc sync, from link you have gave. Tried opening that application "ADB setup" pressed Y,Y,N, like you said, it said that "no route is found" or something like that.. So I pressed getvar all in a kit tool, and it worked, so that's what I've got: version-baseband: 1.29.2145000

version-cpld: None

version-microp: None

version-main:

version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

serialno:

imei:

imei2: Not Support

meid: 00000000000000

product: m8_ul

platform: hTCBmsm8974

modelid: 0P6B10000

cidnum: HTC__Y13

battery-status: good

battery-voltage: 0mV

partition-layout: Generic

security: on

build-mode: SHIP

boot-mode: FASTBOOT

commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54

hbootpreupdate: 11

gencheckpt: 0
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
As expected, you have a Marshmallow firmware. The version no. is 6.12.401.4 which is now missing from your getvar due to the outdated TWRP that you installed.

Now .. what do you want to do:

a) Restore the stock ROM ?

b) Install a custom ROM ?

First thing that important to fix, is the recovery.

I downloaded the toolkit to see how the layout of it.

To use the toolkit :

a) You need TWRP 3.0.2-0 - download from here : https://dl.twrp.me/m8/

b) rename the downloaded twrp-3.0.2-0-m8.img to TWRP.img

c) in Data/Recoveries folder - delete everything there and place this new TWRP.img in it

d) now you can install TWRP with the toolkit

So you need to answer the above questions, option (a) or (b) ?

Then we'll see what you need to do.

Also delete the SuperSU.zip that in Data/SU folder - it's outdated too.

Download this SuperSU - https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip

Don't replace the old one .. you're going to need it later after your option (a) or (b).
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaris99:
Option b... Just can you suggest me a rom.. I want to use both dual cameras, so cyanogemod wont work.. I just wan fast, smooth rom, which got good battery life, because on original software it was crap, and i want to have a root, or you would guide me hot to root, if root not comes with the rom... I really dont care what rom is it, you can choose from youre experience...
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
Haha ... that's one thing I don't experience enough. I don't usually use Sense custom ROM, I make my own ROM.

Anyway .. you can try all those Sense ROMs in development sections .. and you have to decide which is the best that suit your requirement.

You can try Jazz - no more update but it is the same base as your firmware. This the custom ROM that I was on before - https://xdaforums.com/htc-one-m8/development/rom-sense-6-12-401-4-mra58k-stock-t3296066

You also can try ICE - I believe it is a good ROM - https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2704539

If you want the latest with some port of htc 10 - https://xdaforums.com/htc-one-m8/development/romthe-worlds-first100-m9-port-m8upload-t3064838

You don't need to manually root these ROMs, they are pre-rooted.

If you ever need the stock ROM, you can restore stock non-rooted 6.12.401.4 ROM here :

https://xdaforums.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860

To root a stock ROM - just put the downloaded SuperSU.zip in internal storage or microsd

Boot to TWRP recovery - select install menu and select downloaded SuperSU.zip and install.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kruc Ire:
You know what would make this board more helpful? Would be a detailed list of exactly how to treat your brand new (or used) android phone device.

Like the first thing it would do is come up when you visit xda. It would force tha playa to download the latest fastboot adb minimal, and then tell tha playa to straight away get your getvar all. Etc etc... Then list phones after that.

Instead of people straightaway tryna root they phones it would put them on a path to download temp the twrp for the device and make a backup first thing.

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Ithe android devices dont even need a hidden menu. The adb should always be on until its turned off, or a question should be posed at startup instead of the proprietary google account creation.

This is why the peak of android as a system was around two years ago.

Google's gotten so resentful of the competition they have gone and pulled a complete intel with they N system. Made it next to impossible for other corporations to develop for their phones.

Its gone beyond usable. Who knows if my 5th phones current screen flicker glitch is due to attempting s off or the flash I did before that of the DU N ROM.

It is all too questionable.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
If you think that would be useful, then feel free to write such a guide.

As someone that has spent a lot of time creating and maintaining Index rollup threads for XDA, my experience is that a lot of folks often don't look at the resources provided.

My advice for anyone, even an experienced Android user, is to research for a

minimum

2-3 hours before even starting to attempt any mods to a new device. Every device has its own unique nuances and quirks. And if you dive in, without finding out what those things are, you

will

run into problems. The proper research is critical. All the information is here, even if its not always presented in an obvious manner.

But many folks don't want to do that (research and learn). They just want a one-click root, or to just watch a YouTube video. Then they wonder why the method from 2 years ago doesn't work.

For power users, that may be true. But for the huge majority of Android users, having adb active by default is a bad idea.

Such comments don't add value to the discussion on this forum. Off topic, and hundreds (if not thousands )of users here would probably disagree, and not appreciate such comments.

You attempted an s-off method (rumrunner) which was never intended for this device. Don't blame others for your mistakes and lack of research.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kruc Ire:
Yeah no blame is necessary, dont tell me what to do.

All day long you been following me around dumping on my comments. Whyontchoo take a hike. You have contributed nothing useful in 4 straight comments.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaris99:
So i downloaded the ICE rom.. I installed newest TWRP.. But i can't upload the zip to my device... When i'm in TWRP it shows the phone and sd card on the computer, but when i try to upload it, it says that device is not connected... Tried using sd with an adapter, but the pc does not see the sd..
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
Not familiar with this kind of thing.

When PC cannot see the sd when connected with an adapter, check whether you have driver correctly installed under "portable devices" in PC device manager.

Try select Mount USB storage on TWRP mount menu and see whether PC will detect the microsd (with microsd in the phone)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
How exactly are you trying to copy the ROM to your phone, adb push or copy/paste to the SD like its a drive (either should work while booted into TWRP)?

If you mean a removable SD, and you have a USB card reader, you can use the card reader to copy the ROM to the phone. Or use an old phone (with SD slot) as a makeshift "card reader" (which I've had to resort to, also).
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jaris99:
So i managed to fix my phone.. Thank you all! Only last question, will xposed work on my device? I installed Ice rom, which you gave me...
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
Xposed works on any Marshmallow ROM.

When on ICE, don't think you ever need xposed as this ROM has its own tweaks with its configurator app.

Make a backup with TWRP and try xposed if you want to.

I can't answer much on ROM related as I'm not familiar with this ROM

Good luck & good night
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] kiran G.:
Xiaomi.eu ROM

Global stable ROM

Global dev ROM

Multi ROM

Epic ROM

MIUI 8

MIUI 7

Of the above which one is best with better battery backup...???!!

Also pls suggest the version..!:o
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] scrubjay55:
i prefer MI-globe. Xiaomi.eu based, also included some useful stuff.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] vampire585:
Xiaomi.eu ROM
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] coolmihir:
the best rom is global dev
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] pratikmore:
MIUI 7 MM try it, ported from kate.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] scrubjay55:
*the worst

full of spyware and bloatware. ~6 hours SOT. General responsiveness couldnt be worse..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] kiran G.:
Then which one according to u is the best..??
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] scrubjay55:
like i said in post2. Mi globe looks like the best. It is xiaomi.eu based and include some useful stuff.

btw im using miui8 extreme debloater script. You can find it on guides section.