Run Sunshine, you can then flash TWRP without being rooted, download the latest SU.zip, flash it with TWRP and your done.
Well that's much easier than I was expecting then, thanks!
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Run Sunshine, you can then flash TWRP without being rooted, download the latest SU.zip, flash it with TWRP and your done.
Can someone please explain why we should choose "All Other Supported Models" on HTC's Unlock Bootloader page and not our actual phone? I see it's listed and just don't understand why we wouldn't choose the correct option.
Is there somewhere else I can download the HTC Fastboot drivers (modified), the links at the beginning of this thread are not working or are the HTC files from their site just as good?, attempting to remove ***Tampered***banner.
Oh damn that was when I had the Evo LTE, forgot to change it. I have the HK model on Sprint.
unfortunately,htc just seems to eventually "leave out" this ability as updates continue. its been the same story for many devices now. i use the same tactic when available,as i tend to run stock software.I've used the temporary recovery method several times to get OTAs and then re-root. But ever since the last OTA 2 days ago, using the command "fastboot boot recovery.img" freezes the bootloader, even though the command prompt says it was successful. I have to use power+volume up to reboot the device back to android.
I'm really hesitant to permanently flash the recovery because I want OTAs without flashing stock recovery and starting from scratch. I don't know why the temporary recovery isn't working anymore. Any thoughts?
unfortunately,htc just seems to eventually "leave out" this ability as updates continue. its been the same story for many devices now. i use the same tactic when available,as i tend to run stock software.
your forced to now flash a recovery,boot the phone,install superuser,then install the stock recovery back to get ready for the next OTA. i usually leave my custom recovery in place until its OTA time again.
your OTA file will contain a new recovery image for the update youll be installing so heres what you do(assuming stock recovery is in place):
-accept the notification to download the recovery
-chose to install the update later
-using a file manager,locate the OTA file in sdcard/download and copy it to another location on your sd card,then safely move it to your pc
-install the OTA
-install recovery of choice,boot phone,go back to recovery and install superuser(i use superSU)
-extract the OTA file. inside there is zip file called firmware,extract that also. inside firmware is your stock recovery image. i rename it to recovery-x.xx.xxx.x to match the current build number(personal preference). consider sharing your OTA file,as not everyone is patient enuff to capture them for themselves,or they may be unable to get the ota notification for some reason.
-move the recovery image to your fastboot directory,return to fastboot and flash the stock recovery back( fastboot flash recovery imagename.img )
thats my actions everytime there is an update,i hope it helps. let me know if you need any further explanations
yup! assuming 3.34.666.4 to be your current build number,sounds like you are good to foI was able to find a stock recovery on xda that matches my getvar main 3.34.666.4. The file was uploaded early November. Is this a better stock recovery to use?
yup! assuming 3.34.666.4 to be your current build number,sounds like you are good to fo
youre quite welcome,glad to helpI believe so. My software number and ROM version is both 3.34.666.4
Just wanted to say thank you for creating the thread and quick responses. It's very much appreciated! I am rooted now, about to return to stock recovery as a test but I'm sure it will work!
hi Scotty,
Please help me with "could not enter recovery mode problem"
My HTC m8 (unroot) , after unlock with HTCdev, it show unlock status (and a line "software status: modified" on top of screen)
Then i go with the TWRP recovery file. BUT after "successful flashboot recovery file" and "erase cache" (more than 10 times with many TWRP version), i still could not enter recovery mod!! (every time i hit "enter" to Recovery, it show a screen for a moment (HTC ...) then come back to Hboot)
Could you help me with this please.
Many thanks in advance!
Yup. holler if you have questionsI this rooting process still capable on Android version 5.0.2 ?
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