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Problems getting OTA ICS on Rooted Droid 4

I've looked and I couldn't find a direct solution, so I'm going to give birth to this thread.
Problem: I want (and have problems downloading) the OTA Ice Cream Sandwich update on my rooted Verizon Motorola Droid 4
I rooted my phone awhile back. Just today I received a message that the system update was available.
-I am able to download the update.
-I am able to begin installing the update.
-During the installation process, the yellow progress indication bar fills about 1/8 of the way, then I get the ! warning sign above the little android figure.
Here's what I've done so far to try and correct this problem:
-Restarted my phone
-Restarted my computer
-Downloaded and installed the latest Motorola drivers from the official Motorola website.
-I attempted* to un-root my phone using the Droid 4 Utility 0.4.
--I should note that in the log, there was a like that read:
rm failed for /data/app/com.noshufou.android.su-1.apk, No such file or directory
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-Restarted my phone again
-Tried installing the update with still no luck
*It appears that all the Droid 4 Utility did was remove Superuser, though I could be wrong. However, if this is the case, I still have a rooted device.
Once again, I'd prefer to have the OTA update, and not a leaked/rooted version of ICS. There's a possibility I didn't unroot my phone all the way. Am I doing this right?
Thanks in advance for the help.

ICS hasn't been officially released for the D4 yet.

This morning when I woke up I received an "Update available" notification. I am able to download an update for my phone. After downloading the update, I receive another notification:
"Install update
Update (6.13.219.en.US) has been downloaded and is ready to install.
Installation will take up to 10 minutes. Upon completion the phone will power off than back on.."

So it absolutely did not occur to you that this is the "219" update which can be found in this (General) section as well as in the Android development section .
Please do take a look in the topics mentioning "update" or "219". You will find topics for rooted and stock phones regarding the 219 update and how to proceed.

Die Bruine said:
So it absolutely did not occur to you that this is the "219" update which can be found in this (General) section as well as in the Android development section .
Please do take a look in the topics mentioning "update" or "219". You will find topics for rooted and stock phones regarding the 219 update and how to proceed.
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Thanks for your help. I'm slightly inexperienced. I was so excited when I saw the system update that I suspected it to be ICS. Albeit, my hunt continues.

it failed because u altered system files of some kind... its happening to me too. i downloaded the stock system app zip from here in hopes to replace the system apk's so the update will go through but i dont know how to replace the system files... is it as simple as copy and paste, do u have to copy it to the sd card then use a file explorer to copy and overwrite over the files? i dont want to mess something up

I did modify the build file in root/system in order to install a certain APP from the Google Play Store, but I made sure I went and reversed all of the changes I made. Could you please post where you got this file from?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608866&page=3

Stensin said:
I did modify the build file in root/system in order to install a certain APP from the Google Play Store, but I made sure I went and reversed all of the changes I made. Could you please post where you got this file from?
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The original post has also been updated with a link to the original files, as well as more complete instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608866

omniuni said:
The original post has also been updated with a link to the original files, as well as more complete instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608866
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but how do u copy those files from NOTE 2? i downloaded the file, extracted the files but i cant copy them to the system folder

copy them to your phone via usb, make sure you are rooted, and CAREFULLY COPY them using a root explorer. You can get a good one from AntTek for free on the Play Store.

I tried that.. copied the files to the sd card. I can see them when i browse the sd card via the computer but when i unplug the cord they arent there anymore. Would replacing the stock boot animation via rom manager have anything to do with the fail?
Sent from my DROID4 using XDA

remember that the "sd card" the computer sees is the phone's internal storage. your actual sd card, as the computer sees it, is referred to by the phone as "sd-ext" or "external sd card" usually.

I did the samething, I changed two files and got help from this forum to get the originals. I use es file explorer in root and copied the files to where they need to be. I checked the permissions and rebulit the checksum for each file. After that I used voodoo to save my root. I rebooted instal from sdcard and it worked. hope this helps.

well it wasnt an app that i deleted.. i was reading somewhere about the build.prop file being messed up from using rom manager so i downloaded a new copy and pasted it over the old one and the update went through! thanks everyone!

Montecarlo97z said:
well it wasnt an app that i deleted.. i was reading somewhere about the build.prop file being messed up from using rom manager so i downloaded a new copy and pasted it over the old one and the update went through! thanks everyone!
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I tried doing this, but it didn't work. Could you post the build.prop file that you used?
EDIT:
I was copying my build.prop file incorrectly. More details here.

OTA upgrade fails because of missing (or wrong) apk / bloatware / crapware

Trying to install latest OTA upgrade , but I'm getting the following error:
Code:
Verifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/SlackerRadio.apk", "ee1f4b2d6958d622ce87d3f79d041a0abe0f3e21", "2d6b5132806853c96c77ead372644d3183ebd933")
E:Error in /cache/blur_Version.6.13.219.XT894.Verizon.en.US.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted.
I must have been overly zealous in removing bloatware/crapware.
I tried installing the version from the store, but that failed.
Where can I download the original apk files so the OTA upgrade succeeds?
Thank you.

You can download the sbf for the gingerbread build then install a couple programs, osfmount and ext2fsd. Mount the system.img file and pull whatever apks you may need, then push them back to the phone. Don't try installing the updates crapware applications to replace the original system installations, you need the original apks in order for everything to work.
Download the sbf from sbf.droid-developers.org
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

danifunker said:
You can download the sbf for the gingerbread build then install a couple programs, osfmount and ext2fsd. Mount the system.img file and pull whatever apks you may need, then push them back to the phone. Don't try installing the updates crapware applications to replace the original system installations, you need the original apks in order for everything to work.
Download the sbf from sbf.droid-developers.org
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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I'll give it a try. Thanks for the quick help!

You can also just download the ICS fastboot files and flash those as it doesn't do a check against what is on the phone, it just puts what is supposed to be on the phone...ie....ICS and all the files of a stock system.

tcrews said:
You can also just download the ICS fastboot files and flash those as it doesn't do a check against what is on the phone, it just puts what is supposed to be on the phone...ie....ICS and all the files of a stock system.
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This.. Just flash the ICS fastboot files directly, much easier.
Files: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/cdma_maserati/list.php
Instructions: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...otorola-droid-4-xt894-stock-windows-only.html
Do not use one of the two ROMs linked in the instructions thread, use the 6.16.217 ROM from my first link.

Common question,
If one applies the fastboot directly from gingerbread, will they lose their data?

danifunker said:
Common question,
If one applies the fastboot directly from gingerbread, will they lose their data?
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I don't know. I know fastbooting GB .219 over a configured/apps downloaded-installed over GB .219 doesn't wipe data.
However....EVERYONE should Factory Reset after going to ICS. An OS update...done in place....from 2.x.x to 4.x.x......it does work but is more prone to issues than one that is "RESET" and configured from the start.
Backup your data, restore that to the apps after setting the phone up and re-installing the apps from the Market. You'd also be amazed at the number of apps you find that you don't re-install

I had to flash back to stock .219. Didn't do anything after that but went straight to the OTA update and it worked perfectly. didn't do a reset, although I guess I should back up and do it.

[MOD] Shutter/Auto focus Sound Off For LG 4X HD

This MOD base on V10F Deodex ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871858
==== Download Section ====
1. Download Link from my blog Shutter/Auto focus Sound Off (adb installer)
2. CWM installer in Thread
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==== Feature ====
1. turn off auto focus sound
2. Modify Tone4 in Shutter Sound to silent
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==== Installation Guide ====
1. use app that can edit permission such as Root Explorer
rename /system/app/CameraApp.apk - > /system/app/CameraApp.apk.bak (backup original CameraApp.apk)
2. copy CameraApp.apk to /system/app/CameraApp.apk
3. edit permission as picture below
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Thanks, will give this a go later.
The default 4th shutter sound is horrible - why would you ever want to use it?
Glad to get rid of it! :good:

Need original cameraapp
The modified version keeps crashing, and i deleted thr stock app by mistake, can u send me the original cameraapp. Apk?
Thank u so much!

yousefhammad said:
The modified version keeps crashing, and i deleted thr stock app by mistake, can u send me the original cameraapp. Apk?
Thank u so much!
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you can get on top thread

somboons said:
you can get on top thread
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Cant find it. I need the stock app. Sorry for the hassle

updating installer in top thread.
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somboons said:
updating installer in top thread.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
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Got it thanks alot

somboons said:
updating installer in top thread.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
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I just install the app like any other without problems.
Now I don't remember if SU ask for permission or not but, I just install, reboot and...done.

Thank you! Works perfect !

Do i need to be rooted?
Will we loose it if we get a fw update?

profyler said:
Do i need to be rooted?
Will we loose it if we get a fw update?
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You need to be rooted, at least to be able to use AntTek and Root Uninstaller, and no, you won't loose it in case of FW update, unless the upgrade is for the camera too... but the process is fast. 5 minutes and its done

RuedasLocas said:
You need to be rooted, at least to be able to use AntTek and Root Uninstaller, and no, you won't loose it in case of FW update, unless the upgrade is for the camera too... but the process is fast. 5 minutes and its done
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Thanks Dude, but did download the ICS Camera, to take pictures without shutter sound.
Ruedas, a rooted phone doesnt receive OTA updates, right?

strange thing that i downloaded the apk, tried to install it but wouldnt work even after changing permissions. Had no camera forawhile. Downloaded the stock apk, just copy and pasted it in the folder and all of a sudden i have my camera back with no shutter sound...no idea why but thanks

I'm trying my best to fix (IOW; mute) the shutter sound on my GF's O4X. While I believe I understand how this is done, I'm not able to actually get it done.
I've managed to get the phone rooted (thanks to alexp999's simple to follow guide). If I've understood things correctly; I now need to replace the original camera.apk with the modified one found in this thread.
Problem is that, in the /system/app folder, both renaming files (the old camera.apk) and copying files (the new camera.apk) to the folder fails.
Anyone able to see what I'm missing / doing wrong? Any help would be thoroughly appreciated!..

vidvandre said:
I'm trying my best to fix (IOW; mute) the shutter sound on my GF's O4X. While I believe I understand how this is done, I'm not able to actually get it done.
I've managed to get the phone rooted (thanks to alexp999's simple to follow guide). If I've understood things correctly; I now need to replace the original camera.apk with the modified one found in this thread.
Problem is that, in the /system/app folder, both renaming files (the old camera.apk) and copying files (the new camera.apk) to the folder fails.
Anyone able to see what I'm missing / doing wrong? Any help would be thoroughly appreciated!..
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I have my way...
With "Root Uninstaller Pro" I uninstall the original one, than I grab the modded file and past it in .../system/app and I install it from there.
Reboot and its done

RuedasLocas said:
I have my way...
With "Root Uninstaller Pro" I uninstall the original one, than I grab the modded file and past it in .../system/app and I install it from there.
Reboot and its done
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Thanks for the reply and suggestion RuedasLocas!
Titanium Backup seems to have the option to uninstall system apps, I'll give that a go. Would however like to figure out how to copy files to the system/app folder before I do that (given that this is required to re-install/enable the camera). Have tried with both ES File Manager and Total Commander; both have been given SU-privelages, both are able to browse to the folder, neither is able to copy files to or rename files in the folder...

vidvandre said:
Thanks for the reply and suggestion RuedasLocas!
Titanium Backup seems to have the option to uninstall system apps, I'll give that a go. Would however like to figure out how to copy files to the system/app folder before I do that (given that this is required to re-install/enable the camera). Have tried with both ES File Manager and Total Commander; both have been given SU-privelages, both are able to browse to the folder, neither is able to copy files to or rename files in the folder...
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Use "AntTek" explorer, works together, or alone if you wish, with Root Uninstaller, you can copy/paste or just cut/paste...

RuedasLocas said:
Use "AntTek" explorer, works together, or alone if you wish, with Root Uninstaller, you can copy/paste or just cut/paste...
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Tried AnTek Explorer; What an interesting file manager! Will have to test this for a longer period of time, could possibly become my new goto file manager. Thanks for the tip!..
Though I couldn't get the new/modified camera.apk to the system/app directory. Though this time it failed with an error messge; "Error Don't have enough permission to do this action" (see attached screenshot). Have double-checked that "Native mode" is enabled within AnTek and that its (permanently) enabled in SuperSU. Not sure how I can give an app even more permissions...

vidvandre said:
Tried AnTek Explorer; What an interesting file manager! Will have to test this for a longer period of time, could possibly become my new goto file manager. Thanks for the tip!..
Though I couldn't get the new/modified camera.apk to the system/app directory. Though this time it failed with an error messge; "Error Don't have enough permission to do this action" (see attached screenshot). Have double-checked that "Native mode" is enabled within AnTek and that its (permanently) enabled in SuperSU. Not sure how I can give an app even more permissions...
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Just reboot the phone and it should be enough.
Some apps need a reboot to work properly.

RuedasLocas said:
Just reboot the phone and it should be enough.
Some apps need a reboot to work properly.
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Thanks for all the help! Rebooting allowed me to rename files. Then I finally figured out why copying files to the system folder failed (or at least partly); For reasons unknown to me, I weren't allowed to copy/move files directly from the external_sd card to the system/app directory, Had to first move the to an internal location, then I could move then to the desired location!
End result; The annoying shutter sound is gone! :victory:
Again; Thanks for all the help!

[ROM] Stock ROM version 4.10.708.1 CL344680 (901S) [4.4.2]

At last we have the 4.10.708.1 Sense 6.0 update for the HK version.
Unfortunately, this release appears to have some problems with the gallery and blinkfeed apps. For the best results, I recommend installing the previous version (3.06, linked below in this post) and applying the OTA update yourself.
Without further ado, here are the links!
Download link:
http://heh.sk/~johnny64/901S/dlxpul_stock_4.10.708.1_CL344680_release-keys.zip (MD5)
If you are S-ON, after installing the ROM, you also have to unpack boot.img from the zip and flash it using fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Verified to install without a problem on an S-OFF phone using the recovery built by @kairi_zeroblade in this thread.
For each of the available OTA updates, you can also find the actual OTA package, the firmware included within and the stock recovery for that version. If you want to flash the whole firmware package (including recovery, radio, kernel/boot and many other things), just grab the appropriate firmware.zip, rename it to PO68IMG.zip, put it into the root of your external SD card and reboot your phone into the bootloader – the update will be applied automatically.
URL: http://heh.sk/~johnny64/901S/OTA/
Old versions below.
Here's the 3.06.708.3 KitKat 4.4.2 update.
Before installing, take a moment to read this. This update introduces extended filesystem capability flags and SELinux labels. The installer in this ZIP tries to set them in the same way as the OTA update does, but in TWRP this fails, because the recovery doesn't have support for these kinds of metadata. However, setting the medatada is done as the last step, so even if it fails and the installation aborts, the ROM is still installed properly, just without this extra bit.
I repeat:
Read the installer messages. If it says "Done!" and fails afterwards, the installation is complete. If it fails before printing the message "Done!", then the installation is not OK.
The latest CWM Touch should give the best results, although I haven't tried installing it through CWM.
If you are S-ON, after installing the ROM, you also have to unpack boot.img from the zip and flash it using fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Download link:
http://heh.sk/~johnny64/901S/dlxpul_stock_3.06.708.3_CL315079_release-keys_SELinux.zip (MD5)
@Zarboz also made a ZIP of this version of the stock ROM, I'm told it contains some flavor of Superuser preinstalled:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8I81hbg3bIwOWNlZHBMUy1tanc/edit?usp=sharing
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Just before Christmas we have a new stock ROM with Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5 available. Same as with previous version, the installer contains all preload apps, in addition, it also contains the HTC Notes app, otherwise it leaves /data as it is, so in case something does not work, remember to wipe data before installing.
Download link:
http://heh.sk/~johnny64/901S/dlxpul_signed_stock_2.21.708.1_CL288207_release-keys.zip (MD5)
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This is an image of the stock ROM after installing the 1.23.708.3 OTA update. The installer also contains all preload applications (Flashlight, Calculator, PDF viewer and others). Other than installing / updating all preload apps, the package doesn't touch /data in any other way. If you need to wipe your data partition, do it before installing this ROM, otherwise you'll wipe your freshly-installed preload applications. (Note that some of them have been updated in the OTA, which means they differ from the APKs I posted separately.) Does not contain the Notes OTA update, it should ask after first boot.
Here's the download link:
http://heh.sk/~johnny64/901S/dlxpul_signed_stock_1.23.708.3_CL241753_release-keys.zip (MD5)
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Made from a dump taken from my 901S just after unlocking the bootloader, pure preinstalled stock ROM, no root, no mods of any kind. Only contains /system and kernel+initrd, doesn't touch /data, /cache or anything else. If you want a clean state, wipe your phone before or after installing.
Download:
http://heh.sk/~johnny64/901S/dlxpul_signed_stock_1.11.708.1_CL215607_release-keys.zip (MD5 here)
The ROM is also available as a TWRP backup:
http://heh.sk/~johnny64/901S/stock-901s-twrp-backup.tar (MD5 here)
For those interested, I also made a backup of the original internal storage ("sdcard") before unlocking which is available here (MD5). It should be pretty close to the original state, though I did run a few apps there to get a feeling of the device.
Last but not least, there were certain applications preinstalled in the /data partition which gets erased completely when unlocking. I managed to find out which ones they were and back up their APKs. The APKs are located at http://heh.sk/~johnny64/901S/preload/. To install them, create the directory /data/preload on your device and push the APKs in there using adb or something. The apps should appear after a reboot. Most of them are probably not very interesting (since they are for news from the HK area), I was mostly interested in the calculator, flashlight and PDF viewer, but I backed them all up anyway, so suit yourselves.
XDA:DevDB Information
Stock ROM, ROM for the HTC Butterfly S
Contributors
koniiiik
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: Stock Sense 6
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.10.708.1
Stable Release Date: 2014-07-08
Created 2014-07-08
Last Updated 2014-07-07

Thank You for posting this!! Worked perfectly!

Thanks bro
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4

Any one can help me please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45074137&postcount=35
Solved by sending maxims Rom via sideload.....rgrds

Thanks for sharing it!

Thanks for sharing!!!
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hi please any help how to restore from this backup.....i already download this file and after that i put it as it is in the folder twrp\BACKUPS\
but when i try to restore from twrp i do not found the backup file to restore....
do i make any fault ......help me please

hasan_abeer said:
hi please any help how to restore from this backup.....i already download this file and after that i put it as it is in the folder twrp\BACKUPS\
but when i try to restore from twrp i do not found the backup file to restore....
do i make any fault ......help me please
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Well, the file is a tar archive. You have to extract it into TWRP/BACKUPS/<your phone's serial number>. The backup itself consists of multiple files, I just made a single archive for easier downloading.

koniiiik said:
Well, the file is a tar archive. You have to extract it into TWRP/BACKUPS/<your phone's serial number>. The backup itself consists of multiple files, I just made a single archive for easier downloading.
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thanks for answering
please do you mean by (your phone's serial number) is to rename file after extract bu my serial no?

hasan_abeer said:
thanks for answering
please do you mean by (your phone's serial number) is to rename file after extract bu my serial no?
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I don't really understand your question, but I'll try again and slower this time. (-;
First, extract the archive on your phone, any decent file manager app should be able to do that. You'll notice the archive contains one directory named 2013-08-22--21-11-59. This directory contains a bunch of files.
Next, look up your phone's serial number in settings -> about -> phone identity. Navigate into TWRP/BACKUPS on your SD card and check if there's a directory with the same name as your serial number. If there's no such directory, create it.
Finally, move the 2013-08-22--21-11-59 directory into the one you just created.

koniiiik said:
I don't really understand your question, but I'll try again and slower this time. (-;
First, extract the archive on your phone, any decent file manager app should be able to do that. You'll notice the archive contains one directory named 2013-08-22--21-11-59. This directory contains a bunch of files.
Next, look up your phone's serial number in settings -> about -> phone identity. Navigate into TWRP/BACKUPS on your SD card and check if there's a directory with the same name as your serial number. If there's no such directory, create it.
Finally, move the 2013-08-22--21-11-59 directory into the one you just created.
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please im now use maxims rom rooted one , do i need to re lock my phone then restore copy the adapted one as you mentioned above ?or i can restore it now as i am

hasan_abeer said:
please im now use maxims rom rooted one , do i need to re lock my phone then restore copy the adapted one as you mentioned above ?or i can restore it now as i am
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You can just go ahead and restore the backup.

koniiiik said:
You can just go ahead and restore the backup.
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but if when i restore over maxim rom i faced a system restore problem?

Okay, now I don't understand your question. Did you try to restore the backup and it failed with an error? If that's the case, then I'm afraid I won't be able to help you. Anyway, you might want to post the exact error message you're getting in case someone else would be able to help you out.

any idea how to backup stock recovery? im about to unlock my phone but not sure if I will be able to backup stock recovery.

shadow071506 said:
any idea how to backup stock recovery? im about to unlock my phone but not sure if I will be able to backup stock recovery.
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Used search for "stock recovery" and found this thread. contact the OP to confirm it's the stock recovery for the Butterfly S.

Where is your backup hosted at? The download is taking a long ass time?!
Sent from my HTC Butterfly S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Damn it! I cant get this file to download.
Sent from my HTC Butterfly S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

zounduser said:
Where is your backup hosted at? The download is taking a long ass time?!
Sent from my HTC Butterfly S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Damn it! I cant get this file to download.
Sent from my HTC Butterfly S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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It is hosted on a Raspberry Pi sitting on a shelf in my campus room. It should have 100 mbit connectivity. I noticed in the HTTP server logs that a lot of people are using downloaders which open more than 20 connections in parallel, some go even as high as 50. Since it is a really weak machine, I limited it to 5 parallel connections. If you're trying to download with such a tool, try to crank it down a little bit.

cortez.i said:
Used search for "stock recovery" and found this thread. contact the OP to confirm it's the stock recovery for the Butterfly S.
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can anyone confirm if this is the correct stock recovery? just incase it is needed in the near future (probably OTA and stuff)

shadow071506 said:
can anyone confirm if this is the correct stock recovery? just incase it is needed in the near future (probably OTA and stuff)
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this is my stock recovery... I got it after s-off in a specialized center.

[SOLVED] Deleted bloatware but came back after reboot

Hi!
I have rooted my phone, and deleted bloatware using uninstall.
After reboot, the apps returned, so I deleted /system/apps/*.apk (relevant) files (I'd also like to know what are the *.odex files if someone can kindly tell me )
Then, I rebooted again, and again they were... I have read in previous threads that flashing the kernel is needed. Is that so? And if so, how can it be done?
Thanks!

barashe said:
Hi!
I have rooted my phone, and deleted bloatware using uninstall.
After reboot, the apps returned, so I deleted /system/apps/*.apk (relevant) files (Id also like to know what are the *.odex files if someone can kindly tell me )
Then, I rebooted again, and again they were... I have read in previous threads that flashing the kernel is needed. Is that so? And if so, how can it be done?
Thanks!
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You need a custom kernel with /system write permission (unsecured kernel) .
You will not be able to install ota updates if you mess with /system files.

Thanks!
alray said:
You need a custom kernel with /system write permission (unsecured kernel) .
You will not be able to install ota updates if you mess with /system files.
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Downloaded and installed ElementalX-m7 kernel and now they are all gone!

barashe said:
Downloaded and installed ElementalX-m7 kernel and now they are all gone!
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for future reference, you can also stay on stock kernel (dont really know why ) and do the changes in custom recovery (eg TWRP)
if you want a relatively easy file manager for custom recovery, check out Aroma File Manager... that would save you the hassle of using an adb shell
oh, and if all is good now, can you also edit main thread title to include [SOLVED], thanks
edit the first post -> at the bottom of the edit window, click Go Advanced, and then you can edit main title