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FR212

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I have a Boost mobile HTC One SV with the latest software 4.2.2. I figure it's best to root my phone now, since there won't be anymore software updates. Anyways, rooting HTC phones seem like a pain. I recently unlocked the bootloader through HTC website. http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/

I'm stuck trying to find a recent guide to root my phone after that. Any help, would be nice.
 
It's actually really simple :)

You just need to install the twrp recovery found in this thread:
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?t=845477

Using fastboot with the command

Code: 
fastboot flash recovery {name-of-recovery.img}

Where "{name-of-recovery.img}" is the name of the recovery file you downloaded

Once it's installed, simply boot into recovery and make a backup ( it's always good to have an untouched backup of your device ;) )

Once the backup completes, select reboot system and you should receive a prompt stating that you are not rooted and It will ask if you would like to install superuser. Select yes and that's it. You have root. :)
 
I think a mod is in the works to swap your internal memory and your sdcard, but hasn't been released yet. I think i remember it being mentioned as a feature in a rom that's is being developed
 
Ok, so I ran through some trouble and I currently have no OS and my backup is gone. :( please help.

I have an UNLOCKED Bootloader and Recovery (TWRP) is working.
 
FR212 said:
Ok, so I ran through some trouble and I currently have no OS and my backup is gone. :( please help.

I have an UNLOCKED Bootloader and Recovery (TWRP) is working.
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How did you lose your backup? :eek:

I have only 3g tonight, so i can't upload a functional backup at the moment :(

And are you are s-on? If so you can't use the ruu to fix your phone because it is a previous version of Android... :(

Give me a bit and I'll see what i can come up with
 
I'm hoping my phone doesn't have hardware issue. My phone kept freezing and restarting before and after rooting. Usually getting stuck in the HTC logo screen. I should have saved the backup to my SD, which I didn't do. :(

I'm on S-ON
 
FR212 said:
I'm hoping my phone doesn't have hardware issue. My phone kept freezing and restarting after rooting. I should have saved the backup to my SD, which I didn't do. :(

I'm on S-ON
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What did you do to erase the internal memory?

You mentioned removing a bunch of apps... i imagine that's why you are stuck right now... When you select "restore" in twrp, what does it say?

Also, I've messaged another guide to try and get you a working backup that you can restore through twrp... So, once he replies, we should be able to get you up and running.
 
FR212 said:
I'm hoping my phone doesn't have hardware issue. My phone kept freezing and restarting after rooting. I should have saved the backup to my SD, which I didn't do. :(

I'm on S-ON
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Hey man, sent you a PM. Extract the zip and you will find the needed files to restore your device via TWRP. Such files like ****.emmc.win and ****.ext4.win. Because you are S-On you will not be able to use the boot.emmc.win file to restore your boot, but given your situation you may not need to use it anyways. However, if you do, then rename it to boot.img and install it to your boot partition via fastboot:
Code: 
fastboot flash boot boot.img
 
Thanks, guys. So far, all good and I didn't have to use boot.emmc.win file. Will keep your backup in my PC, for sure. :)

Btw, your TWRP backup files has my phone running with no issues (knock on wood). :)

Okay, now I'm removing a bunch of apps. Any system app that safe to remove that I may want to remove, any suggestions? Majority of what I'm removing is the keyboard - language packs, wow, so many!
 
FR212 said:
Thanks, guys. So far, all good and I didn't have to use boot.emmc.win file. Will keep your backup in my PC, for sure. :)

Btw, your TWRP backup files has my phone running with no issues (knock on wood). :)

Okay, now I'm removing a bunch of apps. Any system app that safe to remove that I may want to remove, any suggestions? Majority of what I'm removing is the keyboard - language packs, wow, so many!
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Fair warning, because you are S-On, if you delete any system apps or files or even modify them, they will not stick. The moment you reboot it will all be restored. I recommend going in to your TWRP recovery and using the file manager to delete them. They should stick when you reboot then.

Your stock kernel has write protection which is why. The TWRP recovery has a custom kernel with write protection removed.

Otherwise, you will need to be S-Off.
 
ModdingMyMind said:
Fair warning, because you are S-On, if you delete any system apps or files or even modify them, they will not stick. The moment you reboot it will all be restored. I recommend going in to your TWRP recovery and using the file manager to delete them. They should stick when you reboot then.
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Cool, is there a list of system apps that are safe to remove through TWRP recovery?
 
FR212 said:
Cool, is there a list of system apps that are safe to remove through TWRP recovery?
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K2_CL with 4.2.2 only!

Write Protection Removed (Kernel)

Grab it from the link below:
http://d-h.st/IYV

If installed successfully you will see the following on your phone:

b474e990282f826fce08c6c98dca63b8.jpg


This should be helpful to you.

As for a list? Mount your system as RW, then freeze your apps and see what happens. If all is well, remove it or them. To freeze, simply rename the apk or file. For example, .apk to .apk.kpa or .odex to .odex.xedo. Changing the extension prevents the file to function as well as preventing the OS from using it.
 
ModdingMyMind said:
K2_CL with 4.2.2 only!

Write Protection Removed (Kernel)

Grab it from the link below:
Dev-Host - WP_Removed_K2CL_422_Boot.img - The Ultimate Free File Hosting / File Sharing Service

If installed successfully you will see the following on your phone:

b474e990282f826fce08c6c98dca63b8.jpg


This should be helpful to you.

As for a list? Mount your system as RW, then freeze your apps and see what happens. If all is well, remove it or them. To freeze, simply rename the apk or file. For example, .apk to .apk.kpa or .odex to .odex.xedo. Changing the extension prevents the file to function as well as preventing the OS from using it.
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Sound like trail and error. I'll consider this, if and when I'm running low on internal storage. Thanks, anyways.
 
FR212 said:
Cool, is there a list of system apps that are safe to remove through TWRP recovery?
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I adapted this list from THIS POST (for the k2_ul variant)

This list should be safe to remove. But, be sure to have a current backup just in case :)

AndroidHtcSync.apk - HTC Mobile Sync
Automotive_Home.apk - Car in app drawer, Carmode
Automotive_InternetRadio.apk -
Automotive_Traffic.apk -
Basic.apk - Livewallpaper
BasicDreams.apk - Daydreams
Books.apk - Google Play Books crapware
Calculator.apk - RealCalc is way better
CalculatorWidget.apk - widget
ChromeWithBrowser.apk - can install from play store
CIMEXT9.apk - Chinese
EAGamebox.apk - crapware
Facebook.apk - can install from playstore
FacebookEngine.apk -
Facebook_Client.apk -
FaceLock.apk -
Flashlight.apk - can use another from playstore
FlexNet.apk
Flickr.apk -
FlickrEngine.apk
Frisbee.apk
GenieWidget.apk
Gmail2.apk can be downloaded from okay store
GMS_Maps.apk - download from playstore
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleTTS.apk - safe to delete, can download new from playstore
Hangouts.apk - new from playstore
HoloSpiral.apk - LiveWallpaper
Htc3DRichNotesWidget.apk
HtcAirplaneModeWidget.apk
HtcAlbumMapView.apk
HtcAutoRotateWidget.apk
HtcBackgroundDataWidget.apk
HTCBackup.apk
HtcBackupReset.apk
HtcBtWidget.apk
HtcCarGps.apk
HtcContactWidgets.apk
HtcDataRoamingWidget.apk
HtcDataStripWidget.apk
HtcDeals.apk - crapware
HtcDropboxGLRPlugin.apk
HtcFMRadioWidget.apk
HtcGetStarted.apk
HtcGpsWidget.apk
HtcHotspotWidget.apk
HtcImageWallpaper.apk
HtcLavaLiveWallpaper.apk
HtcMailWidgets.apk
HtcMobileNetworkWidget.apk
HtcMsgWidgets.apk
HtcMusic.apk
HtcMusicEnhancer.apk
HtcMusicWidget.apk
HtcNotes.apk
HtcNotesPainterView.apk
HtcNotesProvider.apk
HtcPhotoWidget.apk
HtcPowerStripWidget.apk
HtcProfilesWidget.apk
HtcRingtoneTrimmer.apk
HtcRingtoneWidget.apk
HtcScreenBrightnessWidget.apk
HtcScreenTimeoutWidget.apk
HTCShoeboxEngine.apk
HtcSkydriveGLRPlugin.apk
HtcSoundRecorder.apk
HtcSyncWidget.apk
HtcVideoPlayer.apk
HtcWeatherClockWidget.apk
HTCWeatherClockWidgetAgent.apk
HtcWeatherLiveWallpaper.apk
HtcWiFiWidget.apk
HTC_Widget_ShowMe.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
IMEXT9Arabic.apk
IMEXT9BahasaIndonesia.apk
IMEXT9BahasaMalaysia.apk
IMEXT9Bulgaria.apk
IMEXT9Croatian.apk
IMEXT9Czech.apk
IMEXT9Danish.apk
IMEXT9Dutch.apk
IMEXT9Estonian.apk
IMEXT9Finnish.apk
IMEXT9French.apk
IMEXT9German.apk
IMEXT9Greek.apk
IMEXT9Hebrew.apk
IMEXT9Hungarian.apk
IMEXT9Italian.apk
IMEXT9Kazakh.apk
IMEXT9Latvian.apk
IMEXT9Lithuanian.apk
IMEXT9Norwegian.apk
IMEXT9Polish.apk
IMEXT9Portuguese.apk
IMEXT9Romanian.apk
IMEXT9Russian.apk
IMEXT9Serbian.apk
IMEXT9Slovak.apk
IMEXT9Slovenian.apk
IMEXT9Spanish.apk
IMEXT9Swedish.apk
IMEXT9Turkish.apk
IMEXT9Ukrainian.apk
Instagram_SN_Plugin.apk
LinkedIn_Fsplugin.apk -
LMIRescue.apk - can be freezed, dont need rescue i think...
Locations.apk - crapware
Magazines.apk - crapware
Mail+nonprime.apk - I use Gmail, not stock mail
MediaUploader.apk
Music2.apk
MusicVisualization.apk
MyBreeze.apk
[leTaskPlugin.apk[/B] - gTask
MyHTC.apk
MySkydrive.apk
MyTask.apk
MyTaskWidget.apk
NewsPlugin.apk - crapware, for new opera mini is ok (it have rss option)
NoiseField.apk
PDF_Viewer_F_A.apk - crapware
PermissionToAccessLocApi.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
Phonesky.apk - new is autodownloaded, so if present updated app in /data/app, then this is obsolete
Picasa_GLRplugin.apk
PlayGames.apk - crapware
PluginManager.apk
PlusOne.apk - G+ new from playtore if you like crapware
PolarisOffice.apk
Prism.apk - SENSE
SenseTV_Home.apk
SocialManager.apk - Maybe something with fiendstream
StockWidget.apk - crapwareWidget
Street.apk - can be downloaded from playstore
Tips_Help.apk
Transfer.apk
Tube2_Configuration.apk
TuneIn.apk - download new from playstore
Twitter.apk - download from playstore
TwitterEngine.apk -
Twitter_Client.apk -
UDove.apk
Videos.apk
VoiceSearchStub.apk
VpnDialogs.apk - VPN services, i dont use them
Watch.apk
Weather.apk
WeatherProvider.apk
WeatherSyncProvider.apk
YouTube.apk - delete new from playstore
ZeroEditing.apk - Galery Video Highlights
 
I'm surprised, my HTC One SV for Boost Mobile has a new system update: 3.05.653.4 (16.62 MB). I'm rooted and want to keep root. Should I ignore the update and keep root? or can I force the update and keep root?

While installing the system update my phone restart and goes to TWRP Recovery (2.8.0.1). My phone won't let me update. Is there a way around this while keeping root and my data?

I assume the update doesn't work because I deleted a couple of pre-installed system apps. I did made sure to make backups, except I didn't copy IMEXT9Swedish.apk. :( Any help would be great, thanks.
 

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FR212 said:
I'm surprised, my HTC One SV for Boost Mobile has a new system update: 3.05.653.4 (16.62 MB). I'm rooted and want to keep root. Should I ignore the update and keep root? or can I force the update and keep root?

While installing the system update my phone restart and goes to TWRP Recovery (2.8.0.1). My phone won't let me update. Is there a way around this while keeping root and my data?

I assume the update doesn't work because I deleted a couple of pre-installed system apps. I did made sure to make backups, except I didn't copy IMEXT9Swedish.apk. :( Any help would be great, thanks.
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Must flash your stock recovery when you accept an OTA.
 
Its booting to twrp because ota updates are installed in recovery, but stock recovery. You don't have stock recovery any more. Even if you flash stock recovery the update will likely fail if you deleted system apps. You can edit the updater script in the update to make it flashable in twrp. You have to remove a lot of assert props from it. All of them actually, lol.
 
Madbat said:
Its booting to twrp because ota updates are installed in recovery, but stock recovery. You don't have stock recovery any more. Even if you flash stock recovery the update will likely fail if you deleted system apps. You can edit the updater script in the update to make it flashable in twrp. You have to remove a lot of assert props from it. All of them actually, lol.
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Removing a lot of assert props seem like trouble for a minor system update. On second thought, can I reset phone, then update, then root? Or do I have to transfer back the system apps I removed first?
 
The most straight forward way would be to restore your stock backup then reflash the stock recovery with fastboot and simply check for the update and let it install.

If you don't have a stock backup, you can restore the phone to an out-of-the-box condition with the 4.2.2 ruu
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?t=873452


Once the update is complete, just use fastboot to reflash twrp then reroot and you should be good to go
 
Lordvincent 90 said:
The most straight forward way would be to restore your stock backup then reflash the stock recovery with fastboot and simply check for the update and let it install.

If you don't have a stock backup, you can restore the phone to an out-of-the-box condition with the 4.2.2 ruu
newest RUU from HTC ONE SV ( Boost Mobile) - Android Forums


Once the update is complete, just use fastboot to reflash twrp then reroot and you should be good to go
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Nice, I'll follow your instructions and let you know how that goes. Thank you.
 
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