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sabres032 said:
Well I decided not to test it out. I just flashed the HBOOT from your collection thread and then flashed santods UNSense ROM. Thanks for the help anyway.
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I thought you meant flashing an OTAPkg, flashing a different hboot doesn't do anything but update it.

---------- Post added 3rd February 2014 at 12:26 AM ---------- Previous post was 2nd February 2014 at 11:49 PM ----------

Also If you could update the "Return to Stock" link with this instead that would be great!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
 
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RUU download

I downloaded the RUU from your collection thread, it seems to download into a google doc format rather than .exe
How can i open it to run the RUU? Or is there a setting I need to change on my pc, running windows 7 starter on an acer netbook.

Thanks, appreciate all the hard work you guys do.
 
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SHOwOff81 said:
I downloaded the RUU from your collection thread, it seems to download into a google doc format rather than .exe
How can i open it to run the RUU? Or is there a setting I need to change on my pc, running windows 7 starter on an acer netbook.

Thanks, appreciate all the hard work you guys do.
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Get the 3.06 RUU from here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41794741&postcount=1
follow the steps. Make sure you don't forget to Right+Click and run as administrator
 
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dragonstalker said:
Get the 3.06 RUU from here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41794741&postcount=1
follow the steps. Make sure you don't forget to Right+Click and run as administrator
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Thanks for the info, I tried to download from forum you suggested but it opens a tab that reads "no preview available" and there is a download link . Once I click on download, another tab is opened that reads docs.google.com in the search bar. A message on that tab reads " Google drive can't scan this file for viruses" it gives me an option to download anyways. When I click on that it downloads the following " 0B32gqnbh2ZecYTIvV1dIZTVRS0E.bin" rather than an .exe

Sorry if I'm just not getting it, I wanted to be as detailed as possible to make it easier to get help. Thanks again for your patience and help.
 
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SHOwOff81 said:
Thanks for the info, I tried to download from forum you suggested but it opens a tab that reads "no preview available" and there is a download link . Once I click on download, another tab is opened that reads docs.google.com in the search bar. A message on that tab reads " Google drive can't scan this file for viruses" it gives me an option to download anyways. When I click on that it downloads the following " 0B32gqnbh2ZecYTIvV1dIZTVRS0E.bin" rather than an .exe

Sorry if I'm just not getting it, I wanted to be as detailed as possible to make it easier to get help. Thanks again for your patience and help.
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What are you using to download it? Your Windows Box on Chrome is the best way. Not sure why you are getting a bin. That usually is a sign that the download is being interrupted. I'll ask the poster if i can put it on my AFH. Not my RUU so i don't want to just take it.
 
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What are you using to download it? Your Windows Box on Chrome is the best way. Not sure why you are getting a bin. That usually is a sign that the download is being interrupted. I'll ask the poster if i can put it on my AFH. Not my RUU so i don't want to just take it.
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I tried using both IE and Chrome, both take me to the previous tabs mentioned and I get a .bin file. I've also tried downloading it from my nexus 7 (2013) with the same results.
 
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.torrented said:
you did say you tried to download it from my thread as well?
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I did, I used the rumrunner method to unlock and obtain s-off. I tried that thread and was able to download the lock bootloader zip just fine as well as the hboot download. For some reason I keep getting that bin file when I try to download the RUU. That didn't work so I jumped on your collection thread and same results. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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SHOwOff81 said:
I did, I used the rumrunner method to unlock and obtain s-off. I tried that thread and was able to download the lock bootloader zip just fine as well as the hboot download. For some reason I keep getting that bin file when I try to download the RUU. That didn't work so I jumped on your collection thread and same results. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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What about the SENSE_5_RUU_ROM.zip download, did you try that one?

It's the same as the RUU.exe except you flash it in fastboot
 
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SHOwOff81 said:
I will try that, do I need to download 306_firmware_part1.zip and part 2 as well? Will doing this achieve s-on or will running SENSE_5_RUU_ROM.zip do that?
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SENSE_5_RUU_ROM.zip worked flawlessly, locked and s-on. Thanks to dragonstalker and .torrented for their help. Thank you for being patient and guiding me through the process. I appreciate all the help. Thanks again.
 
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    [SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=+2]HTC Droid DNA[/SIZE]​

    [SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. This thread was started by Ronnie but seeing he does not have a DNA, Charlie n I will be overseeing this. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]

    [SIZE=+1]Q1: What is adb?[/SIZE]

    [SIZE=+1]Q2: How do I unlock the bootloader?[/SIZE]

    [SIZE=+1]Q3: Bootloader unlocking. Yes it is necessary?[/SIZE]
    You cannot flash roms, etc without unlocking the bootloader.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q4: How do I root my phone?[/SIZE]

    [SIZE=+1]Q5: How do I flash my custom recovery?[/SIZE]
    Place the recovery.img in you folder where your adb is located, reboot your phone into bootloader and select fastboot plug the device into your computer. If you have the right drivers installed, your screen should now say FASTBOOT USB. Run the following command via the command line:
    fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.img In this command line make sure to rename recoveryfilename to which match the name of the the version you are using

    example: fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-dix.img

    after it has finished reboot
    ​

    [SIZE=+1]Q6: How do I flash a boot.img via fastboot?[/SIZE]
    On your computer, open the custom ROM zip using an unzip program (WinZip, WinRAR, etc.) and extract the file "boot.img" (no quotes). Place this file in the same folder as fastboot.exe..the command to flash a boot.img is fastboot flash boot boot.img​

    [SIZE=+1]Q7: I did a factory reset in hboot. Now the SD memory is wiped, and won't mount USB.[/SIZE]
    Connect the phone to a Windows PC, open Device Manager. There you should have the option to format the SD memory. Format as FAT32, and this should fix the SD card corruption.

    This is a bug within hboot, and factory resets should only be done in TWRP.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q8: My device is encrypted, how do I remove the encryption because I can't flash New roms? [/SIZE]
    If you do not have forgot your password, you can only factory reset your phone to remove encryption.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q9: Will rooting affect my battery life?[/SIZE]
    No simply rooting the phone should not hamper battery life.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q10: What is the best ROM?[/SIZE]
    There is no best ROM for all users, depends on personal needs and preferences. best to pick a few which look like they meet your needs, and try them out..​

    [SIZE=+1]Q11: How do I return to stock?[/SIZE]

    [SIZE=+1]Q12: Can I use my DNA on other networks?[/SIZE]
    At this time you can download GSM version of ROM to be used on other networks.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q13: Are there any Butterfly compliant ROMs?[/SIZE]
    Yes. There are some threads that inludes ROMs that are specific to the Butterfly.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q14: How do I flash a custom kernel on my DNA?[/SIZE]
    If you are S-Off. Simply flash the zip download of the kernel in recovery like a rom or mod.​
    If you are S-On. Extract the "boot.img" from the zip onto your pc. Use adb "adb reboot bootloader". Once you see fastboot USB then in the folder where you have the boot.img saved type "fastboot boot boot.img"​

    [SIZE=+1]Q15: Can I flash a new recovery without rebooting my DNA?[/SIZE]
    Yes. Place the recovery.img on your sdcard root. Open a terminal emulator and type "su flash_image recovery /sdcard/xxx.img". (Note: The x's are the name of the recovery as some may hold a different name. If not on the sdcard root folder, specify the folder /sdcard/xxx/xxx.img!)​

    [SIZE=+1]Q16: I encrypted my DNA now can not use it. Is there a way to undo this?[/SIZE]
    Thanks to our good friend Charlie, there is a fix. Backup your data to a computer. In recovery make sure to manually wipe data. This should also wipe the encryption.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q17: Will rooting my device void my warranty?[/SIZE]
    Yes. If you have a Verizon DNA it will void your warranty. If you have another variation in other countries, then you will need to check your Terms Of Service with your provider.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q18: How do I use the Sideload function?[/SIZE]
    Install a recovery that has sideload functionality.Choose Sideload in recovery. Update the Android SDK to the newest version. Use the command " ADB Sideload (path to where the .zip you want to install is).​

    [SIZE=+1]Q19: Is there a fix to the sim card error?[/SIZE]
    YES!. According to Verizon Tech support the sims sent with the phones are defective. You can get a new one from a Verizon Wireless Store.
    There has been an 2.06 update that Verizon has said will "fix" the sim card error.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q20: How Do I stop the PUK has been locked message?[/SIZE]
    As per the Verizon Tech Support, they have updated their system and part of that update was the PUK (Pin Unlock Key) Verizon ask that you call them from a seperate handset so that they can reset the PUK in their system.​

    [SIZE=+1]Q21: I've upgraded to a 4.2.x rom and can't find my files. Where are they?[/SIZE]
    A detailed explanation of how to find the files and the easiest way to manage all your data can be found here WHERE IS MY DATA BY .TORRENTED.​


    'This FAQ is part of a Recognized Contributor Group Initiative. Please look for a similar FAQ thread when visiting another device forum.'
    A special thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this FAQ​
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    Might want to add information about S-off since it comes up multiple times in threads almost inevitably
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    JIndrak1 said:
    So I suppose a simpler version would be, is it possible to downgrade my current version without first getting root access?
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    At the moment the only way to mod a post-OTA (2.04.xx or 2.06.xx) is to use JTAG to achieve S-OFF. Once that's done, you can work towards downgrading, unlocking, and rooting. This is covered in multiple threads over in the General forum. Seems a reliable source for JTAG service is mobiletechvideos.com.
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    This is the newest current method for:

    Unlocking Bootloader, S-OFF, and Rooting your device (also might install TWRP as well)

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2314771

    aka MOONSHINE!
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    This would be another great thing to add

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2490541

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