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[Q] Learning user question about upgrading

Used to know how to run/install custom kitchens in the WinMo scene, but I'm still learning the ins and outs of Android.
I currently have a stock EVO running 2.1, which I ran unrevoked 3 on to get root (though from reading, I understand that's not "full" root). I only have Titanium Backup, & WiFi Tether, as those are the only real reason that I wanted root.
Now I would like to upgrade to Froyo, and given all the information, I just want to be sure I have the right method.
I understand that there currently is no way to root stock 2.2.
From my current start point, is this the proper way to upgrade?
1. Obtain full root by using Simpleroot 3-click method.
2. Download stock 2.2 rom, and load onto sd card, then rename to "update.zip"
3. reboot phone and let it install 2.2
Will this let me retain the root access, and allow me to reinstall the WiFi tether and Titanium Backup while running 2.2?
Thanks!

Zxurian said:
Used to know how to run/install custom kitchens in the WinMo scene, but I'm still learning the ins and outs of Android.
I currently have a stock EVO running 2.1, which I ran unrevoked 3 on to get root (though from reading, I understand that's not "full" root). I only have Titanium Backup, & WiFi Tether, as those are the only real reason that I wanted root.
Now I would like to upgrade to Froyo, and given all the information, I just want to be sure I have the right method.
I understand that there currently is no way to root stock 2.2.
From my current start point, is this the proper way to upgrade?
1. Obtain full root by using Simpleroot 3-click method.
2. Download stock 2.2 rom, and load onto sd card, then rename to "update.zip"
3. reboot phone and let it install 2.2
Will this let me retain the root access, and allow me to reinstall the WiFi tether and Titanium Backup while running 2.2?
Thanks!
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#1 - Excellent choice and right on the money!
#2 - Don't download ANY Froyo ROM that doesn't specifically say it's rooted! Also, DO NOT EVER accept any OTA updates. There are probably 8-10 2.2 Froyo ROMs in the dev section that are rooted for your delight, choose one you like the best.
#3 - Once you pick the ROM you want, put in the root of your sdcard. Then wipe followed by flash the zip from recovery.
As always, don't forget to nandroid backup FIRST!

SteelH said:
#1 - Excellent choice and right on the money!
#2 - Don't download ANY Froyo ROM that doesn't specifically say it's rooted! Also, DO NOT EVER accept any OTA updates. There are probably 8-10 2.2 Froyo ROMs in the dev section that are rooted for your delight, choose one you like the best.
#3 - Once you pick the ROM you want, put in the root of your sdcard. Then wipe followed by flash the zip from recovery.
As always, don't forget to nandroid backup FIRST!
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Thanks for the reply!
Never use a stock provided ROM, got it .
Okay, so I have to use a pre-rooted custom ROM to retain root after the upgrade.
Going by the one in your signature, it looks like that's just the stock rom, that has been adjusted to retain root privlages, (which is what I'm looking for) is that correct?

Okay, having some trouble using the SimpleRoot method.
I've tried both the Simpleroot .1, and Simpleroot 1.47, both of them lead to the following error. When the prompt on the computer tells me to boot into bootloader, then wait for the device to prompt me to install update, I get the following message on my phone:
Code:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
Do you want to reboot device?
<VOL UP> Yes
<VOL DOWN> No
Am I already fully rooted when I ran unrEVOker?

don't like to bump, but would like any help if possible.
I'd like to upgrade to Froyo, and still retain my root.
Thanks!

Zxurian said:
don't like to bump, but would like any help if possible.
I'd like to upgrade to Froyo, and still retain my root.
Thanks!
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enter "Main Version is older" in the forum search, and you can find a bunch of threads discussing this (as well as possible solutions)

E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command

So trying to apply the 8/1 update (skipping earlier leaks) and am getting this when loading the update.zip in recovery
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command (this comes up before even trying to run the update)
--Install From sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
I unrooted, reformatted, and get this problem when trying to flash the 8/1 radio.
I rerooted and navigated to the folder and command doesn't exist inside recovery. does anyone else have something in there?
any ideas?

First things first have you upgraded to a 2.xx radio yet?

no I'm still on 1.00.03.04.06
anytime I try to load ether of these files from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742242
I get that error. I know I'm naming them properly so that shouldn't be the problem.
Do I have to update using the original radio leaks first?

Turn off signature verification in clockwork mod recovery. It wont check for a signature and should proceed as normal. Btw, this should have been posted in either the leaks thread, or in general. Mods please move. Don't forget to search man. I kno I've seen this same problem at least a dozen times on this forum.
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well you're trying to do all of this at the right time due to some hard work by unrEVOked we now have s-off and permanent nand unlock so this process should be quite painless.
Step 1: Apply the unrEVOked forever patch
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever#custom_splash
Step 2: Flash a 2.xx radio
http://adrynalyne.stfuthxbye.net/rad...28/PB31IMG.zip
Step 3: You don't need to rename the 8/1 leak update.zip just download the zip file place it on the root of your SD card reboot into clockwork recovery choose the option which allows you to pick a zip from your SD card find the 8/1 leak and select it.
Step 4: Reboot and enjoy.
Hope this helps
Lou
EDIT: the link I provided for the radio no longer works however if you apply the unrevoked forever patch and then try to flash the leak it should update your radio there's a radio file within the leak now that you have s-off and nand unlock this should work.

I don't know if I want to use Forever yet since its supposed to be irreversible right?
As far as turning off signature verification in clockwork, I'm following the walkthrough in this link and it says you need to be unrooted to update the radio so I won't have clockwork to do that when I try updating.
or have things changed since then and can you now flash radios while rooted?

yes the unrevoked forever is permanent however it's going to make things just like what you're trying to do a lot easier. I recommend it. The only reason we had to downgrade before to upgrade our radio was because of the s-off and nand issues the unrevoked forever fixes those problems so we never have to go through that mumbo jumbo again.

I definitely see the benefit of using it, but there is still a chance right now that I may bring my phone into a verizon store. In the future when I'm more certain I will more than likely use it, just for now I'd prefer to avoid it while I can.

you need to be unrooted to apply the radio update but then you need to reroot and get CWM Recovery to install the new 2.2 leak 8/1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737400
Follow that guide but just use the 8/1 leak instead of the 7/27 and your set.

rmoney said:
I definitely see the benefit of using it, but there is still a chance right now that I may bring my phone into a verizon store. In the future when I'm more certain I will more than likely use it, just for now I'd prefer to avoid it while I can.
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I am in the same boat man, and know what you mean about irreversible. here is what you do.
First off USE TITANIUM BACKUP TO BACK UP APPS AND DATA!!
downgrade to stock by placing the stock image (found Here and use these steps to install:
1. Place PB31IMG.zip on root of SD Card
2. Reboot
3. Hold Down Vol Down into HBoot
4. It will ask if you want to update
5. Select Up to accept
6. Wait..........
7. it'll finish updating and ask to reboot
8. select vol + to choose yes
9. Done
Next Run Unrevoked 3.1 found Here (this will root and flash coustom recovery on your stock image) Now your Incredible is as fresh as the day you bought it, but with root and custom recovery.
You will now be able to use run Clockwork and install the 8-1 Froyo leak found here
When it is all over, you can find Titanium backup again in the market and use it to re install missing Apps and App Data (DO NOT RESTORE ANY SYSTEM DATA! JUST APPS AND APP DATA!

zerf said:
you need to be unrooted to apply the radio update but then you need to reroot and get CWM Recovery to install the new 2.2 leak 8/1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737400
Follow that guide but just use the 8/1 leak instead of the 7/27 and your set.
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so I have to apply the 7/27 while unrooted first? Then I root and do the 8/1 leak?
I just applied 7/27 and that worked, so now I'm going to root again.

rmoney said:
so I have to apply the 7/27 while unrooted first? Then I root and do the 8/1 leak?
I just applied 7/27 and that worked, so now I'm going to root again.
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Its best to go from stock image to 8-1 leak. Follow instructions at the last post on page 1.

zerf said:
Follow that guide but just use the 8/1 leak instead of the 7/27 and your set.
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did you read what I just wrote at all?

ok, so back to stock. Root, then 8/1 leak through clockwork.
I must have rooted and gone back to stock at least 3 times today trying to figure out the proper procedure. Not to mention countless times to recovery.

just follow the guide for the 7/27 leak and dont skip any steps that it says and you will be fine.

or my guide.....whatever
sum it up:
1. Back to stock
2. Use Unrevoked to get Root
3. Install 8/1 leak

Conflicting info doesn't help...
Option 1: Stock, Install 7/27 leak, root, then install 8/1 leak
Option 2: Stock, root, install 8/1 leak

TrailBlazer31 said:
or my guide.....whatever
sum it up:
1. Back to stock
2. Use Unrevoked to get Root
3. Install 8/1 leak
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yup exactly what he said... didnt think it was that hard lol

ugh, and after i already installed 7/27. the usual method for going back to stock isn't working now ether.
just went ahead and am now install 8/1 over 7/27, will see what happens...

8/1 installed fine, everything seems to be ok. Waiting on Skyraider 2.5 before I flash.
Is there anyway to downgrade the radio and redo all this without using the 7/27 leak? or is it not worth it?
EDIT: will a nandroid backup restore the older radio if I made it before all this nonsense?

[Q] Android 2.3 for rooted evo with HTC Sense

Hey all,
I did some searching but could not find a specific answer for my question, and please excuse my lack of rooting/rom knowledge.
I rooted my Evo 4G a few months back and want to know if I can update it to the latest version of android without loosing my Factory HTC sense?
Also I think I rooted with unrevoked???? and I was looking at ROM Manager in-case I had to loose my HTC Sense to update, I would like to find a close HTC Sense rom to put back, but from what I found ROM Manager does not work with a phone rooted with unrevoked. How can I tell if that is what I used?
thanks guys.

5systems said:
Hey all,
I did some searching but could not find a specific answer for my question, and please excuse my lack of rooting/rom knowledge.
I rooted my Evo 4G a few months back and want to know if I can update it to the latest version of android without loosing my Factory HTC sense?
Also I think I rooted with unrevoked???? and I was looking at ROM Manager in-case I had to loose my HTC Sense to update, I would like to find a close HTC Sense rom to put back, but from what I found ROM Manager does not work with a phone rooted with unrevoked. How can I tell if that is what I used?
thanks guys.
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Rom manager will work with whatever root method you used; it just doesn't work with amon_ra recovery. And if you want sense on android 2.3, head over tot he development section and look up a "gingersense" rom.
Just backup your rom in recovery, then flash the new one.

Check out Fresh Evo rom by Flipz its now been updated to 2.3 which is gingerbread what it sounds like you want. But be sure to read the op because it only works correctly with auto dim if you have an Epson panel. Just be sure to read it and decide if its for you. Also I have used Rom Manager and I also used unrevoked forever and I had no issues. Hope this helps.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App

Also the Fresh beta is very very buggy with regards to the camera. My video was basically unwatchable. But aside from that, 2 thumbs WAY THE **** UP it's an awesome ROM.

Virus kingdom Rom will be the end all Rom. Check out the kingdom thread.
Infected HTC Supersonic.........<3 Virus

go with miks gingersense till Virus drops his Kingdom port

5systems said:
Hey all,
I did some searching but could not find a specific answer for my question, and please excuse my lack of rooting/rom knowledge.
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I'll do my best to answer your question.
I rooted my Evo 4G a few months back and want to know if I can update it to the latest version of android without loosing my Factory HTC sense?
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Yes. Go to the link below and download the leaked Gingerbread rom with HTC Sense. Afterwards, go into recovery and make a nandroid of your current setup. After that, you can either wipe cache & dalvik and flash atop of your current rom or do a full wipe and then flash. If you decide you want to go back to what you had, simply go into recovery and restore the backup you made. If you didn't do a nandroid backup, go to the second link below and download one of the shipped roms for the EVO.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038701
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884060
Also I think I rooted with unrevoked???? and I was looking at ROM Manager in-case I had to loose my HTC Sense to update, I would like to find a close HTC Sense rom to put back, but from what I found ROM Manager does not work with a phone rooted with unrevoked.
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If you rooted your device with UnrEVOked, then more than likely, your recovery is ClockworkMod. ClockworkMod gets the job done, but I recommend using amon RA v2.3. I believe it is more stable and I like the menu layout. Still, it's all a matter of preference. As for ROM Manager, I'm not a fan of it. It is far too easy to go into recovery to manually flash roms, however, ROM Manager does work with amon RA in that it can swap recoveries for you as well as flash roms.
How can I tell if that is what I used?
thanks guys.
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The easiest way is to start ROM Manager. There should be a section that tells you what your recovery is.

[ROM] Official Gingerbread update available via OTA from Verizon!

Anyone in the US who woke up this morning and immediately tried Settings -> Software update -> Check new was greeted with a surprise from Verizon: Gingerbread available via OTA! It's a big update, so be sure you have a nice, strong, reliable 3G connection before attempting the upgrade.
My selfish question for the experts is: Now that I've performed the dance of joy at achieving S-OFF and root thanks to Alpharev, will I lose my happiness (S-OFF and/or root) if I allow Verizon to update my Android OS OTA? Are there any special precautions I should follow before, during or after the update? I already have a post-S-OFF Nandroid backup. Is that enough of a safety net?
Thanks all!
- Dave

ViperGeek said:
Anyone in the US who woke up this morning and immediately tried Settings -> Software update -> Check new was greeted with a surprise from Verizon: Gingerbread available via OTA! It's a big update, so be sure you have a nice, strong, reliable 3G connection before attempting the upgrade.
My selfish question for the experts is: Now that I've performed the dance of joy at achieving S-OFF and root thanks to Alpharev, will I lose my happiness (S-OFF and/or root) if I allow Verizon to update my Android OS OTA? Are there any special precautions I should follow before, during or after the update? I already have a post-S-OFF Nandroid backup. Is that enough of a safety net?
Thanks all!
- Dave
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There is a sticky thread in this forum about the GB RUU/OTA and also some threads in the General section (which is where this post should have been made). You may be putting your AlphaRevX S-OFF at risk by trying to install the OTA. In addition, before you can even attempt to install the OTA, you must remove ClockworkMod and install the original recovery.img from the Froyo ROM, so you would lose your 'safety net' backup, too.
There is already a fully rooted and de-bloated version of the ROM that you can safely flash using CWM and retain both root and S-OFF.

tpbklake said:
There is a sticky thread in this forum about the GB RUU/OTA and also some threads in the General section (which is where this post should have been made).
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Sorry for the misplaced thread. I attempted to place this announcement in the same place as the same announcement for China Telecom:
[ROM] Offical Gingerbread 2.3.4 ROM is out via OTA by ChinaTelcom
You may be putting your AlphaRevX S-OFF at risk by trying to install the OTA. In addition, before you can even attempt to install the OTA, you must remove ClockworkMod and install the original recovery.img from the Froyo ROM, so you would lose your 'safety net' backup, too.
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Thanks for the good advice and feedback.
There is already a fully rooted and de-bloated version of the ROM that you can safely flash using CWM and retain both root and S-OFF.
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FTW, the ROM/thread in question is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411
- Dave

recovery from the froyo ROM. GB 2.18.605.3 RUU leak whatever. just get back to stock recovery any of those from HTC will work. but you MAY lose root. and you MAY not be able to get it back other than XTC clip. Cheers.

tpbklake said:
There is a sticky thread in this forum about the GB RUU/OTA and also some threads in the General section (which is where this post should have been made). You may be putting your AlphaRevX S-OFF at risk by trying to install the OTA. In addition, before you can even attempt to install the OTA, you must remove ClockworkMod and install the original recovery.img from the Froyo ROM, so you would lose your 'safety net' backup, too.
There is already a fully rooted and de-bloated version of the ROM that you can safely flash using CWM and retain both root and S-OFF.
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Some of this is incorrect,
It is possible you may lose root but you will not lose your s-off. It's a higher version of the bootloader so it should not be overwritten. I just learned that the OTA won't even install without the stock recovery.
However I'm with tpbklake, I would personally just install a ROM that's based off of the new OTA update. No difference (minus the bloat of course) plus you'll still have root.

HELP
Where does the OTA update download to? I had it downloaded but flashed to the rmk ROm but now it keeps rebooting and I assume wanting to apply the official OTA as it is sitting on my phone - dumb move by me somehow but how can I kill this boot loop issue can I remove something from the sdcard?
Thanks in advance.

chrismoo said:
Where does the OTA update download to? I had it downloaded but flashed to the rmk ROm but now it keeps rebooting and I assume wanting to apply the official OTA as it is sitting on my phone - dumb move by me somehow but how can I kill this boot loop issue can I remove something from the sdcard?
Thanks in advance.
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all your base are belong to verizon!
well, you could try booting into recovery and starting all over again via clockwork.
if it's stuck in a loop, pull the battery, put it back in and hold down VOLUME DOWN + POWER to go into recovery

If you've rooted or plan to root, do not accept or bother with the OTA whatsoever.
The hard work has already been done, just install the ROM I put together.

I know I did something stupid at some point I have a backup so will restore that and try again - just thought there might have been a shortcut - like removing a file.
Live and learn!

chrismoo said:
Where does the OTA update download to? I had it downloaded but flashed to the rmk ROm but now it keeps rebooting and I assume wanting to apply the official OTA as it is sitting on my phone - dumb move by me somehow but how can I kill this boot loop issue can I remove something from the sdcard?
Thanks in advance.
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the OTA will not install without the stock recovery. Sounds like you have CWM recovery on your phone.
pull the battery out
pop everything back in, hold vol down and then power. It'll load to the bootloader, once there it'll check for a P32IMG file name after that you'll have the option to select recovery.
you might want to wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache within recovery before installing the new rmk rom again.
Which ROM did you come from?

I came from CM7 back to stock (where it downloaded the OTA) and then I tried to RMK. I have Nandroid backups so will just try a complete wipe and then try RMK again.

so lets say you crack you're screen or something and need to get a new phone via insurance. couldn't you download this ota and then lose s-off and root so they would have no idea you did it in the first place?

applejacks108 said:
so lets say you crack you're screen or something and need to get a new phone via insurance. couldn't you download this ota and then lose s-off and root so they would have no idea you did it in the first place?
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Replies earlier in this thread suggest that you'd first have to restore the original Recovery image, replacing, CWM, before you could load the updated OTA update. At that point, you'd be running GB, unrooted, but /may/ still have S-OFF.
- Dave
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

That is correct. If anyone remembers the DInc1 we had to flash stock radio, s-on file, stock RUU. As of now we have NO s-on file to flash.
NoClue....

[ROM][2011-08-04]Vision Gingerbread 2.15.231.3 Rooted

PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL
This is a rooted, de-odexed, busybox, nano, ad-blocking hosts file, uncensored DNS resolv.conf but otherwise completely stock version of the 2.15.531.3 OTA for the T-Mobile G-2. This is not an update. It is a complete ROM.
I built this for my own use but anyone can take it and customize it as they see fit. I am a "Privacy and Security by Default" minded person so I have built it with a few alterations along those lines.
The ad blocking hosts file is to block known adware/malware from first boot. Updates to the hosts file as new threats are learned can be done by installing AdFree from Market or manually updating the hosts file yourself. I am not affiliated with the creators of AdFree in anyway. You can install it or not if you want or manually update your hosts file manually or not if you want.
The uncensored DNS resolv.conf I have included is because many ISP's and networks censor the Internet by controlling what you get directed to through DNS that is not what the official DNS record would require. They also hijack bad requests and typos through DNS redirects to their own search and ad pages. Google logs all DNS queries and what IP address it came from if you use the "open" Google DNS servers. I have included alternate secure and uncensored DNS settings as that is what I use myself.
I have now included a link to download a version of this ROM without those two customizations. I have not tested it myself but it should work fine for you if you choose to install it.
I used dsixda's kitchen to do the modifications and without that, I would probably not have done this at all. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
You will need to be rooted with S-OFF, Clockworkmod Recovery and engineering hboot to install this.
See this wiki guide for all information on rooting and downgrading the G2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
See this thread for general information on the G2 also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916431
THIS ROM IS SET TO WIPE THE SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP OF ANYTHING IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING THIS! The reason for this is that I can see potentially major problems if it is installed like an update. THIS IS FOR CLEAN INSTALLS ONLY.
You will need to install the radio that came with this OTA manually before installing this ROM. The radio version to install is 12.52.60.25U_26.08.04.30_M3.
Download the radio here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/51rr1vff4wamedg/TMOUS_G2_12.52.60.25U_26.08.04.30_M3_radio.img
Rename the file to radio.img and install it from fastboot. You need the Android SDK tools and platform tools installed on your computer and the engineering hboot installed on your G2 to do this. Shutdown the phone completely. Then hold the trackpad button while powering the phone back on. Connect the phone with the USB cable. Open a command prompt and change to the directory where the radio.img file is. Issue the following command:
fastboot flash radio radio.img
Wait for the radio to update completely and successfully and then disconnect the USB cable. Select "REBOOT BOOTLOADER" and verify from the fastboot screen afterwards that the radio is installed. Then select "BOOTLOADER" and from the bootloader select "RECOVERY" to proceed to install the ROM.
INSTALL THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am not responsible for what you do with this and there is no implied warranties and guarantees.
I recommend a full wipe/factory reset from within recovery before installing this just to be safe. ***This does not revert you to S-ON or un-root the G2.***
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BACKUPS OF ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING BEFORE INSTALLING THIS.
I do not plan to do any customizations of this but I will try to answer any questions that may come up.
***Update: I may post a version without the uncensored DNS setting and ad blocking hosts file as it is a simple tweak and there seems to be a calling for it. Stay tuned...***
***Update: There is now a link to download a version without the ad blocking hosts file and the uncensored DNS resolv.conf.***
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/b4w4a...d_S_TMOUS_2.15.531.3_signed_080311_215742.zip
Download without ad blocking hosts and uncensored DNS resolv.conf (untested by me, please let me know if there are any errors): http://www.mediafire.com/file/mh1zk...d_S_TMOUS_2.15.531.3_signed_080411_152226.zip
Good luck and have fun!

Awesome! Thanks!
Hey, can you tell us how you temp-rooted? That is actually all I'm interested in; I've been running Visionary on 2.2 to temp-root on boot, and that serves my purposes. I'd just like to be able to keep doing the same thing, although I realize Visionary won't work, but would you be able to put together a Visionary-like app that does give us temp-root on the new 2.3.4?
Thanks again!

Thanks bro! Can't wait to give it a go
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

RebelScum75 said:
Awesome! Thanks!
Hey, can you tell us how you temp-rooted? That is actually all I'm interested in; I've been running Visionary on 2.2 to temp-root on boot, and that serves my purposes. I'd just like to be able to keep doing the same thing, although I realize Visionary won't work, but would you be able to put together a Visionary-like app that does give us temp-root on the new 2.3.4?
Thanks again!
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In the DZ/G2 wiki are instructions for downgrading the 2.3.x factory installs using fre3vo to gain temp-root. As far as I know, there isn't any way to gain permanent root on an installed 2.3.x system.

spookievision said:
This is a rooted, de-odexed, busybox, nano, ad-blocking hosts file, uncensored DNS resolv.conf but otherwise completely stock version of the 2.15.531.3 OTA for the T-Mobile G-2. This is not an update. It is a complete ROM.
I built this for my own use but anyone can take it and customize it as they see fit.
I used dsixda's kitchen to do the modifications and without that, I would probably not have done this at all.
You will need to be rooted with S-OFF, Clockworkmod Recovery and engineering hboot to install this.
See this wiki guide for all information on rooting and downgrading the G2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
THIS ROM IS SET TO WIPE THE SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP OF ANYTHING IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING THIS! The reason for this is that I can see potentially major problems if it is installed like an update. THIS IS FOR CLEAN INSTALLS ONLY.
You will need to install the radio that came with this OTA manually before installing this ROM. The radio version to install is 12.52.60.25U_26.08.04.30_M3.
INSTALL THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am not responsible for what you do with this and there is no implied warranties and guarantees.
I recommend a full wipe/factory reset before installing this just to be safe.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BACKUPS OF ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING BEFORE INSTALLING THIS.
I do not plan to do any customizations of this but I will try to answer any questions that may come up.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/b4w4a...d_S_TMOUS_2.15.531.3_signed_080311_215742.zip
Good luck and have fun!
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I have a couple of questions. You say that we need to have a rooted phone already, but at the bottom you say that you recommend a full swipe/factory reset before installing this ROM. Wouldn't a factory reset get rid of the root and s-off?
Also, how do you install a radio and where would we get it from?
Thanks!

konoplya said:
I have a couple of questions. You say that we need to have a rooted phone already, but at the bottom you say that you recommend a full swipe/factory reset before installing this ROM. Wouldn't a factory reset get rid of the root and s-off?
Also, how do you install a radio and where would we get it from?
Thanks!
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Flashing a radio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597
I would get the radio that is designed for this ROM from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202429
A factory reset will get rid of the entire ROM image on your phone. It will not change the s-off factor.

spookievision said:
In the DZ/G2 wiki are instructions for downgrading the 2.3.x factory installs using fre3vo to gain temp-root. As far as I know, there isn't any way to gain permanent root on an installed 2.3.x system.
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spookievision,
To make this a "turn-key" pure vanilla stock GB rom, can you include the radio that seems to be missing, take away AdFree, and that other thing with config file you mentioned (forgive my noobness) and make a "white-wall" clean stock rom that can be flashed using CWM?
I want to experience this "stock" for myself, but i'm from CM7 and don't have any experience with flashing radios, and this config, AdFree files.. I would like to simply download, do a nan-backup (of my old CM7 rom), then flash without having to worry about any of the other stuff.
Thanks,

lawalty said:
spookievision,
To make this a "turn-key" pure vanilla stock GB rom, can you include the radio that seems to be missing, take away AdFree, and that other thing with config file you mentioned (forgive my noobness) and make a "white-wall" clean stock rom that can be flashed using CWM?
I want to experience this "stock" for myself, but i'm from CM7 and don't have any experience with flashing radios, and this config, AdFree files.. I would like to simply download, do a nan-backup (of my old CM7 rom), then flash without having to worry about any of the other stuff.
Thanks,
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I have updated the first post with additional information about the radio and some more links. Unfortunately, I do not know how to get the radio to update through recovery so it has to be manually installed separately.

I have posted a new link and more information in the first post.

Who has successfully OC the official GB??
Need a link to proper kernal that wont breakanything

mike102871 said:
Who has successfully OC the official GB??
Need a link to proper kernal that wont breakanything
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Any alternate kernel can potentially break things as they aren't what the system is compiled to work with originally. HTC hasn't released the kernel source for this version yet to my knowledge so alternates that would be the most compatible won't be available until they do.

I just flashed this rom through clockwork without wiping anythingfirst. It does install as a clean rom just like a new phone. Is rooted, Very nice. Ididnt install the radio suggested as the one i hadinstalled was a newer one than listed.

mike102871 said:
Ididnt install the radio suggested as the one i hadinstalled was a newer one than listed.
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How'da have the radio? What version do you have, and how can I get my hands on it? Can you spare a link? Is so, how do I know what to flash?
Thanks.

mike102871 said:
I just flashed this rom through clockwork without wiping anythingfirst. It does install as a clean rom just like a new phone. Is rooted, Very nice. Ididnt install the radio suggested as the one i hadinstalled was a newer one than listed.
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Without the proper radio, you might run into issues with data connectivity and WiFi Calling and potentially battery life issues. Let us know what you find.
And I'm glad you like it.

spookievision said:
I have updated the first post with additional information about the radio and some more links. Unfortunately, I do not know how to get the radio to update through recovery so it has to be manually installed separately.
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I suspect that is what the fotaBoot "file" is for. I think it forces reboot to bootloader to flash the firmware.zip. just a theory and keep in mind, my rooted rom broke everything but the bootloader.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision

gee one said:
I suspect that is what the fotaBoot "file" is for. I think it forces reboot to bootloader to flash the firmware.zip. just a theory and keep in mind, my rooted rom broke everything but the bootloader.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
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That is why I have manual radio instructions as I don't quite understand the factory update method yet. Which rooted ROM broke?

spookievision said:
That is why I have manual radio instructions as I don't quite understand the factory update method yet. Which rooted ROM broke?
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It was my own attempt to make a rooted rom. I applied the system patches through CWM, modded the boot and recovery to use the new kernel, but did not flash the hboot nor radio. Stuck on boot screen with a broken recovery! It's still a work in progress.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision

gee one said:
It was my own attempt to make a rooted rom. I applied the system patches through CWM, modded the boot and recovery to use the new kernel, but did not flash the hboot nor radio. Stuck on boot screen with a broken recovery! It's still a work in progress.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
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I see. You have to break a few before you learn. And I've broken plenty in the past myself.

lawalty said:
How'da have the radio? What version do you have, and how can I get my hands on it? Can you spare a link? Is so, how do I know what to flash?
Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809&highlight=radio
The first one in the list. Came out 7/14

mike102871 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809&highlight=radio
The first one in the list. Came out 7/14
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FYI: If you are looking for the radio that came with this OTA, I put a link to it in the first post of this thread.