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[Q] Which Version of 2.2

There seems to be a lot of rooted 2.2 roms out there. I have a rooted 2.1 with nand unlocked.
Firmware 2.1-update1
Baseband 1.36.00.04.02
Kernel 2.6.29-a2443432 [email protected] #1
Build 1.32.651.1 CL171253 release-keys
Software 1.32.651.1
Browser WebKit 3.1
PRI 1.34_003
PRL 60669
What is the best rooted 2.2 upgrade for me?
Where can I go to find out what all the above means as well as odex and deodex?
Thanks,

airauto said:
There seems to be a lot of rooted 2.2 roms out there. I have a rooted 2.1 with nand unlocked.
Firmware 2.1-update1
Baseband 1.36.00.04.02
Kernel 2.6.29-a2443432 [email protected] #1
Build 1.32.651.1 CL171253 release-keys
Software 1.32.651.1
Browser WebKit 3.1
PRI 1.34_003
PRL 60669
What is the best rooted 2.2 upgrade for me?
Where can I go to find out what all the above means as well as odex and deodex?
Thanks,
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check the wiki to point you to various roms and their threads, and read through the threads it links you to (or Neifs grid in the wiki, but i don't think its done yet) - it's all about personal choice, you'll have to try them all to find the one that you like best/works best for your phone. I wouldn't worry to much about all of the specs you posted, none of it comes into play for most people.
odex and deodex come into play if you plan on theming your phone. Generally you can only theme deodexed roms.

Sorry, but what is wiki or Neif's grid in the wiki?

airauto said:
Sorry, but what is wiki or Neif's grid in the wiki?
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OK - I'm going to try and be nice and help you out, but you're not really giving me much to work with here. Don't take this the wrong way, but if you don't know what a wiki is (or at the very least, know to type wiki into google to find a definition) you really don't belong here, and you will most likely brick your phone (which means turning it into a paperweight), because you don't know what your doing. You may want to just stick with what you have.
At the top of the Q&A section (this one, the one you posted this question in) is a thread called "HTC EVO Wiki".
A wiki ( /ˈwɪki/ WIK-ee) is a collaborative Web site oriented to providing knowledge in some domain. Anyone can enter information, or change or comment on anyone else's contributions.
So you go to a wiki to find and get information (ever hear of wikipedia?) Neif is a member here who is putting together a grid of the various rom capabilities - that grid is housed in the wiki.
PLEASE, do some reading, do some searching, and read the stickies in each section (stickies are the threads that are "stuck" at the top of each section) before you go any further.

Thanks for being kind and helping me out. I know what wikipedia is, but didn't understand the concept of a wiki. Everybody has got to start somewhere, and I've learned a lot from you guys especially timothydonohue in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746408
Its nice to have a little direction when trying something new.
The only dumb question is the one not asked...
Thankyou

How to get 2.2 on a debranded phone?

I've posted a similar thread which ended up in Q&A, but nobody looks there so I'm posting again in the hope someone can shed some light.
I've got a Virgin Desire (2nd hand) which I've debranded with the 2.1 HTC ROM I downloaded and flashed.
How do I get the new 2.2 on the phone? When I do OTA checks for updates it says none available and I can't find a thread with any information on what to do in this situation.
I've searched and checked many times and would appreciate some help!
Cheers,
Joe

joebongo said:
I've posted a similar thread which ended up in Q&A, but nobody looks there so I'm posting again in the hope someone can shed some light.
I've got a Virgin Desire (2nd hand) which I've debranded with the 2.1 HTC ROM I downloaded and flashed.
How do I get the new 2.2 on the phone? When I do OTA checks for updates it says none available and I can't find a thread with any information on what to do in this situation.
I've searched and checked many times and would appreciate some help!
Cheers,
Joe
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I guess You will have to download any Froyo room and flash it manually. OTA update depends on carriers. Hope it helps

So for example, I flash the T-Mob ROM and then wait for the OTA from them?

If you have debranded and now have the HTC Generic ROM installed (with goldcard) then all you have to do is wait a couple days and keep checking.
Or as said above, download a 2.2 generic rom and flash that. Take a look around here, there's plenty of links to download available.

Thanks, I have the generic HTC ROM installed, so my final question is do I need the goldcard in there for the phone to recognise that there is an update available? I took it out at is was a 2gb card and have my normal 6gb card in there at present.
Cheers,
Joe

If your phone WAS branded then you'll need the gold card for ALL future updates

EddyOS said:
If your phone WAS branded then you'll need the gold card for ALL future updates
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I think you should just put that in your signature

Seems to be what I say in all threads these days, isn't it??

Thanks guys - it may be what you say a lot but my search terms didn't lead me to it.
Perhaps a sticky would be good for this gem of a piece of information?
Go on, tell me it was there all the time and I missed it, hehe.

Just need to search 'debrand htc desire' and most of the threads at some point say keep the gold card in

Yep, freshly redone goldcard in (the one used for debranding) and hey presto...
No updates. Boo hoo.
I'll leave it in for a couple of days then and see what happens.

Geez, just download any Froyo rom and flash already. There are countless threads about this in this forum.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Dude, this phone was with Virgin and there's more chance of Santa Claus taking a dump in my toilet than getting 2.2 from them!
I figured vanilla HTC 2.1 would get the purest and quickest updates.
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.09.405.8_Radio_32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20_release_140022_signed is what I used to flash it a few weeks back.

So if you've got that ROM what's the issue? Other than needing a gold card to get the new OTA there's nothing else you need as the OTA should just download and install
What ROM are you on at the mo?

Just looked at that page...
Edit: this is what I have now and I'm downloading the ROM and radio files from your sig Eddy. That presumably will sort it out.
And I now realise I've been a complete spack here. It's the recent (Sept 2010) 2.2 update I want - I know I have basic Froyo already.
Android version
2.2
Baseband
32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20
Kernel
2.6.32.15-gf9c0527
Build
2.09.405.8 CL218634 release-keys
Software number
2.09.405.8
Browser version
Webkit 3.1
So am I on the latest and greatest anyway?

Oh arsemonkeys, the tribulation continues.
So I get the ROM on Eddy's sig, run it with fresh goldcard in and itonly goes so far and dumps me out with the black screen/HTC logo - first on the PC is said waiting for bootloader and a couple of minutes later it errored out - something about USB connection error.
So I search and try the white bootloader/fastboot screen approaches but get even less far in.
I've done plenty of searching but the problem is that there is so much information here it's like a needle in a haystack to work out what I need to do to get this ROM on board.
If anyone can help me out then feel free - I'm well and truly befuddled now!

Wait there's an official 2.2 rom for the Desire?

joebongo said:
Just looked at that page...
Edit: this is what I have now and I'm downloading the ROM and radio files from your sig Eddy. That presumably will sort it out.
And I now realise I've been a complete spack here. It's the recent (Sept 2010) 2.2 update I want - I know I have basic Froyo already.
Android version
2.2
Baseband
32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20
Kernel
2.6.32.15-gf9c0527
Build
2.09.405.8 CL218634 release-keys
Software number
2.09.405.8
Browser version
Webkit 3.1
So am I on the latest and greatest anyway?
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Dude, i don't understand what your asking for here. Isnt it on 2.2 already ??

2.10.405.2 is the latest version, is it not saying it's there if you check for OTAs?

Yes that's what I mean Eddy, no updates show up as being available, whether a gold card is in or not and to top it off I don't seem to be able to install the ROM on your Sig.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

[Q] Downgrade from 2.42.405.2

Hi all. Yesterday i updated to gingerbread ... now my "desire z" info says:
Android version: 2.3.3
HTC Sense version: 2.1
Kernel version: 2.6.35.10-g7b95729
Build number: 2.42.405.2 CL84109 release keys
Software number: 2.42.405.2
Browser version: WebKit/533.1
so as far as i know there isnt any way to downgrade that - is it true?
correct me if im wrong but downgrade for me is needed in case i want to root/s-off my phone and install some new roms (with better look and funcionality) - do i get it right?
i updated my phone just because i thought the senseUI will be updated too but i was a fool - i thought desire Z is a good phone and they will continue to support one of the best touch and type phones...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169924
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169924

yes lynch me because i dare to ask anything in my first post - ive read a lot of articles on this site and i just wanted to be sure of some things ... and what have the 2.3.3 android update to do with my firmware questions anyway ?

m3don3 said:
yes lynch me because i dare to ask anything in my first post - ive read a lot of articles on this site and i just wanted to be sure of some things ... and what have the 2.3.3 android update to do with my firmware questions anyway ?
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no one is lynching you, he posted a link that states it cannot be downgraded which confirms your original question: you cannot downgrade yet and are stuck with the 2.42 update for the time being.

If you want root, you shouldn't have accepted the OTA undate. There is a pre-rooted version in the Development section. But you're pretty much hosed, no way to downgrade or root the new update, until somebody figures out a way.

In the future ask questions first and install updates second
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA Premium App

How to S-off, root, install recovery? Which method should I use?

Its: 2.3.5
Version: 3.13.832.4
Hboot: 2.00.0027
Radio: 12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Official ROM
I saw that some method cant be use if its SHIPPED w/ GB, but how do I check if it is??
Anyone can tell me how to S-off, root and install recovery?
There are plenty of threads telling how to do these..... but I really dont know which one should I follow.
I'm newly moved from HD2 to Desire HD.
Thanks everyone

Here's a user with the same problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507079
But normally, just use the ACE Hack Kit.

adamhonghong said:
Its: 2.3.5
Version: 3.13.832.4
Hboot: 2.00.0027
Radio: 12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Official ROM
I saw that some method cant be use if its SHIPPED w/ GB, but how do I check if it is??
Anyone can tell me how to S-off, root and install recovery?
There are plenty of threads telling how to do these..... but I really dont know which one should I follow.
I'm newly moved from HD2 to Desire HD.
Thanks everyone
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There's no other working tool than the Hack Kit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
Just read and follow instructions....and just a piece of advice, read before opening a new thread. That is what u agreed in when u signed up. :good:

[Q] Few Questions to prepare Evo 4g for flashing

Hello people, I tried doing minor research and I got overwhelmed with all the information available that I have no idea where to begin. If you guys can point me in the order I need to read things so I can flash my phone to the MikG rom or a better rom that would be great. A little background on my phone, I have an evo 4g, the charger port doesn't work, I had a guy help me set it up to boost mobile. So far its running great but I want to try putting some newer features onto my phone and make it run better. I hear a custom rom is the way to go.
Software Information
Android Verions: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.05.02
Kernel Version: [email protected] #1--Fri Apr 8 12:20:26 CST 2011
Build Number: 4.12.651.1 CL41771 release-keys
Browser Version: Webkit/533.1
Any help in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks.
EDIT: Continued reading along and was able to find all the answers I needed. Mods please delete this post. Thanks. ^_^

Learnin said:
Hello people, I tried doing minor research and I got overwhelmed with all the information available that I have no idea where to begin. If you guys can point me in the order I need to read things so I can flash my phone to the MikG rom or a better rom that would be great. A little background on my phone, I have an evo 4g, the charger port doesn't work, I had a guy help me set it up to boost mobile. So far its running great but I want to try putting some newer features onto my phone and make it run better. I hear a custom rom is the way to go.
Software Information
Android Verions: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.05.02
Kernel Version: [email protected] #1--Fri Apr 8 12:20:26 CST 2011
Build Number: 4.12.651.1 CL41771 release-keys
Browser Version: Webkit/533.1
Any help in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks.
EDIT: Continued reading along and was able to find all the answers I needed. Mods please delete this post. Thanks. ^_^
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kk, was gonna tell you click the link to the guide in my sig