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I have taken the time to put together all the radios available for the HTC Desire (GSM), all the radios have been packaged in recovery flashable zips.
I do not know which is best for battery life/performance so please discuss that below, if you find any radios I do not have listed please send me a message with the link so I can update the thread.
Note: Flashing RIL files will not improve battery, stability or enhance anything despite what people think, you are wasting your time, lookup what the RIL actually is and the example source code and you will see why.
Latest radio
5.17.05.23
Old radios
5.17.05.08
5.14.05.17
5.11.05.27
5.11.05.14
5.10.05.23
5.10.05.17_2
5.09.05.30_2
5.09.00.20
5.09.00.08
5.08.00.04
Old eclair radios
4.06.00.16_2
4.06.00.02_2
4.05.00.30_2
4.05.00.11
4.04.00.03_2
Instructions on how to flash the radios can be found here.
NOTE: If you have the Alpharev Oxygen or CM7 HBOOT then you will not be able to flash these files via recovery, quote from AlphaRev site below.
If you downloaded Bravo Data++, please notice the /cache partition is too small to hold Radio flashes from recovery. You can however flash the radio just fine with 'fastboot flash radio radio.img'. Just extract the radio.img from the radio update.zip beforehand.
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You need to have a rooted device to flash any of these radios, help with this can be found here.
Mirrors
mofirouz.com
Thanks for the effort!
Some brief information on how to flash radios would be helpful.
Will try out the new radio tomorrow. Gonna test out Richard's kernel tonight.
You flash them the same way you would any other update.zip
Are these like other Radio ROMs I have seen for download and will sim lock Orange phones?
Do we need root for flashing Radio ROM?
Cheers AdamG!
Just put RADIO_4.06.00.16_2.zip on my Desire. Reception does seem better than the previous 4.06.00.02_2 so far
This is on a GSM Handset with Orange SIM Card. No idea if it will SIMlock Orange supplied handsets though like 4.06.00.02_2 did...
Hy guys, the Radio part is a major issue for me because the signal fluctuates like crazy and sometimes when I am updating or browsing the web data conn. goes from 3G/H to standard G. And of course if someone calls me gets a out of area tone.
Not speaking about lack of signal indoors wich sucks also. Sometimes i get the no connection "x" near the signal bars. And my Nokia 6500slide has full signal, no drops, etc etc in exactly the same area.
And one more thing, if I have 3bars, I pick it up,, it drops like crazy to 1bar or none...
So, I would really like to update the radio part for my desire because this is the one thing that sucks about him, but:
1. I really would not like to loose my warranty
2. I'm not into rooting my phone or custom rom-ing it, from lack of time and reason number one
so my question is:
can I install a radio update without rooting/loosing warranty/rom-ing it ?!
thank-yee
You need to root your device to flash any of these files.
Follow the instructions here http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/307365/24-may-r5-htc-desire-rooting-guide-now-with-hboot-0-80-and-os-to-1-21-support/
Use the recovery-windows script to flash them once you have rooted your device.
Hi sorry for the noob question... this can be used with the pays rom and kernel ?
hi, you can use them with any rom
that thread is huge and from what I read it provides info to root it..
how do you just "flash" it ? (I'm not THAT lazy but it looks rather complicated)
and how do I found out what radio version I have ?
AdamG said:
Well these files contain radio updates only and nothing else so it would be hard to see why they would invalidate any warranty and yes you could flash them without rooting your device.
Follow the instructions here http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/307365/24-may-r5-htc-desire-rooting-guide-now-with-hboot-0-80-and-os-to-1-21-support/
Instead of flashing rootedupdate.zip, flash the radio file, do NOT use wipe.
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cnic said:
that thread is huge and from what I read it provides info to root it..
how do you just "flash" it ? (I'm not THAT lazy but it looks rather complicated)
and how do I found out what radio version I have ?
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you can check directly from your phone. Just go to settings > telephone info > Software information > and look at the second part of baseband version. For example, i have 32.37.00.32U_4.06.00.16_2, it means my radio image is the version 4.06.00.16_2
angeloc92 said:
you can check directly from your phone. Just go to settings > telephone info > Software information > and look at the second part of baseband version. For example, i have 32.37.00.32U_4.06.00.16_2, it means my radio image is the version 4.06.00.16_2
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Thanks ..
it seems that I have the worst radio version ) the first one, 4.05.00.11
Now about that "just flash it" thing ... How does one do it without warranty void/rooting ..
i THINK, therefor wait for confirmation from some expert, that you just have to reboot in recovery: hold vol down + power on, then select recovery from the menu. Once in recovery, while displaying the red triangle, connect the usb to the pc, install adb drivers for your phone if you did not do before and run the script (depending on the os you have) to push recovery image to the phone.
When you can access the recovery menu, just go to flash update from zip and select the radio update...then some restart in order to finalize the process and it should be done..
ok .. waiting for some sort of confirmation from a senior member ..
also I found this tutorial on google (for HTC Hero..but still)
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/05/17/htc-hero-cdma-custom-rom-users-update-your-radio-baseband-for-best-performance-reception-and-battery-life/
Very nice...thanks I have updated to 4.06.00.16_2
angeloc92 said:
i THINK, therefor wait for confirmation from some expert, that you just have to reboot in recovery: hold vol down + power on, then select recovery from the menu. Once in recovery, while displaying the red triangle, connect the usb to the pc, install adb drivers for your phone if you did not do before and run the script (depending on the os you have) to push recovery image to the phone.
When you can access the recovery menu, just go to flash update from zip and select the radio update...then some restart in order to finalize the process and it should be done..
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installed android 2.1 sdk
installed htc sync for the drivers
put radio.zip to the card
rebooted and selected Recovery ...
but i can't get into the recovery menu, and also when the phone icon with the red triangle apears i can`t get out of it, i have to take out and put the battery in..
some help would be apreciated...
How to flash the radios:
Make sure you have the usb driver installed from the android sdk
Turn your desire off
Hold the back button and turn your desire on
When you are at the white screen, make sure BOOTLOADER is selected and press the power button
Wait a few seconds then press volume down to select RECOVERY and press the power button again
When you are at the screen with the red triangle and the phone, plug in the usb cable
Run the recovery-windows.bat script from modaco r5 root pack
When the recovery menu appears select 'Flash zip from sdcard'
Select the radio zip file and press the trackerball to confirm
Press the trackerball over 'Reboot system now'
When the radio image has finished being written unplug the usb cable
The phone will reboot a couple of times and then return to a normal state with your new radio
Thanks Adam !
Is there any changelog ?
Or do the lastest radio images "just" make GSM reception and battery life better ?
Will ever be an OTA update published for radio images ? I mean, if I can avoid flashing my device, it'd be great. (in the past HTC devices, did they release radio images via OTA ?)
Thanks Adam ...
but at step 7 ..when the recovery menu should appear ... the phone remains with the red triangle and does nothing ...
(I have android sdk installed with platform 2.2 api 8, and htc sync for the drivers).
Windows makes the typical USB-sound when I connect the phone but RUNME.bat says :
*daemon not running, starting on port 5037*
* daemon started ...*
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
Now wipe and apply. .. etc etc...
And indeed "adb-windows devices" does not list anything as being attached ...
Any ideas ?! ...
Thanks yet again.
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Courtesy:
To EddyOS for the Tutorial on getting the PB99IMG from the RUU
I didnt find any newbie friendly guides for unrooting the HTC Desire, on XDA. Even some external ones arent that easy to follow, unless you have a very good idea about what is going on.
The main purpose of this post is to benefit people who have got an SLCD bricked device on their hands with nothing displayed except a blank screen, and cannot remember the key sequences necessary to activate the unrooting process, or to run the OTA Update and get to Android recovery. You will note that I have added the time taken at each step in the process. This will benefit people with SLCD bricks waiting anxiously without seeing anything on screen.
For a complete guide on Unbricking an HTC Desire, please see my thread here.
There are two methods of unrooting an HTC Desire.
Methods:
Get the latest RUU for your region from Shipped Roms. This is an exe file. You can run this file directly from PC. Then connect your device when so prompted.
The second method is to flash the rom.zip directly from the Android bootloader interface, after renaming the Rom.zip (which is actually obtained from the RUU) to PB99IMG.zip [See EddyOS's excellent step-by-step guide for dummies, in the FAQ below]
Method1 does not need any explanation (If necessary, I will add illustrations of this process later along with error codes)
Method2 is illustrated below.
Note: The following post illustrates the actual steps necessary to unroot your HTC Desire by running the PB99IMG.zip. This is also the method to upgrade the software with the RUU, the last method to fix bootloops cause by a bad boot, and also the way to unbrick an SLCD bricked Desire. Note that another simple method exists to unroot the device, and that is by directly running the exe file of the RUU from Windows. Though simple, this is slightly riskier, since complications with Windows drivers, or a sudden power surge or PC reboot can semibrick/brick your device. The following method using PB99IMG.zip eliminates those problems.
Unrooting is just one of the steps necessary to unbrick an SLCD bricked HTC Desire. The process is a pain for these users because they cant see anything on the screen and left pressing keys in sequence, whose function they can only guess. Also they need to wait specific amounts of time before pressing the sequences.
I'm making visible the steps which the Android system proceeds through, when you run a PB99IMG.zip to unroot your Android device. I've also included the time taken before each step while running the WWE 2.29 RUU as PB99IMG.zip. The time isnt much different for other ROMs. To be sure, just give it about 30secs more than the time I've noted.
Initial steps:
Create a goldcard if you want to convert a branded Desire to unbranded, or vice versa, or to make a Desire of one region (CID) accept software written for a phone of another region.
After creating the goldcard, format it as FAT32. If more than one partition exist, delete the rest, and format one as Primary and FAT32.
Put the file PB99IMG.zip into the root of the goldcard. Note that the name must be PB99IMG.zip and not PB99IMG.zip.zip. Windows has a tendency to rename it as the latter.
If you dont already have the PB99IMG.zip, you can get it by running the RUU, and while the RUU is loaded (dont start the RUU upgrade. Just click on the exe, and when the welcome screen of RUU shows up,) search in your Temp folder for the file rom.zip. Hint: To quickly navigate to Temp, Type the following into the Run window: %TEMP% [If you still get this step confused, see EddyOS's excellent tutorial on this, in the FAQ below]
To run the PB99IMG.zip, just reboot with Vol- and power button pressed.
I'm describing the whole boot process below for Reference, though.
Hboot mode (Vol- & Power key. Key them pressed for a 5-6 secs
FOR INSTALLING ANY RUU AS PB99IMG.ZIP
Press Vol- , then w/o releasing it, press Power button + Vol –
After 3-4 secs, the following screen shows up momentarily:
· Fastboot
· Recovery
· Clear Storage
· Simlock
This shows the above few options for 2-3 seconds, and then directly checks for PB99IMG.ZIP. It displays:
SD Checking…
Loading…
PB99DIAG.ZIP
Pb99DIAG.nbh
PB99IMG.ZIP
When it finds PB99IMG.zip, it starts to load it (13 secs after you press the Vol- & power key)
It gives the next options after 2min 20seconds (for the WWE 2.29 RUU) from the initial key press of Vol- and Power key.
Parsing………………….[SD zip]
1. Bootloader
2. Radio V2
3. Radio_Cust
4. Boot
5. Recovery
6. System
7. Userdata
8. Splash1
9. Splash2
Do you want to update device?
<Vol Up> Yes
<Vol Down> No
So, net key sequences involved:
· Back+Power
· Power again
· Vol Up
If we chose No, next option:
Do you want to reboot device?
<Vol Up> Yes
<Vol Down> No
If you pressed Yes, then:
Update is in progress..
Do not power off your device.
1. Bootloader -OK
2. Radio V2 -OK
3. Radio_Cust -OK
4. Boot -OK
5. Recovery-Unzipping/Updating
6. System
7. Userdata
8. Splash1
9. Splash2
It cycles through each of these in turn. For me, it took exactly 2 min 17 secs for time when I chose to apply update, to when update was completed.
(Note: At times, it may update the bootloader and reboot. If you have an SLCD screen, when the device reboots, you may not see anything onscreen (black). At this point, it is notable that the device boots to Fastboot instead of Bootloader, so you will need to press Power button again to get it to resume the update process. Once it completes, you will be presented the options to reboot the device. So you just need to Press Vol + after some time)
It displays:
Update complete
So you want to reboot device?
<Vol Up> Yes
<Vol Down> No
Congratulations. Your phone is now officially unrooted.
On rebooting, HTC screen shows up for a few seconds.
Then a green Down arrow in a green circle shows up for another 5-6 seconds.
Then, HTC screen again.
Finally, HTC screen disappears and the HTC Quietly brilliant logo shows.
Your device now boots into the Android phone.
Total time taken: 6min 30 seconds.
If the Rom is incompatible with your SLCD device, at the reboot stage, you will hear the momentary vibration. Then after about 10-20secs, you will hear the HTC Quietly Brilliant tone. The phone will boot, and the keys light up after about a min, indicating that the Android system has booted up. Since the Rom is incompatible, there's still nothing on screen. To shutdown the booted up phone, press power key, then swipe your finger vertically up-down like you do to unlock your phone normally, which is exactly what you're doing. Then keep Power button pressed until the phone vibrates. This means it is presenting you with the Power menu. At this point press the trackball once, then once more. The phone will now shutdown. At this point you can flash your SLCD compatible update.zip (OTA) and unbrick it.
FASTBOOT mode
Back+Power key:
4 options:
· Bootloader (For running PB99IMG.zip)->Choose with Power key (This loads the Bootloader/Hboot mode)
· Reboot
· Reboot bootloader
· Power down
Bootloader (Hboot mode) or PB99IMG update mode.
Performs the following check on the PB99IMG.zip:
1. Bootloader
2. Radio V2
3. Radio_Cust
4. Boot
5. Recovery
6. System
7. Userdata
8. Splash1
9. Splash2
Do you want to start update?
Vol Up: Yes
Vol Down: No
So, net key sequences involved:
· Back+Power
· Power again
· Vol Up
If we chose No, next option:
Do you want to reboot device?
<Vol Up> Yes
<Vol Down> No
No brings up the following options:
· Fastboot
· Recovery
· Clear Storage
· Simlock
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Newbies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Newbies
1. Why do I need to Unroot?
To take the device to service centre for warranty
To fix problems with Boot and Recovery unsolved by other methods
2. What are the methods of unrooting? Which is safer?
Basically both methods are the same. It is the process of flashing an original HTC software onto your ROM. One method involves running an .exe file from Windows, and the other is by running a file extracted from this exe file from the sdcard. The latter method is called the PB99IMG.zip method, because it involves renaming the rom file so extracted as PB99IMG.zip. This method is generally safer because the whole process can be completed from your phone itself. The method of running the exe is prone to corruption because of problems with Windows drivers, your Usb cable, Battery issues, and even a Windows System Failure or System Crash or Power Failure!
3. How do I get a PB99IMG.zip? [EddyOs's complete tutorial for Dummies]
(The illustrations and answer to this question has been provided by EddyOS)
If you still get lost, dont even bother to ask!!
1. Double-click on the RUU file and wait until you get to the first main screen
2. Move the window to the bottom of your screen because it can’t be minimised and will sit on top of all other windows
3. 3. Click on Start>Run and type ‘%temp%’. Then click ‘OK’
4. Look for the newest folder in the temp folder. Double-click on it
5.Copy the file called ‘rom’ to your Desktop
6. Rename the file called ‘rom’ to ‘PB99IMG’
7. Copy this file to the root of your SD card (root = not in any folders)
4. Do I need a Goldcard?
If you have a recent version of the RUU for your Device, available on Shipped Roms, you dont need a goldcard. This is the usual scenario for people who purchased their Desire in Europe, and so have an unbranded Desire. All Branded Desires need a correct branded version of the RUU, and any other RUU including WWE (Worldwide English, or European) RUU will not work for them. Also if an unbranded Desire user wishes to change RUU to a branded version, he will need a Goldcard. This is because all Desires have a particular software tag in the Rom, called the InfoCID. This dictates the Region code. For Eg. An Indian Desire is branded and has InfoCID of HTC__038. When you change a RUU to different region, what you actually do is reset the InfoCID setting. Changing the InfoCID setting requires a Goldcard.
5. What is a Goldcard?
It is a normal MicroUSB card specially prepared in such a way that its Sector 0 (which normally doesnt hold anything useful) is modified, so that it signals to the HTC RUU that the InfoCID may be changed.
6. How do I create a Goldcard?
Just download this tool (Credits and All Rights by [email protected]), and run it.
In case your card in phone cannot be detected by the PC, download and install Goldcard Helper from the market and use it to generate the Reverse CID
7. Can you tell me more about Goldcards?
Sure. I've already posted it for you. Read the FAQs in this thread.
8. I think I've bricked my Desire. I cant unroot it with your method. What can I do?
Follow my thread on Unbricking a Bricked Desire. Though it's written for SLCD device, it will work for AMOLED too. The chance of success depends on two essentials: 1-That you have a working goldcard, and 2-You have a compatible RUU (of version higher or equal to the current version)
Reserved for the future...
Hi,
Thanks for informative article. Can I install PB99IMG.zip using the standard clockworkmod @ recovery mode?
Edited: I tried using windows, it failed. I tried the 2nd method, but Desire does not reconize the PB99IMG.zip file and so nothing happens.
medomedo said:
Hi,
Thanks for informative article. Can I install PB99IMG.zip using the standard clockworkmod @ recovery mode?
Edited: I tried using windows, it failed. I tried the 2nd method, but Desire does not reconize the PB99IMG.zip file and so nothing happens.
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When you mean you tried it in Windows, do you mean you connected the cable and ran the exe file? If so, what error did it give you?
You cant flash it via Clockwork. And you dont have to.
Assuming you have only one partition on your sdcard and it is formatted correctly as FAT32 and the PB99IMG.zip is placed in the root folder, and you press Vol- & Power button to start your Desire, it will detect the file and start the update process. Problems usually happen when the card is not formatted correctly, and the file is named PB99IMG.zip.zip and not just PB99IMG.zip. This is because Windows may not display the full filename including the zip extension.
one simple question
i wanted to root my phone so i could flash to a custom ROM, but i have since updated to 2.13.707.2 OTA, but i cant seem to find the RUU in shipped ROMs site...
could i use the 2.13.707.1 RUU to unroot?
Hi droidzone,
Thanks for the quick response. The error I got from windows 7 pro was (translated from German):
error 170: USB connection failure. The update software was not able to connect to mobile. Make sure the cable is connected to both PC and mobile.
My SD card is partitioned into FAT32 and a small parition ext3 for apps. This configuration is defacto for DeFrost, OpenDesire, and Oxygen ROMs. I moved the rom.zip file and renamed it using rootExprorer application to be 100% sure. When I go to recovery mode and then to Clockwork I can see the exact file name and its correct PB99IMG.zip (I am not sure if the system is case sensitive) but PB99IMG.zip is the exact name. Of course I restarted win7 few times but nothing changed. I need this because my mic is bricked like described in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9951668&posted=1
What can I try next? thanks!
medomedo said:
Hi droidzone,
Thanks for the quick response. The error I got from windows 7 pro was (translated from German):
error 170: USB connection failure. The update software was not able to connect to mobile. Make sure the cable is connected to both PC and mobile.
My SD card is partitioned into FAT32 and a small parition ext3 for apps. This configuration is defacto for DeFrost, OpenDesire, and Oxygen ROMs. I moved the rom.zip file and renamed it using rootExprorer application to be 100% sure. When I go to recovery mode and then to Clockwork I can see the exact file name and its correct PB99IMG.zip (I am not sure if the system is case sensitive) but PB99IMG.zip is the exact name. Of course I restarted win7 few times but nothing changed. I need this because my mic is bricked like described in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9951668&posted=1
What can I try next? thanks!
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i wanted to root my phone so i could flash to a custom ROM, but i have since updated to 2.13.707.2 OTA, but i cant seem to find the RUU in shipped ROMs site...
could i use the 2.13.707.1 RUU to unroot?
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It's worth a try.Normally an older version cant be used on top of a newer version. It will give a "main version is newer" error. A newer version will always work. If it still doesnt work for you, downgrading may be the only resort. Get Teppic's downgrade tool for that.
error 170: USB connection failure. The update software was not able to connect to mobile. Make sure the cable is connected to both PC and mobile.
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Could be a Windows driver issue. The PB99IMG.zip method should work for you though. Remove the ext partition, and partition the whole card as one big FAT32 partn, format it once, and then put the file there again. It should work.
If it still wont work, use another sdcard, repeat these steps.
droidzone said:
It's worth a try.Normally an older version cant be used on top of a newer version. It will give a "main version is newer" error. A newer version will always work. If it still doesnt work for you, downgrading may be the only resort. Get Teppic's downgrade tool for that.
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Thanks for clearing up for me...i know now what to prepare...
FYI, I used another SDcard with only FTA32 partition and it worked. Howerver it did not fix the mic problem. Thanks!
medomedo said:
FYI, I used another SDcard with only FTA32 partition and it worked. Howerver it did not fix the mic problem. Thanks!
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Good..If even a new RUU installation didnt work, I'm guessing Hardware issues. Maybe a good time to get it checked.
I have a debranded Desire on 2.2, accidentally updated with an OTA yetserday without goldcard and have now lost wifi.
trying to downgrade with goldcard but it failing
tried PB99IMG method but get the following
On HBOOT , loads PB99IMG but states main version older update failed.
In recovery fails to open E: signature verification failed.
Any help gratefully received
stevep999 said:
I have a debranded Desire on 2.2, accidentally updated with an OTA yetserday without goldcard and have now lost wifi.
trying to downgrade with goldcard but it failing
tried PB99IMG method but get the following
On HBOOT , loads PB99IMG but states main version older update failed.
In recovery fails to open E: signature verification failed.
Any help gratefully received
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You have a debranded Desire, you said.
Well then, the PB99IMG of the latest RUU should work for you.
Just flash it as I've described from Hboot.
Put the goldcard in just for safety, and do it.
Should work.
Hi Droid
Thanks for quick reply.
Can I just confirm a few bits . . .
Goldcard leaves 3 folders on SD ( android_secure, footprints,lost.dir)
Then copy and rename the RRU to PB99IMG and copy to SD.
Reboot to HBOOT and then get previous messages :-(
stevep999 said:
Hi Droid
Thanks for quick reply.
Can I just confirm a few bits . . .
Goldcard leaves 3 folders on SD ( android_secure, footprints,lost.dir)
Then copy and rename the RRU to PB99IMG and copy to SD.
Reboot to HBOOT and then get previous messages :-(
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To be safe, do the foll verbatim:
Delete any additional partitions on goldcard (if any). The goldcard should have one big FAT32 partition
Format it as FAT32 once again with original allocation size
Transfer the PB99IMG.zip that I have linked in my post to the root.
Check the filename and be sure that it is not PB99IMG.zip.zip
Reboot in Hboot by Pressing the Vol- & Power key
The file will be detected and presented with menus
Follow the instructions in the OP
I'm guessing I don't need a goldcard with my unbranded desire?? But screwed if it does. Also what is the unbranded ruu currently as there is literally hundreds? Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire
BTW, what does it mean WWE rom?
WWE - World Wide English
To others, if you've flashed the OTA without your gold card do it again manually WITH your gold card and you're good to go. Flashing a full RUU is only need if you can't fix it manually
HTC 123 said:
I'm guessing I don't need a goldcard with my unbranded desire?? But screwed if it does. Also what is the unbranded ruu currently as there is literally hundreds? Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire
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medomedo said:
BTW, what does it mean WWE rom?
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EddyOS said:
WWE - World Wide English
To others, if you've flashed the OTA without your gold card do it again manually WITH your gold card and you're good to go. Flashing a full RUU is only need if you can't fix it manually
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Try what Eddy said. If it still gives you trouble, do what I listed.
WWE ->European Unbranded version
The latest is what I linked.
Eddy
Got the link, can you just confirm process, please
Thanks in advance
i have tried those 2 method but still no succes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317394
1.Rooting via Recovery mode(SD card) - after i hit the menu button, there is no scrolling up or down.it just reboot itself
2.Rooting with the auto-method(DoomLord v.3) (for Windowsuser) - while waiting 3-6 minutes, the promp says that unable to transfer superuser.apk .but i get the "ALL DONE" message..
can sum1 tell me what should i do..
model num:
GT-I8150
android ver:
2.3.6
basebrand ver:
I8150DXKL1
kernel ver:
[email protected]#3
build num:
GINGERBREAD.DXLA2
legendxten said:
i have tried those 2 method but still no succes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317394
1.Rooting via Recovery mode(SD card) - after i hit the menu button, there is no scrolling up or down.it just reboot itself
2.Rooting with the auto-method(DoomLord v.3) (for Windowsuser) - while waiting 3-6 minutes, the promp says that unable to transfer superuser.apk .but i get the "ALL DONE" message..
can sum1 tell me what should i do..
model num:
GT-I8150
android ver:
2.3.6
basebrand ver:
I8150DXKL1
kernel ver:
[email protected]#3
build num:
GINGERBREAD.DXLA2
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rooting via recovery should work, are u sure u press power+home+volume UP button? and when the samsung logo appears count 2-4 seconds and release the power button while still holding the home+volume up button, and when the android and box logo appears u will hit MENU, u should now be in recovery mode, and the last thing to do is install the zip file
vanir29 said:
rooting via recovery should work, are u sure u press power+home+volume UP button? and when the samsung logo appears count 2-4 seconds and release the power button while still holding the home+volume up button, and when the android and box logo appears u will hit MENU, u should now be in recovery mode, and the last thing to do is install the zip file
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yepp.when i hit menu button, my phone just reboot.i dont know what happend.and btw i put the update folder in /sdcard..
edit: i rooted my phone already lol.the update.zip should be in the /sdcard.before this i extract the update.zip, so it doesnt work.thanks anyways
If so much trouble why don't u download firmware 2.3.5 n flash it with Odin then proceed to root it using Doomlord's method.
Sent From My Ancora ICS CM9
Hi,
my rooted android phone HTC ONE V was recently updated and after update sometimes i am off signal
for some periods of time, i cannot use mobile data and call sometimes.
It`s still changing. I tried restarts,swap sim cards but problems are only on my device. However it
seem that when i have signal i can receive mobile calls.
Device does not work good, is there any way how to find out which update caused problem and rollback
just that update ? How to get any system logs etc. ?
I dont want to restore whole phone and lost all settings, that`s last option for me.
Android version 4.0.3
HTC Sense 4.0
sw number : 2.22.401.1
HTC SDK API level : 4.11
Extension version : 403_1_GA_5
Kernel version : 3.0.16-g133e482 [email protected]#1 PREEMPT
Baseband version : 20.76.30.0835U_3891.19.00.120
Build number : 2.22.401.1. CL92876 release-keys
Do you need aditional informations ?
What to do next ? It`s worth to investigate or you would just restore it to the previous state ?
Thank you
mobileN00b said:
Hi,
my rooted android phone HTC ONE V was recently updated and after update sometimes i am off signal
for some periods of time, i cannot use mobile data and call sometimes.
It`s still changing. I tried restarts,swap sim cards but problems are only on my device. However it
seem that when i have signal i can receive mobile calls.
Device does not work good, is there any way how to find out which update caused problem and rollback
just that update ? How to get any system logs etc. ?
I dont want to restore whole phone and lost all settings, that`s last option for me.
Android version 4.0.3
HTC Sense 4.0
sw number : 2.22.401.1
HTC SDK API level : 4.11
Extension version : 403_1_GA_5
Kernel version : 3.0.16-g133e482 [email protected]#1 PREEMPT
Baseband version : 20.76.30.0835U_3891.19.00.120
Build number : 2.22.401.1. CL92876 release-keys
Do you need aditional informations ?
What to do next ? It`s worth to investigate or you would just restore it to the previous state ?
Thank you
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Download titanium backup..
Backup apps + system data from batch option.... then factory reset...then restore using titanium backup....then see if that fixes the problems
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app
Re:
Thanks.
after factory reset problem still remains. Originally i have on device [PRIMOU-KERNEL][3.0.36][BUILD•5]★TITANIUM KERNEL
should i try to install it again or you would recommend me a better ROM version ?
I see that CM9 /CM10 versions are still buggy and i dont know what`s the status of other ROMs for HTC ONE V. (i do not have so much time to read all posts)
1) Could you propose mi suitable ROM for installation ?
2) i think i should block all auto-updates, because that caused problem before...
Thank you for you work, check your paypal account
M.
mobileN00b said:
Thanks.
after factory reset problem still remains. Originally i have on device [PRIMOU-KERNEL][3.0.36][BUILD•5]★TITANIUM KERNEL
should i try to install it again or you would recommend me a better ROM version ?
I see that CM9 /CM10 versions are still buggy and i dont know what`s the status of other ROMs for HTC ONE V. (i do not have so much time to read all posts)
1) Could you propose mi suitable ROM for installation ?
2) i think i should block all auto-updates, because that caused problem before...
Thank you for you work, check your paypal account
M.
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Check SuPrimo v5 rom...it will be stable....flash titanium kiss kernel...
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 04:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:54 PM ----------
Thanks for the donation ...here you go
FULL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Flash this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745657
2. Transfer the rom zip file from the second post to your SDCARD
3. Boot into bootloader (by holding volume down while the phone starts)
4. Pick 'fastboot' using the on/off button
5. flash the boot.img from : http://www.mediafire.com/?b5dlejx51lie9u7
6. Boot into CWM Recovery from bootloader
7. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset option and scroll down until YES pops, and then press it
8. Go to "install zip from sdcard", then 'choose zip from sdcard"
9. Then navigate to the folder wherever you saved the rom file and press it, then scroll down and press YES.
10. The process will start and you will be notified when it is completed.
11. Go back into fastboot and flash the boot.img again like 9.
12. Go into recovery, go to "install zip from sdcard"
13. Just Reboot and Enjoy!
14. Restore Titanium backup data
re
shubhamchamaria said:
Check SuPrimo v5 rom...it will be stable....flash titanium kiss kernel...
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 04:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:54 PM ----------
Thanks for the donation ...here you go
FULL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Flash this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745657
2. Transfer the rom zip file from the second post to your SDCARD
3. Boot into bootloader (by holding volume down while the phone starts)
4. Pick 'fastboot' using the on/off button
5. flash the boot.img from : http://www.mediafire.com/?b5dlejx51lie9u7
6. Boot into CWM Recovery from bootloader
7. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset option and scroll down until YES pops, and then press it
8. Go to "install zip from sdcard", then 'choose zip from sdcard"
9. Then navigate to the folder wherever you saved the rom file and press it, then scroll down and press YES.
10. The process will start and you will be notified when it is completed.
11. Go back into fastboot and flash the boot.img again like 9.
12. Go into recovery, go to "install zip from sdcard"
13. Just Reboot and Enjoy!
14. Restore Titanium backup data
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Ok, I used AllInOne tool to put CWM Recovery 5.8.3.1 inside but i cannot continue with installation (step 8) from zip file.
On the SDCARD i have "Titanium-Build-5.zip" and (i tried also "TiTaNium_3.0.35.zip") it always fails :
CWM says :
Installing : /sdcard/boot/Titanium-build-5.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
installing update...
Installation aborted.
so I googled a bit and i will try to use "Update.zip 2.0 Modifier/Creator" for zip signing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717437 , right ? or something else could be wrong ?
mobileN00b said:
Ok, I used AllInOne tool to put CWM Recovery 5.8.3.1 inside but i cannot continue with installation (step 8) from zip file.
On the SDCARD i have "Titanium-Build-5.zip" and (i tried also "TiTaNium_3.0.35.zip") it always fails :
CWM says :
Installing : /sdcard/boot/Titanium-build-5.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
installing update...
Installation aborted.
so I googled a bit and i will try to use "Update.zip 2.0 Modifier/Creator" for zip signing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717437 , right ? or something else could be wrong ?
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u have to extract the zip file...then flash the boot.img from fastboot like you flashed the unlock code....the only difference is the command : fastboot flash boot boot.img
mobileN00b said:
my rooted android phone HTC ONE V was recently updated and after update sometimes i am off signal
for some periods of time, i cannot use mobile data and call sometimes.
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How did end your case? I'm asking because I'm experiencing exact same problem - however on stock not rooted system:
Code:
Android version: 4.0.3
HTC Sense: 4.0
Software number: 2.22.401.6
HTC SDK API level: 4.11
Extension version: 403_1_GA_5
Kernel version: 3.0.16-g133e482 [email protected]#1 PREEMPT
Baseband version: 20.79.30.0835U_3831.24.00.23_M
Build number: 2.22.401.6. CL92876 release-keys
My phone went to the repair service under warranty because of the annoying not working well power button and yellow spots on the screen. When I got it back the power button worked flawlessly only for some month and a half and now it's the same problem as before (LOL) but the LCD screen has been replaced and is wonderfully constant white in every place of it and even the surface is smoother than before! (it has definitely better material of Gorilla Glass, believe or not.) However I noticed carrier signal problems. Before that reparation it never gave me a problem. In comparison to other phones mine always had better visible signal (more bars.) Unfortunately it has changed. I don't remember on what version of baseband it has been running before but as soon as I got my phone back I received an information from network about new update, which I commit practically instantly. Since then the problem is as described. It is hard to tell what is the cause because it could be fault of the "technician" who had it in his hands, it could be his update (to some different version than I sent them), or eventually the update I made.
I'd like to experiment with different basebands but I don't know where to get them (I mean official ones) and if it's even possible to do it on my not rooted phone (I want it to stay like that since it's on warranty and I don't want to loose it yet.) Any suggestion?
One more thing: I never had to care how do I keep the phone in my hand - it always worked excellent, no bar(s) drop.
Oh, and it happens on different SIM carriers that use different antenna, so it's definitely not the carrier/company problem.
[Update]
SOLVED!
I ran a test with two different SIM cards and here is what I've found:
One of the SIMs is the Internet only card and works in Orange carrier of Dominican Republic (it doesn't matter much but I'm telling it just for your knowledge.) That SIM does NOT work in WCDMA network mode on HTC One V. Only 'GSM only' network mode works. As a consequence EDGE speed is maximum I get (what's curious on Xperia Ray I get HSDPA but that phone does not say if its network mode is GSM or WCDMA.) Next I put another SIM card (Claro Dominicana), which I use daily for calls. This one works on 'automatic', 'GSM only' or WCDMA. I noticed that my loosing signal problems was due to automatic. When I change it to 'GSM only' or 'WCDMA only' it keeps strength signal all the time. However on WCDMA network mode the battery was drained rapidly (~30% in short time but can't recall how long it was, maybe couple of hours at most.) Then I changed it to 'GSM only' and left the phone for night long. In the morning I noticed only 3% drop. I am satisfied
I hope the experience I'm sharing with you, dear fellas, will help someone who faces similar problem.
Cheers
[Update 2]
Another night and this time only 2% battery drain. I didn't notice any signal lost or even strange behavior.
Titanium backup is a good option!
Yes this is another GT-N7102 thread. Yes I did search for days trying to find a solution before posting here. Yes this phone is rooted (installed SuperUser but going through that process of setup and login into the Play Store every time is a pain). No there is no bloody Odin download mode just that infuriating Factory mode all in kanji (Vol Down + Power, holding down menu or not holding down menu still produces the factory mode).
One of the big problems I have is that when I reset to factory and setup the phone, when the phone is rebooted again, the boot loop starts all over. Hence I have only one shot to get it right while the phone is in the operating system before I have to do a wipe again to get out of the resulting loop.
I've been trying for days to get either the stock rom, a custom recovery, or a custom rom like CM installed on this device. I need some help on getting stock installed with maybe a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP, or at least pointed in the direction of the answer.
Information about this particular phone:
Model #: GT-N7102
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: N7100XXALIE
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-178067 SMP PREEMPT
Build #: JRO03C.N7100ZSALIA
Custom Build Version: I968.7500A.02.02.I.A-V1.0.3B06R81
At reboot: Vol Down + Power = Factory menu in kanji (there is no Odin mode when pressing Vol up when in this mode, just scrolling through the options)
Vol Up + Power = Boot mode selection (options are recovery, fastboot, and reboot)
Is there any way to do what I am trying to accomplish or am I just screwed and trash the phone?
Thanks
Nin
Ninhalem said:
Yes this is another GT-N7102 thread. Yes I did search for days trying to find a solution before posting here. Yes this phone is rooted (installed SuperUser but going through that process of setup and login into the Play Store every time is a pain). No there is no bloody Odin download mode just that infuriating Factory mode all in kanji (Vol Down + Power, holding down menu or not holding down menu still produces the factory mode).
One of the big problems I have is that when I reset to factory and setup the phone, when the phone is rebooted again, the boot loop starts all over. Hence I have only one shot to get it right while the phone is in the operating system before I have to do a wipe again to get out of the resulting loop.
I've been trying for days to get either the stock rom, a custom recovery, or a custom rom like CM installed on this device. I need some help on getting stock installed with maybe a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP, or at least pointed in the direction of the answer.
Information about this particular phone:
Model #: GT-N7102
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: N7100XXALIE
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-178067 SMP PREEMPT
Build #: JRO03C.N7100ZSALIA
Custom Build Version: I968.7500A.02.02.I.A-V1.0.3B06R81
At reboot: Vol Down + Power = Factory menu in kanji (there is no Odin mode when pressing Vol up when in this mode, just scrolling through the options)
Vol Up + Power = Boot mode selection (options are recovery, fastboot, and reboot)
Is there any way to do what I am trying to accomplish or am I just screwed and trash the phone?
Thanks
Nin
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1. Head to the download page, this is the UNmodified firmware provided ‘as is’ from Samsung/carrier servers.
2. After download is complete, extract the downloaded file and you should get a MD5 file.
3. Enter the download mode form your device [normally by holding the volume up button + home button + power button]
4. Connect your device to your PC.
5. Start Odin.
6. Odin should recognize your device, and you can tell so by seeing that the first slot from the upper left is taken, if not then you need to install a driver for your device. [I personally just download Kies and it automatically download the proper driver for your device]
7. Click on PDA from Odin and browse to the extracted MD5 file.
8. Press Start.
9. Do not unplug your device until the process is fully completed.
10. The phone will reboot and you should see a Pass! on Odin, which means the process was successfully accomplished.
This will turn your device condition back to it's stock condition [like it's brand new] ( no root- no custom ROM -no nothing)
Anyway if you wish to root do the same past steps but using this file.
Afterwards you can install a custom recovery with the same steps again using this file.
Don't proceed with any step of the past steps unless you fully understand every single one of them, if you have any difficulties understanding anything feel free to ask!
If I helped in any way, Hit the [thanks] button ( if I have one XD).