My current Specs
ROM: Leedroid v1.8c
Hboot: 0.80
Radio: 32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20
Kernal: 2.6.32.15-gfc9c0527 [email protected] #1
As gingerbread ROMS are on the baking, I am planning to upgrade my ROM.
Its been a while since I did my rooting and flashing my ROM.
And with all the things i have to get right I must have forgotten a few.
Am I right in saying I will have to update both my Radio as well as the Kernel before i upgrade to another ROM as my current radio and kernel must be outdated.
If so, do i need to update just radio or kernel and in which order.
Secondly where is Hboot 0.80 standing?
I had to change my Hboot from 83 to 80 as 83 could not be rooted because of security form HTC before. I am not sure that is the case now
Can i still use 0.80 for flashing ROMS?
I can see something juicy called S-off hboot? Is it worth the hassle?
I don't mind the HTC security as long as i can flash new ROMS.
Any advice is welcome
Thank You
Edit: So sorry i thought i was in desire question section. Wrong section. Mod please move it? thank you
You just flash a ROM that takes your fancy - it'll have the kernel and everything in it. You just need to pick a radio to go with it (there will always be a recommended one in the ROM thread)
Just to clarify, I do not need to touch my Hboot ?
No u dont...
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okay so i've been trying to read as much as i can it is a lil confusing at first but here is the specs on my G2:
Android Version:
2.2
Baseband version
12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel version:
2.6.32.17-g9ab3677
[email protected]#1
Build Number
1.22.531.8 CL277427
(what do all these numbers mean lol i see them in all the roms)
now i want to permaroot using the gfree method that i found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_G2
but according to this page my phone needs to be downgraded, am I correct
"gfree is known not to work for radio firmwares with higher versions then 26.03.02.xx
The reason for this is that HTC patched the hole that allowed scotty2 to power cycle the emmc chip to drop its write protection.
So if you installed a radio version with a higher version number the downgrade the radio firmware before using gfree.
gfree is also known not to work on the HTC 1.72 ROM version. If you have radio S-OFF then you can downgrade to an earlier version where it works. If you do not have radio S-OFF then you cannot downgrade.
gfree uses a dynamic in-memory patch of the kernel to remove the kernel's write protection of the radio settings partition"
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so if i have to downgrade before i can permaroot which is the best ROM for me to downgrade to. I don't quite understand the CY roms etc and what all the characters mean. and then which rom do i upgrade to i would like better reception so i believe i should change the radio?
any help would be appreciated be nice im very new
thanks
No, you don't need to downgrade. But you've posted in the wrong forum though, this should be in the Q&A section
steviewevie said:
No, you don't need to downgrade. But you've posted in the wrong forum though, this should be in the Q&A section
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thanks!! if a mod could move this to the appropriate forum it would be appreciated. So i can go ahead with using gFree? and how do i decide which rom to flash lol CM or Virtuous etc?
i appreciate all the help
Totally up to you what rom you like the most:
Cm: stock android with maaaany enhancements
Enomtether: pretty much stock
Virtuous: if you want sense this is the rom to run.
So just try them all out. With clockwork it is easy to switch and test them out gl!
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
After you have root and S-OFF, make sure you do a (nandroid) backup through ROM Manager/Clockwork *before* you flash any other ROMs. Then you can easily go back to where you were.
P.S. Feel free to start a new thread in Q&A asking about what all the version numbers mean etc.
thanks guys i am gonna use gfree to permroot and i have already downloaded rom manager i will back up first and foremost
So i'm planning on Rooting my Desire (Bravo PVG1 SHIP -SON, HBoot 0.93 , Radio 5.11.05.27)
Any recommendations? i was thinking about CyanogenMod 7.
Other thing i would like to ask is Gold Card, do i really need to make it? I'm asking because i dont have second sdhc card.. im not sure if i have any brandings in my phone.
Thanks in advance.
Go to Settings>About phone>Software information and post the software version - we'll go from there
Android 2.2
Baseband version 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Kernel version 2,6,32,[email protected] #1
Build number 2.29.405.5 CL293415
Software number 2.29.405.5
Browser Webkit 3.1
The exact model number of my phone is HTC Desire A8181.
Awesome! Right, before you do anything download this:
http://www.multiupload.com/LEJCW182AH
It's the RUU of the stock ROM so should you ever need to go back to stock you can.
As for what ROM to start with, a lot of people suggest LeeDroid as it's an easy introduction to a rooted ROM yet still has Sense. Not sure how up-to-date it is these days, mind
My first ROM and still using it, is LeeDroid and I havent even bothered to look at others, it works perfect, very fast and give you A2SD+.
shankly1985 said:
My first ROM and still using it, is LeeDroid and I havent even bothered to look at others, it works perfect, very fast and give you A2SD+.
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LeeDroid is kinda outdated, why not try some GB(Gingerbread) Roms?
Depends if the person likes Sense. I do so having tried the (buggy) 2.3 ROMs available I'll be waiting for a Sense-based 2.3 ROM
Gingerbread roms are fine really. Working for me no problem.
I think there should be a dedicated thread about roms because this is prob the 100th thread on what rom should I choose or what ever this week. Seriously.
I just successfully rooted and installed my first custom Rom (LeeDrOiD 2.3d).
Much <3 for all the help!
Cheers.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
witch one is the latest + rootable rom? because im on 1.34.405.5 CL273326 is 1.72 because im not reciving OTA updates and need to flash a RUU form this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=971109 to update so what ones is the latest and rootable?
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witch one is the latest + rootable rom? because im on 1.34.405.5 CL273326 is 1.72 because im not reciving OTA updates and need to flash a RUU form this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=971109 to update so what ones is the latest and rootable?
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If you want the easy and safest way to root, use v.1.34 instead of 1.72. Dont receive OTA if you want to root your device.
ahh ok great as my device seems to be stuck on 1.34 lol
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ahh ok great as my device seems to be stuck on 1.34 lol
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If you see my sig below, I have tested the newer stock ROM (1.84).
I didn't feel or see any different from 1.34
That was the reason why I decided to downgrade and root it
The Virtuous custom ROM is version 1.85 and pre-rooted. Its mostly stock with a few extra features added and some optimizations. You should check it out, if you want a more up date, but close to stock ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837042
I have tried doing multiple searches but there are so many different threads, I didn't know which one was the correct one.
I have a T-Mobile UK Branded DHD.
Here is the software information!
Code:
Android Version
2.3.3
HTC Sence Version
2.1
Baseband Version
12.54.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M2
Kernel Version
2.6.35.10-g3bf3222
[email protected] #1
Mon Apr 11 22:46:37 CST 2011
Build Number
2.37.110.5
Browser Version
WebKit/553.1
Please could someone kindly direct me into the right direction to downgrade, root, and install a custom Rom.
Also, is there a post specifying the best ROMs for DHD? (preferably a louder sound ROM)
Thanks
I don' think you can root with 2.3.3 without Radio S off using Gingerbreak so ..........I'd look at following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
You will need a goldcard... never tried this with 2.3.3 but the thread suggests that it will work
Stock roms can be found here http://www.iloveabath.co.uk/index.php?dir=RUUs/
Unfortunately at the moment you wont be able to downgrade. Currently build numbers 2.37 and up are not able to downgrade
Sent from my TARDIS using XDA App
Hey folks, not new here but forgot a lot of the stuffs I learned long ago from not upgrading in a while. I pretty much stopped upgrading stuffs since i installed Viper One 4.0.1. I want to get back to the top with the freshest Viper One Rom but it looks like there's a lot of hoops for me to hop through now. Here's where i'm at currently:
Software Information:
Android Version: 4.4.2
HTC Sense Version 5.5
Software Number: Viper One 5.0.0
HTC SDK API Level: 5.68
Kernal Version: 3.4.10
Baseband Version: 1.12.41.1112_2
Build Number: 4.19.401.8
Hboot Information:
S-On
Hboot: 1.54.000
Radio: 1.12.41.1112_2
Recovery: TWRP v2.6.3.4
Looking to move up to current viper one i see i need stuff like current firmware, which requires S-Off, which looks very tricky. A simple list of stuff that needs to be done would be nice, lnks are more then welcomed...
BTW, I just flashed viper one 5.0.0 not knowing whether it'll work but looks like it is?
MagicsMan said:
Hey folks, not new here but forgot a lot of the stuffs I learned long ago from not upgrading in a while. I pretty much stopped upgrading stuffs since i installed Viper One 4.0.1. I want to get back to the top with the freshest Viper One Rom but it looks like there's a lot of hoops for me to hop through now. Here's where i'm at currently:
Software Information:
Android Version: 4.4.2
HTC Sense Version 5.5
Software Number: Viper One 5.0.0
HTC SDK API Level: 5.68
Kernal Version: 3.4.10
Baseband Version: 1.12.41.1112_2
Build Number: 4.19.401.8
Hboot Information:
S-On
Hboot: 1.54.000
Radio: 1.12.41.1112_2
Recovery: TWRP v2.6.3.4
Looking to move up to current viper one i see i need stuff like current firmware, which requires S-Off, which looks very tricky. A simple list of stuff that needs to be done would be nice, lnks are more then welcomed...
BTW, I just flashed viper one 5.0.0 not knowing whether it'll work but looks like it is?
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To gain s-off you'll need to use Sunshine by Jcase. Sunshine has a license fee of $25 To use sunshine you will need to be on a stock rom.
if you want to go s-off and are okay with paying the $25.
Back up your current phone nandroid and sd contents to a pc or mac
RUU back to 100% stock (this will wipe everything off the devices. make sure you backed everything up)
run sunshine
pay $25
achieve s-off
install custom recovery
install viper one 7.0.2
profit.