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Hi,
I have problems when trying to update my Hero's recovery-RA-hero-v1.2.3.img to recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img. Can't get it working with Flashrec.
I also tried to root my phone, but I seem too have some problems with the usb connection. Device not available or something like that when using SDK.
Tried to find a solution here but no luck yet.
Suggestions anyone?
Kind of new to this, but I have flashed some custom ROM's. That I can
I'm Using Villain 2.0.1 right now. Also tried with Modaco 3.1.
I solved the Root.
But I still can't update my Recovery 1.2.3 to 1.5.2
Please help me.
yoour bug
drygmasken said:
Hi,
I have problems when trying to update my Hero's recovery-RA-hero-v1.2.3.img to recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img. Can't get it working with Flashrec.
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you must use sdk
fastboot flash recovery*.img
and finish
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Hey guys,
I've got the latest update OTA ready to install, but since my device is rooted I'm wondering what do I do?
I've read threads stating to just update and re root it and others say it won't go through and I'd have to disable signatures in clockwork recovery !
hence I'm confused, please help
Cheers
Jackie
Its not safe to perform official ota updates on rooted devices.
Most of the time nothing happens, you just lose root. But anything could happen from losing your custom recovery to a non booting device, which is known to happen.
If you want updated software on your phone install a custom rom.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
same situation, my question is can i apply this RUU from PC, and what will happen exactly? Lose root, data?
i found this RUU RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed
you can apply that RUU but you will lose root and all of your data so back everything up beforehand.
you may also need a Goldcard depending on whether your phone was unbranded from new or not.
mikep99 said:
you can apply that RUU but you will lose root and all of your data so back everything up beforehand.
you may also need a Goldcard depending on whether your phone was unbranded from new or not.
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I know about the Goldcard. Any idea on how to do a backup, i have read about using Titanium but i found it confusing. Little help would be useful
yeah, just use Titanium and back up all user apps as a batch process.
Backuo/Restore at the top of the initial screen.
Menu button and choose Batch
Then Backup all user apps.
you can then restore them after you've flashed the RUU.
also, make sure your contacts are backed up (probably by Google / Gmail).
mikep99 said:
yeah, just use Titanium and back up all user apps as a batch process.
Backuo/Restore at the top of the initial screen.
Menu button and choose Batch
Then Backup all user apps.
you can then restore them after you've flashed the RUU.
also, make sure your contacts are backed up (probably by Google / Gmail).
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OK, but there is an option all apps and data. what is data? is it app data?
Just back up user apps.
You don't want to restore any system data as you are changing roms.
Also, make sure you do a nand backup to go back to if needed.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
mikep99 said:
Just back up user apps.
You don't want to restore any system data as you are changing roms.
Also, make sure you do a nand backup to go back to if needed.
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Did it just now, went fine. Thanks for the help
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So there is still no way to just update by update.zip?
I dont want to reflash my whole phone, I got everything backed up propper
but I find it crap because its just a very small update.
Just ignore the update then, if your phone is working fine
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hmm an official update from htc, great. but if you are rooted and have tried a custom rom or even many such as me, then you dont want to loose that ability to flash great custom roms, just because htc released an update.
i am not sure, but i think that some users just unrevoked (rooted) their devices, but havent installed any custom roms and dont have the joy of it. i never want go to back to original rom. my future updates would be out of a custom rom. great forum here, love it
I just use the stock rom because i'm happy with it.
I rooted my phone because some apps wont work without it. I would try a custom rom but I still remember my HD2 and all the reconfigging I had to do.
Can you flash custom roms without reconfiguring everything?
Like.. when I flashed the last update.zip (405.2) I just installed it and I could start using my phone right away after the update. thats how I like it, but im not sure (more unsure) that this will work the same when I use a custom rom right?
pt0x said:
I just use the stock rom because i'm happy with it.
I rooted my phone because some apps wont work without it. I would try a custom rom but I still remember my HD2 and all the reconfigging I had to do.
Can you flash custom roms without reconfiguring everything?
Like.. when I flashed the last update.zip (405.2) I just installed it and I could start using my phone right away after the update. thats how I like it, but im not sure (more unsure) that this will work the same when I use a custom rom right?
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so you installed the latest update.zip on a rooted device? and did not loose your root functionality?
I'm willing to reroot my phone, I just wanna know if a rooted device when update could mess up !?
I wanna try custom ROMs sadly I can't due to the rebooting issue, will be sending in for repair soon this week !
jackie_jagger said:
so you installed the latest update.zip on a rooted device? and did not loose your root functionality?
I'm willing to reroot my phone, I just wanna know if a rooted device when update could mess up !?
I wanna try custom ROMs sadly I can't due to the rebooting issue, will be sending in for repair soon this week !
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Rooting your device voids your warranty just as much as flashing a custom rom would. Either way would have to use the stock ruu before you send if back so it makes no difference if your stock rooted or have a custom rom.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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
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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.
My phone is rooted, S-off and with clockworkmod recovery. My question is - can I flash any version of rom (example: from 2.3.5 to 2.3.3 or from gingerbread to ICS and vice versa)? What are the tips that you can suggest about upgrading, downgrading custom roms?
Just remember to do full wipe every time you change the ROM with different build. For any sense based ROM, you can match up RIL with your radio.
drpsyko said:
Just remember to do full wipe every time you change the ROM with different build. For any sense based ROM, you can match up RIL with your radio.
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What if it is unmatched and not sense based?..I recently read posts here in xda saying that its okay to change roms but they didn't mention about RIL and radio.
wagaca90 said:
What if it is unmatched and not sense based?..I recently read posts here in xda saying that its okay to change roms but they didn't mention about RIL and radio.
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My advice don't mess with radio or ril. They are region based according to where your at. Leave well alone, I tried a recommended radio and ril for a rom and got completely crap service. Now I stick to stock radio no matter what rom I use or radio recommended for it. Remember the rom ex. dev may be in Asia and your in new York, you wouldn't use an Asian radio in u.s. You can flash any rom you want but as adviced always do a full wipe when going from one to the other. Gingerbread roms are solid and ICS roms are still in test modes with minor bugs.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
Heh heh heh.
Matching RIL with radio is entirely different thing when flashing new rom. But if you do get a matching RIL, you can live up to 3 days without a need to recharge. I wonder if I can do that again with ICS. Hmmm... Either way, changing RIL is advanced step, although there are no harms in doing it. I would recommend this if you are willing to experiment with your phone, unsatisfied with the cellular services or battery life is totally sucks.
Reinaldo33897 said:
My advice don't mess with radio or ril. They are region based according to where your at. Leave well alone, I tried a recommended radio and ril for a rom and got completely crap service. Now I stick to stock radio no matter what rom I use or radio recommended for it. Remember the rom ex. dev may be in Asia and your in new York, you wouldn't use an Asian radio in u.s. You can flash any rom you want but as adviced always do a full wipe when going from one to the other. Gingerbread roms are solid and ICS roms are still in test modes with minor bugs.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
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thanks guys! now I know!
drpsyko said:
Just remember to do full wipe every time you change the ROM with different build. For any sense based ROM, you can match up RIL with your radio.
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I just used aahk to root my dhd, now reading and learning how to change to custom rom. I am also concerned about messing up the radio.
If I have ship s-off, can I play with the custom roms in the development forum? Will they change the radio of the phone by using the default setting in the flashing process such that the phone cannot be flashed again? can I switch back and forth GB and ICS roms?
Do I need special app or program to wipe the phone?
Thanks.
Barbarians.at.the.gate said:
I just used aahk to root my dhd, now reading and learning how to change to custom rom. I am also concerned about messing up the radio.
If I have ship s-off, can I play with the custom roms in the development forum? Will they change the radio of the phone by using the default setting in the flashing process such that the phone cannot be flashed again? can I switch back and forth GB and ICS roms?
Do I need special app or program to wipe the phone?
Thanks.
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Most of the roms will not lock your phone nor will they flash a different radio. And yes, you can flash back and forth. Just make sure to make a backup of your rom and full wipe before flashing.
There are a few that will be the OTA/stock rom or whatever its called that could lock your phone, it will state in the header what it is your flashing. Read the threads.
You can use 4ext, rom manager, etc to wipe and make backups. Both of those have the touch version. Install the touch version. Most users prefer 4ext. There are also scripts that will full wipe for you instead of doing the manual clicking.
More stuff I don't remeber due to lack of coffee.
Sent from a dream.
Teichopsia said:
Most of the roms will not lock your phone nor will they flash a different radio. And yes, you can flash back and forth. Just make sure to make a backup of your rom and full wipe before flashing.
There are a few that will be the OTA/stock rom or whatever its called that could lock your phone, it will state in the header what it is your flashing. Read the threads.
You can use 4ext, rom manager, etc to wipe and make backups. Both of those have the touch version. Install the touch version. Most users prefer 4ext. There are also scripts that will full wipe for you instead of doing the manual clicking.
More stuff I don't remeber due to lack of coffee.
Sent from a dream.
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Thanks Teichopsia. I don't understand what do you mean by touch version. I have installed ROM Manager from Google Play Store.
How do I find out whether I have ClockWorkMod installed on the phone or not?
If not, should I use the optional install of Advance Ace Hack Kit to install CWM 5.0.2.7 or use Rom Manager to install the CWM?
I read that many experts here warn us not to restore system apps and system data backed up by Titanium Backup to the phone. Does it mean that backing up and restoring user apps (e.g. games, utility, tools, etc.) after flashing new ROM are ok?
I can see Android v4.1.1 on System, About, but I totally forget what ROM I flashed. One of the more popular ones, last October or so. How do I tell what is on the phone?
Thanks, and sorry for the dumb question...
Dougmeister said:
I can see Android v4.1.1 on System, About, but I totally forget what ROM I flashed. One of the more popular ones, last October or so. How do I tell what is on the phone?
Thanks, and sorry for the dumb question...
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Don't you have the rom zip saved? It should say what rom it is. Although you should know what you are flashing.
Sent from my Clean Bean v2.6 Galaxy S3
Dougmeister said:
I can see Android v4.1.1 on System, About, but I totally forget what ROM I flashed. One of the more popular ones, last October or so. How do I tell what is on the phone?
Thanks, and sorry for the dumb question...
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System settings / build number
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miller710 said:
System settings / build number
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Hmmm. Maybe I never *did* flash anything...
"Build number JRO03L.L710VPBLJ7"
Doesn't that mean plain old Jelly Bean?
I vaguely remember installing Clockwork Mod so I could get JellyBean early.
I guess I want to uninstall Clockwork Mod so I can do OTA updates from Sprint, etc. I found these threads, but they are for Galaxy Tab 2...:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800175How to Uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery?[/URL]
[ODIN STOCK ROM] GT-P3113 Stock ROM for Odin flash
But since last fall, I've had to re-install Windows.
So, two questions:
1) Jellybean is standard on Galaxy S3's by now, right?
2) What do I need to install on my PC to uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery? Odin? Anything else?
Thanks.
Dougmeister said:
Hmmm. Maybe I never *did* flash anything...
"Build number JRO03L.L710VPBLJ7"
Doesn't that mean plain old Jelly Bean?
I vaguely remember installing Clockwork Mod so I could get JellyBean early.
I guess I want to uninstall Clockwork Mod so I can do OTA updates from Sprint, etc. I found these threads, but they are for Galaxy Tab 2...:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800175How to Uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery?[/URL]
[ODIN STOCK ROM] GT-P3113 Stock ROM for Odin flash
But since last fall, I've had to re-install Windows.
So, two questions:
1) Jellybean is standard on Galaxy S3's by now, right?
2) What do I need to install on my PC to uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery? Odin? Anything else?
Thanks.
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I would suggest searching the Q&A thread for all this. You should read up before you start installing roms or doing any mods to your phone.
Sent from my Freeza MC3 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
TheSocalGuy79 said:
I would suggest searching the Q&A thread for all this. You should read up before you start installing roms or doing any mods to your phone.
Sent from my Freeza MC3 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
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Thanks. Will do.
Dougmeister said:
Hmmm. Maybe I never *did* flash anything...
"Build number JRO03L.L710VPBLJ7"
Doesn't that mean plain old Jelly Bean?
I vaguely remember installing Clockwork Mod so I could get JellyBean early.
I guess I want to uninstall Clockwork Mod so I can do OTA updates from Sprint, etc. I found these threads, but they are for Galaxy Tab 2...:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800175How to Uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery?[/URL]
[ODIN STOCK ROM] GT-P3113 Stock ROM for Odin flash
But since last fall, I've had to re-install Windows.
So, two questions:
1) Jellybean is standard on Galaxy S3's by now, right?
2) What do I need to install on my PC to uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery? Odin? Anything else?
Thanks.
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Might I interject here? If the only reason you want to go back to stock recovery is to get the OTA updates, I personally don't think you need to. Typically, Freeza has the most up-to-date Stock, Rooted Rom over in his thread. In my case, he usually has it well before I get the OTA notification from Sprint. If you think his thread is daunting to look at, you really only want to flash one of the following (I always remove direct links to the Roms out of respect for the dev's):
freeza said:
[size=+4]Leaked Builds[/size]
MC3 Full ROM (DeOdex): Sprint Touchwiz Jelly Bean 4.1.2 L710VPBMC3 | Mirror (Thanks HashTagHell)
MD5: 8D714F25612D2CA8F103A63DF902E607
[size=+4]Official Software[/size]
FULL ROM:
DeOdex:
Sprint Touchwiz Jelly Bean 4.1.2 L710VPBMB1 | Mirror | Mirror 2 (Not yet active)
MD5: 37E1CCCB3A30959C64DF238D0BD2B23C
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The MC3 Rom is a leak of a new OTA that might come out soon (or it'll be incorporated in a future OTA). The MB1 Rom is the most current, stock Rom. All you have to do is flash it and you're updated. If you need help with how to flash it, you can look to my post over here. Since you're going from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2, I'd recommend a "clean install" (step 5 in my instructions) just to minimize the chance of Force Closes, but you should be good if you want to do a "dirty flash" (only wipe cache and dalvik cache). If you dirty-flash, though, any and all troubleshooting will boil down to doing a clean install and seeing if the problem persists.
Also, CNexus has written up a really good OTA Guide to help you understand the whole OTA thing more and to recognize your options. You can check out his post over here.
Hope this helps!
Edit: It might also be good to update your Recovery before proceeding. Depending on how old your CWM is, it might be best to get an updated one (with hopefully fewer bugs). Thankfully, Naddict has created updates that are flashable from the Recovery itself. All you have to do is download the one you want (I'm using TWRP 2.5.0.0, but CWM is fine, too) and flash it in your custom Recovery, then reboot into recovery again.
topherk, thanks!
I took your advice and upgraded my ClockworkMod. (I also installed TWRP, which I think overwrote it, but that's another story).
I'm going to go over your post in more detail (hopefully) this weekend.
I tried flashing some different ROMs to see what they were like. I was not impressed, so I went back to stock.
Can you tell me something? If I use TWRP to back up everything, I still need to install GAPPS, right? Then I need to do something with GAPPS and Platinum Backup before I wipe/re-install to keep all/most of my programs/settings, right? Then run GAPPS again after I flash the new ROM?
Dougmeister said:
I took your advice and upgraded my ClockworkMod. (I also installed TWRP, which I think overwrote it, but that's another story).
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Yeah, you can only have one recovery installed at once. I use TWRP, others use CWM. In my opinion, it shouldn't matter too much. They're both good and as far as I'm aware, the newest of each are relatively bug-free. The only thing is once you have backups for one, you can't restore them with the other. This isn't that big of a deal, but just an FYI.
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Can you tell me something? If I use TWRP to back up everything, I still need to install GAPPS, right? Then I need to do something with GAPPS and Platinum Backup before I wipe/re-install to keep all/most of my programs/settings, right? Then run GAPPS again after I flash the new ROM?
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I'll break your questions here:
As far as I'm aware, all TouchWiz Roms include GAPPS in them by default. Of the flip side, no AOSP Roms will include them. This is because Google has asked dev's to not include them (in a Rom) unless specifically approved by Google. Samsung has gotten that approval for their TW framework, so any Rom based on TW can (and do) include GAPPS. If you're in doubt and the Rom doesn't say, first re-read the thread, as it's a common question. Then you can just flash the Rom without GAPPS and load up your phone. If GAPPS is included, you'll have a play store. If not, then you can just reboot into recovery and install it. Easy as pie.
I believe you mean Titanium Backup (another precious metal). Using TiBk, I actually have an automatic restore done every morning at 3am. Then if I decide to flash a new Rom, I always have an up-to-date backup of my apps. I never restore system apps, as that's just asking for trouble when switching Roms. I always back up my messages and phone log, but nothing that's red in TiBk. And for most apps, you don't have to restore data (only the app). I only restore data for games and apps like Hulu so I don't have to log in again.
Hoep this helps!
Yeah stock based roms will include GAPPS, AOSP roms cant because they arent officially licensed to distribute them...
As for the original question, I think I have it figured out. If you go to /system/build.prop and open that file, the great majority of devs will modify the relevant lines to the name of their custom roms. On cm roms theres a line called "cm.version=", which devs will usually modify that on a CM rom
The name is in there somewhere...could be changed on a couple lines, or on ALL the relevant lines, but it will be changed most of the time
Hope this helps
Is there a way to just directly upgrade Jellybean from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 without having to re-install (via Gapps?) all of my applications, etc.?
I thought I read that I could unroot, do the OTA upgrade, then root again? I'm reading the OTA guide by CNexus, and 'freezing' the update app seems like a good option, but that just keeps the nag screen away.
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Is there a way to just directly upgrade Jellybean from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 without having to re-install (via Gapps?) all of my applications, etc.?
I thought I read that I could unroot, do the OTA upgrade, then root again? I'm reading the OTA guide by CNexus, and 'freezing' the update app seems like a good option, but that just keeps the nag screen away.
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All you need to do is follow the guide. You can download the MB1 firmware from freezas thread, and then flash an updated version of your rom. If you are on stock rooted, then you can flash one of freezas plain stock rooted roms over what you have (i would recommend a backup first though)
Just a small correction Gapps strictly refers to Google made apps (maps, play store, books, etc) you usually only flash these when working with AOSP roms. You sound like your talking about Touchwiz roms and thus your not loading all your apps through gapps, because Gapps are already included with Touchwiz roms. What you are referring to is reloading all your apps through Google Play Store and using the Google restore feature.
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Yes! I'm talking about:
1) Backing up everything on my Galaxy S3
2) Installing other ROMs (sometimes stock, sometimes AOSP)
(side question: "stock" = "TouchWiz"???)
3) Magically re-installing *all* of my apps in the new ROM by clicking a single button
To do that, I'll need to use the "Google restore" feature?
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Yes! I'm talking about:
1) Backing up everything on my Galaxy S3
2) Installing other ROMs (sometimes stock, sometimes AOSP)
(side question: "stock" = "TouchWiz"???)
3) Magically re-installing *all* of my apps in the new ROM by clicking a single button
To do that, I'll need to use the "Google restore" feature?
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Titanium backup is what I use. Paid version and you dont have to click ok for each app
Sent from my blue galaxy
miller710 said:
Titanium backup is what I use. Paid version and you dont have to click ok for each app
Sent from my blue galaxy
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You don't have to hit ok for each app when you use google restore the correct way. It automatically reloads your apps on your device. TB is a great also but never restore data it is the root of most issues caused when people use it.
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