Im currently running AVA-Froyo Z3, thinking about flashing a Synergy Nightly but in the meantime im sticking with this one. Lately I have noticed slow browser speeds and bad reception in general and though I might try flashing the new radios that release on the 3rd with the gingerbread update. I flash roms all the time but I have never flashed a radio update. Do i do this the same way as a rom? Boot into recovery (btw im using RA-Recovery V2.3) and wipe dalvik Cache and then flash zip from sd? Is there a risk doing this? Im know radio update questions have been posted before but I dont know if the radio update is risky on a rom specific level. ANy help would be appreciated
yeah just like that just make sure your battery is charged and also dont get desperate and let it do its think before you start pressing things or try a battery pull, first boot will take longer
It depends where you got the files. Some have to be flashed via hboot/bootloader.
But if you got then from the calvn thread (misspelled im sure) then you flash them like you do a rom, but you dont have to wipe anyting. I didnt and things are fine.
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Im currently running AVA-Froyo Z3, thinking about flashing a Synergy Nightly but in the meantime im sticking with this one. Lately I have noticed slow browser speeds and bad reception in general and though I might try flashing the new radios that release on the 3rd with the gingerbread update. I flash roms all the time but I have never flashed a radio update. Do i do this the same way as a rom? Boot into recovery (btw im using RA-Recovery V2.3) and wipe dalvik Cache and then flash zip from sd? Is there a risk doing this? Im know radio update questions have been posted before but I dont know if the radio update is risky on a rom specific level. ANy help would be appreciated
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just like the other poster said its no different than flashing roms. Just follow directions and wait but please be patient
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485 - use the combo its what I used and just sit back and wait
Very important to make sure you have enough battery charge and do not pull your battery while doing this process. Don't let it fall out your hand while doing it either, lol. Sure way to get a bricked evo while flashing radio updates and the battery pops out or dies.
yeah, and just in case you missed it, DO NOT PULL YOUR BATTERY!!!
I need to flash mine, too....
This flashing radios **** always makes me nervous.
Pulling battery while updating radios WILL brick your phone...so like a few others have said DON'T PULL YOUR BATTERY
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Got it. Phone charged no battery pull. Patience. Thanks for the quick response guys. Going to try it now. Hoping it goes well will let you know
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Awesome. It worked perfectly. Radios are flashed. Thanks
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jborell3 said:
Awesome. It worked perfectly. Radios are flashed. Thanks
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Awesome, and that's what we're all here for brother
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So let me get this streight; I can flash the new Radio update even though I am running MikG 1.02 rom?
wuestsider said:
So let me get this streight; I can flash the new Radio update even though I am running MikG 1.02 rom?
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Yes. I flashed mine on Mik 1.01, no problems
So yall getting better signal with the new radios or what?
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I haven't played with 3G yet, but at work, I had a full signal and normally, it's 2 bars.
WiFi is still fast as ever
I'm getting full signal where I had only a bar or two. It helped a lot
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This is almost the 4th time I have tried flashing this rom. Never gets past the Evo 4G white screen at all. I have tried 3 different ways.
Clockwork (2 different versions)
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I then tried flashing CM 6.1 just to see if it would work and it worked just fine. I am downloading the file from the Myn official thread. It's Rls 4. Seeing how big the thread is and all the people using it, I know it works for tons of people.
I do all the steps as in wipe all the data and everything.
Any ideas on what could be the problem?
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This is almost the 4th time I have tried flashing this rom. Never gets past the Evo 4G white screen at all. I have tried 3 different ways.
Clockwork (2 different versions)
RA
Download through Rom Manager
I then tried flashing CM 6.1 just to see if it would work and it worked just fine. I am downloading the file from the Myn official thread. It's Rls 4. Seeing how big the thread is and all the people using it, I know it works for tons of people.
I do all the steps as in wipe all the data and everything.
Any ideas on what could be the problem?
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The RLS4 does not work well with the new radios..did u update your radios? Also if you did RLS5 is coming out very soon which does work with the new radios. If that is your situation I would recommend flashing a 3.70 rom that is out until RLS5 comes out. If you didnt update your radios i would ask in the myn thread about your situation. Lots of developments lately with recoveries and Hboots that you may want to look into to make sure you are runnig the correct recovery for your evo.
Actually I did update my new radios. When I probably should not have. My build is 3.3 and I had the 1.9 PRI and it caused my phone to stay in 100% wake and drain the battery constantly even with no use. Went back to 1.7 and it worked like a charm.
How can I flash back down to an older version radio? I have not tried this and I believe this may be the problem
Thanks man!!
Installed the older radio version and it started up like a charm!
barats said:
Thanks man!!
Installed the older radio version and it started up like a charm!
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What version?
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barats said:
Thanks man!!
Installed the older radio version and it started up like a charm!
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Glad I could help dude
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What version?
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last OTA update upgraded the radios for the evo...look in android development you can find caulkins thread about the new radios. He has an all in one package that can upgrade your radios or downgrade if need be.
edit: Look in my sig the updated wimax link
I think this will be my last real "noob" question. I've done some searching, but no real clear answer.
Just how exactly do I install a ROM? I'm thinking of trying both Virtuous and Cyanogen, just want to test them first. And do I still need to use / have the goldcard I initially made to downgrade the firmware, or can I turn that into a "regular" SD card again?
PS - With Virtuous, will using something like LauncherPro slow it down? Or will it not matter?
Thanks again in advance.
EDIT: I also kinda need to update the radio, I have no mobile data on the stock 1.34 radio...lol.
I bet you could of figured this out by googling "how to flash rom on g2/dz" faster than typing this question lol. Get rom manager, flash recovery with rom manager, download rom you want from rom manager, click okay...pretty easy stuff.
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However sometimes this does not work. A manual install of whatever comes down to downloading and dropping the .zip file of the ROM and whatever Google App pack into your root SD mount. Boot into recovery by Pwr+Vol Down, do a full wipe of both cache and the phone. Then Install Zip from SD card, flash the rom, then the gapps. Reboot.
Yes your back key will function in root.
Edit: When mounting your sd card onto the computer make sure USB debugging is on.
Thanks guys, I did end up figuring it out, now I'm just trying to flash my radio...there's 1 thread with goo dinstructions, but they're still not clear... eugh.
I feel more and more noob with this haha.
Well do a lot of reading before you go and install just any radio.... Make sure they are compatible. I don't want to see your next noob question be "I bricked my phone please help"
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you will learn by your mistake.
That's how i learn it.
No, I made sure to read everything I could. I just couldn't find any noob friendly radio instructions. I installed Virtuous, just trying to update to the recommended radio. lol
Rmk40 actually just released a program all about radios. Go check it out.
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SERIOUSLY, careful. No offense, but if you're not sure on the details of how to flash a ROM, chances are you don't have the knowledge to safely flash your radio.
I feel competent flashing roms, pushing files with adb, and radios still freak me out. If you mess up, there's not turning back =/
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SERIOUSLY, careful. No offense, but if you're not sure on the details of how to flash a ROM, chances are you don't have the knowledge to safely flash your radio.
I feel competent flashing roms, pushing files with adb, and radios still freak me out. If you mess up, there's not turning back =/
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I have a ROM flashed now. Just haven't found any real concise instructions on how to flash a radio.
The problem I find with most of these guides is that they say "If you don't know this blah blah google it", rather than explaining the method and how to do it / why it is important.
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I have a ROM flashed now. Just haven't found any real concise instructions on how to flash a radio.
The problem I find with most of these guides is that they say "If you don't know this blah blah google it", rather than explaining the method and how to do it / why it is important.
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I think you should get clockwork mod premium and check out the options on there, it will basically download the rom for you and complete all the necessary steps to have a working install. I've been flashing roms since the G1 in 2008 and I still have some small issues here and there when doing it manually but if you want a safe bet, go with the clockwork mod app :]
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I think you should get clockwork mod premium and check out the options on there, it will basically download the rom for you and complete all the necessary steps to have a working install. I've been flashing roms since the G1 in 2008 and I still have some small issues here and there when doing it manually but if you want a safe bet, go with the clockwork mod app :]
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I used it already to isntall roms, but can you flash radios with it?
Radio flashed...still can't use browser though...bleh.
why flash your radio though? I'm using CM7 RC4 with Pershoot kernel en stock radio... reaching up to 30 hours of uptime (with average usage) and good connectivity.
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I bet you could of figured this out by googling "how to flash rom on g2/dz" faster than typing this question lol.
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Good advice. I usually search on youtube for walk throughs. Done that since my G1 days. I also go to theunlockr.com to view their tutorials.
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why flash your radio though? I'm using CM7 RC4 with Pershoot kernel en stock radio... reaching up to 30 hours of uptime (with average usage) and good connectivity.
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When I run Cyanogen internet is fine. But on Virtuous the Internet will not work. That is why lol.
Ok, Here's the deal.
1. I don't quite remember how to flash and do everything again on my phone.
2. I Want to Update to Gingerbread,But i need one with the battery percentage and Hot Spot on it.
3. I cant remember how to update my radio,wimax, & etc.
4. Do you Flash the Rom First then Flash the Radio & etc. or Vice Versa?
5. Whats the best Kernel to run on The new Gingerbread (2.3.4) Link please
6. Which is the Best Bugless Sense Rom out right now? Link please.
7.How do you Flash the Radio Etc. Without Bricking? For this Do i have to do the Pc36img or can i rename it and just flash like a kernel or mod?
HMU with a Message please. Need Answers Fast.
Thank you, Dont flame. Please.
Just need help. =)
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Helpp me please
You can flash the radios at any time I used the ones from calk's link sorry I don't have the link off hand just search it. You flash them from recovery.
I'm using mikg v1.03 with no problems and it comes with the gb kernel. Just make sure you wipe everything like it says on his thread.
Here is a link to mikg.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038967
Edit: I searched for you here are the radios etc..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
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You can flash the radios at any time I used the ones from calk's link sorry I don't have the link off hand just search it. You flash them from recovery.
I'm using mikg v1.03 with no problems and it comes with the gb kernel. Just make sure you wipe everything like it says on his thread.
Here is a link to mikg.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038967
Edit: I searched for you here are the radios etc..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
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Thank you soo much, So Do i flash the Rom First Then the Radio? or The Radio First then the Rom? or it just Doesnt Really matter? That Rom comes with the New Gingerbread kernel and hotspot?
You can flash the radio and rom in any order. My personal preference is to do the rom first and then the radio, but I have no reason to believe that doing it the other way around would be detrimental in any way.
MikG does come with the latest kernel and I'm pretty sure the hotspot is unlocked too, but honestly I prefer to use Wifi Tether For Root Users since it allows tethering with WiMax whereas the hotspot app forces EVDO. If you're not in a 4G area though it's a moot point
It doesn't matter what one you flash first and I'm not sure about the hotspot I use wifi tether free on the market and you can use 4g with that one.
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Do you know where i can Get a Notification Bar with the normal Battery percentage?
i just need the .zip file so i can flash it?
Caspers25 said:
Do you know where i can Get a Notification Bar with the normal Battery percentage?
i just need the .zip file so i can flash it?
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If you on mikg this is a link to all the themes and mods for that but I'm not sure what ROM your on you can't just flash any mod on any ROM the framework on the ROMs are different.
http://www.themikmik.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=188
Let me know what ROM your on and I could help you a little more maybe even make you what you want using the uot kitchen.
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Right so I got the new radios and the battery is terrible compared to the previous radios. So can I just flash the old ones and everything will be good? I'm just asking because I know in calks thread it says some radios are not able to be downgraded and I don't want to have a second bricked evo...
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I'm pretty sure you can change to whatever radio you want. In that thread, the only things that say not downgradable are hboots. I would flash any radio the bootloader way and never ever do a battery pull during a radio flash.
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I'm pretty sure you can change to whatever radio you want. In that thread, the only things that say not downgradable are hboots. I would flash any radio the bootloader way and never ever do a battery pull during a radio flash.
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Ok thanks
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Right so I got the new radios and the battery is terrible compared to the previous radios. So can I just flash the old ones and everything will be good? I'm just asking because I know in calks thread it says some radios are not able to be downgraded and I don't want to have a second bricked evo...
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I just went through the same thing. I upgraded to the radio and kernel from the latest OTA and I was seeing much less battery life. It could be just my imagination but I downgraded both to be sure. You could just downgrade the radio but you may want to reflash your kernel even if you are not downgrading the kernel. He has a note there that a radio flash sometimes required a kernel reflash. Then wipe cache and Dalvik as always before rebooting.
HI. I AM FAIRLY NEW TO THE ROM FLASHING SCENE. HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS AT FLASHING ROMS. THEN I THINK I STEPED OUT OF BOUND AND BEGAN TO TRY FLASHING NEW KERNELS. HAVE BEEN SEARCHING WEB ALL DAY ON WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ I MAY HAVE FLASHED A KERNEL FROM ONE MOD TO ANOTHER. OR POSSSIBLY INTERRUPTED THE ZIP INSTALL OR FLASH. NOW WHEN I TRY TO FLASH BACK UP ROMS THEY BOOT LOOP OR JUST STAY ON BOOT SCREEN. SAYS NO PC36IMG at the hboot screen. please help.
Are you using the newest HBOOT from HTC? I heard that you can't flash kernels on it...
Maybe the .zip didn't download completely. What kernel did you try to flash, can you even access recovery?
HBOOT 6.16.1002. i was flashing a tiamat kernel. didnt like it and when i tried another one is when it happened. not sure if i did all the wipes. was late and was getting tired
by the way iwas running cynogen mod 7.1 rooted with revolutionary. when i flashed a few kernals some wouldnt work so i tried ra recoery and they installed. i then installed TWOP RECOVERY. TRIED TO INSTAL A MIK ROM AND THATS THE FIRST TIME I GOT THE BOOTLOOP AND IT WAS LIKE THAT EVERYSINCE
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by the way iwas running cynogen mod 7.1 rooted with revolutionary. when i flashed a few kernals some wouldnt work so i tried ra recoery and they installed. i then installed TWOP RECOVERY. TRIED TO INSTAL A MIK ROM AND THATS THE FIRST TIME I GOT THE BOOTLOOP AND IT WAS LIKE THAT EVERYSINCE
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well tiamat will not work on any mik rom that i know of because (all?) mik roms are sense roms. if its a sense rom then you need a sense kernel. aosp rom needs aosp kernel. go into recovery and flash a sense kernel. that should fix your bootloop
Well im guessing that was the problem then. Well at least i know the source of the problem. Now can it be fixed. Can you give me a sense kernal to try out
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by the way iwas running cynogen mod 7.1 rooted with revolutionary. when i flashed a few kernals some wouldnt work so i tried ra recoery and they installed. i then installed TWOP RECOVERY. TRIED TO INSTAL A MIK ROM AND THATS THE FIRST TIME I GOT THE BOOTLOOP AND IT WAS LIKE THAT EVERYSINCE
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Twrp recovery more than. Likely killed your phone, if you had read the thread you would have known it is no longer supported for the evo for this very reason,as it has been known to permanently brick evos with no fix by screwing up the partitions
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Twrp recovery more than. Likely killed your phone, if you had read the thread you would have known it is no longer supported for the evo for this very reason,as it has been known to permanently brick evos with no fix by screwing up the partitions
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1 survivor i know of and that is the great captain_throwback . Whats with all these bricks lately lol?
Damn it. So am i screwed or is their a solution
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Damn it. So am i screwed or is their a solution
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did your s turn back on after the bootloop ?
What did he do to fix it. Do you have a thread on that
I am s off
No it is still off
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No it is still off
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then TWRP most likely didnt cause it. His situation was different from what your experiencing so what he did will most likely will be different from what youll have to do. Also if TWRP caused it you would be back to s-on
Well could you give it a shot and trouble shoot with me. I been at it eveery since last night
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Well im guessing that was the problem then. Well at least i know the source of the problem. Now can it be fixed. Can you give me a sense kernal to try out
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here is one...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1496488
Flash amon ra in hboot and get off of twrp b4 u end up screwed first and foremost then try wiping everything in amon ra except sdcard and battery stats and flash a new rom and see if it will boot up if you can't get recovery to load you may need to try running an ruu and starting from scratch
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1 survivor i know of and that is the great captain_throwback . Whats with all these bricks lately lol?
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Ppl not reading enough or rushing thru things is my guess *shrugs*
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ok trying that now.
problem solved. thank you guys a million times. i knew i would run into a brick sooner or later. lesson learned. i have always read all the post before flashing but was tired and got lazy. will never happen again. again THANK YOU GUYS.