I've been running rooted Froyo on the Inc2 for a while now, and I finally decided to let the OTA run and root again after the update. I did not realize that the OTA would not complete with CWM installed, so now I'm in a loop where I can only use my phone for 2 minutes before the reboot initializes again - and hangs on the reboot.
All I really want to do is flash stock recovery over CWM, let the OTA run, and root again. This allows me to keep my data, apps, and cache.
Is this an option? I've been searching through xda for hours, but I haven't found the answer.
This thread spoke of the topic, but the answer linked to a rom that has since been removed from xda:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165580
Any help? I'll send a few bucks for the answer. I'm desperate.
Just install the rooted 2.3.3 ota posted by rmk. It's the exact same thing you want to do. Why would you unroot to get the ota to root again. That would be the same as just d/l and running rooted ota in the first place.
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iceman99393 said:
Just install the rooted 2.3.3 ota posted by rmk. It's the exact same thing you want to do. Why would you unroot to get the ota to root again. That would be the same as just d/l and running rooted ota in the first place.
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rmk pulled that ROM from XDA.
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That is correct.
All his ROMs are on Rootzwiki. Install the original, then flash the patch right after.
It's much easier for you to install the debloated ROM than to try to get the stock recovery back on and let the OTA do it's thing. If you still have CWM installed just DL the ROM, and flash it. Also you probably want to update your radio which can be done here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134451
SkyRaider Zeus is an excellent hybrid ROM with no bugs that I have found. You can find that in the Team BAMF forums. I'd recommend that ROM.
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All his ROMs are on Rootzwiki. Install the original, then flash the patch right after.
It's much easier for you to install the debloated ROM than to try to get the stock recovery back on and let the OTA do it's thing. If you still have CWM installed just DL the ROM, and flash it. Also you probably want to update your radio which can be done here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134451
SkyRaider Zeus is an excellent hybrid ROM with no bugs that I have found. You can find that in the Team BAMF forums. I'd recommend that ROM.
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I have been very happy with SkyRaider Zeus too.
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Do not flash the rmk gingersense rom. Your phone will still download the update and bootloop. Check out gingerbang or skyraider zeus.
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I have been very happy with SkyRaider Zeus too.
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Decided to try Skyraider Zeus and it's very nice! Should I still update my radio? Battery life is only OK so far, but great features and snappy.
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Decided to try Skyraider Zeus and it's very nice! Should I still update my radio? Battery life is only OK so far, but great features and snappy.
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If you are are the Froyo radio then yes, update!
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I rooted my buddies EVO for him which also installed S-OFF. He's been complaining about his device freezing with the Sprintlovers ROM. I haven't actually looked to see what's the issue but he's coming today to have it fixed. I just want to install a 100% stock rom, maybe with root access available so I can fix him up fast. His is a newer white one with HBOOT 2.02, not the latest 2.10 (I think).
Can someone here kindly point me in the right direct to a 100% stock EVO Sense ROM?
Try joeykrims stock rom.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=699847
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Try joeykrims stock rom.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=699847
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This is exactly what I wanted, thanks!!
Hey guys,
I used the AlpharevX Windows beta to S-OFF my Inc 2, then rooted using CWM (still on stock rom). I can see the OTA, and can download it, but it won't install.
The progress bar gets about 1/3 the way full then comes up with the triangle with the !.
I've tried it two or three times, did factory reset, have no idea what to do. Do I have to S-ON for it to install? If so, how exactly do I do that?
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parkwoodsuks said:
Hey guys,
I used the AlpharevX Windows beta to S-OFF my Inc 2, then rooted using CWM (still on stock rom). I can see the OTA, and can download it, but it won't install.
The progress bar gets about 1/3 the way full then comes up with the triangle with the !.
I've tried it two or three times, did factory reset, have no idea what to do. Do I have to S-ON for it to install? If so, how exactly do I do that?
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First, you cannot install an OTA when you have a custom recovery such as CWM installed. You at least need to install the original recovery image for your particular ROM before you try again.
Since the OTA in now available and official, why don't you just wait a few hours and someone will have a fully rooted version of the ROM that you can flash using CWM and not worry about losing S-OFF?
Let me give you a fair warning though, I'm not positive how Alpha set up their root, as I used XTC. BUT I know if you install the OTA with replacing CWM with regular recovery, you MAY be turned back to S-ON WITHOUT an option to get root back, UNLESS using the XTC clip. Enjoy.
Okay, I was afraid of that. I'm used to not even being able to see OTA's at all with CWM (came from Droid X), so it kind of threw me off.
Do you have any idea if the OTA is really any different from the leaked Inc S GB rom that's floating around? If, for some reason, it takes forever to get the ota rooted and they're not that different I may just install the leaked one I have.
Not trying to be a pain, just curious.
Thanks,
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parkwoodsuks said:
Okay, I was afraid of that. I'm used to not even being able to see OTA's at all with CWM (came from Droid X), so it kind of threw me off.
Do you have any idea if the OTA is really any different from the leaked Inc S GB rom that's floating around? If, for some reason, it takes forever to get the ota rooted and they're not that different I may just install the leaked one I have.
Not trying to be a pain, just curious.
Thanks,
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Check the Dev section. It looks like there is already a rooted, debloated version available.
I just created a PG32IMG.zip containing. Android-info text file and CWM recovery img renamed to recovery.img and placed it on root of sdcard
Booted into hboot and flashed it ...
Then I replaced the recovery with the stock recovery from the froyo ruu and flashed the stock recovery back....
Then flashed right back to CWM..
Never used any commands via windows or linux
I am going to install the ota and try to go back to cwm recovery and see what I can do from there.
I'll keep you guys informed
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This way we will know if the s-off is similar to.unrevoked for the incredible 1. I could do this all day long with theirs.
One way to find out right.
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Mr1070 said:
I just created a PG32IMG.zip containing. Android-info text file and CWM recovery img renamed to recovery.img and placed it on root of sdcard
Booted into hboot and flashed it ...
Then I replaced the recovery with the stock recovery from the froyo ruu and flashed the stock recovery back....
Then flashed right back to CWM..
Never used any commands via windows or linux
I am going to install the ota and try to go back to cwm recovery and see what I can do from there.
I'll keep you guys informed
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You will recieve the OTA update and get Gingerbread. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED BY MANY that you will NOT be able to -reroot. if you can that's because of the hboot alpha gave you. but if it changes ur hboot you need XTC clip to re-root. RMK already posted a ROOTED ROM of the current OTA. SAME THING, why chance root for OTA. THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME FILES. BUT WITH ROOT! just use his ROM. my 2 cents. do as you please
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Hey, Instead of Don't do this, do that, do this, don't update that, If you want the release and don't want to lose root, install from this link. This guy(rmk40) spent some time to get this out to us. Awesome work! You won't lose root, everything works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411
Be sure to "Thanks" him for this
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Looking at the zip it appears theirs reflashes hboot, which will break s off as far as i know.
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I got RMK's rooted rom and it's awesome. Thanks for the help guys.
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I was just curious. I kind of don't want to go back to stock ROM because its backed up on my computer. Also, it wad becoming unstable so now I'm on Virtuous. I rather get a ROM thats based off that release because of the TV out cable. I hope there will be
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Yes. There will be at least one rooted stock ROM. However, most other ROMs will be customized ROMs that utilize the new Gingerbread kernel.
I'd like to point out the kernel source may be for a kernel that only works with the OTA. That's how its been with the Tbolt. Not so bad because it would spawn a whole new generation of much improved gingerbread ROMs.
Thats all I wanted to know seeing how they got gingerbread roms from devices like the HTC Sensation, I don't think it'll take that long to get a custom ROM cooked up haha! As long as there will be roms based off it, I'll be happy hopefully they'll have custom themes
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rosedillinger said:
I was just curious. I kind of don't want to go back to stock ROM because its backed up on my computer. Also, it wad becoming unstable so now I'm on Virtuous. I rather get a ROM thats based off that release because of the TV out cable. I hope there will be
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Nope, absolutely no developer will create a custom rom from this new official rom that's coming out. They haven't done it in the past, why would they start making new custom roms based off of official OTA roms?
Being on a custom rom rooted will we be able to update to stock?
Or will something go dearly wrong if we try?
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okay, so, for us rom users who don't want to go back to stock.
do we have to flash stock back onto the device?, to get the update? or just wait for a custom kernal
and how does one flash the radio without bricking the phone?
gilliduck said:
Nope, absolutely no developer will create a custom rom from this new official rom that's coming out. They haven't done it in the past, why would they start making new custom roms based off of official OTA roms?
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devs play with the source code kernal and work from there.
You will lose root if you update to stock.
Kiboe said:
okay, so, for us rom users who don't want to go back to stock.
do we have to flash stock back onto the device?, to get the update? or just wait for a custom kernal
and how does one flash the radio without bricking the phone?
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Someone will release a rooted version of the ROM which you can use, or just wait for your developer to update their ROM.
No. That update won't be supported. Everyones gonna stop devving the day before its released. Just kidding lol.
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I'll wait for a rooted version to release. But if custom roms like Virtuous, Skyraider, or Incrom update, I'll do that
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I'm personally going to wait until there is a root method. I'll unroot my stock froyo. update. root the update, adb shell and remove the vzw crap and install whatever new kernel has been created from the source code. best way to ensure everything works 100%
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I'll wait for a rooted version to release. But if custom roms like Virtuous, Skyraider, or Incrom update, I'll do that
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skyraider won't see the update, i doubt it, the dev of that rom already moved on to the t-bolt.
zoomy942 said:
I'm personally going to wait until there is a root method. I'll unroot my stock froyo. update. root the update, adb shell and remove the vzw crap and install whatever new kernel has been created from the source code. best way to ensure everything works 100%
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if you can root the update, no one knows for sure if unrevoked or any method will work, let us know if it does or not!
I'm on 2.2 rooted using unrevoked3 - such a easy process. From what I have been reading, it's not as simple in reverse. I really want 2.3 for the VoIP capabilities and improved keyboard but I'm afraid to brick my phone unrooting it. Also, I live off of WiFi tether for root users and I don't know how long I could wait for another unrevoked or similar to give root on 2.3 so that I can reinstall the app.
So I'm assuming I should just wait for a custom ROM like most everyone else. Is it hard to flash a custom ROM? More or less difficult than the painless 1-click root?
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Probably not quite as painless as unrevoked, but certainly not difficult either. Rom manager actually makes rom flashing pretty simple but seems buggy for a lot of people. I'd wait for the rooted OTA to be posted and flash that. Might want to do a little reading on flashing roms and root in general, there are some good stickies in the incredible forums.
Can I use the root method even on a custom sense ROM?
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Can I use the root method even on a custom sense ROM?
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I'm not wanting to insult you, honestly, but that question reflects a deep lack of knowledge. But, you're at XDA and that's the best place to fix that!
I'll answer your question....
Nobody could probably tell you because nobody has ever tried rooting a custom ROM before.
That said, do some searching and some reading and get familiar with what this community is all about. You will be amazed.
So I flashed the 2.3.4 GB Rom posted by JoelZ yesterday. Some stuff looks diferent but not a whole lot. Was I wrong to expect the newer style keyboard, lockscreen and notification bar? Nevertheless, it boots wicked quick and feels faster.
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With the announcement made today that HTC is pushing the OTA Security update:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...ral-devices-that-fixes-massive-security-flaw/
Will it unroot devices or is there a way to apply this without issues? Or do we wait for it to be included in one of our favorite ROMs by the devs?
If u unrevoked forever like I did then no. But anyway its never a good idea to ota if u like ur rooted device.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Thought about as much. However, where do you find the update? The article says HTC is pushing it. However, it's not on their download links page.
It does not turn you to s-off, although you do need to reflash your recovery, ie amon ra or clockwork and you news to reflash superuser.
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It's always best to just flash the rooted version - it'll be up in soon after. If you're already on stock, you should be able to just wipe cache and dalvik and flash the odexed version over your current stock setup.
I'd make a nandroid backup of course, just in case.
You should be able to OTA and then flash recovery & Superuser, but you have much more control and much less risk flashing it yourself.
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sanjsrik said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Thought about as much. However, where do you find the update? The article says HTC is pushing it. However, it's not on their download links page.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
I have posted a rooted, stock version with the latest ota
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319881
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I just tried installing the update and it said something like installation aborted or something like that lol. I'll wait till I get home to download the rooted update lol
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i am a total noob pls pm me if u have the time to help... i have a stock rooted ROM, s-off, with hboot 6.16.1002 and also have like a million and one questions. i bought the phone rooted.
What exactly do you need help with? If you just want the latest GB update just find a stock rooted rom and flash it thru recovery, brad--- the - represent numbers I can't remember on the end of his name, has a good one called sprint updated, to flash go to recovery wipe data/factory reset wipe all options including cache and dalvik cache, hopefully you are using amon RA because cwm doesn't have as many wipe options feel free to pm me if u need more help
Edit: if you flash another rom afterwords the update wont stick so there's really no point in updating just find a rom you like and flash it, that can take a while tho cuz you will need to try different roms/kernels to find what works best for you
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I have a stock Rom all I wanted to do was update gingerbread. I found a great vid on YouTube and it worked great n I didn't have to flash anything
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If you're rooted you should never take an ota update it can mess.your phone up. That's y it is recommended to flash a stock rooted updated rom if you change roms the update will go away anyways as the new rom will be whichever revision of android it was based off of
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angelzmom said:
I have a stock Rom all I wanted to do was update gingerbread. I found a great vid on YouTube and it worked great n I didn't have to flash anything
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If you didn't flash anything then you did it wrong.
They took an ota
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They took an ota
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No I didn't take an ota. I downloaded the file odexed version put it on my sd card put the card in my phone loaded it on hboot or something found the file and installed it that way. I have no idea what its called I did
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angelzmom said:
No I didn't take an ota. I downloaded the file odexed version put it on my sd card put the card in my phone loaded it on hboot or something found the file and installed it that way. I have no idea what its called I did
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It's called flashing, but I doubt you have root anymore. You may have s-off, but you probably don't have root access.
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