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hey all, i just read online that Unrevoked updated to Root Evo's with new Hboots (2.02 & 2.10) installed??
please advise
THANKS IN ADVANCED!!
cougar11 said:
hey all, i just read online that Unrevoked updated to Root Evo's with new Hboots (2.02 & 2.10) installed??
please advise
THANKS IN ADVANCED!!
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Yes, that is accurate. They released it about a week ago or so, maybe not even. There have been mixed reports about it, but I believe that as long as you make sure you have the correct hboot drivers(available on thier site, click more info, and be sure to install the hboot drivers correctly :: http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install), have usb debugging turned on on you're phone, be sure that all programs that communicate with your phone via usb (htc sync, pda net, dropbox, etc...just anything) are uninstalled or de activated before doing this, they can interfere. I think you also want to turn off your anti virus during the process. Make sure your battery is charged up before you do this, as it would be very bad, I think, for it to die in the process.
I have already used this twice, following the 'checklist' I just listed there, and following those hboot driver install instructions. My sister's fiance was 3.70 software with 2.1 hboot. It worked flawlessly. My girlfriend's was 3.29 software, with .97 hboot. It still worked flawlessly, on the older setup as well. I encountered zero problems through the process. So I suggest giviting it a shot and getting a custom ROM on that thing, give Myn's a try, it won't disappoint.
My roomate finally wants me to root his Incredible and get going on some ROMs. I have tried in the past to do it but for some reason it didn't go. He has the newest firmware totally stock from Verizon. I am pretty savvy usually when it comes to this stuff and my Droid X is totally hacked to perfection. Is there not yet a root for the current fw? Can someone point me in the right direction?
Use unrEVOked 3 with this guide Easy as hell using this method, just make sure you install all the correct drivers beforehand first.
the unrevoked site is down, anyone know where I can get the windows driver
Get them off of HTC's website, download HTC Sync for PC 3.0 or something like that, run the .exe, at first it will install the drivers and then you'll go through another InstallShield guide to install their software, i personally dont want their POS software on my clean PC, so I just installed the drivers and quit the program. Works great.
BTW, next time if you have a question post it in the Q&A subforum, you're gonna get railed posting it here, this section's only for the ROM cooks and Developers
dontcallmepete said:
the unrevoked site is down, anyone know where I can get the windows driver
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I attached the USB driver for Windows as requested. The zip file also contains a screen capture of the instructions from the unrevoked website.
*All credit to the unrevoked team as I did nothing but attach their files here.
Good luck!
al2x said:
Get them off of HTC's website, download HTC Sync for PC 3.0 or something like that, run the .exe, at first it will install the drivers and then you'll go through another InstallShield guide to install their software, i personally dont want their POS software on my clean PC, so I just installed the drivers and quit the program. Works great.
BTW, next time if you have a question post it in the Q&A subforum, you're gonna get railed posting it here, this section's only for the ROM cooks and Developers
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The HTC drivers that come with HTC sync won't work. The drivers have to be the modded ones from the unrEVOked wiki site. Once he achieves root then he can install HTC sync all he wants.
[DINC]|[CM7]|[SLAYHER#27]
Hi, I am have just got my HTC Desire Z/Vision and I am very new to rooting.
I checked on a lot of thread on how to root, s-off the phone before I can install custom ROM.
Some of the tread mention that I need to do firmware downgrade if my device has firmware version higher than 1.34, but I am not sure on my version and therefore I include my information below.
What is the easier way to root my phone?
If I use gfree, do I need to downgrade my firmware? Is there any side effect when I downgrade my firmware?
If I use VISIONary, do I need to downgrade my firmware?
Do I need to do S-Off in order to install custom ROM? or is rooting enough?
Hell a lot of question but I hope you guys can help me out with it.
Android version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
Build number: 1.82.707.1 CL317545
Software number: 1.82.707.1
cruxiality said:
Hi, I am have just got my HTC Desire Z/Vision and I am very new to rooting.
I checked on a lot of thread on how to root, s-off the phone before I can install custom ROM.
Some of the tread mention that I need to do firmware downgrade if my device has firmware version higher than 1.34, but I am not sure on my version and therefore I include my information below.
What is the easier way to root my phone?
If I use gfree, do I need to downgrade my firmware? Is there any side effect when I downgrade my firmware?
If I use VISIONary, do I need to downgrade my firmware?
Do I need to do S-Off in order to install custom ROM? or is rooting enough?
Hell a lot of question but I hope you guys can help me out with it.
Android version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
Build number: 1.82.707.1 CL317545
Software number: 1.82.707.1
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First, welcome to the boards, it's always nice to welcome people into the world of rooting and flashing (the android kind!).
To start, you will have to get ADB installed and working. To do this, download the Android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html . make sure you have the Java SDK and JDK installed as well as the Android SDK requires that as a requirement.
Based on your information, you have the 1.82 system software and will need to downgrade. I am not 100% sure if this guide will be applicable to you since it was written for the 1.72, but look at this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
The above guide will help you in downgrading to 1.34, gaining root with gfree/rage, SIM-Unlock and S-OFF, installing ClockWordMod (a.k.a CWM) and flashing a new and shiny ROM for you.
I can completely understand how confusing alot of these guides can be, I spent about 3 hours trying to do the same thing as you a month ago. A year ago, I did the same thing with my old HTC Hero! So if you have any questions, just ask away. XDA is a great community.
Have fun
Thank you for your reply. It does help me to go through the right direction.
Understood that I need to downgrade my build to 1.34, but is there any major difference between my current build and the older build?
After following the guide to downgrade and install CWM, will it also allow me to backup my current official ROM?
As I love HTC Sense too much such a pity that I need to let it go. I am thinking of flashing back to the official ROM when I have the need to.
XDA is indeed to a great community. Great helps from great people
cruxiality said:
Thank you for your reply. It does help me to go through the right direction.
Understood that I need to downgrade my build to 1.34, but is there any major difference between my current build and the older build?
After following the guide to downgrade and install CWM, will it also allow me to backup my current official ROM?
As I love HTC Sense too much such a pity that I need to let it go. I am thinking of flashing back to the official ROM when I have the need to.
XDA is indeed to a great community. Great helps from great people
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There are alot of fixes and improvements that HTC made between the 1.34 version and the newest 1.84 version. Those would be found with HTC in their changelogs. Also, each of these upgrades breaks the root access that the devs have created. Similar to that of iOS breaking each jailbreak method with each new version of iOS that is released (you will understand this analogy if you have an iPod Touch or something along those lines).
After gaining root, SIM-Unlock and S-OFF, installing CWM would allow you to perform a NANDroid backup (an EXACT image of your current installed ROM) so that you can go back to it at a later time.
If you are like myself (and seems that you are) you love how HTC's Sense overlay works and it just gets you. Keeps things simple while being infinitely customizable. When you do get around to flashing, I would recommend Virtuous as your ROM of choice. It is what I am running right now with no ill effects. The link to Virtuous is in my signature below.
If this is your first time flashing a custom ROM on an Android device, I can promise you that you will NEVER have a reason to go back to the stock ROM unless your phone is damaged physically and needs warranty repair. Even then, it is sometimes cheaper and easier for you to order the parts online and DIY your repairs (did it for my brother's BB Storm when he broke the screen).
Going back to my Hero, I have the stock Android 1.5 image saved somewhere, but I have never had to go back to it. Always found another newer/better custom ROM to flash. With my current DZ, I was fortunate enough to have stumbled onto Virtuous.
Have fun!
Yes, you're right. I like HTC Sense so I don't know if I will get used to the custom ROM without it.
I have checked on the Virtuous ROM previously and I will give it a try.
Yes, I saw plenty of decent ROM, they have nice UI but as you know first time rooting does give me goosebumps.
Will try it and I hope everything goes smooth.
Thanks a lot for your kind explanation, it does save me time in putting up all the pieces together
I bumped into a problem as I try to downgrade my firmware.
I followed the guide on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261 and I encountered error on step 11, when the phone goes into bootloader mode and tries to scan PC10IMG.zip file that I copied into the SDCard.
It said 'CID' incorrect!, Update Fail!
Anybody knows why I might have this issue? Is this because of the firmware difference as mentioned by Athrun88?
cruxiality said:
I bumped into a problem as I try to downgrade my firmware.
I followed the guide on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261 and I encountered error on step 11, when the phone goes into bootloader mode and tries to scan PC10IMG.zip file that I copied into the SDCard.
It said 'CID' incorrect!, Update Fail!
Anybody knows why I might have this issue? Is this because of the firmware difference as mentioned by Athrun88?
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As stated in the thread you are using to downgrade, your CID must be one of the following:
g4rb4g3 said:
If your INFOCID is NOT one of these you need to make a goldcard to downgrade!
HTC__001
HTC__032
HTC__E11
HTC__203
HTC__Y13
HTC__102
HTC__405
HTC__304
HTC__A07
HTC__N34
HTC__J15
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IF its not in the above list you must make a gold card first then use the thread that you listed to downgrade. To check your CID run the following commands:
check with:
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adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem boot
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There is a link in the thread you listed on how to make a gold card. The method you are trying is comfirmed to also work with 1.82. So the reason you are having problems is NOT because your on 1.82 firmware, more than likely your CID is not listed above. Solution = GOLDCARD.
Thank you for the reply.
I have looked into the Goldcard method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832503) and actually spent my time trying to accomplish the result.
Part 1 and part 2 are pretty straightforward but now I bumped into another problem when I tried to do part 3 as it requires me to have root access to execute the command.
I have tried to get the root access by following methods from different threads such as using rage (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834228).
For this method, I tried to do temp root and I am stucked on step 5. After launching 'Terminal Emulator' and running 'rage'. I can't seem to run the 'Terminal Emulator' again. When I launched it, it Force Closes. Tried to launch it again, my phone just displayed black screen and keys doesn't seem to be responding not till I off and on the phone (not reboot).
I also tried to use Visionary too but doesn't seem to have any luck.
Is there any other method I can try to get the root access?
Another question is after I followed Part 1 of the steps in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832503, when I boot up my computer, I can't seem to go to Windows. I am sure I selected physical disk instead of logical disk but I don't know why this happen. Anybody encounter the same problem?
I'm currently in the situation of wanting to root and S-off my Desire Z in order to update, either to official or (more likely) Virtuous ROM.
However before I do so I have a couple of questions.
1) How do I back up everything on my phone? I know my contacts and calendar will be fine as they are from my google account, also my email will be ok as that is also my google account. Photos etc I can just copy to my PC but what about all the apps I've installed, and my progress in them, my pair bluetooth devices, my wifi access points, my mesage apn settings etc etc?
I have tried Titanium Backup but not having paid for the full version, the info it gives you is a little limited so i'm not sure what it's backed up etc?
2) I currently have root via using Visionary, do I need to unroot and then go through the process with all the adb stuff? Also, will i need to uninstall the SuperUser I have installed?
3) I think my ADB is setup as I managed to get it to boot the phone into the bootloader, but when Itried to check my INFOCID using
Code:
fastboot oem boot
I got an error message saying that fastboot was not a recognised function (or something similar to that) Is this a problem?
ANy help really really appreciated as I am a total newb with Android but would love to move to a more up-to-date software version as I am currently on 1.34.
Thanks in advance.
valve90210 said:
I'm currently in the situation of wanting to root and S-off my Desire Z in order to update, either to official or (more likely) Virtuous ROM.
However before I do so I have a couple of questions.
.......................... lots of questions...............
ANy help really really appreciated as I am a total newb with Android but would love to move to a more up-to-date software version as I am currently on 1.34.
Thanks in advance.
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You could wait until HTC releases a OTA update for your phone. Or as a alternative and avoiding being impatient, you could do a lot of reading and learning on this site to apply a custom rom. It is not that difficult at all, but do not expect a step by step walking trough the minute you ask for something here.
HLeenders said:
You could wait until HTC releases a OTA update for your phone. Or as a alternative and avoiding being impatient, you could do a lot of reading and learning on this site to apply a custom rom. It is not that difficult at all, but do not expect a step by step walking trough the minute you ask for something here.
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Wow, thanks for your helpful post...
I've done loads of reading on the forum and have gone rather round in circles. I think I know what I'm doing but seeing as someone else who is new to it had posted a thread I thought I'd also ask a couple of questions that I had which were pertinent to the discussion, to firstly find out for myself and secondly to help anyone else that might be finding the thread otherwise useful.
I think I have sorted the abd problem I was having, it seems that various tools have moved to different folders in the latest version of the android sdk so when I was trying the "fastboot" line it was nt findint fastboot.exe as it was in a different folder.
Secondly I'm fairly happy to give the gfre stuff a whirl but before I do I just wanted a little confirmation about backing everything up...not a huge ask really and fairly essential I would say!
valve90210 said:
Wow, thanks for your helpful post...
I've done loads of reading on the forum and have gone rather round in circles. I think I know what I'm doing but seeing as someone else who is new to it had posted a thread I thought I'd also ask a couple of questions that I had which were pertinent to the discussion, to firstly find out for myself and secondly to help anyone else that might be finding the thread otherwise useful.
I think I have sorted the abd problem I was having, it seems that various tools have moved to different folders in the latest version of the android sdk so when I was trying the "fastboot" line it was nt findint fastboot.exe as it was in a different folder.
Secondly I'm fairly happy to give the gfre stuff a whirl but before I do I just wanted a little confirmation about backing everything up...not a huge ask really and fairly essential I would say!
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You can use Astro File Explorer to back up your apps, Call Logs Backup and SMS backup will backup the sms threads and call logs or if you want to spend a couple of bucks Root explorer works well for me also. Once you have CWM you can make a Nandroid backup and will have an exact image of you phone at that point in time that you can go back to. I am waiting for my DZ to arrive and currently using an Inspire and 2 Captivates that other than minor differences in the procedures the backup maintenance is the same. The problem is that if you downgrade to a rom that allows CWM you cant back up the existing newer one. There are copies of it out there though. Just be careful if trying to go back to it and read carefully as I understand there are possible problems going back if the correct procedures are not followed. Good luck to you and as the previous poster stated about educating yourself, I fully agree. Read until you understand then read again to make sure you are not missing something. Follow directions EXACTLY and it usually avoids problems.
Sorry I see you are on 1.34 which I think means that once you get S-Off and root you can download rom manager from the market, install clockworkmod and you will be good to go with Nandroid backups.
hi all
ok so i have downgraded, used radio s off. tool, and done clockwork mod using rom manager from app store. now all i need is a 2.3 rom. (recomended) i downloaded a rom using rom manager but im not getting anywere. what next.. i know im nearly there.. please help... oh titanum is awsum backed up all system and app data..
it says download started in rom manager but nothing downloads.. (coredroid)
been pulling my hair out past 2 nights
It's better if you just choose the rom from this list and download it from the links in their respective threads rather than rom manager. You will have less problems and always get the newest update. Use this guide to flash.
hi, i got my DHD few weeks ago & couple of days ago i successfully installed ARHD 4.0 beta 4 sense rom on my DHD exactly as the way it has been instructed on the specific thread. everything is running smoothly, good battery life without using any battery saver programs like juicedefender, greenpower.
now i was thinking about trying the ARHD 3.3 rom as it is overclocked to 1.22ghz. how can i install that on my DHD? do i have to downgrade anything? or i can just download the rom & use rom manager to install it?
thnx in advance for the help.
hi al...
sorry cant help, you could start a thread of your own though... sorry but its whats called hijaking... maybe 1 of the mods will say the same..
thanks
so as well as radio s off i need eng s off.. arnt they the same... the guide you put is confusing...
thanks
If you've read the thread you would have noticed this:
jkoljo said:
What's the difference to other methods?
First of all, this is easy. The steps are straightforward, you do not need to tinker with complicated command line stuff. Radio S-OFF is the way these devices are meant to be made S-OFF, it is a safe way. If you use this method, reverting to stock is very easy! Unfortunately without ENG bootloader (my other tool) you cannot use fastboot commands (advanced stuff) and, for example, my Kernel Update Utility. To make a raw comparison, this tool is for everybody including new users and the eng hboot S-OFF version is for enthusiasts. Many experienced users have both, because having both allows supreme flexibility.
I recommend to use Radio S-OFF instead of traditional bootloader ENG S-OFF, because this can be more easily removed and is much much safer!
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So no eng s-off and radio s-off aren't the same, but they're as easy to do. Eng s-off isn't necessary so you can decide if you want it or not.
so to be clear
im rooted , recovery installed i have s off using radio..
i dont need eng s off.
i can download and install a rom now.
also in the guide it mentions flashing a radio.. whats this..
thanks
Flashing radio is when you change the "firmware" for the module that handles all the wireless data (mobile network, wifi etc). This is done to improve signal strength and battery life with newer radio version. It isn't necessary either, but if you have poor signal strength and battery life it could help. Here is a guide for the procedure. This is probably the riskiest part to flash (it can brick your phone), but if you do everything exactly as the guide says there should be no problems.
For this you need eng s-off
so no need for radio... just download rom Android Revolution HD - 4G 4.0 beta4.
put on sd card and flash... is that it... oh sorry wat and were is the full wipe zip...
thanks for this.
Flash full wipe before flashing the rom, here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868720
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well ive done it. Android Revolution HD - 4G 4.0 beta4. is now installed.
what are peoples thoughts on this rom.
in titanium would restoring system and app data be dangerous, should it be apps only.
ive downloaded set cpu.. to speed things up..
i must say the extra bits and bobs from the stock rom ie apps page, all apps, frequent apps, and downloaded. is a good idea..
any other ideas which are a must... even a recomended rom.
thanks
p.s can i do s off to s on now...
anyone.. can i do s off now ive flashed
Just keep it s-off as it should be now, no need to change it.
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Hiya im about to flash on a custom ROM for my HD but it says :
Recommended Radio...
Im new to the desire hd so im not sure what a radio is, and how to put it on, im looking for a quick explanation on what it does and how to put it on my phone...
Im used to installing roms on my streak but never came across the term radio before (lol my first instinct was for the FM radio)...
I ran a quick search of the forums but nothing definitive...
Radio is basicly the software that makes your GSM, data and GPS signal work. And the developers usually recommend a radio to use with the spesific rom. It's not necessary and you can use your original radio, but you will most proberly get a better signal if you go with the radio recommended by the developer of the rom.
You will need eng s-off in order to flash the rom correct, so I will suggest you read your self up on that topic before you proceed. As far as I have understood it this is the most critical part of the procedure, so make sure you read the descriptions well untill you are sure that you got all the details.
I found this tread very usefull when I started to try and figure out what to do, but you will also find some even more detailed descriptions if you try to google the subject.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877295
Thanks that helped alot, i have much reading to do! But i look forward to it =)
OmegaStalker said:
Thanks that helped alot, i have much reading to do! But i look forward to it =)
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Android Flasher 1.6.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638
DHD Radio Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877295
just as what bios is for your computer.. radio is for the cell phones.. radio basicaly covers. ur phones reception wifi. hotspot and high speeds and stuff.. lastest radio means more improved everything... once u still custom roms.. download the radio u want unzip it.. connect ur phone to pc make sure usb debuging is ticked(settings->applications>Development>usb debuging) and usb is to charge only... then open android flasher tick radio > begin. browse to the file u unzipped and select radio.img and leave the rest to the tool.. good luck