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Flashing Custom ROM's

I am just getting into modifying my EVO and want to know what is the easiest way to flash custom ROMs.
Also is there a fully functional Froyo build for the EVO that has the Sense UI?
Thanks in advance,
~Tim

houseofbugs said:
I am just getting into modifying my EVO and want to know what is the easiest way to flash custom ROMs.
Also is there a fully functional Froyo build for the EVO that has the Sense UI?
Thanks in advance,
~Tim
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Just place the file on your SD card; boot into recovery (Hold Down Vol & Power); and install the .zip file. Assuming you're rooted w/ a custom recovery... If you need help with this there are threads with details on how to go about rooting your phone and flashingt a ROM.
...and remember always backup before making changes.
-kp

I used UnrEVOked3 to root. I am running the Baked snack rom right now. I love it. Brings me back to the days of hacking my 8925.
Any fully functional Froyo ROM out for the EVO right now?

Revert back to 1.47.651.1 from 3.26.651.1

I (prematurely) update to the leaked version of the Android 2.2 release. I would like to revert back to 1.47.651.1 so I can install Cyanogen 6 Mod. I am fairly new to working with Android ROMs, but I have tried several things.
1.32.651.1 and .6 RUU's do not work. I get "ERROR [140]: Bootloader Version Error".
1.47.651.1's RUU, refuses to see the phone getting "ERROR [171]: USB Connection Error".
I tried multiple "update.zip" files to no avail. I constantly get "signature verification failed" when I try and revert back to these files (renamed as update.zip):
Supersonic_1.32.651.6_rooted.zip
Supersonic_1.32.651.1_rooted.zip
Evo-Froyo-2.2-Rooted-Stock-Odexed-netarchy-signed.zip
I've also tried PC36IMG.zip and receive a "Main Version Older. Update Failed" error.
Is there any way to revert back to 1.47/1.32.xx or am I stuck on this half-baked version of Android?

quite sure there is no root method for the ota update at the moment.
should have read the post saying to wait for root.
last but not least WRONG SECTION POST THIS IN Q AND A
ROFL 100th one today prob

This belongs in Q&A but...
Did you use the rooted or unrooted OTA update?
If you flashed the rooted version you're screwed until someone roots it.
If you flashed the unrooted version, just reboot into recovery and restore the nandroid I'm certain you made before flashing an updated ROM.

Here's another thread about this problem (also in Development)
Once on 2.2, no root...

If you flashed a rooted version of the latest leak I don't think you should have any problems...
I has Fresh 3.0b2 on my phone (based off of newest OTA, but rooted of course) and I just re-flashed the latest CM6 nightly

smw6180 said:
This belongs in Q&A but...
Did you use the rooted or unrooted OTA update?
If you flashed the rooted version you're screwed until someone roots it.
If you flashed the unrooted version, just reboot into recovery and restore the nandroid I'm certain you made before flashing an updated ROM.
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Just a heads up, for the sake of confusion. I think you got the rooted and unrooted mixed up....
If you flashed the rooted version, you should be able to restore. If you flashed the UNrooted version, you have to wait for a Root method to be found.

Why flash why are you not doing a nandroid when you flash bell cw ask u and then it restores it just the way it was u know like using ghost on a pc
v1pe said:
If you flashed a rooted version of the latest leak I don't think you should have any problems...
I has Fresh 3.0b2 on my phone (based off of newest OTA, but rooted of course) and I just re-flashed the latest CM6 nightly
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kwajr said:
Why flash why are you not doing a nandroid when you flash bell cw ask u and then it restores it just the way it was u know like using ghost on a pc
Sent from my EVO using XDA App
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except that nandroid or not, you flash the UNROOTED OTA you are screwed for now. your nandroid will be there, but it won't be doing much for you if we can't root the new OTA.

Sorry about the wrong section; I was reading under development and I didn't think to switch.
Now just out of plain curiosity, how come the stock RUU will not work? I understand it is a different bootloader version, but doesn't it just install over it?

thefsfempire said:
Sorry about the wrong section; I was reading under development and I didn't think to switch.
Now just out of plain curiosity, how come the stock RUU will not work? I understand it is a different bootloader version, but doesn't it just install over it?
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It doesnt work because HTC is not ****ing retarded. If they allowed it to work, what would be the point of them fixing the exploits that allow root?

The last two OTAs have come with bootloaders that have a concept of a minimum version requirement. It's a method to avoid downgrading. Despite the old OTA being "stock" or "official" or whatever you want to call it, it's a lower version than the minimum your current bootloader requires, meaning it would be a downgrade.
Sorry man, you're gonna have to sit tight while some nice dev bails you out.

Thanks for explaining. I don't mind waiting, I under stood the risks. Only thing is that I didn't quite understand how this part of it worked. Thanks for the explanation.

For science see if this method works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741294

jrmithdobbs said:
For science see if this method works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741294
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I'd like to know that as well.

Permission denied when running flash_image through adb.
Does not seem to work on 2.2 FroYo OTA

So if you flashed a rooted rom you can just revert with a NAND backup. Are there any other ways to revert back to a previous version?
Also lets say you go from the currently 2.2 roms back to 1.47, can you then turn around and revert to stock?

sekigah84 said:
So if you flashed a rooted rom you can just revert with a NAND backup. Are there any other ways to revert back to a previous version?
Also lets say you go from the currently 2.2 roms back to 1.47, can you then turn around and revert to stock?
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If you are rooted, you can do whatever. You can find a zip file of the original rom and just flash it from recovery. I'm not sure if it is possible to downgrade your radios when (I've never tried), but it probably is.

sekigah84 said:
So if you flashed a rooted rom you can just revert with a NAND backup. Are there any other ways to revert back to a previous version?
Also lets say you go from the currently 2.2 roms back to 1.47, can you then turn around and revert to stock?
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The stock 2.2 rom removes the custom recovery, so you cant use nandroid to revert.

GumboChief said:
The stock 2.2 rom removes the custom recovery, so you cant use nandroid to revert.
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This is why you use the rooted ones posted on XDA.

Brother just bought a rooted evo...need help

My brother just bought me a htc evo on the local classifieds in order to replace my hero.
The phone is activated and its working fine but its rooted and the rom it has is kinda buggy. I want to restore it to stock and root again.
this is the software information
S - off(according to the bootloader)
Baseband 2.15.00.11.19
Kernel is 2.6.35.10- gc0a661b
Build number 4.24.651.1
Software number steelrom ver 1.07
PRL 60680
Recovery is clockwork v3.0.0.5
thanks guys

gab2012 said:
My brother just bought me a htc evo on the local classifieds in order to replace my hero.
The phone is activated and its working fine but its rooted and the rom it has is kinda buggy. I want to restore it to stock and root again.
this is the software information
S - off(according to the bootloader)
Baseband 2.15.00.11.19
Kernel is 2.6.35.10- gc0a661b
Build number 4.24.651.1
Software number steelrom ver 1.07
PRL 60680
Recovery is clockwork v3.0.0.5
thanks guys
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dont really have to re-root just find a rom you like, wipe everything(data,dalvik,cache)2x min and install the new rom from recovery. bunch of good,stable roms in the dev section to choose from.

sweet!...do I download rommanager in order to update to the latest recovery or do I have the latest?
Just making sure so I don't screw anything up. once I flash another rom I will make a backup of it.
also I heard you can't root the latest sprint 2.3 update, anywhere that I can find sprints 2.2 RUU incase anything happens?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133379
download 4.24.651.1 Odexed,
copy the entire zip file to your root directory on the SD card.
two ways of doing this. you can attempt start the flash through clockworkmod, which is what I did. It should work just fine.
second method is
Install RA Recovery v2.3 through Rom Manager
reboot the phone and hold the I think the down button on bootup. then
everything else should be clear. install the zip and clear the catch. Let phone reboot FULLY DO NOT PULL BATTERY OR ANYTHING.
LET US KNOW. HOWEVER, anyone else have anything to add to my instructions?
oh forgot... make sure you do a full backup using RA recovery... and use the "Wimax RSA Key Checker" by joeykrim BEFORE DOING ANYTHING!

I'll do stock for now, thanks !
found a a deck rom, it worked great on my hero so I'm going to give it a shot on the evo.

just flashed ginger deck, working fine will install rom manager later to update Recovery image. The last thing I'm looking for, is the sprint 2.2 RUU inscase I need to unroot.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=108Z9R8Y
this is a link for PC36IMG to unroot and the thread its from, for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
link for the latest stock (rooted)ruu http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1110733

same prob
I am new to evos i bought a rooted one i have no idea how to find out the rom its using
android version 2.3.3
baseband version 2.15.00.0808
kernel version 2.6.35.10-gc0a661b
[email protected] #1
build number 4.24.651.1 CL61076 release-keys
software number 4.24.651.1
pri version 2.15_003
prl version 60683
*possibly want to unroot and reroot but u sd i dont have to, i an BRAND new to evos! how do i know what rom i am using? what apps should i have beside superuser to manage all this? what is the diff between diff roots? i asked the previous owner and he told me all my info was on the xda app which appears to be just forums. i am so lost! help me pls
*ALSO: i restored to factory setting when i got it

build number 4.24.651.1 CL61076 release-keys
software number 4.24.651.1
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Looks like your are on a stock rom, an outdated one to be exact. If you were running a custom rom, it would say it there, like "cyanogenmod".
*possibly want to unroot and reroot but u sd i dont have to,
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Why would you want to unroot and re-root?
what apps should i have beside superuser to manage all this?
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You dont need any apps to "manage" root.
what is the diff between diff roots?
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No difference. Unrevoked was a method used to root Froyo roms, while Revolutionary is the only method that will root newer gingerbread builds.

sitlet said:
Looks like your are on a stock rom, an outdated one to be exact. If you were running a custom rom, it would say it there, like "cyanogenmod".
Why would you want to unroot and re-root?
You dont need any apps to "manage" root.
No difference. Unrevoked was a method used to root Froyo roms, while Revolutionary is the only method that will root newer gingerbread builds.
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it says supersonic also ? i just want to update the gingerbread update that keeps popping up and i think if i rooted it myself i would understand it better
and what are these kernels?
and what are the benefits of using diff roms?

EVO is just the marketing name for the phone. It's actually and HTC Supersonic, which is why you see supersonic in phone information.
Different kernels are designed for different roms. There are AOSP kernels for ASOP roms and sense kernels for sense roms. Any ROM you flash will already have the correct kernel built in.
You can browse the dev forums here to find what roms work best for you. Many roms provide the same functionality, but some roms boast extra settings or features that you won't find in other roms.
You really just need to read through these XDA forums and discover what's going to be the best option for you. We can't tell you what roms you will like. However, I do suggest looking at CM7.1 and deck's 1.3 AOSP roms. Both work well and have lots of dev support.

There is no reason to re-root. Just download a few ROMs that look interesting. I am not going to waste time explaining how to flash Roms since there is plenty of info on how to....on here already
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium

Root is Root, only differences are how you go about getting to Root.
There are a number of different Roms available. Each is slightly different. Which one you would ultimately settle on depends on your tastes and needs.
Simply stated the rom is like the image, or body of the vehicle/phone.
the kernel is more the motor. The trick is to find a combination that suits your needs and likings.

And i have learned to stick with one I like and let the dev upgrade it.

[Q] Question regarding Sprint Update & Root????

So thanks to this great website I rooted my phone having the Sprint update. Being patient has paid off. However I have a question regarding the Sprint Update and flashing a Rom.
I flashed the Sprint RUU to my phone and have the new update. However I want to keep the new update. I really like CM7 which is what I've been using. My question is when I flash the CM7 (7.0.3 I believe) does that take away or down grade my update from sprint???
The reason Im asking is because my software is different. Since I cant update the PRL through CM7 I have to flash to a sense ROM then flash back to CM7.
Is there a way I can update CM7 but still keep the software flashed by the Sprint update????
My wife has an Evo 4G so I've compared the software from her phone to my phone.
Also her PRI Version is updated to, and my phone still shows 1.90_003.. I believe I can search her for the PRI update and flash..
So I hope my question makes sense. If someone would let me know your experience with CM7 and the update from Sprint. .I just feel like i'm downgrading for some reason unless there's a newer update from CM7 but I havent seen it yet..
If there is an update from CM7 if you could provide a link.. I've checked the website and nothing has been updated yet.

What do you mean by software? If you mean the apps, then no. Any 'htc'/sense app won't work on CM7. Though if you mean like the PRL, PRI, or Radio, you can. Just update the prl and pri in a sense rom, flash back to CM7, then flash the radio seperately in recovery; unless i misunderstand you.

so updating, then going back to preferred rom will keep my update the same right?

digitaldrugz said:
so updating, then going back to preferred rom will keep my update the same right?
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Can you be more specific of the contents when you say update, cuz it could be different things.

sorry. i mean if i install a newer ruu of the stock from sprint.

digitaldrugz said:
sorry. i mean if i install a newer ruu of the stock from sprint.
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Ruu's aren't the only way to get radio updates. Calkulin has a thread with the radios. You can just stay on cm7 and flash the radio update zip; no need to go back to sense
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

If i'm not mistaken, Sprint's updates are sometimes a combo of radios and/or a rom. So by flashing CM7, you need to hunt down the latest radio (i highly recommend the wakelock fix) to flash on TOP of CM7. That's the best way to explain it. Cause when you flash another rom, it's gonna come preloaded with whatever the dev decided to use.

Ok. I am not flashing cm7 I just moved from that to bliss but I am getting a sms error that just happens when it wants to and it says error class 34 cause 2. Wondering if I need to update radios like u are saying. Never happened with any other Rom
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error: cause code 34 error class 2
Sent from my supersonic using XDA App

Bliss has many problems. Idk if your read my post but I put a link to the radios there so I recommend you flash the latest for best performance
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

Thanks for the replies....
What I';m asking is how can I update my PRI.. Not PRL
And from the post above that makes sense.. The PRL and PRI will update based on what the dev decided..
Im trying to update my PRI and have been searching everywhere and cant get a straight answer.
I went back to a sense ROM even flashed the RUU from sprint to try to get it to update.. The software version is right and everything else EXCEPT the PRI
I've tried flashing in recovery... Nothing..
I was up last night till 4am trying to follow all steps to update my PRI but it doesnt seem to work.. Maybe I need to unroot??????
I rooted using the revolution method.. everything was fine.. But now that ONE update is bugging me..
Has anyone been successful in updating???
If so can you explain exactly what you did...
Thanks

Kal*El said:
Thanks for the replies....
What I';m asking is how can I update my PRI.. Not PRL
And from the post above that makes sense.. The PRL and PRI will update based on what the dev decided..
Im trying to update my PRI and have been searching everywhere and cant get a straight answer.
I went back to a sense ROM even flashed the RUU from sprint to try to get it to update.. The software version is right and everything else EXCEPT the PRI
I've tried flashing in recovery... Nothing..
I was up last night till 4am trying to follow all steps to update my PRI but it doesnt seem to work.. Maybe I need to unroot??????
I rooted using the revolution method.. everything was fine.. But now that ONE update is bugging me..
Has anyone been successful in updating???
If so can you explain exactly what you did...
Thanks
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What message do you get when you try to update the PRI (are you sure you don't mean the PRL)?
Is it possible that your PRI/PRL is already up to date and that is why it won't update?

Go to the link in my post before and it has a combo of all of the latest radio updates. Flash that over cm7 and you should be golden
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

anthonyandrews said:
What message do you get when you try to update the PRI (are you sure you don't mean the PRL)?
Is it possible that your PRI/PRL is already up to date and that is why it won't update?
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I;m sure its PRI.. Not PRL.. ( settings> about phone> PRI Version 1.90_003) So Im pretty sure.
Crossrocker said:
Go to the link in my post before and it has a combo of all of the latest radio updates. Flash that over cm7 and you should be golden
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
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As far as the link for updated radios etc, I downloaded the required radio and PRI file... I boot in recovery using the revolution recovery, and install via zip.... then select the PRI version.. install and then reboot phone... Nothing..
So Im familiar with the link you posted, thanks.. But am I doing something wrong when it comes to flashing the updated PRI??
EDIT** I am trying to flash over unrooted sense Rom.. I unrooted thinking that would help.. Still a no go***

I think so let me know when you find out.

Dude. Its not that hard. You do not need to unroot or anything. You download the file and you flash it in recovery over cm7 that gives you updated radio, pri,prl, and NV
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

Crossrocker said:
Dude. Its not that hard. You do not need to unroot or anything. You download the file and you flash it in recovery over cm7 that gives you updated radio, pri,prl, and NV
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
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Thats why I'm asking bc its not reflecting the update. Where on CM7 can I verify the PRI? On sense in about phone etc... In CM7 about phone doesnt show that option.

You don't need to verify anything. You flash the update, you're good.
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.

Kal*El said:
Thats why I'm asking bc its not reflecting the update. Where on CM7 can I verify the PRI? On sense in about phone etc... In CM7 about phone doesnt show that option.
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Just to clarify, there is no way in any aosp that I have seen to check your PRI version, need to flash to sense to confirm your change.

correct. all you can do is flash the zips in recovery OR flash the p36img for the gps/wimax fix in the bootloader. Either or. And yes, there is no way to verify in an AOSP rom, because you can't update your prl or profile in an AOSP rom to begin with.

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correct. all you can do is flash the zips in recovery OR flash the p36img for the gps/wimax fix in the bootloader. Either or. And yes, there is no way to verify in an AOSP rom, because you can't update your prl or profile in an AOSP rom to begin with.
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Thanks ...that's what I thought. Which leads be back to my original comment earlier, when I flash the new PRI it never changes when I verify. I flash back to a sense Rom and it stays at 1.90_003
So that's my issue...I've unrooted,rooted, flashed my back up ....nothing ..
What would cause it not to change? The new software update took just fine all except the PRI.
I'm using the revolution recovery. Which I don't think matters. I've flashed and flashed...
Ideas??
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

Need the newest ROOTED stock Rom

Okay i've been running MIUI forever now, but with all the recent problems and lack of support from the dev i've been forced to give up on MIUI altogether, which really really really angers be, but i have no other choice.
That being said, i just tried to restore to my most recent 'stock' nandroid and when i booted up it kept telling me to upgrade to gingerbread, but if i remember correctly if i do this update i will lose my root..
so can someone point me to the newest rooted stock rom. zip link?
so that i can put it in the root folder of my sd card, boot into recovery and flash it?
and go back to plain old rooted stock ?

pulazki said:
Okay i've been running MIUI forever now, but with all the recent problems and lack of support from the dev i've been forced to give up on MIUI altogether, which really really really angers be, but i have no other choice.
That being said, i just tried to restore to my most recent 'stock' nandroid and when i booted up it kept telling me to upgrade to gingerbread, but if i remember correctly if i do this update i will lose my root..
so can someone point me to the newest rooted stock rom. zip link?
so that i can put it in the root folder of my sd card, boot into recovery and flash it?
and go back to plain old rooted stock ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319881 there you go

well hanky spanky..