I'm using my HTC Desire with the official android 2.29. But now I want to flash with the latest cyanogen.
The tutorial given on xda-developers.com is for updating from 7.0.2 to 7.0.3. The wiki.cyanogenmod.com gives a slightly more detailed tutorial which seems to aim for a full install on the device taken from stock, but the link to download the rom targets the same file as for the xda-developer tutorial i.e. update-cm-7.0.3-Desire-signed.zip.
So I would like to know how to proceed.
Developer Sub-Forum - Everythig Desire and Tutorial threads are there hoe to root, flash etc.
davebugyi said:
Developer Sub-Forum - Everythig Desire and Tutorial threads are there hoe to root, flash etc.
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I agree the tutorial gives instructions to upgrade from other roms than cyanogenmod but there's this input in the tutorial:
Originally Posted by cyanogen
The 7.0.3 update is *ONLY* for people using 7.0.2* stable builds. You'll hose your system if you install it on a nightly from the last week (2.3.4/GRJ22).
The only link to download a rom is the update-cm-7.0.3-Desire-signed.zip rom. Even in the wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version#HTC_Desire_.28GSM.29, only update-cm-7.0.3-Desire-signed.zip is available. I'm expecting something without the word "update" in the file name.
Rule is, if you are coming from any other rom, a full wipe is needed. That applies to any rom.
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but now there is cyanogenmod 7.1
That doesn't change anything. If you want to flash without any problems, NAND backup, full wipe, then flash the rom you want.
Is wipping out the current rom,backing it up ,flashing the rom a must to do before flashing in a new rom or a desired one ?
General rule of thumb. If changing rom it's an absolute must! There's no rom's that I am aware of that allow switching to another rom without losing all of your data (if you haven't backed it up).
If updating rom, try it and see. Most of the time you can just install the updated rom with no wipes and it works. If it doesn't then you always have your Nandroid and Titanium backups to rely on don't you? Please tell me that you didn't update / change rom without backups.....
Thank you for the advice . Im abit newhere so im just asking things before i start rooting my htc ..
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What is the simplest way to install a custom rom. Can i just go directly into nandroid backup and then install custom rom from there and i'm done?
Please, i'm totally noob so let me know. Thanks !
I'am not sure, but the answer is NO. Everyone ROM has got his own requirements.
You should read the manual to ROM which you want to get.
but i can use nandroid backup to make a backup of my official rom right? and then recover it whenever i want?
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but i can use nandroid backup to make a backup of my official rom right? and then recover it whenever i want?
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Yes, it's also wise to put the file on your pc in case you boot loop or something happens to your sd
I recommend researching whichever ROM you are thinking about installing thoroughly before flashing your first rom. Each different rom has specific instructions for flashing them. There is an excellent n00b guide for flashing a new rom to a T-mobile usa defy. Though that guide is specific to usa defies, it has an excellent step by step guide for flashing an eclair rom. It would be worth searching for and reading. It details the backup process very well.
If you plan on upgrading to 2.2, you should search for and read the guide about how to upgrade to 2.2 without losing downgradability (by higgsy, I think).
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edit: Sorry for posting in the wrong section! someone move this please
Hi!
What's the best way to install the latest stock ROM for HTC Desire Z?
I have rooted, installed hboot-eng, s-off, flashed clockworkMod recovery and installed cyanogenmod 7.
Now I'd like to try the current (Gingerbread) official ROM from HTC.
is it safe to flash with the hboot-eng and s-off?
Where can I get it?
Thanks!
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The XDA app now has a thanks button. Please use it
I dont think the section is named Q&A.
Then there is the search button. Its free and wont take you to court for abusing it.
You're in the wrong section, buddy.
I believe you just flash the latest update or install one of the official ones and take the OTA update fromt here. It'll take you back to s-on and that's it.
Ooops sorry I wanted to post in the Q&A... was on the wrong Tab I think.
Anyway. I tried the search but it said it's currently unavailable. I tried searching with Google. I looked through all the suggested posts after I entered the subject.
I really tried to find the info. This forum is a rough place for a noob.
Try and flash virtuous sense its the stock rom optimized
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837042
I tried Virtuous (and many other ROMs)... CM is the best imo, except it's missing a good dialer.
I just like to try the original ROM.
Meanwhile I recovered a backup with the stock Froyo ROM and started the OTA update, but I fails to install. It says something like "E:cannot mount SDARD:downloads/(long file name).zip. Aborting installation" in ClockworkMod recovery.
Do I have to uninstall the recovery image before updating OTA?
Well that is the stock rom with under the hood things done. Also I don't know why you would want to go back to froyo
I don't want to go back to Froyo (that worked) but to Gingerbread.
It's just out of interest actually. Having a go at it to see how the new original ROM performs.
The forum search is working again and I found some threads, but none of them describe how to install the OTA update on a rooted device.
Am I right by saying ClockworkMod does not work to install a Stock HTC update, I I'd need to revert back to the original Recovery image?
Try renaming the file to the original name? PCIMG10.zip or whatever and use the stock bootloader?
If you want complete stock without the bloatware, that's what virtuous sense is for (not unity)
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Try renaming the file to the original name? PCIMG10.zip or whatever and use the stock bootloader?
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Is that a question? I don't know, you tell me
kaijura said:
If you want complete stock without the bloatware, that's what virtuous sense is for (not unity)
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Virtuous is OK but I had some crashes with it in the past. Right now I installed Virtuous Unity with Sense 3.0. I'm gona keep it some time as it behaves good so far (except for automatically installing every crap app I had in the past - eventually I remember to log in to Google only after disabling automatic restore next time)
I'd still be interested to know
- Where to get and how to flash the original HTC Gingerbread ROM
- Why the OTA update fails to install in ClockworkMod Recovery
- Some other things that may need a separate thread.
Generally, I'm sorry for being a noob but I'm really interested in learning this stuff. I hope I'm not bothering you guys.
Thanks to all you devs for what you do!
(I made a dedicated "Thank you" thread once but it got deleted in immediately)
Thanks for all the answers to far! I'm going to test drive Sense Unity now.
cheers
Now this is funny! You actually rooted your phone now you want to know how to flash a ROM! Lol I wonder where you got lost in the reading process. Sorry guys
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Yeah it's been a long time since I rooted it
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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thanks guys! now I know!
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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.
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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.
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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?
Hi all,
I'm rather new to Android modding and am looking to install ICS on my Desire A8181. So far I have s-off'd and rooted my phone using Revolutionary and also installed their recovery tool. To be specific, I want to install this ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095658
My questions are:
1) In some other flashing guides, I noticed that they provide download links to an "Google Apps for ICS" package and instruct us to first flash the relevant OS ROM followed by this apps ROM, but I couldn't find any such instructions or download links to any package like that on the guides here on XDA. Is it because the apps are included in the ROMs such as the one I linked above? And if not can anyone give me a reliable link to an apps package?
2) I currently have GingerBread installed on my Desire with stock HBoot v1.02.0001 and PVT4. Judging form various guides, this is the procedure I intend to follow:
a) create a backup as precaution
b) perform a factory reset and wipe everything using recovery tool
c) flash the ROM in the link above
d) flash any add-on ROMs or apps package
e) Enjoy?
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^ Correct me if I'm missing anything here
Thanks in advance.
Gapps are included in that particular ROM, so there's no need to flash anything extra.
And yes, that's the correct process.
ive rooted my desirehd some years ago using ace hack kit and that kept me busy and satisfied until now. i really need to upgrade to the newer version of android that my device can run smooth but without loosing my root can anyone advise ?? keep in mind that until now i never tried to flash anything to my device am completely noob but i fell in love with the possibilities root gave me on software and i dont want to loose it.
Flashing ROM...
freakshowonboard said:
ive rooted my desirehd some years ago using ace hack kit and that kept me busy and satisfied until now. i really need to upgrade to the newer version of android that my device can run smooth but without loosing my root can anyone advise ?? keep in mind that until now i never tried to flash anything to my device am completely noob but i fell in love with the possibilities root gave me on software and i dont want to loose it.
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No worries, Since you're worried regarding your root access. All Roms that you see here are custom ROMs and comes with Prerooted so don't afraid of flashing it.
Just to be safe side, Install latest recovery either CWM or 4ext and backup your Stock or any custom ROM you're on.
Flash Any ROM made for Desire HD. But be aware that if you're S-ON then flash Boot.IMG before or after complete flashing your ROM via HBoot in order to get proper connectivity and your ROM to work properly. If you're S-Off already then no need to flash boot.img since system will take care of it.
Even then you're worried regarding how to flash then type in YouTube for How to flash custom Ron for Desire HD. So that you'll get exact idea about it.
Very important: Make sure your radio and hboot is latest. Or you should running last official update from HTC which is gingerbread 2.3.5 Otherwise you need to upgrade that first prior to flash any custom ROM from any source.
Get on 4.4.3 its latest yet stable.
thank you dr.patron99 am following your instructions and reporting a brief of what ive done so i can get your guidance on how to continue
step 1: made full backup of my phone
step 2: Ive updated my rom manager to v5.5.3.7 and flashed latest recovery available which is clockworkmod 5.0.2.0
step 3: ive run full rom backup once more just to be on safe side (through rom manager) and checked if backup has been created then i transferred backup to my pc and to a thumb drive.
step 4: ive checked to see my S-condition and am on S-OFF so i guess i wont need to flash Boot.IMG right?
step 5: am not sure how to check which one is it or even upgrade radio and hboot to its latest, does country/network operator plays a role here? if yes i live in CY (cyprus) which is a European country and am under 2 network operators CYTA and MTN.