I pulled out an old Incredible out of my drawer. I was going to use it as a backup but its still on 2.1 and 2.1 is virtually useless because no apps support it any more.
What is the easiest way to upgrade to 2.3? I've read around, and see that rooting might be necessary, then install 2.3 as a ROM?
I can't find a clear answer.
It should still get OTA's. No need to root it just to get stock Sense. Try connecting to wifi and check for updates in about phone. I don't know for sure as I've never been on 2.1.
Still says I'm up to date.
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http://community.sprint.com/baw/com...rd-winning-htc-evo-4g-beginning-tuesday-aug-3
I'm at a loss, as I remember reading it but can't find it any where to verify. When Sprint releases 2.2 Aug 3rd, since I'm rooted I should NOT accept OTA or force it to update...or ever do it, right?
Sorry for the dumb question, just wanted to make sure!
You should not.
thanks for the quick reply!
hi im using unrevoked3, how do i go about updating to froyo 2.2 when it comes out OTA? thanks!!
you dont until someone here roots it.
And go ahead and get off unrevoked now. Do a full root and use a rooted rom even if its a stock rom. You will be happier in the end. There are several methods posted in the Dev forum. Just pick one that matches the sweet version your currently running or follow the instructions posted previously in this forum.
Actually, I don't recommend full root if you can get by without it. Full root permanently screws up your PRI, even after unrooting. Until its fixed, people should only do it if they absolutely need it. You can use an ota update, but you will lose root until someone finds a way to root 2.2. Also, you can flash one of the stock 2.2 roms that are rooted. They should work with unrevoked.
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superlinkx said:
Actually, I don't recommend full root if you can get by without it. Full root permanently screws up your PRI, even after unrooting. Until its fixed, people should only do it if they absolutely need it. You can use an ota update, but you will lose root until someone finds a way to root 2.2. Also, you can flash one of the stock 2.2 roms that are rooted. They should work with unrevoked.
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It doesn't screw up your PRI, it just makes it a lower version. For some people this causes lower speeds on 3G; others are fine. But yes, once you do NAND unlock your PRI is stuck like that until someone figures out a way to update it.
I think flashing a 2.2 ROM with unrevoked and expecting it to stay rooted is a risky thing to do. I wouldn't recommend it personally. That is, unless someone has tried it and it works.
Im new to this forum and I had a few questions about downgrading from the stock froyo 2.2 back down to 2.1, I installed it manually I was wondering if there is any way to do this?
Jacoblee0123 said:
Im new to this forum and I had a few questions about downgrading from the stock froyo 2.2 back down to 2.1, I installed it manually I was wondering if there is any way to do this?
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As of right now there is no possible way. But give it time.
i'm looking to downgrade as well if anyone hears of anything!
I was reading about someone downgrading their nexus one froyo back to eclair using andoid sdk and some rooted sign file and a recovery file. Lucky nexus one users lol.
Anyone know anything about this?
if you want to downgrade then wait, it took a long time to root the last OTA.
If you want to upgrade and keep root, NEVER accept anything from sprint, only install from XDA or a similar forum.
The fact that this is an entire OS upgrade can either be a good or bad thing in how long it's going to take to root.
Look at it this way: If you could downgrade to 2.1, there would be no warnings or questions about how to root after flashing the 2.2 update. The answer would be "downgrade to 2.1 and root it like before."
But once 2.2 is rooted, you will most likely be able to flash a 2.1 stock or custom ROM if you wish. Just make sure you flash one that's pre-rooted.
Thanks for all the info guys, I wanted to downgrade to run cyanogen mod and overclock etc.
After just getting my Evo recently I was overly anxious to get Froyo so updated it quickly not knowing that standard rooting methods wouldn't work on it. I was wondering if anyone has found a way to go back to 2.1 or a way to root the 2.2 to install custom roms ect...?
......wait for it......
eeeeew. Who wants to do that?
I would like to get the OTA update that comes out this days , but I cannot do that because the unrevoked block this option for me. when i try to update it wrote that my system is up tp date. Are there directions somewhere on how to do this for the unrevoked3 setup? Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771178
Try this. You're either condition 3 or condition 4. Very easy to do, you don't need to remove unrevoked forever (and if you want to keep root access you shouldn't.) to update to the official 2.2. Just use the official 2.2 RUU that's floating around on the boards.
wow it look to complicated to me...
is ther any chance that the unrevoked team will publish a patch for that that will install the 2.2 on the 2/1 unrevoked?
on any other One klick solition?
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Hey there to anyone who reads this post. I am stuck going crazy tonight. Long story made as short as possible. I am trying to down grade but none of the video's are working for me. I followed the youtube video to gain root access to my incredible however I guess I dont have clockwork which is necessary for me to go back to 2.1 so I can get everything right. Is there anyway to fix this so I can start over from scratch? My AIM is reddawn1563 and my email is [email protected] someone please help me. THanks Pat
This may sound stupid but why do people want to downgrade. You can upgrade to the official 2.2 right now with a rooted device. Whats the difference?
My problem is that I cannot get the clockwork recovery thing to work so I cant load any other roms or anything like that
Just load a 2.2 Rom and the updated radio, then you have everything the ota update provides and no hassle. It's literally the same thing.
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So I joined the whole "impatient and I can't wait" boat and decided to download the new 2.3 Gingerbread from the "HTC Software Update" option in the settings tab.
I just completed the download and clicked on "Install Later." Now the download is sitting in my notifications bar for whenever I decide to install it.
After browsing the forums and hearing raving reviews of those who have rooted their EVO 4G (and hearing that you cannot do it on an unrooted phone running 2.3), I want to stick with 2.2 froyo and root from there.
However, the question is, can I root it with the downloaded 2.3 sitting in my notifications bar? After I root it, will the 2.3 notification still be sitting in that bar just waiting for me to accidentally click it and screw up my phone's root? How can I get that notification out of the bar because I don't want to install it anymore and all I want to do is root my phone...
All that means is that you have downloaded the update and its ready when you are. You can clear the notification and it will still be on your SD card ready to install if you ever choose to. The notification just tells you it has been downloaded and nothing more. Welcome to the XDA and enjoy rooting!
Goodluck!
And props for doing the research BEFORE you installed the Update!
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I'd suggest rooting now. Use unrevoked, it only takes a few minutes. Even if you were to accidentally install the update, unrevoked forever should keep you s-off, so all you'd have to do is reflash recovery and you'll be set.
Although, if you do go ahead and root, you might as well go ahead and flash a custom rom. Find one you like and you'll never want to go back to stock again.
But if you decide rooting/flashing isn't for you, you can always unroot and go back to stock.
EDIT: And agreed, good job on actually reading first. You're officially smarter than at least half of the already rooted people on here.
Truth is, if you really want the benefits of the GB update, Android 2.3.3 plus Sense 2.1 with 3.0 mods, just flash one of the Gingersense ROMS. I can endorse the one I'm using, Mik's 1.01
You'll be MUCH happier than a stock EVO with GB 2.3.3 and Sense 1.0