Related
hi guys,
been doing a lot of reading & kind of exhausted and the head is hurting
hope someone can help me...
i had a HTC hero on orange UK brought down to India.
Trying to unlock & load a random ROM but having the bizzarest of issues.
the hero is running on stock 1.5 build 2.73.61.66
i downgraded to 2.73.61.5 assuming that would be a better way to go...
anyways the process went well... BUT..
it starts up and goes into the "first setup" page where it asks for language & then asks me to insert the sim card to make calls...
I have NO ORANGE SIM Card.
There is no way i can enter into the phone now. i could do it earlier, the phone would boot without the sim & i used it to play music & stuff.
Now decided to use the phone for wat it is meant for, but stuck in that stage.
Can anyone help me out please.
or direct me in the right direction....
is there a way to get past this and actually come to the home screen so i can continue with everything such as unlocking the phone & loading a different rom?
Await & appreciate any response
If you just want "your phone" back I think you should be able to find the official way of restoring it to default (even upgrade to HTC's android 2.1) here:
http://www.htc.com/europe/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=283&act=sd&cat=all
if you get the green android robot and starts to ask you for google login etc you can click the four screen corners to go directly to Home. Like this:
23
14
afaik Android wasn't built for use without a sim - I've wondered why too. It's complicated using it with no sim. Here's what I found on google:
http://e.ntangled.net/content/howto-set-android-dev-phone-without-sim-card
Perhaps it's because it isn't activated (with your google login) and it was earlier with a sim card but now you can't because you have no working sim card
MP3 files
If you've installed a boot loader like Amon's RA Tool v1.7 (that starts instead of Android when you hold Home and Power/hang up-button 10 seconds at boot) it might give you access to the SD-memory card and your MP3s.
I think The official HTC ROMs can only be installed (the official way) using USB and a flash-programming tool from HTC on your PC.
The Android SDK software - if I remember correctly - allows you to program the phone's recovering boot ROM (a small boot ROM - not the big phone/android OS) and once you've installed a new recovery boot ROM like Amon RA tool you can install any Android ROM directly from the SD card (ROMs in a zip file) without ever needing the PC again. You can even backup the entire phone ROM to the SD card using Amon RA tool's Nandroid backup feature and restore the ROM again if a new custom ROM is bad.
> So you are telling me that I can install Amon Ra directly
> from the PC, without having any interaction with the Phone?
Yes, I think that's probably the ONLY way actually (for the recovery boot tool).
> do you think i would be able to install a new rom and
> probably get past this screen (and probably jailbreak the phone as well)??
Hmm I'm pretty sure that most custom ROMs (I can recommend a few for htc Hero GMS) let's you go directly past the startup procedure.
> btw Thanks so much for your patience dvfk
No problem.
Here's a test how to install the Amon tool using the USB command line/shell to the phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124
If you have htc Hero GSM the newest Amon RA tool is available there. Do you know about the ADB shell that comes with the SDK to control the phone over USB?
btdag:
You can't install AmonRA without root permissions, you can't get root unless you get into android. My advise - downgrade to a different rom: ftp://xda:[email protected]_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
If that boots then you should be able to gain root using my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
If not why not install an orange rru exe from HTC support? That might work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Currently one of the most popular ROMs is CyanogenMOD and the newest version (with android 2.2) is here - they're not 100% stable though (and camera can only shoot video in build 08312010 - I now see build 09012010 is just out but I haven't tried it):
http://mirror.kanged.net/cm/nightly/hero
When it's stable it will be moved to .../cm/stable and /hero I guess.
It lacks Gmail and other closed source google apps. They can be found here and should also be installed using Amon RA recovery boot tool after the full CM6 ROM is installed:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version#Google_Apps_for_HDPI_devices_2
(Hero works nicely with the HDPI version of Google apps for high-res displays)
I've found another ROM, though, called FroydVillain v1.4.4 to be more stable and cam working. It's a modified copy of the CM6 and includes the google apps from the start. However to get the newest version you currently need five zip files and install them all in the number order (FroydVillain 1.4.0 - 1.4.1 and 1.4.1 - 1.4.2 etc on to 1.4.4).
Links can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=762206
letmedanz said:
well, not so good
1) trying btdags advise -
> "You can't install AmonRA without root permissions, you
> can't get root unless you get into android. My advise -
> downgrade to a different rom:
> ftp://xda:[email protected]_NoDriver.exe"
i end up with error 131. i guess this means i need a gold card. just started reading about it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think this is the newest guide to root/hack your Hero:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click
...but the link to Amon RA boot tool is outdated - there's a version 1.7 afaik (see in my earlier post).
If I remember correctly I used this old/obsolete version:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/08/how-to-gain-root-access-on-your-htc-hero/
letmedanz said:
2) your suggestion:
> "I've found another ROM, though, called FroydVillain
> v1.4.4 to be more stable and cam working"
> as you should know by now, am completely new to
> this, so i tried the guide:
> http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?2054
i've just reached this step:
reboot into recovery (press Home and then power on the Hero, keep Home pressed) after copying 1.4.0 & 1.4.1, But when i hold home & power, it reboots & shows an exclamation mark within a triangle, next to a phone. supposing this is not right.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's because as I said first VERY first think you need to do is install the Amon RA recovery tool - and make sure home + power boots into the RA tool.
letmedanz said:
i have no ideas on adb, trying to see if thats the way and i need to learn to use it..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When you install the Android SDK you get the ADB command line/shell and drivers for the phone. When the phone is plugged in (and usb phone drivers intalled) you can access the phone using ADB and do anything with it.
The old/obsolete verison of unlocking/rooting your Hero describes how you use ADB:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/08/how-to-gain-root-access-on-your-htc-hero
...but it seems the new version of unlocking (one-click rooting) doesn't even need it.
dvfk said:
I think this is the newest guide to root/hack your Hero:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well, that is where the problem started
Orange UK Users - Please downgrade your ROM version to 2.73.61.5 using this HTC Program. Then you can follow the rest of this procedure as it is written. Good luck!
i had the .66 version, after reading the above, i downgraded to the .5 version.
After the install, it boots, reaches the initial setup page.
First asks for language, next screen is "Insert sim to make calls"
so unable to proceed....
...and in this guide you get stock too?
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/08/how-to-gain-root-access-on-your-htc-hero
It mentions USB debugging must be on (so you need to access Settings I guess) but it's worth a try.
At work now.. so will need to try after heading home
Any progress?
well... just tried the obsolete htc hero root method
**How To: Gain Root Access on Your HTC Hero (OBSOLETE)**
Steps 1 to 10 are smooth, no issues
Step 11 . If the serial number and the word fastboot next to it popped up, then go back to the command prompt on the computer and type
fastboot boot cm-hero-recovery.img
here i get an error-
downloading 'boot.img'... FAILED <remote: not allow>
so stumped there..
checked in unlockr.com & they says to get past this stage i need to create a gold card...
which obviously is not possible i cant get into android...
Any suggetions/comments/help ???
Why not to flash a custom ROM?
Sent from my GT-S5660 using xda premium
This is a guide on how to flash a new ROM to your HTC 7 Mozart, without using Goldcard. This method can be used to update your ROM or to debrand your phone.
This method was outlined here by theintelligent. I've also used info from here by alalai. I take no credit for discovering this, but thought it deserved a pinned topic to help stop the multiple "how do I flash" topics and to make it easier for users to find the information.
Before you start
This WILL debrand your phone (remove network customisations) and it will enable you to receive updates as soon as Microsoft release them (rather than waiting for the operators).
It WILL NOT unlock your device (to allow you to use other network's SIMs). You will need to use a commercial service for this.
You WILL be able to update your phone to NoDo (and later leaked versions when they appear).
Preparation
I'm not sure why, I think it may be due to getting the right drivers installed, but you will need to install one of the following:
Windows XP users:
Install Microsoft ActiveSync .
Windows Vista/7 users:
Install Windows Mobile Device Center - make sure you install the right version 32/64bit depending upon your OS version.
Ensure that your phone's battery has at least 50% charge.
Download and flash your ROMs
Yes, I said ROMs - if you want to debrand your phone, you will need to download two sets of ROMs. If you're just updating and not debranding then you'll just need to download one ROM.
Download a ROM which is by the same network as you're on (for example if you're phone is currently locked to Orange UK then download RUU_Mozart_Orange_UK_1.22.061.10_Radio_5.50.09.18_ 22.24.50.09U, by ansar. - do not download 1.30!).
Open up ActiveSync/Mobile Device Center
Flash this ROM to your phone (you may not need to do this step, but most users will).
Turn your phone off.
Put your phone into Bootloader Mode - this can be done by pressing and holding the Volume Down Key & Power Button.
Plug your phone into your PC, hopefully a HTC USB driver will install.
Once the driver is installed your phone should display USB mode.
Extract the zip file and then run the exe file
Run through the update process
When your ROM is flashed, your phone will want you to customise it - just do the basic stuff.
Download the ROM you would like to flash (e.g. RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.30.401.01_5.54.09.21_22.33 b.50_RELEASE).
Extract the unbranded ROM zip file and then extract the exe file (WinZip will not do this - try 7zip or similar).
Copy the RUU_signed.nbh from the unbranded ROM
Extract the branded ROM exe
Paste the RUU_signed.nbh from the unbranded ROM to branded ROM
Plug your phone back into the PC in bootloader mode
Run RomUpdateUtility.exe file from the branded ROM (but with the unbranded RUU_signed.nbh file)
Follow the steps...
Et voila, you'll have (if all goes well) and unbranded ROM installed
Last step, plug your phone back into your PC and run Zune. Your phone should receive the latest cumulative update.
Let me know if anything isn't clear or needs updating. I am not going to list all ROMs, but there are a plethora of them available here.
Casey
thanks so much for this. i will try asap if my asia unbranded mozart will be flashed.
edit: question if i dont want to unbrand my mozart coz it already unbranded asia will i flash the htc_europe rom only? pls enlighten mo. ima little confused. =)
trixnix said:
edit: question if i dont want to unbrand my mozart coz it already unbranded asia will i flash the htc_europe rom only? pls enlighten mo. ima little confused. =)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, if you're sure it's unbranded, then you can flash any ROM you like. Just make sure there's no difference between Asian and European models (I honestly don't know either way).
Casey
This is probably a stupid question but, after debranding can you still install operator specific apps (such as Orange UK's 'Your Orange' app) from the Marketplace?
Omega Point said:
This is probably a stupid question but, after debranding can you still install operator specific apps (such as Orange UK's 'Your Orange' app) from the Marketplace?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes u can if u find it on the marketplace
they are apps like others
i am from algeria.
after a sucessfull flash, pin code requested.
is there a solution?
did you have the phone pin locked before you did the update? otherwise the default is usually 0000
i try to flash my asian version Mozart,
when i open the ROMUpdateUtility after it starts,
the Windows Mobile Device Center will automatically close, is that normal?
i flashed "RUU_Mozart_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.01_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U_by_ansar" first
And i paste the RUU_signed.nbh of "RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.30.401.01_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50_RELEASE" and flashed it.
the RUU always show invaild vender
thx u
alljerry04 said:
i flashed "RUU_Mozart_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.01_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U_by_ansar" first
And i paste the RUU_signed.nbh of "RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.30.401.01_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50_RELEASE" and flashed it.
the RUU always show invaild vender
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not sure if you can cross regions - I haven't tried it - someone else here may know. Maybe try another ROM.
Hi,
Great post.
If you going to flash via the bootloader then AS or WMDC do not need to be running.
Before attempting to flash a device ensure the battery has a charge of more than 50%
It is always good practise to perform another hard reset after flashing a ROM.
alljerry04 said:
i try to flash my asian version Mozart,
i flashed "RUU_Mozart_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.01_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U_by_ansar" first
And i paste the RUU_signed.nbh of "RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.30.401.01_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50_RELEASE" and flashed it.
the RUU always show invaild vender
thx u
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Casey_boy said:
I'm not sure if you can cross regions - I haven't tried it - someone else here may know. Maybe try another ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
I think you will need to create a goldcard and purchase a cable (new days) or even HARD-SPL or CID (old days) to unlock your device if you want to flash ROMS from different regions, when the option becomes available for the Mozart. (if ever).
Random Apps
I downloaded and installed the rom for the unbranded mozart for europe and HATE the fact you can't select the uk keyboard... So I installed the original orange one from ansaar but it has these silly apps that I can't uninstall... anyone know how to get rid?
As the ROM is branded then you cannot get rid of the carriers customisation, as for the keyboard, this is really no big deal, the £ key can still be used, and its not as if its a full qwerty anyway.
I have a UK Orange Mozart (Sim Locked) and unbranded to the Euro 1.28 using this method. When I connected to Zune it immediately wanted to upgrade the OS to the Pre-NoDo update but it refuses to see NoDo.
However there are reports of people flashing unbranded 7389 OS builds successfully getting the Official NoDo via Zune who are also in the UK so it's very unclear how MS are "Delivering" the updates. What do Microsoft really mean by "Open Market" ?
What isn't clear is if the unbranded phones were also sim unlocked.
Infuriated-Germ said:
I have a UK Orange Mozart (Sim Locked) and unbranded to the Euro 1.28 using this method. When I connected to Zune it immediately wanted to upgrade the OS to the Pre-NoDo update but it refuses to see NoDo.
However there are reports of people flashing unbranded 7389 OS builds successfully getting the Official NoDo via Zune who are also in the UK so it's very unclear how MS are "Delivering" the updates. What do Microsoft really mean by "Open Market" ?
What isn't clear is if the unbranded phones were also sim unlocked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wrote this guide after flashing my girlfriend's Mozart (which was OrangeUK branded) to Euro 1.30 which was OS v7389 and as soon as the 7390NoDo update was released she was asked to update.
So, yes, I'm unsure. Perhaps they are going by OS version. But if you want NoDo, then flash 7389 (which is essentially NoDo anyway) and then you'll get updated to 7390.
Casey
hd2leo_fusion said:
yes u can if u find it on the marketplace
they are apps like others
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you have to reinstall all your applications??
Mogreen said:
Do you have to reinstall all your applications??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep. This completely reformats your phone - it's not the same as the update process. You'll lose everything - so backup your data with Zune.
That being said, you can just re-download your apps (even your paid apps).
Casey
Worked perfectly, thanks so much!
Casey_boy said:
[*]Download a ROM which is by the same network as you're on (for example if you're phone is currently locked to Orange UK then download RUU_Mozart_Orange_UK_1.22.061.10_Radio_5.50.09.18_ 22.24.50.09U, by ansar. - do not download 1.30!).
[*]Open up ActiveSync/Mobile Device Center
[*]Flash this ROM to your phone (you may not need to do this step, but most users will).
Turn your phone off.
Put your phone into Bootloader Mode - this can be done by pressing and holding the Volume Down Key + Power Button.
Plug your phone into your PC, hopefully a HTC USB driver will install.
Once the driver is installed your phone should display USB mode.
Extract the zip file and then run the exe file
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hopefully no-one minds me registering to ask for advice on de-branding. I have a question about the part of the procedure above where the branded ROM is first flashed. The version for my phone is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007277
But, when I unzip that, there's no complete .exe as it's already been extracted. The unbranded ROM is an .exe which I had to extract with 7zip, though. So, what .exe should I run for the initial flash with the branded ROM (e.g. RomUpdateUtility, EnterBootloader, something else etc.)? Thanks.
knirirr said:
But, when I unzip that, there's no complete .exe as it's already been extracted. The unbranded ROM is an .exe which I had to extract with 7zip, though. So, what .exe should I run for the initial flash with the branded ROM (e.g. RomUpdateUtility, EnterBootloader, something else etc.)? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Run the ROMUpdateUtility executable
Casey
hi guys.
i tried to update my LG Optimus one (p500) with pc suite iv and the lg tool but both say im up to date. im on firmware 10a...
now i want to go to 2.2.2 and it seems i cant via that method. i read the other methods by manully upgrading and down grading firmware. im on MTN network here and i heard that in order to update my firmware, my network needs to allow it. ok so in africa everything moves at a very slow speed... riding a elephant to work is very slow pace .
so what i want to know is if i do this manual firmware update will it cause me problems? and is the roms and kernels region based... in other words will it effect my simcard and network ect.?
im rooted with Z4root and i got thunberg recovery + back up.
on the backup... i cant do back up of the sd-ext ... i presume its because i have not done a partition of my sdcard... is this correct... all others are backed up.
i also cant seem to get onto my sdcard via this recovery. it picks up my device but not my sd card. so if something goes wrong i can get onto my sdcard via recovery... SCREWED
i got windows xp service pack 3 and mac probook. i have the lg mobile drivers installed on the xp system.
i hope that im clear on what i need. id really be great full if someone could help me..
anyone?
Firefly137 said:
hi guys.
i tried to update my LG Optimus one (p500) with pc suite iv and the lg tool but both say im up to date. im on firmware 10a...
now i want to go to 2.2.2 and it seems i cant via that method. i read the other methods by manully upgrading and down grading firmware. im on MTN network here and i heard that in order to update my firmware, my network needs to allow it. ok so in africa everything moves at a very slow speed... riding a elephant to work is very slow pace .
so what i want to know is if i do this manual firmware update will it cause me problems? and is the roms and kernels region based... in other words will it effect my simcard and network ect.?
im rooted with Z4root and i got thunberg recovery + back up.
on the backup... i cant do back up of the sd-ext ... i presume its because i have not done a partition of my sdcard... is this correct... all others are backed up.
i also cant seem to get onto my sdcard via this recovery. it picks up my device but not my sd card. so if something goes wrong i can get onto my sdcard via recovery... SCREWED
i got windows xp service pack 3 and mac probook. i have the lg mobile drivers installed on the xp system.
i hope that im clear on what i need. id really be great full if someone could help me..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dear i am really sorry to say that most of the things i am not able to understand. What i understood is
1) you want to change Rom (upgrade or downgrade).
2) Your SD card is not detecting in recovery.
What are the queries you have
3) GSM will work or not as you have heard it should be country specific.
Ok now here are the answer.
1) For downgrading the ROM, you can downgrade and upgrade any official ROM via KDZ updater. Here is the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883314
2) It may be something went wrong. Just restart your phone and have factory reset it may be solve your problem.
3) Yes you have heard it right. But that is only for 2.3.3. In case of 2.2 we have globe release so you can downgrade it without having any GSM issue.
From next time be precise so that people can understand what is the exact problem you are facing. If you have any query you can ask. Members will defiantly help you out.
sweetbinodray said:
Dear i am really sorry to say that most of the things i am not able to understand. What i understood is
1) you want to change Rom (upgrade or downgrade).
2) Your SD card is not detecting in recovery.
What are the queries you have
3) GSM will work or not as you have heard it should be country specific.
Ok now here are the answer.
1) For downgrading the ROM, you can downgrade and upgrade any official ROM via KDZ updater. Here is the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883314
2) It may be something went wrong. Just restart your phone and have factory reset it may be solve your problem.
3) Yes you have heard it right. But that is only for 2.3.3. In case of 2.2 we have globe release so you can downgrade it without having any GSM issue.
From next time be precise so that people can understand what is the exact problem you are facing. If you have any query you can ask. Members will defiantly help you out.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thank you for your reply.
sorry for not being clear.
let me try again:
ok so this is my phone at the moment...
p500 stock firmware 10a
rooted with Z4root
my recovery: recovery-RA-thunderg-2.2.1-GNM
i have not partitioned my SDcard
using super manager and file expert as my explorer
have titanium backup and backed everything up.
what did i do so far:
i deleted all the useless app that come stock.
what do i want to do:
1: i want to try different roms and kernels
2: i want to make sure that my nandbackup is done correctly
3: i want to know if all the roms and kernels will work in my region (south africa) even though my service provider (MTN) has not allowed any updates. so can i install a 2.2.2 version rom and will still be able to use is in my country
my Q? :
1: do i need to update my firmware to 2.2.2 if the kernel or rom is based on that firmware 2.2.2( or what ever version). or does the roms come with that firmware and if i install that rom wil my firmware be at what ever version the rom is?
2: i backed up everything i could. but when i tried to backup my sd-ext it says "something went wrong, check log". so is this because i did not partition my SDcard yet?
on the SDcard not picking up... ONLY!!! when I'm in my recovery (recovery-RA-thunderg-2.2.1-GNM), when i select usb mode in my recovery then it enables it but my pc does not pick it up as mass storage, so i cant copy over any files while in recovery mode. what must i do?
3:can i install any roms even if MTN has not enabled firmware 2.2.2
sorry for the long post
hope im more clear now
1.no you dont have to upgrade or downgrade...just flash the rom of your choice..
2.flash a new recovery and try...
3.you can use any rom anywhere .....what has mtn got to do with the phones firmware...is yours a cdma phone??
hit the thanks button if i helped you
Firefly137 said:
thank you for your reply.
sorry for not being clear.
let me try again:
ok so this is my phone at the moment...
p500 stock firmware 10a
rooted with Z4root
my recovery: recovery-RA-thunderg-2.2.1-GNM
i have not partitioned my SDcard
using super manager and file expert as my explorer
have titanium backup and backed everything up.
what did i do so far:
i deleted all the useless app that come stock.
what do i want to do:
1: i want to try different roms and kernels
2: i want to make sure that my nandbackup is done correctly
3: i want to know if all the roms and kernels will work in my region (south africa) even though my service provider (MTN) has not allowed any updates. so can i install a 2.2.2 version rom and will still be able to use is in my country
my Q? :
1: do i need to update my firmware to 2.2.2 if the kernel or rom is based on that firmware 2.2.2( or what ever version). or does the roms come with that firmware and if i install that rom wil my firmware be at what ever version the rom is?
2: i backed up everything i could. but when i tried to backup my sd-ext it says "something went wrong, check log". so is this because i did not partition my SDcard yet?
on the SDcard not picking up... ONLY!!! when I'm in my recovery (recovery-RA-thunderg-2.2.1-GNM), when i select usb mode in my recovery then it enables it but my pc does not pick it up as mass storage, so i cant copy over any files while in recovery mode. what must i do?
3:can i install any roms even if MTN has not enabled firmware 2.2.2
sorry for the long post
hope im more clear now
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good dear this time you are almost on trac.
1)first of all you can flash Mik 2.3.4 rom with Franco kernel v18 find it on rom dev section.
2) it doesn't matter most. You can have contact backup on gmail server and backup your sms from any sms backup apps.
3) mike and andy from will work.try those.
1) every rom comes with kernel (firmware). You can simply flash rom and you done. Like if you are flashing Mik rom just flash zip file from recovery and you are ready to roll
2. You can ship this part.
3. this is bit controversial. official rom will work but may be without GSM. But you can flash mike and andy rom. It will work 100%..
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA Premium App
sajjan said:
1.no you dont have to upgrade or downgrade...just flash the rom of your choice..
2.flash a new recovery and try...
3.you can use any rom anywhere .....what has mtn got to do with the phones firmware...is yours a cdma phone??
hit the thanks button if i helped you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. thank you
2. must i go clockworks?
3. MTN is gsm i think... i was just wondering is it is going to be a issue since MTN need to allow update if i wanted to update my phone through pc suite or lg tool.
sweetbinodray said:
Good dear this time you are almost on trac.
1)first of all you can flash Mik 2.3.4 rom with Franco kernel v18 find it on rom dev section.
2) it doesn't matter most. You can have contact backup on gmail server and backup your sms from any sms backup apps.
3) mike and andy from will work.try those.
1) every rom comes with kernel (firmware). You can simply flash rom and you done. Like if you are flashing Mik rom just flash zip file from recovery and you are ready to roll
2. You can ship this part.
3. this is bit controversial. official rom will work but may be without GSM. But you can flash mike and andy rom. It will work 100%..
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1) ill try that rom
2) everyone seems to say back up 1st.. so i did but as i say i cant back up sd-ext... so is this just if i have partitioned?
and how can i fix the fact that i cant get onto my SDcard when in recovery... must i use clock works instead?
are you saying i must not back up?
hehehe
Look, your operator has better things to do than implement FW version checking. GSM is a standard stuff, either the phone talks to BTS or does not.
try clockwork....your 3rd question is answered above
My friend just bought a white SGS2 and I noticed her version did not have the bouncy scroll, but the blue glow instead. I checked that she was on a different Android Version than mine (mine 2.3.3, her version 2.3.5). So I went to check for updates using OTA and to my surprise they have an update!
(1) I want to ask what you would recommend doing before an OTA?
(2) Does it wipe my device and lose all my pictures/videos?
(3) Anything interesting I should backup/dump on my unrooted stock SGS2 for the sake of modifying or comparing later on?
Thanks. you guys are the best!
Edit: i'm on CSL One2Free in Hong Kong. bought SGS2 from the carrier unlocked.
always back up your phone before doing any changes other then installing apps.
it will make a back up of your pictures and data and reinstall them after updating your phone.
yes, the efs file so you can restore your imei in case of problems, check apps for a program to back up and restore efs files.
-SKYLINE- said:
My friend just bought a white SGS2 and I noticed her version did not have the bouncy scroll, but the blue glow instead. I checked that she was on a different Android Version than mine (mine 2.3.3, her version 2.3.5). So I went to check for updates using OTA and to my surprise they have an update!
(1) I want to ask what you would recommend doing before an OTA?
(2) Does it wipe my device and lose all my pictures/videos?
(3) Anything interesting I should backup/dump on my unrooted stock SGS2 for the sake of modifying or comparing later on?
Thanks. you guys are the best!
Edit: i'm on CSL One2Free in Hong Kong. bought SGS2 from the carrier unlocked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think that copying all your personal files (pictures, videos, etc.) from your phone to your PC will do it.
Connect the phone using USB cable to your PC wait for the phone drivers to be installed and access your phone's files via Windows Explorer.
Alternatively you can use KIES to backup all those files.
Just if you are interested in complete system backup&recovery, then read ahead - otherwise skip it:
Best system backup (&recovery) is available only for rooted devices.
If rooted, you can use several apps doing a backup for you.
Or you just do a system/nandroid backup using the ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery mode.
The easiest way of getting this, is to flash the latest CF-Root kernel from Chainfire.
If your are interested, have a look here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root.
But remember to flash back the original/stock kernel for your ROM in order to get OTA update working.
First you have to identify your ROM/kernel verion (menu Settings => Phone information => Kernel ... the last part after GINGERBREAD is important.)
Then you can find many stock kernels in the second post of Intratech's Official Firmwares thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Good luck!
NOTE: IF YOU ARE ALREADY ON ICS OF EITHER PROVIDER, YOU CANNOT USE THE OTA FILE AS DIRECTED BELOW, SINCE THE UPDATE PROCESS CHECKS YOUR ANDROID/BOOTLOADER VERSION
Now we all have access to the Telus and T-Mobile OTA ICS files but we can't seem to find a way to install them, we only know how to install the modded files that the devs have supplied us with, well search no more.
I'll give you a step by step way to get it done and use the OTA files without the need of a dev modding it for us.
Requirements:
1. Stock GB of whichever provider you choose to install from be it Telus or T-Mobile
do note that you can only install the ICS OTA file of the exact providers who's stock GB you have installed.
2. The OTA corresponding file, I'll provide links to both below.
3. An SD card.
Procedure:
1. Flash back to stock GB of the provider you want to install be it TMO or Telus, if you're already on complete stock, skip this step and go to step 2.
2. Place the OTA file on the external sd card, you do not have to rename this file.
3. Reboot into bootloader and select recovery, it's gonna show the update icon then show you the icon some of you have been getting with the red triangle and exclamation mark, ignore this.
4. Hold your volume up button and press the power button, it's gonna say "can't open command/cache" then give you the default recovery menu.
5. select install update.zip from external
6. browse using the volume up or down buttons to the OTA file and press the power button to select it.
7. it's gonna ask you once to select reboot on the menu, do this and let it be for a few more minutes.
8. It's gonna reboot when it done, should reboot twice, once to the upgrade screen, second to android.
Voila! You're on official ICS via the ota file!
T-Mobile ICS OTA file here: http://www.4shared.com/zip/V4cIZsvx/OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TMOUS_214531.html
Telus ICS OTA file here: http://www.4shared.com/zip/HTGslOiT/OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TELUS_WWE_21.html
Credits to BoomBoom for the telus file upload.
Note to users, if you're getting an error when you try to select the update file as instructed, simply rename the OTA file to update, then try applying update from sd card, let me know if that works for you instead, so I can edit this tutorial accordingly.
An experimental though added, it's theory, too lazy to test it, but hoping someone else confirms it.
Hi!
It doesnt work for me
3. Reboot into bootloader and select recovery, it's gonna show the update icon then show you the icon some of you have been getting with the red triangle and exclamation mark, ignore this. (I did get the red triangle &exclamation).
4. Hold your volume up button and press the power button, it's gonna say "can't open command/cache" then give you the default recovery menu.
(it shows Android system recovery <3e> in blue at the top of the screen -> not sure if this is the default though?)
5. select install update.zip from external ( I have Apply update from sdcard. If I choose that option I get "invalid operation" shows the red triangle & exclamation and it restarts itself.)
Thanks in advance!
-=S=-
scream514 said:
Hi!
It doesnt work for me
3. Reboot into bootloader and select recovery, it's gonna show the update icon then show you the icon some of you have been getting with the red triangle and exclamation mark, ignore this. (I did get the red triangle &exclamation).
4. Hold your volume up button and press the power button, it's gonna say "can't open command/cache" then give you the default recovery menu.
(it shows Android system recovery <3e> in blue at the top of the screen -> not sure if this is the default though?)
5. select install update.zip from external ( I have Apply update from sdcard. If I choose that option I get "invalid operation" shows the red triangle & exclamation and it restarts itself.)
Thanks in advance!
-=S=-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What's your phone info?
Android version, what recovery are you using, are you rooted? Are you unlocked?? I can't work with nothing, gotta have some info.
I'm having the same problem as Scream. My amaze is complete stock, unrooted. Already running the Telus ota but wanted to reflash to try and fix the "time without signal" problem.
garysayer1976 said:
I'm having the same problem as Scream. My amaze is complete stock, unrooted. Already running the Telus ota but wanted to reflash to try and fix the "time without signal" problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's no reflashing for Telus S-On users, your only option would be to install a custom recovery and restore the nandroid backup I made for telus users to return to stock, do a wipe before restoring, so any buggy files will be cleared.
Dark Nightmare said:
What's your phone info?
Android version, what recovery are you using, are you rooted? Are you unlocked?? I can't work with nothing, gotta have some info.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, you're quite right!
It's is as close to stock as i seem to be able to get it...
I tried "RUU_Ruby_TELUS_WWE_1.41.661.3_Radio_1.08.550L.19DC_30.66.550L.08D_release_222694_signed.exe", and relocked my bootloader, then while in fastboot I ran the EXE and it completed just fine.
System presently shows as andriod 2.34, sense 3.0 and software number 1.41.661.3. Baseband is 1.08.550L.19DC_30.66.550L.08D, build is 1.41.661.3 CL185373 release-keys.
I've tried using Hasoon2000;s all in one (V3.1)to flash the kernel and recovery to stock, but its not seeming to work... kernel is now 2.6.35.13-ga21d077 and the recovery screen shows a phone with a red triangle & exclamation with the words Andriod system recovery <3e> and always the same 4 options: reboot,apply from sdcard, factory reset and wipe cache.
(edited>) I'm also locked/unlocked & rooted!
Telus-1.41-Restore-Flasher also claimed to reflashed the recovery and didnt seem to do anything either :/
lo and behold! "There's no reflashing for Telus S-On users, your only option would be to install a custom recovery and restore the nandroid backup I made for telus users to return to stock, do a wipe before restoring, so any buggy files will be cleared."
If thats my oly solution, its no wonder everythings been failing :/ Would the above let me take the OTA? Or do I need some s-off action?
Thanks
scream514 said:
Sorry, you;re quite right!
It's is as close to stock as i seem to be able to get it...
I dtried "RUU_Ruby_TELUS_WWE_1.41.661.3_Radio_1.08.550L.19DC_30.66.550L.08D_release_222694_signed.exe", and relocked my bootloader, then while in fastboot I ran the EXE and it completed just fine.
System presently shows as andriod 2.34, sense 3.0 and software number 1.41.661.3. Baseband is 1.08.550L.19DC_30.66.550L.08D, build is 1.41.661.3 CL185373 release-keys.
I've tried using Hasoon2000;s all in one (V3.1)to flash the kernel and recovery to stock, but its not seeming to work... kernel is now 2.6.35.13-ga21d077 and the recovery screen shows a phone with a red triangle & exclamation with the words Andriod system recovery <3e> and always the same 4 options: reboot,apply from sdcard, factory reset and wipe cache.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rename the OTA file to update and place it on your external sd card, reboot into recovery, choose the apply update.zip option again and let me know what happens.
Firstly, I really appreciate the quick replies!
copied "OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TELUS_WWE_2.14.661.2-1.41.661.3_release_258801lhwl8053lp8g5hcp.zip" and renamed to update.zip.
Standard "E:Cant open /cache/recovery/command" that ive been seening all day and when i choose update from sdcard it says "invalid operation, sucess rebooting reason code ___ (its a bit too qiuck for me to catch it all!)
What next?
Cheers/thanks
scream514 said:
Firstly, I really appreciate the quick replies!
copied "OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TELUS_WWE_2.14.661.2-1.41.661.3_release_258801lhwl8053lp8g5hcp.zip" and renamed to update.zip.
Standard "E:Cant open /cache/recovery/command" that ive been seening all day and when i choose update from sdcard it says "invalid operation, sucess rebooting reason code ___ (its a bit too qiuck for me to catch it all!)
What next?
Cheers/thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So basically, you can't update via my methods or just normally via the phone, is your bootloader unlocked by chance? If so, please relock it, that's the reason why it won't update if it's unlocked, only s-off users can update with an unlocked bootloader.
scream514 said:
Sorry, you're quite right!
It's is as close to stock as i seem to be able to get it...
I tried "RUU_Ruby_TELUS_WWE_1.41.661.3_Radio_1.08.550L.19DC_30.66.550L.08D_release_222694_signed.exe", and relocked my bootloader, then while in fastboot I ran the EXE and it completed just fine.
System presently shows as andriod 2.34, sense 3.0 and software number 1.41.661.3. Baseband is 1.08.550L.19DC_30.66.550L.08D, build is 1.41.661.3 CL185373 release-keys.
I've tried using Hasoon2000;s all in one (V3.1)to flash the kernel and recovery to stock, but its not seeming to work... kernel is now 2.6.35.13-ga21d077 and the recovery screen shows a phone with a red triangle & exclamation with the words Andriod system recovery <3e> and always the same 4 options: reboot,apply from sdcard, factory reset and wipe cache.
(edited>) I'm also locked/unlocked & rooted!
Telus-1.41-Restore-Flasher also claimed to reflashed the recovery and didnt seem to do anything either :/
lo and behold! "There's no reflashing for Telus S-On users, your only option would be to install a custom recovery and restore the nandroid backup I made for telus users to return to stock, do a wipe before restoring, so any buggy files will be cleared."
If thats my oly solution, its no wonder everythings been failing :/ Would the above let me take the OTA? Or do I need some s-off action?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't use the nandroid I made or the flashable zip I'm currently uploading due to you being on GB, only ICS users can use that option to return to stock.
Unfortunately nothing worked... But as i'm currently unlocked ( I did try your method locked) and HOLY CRAPCAKES!! It seems to finally see the update though telus!!!!
Will I get screwed if the BL is unlocked and i take this update? (im already 55% done Dl'ing thru telus)
Thanks!
---------- Post added 7th June 2012 at 12:04 AM ---------- Previous post was 6th June 2012 at 11:59 PM ----------
well, it dl'd and verified sucessfully... guess its a race now, wish me luck!!!
while wrting that a little yellow progress bar is showing instead of the error message under the update logo... bar is 30% complete...
almost hit 10 posts...
oh shizzle!!!
scream514 said:
Unfortunately nothing worked... But as i'm currently unlocked ( I did try your method locked) and HOLY CRAPCAKES!! It seems to finally see the update though telus!!!!
Will I get screwed if the BL is unlocked and i take this update? (im already 55% done Dl'ing thru telus)
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hopefully no, if it does give an error, simply relock and try again.
ok, yellow bar dissapeared.
Sexy green arrow pointing down showed up, restarted or went black and now I've got that green/teal arrows pointing down with a yellow bar...ok I'm a slow typer thats done.
Oh snap, its all black again... changes drawers.... green arrow pointing down, baber pole and now HTC logo.... holds breath...
now that sexy teal again telling me that andriod is upgrading... 44 of 44 and wow yea im a slow typer... Is that angels I hear singing???
' Says I'm 2.14.661.2 sucessfull!!!!!
I confirm all the numbers are bigger in systems info...holy smokes it finally worked.
Thanks for being patient with me
scream514 said:
ok, yellow bar dissapeared.
Sexy green arrow pointing down showed up, restarted or went black and now I've got that green/teal arrows pointing down with a yellow bar...ok I'm a slow typer thats done.
Oh snap, its all black again... changes drawers.... green arrow pointing down, baber pole and now HTC logo.... holds breath...
now that sexy teal again telling me that andriod is upgrading... 44 of 44 and wow yea im a slow typer... Is that angels I hear singing???
' Says I'm 2.14.661.2 sucessfull!!!!!
I confirm all the numbers are bigger in systems info...holy smokes it finally worked.
Thanks for being patient with me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well you're on ICS officially, have fun.
n00b question
First post, and I'm sorry for asking an obvious question and posting in a relatively old thread. I just got an Amaze 4G yesterday, and after many calls and chats with both T-Mobile customer support and HTC support, the consensus is that my phone isn't getting the OTA ICS update because the IMEI block hasn't been activated, yet. Will this method allow me to get it early, while not voiding my warranty, etc? If I stuck with this method, would I still be able to get the usual OTA updates later on?
What I'm trying to ask is, does this method act exactly as if I had gotten it through T-Mobile?
Thanks, everyone! It's much appreciated!
ics ota update videotron on htc amaze from videotron
Hi guys, I was wondering if i was doing doing something wrong trying the method showed up on the frist page , I applied the steps for my videotron amaze 4g with the ota file, and yet i get what everyone seems getting, I get to the point where it cannot find the update file on the sd card. What if I were to put the update file in the internal memeory?. after all, if the OTA gets in via the regular way, wouldn't be placed in the internal memory to start with??
Still , I would require some help from someone who suceeded in upgrading to ICS..
Thanks
1. Sideloading only works with external sd
2. This method only seems to work with s-off devices on gb or a s-on device with a locked bootloader.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Ota update
So i have to S-off the phone them... I wish i didn't have to rely on Jump starting the lock. I do not matter losing the contents od the SD card what I am afraid of is that I do not want to fry the phone ... Looks like i'll have to wait for my provider to send the OTA file by air. Why isnmt there some kind of an OTASP to trigger these OTA pushes? Thanks again.
I did click the button BTW.
Flynch3211 said:
So i have to S-off the phone them... I wish i didn't have to rely on Jump starting the lock. I do not matter losing the contents od the SD card what I am afraid of is that I do not want to fry the phone ... Looks like i'll have to wait for my provider to send the OTA file by air. Why isnmt there some kind of an OTASP to trigger these OTA pushes? Thanks again.
I did click the button BTW.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lock your bootloader back if you're on gb and try this method again, do note that you have to have the stock recovery.