Hi to all,
I'm owner of a GSM Hero and I'm new to this forum. After the last announce made by HTC (Hero update in june), I'm thinking to install a custom ROM...but, cause I'm a newbie, I've few questions and also...I'm afraid to brick the phone!!! Is it dangerous???
1) I've read the tutorial about installing a custom ROM but I didn't understand when I've to install the last radio version. At beginning of the process??? After the backup?
2) I was thinking about VanillaEclair and VillainRom. At the moment these ROMs have GPS and data connection fully working?
3) Major known bugs of these ROMs (all apps are working, etc...)? Are the acceptable for everyday use? (I don't use exchange contact sync).
All your opinions will be appreciated!!!
ettore2379 said:
Hi to all,
I'm owner of a GSM Hero and I'm new to this forum. After the last announce made by HTC (Hero update in june), I'm thinking to install a custom ROM...but, cause I'm a newbie, I've few questions and also...I'm afraid to brick the phone!!! Is it dangerous???
1) I've read the tutorial about installing a custom ROM but I didn't understand when I've to install the last radio version. At beginning of the process??? After the backup?
2) I was thinking about VanillaEclair and VillainRom. At the moment these ROMs have GPS and data connection fully working?
3) Major known bugs of these ROMs (all apps are working, etc...)? Are the acceptable for everyday use? (I don't use exchange contact sync).
All your opinions will be appreciated!!!
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Rooting itself isn't that dangerous, as long as you follow the instructions and don't do anything silly like pull the battery mid wipe then you should be fine
1) Radio can be flashed at any time, I usually update the radio after the ROM is installed an setup.
2) + 3) I don't know about Vanilla Eclair, but there is very little the doesn't work with Villain ROM (very feature complete)
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supposidely you have rooted the hero. its usually radio first and then the rom. radio actually can be changed before the rooting as well, if i'm not wrong.
The only way you can brick your phone is during a radio or recovery flash (which you won't be doing very often).
l0st.prophet said:
1) Radio can be flashed at any time, I usually update the radio after the ROM is installed an setup.
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Can I update radio with my Original HTC 1.5 installed? What will it change?
ettore2379 said:
Can I update radio with my Original HTC 1.5 installed? What will it change?
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Only with an official update. I meant after you installed a custom ROM
l0st.prophet said:
Rooting itself isn't that dangerous, as long as you follow the instructions and don't do anything silly like pull the battery mid wipe then you should be fine
1) Radio can be flashed at any time, I usually update the radio after the ROM is installed an setup.
2) + 3) I don't know about Vanilla Eclair, but there is very little the doesn't work with Villain ROM (very feature complete)
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l0st.prophet said:
Only with an official update. I meant after you installed a custom ROM
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Understood. Custom Rom first. Radio update then. Right?
ettore2379 said:
Understood. Custom Rom first. Radio update then. Right?
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You go it
If I wish, could I return from Villain to original 1.5 to receive 2.1 update from HTC in June? How?
ettore2379 said:
If I wish, could I return from Villain to original 1.5 to receive 2.1 update from HTC in June? How?
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Just run the exe for your carrier (from HTC website)
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Hi,
I am getting ready to flash my first custom ROM. I have a Hero with firmware 2.1-update1 and baseband 63.18.55.06OU_6_35.15.01. I have been following the newbie guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253) and I'm intending to flash FroydVillain 1.5.
My question is this: can I safely flash the latest radio before flashing the custom ROM? I figured this would make sense as I can check to make sure my radios work fine after the radio update before I install the ROM. Or will this cause problems?
Yep, can do if you want.
And its simple to roll back if you have issues.
Why should i upgrade my radio? I'm still running the one i got with the StockROM 1.5 and flashed like 8 CustomROMs already, but never upgraded my radio.
So, why should i upgrade my radio?
87Vortex87 said:
Why should i upgrade my radio? I'm still running the one i got with the StockROM 1.5 and flashed like 8 CustomROMs already, but never upgraded my radio.
So, why should i upgrade my radio?
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I believe the radio controls gsm/data signal and battery and some other things. So the newer the radio the better these things will be. So it's really a no brainier, but just make sure you flash the correct one or you'll no doubt brick your phone.
jpool81 said:
I believe the radio controls gsm/data signal and battery and some other things. So the newer the radio the better these things will be. So it's really a no brainier, but just make sure you flash the correct one or you'll no doubt brick your phone.
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I know what it does. But what do you mean by better? Longer battery life? I doubt so. Better signal? Maybe.
What i mean is, what does it improve exactly and in what way?
Sent from my HTC Hero using Tapatalk
As new towers get built their data (signature) needs to be registered to the phone before it will connect to them. The radio contains this data.
Hi, i downloaded the stock ROM from HTC site RUU_Leo_S_HTC_WWE_3.14.405.2_Radio_15.42.50.11U_2.15.50.14_LEO_S_Ship and couldnt install it as my HD2 has an O2 build (RUU_Le2_UK_1.72.206.3_Radio_15.32.50.07U_2.07.51.22_2_Signed_LEO_Ship)
I installed HSPL3 and then it installed but kept running out of memory and now i have downgraded my cell. I need to know if i can run android with the existing 1.72 build which doesnt have 2.08 radio. Can i flash a radio or can anyone tell me how to get 3.14 stock without any such hassles
Try a reset failing that a factory reboot should do the trick - its common to have issues after flashing the rom, most are sorted out by the above methods
Stock ROM 3.14 isn't compatible with HSPL sir!
Remove your HSPL and reinstall Stock ROM 3.14 (In your case (branded device) use GoldCard technique)
Can i just install radio _2.15.50.14. Will it be compatible with the stock 1.72.206.3 and will i be able to run android on it???
vivisphinx said:
Can i just install radio _2.15.50.14. Will it be compatible with the stock 1.72.206.3 and will i be able to run android on it???
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Yes, also possible.
thanks so much for that. id like to ask one more question, which android build would you suggest (with sense)???
vivisphinx said:
thanks so much for that. id like to ask one more question, which android build would you suggest (with sense)???
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It depends on what are your priority's and taste sir.
Personally the only thing what interest me on Android is HTCSence.com
but this means I can only use/install a Android version from the Desire HD ore Desire Z Build. (unfortunately this is temporary without camera function.)
Well, i use an HTC HD2 International Version bought from Amazon.com, and it seem the religion is from South East Asia. I can't install normally the ROM 3.14 WWE because it isn't compatible.
But i used HSPL and the ROM was installed successfully, i have no error until now.
Strike_Eagle said:
Well, i use an HTC HD2 International Version bought from Amazon.com, and it seem the religion is from South East Asia. I can't install normally the ROM 3.14 WWE because it isn't compatible.
But i used HSPL and the ROM was installed successfully, i have no error until now.
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Take a look on your available free program memory!
kurt-willems said:
Take a look on your available free program memory!
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Dang! You are right...
So, what should i do? uninstall HSPL and reinstall 3.14?
no, because my device isn't compatible with this rom (htc said that), it won't allow me to install it.
Are there any way to install this rom without error?
Strike_Eagle said:
Dang! You are right...
So, what should i do? uninstall HSPL and reinstall 3.14?
no, because my device isn't compatible with this rom (htc said that), it won't allow me to install it.
Are there any way to install this rom without error?
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wait till htc release the rom specific to S.E.A region
i bought this phone from amazon and i don't know exactly the religion of it...
Strike_Eagle said:
i bought this phone from amazon and i don't know exactly the religion of it...
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What is your full ROM version?
Ow, you can also use the GoldCard technique sir. This gives you the possibility to flash a otter stock ROM without the use of HSPL.
I purchased an HTC HD2 about 2 months ago and I have seen these phones using the Android and I would like to have the same thing. But heres the issue. I've been reading(XDA), reading and reading and there are so many options that I dont know what the correct one would be. I would like to find a good one without bricking the phone.
So this is a fairly new HD2. Can someone assist me??
All depends on what you will sir;
But try this build, it's very nice and stable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859817
PS; don't forget Android needs minimum Radio 2.08.50
Ok. Now will I have to do this HSPL thing?? Would I have to change anything?? I would like to run Android but with the option of going back to WM if I need too.
My phone is stock with factory settings. Can I get a step-by-step guide??
First, i think you should flash latest official rom, with radio 2.15.50.
Then, flash Cotulla's HSPL, find the right one for your device.
(Optional) Task 29 to erase your official rom.
Download and flash custom rom!
Derek0228 said:
First, i think you should flash latest official rom, with radio 2.15.50.
Then, flash Cotulla's HSPL, find the right one for your device.
(Optional) Task 29 to erase your official rom.
Download and flash custom rom!
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Okay. My radio is 2.15.50.14. Can you provide any links to threads of what you prefer would be good??
GilletteLacoste said:
Okay. My radio is 2.15.50.14. Can you provide any links to threads of what you prefer would be good??
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yes, no problem
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6891358&postcount=1893 Cotulla's HSPL3
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5848003&postcount=19
Clean task29 <----- Follow the instructions, but do it before flashing a custom rom, because when you do task29, your phone has no OS until you flash another rom. So it'll be useless til' you flash a rom. When the bar is in approx. 96%, keep holding volume down key til' you get to the rainbow (bootloader) screen.Then, flash a custom rom.
3. My favorite custom rom of all time: Energy Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591784
Then, you're done
Sorry, but WTH are you on about?
If he's got a suitable radio then he doesn't need HSPL.
OP - please ignore the above advice and just jump straight to running Android off your SD card.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
johncmolyneux said:
Sorry, but WTH are you on about?
If he's got a suitable radio then he doesn't need HSPL.
OP - please ignore the above advice and just jump straight to running Android off your SD card.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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So what Android build would you suggest??
Sorry, but with custom roms it's better to run android, and since he said he didn't want to brick his phone, and when you talk about bricking you're talking about hspl and roms,i gave him instructions on flashing hspl and a custom rom without him bricking his leo.
Although, he is right, if the only thing you want to do is run android, you just need to download a build, put it on your sd card, run clrcad.exe and then haret. But I suggest you flash a custom rom before Android, as it will enhance your experience.
Wish you success!
Happy New Year
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Btw, I suggest darkstone's ram sense Android build. It's got great battery life and great performance. Plus, if you mess with system files, you just reboot and the changes are gone.
Trust me, you'll love that build.
PS: Before,i used android with the stock 3.14 rom, it all worked fine, but when I flashed energy rom, it was even better!
Again, happy new year.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Hi guys, I've tried many ICS roms here but unfortunately everyone has bugs and problems...
Is there a bog standard rooted 3VO EU ICS rom here to download without any modifications? Just a plain rooted OTA ICS rom?
Also where can I download old PG86IMG.ZIP radios for the 3VO, radios from gingerbread days? I've noriced a big drop in signal strength and stability with the new radios floating around since ICS came along...
This section is for development. If you had looked, one of the stickys is
[Tutorial - How to revert back to Original ROM for backup or warranty purposes]
Which shows you how to revert. You can then OTA update. Please post in the relevant section next time.
Thanks for the info but you haven't even tried to answer my question.. I know about HTC standard OTA updating....I don't want an un-rooted OTA update.
I'm asking if there is a Bog standard un-moded rooted EU ICS 3VO rom available to download here in XDA?
I'm surprised if there isn't because that's the standard first thing devs release....
There are tens of different moded ICS roms to try in XDA, everyone with individual mods and many bugs... Im looking for a Bog standard un-moded rooted EU ICS 3VO rom
oquestions in development thread are not allowed. REPORTED.
Thanks for that Mr Bavaria goosewalk
iconias said:
Hi guys, I've tried many ICS roms here but unfortunately everyone has bugs and problems...
Is there a bog standard rooted 3VO EU ICS rom here to download without any modifications? Just a plain rooted OTA ICS rom?
Also where can I download old PG86IMG.ZIP radios for the 3VO, radios from gingerbread days? I've noriced a big drop in signal strength and stability with the new radios floating around since ICS came along...
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1. Wrong section.
2. I will try to answer your question anyway
You can root the OTA ICS rom yourself.
1. Install it
2. Unlock bootloader
3. Install custom recovery
4. Install SU 3.x.x via recovery
Voila, you're rooted.
There is a thread with all stock roms. It also has the RUU for ICS.
The problem you're having in signal strenght is not something I can comply, so I cannot agree with that. I have used all (yes...seriously, I've tried them all ) ICS Roms here and no signal strenght issues whatsoever.
The GB radio's... there is a thread also that has all ROM's , Kernels and firmware's listed. It's a sticky, so easy to find.
Not that I don't want to provide any links, it's just that I am really lazy today
edit: holy crap you guys are fast.
@e3d, thanks for the report
KrewsialNL said:
1. Wrong section.
2. I will try to answer your question anyway
You can root the OTA ICS rom yourself.
1. Install it
2. Unlock bootloader
3. Install custom recovery
4. Install SU 3.x.x via recovery
Voila, you're rooted.
There is a thread with all stock roms. It also has the RUU for ICS.
The problem you're having in signal strenght is not something I can comply, so I cannot agree with that. I have used all (yes...seriously, I've tried them all ) ICS Roms here and no signal strenght issues whatsoever.
The GB radio's... there is a thread also that has all ROM's , Kernels and firmware's listed. It's a sticky, so easy to find.
Not that I don't want to provide any links, it's just that I am really lazy today
edit: holy crap you guys are fast.
@e3d, thanks for the report
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Great Thanks, real help some useful tips.
Is the RUU for ICS rooted?
I can't keep up with all the different threads here so I'm forced to ask sometimes. That's what forums are for...
e3d certainly has his finger ready on the button....
Why don't you just revert to stock ics, and root your self, ? ? If you have any problems is be happy to do it, create a nand and ul to my drop box
iconias said:
Great Thanks, real help some useful tips.
Is the RUU for ICS rooted?
I can't keep up with all the different threads here so I'm forced to ask sometimes. That's what forums are for...
e3d certainly has his finger ready on the button....
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No, you need to flash the superuser.zip through recovery.
Also, there is a Q&A forum. Please use it.
gav-collins1983 said:
Why don't you just revert to stock ics, and root your self, ? ? If you have any problems is be happy to do it, create a nand and ul to my drop box
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Thanks, but I was hoping to just download a rooted stock ICS here in XDA and install it, no such luck it seems.
I dont want to revert back to stock and stock Hboot just to be able to download an htc OTA, I'm on S-OFF
Snowled said:
No, you need to flash the superuser.zip through recovery.
Also, there is a Q&A forum. Please use it.
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SO it's as easy as pie? I just have to download the RUU stock ICS here in XDA and then flash superuser.zip through recovery...?
I'm downloading RUU_SHOOTER_U_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.28.401.1_Radio_11.7... from here
iconias said:
Thanks, but I was hoping to just download a rooted stock ICS here in XDA and install it, no such luck it seems.
I dont want to revert back to stock and stock Hboot just to be able to download an htc OTA, I'm on S-OFF
SO it's as easy as pie? I just have to download the RUU stock ICS here in XDA and then flash superuser.zip through recovery...?
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Because of leaks, thanks to mdeejay, development was instant so when ruu was released the devs were ahead of the game, and the need for a stock but rooted Rom wasn't really necessary for ics, if you wanted gb its in here somewhere, you could revert to that, then update to ics ota, and then re flash recovery and in root, after unlocking the boot loader
iconias said:
Hi guys, I've tried many ICS roms here but unfortunately everyone has bugs and problems...
Is there a bog standard rooted 3VO EU ICS rom here to download without any modifications? Just a plain rooted OTA ICS rom?
Also where can I download old PG86IMG.ZIP radios for the 3VO, radios from gingerbread days? I've noriced a big drop in signal strength and stability with the new radios floating around since ICS came along...
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Why do you want to install a stock (non-optimized rom)? when you can install mwakious rom, for me is the best one, no bug whatsoever, very fast and very stable. Just try it.:fingers-crossed:
I've used makios's rom more than others and also in my opinion the best out of all the moded ICS roms.
But it also has some bugs in sense apps, such as sense mail and friends and facebook and wifi connection is effected by these bugs.
Anyway the mwakious thread is the place to talk about that...
I'm still downloading the RUU_SHOOTER_U_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.28.401 .1_Radio_11.7...its a slow file server
iconias said:
I've used makios's rom more than others and also in my opinion the best out of all the moded ICS roms.
But it also has some bugs in sense apps, such as sense mail and friends and facebook and wifi connection is effected by these bugs.
Anyway the mwakious thread is the place to talk about that...
I'm still downloading the RUU_SHOOTER_U_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.28.401 .1_Radio_11.7...its a slow file server
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I didnt know that bugs existed on his rom just because i dont use sense mail, friends and i dont have facebook . With wifi i dont have problems. If i was you il better report to mwakious and he will try to solve this problems.:fingers-crossed:
I finished downloading RUU_SHOOTER_U_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.28.40 1 .1_Radio_11.7...
Unfortunately I see its an official HTC update, its going to revert everything back to stock including hboot....not what I was looking for
So theres no rooted stock ICS rom anywhere to download..?
iconias said:
I finished downloading RUU_SHOOTER_U_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.28.40 1 .1_Radio_11.7...
Unfortunately I see its an official HTC update, its going to revert everything back to stock including hboot....not what I was looking for
So theres no rooted stock ICS rom anywhere to download..?
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Hi iconias,
I ask for a rooted ICS stock 2 or 3 weeks ago, but unfortunately in this forum nobody know or want create a rooted-deodexed ICS stock.
Try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732984
Let me know if this it can help you! I'm still waiting to use it.
Thanks for that link, it looks like what I was after, a rooted EU ICS zip for flashing normay without having to revert to htc stock and hboot....
I'm very busy the next few days but should have time to try it next week...
iconias said:
Thanks for that link, it looks like what I was after, a rooted EU ICS zip for flashing normay without having to revert to htc stock and hboot....
I'm very busy the next few days but should have time to try it next week...
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Its' a modified OTA ICS update.
When you'll try it next week, post your result.
Bye
Here are the two available radios posted by other users. The radio "17.5006.08.27" has been reported to have issues with the US AT&T Titan so be warned.
You Flash at your own risk!! If your phone explodes and kills your entire family, that's on you.
RADIOS
17.5006
16.23
Once I find out how to extract them myself I'll post the others.
May I also add here that 17.5006.08.27 radio in general *may have* problems with Titan?
Once that was flashed, I am unable to get rid of that radio and thus, no other ROM boots on my phone any longer. Not even the one with radio 17 or stock!
drupad2drupad said:
May I also add here that 17.5006.08.27 radio in general *may have* problems with Titan?
Once that was flashed, I am unable to get rid of that radio and thus, no other ROM boots on my phone any longer. Not even the one with radio 17 or stock!
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This is strange, why just now this is happening considering we been using this radio version for a while since hspl became available with titan. Could it be that you got a bad flash from one of the radio v 17 that came with custom rom you flashed? Just on the weekend I flashed roms with radio v17 (WPV rom7.8 4.1) then tried nhatoa's 7.8 with radio v16 and now I'm back with WPV's v4.2 with radio17.
I think I might have had a bad flash with radio 17 then. I am not sure how to revert it though.
drupad2drupad said:
I think I might have had a bad flash with radio 17 then. I am not sure how to revert it though.
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If everything all fail using normal flashing tool, it might pay to try a goldcard method to flash stock rom?
habnzrot said:
If everything all fail using normal flashing tool, it might pay to try a goldcard method to flash stock rom?
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Yes, I was suggested that too earlier. I'm a little skeptical with goldcard as I've never taken that route.
I'm more curious in terms of what could have cause a bad flash where a radio cannot be changed at all?
drupad2drupad said:
Yes, I was suggested that too earlier. I'm a little skeptical with goldcard as I've never taken that route.
I'm more curious in terms of what could have cause a bad flash where a radio cannot be changed at all?
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Dont be skeptical ...Its an esay task .. I have done this a lot of times ... Once you have the cable all other staff its easy ...
Alot of things can go bad when you flash ... dont bother thinking about that ...
drupad2drupad said:
Yes, I was suggested that too earlier. I'm a little skeptical with goldcard as I've never taken that route.
I'm more curious in terms of what could have cause a bad flash where a radio cannot be changed at all?
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I'm sure you'll share your findings if ever you find out what've cause this issue with your phone and save us this trouble of "bricking" our phone. As to the goldcard method , you're rigght to be skeptical, initially it's a hit and miss but once you got the Y cable and micro sd card going it is really quite straightforward process. I have an ATT titan so the only way to flash custom from stock is by GC method and been doing this quite regularly (being a flashaholic)
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does anynone know if those 2 radios above work with european handsets, or are they just for att's?? thnx
also1989 said:
does anynone know if those 2 radios above work with european handsets, or are they just for att's?? thnx
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Works for all handsets.
Little help, please?
Sorry for the noob question, but how can i flash radio? Thank you.
Edit: nevermind ,i've figure it out.
New Radio for AT&T
New Radio for AT&T
Radio software version: 17.5006.09.24_17.09.50.06U
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-titan-att/software-updates
alphaacres said:
New Radio for AT&T
Radio software version: 17.5006.09.24_17.09.50.06U
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-titan-att/software-updates
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Could I have this radio for HTC Titan Europe? This could brick my phone? I'm in 17.5006.08.27_17.08.50.06U and I would like update it.
Thanks in advance =)
alphaacres said:
New Radio for AT&T
Radio software version: 17.5006.09.24_17.09.50.06U
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-titan-att/software-updates
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Hi Do you perhaps know if this upgrade will come to us in South Africa as we also have AT&T HTC Titans (2x)? Zune says that no updates are available.
Otherwise can the experts please enable this upgrade via the CAB sender method?
Thanks in advance
Calli
Hello guys,
Can anyone reupload radios for Titan? Links are dead.
Thanks in advance.