I figured a lot of people want this instead of a nandroid backup so here you go. You're all welcome. Be aware that you will need to upload the fixed build.prop (recommended for US users) and change the boot animation (optional). Unpack the zip file and use stock recovery to flash this update.
My OEM version is GAUSB1A120521-US
Password is streakthis
Thanks and donations are much appreciated.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/tb42d7n3r8cdr4a/Android2.1update.zip
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RB9E2DJP22JMU
Greenarcher707 said:
I figured a lot of people want this instead of a nandroid backup so here you go. You're all welcome. Be aware that you will need to upload the fixed build.prop (recommended) and change the boot animation (optional). Unpack the zip file and use stock recovery to flash this update.
My OEM version is GAUSB1A120521-US
Thanks and donations are much appreciated.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/tb42d7n3r8cdr4a/Android2.1update.zip
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RB9E2DJP22JMU
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Is it out? Mine's hanging when I try to update from system update in settings...
EDIT: Also a password would be nice...guessing this is a prank...
NOT a prank. I forgot to post the password lol.
dairymasta said:
Is it out? Mine's hanging when I try to update from system update in settings...
EDIT: Also a password would be nice...guessing this is a prank...
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Can this be used on an O2-UK Dell Streak?
If so can we n00b's have a little guide?
Im desperate to get official 2.1, thanks!
Yup, it's from O2 as you can see in the screenshot.
as simple as dropping it on the sd card then?
No special build.prop adjustments? (<--the scary part for me)
Yup, absolutely. You don't have to edit the build.prop since you have O2 anyway. It's only for US users so it will reflect the US paid apps.
JimmyVD said:
as simple as dropping it on the sd card then?
No special build.prop adjustments? (<--the scary part for me)
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Won't you lose root loading it though?
I might wait until some-one 'plays' with it..
Amdathlonuk said:
Won't you lose root loading it though?
I might wait until some-one 'plays' with it..
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Not really, could just root with Universal Androot after flashing it?
I'm waiting for someone else to confirm this is legit though
Universal root works. I've had this update running for a week now.
Wow, really?
Is it worth flashing over the previous 2.1 rom?
I took the leap for everyone and it does indeed install. I have only had it running for a few minutes but it does seem a little faster than the beta. Hard to believe this is the official as there is still no way to use the front facing camera in the camera app unless i am missing something.
What else do you guys want me to check out?
Let me know I'll try it
I currently have the 6941 build. I have the At&t US version streak. If I update to this will this cause me any issues? I'm also rooted.
Mine's rooted and the front camera still can't be used unless i open fring or qik.
Greenarcher707 said:
Mine's rooted and the front camera still can't be used unless i open fring or qik.
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Which is why I question if this is the official update. Any reason for you to think it is? Or just guessing?
Any thing else that doesn't work from 1.6 to indicate it may not be official? I only used 1.6 for about 5 minutes so it is hard for me to compare.
its official from 02
Check the screenshot. It's official from O2. How many times do i need to repeat that? I got the notification as well.
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Which is why I question if this is the official update. Any reason for you to think it is? Or just guessing?
Any thing else that doesn't work from 1.6 to indicate it may not be official? I only used 1.6 for about 5 minutes so it is hard for me to compare.
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There were others at Modaco that got update notifications for the 7546 package but that didn't make it official. I am just asking how you are confirming this is official or what about the about screen makes it official.
And I like I said I upgrade to it and it for sure is an update and seems to be running fine.
On the leaked update there is no trace of any brand support whatsoever. This one had a link to the O2 support site. I had to confirm it from an O2 rep. Yup, it's legit. Funny how they still didn't fix the front facing camera. In 2.2 perhaps? By the way, don't look at my about screen.. I'm talking about the screenshot on my first post.
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Hey Guys, just finished playing around with the kitchen and made a simple modification to the default espresso ROM. Unlike other Roms, this ROM does not have a lots of kernel level modifications, and lots of changes. But this ROM is just the default Rom that came with your shipped myTouch 3G Slide, except that this ROM does not have all the bloat-ware that make your phone slow and laggy. The followings features are included:
Features
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Espresso UI
Busy-box
Rooted
SuperUser
NANO Editor
Deodexed APK Files
100% Stable (Think of it as your default rom)
Nothing that does not work.
Flash player
Cool Boot animation (Who likes that crappy tmobile boot animation? )
Eclair (2.1) [Tried Everything To Use Froyo And Make It Stable, No Luck, But I Don't Think There Is A Lots Of Stuffs Missing In Eclair)
Some Other Stuff
Removed Stuff
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All Crapware
HTC PDF Reader (Use Adobe Reader From Market)
HTC Twitter Client
Stocks
Stocks Widget
Tmobile Visual Voicemail (Get It From Market If Needed)
Tmobile My Account (Same as above)
Amazon MP3
AppPack Tmobile
All other crapware that makes your phone laggy.
As far as i know, there is nothing that doesn't work (Played it with for few days to see if something is wrong). Proximity sensor, wifi, bluetooth, keyboard, all the keys, touch screen, and almost everything works perfectly. Please let me know if something doesnt work.
How to install
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First root your phone using this method or this method.
Then put the zip file in your sd card and go to clockwork recovery. Then just install the zip file as you would do with every other rom.
If you dont get what i am saying, check this.
Please let me know if something does not work. THanks
[I am not an android developer,just a simple guy [and a bit of java programmer] ]
I dont think Tmobile is going to give us Froyo within this Dec 15th as rumored by a lots of sites. But for now, lets stay happy with eclair and lets hope they will send the updates soon.
Download ROM
GUYS, PLEASE DONT DOWNLOAD OR LEAVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK ABOUT THIS ROM BECAUSE THIS WASNT MEANT TO BE A ROM THAT EVERYONE SHOULD USE, I MADE IT FOR MY OWN PERSONAL USE AND JUST WANTED TO SHARE HERE SO THAT AT LEAST SOMEONE MIGHT BE SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS. MODS --> IF YOU THINK THIS IS INAPPROPRIATE OR SHOULD NOT BE HERE, I WOULD BE HAPPY TO SEE THIS THREAD IN THRASH FORUM (DELETED)
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Eclair (2.2)
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i do believe eclair is 2.1 not 2.2.
2.2 = froyo
rapidfire224 said:
i do believe eclair is 2.1 not 2.2.
2.2 = froyo
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Thanks for reminding. Updated
what is the oringinal Rom which you modified?
can you give some clarification?
yjopen said:
what is the oringinal Rom which you modified?
can you give some clarification?
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I used the factory shipped espresso ESPRIMG.ZIP file and modified it.
Awesome.
Reminds me of Slidemeroot5 minus the apps2ext.
What's nano editor, a text editor?
I think Fenix made a rom similar to this. Using 1.35 deodexing it, etc
ksubedi said:
I used the factory shipped espresso ESPRIMG.ZIP file and modified it.
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Uhhh...
...why didn't you use the OTA zip instead to make this barebones rom?
If you're going to be running stock Eclair, you might as well be using the latest version if it.
PcFish said:
What's nano editor, a text editor?
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Yeap nano is a terminal text editor. That means that if you want to edit some config file or text file in recovery mode or somewhere using adb shell, you can [I think it is better than vi]
What kitchen were you using? Rom looks promising! Also what firmware is this? The original firmware that cane with old slides or newer teaser firmware that comes with newer slides? Also would you like a2ext support put into the rom?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
HebrewToYou said:
Uhhh...
...why didn't you use the OTA zip instead to make this barebones rom?
If you're going to be running stock Eclair, you might as well be using the latest version if it.
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Yeap it is the latest ESPRIMG.ZIP leaked somewhere. This is the latest ota recompiled into a unrooted ESPRIMG.zip with htc's factory signatures [was leaked from someone in htc developers team]
acejoker25000 said:
What kitchen were you using? Rom looks promising! Also what firmware is this? The original firmware that cane with old slides or newer teaser firmware that comes with newer slides? Also would you like a2ext support put into the rom?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
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This is the new one as stated above. I used this kitchen. Enjoy!
ksubedi said:
Yeap it is the latest ESPRIMG.ZIP leaked somewhere. This is the latest ota recompiled into a unrooted ESPRIMG.zip with htc's factory signatures [was leaked from someone in htc developers team]
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Do you have a link for this leaked ESPRIMG that contained the OTA-updated version of stock Espresso? I'm a wee bit skeptical at this point.
HebrewToYou said:
Do you have a link for this leaked ESPRIMG that contained the OTA-updated version of stock Espresso? I'm a wee bit skeptical at this point.
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Here you go --->>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713507
ksubedi said:
Here you go --->>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713507
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That's not an OTA rom...
THIS is an OTA rom.
OTA brought the retail system (1.27.531) to 1.35.531 and updated the radio as well. If you're linking me to the correct Espresso zip that you used, you've based you rom on outdated system software.
Please correct me if I'm wrong. Has someone flashed this that can check their About this Phone section of settings to see which system version this is?
HebrewToYou said:
That's not an OTA rom...
THIS is an OTA rom.
OTA brought the retail system (1.27.531) to 1.35.531 and updated the radio as well. If you're linking me to the correct Espresso zip that you used, you've based you rom on outdated system software.
Please correct me if I'm wrong. Has someone flashed this that can check their About this Phone section of settings to see which system version this is?
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That is the latest we can use, because the latest ota does not allow flashing unsigned packages, so even clockworkmod wont work there. but you can always install the rom first and install the update.zip for the new ota (that is if you find one) . good luck
ksubedi said:
That is the latest we can use, because the latest ota does not allow flashing unsigned packages, so even clockworkmod wont work there. but you can always install the rom first and install the update.zip for the new ota (that is if you find one) . good luck
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Uhhhh, yeah... That makes no sense. If ChiefzReloaded can make a rooted OTA-based rom, so can you. There's absolutely nothing preventing that.
HebrewToYou said:
Uhhhh, yeah... That makes no sense. If ChiefzReloaded can make a rooted OTA-based rom, so can you. There's absolutely nothing preventing that.
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oh well then, i think i should try... i think he modified the ota ...
Fast and functional. I'm thankful for a new rom to use. Outdated is not an issue. I still load donut on people's G1's when they want stable root. Either way thanks for contributing....I could live without the negative comments.
erktheerk said:
I still load donut on people's G1's when they want stable root.
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Perhaps that is because the G1 never had a stock rom beyond donut...?
erktheerk said:
Either way thanks for contributing....I could live without the negative comments.
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Pointing out that the starting-point of this rom is outdated and potentially buggy is hardly a negative comment. It's a statement of fact that isn't mentioned anywhere in the first post. People should be aware of what they are flashing.
Improvements included with this update are as follows:
1. Battery Life:
Updates to the T-Mobile online contact backup connection, which will improve battery life.
2. Wi-Fi:
Ability to send MMS messages when connected to Wi-Fi.
3. Genius Button improvements:
Ability to turn GPS on and off using your voice, such as “Turn GPS on.”
Will announce Caller ID for incoming voice calls and allow you to “Answer” or “Ignore” using your voice.
Will announce incoming text messages and allow you to “reply” with dictation.
4. Faves Gallery improvements:
The Faves icon will be displayed beside notifications that appear while the device is locked to indicate that the communication is coming from one of your Faves.
Fave photo display speed will be enhanced.
General stability will be improved, including more seamless scrolling and consistent display of photos
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Why make this rom when it already exists? This is the same thing as chiefzreloaded's ota rom is it not?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
as the title says... htc amaze on wind mobile in canada, the updater in the menu's is offering me this this afternoon its about a 20.3 meg download i think.
Anyone else seeing this?
anyone get it and see any differences?
Nobody tried it?
wasn't gonna try it till i get home from work.
so far one person on howardforums.com in the windmobile section has loaded it, he thinks some icons changed colours to notify of sms but isnt sure.
Just got the 1.43.531.3 few days ago... hope this one you are talking about is better
Maybe it just fixes the roaming issue some Wind users are reporting, where everything was considered "not roaming"?
Anyone live near the border of Wind's coverage that would like to check?
anyone know how the update method with HTC works?
if i download it via that updater can i not install it right away and grab the file onto my desktop?
or do i have to do something sneaky like set-up wireshark on my desktop and connect the phone wirelessly to desktop and sniff the packets to get the url of the download to get it separately to see what's in it before installing it..
Ashcunak said:
anyone know how the update method with HTC works?
if i download it via that updater can i not install it right away and grab the file onto my desktop?
or do i have to do something sneaky like set-up wireshark on my desktop and connect the phone wirelessly to desktop and sniff the packets to get the url of the download to get it separately to see what's in it before installing it..
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DO NOT UPDATE ANYTHING YET..WAIT FOR and contact XBOARDER or else you will be in a lot of trouble with your phone.
seansk said:
DO NOT UPDATE ANYTHING YET..WAIT FOR and contact XBOARDER or else you will be in a lot of trouble with your phone.
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ya wasnt gonna update it right away, was just wondering if there was a way to grab the update file with out applying the update.
Ashcunak said:
as the title says... htc amaze on wind mobile in canada, the updater in the menu's is offering me this this afternoon its about a 20.3 meg download i think.
Anyone else seeing this?
anyone get it and see any differences?
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I've updated already my Wind Amaze 4g...from the update message all that it said was new was Wifi calling, it didn't mention anything else.
wouldnt be a good idea updating if you have a unlocked bootloader, custom recovery, rooted device
Felinos11 said:
wouldnt be a good idea updating if you have a unlocked bootloader, custom recovery, rooted device
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I have an unlocked bootaloder via htcdev, but don't plan to root or load any custom roms at the moment or probably even in the future. Plan to leave it as stock as possible.
Just received this update.
If someone's interested get it from my dropbox: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23990187/OT...5.1500.2_R_release_22985265i2s9qleef43w9b.zip
hixatchi said:
I have an unlocked bootaloder via htcdev, but don't plan to root or load any custom roms at the moment or probably even in the future. Plan to leave it as stock as possible.
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then there is no problem updating.
Vadimus_ca said:
Just received this update.
If someone's interested get it from my dropbox: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23990187/OT...5.1500.2_R_release_22985265i2s9qleef43w9b.zip
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so just digging through here, there appears to be some sound recorder updates, a battery logger (smith.apk) some other qualcom logger of some sort ( QXDM2SD.apk )
updates to phone.odex, htcsoundrecord.odex, htclaputa.apk htcmessageuploader, protips, stk.apk, tag.apk...
and the main part of it is a zip file for firmware.zip, not sure if those have changes to them or if they are the same as the last ones, someone with more brains on this would be able to tell.
Felinos11 said:
then there is no problem updating.
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I was unable to flash it. Restored stock recovery but still no luck, despite only change made to stock ROM was rooting.
From HoFo forums someone got a reply from HTC, still doesnt explain whats in the firmware zip.. still interesting that they responded.
(not from me)
Thank you very much for your patience Brian. We would be happy to provide more information regarding the update for your HTC Amaze.
New Features:
Wi-Fi Calling
Google Music
Improvements:
Improvements to Bluetooth connection
Clock widget not updating with time zone change
Improvement to Twitter and Peep application
Improved Wi-Fi connection
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http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...0-3-Upgrade-Available?p=14680227#post14680227
Ashcunak said:
From HoFo forums someone got a reply from HTC, still doesnt explain whats in the firmware zip.. still interesting that they responded.
(not from me)
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...0-3-Upgrade-Available?p=14680227#post14680227
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Does that mean Wind is implementing a WiFi Calling feature ?
That would be amazing if Wind/Mobilicity will get it
xda_23 said:
Does that mean Wind is implementing a WiFi Calling feature ?
That would be amazing if Wind/Mobilicity will get it
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No. The feature is for T-mobile. There's no news of Wind wanting to implement it at all yet.
Hi, I also just saw this notice today of the update. I have unlocked my bootloader and I have rooted. No custom ROM on yet.
Can anyone confirm if this situation is OK or will the update remove my unlocked bootloader and UN root my phone?
Don't suppose this would change phone from S=on to S=off?
Many thanks
windcan said:
Hi, I also just saw this notice today of the update. I have unlocked my bootloader and I have rooted. No custom ROM on yet.
Can anyone confirm if this situation is OK or will the update remove my unlocked bootloader and UN root my phone?
Don't suppose this would change phone from S=on to S=off?
Many thanks
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If you applied the update you will lose root and it will not effect your s-on/s-off state or lock/unlock your bootloader.
You will need stock recovery to flash the OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20988390&postcount=3
Use the STOCK_RECOVERY_FLASHER.zip file.
Hello mates.Yesterday I bought my Moto razr and Im super happy with it.Very fast,thin and nice colors. Im from Bulgaria and my phone shows 651.73.19 version.If im right this version is a bit old and I cant event put Shady`s rom bcoz of that.When I check for updates It says its up to date.What can I do ? Still wait or something else ?
Thanks
linkenhtc said:
Hello mates.Yesterday I bought my Moto razr and Im super happy with it.Very fast,thin and nice colors. Im from Bulgaria and my phone shows 651.73.19 version.If im right this version is a bit old and I cant event put Shady`s rom bcoz of that.When I check for updates It says its up to date.What can I do ? Still wait or something else ?
Thanks
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That's actually your build number, which is fine. You need to look at your system version. It should be something like 6.11.744.XT910 or something along those lines.
Check that and report back.
the version is 651.73.19.XT910.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU
rvg777 said:
the version is 651.73.19.XT910.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU
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you don't have an update yet.
The recent update for the XT910 was only for the 651.73.15, .16, .17, .18 versions.
It looks like Bulgaria is not on the list, and it might be because of the language on the phone.
The update was recent, December 31st, so you may see it being sent OTA soon, but for now, it looks like you're up to date.
Thanks.So for now I cant put any roms ?
Hi, Just received my new Razr today in U.K. Had OTA update to 651.73.30.en.eu. All downloaded fine.
Cheers.
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Thanks.So for now I cant put any roms ?
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No, you should be able to still put ROM's on there.
Just to make sure, you're rooted, right??
I believe there are no fastboot files yet for the .19 version, at least that's what I was reading, so instead of just straight loading a ROM on top of this, I would go the safestrap route. This will allow you to load a secondary ROM and access both.
My understanding is while the .18 & .19 versions are different, they're not so different it will block you from loading a ROM.
It should be the same process as ever, root, safestrap, then enable safestrap mode, and flash the ROM.
If you get an error, report back and let me know what it is, and I MIGHT be able to help you through it.
Joshseadog said:
Hi, Just received my new Razr today in U.K. Had OTA update to 651.73.30.en.eu. All downloaded fine.
Cheers.
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Received the same today for CEE model
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
just install motocast on your PC, plug your RAZR in and check for device updates and it will update your device to xxxxx.30 version...works for all people I gave advice to...and I previously had xxxxx.19 version...I am from Europe-Czech republic
better performance and battery is now usable for 2 whole days with wifi on...
linkenhtc said:
Thanks.So for now I cant put any roms ?
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Follow the downgrade instructions, root it, bootstrap it and use all the roms you want. I think that's what you need to do.
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yup today the day man! we us sony user get to see ICS!! the day before ACER!!!! Wooohoo
http://blog.sony.com/icsforsonytablets
Nothing in Europe!! How instal US firmware??
Great!
I'm looking forward to have here a tutorial on how to upgrade from other countries and without losing root )
Thanks guys!
nothing yet for Canada
I'm currently changing my region with Condi's tool. Here's hoping that works to download and crack the update...hrm..
edit: It's now telling me the update is to 3.2
Seems odd. Thinking maybe I should wait until Condi or someone can confirm that this will work alright...
rimsilva said:
Great!
I'm looking forward to have here a tutorial on how to upgrade from other countries and without losing root )
Thanks guys!
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Yes, definitely I will make one
I'm at work right now, will start making ICS for every region
today evening.
vnqshr said:
I'm currently changing my region with Condi's tool. Here's hoping that works to download and crack the update...hrm..
edit: It's now telling me the update is to 3.2
Seems odd. Thinking maybe I should wait until Condi or someone can confirm that this will work alright...
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Its correct behaviour. Thats because of sony.ro.build.incremental lowest valu ('1'). You can update (downgrade) to 3.2, then again update to 3.2.1,
and then to 4.03
Or change value to higher to get ICS update.
OR BETTER - wait for me (or other users) and we will give proper,
easy, step by step instructions.
I want to make ICS rom capable to use for every region
br
condi
Thanks for the quick reply Condi!
If that is normal behaviour, I might just carry on, and move through all of the firmwares, keeping them rooted along the way.
Will let you all know how it goes!
If someone can upload US firmware with is tablet.
EDIT : I wait for your tutorial condi ! You have time today?
i have a 16gb 3g italian tablet, if i change the region to us, and upgrade, and the change back the region to italian, will i lose the 3g support?
I'm in India, so I'll let you know if anything shows up over this way.
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Nothing for me yet... USA
I see they have added direct access to files on the SD card.
Can anyone convince me of a good reason to wait for a root version? I can't think of anything I really need it for on this, unless someone finds a way to run Sky Go somehow through a hack.
Why cant I access this yet? USA rooted.
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I see they have added direct access to files on the SD card.
Can anyone convince me of a good reason to wait for a root version? I can't think of anything I really need it for on this, unless someone finds a way to run Sky Go somehow through a hack.
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Bojanglez, I'm thinking the same as you - the only reason I rooted 3.2 was for the init.d support to run scripts for SD cards. Now that ICS supports that, is there any reason to root?....
Probably, there's always a good reason for it - CPU Master is as good excuse as any!
Anybody know if the Hotspot is disabled in ICS as in Honeycomb?
pretty sick
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Bojanglez, I'm thinking the same as you - the only reason I rooted 3.2 was for the init.d support to run scripts for SD cards. Now that ICS supports that, is there any reason to root?....
Probably, there's always a good reason for it - CPU Master is as good excuse as any!
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I can't get the update here in the UK yet anyway, so I will wait and see how it goes here.
If I can get a rooted version as quickly as the official I probably will, but I'm not sure I can resist the temptation just to upgrade if it becomes available before.
Bojanglez said:
I can't get the update here in the UK yet anyway, so I will wait and see how it goes here.
If I can get a rooted version as quickly as the official I probably will, but I'm not sure I can resist the temptation just to upgrade if it becomes available before.
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Likewise - the temptation to just go for it is great - BUT - we should be aware of the kernel situation (.10) that stopped some users from rooting. Best not to be too hasty, Condi might well present something to keep root. He usually presents something awesome!
Does anyone actually have this yet?
I know what you're thinking "We already have root, why do we want and/or need this?". Well, if you followed the root thread, you would have seen that the package posted was built off of two images. There was the early firmware posting that it was first made from, then a system pull in a rar archive that was used to put the root package on the latest firmware. In the processes, there were issues with permissions and other items missing. The people involved did a great job with what they had, but I don't like hacked up solutions to problems.
So, to fix that, I had a stock system.img for the release firmware. This allowed me to build a fully stock root package with no missing files or incorrect permissions. While it took some time to get this tested and verified working without having the device, I was able to get it. Thanks goes to Adrynalyne, Mibix, and AstainHellBring (and anyone else) from IRC for testing several packages (Freenode, #galaxy-note-2). This is only the start of things to come, and I plan on slowly working on a ROM based on this then. I also made a deodexed version of the same package. Download and flash that if you wish, but it was more to verify that nothing broke in the deodexing process and to get a working base for a custom ROM.
DOWNLOADS
Stock Rooted Image
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Deodexed Stock Rooted Image
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Download one of the above packages for flashing.
Extract the file (7zip works to extract).
Open Odin (download that elsewhere), and put the extracted tar.md5 in the PDA spot
(Re)Boot your phone into download mode and plug it in to your computer
With it recognized in Odin, press start
Once the phone boots up, all should be well. If you notice issues, boot into recovery and wipe data and this should fix the problems.
If you still have issues after wiping the /data and performing a factory reset, please post here.
NOTE: I am not responsible for any ill effects caused to you, your loved ones, you phone, or anything else as a result of flashing this. Do so at your own risk as I won't be held responsible.
Saving this one too, just in case.
I'm nuts about imnuts! Its great to have you here! Can't wait for one of your ROMs.
So just for clarification, this is a newer version of system than what the other root package was?
I will probably flash the deoxed version anyone, but just checking.
mazz0310 said:
So just for clarification, this is a newer version of system than what the other root package was?
I will probably flash the deoxed version anyone, but just checking.
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yes
mazz0310 said:
So just for clarification, this is a newer version of system than what the other root package was?
I will probably flash the deoxed version anyone, but just checking.
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Same "version" as the last one created by Mr Robinson, just that it was built off of a system.img of the shipping firmware that preserved all permissions on the files. Functionally, this should be basically the same as what was done earlier, just put together in a less hacked up manner.
What would be the advantage of deodexed version?
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blackbass595 said:
What would be the advantage of deodexed version?
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I do believe that's really for doing themes etc. (Makes it easier, that is)
Thank you. I ran your droid charge roms. Do u plan on get a note2?
Oh I wasn't sure if it litened it up or sped it up in any way. Would u see any reason to flash this over or in place of the first one I have now? All seems to be working fine.
What happens to all the mods that we have used on our phone, e.g. replacing files. I have changed my status bar and changed it so I can use MW with all apps.
Is this like the other one where are apps are not deleted?
Could yuo explain the advantages of the deoxed version vs. this one?
I will d/l both to keep on hand and thank you imnuts for putting this together. Does this address the lag with the screen turning on. I did of course wipe cache, etc, etc. when I rooted the first time. Remember kids, always wipe when you're done
kimdoocheol said:
What happens to all the mods that we have used on our phone, e.g. replacing files. I have changed my status bar and changed it so I can use MW with all apps.
Is this like the other one where are apps are not deleted?
Could yuo explain the advantages of the deoxed version vs. this one?
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Its a true latest rooted system image. You will have to redo all your mods. If your happy with what you have now, I wouldn't worry about it.
blackbass595 said:
What would be the advantage of deodexed version?
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It is significantly easier to theme and modify deodexed versions compared to what ships.
vileSpyderPig said:
Thank you. I ran your droid charge roms. Do u plan on get a note2?
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If/when I get enough money, yes. For the moment, I have a few people I know that are testing things for me.
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Oh I wasn't sure if it litened it up or sped it up in any way. Would u see any reason to flash this over or in place of the first one I have now? All seems to be working fine.
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kimdoocheol said:
What happens to all the mods that we have used on our phone, e.g. replacing files. I have changed my status bar and changed it so I can use MW with all apps.
Is this like the other one where are apps are not deleted?
Could yuo explain the advantages of the deoxed version vs. this one?
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If you already have root and/or have done other changes to /system, then there isn't a need to flash this. It is meant more for people that haven't yet rooted. If you have only done root, this shouldn't change anything for you. If you have rooted and made other changes (deleting apps/etc.), then it will undo those changes, and possibly force you to factory reset. Nothing has been deleted from either package, just root and busybox being added.
Deodexed v. stock is mainly for ease of modification. After the first boot, there is no speed difference in the two, though you may save a little bit of storage on the stock version. Functionally, they are identical, just that if one was looking to theme or make other changes, it is easier to do on the Deodexed version. I plan on starting a ROM then, maybe with the help of a few people, and this will start with the deodexed version and will get its own thread if it comes.
Just to answer any future questions, if you're already rooted, you don't need this. It was created as a better starting point for anyone that has not yet rooted their phone.
Thanks for clearing that up imnuts. So seriously though, no performance differences between the two? I find that weird if the permissions are all messed up in the original. I'm planning to root my sister's phone tonight, and it wouldn't be hard for me to do mine again tonight either if there is some reason for it, from the sounds of it, there isn't
Looking forward to your future stuff, +1 anyways.
I may have to try both and see which is is best for future efforts.
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It is significantly easier to theme and modify deodexed versions compared to what ships.
If/when I get enough money, yes. For the moment, I have a few people I know that are testing things for me.
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Just curious how much money do you already have for the Note 2? I don't know much about you, but I already donated to Adam & Beans, I don't see why we can't help you get the phone as well. I'm willing to donate if we can get a thread together. It only helps the community..
kimdoocheol said:
Thanks for clearing that up imnuts. So seriously though, no performance differences between the two? I find that weird if the permissions are all messed up in the original. I'm planning to root my sister's phone tonight, and it wouldn't be hard for me to do mine again tonight either if there is some reason for it, from the sounds of it, there isn't
Looking forward to your future stuff, +1 anyways.
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I don't know if there are permissions issues with what was out, but given how it was made, it could be possible that one or two of the items with special permissions was missed, and without hitting a specific usage scenario, you'd never know. I think that given what MrRobinson was working with, he did a great job :good: I haven't actually compared what I have with what was previously out other than to verify that all files were present, I wasn't looking at permissions.
As for what's best for future efforts, it's going to be easier to theme and mod the deodexed version.
I do plan on building a ROM then starting next week, but progress will be slow (this alone took a week to get everything sorted properly).
2swizzle said:
Just curious how much money do you already have for the Note 2? I don't know much about you, but I already donated to Adam & Beans, I don't see why we can't help you get the phone as well. I'm willing to donate if we can get a thread together. It only helps the community..
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+1
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I don't know if there are permissions issues with what was out, but given how it was made, it could be possible that one or two of the items with special permissions was missed, and without hitting a specific usage scenario, you'd never know. I think that given what MrRobinson was working with, he did a great job :good: I haven't actually compared what I have with what was previously out other than to verify that all files were present, I wasn't looking at permissions.
As for what's best for future efforts, it's going to be easier to theme and mod the deodexed version.
I do plan on building a ROM then starting next week, but progress will be slow (this alone took a week to get everything sorted properly).
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there is no issues with mrRobinson's root image...that article is misleading. The very first image had issues but was quickly revised and fully functional!