I have searched and downloaded many 2.2 RUU files but all of them for ATT branded Arias I guess. Because they started without problem and gave out an error in the middle of the process (device identification error or sth like that). Can anyone provide a link for me to get 1.02 HBOOT for my Aria to use S-OFF feature with AlpharevX? I just want a 2.2 RUU file that I can install to my NOT ATT branded Aria.
Thanks.
barisahmet said:
I have searched and downloaded many 2.2 RUU files but all of them for ATT branded Arias I guess. Because they started without problem and gave out an error in the middle of the process (device identification error or sth like that). Can anyone provide a link for me to get 1.02 HBOOT for my Aria to use S-OFF feature with AlpharevX? I just want a 2.2 RUU file that I can install to my NOT ATT branded Aria.
Thanks.
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Have you looked at this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133446
Does it apply in your case? Do you have a Gratia?
If not, then you need to create a goldcard and try to run the AT&T Froyo update.
Also you may want to drop into the Aria IRC chatroom and ask for some assistance or guidance:
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#liberatedAria
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Have you looked at this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133446
Does it apply in your case? Do you have a Gratia?
If not, then you need to create a goldcard and try to run the AT&T Froyo update.
Also you may want to drop into the Aria IRC chatroom and ask for some assistance or guidance:
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#liberatedAria
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Yes I have looked that thread, but I dont have Gratia
Would goldcard way success with AT&T brand update? I will try that, thanks for the help
Edit: It totally worked! Thank you very much. Just a question, should I update radio after I finish my job with the actual Aria ROM installation? (ATT branded radio is the same with regular Aria?)
barisahmet said:
Yes I have looked that thread, but I dont have Gratia
Would goldcard way success with AT&T brand update? I will try that, thanks for the help
Edit: It totally worked! Thank you very much. Just a question, should I update radio after I finish my job with the actual Aria ROM installation? (ATT branded radio is the same with regular Aria?)
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I wouldn't mess with the radio unless you experience some issues.
i dont believe you need to update the Radio like in Moto Androids.
BTW, there was also a 2.2 update RUU for Asia model Aria. Hong Kong was the first to release this update if memory serves. anyway, glad you worked it out M8
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Hello. I have just received a new G2 (aka Hero) on T-mobile UK.
I am planning on doing this, please can you tell me if this would work:
1.Installing a recovery image
2.Booting into recovery and making a Nandroid backup
3.Installing a generic HTC Rom which has been packed into update.zip NB.Rom is a stock rom and therefore not rooted
As I understand after flashing I would lose rooting and would need to root again if I need to. However, I don't need to so am not too bothered.
I am hoping that this would remove T-Mobile branding, but mainly make the phone quicker as it is running the latest ROM. Would this technique work?
I would also like to know wether my sim-lock status would be affected?
Also if Donut/Android 1.6 is released OTA by HTC would my phone update OTA?
Finally, does that mean once I have flashed it, I will not be able to access the recovery partition thing which includes Nandroid etc.?
Please answer my questions and comment if you have any reservations/concerns about this. All comments are much appreciated.
bump-please help
Bit previous with the bump after such a sort time??
To answer your questions:
First of all, as long as your G2 still has the original Hero firmware, you are probably ok with your plan. If you've got the latest firmware, you'll probably have to use the gold card technique.
If you install a generic ROM, you'll lose most the T-Mobile branding, but to be honest there was very little anyway. The T-Mobile splash screen when you switch on will remain though.
SIM-lock has nothing to do with your ROM - it was locked before it will still be locked after you update the ROM, and vice versa.
Finally, on the subject of an OTA, who knows???!!! I really wouldn't worry about it.
Regards,
Dave
Thanks Dave. Does anyone else have anything to say?
new user, similar question.
got myself a T-mobile G2 yesterday, thinking that it's the same thing as HTC Hero. ok, it's only a software difference but now i'm unable to flash it.
software version is 2.73.116.61 which is T-mobile version of course, and comparing version numbers to recent ones it looks really outdated. is it? on T-mobile UK support pages it's even older one. tried to download official version but HTC says there is no support for my device, based on serial number. also tried to flash with newest downloaded from here but no luck, got error 131
so, what can I do? root or goldcard?
thanx
You will need to goldcard to downgrade your ROM, before you'll be able to "upgrade" it to a custom ROM.
Regards,
Dave
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683
thank you, it worked flawlessly
Debranding Optimus Hero (ORANGE)
Hi everyone.
I am an Android rookie, but i am trying to learn more and more each day.
I bought recently a HTC Hero from optimus operator (Portugal) - Orange - and it came with 1.5 version of the OS. There is original 2.1 version but not for my operator.
I already made an goldcard for it, removed simlock, and rooted but now i would like to know step by step what to do?
what rom (original and generic) should i install to have 2.1?
How to do it, with goldcard inside cellphone?
It is possible to go back?
I have read in Q&A that some orange phones, whem the debranding is done, loose the network due to some radio network imcompabilities... how can i know if that is or is not my case?
I would be greatful for all the help someone could give me.
Many thanks
D_Saint
Look at the guides in the android development section of how to root. If the phone is running a very old firmware the likelyhood is that you won't need to downgrade and therefore may not need a goldcard. But basically, you need to root and install a recovery image then you can flash a rom from the hero development section.
EDIT: See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Hi!
I have a GSM Orange UK HTC Hero updated to the latest FW from Orange. I hear 2.1 release is quite close and HTC will be releasing the general version and after god know how long Orange should come up with a release as well.
I have now unlocked my phone to all networks, and currently using with 3 UK. I was wondering if I upgrade from my Orange ROM to the General one released by HTC, will it work?
Thanks in advance!
how did you unlock your phone pls. ???
logix88 said:
Hi!
I have a GSM Orange UK HTC Hero updated to the latest FW from Orange. I hear 2.1 release is quite close and HTC will be releasing the general version and after god know how long Orange should come up with a release as well.
I have now unlocked my phone to all networks, and currently using with 3 UK. I was wondering if I upgrade from my Orange ROM to the General one released by HTC, will it work?
Thanks in advance!
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Yes it will work fine,... Only issue I can see arising is that you will have to add your apn settings manually, but thats no deal-breaker. ....
.... Do it,.... You have nothing to lose.
use this to teach yourself how to do it,... [Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom [Updated 19/03]
... then pick a ROM from either here,... [ROM] Official HTC Hero RUU ROM Links,...
Or here,... Modaco's Stock ROMs + radios in update.zip format for GSM Hero
I have supplied the Modaco link as they have links to Pre-rooted standard ROMs which may be of use to you also.
I'v had my phone for about 6 weeks now,... Installed the latest Modaco ROM (MCR3.2) on the first day and haven't felt the need to change it yet,... I'm happy to wait for a 100% stable Android 2.1 release.... i.e... MCR4 BABY!!!!!... Cant wait!!!
The phone might not let you put anything other than an Orange Rom on your phone (if it was origionally an orange handset) you would have to use the "goldcard method" to enable you to trick the phone into installing other carriers or generic roms.
I suggest that you just root the device and use a rooted rom, will save all the hassle in trying to switch between official roms, and you don't have to lose any of the functionality.
logix88 said:
Hi!
I have a GSM Orange UK HTC Hero updated to the latest FW from Orange. I hear 2.1 release is quite close and HTC will be releasing the general version and after god know how long Orange should come up with a release as well.
I have now unlocked my phone to all networks, and currently using with 3 UK. I was wondering if I upgrade from my Orange ROM to the General one released by HTC, will it work?
Thanks in advance!
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I have a feeling that orange Rom wont let you use anything other than the orange Rom. I think if you root it you might be able to flash it to the general one, but then again if you have root might as well get a custom one instead.
Ian_4614 said:
how did you unlock your phone pls. ???
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followed the instructions on the unlockr..strangely enough it told me to downgrade using i think goldcard method but i just downloaded the old RUU from htc and htc sync it.(somehow it downgraded,dun ask me how)..the rest was to follow the steps
You don't need a gold card for the Orange handsets (well I didn't). Just install a new recovery then you can update with any zip file you like.
I would start over at Modaco as there is a thread called "Installing the patched recovery image on your device" in the sticky section.
Hi guys
I was wondering if my Aria (it's an Asian one) could be upgraded to the froyo rom that is used by AT&T?
I don't really want to use the custom roms for fear of warranty issues/breaking the phone (it's a friend's) and like.
Thanks in advance.
Tokobo said:
Hi guys
I was wondering if my Aria (it's an Asian one) could be upgraded to the froyo rom that is used by AT&T?
I don't really want to use the custom roms for fear of warranty issues/breaking the phone (it's a friend's) and like.
Thanks in advance.
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You might be able to install the AT&T version if you use a goldcard. It will also depend on which HBOOT version is installed on the Aria. If it is HBOOT version 1.0x, then you probably won't be able to.
From what I've gathered, you should be able to use any Liberty RUU on any Liberty phone with a gold card. The HBOOT version doesn't matter.
For example, if you have the AT&T 2.2 update on your phone, you can use the AT&T 2.1 RUU on your phone. The ROM and radio will downgrade, but the HBOOT will remain the newer version (1.x), which prevents you from rooting the phone but doesn't prevent you from using the 2.1 ROM like a stock phone.
Thanks for the reply, but what's a goldcard?
As for HBOOT, is it something like the HSPL/SPL of the HTC HD? How do I check the HBOOT version?
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Also, since I probably can only flash asian roms, does this mean I can flash any asian rom? I noticed that there are Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc roms (I bought my phone from China).
Examples:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062149
Tokobo said:
Thanks for the reply, but what's a goldcard?
As for HBOOT, is it something like the HSPL/SPL of the HTC HD? How do I check the HBOOT version?
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Sounds like you need to do some searching and research and you don't even need to leave XDA to find all of the answers. Seek and you shall find...
Ok I found out what are both.
Found out that my phone is madein Taiwan though I bought it from China, does this mean I can flash the official taiwan rom here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062149) onto my Aria (if I care not for any clockwork recovery/custom ROMS)?
However, can official roms run non-market android apps?
Tokobo said:
Ok I found out what are both.
Found out that my phone is madein Taiwan though I bought it from China, does this mean I can flash the official taiwan rom here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062149) onto my Aria (if I care not for any clockwork recovery/custom ROMS)?
However, can official roms run non-market android apps?
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The official AT&T ROMS are usually the only ones that don't allow non-market android apps, however there is an update for the AT&T Froyo 2.2.2 ROM that enables this option now, too.
Hi guys hope someone can help me. I got a HTC flyer for Christmas, turns out it an Asian import. I'm unable to install UK specfic apps such as iPlayer etc because of this. Is there any why of get the UK Rom on it? And if so is there a guide somewhere?
Thanks
Stee
S-OFF then you can use a rom from any region on it.
hi thanks for your reply. I don't understand what s-off is, there a guide on this somewhere thanks.
Stee
Instructions to get S-OFF Gingerbread by globatron
Instructions to get S-OFF Honeycomb by globatron
Ok, I'm still working on this..
I need to go back to the gingerbread rom from what I understand. But to do that I need to downgrade with URR. Anyone know where I can find this one?:
Ruu Flyer Htc Asia Hk 2 27 708 1 Radio 20 3504 30 089bu 3809 07 04 06 M Release 204709 Signed
Thanks
After hours of searching i've managed to find and download the file
Problem now is I don't know what to do with it :S can't find a guide that goes into enough detail, please help.
thanks
You won't be able to run that RUU, since its older than the firmware version on your Flyer.
I think you need to follow this guide to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307759&highlight=downgrade
Keep in mind that using HTC Unlock will void your warranty. But I don't think there is any other way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428104
stee2000_2000 said:
Hi guys hope someone can help me. I got a HTC flyer for Christmas, turns out it an Asian import. I'm unable to install UK specfic apps such as iPlayer etc because of this. Is there any why of get the UK Rom on it? And if so is there a guide somewhere?
Thanks
Stee
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Bbc iplayer isnt compatible with the flyer even on uk one as i have uk version and its showing as not compatible
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Will give the first suggestion ago, just had to order a micro sd card so will be a few days before I can try. Tried the second suggestion by Globatron but when running the RUU it fails
stee2000_2000 said:
Will give the first suggestion ago, just had to order a micro sd card so will be a few days before I can try. Tried the second suggestion by Globatron but when running the RUU it fails
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That's not very helpful. What was the error, what RUU did you use, what is the CID of your device?
Hello, i just bought htc amaze because of the good parameters and price and i really love it. But i can not update to Ics- it is says i am up to date... My rom is 1.60.707.3 i read that it is from asia and will not update it. So what is the other options - i am not familiar with rooting and flashing, but is it possible to have official ics and the save the guarantue? I do not want to root only ics?
Thank you
okay i'm a little confused, what version of android is your phone running? and what model of the htc do you have? i mean what carrier is it from
Download the official update file and place it on the root of your sd card and go into hboot
Shadow Samurai said:
Download the official update file and place it on the root of your sd card and go into hboot
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Hi,
i have the same problem. where can i find the official update for the asia rom?
elisgugu1 said:
Hello, i just bought htc amaze because of the good parameters and price and i really love it. But i can not update to Ics- it is says i am up to date... My rom is 1.60.707.3 i read that it is from asia and will not update it. So what is the other options - i am not familiar with rooting and flashing, but is it possible to have official ics and the save the guarantue? I do not want to root only ics?
Thank you
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i don't believe we have ever had that RUU, or any asia version ruu which would be "x.xx.707.x", i can only find it on the xda-china site
http://translate.google.com/translate?&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://bbs.xda.cn/thread-11187834-1-1.
just be careful because i can not promise you that will work on your phone since that site is in another language and we are relying on google translate to tell us what it says, so use it at your own risk. also, i can not create an account on there to save my life, i tried already.
best bet is to just S-off then superCID and then you can flash any ruu