I unlocked the bootloader and rooted yesterday, because as a Mac owner, I got tired of there being few rooting solutions for the platform (didnt want to install Linux, or Bootcamp/Parallels for Windows, etc.).
Now, I really like a few of the roms that I got a chance to download and play with, but realized 4g, Wifi, and camera aren't working. I need to find a solution but it seems like flashing the appropriate kernels would be the only one.
Im just trying to start a discussion to remedy this problem because I'm sure I'm no the only one having it.
ikennai said:
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted yesterday, because as a Mac owner, I got tired of there being few rooting solutions for the platform (didnt want to install Linux, or Bootcamp/Parallels for Windows, etc.).
Now, I really like a few of the roms that I got a chance to download and play with, but realized 4g, Wifi, and camera aren't working. I need to find a solution but it seems like flashing the appropriate kernels would be the only one.
Im just trying to start a discussion to remedy this problem because I'm sure I'm no the only one having it.
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I can confirm that you can NOT flash kernels if you used HTC unlock and are on hboot 1.50
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16998109&postcount=242
ikennai said:
but realized 4g, Wifi, and camera aren't working.
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Get a ROM that works better. Most ROMs dont have that problem, you most likely flashed a beta ASOP ROM.
EniGmA1987 said:
Get a ROM that works better. Most ROMs dont have that problem, you most likely flashed a beta ASOP ROM.
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if he unlocked with the htc method no 2.3.3 based rom will work, no aosp rom will work. well they will, but things like wifi and such wont. because with the htc method they dont allow you to flash boot images
graffixnyc said:
I can confirm that you can NOT flash kernels if you used HTC unlock and are on hboot 1.50
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16998109&postcount=242
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you can flash kernels if you use the HTC unlocked method, the problem is 2.3.4 source hasn't been released yet that's why they only work on 2.3.3 based roms
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Thanks for the responses
I kinda played around with some different roms yesterday, and like you guys said, only the 2.3.4 roms built around the rewer 2.08 update worked. Im really just waiting for the MIUI Rom to surface, but from what I understand, that might be a bit of a wait.
graffixnyc said:
if he unlocked with the htc method no 2.3.3 based rom will work, no aosp rom will work. well they will, but things like wifi and such wont. because with the htc method they dont allow you to flash boot images
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vdub804 said:
you can flash kernels if you use the HTC unlocked method, the problem is 2.3.4 source hasn't been released yet that's why they only work on 2.3.3 based roms
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No, you cannot. I has been proved by him, me and others. Even using a modified 2.3.4 original from the OTA (just the sprint spyware removed) it won't flash at all. Look at his post. I tried that too and samething. Only thing that the official HTC unlock (with S-ON) is letting us do is flash a recovery and flash roms. thats it.
vdub804 said:
you can flash kernels if you use the HTC unlocked method, the problem is 2.3.4 source hasn't been released yet that's why they only work on 2.3.3 based roms
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So what you're saying is; Once the source for the 2.3.4 RUU has been released, someone will eventually tweak it so that people who OTA updated/used the HTC unlock method will be able to flash kernels.
jamexman said:
No, you cannot. I has been proved by him, me and others. Even using a modified 2.3.4 original from the OTA (just the sprint spyware removed) it won't flash at all. Look at his post. I tried that too and samething. Only thing that the official HTC unlock (with S-ON) is letting us do is flash a recovery and flash roms. thats it.
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You're saying a modified stock kernel to remove the spyware will not flash correct?
Sorry but why would you want to root using their method? I rooted my 3d, in 15 min, a month before they released their method (which requires a contract be signed.)
I have to admit that I rushed a bit. I also got the phone the day that HTC released their method. I thought to myself - well this is supported by the manufacturer, so it must be legit, and relatively safe, (even with the void your warranty warnings - that's standard issue when you're fiddling with your stuff), because who wants the backlash of thousands of pissed off customers?
But it is what it is
Flash a kernel with fastboot.
Verified that it works
Sent from my HTC EVO 3d
Root: revolutionary
Recovery: Twrp cwm 4
ROM: Synergy rls318 (I want aosp)
mikedavis120 said:
Flash a kernel with fastboot.
Verified that it works
Sent from my HTC EVO 3d
Root: revolutionary
Recovery: Twrp cwm 4
ROM: Synergy rls318 (I want aosp)
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Exactly what I was going to say when i opened this thread. Flash boot.img and you're good to go.
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jlear3 said:
Exactly what I was going to say when i opened this thread. Flash boot.img and you're good to go.
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I'm a bit new at this, is there anyway you can elaborate?
I havent done it but read where a few members discovered you CAN flash a kernel using fastboot. Being you have a mac I have no clue how to set fastboot up on your system. There are prob some guides floating around somewhere.
HERE is the thread where it was discovered, read starting post # 242
mikedavis120 said:
Flash a kernel with fastboot.
Verified that it works
Sent from my HTC EVO 3d
Root: revolutionary
Recovery: Twrp cwm 4
ROM: Synergy rls318 (I want aosp)
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jlear3 said:
Exactly what I was going to say when i opened this thread. Flash boot.img and you're good to go.
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wow, two confirmations kernels can be flashed using the official htc unlock method via the bootloader and fastboot! looks like with the official htc unlock method, write access to the boot partition (where kernel is stored) is only granted while the bootloader is in fastboot usb mode, not in normal or recovery android mode?
interesting ....
cordell12 said:
Being you have a mac I have no clue how to set fastboot up on your system.
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HTC provides directions and a download link for the mac fastboot binary on their older devleoper web site.
hopefully that helps!
Run winxp in a vm on your mac
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Root: revolutionary
Recovery: Twrp cwm 4
ROM: Synergy rls318 (I want aosp)
Yeah. I've looked all over and still haven't been able to figure out how to flash kernels on a mac after using HTC's unlock method. I thought no kernels would work anyways, since the 2.3.4 source hasn't been released yet
Do what mikedavis120 said, run VM with XP or Parallels Desktop on your MAC.
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I updated my Evo 3D to newest HTC Update 2.3.4 then unlocked bootloader and then rooted. I have Set CPU downloaded but unable to overclock. Can anyone help me explain how to overclock? Do I need to install a new kernal?
Yea you need a kernel like silverneedle, no lights and RCMIX.
phatmanxxl said:
Yea you need a kernel like silverneedle, no lights and RCMIX.
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yeah what he said
just make sure what ever kernel you get is fully compatible with 2.3.4
SayWhat10 said:
yeah what he said
just make sure what ever kernel you get is fully compatible with 2.3.4
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Oops I didn't read that, currently there aren't any kernels for 2.3.4 that are overclockable, not until the source is released. If you want to over clock you'll need a 2.3.3.ROM and kernel.
Does anyone know of a kernal that will overclock or a ROM that will with updated EVO 3d unlocked rooted with stock OS 2.3.4? If you do I will donate. Also is there a hack that I can install for EVO hotspot built in. I have it on my EVO4g but not evo3d
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ryansoaz said:
Does anyone know of a kernal that will overclock or a ROM that will with updated EVO 3d unlocked rooted with stock OS 2.3.4? If you do I will donate. Also is there a hack that I can install for EVO hotspot built in. I have it on my EVO4g but not evo3d
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currently there aren't any kernels for 2.3.4 that are overclockable, not until the source is released. If you want to over clock you'll need a 2.3.3.ROM and kernel.
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On 2.3.4 you'll need to wait for the source to be released, you could try some wifi tethering apps from the market.
phatmanxxl said:
On 2.3.4 you'll need to wait for the source to be released, you could try some wifi tethering apps from the market.
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A even if you find one, you won't be able to flash it as HTC's (im assuming thats the one you used as you are 2.3.4) unlock method is half done and only lets you flash roms and other things, but not a kernel. This has been confirmed in other threads. So, like me, you're screwed if you want to overclock until a new revolutionary is released.
jamexman said:
A even if you find one, you won't be able to flash it as HTC's (im assuming thats the one you used as you are 2.3.4) unlock method is half done and only lets you flash roms and other things, but not a kernel. This has been confirmed in other threads. So, like me, you're screwed if you want to overclock until a new revolutionary is released.
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He may have flashed the update as a new ROM without updating the bootloader. Still had revolutionary and full root.
jamexman said:
A even if you find one, you won't be able to flash it as HTC's (im assuming thats the one you used as you are 2.3.4) unlock method is half done and only lets you flash roms and other things, but not a kernel. This has been confirmed in other threads. So, like me, you're screwed if you want to overclock until a new revolutionary is released.
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Wat?
I (like mostly everyone that has had the phone for a while, and can read) have full root, running a 2.34 rom, revolutionary unlock, TWRP recovery, blah, blah, blah.
Doesn't have anything to do with having to use HTC's unlock.
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I have the latest version on my evo 3d android 2.3.4 can it be rooted with unrevocked, i was trying to do it but it said it doesnt support this current version and suggestions please?
I'm having a similar problem, but I was using revolutionary, but when it showed me the hboot version it says 1.50 and that this version is not currently supported. Would it be safe to do it the HTC way? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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cal4877 said:
...........and suggestions please?
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your suggestion is to wait for revolutionary to be updated
Yup or do the htc dev bootloader unlock wich is a long complicated process and I heard I won't get wimax and wifi on some roms and that installing a different kernel is a pain in the as...... So yeah I guess I'll wait **** I waited almost 2 months for the regular evo to get rooted in 2.3 android I guess I have to do the same here again.
cal4877 said:
Yup or do the htc dev bootloader unlock wich is a long complicated process and I heard I won't get wimax and wifi on some roms and that installing a different kernel is a pain in the as...... So yeah I guess I'll wait **** I waited almost 2 months for the regular evo to get rooted in 2.3 android I guess I have to do the same here again.
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plus if you wanna install the cm7 alpha you must be rooted with the revolutionary method which means anyone with the 2.3.4 ota is out of luck until revolutionary is updated
Wow!!! Man I hope I don't have to wait too long for revolutionary update
catpunt said:
plus if you wanna install the cm7 alpha you must be rooted with the revolutionary method which means anyone with the 2.3.4 ota is out of luck until revolutionary is updated
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Is that true of just people not knowing how to do it properly with a HTC-unlocked phone? From what I've read, they can flash kernels, but it has to be from fastboot. You just remove the kernel from the .zip and flash it from fastboot and flash the .zip from recovery. I haven't paid that much attention to it since I'm s-off and could certainly be wrong.
If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
cswtexas9 said:
If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
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Yes.
cswtexas9 said:
If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
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Yes, you can use HTCDev to unlock it, and then flash a custom recovery and root the ROM (or flash a custom one).
What phone do I choose?
Captain_Throwback said:
Yes, you can use HTCDev to unlock it, and then flash a custom recovery and root the ROM (or flash a custom one).
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I do not see the EVO LTE listed
cswtexas9 said:
I do not see the EVO LTE listed
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"All Other Supported Models" at the bottom of the list.
Captain_Throwback said:
"All Other Supported Models" at the bottom of the list.
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i'm nowhere close to doing it because i'm still enamored with the stock phone, but i'm beginning my investigations now...
from what i gather there's no real need to get s-off if all you're going to do is load a recovery and flash roms/kernels and rooting (just tell me if that's not correct)
but the question i have is, if you use the HTCDev tool, does that automatically flag you as a warranty violator? i want to be able to tinker someday, but i don't want to hang myself by it, and i like the thought of knowing i can just run an RUU and get back to stock.
If you have insurance on it, you will be fine. You will get a new one b4 yours even makes it to htc
dangle79 said:
i'm nowhere close to doing it because i'm still enamored with the stock phone, but i'm beginning my investigations now...
from what i gather there's no real need to get s-off if all you're going to do is load a recovery and flash roms/kernels and rooting (just tell me if that's not correct)
but the question i have is, if you use the HTCDev tool, does that automatically flag you as a warranty violator? i want to be able to tinker someday, but i don't want to hang myself by it, and i like the thought of knowing i can just run an RUU and get back to stock.
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If you've taken the latest OTA, only flashing ROMs is possible while begin unlocked (currently).
Besides the fact that HTC could only prove that you requested an unlock code - they can't really prove you used it unless you leave it that way if you need to return it.
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Current Device: HTC EVO 4G | ROM: Evervolv JellyBean Preview 4 | Kernel: 2.6.38.8-evervolv-acies-ics
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If you've taken the latest OTA, only flashing ROMs is possible while begin unlocked (currently).
Besides the fact that HTC could only prove that you requested an unlock code - they can't really prove you used it unless you leave it that way if you need to return it.
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Current Device: HTC EVO 4G | ROM: Evervolv JellyBean Preview 4 | Kernel: 2.6.38.8-evervolv-acies-ics
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only flashing ROMs or ROMs and custom recovery? if no recovery, how would you flash ROMs?
dangle79 said:
only flashing ROMs or ROMs and custom recovery? if no recovery, how would you flash ROMs?
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Of course, custom recovery, too. You wouldn't be able to flash ROMs otherwise . But that's it.
Captain_Throwback said:
Of course, custom recovery, too. You wouldn't be able to flash ROMs otherwise . But that's it.
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lol, i figured as much, but that's all i really needed for clarity
odds are good the most i'd want to do would be to flash recovery so i could get good backups and of course root. but i'd just run rooted stock. wouldn't likely bother flashing any ROMs until CM9 or CM10 come available
I thought I read we can still root this software update
But have to use HTC dev plus a script
Anyone confirm this and have a link to what I need to root the update
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Yeah but it uses the HTC unlock, so...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
Root will always be available.
HTC gave us a root method
But the annoying thing is that HTC gave us a root method that wipes your phone first.
I'm still waiting for a new temp root exploit so that I can run Titanium Backup first before I do the dev unlock.
I wonder if anybody is actually working on one, or if everybody just takes it on faith that *somebody* must be.
I bet if the HTC method wasn't there, people would be trying harder to find one.
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This tool works like a charm, and HTC has no idea you are rooted. I used it last night - took about 10 min. You pretty much download drivers and this app, and run the app. Very easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
What's wrong with HTC Unlock?
I used HTC Unlock and it was a breeze. Given being a noob since this is my first HTC device i've tinkered with, it was quite painless
The only things wrong with it are that:
1. It wipes all your customizations so you have to start over from scratch, or from what some non-root backup app can restore which isn't much.
2. It doesn't give you S-Off, so you can't flash radio updates, but to me that's no big deal.
The biggest issue with HTC dev on the newest H-boot is that you cannot flash kernels normally through recovery
Never accept an OTA. S-Off is soooooo convenient
ronnienyc said:
This tool works like a charm, and HTC has no idea you are rooted. I used it last night - took about 10 min. You pretty much download drivers and this app, and run the app. Very easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
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Pretty sure they still know. It still has to extreact info from the phone to get token to unlock phone. You just don't see it happening but the program is contacting HTC to unlock the phone.
klbjr said:
Pretty sure they still know. It still has to extreact info from the phone to get token to.
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It is incognito.
I thought TWRP / HTC Dumlock could now flash kernels with S-OFF:
http://www.pocketables.com/2012/07/team-win-recovery-project-2-2-1-adds-dumlock-for-boot-flashing-on-latest-evo-4g-lte-firmware.html
Regaw uses minimal user information in the unlocking process.
With that said, you can never be sure HTC doesn't know you unlocked it. Frankly, Its not going to matter if they know or know when your boot loader says relocked.
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Rxpert said:
The biggest issue with HTC dev on the newest H-boot is that you cannot flash kernels normally through recovery
Never accept an OTA. S-Off is soooooo convenient
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You can flash kernels with HTC dev unlock.
Sent From My HTC Evo 4G LTE, On The Now Network From Sprint!
I'm s off and I wanna get the new update complete with root and keep my s off can u guide me what to do and I don't have recovery yet I just rooted and then apply s off and that's all
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tech7 said:
I'm s off and I wanna get the new update complete with root and keep my s off can u guide me what to do and I don't have recovery yet I just rooted and then apply s off and that's all
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This thread has information about flashing a custom recovery in the OP and also links to the stock rooted roms that you can flash in recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830098
Sent from my EVO LTE
pbarrett said:
I thought TWRP / HTC Dumlock could now flash kernels with S-OFF:
http://www.pocketables.com/2012/07/team-win-recovery-project-2-2-1-adds-dumlock-for-boot-flashing-on-latest-evo-4g-lte-firmware.html
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With S-OFF you can flash anything you want. You dont need dumlock
Rydah805 said:
You can flash kernels with HTC dev unlock.
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Not through the normal channels with the new H-boot
Sorry, I meant to say S-ON.
(So are there abnormal channels for flashing a kernel then?)
Do I have this all wrong, or isn't it true that a ROM includes a kernel, and you can flash a ROM with S-ON, but not a kernel by itself?
pbarrett said:
Sorry, I meant to say S-ON.
(So are there abnormal channels for flashing a kernel then?)
Do I have this all wrong, or isn't it true that a ROM includes a kernel, and you can flash a ROM with S-ON, but not a kernel by itself?
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I would like to know this also
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pbarrett said:
Sorry, I meant to say S-ON.
(So are there abnormal channels for flashing a kernel then?)
Do I have this all wrong, or isn't it true that a ROM includes a kernel, and you can flash a ROM with S-ON, but not a kernel by itself?
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The kernel in the ROM doesnt get flashed. When going from sense to sense it isnt an issue because its still the stock HTC kernel
If you try flashing cm10 without pushing the boot.img the phone wont boot because it has an AOSP ROM and sense kernel
Abnormal channels would be your fastboot flash, htc dumlock, or flashgui
What's the problem.with not being able to flash the kernal thur recovery? You can still push it via fastboot. It not so much of an inconvenience that you would want to not have root and do tons of cool **** to your phone. Who cares if HTC knows you are unlocked? BFD!
Unlock your phone and enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed except flashing radios and kernal via recovery.
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Due to WiFi issues on the release day OS, I took the 1.22 OTA and screwed root. I knew it would happen but the fixes outweighed the issues. I waited to see if root would be achieved via Regaw or the like since I didn't want to lose any of my configuration. Now... Sense 4.1 was just too tempting to pass up and since I wasn't rooted anyways, I went for it.
I decided to attempt root and start from scratch anyways as I was having random app issues and some bloat problems.
The root method from HTC Dev worked flawlessly on the new new OTA and I was able to load TWRP and SuperUser via fastboot (instructions can be found by searching as I did).
So now here is the question: where does this leave me as far as flashing ROMs... Obviously I am aware that I am S-On and know those limitations. My issue is if and where any limits may apply now that I am HBOOT 1.19. Will I be stuck with only 2.13 ROMs that we're built based on the new HBOOT or can I flash any Rom based on 2.13 (or even older revisions)? I cant risk bricking so I am asking to be cautious as well as your answers providing any new users coming in with new phones running the latest OTA.
Thanks
Why did HTC update hboot 1.15? Because they discovered an exploit flaw that we could gain S-OFF with, which is FAR better than being on HTC Dumlock. If you are not concerned with obtaining S-OFF via LazyPanda and the like, this should not be a concern.
Also, being on the new hboot means that backwards compatibility to ROMs that are not based on the new OTA could become an issue.
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New h boot for you only means that you won't be able to get s-off for a very long time probably since nobody has figured out how to even s-off h boot 1.15 yet. You shouldn't have an issue flashing any rom from my understanding as long as it's through recovery.
Edit : I would listen to Michael on this one regarding ROMs sounds like he knows more lol.
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natefuhr said:
Due to WiFi issues on the release day OS, I took the 1.22 OTA and screwed root. I knew it would happen but the fixes outweighed the issues. I waited to see if root would be achieved via Regaw or the like since I didn't want to lose any of my configuration. Now... Sense 4.1 was just too tempting to pass up and since I wasn't rooted anyways, I went for it.
I decided to attempt root and start from scratch anyways as I was having random app issues and some bloat problems.
The root method from HTC Dev worked flawlessly on the new new OTA and I was able to load TWRP and SuperUser via fastboot (instructions can be found by searching as I did).
So now here is the question: where does this leave me as far as flashing ROMs... Obviously I am aware that I am S-On and know those limitations. My issue is if and where any limits may apply now that I am HBOOT 1.19. Will I be stuck with only 2.13 ROMs that we're built based on the new HBOOT or can I flash any Rom based on 2.13 (or even older revisions)? I cant risk bricking so I am asking to be cautious as well as your answers providing any new users coming in with new phones running the latest OTA.
Thanks
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Yes, you will be stuck flashing 2.13 roms with the 2.13 kernel. However, you can use one of the workaround methods (fastboot, flash image gui, twrp dumlock) to flashing an older kernel, and then flash roms based on a previous OTA base.
A ROM doesn't include an HBoot though, so there shouldn't be ROM/HBoot compatibility issues, right?
No, you can flash whatever version of android you want
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No, you can flash whatever version of android you want
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I don't think that's quite right (I could be wrong though).
If he wants to flash a JB-based ROM, he will definitely have to flash the boot.img separately via one of the workarounds mentioned.
If he wants to move between Sense-based ROMs, he *might* be OK. But he will not get any tweaks the dev may have made to the kernel included with his respective ROM.
I was referring to the question above me that asked about ROMs interfering with hboots
Having an old ROM on a new hboot won't cause issues.
Naturally, you need to have a working kernel for your ROM. So yes, you'll need to make sure you have the right kernel.
If he goes from any ROM to a ROM on a different base you'll have to install the correct kernel. . But I don't think that's what he was asking
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Got it. I thought you were replying in general.
natefuhr said:
Due to WiFi issues on the release day OS, I took the 1.22 OTA and screwed root. I knew it would happen but the fixes outweighed the issues. I waited to see if root would be achieved via Regaw or the like since I didn't want to lose any of my configuration. Now... Sense 4.1 was just too tempting to pass up and since I wasn't rooted anyways, I went for it.
I decided to attempt root and start from scratch anyways as I was having random app issues and some bloat problems.
The root method from HTC Dev worked flawlessly on the new new OTA and I was able to load TWRP and SuperUser via fastboot (instructions can be found by searching as I did).
So now here is the question: where does this leave me as far as flashing ROMs... Obviously I am aware that I am S-On and know those limitations. My issue is if and where any limits may apply now that I am HBOOT 1.19. Will I be stuck with only 2.13 ROMs that we're built based on the new HBOOT or can I flash any Rom based on 2.13 (or even older revisions)? I cant risk bricking so I am asking to be cautious as well as your answers providing any new users coming in with new phones running the latest OTA.
Thanks
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I'd like to re-root after taking the OTA and I've searched all over for the instructions on how to load TWRP and SuperUser via fastboot, but can't find it. Can you assist?
Thanks
Rxpert said:
I was referring to the question above me that asked about ROMs interfering with hboots
Having an old ROM on a new hboot won't cause issues.
Naturally, you need to have a working kernel for your ROM. So yes, you'll need to make sure you have the right kernel.
If he goes from any ROM to a ROM on a different base you'll have to install the correct kernel. . But I don't think that's what he was asking
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but, a ROM includes a Kernel, so when you flash a ROM you're swapping kernels.
The only kernel incompatibility would be if you flashed a ROM then flashed a Kernel, then you have to be careful.
If anybody is absolutely certain that this isn't the case and not just guessing, let me know and I'll stand corrected.
pbarrett said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but, a ROM includes a Kernel, so when you flash a ROM you're swapping kernels.
The only kernel incompatibility would be if you flashed a ROM then flashed a Kernel, then you have to be careful.
If anybody is absolutely certain that this isn't the case and not just guessing, let me know and I'll stand corrected.
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That's true for 1.12, since it allows you to flash kernels through recovery. The newer versions don't. That's the reason for using the fastboot or dumlock workarounds. That being said, I haven't heard anyone confirm yet that these methods still work on 1.19...I'm interested to know.
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I've been waiting for s-off forever, then it finally came but long story short gf saw update (hboot 1.15) and accepted and I'm wondering since there's still no s-off, and this is a very silly question but I've never used Dev unlock, is nandroid backup possible in case something does go wrong
om4 said:
I've been waiting for s-off forever, then it finally came but long story short gf saw update (hboot 1.15) and accepted and I'm wondering since there's still no s-off, and this is a very silly question but I've never used Dev unlock, is nandroid backup possible in case something does go wrong
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From what I can tell... No. You have to run HTC Dev first in order to get to where you can load a recovery program at which point you will have already had to wipe your phone to factory defaults.
It's unfortunate and the main reason I waited so long to unlock this way but as previously stated, Sense 4.1 was too hard to pass on
om4 said:
I've been waiting for s-off forever, then it finally came but long story short gf saw update (hboot 1.15) and accepted and I'm wondering since there's still no s-off, and this is a very silly question but I've never used Dev unlock, is nandroid backup possible in case something does go wrong
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I am amazed at how many girlfriends have their boyfriend's phone and update things... I'm beginning to think it's the same cover up as when people say, "so I have this friend who... Blah blah blah..."
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PsiPhiDan said:
I am amazed at how many girlfriends have their boyfriend's phone and update things... I'm beginning to think it's the same cover up as when people say, "so I have this friend who... Blah blah blah..."
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no, I let her take my phone for the weekend. she went camping with her her family and I dont feel comfortable knowing shes out in the middle of no where without a phone. her phone was disconnected because she lost her job 2 months ago and Im not about to pay $135 on top of my own bill
PsiPhiDan said:
I am amazed at how many girlfriends have their boyfriend's phone and update things... I'm beginning to think it's the same cover up as when people say, "so I have this friend who... Blah blah blah..."
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Hell, I don't even let my girlfriend use my phone unless she asks nicely and I always keep an eye on her.
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Hell, I don't even let my girlfriend use my phone unless she asks nicely and I always keep an eye on her.
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Mine doesn't even know how to use my phone...it's "confusing". IPhone ftw
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but, a ROM includes a Kernel, so when you flash a ROM you're swapping kernels.
The only kernel incompatibility would be if you flashed a ROM then flashed a Kernel, then you have to be careful.
If anybody is absolutely certain that this isn't the case and not just guessing, let me know and I'll stand corrected.
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Yes, every ROM includes a kernel.
But Hboot 1.15 and above do not let you flash things to the boot partition in recovery. The kernel goes in the boot partition. So you can't flash kernels normally through recovery.
If your on a sense ROM and flash an AOSP rom, the phone wont boot
If your on an AOSP ROM and flash a sense ROM, the phone wont boot
If your on an old base and flash a new base, the ROM will have issues (if it even boots)
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-lte-all-things-root/606748-how-install-kernels-h-boot-1-15-wip.html
PsiPhiDan said:
I am amazed at how many girlfriends have their boyfriend's phone and update things... I'm beginning to think it's the same cover up as when people say, "so I have this friend who... Blah blah blah..."
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Next, we are going to hear crap like, "my pet hamster ate my nandroid thumb drive."
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