Related
I have already OTA update my HTC Hero (GSM) yesterday from HTC and got my Official Android 2.1 update,can I still root them? If it can be done,is there a tutorial on how to root it?
You will have to downgrade your phone then upgrade it afain.
Or wait for a Froyo Rom...
is it possible to downgrade with goldcard?!?
i can't understand anything anymore...some say it isn't possible, some say it is...
i've tried to downgrade using goldcard and could not do it.
Some people could install the 1.5 RUU and downgrade with this. Try it.
Seelbreaker said:
Some people could install the 1.5 RUU and downgrade with this. Try it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
with what? I don't see anything in your post !
I could downgrade from official 2.1 to 1.5 with a goldcard. Afterwards I rooted my Hero and flashed it with a 2.1 custom rom.
Cheers, Otze
give us some more details, like which rom you had and which one you installed.
Important... DID YOU USE RUU files? or FOTA ?
and what was your goldcard creation method.
tks
will there be a way to root this official 2.1 firmware in the near future?
Ng LC said:
will there be a way to root this official 2.1 firmware in the near future?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thats a good question, i would like to know that too.. however flasrec and fastboot do not work anymore
I think there will be a way to root the official android 2.1 on the GSM Hero in the near future cause CDMA Hero also received the official android 2.1 and it also can't be rooted at the begining but now it can...
Hi,
Worked for me flashing the second update.zip from this thread :
showthread.php?t=713493
Regards
cedarxda said:
Hi,
Worked for me flashing the second update.zip from this thread :
showthread.php?t=713493
Regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
do u mean after u update the official update android 2.1 from HTC and then u flashed this one it still can be rooted?
cedarxda said:
Hi,
Worked for me flashing the second update.zip from this thread :
showthread.php?t=713493
Regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry for double posting,I just want to ask,how do u flash the second update.zip?
Edit:btw,I did some research and found out that it needs custom recovery to flash this,but in order to do that u need to backup custom recovery (which won't work on the official android 2.1 update from HTC) and then flash the custom recovery,so how did u flash the second update.zip?
urm...anyone?
cedarxda said that he/she can flash the second update.zip and root the official OTA android 2.1 update from HTC from the above link
Ng LC said:
sorry for double posting,I just want to ask,how do u flash the second update.zip?
Edit:btw,I did some research and found out that it needs custom recovery to flash this,but in order to do that u need to backup custom recovery (which won't work on the official android 2.1 update from HTC) and then flash the custom recovery,so how did u flash the second update.zip?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
BUMP +1 can someone tell us how to flash it?
Andyt95 said:
BUMP +1 can someone tell us how to flash it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried downgrading to 1.5 with a goldcard and flashboot? Worked for me on the India OTA update to 2.1.
Details here
Good luck
essbee1958 said:
Have you tried downgrading to 1.5 with a goldcard and flashboot? Worked for me on the India OTA update to 2.1.
Details here
Good luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tried it, flashboot failed.
maybe I'll wait for the hackers to root the official 2.1...
Anyone want to try http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=2096 to see if they can root from the 2.1 RUU?
anon2122 said:
Anyone want to try http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=2096 to see if they can root from the 2.1 RUU?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wat is RUU? btw,I've update mine through OTA update from HTC.
Hi all,
I have rooted and S-OFFed my 16 GB Flyer using Revolutionary and I'm currently on 2.3.4.
I just noticed that there is an OTA Update available for 3.2.
Can i run this without an issue, or do I have to restore the flyer to stock to flash the OTA?
thanks,
i dont think it will run and you need to go to stock for ota update.
madnlooney said:
i dont think it will run and you need to go to stock for ota update.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks, I thought as much.
every time I read through the threads on returning to stock I just don't understand it fully.
The main thing I am having issue with is understand what the RUU is and how I know what one to use.
I have a UK 16GB Wifi only
as you are s-off and rooted you could upgrade to a custom 3.2 rom. i did it a couple of days ago and im happy with it. I also have a 16gb uk flyer.
madnlooney said:
as you are s-off and rooted you could upgrade to a custom 3.2 rom. i did it a couple of days ago and im happy with it. I also have a 16gb uk flyer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which did you use?
could you provide a link?
thanks,
rickykemp said:
Which did you use?
could you provide a link?
thanks,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sure
i use this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406851
i followed GLOBATRON's guide to upgrade to HC which is very straight forward
I think that is what is tripping me up.
So, all I have to do is download the RUU for the 16GB,
as I'm on GB with Revolutionary S-OFF and CWM i just run the executable?
does the Flyer need to be connected to the PC? does it have to be in a certain mode?
sorry for the questions, I've come from rooting on Galaxy S2 and this seems far more complicated.
rickykemp said:
I think that is what is tripping me up.
So, all I have to do is download the RUU for the 16GB,
as I'm on GB with Revolutionary S-OFF and CWM i just run the executable?
does the Flyer need to be connected to the PC? does it have to be in a certain mode?
sorry for the questions, I've come from rooting on Galaxy S2 and this seems far more complicated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
need to be connected via usb, i put debugging mode on. run the.exe. it will reboot the flyer into fastboot and flash it. if you download the full one it will be stock with root and s-off if you want, you can then reboot into recovery and flash the custom rom
excellent, thanks for your help.
for the LeeDroid Rom, all that needs to be done after going through the above is to flash the zip in recovery?
thanks,
rickykemp said:
excellent, thanks for your help.
for the LeeDroid Rom, all that needs to be done after going through the above is to flash the zip in recovery?
thanks,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i wiped data/factory rest, cache partition in and then flashed the Rom all in recovery. i do this out of habit when moving to a new rom
rickykemp said:
excellent, thanks for your help.
for the LeeDroid Rom, all that needs to be done after going through the above is to flash the zip in recovery?
thanks,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why don't you try out, and tell me about your experiences, so I can do the same
I just want to say thank you for guiding me through the questions I had.
I am now running the Leedroid ROM successfully!
+1
rickykemp said:
I just want to say thank you for guiding me through the questions I had.
I am now running the Leedroid ROM successfully!
+1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
glad all worked out ok. you might what to flash the LeeDrOiD Flyer HC V2.1.0 - 2.6.35.14 KERNEL it has some fixes in there too. just drop it on SD card and install .zip in recovery
Note from Globatron on HC OTA updates for S-OFF users.
It is possible, but not the simplest of options to upgrade with S-OFF.
madnlooney said:
glad all worked out ok. you might what to flash the LeeDrOiD Flyer HC V2.1.0 - 2.6.35.14 KERNEL it has some fixes in there too. just drop it on SD card and install .zip in recovery
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So, if I interpret this post right, I should first install the 2.0 kernel thingie and then the 2.1 kernel thingie? (and the wifi-only kernel thingie as I do have the wifi only Flyer...)
Sweetpea8472 said:
So, if I interpret this post right, I should first install 2.0 kernel thingie and then the 2.1 kernel thingie? (and the wifi-only kernel thingie as I do have the wifi only Flyer...)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Once you are upgraded to HC and on leedroid 2.0.0 rom then update to 2.1.0 kernel. The only time you need to grab anything to do with wifi flyer is the ruins to upgrade to HC
Did it
Now I need to remember the wifi username/password for the connection at work...
Sweetpea8472 said:
Did it
Now I need to remember the wifi username/password for the connection at work...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you got a rooted phone which has them, with root explorer you can go to the file which stores all your wifi names and passwords in plain text. thats how i remember some of mine.
its in data/misc/wifi and the file is wpa_supplicant.conf
madnlooney said:
if you got a rooted phone which has them, with root explorer you can go to the file which stores all your wifi names and passwords in plain text. thats how i remember some of mine.
its in data/misc/wifi and the file is wpa_supplicant.conf
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Naturally, I was too late to write it down
Noob Question
I may be posting this in the wrong thread, but this is the closest match I could find, since I am a new member and unable to post in the development threads.
I would like to start off by thanking all the devs who have worked so hard on development issues with the Flyer, I intend on donating to them as soon as I am able, as I think everyone who has benefitted should. With that said, please forgive me if this has been covered. I have read pretty much all the threads/posts on these issues and used the search function, but I tend to get somewhat confused by the high volume of information provided and wanted some verification before I go down this road.
I have a BB Wi-Fi 16 GB Flyer (HTC_Flyer_P512_NA). I have run Revolutionary to get S-OFF, installed CWM, and rooted, but still on stock GB 2.3.4; I am now at Software Version 2.27.1540.32, HBOOT Version 6.10.1002, Kernel version 2.6.35.10. I would now like to give HC a try, but not lose root. I would like to start off with stock HC and have the ability to try out some of the custom ROMs. I would also like the ability to go back to GB, if desired.
Here is what I have gleaned so far:
1) I should be able to run Globatron’s method from post #1 of this thread ([Guide][Flyer]Honeycomb S-OFF, Easy Install, Recovery and Root. [US Wifi Added]), starting at step 2, for updating to honeycomb and retaining root.
2) After this, I should have the ability to flash custom HC ROMs.
3) From there, I should have the ability to go back to stock HC, keeping S-OFF and root.
4) Using the procedure in post #3 of this thread ([Guide][Flyer]Honeycomb S-OFF, Easy Install, Recovery and Root. [US Wifi Added]) will take me back to GB with S-OFF and CWM.
5) From GB with S-OFF and CWM, I can go completely back to stock GB with S-ON using this procedure: [Guide][Flyer+View] How to return to S-ON after running revolutionary].
If/where I am wrong about any of the above, could someone kindly point out where and how I am wrong? Assuming all of the above is correct, I have a couple of questions:
• Will I lose my data using Globatron’s method in post #1?
• Although Globatron strongly recommends method 1, I would like to use method 2 because it seems more straight-forward for a noob like me. Is this a bad idea?
Yes, I am a noob (BTW, I hate that word, but I do fall into that category), but I don’t exactly hate myself. Please don’t be hating on me either, even though I am sure that some, or all, of these questions have already been answered. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
Just ordered one today and want to be prepared when it arrives. Looked through the dev section but wanted to get opinions from some people here.
It says it will be shipping with Gingerbread. What is the best way to root with Gingerbread? Would it be this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194709
In the end I would like to have Honeycomb running on my device rooted. Can I just run it like that and flash a honeycomb Rom? I saw a thread with people having to flash back to Gingerbread to get the official Honeycomb Rom. What would be the point or advantage to this? I am definitely not new to rooting and like to be there when the device first rolls out so I am there from the start but I am juming into this device pretty late to the party so there seems like a few different options to go with.
Appreciate any help with an overview and best direction to go. I am sure others who purchased the device today would find this useful as well.....
Thanks in advance guys...Looking forward to hanging with the view folks. Seems like a cool crowd!
That would be the best way.
If you want to go to Honeycomb and retain the root/S-OFF (google that if you dont know) then you must follow this guide to go to Honeycomb:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409306
If you want stock Honeycomb with NO ROOT you should NOT ROOT Gingerbread and just check for over the air updates.
AidenM said:
That would be the best way.
If you want to go to Honeycomb and retain the root/S-OFF (google that if you dont know) then you must follow this guide to go to Honeycomb:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409306
If you want stock Honeycomb with NO ROOT you should NOT ROOT Gingerbread and just check for over the air updates.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Want s-off and honeycomb. Is there no rooted stock honeycomb ROM to flash in cwm after rooting in gingerbread? Also is the latest hboot that devices are shipping with the ones that can be rooted?
[email protected] said:
Want s-off and honeycomb. Is there no rooted stock honeycomb ROM to flash in cwm after rooting in gingerbread? Also is the latest hboot that devices are shipping with the ones that can be rooted?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK follow that guide.
You can't just flash a HC ROM over Gingerbread, because the hboot versions are different. Once you have followed that guide, you can flash and Honeycomb ROM.
Also I don't thing that HTC updated the View's hboot. You can check by rebooting while holding the volume done key and you will see hboot version.
AidenM said:
OK follow that guide.
You can't just flash a HC ROM over Gingerbread, because the hboot versions are different. Once you have followed that guide, you can flash and Honeycomb ROM.
Also I don't thing that HTC updated the View's hboot. You can check by rebooting while holding the volume done key and you will see hboot version.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cool, thanks...that pretty much answered my question why you couldn't just flash a honeycomb ROM over a rooted gingerbread ROM.
hello everybody.
i am a newbie.i had ungraded ota ics last week from gb which used to be rooted.
my question is how can i root my phone now under ics?
some details to disclose: my amaze is s-off, hboot 1.93.0002,
and i have try methods from electronicrice ( [MOD][S-OFF] SuperCID Your Amaze!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612475,however,it did not work.
appreciate for your kindness.
position1983 said:
hello everybody.
i am a newbie.i had ungraded ota ics last week from gb which used to be rooted.
my question is how can i root my phone now under ics?
some details to disclose: my amaze is s-off, hboot 1.93.0002,
and i have try methods from electronicrice ( [MOD][S-OFF] SuperCID Your Amaze!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612475,however,it did not work.
appreciate for your kindness.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I see it is your first post, but this can be found pretty easily.. this post by glacierguy really links to EVERYTHING you need to know to do ANYTHING you need with ICS. Use that to figure out what you're doing and make sure you search extensively before posting
Don't want you to get flamed, and likely the mod is going to lock this anyways..
EDIT: and so you can't reply saying you couldn't find the link to superuser, one of the links in the link above would take you here where you can get the superuser flashable - you could/should hit these guys thanks buttons for trying to make the answers easy to find
Yeah its as simple as flashing a custom recovery and superuser. Root works same way as it did on GB. In that link to my post given above by SBD, there is also a link to a busybox installer app as well. If you stay on stock ics Rom, you will need to manually install busybox. Most custom roms come with busybox included.
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using xda premium
Easy fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493905
Has everything you need
Here is where I am confused
I had my Flyer 3G 32GB . S-OFF'd by Revolutionary when I was on GB
Then I had installed LeeDroid's HC rom and I was on HC, everything is fine till now.
Recently I wanted to go back to GB but I could not ( I got some HTC screens so I gave up) then I flashed GLOBATRON'S methods and I am on S-OFF, Rooted HC 3.55.x.x stock Rom from his thread.
Currently there is a new OTA for my 3.55.x.x ROM and I have the RUU file for the OTA.
After running the OTA RUU , now my Flyer is on HC 3.62.x.x but I can not root it. CWM method is not working on the Revolutionary site as this rom is HC , I manually flashed the CWM img thru fastboot but no go.
My question is how to root my Flyer again after flashing the RUU file of the OTA 3.62.x.x from rooted 3.55.x.x
I know that if I flash a rom like Leedroid's it will work, but instead I want to flash the Original OTA RUU and the root it somehow. There is NO instructions on how to do it for Flyer.
My question is how to flash the CWM and SU onto my new HC 3.62.x.x Rom
Can I somehow remove the ROM and RADIO of the already rooted 3.55.x.x by Globatron and replace with ROM and RADIO of 3.62.x.x ? If yes how to do it ?
Or what to do ?
Pls Help somebody
I Think you must: 1 Downgrade 2 S-Off and root
I think these two threads could help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428104
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358758
No.......
I have read these 2 forums many many times. My question is one step ahead of that thread. We all know how to root 3.55.x.x , I want to root 3.62.x.x
doublecheese said:
No.......
I have read these 2 forums many many times. My question is one step ahead of that thread. We all know how to root 3.55.x.x , I want to root 3.62.x.x
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, I can't help you, I know only these two tutorial...
sb3n2 said:
Sorry, I can't help you, I know only these two tutorial...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe, since it is the ota, that you need to complete the steps of the tacoroot/ misc version method of downgrading from globatron and then flash the gb ruu for your device, I don't believe it matters which hboot you have for hc. Then use globatrons honeycomb s off ruu on top of that and bingo! Hope I helped
Sent from my AOKP ICS Flyer using xda app-developers app
doublecheese said:
Here is where I am confused
I had my Flyer 3G 32GB . S-OFF'd by Revolutionary when I was on GB
Then I had installed LeeDroid's HC rom and I was on HC, everything is fine till now.
Recently I wanted to go back to GB but I could not ( I got some HTC screens so I gave up) then I flashed GLOBATRON'S methods and I am on S-OFF, Rooted HC 3.55.x.x stock Rom from his thread.
Currently there is a new OTA for my 3.55.x.x ROM and I have the RUU file for the OTA.
After running the OTA RUU , now my Flyer is on HC 3.62.x.x but I can not root it. CWM method is not working on the Revolutionary site as this rom is HC , I manually flashed the CWM img thru fastboot but no go.
My question is how to root my Flyer again after flashing the RUU file of the OTA 3.62.x.x from rooted 3.55.x.x
I know that if I flash a rom like Leedroid's it will work, but instead I want to flash the Original OTA RUU and the root it somehow. There is NO instructions on how to do it for Flyer.
My question is how to flash the CWM and SU onto my new HC 3.62.x.x Rom
Can I somehow remove the ROM and RADIO of the already rooted 3.55.x.x by Globatron and replace with ROM and RADIO of 3.62.x.x ? If yes how to do it ?
Or what to do ?
Pls Help somebody
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe you would require someone to make you a stock Rooted ROM that can be flashed via CWM
But why do you not want to use of the custom ~ROMs that are already on the market ?
shirtlessrabbit4 said:
I believe, since it is the ota, that you need to complete the steps of the tacoroot/ misc version method of downgrading from globatron and then flash the gb ruu for your device, I don't believe it matters which hboot you have for hc. Then use globatrons honeycomb s off ruu on top of that and bingo! Hope I helped
Sent from my AOKP ICS Flyer using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am on Globatron's HC 3.55 Stock Rom now, all I want is, I want to flash the stock HC 3.62.x.x and root it afterwards some how !!!!
ioiwillioi said:
I believe you would require someone to make you a stock Rooted ROM that can be flashed via CWM
But why do you not want to use of the custom ~ROMs that are already on the market ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I already used some of them but I wasnt happy with the battery drainage.
I was on Leedroid and battery drain was fast somehow, currently I am on the rooted stock 3.55 and my battery is 80% since I took it off the charge this morning at 8.00am
I used it full time for 1 hours when I was going to work in my car. Normally with Leedroid I could never get 80% at this time since I do regular things with my flyer every work day , such as check my e-mails, facebook, twitter when I am on the 1 hour way to work.
doublecheese said:
I already used some of them but I wasnt happy with the battery drainage.
I was on Leedroid and battery drain was fast somehow, currently I am on the rooted stock 3.55 and my battery is 80% since I took it off the charge this morning at 8.00am
I used it full time for 1 hours when I was going to work in my car. Normally with Leedroid I could never get 80% at this time since I do regular things with my flyer every work day , such as check my e-mails, facebook, twitter when I am on the 1 hour way to work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK, do you have a copy of the RUU for the version you want ? ?
If you do i will download it and then have a go at doing this for you
ioiwillioi said:
OK, do you have a copy of the RUU for the version you want ? ?
If you do i will download it and then have a go at doing this for you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is the LINK of the RUU of the OTA
Now I am S-OFF by Revolutionary , and rooted by Globatron's HC 3.55.X.X from this link
This is the info about it :
Instructions Part 2
The large download is a stock HoneyComb 3.55.405.1 for 3G and 3.55.1114.31 for WIFI with the following changes:
Rooted
Busybox
Secure flag turned off on the boot image
Stock recovery replaced by CWM
My Android knowledge tells me , if I replace the ROM.ZIP and RADIO.ZIP of that rom with the pnes from the latest RUU , it can work.
But if it is something else, I wouldn't know it anyway
Quick Note
I have not had any reports of battery drainage on my ROM, its listed as Senseless 4.1.0 in the threads, maybe give that a go ?
ioiwillioi said:
I have not had any reports of battery drainage on my ROM, its listed as Senseless 4.1.0 in the threads, maybe give that a go ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As it is SENSELESS , I did not try it, 'cause I like the SENSE
doublecheese said:
As it is SENSELESS , I did not try it, 'cause I like the SENSE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In that case ld try virtuos rom its fast and reliable give that a go first im working on this still as well i just think vietuous rom would be good for you to try
Anybody ? I am willing to pay for a solution !!!
doublecheese said:
Here is the LINK of the RUU of the OTA
Now I am S-OFF by Revolutionary , and rooted by Globatron's HC 3.55.X.X from this link
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is a link to a stock ROM which you can flash in recovery that has been pulled from the 3.62.468.1 RUU with root permissions added. Just make sure you take the usual precautions and nandroid backup your device first. If you are fully S-OFF this should work fine.
stock_3.62.468.1_root.zip
MD5: b0b714b280d573965aa8fbecb9da604d
I don't know what the differences are between the ROM I'm using so far and this one, but I'll give it a spin (HTC won't release an update if it didn't fix/add something )
pravus_nephilim said:
Here is a link to a stock ROM which you can flash in recovery that has been pulled from the 3.62.468.1 RUU with root permissions added. Just make sure you take the usual precautions and nandroid backup your device first. If you are fully S-OFF this should work fine.
stock_3.62.468.1_root.zip
MD5: b0b714b280d573965aa8fbecb9da604d
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi thanks, let me try it out now I will report the outcome
Yucko said:
I don't know what the differences are between the ROM I'm using so far and this one, but I'll give it a spin (HTC won't release an update if it didn't fix/add something )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As far as I know , this rom has English and Turkish as the main languages.
You might need Morelocale2 from Market to add more locations such as Netherlands and etc.
pravus_nephilim said:
Here is a link to a stock ROM which you can flash in recovery that has been pulled from the 3.62.468.1 RUU with root permissions added. Just make sure you take the usual precautions and nandroid backup your device first. If you are fully S-OFF this should work fine.
stock_3.62.468.1_root.zip
MD5: b0b714b280d573965aa8fbecb9da604d
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, it is working fine. Thank you very much. It's really appreciated.
Now, what can I do for you ? Remember I said I was willing to pay for it
doublecheese said:
Ok, it is working fine. Thank you very much. It's really appreciated.
Now, what can I do for you ? Remember I said I was willing to pay for it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can do absolutely nothing! :good: Just glad to help.
Here's a link to the radio.img from the 3.62.468.1 RUU if you wanted it. You can flash it to your Flyer in fastboot using;
Code:
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
If for some reason something doesn't work have globatron's RUU ready at hand.
Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.07_M
MD5: 6d2479b49d4ace9ae46f352f42401dbb (for the radio.img not radio.zip)