I know this might be stupid... I am sure I am already answering my own question but I want to be safe . Basically, I just bought a 3D it's completely rooted. I rooted it while it was Hboot verion 1.30. Basically I want to know is it okay to update the Hboot? Do I have to find it through forums or can I update it through the phone updates? I have had plenty of experience with other Android devices. (Here's the stupid part) But, I am just curious if it will wipe my root if I update my Hboot to the latest version? I am just curious if the 3D is any different compared to some of the other Android devices I have previously owned.
Thanks in advance!
Goliath5464 said:
I know this might be stupid... I am sure I am already answering my own question but I want to be safe . Basically, I just bought a 3D it's completely rooted. I rooted it while it was Hboot verion 1.30. Basically I want to know is it okay to update the Hboot? Do I have to find it through forums or can I update it through the phone updates? I have had plenty of experience with other Android devices. (Here's the stupid part) But, I am just curious if it will wipe my root if I update my Hboot to the latest version? I am just curious if the 3D is any different compared to some of the other Android devices I have previously owned.
Thanks in advance!
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Updating *only* the hboot image will not remove the su binary loaded on the /system partition to provide root. Updating the hboot to the latest version, right now, will mean you can *only* remove the internal memory write protection through htc's unlock tool as revolutionary hasn't released support for the latest hboot.
My personal opinion, I don't think it is worth updating the hboot at this point.
Hope that answers your question!
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A couple of questions Guys please,
I don't know what this update is and is it automatic install if I allow the download ?
I don't think I want the Honeycome 3.2 as I understand i can not downgrade, is that correct ?
As with first question will I get any chance to change my mind with the HC 3.2 upgrade.
Sorry this may sound dumb but I have a problem downloading anything that does not say what it is
maybe an easy answer for someone who has upgraded ?
Thanks
It is going to ask you before updating, so relax.
But if you update by mistake you can still downgrade, like i did(in fact it was globatron).
After download, it will ask you if you want to install, and you can choose no.
Don't know about the OTA. But upgrading using globatron's method is downgradable. I haven't tried downgrading myself (liking HC), but others on globatron's thread successfully downgraded.
Thanks Guys, Like I say it may not even be the 3.2 upgrade, Personally I would like to turn off any of the crap that is checking for updates but I can not find where
I need to investigate "globatron's method " I can not believe a rom upgrade is non reversible, if HTC so desired !
I am sure this question is going to be asked, so i am going to ask it.
Lets say that someone did update their firmware with the new hboot and new radio(1/26/2012 update), but now we needed to go back to an " out of the box unrooted stock state ".
I know about the main version thing, and that does not affect me atm, and a little reluctant to move forward with a newer main version yet even i know it can be fixed.
I have not upgraded anything as of yet btw.
I am wondering if the
RUU_Vigor_VERIZON_WWE_1.02.605.6_Radio_RS_0.95.00.1013r_3161E_9K_NV_8k_1.12_9k_1.83_V_APT_release_221502_signed.exe
method will work to return your phone to that condition after the 1/26/2012 ota/firmware update?
Or will that not work because if one did the OTA/firmware update the main version will change, forcing you to change the main version back to 605.6 ?
Does new hboot prevent any older RUUs from being applied regardless if main version was changed back to an older one?
Thank You in Advance
carm01 said:
I am sure this question is going to be asked, so i am going to ask it.
Lets say that someone did update their firmware with the new hboot and new radio(1/26/2012 update), but now we needed to go back to an " out of the box unrooted stock state ".
I know about the main version thing, and that does not affect me atm, and a little reluctant to move forward with a newer main version yet even i know it can be fixed.
I have not upgraded anything as of yet btw.
I am wondering if the
RUU_Vigor_VERIZON_WWE_1.02.605.6_Radio_RS_0.95.00.1013r_3161E_9K_NV_8k_1.12_9k_1.83_V_APT_release_221502_signed.exe
method will work to return your phone to that condition after the 1/26/2012 ota/firmware update?
Or will that not work because if one did the OTA/firmware update the main version will change, forcing you to change the main version back to 605.6 ?
Does new hboot prevent any older RUUs from being applied regardless if main version was changed back to an older one?
Thank You in Advance
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I guess I have the same questions.
I've got my third Rezound coming in the mail, since i've been having issues with people not being able to hear me periodically on the other end.
I have the newest OTA, and I guess i'll need to put this thing back in a RUU if possible (unroot, relocked, etc).
I hope someone can answer. Gotta figure a way to get this baby unrooted and stock.
They just put up the newest RUU , which was for the OTA in the vigor collection on the development forum so just run that one and you will be good to go
i just bought my wife this phone. already backed up nv. it keeps prompting for a system update. does this phone have firmware like my lte evo?? do i need to upgrade the firmware on it before flashing a custom rom? kinda lost first samsung. i followed the backup threads already have the imei and nv backed up. so whats next? just root and flash. should i take the upgrade? then root.ITS ANDROID 4.1.2 BUILD jzo54k.l710vpbmb1
kaos420 said:
i just bought my wife this phone. already backed up nv. it keeps prompting for a system update. does this phone have firmware like my lte evo?? do i need to upgrade the firmware on it before flashing a custom rom? kinda lost first samsung. i followed the backup threads already have the imei and nv backed up. so whats next? just root and flash. should i take the upgrade? then root.ITS ANDROID 4.1.2 BUILD jzo54k.l710vpbmb1
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if the phone prompts for an OTA update, it will logically be a newer version of Android.
If you want to root it anyway and install a custom ROM, I do not really see any reason in upgrading beforehand (I guess your S3 is running a Android version 4.1.2 already?). Hence go ahead, follow the rooting & flashing guides in the FAQ thread.
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if the phone prompts for an OTA update, it will logically be a newer version of Android.
If you want to root it anyway and install a custom ROM, I do not really see any reason in upgrading beforehand (I guess your S3 is running a Android version 4.1.2 already?). Hence go ahead, follow the rooting & flashing guides in the FAQ thread.
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I ask because on my evo it could include firmware such as boot loader or radios. Logically it's smart to ask before assuming. After all what happens when we assume. But thanks. I finished backing up and rooting last night about 20 minutes after I posted
Sent from magical jelly bean.
the 4.1.2 update does include a new bootloader, but you're already running 4.1.2
kaos420 said:
I ask because on my evo it could include firmware such as boot loader or radios. Logically it's smart to ask before assuming. After all what happens when we assume. But thanks. I finished backing up and rooting last night about 20 minutes after I posted
Sent from magical jelly bean.
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Some US versions of the S3 have separated their OTA updates into 2 types (one of which is "firmware"). I assume this is the same as you experienced on the Evo.
It is only some US carriers I have ever seen do this however. International versions don't separate them into 2 types. OTA update could be anything. At the most it is ROM, Kernel, Recovery, Radio and Bootloader that is updated.
The use of the word "firmware" annoys me to be honest. Firmware is more low level than the OS. It is embedded, which almost makes sense when you look at how the US carriers separate it out. Android to me is not "Firmware" but unfortunately, on the international forums here and from Samsung themselves, you will see them referring to Android as "Firmware", so if reading the GT-i9300 forum and you see someone say firmware, 9 times out of 10 they're referring to an Android update or ROM that may or May not include a bootloader etc..
I hope this clarifies a little
Hi there,
I have an international HOX+ running version 1.14.401.16 and I'd like to apply the latest updates.
When I first got the phone I dev unlocked it, rooted it and installed TWRP v2.3.3.0.
It is currently 'offering' me an update to 1.17.401.1 but I'm pretty sure this will fail to install with the non-stock recovery present...
From what I've read, I think I need to reinstall the stock recovery and (maybe) relock my device but I can't seem to find a 1.14.401.16 image anywhere?
Am I correct in my assumptions and if so, where can I get the recovery image?
Thanks in advance,
Richard.
I wouldn't bother with the update. If you EVER need to re-ruu you will find it a major pain in the ass, and there's really no plus side to updating
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Hi All,
Been an Android guy since the G1, but that was also the last time I had anything HTC. Picked up a One yesterday and I'm so happy to be back.
Did a bunch of reading before getting the phone. I wanted to make sure I didn't do anything irreversible. Before I received the phone, I'd read that you couldn't get S-Off with 1.27.531.11, as they'd patched the HBOOT (even though it's still 1.44.) So once I got the phone and confirmed it was on 1.27.531.11, I performed my first step:
1. Downgraded from 1.27.531.11 to 1.27.531.8.
Next:
2. Unlocked using htcdev
3. Flashed TWRP as recovery
4. Installed Android Revolution HD 4.0 Google Edition
All went smoothly! Because I had no issues with this, I decided it was worth it to push on and get S-Off and SuperCID. I read Vomer's guide many times over, and was about to get rolling with revone, when I found another guide ([GUIDE] PRE-S-OFF - IMPORTANT INFO - Read Before Going To S-OFF Threads!) which contained the following:
You are on or flash a STOCK Sense 5, Android 4.1 ROM! (NOTE: 4.2 Software may be OK however for your best chances use the oldest you possibly can!!
But as a result of #4, I'm now on a GPE 4.3 Rom. This gave me pause.
So, two (and a half!) questions really:
1. Should I flash back to a 4.1 or 4.2 rom prior to trying to get S-Off through revone? If so, what rom should I use? My best guess, if this is necessary is Team Nocturnal's Stock Rooted 1.27.531.8
2. Is there anything else flashing Android Revolution HD 4.0 might have done that would cause problems when trying to use revone to get S-Off? I still have Hboot 1.44, and I don't *think* flashing that rom would have somehow made this the patched version present in 1.27.531.11, but I just want to be sure of what I'm doing. (That question sounds so noobish! But better safe than sorry, I'm thinking.)
Thanks in advance, guys. Really didn't have a great community around my last phone, and I'm psyched to be back amongst a big group of tinkerers.
And from that same guide:
Are not using a GE ROM, 4.3 Rom or on stock 4.3 software
So it definitely seems like I should flash something older first. Just want to confirm what would be best (and make sure there's nothing else I need to do as well prior to using revone.)
All set. S-Off and SuperCID achieved.
For anyone who finds this thread down the road:
As long as you've downgraded to 1.27.531.8, just make sure you're on a 4.2.2 or earlier rom. Multiple reports of revone not working with 4.3 roms. You're on an older rom after doing the downgrade, so if you don't flash anything after that, you're ready to use revone.
Thank you for the info! I had wondered the same thing!
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