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Just had the ROM update pushed to my device. Looks like the HTC security bug fix.
Security and performance update. Seems maybe a fit more responsive...could just be my imagination.
What the version number in the about phone software section?
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I said it once and ill say it again, DO NOT TAKE UPDATES if you want S-off when it's available. Those same "security fixes" are probably closing any exploits for our developers to crack.
1.36.531.6
HBOOT is 1.90.0004, still from Sept 15, 2011.
racemepls said:
I said it once and ill say it again, DO NOT TAKE UPDATES if you want S-off when it's available. Those same "security fixes" are probably closing any exploits for our developers to crack.
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damn it.. i downloaded it!! and installed it..
haha i thoght about that. but then i said maybe i will get more battery life..
but meh i got a little more.. not too much
yea i did the same, hopefully i didnt shoot myself in the knee with that
how long did the update take? I keep getting the black screen with the android and a triangle with a ! in it, and nothing happens that I can see......
no worries factory reset restores pre-update .... I think
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no worries factory reset restores pre-update .... I think
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WRONG!
After a factory reset you'll still have the updated software.
All a factory reset does is deletes the user files in the /data partition.
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how long did the update take? I keep getting the black screen with the android and a triangle with a ! in it, and nothing happens that I can see......
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took longer to install than download... took like 5 min to install... it went to that screen... then finally a bar showed up... then black screen... then green triangle... another bar, and then it reset
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Bit more battery?? It needs tons more...I am waiting to update.
Does the update allow you to root anyway with the One click method??
I don't want to screw that up... S-OFF and ON does not change to me.
biccio said:
Bit more battery?? It needs tons more...I am waiting to update.
Does the update allow you to root anyway with the One click method??
I don't want to screw that up... S-OFF and ON does not change to me.
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There is no s=off method yet, but this will remove perm root is you have done it. Supposedly, you just need to do the perm root again.
I have blocked the update so far as I do not see an immediate need for it. I had heard that the patch is for an HTC wide venerability fix.
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There is no s=off method yet, but this will remove perm root is you have done it. Supposedly, you just need to do the perm root again.
I have blocked the update so far as I do not see an immediate need for it. I had heard that the patch is for an HTC wide venerability fix.
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Venerability?? You typing with mobile I suppose...you meant Vulnerability I hope.
Anyway I would like to be sure I can root after the update and flash any rom with the recovery mode.
I did the update too... so what did this update do for us?
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I did the update too... so what did this update do for us?
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Should have fixed the fairly major security vulnerability in HTCLoggers.apk which let any app with Internet permission access your contacts, call logs, location tracking, etc.
This update started rolling out about a week and a half ago.. At least that's when I got it.. It was around 10Mb..
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took longer to install than download... took like 5 min to install... it went to that screen... then finally a bar showed up... then black screen... then green triangle... another bar, and then it reset
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Hmm, thanks. I let it sit for about twenty min. at work yesterday and was still on that screen. It just made me wonder if it was an error message or something! ill try it again later....
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I've noticed improvement of my battery life after updating, also the phone doesn't heat up as much as before...
Not really sure what this update did in regards to battery life, but my screen transitions does seem slightly smoother when going from a full page widget to another (example: weather to calendar).
Before installing it did state the package was for "optimisation"...whatever that means
Seeing that there is a boatload of work to install this leak, I decided that its probably time to do homework instead of trying to play with my phone at 2AM.
However, I have noticed a lot of people saying that the release cannot be too far behind since the leak came out.
I'm a bit skeptical on this idea, because didn't a leak come out for the HTC Sensation ages ago? Now, I did not research much, but as far as I know (again, I may be wrong), the Sensation didn't have an official update either.
Its definitely not too far-fetched to think that the update might be delayed even further. HTC did promise that the updates would be early 2012 and as we all know, "early 2012" was a long time ago. Some said the updates would be during MWC, some said otherwise. What do you guys think?
As for development, this is definitely a very good sign as the interest and traffic for the HTC Amaze the past two days were quite phenomenal. The CM9 builds and Evervolv builds never really got anywhere for months. Do you guys think its worth downloading the leak now? Or would waiting be a better option? From what I heard, you have to re-root your device simply downloading the update.
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Seeing that there is a boatload of work to install this leak, I decided that its probably time to do homework instead of trying to play with my phone at 2AM.
However, I have noticed a lot of people saying that the release cannot be too far behind since the leak came out.
I'm a bit skeptical on this idea, because didn't a leak come out for the HTC Sensation ages ago? Now, I did not research much, but as far as I know (again, I may be wrong), the Sensation didn't have an official update either.
Its definitely not too far-fetched to think that the update might be delayed even further. HTC did promise that the updates would be early 2012 and as we all know, "early 2012" was a long time ago. Some said the updates would be during MWC, some said otherwise. What do you guys think?
As for development, this is definitely a very good sign as the interest and traffic for the HTC Amaze the past two days were quite phenomenal. The CM9 builds and Evervolv builds never really got anywhere for months. Do you guys think its worth downloading the leak now? Or would waiting be a better option? From what I heard, you have to re-root your device simply downloading the update.
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Installing it is easy and its worth it
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Installing it is easy and its worth it
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There had been so many issues for me, such as getting S-Off to try and make things easier but there were errors for backing up. Instructions said if I wanted to install with S-On, I'd have to lock and unlock my phone again. How did it work out for you? I haven't even seen screenshots of this update. Is it sense 3.5?
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There had been so many issues for me, such as getting S-Off to try and make things easier but there were errors for backing up. Instructions said if I wanted to install with S-On, I'd have to lock and unlock my phone again. How did it work out for you? I haven't even seen screenshots of this update. Is it sense 3.5?
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It's sense 3.6 if you were getting the bin/sh issues look in the thread about phone won't turn on that's below this one in general I helped someone fix it
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It's sense 3.6 if you were getting the bin/sh issues look in the thread about phone won't turn on that's below this one in general I helped someone fix it
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Lol so much for doing my homework, I'll look in the thread. Do you know anything about an error that says "Backup failed" and hitting enter to exit? That's what I got.
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Lol so much for doing my homework, I'll look in the thread. Do you know anything about an error that says "Backup failed" and hitting enter to exit? That's what I got.
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Did you run as admin and did you're phone have USB debugging enabled and was plugged in before running in charge only node
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Did you run as admin and did you're phone have USB debugging enabled and was plugged in before running in charge only node
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I did not run as admin, I have USB Debugging Enabled, it was not plugged in before running in charge only mode.
I tried again before I read your post and it said my device was offline when it worked before. Very odd.
I found out the problem, I now have S-Off, thank you so much
I still don't think they're going to be pushing any official releases anytime soon
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I still don't think they're going to be pushing any official releases anytime soon
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I agree
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bri.kwong94 said:
Seeing that there is a boatload of work to install this leak, I decided that its probably time to do homework instead of trying to play with my phone at 2AM.
However, I have noticed a lot of people saying that the release cannot be too far behind since the leak came out.
I'm a bit skeptical on this idea, because didn't a leak come out for the HTC Sensation ages ago? Now, I did not research much, but as far as I know (again, I may be wrong), the Sensation didn't have an official update either.
Its definitely not too far-fetched to think that the update might be delayed even further. HTC did promise that the updates would be early 2012 and as we all know, "early 2012" was a long time ago. Some said the updates would be during MWC, some said otherwise. What do you guys think?
As for development, this is definitely a very good sign as the interest and traffic for the HTC Amaze the past two days were quite phenomenal. The CM9 builds and Evervolv builds never really got anywhere for months. Do you guys think its worth downloading the leak now? Or would waiting be a better option? From what I heard, you have to re-root your device simply downloading the update.
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The only htc sensation(the original one, not the xl) that doesn't have ics is the sensation 4G (T-mo version)
I honestly wouldn't be too surprised if Tmo is sitting on the update to push sales for the One-S. Not that I am a marketing expert or anything, but so far the release seems very stable and I can't figure out why they are holding off on it
I have a stock Amaze and installed it easily. All I did was rename the file and drop it on the drive.
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I have a stock Amaze and installed it easily. All I did was rename the file and drop it on the drive.
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People have trouble doing this
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will any update they do release still install after installing this leak?
I'm unsure but this leak stinks of a disgruntled employee with our phone "righting a wrong" about to occur... I'm suspiciously expecting a "official letdown"
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It's sense 3.6 if you were getting the bin/sh issues look in the thread about phone won't turn on that's below this one in general I helped someone fix it
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Yes you did and you are awesome for that
Only thing I haven't done yet is SuperCID.
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will any update they do release still install after installing this leak?
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Yes and no is my uneducated opinion. I feel like they're update the firmware yet because the radio seems finicky. With s-off, I think that they'll just be able to update the firmware through hboot, but with s-on I think we'll need to go stock, download the update, then do the reroot process....I could be off, but in the end we'll still be ok for any updates either way.
I think that pushing One S sales definitely sounds likely.
Meanwhile, I just think T-Mobile is bad with updates and this sucks for the development community because it means less resources to help people. There are so many devices out there getting updates anyways. Its not like updating the Amaze is going to hurt their revenue either. Its just frustrating. I definitely advise against waiting for an update from T-Mobile. Definitely update now. There are already great ROMs that were made.
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I have a stock Amaze and installed it easily. All I did was rename the file and drop it on the drive.
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Same here
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sorry im just a little confused. ive had multiple android devices all which have been rooted and not all of them have had the bootloader unlocked. now this is my first htc product so im not really familiar with s-off. but i bought this phone thinking there were going to be lots of devs and everything working on it and this has killed my plans . i know patience is a virtue . i was just curious. i mean droid razrs have plenty of roms available and they are still on a locked bootloader
It all has to do with the exploit used to root the device. HTC has to have an unlocked bootloader so that you can use the bootloader to write the root files to the system folder.
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I'd like to know why you thought this was going to be a huge dev phone.
I have the exact opposite feeling.
I wish this were going to be a huge dev phone. My original Dinc already has 2 mostly fully functional Jellybean ROMs available. That community is still strong.
IceDragon59 said:
I wish this were going to be a huge dev phone. My original Dinc already has 2 mostly fully functional Jellybean ROMs available. That community is still strong.
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i wonder if htc will notify us if they lift the lock, or just slip it in, i try mine once a day,just for s**ts and giggles
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i wonder if htc will notify us if they lift the lock, or just slip it in, i try mine once a day,just for s**ts and giggles
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Thanks for trying it out on a regular basis. You never know...
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Aldo101t said:
i wonder if htc will notify us if they lift the lock, or just slip it in, i try mine once a day,just for s**ts and giggles
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Yeah, I've been trying it, too. No luck thus far.
andybones said:
I'd like to know why you thought this was going to be a huge dev phone.
I have the exact opposite feeling.
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Why would it not be?
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Why would it not be?
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well, i tried my ritual unlock today and that damn website is all messed up can't get by the select your device, wonder what's goin on NOW?
Aldo101t said:
well, i tried my ritual unlock today and that damn website is all messed up can't get by the select your device, wonder what's goin on NOW?
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It's extremely slow today, but I got past the select device screen.
IceDragon59 said:
It's extremely slow today, but I got past the select device screen.
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AND YOU'RE UNLOCKED NOW :good:HAHAHAHAHAH
MAYBE it's so slow cuz they're updating, to add our phone,HAHAHAHAHA
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AND YOU'RE UNLOCKED NOW :good:HAHAHAHAHAH
MAYBE it's so slow cuz they're updating, to add our phone,HAHAHAHAHA
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lol. I wish. I'd be flashing over my weather app so fast.
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lol. I wish. I'd be flashing over my weather app so fast.
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THAT weather app going to cook your brain.
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THAT weather app going to cook your brain.
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No, it's gonna flood my brain, since it's always thunderstorming. Maybe electrocute it, with the lightning.
Coming from the thunderbolt, it was easy to get to my bootloader, power button + volume down. How does one get to the bootloader on the incredible 4g?
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Coming from the thunderbolt, it was easy to get to my bootloader, power button + volume down. How does one get to the bootloader on the incredible 4g?
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same way, let it off for awhile then try if it doesn't pull battery and then try, it works
And turn off fast boot in Settings/Power.
i ended up rebooting, and just holding the power + volume down. that worked for me
to answer the og poster
if you have an unlocked b/l you can flash a custom recovery img which allows you to then flash a root package in that recovery
there is no current working exploit manually root the stock rom otherwise
Hmm. I just got the blank email from HTC. I hadn't yet tried unlocking today, and received it after 9pm. I tried, but it was to no avail. I was hoping HTC was secretly sending out emails for those who had repeatedly tried, trying to help them out.
Here will be a list of kernel source for the Dinc4GLTE
1.43.605.3 (Released as of 8-15-2012)
Direct from HTCDev
My Dev-Host Mirror
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Here will be a list of kernel source for the Dinc4GLTE
1.43.605.3 (Released as of 8-15-2012)
Direct from HTCDev
My Dev-Host Mirror
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So, what does this mean?
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So, what does this mean?
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You guys can now get custom kernels. Kernels with Overclocking, undervolting, etc.
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You guys can now get custom kernels. Kernels with Overclocking, undervolting, etc.
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YEAH, all we need now is root, htc putting salt in the wound
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YEAH, all we need now is root, htc putting salt in the wound
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At least those who have an unlocked bootloader can take advantage of it.
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At least those who have an unlocked bootloader can take advantage of it.
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yep.
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yep.
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Ditto, but with added sarcasm.
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Ditto, but with added sarcasm.
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Better then nothing.. im gonna try and learn how to mess with a kernel so I can give you guys something to try but don't count on it.
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Better then nothing.. im gonna try and learn how to mess with a kernel so I can give you guys something to try but don't count on it.
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Strangest think happened tonight, i try that unlock once a day, just for the hell of it, and it fails, i got an e-mail from htc, but it was blank, nothing there, ??????????
anything is very appreciated, thanks
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Strangest think happened tonight, i try that unlock once a day, just for the hell of it, and it fails, i got an e-mail from htc, but it was blank, nothing there, ??????????
anything is very appreciated, thanks
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I received 3 blank emails from HTC so you aren't the only one
After I get out of the hospital for my operation tomorrow (well today now), I will look into it and hopefully have something released before I start school!
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hasoon2000 said:
I received 3 blank emails from HTC so you aren't the only one
After I get out of the hospital for my operation tomorrow (well today now), I will look into it and hopefully have something released before I start school!
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Well , wish you the BEST, hope it's not serious.
Thanks for everything.
I may have something in the works... Idk yet lol. Even if I do get something it probably won't be updated constantly. I don't have the device lol
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Here will be a list of kernel source for the Dinc4GLTE
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awesome, only 6 weeks from release
in htc time, thats lightspeed
i dont have time this week to mess w/ kernels (wont be at home much in linux) but if the source is good and builds/flashes w/o modification ill put out a simple overclock kernel most likely
fwiw, this looks like the first ics source release for a vzw htc phone....sad really
Does this mean CM10/AOSP is a possibility or is that something else that we don't have access to (I've seen Radio Interface Layer mentioned, but I don't know how that relates to source code)? Thanks for all the hard work guys! Feel better Hasoon
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Better then nothing.. im gonna try and learn how to mess with a kernel so I can give you guys something to try but don't count on it.
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Yeah, I'm just a bit bitter that I'm still unrooted after all this time. Come on, HTC, get on it!
Best of luck with the kernel, and I hope for a speedy recovery.
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Yeah, I'm just a bit bitter that I'm still unrooted after all this time. Come on, HTC, get on it!
Best of luck with the kernel, and I hope for a speedy recovery.
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i know how you feel brother, it sucks
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Strangest think happened tonight, i try that unlock once a day, just for the hell of it, and it fails, i got an e-mail from htc, but it was blank, nothing there, ??????????
anything is very appreciated, thanks
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No blank emails for me. However, I did get a 'page not found' error the first time I tried it, and it logged me out, so I had to re-login and get back to the enter token page, then I got my normal Error 160.
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No blank emails for me. However, I did get a 'page not found' error the first time I tried it, and it logged me out, so I had to re-login and get back to the enter token page, then I got my normal Error 160.
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same here
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awesome, only 6 weeks from release
in htc time, thats lightspeed
i dont have time this week to mess w/ kernels (wont be at home much in linux) but if the source is good and builds/flashes w/o modification ill put out a simple overclock kernel most likely
fwiw, this looks like the first ics source release for a vzw htc phone....sad really
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It builds and flashes without modification. I just built and flashed to my phone.
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It builds and flashes without modification. I just built and flashed to my phone.
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Good to know
HTC usually puts out good source (when they release it that is)
But there are exceptions on occasion
Just got my S 4 a few days ago. BestBuy guy fiddling with it updated it to the ME7 build of which I had no idea couldn't get boot loader unlocked for yet. If I had known that at the time, I wouldn't have been letting him mess with it so long. Anyway, I am on ME7 and rooted..thank goodness that's available at least. Any word on the unlocked boot loader? Est. time on how long it takes to crack these things? I'm coming up from the SIII which I loved flashing new ROMs and fell in love with CleanROM, Hyperdrive and Bonestock. It's kind of a bummer I got my S 4, which I love btw, but I can't put that awesomeness on it yet. Any info would be great! Thanks everyone and as always Android>iOS woooooooooo
BTW Thank you to whom ever may be working on this. You guys are the best!
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Just got my S 4 a few days ago. BestBuy guy fiddling with it updated it to the ME7 build of which I had no idea couldn't get boot loader unlocked for yet. If I had known that at the time, I wouldn't have been letting him mess with it so long. Anyway, I am on ME7 and rooted..thank goodness that's available at least. Any word on the unlocked boot loader? Est. time on how long it takes to crack these things? I'm coming up from the SIII which I loved flashing new ROMs and fell in love with CleanROM, Hyperdrive and Bonestock. It's kind of a bummer I got my S 4, which I love btw, but I can't put that awesomeness on it yet. Any info would be great! Thanks everyone and as always Android>iOS woooooooooo
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Currently no eta. There is about a 4000$ donations post going on encouraging the development of unlocked boot loader. Just gonna hallve to wait impatiently like myself and probably many others
MikeyFid said:
Just got my S 4 a few days ago. BestBuy guy fiddling with it updated it to the ME7 build of which I had no idea couldn't get boot loader unlocked for yet. If I had known that at the time, I wouldn't have been letting him mess with it so long. Anyway, I am on ME7 and rooted..thank goodness that's available at least. Any word on the unlocked boot loader? Est. time on how long it takes to crack these things? I'm coming up from the SIII which I loved flashing new ROMs and fell in love with CleanROM, Hyperdrive and Bonestock. It's kind of a bummer I got my S 4, which I love btw, but I can't put that awesomeness on it yet. Any info would be great! Thanks everyone and as always Android>iOS woooooooooo
BTW Thank you to whom ever may be working on this. You guys are the best!
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I would return it and make sure it's not updated this time.
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itsdubai said:
I would return it and make sure it's not updated this time.
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Just tell them I want a different one? They'll go for that? Never got a phone from them before.
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Just tell them I want a different one? They'll go for that? Never got a phone from them before.
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If it's within 14 days, you should be able to exchange it. Just say you want a different s4. You might have to pay a minor restocking fee. It's up to you if it's worth it.
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If it's within 14 days, you should be able to exchange it. Just say you want a different s4. You might have to pay a minor restocking fee. It's up to you if it's worth it.
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Oh duh I totally forgot about that. It's definitely worth it for me. I love my custom ROMs.
One more question...Will it ask me to update? Or do it automatically? I've had so many Android phones but I'll be damned if I can remember if it asks or not.
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Oh duh I totally forgot about that. It's definitely worth it for me. I love my custom ROMs.
One more question...Will it ask me to update? Or do it automatically? I've had so many Android phones but I'll be damned if I can remember if it asks or not.
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It will ask you to update right when you turn it on most likely. Some users said it automatically updated overnight. So make sure you root and rom it immediately once you get it to stop that.
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It will ask you to update right when you turn it on most likely. Some users said it automatically updated overnight. So make sure you root and rom it immediately once you get it to stop that.
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Or he can freeze the sdm.apk to prevent it from doing it.
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It will ask you to update right when you turn it on most likely. Some users said it automatically updated overnight. So make sure you root and rom it immediately once you get it to stop that.
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I was asked to apply the OTA and I ignored the the messaged all day at work. When I got home, I plugged my phone into my computer only to charge it and it automatically applied the update. Also, I had Kies set up to NOT open or update when plugging in my phone.
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Or he can freeze the sdm.apk to prevent it from doing it.
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I didnt know this at the time- a day late and a buck short
Aren't there some other apks to free as well?
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Oh duh I totally forgot about that. It's definitely worth it for me. I love my custom ROMs.
One more question...Will it ask me to update? Or do it automatically? I've had so many Android phones but I'll be damned if I can remember if it asks or not.
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Bestbuy wont give you any problem, i just did it today actually but i just asked for a white one just so i wouldnt have to explain why i wanted a new one.
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Bestbuy wont give you any problem, i just did it today actually but i just asked for a white one just so i wouldnt have to explain why i wanted a new one.
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Awesome! I'll have to go up there and check it out.
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Awesome! I'll have to go up there and check it out.
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Yup, i'd suggest just saying the update was giving you a problem and you factory reset a few times and you still have spotty reception or something, or just switch colors if it doesnt matter to you.
resurektz said:
Yup, i'd suggest just saying the update was giving you a problem and you factory reset a few times and you still have spotty reception or something, or just switch colors if it doesnt matter to you.
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Just got home from BestBuy with my new S4, black this time. Rooted on mdk and changed name of SDM.apk, about to try out some ROMs :laugh:
MikeyFid said:
Just got home from BestBuy with my new S4, black this time. Rooted on mdk and changed name of SDM.apk, about to try out some ROMs :laugh:
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Lol you did exactly as I did but I switched to white. Its kind of a bummer because I liked black but im getting used to the white
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Did you guys take your phones back before the 14 day period was up or did you do it after?
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hexitnow said:
Did you guys take your phones back before the 14 day period was up or did you do it after?
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Before. We both just bought the phones recently. Both made the mistake of updating the first ones xD
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Make sure you freeze (or change the name of) fwupdate.apk as well as the SDM.apk to ensure you don't wake up one morning to find me7 installed.
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Did the same from verizon.. started to give a story about how something wasnt working right and the guys was like i dont care heres a new one.. lol i was worried there would be a problem. As for freezing there two files you want to freeze I found the info here on xda. As for the white phone theres a guy I work with that has a dark silver case and it makes it look awsome. If i see him tonight Ill link the case name.. Its almost grey and covers all the white except the smallest inner edge around the screen and it makes the screen pop.
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Did the same from verizon.. started to give a story about how something wasnt working right and the guys was like i dont care heres a new one.. lol i was worried there would be a problem. As for freezing there two files you want to freeze I found the info here on xda. As for the white phone theres a guy I work with that has a dark silver case and it makes it look awsome. If i see him tonight Ill link the case name.. Its almost grey and covers all the white except the smallest inner edge around the screen and it makes the screen pop.
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If you could link it thatd be great. As of now im using my otterbox until I get a glass screen protector
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hexitnow said:
Did you guys take your phones back before the 14 day period was up or did you do it after?
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Yes within 14 day period. They didn't even inspect my phone or ask me anything. I just said new firmware had issues and also I'd like a black one instead. If you are going to BestBuy be sure to get their phone insurance through Geeksquad, that stuff is great.