So I have read that users that get the OTA 2.1 update are able to downgrade back to 1.5. Now my question is; (being this is true and factual) If leakers do end up receiving the OTA 2.1, would we be able to downgrade to 1.5 and then root?
I know most leakers that are anxious for OTA 2.1 are wanting to leak. Myself included. Which is why I figured this question would be helpful to keep our hopes alive!
Thanks!
You should do a bit more reading. The leaked versions changed the hboot to 1.49. To root you need to have 1.46 or 1.47. There is currently no way to downgrade 1.49.
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Ngmanis, it depends on how, if ever, they deliver the OTA to leak users.
It's very possible that they do what they did for 1.5 users and send them an update file without a new bootloader, and they could do the same for 2.1 leak users.
If they do this, leaked users will not be able to downgrade to 1.5 nor will they be able to root.
If, however, they release a method to downgrade to 1.5 (which would have to involve downgrading the bootloader) then you should be able to root from there.
Does anyone know where I can download the older PRI for my Evo 3D? I have upgraded recently and now I am not getting as good signal at my house not. Not sure if that's the reason, but I want to downgrade to see if it improves.
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Does anyone know where I can download the older PRI for my Evo 3D? I have upgraded recently and now I am not getting as good signal at my house not. Not sure if that's the reason, but I want to downgrade to see if it improves.
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We haven't seen a released image of the original PRI. We've only been given the latest version of the PRI in the most recent OTA/RUU.
Unless we receive an old leak, we probably won't see an older version of the PRI be released.
Also, I've havent heard/seen much regarding a reliable PRI extraction method, i.e. a guide on how to extract just the PRI image from a device in order to obtain the older PRI version.
Sorry its not the best news, but hopefully it helps answer your question for now. If any PRI image is leaked/released, it will generally be posted up in the dev board.
Hope that helps!
I'm currently 2.3.4 and am waiting for the Revolutionary 1.5 root tool. I know not to download the HTC software updates. But what about firmware, and PRL updates? How exactly does the PRL update work? Meaning that is it location based? Should it be updated from the location where I use it most, or have the worst signal, or does it even matter? And what exactly is the Profile update? Thanks.
firmware is hardware issues. Completely safe to do. PRL should always be done. don't play these radio games with XDA, they'll post radios and PRL's for you to download which will only damage your phone and brick the phone. Then if you ask anyone in the forums how to fix it, some one with 200 comments replies with "Did you flash it right?"
But yeah, the only thing you don't wanta do are HTC software updates.
I rooted with Revolt. long time ago, and my ROM is Infectedrom.
Android v 2.3.4
HTC Sense 3.5
software 2.11.605.5
Baseband 1.48.000.0930w_3,0.01.78.0916w_3
I have hboot to the PG05IMG.zip several times and it contains the latest radio files and give me good updates on the hboot screen, but still no 605.9.
Any ideas would be helpful,
Ron
If im reading your post right, you have to flash a rom with 605.9 as its base. You flash roms through recovery not hboot. Flashing the radios will not change the software version..
Okay, slightly confused. How do I tell if I have the latest radio file versions? I thought the Software number was the radio files version, 2.11.605.5. What should I be looking for?
My rom (Build number?), InfectedROM Eternity (Nightly), is fine and I assume its the latest and greatest.
You got a noob here, but trying--you and me!!
Jrocker23 said:
If im reading your post right, you have to flash a rom with 605.9 as its base. You flash roms through recovery not hboot. Flashing the radios will not change the software version..
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Can you flash a radio using Clockwork?
The Software version is NOT the radio version. If you go into settings, about phone, software info, more info, you should see baseband version under the kernel version. The baseband version is your radio version.
The latest radio that came with latest OTA is 0.01.78.0916w_3
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The Software version is NOT the radio version. If you go into settings, about phone, software info, more info, you should see baseband version under the kernel version. The baseband version is your radio version.
The latest radio that came with latest OTA is 0.01.78.0916w_3
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Thanks, therefore my radio is up to date (see first post). Can you unconfuse (if that is a word) me on what is 605.5 and 605.9 software version and where I should be.
Thanks for the reply,
Ron
605.5 and 605.9 are versions of the phone's official firmware, 605.9 being the most up to date. the newest radio in question was included in 605.9 as an update to the older radio, but it was extracted from that firmware release so that rooted users could update only the radio and not the entire firmware.
that's what you've done already.
if you're rooted and running a ROM that you like and works for you, there isn't any reason to upgrade your firmware version (especially since you've already installed the newest radio). if there are big features or changes in 605.9 that the developers want to include in their ROM, they will release a new version of that ROM for you to flash. also, 605.9 has caused most (all?) rooted users who accepted the upgrade to lose root.
basically - if you updated to the newest radio, everything works and you're happy with it, don't worry about it. keep an eye on your favorite ROM's thread for updates from those developers and don't sweat Verizon's official releases.
(please do correct me if I have any of that wrong!)
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605.5 and 605.9 are versions of the phone's official firmware, 605.9 being the most up to date. the newest radio in question was included in 605.9 as an update to the older radio, but it was extracted from that firmware release so that rooted users could update only the radio and not the entire firmware.
that's what you've done already.
if you're rooted and running a ROM that you like and works for you, there isn't any reason to upgrade your firmware version (especially since you've already installed the newest radio). if there are big features or changes in 605.9 that the developers want to include in their ROM, they will release a new version of that ROM for you to flash. also, 605.9 has caused most (all?) rooted users who accepted the upgrade to lose root.
basically - if you updated to the newest radio, everything works and you're happy with it, don't worry about it. keep an eye on your favorite ROM's thread for updates from those developers and don't sweat Verizon's official releases.
(please do correct me if I have any of that wrong!)
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THANK YOU!!!!
I needed that education, but I am sure that was obvious. I will watch and wait my rom developer for additional updates.
BTW, the Rezound battery is GREAT. A little tight, and I should have polished the edges because it is gonna be hard taking it out.
However, thanks for that explanation....I feel so much better.
Ron
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THANK YOU!!!!
I needed that education, but I am sure that was obvious. I will watch and wait my rom developer for additional updates.
BTW, the Rezound battery is GREAT. A little tight, and I should have polished the edges because it is gonna be hard taking it out.
However, thanks for that explanation....I feel so much better.
Ron
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I think when I get paid next I'm going to get a rezound battery. I get good battery life with the stock battery, so I'm sure I'll get great life with the rezound's
Hi every one
There is ics for s on?
The official OTA (Over the Air) ICS Update has been released some days before. If you dont modified your phone you should go to settings -> Software Update or something like this. And there should be an update for you. If you have a modified ROM on your phone, you won't be able to download this. Then you need to search the forums for Unlocking/getting S-OFF.
Ok
I want to do but I don't know several things.
Can you tell me exactly what I need to start?
Now my hboot 1.49.0014 and my Rom shawn3d gsm rom 1.4
Do I need to downgrade the hboot. Can u tell me which one?