Hi guys.
I am new to the HTC Flyer, and i kind of need some help going from Honeycomb back to Gingerbread.
I owned a few Htc devices but this S-ON, S-OFF thing is new to me.
I read everything i could find on the mater but i still got some questions and i do not want to proceed until i got all my questions sorted.
If anyone is willing to help i am going to ask.
Thank you.
Well mate, I think a good first step would be posting your questions?
Even if I'm not able to help, I'm sure others will jump in.
Ok.
Here i go.
I read a lot these past days so i now a few things but there are things i do not really get.
I have a HTC Flyer 32 Gb 3g version running Honeycomb OTA.Hboot version 1.11.0011
For downgrading from HC to GB i found 2 threads:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307759 dated 17th October 2011
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19607833#post19607833 dated 23rd November 2011
I thought i try using the second since it does not involve HTC unlocking and for what i read warranty voiding.(correct me if i am wrong).
So the first step is downgrading to GB using the proper RUU.
My cidnum is cidnum: HTC__032 so i downloaded
RUU_Flyer_HTC_WWE_X.XX.405.X from the sticky thread with shipped roms.
Next i thought was running the RUU but i got some error :
Error 140:Bootloader version error.
And after this i am still on HC, at least did not brick anything(for now).
Sorry if i asked any stupid question, i am trying to learn about this.
Thank you.
Well, the first guide requires s-off. The second, aparently it was edited 3 hours ago with "Updating with new procedure" so maybe wait till that's done and see how that goes?
No hurry here
if you're S-ON you need the first procedure to downgrade from HC, you cannot downgrade from S-ON HC to GB without running the htc unlock.
So there is no other way, but to use HTC unlock.
Good to know.
Thank you.
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i've got a g1, which i love but i don't have tmobile service, instead verizon... plan to get a droid eris.
anyways i've done some research and read the faq's...
faq's say you can only achieve root if you have android 1.5 on your phone still and not 2.1
however... i've found it on other places it doesn't matter if you have 1.5 or 2.1 (if it's official), but that it matters on which version of HBOOT. anything below 1.49 is fine. am i correct in thinking this, or can someone explain what i need to look for in buying a phone. if i am correct, can someone please update the faq's. very confusing.
i appreciate it. i've been lurking this forum for awhile, but just decided to register.
My Eris has HBOOT 1.49 S-ON. I'm new to this. I can't upgrade untill next year so I've been reading alot of these forums and I would like to root my phone so I can increase the processer speed and to get 2.2 on it. Some people say a phone with this hboot can't be rooted and others say it can be. Everything I've read is a couple of months old. Are there newer post. Is there a simple way to do it if it can be done like maybe a one step or something. I'm a layman at this stuff so if some of you guy's could help I would greatly appreciate it.
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My Eris has HBOOT 1.49 S-ON. I'm new to this. I can't upgrade untill next year so I've been reading alot of these forums and I would like to root my phone so I can increase the processer speed and to get 2.2 on it. Some people say a phone with this hboot can't be rooted and others say it can be. Everything I've read is a couple of months old. Are there newer post. Is there a simple way to do it if it can be done like maybe a one step or something. I'm a layman at this stuff so if some of you guy's could help I would greatly appreciate it.
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I'm not sure which one the 1.49 is but just get the latest Verizon OTA update (the latest 2.1 update should lead you right to it) which was from July then find the one click root method in I think the Amon_RA thread in the development section.
Please take this as me trying to be helpfull and keep the flames to matchstick proportions if I happened to miss someone else bringing this up previously...
I was poking around in the Shift forums in hopes that an exploiot had been found for me to root the wifes Shift and came across this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255474
These excellent people have found a way to downgrade H-boot and Android on the Shift to allow you to flash an earlier version that didnt include the locked bootloader which makes it possible to gain perm root.
I know our phones came locked, but could this be a possibilty for helping those who ended up with 1.5 H-boot to regain 1.4 and be able to use Revolutionary instead of HTC's method?
Geez I hope so, hopefully the exploit isn't specific to the evo shift
Unfortunately it doesn't work with the 1.15 hboot. With S-ON it not only checks the firmware version but the hboot version as well. We could modify the hboot version so it thinks that's the same but then you invalidate the signature on both the hboot and the PG86IMG zip.
Well, damn...was hoping...but damn. Worth a shot anyway.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
Ok, sorry about that.
I have an HTC Sensation XE that has been working fine until I upgraded it to 4.0.3
Since then it mounts the miniSD card as Read Only and many of my programs do not work and I get the response to that no SDcard is inserted
I have also los connection to my Microsoft Exchange, thus not being able to receive any emails on my phone
Can anyone help in how I could downgrade to a version previous than 4.0.3
I have the same problem, I've had a bit of a google and it seems the only way is to do something called 'root' your phone. Which is just like getting a higher password so you can have more control over your phone.
Before you can do this though you must first 'S-off' your phone, which disables some of the security measures your phone has to stop you removing proprietary software or messing with things you shouldn't. To do this you should go here: [edit] won't let me post link so search revolutionary'dot'io
Apparently for these purposes the Sensation and the Sensation XE are the same thing.
This is the nearest tutorial I could find: [edit] youtube /watch?v=kvg0i8in96M
Unfortunately it won't work for me as my hboot number isn't in the drop down box for Sensation on the revolutionary website.
It looks like my only remaining option is this.. [edit] search 'juopunutbear' which frankly I don't feel happy doing.
There are more steps to carry out which I haven't listed here as I've not investigated them too much as I got stuck on the hboot thing, also I'm a massive n00b at all this, so if there is any1 else out there that could point us in the right direction I would be hugely grateful.
hello guys.
i have the same damn problem with the Android 4 ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich). not really sure if i cant check my email or things like that cuz i never tried cuz my problem is bigger even, my wifi is not working. it doesn't says any error but it cant find any network. well the story started same as you. i hit on download the update or upgrade don't remember the expression. and boom... plenty of problems and dislikes.
To be honest cuz i dont like doing stuff before i knw all abt it i spent a week to read and read and read XDA and any other blogs (FYI, XDA is the best place to be) I read from the guides and everyone comments and every error checking and anything. yesterday i start my journey... and im here to share all my experience with you.
before i say anything i wanna tell you im not really sure exactly how to exactly downgrade as im still studding and investigating that why i cant flash the GB (Gingerbread) ROM. But I can 99% guide to to the steps you must take before doing that.
those steps are simply to Unlock + S-Off + Root + flashing any recovery.img + flashing any boot.img + flashing any ICS ROM....
i can even tell you how to unlock your phone to use any simcard.
these steps arent difficult with a good guide and good follower but not that easy... there are still perhaps 10000000000 of things not only me, either the most experience XDA (engineers, developer and so on) users have not experience yet.
soon im sure i will be able to guide you and any one to how to exactly downgrade from ICS to GB if there is any possible why...as i said before im still looking to find an answer and gonna keep my eyes on it. the good thing is im not afraid of trying and doing anything with my phone.
by the way im using HTC Sensation
hboot 1.27.0000 (one of the worst to do any kinds of treatment)
If you need any of that help dont hesitate to post here or pm me.
iabatzis said:
I have an HTC Sensation XE that has been working fine until I upgraded it to 4.0.3
Since then it mounts the miniSD card as Read Only and many of my programs do not work and I get the response to that no SDcard is inserted
I have also los connection to my Microsoft Exchange, thus not being able to receive any emails on my phone
Can anyone help in how I could downgrade to a version previous than 4.0.3
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Hi
did you tried other ROM ?
for example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423684
from other point of view a few times on other kind of device i did just from zip the change of rom from 4.0.3 to 2.3.6 - of course all device is different
Hello
Abantai
hi
once updated to ICS OTA you cannot downgrade....
try wiping the catche,that can cause you some problem..try that first
Downgrade is possible
nhely said:
once updated to ICS OTA you cannot downgrade....
try wiping the catche,that can cause you some problem..try that first
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hi
im sorry to be straight, nothing personal buddy... its just about giving true and pure info.
YOU CAN DOWNGRADE. I DID.
on my previous post i said i didn't but i also mentioned im looking forward to do it and so here i am, I DID DOWNGRADE.
and where have you read this... who said u cant?
you know why cuz read a lot and a lot during my downgrade process and i have never seen or read such post that if your boot-loader is unlocked and you are truly s-off(ed), you cant.
if you have said this just based on ur experience and ur very own knowledge then i should say drop me a line and ill kindly show u the way to do it. And if you have said this because you have read it anywhere in XDA or else where, kindly provide a link to the post please, so i can discuss the issue there as well as here.
have fun messing with ur device guys
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thanks to every buddy up there from professional developers to noobs...
9^9999999999999999999999999999 thanks to seniors XDA who posts highly valuable non noobs info to those made heck of a job noob guide which i know its very very difficult.
i do also thanks noobs like me to be curious and asking question which is also very important because if there is no question then there is no answer.
here are some very important info. you need to know to downgrade your HTC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300#
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614617#
http://www.htcdev.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148#
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
http://www.filefactory.com/f/c87a2330449af512/
http://theunlockr.com/
http://theunlockr.com/2011/10/25/ho...ire-z-desire-hd-and-mytouch-4g-back-to-froyo/
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Buzz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618
have fun messing with ur device guys
Hi, everyone. First, sorry for posting this in the EVO 3D: General Questions forum and in this forum. I hope someone in either forum who saw this post can answer my questions or point me to the thread with the answer to it. Below is the information for my Spint Evo 3D running stock ROM:
Shooter XC Ship S-off RL
HBoot 1.40.1100
Android 2.3.4
HTC Sense 3.0
Software: Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_odex
The last time I did an update of my phone after rooting was early this year. Basically I installed a zipfile provided by a user on this forum (apologize to that user for not being able to credit him) that allows me to get the OTA update on my rooted phone. Now that Sprint released the Ice Cream Sandwich update for EVO 3D, I am looking to upgrade the software again. The main question is...was there a thread for this topic where someone has provided a zipfile to allow updates to ICS for a rooted phone (stock rom)? Would someone please point me to it if they found it (sorry, did not see it)? Second, is the update process the same as before? Do I wipe cache and/or dalvik cache and then just install from zipfile? Any help is appreciated. Just didn't want to brick my phone. Normally I let my sister test things out on her device before I do the same thing but last year she decided to go with Motorola Photon while I sticked with HTC. Help? Thanks.
Tommy
Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889438. Hopefully this will help you with everything you may need. Please hit the thanks button if I helped you in anyway. Also give thanks to ramjet for this wonderful guide.