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I am running stock samsung firmware on the T-Mobile Vibrant.
I had been holding off on rooting/rom-ming it because i was afraid of bricking.
I think i want to root now for 2.2, and have been going over the forums.
However, I need a method of rooting which will also support my upgrading to a 2.3 rom later on when it is released. Because according to what i have read, the safest way to get to 2.3 would be to to go back to a stock 2.1 and then repeat whatever steps are given.
TL;DR: I need an easy point which gets me to Froyo right now which will aslo get me to Honeycomb later without too much brickage chances and complications. Thanks
You can root keeping the stock rom and still receive the OTA updates
Sent from my Galaxy S using Tapatalk
There is a ton of info on this site to assist IF you want to install a custom ROM. There is a great video that shows you a lot of what you need to do to be able to install the ROM. Take a look around and read read read. It is a fairly simple task and I have tried to brick my phone and ODIN has always come to the rescue!http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821468
Hi! In these days I want to upgrade my phone OS to 2.2.2 [I currently have the V10a-OCT-01-2010].
Should I make any operation on the phone before updating with LG Suite?
Is this a required step to do in order to install the official Gingerbread update in the future?
Thank you
I do not know if its required, but my phone diffidently worked better, smoother after getting the 2.2.2 update. If you stay with LG's OS, and do not get a custom ROM, then you will be able to get the 2.3 update simple and easy, just like the 2.2.2 update (or so I've heard). However, if you put on a custom ROM, you will not be ale to get the 2.3 OTA update - you will have to install a custom 2.3 ROM. For the sake of simplicity, convince, and warranty, I would personally suggest just getting the update, and not ROM'ing your device, at least till after the 2.3 update.
Tho, if I'm misinterpreting your question and you're just asking if there are any pre-update procedures you need to do, then there aren't =P
Gigi1988 said:
Hi! In these days I want to upgrade my phone OS to 2.2.2 [I currently have the V10a-OCT-01-2010].
Should I make any operation on the phone before updating with LG Suite?
Is this a required step to do in order to install the official Gingerbread update in the future?
Thank you
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dont even try updating via lg pc suite it sucks many users has got there phone unfunfunctional trying to update from lg pc suite rather go for a custom rom if u are willing to update which is safe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038338
just root via updated info
install custom recovery
install custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=946354 2.3.4 latest and is stable
if u are looking for a longer battery life try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=887281
Gigi1988 said:
Hi! In these days I want to upgrade my phone OS to 2.2.2 [I currently have the V10a-OCT-01-2010].
Should I make any operation on the phone before updating with LG Suite?
Is this a required step to do in order to install the official Gingerbread update in the future?
Thank you
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Upgrading to 2.2.2 in not necessary to get the Gingerbread official update. You can directly upgrade from V10a to Gingerbread when it is released by LG.
And if you want to update to 2.2.2, you can directly connect phone to LG PC Suite and check for phone update. No data will be lost after the update, but just to be safe you can backup your data using the PC Suite backup functionality.
Is there any alternate way to update? one which does not require the use of pc suite. Cause my internet si too slow to download the update via pc suite (having the phone connected all the time) and update
You can update the stock firmware using kdz updater. For instructions on how to use the updater- refer to the following thread
HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
I would like to warn you that using kdz updater is a slightly risky undertaking and that you should stick to updating your phone through the pc suite provided along with the phone whenever you are on stock firmware.
Difference between 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 for optimus
Whats the difference between 2.2.1 and 2.2.2? Anything better??
shhbz said:
dont even try updating via lg pc suite it sucks many users has got there phone unfunfunctional trying to update from lg pc suite rather go for a custom rom if u are willing to update which is safe
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I have to disagree with you. Updating stock firmware using pc suite is a far safer option than using kdz updater to flash original firmware.
bindaasathar said:
Whats the difference between 2.2.1 and 2.2.2? Anything better??
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Nothing much practically except for the bragging rights.
Edit - And, LG is supposed to have fixed the sd unmount issues with this update, though many users still report the issue as occurring even after an update.
Edit - lg has also incorporated a touchscreen lagfix into the 2.2 2 kernel.
victortangocharlie said:
Nothing much practically except for the bragging rights.
Edit - And, LG is supposed to have fixed the sd unmount issues with this update, though many users still report the issue as occurring even after an update.
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Have they fixed the touchscreen bug? Heard the touch screen experience is better than previous firmwares.
victortangocharlie said:
You can update the stock firmware using kdz updater. For instructions on how to use the updater- refer to the following thread
HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
I would like to warn you that using kdz updater is a slightly risky undertaking and that you should stick to updating your phone through the pc suite provided along with the phone whenever you are on stock firmware.
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well I can't update any other way. So this is maybe the only way I can flash official firmware v10e
Well then follow the instructions in the thread I linked to earlier to the word, and you will face no problems in flashing the original firmware using kdz updater.
My suggestion is dont update it. Well, sounds weird right?
I dont feel any obvious fix on the touchscreen lag, and the worse part is, the phone turns out to be laggier than 2.2.1!
when i running with 2.2.1, i manage to get around 460+ with the quadrant benchmark
while with 2.2.2, maximum score i manage to get was only 416 =(
Well, this happens to my phone, maybe others dont have such problem.
I successfully Flashed android version 2.2.2 v10E using KDZ updater
I was unable to do so with the LG PC Suite
this firmware is compiles by some LG engineer called vijay Kumar v10E
the previous one was made by someone called _____Yadav v10b
One major improvement is the app drawer
its much more smoother, also got two new icons to the app list, these are "app installer" and "Games"
the latter is just a bookmark to gameloft games. App installer gives a black screen (maybe its slow, so lets be optimustic)
facebook app icon is changed too.
In contacts, the facebook contacts have a yellowish orange box with an arrow protruding from it instead of the older facebook icon (which i liked )
Hi all! I opened this thread because after two month (since the hard reset) my phone suddenly started rebooting (or quitting itself) twice a day and that gets me nervous.
Honestly I would like to use LG software for 2.2.2 and 2.3, and I wanna start rooting my phone after 2.3 when LG finishes to support my P500.
Have I to unmount the SD from settings before upgrading with LG Suite? How long does the upgrade take?
Does this upgrade stop my rebooting problem? Sometimes I have to unmount/mount the battery to use my telephone again
Thanks to all
victortangocharlie said:
I have to disagree with you. Updating stock firmware using pc suite is a far safer option than using kdz updater to flash original firmware.
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than why dont u try it on your phone and get into bricking it as many users had landed into problems using lg pc suite and beside u yourself want the users to follow the kdz guide.STRANGE COMMENT try google and u must even see how safe it is using lg pc suite .
shhbz said:
than why dont u try it on your phone and get into bricking it as many users had landed into problems using lg pc suite and beside u yourself want the users to follow the kdz guide.STRANGE COMMENT try google and u must even see how safe it is using lg pc suite .
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I admit that chances of bricking do exist when trying to upgrade via pc suite. But, for a user with stock android running on his phone and who hasn't fiddled with his phone in any way(root,custom recovery,kernel etc..), the best option to install the firmware upgrades provided by LG would be using the official PC suite provided by LG as the chances of bricking the phone using kdz updater is still greater.
And,if by using LG PC Suite anything goes wrong, you aren't left with a feeling that you have done damage to your phone using tools other than the one officially prescribed for the purpose. Just kidding..
It is in this context that I answered as I felt that the post opener was a person who hadn't customised his phone in any way and was just asking about the firmware upgrade process.
PS: Googling is a good pastime. But, selective interpretation kinda defeats the purpose.
It is funny seeing you tell me about searching the web.This, coming from the same person who after he had visited my thread and sought my help thru PM’s , then claimed to have no knowledge of a similar topic on the forums as exemplified by his opening line “Hi All! After huge search in the forum i found the guides scattered ,so i decided to put it in 1 thread helping all the newbies to install custom rom“ in his own thread on the same topic started a few days later ( an almost exact replica in terms of content but with a few grammatical errors thrown in, I suppose to cause the distinction and also a topic on apps2sd which in my opinion should be avoided in a thread meant for newbies to avoid confusion and more so as there are rom’s with apps2sd built-in.)And when confronted in his own thread , coming up with the lamest excuse possible that I had edited my thread after his pioneering work was posted. Well, I wouldn't go as far as calling you a THIEF & a LIAR, But it wouldn't be a stretch to imagine.
imo kdz is not for the newbs. one needs to read carefully each and every step for performing an update using kdz.
but with pc suite you dont need to know anything.
kdz is definitely a faster method when compared to pc suite.
but in the end even if the phone gets bricked by both the service center guys will not know (right?). you were, anyways, trying to flash official firmware.
victortangocharlie said:
I admit that chances of bricking do exist when trying to upgrade via pc suite. But, for a user with stock android running on his phone and who hasn't fiddled with his phone in any way(root,custom recovery,kernel etc..), the best option to install the firmware upgrades provided by LG would be using the official PC suite provided by LG as the chances of bricking the phone using kdz updater is still greater.
And,if by using LG PC Suite anything goes wrong, you aren't left with a feeling that you have done damage to your phone using tools other than the one officially prescribed for the purpose. Just kidding..
It is in this context that I answered as I felt that the post opener was a person who hadn't customised his phone in any way and was just asking about the firmware upgrade process.
PS: Googling is a good pastime. But, selective interpretation kinda defeats the purpose.
It is funny seeing you tell me about searching the web.This, coming from the same person who after he had visited my thread and sought my help thru PM’s , then claimed to have no knowledge of a similar topic on the forums as exemplified by his opening line “Hi All! After huge search in the forum i found the guides scattered ,so i decided to put it in 1 thread helping all the newbies to install custom rom“ in his own thread on the same topic started a few days later ( an almost exact replica in terms of content but with a few grammatical errors thrown in, I suppose to cause the distinction and also a topic on apps2sd which in my opinion should be avoided in a thread meant for newbies to avoid confusion and more so as there are rom’s with apps2sd built-in.)And when confronted in his own thread , coming up with the lamest excuse possible that I had edited my thread after his pioneering work was posted. Well, I wouldn't go as far as calling you a THIEF & a LIAR, But it wouldn't be a stretch to imagine.
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well i commented on ur reply to what i felt was wrong so dont take it personally ,as far as instruction is concerned u might be using p500 before me so u collected info from u friend GOOGLE and wrote it down,there is nothing wrong to be learner but u do learn as time passes. it true that i do consulted u when i join for p500 but ultimately ur advice landed me in prob to which the ultimate saviour was the error guide. Ans as far as my thread is concerned it speaks on it own by the users comment exactly the way i wanted it to be http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038338 .
SO FOR NOW I HOPE THE DISCUSSION IS OVER AND NO USE BEING OFF TOPIC AND FOR UR COMMENTS I DONT EVEN NEED TO IMAGINE ,RATHER IT SHOWS YOU BEING EGOIST
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well i commented on ur reply to what i felt was wrong so dont take it personally ,as far as instruction is concerned u might be using p500 before me so u collected info from u friend GOOGLE and wrote it down,there is nothing wrong to be learner but u do learn as time passes. it true that i do consulted u when i join for p500 but ultimately ur advice landed me in prob to which the ultimate saviour was the error guide. Ans as far as my thread is concerned it speaks on it own by the users comment exactly the way i wanted it to be http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038338 .
SO FOR NOW I HOPE THE DISCUSSION IS OVER AND NO USE BEING OFF TOPIC AND FOR UR COMMENTS I DONT EVEN NEED TO IMAGINE ,RATHER IT SHOWS YOU BEING EGOIST
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You make it sound like I provided you with wrong instructions which caused you trouble. I take that as slander. To put things in the right perspective, I am going to quote your PM to me.
i am unable to install custom recovery using adb as its nt running even i tried using terminal emulator but always end up entereing wrong text as i am unable to understand where to put space and not to can u help in any other way of doing it
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How do you expect me to help you if you cannot even follow the simplest of instructions like the spacing of commands? You can't seriously expect me to physically type out the commands properly on your phone.
Don't blame me for your loss. Blame yourself.
And what did I receive in return for my help. A BIG NOTHING. No thanks and no mention of my thread on your copycat thread.
I don't claim to have invented the instructions in my post. I too collected the info from other threads,forums and sites (though unlike you, i had to search different places to get all the info). But, at least I give credit where it is due.
Hi guys,
I plan to buy on June 14th the Galaxy S2 on Bell Canada network, it will replace my Pre2.
I was wondering if you can recommend me a specific ROM that will get rid of TouchWiz and allow me to run Gingerbread stock. I'm not familiar at all with Android, as I never use it before. That is the main reason why I rather ask the question here instead of searching, as I would not know what to search for.
A little about myself: I'm a Linux head (Redhat advanced + Ubuntu).
Thank you for your your help.
If you realy want to delete touch wiz, you'll have to root your phone otherwise you can't get rid of touch wiz, however you can run a different launcher and having touch wiz on your phone.
Hi Viletung. In WebOS, it takes me about 30 seconds to root the phone.
Yet that retains all the phone settings unchanged, while allowing me to install packages, manipulate data, etc. Is it the same thing with SGS2?
I guess my question is: is it recommended to root the phone? I'm curious if most of Android users root their phone. I know I rooted my Palm Pre/Pre2 phones 5min after I got them. I read on the Internet that certain ROM's are built on stock Gingerbread (without TouchWiz), allowing the phone to save on battery and run much smoother with less used resources. Obviously, if you install a new ROM it will void the warranty.
I'm at a point where I'm learning the basics, so any advice is appreciated.
Hello!
I've installed Lite'ning rom 1.5, which has root access. And to flash it takes about one minute!
When I got this phone, I knew it was possible to root my phone, but I was scared that I would screw something up and break the device.
Now, it's about one month after I got this phone and I must say after rooting the device, deleting some standard Samsung **** (Social Hubs etc..), my SGSII isn't draining battery as it used to do before I deleted some stuff. (Including TouchWiz)
But I have also a JIG, to reset the custom kernel counter, just incase I need my warranty back.
So my final conclusion is; I can't life without root! I like to edit the system icons (battery-, wifi icon and much more).
If you have any questions, I'll try to help you
Rooting, yes do it. It's easy, does no harm, and opens up neat options.
Just get Villainrom which is updated to version 2.0. It's built on android 2.3.4, fixing the 2.3.3 battery drain bug (which occured on all phones running 2.3.3).
If you want your stock gingerbread experience, there is a rom out there which tries to replicate this, but I recommend using a 'better' rom with a custom launcher mimicking Gingerbread. Since there's not a lot of difference than just a different launcher (home-menu).
Most dont root but most are not on XDA and dont know anything bar stock . I would guess most XDA users root .
I'm at a point where I'm learning the basics, so any advice is appreciated.
To a certain extent its been a learning curve for the devs as SGS 2 is different to SGS1 .Expect even more development as the days go by .
jje
Thanks a lot guys for the info.
prodygee said:
Rooting, yes do it. It's easy, does no harm, and opens up neat options.
Just get Villainrom which is updated to version 2.0. It's built on android 2.3.4, fixing the 2.3.3 battery drain bug (which occured on all phones running 2.3.3).
If you want your stock gingerbread experience, there is a rom out there which tries to replicate this, but I recommend using a 'better' rom with a custom launcher mimicking Gingerbread. Since there's not a lot of difference than just a different launcher (home-menu).
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Thanks for the info. I want to have the latest version of Android, I don't really care about Gingerbread. How do updates work on Android (i.e. updating to Ice Cream Sandwich eventually)? On WebOS, updates are done automatically from your carrier or Palm/HP (if you had an unlocked phone like myself). Even if I rooted my phone, I would be able to update the phone firmware with a simple download and retain the rooted aspect of the phone.
About rooting, what did you used? I'm looking at Odin and SuperOneClick... is there something better/safer? One more time, thank you.
Official updates via Kies over PC only .
Rooting is usually lost on update .
Rooting via Chainfire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
yqed said:
I was wondering if you can recommend me a specific ROM that will get rid of TouchWiz and allow me to run Gingerbread stock.
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Why don't you use it for a least a few seconds before ditching it, there's no aosp gingerbread anyway so you're stuck with it until cm7 comes along.
I want to root the phone and replace the ROM mainly because I heard that TouchWiz is running on top of current OS. I could disable TouchWiz, indeed. The issue is: I do not know how upgrades are performed into phone. From the above posts, I have to do it myself is not an automated download/install like WebOS does it.
So, if a new Android version is released, I have to download it myself? For example, my phone comes with 2.3.3 installed but 2.3.4 is released already. Will my phone ask me to download the latest version automatically upon release? I presume not, I have to download and install it myself. Using logic, that is done by either installing a ROM or getting the upgrade from mobile provider.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
yqed said:
So, if a new Android version is released, I have to download it myself? For example, my phone comes with 2.3.3 installed but 2.3.4 is released already. Will my phone ask me to download the latest version automatically upon release? I presume not, I have to download and install it myself. Using logic, that is done by either installing a ROM or getting the upgrade from mobile provider.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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That's correct, and is one of the main reasons people root their Androids so that when a new version comes out we can download it straight away and don't have to wait for the carrier to officially release it, which usually takes a lot longer than it does for the devs here to put something together. E.g. there are a few ROMs already in the dev forum based on 2.3.4, but there is not yet any official update.
Thanks guys much appreciated. I will probably have more questions, once I have the phone on hand.
yqed said:
I want to root the phone and replace the ROM mainly because I heard that TouchWiz is running on top of current OS. I could disable TouchWiz, indeed. The issue is: I do not know how upgrades are performed into phone. From the above posts, I have to do it myself is not an automated download/install like WebOS does it.
So, if a new Android version is released, I have to download it myself? For example, my phone comes with 2.3.3 installed but 2.3.4 is released already. Will my phone ask me to download the latest version automatically upon release? I presume not, I have to download and install it myself. Using logic, that is done by either installing a ROM or getting the upgrade from mobile provider.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Android phones get new updates over the air when available, just like web os. Only Samsung does their own thing which is different on the sgs2 than on normal android devices. .
Which is, providing updates through an unnecessary software suite called KIES. You won't see an update available message on your phone.
yqed said:
Hi guys,
I plan to buy on June 14th the Galaxy S2 on Bell Canada network, it will replace my Pre2.
I was wondering if you can recommend me a specific ROM that will get rid of TouchWiz and allow me to run Gingerbread stock. I'm not familiar at all with Android, as I never use it before. That is the main reason why I rather ask the question here instead of searching, as I would not know what to search for.
A little about myself: I'm a Linux head (Redhat advanced + Ubuntu).
Thank you for your your help.
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Just install a launcher fromthe Android Store. There's plenty of good ones like LauncherPro, GX Launcher, 7 launcher. Their all relatively good and fully functional.
OK, I got the phone (16GB model) today from FutureShop and played with it a bit. It is a great phone indeed...
Phone Info (might be useful for devs)
Network: Bell Canada
Model: GT-I9100M
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Now, on with the usual:
Bell bundled the phone with several crap apps like Self Serve, TeleNav GPS (how stupid is that on an Android), Remote PVR, etc.
I will follow your advice and use the phone for now as is, without any fancy stuff done to it (like a new ROM). I would like to get rid of the Bell proprietary apps (physical delete), let me know if is possible. I guess if the phone is rooted it should be easy, the trick is to know how to delete the apps from the phone.
Another question: How do I install the Samsung drivers, without installing the blotted KIES?
I looked for a clean package with SGS2 drivers only but I could not find anything... All I want is to go to Device Manager and point a directory.
I must admit that Android is a totally new experience, coming from WebOS. I'm pretty much lost, heh. I know I sound like a noob, so please forgive me if I ask some simple questions that I can get the answer with a search or just by reading the phone instructions (haven't had the time to read the documentation).
Hello, I currently have two atrix's and need some help, as all the information I'm seeing on here is vastly different then when i rooted my first atrix all the way back in april.
So with the first phone its been rooted and has gingerblur rom on it.
android ver. is 2.2.1 (though the creator claims it is 2.2.2)
kernel ver is 2.6.32.9
Build number is 1.5.7 (I read there have been issues with this that im not understanding right now)
As to what it had before the root I honestly do not recall. Nor do i recall what I used to root it, but it was with a guide on this forum.
The second phone that I need to root has
android 2.2.2
kernel ver 1.6.32.9
Build number is 1.8.3 (again I'm confused as to what this means)
Any answers would be very helpful and appreciated. I do not want to brick either of these phones. I've done thing like this many times, but I've never come across something concerning a build number. So I want to be perfectly sure first. Thank you.
probably you should start from swift's noob guide first. things changed a lot since last april.
Hello fellow transformer prime users,
I have been looking over many threads on how to update to JellyBean and have not come to the decision of whether I should update at the current moment or wait. The reason I feel uncomfortable with updating is that I soft bricked my prime when I did the .21 to .28 update, all due to my human error of not triple checking over myself. Thankfully I have superior knowledge of the android system because I have been using Android since the G1 days (yup I am not a noob, but neither am I an expert in these things, you can say that I am an intermediate power user). Fortunately I was able to unbrick using multiple methods and abd tricks that I found on these threads, and I truly thank everyone of the big guys out there for helping out though my difficult time. Although I had alot of fun in that ordeal, I surely DO NOT WANT TO GO OVER THAT HARDSHIP AGAIN (sorry but I have been emotionally scared for life).
Although it may seem that this post is question oriented I would like to note that it is mostly a plead for an update method suited for my particular setup.
On to the details:
At the current moment my prime is being used as a daily driver. It is my college life all bundled in to one awesome device.
Android version 4.0.3 ICS
It is rooted
it has IML74. US_epad-9.4.2.28.2-20120529 build
stock to the root <----get it.... its a joke
It has latest superuser
it has been backed up
Voodoo OTA root keeper shows 100%
The device is NOT UNLOCKED, it does not say that it is unlocked on start-up, ITS LOCKED
It has CWM 5.5.0.4
My first method of rooting was done though vipermods exploits
Last time I updated I just flashed the proper/suitable stock .28 build that I have now through CWM
At the current moment everything works wonderfully and I love this device.BUT I am afraid of bricking it...I have had bad dreams....BAD BAD NIGHTMARES....
So the question is...I mean comment...(sorry if this does not belong on here)...
What would be a best update method for my current setup
I thank all that help me out and apologize to the forum members and admins if this does not belong here...
I have made a video showing you my current setup youtu.be (sorry, delete this stuff, sorry) /xCQP6O1NpAY , thank you and I hope to soon be playing around with JB
I will also make a video of my update process so others with the same issue can follow my methods.
Thank you,
SpeedV
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SpeedV said:
Hello fellow transformer prime users,
I have been looking over many threads on how to update to JellyBean and have not come to the decision of whether I should update at the current moment or wait. The reason I feel uncomfortable with updating is that I soft bricked my prime when I did the .21 to .28 update, all due to my human error of not triple checking over myself. Thankfully I have superior knowledge of the android system because I have been using Android since the G1 days (yup I am not a noob, but neither am I an expert in these things, you can say that I am an intermediate power user). Fortunately I was able to unbrick using multiple methods and abd tricks that I found on these threads, and I truly thank everyone of the big guys out there for helping out though my difficult time. Although I had alot of fun in that ordeal, I surely DO NOT WANT TO GO OVER THAT HARDSHIP AGAIN (sorry but I have been emotionally scared for life).
Although it may seem that this post is question oriented I would like to note that it is mostly a plead for an update method suited for my particular setup.
On to the details:
At the current moment my prime is being used as a daily driver. It is my college life all bundled in to one awesome device.
Android version 4.0.3 ICS
It is rooted
it has IML74. US_epad-9.4.2.28.2-20120529 build
stock to the root <----get it.... its a joke
It has latest superuser
it has been backed up
Voodoo OTA root keeper shows 100%
The device is NOT UNLOCKED, it does not say that it is unlocked on start-up, ITS LOCKED
It has CWM 5.5.0.4
My first method of rooting was done though vipermods exploits
Last time I updated I just flashed the proper/suitable stock .28 build that I have now through CWM
At the current moment everything works wonderfully and I love this device.BUT I am afraid of bricking it...I have had bad dreams....BAD BAD NIGHTMARES....
So the question is...I mean comment...(sorry if this does not belong on here)...
What would be a best update method for my current setup
I thank all that help me out and apologize to the forum members and admins if this does not belong here...
I have made a video showing you my current setup youtu.be (sorry, delete this stuff, sorry) /xCQP6O1NpAY , thank you and I hope to soon be playing around with JB
I will also make a video of my update process so others with the same issue can follow my methods.
Thank you,
SpeedV
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Before my .28 update with sparky's rom i had the .21 vipermod exploit....i had flashed cwm and updated my rom from the previous .18, and even before that i had root through vipermods initial root method.
I know my bootloader is locked, but how than is it posible for me to flash roms for unlocked bootloaders. The sparky rom that i flashed is supposedly for unlocked bootloaders.
I am sooooo confused....i dont want to brick my prime again.
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HOW I BRICKED IT BEFORE:
so i was on .21 and wanted to update to latest .28 build
I manually downloaded the stock.28 rom from asus website
I updated through icon on bottom right hand area...you know
All was going well then boooooom i got soft bricked with a bootloop
Did the popular unbrick method through abd then i found sparkys rom.
Flashed sparkys rom through cwm (i uploaded the rom through this abd command file mover thing i found on another xda forum whiles in cwm)
Flashed and installed perfectly
Ok now what should i do....unlock my device and twrp recovery it or whatever its called and then go from there?
Or just wait....i dont know where to start...and frankly i am very displeased with the amount of clarity out of the top guides out there....and all i see is a plethora of bricked devices...sad face...
Ok once again Thank You for your time and efforts.
SpeedV
Hey, could you please give some more information and links about the cwm you used and which popular adb unbrick method?
Weired issue...i heard about perfectly unlocked primes, about primes with locked bootloader "forever" (like my device), but never heard anything about an invisible unlock after softbrick...
Maybe somebody can figure out where "the magic" happened...
Grz
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
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beckzz said:
Hey, could you please give some more information and links about the cwm you used and which popular adb unbrick method?
Weired issue...i heard about perfectly unlocked primes, about primes with locked bootloader "forever" (like my device), but never heard anything about an invisible unlock after softbrick...
Maybe somebody can figure out where "the magic" happened...
Grz
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
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I just replied to you but my post did not go through....i spend a good hour finding stuff out for an answer....and now all gone....
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ok simple answer: I unlocked device...I think through a vipermod primetime release that had it...i think v4 unlock tool don't remember
was on .11 then on .18 then to .21 now on .28
did root with vipermod, and installed cwm in .18 or .21 dont remember
got bricked when i manually updated to .28 from download from asus site
think that there is a method of binging back primes that are bricked
using quick abd pusher...thats what i used in cwm to get sparky's rom on prime and flashed
now working
I really dont give a damn anymore...I hate xda forums right now soooooo bad. I just wasted 1 HOUR, or even more 1+ hours with a perfect reply and all gone because of the stupid forum....
sorry man
I'm done