This is outdated. Get S-OFF.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t25gevM3hlk
This tool is unlike any other recovery based tool you have ever seen. I have seen alot of people struggling to reinstall gingerbread roms or even install other ICS roms due to their MainVer changing. Well I introduce Awesome Recovery Tool v2!
This is a touchscreen based tool (tested with AmonRa recovery). You answer two prompts in the tool from your phone and it will create a PH98IMG.zip based on what you need. This tool is based on the aroma (yes, like the smell, not amonra) recovery scripting. This allows you to use your touchscreen to select things during a flashable zip installation.
I have repurposed it as an easy recovery tool that will help get you booting again no matter what rom you are currently on. This will create a PH98IMG.zip personalized to the MainVer you have and the OS you want to flash to.
I don't see how this can get much more noob proof.
The main point of this tool is to create a PH98IMG.zip specific to your needs that has the right mainver attached to it and the right boot.img of the rom you want to get to.
Version 2 already out! You can flash custom boot images with this tool now! Put any boot image you want on your sd card named customboot.img and select the appropriate option in the tool.
How to use:
0) To flash a boot image specific to a rom, pull the boot.img out of the PH98IMG.zip included with the rom. Rename it to customboot.img and put it on the root of the sd card. (not in any folders). The PH98IMG.zip might be inside the roms zip file if it set to autoinstall.
1) Flash the attached zip file in recovery.
2) When the window pops up, tap your MainVer. If you are unsure, tap the OTA (middle button) first.
3) Tap the OS you want to flash to. (Select custom boot here if you are using that feature)
4) A PH98IMG.zip of the files you need has been created.
5) Amonra will say an error occured, but ignore it.
6) Reboot to hboot and install the PH98IMG.zip.
7) If you get main version older error, rerun the tool and select a higher main version.
8) Then flash a rom of the same version (ics/gb) that you chose in the tool. (Scott's cleanroms for each OS are a good base choice to atleast get your phone back on it's feet)
Other note: if the rom you want doesn't automatically reboot into hboot to flash a PH98IMG.zip (you have to put it there yourself) you should install the rom first then use this, but in all honesty it doesn't really matter.
Current Limitations
1) You will need a way delete the PH98IMG.zip off your SD card before you can reboot into recovery again. If you can't boot up because you haven't flashed the new rom yet, use an external card reader to remove the PH98IMG.zip from the card so you can boot into recovery. If you don't have one, the procedure in this post (also by me) will work aswell
2) Depending on the kernel that a specific rom uses, wifi might not work after using this tool. I will update this tool soon to take that into account and fix that problem.
this should clean up some of the rom threads! great idea man! GO BLUE
bump. Nice job man
Worked like a charm, and saves a ton of time in the long-run. Great idea, and great work!
Demiurge7 said:
Worked like a charm, and saves a ton of time in the long-run. Great idea, and great work!
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You tested it? Good to have a 2nd confirmation.
Nice work con247.. I will try it out once joelz drops another update or Newt..this will really make life easy!
It won't work with joel's roms since he has bravia engine. I will be adding an option for a custom boot image on the sd card
con247 said:
It won't work with joel's roms since he has bravia engine. I will be adding an option for a custom boot image on the sd card
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Thanks for the update friend. Bravia engine has been my choice at the present.
cornjo said:
Thanks for the update friend. Bravia engine has been my choice at the present.
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Updated, takes custom boot images now.
con247 said:
Updated, takes custom boot images now.
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Con, I'd like to refer you to this again...
Con247
WasabiWa83 said:
Con, I'd like to refer you to this again...
Con247
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made me lol again.
con247 said:
You tested it? Good to have a 2nd confirmation.
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Yes, I used it to go from a kernel that worked well with every ICS rom I tried (scroslers), to go to Joelz 1.7 with redefined. Wanted to try the oc, so decided to give this a try. Only took one take to get the mainver right (pulled sd to retry), but really simplified and sped up the process -- mostly I am stoked that there is a good method to switch this, given this definitely isnt the last time Thanks again!
Success with cwm!
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Needs to be updated to include main version 3.10.605.13 for the 4.0.3 roms, please.
Thanks for the awesome tool though.
great idea man
Swifty31703 said:
Needs to be updated to include main version 3.10.605.13 for the 4.0.3 roms, please.
Thanks for the awesome tool though.
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Was not aware of that version. I will add that when I get home tonight.
Any other features you guys think should be added?
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Very nice Con! Awesome tool.
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Was not aware of that version. I will add that when I get home tonight.
Any other features you guys think should be added?
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NP. So far there is only 3 roms running that version (that i know of).
Ineffablilis Dues
ICS Sense Redefined
De-Sensed-ish ICS
This should be bumped more or stickied. Very helpful and simple.
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Was not aware of that version. I will add that when I get home tonight.
Any other features you guys think should be added?
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Well as some of you might have figured out I haven't had time to update it yet. But I have some other cool features planned and I will work on it after my midterm exam tomorrow night. (yes, friday night wtf are they thinking?)
Related
SlideM, Non-Sense UI Rom​
SlideM is a Stripped Down build of SlideMEROOT2 & Very Stable!!
Download > SlideM.zip
*Rom SlideM Stable *
- Update Progress Working ( Via Recovery )
- Standard Android Boot
- Keyboard & Lights
- Genius Button
- LWP
- Busybox
- Root
- Swype & Dragon Dictation
- LauncherPro
- Flash
- Terminal Info
If I am already on SlideMe2, does this require a wipe?
I am assuming installation is basically the same...
1. Boot to recovery, run update.zip to get Clockwork
2. Install from SD > Choose zip > Update SlideM.zip
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Re: (ROM)(SLIDE) SlideM with a Touch of Eclair *6/21/2010*
Gonna try right away!
Thanks for all u do, hope u got to enjoy your fathers day!
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fermunky said:
If I am already on SlideMe2, does this require a wipe?
I am assuming installation is basically the same...
1. Boot to recovery, run update.zip to get Clockwork
2. Install from SD > Choose zip > Update SlideM.zip
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yes a wipe is Needed, as this is not an update to slidemeroot2.zip
Fordude said:
Gonna try right away!
Thanks for all u do, hope u got to enjoy your fathers day!
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Thanks & Yes I did enjoy Father's Day
@Everyone..
It's fine to download now, Correct link fixed & Sorry about that..
eugene373 said:
yes a wipe is Needed, as this is not an update to slidemeroot2.zip
Thanks & Yes I did enjoy Father's Day
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Very cool. And when you say "slimmed down", was anything removed? I hope it's Sense Gonna try this none the less since it seems things I want are working. Thanks Eugene, I may have to now buy you a soda!
Edit: Also, are you going to start adding the name and version of your ROMs to the About Phone section?
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Very cool. And when you say "slimmed down", was anything removed? I hope it's Sense Gonna try this none the less since it seems things I want are working. Thanks Eugene, I may have to now buy you a soda!
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Sorry, this is not a Sense UI Rom..
eugene373 said:
Sorry, this is not a Sense UI Rom..
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I meant to say "I hope Sense was removed"... if so, definitely giving this a try.
Theres no sense in that other rom.. or this one. I have done it.. I'm the first to announce that I have tried SlideM and its [email protected] Very clean, fast boot, straight to my favorite launcher. Bravo. Thanks!
Might try this out soon....im still loving the legend rom....
Btw hello everybody...ive been a luker for a while and decided to join up
I've been playing with this rom for a few minutes now. Getting use to ADW Launcher as I never tried it, but just happy I have no Sense!.
how long does this rom take to boot?
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how long does this rom take to boot?
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adb reboot was about 35 seconds from me hitting Enter and then me being able to make a phone call.
Also, 121mb free after installing all my apps back with this rom. So far so good. It was 133mb free after first boot.
it doesnt boot for me waited like 3 or 4 minutes then flashed to legend 2 slide and it booted
Root,
I notice in the OP is shows Root. Does this still require us to Root in recovery (Mount System), or does it now work within the OS?
Downloading asap, cant wait to test this out!
DGarmon said:
I notice in the OP is shows Root. Does this still require us to Root in recovery (Mount System), or does it now work within the OS?
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Not sure what you're asking. As long as you have already rooted and installed the eng build, then all you need is the update.zip file, which allows you to get clockwork recovery initially by hitting "Apply update.zip", and then you can apply the SlideM.zip. I did not need to mount anything, and you certainly don't need to "re-root" if you've done that already.
Re: (ROM)(SLIDE) SlideM with a Touch of Eclair *6/21/2010*
The only thing I personally miss is facebook contact sync .. I believe because the facebook for mytouch app is not included..
Eugene do you have that apk so I can just add it on?
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fermunky
I'm on SLIDEMEROOT2. If I want to remove or make changes to /System, I would have to go into clockwork recovery to mount the system then issue ADB commands (correct me if I'm wrong please LOL). I have some apps that require Root access to the system folder (Root explorer, Meta-morph too name a few) to make any changes, I know I can get into those folders within the OS but just can't make any changes. I'm really looking into themeing the Frameworks.apk but understand MTS isn't fully Rooted because of the Kernal being locked down. I was just wondering, I will just try this ROM and see what I can come up with. Thanks.
I'm really liking this ROM. It is fast. And not one FC yet Eugene will be getting a Pepsi soon.
Oddness... I tried flashing this ROM and I know it made changes due to losing sense launcher and gaining launcherpro... noticed missing stock HTC apps but no difference in free space, unresponsive SU and FC attempting to open accounts and sync
So I read the tutorial already posted here on how to flash it, but it sems kinda confusing. I know how to use and, fastboot, I've always used cwm recov and it auto flashed it so never have I manually flashed one, anyone show me how?
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So I read the tutorial already posted here on how to flash it, but it sems kinda confusing. I know how to use and, fastboot, I've always used cwm recov and it auto flashed it so never have I manually flashed one, anyone show me how?
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TWRP only has the PG86IMG.zip. Simply download the file and make sure it is named PG86IMG.zip and place in on the root of your SD card.
http://www.tinyw.in/1MH - Here is the PG86IMG from the TWRP thread.
Download flashable zip from the OP and rename it "PG86IMG.zip" (without the quotes)
Place in the root of the sdcard
Power off phone (make sure you turn off hot boot or pull the battery when it's off)
Power on the phone holding power and volume down
Follow the prompts to flash it
Delete .zip (PG86IMG.zip) after booting
Enjoy
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wrapkgb said:
TWRP only has the PG86IMG.zip. Simply download the file and make sure it is named PG86IMG.zip and place in on the root of your SD card.
http://www.tinyw.in/1MH - Here is the PG86IMG from the TWRP thread.
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If someone really wanted to use fastboot to flash it, all they would have to do is pull the image out of the zip and use the appropriate fastboot command. I upgraded to 1.0.2 that way this morning with no issues.
navymoss35 said:
So I read the tutorial already posted here on how to flash it, but it sems kinda confusing. I know how to use and, fastboot, I've always used cwm recov and it auto flashed it so never have I manually flashed one, anyone show me how?
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The PG86IMG.zip method is rather quick and easy, as was already described. However, if you don't want to do it that way, there is an app made by Joeykrim that will flash the recovery for you. It's called flash image GUI. Check it out. I think it's available in the market, and here is his thread on it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192527&highlight=flash+GUI+app
So my question to this is. . .if I have Revolutionary on my phone, will I need to install others such as TWRP or ClockworkMod?
Isn't Revolutionary going to do the same thing that those were set to do? And if not. . .do I need more than one recovery tool on the SD card. . or the phone, shall I say???
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So my question to this is. . .if I have Revolutionary on my phone, will I need to install others such as TWRP or ClockworkMod?
Isn't Revolutionary going to do the same thing that those were set to do? And if not. . .do I need more than one recovery tool on the SD card. . or the phone, shall I say???
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Yes, you'll still need TWRP or Clockwork. I suggest TWRP. Revolutionary gave you S-off, which then made it possible to flash a custom recovery image (clockwork or twrp). When you have S-On, the system is write protected, so you're unable to flash a custom recovery image. Revolutionary gave you S-off, thus making the system read/write, so now you can flash the custom recovery image. The custom recovery image is going to allow you to flash unsigned files, such as roms, kernels, modifications, themes, etc etc. Just download the PG86IMG.zip file from the TWRP recovery thread, make sure that it's named exactly PG86IMG.zip, place the file on your SD card and then boot to bootloader. It'll ask you to update, say yes. Now you have a custom recovery image on your phone. The easiest way to boot into recovery is to download an app from the market called 'quickboot'. Use that app to boot into recovery, bootloader, reboot, or power down. Have fun.
I already have Clockwork. It's what I chose when I rooted the phone. I'm going to stick with that. I still have the ability to flash. However I am going to download the app that you recommended. Thanks much for the information. And I'm sorry because I actually meant Clockwork instead of Revolutionary. So as long as I have that, I don't need another recovery type. Correct?
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I already have Clockwork. It's what I chose when I rooted the phone. I'm going to stick with that. I still have the ability to flash. However I am going to download the app that you recommended. Thanks much for the information. And I'm sorry because I actually meant Clockwork instead of Revolutionary. So as long as I have that, I don't need another recovery type. Correct?
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Ahh, that makes more sense that you meant clockwork instead of revolutionary. haha. To answer your question, yes, you only need one or the other. If clockwork is the recovery you prefer, then you don't need TWRP for anything at all.
Would it ever make sense to use two or more at the same time?
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Would it ever make sense to use two or more at the same time?
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unless we're talking about women, then no, definitely not
Only possible to use one recovery at a time. You can switch them if you'd like, but can't have more than one at the same time.
k2buckley said:
unless we're talking about women, then no, definitely not
Only possible to use one recovery at a time. You can switch them if you'd like, but can't have more than one at the same time.
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LMAO!!!! I like your style dude. . .LMAOOOO! Thanks for the GREAT advice.
I did my research on how to install ROMS with a locked S On and Kernels, but just got even more confused about the process. I am coming from an Evo 4g CDMA.
I have H BOOT 1.5 unlocked S ON. My back up was lost. I tried to flash something like the newest MIUI using TWRP 1.1. w/e. I can't get past the boot screen for MIUI. As I was reading up on the forums, it seemed to me that you had to use a program called Flash Image GUI to get a kernel going on a ROM. Though, here is where I was confused. If a ROM has a kernel in it and I flash the ROM, does the Kernel part of that flash not get set up as well?
Would I need to flash the rom like normal from the SD Card then use something separate to flash a Kernel? If so, I am kinda boned. I can't get into the phone, just the recovery and can't get that program installed on the phone Trying to flash up Xplode now to see if maybe I just got a bad download.
If these questions were answered, please forgive me, I did try to find the answers, but as I read up more and more, it was getting to be more and more confusing to my personal issue at hand.
Thanks for the help!!
If you grab the kernel from your Miui zip, it's in the zips root called boot.img
Put that into your folder with your fastboot exe
Boot into bootloader the same as when you flashed the CWM
Use fastboot command... fastboot flash boot boot.img
this will flash the kernel and you should be able to boot up properly
Oh, well that is the problem. I had someone else flash TWRP for me. Guess I need to find out more on how to flash up that to get the kernel going. This S On thing is a massive PITA, lol. Guess once I get the phone up and going and I can use that program, things will be way easier
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Oh, well that is the problem. I had someone else flash TWRP for me. Guess I need to find out more on how to flash up that to get the kernel going. This S On thing is a massive PITA, lol. Guess once I get the phone up and going and I can use that program, things will be way easier
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I see. i skipped the how to part since i thought you had alrady flashed the CMW your self, it's fairly easy.
you need..
1) to install the evo 3d usb drivers.. filename HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe .sorry i don't have a link, i got them off these forums somewhere
2) you need the fastboot.exe , again search google/these forums
then shut down your phone
pull battery out, then back in
hold down volume- (minus) and then hold the power button as well, only let go once in the bootloader, choose the fastboot option then insert usb cable to phone->pc .. you should see fastboot-usb message come up on your phone
then you can type out that fastboot command in the previous post from a dos command prompt, from the directory with your fastboot exe and boot.img
It's easier to put rom you want on the SD card make sure debug is on.
Adb reboot bootloader . Now
Fastboot boot recovery.img now wipe and flash rom you are good to go man. Works flawless .
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Sorry about posting in the wrong area.
What I did, which can help out other 3D noobs is this:
Since I just unlocked and have no back up, my kernel was still stock
Downloading a stock rom and moving it to my phone via comp, twrp recovery mode>> USB Toggle allows you to connect to PC! Put the rom on the main part of the SD card and just flash like normal.
Here you should be able to boot up like normal again.
Let me say, Flash Image GUI is a noobs friend till you can learn to use adb more.
I was told you can put a Rom on your card and just flash allowing the kernel to flash as well. I have not had success with this with HBoot 1.5 S On.
Flash Image GUI:
Download the rom you want, Aosp to Sense is fine.
Open Flash GUI and choose the Browse option.
Locate your rom on your card and choose it.
The app will give you a message saying the rom is big yada yada, say yes.
Wait a few moments as it finds the kernel. Once it does, choose flash Image.
Choose reboot recovery and flash the exact rom you picked with the App. Reboot and win.
This is just what I, a noob, have found to work.
I have NOT been able to just flash any rom on the SD Card and have it work. Flash Image UI has NOT been able to get Virus' Rom to load
A's I find more noob friendly tips I can report.
Thanks everyone else for the input! I won't lie, I came from an Evo 4g and am totally lazy as I am used to S Off and just flashing away. S On, I hate you. ADB, I fear you. Flash Image GUI, I want to marry you!
CDMA 3D, I wish we had more AOSP lol
Hope this helps out some people.
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Sorry about posting in the wrong area.
What I did, which can help out other 3D noobs is this:
Since I just unlocked and have no back up, my kernel was still stock
Downloading a stock rom and moving it to my phone via comp, twrp recovery mode>> USB Toggle allows you to connect to PC! Put the rom on the main part of the SD card and just flash like normal.
Here you should be able to boot up like normal again.
Let me say, Flash Image GUI is a noobs friend till you can learn to use adb more.
I was told you can put a Rom on your card and just flash allowing the kernel to flash as well. I have not had success with this with HBoot 1.5 S On.
Flash Image GUI:
Download the rom you want, Aosp to Sense is fine.
Open Flash GUI and choose the Browse option.
Locate your rom on your card and choose it.
The app will give you a message saying the rom is big yada yada, say yes.
Wait a few moments as it finds the kernel. Once it does, choose flash Image.
Choose reboot recovery and flash the exact rom you picked with the App. Reboot and win.
This is just what I, a noob, have found to work.
I have NOT been able to just flash any rom on the SD Card and have it work. Flash Image UI has NOT been able to get Virus' Rom to load
A's I find more noob friendly tips I can report.
Thanks everyone else for the input! I won't lie, I came from an Evo 4g and am totally lazy as I am used to S Off and just flashing away. S On, I hate you. ADB, I fear you. Flash Image GUI, I want to marry you!
CDMA 3D, I wish we had more AOSP lol
Hope this helps out some people.
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ADB is pretty simple to flash with lol
All you do is keep a copy of the recovery.img you are using in your adb folder...
You hold shift down right click on the folder that adb is in platform tools folder is where it's at say open cmd prompt to it. That is the fast painless method
Make sure you have a rom on your sd card.... Also that debug is turned on...
Plug phone in hook to computer...
ADB:
adb reboot bootloader
now:
fastboot boot recovery.img takes you into recovery...
Now wipe don't wipe SD card...
Flash rom your set works on virus roms and any other rom 0 issues
Also Flash GUI works for everyone nothing wrong with it....
I just prefer Good Old Adb to do my work If you need any help feel free to ask man.. I'll do what I can to help ya out if you get stuck..
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ADB is pretty simple to flash with lol
All you do is keep a copy of the recovery.img you are using in your adb folder...
You hold shift down right click on the folder that adb is in platform tools folder is where it's at say open cmd prompt to it. That is the fast painless method
Make sure you have a rom on your sd card.... Also that debug is turned on...
Plug phone in hook to computer...
ADB:
adb reboot bootloader
now:
fastboot boot recovery.img takes you into recovery...
Now wipe don't wipe SD card...
Flash rom your set works on virus roms and any other rom 0 issues
Also Flash GUI works for everyone nothing wrong with it....
I just prefer Good Old Adb to do my work If you need any help feel free to ask man.. I'll do what I can to help ya out if you get stuck..
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You can not flash some ROMS through ADB/Fastboot with s-on, it just doesn't work no matter which way you go about it. Flashing a recovery is easy but that was not the OP's problem. The "noob" way that the OP suggested is the only way to get roms with custom boot.img in the zip to stick. I just installed CM9 and ADB/fastboot was of no use. Getting into recovery is easy but will not provide results unless you have used FlashImageGUI.apk first on a working ROM.
Nether CWM nor TWRP work to flash such ROM's with the right boot.img. You must use FlashImageGUI.apk!
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You can not flash some ROMS through ADB/Fastboot with s-on, it just doesn't work no matter which way you go about it. Flashing a recovery is easy but that was not the OP's problem. The "noob" way that the OP suggested is the only way to get roms with custom boot.img in the zip to stick. I just installed CM9 and ADB/fastboot was of no use. Getting into recovery is easy but will not provide results unless you have used FlashImageGUI.apk first on a working ROM.
Nether CWM nor TWRP work to flash such ROM's with the right boot.img. You must use FlashImageGUI.apk!
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I never had any issues using cwm the older version 4.0 to flash any rom the fastboot method Anyway's older TWRP and Newest CWM had some issues with not wiping right to flashing funky...
I will help the OP out if he ever gets stuck
Yeah reaper your right! I think I came off like a ****, I am one, but didn't mean to come off sounding snide.
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Yeah reaper your right! I think I came off like a ****, I am one, but didn't mean to come off sounding snide.
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It's all good man no worries Your cool
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Dah da dat ta ta! (Swoops in with my 2 cents)
See the Guide/Flashing Notes in my signature for a walkthru for flashing roms, recoveries, etc. All up to date. Choose your method: fastboot & recovery or flashimage & recovery.
Note: TWRP 2.0 with Dumlock is a workaround to avoid using fastboot (pc). FlashImage is not a requirement, its also a workaround vs fastboot.
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Dah da dat ta ta! (Swoops in with my 2 cents)
See the Guide/Flashing Notes in my signature for a walkthru for flashing roms, recoveries, etc. All up to date. Choose your method: fastboot & recovery or flashimage & recovery.
Note: TWRP 2.0 with Dumlock is a workaround to avoid using fastboot (pc). FlashImage is not a requirement, its also a workaround vs fastboot.
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Nice I was wondering when you was gonna pop in . LOL
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Thanks erryone. I hope others were able to get some help here that are new to 3vo and flashing. I am so waiting for a nub proof s-off method.
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There is the HBOOT downgrade. I have ZERO linux experience whatsoever and thought the process was very easy. I know it says to 'brick' the phone, but it is honestly not that scary. I have done two of these already both being successful on the first attempt. The live cd by closeone actually takes care of almost everything, except for actually doing the brick. Trust me being on 1.40 s-off is much much nicer.
So I was trying to update my old energy ROM to ICS and I'm kind of hosed. Got instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362759
Basically:
- Root your device
- Install a custom recovery
- Install the downloaded ROM .zip found in post #3
- Make sure to do a Factory Reset / Wipe before installing ROM
For the record, these steps are out of order. Steps 4 and 3 are switched and I didn't notice till it was to late. What I did next was do the factory reset and then try to re-install the ROM. Everything seemed to go fine until it was time for a reboot. Then it froze on the HTC logo.
Could use some ideas as to what my next move should be. Since it was a previous version of Energy ROM + Faux kernel, phone is definitely rooted, etc. Perhaps I should start over with a stock Gingerbread ROM?
jcllings said:
So I was trying to update my old energy ROM to ICS and I'm kind of hosed. Got instructions here:
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Perhaps I should start over with a stock Gingerbread ROM?
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Apparently I am also supposed to flash the kernel as per this thread which I've finally found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645641
In order to find it, I had to search for it using Google as this forum software is so haphazard. Also not mentioned in the instructions. Will try this next if I can get at it through just the custom recovery.
Still wrong. Coming from GB and going to ICS you need to flash the ICS RUU in bootloader. I don't know how many times its been mentioned or how many other threads have been started because of this issue.
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First im not resbonsible for anything that can happen to your phone this what i do if it didnt work im not resbonsible.
If you are rooted via HTCDev S-On Hboot 1.490018 and up you need to Run a command prompt and flash the boot.IMG that comes with the ROM (if not included extract the ROM and search for its in the .Zip file then move that file into a folder in the Root lf ur C Drive put your phone into fastboot mode (remove battery then put it back then press lock/on button and the volume up button at the same time) then connect it to your PC and run command prompt press on start and search for cmd then run it and type the following :
Cd c:\android (or whatever you named the folder)
After that type:
Fastboot flash boot boot.IMG
After its done unplug your phone from ur PC reboot it and it should work perfectly (it may stay at the HTC Logo for 10-20 minutes)
HOPE IT WORKS ENJOY!
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Double0EK said:
Still wrong. Coming from GB and going to ICS you need to flash the ICS RUU in bootloader.
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Awesome. Thanks for the tip. Will see what I can make of it.
I notice that there is a file, PH85IMG.zip in the same directory as the modded ROM. The name isn't very descriptive. Clue?
jcllings said:
So I was trying to update my old energy ROM to ICS and I'm kind of hosed. Got instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362759
Basically:
- Root your device
- Install a custom recovery
- Install the downloaded ROM .zip found in post #3
- Make sure to do a Factory Reset / Wipe before installing ROM
For the record, these steps are out of order. Steps 4 and 3 are switched and I didn't notice till it was to late. What I did next was do the factory reset and then try to re-install the ROM. Everything seemed to go fine until it was time for a reboot. Then it froze on the HTC logo.
Could use some ideas as to what my next move should be. Since it was a previous version of Energy ROM + Faux kernel, phone is definitely rooted, etc. Perhaps I should start over with a stock Gingerbread ROM?
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I don't want to put down energy rom, but it hasn't been updated since the original leak, and the instructions were never clarified - he simply never explained the PROPER way to switch from gingerbread to ICS. ARHD gives a better explanation, but I think post #2 in the everything ICS thread gives the best and links to everything you should need..
You have to be careful anytime you are switching to a totally new OS. All the devices I know, switching from 2.1 to 2.2, or 2.2 to 2.3.. or to 4.0+.. it is USUALLY not just a "flash over the old OS".. just something to keep in mind for any of your other or future devices..
yuseiatlas said:
First im not resbonsible for anything that can happen to your phone this what i do if it didnt work im not resbonsible.
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After its done unplug your phone from ur PC reboot it and it should work perfectly (it may stay at the HTC Logo for 10-20 minutes)
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I'm trying to get RUU now. When I tried the above earlier, got as far as the wirly Energy rings though but then it restarts.
Silentbtdeadly said:
I don't want to put down energy rom, but it ...
other or future devices..
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Well as far as I know, it ain't like he is getting paid much so it would seem to be a miracle if any of this stuff gets updated. ;-) If I don't have this figured out by Tuesday, I'll use it as an excuse to get a new phone. This one has a crack or two in the screen anyways.
Still, even so I would MUCH rather get this one working again. 'specially since I'm between software gigs & cash is tight. If Energy ROM hasn't been updated and there's a better and/or more complete set of instructions maybe I should be looking at something else. Will continue hunting through these forums for info but can use all the help I can get since this forum software ain't exactly friendly. Probably best to see if I can get it back to stock on ICS and then work forward from there. Having said that, I have an RUU that I am working with, its: PH85IMG_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TMOUS_2.14.531.3_Radio_1.14.550L.17DC_30.78.550L.15_release_259626_signed.zip
Tried just flashing it but apparently there's more to it than that.
Latest problem is that I can't get it re-locked without enabling USB debugging. Can't do this since I don't have a working OS. Can it be done from CLI or recovery?
Uh.... hmmm... mysterious. Seems to have fixed itself. Will try a restart and see what happens.
jcllings said:
Latest problem is that I can't get it re-locked without enabling USB debugging. Can't do this since I don't have a working OS. Can it be done from CLI or recovery?
Uh.... hmmm... mysterious. Seems to have fixed itself. Will try a restart and see what happens.
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I was saying that there are some other options, other roms, that have better instructions and have been updated fairly well.. that is all.
The thread I was talking about by glacierguy is here - it links to tons of resources and should answer most questions you may come up with. For example it has "Relock phone (fastboot oem lock)" you can issue fastboot commands while your phone is booted into the bootloader - so this has nothing to do with usb debugging..
There is tons of information here, I know it isn't absolutely organized, but there are a lot of guys here who tried to make the information as easy to find as possible..
Did u try to restart it again it usually takes a couple of times but anyway should either return to stock or use the RUU for the ICS ROM
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Well as far as I know, it ain't like he is getting paid much so it would seem to be a miracle if any of this stuff gets updated. ;-) If I don't have this figured out by Tuesday, I'll use it as an excuse to get a new phone. This one has a crack or two in the screen anyways.
Still, even so I would MUCH rather get this one working again. 'specially since I'm between software gigs & cash is tight. If Energy ROM hasn't been updated and there's a better and/or more complete set of instructions maybe I should be looking at something else. Will continue hunting through these forums for info but can use all the help I can get since this forum software ain't exactly friendly. Probably best to see if I can get it back to stock on ICS and then work forward from there. Having said that, I have an RUU that I am working with, its: PH85IMG_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TMOUS_2.14.531.3_Radio_1.14.550L.17DC_30.78.550L.15_release_259626_signed.zip
Tried just flashing it but apparently there's more to it than that.
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If you're.gonna flash that last file you mentioned, you need to rename it to PH85IMG, since its a stock ruu and not just a flashable Rom.
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Woohoo! I've succeeded in getting the aforementioned RUU installed. Should be much less of a problem from here forward.
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Of course you are responsible. Heaven forbid anyone should take responsibility for their own actions or anything crazy like that.
Since English may not be your first language, I'll be clear. I'm just kidding.
Silentbtdeadly said:
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Now that I have the RUU, could use some examples of projects that are more up-to-date so that I can move forward.
jcllings said:
Now that I have the RUU, could use some examples of projects that are more up-to-date so that I can move forward.
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Whoops, you covered this earlier. Will chase down the link and see where it goes.
jcllings said:
Now that I have the RUU, could use some examples of projects that are more up-to-date so that I can move forward.
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If you want cutting edge(these both have features no other rom has added yet, and are very current update wise) and like the senseui, try remix's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673609 or if you want with less sense and more of an aosp-ish feel go for his http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623184
ARHD is what is being used for the base for many roms because it is solid and bugless, energy has more features that he had included in his gingerbread rom.. I've heard good things about capromce, but I have no idea what features he has added that are or aren't included in the others..
Heheheh and its not my first language thats why you might see a lot of grammar and/or writen mistakes, just for the futur before you flash any new ROM Back-Up you current or the original ROM just in case something like this happen so you can restsore it without worrying and hope i helped
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Righteous! Up and running on Speed ROM 4.0. Thanks so much to everyone who collaborated. Copious mashing of the Thanks button.
Now that the new hboot doesn't allow S-ON devices to flash kernels I went ahead and adapted this for the LTE. It's something I started for the Evo 3D back in January, but when a new way to get S-OFF was found I sat it aside and had forgotten about it.
When used it tries to flash the kernel like normal and doesn't do anything special if able to, otherwise it will copy a script to the system partition and install the kernel when the ROM tries to boot up. All that's needed is for a few lines to be added to the updater-script and it can do the rest.
I'll update this with more information at a later time, but for now I just want to say thank you to everyone who has helped contribute ideas and tested. As always, any help with improving it is welcomed.
How To Use It
This is mainly for ROM and kernel devs to use before releasing, but it can easily be added to any that don't normally use it. For more detailed instructions see Page 3.
Download and add the "kernel" folder to your update zip
Edit your updater-script and use the following when you are ready to install the boot.img
Code:
ui_print("Installing Kernel, please wait...");
package_extract_file("boot.img", "/tmp/boot.img");
package_extract_dir("kernel", "/tmp/kernel");
set_perm_recursive(0, 2000, 0777, 0777, "/tmp/kernel");
run_program("/tmp/kernel/install_kernel.sh", "/tmp/boot.img", "/tmp/bootready.tmp");;
ifelse(file_getprop("/tmp/bootready.tmp","kernel.ready") != "READY",(
ifelse(file_getprop("/tmp/bootready.tmp","kernel.ready") == "STARTUP",
ui_print("Kernel Will Be Installed On Startup."),
ui_print("ERROR: Kernel Not Installed!")
)
));
Sign the zip and it can then be installed like normal from any device with a custom recovery
Changes
v0.57
flashboot.sh - Fixed the case statement that verifies the kernel flashed properly
flashboot.sh - Moved the call for DD to save the old kernel so that it always gets used
Downloads/Sources
Kernel Folder on DevHost (MD5: 27eB86aae3562e147d86b8dfe7a04786)
Google Code
Github - All files including the flashboot binary source
How Can I Test It With S-OFF?
If you comment out the dd command that writes the boot.img it will act like your device has S-ON.
Edit install_kernel.sh and change:
Code:
echo "-Trying to write the new boot.img and verify it's MD5"
$BBDD if=$BOOTPADDED of=$BLOCKBOOT; sync
rm -f $BOOTOLD
to:
Code:
echo "-Trying to write the new boot.img and verify it's MD5"
#$BBDD if=$BOOTPADDED of=$BLOCKBOOT; sync
rm -f $BOOTOLD
Where Are The Log Files?
In the recovery it uses: /tmp/recovery.log
On boot it uses: /data/local/bootinfo.txt
What Does This Need To Work?
A custom recovery
A valid kernel already installed with init scripts to start either /system/bin/app_process or /system/bin/netd
What Recoveries Does It work With?
Most of my testing has been done with TWRP, but it should work just as well with any other recovery
Why Did My Phone Reboot Back To The Recovery?
If it is unable to flash the kernel it will leave the old one in place and reboot back to the recovery. If you are able to, please pull the log file from /data/local/bootinfo.txt and send it to me so I can see what needs to be fixed.
What If I Get A Bootloop?
Either the kernel you flashed doesn't work with your ROM or there was an error and it's unable to reboot back to the recovery. If you hold volume down it should bring up the bootloader, from there use the volume and power buttons to select 'Recovery'.
Why Does My Phone Boot Straight To The Bootloader?
You either managed to wipe your boot partition (kernel) or sometimes this will happen when upgrading hboots. If you are S-ON you will need to flash a new boot image from fastboot.
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Cute
Does this work for AOSP based kernels as well?
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Thanks Cupper
sivarticus85 said:
Does this work for AOSP based kernels as well?
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Yup, it's all the same to it. The only thing it needs to work is for some sort of kernel to already be installed.
good stuff!!!!!!!
Good stuff man. Like always, xhausx contributing genius stuff for all. Thanks. :thumbup:
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Awesome. Thanks.
via eVo.
implimenting in my next installer
Zarboz said:
implimenting in my next installer
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Would be a nice setup, aroma choose the way to install, boot.img or anykernel flash
Then you can flash the modules either way...
Thanks for the script. It will definitely get used.
Zarboz said:
implimenting in my next installer
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ca1ne said:
Would be a nice setup, aroma choose the way to install, boot.img or anykernel flash
Then you can flash the modules either way...
Thanks for the script. It will definitely get used.
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Let me know if you need any help implementing it. I know the instructions aren't very detailed yet so I'll see about clarifying them some more here in a little bit.
Cool man
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I don't mean to highjack anyone thread I was ready to do this since meanrom went with the evilz kernal. since I was s-on on the 1.15 boot. I was going to do this till I found a app on the market place called flash image gui which installed the kernal right on the phone.was simple and just plain easy no typeing anthing in just a click of a buttone.
cgrimm9 said:
I don't mean to highjack anyone thread I was ready to do this since meanrom went with the evilz kernal. since I was s-on on the 1.15 boot. I was going to do this till I found a app on the market place called flash image gui which installed the kernal right on the phone.was simple and just plain easy no typeing anthing in just a click of a buttone.
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I used Flash Image GUI on my NS4G all of the time. The last 2 updates were to add this phone and the Nexus 7. It takes about 10 seconds to flash a kernel or recovery img. Its a JoeyKrim app...so you know its legit. It actually saved me last night when testing a N7 kernel overclocked over 1.99. . The kernel somehow made my N7 not boot to recovery no matter what I tried so I stuck a different kernel in that app, flashed it and once it booted I flashed the CWM 6.0.1.0 and I was completely fixed. Money well spent.
Edit..XhausX, I bought my first 2 HTCs ever about 2 weeks ago. They are both s on 1.13 but I need to either return on to full stock or use your rooted stock. I need to help my mother out. She's using a Samsung Moment! Ouch.... I am downloading that now. Is it a simple wipe and flash? If its more difficult, I will gladly shoot a donation your way if you can help me. I think I prefer her to be rooted stock so your odex version is the call...should have mentioned I know squat about the HTC methods. Regaw_Leinard got me where I am now
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cgrimm9 said:
I don't mean to highjack anyone thread I was ready to do this since meanrom went with the evilz kernal. since I was s-on on the 1.15 boot. I was going to do this till I found a app on the market place called flash image gui which installed the kernal right on the phone.was simple and just plain easy no typeing anthing in just a click of a buttone.
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Since the kernel is only writeable from the rom this does something similar, except it does it after you flash the rom and it's automatic.
You could look at it as the rom itself installs it's own kernel. That's one of the reasons why it may look so convoluted, but for a rom/kernel dev to actually implement it is easy once you know how it works.
JohnCorleone said:
I used Flash Image GUI on my NS4G all of the time. The last 2 updates were to add this phone and the Nexus 7. It takes about 10 seconds to flash a kernel or recovery img. Its a JoeyKrim app...so you know its legit. It actually saved me last night when testing a N7 kernel overclocked over 1.99. . The kernel somehow made my N7 not boot to recovery no matter what I tried so I stuck a different kernel in that app, flashed it and once it booted I flashed the CWM 6.0.1.0 and I was completely fixed. Money well spent.
Edit..XhausX, I bought my first 2 HTCs ever about 2 weeks ago. They are both s on 1.13 but I need to either return on to full stock or use your rooted stock. I need to help my mother out. She's using a Samsung Moment! Ouch.... I am downloading that now. Is it a simple wipe and flash? If its more difficult, I will gladly shoot a donation your way if you can help me. I think I prefer her to be rooted stock so your odex version is the call...should have mentioned I know squat about the HTC methods. Regaw_Leinard got me where I am now
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If you no longer need it rooted personally I would get s-off first and then run the latest RUU to restore it to stock. That way you'll always be able to re-root anytime without hassle, but the device can still be completely stock and used normally.
Zarboz said:
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+1 on that, where do i add this in the updater and what do we do with Blk21 just leave it or will it work around it.
Is it possible to get a mirror of the Dev-Host file? The 'drivers are currently being updated', and I wanted to try adding this to my stock 2.13.651.1 ROM so as to avoid the inevitable questions from noobs that are S-ON about why the ROM won't boot .
Evolutionmods said:
+1 on that, where do i add this in the updater and what do we do with Blk21 just leave it or will it work around it.
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Usually it's best to run it last so everything else is already in place. It will also check the recovery for the mount point, so that line won't be needed with it.
For your paranoid android rom you could use something like this: http://pastebin.com/rGVDKK2u
I'm not able to test it atm though so you'll probably want to verify it's good first.
Captain_Throwback said:
Is it possible to get a mirror of the Dev-Host file? The 'drivers are currently being updated', and I wanted to try adding this to my stock 2.13.651.1 ROM so as to avoid the inevitable questions from noobs that are S-ON about why the ROM won't boot .
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mirror: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18734200/kernel-installer-v0.56.zip
xHausx said:
Usually it's best to run it last so everything else is already in place. It will also check the recovery for the mount point, so that line won't be needed with it.
For your paranoid android rom you could use something like this: http://pastebin.com/rGVDKK2u
I'm not able to test it atm though so you'll probably want to verify it's good first.
mirror: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18734200/kernel-installer-v0.56.zip
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And of course the Dropbox link is now dead too .