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Bad luck for us european N1 owners... all the methods posted until now in different threads on different forums are not working!
We always get a "Main version is older" error message...
So, if someone finds a way to root this damned Vodafone's FRF91, please post the solution here...
//edit: SOLVED!!!!!!!!
check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736271
thankyou guys!
Confirmed, many european users get stuck with this FRF91-Vodafone build during the process for rooting w/o unlock. As i understand the error message is “main version is older update fail”
Please help them
ernexto said:
@moderators: Can we keep this one as the main thread for this topic?
Bad luck for us european N1 owners... all the methods posted until now in different threads on different forums are not working!
We always get a "Main version is older" error message...
So, if someone finds a way to root this damned Vodafone's FRF91, please post the solution here...
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While I don't have a vodaphone version I'm wondering what guides you've followed. Have you followed this one here? Which step or file does it fail on?
It fails before stating XD with the vodafone (europe) version of the FRF91 is impossible to downgrade to ERD79 so we can't follow the tutorial because it need one of the prerelease of froyo.
Forgive my lack of knowledge on the Vodafone based N1 but did they ever have an ERD79 version for them? I'm wondering if there's some sort of check thats in the ERD79 based passimg.zip that's failing on maybe the radio, HBOOT or something else. I'm thinking the vodafone root without bootloader unlock process is going to be ten times different than the US based phones. But then again I'm still pretty new to the nexus but that would be my two cents. Maybe someone else will chime in and enlighten us all.
The original firmware of the european n1 should be the EPF21B but i'm not very sure (mine had the EPF30) maybe it's possible to mod a passimg that is recognize like a EPF21B or a EPF30 but install a ERD79.
I don't know if it's possible because i'm very ignorant about computing etc.
nah there never was a erd79 or any other pre froyo version.
we went directly from epf30 / epf21b to frf91.
i would also be very interested if someone could figure out how we could achieve root without unlocking!
i hope this is at all possible with our versions!
I'm in the same boat as you with regard to the version being older message. I think it's because the H boot is newer or something. Hope someone can help
Froyo FRF91 Vodafone HBOOT is: 0.33.0012 RADIO: 5.08.00.04
Maybe it will help someone...
Guys, just unlock your bootloader..
rohandhruva said:
Guys, just unlock your bootloader..
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Yeah... you are a genius!
goliuk91 said:
Yeah... you are a genius!
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LOL, what gave it away?
Seriously, I wonder what is the point of wasting time and effort trying to root it using those weird paper clips and battery cuts, when you can just as easily unlock your bootloader, and do it in half the time. Anyway, humour yourselves and have a blast figuring it out!
there is this thing called a warranty...
if the device breaks it would be nice to have htc repair it without hassle and not send it back to us because of an unlocked bootloader...
thats why sherlock!
yes, in few words, warranty is the "problem"... but if nobody can solve, unlock is the way.
I believe its the file that you are using I had the same problem, Try this
this worked for me.
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Passion (Nexus One)/
Download the first file PASSIMG_Passion_.zip
rename it to passimg.zip
It takes a second then follow the other thread on how to continue with the process I used paper after cutting up my battery lol a lil piece of paper was ez'est
I have already tried that file, but it didn't work <.<
BakaPhoenix said:
I have already tried that file, but it didn't work <.<
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Me too and didn't work... I suppose that "main version is older" means that the N1 european version first build is the 2.1 epf30 and so you cannot downgrade to previous builds because does not exist or are not supported.
@lamar:
did you manage this on a vodafone nexus or are you talking about one of the us versions?
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@lamar:
did you manage this on a vodafone nexus or are you talking about one of the us versions?
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No way it's Vodafone :-( I need warranty-compatible root!
pseudoheld said:
@lamar:
did you manage this on a vodafone nexus or are you talking about one of the us versions?
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I saved my sd card on pc then reformatted then used that file With sfresh sd card
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Hey,
I'm from Brazil and I just got an Atrix from a local operator.
The version is that one from the title.
I was just wondering if i can flash any other sbf (so I can eventually flash a gingerblur or something like that).
Thanks!
Second it, since I would probably be getting the same version (I'm from Argentina), Were you able to get root access?
i'll try it right now..
i just got the phone yesterday!!!
I'll post the results...
Can't root with superoneclick
it do not accept the OLYFR_U4_1.26 spf...
i think, by now, i'm stuck!!
Try the GladRoot script... not super 1 click... by all accounts the Atrix dev teams think that's a bad solution. That's a different fw version than the bell or at&t, so it still may not work.
Bump, did it work?
you can't flash a sbf from another carrier. if you did, you just lost your phone for being impatient and not reading the forums.
If these versions are so different and carried by others might the bootloaders be unlocked or are these operators from south america subsidiaries of att?
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Strange...that version string is similar to the Canadian Bell Atrix (OLYLA_U4_0.37.4).
another no go... this time with GladRoot v4
psneuter failed
anyone, any sugestions?
franciscojavierleon said:
you can't flash a sbf from another carrier. if you did, you just lost your phone for being impatient and not reading the forums.
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I know it would problably not work... I read about it...
but that's ok.. the phone just wont accept it, but it does before changing anything... so everything still works just as I bought it!
I can return it to the store if something goes whrong within 7 days... so that's why i'm not worried if something gets broken!
Chances are this version has all the current root methods patched, and will not be able to be rooted. I'd need a device to play around with to know for sure.
Perhaps the rest of the international versions are the same? what about the korean, or the Uk version?
YaPeL said:
Perhaps the rest of the international versions are the same? what about the korean, or the Uk version?
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It's very likely this is the case as well. Again, without a device in front of me to test with it's hard to say. If someone wants to post a dump of the device I can look at that as well.
Ririal said:
It's very likely this is the case as well. Again, without a device in front of me to test with it's hard to say. If someone wants to post a dump of the device I can look at that as well.
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If you can teach me how to dump, i`ll do it today!
And thanks for the reply! it`s always nice to have a quick reply from the developer himself!!!!
No one can make a quick tutorial on dumping?
Can be on windows, linux or osx.
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A quick search in google:
http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/308704/how-to-dump-the-rom-image/
I don't know if links to other sites are allowed, if not, then edit this post please.
Ririal said:
It's very likely this is the case as well. Again, without a device in front of me to test with it's hard to say. If someone wants to post a dump of the device I can look at that as well.
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Hi,
I've created a dump using the information provided at the modaco link above. As I never did it before, I don't know if it's correct. I used the following command "busybox tar cvf dump.tar /system". Here is the link:
http://www.filesonic.com/file/820080431/OLYLA_U4_0.50.0.tar.7z
When I tried to flash SBF 1.5.2 I got the following message (at phone): "sec_exception: febe, 35, 35" (or something like that). I'll be happy to provide more information if needed.
Cheers,
Thiago Souza
Root for this SBF
Follow the guide in my signature. This should work for all future SBFs
BTW, I would update to the Telstra one which is leaps ahead of the SBF you guys have gotten.
Whats the diference between ours and the telestra?
Many improvments?
Under the telestra one can we flash custom sbfs?
Tks
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I searched but can't locate a thread... I have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wifi...
Is there a guide to unlocking the bootloader?
Sank yu ^_^
-Google Galaxy Tablet HD
iGoogleNexus said:
I searched but can't locate a thread... I have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wifi...
Is there a guide to unlocking the bootloader?
Sank yu ^_^
-Google Galaxy Tablet HD
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Oh herroh there, What model is it? Apart from the Wifi, Would be nice to know since some are carrier based and needs to be precise
Its the GT- P7510 =]
- Google
iGoogleNexus said:
Its the GT- P7510 =]
- Google
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Why thank you good sir
I just would like to know how many different editions are there for the 7510 because as far as I know, a change in bootloader shouldn't affect the use/flash of CWM. This isn't Apple.
He isn't doing something right..
Misledz said:
Why thank you good sir
I just would like to know how many different editions are there for the 7510 because as far as I know, a change in bootloader shouldn't affect the use/flash of CWM. This isn't Apple.
He isn't doing something right..
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I thought all models of the 7510 were WiFi only. Thus the difference between 7500 (Wifi + Mobile carrier) and 7510 (WiFi + No Mobile carrier)
I could be completely wrong in my thinking. So please tell me if I am. Also if I'm wrong could you point me where I can see a 7510 with a mobile carrier? Please don't say Google, I don't care enough to go searching for something I don't think exists. I guess I would search if you give me what keywords are going to yield results.
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Lol sooooo should I use the same command prompt
Fastboot flash OEM unlock ?
- Galaxy Tablet HD
iGoogleNexus said:
Lol sooooo should I use the same command prompt
Fastboot flash OEM unlock ?
- Galaxy Tablet HD
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Sorry but I'm lost.
You lost me at "should I use the same command prompt"
Then again at "Fastboot flash OEM unlock"
My only advice that could be relevant is to goto the sticky in development section and follow or at least read s0ckm0nkeys guide to rooting and see if you can get where you want using or reading it.
Like I said, I'm lost so my suggestion is only a guess about what might already be posted about doing what you want/need.
Hopefully this will help, but keep us updated.
Edit: just realized I haven't re-read the whole thread so I will and if I notice anything that gets gets me UN-lost, I'll come back and post more.
Edit2: so this page is the whole post LOL so yes I'm still lost and the above suggestion of checking the sticky guide is all I can offer.
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Well this is my 2 cent's WiFi or not some models come carrier locked, Verzion probably sells the WiFi and 3G model's but I'm in the dark on their product sales, They probably lock it for certain reasons, I don't really know the details.
I have a 3G 64GB 7500 and yeah it came with a locked bootloader, but as far as I know flashing a CWM should take care of that problem. Because after flashing CWM I didn't see the locked logo anymore.
Misledz said:
Well this is my 2 cent's WiFi or not some models come carrier locked, Verzion probably sells the WiFi and 3G model's but I'm in the dark on their product sales, They probably lock it for certain reasons, I don't really know the details.
I have a 3G 64GB 7500 and yeah it came with a locked bootloader, but as far as I know flashing a CWM should take care of that problem. Because after flashing CWM I didn't see the locked logo anymore.
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Guess it's possible. Carriers do some strange things. Why they would even offer a wifi only version, besides profit from the initial sale, is beyond me. Still being wifi only, I can't see how it could be "tied" to any carrier. Even if sold by one. I mean it's wifi only, how could they "tie" it to themselves besides labeling it Verizon or whatever? I guess if you're contracted to their wifi access it could be tied to their wifi access points. Like I said they do some pretty strange things. But still it would be easily "un-tied".
From everything I have ever read or seen the 7510 is wifi only not carrier related at all and I've never read or seen a 7100 that's not sold by or "tied" to a carrier of some type. Therefore my thinking of the 7500 & 7510 difference.
Don't they both basically come with a "locked" bootloader anyway and flashing cwm unlocks them? Never seeing or hearing of the lock logo on a 7510 though.
Maybe this is where I get lost again with different terms used actually meaning the same thing or something other than what I think it means. Such as, I think wifi only means just that, wifi only, and that is what makes it a 7510 and not a 7500. If that's not the difference I wish someone would tell or show me so I could quit showing my ignorance.
I was being sincere and not trying to sound rude asking for someone to point me to somewhere that actually corrects my thinking if I'm wrong here. Because I've never seen it and am too lazy and/or stuck in my thinking to "try" to prove myself wrong.
Once again, its way past my bedtime, I'm laying here in bed trying to figure out what in actually trying to say. Probaly talking out my arse again.
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As far as I know AT&T has the same with the new Sony NGP or Vita as they all it , probably because the carrier has some unlimited monthly data plan or something that can be shared of as a personal hotspot, I don't know really, one of the many marketing strategies. Could sell the Wifi version cheaper with some sort of portable internet router on a plan. The company SMART here does that, they sell you this tiny little pocket router with a 3G sim in it and there was an offer for the iPad non WiFI included.
And it's all good mate It's still very informative stuff, I haven't touched or kissed US soil in order to know what goes on with their carrier plans, I admire the fact you being updated, for someone in his prime >:]
And yeah, I think/assume it does unlock it because my tablet no longer shows the locked logo when booting it to fastboot
I there, I just flashed the stock ROM for the 3.2 Android version on my 7500 using Odin and my carrier logo was replaced by the Samsung logo. My Tab is still locked to my carrier because I decided not to unlock it yet - didnt find a cheapper carrier anyways
So simply by flashing a stock rom of a newer android version I was able to replace my carrier boot logo for the samsung one... Is this what you want?
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viarizi said:
I there, I just flashed the stock ROM for the 3.2 Android version on my 7500 using Odin and my carrier logo was replaced by the Samsung logo. My Tab is still locked to my carrier because I decided not to unlock it yet - didnt find a cheapper carrier anyways
So simply by flashing a stock rom of a newer android version I was able to replace my carrier boot logo for the samsung one... Is this what you want?
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Well I just wanted to know if it was possible to flash roms without unlocking the bootloader... but I guess if u can bypass that without unlocking then Odin it is =) sank yu
-Google Galaxy Tablet HD
iGoogleNexus said:
Well I just wanted to know if it was possible to flash roms without unlocking the bootloader... but I guess if u can bypass that without unlocking then Odin it is =) sank yu
-Google Galaxy Tablet HD
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Why didn't you say that's what you wanted to know in the first place?
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Hi all,
I read a lot of stuff about locked bootloader and scary stories of bricked tab.
I saw the great videos from qbking about rooting and flash about odin (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462961)
but it never mentionned locked bootloader.
I bought a retail 10.1 tab without any carrier stuff but I assume that my BL is also locked.
Is it safe to follow the root and flash process without unlocking its BL ?
Regards.
poppop12 said:
Hi all,
I read a lot of stuff about locked bootloader and scary stories of bricked tab.
I saw the great videos from qbking about rooting and flash about odin (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462961)
but it never mentionned locked bootloader.
I bought a retail 10.1 tab without any carrier stuff but I assume that my BL is also locked.
Is it safe to follow the root and flash process without unlocking its BL ?
Regards.
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I flashed an entire new version of Android (3.2) with Odin and found no problems. Another thing, I have my Tab since November and only last week unlock it from carrier... just for fun!
Thanks viarizi !
Did you unlock your tab before flashing your 3.2 image ?
Regards.
Actualy I unlocked it from carrier 3 weeks after flashing new droid version.
First I unrooted it, then flashed new droid version with Odin, finaly unlock it from carrier using a regular Samsung phone unlocker software (unfortunely I dont know which one just that it had roms for almost all Samsung phones).
Can someone please explain if the bootloader is locked or not (if you don't see the unlocked padlock)? I don't get how we can manipulate the kernel if they're locked... Are they (kernels) getting replaced, or is something else happening to them when I flash a ROM (ie. pershoot's CM9)? Also, is there a method to unlock the GT-P7510 bootloader if it is locked? Would fastboot work?
Sorry for confusing you, I've just read so many different things about the bootloader I'm lost now!
I just rooted a SGH-T959 phone with superoneclick,sucess,Can this "one click root" apply to galaxy tabs? all of the eventually?? Like revoulutionary to the 10.1 tabs?? I know,I sound lazy...
Just got my new atrix all sorted out as far as unlock BL install CWM and Jokersax CM9 ROM. However, once booted into the ROM I have no signal whatsoever. Phone was initially locked to BELL so i inserted Rogers SIM to attempt unlock (after installing custom ROM) and nothing happens. Go into APN and there is nothing. Attempt to manually enter APN, but it never saves??
Anyone have any thoughts? Similar issues for others with this ROM or is it something else entirely?
Any help is appreciated.
Check to see you have an imie number *#06#
rickwyatt said:
Check to see you have an imie number *#06#
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I have an imei# because I used it to purchase an unlock code. Wondering maybe I'd I nerd to flash a radio?
Something about the phone was that there was only like 1gig available out of 10.89gig. So I formatted internal storage. Not sure if maybe I shouldn't have done that or not.
Anyway I'll start searching for how-to on radio flashing I suppose. Anyone point me in the right direction. Best radio for Canada etc.?
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brunswick000 said:
I have an imei# because I used it to purchase an unlock code. Wondering maybe I'd I nerd to flash a radio?
Something about the phone was that there was only like 1gig available out of 10.89gig. So I formatted internal storage. Not sure if maybe I shouldn't have done that or not.
Anyway I'll start searching for how-to on radio flashing I suppose. Anyone point me in the right direction. Best radio for Canada etc.?
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What version of joker you using?
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giqbal said:
What version of joker you using?
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Im on the latest 0.6.0 I just put the previous version on a buddies Atrix and it works fine. Also from Bell. I should at least have signal for phone right? Also it is strange to me that the phone does not prompt me for an unlock code?? Is it because I flashed a custom ROM before unlocking? And it yes, how do I get around it?
Need some guidance here.
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Im on the latest 0.6.0 I just put the previous version on a buddies Atrix and it works fine. Also from Bell. I should at least have signal for phone right? Also it is strange to me that the phone does not prompt me for an unlock code?? Is it because I flashed a custom ROM before unlocking? And it yes, how do I get around it?
Need some guidance here.
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Well if you installed the previous version, you shouldn't get signals as joker forgot to add some stuff. Make sure your on 0.6 and not the previous version.
If that doesn't work out you can try flashing a radio or flash another rom.
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I have a photon 4G( ISW11M) au by kddi version .
It is a unlocked phone .can use any sim card
but when i was using 3G data surfing the net it can not display the page but if using the wifi it was ok
and i just want to know au by kddi photon 4G can root sprint photon 4G ROM ???
please help me .
thanks
What ROM are you using? peetr's is the best IMO. I have also had good luck with CM9 and CM10. If you're on your stock set up that may be the problem, I wasn't able to get data to work using my stock setup.
stonesaber said:
What ROM are you using? peetr's is the best IMO. I have also had good luck with CM9 and CM10. If you're on your stock set up that may be the problem, I wasn't able to get data to work using my stock setup.
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Hi !! My phone ROM is moto version please see the pic thanks !! .how to do root my ISW11M ??
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/motorola-photon-4-g-how-to-root-your-phone/
Here's steps to root your phone, but in order to flash custom ROMS you will need to "unlock" your bootloader after you root BUT WARNING- you have 4.5.1 which currently CANNOT be UNLOCKED here's another link you can follow for information on this (and most likely eventually they will have a fix to get your phone unlocked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759997
If your new to rooting unlocking and flashing an android phone be careful double check everything you read before you do it! These things can't always undone if done incorrectly!
Feel free to post any more questions I'll try to reply quickly.
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photon 4g
TheChronicDroid said:
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/motorola-photon-4-g-how-to-root-your-phone/
Here's steps to root your phone, but in order to flash custom ROMS you will need to "unlock" your bootloader after you root BUT WARNING- you have 4.5.1 which currently CANNOT be UNLOCKED here's another link you can follow for information on this (and most likely eventually they will have a fix to get your phone unlocked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759997
If your new to rooting unlocking and flashing an android phone be careful double check everything you read before you do it! These things can't always undone if done incorrectly!
Feel free to post any more questions I'll try to reply quickly.
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hey i have a problem with my motorola photon 4g. its from au kddi japan. i want to unlock my bootloader. can you kindly send me the appropriate sbf file link? please. thanks in advance