Alright, for the past few weeks, I've been developing a unified tool that would update your S-OFF amaze from whatever you have on the amaze currently, to a rooted, stock ICS rom.
This would allow newbies (and experienced users as well) to easily and painlessly update their S-OFF amaze to a stock ICS rom, with tools necessary to customize their phones. This would include superuser installed on the device, alongside with 4Ext recovery and the free 4ext recovery application. All you would have to do is open the program, let it run and answer a few simple questions. It does everything for you!
I've done a lot of testing on my device, and I believe it's ready to be released, but however, I cannot release it without other people testing it. I cannot test it as thoroughly as other people can.
I am creating this thread for anyone who is interested in testing this tool.
I would need several (3-5) willing testers that meet these requirements. (Please note, these requirements may change later on)
REQUIREMENTS:
-The HTC Amaze 4G must have S-OFF
-The device must have SuperCID!
-The device must be rooted
-Battery must be *FULLY* charged
-A Windows computer with ADB/Fastboot/HTC drivers installed
-You must have an USB *DATA* cable. -- If you can transfer files and send adb/fastboot commands with the USB cable, it will work
-Experience with ADB/Fastboot is recommended in case something goes wrong during installation
-Did I mention that your device must have S-OFF? (S-ON phones with unlocked bootloaders will not work! I know what you're thinking!)
-Most importantly, you must have the ABILITY to follow directions
If you feel that you meet these requirements, go ahead and make a post, stating that you meet the requirements. Noting your experience level with with ADB/Fastboot would be nice, but is not required. I will PM you if I deem you a good candidate. Please do not PM me about being a tester.
I am currently uploading this tool, so it'll be a few hours (or days, due to my ultra-slow connection speed) before anyone can actually test it out. Mind you, this tool is approximately 500 MB, since it includes the 531.3 OTA.
Before anyone makes a post like this - "Will this S-OFF the device?"
The answer is a resounding NO. This will NOT s-off your device, but is a tool intended FOR s-off users.
I'm down for testing, think I have enough experience, lol.
A quick reminder to everyone, I will PM you guys about the tool when the upload completes.
I was actually gonna PM you about when you are gonna release it lol. I was getting curious since it's been a while since you talked to me about it. But good luck! Let me know if you need anymore help
hasoon2000 said:
I was actually gonna PM you about when you are gonna release it lol. I was getting curious since it's been a while since you talked to me about it. But good luck! Let me know if you need anymore help
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Yeah I have been busy so I couldn't really take the time to upload it and stuff.
I certainly will let you know if I need help!
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I presently have an Amaze. It is completely stock...short of the ICS update. I am not at all happy with the Bluetooth reception and have been considering "rooting" my phone with a custom ROM. Some people have eluded to a Bluetooth fix with a custom ROM. Therefore I want to root my phone. I haven't done so up to this point because I'm not sure what custom ROM is the most stable and will solve the Bluetooth issue.
I am not completely a noob. I have and HD2 and have rooted it many times (prior to the HD2 Toolkit.) I started rooting Android ROMs onto it a couple of years ago...not at all happy with WM 6.5.
I can follow directions and I want to root my Amaze. I should be a good test subject being that I am not completely familiar with the process for rooting the Amaze. I am a simpleton that can do what I am told.
Let me know if I can help. Thanks....
I'm willing to help test if you still need testers. I'm currently S-Off and have SuperCID. I have some experience with ADB such as pushing and pulling files, but other than that not much else.
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I presently have an Amaze. It is completely stock...short of the ICS update. I am not at all happy with the Bluetooth reception and have been considering "rooting" my phone with a custom ROM. Some people have eluded to a Bluetooth fix with a custom ROM. Therefore I want to root my phone. I haven't done so up to this point because I'm not sure what custom ROM is the most stable and will solve the Bluetooth issue.
I am not completely a noob. I have and HD2 and have rooted it many times (prior to the HD2 Toolkit.) I started rooting Android ROMs onto it a couple of years ago...not at all happy with WM 6.5.
I can follow directions and I want to root my Amaze. I should be a good test subject being that I am not completely familiar with the process for rooting the Amaze. I am a simpleton that can do what I am told.
Let me know if I can help. Thanks....
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I don't think is for you bro, this is for those that have already completed the things you want to do, so you could take a look see in the amaze bible thread, get familiar with things, root, unlock your bootloader, etc. When you think you got the hang of it and you can successfully do it all with less fear that you're unsure what you're doing, then hop right back in.
I can test and meet ALL of the requirements >
I will PM the testers later in the day today. It's all uploaded!
I still need a few more testers though.
badgerdave said:
I presently have an Amaze. It is completely stock...short of the ICS update. I am not at all happy with the Bluetooth reception and have been considering "rooting" my phone with a custom ROM. Some people have eluded to a Bluetooth fix with a custom ROM. Therefore I want to root my phone. I haven't done so up to this point because I'm not sure what custom ROM is the most stable and will solve the Bluetooth issue.
I am not completely a noob. I have and HD2 and have rooted it many times (prior to the HD2 Toolkit.) I started rooting Android ROMs onto it a couple of years ago...not at all happy with WM 6.5.
I can follow directions and I want to root my Amaze. I should be a good test subject being that I am not completely familiar with the process for rooting the Amaze. I am a simpleton that can do what I am told.
Let me know if I can help. Thanks....
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Do you have s-off? If you don't know what that is, you don't have it.
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badgerdave said:
I presently have an Amaze. It is completely stock...short of the ICS update. I am not at all happy with the Bluetooth reception and have been considering "rooting" my phone with a custom ROM. Some people have eluded to a Bluetooth fix with a custom ROM. Therefore I want to root my phone. I haven't done so up to this point because I'm not sure what custom ROM is the most stable and will solve the Bluetooth issue.
I am not completely a noob. I have and HD2 and have rooted it many times (prior to the HD2 Toolkit.) I started rooting Android ROMs onto it a couple of years ago...not at all happy with WM 6.5.
I can follow directions and I want to root my Amaze. I should be a good test subject being that I am not completely familiar with the process for rooting the Amaze. I am a simpleton that can do what I am told.
Let me know if I can help. Thanks....
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This is not for you, brother.
What you need is, go the main HTC Amaze android development page, and read the sticky roll up threas (first post) . If you ARE good at following instructions, u should have no problem rooting, S Off-ing, and Super CID- ing your Amaze. Then, you can qualify as a tester.
I came from g1 and HD2 too... Those 2 are walks in the park compared to Amaze.
Good luck, and feel free to PM me if you have any question.
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA
Keylogger_0 said:
Alright, for the past few weeks, I've been developing a unified tool that would update your S-OFF amaze from whatever you have on the amaze currently, to a rooted, stock ICS rom.
This would allow newbies (and experienced users as well) to easily and painlessly update their S-OFF amaze to a stock ICS rom, with tools necessary to customize their phones. This would include superuser installed on the device, alongside with 4Ext recovery and the free 4ext recovery application. All you would have to do is open the program, let it run and answer a few simple questions. It does everything for you!
I've done a lot of testing on my device, and I believe it's ready to be released, but however, I cannot release it without other people testing it. I cannot test it as thoroughly as other people can.
I am creating this thread for anyone who is interested in testing this tool.
I would need several (3-5) willing testers that meet these requirements. (Please note, these requirements may change later on)
REQUIREMENTS:
-The HTC Amaze 4G must have S-OFF
-The device must have SuperCID!
-The device must be rooted
-Battery must be *FULLY* charged
-A Windows computer with ADB/Fastboot/HTC drivers installed
-You must have an USB *DATA* cable. -- If you can transfer files and send adb/fastboot commands with the USB cable, it will work
-Experience with ADB/Fastboot is recommended in case something goes wrong during installation
-Did I mention that your device must have S-OFF? (S-ON phones with unlocked bootloaders will not work! I know what you're thinking!)
-Most importantly, you must have the ABILITY to follow directions
If you feel that you meet these requirements, go ahead and make a post, stating that you meet the requirements. Noting your experience level with with ADB/Fastboot would be nice, but is not required. I will PM you if I deem you a good candidate. Please do not PM me about being a tester.
I am currently uploading this tool, so it'll be a few hours (or days, due to my ultra-slow connection speed) before anyone can actually test it out. Mind you, this tool is approximately 500 MB, since it includes the 531.3 OTA.
Before anyone makes a post like this - "Will this S-OFF the device?"
The answer is a resounding NO. This will NOT s-off your device, but is a tool intended FOR s-off users.
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I meet requirements, ready to test. Send me that PM
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I am s-off, rooted, running Energy's ICS build and have everything you require. I'd be happy to help.
Guys, the upload did not go as I expected. I have to reupload it again
Sorry guys. Please bear with me! I will have it up and ready for download within a few hours... That is, if nothing unexpected happens.
EDIT: Reuploaded! Everything should work now. Check your PM's
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PM me the link. I'll take a look at it =D
testing when I come home from work, saw the link in my inbox so I'll be ready to test
S-OFF'd, SuperCID'd Rooted HTC Amaze. I'm up for it
Creds below in sig links, only issue is my cell is my only data connection. Other than that I'm game.
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This is probably a silly question, as I'm sure the answer will be yes, but I figured I'll ask either way.
Once the official GB OTA drops, will someone release a stock rooted ROM of it? I just bought my TB, and I'm still waiting for it to arrive, but just trying to do a little planning. I'm sure it will be easier for me to root before the official OTA drops, so I'm definitely going to be doing that.
On the back side, will someone release the official radio that comes along with it too?
The answer to your first question is most probably definitely yes. unless the bootloader is signed in such a way that the awesome devs around here can't unlock it. That shouldn't be the case, so expect a rooted ruu a few days, hours or minutes after the official GB is released.
There already is a working GB radio available. In fact there are two. Search for MR2 and MR2.5 radio. I have been using the MR2 radio without issue for a couple of weeks. Others have found the MR2.5 a better fit for their phones. In any case, they both work with any of the released custom GB Roms. As always, ymmv.
These fourms are full of some great step by step "how to's", from rooting to installing radios. And If you get stuck someone around here will help you out.
Enjoy your new Thunderbolt and the wonderful world of a rooted Android.
Flashing roms and radios is no biggie for me, I've ran a ton of different roms and radios on my Incredible. Rooting will be a little different, I used unrevoked with my Inc, and I've never used adb, so that will be an adventure, but I'm sure I can handle it.
What was the whole frying emmc/bricking/whatever scare with GB? Was it the leaked radios or the ROMs that were the proposed culprit? I read a bit about it on here.
adb is not hard to figure out. If you're ever used command line interface, you will have no problem. jcase posted an excellent root guide using adb commands, all you have to do is copy/paste the commands into the adb window.
I don't think anyone has really figured out why the bricks happened. afaik, all the bricks occurred with the first GB radio leak. I don't think anyone has bricked with the latest radio. The IRC channel may have more info.
Anyone here have a Xoom? And did you root it? And is it as easy as the x2 or a little more involved?
I've got one. Rooted and running Tiamat Moray 2.2.2.
As far as rooting goes, I don't know of a one click available for it although there may be. There wasn't at the time I rooted mine. When I rooted mine it was a matter of unlocking the Xoom, installing CWR via fastboot and then flashing a rooted stock rom using CWR to do it. That was quite a while ago though. I think there are ways to root without flashing a rom now but as far as I know, they all involve using ADB and fastboot. It's just a matter of typing commands. It's not hard though. Just follow instructions and you'll be fine.
I don't spend a lot of time in that forum now because I'm happy as can be with what I have now. Moray is a nice rom. Everything works and it's super smooth. However, the Moray rom is for Wi-Fi only and 3G devices. It doesn't support 4G at the moment. How you root it, what rom you put on it, etc., all depends on what kind of device you have so you have to pay attention when checking out the different things available. They all state which devices they support. I'd post links to what you need but I don't know just what it is you have so I'll just post a link to the Xoom developer forum. If you haven't been there yet, have a look. Everything you need to know, you'll find there.
Xoom Android Development
Ok firstly im no stranger to Android, and not entirely new to Moto (Atrix 4G), but I have to say that the RAZR has me pretty confused.
I have a Rogers RAZR being delivered that I picked up on the cheap. Its brand new and supposedly "unlocked". I would love to get ICS running on it, but despite reading the treads here for the last couple of days im still uncertain if its possible
I have used RSD before with the Atrix, but it was only to apply a patch that would allow you to unlock the bootloader (also surprised to see that the RAZR is still locked down). I know that you can flash ROMs via RSD, but what I do not understand is whether or not root and custom recovery is required? I assume that if you're flashing an official ROM, then no it is not. Correct? I also thought that flashing full sbf files was dangerous to attempt. Maybe im way off here, I don't know.
Im still a bit confused about the GSM patch for CDMA ROMs too. People seem to report issues with their phones when this is done. So im not too sure that it is a good idea to go that route either.
I understand that when things start to happen for a phone in terms of ROMs, recovery, work-arounds etc... that it can get a bit messy in the forum and things can get buried a few pages back, but i've been reading until my head hurts and i'm still uncertain where to begin. Also, there is an update that is also "supposedly" beginning this month for official ICS, but we all know that could be delayed, and delayed, and delayed. Wondering if I should just wait.
I guess I'm really hoping for someone to say do this, then this, and this...viola! I don't need an in depth step by step as I know how to figure out instructions from their respective threads. But if someone has a min to post a point form list like
Root with Motofail
Install Boot to CWM
Flash this ROM
Then this ROM etc etc...
Any help is appreciated and I hope no one thinks im asking to have my hand held here, but im at a loss. Just don't want to F my new phone when it arrives.
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help a fella out.
brunswick000 said:
Ok firstly im no stranger to Android, and not entirely new to Moto (Atrix 4G), but I have to say that the RAZR has me pretty confused.
I have a Rogers RAZR being delivered that I picked up on the cheap. Its brand new and supposedly "unlocked". I would love to get ICS running on it, but despite reading the treads here for the last couple of days im still uncertain if its possible
I have used RSD before with the Atrix, but it was only to apply a patch that would allow you to unlock the bootloader (also surprised to see that the RAZR is still locked down). I know that you can flash ROMs via RSD, but what I do not understand is whether or not root and custom recovery is required? I assume that if you're flashing an official ROM, then no it is not. Correct? I also thought that flashing full sbf files was dangerous to attempt. Maybe im way off here, I don't know.
A. Yes. If you're flashing an official rom you do not need root/cwm. Flashing full sbf with rsd is safer than cwm restoring a nandroid backup. But if you do you'll not be able to receive further otas updates. Bootload is locked in Razr also there's a region signature verification. So you cannot flash another region rom. :/
Im still a bit confused about the GSM patch for CDMA ROMs too. People seem to report issues with their phones when this is done. So im not too sure that it is a good idea to go that route either.
A. Most of related problems on that is due bad procedure following.
I understand that when things start to happen for a phone in terms of ROMs, recovery, work-arounds etc... that it can get a bit messy in the forum and things can get buried a few pages back, but i've been reading until my head hurts and i'm still uncertain where to begin. Also, there is an update that is also "supposedly" beginning this month for official ICS, but we all know that could be delayed, and delayed, and delayed. Wondering if I should just wait.
A. There's one official update for latam razrs, like yours. The 2.3.6 > go into dev section and you'll find out. Ics will out in a month. Fingers crossed!
I guess I'm really hoping for someone to say do this, then this, and this...viola! I don't need an in depth step by step as I know how to figure out instructions from their respective threads. But if someone has a min to post a point form list like
Root with Motofail (motofail is for gsm 2.3.6 only)
Install Boot to CWM (this is for restoring custom roms and backup, u need to be root for)
Flash this ROM (look for latam razr roms)
Then this ROM etc etc...
Any help is appreciated and I hope no one thinks im asking to have my hand held here, but im at a loss. Just don't want to F my new phone when it arrives.
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help a fella out.
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If I didn't get any point let me know.
Cheers
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Thank you. You hit the points. Much appreciated.
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Let me first say I've looked through the forums and can't find a direct answer to this, so I hope this doesn't bother you guys.
I just bought the noteII yesterday and so far it looks like I'm selling the iPhone5 (why'd it take me so long?)
I do want to root my noteII so I can use the secure setting and other plugins with Tasker mostly. Plus just having full control.
Seems I have Android 4.1.1 with Baseband version I605VRALL4 and Build JR003C.I605VRALL4 (kernel 3.0.31-414933)
Now I'm a mac user so one question is - is there a way to do this through mac? if it possible...second is if it's not how long until it looks like it might be? gives me time to find a windows PC.
snickn said:
Let me first say I've looked through the forums and can't find a direct answer to this, so I hope this doesn't bother you guys.
I just bought the noteII yesterday and so far it looks like I'm selling the iPhone5 (why'd it take me so long?)
I do want to root my noteII so I can use the secure setting and other plugins with Tasker mostly. Plus just having full control.
Seems I have Android 4.1.1 with Baseband version I605VRALL4 and Build JR003C.I605VRALL4 (kernel 3.0.31-414933)
Now I'm a mac user so one question is - is there a way to do this through mac? if it possible...second is if it's not how long until it looks like it might be? gives me time to find a windows PC.
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You will need a windows PC with the samsung drivers installed as well as ODIN.
Yes you can still root, but you cannot unlock the bootloader at this time because your phone has accepted the OTA - so flashing custom ROM's, kernel's, etc. is out. All the info you need is in this thread to root (if you have a VERIZON Note2):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
Use the route66 image (there are three listed to choose from, be sure to pick route66) - there is lots of information on what you want to do in the latter 15 pages of that thread.
stop after section 1a.
Honestly though out of the box the phone is outstanding, and without an unlock method for the bootloader, I'd recommend doing nothing. Too many people have already borked their phones due to lack of experience, knowledge, reading the steps correctly...you get the idea. I'm not commenting on your knowledge, just saying what I would do after reading as much as I could find here on this phone. The terrific devs will come up with a way to unlock and root the post OTA version soon enough.
Honestly the two things that is causing me to want to unlock it is I can't seem to get Tasker to control lockscreen properly. I have it setup to detect what cell towers I'm on and not lock in the house - and yet...it continually locks. Shows I'm on that cell tower, just seems like it can't properly control the lockscreen.
Secondly, I'd like to make GPS only come on when certain apps are open - and that seems to be a root only feature.
Reason enough for me :thumbup:
courtesy of my unlocked Note2
after these steps, will I get OTA for current security fixed updated?
alu1008 said:
after these steps, will I get OTA for current security fixed updated?
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You know I'm going to forgive you this time for not reading the OP and then the other giant thread on it but come on man, seriously.
If you have a brand new phone and you took the OTA, you can still root. Just do NOT try to install a custom recovery, kernel, rom, etc.
If you are rooted and you took the OTA, you should still be rooted OR you will already have root installed. Again, you CANNOT install a custom recovery, kernel, or rom, etc.
alu1008 said:
after these steps, will I get OTA for current security fixed updated?
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You will get prompted. Defer the OTA then freeze or uninstall SDM 1.0 using Titanium Backup from the Play Store.
You can get the OTA applied using a safe zip made by Adryn...its a thread in the General section I think.
The threads are full of questions and answers on this topic.
courtesy of my unlocked Note2
ILMF said:
Too many people have already borked their phones due to lack of experience, knowledge, reading the steps correctly...you get the idea. I'm not commenting on your knowledge, just saying what I would do after reading as much as I could find here on this phone. The terrific devs will come up with a way to unlock and root the post OTA version soon enough.
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People bork their phones all the time. Samsung phones are the easiest to "fix". It amazes me that even with step by step videos people still get things wrong. Life is about living and learning. If you screw it up 9 times out 10 it can be fixed.
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I have posted it on another thread but no luck so I will post a new thread. I have tf201. Its an awesome device (aside from the week wifi signal) and I have been happily draining its battery for the last 2.5 years. However the time has come to move to a custom rom. Asus abandoned the device for no reason and things are starting to slow down and its just sad. So I am thinking of taking the big step for rooting and going to a custom Rom in order to restore the glory of this awesome device. I searched and I have concluded that perhaps the best solution is the SlimKat rom but here things get tricky. Most of the guides I have seen mention that though its a TF300 rom it is compatible with TF201 but the process only mentions guidelines for TF300 users.
So I need help and I am sure there are a couple of people out there in the same need. I am on a stock version of 4.1.1 with a 10.4.2.18 kernel. Can anyone provide a full process for doing the upgrade. And I mean a full process like rooting, installing twrp , upgrading kernel and etc. I know most people post links saying go there and you will find what u need but when a thread is 100 pages its like searching a needle in a haystack and I really don't want to brick my device doing something, someone suggested and 10 pages later it was discovered that he was wrong and I missed it.
I know its a lot of asking but for someone who is fairly knowledgeable with android with the device I am sure that devoting a little time for people who just started experimenting with android development will do a lot of good for setting some good foundation for them to go on and one day give back to the community.
Thank you in advance.
Nailen said:
I have posted it on another thread but no luck so I will post a new thread. I have tf201. Its an awesome device (aside from the week wifi signal) and I have been happily draining its battery for the last 2.5 years. However the time has come to move to a custom rom. Asus abandoned the device for no reason and things are starting to slow down and its just sad. So I am thinking of taking the big step for rooting and going to a custom Rom in order to restore the glory of this awesome device. I searched and I have concluded that perhaps the best solution is the SlimKat rom but here things get tricky. Most of the guides I have seen mention that though its a TF300 rom it is compatible with TF201 but the process only mentions guidelines for TF300 users.
So I need help and I am sure there are a couple of people out there in the same need. I am on a stock version of 4.1.1 with a 10.4.2.18 kernel. Can anyone provide a full process for doing the upgrade. And I mean a full process like rooting, installing twrp , upgrading kernel and etc. I know most people post links saying go there and you will find what u need but when a thread is 100 pages its like searching a needle in a haystack and I really don't want to brick my device doing something, someone suggested and 10 pages later it was discovered that he was wrong and I missed it.
I know its a lot of asking but for someone who is fairly knowledgeable with android with the device I am sure that devoting a little time for people who just started experimenting with android development will do a lot of good for setting some good foundation for them to go on and one day give back to the community.
Thank you in advance.
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I am in the exact same position as you.
Lets hope someone can help!!!
Hello,
I was in the same position as you. And I decided to unlock and install a new rom. I did that on July. In concrete in have installed the CROMBi-kk ROM the link in the developers section is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773812
To unlock is very easy. Just download the Asus app and install it in Android and follow the steps.
I Followed this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041627
In this link I did the unlock and the installation of Adroid SDK (this driver for the PC for recognizing the device when you start in bootloader mode).
After installing the driver I follow the post #4 in the CROMBi-kk thread to flash and install the new rom.
Sorry for my English. I don’t know I have explained it ok.