If I accept the ota update from HTC will it mess up my phone or make ne lose root?
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Yes you will lose root and Voodoo Rootkeeper does NOT work. I would wait until new exploits are found to get around this OTA, to get root back.
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rcbarr said:
Yes you will lose root and Voodoo Rootkeeper does NOT work. I would wait until new exploits are found to get around this OTA, to get root back.
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I am thinking of doing: the HTC Dev Unlock, install twrp recovery and then flash SuperSU to gain root back.
In this state will I be able to accept future OTA updates or will I have to flash back the stock recovery to do that?
sschlosnagle said:
I am thinking of doing: the HTC Dev Unlock, install twrp recovery and then flash SuperSU to gain root back.
In this state will I be able to accept future OTA updates or will I have to flash back the stock recovery to do that?
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You will need to flash a stock recovery. I would first recommend s-off before you do anything. Then you can use this method for any future updates.
bpdamas said:
You will need to flash a stock recovery. I would first recommend s-off before you do anything. Then you can use this method for any future updates.
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I already have installed the OTA. My phone, previous to the OTA, was just rooted, no unlock & stock recovery.
I have an S-Off OG EVO as well as a S-Off EVO 3D.
My EVO lte I would like to keep as stock as possible, but with root. When it is now longer my daily driver, I will be more likely to hack on it. But as my primary phone I want it as easy as possible to stay current with the radios and ROM.
Does twrp have an option restore the stock recovery? Or do I need to download that and flash it via something other than twrp?
sschlosnagle said:
I am thinking of doing: the HTC Dev Unlock, install twrp recovery and then flash SuperSU to gain root back.
In this state will I be able to accept future OTA updates or will I have to flash back the stock recovery to do that?
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Here's what I just did about 15 minutes ago. Was easy as pie. Rooted my stock rom, installed Titanium Backup and backed up what I needed, lazypanda's s-off, flashed TWRP recovery, nandroid back up stock rom, flash to MeanMike's 1.4 rom (built on the new OTA). Maintained root, s-off without HTC knowing squat, got the new OTA with the dev's built in additions, now I'm golden.
Or if in steps you want:
1.) Root: How to Root HTC Evo 4G LTE! [Windows/Mac/Linux]
2.) Backup apps and data you want to keep using Titanium
3.) S-Off: [S-OFF] LazyPanda S-OFF
4.) Recovery: [6/1/12] TWRP 2.1.8 - TeamWinRecoveryProject - now with usb!
5.) Nandroid backup inside TWRP
6.) New Rom: [ROM] Jul-12 MeanROM ICS v1.4 | 1.22.651.3 | 1.5-1.9 Ghz | Mods | Batt saver
6.5) Flash New Firmware: Read down on Mean's thread about flashing firmware.
Profit.
mmmdieselfumes said:
Here's what I just did about 15 minutes ago. Was easy as pie. Rooted my stock rom, installed Titanium Backup and backed up what I needed, lazypanda's s-off, flashed TWRP recovery, nandroid back up stock rom, flash to MeanMike's 1.4 rom (built on the new OTA). Maintained root, s-off without HTC knowing squat, got the new OTA with the dev's built in additions, now I'm golden.
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Thanks for the reply, but I have already taken the OTA, so going full S-Off is no longer an option, nor is it my objective at this time.
My objective is to have a Stock Phone able to receive a future OTA update, and have root access.
I am pretty clear on doing the HTC Dev Unlock, installing twrp recovery, & flashing SU from twrp. I'm just a little fuzzy on how to restore stock recovery.
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Oh wait!
Does doing the HTC Dev Unlock wipe the phone? I really don't want to have to rebuild my apps and configs without being able to Titanium Backup first!
Is there anyone even working on a software root for the current OTA? I don't mind waiting for a software root. But if one is not coming, then I need to schedule a few hours to go the Dev Unlock route. Redoing my app setup and config will take the most time. Even with the titanium backups from when I got the phone it will still takes hours to get everything back to where I want it to be.
if you into rooting and custom roms and things like that NEVER accept an OTA from sprint. ALWAYS wait for it to be incorporated into a custom ROM. just go to the MEANROM or the stock liquid smooth ROM and get one of them. just a piece of advise.
jsonger121 said:
if you into rooting and custom roms and things like that NEVER accept an OTA from sprint. ALWAYS wait for it to be incorporated into a custom ROM. just go to the MEANROM or the stock liquid smooth ROM and get one of them. just a piece of advise.
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It's just so unfortunate that having root access to your OS is something that the carriers want to so thoroughly discourage.
Like I have said, since my EVO lte is my daily driver, it must work well everyday, I prefer to keep everything stock. But I also have come to use root access often.
I love to hack on my older phones, when I have the time. But I don't always have the time available to research and implement hacks and mods, so I try to keep away from them on my main phone.
i respect ur decision but my evo is my daily driver and i have unlocked the bootloader, rooted and have s-off and have mean rom installed and its flawless man. i never have any issues like some ppl talk about. and whenever the new viper rom comes out it will be the same way im sure.
I am trying to do the same thing jsonger121.
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sschlosnagle said:
Like I have said, since my EVO lte is my daily driver, it must work well everyday, I prefer to keep everything stock. But I also have come to use root access often.
I love to hack on my older phones, when I have the time. But I don't always have the time available to research and implement hacks and mods, so I try to keep away from them on my main phone.
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I use mine as a daily driver, and for my job, it's a business critical aspect. It's easy to find a rom that's stable (Mean Rom), and doesn't "hack" things so much as enhance the capabilities that you already have. That's why I prefer to be completely unlocked, so I can do what I need to do, but still have the flexibility to accomplish the things I'd like to do. I've always thought that if you just want something "so simple, a caveman can do it", you go with something vanilla and boring like apple's products.
I have s-on, is there a guide to get s-off?
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I know there's not an S-Off yet for 1.22.651.3, but how about just a temporary root exploit.
It doesn't need to survive a reboot - I just want to be able to run Titanium Backup once.
I spend longer customizing home-screens and settings than anybody I know. MyBackupPro just doesn't cut it. I'm still putting things back for days.
Unfortunately the HTCDev unlock wipes everything.
I guess if I do go that route, I'd just have to do one last re-create of my layout and settings, but I just thought I'd ask.
Search for xHausx's deodexed ROM for the LTEVO build that includes the latest OTA and fixes. You can do this via TWRP (my personal favorite) or Clockwork Mod. Check out the ROM Manager app via Google Play. After flashing the ROM via TWRP, you will have r00t, and Titanium Backup is yours.
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Maybe I've missed something here...
To flash this (or anything), I have to use the HTCDev unlock first, which wipes my data, right?
Once I do that, I can flash or install anything I like, including Titanium Backup, regardless of having it already bundled in some ROM for me.
The point was to back up what I've got now using Titanium, before running the HTCDev unlock, like if there was a temp root exploit.
I know what you're saying; we had a temp root on the Evo 3D before it was fully rooted and unlocked. I don't remember seeing one for this phone anywhere though.
this guy is asking about root...not a rom??
HTC dev is currently the only root method if you took the ota.
We had a one click root that wouldn't unlock bootloder but that was patched.
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I am also interested in this. I have the newest version 651.3 and no root. I want Titanium Backup to run first before a wipe of data.
Also, i am not completely understanding something here. I read root and S-Off. I have read that S-off gives greater level of rights in the system, but do we need that to apply new ROMs? Not sure what the S-Off give us exactly. Can someone clear that up for me? Thanks, Chewboxa.
chewboxa said:
I am also interested in this. I have the newest version 651.3 and no root. I want Titanium Backup to run first before a wipe of data.
Also, i am not completely understanding something here. I read root and S-Off. I have read that S-off gives greater level of rights in the system, but do we need that to apply new ROMs? Not sure what the S-Off give us exactly. Can someone clear that up for me? Thanks, Chewboxa.
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You need s off to flash radios and hboots but you already have the new ones. You can flash roms once you're rooted without soff
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If you can get S-OFF, you absolutely want it when it becomes available. HTC dev is getting more and more restrictive
So am I reading this correctly.. Even with the new ota if you use HTC Dev to root you can flash roms? I thought the ota prevented that? I knew pre ota you didn't need soff to flash roms but I thought with the ota that was gone...if not I guess I better get going and so this.. Could someone point me to the best path for this knowing I am stock with ota update. No root.. What is the story with google wallet.. Do I need to test before doing this.. I just happen to have the next 4 nights free to mess around so now is the time..
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If you have HTC dev unlocked, just use TWRP to flash xHausx's deodexed ROM that includes the latest OTA with r00t access. Simple!
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Yes, if you've used the HTC Dev unlock, you can certainly then flash a recovery or any ROM you like.
The catch is just that if you haven't yet used the unlock, it will wipe all your data when you do.
I was hoping for an exploit to let us run TB first - but from the looks of it, none of the previous exploits work anymore if you already have the OTA.
Does, the Dev unlock, void your warranty?
Yes, given your comment, a nandroid and perhaps using the App Backup and Restore app from the market is as good as you can get currently. It isn't Titanium, but it is a decent "Plan B."
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I can't do a nandroid because I still have the stock recovery.
Volume up or down while powering up still just boots the phone, not into recovery.
Or is there some other way?
Nope. The only way to root with the newest hboot is Htc dev. You will lose data. There's no way around it.
In the future don't accept otas
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I think if you take fast boot off than when you hold volumn down and p power you're phone will boot into that recovery menu
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Ah.
Disabling fast-boot did let me into the HBOOT, but when I select recovery, it just goes to a red triangle with an ! in it.
I have to hold down power at that point shut it down (or wait about 2 minutes apparently).
Oh well.
pbarrett said:
Ah.
Disabling fast-boot did let me into the HBOOT, but when I select recovery, it just goes to a red triangle with an ! in it.
I have to hold down power at that point shut it down (or wait about 2 minutes apparently).
Oh well.
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Yes, that's the stock recovery.
What I said above holds true.there's no way you can root at this point without losing data
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Twrp does not require root? What about goo manager? Would you recommend that? That is what my husband used on his 3d to do roms..
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Hi all! This is my first post and hope it's not too silly of a question. I am currently using a Thunderbolt but very likely will be upgrading to a Rezound (I have both phones now). I know the ICS OTA is out for Rezound. I want to get root and S-off on Rezound running the stock ICS OTA, but I am not sure about the order of events.
1. Should I get S-off and root on the stock Gingerbread rom per the instructions in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823362), and then upgrade to the ICS OTA? Or should I upgrade the stock Gingerbread to ICS OTA and then attempt to get S-off and root?
2. Is a confirmed s-off/root procedure out for the stock ICS OTA? sorry if I missed it - I promise I did my best searching through the forum before posting
I thought I'd start with the stock ICS OTA rom so I'll get a baseline for when I try out other roms down the road. And from what I've read here, the stock rom is probably a little bit more robust for day to day (correct me if I am wrong!). I hate the verizon bloatware and I think I'd be happy for a while if I can have S-off and root on the stock ICS.
thanks in advance for any help!
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Hiya, You're getting ready to become addicted to roms, by the way.
All your choices are kind of 'what do you want' things, but assuming you
receive it with stock Gingerbread, easiest thing would be to:
1 unlock by way of HTC Development instructions - lots of info here on xda
2 flash Cleanrom 175 a gingerbread stockish rooted rom
3 do the S-0ff thing with Juopunutbear, being careful not to amend or skip
any instructions in the S-0ff recipe (critical).
4 now your phone is s-0ff and locked. leave it just that way: no unlocks ever needed again and no pink warnings
5 flash Android police newest ICS RUU
6 flash amon ra as a PBIMG in recovery
7 use amon ra to wipe and install ANYTHING you want
haha Yeah roms are pretty addictive! So my background in rooting is limited to the Thunderbolt, which is my first smartphone. I used the Revolutionary IO method, which got me S-Off and root. But after reading through the Juopunutbear (Unlimited IO), I am slightly confused. I definitely did not do the wiring procedures involving the antennae contacts to get S-Off with the thunderbolt. I did more research and it sounds like the S-Off in thunderbolt is a "fake" S-off from a patched hboot?
That also leads to my next questions... up until now, I thought the following:
1. hboot = bootloader, which is the "BIOS" of the phone
2. In order to be rooted, S-off must happen first (this I guess is not true from your steps)
3. Recovery = part of hboot (from what I've read so far, this is incorrect too)
Also, would you elaborate on step #4? I thought unlocked is what I want, but instead I really want to have S-off and locked bootloader?
Thanks!
michaelbsheldon said:
Hiya, You're getting ready to become addicted to roms, by the way.
All your choices are kind of 'what do you want' things, but assuming you
receive it with stock Gingerbread, easiest thing would be to:
1 unlock by way of HTC Development instructions - lots of info here on xda
2 flash Cleanrom 175 a gingerbread stockish rooted rom
3 do the S-0ff thing with Juopunutbear, being careful not to amend or skip
any instructions in the S-0ff recipe (critical).
4 now your phone is s-0ff and locked. leave it just that way: no unlocks ever needed again and no pink warnings
5 flash Android police newest ICS RUU
6 flash amon ra as a PBIMG in recovery
7 use amon ra to wipe and install ANYTHING you want
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yep
yo!
hboot is bootloader alright: some folks like a modified hboot which lets you do more than stock hboot.
personally I keep the stock ICS hboot 2.25.
nope, you dont have to be s-0ff to be rooted, only unlocked.
You can do most all modifications with unlock EXCEPT go back to previous hboot & rom.
Recovery is separate from hboot. Recovery is a menu choice in hboot.
A new recovery can only be installed if unlocked or s-0ff.
There's ClockworkMod and AmonRa. You'll wanna check them out both, I like Amon Ra.
re: step #4.
I know it's counterintuitive, but if you unlock it again after s-0ff, even though it's s-0ff, you will
have a nasty PINK Tampered flag every time you boot to hboot/custom recovery. And that crappy reminder stays
even after you you relock. The Juopunutbear process relocks the phone, making it S-0ff, Locked. Perfect.
Now with S-0ff, locked or unlocked doesn't matter regarding any roms or radios you may install and No warning flags.
Dont be intimidated by the wire procedure for s-0ff, just read it so many times beforehand that you effen KNOW it.
Enjoy: my Zound is so fast cool and perfect now that ive customized it to my useage pattern - hoping for
same experience for you!.
dashbored said:
Hi all! This is my first post and hope it's not too silly of a question. I am currently using a Thunderbolt but very likely will be upgrading to a Rezound (I have both phones now). I know the ICS OTA is out for Rezound. I want to get root and S-off on Rezound running the stock ICS OTA, but I am not sure about the order of events.
1. Should I get S-off and root on the stock Gingerbread rom per the instructions in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823362), and then upgrade to the ICS OTA? Or should I upgrade the stock Gingerbread to ICS OTA and then attempt to get S-off and root?
2. Is a confirmed s-off/root procedure out for the stock ICS OTA? sorry if I missed it - I promise I did my best searching through the forum before posting
I thought I'd start with the stock ICS OTA rom so I'll get a baseline for when I try out other roms down the road. And from what I've read here, the stock rom is probably a little bit more robust for day to day (correct me if I am wrong!). I hate the verizon bloatware and I think I'd be happy for a while if I can have S-off and root on the stock ICS.
thanks in advance for any help!
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I basically had the exact same questions. Here's what I figured out:
S-Off, then Stock Recovery, then ICS OTA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821303
After post #6, go to the next link...
... Then flash AR Recovery 3.15:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827263
I had to unlock my hboot again, which means I wiped my data... However, I've read that adding a custom hboot is very risky, since your phone can't run anything if this gets screwed up. I'm no expert, but this is what I've read. So re-unlocking felt safer to me, even if it was probably a little more hassle. Better than bricking, imo.
A word of caution about custom recovery: Clockwork Mod (CWM) has a serious bug that does not allow the Rezound to charge properly! When my battery died, I had to use my wife's Thunderbolt to charge the battery before I could turn my Rezound back on... A royal pain. I installed AR Recovery, and it's perfect.
... Then continue at the first link at post #7 for how to use AR Recovery to flash superSU to restore root.
I'm thinking about writing up a simple guide, since that was the hardest thing for me to find through this process.
Rezound
AR Recovery 3.15
Stock hboot
ICS OTA
Rooted
I sold the Thunderbolt today and so now I've officially transitioned over to the Rezound! The phone is the stock gingerbread. I am dying to root it if only just so I can use titanium back up to transfer my crap over.
Thanks guys for the helpful replies! I've decided that right now, what I want is to be on the ICS OTA but with S-off & root so I can remove the bloat and optimize it. I'll stay with that for a bit to get a baseline before trying out different ROMs
What kind of wires did you guys use for the S-off procedure? Do I need to go out and buy something specific, or is there something around the typical household setting that I can grab? Obviously, not frying the phone is top priority. I've read through too much posts in the past 48 hours and I've come across a few that mentioned fried USB ports and even dead phones that had to be returned, which's made me a bit tentative. But I want S-off, so any pointers/comments you may have that would help about this would be much appreciated!
michaelbsheldon - question about your steps #1 & #2. Aren't these extraneous steps, as in you could just do the S-off wire with the stock Gingerbread? I am kinda confused as to the purpose of unlocking it first via HTC Dev and flashing a stockish ROM before the wire trick.
bloodymurderlive said:
I basically had the exact same questions. Here's what I figured out:
S-Off, then Stock Recovery, then ICS OTA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821303
After post #6, go to the next link...
... Then flash AR Recovery 3.15:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827263
I had to unlock my hboot again, which means I wiped my data... However, I've read that adding a custom hboot is very risky, since your phone can't run anything if this gets screwed up. I'm no expert, but this is what I've read. So re-unlocking felt safer to me, even if it was probably a little more hassle. Better than bricking, imo.
A word of caution about custom recovery: Clockwork Mod (CWM) has a serious bug that does not allow the Rezound to charge properly! When my battery died, I had to use my wife's Thunderbolt to charge the battery before I could turn my Rezound back on... A royal pain. I installed AR Recovery, and it's perfect.
... Then continue at the first link at post #7 for how to use AR Recovery to flash superSU to restore root.
I'm thinking about writing up a simple guide, since that was the hardest thing for me to find through this process.
Rezound
AR Recovery 3.15
Stock hboot
ICS OTA
Rooted
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Thanks for the tip about the CWM recovery! As I no longer have a thunderbolt, I would've been totally screwed. Question though - it sounds like you did what michaelbsheldon said not to do, re-unlock after you're S-off. Do you have the pink flag that he mentioned?
So here's my plan to get my Rezound into a S-off, rooted ICS OTA - please let me know if it's valid:
1a (waiting for michaelbsheldon reply if truly necessary, or if can proceed on stock GB) - HTC Dev unlock and flash Cleanrom 175
1. S-off wire procedure
2. Apply ICS OTA update
3. Apply global roaming update (if available? read about this in the past few days)
4. Since no need to unlock, flash appropriate Superuser for ICS OTA (will google, or if anyone would like to help make sure I find the right one, please feel free to link )
5. flash Amonra recovery. Keep stock hboot.
6. Install root explorer to delete VZ bloatware and titanium backup to restore apps and data from Thunderbolt
dashbored said:
Thanks for the tip about the CWM recovery! As I no longer have a thunderbolt, I would've been totally screwed. Question though - it sounds like you did what michaelbsheldon said not to do, re-unlock after you're S-off. Do you have the pink flag that he mentioned?
So here's my plan to get my Rezound into a S-off, rooted ICS OTA - please let me know if it's valid:
1a (waiting for michaelbsheldon reply if truly necessary, or if can proceed on stock GB) - HTC Dev unlock and flash Cleanrom 175
1. S-off wire procedure
2. Apply ICS OTA update
3. Apply global roaming update (if available? read about this in the past few days)
4. Since no need to unlock, flash appropriate Superuser for ICS OTA (will google, or if anyone would like to help make sure I find the right one, please feel free to link )
5. flash Amonra recovery. Keep stock hboot.
6. Install root explorer to delete VZ bloatware and titanium backup to restore apps and data from Thunderbolt
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I'm going to give you a response this afternooon... I recommend that you don't do anything until I can clarify some things. brt...
dashbored said:
Thanks for the tip about the CWM recovery! As I no longer have a thunderbolt, I would've been totally screwed. Question though - it sounds like you did what michaelbsheldon said not to do, re-unlock after you're S-off. Do you have the pink flag that he mentioned?
So here's my plan to get my Rezound into a S-off, rooted ICS OTA - please let me know if it's valid:
1a (waiting for michaelbsheldon reply if truly necessary, or if can proceed on stock GB) - HTC Dev unlock and flash Cleanrom 175
1. S-off wire procedure
2. Apply ICS OTA update
3. Apply global roaming update (if available? read about this in the past few days)
4. Since no need to unlock, flash appropriate Superuser for ICS OTA (will google, or if anyone would like to help make sure I find the right one, please feel free to link )
5. flash Amonra recovery. Keep stock hboot.
6. Install root explorer to delete VZ bloatware and titanium backup to restore apps and data from Thunderbolt
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It doesn't matter much if you do the OTA update before or after s-off. If it were me, I would do the OTA update first, especially if you are still locked....then unlock and do s-off using the proper ICS (for .5) jounuputbear. You can keep the stock hboot. NO NEED to unlock after s-off! AFter s-off, flash your Amonra recovery and then flash your SU...or just flash a rooted ROM. I haven't looked a lot, but I bet there is a stock, rooted, debloated ROM based on this OTA...just flash that and you'll be all set! ....
dashbored said:
Thanks for the tip about the CWM recovery! As I no longer have a thunderbolt, I would've been totally screwed. Question though - it sounds like you did what michaelbsheldon said not to do, re-unlock after you're S-off. Do you have the pink flag that he mentioned?
So here's my plan to get my Rezound into a S-off, rooted ICS OTA - please let me know if it's valid:
1a (waiting for michaelbsheldon reply if truly necessary, or if can proceed on stock GB) - HTC Dev unlock and flash Cleanrom 175
1. S-off wire procedure
2. Apply ICS OTA update
3. Apply global roaming update (if available? read about this in the past few days)
4. Since no need to unlock, flash appropriate Superuser for ICS OTA (will google, or if anyone would like to help make sure I find the right one, please feel free to link )
5. flash Amonra recovery. Keep stock hboot.
6. Install root explorer to delete VZ bloatware and titanium backup to restore apps and data from Thunderbolt
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dashbored... The thing you need to understand is that everyone has their own way of doing things. You need to either (a) study everything everyone says until you understand everything well enough to create your own process, or (b) follow somebody else's process. I will provide you with one below.
In regards to the latest comments...
Flash CleanROM?
I see very little point in flashing a ROM, if you're trying to get the official ICS, root, and S-OFF. I believe the purpose of flashing the ROM is that the ROM is already rooted for you. However, you will need to re-root after you install the OTA, so why not do the same process twice (flash superSU) rather than two different processes (flash ROM, flash superSU)? Seems to me that flashing CleanROM introduces more variables than necessary.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, but I wouldn't try to install the OTA unless you are running stock Gingerbread. Alternatively, you could try to find a ROM based on the official ICS OTA, but the OTA is still very new... I would just do it the "proper" way (install through Gingerbread) and let those ROMs cook a little more before playing with them.
S-OFF before or after OTA?
I recommend achieving S-OFF before installing the OTA. The S-OFF procedure may very well work with the OTA, but it is guaranteed to work with stock Gingerbread. There is an ICS option in hansoon2000's all-in-one toolkit, but this is based on a leak... Which again is probably very similar (if not identical) to the OTA. But the official OTA is very new, so... In my opinion, the surest thing is to achieve S-OFF before installing the OTA.
Unlock after S-OFF?
My bootloader was locked after I installed the OTA update. What I discovered was that I was unable to flash any custom recoveries (AR Recovery 3.15). Even though I was S-OFF, I still needed to unlock before it would let me flash a recovery.
What I think some people do after achieving S-OFF is install a custom bootloader, and this is why they're able to install custom recoveries without having to unlock again. This is risky. As I understand it, nothing can run on your Rezound if your bootloader has a problem. So if you happen to install a corrupt bootloader, you could brick your Rezound.
It is kind of a pain to go through the HTC unlock process twice, but hey... It's up to you how much risk you're willing to take with your brand new Rezound. I took the safe route. It took maybe a little more time, and I had to do some steps twice (achieving root for GB, then for ICS... unlocking before and after ICS...), but since you only have to go through this whole process once, I recommend playing it safe.
PINK Tampered flag?
I unlocked again after achieving S-OFF. I just double-checked, and I do not see any pink "Tampered" flag anywhere in my bootloader. If you follow my instructions below, this shouldn't happen.
My start-to-finish recommendation:
If the end result you're looking for is ICS OTA, rooted, S-OFF, then I recommend you follow these guides, in the following order:
1: Scotty's noob-friendly guide to root Rezound:
http://androidforums.com/rezound-al...ys-noob-friendly-root-guide-start-finish.html
One thing to note: Scotty gives instructions both for temporary and permanent flashing of custom recovery. In your case, I would recommend doing the temporary flash. This will allow you to flash superSU (achieve root) - which you need to do in order to achieve S-OFF - but it will also save you the hassle of later having to flash the stock recovery back - which you need to have in order to install the OTA.
2: My guide to achieve S-OFF:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_kRxD5LtazP7vEnr9cDb3iHwWB1ZfJD_yn6xXo7d1bo/edit
3: My guide to install the OTA after rooting and S-OFF:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tmlh4OnplVfBNSjSyXfTYIVGfyb9lgI6ABpfg7gHY44/edit
If you flashed a temporary recovery, then you can skip to step 7 in this guide to verify that you have stock recovery on your device. If you do, then you should be able to initiate the OTA from within Gingerbread, and successfully install. In other words: If you flashed a temporary recovery, you can follow steps 7 to the end in this guide.
These three guides together, in the order that I listed them, are the exact steps I followed to achieve the same thing that you say you're shooting for: official ICS, rooted, S-OFF. I think these steps are the least risky steps you can take to achieve these things.
Keep us posted on how it goes!
bloodymurderlive said:
dashbored
Unlock after S-OFF?
My bootloader was locked after I installed the OTA update. What I discovered was that I was unable to flash any custom recoveries (AR Recovery 3.15). Even though I was S-OFF, I still needed to unlock before it would let me flash a recovery.
What I think some people do after achieving S-OFF is install a custom bootloader, and this is why they're able to install custom recoveries without having to unlock again. This is risky. As I understand it, nothing can run on your Rezound if your bootloader has a problem. So if you happen to install a corrupt bootloader, you could brick your Rezound.
Keep us posted on how it goes!
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FYI: AFter you s-off you can not use fastboot flash commands unless you install the JB Hboot at the end of the S-off process (it should offer you the option) That is the custom hboot you refer to. All flashers are encouraged to check MD5 sum of the files they download before flashing (primarily RUU, hboot/radios..not so much roms). This will guard against corrupted files, making the process less risky.
If you have the ph98img.zip file version of amonra, it will flash just fine in the stock hboot. Hboot picks it up when it scans for ph98img.zip files and you select yes to install.
Personally, I've kept the stock hboot because there are ph98img.zip files of anything I've needed to flash so I don't have a need to be using a lot of fastboot commands.
topgun1953 said:
Personally, I've kept the stock hboot because there are ph98img.zip files of anything I've needed to flash so I don't have a need to be using a lot of fastboot commands.
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Exactly... I prefer that my Rezound is self-sufficient, without needing a PC to mess with it.
Good note on fast boot!
stock or rooted
Dashboard:
Juopunutbear instructions require a rooted rom.
So if you wanna go S-0ff, you CAN use a stock rom, but it must
be rooted (SU and Busybox) for the S-0ff process to work.
michaelbsheldon said:
Hiya, You're getting ready to become addicted to roms, by the way.
All your choices are kind of 'what do you want' things, but assuming you
receive it with stock Gingerbread, easiest thing would be to:
1 unlock by way of HTC Development instructions - lots of info here on xda
2 flash Cleanrom 175 a gingerbread stockish rooted rom
3 do the S-0ff thing with Juopunutbear, being careful not to amend or skip
any instructions in the S-0ff recipe (critical).
4 now your phone is s-0ff and locked. leave it just that way: no unlocks ever needed again and no pink warnings
5 flash Android police newest ICS RUU
6 flash amon ra as a PBIMG in recovery
7 use amon ra to wipe and install ANYTHING you want
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I am new to this and need help when performing a wipe with amon ra there are a lot of options in recovery for the wipe, and I am not sure which option to do. Can you help.
Thanks
flspanky said:
I am new to this and need help when performing a wipe with amon ra there are a lot of options in recovery for the wipe, and I am not sure which option to do. Can you help.
Thanks
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What are you trying to accomplish? Root? In that case, I believe you need to use amon ra to Wipe cache, then Wipe dalvik cache. Then.com use it to flash superSU.
bloodymurderlive said:
dashbored... The thing you need to understand is that everyone has their own way of doing things. You need to either (a) study everything everyone says until you understand everything well enough to create your own process, or (b) follow somebody else's process. I will provide you with one below.
In regards to the latest comments...
Keep us posted on how it goes!
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Wow thank you for that informative reply! That really cleared up all of my questions. I now have two new, minor questions.
1. The audio clip for the S-off wire trick has two distinct tones. From watching the video, it looks like the different tones don't matter. Basically just hit tap and release as the metronome hits the first beat, and then again on the second beat. Correct?
2. This is probably a silly question, but what are the advantages of Amon Ra recovery over the stock?
I am too tired tonight, but I think I am going to give this a go this weekend...
michaelbsheldon said:
Dashboard:
Juopunutbear instructions require a rooted rom.
So if you wanna go S-0ff, you CAN use a stock rom, but it must
be rooted (SU and Busybox) for the S-0ff process to work.
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Gotcha. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
bloodymurderlive said:
What are you trying to accomplish? Root? In that case, I believe you need to use amon ra to Wipe cache, then Wipe dalvik cache. Then.com use it to flash superSU.
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Thanks. I was installing the ICS Global root and ROM and the instructions said to wipe all, and I was not sure how many areas under the wiping options I should perform.
Quick update - I've rooted my Rezound. Have not done the S-off wire trick yet. Still on stock GB.
Question - none of the wifi tether app seems to be working! Open garden was working perfectly for me with my old rooted Thunderbolt. A quick search seems to show that Rezound has issues with wifi tethering?! This was one of the main motivations behind rooting, so I am a feeling a bit underwhelmed right now with my new Rezound...
Newest wifi tether works fine...even has Rezound settings. Since you are still on GB search for sirgatez mod. Worked great for me when I was still on GB.
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I tried looking around, but a lot of the posts were from mid/late 2011 about this.
Currently my EVO 3D is still on stock Gingerbread.
I tried to lookup a stock ICS rom, but almost all of them are custom roms based on the stock rom. Basically, ATM all I want to do is upgrade to a rooted version of the sprint ICS rom, not install a completely custom rom. Also, I have heard that with the official rom you can upgrade without losing any information. Is it possible to do that with ANY of the custom roms or would they all require me to backup my data because it will have to reformat my phone? ATM I am not looking for a custom rom and really, just want to be able to upgrade to the stock ICS while still having root purely so I can delete all those annoying preinstalled apps.
Will backing up data from a gingerbread rom and then restoring it to a ICS rom cause any problems?
And I have no idea how to go about doing it, I know I should at first use the temp root just to backup my information.... but I am lost on the whole S-OFF and flashing from past that point thing.
Cyber Akuma said:
I tried looking around, but a lot of the posts were from mid/late 2011 about this.
Currently my EVO 3D is still on stock Gingerbread.
I tried to lookup a stock ICS rom, but almost all of them are custom roms based on the stock rom. Basically, ATM all I want to do is upgrade to a rooted version of the sprint ICS rom, not install a completely custom rom. Also, I have heard that with the official rom you can upgrade without losing any information. Is it possible to do that with ANY of the custom roms or would they all require me to backup my data because it will have to reformat my phone? ATM I am not looking for a custom rom and really, just want to be able to upgrade to the stock ICS while still having root purely so I can delete all those annoying preinstalled apps.
Will backing up data from a gingerbread rom and then restoring it to a ICS rom cause any problems?
And I have no idea how to go about doing it, I know I should at first use the temp root just to backup my information.... but I am lost on the whole S-OFF and flashing from past that point thing.
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Virus has a thread with the stock rooted rom in the development form. As for restoring apps, you shouldn't have a problem, if you do clear caches and reboot
Sent from my EVO 3DMA with a little "Common Sense"
Thanks for the help
I'm guessing thats this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808150
So, he mentioned I won't loose root if I am dev unlocked? What about if I use a 3rd party unlock method? I remember reading that HTC's unlock method still leaves some aspects unlocked while the 3rd party methods can fully unlock the device.
And can anyone help me with the other questions I asked?
Thanks
Cyber Akuma said:
Thanks for the help
I'm guessing thats this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808150
So, he mentioned I won't loose root if I am dev unlocked? What about if I use a 3rd party unlock method? I remember reading that HTC's unlock method still leaves some aspects unlocked while the 3rd party methods can fully unlock the device.
And can anyone help me with the other questions I asked?
Thanks
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The HTC method will leave you with unlocked, s-on. That is what some folks seem to to refer to as the partially still locked issue.
I would just use the HTC method, and then use the wire trick method to get s-off. Then you are unlocked and have control of what ever you want to do.
When it comes to the roms, you need to do a little research and make sure you have compatible components. If you upgrade to the latest H-boot, then certain roms will no longer run. Personally I am running the cool rom as of last night, but have been on mean rom for the last couple of weeks. I have been using the "other kernel" with hboot 1.58 and things have been pretty good.
The meanrom 2.6 is a good choice for you in my opinion as it will give you root access with as close to stock as you can get. It has the kernel and new hboot instructions in it also so I would consider it a good fit for what you are looking for. I do not believe you can overclock the kernel it comes with, but you did not request that.
As to backing up your data. Everyone will have their preferred program or method. I have purchased the rom tool box pro edition from market, I use it to back up apps and data. Regardless of what you use, be careful when restoring the backups. I restore data like wifi, messages, contacts. I do not restore the system data, especially if I am changing between roms as it is much easier to type in a little data than to figure out why the thing is unstable.
It just takes a bit of research, but all the information you need is available.
Have a good weekend.
sonza said:
The HTC method will leave you with unlocked, s-on. That is what some folks seem to to refer to as the partially still locked issue.
I would just use the HTC method, and then use the wire trick method to get s-off. Then you are unlocked and have control of what ever you want to do.
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But dosen't the HTC method force me to reformat my memory, thus requiring me to do the temporary root so I can run titanium backup before doing it?
On a related note, I am not sure just how I would restore my apps actually. I mean, the first thing my phone would ask me to do is to sign into my Gmail account, and when I do that, it will automatically attempt to re-download all of my apps wouldn't it? (And fail spectacularly since I don't have enough space, nearly all of my apps are on my SD card and my internal memory is still full, lousy preinstalled bloatware that you cannot remove...)
sonza said:
When it comes to the roms, you need to do a little research and make sure you have compatible components. If you upgrade to the latest H-boot, then certain roms will no longer run. Personally I am running the cool rom as of last night, but have been on mean rom for the last couple of weeks. I have been using the "other kernel" with hboot 1.58 and things have been pretty good.
It just takes a bit of research, but all the information you need is available.
Have a good weekend.
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Like I said, I just want a rooted stock rom for now, not a custom rom.
Cyber Akuma (is that a reference to "D.Gray.Man?)
Shameless self promoting here but, for some background info have a look at:
[Guide]My Hboot 1.5x HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes
Evo3d(CDMA)HBoot/S-off Differences & Rooting Background Info
I've been using MeanRom ICS since it came out. Very solid, very similar to stock, smooth, reliable, fast, but all the extras. S-Off is strongly recommended b/c HTC Unlocked (S-on) users are hit or miss on being able to install ICS Roms. If you are still on Hboot 1.50 you can get s-off by downgrading Hboot to 1.40 or the Jbear wire Trick. If you take the official ICS update Jbear is your only option at the moment.
You may be able to use EsFileExplorer to back up your user apps w/o rooting, but an option to consider is to HTC Unlock, install a recovery, flash SuperUser and have a full rooted stock (S-On) phone that you can backup with Ti Backup or the custom recovery (don't think you will lose anything in the process).
With HTC Unlock, you wont be able to update to ICS while rooted, you'd have to relock and flash the full RUU (erasing the phone) and unlock/root again.
Upgrading to ICS, you should be able to restore your user apps, but system settings/google accounts (especially GB backups) etc will cause issues so you will most likely need to just bite the bullet and plan on re-entering things the first time through. FYI, Virus's update thread only works for S-off users.
Wait, if I do S-OFF and then use an official rom, would I be stuck with S-ON again?
Cyber Akuma said:
Wait, if I do S-OFF and then use an official rom, would I be stuck with S-ON again?
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Not if it's a rooted version of the rom found in the Dev section.
Cyber Akuma said:
Wait, if I do S-OFF and then use an official rom, would I be stuck with S-ON again?
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Once s-Off, always s-Off. (unless u send the command via fastboot)
S-Off trumps unlocked bootloader (htc unlocked)
Running a full stock Ruu will not reset to S-on
Sent from my "Up all night, Sleep all day" EVO3D!
But when you htc unlock yes it will format the device, so temp root, titanium backup, htc unlock, jbear, then custom recovery and finally flash stock rooted....
Good luck its all not too complicated. Just allot of steps
J.eremy said:
But when you htc unlock yes it will format the device, so temp root, titanium backup, htc unlock, jbear, then custom recovery and finally flash stock rooted....
Good luck its all not too complicated. Just allot of steps
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A word of warning about temp rooting: it caused my phone to bootloop so I personally was unable to save my data. Hopefully you'll have better luck.
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Whats the best way for me to update to the latest OTA ?
I used the one click root method here... I usehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671577
I know I will lose root access, but will i lose data too ?
Dont take the OTA!!!
You are lucky enough to have a device that is able to get S-OFF. Do this while you still can. If you take any OTA you lose this ability.
**NEVER** take an OTA. I can't stress that enough. Thats rule #1 of rooting
So if I want some of the new improvements / features....what do I do ?
If I were you i would run lazypanda to get S-OFF and TWRP on your device. Then do a nandroid, backup your stuff with titanium backup, and then download and flash the new ROMs & radios
Rxpert said:
If I were you i would run lazypanda to get S-OFF and TWRP on your device. Then do a nandroid, backup your stuff with titanium backup, and then download and flash the new ROMs & radios
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+1
If you're s-off, you can flash whatever you want...including all the beneficial things from the OTAs (radio, kernel, ROM) without the detriment (hboot). The latest firmware and stock rooted ROM have already been posted, so you can flash them just as soon as you get s-off.
Sent from my EVO LTE
I did S-OFF and TWRP.... so I would flash something like this ?
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...Stock-Rooted-Based-on-Latest-OTA-(Odexed-Only
If I go from sense to sense would that wipe my apps and data ?
Wildclip said:
I did S-OFF and TWRP.... so I would flash something like this ?
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...Stock-Rooted-Based-on-Latest-OTA-(Odexed-Only
If I go from sense to sense would that wipe my apps and data ?
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Not as long as you don't wipe data in twrp. Depending on what ROM you flash you may run into some issues a clean wipe of everything is recommended to ensure that all the Roms tweaks and improvements are incorporated into the system correctly.
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I've got an HTC Rezound, rooted with TWRP recovery. I keep getting pestered with OTA update "ADR6425LVW_3.14.605.13-3.14.605.12", some posts say this has to do with the FCC / HTC settlement that requires HTC to patch security holes.
So - I'm not exactly sure what my options are.
1) Can I just update past the OTA notification version from TWRP so I both have the updates, and I'm no longer bothered?
2) Is this update recommended, and can it be rerooted afterward?
3) How do I take it? The closest question I could find is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165791 for a Sprint Note 2, and it mentions an "ma7 rom", is there some equivalent for the Rezound? What are the steps that I would do to allow the update, or can I install it from TWRP / ADB?
~Ehryk
Ehryk said:
I've got an HTC Rezound, rooted with TWRP recovery. I keep getting pestered with OTA update "ADR6425LVW_3.14.605.13-3.14.605.12", some posts say this has to do with the FCC / HTC settlement that requires HTC to patch security holes.
So - I'm not exactly sure what my options are.
1) Can I just update past the OTA notification version from TWRP so I both have the updates, and I'm no longer bothered?
2) Is this update recommended, and can it be rerooted afterward?
3) How do I take it? The closest question I could find is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165791 for a Sprint Note 2, and it mentions an "ma7 rom", is there some equivalent for the Rezound? What are the steps that I would do to allow the update, or can I install it from TWRP / ADB?
~Ehryk
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If you are rooted on a recovery provided here, then the update will not load. Accept it and delete it or deny it. Does not matter. Pushes from OEM will not take on custom recovery.
dragonstalker said:
If you are rooted on a recovery provided here, then the update will not load. Accept it and delete it or deny it. Does not matter. Pushes from OEM will not take on custom recovery.
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I cannot reject it, it has been speculated that this is because of the FCC/HTC settlement. I can defer it for up to 5 days, then it keeps rebooting into TWRP, failing, and waiting, until I defer it again.
What would you recommend I do?
1) Install CM10.1
2) Install the 4.03.605.2 Leak
3) Return to stock recovery somehow and take the update?
4) ???
Get
T ota blocker duhh like common sense pun Inteted
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don728871 said:
Get
T ota blocker duhh like common sense pun Inteted
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No - I WANT it updated, either by taking the OTA or updating it manually. Which is easier?
~Ehryk
Not sure if it helps but I was stock + root +amon ra, and the OTA update installed just fine. I did lose root however
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I'm confused as to what to do??
I'm on a custom ICS rom "OTA ICS plus" with the S-Off custom hboot and AmonRa 3.15
Amon Ra doesn't process the update and it repeatedly fails.
After rebooting, I'm back in normal mode.
Are there parts to extract (like radios and are they compatible
with the special hboot that is provided by the s-off process?)?
I tried unzipping the OTA file but WinRAR says its corrupted.
Ehryk said:
No - I WANT it updated, either by taking the OTA or updating it manually. Which is easier?
~Ehryk
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If you want the update then relocate and run the RUU for your stock rom. If you run the global RUU (aka the .2) then you will be stuck on that. Can't downgrade to a lower number without s-off. I'm sure the original (.12) stock RUU is on here somewhere. Once you run that, you will be able to take the update. Then unlock again and reroot. I use Amon ra so can't comment about twrp
Ehryk said:
No - I WANT it updated, either by taking the OTA or updating it manually. Which is easier?
~Ehryk
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318sugarhill said:
If you want the update then relocate and run the RUU for your stock rom. If you run the global RUU (aka the .2) then you will be stuck on that. Can't downgrade to a lower number without s-off. I'm sure the original (.12) stock RUU is on here somewhere. Once you run that, you will be able to take the update. Then unlock again and reroot. I use Amon ra so can't comment about twrp
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Here's the link to the latest official OTA RUU:
http://androidfiles.org/ruu/?dir=Vigor
As sugarhill said, you can run that and then take the OTA up to .13 then if you like, reflash Amon Ra, superSU, busybox and custom ROM.
Same issue
Ehryk said:
I've got an HTC Rezound, rooted with TWRP recovery. I keep getting pestered with OTA update "ADR6425LVW_3.14.605.13-3.14.605.12", some posts say this has to do with the FCC / HTC settlement that requires HTC to patch security holes.
Hi, this is actually my first post on here, so I have the same thing going on with my phone, and im not worried about updating it, for all im concerned it can stay the same b/c if it aint broke dont fix it. So I dont want the update. Someone had mentioned an OTA Blocker can you post what its called, i couldnt find it.
Or if theres a way to just turn off the firmware updates, cuz this one only defers for a few days. Just want it to stop bugging me!
Thanks
Mike
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Factory Data Reset?
My Rezound is rooted with stock ROM, and now back to stock recovery (had CWM Recovery before). I flashed the stock recovery back on, in attempt to receive the new OTA Update. Of course it failed, probably due to removing some bloat ware and some other minor changes to the ROM.
So many have said to download the stock RUU from http://androidfiles.org/ruu/?dir=Vigor, to get everything back to stock "like new condition".
But can't I just do a "factory data reset" option in the Storage settings, to achieve this, and then maybe unrooting (if needed)?
I wouldnt do reset from in the ROM if your going to reset. why don't you just flash the ruu and take the ota? it will break root for you btw
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Thanks for your reply. I'll go ahead and run the RUU. I was just curious if the factory reset would have worked. But in your opinion what would happen if I select the factory data reset option?
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I honestly have no clue. But if your going to reset than just flash an ruu to be on the safe side and save time/anymore problems or trouble shooting. All and all just quicker and less possibal problems to deal with but that's my opinion but if you wanna do what you want than go ahead, I'm just adding in my 2 cents.
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RelicXII said:
Thanks for your reply. I'll go ahead and run the RUU. I was just curious if the factory reset would have worked. But in your opinion what would happen if I select the factory data reset option?
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To receive the OTA update the phone needs to be 100% stock. ie locked hboot, s-on with stock recovery. you will also need to be on the non leaked global RUU firmware.
as far as we can tell, the update brought nothing new to the table, if it had it would be all over the rezound forums. if your phone is working fine and set up the way you like it, you should have no need to do the OTA. But if you would like to do it anyways, by all means go ahead. if you need help feel free to PM me or reply to this thread and i will be willing to help.
There's newer radios and I read a few small things but nothing new. Just improvements
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Thank you so much guys for your input. I won't bother updating then. If it its not broke why fix it right.
I'll figure out how to suppress the persistant OTA.
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OTA
Reading this:
droidforums.net/forum/htc-rezound-general-discussions/240389-weird-rezound-behavior.html#post2406637
has me worried about the update.
But I have a rooted Rezound on 4.0.3 and clockwork recovery. If I let it update, will it ruin root? Or will it just "not update" as other have said?
I can't get the phone to stop asking to update!
The update breaks root. But you can just re root it. If you can just hold off on updating and look into s-off because a dev named snuzzo posted in one of these ota threads about ripping out the new radios from the ota and making a patch with them. But you have to be s-off to use the patch and I don't know when he's releasing it but it seems to be almost finished but I could be wrong.
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My homescreen is hijacked. I cannot get it to use any home launcher except the default. If I download the update it seems to let me use another launcher, but then it will keep nagging to install. So I nandroided back to before downloading the update.
I'm worried that if I disable the notifications now, I'll never get my other homescreen back!
Should I download the update and THEN disable the notifications?