Since there are so many questions being asked all over the place, I figured I would try to create and update this thread accordingly with links and whatnot from any information that is provided in following posts.
After rooting, and achieving S-Off, what should be flashed?
Radio
PRI
Kernel
Baseband
How?
All contained in below link in one nice update known as the firmware.
You can do this before or on top of an already installed ROM running this base such as Mean ROM 2.6
Newest OTA is 2.13.651.1
Flash newest firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859789
2.13.651.1 Firmware Bits
I have done the above steps and my experience is super smooth.
Let me know if I'm missing anything and I'll add it.
newfireorange said:
Since there are so many questions being asked all over the place, I figured I would try to create and update this thread accordingly with links and whatnot from any information that is provided in following posts.
After rooting, and achieving S-Off, what should be flashed?
Newest OTA is 2.13
Flash the newest radio - Latest: 1.12.11.0809 - Improves signal performance and drop problems
I did this
Now I ask this of you:
What else should/can be flashed after achieving S-Off?
PRI?
Firmware (does that even make sense to flash firmware, only to flash a ROM right on top of it)?
After that, then you flash your ROM
Mean ROM is based on the newest firmware. So does that automatically flash the newest files to your phone?
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No it does not
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newfireorange said:
Since there are so many questions being asked all over the place, I figured I would try to create and update this thread accordingly with links and whatnot from any information that is provided in following posts.
After rooting, and achieving S-Off, what should be flashed?
Newest OTA is 2.13
Flash the newest radio - Latest: 1.12.11.0809 - Improves signal performance and drop problems
I did this
Now I ask this of you:
What else should/can be flashed after achieving S-Off?
PRI?
Firmware (does that even make sense to flash firmware, only to flash a ROM right on top of it)?
After that, then you flash your ROM
Mean ROM is based on the newest firmware. So does that automatically flash the newest files to your phone?
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Flashing Mean Rom will update your baseband only. You still need to flash the radios and pri updates yourself.
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Thank you i will flash the pri. Did the radio already. What is a pri anyway?
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Do I really have to flash an RUU before flashing an ICS rom or is there an alternative?
if you want ics rom that has 2.01.605.11 than no u don't no need to.
if you want ics rom that has 3.11.605.22 than yes u need to ruu leaked ics.
Some of the roms offer a patch you can run instead..
For example - CleanRom
"UPDATE: Because some people are hesitant to flash the leaked RUU I have posted a patch for those with the old firmware HERE NO SUPPORT IS GIVEN FOR THE PATCH! Support will only be given for those on the leaked firmware!"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1453324
mjones73 said:
Some of the roms offer a patch you can run instead..
For example - CleanRom
"UPDATE: Because some people are hesitant to flash the leaked RUU I have posted a patch for those with the old firmware HERE NO SUPPORT IS GIVEN FOR THE PATCH! Support will only be given for those on the leaked firmware!"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1453324
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+1 to this but some people are still having problems flashing the patch. I would just flash the RUU and do it the right way. Less problems and it was done right.
I've been back and forth from gb to ics. Just flash the rom let the kernel update, boot up the phone, go back to recovery and flash the patch.
Scott's newest cleanrom is for any RUU. His rom is as stable and as awesome as it gets.
05Warrior said:
+1 to this but some people are still having problems flashing the patch. I would just flash the RUU and do it the right way. Less problems and it was done right.
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The latest CleanRom updates supports both now.. Personally I wouldn't RUU in case there's any issues with installing an official update unless you need to...
I installed it myself, this was before the patches came along...
Ok, I am S-offed and running CleanRom DE 1.3, and on GB firmware. How do I flash the new Leak? Do I just install it in H-boot? Or do i flash it in Recovery? Do i still need too Unlock in order to re-flash the recovery IMG? I'm just confused because of the h-boot versions, and also, if I flash the leak, do I still have to flash the "Old_firmware_patch"?
Follow these directions, no need to flash the whole thing unless you want to run the leak vs CleanRom DE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25829303&postcount=2
mjones73 said:
Follow these directions, no need to flash the whole thing unless you want to run the leak vs CleanRom DE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25829303&postcount=2
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Thanks!
So When i flash roms, will i have to flash a patch every time, Or will i be set?
Db0y505 said:
Thanks!
So When i flash roms, will i have to flash a patch every time, Or will i be set?
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If you upgrade to the ICS firmware using my directions and you install ICS roms, no, you won't need to do any firmware patches anymore. If you happen to go back to a GB rom with the ICS firmware, then yes you would.
I saw this thread and was hoping that, since the OP looks like he has his questions answered, that it looked like a decent thread title to hijack so I don't have to start another thread. I posted this on the S-Off thread but no reply so far. I want to run the newest 5/8 leak, including radios and firmware, with 3.14 based ICS ROMs. I also want to get going on S-Off.
I am currently S-On with htcdev unlock, GB firmware, on CleanROM Kang Tapped Edition with GB firmware patch.
What is a good way to get onto the latest and greatest?
Should I relock and run the 3.14 RUU before attaining S-Off? Or is it easier to install a GB ROM, then S-Off? I read that people are having trouble with GB firmware on ICS ROMs with S-Off.
Is v0.4 of the ControlBear release with its included jb_hboot considered ideal if we want a bootloader with full functionality, including the ability to run fastboot commands?
Sorry if this has been answered 1000 times already, I feel like I'm sinking in a sea of posts...
you are good to do the s-off routine right now... unlocked, rooted...
do the GB firmware s-off. flash the hboot if you want, if it fails, it's because you got the wrong hboot for your firmware... just reflash the right boot.img via fastboot and you will be good to go.
EDIT: obviously doing a GB ruu before s-off'ing, will remove any variables from the equation
join us on irc (link below) for real time help if you need it, someones usually around.
mjones73 said:
Follow these directions, no need to flash the whole thing unless you want to run the leak vs CleanRom DE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25829303&postcount=2
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I think the Link in the post is dead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1614366
Is there any other place i could download the files?
Also, when I upgrade the firmware, will it wipe my phone?
Db0y505 said:
I think the Link in the post is dead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1614366
Is there any other place i could download the files?
Also, when I upgrade the firmware, will it wipe my phone?
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I fixed my original post, not sure why the link changed, they have been doing some clean up in the dev section - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614366
what do i need to change if i was updating a rom from 1.13 to 1.22?
Rocklee99 said:
what do i need to change if i was updating a rom from 1.13 to 1.22?
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You may not need to change anything...which rom? Some recommend that you update the radio, but it's not required unless you're having issues. It's probably best to update to the latest firmware (minus hboot), but again, not required. Check this thread for the latest:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766628
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You best bet is to stay on your original hboot and just update everything else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704612
This thread has everything you need. Then flash whatever rom you want.
Well I meant in terms of developing a Rom, if I took an existing one and changed it to 1.22
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if u didnt take the OTA you need to flash the firmwear and new radio zip.. then just flash a 1.22 rom and your good to go
Hey guys,
Just had a quick question. I'm not new to the rooting game and have been doing it for a while (g1 fwiw) but just had some questions since the new update came out. I'm s off so flashed the updated radios and packages from captain over in the android development forum. My question though is I don't ever remember having to flash an update like that. Ive flashed radios before but I thought the base came with the roms. Am I wrong? Is this different than usual for a reason or do I just have a bad memory. I might be wording my question weird but yeah, anyone with an idea?
I'm not sure what you mean, you flash the radio/firmware and rom and you're updated.
I guess my question is I thought all of that stuff usually comes packaged in a Rom. Except for the radio I thought the base and all that depended on what Rom you flashed and wasn't fixed.
Get_Out_and_Push said:
I guess my question is I thought all of that stuff usually comes packaged in a Rom. Except for the radio I thought the base and all that depended on what Rom you flashed and wasn't fixed.
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Radios are stored in a separate partition from the ROM. I don't think I've ever seen a ROM package include one.
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Roms are built off of different bases. That hasnt changed.
Flashing a rom will update the base (software version)
Rxpert said:
Roms are built off of different bases. That hasnt changed.
Flashing a rom will update the base (software version)
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Ok thanks that's what I was trying to ask. No sleep makes me incoherent I guess. So Captains zip with everything from the ota was mostly about the radio since New roms will include an updated base and kernel?
Get_Out_and_Push said:
Ok thanks that's what I was trying to ask. No sleep makes me incoherent I guess. So Captains zip with everything from the ota was mostly about the radio since New roms will include an updated base and kernel?
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Yes
Get_Out_and_Push said:
Ok thanks that's what I was trying to ask. No sleep makes me incoherent I guess. So Captains zip with everything from the ota was mostly about the radio since New roms will include an updated base and kernel?
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Correct, the radios and other firmware bits are on the secured partitions that require a signed ruu in order to install if you are not s-off. The base software installs on the system partition so can be installed with just an unlocked bootloader through a custom recovery like twrp. That is why so many people that are s-on and the 1.15 hboot can't take advantage of the new radios. Their only option at this time would be to take the ota. They can however load the new kernel through fastboot or flash GUI and then install a custom rom that has the updated base.
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My wife's Evo kept failing the 3.17 OTA so I moonshined it this week to allow her to get on latest firmware and software. She is stock other than S-off and root. I am fully aware that the firmware/radio and software are two different things. After getting S-off I flashed the current 3.17 bootloader firmware from Captain's thread and all went well and she is now on 1.13.11.0830 radio. Now I want to get her the software updates to move her from 3.16.651.xx to 3.17.651.4. My question is how to best do this. My thought is to flash the stock rooted deodexed rom but I didn't know if there was an alternative better way. Also, considering that an OTA upgrade of software is a dirty flash sort of, can I dirty flash stock rooted 3.17 over her current 3.16 without doing full wipe. Yes, I realize full wipe would be best and I am willing to do that if dirty flash is a mess. But, for time saving, is there any real danger in dirty flashing stock rooted 3.17 over her current stock rom with s-off and root? It just seems to me to be the rooted equivalalent of taking the OTA update.
Thanks for any advice.
evoimevo said:
My wife's Evo kept failing the 3.17 OTA so I moonshined it this week to allow her to get on latest firmware and software. She is stock other than S-off and root. I am fully aware that the firmware/radio and software are two different things. After getting S-off I flashed the current 3.17 bootloader firmware from Captain's thread and all went well and she is now on 1.13.11.0830 radio. Now I want to get her the software updates to move her from 3.16.651.xx to 3.17.651.4. My question is how to best do this. My thought is to flash the stock rooted deodexed rom but I didn't know if there was an alternative better way. Also, considering that an OTA upgrade of software is a dirty flash sort of, can I dirty flash stock rooted 3.17 over her current 3.16 without doing full wipe. Yes, I realize full wipe would be best and I am willing to do that if dirty flash is a mess. But, for time saving, is there any real danger in dirty flashing stock rooted 3.17 over her current stock rom with s-off and root? It just seems to me to be the rooted equivalalent of taking the OTA update.
Thanks for any advice.
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Your firmware is updated.
Software is based on the rom you are running if you flash a 3.17 rom you will be updated in that area also.
As for dirty flashing it's not a good idea to dirty flash when going to a new base
thanks bigdaddy, I appreciate the response. Is there any downside to being on older software and newer firmware? I thought Captain TB or someone had said that the firmware and software are optimized to work together and shouldn't be out of sync. If that is the case I probably need to bite the bullet and go ahead and wipe and flash the stock rooted deodexed rom to get her the software update.
bigdaddy619 said:
Your firmware is updated.
Software is based on the rom you are running if you flash a 3.17 rom you will be updated in that area also.
As for dirty flashing it's not a good idea to dirty flash when going to a new base
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Is it just me... Other than stock rooted 3.17, I'm not seeing any custom roms for this base. Im still using mean bean.
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lanewhit said:
Is it just me... Other than stock rooted 3.17, I'm not seeing any custom roms for this base. Im still using mean bean.
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I think it is kind of what bigdaddy was saying and what CTB has said...3.17 is the software update that brought the firmware update if done OTA. I believe what CTB did was extract the firmware so people could update the radio/firmware without installing the OTA or stock 3.17 ROM. So, you can have latest radio/firmware with CM10.2 for instance. In my case, my wife wants to keep stock as much as possible so I was trying to figure out best way to get her to most recent stock software without taking it OTA. I think the way to do that is going to be to flash 3.17 stock rooted rom. As you mentioned I haven't seen many/any roms built from 3.17 source if it has even been released at all yet. I moved to CM roms long ago and haven't used any Sense roms since meanbean 3.09 which last I checked hadn't been updated in months. There are plenty of CM10.2 based ROMs available that have tons of updates and fixes. I left my wife's stock because otherwise I get blamed every time Sprint or htc messes something up. This way I can say I didn't touch her phone. By s-off and rooting it and installing stock rooted deodexed I am opening myself back up to her wrath but so be it. It's better than her telling me 4 times a day that her phones says an update is ready but fails every time she tries to install it OTA. It's all about path of least pain. LOL.
I would flash the new rooted base. As I mentioned before, I'm on mean bean 3.09 with the updated firmware from the Captains thread and all has been working great.
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lanewhit said:
I would flash the new rooted base. As I mentioned before, I'm on mean bean 3.09 with the updated firmware from the Captains thread and all has been working great.
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Cool. Thanks for that info. I think I am going to do a twrp backup and a dirty flash of stock rooted first. I know that's not the best and most advisable route but dirty flashing is underrated. If things are wonky I will wipe and factory reset and flash again. Dirty flashing a new base on top of the old isn't THAT much different than getting the software update OTA. I trust dirty flashing more than I trust Sprint to be able to seamlessly deliver it. Probably do it tonight while she's asleep and see if she notices anything different tomorrow. I'll just blame Halloween spooks and goblins if things go wrong.