Hi,
much discussion has been going on regarding latest Motorola ROMs releases (bootloader, rooting US release). Got my Atrix 4G back from repair, with one of these ROMs flashed, and am now struggling to root it again.
Previously, I was on EU Retail 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.1, and the zerg exploit (also used in OneClick root, DoomLord root) just worked fine.
Now, I was moved to EU Retail 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20, and the above approach does not work any longer. So far, I shied away from using a fastboot based approach like the on for US (4.5.141), as it includes flashing /preinstall, and I do not have any idea of what this actually does, and if this could be of harm with the EU firmware I have.
Basically, does anybody know the successful approach to rooting the EU 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20 (which apparently is also protected against unlocking its bootloader) ? Who has successfully rooted this firmware / stock ROM?
THX, Chris
OK, here is the way to go, confirmed for Atrix 4G with above stock ROM:
DROID 3 easy root script v7.zip
Best, Chris
chris_toffer said:
Hi,
much discussion has been going on regarding latest Motorola ROMs releases (bootloader, rooting US release). Got my Atrix 4G back from repair, with one of these ROMs flashed, and am now struggling to root it again.
Previously, I was on EU Retail 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.1, and the zerg exploit (also used in OneClick root, DoomLord root) just worked fine.
Now, I was moved to EU Retail 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20, and the above approach does not work any longer. So far, I shied away from using a fastboot based approach like the on for US (4.5.141), as it includes flashing /preinstall, and I do not have any idea of what this actually does, and if this could be of harm with the EU firmware I have.
Basically, does anybody know the successful approach to rooting the EU 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20 (which apparently is also protected against unlocking its bootloader) ? Who has successfully rooted this firmware / stock ROM?
THX, Chris
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Hi Chris, what method did you use as the link is broken,
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Hello. I have just received a new G2 (aka Hero) on T-mobile UK.
I am planning on doing this, please can you tell me if this would work:
1.Installing a recovery image
2.Booting into recovery and making a Nandroid backup
3.Installing a generic HTC Rom which has been packed into update.zip NB.Rom is a stock rom and therefore not rooted
As I understand after flashing I would lose rooting and would need to root again if I need to. However, I don't need to so am not too bothered.
I am hoping that this would remove T-Mobile branding, but mainly make the phone quicker as it is running the latest ROM. Would this technique work?
I would also like to know wether my sim-lock status would be affected?
Also if Donut/Android 1.6 is released OTA by HTC would my phone update OTA?
Finally, does that mean once I have flashed it, I will not be able to access the recovery partition thing which includes Nandroid etc.?
Please answer my questions and comment if you have any reservations/concerns about this. All comments are much appreciated.
bump-please help
Bit previous with the bump after such a sort time??
To answer your questions:
First of all, as long as your G2 still has the original Hero firmware, you are probably ok with your plan. If you've got the latest firmware, you'll probably have to use the gold card technique.
If you install a generic ROM, you'll lose most the T-Mobile branding, but to be honest there was very little anyway. The T-Mobile splash screen when you switch on will remain though.
SIM-lock has nothing to do with your ROM - it was locked before it will still be locked after you update the ROM, and vice versa.
Finally, on the subject of an OTA, who knows???!!! I really wouldn't worry about it.
Regards,
Dave
Thanks Dave. Does anyone else have anything to say?
new user, similar question.
got myself a T-mobile G2 yesterday, thinking that it's the same thing as HTC Hero. ok, it's only a software difference but now i'm unable to flash it.
software version is 2.73.116.61 which is T-mobile version of course, and comparing version numbers to recent ones it looks really outdated. is it? on T-mobile UK support pages it's even older one. tried to download official version but HTC says there is no support for my device, based on serial number. also tried to flash with newest downloaded from here but no luck, got error 131
so, what can I do? root or goldcard?
thanx
You will need to goldcard to downgrade your ROM, before you'll be able to "upgrade" it to a custom ROM.
Regards,
Dave
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683
thank you, it worked flawlessly
Debranding Optimus Hero (ORANGE)
Hi everyone.
I am an Android rookie, but i am trying to learn more and more each day.
I bought recently a HTC Hero from optimus operator (Portugal) - Orange - and it came with 1.5 version of the OS. There is original 2.1 version but not for my operator.
I already made an goldcard for it, removed simlock, and rooted but now i would like to know step by step what to do?
what rom (original and generic) should i install to have 2.1?
How to do it, with goldcard inside cellphone?
It is possible to go back?
I have read in Q&A that some orange phones, whem the debranding is done, loose the network due to some radio network imcompabilities... how can i know if that is or is not my case?
I would be greatful for all the help someone could give me.
Many thanks
D_Saint
Look at the guides in the android development section of how to root. If the phone is running a very old firmware the likelyhood is that you won't need to downgrade and therefore may not need a goldcard. But basically, you need to root and install a recovery image then you can flash a rom from the hero development section.
EDIT: See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Hi guys
I was wondering if my Aria (it's an Asian one) could be upgraded to the froyo rom that is used by AT&T?
I don't really want to use the custom roms for fear of warranty issues/breaking the phone (it's a friend's) and like.
Thanks in advance.
Tokobo said:
Hi guys
I was wondering if my Aria (it's an Asian one) could be upgraded to the froyo rom that is used by AT&T?
I don't really want to use the custom roms for fear of warranty issues/breaking the phone (it's a friend's) and like.
Thanks in advance.
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You might be able to install the AT&T version if you use a goldcard. It will also depend on which HBOOT version is installed on the Aria. If it is HBOOT version 1.0x, then you probably won't be able to.
From what I've gathered, you should be able to use any Liberty RUU on any Liberty phone with a gold card. The HBOOT version doesn't matter.
For example, if you have the AT&T 2.2 update on your phone, you can use the AT&T 2.1 RUU on your phone. The ROM and radio will downgrade, but the HBOOT will remain the newer version (1.x), which prevents you from rooting the phone but doesn't prevent you from using the 2.1 ROM like a stock phone.
Thanks for the reply, but what's a goldcard?
As for HBOOT, is it something like the HSPL/SPL of the HTC HD? How do I check the HBOOT version?
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Also, since I probably can only flash asian roms, does this mean I can flash any asian rom? I noticed that there are Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc roms (I bought my phone from China).
Examples:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062149
Tokobo said:
Thanks for the reply, but what's a goldcard?
As for HBOOT, is it something like the HSPL/SPL of the HTC HD? How do I check the HBOOT version?
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Sounds like you need to do some searching and research and you don't even need to leave XDA to find all of the answers. Seek and you shall find...
Ok I found out what are both.
Found out that my phone is madein Taiwan though I bought it from China, does this mean I can flash the official taiwan rom here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062149) onto my Aria (if I care not for any clockwork recovery/custom ROMS)?
However, can official roms run non-market android apps?
Tokobo said:
Ok I found out what are both.
Found out that my phone is madein Taiwan though I bought it from China, does this mean I can flash the official taiwan rom here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062149) onto my Aria (if I care not for any clockwork recovery/custom ROMS)?
However, can official roms run non-market android apps?
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The official AT&T ROMS are usually the only ones that don't allow non-market android apps, however there is an update for the AT&T Froyo 2.2.2 ROM that enables this option now, too.
Hi all,
I'd like to flash the offical Orange UK SBF service onto my Atrix (which is Orange) to restored some deleted system files. Just wondered if there are any any gotchas with this, and if anyone could recommend a specific how-to to follow for this situation? Just looking for any issues I could expect to encounter along the way
Done plenty of stuff on my Hero, so not afraid to get dirty, just need a starting point.
I've unlocked the phone with a code, in case that is important.
Cheers
well ive tried a million times the rom works great using SBF flash back no drawbacks except that webtop does not work
which is a big one for me as i use hd dock all the time!
Hey dude check out this link its the best it solved my softbrick issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
The only uk sbf available on this thread is the old one (1.3.1) the latest (I think) is 2.1.1 at least this is the newest sbf I can find. Please correct me if I'm wrong
My friend had the an unfortunate but common experience with his X10.
Its an at&r version, and he finally got the 2.1 update only to see "X10 gets gingerbread" plastered all over every android news site. After calling at&t and Sony Ericson, and after being transferred to manager and manager, they emailed him instructions on how to "unlock" his phone to get the gingerbread update.
In the instructions, it tells him that he needs a sim from another carrier. The problem is, in our area, only at&t and Verizon are prevalent. From my old Nokia days, I thought an unlock code was an unlock code. You unlocked the code and then were free to use it on any sim supported carrier with a device with compatible frequencies. I've never actually heard of an unlock that required an alternative sim to complete the unlock process. Nor have I heard of a phone that after it was unlocked, would receive an update.
Is this true? If it is, we have no chance at doing this the legit way. Which method of root, and which ROM would give us the easiest time, and the closest to stock experience. He isn't necessarily the techiest, but loves Sony. Were not necessarily looking for the most features, but would greatly appreciate if he could upgrade to gingerbread.
I'm not an expert by any means, but I have rooted, flashed, and installed ICS and customs rooms on my Transformer mainly using Clockwork Recovery. I've also rooted, flashed a custom over clock kernel, and pushed modified files over ADB on my AT&T Galaxy Note, released a mere fees days ago. This should give you an idea of our experience level.
There are dozens of Roms and sites with tutorials, but they're all convoluted and don't take into account the presence of other methods and rom to explain why their's is better. They also don't tell us when they're outdated.
So, to the point, and to sum it all up: does this sum unlock allow for a blessed OTA update? If we actually need another carriers sim, were out of luck. In that case, which method and rom would be easiest to root, and then flash. Is a from like cyanogenmod (seemingly the go to for handsets) available? I don't have a Rosetta stone for X10 roms , recoveries, and root methods.
Thanks very much.
At&t has no plans on releasing 2.3 I have no idea what an unlock code has to do with an update.
I upgraded my att stock x10 2.1 to 2.3 without a problem. I flashed using the North American 2.3 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733 You'll have to look at all the pages to find a working download.
I also got the flash tool from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
If you need a guide on flashing your phone look at this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
Thanks! Big time!
gabnj said:
At&t has no plans on releasing 2.3 I have no idea what an unlock code has to do with an update.
I upgraded my att stock x10 2.1 to 2.3 without a problem. I flashed using the North American 2.3 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733 You'll have to look at all the pages to find a working download.
I also got the flash tool from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
If you need a guide on flashing your phone look at this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
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were you able to use 4G after that?
Just got myself a One X+ from Vodafone UK after a year or so on my rooted Desire HD. Must say the phone is so much nicer, but then it is considerabely more powerful than my trusty old DHD.
Has anyone found the balls to unlock their bootloader and root their Vodafone One X+'s? Better yet, anyone gone as far as install a rom?
Which guide did you follow to do the above?
Thanks.
Ok, so I got my bootloader unlocked and flashed TWRP recovery. Phone is now rooted.
I tried flashing the AOKP 4.1.2 from Maxwen, the international version. I also flashed the boot image that was within the rom zip. The flashed seemed to be successful and the phone booted up.
However, I find there is no phone signal at all. There is also no sound and the wifi just will not turn on. I am unsure what else was not working as I installed a nandroid and went back to stock for now. My trip down the custom rom road is on hold for now while my bowels recover!
I have the Vodafone UK stock rom installed on the phone. Aside from flashing the rom and correct kernel/boot image (and gapps) is there something else I have missed? Radio, basebands etc?
Could have been a bug with the Rom, reflashing the boot.img again might fix it.
Try lloir's or max's 4.2.1 aokp instead, wipe, flash the boot.img first then flash the Rom.
Sent from my HTC One X+ using xda premium
Tried 4.1.2 from Maxwen again. Flashed the latest boot image, wiped then flashed the rom and gapps. Phone started up, again no signal, wifi not switching on, no sound at all.
Looks like I am back to stock again.
I wanted to try the 4.1.2 as I figured it would be bit a more stable than 4.2.
I might give revolution a shot.
maritimesbob said:
Just got myself a One X+ from Vodafone UK after a year or so on my rooted Desire HD. Must say the phone is so much nicer, but then it is considerabely more powerful than my trusty old DHD.
Has anyone found the balls to unlock their bootloader and root their Vodafone One X+'s? Better yet, anyone gone as far as install a rom?
Which guide did you follow to do the above?
Thanks.
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Hello, I have the exact same as you, HTC One X+ on Vodafone UK. I Have unlocked the bootloader and just flashed Clockwork mod 5.8.4.0 and daren't go any further incase i mess up, to be honest i have no clue how to root etc. I didn't take ANY backup's whatsoever so is there any files you can give me i may need if i want to revert my HTC back to normal?
I have a HOX+ from Vodafone UK and have installed ARHD with no problems at all, everything works perfectly. The only thing you can't do is install the firmware package because Vodafone are useless and as far as I'm aware are still on hboot 1.30. ARHD is still fine without the firmware package though. Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine, it's not half as scary as it seems. :silly:
I'm on Vodafone UK and my hboot is 1.40.
I am happily rooted and flashing roms!
Vodafone uk
maritimesbob said:
Ok, so I got my bootloader unlocked and flashed TWRP recovery. Phone is now rooted.
I tried flashing the AOKP 4.1.2 from Maxwen, the international version. I also flashed the boot image that was within the rom zip. The flashed seemed to be successful and the phone booted up.
However, I find there is no phone signal at all. There is also no sound and the wifi just will not turn on. I am unsure what else was not working as I installed a nandroid and went back to stock for now. My trip down the custom rom road is on hold for now while my bowels recover!
I have the Vodafone UK stock rom installed on the phone. Aside from flashing the rom and correct kernel/boot image (and gapps) is there something else I have missed? Radio, basebands etc?
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Hello there
I'm just about to get a shiny new HOX+ on vodafone uk after 2 great years on a constantly flashed Desire s..she's seen quite a lot of roms.
I want to be ready to root the day the postie delivers so could you possibly answer a couple of questions for me?
Was it the all in one toolkit on xda you used and if so was it the TWRP international recovery you flashed?
All i want is to root at the moment because i don't think i have the stones to flash any roms straight away
Your help would be GREATLY appreciated :fingers-crossed: