An OTA patch has been released for Virgin Mobile Evo V users that includes updated firmware and ICS software. I've added a post in my QADERSO guide thread with more information and a link to the update, and would appreciate feedback from any Evo V users that try it so I can decide whether or not to include it as part of that guide.
ramjet73
FWIW, here is my update experience:
I had TWRP recovery on stock VM ICS rom (Odexed), and S-OFF, and the update would error out with some nonsense about DefaultContainerService.apk hashes not matching up (for its respective patch).
Flashed the RUU (which got rid of TWRP), then applied the update successfully. Still S-OFF, which is good. I have a feeling that TWRP and the update dont play nice, and it doesn't matter if you are S-OFF and Rooted, so long as you have the stock HTC recovery... so that might be a helpful note to someone.
malakai1911 said:
FWIW, here is my update experience:
I had TWRP recovery on stock VM ICS rom (Odexed), and S-OFF, and the update would error out with some nonsense about DefaultContainerService.apk hashes not matching up (for its respective patch).
Flashed the RUU (which got rid of TWRP), then applied the update successfully. Still S-OFF, which is good. I have a feeling that TWRP and the update dont play nice, and it doesn't matter if you are S-OFF and Rooted, so long as you have the stock HTC recovery... so that might be a helpful note to someone.
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Thanks for the feedback.
Yes, the OTA updates won't install properly without the stock recovery even when they are flashed from the bootloader with S-OFF.
Did you notice any improvement in network connectivity and performance? My understanding is that the primary purpose of this update was to address radio performance with new firmware that was previously being patched with pieces of the Evo 3D firmware.
ramjet73
Well, not really much difference for me so far. I always got full bars at home, and always bearly any signal at work, and this didn't change that. I *very* rarely got the radio interface shortage error when sending a text (most often if I was in a poor signal area), and rarely had a problem where a call would not go out (it would just sit there, but a toggle of airplane or a reboot of phone would fix it). Thusfar, I have not seen these issues, but I have not used my phone much since the update.
Another thing to note in your guide, the stock VM firmware, even with the new update, does not appear to have the latest Adreno drivers. Here is a before/after of a clean, stock VM rom with literally no other apps installed besides Quadrant:
New OTA Update, OTA drivers:
Total: 2363
CPU/Mem/I-O/2D/3D: 3560, 2151, 3904, 400, 1798
New OTA Update, Latest Adreno drivers (ARMv7, 13 Mar 12):
Total: 2621
CPU/Mem/I-O/2D/3D: 4596, 2190, 3943, 388, 1989
User Mode Driver (free download, registration required): https://developer.qualcomm.com/mobi...phics-optimization-adreno/tools-and-resources or here on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636758
Patch for problem with 3g
Hi ramjet...I am a noob that has just rooted and flashed my evo v on the virgin mobile network. I see you in many threads pertaining to the evo 3d and seem very knowledgeable on the subject. First off I'd like to thank you for your help downgrading my hboot. Your provided links made it much easier when flashing 4.1.2. But when installing jellybean, 3g runs extremely slow or not at all. My speed test run at 20-50k a sec download (usually 800-1200k) and 900k-1100k upload (same as usual). 4g works find when available. Here are my specs from the bootloader
Shooter xc eng s-off rl
Hboot-1.04.2000 (pg8610000)
Radio 1.0600.0426
emmc-boot
apr 16 2011,19:34:31
Have you seen a patch or fix for this? do I need to update my radio? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am on CyanogenMod 10 Gangnam style rom.
Thanks,
Jeff
ramjet73 said:
An OTA patch has been released for Virgin Mobile Evo V users that includes updated firmware and ICS software. I've added a post in my QADERSO guide thread with more information and a link to the update, and would appreciate feedback from any Evo V users that try it so I can decide whether or not to include it as part of that guide.
ramjet73
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justinkase said:
Have you seen a patch or fix for this? do I need to update my radio? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am on CyanogenMod 10 Gangnam style rom.
Thanks,
Jeff
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The OTA update that was released for Virgin Mobile users includes firmware that is supposed to improve radio performance. Based on what I have seen from other VM users that have installed it, the new "Baseband version" is 1.09.00.0706, which matches the firmware level for the Sprint ICS (2.89.651.2) build so I suspect they are just pushing that firmware to VM users.
The firmware only zip can be downloaded from this post and flashed from the bootloader as PG86IMG.zip in the root of your SD card since you are S-OFF. If that doesn't resolve your issues I would suggest going through the procedure in the post I linked from the OP to install the complete OTA update, then rooting again.
Note to other users: Do not flash that version of firmware if your phone is not a Virgin Mobile Evo V 4G.
ramjet73
Thank you so much for the fast response. I tried the firmware upgrade..still no change in speed. I will try the complete ota update and root again.
jeff
FWIW: On 3G I am getting ~2mbit down, ~768k up, ~83ms ping as per speedtest.net (tested via tethered laptop using phone as wi-fi hotspot). So this radio seems good, but I have nothing to compare it against because I never bothered to test the speed before.
Hboot: 1.57.0000
Software number: 1.14.652.0.710RD
Kernel: 3.0.16-g4211684 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseband (Radio): 1.09.00.0706
Build: 1.14.652.0 CL372137 release-keys
Browser: WebKit/534.30
PRI: 1.53_144
PRL: 61009
lose root with OTA update?
ramjet73 said:
An OTA patch has been released for Virgin Mobile Evo V users that includes updated firmware and ICS software.
ramjet73
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Hi!
I have a simple phone that makes me happy. Evo 4G V running stock except it's rooted so I cane use it occassionally as a hotspot.
Does accepting the recent OTA update lose root? if so, can I re-root it using the same method as the first time?
I didn't see a thread on this in particular but if there is one please drop me a link.
Thanks in advance.
Tim
tlyonstlyons said:
Hi!
I have a simple phone that makes me happy. Evo 4G V running stock except it's rooted so I cane use it occassionally as a hotspot.
Does accepting the recent OTA update lose root? if so, can I re-root it using the same method as the first time?
I didn't see a thread on this in particular but if there is one please drop me a link.
Thanks in advance.
Tim
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Installing the OTA update requires the stock recovery and it applies patches to the stock ROM so the best way to get the update for S-ON users is to relock the bootloader, flash the 1.13.652.2 RUU.exe, download and install the OTA, then unlock again with the same token and root by flashing a custom recovery from fastboot and a superuser zip for the recovery.
If you are completely stock it might be possible to flash the stock recovery from fastboot and apply the OTA, but that would probably require relocking the bootloader anyway since firmware updates are included in the OTA.
Don't forget to backup everything (nandroid and TB recommended) before flashing the RUU.exe since it will reset all your partitions except for those on the SD card. You should be able to do an advanced restore from your nandroid in 4EXT recovery of only the data partition to get your apps and settings back after rooting again. The software patches installed by the OTA only affect the system partition.
ramjet73
Main Version (mainver) changed with Virgin Mobile OTA
To make a long story short, the main version (mainver) was changed in the firmware update zip file flashed as part of the Virgin Mobile (VM) OTA update so if that's installed your mainver will be changed from 1.13.652.2 to 1.14.652.0. That's not a big deal for S-OFF users but it will prevent S-ON users from flashing the original 1.13.652.2 RUU. See this post for more detail and a link to my original VM OTA post which contains a workaround to flash the RUU if you are S-ON.
ramjet73
I have my phone flashed to virgin mobile. Can i use this too or will it brick my HTC EVO 3D CDMA?
kevin130 said:
I have my phone flashed to virgin mobile. Can i use this too or will it brick my HTC EVO 3D CDMA?
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I'm not sure since I don't know what was done to flash it to Virgin Mobile. If the RUU.exe was used to do that, it shouldn't hurt to do it again, then flash the OTA.
ramjet73
Needed update
I downgraded my phone to hboot 1.40 so I could install a new ROM. After the downgrade and original ROM reload (Negalite is the best), my calls would not go through.
I installed the update file and my radio went from 1.06 to 1.09 and I was able to make reliable calls again. Nothing else was affected, and I'm very happy Ramjet made this available.
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I recently upgraded the software on my rooted evo 3d to 2.08.651.3 with the rooted package I downloaded from this site and now the phone is telling me there is a system update called "system enhancement" 29.13mb and contains an important security update. It will not install OTA, and I haven't seen any posts related to this update. Any info on it is appreciated. Thanks!
anyone?
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I recently upgraded the software on my rooted evo 3d to 2.08.651.3 with the rooted package I downloaded from this site and now the phone is telling me there is a system update called "system enhancement" 29.13mb and contains an important security update. It will not install OTA, and I haven't seen any posts related to this update. Any info on it is appreciated. Thanks!
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It's probably just HTC watch update
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA
the reason it will not install the update is because you are rooted with a custom recovery
and it's more than likely the 2.17 update, which most, if not all current ROMs, are based on...well the ones that aren't running the bootleg Virgin Mobile ICS.
You should find yourself a stock ROM based on 2.17 and you can flash directly on top of your 2.08 without losing any data.
My hh is unrooted, and i'm updating regularly without knowing what to update....hahahaha
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and it's more than likely the 2.17 update, which most, if not all current ROMs, are based on...well the ones that aren't running the bootleg Virgin Mobile ICS.
You should find yourself a stock ROM based on 2.17 and you can flash directly on top of your 2.08 without losing any data.
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^ THIS ^
Ive read a lot of threads, comments, posts but still unclear
i have an evo on 1.13.651.1 hboot 1.2 rooted and lazypanda s-off but ive reads that to install a rom i need to update the radios and update the firmware and that i need to relock the hboot and run ruu
can someone help me thanks
You don't need to update anything, I'm s-on and running the latest venom without any issues. Being s-off gives you the advantage of flashing the firmware directly, if you want to update just look for the firmware updates in android development
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Ive read a lot of threads, comments, posts but still unclear
i have an evo on 1.13.651.1 hboot 1.2 rooted and lazypanda s-off but ive reads that to install a rom i need to update the radios and update the firmware and that i need to relock the hboot and run ruu
can someone help me thanks
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here is a link for the latest firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704612
I want to install meanrom after installing do I need to update the radios n prl or not?
You don't need to update to run the latest
nice I appreciate the help
I'm not new to installing roms just new to the EVO LTE and I don't wanna mess it up
I've installed every single rom to my OG EVO and 3D but I want to be careful on this one
It's always better to be safe and get the info ahead of time then to rush in and end up another help thread in an unusually high number of strikingly similar threads that seem to have really reared lately. I guess more and more people are upgrading to the lte and are too confident to bother with learning the phone first. The majority seem to say I had xx phone and I flashed all the time blah blah blah. More people need to look up all the possible issues and solutions before jumping in.
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I want to install meanrom after installing do I need to update the radios n prl or not?
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If you want to it's really easy. The firmware update includes all of that. Just change the name to PJ75IMG.zip, put it on your SD card, and it will automatically install when start the bootloader. Then make sure to delete it off your sd card.
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I want to install meanrom after installing do I need to update the radios n prl or not?
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I'm going to trump om4 on this.
Yes, update your frimware and radios to run MeanRom. You will have a better experience. Those that don't have all kinds of problems with wifi and data not connecting. HTC came our with a radio update for a reason, the original released sucked ass!!!! The latest version of the radios will make your phone run great. Big Daddy responded to you with a link for the download to update the firmware and radios. Please do this, so you won't end up with the rest of the people constantly complaining that this doesn't work or that doesn't work. The new firmware bits, PRI, and radios solved 90% of the problems that people that didn't update have.
UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!! UPDATE!!!!
You're S-OFF so do it already.
Tanks I've been running meanrom for 4 days and no problems yet which is good but I will do so as soon as I get a chance
And I have anothe rquestion but don't want to make a new thread
I don't like swype beta I try installing the stock swype with titanium backup but it doesn't install any way/place to get it or a way to get it to work??
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app
I need help inrooting my Evo, I want to go with Jelly bean update but everytime i have tried to unroot i fail and lock my phone and i try by doing the OTA (heard that works and will remove root) but i can error when flashing the file.
If anyone could please help or point in the directions of some good links on how to remove root. Im currently on stock root 1.22.651.3
I didnt really like any of the roms and would rather just go with being unrooted.
Thanks.
vmgarcia15 said:
I need help inrooting my Evo, I want to go with Jelly bean update but everytime i have tried to unroot i fail and lock my phone and i try by doing the OTA (heard that works and will remove root) but i can error when flashing the file.
If anyone could please help or point in the directions of some good links on how to remove root. Im currently on stock root 1.22.651.3
I didnt really like any of the roms and would rather just go with being unrooted.
Thanks.
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check in the development section.. there is a few threads on how to unroot..
If your HBOOT is 2.09 your hosed with bad radios.
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074643
tankerkevo said:
If your HBOOT is 2.09 your hosed with bad radios.
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074643
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how do i see what hboot i have?
okay after trying to unroot my phone i think i bricked it, it stuck on the htc load up page, and if i try to turn it off it just turns back on. i cant even get into recovery mode, any help?
Read the link above. Sounds like you ran the 3.15 RUU and didn't get the radio update like the rest is us. You are SOL.
That said, you can get back into the phone, all you gotta do is HTC unlock the phone. Just be aware that unless you have the 1.12 radios any JB Rom, stock or custom, will have unstable radios. For an almost stable experience you will need to flash an old ICS Rom.
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I just arrived from the search button, and this is the closest question I have found to what I need, but I don't quite see an answer to where I am, but I figured I would ask here rather than bother everyone with a new post.
I'm on an HTC EVO 4G LTE rooted with supersu, teamwin and all that stuff. I can't quite remember what package I got, but I did it right when the phone came out and have been happily using it rooted since. I would like to go and either make my phone capable of getting the OTA sprint jellybean update, or find a flash rom that I can install.
I haven't done anything yet. My phone is still rooted and fully functional, but I want to get all the advice before risking anything. I did try to OTA update it earlier, but the Teamwin recovery program came up on the reboot.
Model: Evo 4G LTE
Hardware Version: 0003
Software Version 1.13.651.710RD
Android Version 4.0.3
HTC Sense: 4.0
HTCExtension version : HTCExtension_403_1_GA_8
PRI Version 2.28_003
PRL Version 25010
Kernel Version: 3.0.8-01360-g3fd0422 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseband Version 1.02.12.0427
Build number 1.13.651.1_R2 CL60201 release-keys
I have an HTC One M8 AT&T Branded but it has 4.4.2 on it and i wanna flash viperrom 3.2.1 but it requires androids 4.4.4 software. im S-ON, 3.16 Bootloader with 1.58.502.1 Software number. Baseband Version is 1.16.21331931.LA11G_20.31A.4145.02L. im just looking to Update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 but i cant seem to find out how. Any help would be great.
Perfect.
Unlock your bootlooader if you haven't already, fastboot flash recovery (TWRP/PHILZ),root using the chosen custom recovery,make a backup before or after root.
Go here http://theroot.ninja/ for Sunshine
S-OFF cause that's what your going to need to update as far as 4.4.4
Orrrr just wait a few days for the ATT 4.4.4 build to be released (ETA 29th) and then youll have 4.4.4 without having to do anything.
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Orrrr just wait a few days for the ATT 4.4.4 build to be released (ETA 29th) and then youll have 4.4.4 without having to do anything.
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That's a better idea for sure.
I haven't noticed if Sunshine has an update that works with 4.4.4 yet.
Are you S-OFF ?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of S-OFF so the OP knows what he might be missing.
Do you know when the Sunshine update will be?
Yup,no [email protected],[email protected],there are plenty of posts about advantages and disadvantages...my point of view is simple,it is not needed for the novice,ive seen too many mess things due to lack of knowledge. My usage of it is for switching between att and developer ROM's to get latest updates. Outside of that I dont mess with conversions,to risky for a 6-700 device. My advice is stick to htc dev unlocked bootloader and wait for official update.
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That's a better idea for sure.
I haven't noticed if Sunshine has an update that works with 4.4.4 yet.
Are you S-OFF ?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of S-OFF so the OP knows what he might be missing.
Do you know when the Sunshine update will be?
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Yup,no [email protected],[email protected],there are plenty of posts about advantages and disadvantages...my point of view is simple,it is not needed for the novice,ive seen too many mess things due to lack of knowledge. My usage of it is for switching between att and developer ROM's to get latest updates. Outside of that I dont mess with conversions,to risky for a 6-700 device. My advice is stick to htc dev unlocked bootloader and wait for official update.
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Cool thank you
Im not S-OFF but hell ill wait for the 29th to roll around and see if i have an update. Can you link me to the info stating its around the 29th?
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Im not S-OFF but hell ill wait for the 29th to roll around and see if i have an update. Can you link me to the info stating its around the 29th?
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I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
Wont be much on Google @date,came from somewhere else. And nothing is ever "concrete" with software,especially with carrier branded software.
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I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
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jball said:
I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
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I have Rooted, and flashed multiple ROMS to my old M7 before. Nothing crazy.
I as well have the same build, unlocked bootloader, flashed custom recovery. Will I have to return to stock recovery using 1.58.502.1 RUU and to get the OTA update to 4.4.4??
I'm trying to get the latest Android Revolution ROM for 4.4.4 but realized I was in a bit of a pickle. I'd like to take the path of least resistance on this one - any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!
pmoser16 said:
I as well have the same build, unlocked bootloader, flashed custom recovery. Will I have to return to stock recovery using 1.58.502.1 RUU and to get the OTA update to 4.4.4??
I'm trying to get the latest Android Revolution ROM for 4.4.4 but realized I was in a bit of a pickle. I'd like to take the path of least resistance on this one - any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!
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I'd say wait till tomorrow to see if an OTA update will roll out.
Or if you just can't wait for the ability to flash what you desire than I would go S-OFF and flash a non At&t firmware that you need to allow a smooth function of mentioned ROM.
Im restoring back to default AT&T ROM and such and will post weather the update has been pushed or not. i sure hope it has
**Update** Still no update, i got the " Current Software is up to date, You may check again in 23 Hours 59 Mintues.
darkninja908 said:
Im restoring back to default AT&T ROM and such and will post weather the update has been pushed or not. i sure hope it has
**Update** Still no update, i got the " Current Software is up to date, You may check again in 23 Hours 59 Mintues.
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You can check as many times as you like by setting your time manually ahead and your phone/device won't know the difference.
Check as many times as you like but it will remain the same,you should get a notification when it's time
So if you don't have s-off you can't update to 4.44 Sense ROMS with AT&T? I'm on Slim Rom and sound quality stinks. I want the new Android Revolution but i've read wi-fi and such doesn't work. Clarification plz?
war eagle said:
So if you don't have s-off you can't update to 4.44 Sense ROMS with AT&T? I'm on Slim Rom and sound quality stinks. I want the new Android Revolution but i've read wi-fi and such doesn't work. Clarification plz?
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Correct .
S-OFF allows you to change your CID witch will allow you to ruu Dev Edition 4.4.4 so everything runs smoothly
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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Correct .
S-OFF allows you to change your CID witch will allow you to ruu Dev Edition 4.4.4 so everything runs smoothly
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karatche said:
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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I'll just say that if it's a stock ruu than it's most likely without root and it will wipe as if it came out of the box.if its a full ruu than it will come with the updated firmware as well witch should allow you to flash 4.4.4 Roms and still run smoothly.
What I did around 5:00am this morning was restore my Dev edition backup I had along with the stock recovery so I could take the Dev edition lollipop official update and now I have lollipop firmware to use with my stock GPE 5.0.1 lollipop ROM/backup .
Sweetness
karatche said:
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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Yes, running/flashing the 4.4.4 Dev Edition RUU will update you to that appropriate firmware. But, what you linked is not Dev Edition, its a stock AT&T RUU. And its not 4.4.4 either, its 4.4.2, which is probably where you already are.
What you want is the 3.28.1540 RUU linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
RUU will wipe the phone, install stock ROM (meaning root will be lost) and stock recovery.
But I also think its overkill to run an RUU just to update firmware, if that is the intent. My suggestion is to just run the firmware linked in the following post (which also has great instructions for doing so): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
The above method shouldn't overwrite the current ROM and user data. But backup anything important before flashing firmware, just in case.
Side note, "flash" is a fairly generic term, and as the RUU flashes stock ROM among other things, the term "flash" is appropriate IMO.
So can I just load the firmware file and flash thru fastboot? Is it This one?
3.28.1540.5 Firmware only unmodified (Latest 4.4.4 Update,S-OFF REQUIRED)
http://goo.gl/tyhRRZ
redpoint73 said:
Yes, running/flashing the 4.4.4 Dev Edition RUU will update you to that appropriate firmware. But, what you linked is not Dev Edition, its a stock AT&T RUU. And its not 4.4.4 either, its 4.4.2, which is probably where you already are.
What you want is the 3.28.1540 RUU linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
RUU will wipe the phone, install stock ROM (meaning root will be lost) and stock recovery.
But I also think its overkill to run an RUU just to update firmware, if that is the intent. My suggestion is to just run the firmware linked in the following post (which also has great instructions for doing so): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
The above method shouldn't overwrite the current ROM and user data. But backup anything important before flashing firmware, just in case.
Side note, "flash" is a fairly generic term, and as the RUU flashes stock ROM among other things, the term "flash" is appropriate IMO.
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Hi everyone, I'm Josh and I'm a long time reader of XDA. I'm really struggling with the next steps on my HTC one despite reading ton's of information on XDA and many other sources. I could use some help / clarification.
I recently purchased an HTC One m7 ATT version. I've rooted, installed SuperSU, TWRP and unlocked the phone. I was stuck on choosing a rom but I've hit a new snag. I was going to try ViperOne but noticed they insist you install the latest firmware updates first. Here's where I'm lost. I'm running the stock version that came with my phone when it was locked.
Kitkat 4.4.2, Sense 6
FW# - 5.12.502.2
Hboot - 1.57
Radio - 4m.27.3218.14
I can't seem to get the OTA's, how do you get OTA's, do you have to run official att service sim like gophone? Or can you use straight talk like I currently have? Or do you not even need a sim for OTA's? I don't currently have a sim in the phone, was waiting to get all this sorted first. Will OTA's break root? Would it be beneficial to turn the phone into international version to get OTA's faster and would I lost the 4g lte abilities of phone if I did this?
How do I go about putting these firmware updates on, is s-off required even if you use a signed RUU from "androidruu dot com" for example?
I would like to get the latest official firmware releases on the phone and get it updated to kitkat 4.4.4 from the official releases and then put a custom rom on of my choice.
Is any of this even necessary? Are firmware updates included with the Rom's? How is an RUU different than a rom?
Someone, if possible please help me get this all sorted out, I'm so confused, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
jpcreativeimagery said:
I recently purchased an HTC One m7 ATT version. I've rooted, installed SuperSU, TWRP and unlocked the phone. I was stuck on choosing a rom but I've hit a new snag. I was going to try ViperOne but noticed they insist you install the latest firmware updates first. Here's where I'm lost. I'm running the stock version that came with my phone when it was locked.
Kitkat 4.4.2, Sense 6
FW# - 5.12.502.2
Hboot - 1.57
Radio - 4m.27.3218.14
I can't seem to get the OTA's, how do you get OTA's, do you have to run official att service sim like gophone? Or can you use straight talk like I currently have? Or do you not even need a sim for OTA's? I don't currently have a sim in the phone, was waiting to get all this sorted first. Will OTA's break root? Would it be beneficial to turn the phone into international version to get OTA's faster and would I lost the 4g lte abilities of phone if I did this?
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You wont get OTA's unless you are stock, you can use this to get back to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775650 to be able to receive OTA updates.
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Are firmware updates included with the Rom's? How is an RUU different than a rom?
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No firmwares are never included in ROMs, and RUU reset your phone (both firmware and ROM) to fully stock, but you would need an RUU with same or higher version that you are on now. (with S-ON)
what is latest att firmware
@clsA, nkk71 and I have been talking on the #AndroidRevolution irc channel, we/I am trying to get this resolved to figure out if I need s-off in order to grab latest firmware's before I apply a custom rom because it seems att is way behind everyone else since the rest seem to be 6.0.something. Can you confirm what latest att firmware # is for htc one via their software update on the phone? I have reset phone to stock but it's still stuck on 5.12.xxx.xx (whatever the # is, don't remember right now) and claiming it's up-to-date, trying to figure out if boot-loader also has to be locked in addition to stock rom and stock recovery and root removed (cause I did all that but left bootloader unlocked), I've been reading that it does, but neither of us can confirm this. And do you need official att sim/service to do the updates? Additionally, could you direct to a list of signed firmware updates for flashing with s-on if this is not the latest firmware. Thanks!
clsA, just fyi, he used your Guru Reset ROM 5.12.502.2
but doesnt get any OTA updates
I tried it, but since i'm not on ATT, it doesnt even accept my device
nkk71 said:
clsA, just fyi, he used your Guru Reset ROM 5.12.502.2
but doesnt get any OTA updates
I tried it, but since i'm not on ATT, it doesnt even accept my device
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Well that may be because their have been no updates since that release
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-att/news/
clsA said:
@jpcreativeimagery
Well that may be because their have been no updates since that release
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-att/news/
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aha :laugh:
quick question though.... seems ATT has it's own software update "solution"? flashed your Guru Reset ROM, and gave me "Device not provisioned" (or something like that), and the system update is not the usual htc system updated... weirdish (well, at least for me)
thanks bud
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aha :laugh:
quick question though.... seems ATT has it's own software update "solution"? flashed your Guru Reset ROM, and gave me "Device not provisioned" (or something like that), and the system update is not the usual htc system updated... weirdish (well, at least for me)
thanks bud
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Yes they do and you have to be on their network to even download the update on Wifi
clsA said:
Yes they do and you have to be on their network to even download the update on Wifi
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nasty
nkk71 said:
nasty
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Well their are enough working RUU + OTApkg.zip you don't really miss much
latest firmware
clsA said:
Well their are enough working RUU + OTApkg.zip you don't really miss much
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@clsA, do you know of thread that list the latest firmware updates for flashing to an ATT M7_UL with s-off? I'm going to s-off the phone and bite the bullet with sunshine so i can take advantage of the latest firmware with a custom rom since ATT is so slow/behind with the software/firmware updates.
Thanks again for all your help and let me know.
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@clsA, do you know of thread that list the latest firmware updates for flashing to an ATT M7_UL with s-off? I'm going to s-off the phone and bite the bullet with sunshine so i can take advantage of the latest firmware with a custom rom since ATT is so slow/behind with the software/firmware updates.
Thanks again for all your help and let me know.
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Sure ... I recommend converting to the Developers edition for the most updates
after your s-off Change your CID fastboot oem writecid BS_US001
then flash this RUU >> http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...8_10.38r.1157.04L_release_353887_signed_3.exe
And then you can take OTA updates up to the current 6.07.1540.2 (3 updates I think)
I'm uploading the file's I used Here >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=24178
Their is also a RUU now from HTC >> http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...4_10.33E.1718.01L_release_404528_signed_2.exe
bricked / boot hang / fixed with reset
clsA said:
Sure ... I recommend converting to the Developers edition for the most updates
after your s-off Change your CID fastboot oem writecid BS_US001
then flash this RUU >>
And then you can take OTA updates up to the current 6.07.1540.2 (3 updates I think)
I'm uploading the file's I used Here >>
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@clsA, thank you so much for that, I actually ended up following @vomer 's guide and turning it into super CID because it seemed that the firmware updates were newer than the developer ones oddly enough, 6.0.9 and 6.0.9.xxx.10 and then there's 6.0.9.xxx.11 and .12 but this is where i hit a snag, all went smoothly using vomers firmwares up till 6.0.9.xxx.10 but then i tried to flash the .11 and .12 from ARHD and the device bricked/ hangs on boot....ended up having to use adb push to get your reset on there and reset the device, flash the original firmware etc...phone is working again (I was tempted to panic but maintained control ;P) but ultimately means i wasted a bunch of time only to have start over again....for now I've left it 5.12 and stock....maybe you could help figure out what went wrong when you get a chance.
Thanks.!
i left recovery and root on during the reset just in case it didn't work but did flash back the stock radio for that rom as well
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i left recovery and root on during the reset just in case it didn't work but did flash back the stock radio for that rom as well
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Theirs nothing wrong with the Stock 5.12.502 firmware from AT&T in fact it's one of the most stable. You can flash mostly any rom you want with that firmware installed. The reason I recommend the Developer edition right now is because Lollipop+Sense is due out any day now on that model.
how to proceed
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Theirs nothing wrong with the Stock 5.12.502 firmware from AT&T in fact it's one of the most stable. You can flash mostly any rom you want with that firmware installed. The reason I recommend the Developer edition right now is because Lollipop+Sense is due out any day now on that model.
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@clsA, I was bent on the firmware update to take advantage of latest enhancements with ARHD and they recommended at least v6 xxx .11 eventhough the rom is based on v6 xxx.12, viperone also strongly advised latest firmware updates....does the developer versions you sent me have the calling fix for when the audio in the call was lost because of google update? Also, quick question, why did you include the 4 xxx something base firmware...i can just proceed with the CID change and start at the 6 series firmwares because I'm already at later version with att stock 5.12 right?
Any idea what happened the other night with the bricking - would boot, hang on black screen after first htc logo on white background and then just have the hardware touch buttons lit....was it because the firmwares ARHD posted required the bootloader to be re-locked? (failed to notice this until after I had semi-bricked it)
Also, what backup app would you recommend? looking to restore all my apps and settings after these wipes etc...getting tired of redoing it all again each time.
Thanks!
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@clsA, I was bent on the firmware update to take advantage of latest enhancements with ARHD and they recommended at least v6 xxx .11 eventhough the rom is based on v6 xxx.12, viperone also strongly advised latest firmware updates....does the developer versions you sent me have the calling fix for when the audio in the call was lost because of google update? Also, quick question, why did you include the 4 xxx something base firmware...i can just proceed with the CID change and start at the 6 series firmwares because I'm already at later version with att stock 5.12 right?
Any idea what happened the other night with the bricking - would boot, hang on black screen after first htc logo on white background and then just have the hardware touch buttons lit....was it because the firmwares ARHD posted required the bootloader to be re-locked? (failed to notice this until after I had semi-bricked it)
Also, what backup app would you recommend? looking to restore all my apps and settings after these wipes etc...getting tired of redoing it all again each time.
Thanks!
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The Developers Edition 4.x RUU is the last RUU .. then it's 3 updates and your at the current version and ready for the Lollipop update
The ARHD International firmware needs the MID changed to work, You can eather edit the android_info.txt or change you MID to make them work
clsA said:
The Developers Edition 4.x RUU is the last RUU .. then it's 3 updates and your at the current version and ready for the Lollipop update
The ARHD International firmware needs the MID changed to work, You can either edit the android_info.txt or change you MID to make them work
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@clsA, hmm, did not see that anywhere in the post...def. did not change MID...but they did specify needing locked bootloader, any idea why? will either of those cause the boot problem I described? Or can the firmware after 6.xxx.10 be incompatible with the att stock rom and i actually needed to flash a rom before proceeding?
When you said earlier "And then you can take OTA updates up to the current 6.07.1540.2 (3 updates I think)" you mean flash them or can take them via the OTA update service....in the dev edition does the built in OTA update service work with unlock and root?
what version does .401 mean, is that international? I know the .1540 designates developer edition.
What backup for settings and apps would you recommend, would titanium suffice?
Thanks again for all the help.
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@clsA, hmm, did not see that anywhere in the post...def. did not change MID...but they did specify needing locked bootloader, any idea why? will either of those cause the boot problem I described? Or can the firmware after 6.xxx.10 be incompatible with the att stock rom and i actually needed to flash a rom before proceeding?
When you said earlier "And then you can take OTA updates up to the current 6.07.1540.2 (3 updates I think)" you mean flash them or can take them via the OTA update service....in the dev edition does the built in OTA update service work with unlock and root?
what version does .401 mean, is that international? I know the .1540 designates developer edition.
What backup for settings and apps would you recommend, would titanium suffice?
Thanks again for all the help.
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Lollipop is coming in the next few days. Just go back to post #11 and flash the RUU and the OTA updates
I gave you the link to all the file's I used. Your S-off no need to lock the bootloader and you flash the OTA updates from stock recovery yourself
just download them all to your phone sdcard and flash them in order.
I use HTC Backup is all I need. And google keeps my contacts and calender
clsA said:
Lollipop is coming in the next few days. Just go back to post #11 and flash the RUU and the OTA updates
I gave you the link to all the file's I used. Your S-off no need to lock the bootloader and you flash the OTA updates from stock recovery yourself
just download them all to your phone sdcard and flash them in order.
I use HTC Backup is all I need. And google keeps my contacts and calender
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@clsA: What bout with:
** Tampered **
** unlocked **
M7_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
HBOOT-1.56.0000
RaDIO-4T.24.3218.09
OpenDSP-v32.120.274.0909
OS-4.18.502.7
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 28 2014, 09.32.41.0
Should I follow the same procedure? I want to try out the GPE Lollipop. Just wondering which firmware I should flash?
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@clsA: What bout with:
** Tampered **
** unlocked **
M7_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
HBOOT-1.56.0000
RaDIO-4T.24.3218.09
OpenDSP-v32.120.274.0909
OS-4.18.502.7
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 28 2014, 09.32.41.0
Should I follow the same procedure? I want to try out the GPE Lollipop. Just wondering which firmware I should flash?
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Depends on what you mean "Try Out " ? you aether convert to Full GPe or you flash a rom.
If you convert, you simple change your CID and flash the RUU.
If you want to just see if it's for you, flash the rom .. I like this one >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/development/rom-google-play-edition-lollipop-v1-00-t2963927
But it does require the latest firmware so yes post #11 would get you to the newest firmware