I upgraded my boot loader to 1.58 a while back so i could run a rom. I flashed back to 1.50 last night and flashed Negalites rom. I am having problems with a few apps that require root access. I upgraded my root user app and it fails every time. My question is did i lose my root when i downgraded? I have been rooted with revolutionary since it came out and am still s-off.What do i need to do to get root back. Thanks in advance.
Which version of the ROM do you have? The latest version is 3.9.
Adjusting hboots doesn't affect having root, so maybe it's a bad flash. I know 3.8 of that ROM had issues (Negamann even said he was embarrassed by it) which is why I suggest upgrading to 3.9.
coal686 said:
Which version of the ROM do you have? The latest version is 3.9.
Adjusting hboots doesn't affect having root, so maybe it's a bad flash. I know 3.8 of that ROM had issues (Negamann even said he was embarrassed by it) which is why I suggest upgrading to 3.9.
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I have 3.8 thanks for the info. I will upgrade to 3.9 and see what happens.
Does anyone have a link to download 3.9. I can't find it and the app on the rom says no update.
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Does anyone have a link to download 3.9. I can't find it and the app on the rom says no update.
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Hello,
I am trying to get viperROM to work correctly on my Evo 3D. I would have posted in that thread but I don't have 10 posts yet so I'm not allowed...
I wasn't thinking and I accepted the OTA update when it came out.
So I used this tutorial and did the HTC unlock and then flashed CWM 4.0.1.4 to my phone.
I used CWM to back up my stock ROM, then I used it to install viperROM.
Well, it worked except for the fact that the WiFi wouldn't turn on. It just said "Error".
I have been reading these forums for hours now and my eyes are glazing over but I figure it's something to do with the radio I guess?
I tried to do some forum searches but the search function is apparently down for nightly maintenance.
Anyways, I restored my backup and thank God WiFi is working again.
Can someone please point me in the right direction to fixing this?
Thanks.
Did you do a full wipe before you installed viperRom?
I don't believe you can use Viperrom on your phone because it is a 2.3.3 rom and your kernel is only for 2.3.4 roms. When you took the OTA and your phone upgraded to the 1.50 bootloader you lost the ability to install kernels and write to the boot partition. With out the proper kernel you will have problems running any 2.3.3 roms properly. Look for a rom that is already upgraded to 2.3.4 and give that a try. For now I would flash back to stock and wait for Viperboy to update his rom.
help please?
I try RCMIX 2.2.3 and recover HTC Rom but stcuk boot HTC logo.
Can i replaces viperROM ? how i can?
I'm Newbie.
Thanks
Konfuzion said:
Did you do a full wipe before you installed viperRom?
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Yes, I did both of the wipes that it prompted before installing it.
cruise350 said:
I don't believe you can use Viperrom on your phone because it is a 2.3.3 rom and your kernel is only for 2.3.4 roms. When you took the OTA and your phone upgraded to the 1.50 bootloader you lost the ability to install kernels and write to the boot partition. With out the proper kernel you will have problems running any 2.3.3 roms properly. Look for a rom that is already upgraded to 2.3.4 and give that a try. For now I would flash back to stock and wait for Viperboy to update his rom.
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I never would have thought of that!
Thanks both of you for your help
I haven't seen a thread on this non of the guides either say anything about it. Just curious if your Hboot 1.5 and took that 2.17 update which was a software update and new radios.
Does that mean you still can use roms that were built or based off 2.08 was made off of or will you run into issue's.
Or do you have to stick around and wait for a rom to be based off the 2.17 update.
I know how to flash a kernel the right way and all just wonder about the older roms.
Thanks....
Does that mean you still can use roms that were built or based off 2.08 was made off of or will you run into issue's.
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If you are rooted, yes. You flash any rom the same way, wipe everything and flash. Doesn't matter if you are flashing an older OS version or a newer one.
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If you are rooted, yes. You flash any rom the same way, wipe everything and flash. Doesn't matter if you are flashing an older OS version or a newer one.
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Pretty much correct except that hboot 1.5 users have to flash kernels via a different method.
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If you are rooted, yes. You flash any rom the same way, wipe everything and flash. Doesn't matter if you are flashing an older OS version or a newer one.
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I took the Jump last night so far no issues was just checking running virus ROM eternity . Anyways thanks.
Firstly.. I'll admit that I didn't read as throughly as I probably should have.. I have rooted several phones with the first being the original Motorola Droid and then a couple others.. All fairly tricky but for the most part no big deal... Anyway, I had no idea what S-ON or S-OFF meant nor was it very easy to find information such as this explained in detail..
Anyway, here is where I'm at..
1. Running S-ON, ICS w/ Slim 1.6
2. Phone has a tendency to reboot when it feels like it.. hasn't been too bad but seems to happen more when it's on 4G
3. Phone will NOT allow me to mount the internal storage nor the sd card when I plug into a computer.. like I mean it's not even an option, all I get are charge and internet tethering options..
4. the BIGGEST issue.. I can not tether whatsoever.. I've tried several apps such as Barnacle & PDAnet but none of which work.. I'm sorry I'm just used to the days of my incredible where it was very easy to tether and install ROM's all day long so I guess I was spoiled..
Any help would be appreciated.. the more I read though the more that S-OFF will offer and am I correct to have read that if I do the S-OFF I can turn my phone back to a "locked" status in the boot loader and in turn can also put back to completely stock??
Thanks!
You need to flash the old firmware patch. Should be able to find it in one of the rom threads
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You need to flash the old firmware patch. Should be able to find it in one of the rom threads
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So after checking into some things I tried going a different route..
I downloaded Nils' Business ICS 4.0.3 Sense 3.6 (ICS Latest) (Aroma Installer).. followed the instructions.. installed with S-ON etc.. everything seemed fine.. NOW it won't stop rebooting after I configured Gmail & my work E-mail.. I can't boot into the bootloader menu unless I remove the SD card because it tries to flash the PH98IMG.zip as soon as it loads..
SO what to do next?? HBOOT I have the following information
UNLOCKED
VIGOR PVT SHIP S-ON SL
HBOOT-2.11.0000
Radio-0.95.00.1118r/0.95.0.1223r
OpenDSP-v10.6.0.7611.00.0919
eMMC-boot
Oct 6 2011, 15:43.22
HELP please!!
.make sure you install the kernel and the gb firmware patch...these 2 things missing will cause bootloops .
If you have issues ask in Nils thread and I am sure he will help you out. I have been s off and on ics firmware for awhile prior to the aroma install method. Otherwise I could help you out more
Edit: you will want to select the first 3 boxes on the aroma install screen...Rom...kernel...gb firmware patch
Not sure how the installer works after that...but that's a start.
Edit2: you are currently on gb firmware, in the future if you run a gb Rom you will need to flash the gb kernel for the Rom. Any ics based rims will require the ics kernel AND the firmware patch. Without the firmware patch your sd card won't show up properly. The wrong kernel will end up in boot loops. Hope this helps explain things a bit.
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ericsignals said:
.make sure you install the kernel and the gb firmware patch...these 2 things missing will cause bootloops .
If you have issues ask in Nils thread and I am sure he will help you out. I have been s off and on ics firmware for awhile prior to the aroma install method. Otherwise I could help you out more
Edit: you will want to select the first 3 boxes on the aroma install screen...Rom...kernel...gb firmware patch
Not sure how the installer works after that...but that's a start.
Edit2: you are currently on gb firmware, in the future if you run a gb Rom you will need to flash the gb kernel for the Rom. Any ics based rims will require the ics kernel AND the firmware patch. Without the firmware patch your sd card won't show up properly. The wrong kernel will end up in boot loops. Hope this helps explain things a bit.
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Thank you very much for the help... I really thought I was on ICS firmware.. I know this sounds stupid but isn't Android version 4.0.3 ICS??
OH WAIT it just hit me.. So my ROM is 4.0.3 but the kernel is still GB.. I gotcha.. so of course my next question is.. can I upgrade to ICS firmware without S-OFF or is that a requirement???
I think what I'll end up doing is just flashing GB ROM but curious what would be needed to get to ICS firmware and can I get back again?
You can upgrade to ics firmware (via ics ruu). However with s on, you can only run the ruu you are currently on and/or newer versions/leaks. With s off you can run any ruu you like.
Basically you never ran an ics ruu, so your firmware is gingerbread. You can run either gb or ics. With a gingerbread Rom, you would flash Rom and kernel. With ics Roms, you'll need to flash Rom, kernel, and firmware patch.
If you decide to upgrade and run a ics ruu it will upgrade your hboot, radios, and change the mount point for the sd card. The mount point change is the reason for the firmware patch. After running an ics ruu you will have ics firmware. Running a ics Rom, you'll flash Rom and kernel. If you change mind and want to go to a gb Rom, you'll need Rom, kernel, and firmware patch.
So depending on which version or way you go depends on the method of flashing a Rom. Firmware is independent of roms, and the only easy way to change firmware is via a RUU.
Supposedly the ota is coming soon, supposedly the latest leak is the ota, supposedly the s off exploit will not be able to be patched.
I decided to s off...there's many threads with lots of info...so if you decide to go that route take time, read, and read some more. It's not too hard just take your time and don't get frustrated.
Once s off, most roms flash the kernels automatically, saving you a step. You can also run any ruu you want. Ruu is like a factory image that wipes the phone and upgrades radio, etc....basically it will be like you first got the phone and turned it on.
Everyone has different experiences with radios, some are betterfor some, others worse. Overall the new ics firmware seems to be better on battery and network speed for me at least.
There's many ways to proceed....however most roms that are being worked are ics based...and will be more so when the official ics ota hits.
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Sure enough!! I went with a GB ROM CleanROM GBE 1.7.5 and it is working perfectly.. I'll decide if I want to move forward with anything else.. I really liked the way the ICS ROMs ran so I man end up moving to that firmware in the future but thank you very much with the explanations that REALLY helped a lot!!
Have a great 4th!!
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Sure enough!! I went with a GB ROM CleanROM GBE 1.7.5 and it is working perfectly.. I'll decide if I want to move forward with anything else.. I really liked the way the ICS ROMs ran so I man end up moving to that firmware in the future but thank you very much with the explanations that REALLY helped a lot!!
Have a great 4th!!
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Anytime...best of luck and have a happy 4th yourself
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Sure enough!! I went with a GB ROM CleanROM GBE 1.7.5 and it is working perfectly.. I'll decide if I want to move forward with anything else.. I really liked the way the ICS ROMs ran so I man end up moving to that firmware in the future but thank you very much with the explanations that REALLY helped a lot!!
Have a great 4th!!
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ICS is the way to go, and for it to run properly you should run the latest RUU leak. This will give you the correct firmware. Once you flash the recovery of your choice back onto your phone and re-root, you really should S-off. Amon-Ra is the best initial Recovery choice, because it'll root anything, right there in recovery. S-off simplifies EVERYTHING. From there, you can flash the ICS Rom of your choice, and not have any of the issues you've been reporting.
With S-off, you can flash whatever radio you want, put a different boot-up splash screen on, and the kernel installs automatically when you flash a Rom.
It's a little time consuming, but it isn't difficult. There are threads from some very helpful guys here that explain how to do everything. So when you have some time, I suggest you just go for it. You'll be glad you did.
Best of luck,
BBEgo
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You can upgrade to ics firmware (via ics ruu). However with s on, you can only run the ruu you are currently on and/or newer versions/leaks.
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I'm still a little leary on doing the S-OFF so I have a question on this.. What do you mean by this?? What has to match to be able to run ICS ROM's.. Are you saying the ICS Firmware version needs to match the ICS ROM?
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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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.
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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
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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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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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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.
I have an M7 HTC One Sprint that keeps bugging me to update it. I'm not sure how to safely do this without bricking it. It is encrypted and I cannot make backups using TWRP at present (I used to before it was encrypted).
Please can you suggest a good ROM or source for updating my phone/radio or whatever?
My current situation...
I have s-off and root
ROM is Stock w Goodies One 2.10
Android 4.3
Sense 5.0
Kernel 3.4.10-g18569d8
Baseband 1.00.20.0913_3
Build
3.04.651.2.CL251863
TWRP 2.6.3
It might work
Well if the update is official then it shouldn't have a problem.
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Well if the update is official then it shouldn't have a problem.
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hes using custom recovery, proably its that.
well get a stock recovery from a stock rooted one, install on your phone and try updating again. or search to see if anyone made a cwm/twrp flashable of it
Oh well sorry. I'm new at this but I want to try my best at helping others. Sorry