So is it possible too root a jb official updated prime? Ive been looking around and from what I gather you just can not get the nvflash to work which means if you mess up you can brick your prime.... but can we still get root with jb? Is there any roms that would work due to the different boot loader im unsure at this point.... if not is there anything in the works that I can follow to see when they work around it
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
No one? Guess I should just my prime in the trash lmao
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
1Shotwonder said:
So is it possible too root a jb official updated prime? Ive been looking around and from what I gather you just can not get the nvflash to work which means if you mess up you can brick your prime.... but can we still get root with jb? Is there any roms that would work due to the different boot loader im unsure at this point.... if not is there anything in the works that I can follow to see when they work around it
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dunno about the root, if it's possible (afaik it isn't at this moment). But you can flash roms even without nvflash, you just have to be extra careful. I was flashing roms for about 6 months without nvflash and I had no problems.
When you are on JB, you have JB bootloader and you have to install TWRP for JB bootloader and also install ONLY roms that are made for JB bootloader! It should be written in rom description. Currently there is: Hairybean, NRG, CM10 unofficial and more - look in dev forum.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk HD
Appreciate it
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Related
Hello everyone. I have a galaxy s3 i535 on verizon wireless. I am currently rooted and have CWM and a backup of CyanogenMod10 (jellybean). I am currently on stock ICS my phone shipped with. My question is how to i get rid of CWM and my root. I want to be ready for JB OTA. Also, does my bootloader need to be locked when i accept OTA updates?
I want my phone back to just like it came when i took it out of the box.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
This might help. Post in there.
Sent from Hell!!
Root has nothing to do with ota updates, if you update rooted phone it will most likely loose it during the process. What you need is bootloader locked, unlocked bootloader on ota upgrade can brick the device
Do i need to get rid of cwm and my backups first?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
bfrancom said:
Do i need to get rid of cwm and my backups first?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm pretty sure yes, you do need stock recovery but you can keep your backups, those are just files saved onto the SD card
Sent from my MB508 using xda premium
How do o get rid of it?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
No you don't need to get rid of it...as i said before the only thing required is locked bootloader, the update will overwrite anything on the sytem partition and eventually will get erased with the update. If you really want to return to stock find the stock .ftf file for your phone and flash it using flashtools or odin similar program..it's all explained in section 6 of the link posted by .xxx. second post of this thread....
Ok i dont want to brick it. So all i need to do is lock ny bootloader the when i get jb ota i wont brick it
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Can someone else verify this?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Just read here if you want further proof, it's in the sony forum but same rules apply to all devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
ok i used voodoo root keeper before updating to official stock jellybean ,,, now i cant get root no matter what method not voodoo , not root with restore for any android not nothing .. or any of the restore with adb threads. i also have no recovery just get an android laying on his back with a triangle with ! mark . am i now stuck with an even poorer than poor prime again. having it rooted is just about passable but without is awful. any suggestions
Atm no way.
Pls check the huge ammount of other threads with this topic, before you increase the number of threads even more...
Grz
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
beckzz said:
Atm no way.
Pls check the huge ammount of other threads with this topic, before you increase the number of threads even more...
Grz
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have searched ..what about being able to put a recovery on ... i have tried all the threads about that too , to no avail
No way too if you got locked bootloader, i think....
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
beckzz said:
No way too if you got locked bootloader, i think....
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mines unlocked.... device unlocked on start screen right?
adz63 said:
mines unlocked.... device unlocked on start screen right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, then its unlocked.. should be able to get root on it.. Im pretty sure, sorry I cant give you a direct link though..
Jesper90 said:
Yeah, then its unlocked.. should be able to get root on it.. Im pretty sure, sorry I cant give you a direct link though..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have tried everything
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
If you dont mind a wipe then use one of the many downgrade methods posted and use OTA rootkeeper to preserve root. There are other posts about that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919318 this method will work make sure if you have the new asus jb bootloader you use the blob file for twrp. i updated lost root unlocked with unlocker v.6 and followed this and it works
Yay, finally unbricked.. stupid Asus cables.. currently got cwm and cm latest stable release.. just wondering what in should do next and in what order. Hearing that people are getting bricked with jb and cwm so I'm thinking I need to get twrp on there, and maybe nvflash,
So what should I do in what order? Trwp or nvflash first? And what's the best most stable job ROM about?
is that IrC channel still about does anyone know in case I run into problems doing all this?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
doddsie said:
Yay, finally unbricked.. stupid Asus cables.. currently got cwm and cm latest stable release.. just wondering what in should do next and in what order. Hearing that people are getting bricked with jb and cwm so I'm thinking I need to get twrp on there, and maybe nvflash,
So what should I do in what order? Trwp or nvflash first? And what's the best most stable job ROM about?
is that IrC channel still about does anyone know in case I run into problems doing all this?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are on ICS at moment.
First do NVFlash and backup all the files it tells you to along the way.
Next install TWRP for ICS. Make sure you get the ICS version installed at this point.
Next go to Hairybean thread and go to post 2 and follow upgrade instructions for ICS. This will get you onto the Jellybean bootloader and Hairybean 1.51.
After that either stay on Hairybean 1.51 or switch to a different Jellybean bootloader rom.
flumpster said:
You are on ICS at moment.
First do NVFlash and backup all the files it tells you to along the way.
Next install TWRP for ICS. Make sure you get the ICS version installed at this point.
Next go to Hairybean thread and go to post 2 and follow upgrade instructions for ICS. This will get you onto the Jellybean bootloader and Hairybean 1.51.
After that either stay on Hairybean 1.51 or switch to a different Jellybean bootloader rom.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nvflash...... done
Twrp.......... done
Hairybean.. done
Never done so much backing up in one day.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA Premium HD app
eep, asus update service.. a mobiledock firmware update is available...
should i stay away from that if im unlocked??
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA Premium HD app
doddsie said:
eep, asus update service.. a mobiledock firmware update is available...
should i stay away from that if im unlocked??
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are fine to take that.
I was wondering if there are ANY methods too unlocking my bootloader on 4.1.2 jellybean I am rooted with CWM V1.5 I've looked continuous times in android development and general and cannot find a method that says for p76920d.
Thanks for your time
Sent from my LG-P76920d using xda app-developers app
It's in q&a.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39333298
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Thats says its experimental to wait untill jellybean update. Thanks for the link though
Sent from my LG-P76920d using xda app-developers app
So the link answered your question currently it's the only way
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Yeah, sorry Domonick5150. Somairotevoli is correct, sadly. I guess we need to keep waiting.
Thank you i guess it'll be released when they figure it out thanks for the information .
Sent from my LG-P76920d using xda app-developers app
Domonick5150 said:
Thats says its experimental to wait untill jellybean update. Thanks for the link though
Sent from my LG-P76920d using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
"If you want to experiment.." Translates to, if you're willing to try...
It works.. I am currently on the latest ota 4.1.2 P769 20d with unlocked bootloader, rooted, cwm recovery. YMMV, try at your own risk.
It seems like he said you can experiment too unlock it or wait for jelly bean update, thank you ill try it today i'm tired of waiting xD
clockcycle said:
"If you want to experiment.." Translates to, if you're willing to try...
It works.. I am currently on the latest ota 4.1.2 P769 20d with unlocked bootloader, rooted, cwm recovery. YMMV, try at your own risk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Domonick5150 said:
It seems like he said you can experiment too unlock it or wait for jelly bean update, thank you ill try it today i'm tired of waiting xD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The jelly bean update came, it's not unlockable as hoped.. So it's the only method, currently, there isn't much dev activity on this device either, if you notice in the subforums. So waiting might be a long time, or a surprise..
If you don't mind me asking, what in particular are you need to do that requires unlocked bootloader? We can already root and bootstrap cwm recovery without unlocking it.
thanks,
I would like to use custom ROMS on my phone, can you do that without unlocking the bootloader?
i have CWM already also.
The only ROM available is an unofficial cyan 10.1 ... Its working alright for me so far. It was a pita unlocking it, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you know you want cyanogen (a buggy one).
Ignore my SIG, my 769 thinks its 760 now
Sent from my LG-P760 using xda premium
Domonick5150 said:
I would like to use custom ROMS on my phone, can you do that without unlocking the bootloader?
i have CWM already also.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No you need unlocked boot loader and yes the only rom is the CM10 has a couple of bugs but i like it
Yesterday I unlocked my bootloader, got TWRP recovery, got S-OFF and rooted my phone. Is there anything else important I need to do?
I also got ext4, which i believe got rid of TWRP because now i can't find it. Which is better?
I flashed a new kernel, but it broke the wifi, there were no wifi modules so I returned to stock kernel. I'm using Flash Image GUI. Is that the best way to flash roms and kernels? Something's telling me its not.
On a related note what seems to be the best overall kernel + rom configuration? I know its opinion based but from what I've seen there's not much descriptive information on roms and kernels.
This is my first HTC device, help much appreciated.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
4 ext recovery is recomended for Evo. Personaly I always flashed my kernels via recovery (same as ROM flashing but wipe cashe and dalvik only). As for ROM kernel combo, that's up to you and your phone. My best combo might not even work on your phone, so it's flashing time for you. Flash away and find what works the best
Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
donkeykong1 said:
4 ext recovery is recomended for Evo. Personaly I always flashed my kernels via recovery (same as ROM flashing but wipe cashe and dalvik only). As for ROM kernel combo, that's up to you and your phone. My best combo might not even work on your phone, so it's flashing time for you. Flash away and find what works the best
Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Might sound stupid but is there any instructional video for using ext4? I've never used this recovery and want to make sure I'm flashing kernels and rooms correctly.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
I don't know about tutorials but it's easy. Before flashing just wipe everything except SD card ( you can do this twice, just to be sure there are no leftover files) and choose zip file to flash. Always flash ROM first. You can flash kernel right after the ROM but I always boot my ROM, let it settle for few minutes and then boot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik and then flash kernel. That's all there is to it. You can also fix permissions after you flash the ROM but I never did it and had no problems.
Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
Xperia Player said:
Might sound stupid but is there any instructional video for using ext4? I've never used this recovery and want to make sure I'm flashing kernels and rooms correctly.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So i can flash a JB rom before i flash a JB kernel?
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Yes because all ROMs come with kernels, so if you don't like the kernel you got with ROM, just flash another one. You know you can't flash JB ROMs on certain h-boots right?
Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
Xperia Player said:
So i can flash a JB rom before i flash a JB kernel?
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't know that....
Is there a preferred/recommended Hboot?
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Verizon is GSM right?
Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
Xperia Player said:
I didn't know that....
Is there a preferred/recommended Hboot?
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Verizon is CDMA. So is Virgin Mobile which is what i have.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Sorry, I got something mixed up. I was on GSM so I can't tell you about h-boot but you should find the answer to that in Evo CDMA development section
Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
If you want to flash jb or kitkat, you need to change your hboot to 1.50 or lower.
Make sure you are flashing cdma files, the ones for gsm will cause many headaches and potential brick.
There is a thread somewhere with the cdma hboots, I will try and find it
Sent from my HTCEVOV4G using xda app-developers app
hossman said:
If you want to flash jb or kitkat, you need to change your hboot to 1.50 or lower.
Make sure you are flashing cdma files, the ones for gsm will cause many headaches and potential brick.
There is a thread somewhere with the cdma hboots, I will try and find it
Sent from my HTCEVOV4G using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I'd like to get JB or even KK.
Not sure what's the best.
For example the XPERIA PLAY works best on GB roms because of game play compatibility. Not sure is the evo V has any of these catches.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Kitkat is still in testing
Jb mostly work well
Ics is solid
Gb is solid
General rule of thumb is if its anything other than ics sense, you need 1.50 or lower....I recommend jbear 1.50.5050
Post 7 has all the downloads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30014044
Sent from my HTCEVOV4G using xda app-developers app
Xperia Player said:
Yeah I'd like to get JB or even KK.
Not sure what's the best.
For example the XPERIA PLAY works best on GB roms because of game play compatibility. Not sure is the evo V has any of these catches.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So what do i flash these zips with?
All this HTC crap seems difficult...
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
First make a nandroid backup and backup your app data and such
Then you'll want to flash a Rom that boots with both hboots (1.57(58) and 1.50)
There's a bunch but I know butterz sense does work
Then put jbear 1.50 zip on the root of your sd
Rename that file pg86img.zip
Reboot to bootloader and accept the update
Reboot the phone
Now make sure you remove or rename that pg86img.zip
Now you can reboot to bootloader and verify your hboot changed
If its changed you're good to go flash jb, kk, or gb:thumbup:
Sent from my HTCEVOV4G using xda app-developers app
Xperia Player said:
So what do i flash these zips with?
All this HTC crap seems difficult...
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think i follow you, besides the part where i download and rename jbear 1.50, i don't know where to find that. Google didn't help.
*EDIT*
Ignore that last post, I'm on 1.50 with s-off now, thanks!
However, this is the second rom now that has broke my wifi, why is that? I haven't activated my phone yet so wifi is the only way i connect to the internet on my phone
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Try flashing the ROM again without wiping anything (dirty flash). That may solve your wi-fi issue
Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
I forgot the latest butterz did that.
If you flash a kernel it should fix it...
Sent from my HTCEVOV4G using xda app-developers app
I got midnight JB up and running. Seems pretty good but the battery drains so quickly! Not sure if its the phone itself or the ROM.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
what do u think about 4.3.1, almost perfect build
Xperia Player said:
I got midnight JB up and running. Seems pretty good but the battery drains so quickly! Not sure if its the phone itself or the ROM.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
make nandroid backup, if u need
flash 1.40 hboot, i'm using this
flash dastin jb 4.3.1
flash gapps 4.3