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
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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:
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I am bit intimidated here. Only started using Hero for a week. Used to serial flasher of Windows mobile. Anyway,
I have a G2 with ROM version 1.76; I just wondered if I would be able to flash the new 2.73 ROM (official) on G2. When I insert the my serial number on the HTC website, it says the this ROM is not suitable for my device. I guess it is because it was intended for unbranded Hero. I have downloaded the ROM from XDA. Can I just run it flash it on G2..? Is there any precautions I need to take. HTC may release a new ROM for Tmobile G2. Bur I dont have the patience to wait. Any info will be highly appreciated.
Regards
Anyone tried this..? Or will I brick my phone..?
To be honest, if you're not going to install a custom ROM, you probably might as well wait until the T-Mobile release of the ROM. I doubt it will be long now, and it will just make the process a "little" easier and you'll have less issues if you end up having to send the phone back under warranty.
For what it's worth, I flashed my G2 with Modacos ROM without issue (currently at 2.2 as it seems 2.3 has more issues).
Regards,
Dave
Thanks for your reply. I am not planning to install any custom ROMs yet. But I would like to try the official ROM. Do u think it would be problem if I upgrade with generic 2.73 ROM..?
Another issue is, I cannot sync with HTC sync. I am using vista Home premium. Phone says it cannot detect HTC sync on computer. I tried turning off the Frewall and antivirus. Any ideas..?
You won't break anything. I downloaded the "official" 2.73 ROM from Modaco and it's running fine on my T-Mobile G2.
I phoned tech support about this in the UK and after a long and heated argument got the guy to actually give me the information. He said that the Update for the T-mobile version of the Hero would be released on the 1st November. This is really poor work, especially as Orange have managed it in about a week.
According to the Official T-Mobile UK forum they are 'hoping' to get it released this week.
Also try updating HTC Sync. The version on the HTC support site is a later version than the one on the memory card. You might find it works better.
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, im using an asian HTC Hero with a build version of 2.73.707.9. I have my phone rooted and recently i found out that there are some problem with my phone.
I had earpiece plugged to my phone, listening to music via the earpiece. Whenever someone calls me or there is an sms notification, the ringtone/sound comes out of both the earpiece and loudspeaker.
So now I want to unroot my HTC Hero so I can bring it to care centre. I read through the forum and to unroot it was to install a official RUU, South East Asia: 2.73.728.5 since my phone is an asian build. If im not wrong this version is not yet released on their official webpage. My original build version was not in the website too. Im afraid that they may have realise that my phone build version is not as what is suppose to be. Is it safe?
Thanks for reading through a wall of text. Really appreciate you guys' help!
I'm pretty sure that's meant to happen so you don't miss calls or texts if you leave your earphones plugged in.
Need RUU
Please, I have the same problem, I am a noob with htc, I rooted my phone 2 days before the official HTC 2.1 was released. Now cos my phone is rooted i can't update. I have been using Villain 10.3 but it has many errors.
Someone help us.
RUU SEA build 2.73.707.9
Refer to this link: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=710453
The only issue is that after using the nandroid backup to restore to 2.73.707.9, you are still in custom recovery. If you had make a backup of it b4 you rooted, you can using the flashrec app to restore it to the stock bootloader.
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.
Hello everyone,
I have a new one x+ telus edition. I have unlocked and root about a month ago. Since then, I've kept the stock rom (the one that came with the root, which is very much stock like) and everything is good. But I noticed I'm on 1.15 and people on the forum are talking about 1.17. Is there an updated version of the stock rooted rom?
Thanks!
nodiaque said:
Hello everyone,
I have a new one x+ telus edition. I have unlocked and root about a month ago. Since then, I've kept the stock rom (the one that came with the root, which is very much stock like) and everything is good. But I noticed I'm on 1.15 and people on the forum are talking about 1.17. Is there an updated version of the stock rooted rom?
Thanks!
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1.17 is for the International version, you definitely DO NOT want to flash it.
oh snap, I missed that info. So there's no update for Telus right now. Thanks!