Is it possible to upgrade HTC One V to Jellybean 4.2?I have tried running software update located in settings-->about phone but it says that there are no updates available.So is it possible to get jellybean 4.2 on my phone?Are there any risks involved?Can updating to jellybean harm my phone?btw my phone is rooted.Also can someone please tell me what cyanogen mod is?Can i first install jellybean 4.2 and then install cyanogen mod?
Hallucinogen-X said:
Is it possible to upgrade HTC One V to Jellybean 4.2?I have tried running software update located in settings-->about phone but it says that there are no updates available.So is it possible to get jellybean 4.2 on my phone?Are there any risks involved?Can updating to jellybean harm my phone?btw my phone is rooted.Also can someone please tell me what cyanogen mod is?Can i first install jellybean 4.2 and then install cyanogen mod?
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There is no official JB upgrade as of yet...HTC One V runs ICS/Sense 4 stock ROM. You can check the official HTC website for HTC's development on One V (ROM upgrades, software/application updates, security updates) or check your carrier's page for your device. Since the HTC One came out when JB was still in the process, most people from what I've seen have said that it would not have enough RAM to run JB. Doesn't mean it's not possible...some older phones have been upgraded to newer ROMS than newer phones before. But there's no upgrade yet.
Cyanogen Mod is for rooted phones, and their JB ROM must be flashed to a ROOTED phone. All I will venture to say is root at your own risk, voids warranties - I only do it on older phones, phones purchased used...or when I've had a phone a while and am bored of it!
If you prefer looks of JB over functionality, I would suggest installing a home replacement launcher from your app market of choice, there are many available to try out and choose from, and you can often download different themes (like JB theme) to change the appearance of your phone. Don't root, modify, or flash your phone unless (1) you research the process fully, and (2) you know the definition of bricking! :silly: LOL.
If functionality of HTC One V IS an issue for you, you can always find ways to optimize it without getting into the system files. Poke around development forums. Have fun!
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Hi, I'm a noob seeking advice. I rooted my phone a few weeks back just because I could, but haven't really done much with it since. I haven't upgraded from 2.2.1 yet -half because I've been busy and half because I'm shy about bugs.
My question is: since LG claims it's going to release the official upgrade this month, what are the advantages of official upgrade versus unofficial? It seems like every unofficial one has bugs still, so I'd be tempted to go back to official. Also, since I've already rooted it, I'm under the impression that kills official updates. If I want to go back to the official version, would I have to unroot it first or is there a way to just allow the official update to go through?
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Hi, I'm a noob seeking advice. I rooted my phone a few weeks back just because I could, but haven't really done much with it since. I haven't upgraded from 2.2.1 yet -half because I've been busy and half because I'm shy about bugs.
My question is: since LG claims it's going to release the official upgrade this month, what are the advantages of official upgrade versus unofficial? It seems like every unofficial one has bugs still, so I'd be tempted to go back to official. Also, since I've already rooted it, I'm under the impression that kills official updates. If I want to go back to the official version, would I have to unroot it first or is there a way to just allow the official update to go through?
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About the 2.3 official update, everyone is waiting for that, since 2.3 unoficial Roms have bugs and unimplemented features. For example, I love the CyanogenMod rom but I had to gave up on it since the the bluetooth is not working for auriculars and for the bluetooth system on my car. The 2.3 official update will solve all the problems for these current unoficial Roms, so if you really need a fully working Rom, better not go for those 2.3 Roms available.
You should not upgrade to 2.2.1 (or 2.2.2) using the regular LG update method. That will "unroot" your phone. There are 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 official unrooted Roms (just google for that, you will find them pretty easy). In that case you won't use the KDZ method but the safer Android Recovery method (avoid using the KDZ!! it's the easiest way to kill your phone!!).
So... if you just want to "unroot" your phone, you can always get the official update back in your phone, by using the KDZ method. KDZ reflashes your phone, and that's why the risk is higher than using the Android Recovery method which one wipes out some things like /system/*
mix em both and they will shine...I hope LG's release sky rocket's mik CM7 rom and then i will permanently switch to CM...they simply rock..
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About the 2.3 official update, everyone is waiting for that, since 2.3 unoficial Roms have bugs and unimplemented features. For example, I love the CyanogenMod rom but I had to gave up on it since the the bluetooth is not working for auriculars and for the bluetooth system on my car.
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That's exactly why I haven't gone for it yet. That and I've heard the GPS is still buggy.
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You should not upgrade to 2.2.1 (or 2.2.2) using the regular LG update method. That will "unroot" your phone.
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I already had the official 2.2.1 before I rooted with GingerBreak, and haven't changed from that. I thought that rooting the phone would automatically block the OTA updates. Is there a way to simply allow the OTA 2.3 update when it comes?
As for kdz versus Android Recovery, everything I've seen around the web for returning to stock says to flash using kdz. Are you talking about using home+vol down+power?
Is there any site that i can find out to which models can i official and unofficial install the new android 4.0.3 or newest?
A lot of thanks.
clockworkmod.com and under rom manager it will show you all roms for your phone. if your unrooted google it
I would say this is the best site for that. Just find your phone and see if it has been developed for it. 4.0 can't run on everything without a bit of tweaking on a phone by phone basis. The developers on here do that for you.
It is hard to unlock any android mobile phone to install it a rom that is unofficial and if it is easy BEFORE i installed the new unofficial rom is there a way to make a COMPLETE BACKUP of the android phone so anytime i want i can make a COMPLETE RESTORE to factory defaults with official android version.
A LOT OF THANKS FOR ALL.
cyanogenmod.com
Device compatible with CM9 are Android 4.0.3 IceCreamSandwich
To which sites i can see the OFFICIAL android 4.0.3 supported mobiles phones?
The samsung galaxy s plus i9001 does it support it?
And if don't where is the way to install an unofficial android 4.0.3 for samsung galaxy s plus i9001 phone?
Not as such...
I haven't found any comprhensive listing of ICS ROMS + supported devices.
Your best bet is to start from your device and find which ROM's (if any) are out for it. Some devices may never get support, some already have it, some are in between.
Much as I love Cyanogenmod, I can't get a functional CM9 (that is, ICS by Cyanogen) that will work on my Nexus S 4G. But I did find a list of ROM's for Nexus S 4G and by elimination found one that works flawlessly.
Be careful, follow steps closely, and RTFM first!
So, I've got a UK Samsung Galaxy S3, and only recently, the carriers have started to push out Jelly Bean to the device. Only Three has done it so far, but, I'm sure my network will follow suit soon.
However, I literally have just rooted my phone. I used the guide which Chainfire provided in the forum - so, CFRoot 6.4.
I have installed CWM, and also TeamWinRecoveryProject - since I preferred TeamWin's interface, and the videos which I saw of it spoke highly of its capabilities.
So, when the Jelly Bean update does come out for my carrier (EE), will I be able to keep my root? I read around on the internet that if you have CFRoot kernel, you can still perform OTA updates (EE disabled the option, anyway, sadly) without losing root.
If so - perfect.
If not, though, would it be perfectly safe to just let Samsung Kies update the firmware? I understand it will remove root capabilities, but some people have posted about conflicts arising when flashing back to stock due to the install custom recovery.
Would it be easier to just install a ROM? I'm looking at CM10, and Paranoid Android. Both are JellyBean 4.1.2 ROMS. If I install them, would that mean that my phone would update to 4.1.2? I understand these are variations, but, is flashing a rom with a higher firmware number the equivalent of updating software through OTA/Kies?
Thanks a lot for your help! Rooting newb, here...
You don't have to think like that.
Samsung official roms are not the same than AOSP (ie pure google source based) roms, like CM, aokp, pure aosp.
In Sammy roms you'll find different framework , all the samsung apps that can't all be installed on aosp roms. You must think about what you want from a rom.AOSP ones are more fast (look at the size of downloads... between 800 MB and more than a 1 GB for most sammy roms, less than 500MB for others, even less than 200 for some), each of them have specific design and features.
You can have 4.1.2 by flashing any rom now, I think most of sammy roms are now based on latest uk Sasmsung JB. Changes between 4.1.1 &nd 4.1.2 are minimal and most of them under the water for end user.
For me rooting and installing CWM and wanting to keep pure samsung offcial rom is antinomic. The spirit of rooting is to get rid of imposed manufacturer choices.
Don't think about numbers but about features.
Hi guys, I was curious, I have been using my HTC One I got from ATT on launch day, Now I want to root it, and I can through HTC Dev but I have a OSX Mac 10.8.3 and I am scared of screwing the device up, First of all, Is there any way to run 4.2.2 with zero bugs or issues? if not, what can i do to remove bloatware that i do not want (besides att adress book which i actually use), so I can free up my memory, because I use memory booster and I see lots of stupid stuff that eats away on the RAM, I hate the blinkfeed and I just want to optimize the device, Also once 4.2.2 is available OFFICIALLY i want to be able to upgrade to it without having to go through hassle (ota) if i root I cant do that?
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Hi guys, I was curious, I have been using my HTC One I got from ATT on launch day, Now I want to root it, and I can through HTC Dev but I have a OSX Mac 10.8.3 and I am scared of screwing the device up, First of all, Is there any way to run 4.2.2 with zero bugs or issues? if not, what can i do to remove bloatware that i do not want (besides att adress book which i actually use), so I can free up my memory, because I use memory booster and I see lots of stupid stuff that eats away on the RAM, I hate the blinkfeed and I just want to optimize the device, Also once 4.2.2 is available OFFICIALLY i want to be able to upgrade to it without having to go through hassle (ota) if i root I cant do that?
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I've had no problems using a Mac in the past with regards to unlocking through HTC Dev.
barkmarkin said:
First of all, Is there any way to run 4.2.2 with zero bugs or issues?
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As you are probably aware, HTC has not released an official 4.2.2 update for the One. Even when they do, you will have to wait for AT&T to release their OTA update for it (since you are using the stock AT&T ROM).
However, once you root your phone you can use a custom ROM instead of the stock AT&T version. Most custom ROMs for the One right now are still based on 4.1.2 and Sense 5 (as they are primarily modifications of the stock HTC sense ROM than entirely new versions), however a few ROMs based on 4.2.2 do exist for the One presently (CyanogenMod, AOKP, etc). Be aware that these ROMs are still early in development and are likely to have some bugs at the moment.
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if not, what can i do to remove bloatware that i do not want (besides att adress book which i actually use), so I can free up my memory
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You can install a custom ROM with the bloatware pre-removed or you can keep the stock ROM and root your phone, then simply remove the applications you want manually. Personally, I would recommend you take a look at the Android Revolution ROM, as it is very close to the HTC stock ROM, but it also has some useful mods (such as the percentage battery indicator and performance tweaks) and all AT&T bloat removed. You can always reinstall any AT&T apps you miss if they are available on the Play store (and I'm pretty sure all of them are).
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I hate the blinkfeed and I just want to optimize the device
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If you don't want blinkfeed you have a few options:
Change your launcher to something other than Sense, such as Nova (does not require custom ROM)
Install a custom ROM that does not have blinkfeed (one of the ROMs not based on Sense)
Stay on Sense but switch your default homescreen to something other than blinkfeed/disable all sources for blinkfeed (this doesn't remove blinkfeed but it does effectively the same thing)
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Also once 4.2.2 is available OFFICIALLY i want to be able to upgrade to it without having to go through hassle (ota) if i root I cant do that?
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My understanding is that if you simply unlock your bootloader and root your device, but stay on the stock AT&T ROM you will still be able to get OTA updates, however you may have to re-root your phone after doing so. If you want 4.2.2 available right away when HTC releases it you will likely get it faster here on XDA than you will by waiting around for AT&T to push an OTA update, however. Updating your ROM with a custom recovery tool like ClockworkMod is very simple (just place the zip on your SD card and click "update from zip" in CWM), so personally I don't see the big deal of having OTA unless you aren't near a computer much. Some custom ROMs even support OTA updates for that ROM.
i want to upgrade photon 4g from 2.3.5 to 4.0 or 4.1., i have already rooted photon via photon-torpedo Direct v1.1
which steps have to be done next , as well as which is the most stable room error and bugs free is suitable to flash / upgrade 4.0 or 4.1
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i want to upgrade photon 4g from 2.3.5 to 4.0 or 4.1., i have already rooted photon via photon-torpedo Direct v1.1
which steps have to be done next , as well as which is the most stable room error and bugs free is suitable to flash / upgrade 4.0 or 4.1
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You can only install a rom if you have an unlocked bottloader
amirali2 said:
i want to upgrade photon 4g from 2.3.5 to 4.0 or 4.1., i have already rooted photon via photon-torpedo Direct v1.1
which steps have to be done next , as well as which is the most stable room error and bugs free is suitable to flash / upgrade 4.0 or 4.1
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I suggest to stick with a 2.3.5 ROM or go with CM 7, which is 2.3.7. Gingerbread is the most stable and everything for the most part works. ICS and JB are not really worth it due to not having the Motorola Graphics Drivers for ICS or JB. Too many issues to make it really a daily driver unless you like bugs and lots of force close issues due to the driver issue. Maybe someday but I doubt it since we really have no developers left, the Motorola Atrix driver that was created from scratch, will get ported to the Photon. Then and only then will ICS or JB be worth the flash. The ROM in my signature, 2.3.5, is one of the best in my opinion and one of the most stable, everything works. I have given ICS and JB ROMs a try but keep going back to GB as they are more stable. Even CyanMobile is a good GB ROM, the most options of any rom for a 2.3.5 ROM. The only issue I had with it was the "Sleep Screen of Death" and it would never wake-up. I then had to wipe the cache and dalvik cache to get it to boot again. That would happen a few times a day but then again I am non a Motorola Electrify and it was build for a Photon. Good luck in your choice but don't expect much support as development is pretty much gone and it does not seem there are even many users left.
I plan to get a new phone in the near future and will be not hanging around this section much, sadly I believe I will get the Moto X and its new and there will be a lot of development going on for a new popular phone.
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i want to upgrade photon 4g from 2.3.5 to 4.0 or 4.1., i have already rooted photon via photon-torpedo Direct v1.1
which steps have to be done next , as well as which is the most stable room error and bugs free is suitable to flash / upgrade 4.0 or 4.1
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Sorry but the fact that you have the Android 2.3.5 version means that your bootloader is locked forever. You can only unlock your bootloader if you have Android 2.3.4. What Sprint did with the Android 2.3.5 update is lock your bootloader plus they added some small features for the camera. Of course in the release notes, Sprint won't highlight the fact that locking the bootloader was part of the Android 2.3.5 upgrade.
You just have to go find a phone that has Android 2.3.4 still installed and immediately unlock your bootloader.
an other Q is that any idea to enhance the camera pictures quality (i.e is too bad----)
Beanstalk 4.2.2 is almost completely stable as long as you freeze contact storage... And bluetooth is broken... But it's smooth
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