My EVO 4G LTE is getting such bad service it's unbelievable. I've been told it's the phone and not sprint. In Houston others seem to get much better results.
Currently I'm running MeanBean 3.09 S-ON. I don't really know much about rooting and followed a video guide to get different roms on there. I had settled on meanbean and think it's great but I've also heard I can't upgrade my radios with it. I try to update PRL with no luck. I'm not sure what information is needed to point me in the right direction so I'll just post what I think is relevant. If more info is needed please let me know. If there is something rather drastic I need to do like turning the phone back to stock could you please tell me where to find a guide on how to do so? I had this information saved on my laptop but it died on the road (airline pilot) and I had to buy a new Sony VAIO (love it) which doesn't have anything saved on it so I have to start from scratch. I've rather forgotten the process.
Anyway here is my current info.
Hardware version
0003
Software version
MeanBean_3.09
Android Version
4.1.1
HTC Sense Version
4+
HTC SDK API level
4.63
HTC Extension version
HTCExtension_Sense45_3
PRI Version
2.45_003
PRL Version
25012
Kernel version
3.4.10-g19136fe
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version
1.05.11.0606
Build number 3.16.651.3
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make this phone work as it should. To get my signal back. I don't care if I have to spend half a day getting it back to stock to do something I just need to know what I need to actually do to make it better. Please help!!!
Anything you need to know about Firmware, Radios etc can be found here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704612
thank you for that this website is a little harder to find what I'm looking for but I really appreciated it and managed to work it out!
Your welcome. Glad to help.
*Information IS the most dangerous weapon of all*
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I would like to think I have a unique problem on my hand. So to start off, here are my specs on my Droid Eris. I would like some professional advice.
HBOOT: 1.46
Firmware: 2.1 (Did the over the air update)
Baseband Version: 2.42.00.04.12
Kernel Version: 2.6.29-8a03cb9a
Build Number: 2.36.605.1
Software Number: 2.36.605.1
PRI Version: 2.11_002
PRL Version: 03310
ERI Version: 5
I would like to root my phone, plain and simple. I've already read most of the other threads on how to do this so you don't need to repeat yourselves.
Here is my problem: Does it matter at all that my phone was FLASHED over to another carrier? My Verizon HTC Droid Eris runs on the REVOL WIRELESS network and has been working flawlessly on that network even after I upgraded later to version 2.1 (was on 1.5 when I got the phone).
My other question is, what preperations are needed BEFORE I begin rooting my phone to safeguard against total noobish failure? I would like to back everything up and have a spare copy of everybody in case I totally screw everything up but I haven't a clue how to do it or what software to use. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hopefully these same questions haven't been answered/asked before.
Thanks,
A-Train
Follow regular rooting instructions.. You should be good!!!
if your on vista or 7, use the Android Master App. total noob proof. the only thing you could backup without root is your apps, but you will have to reinstall them anyways threw the market as you wont get notifications of any app updates.
link to the AMA is in my signature, first link.
Rooting htc hero
Recently also rooted my htc hero on the revol network which is the same as the droid eris. Followed this guide which i have made into a word file. Was very helpful and easy to follow. Just remember to give thanks to the real authors when you are done, cos it's not my work. Remember to backup ur apps or contacts of importance before starting. You can use astro manager(android market) to back up your apps and htc sync to back up your contacts. Hope it helps.
Greetings! I've recently acquired an unwanted Motrola Atrix 4G and I'm wanting to upgrade it to the latest version of Android. Here's the tricky part - it's a Canadian (BELL) phone with an inactive SIM, and I'm not too sure what has actually been installed on it.
As far as I can tell, the previous user has 'Greyblurred' the device (See Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1070076) and flashed it with the custom SBF linked in the thread.
How would I go about updating the phone to Gingerbread? Is an OTA update possible without bricking it?
I should mention that this is my first smart phone, though I quite familiar with the terminology and it's applications. Just a nudge in the right direction would be fantastic.
Here's the system information, if it's of any help:
Code:
System Version: Version 4.2.1.1.MB860.Retail - Blurred
Model Number: MB860
Android Version: 2.2.2
Baseband Version: N_01.92.00R
Motorola Webtop Version: OSHWT_U1_6.54.0
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Thu Apr 28 22:58:25 CST 2011
Build Number: OLYEM_U4_2.1.1 - GreyBlurred
Thank you kindly in advance - any help is appreciated!
So it's been almost a year and I figured I'd give this a bump rather than create a new thread. Does anyone have even a whiff of a suggestion? Thank you kindly, in advance.
Okay, I must say I'm quite surprised. Even after almost a year you still haven't been able to research this on your own?
This forum is crammed with various detailed tutorials and guides, that should be enough to get anyone started...
The most obvious first step would be to determine if the phone shows "Unlocked" while booting and/or has a custom recovery installed.
ravilov said:
Okay, I must say I'm quite surprised. Even after almost a year you still haven't been able to research this on your own?
This forum is crammed with various detailed tutorials and guides, that should be enough to get anyone started...
The most obvious first step would be to determine if the phone shows "Unlocked" while booting and/or has a custom recovery installed.
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The phone does not say unlocked. However, it does have CWM installed.
I have read through every tutorial. The issue isn't determining how to get the phone flashed to a newer ROM, it's the fact that it has a unique SBF's on it, and I am unable to receive OTA updates (though that's obvious). I'm wanting to simply upgrade it to the newest version without bricking it.
Since it dealt with flashing an SBF that has since been unsupported, I figured I should ask first, before going ahead and fiddling on my own.
Also, it being a BELL model it all the more frustrating!
(And, I am unable to take it to a BELL service store/send it in etc. since I am in Sweden.)
You have CWM. You have absolutely no need to touch a SBF ever again.
Just flash a ROM through CWM. There is no way to brick the phone that way.
All CWM-flashable ROMs work on all devices.
I have a EVO 3D flashed to MetroPCS, with fully working internet and is rooted with S-on. I hate to ask probably a stupid question, but I have looked all over to find a MMS fix for the software version I have. I have tried each one I have found and they put my phone into a boot loop. I have had to run the RUU several time so far and it really sucks having to do that.
The specs on the phone are:
Android version: 4.0.3 ICS
HTC Sense: 3.6
Software version: 2.89.651.2 71ORD
Baseband: 1.09.00.0706
Has anyone found a way to fix the MMS with these specs? If so could someone point me in the right direction to get this fixed?
Thank you to everyone who posts, I greatly appreciate it!
Can you tell me how or where you learned to you upgrade your flashed Metro phone to ICS & HTC Sense 3.6?
updating to ICS
Lendogg81 said:
Can you tell me how or where you learned to you upgrade your flashed Metro phone to ICS & HTC Sense 3.6?
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The upgrade to ICS was done right after I got my phone talk and text flashed. The phone was still not rooted, and the HBOOT WAS STILL 2.08
Personally I would recommend not upgrading. I find more fixes, ROM's, etc.. for the old version. The HBOOT will become 2.58 and is hard to find a lot of things that work with it. If you are wanting to update anyway, you will need to unroot, and relock your phone. After that you can go into your settings, system updates,firmware updates. Hope this helps!
dmster not
musicfan266 said:
I have a EVO 3D flashed to MetroPCS, with fully working internet and is rooted with S-on. I hate to ask probably a stupid question, but I have looked all over to find a MMS fix for the software version I have. I have tried each one I have found and they put my phone into a boot loop. I have had to run the RUU several time so far and it really sucks having to do that.
The specs on the phone are:
Android version: 4.0.3 ICS
HTC Sense: 3.6
Software version: 2.89.651.2 71ORD
Baseband: 1.09.00.0706
Has anyone found a way to fix the MMS with these specs? If so could someone point me in the right direction to get this fixed?
Thank you to everyone who posts, I greatly appreciate it!
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ok first if its un rooted get application root explorer u might have to push a mms apk for it ( also the apns in framework ) if u have any problems pm me
check this post from this forum , this person is great and help me and fixed it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1305353
I have been rooting and romming tablets for awhile now, but never have done a phone. I have a friend with a Sprint HTC EVO 3D with the ICS OTA. I have found this tutorial and wondering if this was the best way to root it. If there is a better way can you please direct me. All the specs on the guide is what is on his phone and also s=on. Also, I know roms are subjective so I probably shouldn't ask, but is there any one rom that stands out for being stable. The person I am doing this for does not have any experience and I don't want to be flashing roms for him and there are so many to choose from it is hard to decide what is the best route to go. I know that the one thing he does want to do is use his phone as a mobile wifi spot so any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestiions.
[Guide] HTC EVO 3D Root after ICS OTA - [CDMA - Sprint] [Images]
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After much searching! How to root a HTC EVO 3D CDMA (Sprint) after the official ICS update.
Updated 8/29/2012 to include the newest steps, latest tool versions, and updated websites. The steps are shorter now!
This was done on an UNTOUCHED HTC EVO 3D. Updated to ICS with the OFFICIAL Sprint OTA Update released July 31st - August 1
Technical details of what the OTA Updated my phone to:
•Android ICS 4.0.3
•HTC Sense 3.6.
•HBOOT 1.58
•Software version 2.89.651.2 710RD
tmjohnsonfse said:
I have been rooting and romming tablets for awhile now, but never have done a phone. I have a friend with a Sprint HTC EVO 3D with the ICS OTA. I have found this tutorial and wondering if this was the best way to root it. If there is a better way can you please direct me. All the specs on the guide is what is on his phone and also s=on. Also, I know roms are subjective so I probably shouldn't ask, but is there any one rom that stands out for being stable. The person I am doing this for does not have any experience and I don't want to be flashing roms for him and there are so many to choose from it is hard to decide what is the best route to go. I know that the one thing he does want to do is use his phone as a mobile wifi spot so any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestiions.
[Guide] HTC EVO 3D Root after ICS OTA - [CDMA - Sprint] [Images]
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After much searching! How to root a HTC EVO 3D CDMA (Sprint) after the official ICS update.
Updated 8/29/2012 to include the newest steps, latest tool versions, and updated websites. The steps are shorter now!
This was done on an UNTOUCHED HTC EVO 3D. Updated to ICS with the OFFICIAL Sprint OTA Update released July 31st - August 1
Technical details of what the OTA Updated my phone to:
•Android ICS 4.0.3
•HTC Sense 3.6.
•HBOOT 1.58
•Software version 2.89.651.2 710RD
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You might find this guide very useful. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889438
As for ROM. Moderator preference forbids us to tell you on which is the best, however I can tell you which ones you could try out. All of them are stable, fast and have lots of enhancement tweaks. You can try meanrom, cool sense, homebrew, and common sense. That's not all the sense ROMs but I figured I would give you somewhere to start. Try them all out and see which one you like best.Cheers
Jsparta26 said:
You might find this guide very useful. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889438
As for ROM. Moderator preference forbids us to tell you on which is the best, however I can tell you which ones you could try out. All of them are stable, fast and have lots of enhancement tweaks. You can try meanrom, cool sense, homebrew, and common sense. That's not all the sense ROMs but I figured I would give you somewhere to start. Try them all out and see which one you like best.Cheers
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Thanks for the reply. I knew better than to ask about roms because in the tablet forum we are always telling people the same thing about it is to subjective and not a good topic to discuss. I do appreciate the response though since it gives me an idea where to start. I guess I need to ask the person who's phone it is what it is they are looking for, problem with that is I doubt he knows what he wants since he has never run anything but stock os.
Thanks again for the help....
tmjohnsonfse said:
I have been rooting and romming tablets for awhile now, but never have done a phone. I have a friend with a Sprint HTC EVO 3D with the ICS OTA. I have found this tutorial and wondering if this was the best way to root it. If there is a better way can you please direct me. All the specs on the guide is what is on his phone and also s=on. Also, I know roms are subjective so I probably shouldn't ask, but is there any one rom that stands out for being stable. The person I am doing this for does not have any experience and I don't want to be flashing roms for him and there are so many to choose from it is hard to decide what is the best route to go. I know that the one thing he does want to do is use his phone as a mobile wifi spot so any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestiions.
[Guide] HTC EVO 3D Root after ICS OTA - [CDMA - Sprint] [Images]
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After much searching! How to root a HTC EVO 3D CDMA (Sprint) after the official ICS update.
Updated 8/29/2012 to include the newest steps, latest tool versions, and updated websites. The steps are shorter now!
This was done on an UNTOUCHED HTC EVO 3D. Updated to ICS with the OFFICIAL Sprint OTA Update released July 31st - August 1
Technical details of what the OTA Updated my phone to:
•Android ICS 4.0.3
•HTC Sense 3.6.
•HBOOT 1.58
•Software version 2.89.651.2 710RD
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This is the method I used and it worked very well, except I upgraded to 4ext recovery after the root process.... http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
Then I gained S-OFF via wire trick http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm
mcerk02 said:
This is the method I used and it worked very well, except I upgraded to 4ext recovery after the root process.... http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
Then I gained S-OFF via wire trick http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm
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That's a very nice suggestion. However the link I provided already has links to unlimited.io's web page not to mention HTC dev unlock. Your not doing yourself any good repeating what I have suggested to other users without fully looking into everything that's on the posts first.
Now my migraine is full blown:crying:
Jsparta26 said:
That's a very nice suggestion. However the link I provided already has links to unlimited.io's web page not to mention HTC dev unlock. Your not doing yourself any good repeating what I have suggested to other users without fully looking into everything that's on the posts first.
Now my migraine is full blown:crying:
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I admit I was a little confused because it seemed I was reading the same thing. I still appreciate the help.
I bought a phone pre-flashed to Verizon prepaid off of Craigslist. I am unsure how to flash and lost the person's number. So, could anybody direct me to a site for a walk through for the Flash process. I'm still looking into it and so far I've found the name of a software "QPST" and a google search leads me mostly to discussion about it in use, rather than how to use and if I will need anything more.
I'd like to do Flash another phone as well as if possible remove this phone's flash update it it (for KitKat) then flash it again. As it seems I cannot update otherwise.
Update: I've recently read about CDMA workshop. Still looking for a download link though, not going to pay $200 for something like this.
GamerXavier said:
I bought a phone pre-flashed to Verizon prepaid off of Craigslist. I am unsure how to flash and lost the person's number. So, could anybody direct me to a site for a walk through for the Flash process. I'm still looking into it and so far I've found the name of a software "QPST" and a google search leads me mostly to discussion about it in use, rather than how to use and if I will need anything more.
I'd like to do Flash another phone as well as if possible remove this phone's flash update it it (for KitKat) then flash it again. As it seems I cannot update otherwise.
Update: I've recently read about CDMA workshop. Still looking for a download link though, not going to pay $200 for something like this.
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There are numerous threads as how to Change the software on the phone. Use the search feature and learn a little while you are at it. Study the processes and the requirements each has. All the information you need is in this forum and is FREE. All you need to do is invest some time and effort. Read the threads and you will learn from the mistakes of others.
This is not an easy unit to work with.
RLGL said:
There are numerous threads as how to Change the software on the phone. Use the search feature and learn a little while you are at it. Study the processes and the requirements each has. All the information you need is in this forum and is FREE. All you need to do is invest some time and effort. Read the threads and you will learn from the mistakes of others.
This is not an easy unit to work with.
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I'm sorry I believe perhaps I used the wrong term. That was what the person said this was called a flash. Nevertheless, this is far more than just a software change. This flash used has allowed my smartphone on the Verizon prepaid network and to utilize the 3G network at an unlimited, unthrottled rate. I'm pretty sure this change involves the IMEI number.
GamerXavier said:
I'm sorry I believe perhaps I used the wrong term. That was what the person said this was called a flash. Nevertheless, this is far more than just a software change. This flash used has allowed my smartphone on the Verizon prepaid network and to utilize the 3G network at an unlimited, unthrottled rate. I'm pretty sure this change involves the IMEI number.
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Is the phone rooted?
Go to >settings>about phone and give us the software, version, android version, baseband and kernel .
with that we can figure out what you have
RLGL said:
Is the phone rooted?
Go to >settings>about phone and give us the software, version, android version, baseband and kernel .
with that we can figure out what you have
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Yes it is rooted.
Android Version: 4.1.1
Software number 2.06.605.1 710RD
HTC SDK API 4.63
Kernel Version
3.4.10-ga02d2c6
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband Version
1.01.04.0308
2.06.605.1 CL147796 release-keys
Note: The reason I mention this has to do with IMEI is on the LTE application it shows a different number versus what is on the back sticker and under phone information.
Should not be that big of a deal. you need a working SDK on your computer for a KitKat rom the recovery on the phone needs to be TWRP 2.6 beta or possibly 2.7 will work Try following the stickey at the head of the Q&A . There are also other threads that can guide you.