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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is 2.73.116.61 which is T-mobile version of course, and comparing version numbers to recent ones it looks really outdated.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
I see the streaks that carephone wharehouse over in France and Germany have build 6267 and that was the Build that the TMOBILE 3g Beta USA streaks had
Hmm.
Bought a Streak yesterday in Berlin. Best device I´ve had.
6267
No way to root on the comitted way (no link allowed... google Superboot). Coming from HTC Hero with Villain 2.1/2.2 (sry).
The impossibility of restoring with Titanium is a litte bit _zum Schreien_
Somebody any ideas, links, soulutions? 6hrs google wasn´t helpful.
[edit] rooting solved. F* drivers. Next step: 2.1/2.2 ideas welcome[/edit]
thx LEM2k
you've managed to root on the 6267 version? how?
yes; how did you do that?
RE:Rooting DELL Streak
With this file:
r2-4399-streak-superboot.zip
Very important: checking all drivers:
img6.imageshack.us/img6/3223/streak1.jpg
Looking 4 the link, moment, please.
so you did it with superboot?
Got my Streak today.
Build 6267 unlocked German version.
OEM: 00-EU
Congrats on your streak purchase. I have the same version and can switch between at&t/tmobile, here in the US.
Can we dump the FW for the others? I think this would be nice. And how about OTA updates? Will we get them first?
Strange, that any cooker are here yet. The Streak is a greate device.
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Can we dump the FW for the others?
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If you dump boot and system partition I can piece an update.zip together.
Hello all, I bought the same device with the same build in France and there wasn't any problem of rooting it with Universalandroot ^^... I just open a french website about this device .
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Congrats on your streak purchase. I have the same version and can switch between at&t/tmobile, here in the US.
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Hey Onmipresent,
I just bought a T-Mobile engineering version, will get it tomorrow, how can I update to 2.1 without rooting? Can I just copy the update to the sd card and launch in bootloader? Is this safe to do? I'm new at mods, just looking for some help.. much appreciated.
jdmadonna said:
Hey Onmipresent,
I just bought a T-Mobile engineering version, will get it tomorrow, how can I update to 2.1 without rooting? Can I just copy the update to the sd card and launch in bootloader? Is this safe to do? I'm new at mods, just looking for some help.. much appreciated.
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HI,
Did you doi it? Works? I am interested because i am using a dell, 6267 build rooted with universal root and i want to upgrade to 2.1. In fact i want to install fennec.apk, and requires android 2.1.
Thanks.
my streak from greece has also 6267!is there anyone with that version who suchesfull go to froyo??
i have tried and read everything but i dont manage to install
2.1 and go to froyo later!
Hi all,
I have a motorola atrix (carrier unlocked) bought from Amazon in the UK...
The system version is 4.4.35.MB860.Retail.en.GB
Firmware 2.2.2
My question is that i want to update to Gingerbread but an over the air update isnt available. It doesnt work using the update application on my PC either...
I have done some searching and found this related page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163342&highlight=gingerbread+uk
Is there anything that im missing before i follow the instructions on that post? bootloader? do i need to root the phone first etc?
It seems that is what i want, but is there someone who was in the same boat as me that wants to share what they did?
Thanks in advance guys and girls
Pete
Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196747
Hi,
much discussion has been going on regarding latest Motorola ROMs releases (bootloader, rooting US release). Got my Atrix 4G back from repair, with one of these ROMs flashed, and am now struggling to root it again.
Previously, I was on EU Retail 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.1, and the zerg exploit (also used in OneClick root, DoomLord root) just worked fine.
Now, I was moved to EU Retail 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20, and the above approach does not work any longer. So far, I shied away from using a fastboot based approach like the on for US (4.5.141), as it includes flashing /preinstall, and I do not have any idea of what this actually does, and if this could be of harm with the EU firmware I have.
Basically, does anybody know the successful approach to rooting the EU 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20 (which apparently is also protected against unlocking its bootloader) ? Who has successfully rooted this firmware / stock ROM?
THX, Chris
OK, here is the way to go, confirmed for Atrix 4G with above stock ROM:
DROID 3 easy root script v7.zip
Best, Chris
chris_toffer said:
Hi,
much discussion has been going on regarding latest Motorola ROMs releases (bootloader, rooting US release). Got my Atrix 4G back from repair, with one of these ROMs flashed, and am now struggling to root it again.
Previously, I was on EU Retail 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.1, and the zerg exploit (also used in OneClick root, DoomLord root) just worked fine.
Now, I was moved to EU Retail 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20, and the above approach does not work any longer. So far, I shied away from using a fastboot based approach like the on for US (4.5.141), as it includes flashing /preinstall, and I do not have any idea of what this actually does, and if this could be of harm with the EU firmware I have.
Basically, does anybody know the successful approach to rooting the EU 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.20 (which apparently is also protected against unlocking its bootloader) ? Who has successfully rooted this firmware / stock ROM?
THX, Chris
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Hi Chris, what method did you use as the link is broken,
hy! i am new to xda so sorry if im posting in a wrong thread.on the official site of huawei i foud a package with emui 3.0 for huawei g535 (gova or ee).the file name is g535 kernel.tar.gz and i dont know how to apply this update.can anyone help me? sorry for my bad eng.
I also just found this.
I'm not 100% convinced that it's emui 3, but it's got me interested.
Not sure if it's possible to update the ROM using a tar.gz file? Can you apply it as a zip in the recovery?
I didn't try to flash.i have stock recovery and i have some doubts about this file.i research over the web and i think the file should be like you say a zis file.for pur devices a update.zis file.i tried to copy this file in dload folder and make manual update and file is not recocnised by my phone.i Hope to come some un update oficial for our devices.in my opinion its a good device to be stuck in jb.
Orange Gova Huawei G535
anyone who want stock firmware for Huawei G535 can contact me
please help me
bgdion said:
anyone who want stock firmware for Huawei G535 can contact me
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Hello,
i am new in android problems, soft. and stuff.
Please help me out, i have a Huawei G535-L11, with customization from Orange Romania, his name Orange Gova, with Android version 4.3, Band version 100131, Software G535-L11V100R001C109B120. i whant to remove that version of software and put a custom or stock ROM, and unlock my network for all sim networks. I have allready unlock my bootloader with a password provided from huawei official site. What i have to do next and from where i can take a ROM and how to install him.
Thank you verry much and sorry for my english.
What is the code
Remus77 said:
Hello,
i am new in android problems, soft. and stuff.
Please help me out, i have a Huawei G535-L11, with customization from Orange Romania, his name Orange Gova, with Android version 4.3, Band version 100131, Software G535-L11V100R001C109B120. i whant to remove that version of software and put a custom or stock ROM, and unlock my network for all sim networks. I have allready unlock my bootloader with a password provided from huawei official site. What i have to do next and from where i can take a ROM and how to install him.
Thank you verry much and sorry for my english.
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What is the code for unlock the bootloader of your phone?
I am romanian,sorry for my English.
Well, since P7, G6 4G and G535 are the same device (check here: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6678&idPhone2=6168&idPhone3=6332), it shoud be possible to upgrade all to Lollipop...