I'm looking to root my phone later. Is it safe to apply the OTA update that they will push us to do on the 23rd?
Do not accept OTAs.
Always. No exceptions.
Live by this rule and you will have the best chance at getting root and no chance of losing. Period.
fusiondynamics said:
I'm looking to root my phone later. Is it safe to apply the OTA update that they will push us to do on the 23rd?
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I would always wait to see if the dev's post that its safe to. I updated my EVo when it first came out and never could get root after that. Now that i have the EVO3d and root. I never updated untill i got the update from a dev.
So i would say no.
+ 10000! The hboot 1.50 that comes with the OTA closes the exploit that was used to gain root.
Why not root now and just flash the stock ROM with the updates included? On this last update, Devs had it ready to flash for root users (minus the hboot) before I even got notification of the update on my phone.
mvansomeren said:
+ 10000! The hboot 1.50 that comes with the OTA closes the exploit that was used to gain root.
Why not root now and just flash the stock ROM with the updates included? On this last update, Devs had it ready to flash for root users (minus the hboot) before I even got notification of the update on my phone.
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+1 good advice.
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The OTA didn't even work on my rooted phone
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As someone else mentioned root now and then flash a rooted version of the OTA. OR if you update now without root you can always root via HTC method later. Either way you root itll void your warranty.
Don NOT ACCEPT any OTA UNLESS you have S-Off.
with S-Off you can still save yourself if you flash an OTA, i would S-off and Root your device now then apply the ODEX 2.3.4 that's already been posted in the forum.
Their is no guarantee that 2.3.4 will be rooted soon
aznmode said:
As someone else mentioned root now and then flash a rooted version of the OTA. OR if you update now without root you can always root via HTC method later. Either way you root itll void your warranty.
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rooting with the HTC method doesn't give you S-Off right now
kingakuma said:
rooting with the HTC method doesn't give you S-Off right now
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...and it likely never will
This might be a stupid question... But since the wifi calling update I cannot temproot my phone anymore with superoneclick and remove bloatware...I was wondering if I unlock and root my phone, is there a way that I'll still be able to recieve OTA updates??? if so how...
Thanks in advance.
seansk said:
This might be a stupid question... But since the wifi calling update I cannot temproot my phone anymore with superoneclick and remove bloatware...I was wondering if I unlock and root my phone, is there a way that I'll still be able to recieve OTA updates??? if so how...
Thanks in advance.
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Yes you can still recieve OTA updates just not via OTA.
If you root and unlock bootloader then all you'd have to do is wait for one of the devs...mainly X to get the OTA and put it in a ROM.
Then all you'd have to do is download and flash and you'll have whatever the newest OTA is.
nguyendqh said:
Yes you can still recieve OTA updates just not via OTA.
If you root and unlock bootloader then all you'd have to do is wait for one of the devs...mainly X to get the OTA and put it in a ROM.
Then all you'd have to do is download and flash and you'll have whatever the newest OTA is.
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so in conclusion No True OTA...just uploaded OTA righr????????????...I hated doing that with my N1.
seansk said:
so in conclusion No True OTA...just uploaded OTA righr????????????...I hated doing that with my N1.
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Yes, you won't be able to download over-the-air updates, you will have to manually flash a custom rom with the OTA pre-installed on it.
HuskyHamburger said:
Yes, you won't be able to download over-the-air updates, you will have to manually flash a custom rom with the OTA pre-installed on it.
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is this also true if I relock bootloader and put stock rom back on there as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
seansk said:
is this also true if I relock bootloader and put stock rom back on there as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
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If you're running completely stock again you should be able to download the OTA but doing so will cause you to lose root.
So you'd have to root again.
I'm currently stock (hboot 1.5,, software# 2.08.651.2,,prl version 21083). I am about to root as soon as I'm 100% sure of the procedure from start to finish. My question is, should i take any OTA updates before I root?,,,,,,,I'm fully aware of the risk in doing this, coming from the evo4g( really don't want to be stuck stock for months, while everyone else is flashing away),,,,I'm a firm believer of searching, before asking, but if there's a better software version to gain root from, I want to be running it.
I do realize that starting out with this version of software means I'm stuck with hboot 1.5,,just couldn't find any posts referencing later OTA software versions possibly being better or worse to root from
pappy76 said:
I do realize that starting out with this version of software means I'm stuck with hboot 1.5,,just couldn't find any posts referencing later OTA software versions possibly being better or worse to root from
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Nope, it matters not what software version you're on. Only hboot, and in you're case, like me, you're screwed either way :'(
I guess I figured as much, thanks,,,I'm a little confused about current root methods for hboot 1.5,,,I see there's fastboot/copynpaste/htc unlock(not too scary),,,install SU,,,something, something can't unlock boot partition(no kernals),,,possibly fastboot install recovery in order to be able to do so. I also read in another thread, there are two ways. The HTC way and a better XDA way, of rooting,,,I'm sold on a better XDA way,,,any suggestions?
The only way to root hboot 1.5 is to use the htcdev unlock.
pappy76 said:
I'm currently stock (hboot 1.5,, software# 2.08.651.2,,prl version 21083). I am about to root as soon as I'm 100% sure of the procedure from start to finish. My question is, should i take any OTA updates before I root?,,,,,,,I'm fully aware of the risk in doing this, coming from the evo4g( really don't want to be stuck stock for months, while everyone else is flashing away),,,,I'm a firm believer of searching, before asking, but if there's a better software version to gain root from, I want to be running it.
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Take the OTA (2.17.651.5) then unlock with htc method.
If you unlock now and use cstom recovery, you will have to flash stock recovery in order to update to (2.17.651.5) latest OTA.
And it will also break root i think. so better update first then unlock then root.
I have some updated info put together from several posts that may help you on your tour if hboot 1.50
[Guide] My Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495358
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mpgrimm2 said:
I have some updated info put together from several posts that may help you on your tour if hboot 1.50
[Guide] My Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1495358
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i think you have copied that link from another post of yours so it will not work as XDA automatically shortens the link with "...." so please replace the "show....php" with "showthread.php" or use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495358
Thanks man. I've been trying to figure it out for a while.
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mnomaanw said:
Take the OTA (2.17.651.5) then unlock with htc method.
If you unlock now and use cstom recovery, you will have to flash stock recovery in order to update to (2.17.651.5) latest OTA.
And it will also break root i think. so better update first then unlock then root.
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i tryed that and that didnt work for me. i saw in the command line that it was unlock but the phone never when to the unlock screen. what should i do
Thanks for the info, I read another member saying he had to relock to update then unlock again,,,I took the 2.17.651.5 OTA today and plan to root tonite,,,also thanks for the links!!
Hi,
I have a HTC EVO3D running android 2.3.4 and unlocked by htcdev method (s-off). I've installed super user, but not changed the ROM.
Here is my question: Do i need to relock the boot loader to perform the upgrading to ICS (through phone software upgrade) ?
After upgrading, can i use that htcdev method again to unlock and root? I dont need to change the ROM, I just want to have super user!
Is there any way to downgrade to 2.3.4 after that?
Software number: 1.24.415.6
Bests
-- Amir
Do i need to relock the boot loader to perform the upgrading to ICS (through phone software upgrade) ?
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If you want to take the stock update, then yes, you will have to relock the bootloader. The easier way would be to wait (not very long) and someone on here will put out a stock rooted rom of the update, you can just flash that like any other rom.
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zcink said:
Wow. Shaking my head in disbelief. Are you serious or are just trying to get a reaction from folks?
You are unlocked with s-off running GB. you want relock and upgrade to ICS and then unlock again to go back to GB right?
Just so you can have superuser installed on your phone?
I'm speechless.
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Oh, sorry! I meant s-on
I just wanted to now if it is possible to downgrade after upgrade.
amir.saboury said:
Oh, sorry! I meant s-on
I just wanted to now if it is possible to downgrade after upgrade.
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It is possible to downgrade, but why would you? Haha.
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Hi my phone broke and I just got it back from samsung and they updated me to 4.3 with the no bootloader so no hopes of unlocking it. I would really like to install this rom. Is there anyway to convert the zip into a tar package.
If you have the official VZW 4.3 upgrade, you're out of luck. No one has come up with a method to root it yet.
geekcop said:
If you have the official VZW 4.3 upgrade, you're out of luck. No one has come up with a method to root it yet.
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This isn't correct. Rooting is possible but not unlocking the bootloader.
And to the OP that isn't an option. However, mobiletechvideos have a service to downgrade the bootloader.
jcollier said:
This isn't correct. Rooting is possible but not unlocking the bootloader.
And to the OP that isn't an option. However, mobiletechvideos have a service to downgrade the bootloader.
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Good to know. Last I heard this wasn't possible, but then that was a while ago