First to clarify, i have an "unbranded" (asian) HTC Amaze (which is also known as HTC RUBY).
I'm on stock ROM 2.3.4 and it is un-updatable officially.
So... I unlocked my bootloader, then i installed 4EXT recovery, then i S-OFFed my device (which somehow locked my recovery again), then i rooted it.
Now, when i flash a custom rom (Cyanogenmod JB 4.1.2 official), it gets stuck on the boot screen (the rotating cyanogenmod logo).
I have backed up my rom in the recovery, so i can restore it and get back to where i was.
Basically i want to know what I'm doing wrong or if I've missed an step.
I haven't Super-CID it yet, is it really necessary? And i also can't seem to update my hboot, but isn't 4ext supposed to do that for me?
You forgot to install the ICS firmware. You can't install an ICS ROM while on Gingerbread. You need to first upgrade to ICS, then you may start flashing ROMS.
This thread has it, and all of what you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167596
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SuperAfnan said:
You forgot to install the ICS firmware. You can't install an ICS ROM while on Gingerbread. You need to first upgrade to ICS, then you may start flashing ROMS.
This thread has it, and all of what you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167596
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Oh... So according to the article, i just download that ROM, rename it to PH85IMG.zip and flash it via bootloader.
After that i should be able to install any ROM i want right? Including the Cyanogenmod JB 4.1.2 one?
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Oh and just to update, I've also updated my bootloader to the latest 1.93.2222 one. Working all fine.
I've also run the SuperCID batch script, and it seemed to work, but It isn't showing any CID status on my bootloader. Maybe it will once i flash the ICS ROM on it.
HURRAY! It worked. I'm using the T-Mobile ICS ROM right now without any issues. I think I'm going to stick with this for a while before i try the Cyanogenmod 4.1.2 one.
Thanks a lot Afnan dude, your one short reply was enough to solve my issue. Haha
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Hello,
I am trying to get viperROM to work correctly on my Evo 3D. I would have posted in that thread but I don't have 10 posts yet so I'm not allowed...
I wasn't thinking and I accepted the OTA update when it came out.
So I used this tutorial and did the HTC unlock and then flashed CWM 4.0.1.4 to my phone.
I used CWM to back up my stock ROM, then I used it to install viperROM.
Well, it worked except for the fact that the WiFi wouldn't turn on. It just said "Error".
I have been reading these forums for hours now and my eyes are glazing over but I figure it's something to do with the radio I guess?
I tried to do some forum searches but the search function is apparently down for nightly maintenance.
Anyways, I restored my backup and thank God WiFi is working again.
Can someone please point me in the right direction to fixing this?
Thanks.
Did you do a full wipe before you installed viperRom?
I don't believe you can use Viperrom on your phone because it is a 2.3.3 rom and your kernel is only for 2.3.4 roms. When you took the OTA and your phone upgraded to the 1.50 bootloader you lost the ability to install kernels and write to the boot partition. With out the proper kernel you will have problems running any 2.3.3 roms properly. Look for a rom that is already upgraded to 2.3.4 and give that a try. For now I would flash back to stock and wait for Viperboy to update his rom.
help please?
I try RCMIX 2.2.3 and recover HTC Rom but stcuk boot HTC logo.
Can i replaces viperROM ? how i can?
I'm Newbie.
Thanks
Konfuzion said:
Did you do a full wipe before you installed viperRom?
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Yes, I did both of the wipes that it prompted before installing it.
cruise350 said:
I don't believe you can use Viperrom on your phone because it is a 2.3.3 rom and your kernel is only for 2.3.4 roms. When you took the OTA and your phone upgraded to the 1.50 bootloader you lost the ability to install kernels and write to the boot partition. With out the proper kernel you will have problems running any 2.3.3 roms properly. Look for a rom that is already upgraded to 2.3.4 and give that a try. For now I would flash back to stock and wait for Viperboy to update his rom.
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I never would have thought of that!
Thanks both of you for your help
That's right looking ti take this phone back to stock. I can't seem to find a guide for it. Back to gb. Actually running ics
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You mean like the one in the dev forum that says [Guide] unrooting your Rezound?
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That's right looking ti take this phone back to stock. I can't seem to find a guide for it. Back to gb. Actually running ics
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Check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486220
are you running leak ics rom or ics custom rom?
i came back to stock from senseless ics.
what i did was
first, went back to stock rooted by flashing stock kernel and stock rooted rom.
then flashed stock recovery then re-locked the bootloader
then finally flashed ruu.zip from fastboot (1.02.605.6).
stock kernel: team bamf's unsecured stock
stock rooted rom: http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=55
stock recovery: http://db.tt/tw5m33ZG
re-lock bootloader: fastboot oem lock
ruu.zip: http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=38
or ruu.exe: http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=37
I currently have the CleanRom ICSE 2.3, and would like to go back to the rooted stock rom, will this guide work for me...
thanks guys... im not re locking bootloader since what i really wanted was getting back to gb from ics.. and that guide up here worked... thanks
im running a gb rom now it boots and all work good but i cant still upgrade kernels.. i did everything with the exception of locking bootloader.. when trying to upgrade kernel keeps telling me main version is older?
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the only way i can upgrade kernels is by pushing them using adb ..at least it works that way
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I currently have the CleanRom ICSE 2.3, and would like to go back to the rooted stock rom, will this guide work for me...
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not sure, but i doubt it will work
since mainver has been updated.
u can still try though.
if it doesn't work, u just need to re-flash
the kernel and the rom i think.
Firstly.. I'll admit that I didn't read as throughly as I probably should have.. I have rooted several phones with the first being the original Motorola Droid and then a couple others.. All fairly tricky but for the most part no big deal... Anyway, I had no idea what S-ON or S-OFF meant nor was it very easy to find information such as this explained in detail..
Anyway, here is where I'm at..
1. Running S-ON, ICS w/ Slim 1.6
2. Phone has a tendency to reboot when it feels like it.. hasn't been too bad but seems to happen more when it's on 4G
3. Phone will NOT allow me to mount the internal storage nor the sd card when I plug into a computer.. like I mean it's not even an option, all I get are charge and internet tethering options..
4. the BIGGEST issue.. I can not tether whatsoever.. I've tried several apps such as Barnacle & PDAnet but none of which work.. I'm sorry I'm just used to the days of my incredible where it was very easy to tether and install ROM's all day long so I guess I was spoiled..
Any help would be appreciated.. the more I read though the more that S-OFF will offer and am I correct to have read that if I do the S-OFF I can turn my phone back to a "locked" status in the boot loader and in turn can also put back to completely stock??
Thanks!
You need to flash the old firmware patch. Should be able to find it in one of the rom threads
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You need to flash the old firmware patch. Should be able to find it in one of the rom threads
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So after checking into some things I tried going a different route..
I downloaded Nils' Business ICS 4.0.3 Sense 3.6 (ICS Latest) (Aroma Installer).. followed the instructions.. installed with S-ON etc.. everything seemed fine.. NOW it won't stop rebooting after I configured Gmail & my work E-mail.. I can't boot into the bootloader menu unless I remove the SD card because it tries to flash the PH98IMG.zip as soon as it loads..
SO what to do next?? HBOOT I have the following information
UNLOCKED
VIGOR PVT SHIP S-ON SL
HBOOT-2.11.0000
Radio-0.95.00.1118r/0.95.0.1223r
OpenDSP-v10.6.0.7611.00.0919
eMMC-boot
Oct 6 2011, 15:43.22
HELP please!!
.make sure you install the kernel and the gb firmware patch...these 2 things missing will cause bootloops .
If you have issues ask in Nils thread and I am sure he will help you out. I have been s off and on ics firmware for awhile prior to the aroma install method. Otherwise I could help you out more
Edit: you will want to select the first 3 boxes on the aroma install screen...Rom...kernel...gb firmware patch
Not sure how the installer works after that...but that's a start.
Edit2: you are currently on gb firmware, in the future if you run a gb Rom you will need to flash the gb kernel for the Rom. Any ics based rims will require the ics kernel AND the firmware patch. Without the firmware patch your sd card won't show up properly. The wrong kernel will end up in boot loops. Hope this helps explain things a bit.
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ericsignals said:
.make sure you install the kernel and the gb firmware patch...these 2 things missing will cause bootloops .
If you have issues ask in Nils thread and I am sure he will help you out. I have been s off and on ics firmware for awhile prior to the aroma install method. Otherwise I could help you out more
Edit: you will want to select the first 3 boxes on the aroma install screen...Rom...kernel...gb firmware patch
Not sure how the installer works after that...but that's a start.
Edit2: you are currently on gb firmware, in the future if you run a gb Rom you will need to flash the gb kernel for the Rom. Any ics based rims will require the ics kernel AND the firmware patch. Without the firmware patch your sd card won't show up properly. The wrong kernel will end up in boot loops. Hope this helps explain things a bit.
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Thank you very much for the help... I really thought I was on ICS firmware.. I know this sounds stupid but isn't Android version 4.0.3 ICS??
OH WAIT it just hit me.. So my ROM is 4.0.3 but the kernel is still GB.. I gotcha.. so of course my next question is.. can I upgrade to ICS firmware without S-OFF or is that a requirement???
I think what I'll end up doing is just flashing GB ROM but curious what would be needed to get to ICS firmware and can I get back again?
You can upgrade to ics firmware (via ics ruu). However with s on, you can only run the ruu you are currently on and/or newer versions/leaks. With s off you can run any ruu you like.
Basically you never ran an ics ruu, so your firmware is gingerbread. You can run either gb or ics. With a gingerbread Rom, you would flash Rom and kernel. With ics Roms, you'll need to flash Rom, kernel, and firmware patch.
If you decide to upgrade and run a ics ruu it will upgrade your hboot, radios, and change the mount point for the sd card. The mount point change is the reason for the firmware patch. After running an ics ruu you will have ics firmware. Running a ics Rom, you'll flash Rom and kernel. If you change mind and want to go to a gb Rom, you'll need Rom, kernel, and firmware patch.
So depending on which version or way you go depends on the method of flashing a Rom. Firmware is independent of roms, and the only easy way to change firmware is via a RUU.
Supposedly the ota is coming soon, supposedly the latest leak is the ota, supposedly the s off exploit will not be able to be patched.
I decided to s off...there's many threads with lots of info...so if you decide to go that route take time, read, and read some more. It's not too hard just take your time and don't get frustrated.
Once s off, most roms flash the kernels automatically, saving you a step. You can also run any ruu you want. Ruu is like a factory image that wipes the phone and upgrades radio, etc....basically it will be like you first got the phone and turned it on.
Everyone has different experiences with radios, some are betterfor some, others worse. Overall the new ics firmware seems to be better on battery and network speed for me at least.
There's many ways to proceed....however most roms that are being worked are ics based...and will be more so when the official ics ota hits.
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Sure enough!! I went with a GB ROM CleanROM GBE 1.7.5 and it is working perfectly.. I'll decide if I want to move forward with anything else.. I really liked the way the ICS ROMs ran so I man end up moving to that firmware in the future but thank you very much with the explanations that REALLY helped a lot!!
Have a great 4th!!
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Sure enough!! I went with a GB ROM CleanROM GBE 1.7.5 and it is working perfectly.. I'll decide if I want to move forward with anything else.. I really liked the way the ICS ROMs ran so I man end up moving to that firmware in the future but thank you very much with the explanations that REALLY helped a lot!!
Have a great 4th!!
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Anytime...best of luck and have a happy 4th yourself
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mmmmpsi said:
Sure enough!! I went with a GB ROM CleanROM GBE 1.7.5 and it is working perfectly.. I'll decide if I want to move forward with anything else.. I really liked the way the ICS ROMs ran so I man end up moving to that firmware in the future but thank you very much with the explanations that REALLY helped a lot!!
Have a great 4th!!
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ICS is the way to go, and for it to run properly you should run the latest RUU leak. This will give you the correct firmware. Once you flash the recovery of your choice back onto your phone and re-root, you really should S-off. Amon-Ra is the best initial Recovery choice, because it'll root anything, right there in recovery. S-off simplifies EVERYTHING. From there, you can flash the ICS Rom of your choice, and not have any of the issues you've been reporting.
With S-off, you can flash whatever radio you want, put a different boot-up splash screen on, and the kernel installs automatically when you flash a Rom.
It's a little time consuming, but it isn't difficult. There are threads from some very helpful guys here that explain how to do everything. So when you have some time, I suggest you just go for it. You'll be glad you did.
Best of luck,
BBEgo
ericsignals said:
You can upgrade to ics firmware (via ics ruu). However with s on, you can only run the ruu you are currently on and/or newer versions/leaks.
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I'm still a little leary on doing the S-OFF so I have a question on this.. What do you mean by this?? What has to match to be able to run ICS ROM's.. Are you saying the ICS Firmware version needs to match the ICS ROM?
Hi. So I installed a 3.14.605.5 leak, and started to have bootloop issues. Prior to this it was s-on, unlocked. I now know I probably needed to flash the ruu twice, but I only did it once. I think I read instructions from a bad source. Since then I've done s-off successfully (since I was on the right firmware) and installed Rezrom s4 2,5. It boots up and works mostly ok, except going to the dialer crashes the phone and reboots it. Every time.
So now I'm wondering what I have to do. do I need to revert back to a leak?
thank you so much...
Try giving stock recovery a flash, factory reset then reflash the rom.
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Snuzzo said:
Try giving stock recovery a flash, factory reset then reflash the rom.
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Really? you aren't referring to "Vigor_Stock_Doedexed_3.14.605.5.zip"? you just mean flash a stock recovery? ive got amen ra right now, 3.15 I think...
cableguy1 said:
Really? you aren't referring to "Vigor_Stock_Doedexed_3.14.605.5.zip"? you just mean flash a stock recovery? ive got amen ra right now, 3.15 I think...
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He is referring to the stock recovery. You can get it here...last item down the list: http://www.androidfilehost.com/main/-Support_Files-/SuperChilPil/
Just out of curiosity, is your hboot showing you being on ics firmware, as it should?
Old firmware patch or new firmware patch is your solution
What rom are you running?
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superchilpil said:
Old firmware patch or new firmware patch is your solution
What rom are you running?
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He said rez rom s4 2.5 ... He said he is on ICS firmware but I'm thinking he's still on GB and he may flashed a stock rom instead of the RUU.
topgun1953 said:
He said rez rom s4 2.5 ... He said he is on ICS firmware but I'm thinking he's still on GB and he may flashed a stock rom instead of the RUU.
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That's what I'm thinking
The reason it would bootloop is the audio lib
So anything that produces a sound will cause a reboot
Is this the case cableguy?
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My thinking was possible radio connectivity issues.
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"The reason it would bootloop is the audio lib
So anything that produces a sound will cause a reboot
Is this the case cableguy?"
^^^ that sounds about right. the dialer and iheartradio will both cause a reboot!
"He said rez rom s4 2.5 ... He said he is on ICS firmware but I'm thinking he's still on GB and he may flashed a stock rom instead of the RUU"
^^^ also very possible! I believe it was this that I flashed initially: Vigor_Stock_Doedexed_3.14.605.5.zip ... so I guess you're right.
"Just out of curiosity, is your hboot showing you being on ics firmware, as it should?"
I attached a pic
thanx
cableguy1 said:
"The reason it would bootloop is the audio lib
So anything that produces a sound will cause a reboot
Is this the case cableguy?"
^^^ that sounds about right. the dialer and iheartradio will both cause a reboot!
"He said rez rom s4 2.5 ... He said he is on ICS firmware but I'm thinking he's still on GB and he may flashed a stock rom instead of the RUU"
^^^ also very possible! I believe it was this that I flashed initially: Vigor_Stock_Doedexed_3.14.605.5.zip ... so I guess you're right.
"Just out of curiosity, is your hboot showing you being on ics firmware, as it should?"
I attached a pic
thanx
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Ah...now we see something...you have the latest ICS hboot, 2.25...but an older GB radio...not good to mix and match... So flash [ICS][2.25][JB][5-7]PH98IMG.zip
this file from http://www.androidfilehost.com/main/-Support_Files-/SuperChilPil/
This will flash the joupunut bear hboot and the latest radios... rename to ph98img.zip, boot into bootloader and let it flash. Be sure to delete, change name of the file after. This should work!
ps..if you have a nandroid of your last ICS rom ...give it a try if you want, it might work.
topgun1953 said:
Ah...now we see something...you have the latest ICS hboot, 2.25...but an older GB radio...not good to mix and match... So flash [ICS][2.25][JB][5-7]PH98IMG.zip
this file from http://www.androidfilehost.com/main/-Support_Files-/SuperChilPil/
This will flash the joupunut bear hboot and the latest radios... rename to ph98img.zip, boot into bootloader and let it flash. Be sure to delete, change name of the file after. This should work!
ps..if you have a nandroid of your last ICS rom ...give it a try if you want, it might work.
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SOLVED!
thank you guys, top gun you're the man
Hi all,
I've made all the necessary steps before flashing a new ICS Rom: Unlocked Bootloader, Recovery (CWM), Root, S-OFF, made a backup.
I've tried few ICS roms (MUIU and Cyanogen) and the flashing was ok, but once the new rom boots and I touch a screen, the phone reboots. It happens all the time, regardless of the rom.
The strange thing is, that it happens only with ICS roms, but when I install JB (2.3.4) custom rom everything goes smoothly anf the phone works just fine.
How can I prevent my phone to restart all the time? I want to upgrade my Amaze to the ICS.
Thanks.
scorp8669 said:
Hi all,
I've made all the necessary steps before flashing a new ICS Rom: Unlocked Bootloader, Recovery (CWM), Root, S-OFF, made a backup.
I've tried few ICS roms (MUIU and Cyanogen) and the flashing was ok, but once the new rom boots and I touch a screen, the phone reboots. It happens all the time, regardless of the rom.
The strange thing is, that it happens only with ICS roms, but when I install JB (2.3.4) custom rom everything goes smoothly anf the phone works just fine.
How can I prevent my phone to restart all the time? I want to upgrade my Amaze to the ICS.
Thanks.
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2.3.4 isn't JB (Jelly Bean) thats GB (Ginger Bread). Sounds like you have bad downloads. Check your Roms MD5 Sums.
PeterC18st said:
2.3.4 isn't JB (Jelly Bean) thats GB (Ginger Bread). Sounds like you have bad downloads. Check your Roms MD5 Sums.
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Right It is GB. I checked the MD5 and they are ok. Anyway, there is now way that I will have bad downloads for ICS but good downloads for GB. There must be something else that I'm missing
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Right It is GB. I checked the MD5 and they are ok. Anyway, there is now way that I will have bad downloads for ICS but good downloads for GB. There must be something else that I'm missing
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For you to run ics roms you first need to update to ics from a ruu. Ics has different firmware and changes the partitions also. Once you do that then you can install ics based roms.
PeterC18st said:
For you to run ics roms you first need to update to ics from a ruu. Ics has different firmware and changes the partitions also. Once you do that then you can install ics based roms.
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Can you please give me a link to the instructions?
Thanks.
scorp8669 said:
Can you please give me a link to the instructions?
Thanks.
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Follow the instructions from the amaze bible. Most if not all questions you may have can be answered there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616472http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616472
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Follow the instructions from the amaze bible. Most if not all questions you may have can be answered there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616472http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616472
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I removed the SuperCID
Can I install the Cyanogen MOD after it or do I have to install the PH85IMG before (points 5-9 in the tutorial)