I am going to flash the firmware on my m8 to upgrade to 4.4.4 ARHD but I am still unsure of how to identify the proper firmware zip . Could someone provide some guidance? Attached are some images from the recovery. I'm not sure what numbers I need to match with the firmware zip. And I can't find how to view what numbers are in the zip. Any advice is very much appreciated.
hboot 3.16 corresponds to firmware that deployed with 1.x software. Its what many folks call "1.x firmware" for lack of any better title, since firmware doesn't really have a "number".
If you want to update to the latest ARHD, you need "3.x firmware". Any firmware with number 3.xx.xx will allow the phone to boot normally, and with working WiFi. The numbers after the 3 are just carrier/region specific versions.
But for the AT&T network, you are probably best off flashing the 3.28.1540 firmware posted on WNC's ROM here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Thanks a lot!
redpoint73 said:
hboot 3.16 corresponds to firmware that deployed with 1.x software. Its what many folks call "1.x firmware" for lack of any better title, since firmware doesn't really have a "number".
If you want to update to the latest ARHD, you need "3.x firmware". Any firmware with number 3.xx.xx will allow the phone to boot normally, and with working WiFi. The numbers after the 3 are just carrier/region specific versions.
But for the AT&T network, you are probably best off flashing the 3.28.1540 firmware posted on WNC's ROM here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
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So even if you just want the new Firmware, you have to do everything in that thread? I'm asking because it shows installing a ROM then doing stuff with Xposed, which I assume will be undone when the ROM changes
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So even if you just want the new Firmware, you have to do everything in that thread? I'm asking because it shows installing a ROM then doing stuff with Xposed, which I assume will be undone when the ROM changes
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No, you just need to perform the steps listed under "Updating firmware" numbered 1-8. And also skip the very last step (Step 8, Substep 3).
The rest is if you want to run the modified Dev Ed ROM, as you have somewhat already figured out. But honestly, if you are on AT&T's network, I would consider the ROM anyway. Many folks (including myself) get various network errors running "international" based custom ROMs; which the debloated Dev Ed ROM does not suffer from.
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I rooted with Revolt. long time ago, and my ROM is Infectedrom.
Android v 2.3.4
HTC Sense 3.5
software 2.11.605.5
Baseband 1.48.000.0930w_3,0.01.78.0916w_3
I have hboot to the PG05IMG.zip several times and it contains the latest radio files and give me good updates on the hboot screen, but still no 605.9.
Any ideas would be helpful,
Ron
If im reading your post right, you have to flash a rom with 605.9 as its base. You flash roms through recovery not hboot. Flashing the radios will not change the software version..
Okay, slightly confused. How do I tell if I have the latest radio file versions? I thought the Software number was the radio files version, 2.11.605.5. What should I be looking for?
My rom (Build number?), InfectedROM Eternity (Nightly), is fine and I assume its the latest and greatest.
You got a noob here, but trying--you and me!!
Jrocker23 said:
If im reading your post right, you have to flash a rom with 605.9 as its base. You flash roms through recovery not hboot. Flashing the radios will not change the software version..
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Can you flash a radio using Clockwork?
The Software version is NOT the radio version. If you go into settings, about phone, software info, more info, you should see baseband version under the kernel version. The baseband version is your radio version.
The latest radio that came with latest OTA is 0.01.78.0916w_3
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The Software version is NOT the radio version. If you go into settings, about phone, software info, more info, you should see baseband version under the kernel version. The baseband version is your radio version.
The latest radio that came with latest OTA is 0.01.78.0916w_3
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Thanks, therefore my radio is up to date (see first post). Can you unconfuse (if that is a word) me on what is 605.5 and 605.9 software version and where I should be.
Thanks for the reply,
Ron
605.5 and 605.9 are versions of the phone's official firmware, 605.9 being the most up to date. the newest radio in question was included in 605.9 as an update to the older radio, but it was extracted from that firmware release so that rooted users could update only the radio and not the entire firmware.
that's what you've done already.
if you're rooted and running a ROM that you like and works for you, there isn't any reason to upgrade your firmware version (especially since you've already installed the newest radio). if there are big features or changes in 605.9 that the developers want to include in their ROM, they will release a new version of that ROM for you to flash. also, 605.9 has caused most (all?) rooted users who accepted the upgrade to lose root.
basically - if you updated to the newest radio, everything works and you're happy with it, don't worry about it. keep an eye on your favorite ROM's thread for updates from those developers and don't sweat Verizon's official releases.
(please do correct me if I have any of that wrong!)
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605.5 and 605.9 are versions of the phone's official firmware, 605.9 being the most up to date. the newest radio in question was included in 605.9 as an update to the older radio, but it was extracted from that firmware release so that rooted users could update only the radio and not the entire firmware.
that's what you've done already.
if you're rooted and running a ROM that you like and works for you, there isn't any reason to upgrade your firmware version (especially since you've already installed the newest radio). if there are big features or changes in 605.9 that the developers want to include in their ROM, they will release a new version of that ROM for you to flash. also, 605.9 has caused most (all?) rooted users who accepted the upgrade to lose root.
basically - if you updated to the newest radio, everything works and you're happy with it, don't worry about it. keep an eye on your favorite ROM's thread for updates from those developers and don't sweat Verizon's official releases.
(please do correct me if I have any of that wrong!)
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THANK YOU!!!!
I needed that education, but I am sure that was obvious. I will watch and wait my rom developer for additional updates.
BTW, the Rezound battery is GREAT. A little tight, and I should have polished the edges because it is gonna be hard taking it out.
However, thanks for that explanation....I feel so much better.
Ron
rpinsc said:
THANK YOU!!!!
I needed that education, but I am sure that was obvious. I will watch and wait my rom developer for additional updates.
BTW, the Rezound battery is GREAT. A little tight, and I should have polished the edges because it is gonna be hard taking it out.
However, thanks for that explanation....I feel so much better.
Ron
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I think when I get paid next I'm going to get a rezound battery. I get good battery life with the stock battery, so I'm sure I'll get great life with the rezound's
I have a firmware question that I can't seem to find the answer to by searching. I am running arhd 11 on an att HTC one. Should I upgrade the firmware on my phone? Will there be any benefits to this since I am on att and not international? Also how do I go about updating the firmware and does it wipe the device? If I should upgrade, what it's the version I should download? Longtime Samsung user so please excuse the noobness.
If alls running well, then plz avoid ... however, in ARHD thread many AT&T users have updated the firmware without any side-effects
Best to post Q in that thread itself
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I have a firmware question that I can't seem to find the answer to by searching. I am running arhd 11 on an att HTC one. Should I upgrade the firmware on my phone? Will there be any benefits to this since I am on att and not international? Also how do I go about updating the firmware and does it wipe the device? If I should upgrade, what it's the version I should download? Longtime Samsung user so please excuse the noobness.
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It is currently not mandatory to flash the new firmware for ARHD, but it does provide a noticeable increase performance depending on the current firmware version you are running, I was running 1.26 on my AT&T m7 and the screen and touch buttons have been much more responsive now that I am running the new 2.24. Flashing the new firmware will also update the baseband, providing you with the latest radio (but performance of this will vary from region to region.
If you go to this link, it will give you some great instructions on the update process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42556698&postcount=24958
BTW, you will need to be s-off and change your cid to 11111111. As long as you take your time and follow the directions completely you will be fine. If you do update make sure you flash the firmware TWICE when it says to, and make sure you re-flash your custom recovery because it will get replaced during the updating process. This process will not delete your sd card and you will be able to run your current ARHD, but it is recommended to do a clean install after. And you might as well since 12.0 is out.
hope this helps
I'm getting a failed not allowed error when trying to 'fastboot flash zip'
I successfully have s-off and changed CID but can't get firmware to flash
Edit: not sure what happened but I was able to push the zip successfully. Maybe from adding the path of the file instead of just the zip file? Anyway, it worked.
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IF the rom is tweaked right theres no real reason to update the firmware to euro build,Id wait till att variant or the dev variant gets the update and then worry about it.
I have a htc one m8 AT&T version. It is completely stock but i plan to unlock and flash soon. my question is a firmware based question. My phone has 4.4.2 kitkat and software version 1.58.502.1 (firmware version?). Which rom will work with my firmware version?
This one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749088
Or this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694917l
Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Neither link is going to help you. You want a software 1.xx based ROM, but you will see the first thread you linked just goes to the 2nd link (if you look under the "Download section" it refers you to the main thread, which only has links to 2.xx based ARHD).
Either you will need to find an older version of ARHD (either previously posted, or ask for it) or update your firmware. Really, the 2nd option is preferable as you will find that most ROMs have moved on and require the newer firmware.
I looked around the internet a lot and wasn't able to find any useful information about this. I have a GT-I9300
I've recently updated my OS (lineage 4.1 - Android 7.1.2) and modem (I9300XXUGMK6) and I'm wondering what a recommended boot-loader might be. I chose this modem because it was listed on the ROM page, and it seems to work fine.
I found this but it appears to be very old:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-galaxy-s3-stock-kernel-bootloaders-t2189063
Before I updated, my modem was version I9300XXEMG4, and I'm pretty sure I updated my modem and boot-loader at the same time previously, which leads me to believe my boot-loader is probably XXEMG4 too (assuming that exists).
Should I update to XXEMG5? Should I try to find the boot-loader that corresponds to my modem (XXUGMK6, assuming that exists)?
I just want something that is probably going to be reliable, not that I have any specific problems, but I believe in staying up to date. Where can I find the latest boot-loaders? Any reason not to just get the latest? What are people here using in general?
The bootloader doesn't need to be changed and you cannot downgrade once you've updated the firmware to mk6 unless you have a backup of your efs from before mk6.
If it ain't broke..
Beamed in by telepathy.
Ok, it seems to be running fine since I upgraded the modem. Thanks.
Hello!
First of all, I'm a novice and have no knowledge of how the firmware is constructed, e.g. wrt any dependencies between BL, AP, CP and CSC. I've searched the S9+ forums without finding answers - I have however found threads concerning downgrading but they seem not to answer my exact question.
I'm currently on the latest build of Android 10 for my region (SM-G965F, 965FXXU7DTAA). Completely stock, no modifications.
I read in an S7 thread that someone had been able to downgrade to a previous FW version with a lower BL version than the phone currently was on by doing the following:
- downloading and extracting the FW wanted
- removing the sboot and the modem parts of the firmware
- repacking the remaining parts
- flashing with odin
According to him/her, this worked, the phone booted succesfully, even though he/she at that point hadn't yet tested it to the full extent and in all aspects.
My question: Would this even be possible for the S9+? I.e. only flashing the AP and CSC parts of the desired FW via Odin while leaving BL and CP parts untouched? Would it even work, and if so, is it possible to say/know anything about adverse effects. Is the phone likely to brick? Knox?
Excuse me if this is obvious to you all, but I'm curious about this as I am currently not satisfied with Android 10.
I should add that I'm aware that it is currently possible to downgrade to latest version of Pie the "regular way", but I'm looking for options, if any, to go even further back
Rgds,
sten_amund
sten_amund said:
Hello!
First of all, I'm a novice and have no knowledge of how the firmware is constructed, e.g. wrt any dependencies between BL, AP, CP and CSC. I've searched the S9+ forums without finding answers - I have however found threads concerning downgrading but they seem not to answer my exact question.
I'm currently on the latest build of Android 10 for my region (SM-G965F, 965FXXU7DTAA). Completely stock, no modifications.
I read in an S7 thread that someone had been able to downgrade to a previous FW version with a lower BL version than the phone currently was on by doing the following:
- downloading and extracting the FW wanted
- removing the sboot and the modem parts of the firmware
- repacking the remaining parts
- flashing with odin
According to him/her, this worked, the phone booted succesfully, even though he/she at that point hadn't yet tested it to the full extent and in all aspects.
My question: Would this even be possible for the S9+? I.e. only flashing the AP and CSC parts of the desired FW via Odin while leaving BL and CP parts untouched? Would it even work, and if so, is it possible to say/know anything about adverse effects. Is the phone likely to brick? Knox?
Excuse me if this is obvious to you all, but I'm curious about this as I am currently not satisfied with Android 10.
I should add that I'm aware that it is currently possible to downgrade to latest version of Pie the "regular way", but I'm looking for options, if any, to go even further back
Rgds,
sten_amund
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admittedly, i TL : DR all of it, but on the S7, downgrading the bootloader was possible for a while, thats not the case here. You can only flash F/W with the same or higher BL version. If there is an android 9 version available with the same BL, then you can flash it all you like. www.sammobile.com/firmwares is where you need to go to look. But use the frija tool or SamFirm to actually d/l the zip unless you like wasting 2 hours of your life
Thanks for the reply
I'm aware that I am able to downgrade to the latest version of Pie, which has the same version BL as my current Android 10. But my question is rather if it is possible at all to flash only the AP and CSC sections of a previous FW (with lower BL version) and leave the current Android 10 BL and AP untouched as it is on the phone?
Sorry if I was unclear in my first post
Rgds,
sten_amund
sten_amund said:
Thanks for the reply
I'm aware that I am able to downgrade to the latest version of Pie, which has the same version BL as my current Android 10. But my question is rather if it is possible at all to flash only the AP and CSC sections of a previous FW (with lower BL version) and leave the current Android 10 BL and AP untouched as it is on the phone?
Sorry if I was unclear in my first post
Rgds,
sten_amund
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As long as the previous firmware is the same bit number you can flash either. You would have to flash all the files as the 10 bootloader more than likely isn't going to boot pie. 5th Digit from the far end of build is your bit number.
Thank you for your reply - good input wrt 'bootability'.
I'll downgrade to the latest version of Pie the regular way.
rgds,
sten_amund