My story is sort of a strange one.
I originally unlocked my N1 and installed a 2.1 custom rom on it. Then Paul released his 1 ZIP to flash upgrade to F50. I got that and all hints of my custom rom seem to have disappeared. However I'm not sure if I will get OTA updates now, or if I can simply flash the new ZIP to give me the latest froyo because of this custom ROM that I can't remember its name.
I would go back to stock roms and everything but I don't want to lose all my data and apps, plus I don't know how!
So your saying you flashed the froyo update and your Rom is gone?
If that's what you meant... than that is what is supposed to happen.... you lose root when you flash that update.... but Cyanogen made a quick fix for that
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Hi all,
I have gone through the rooting for dummies guide, but as my intentions are slightly different can anyone help me by briefly writing down the steps for Rooting and Keeping Stock Rom and keeping Stock Recovery so that I can update it when google releases 2.2.
Would highly appreciate it.
You shouldn't have any problems updating to 2.2 if you flash amon's recovery.
Which recovery you have has no bearing; so long as you're rooted, you'll be able to download 2.2 and flash it. If your goal is to make the transition from 2.1 to stock 2.2 as easy as possible then, sure, stay with stock. I figure CM will probably have a 2.2 ROM out faster than most stock phones would have been able to download it via OTA, though, so I'm sticking with CM5.0.6 and will update whenever CM does.
same here.
trusting cyanogen
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I am using Enom. With Titanium backup it really doesn't mean much to switch roms
My understanding is that once you install a custom recovery you can not get ota. They show up as available and are clickable but fail. This was the experience described at the last ota. Are you folks that are saying you can still get ota after installing a recovery speaking from experience? In other words did you have a custom recovery installed and sucssesfully update at the last ota?
Thanks guys for the input, but like krabman said, i also heard if you put a custom recovery you cannot get the ota to work! Any confirmation on that?
with custom ROMs and custom recoverys, you will not be able to install OTAs. Most custom ROMs disable OTAs since they kinda break the custom ROM functionality like root access. Most OTAs reboot the phone into recovery to update the software. A custom recovery like Amon RAs recovery can only accept ROMs and updates signed with test keys. Any update released by Google/HTC which is officially signed will not work.
But this should not prevent anyone from installing custom ROMs and recoverys since most cooks include the latest updates very soon, sometimes even before the official releases...
What if you follow the Original Shipping Tutorial to restore you phone's original recovery system?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614850
I would imagine if you followed that you would be back to a completely stock phone that would work with OTA updates.
But, if you don't plan on running any custom roms, why bother unlocking the boot loader at all? If you haven't already done it, I wouldn't.
Amon ra recovery can only accept ROMs and updates signed with test keys. Any update released by Google/HTC which is officially signed will not work. Nor will the stock recovery work since it loses its official signature when it gets ripped so the ota cant use it because it requires an officially signed recovery to install itself with. If this is incorrect then I look forward to being properly schooled. I can say that I have yet to find anyone that had a custom recovery on at the ota last time that was able to get the update and install it ota.
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Amon ra recovery can only accept ROMs and updates signed with test keys. Any update released by Google/HTC which is officially signed will not work. Nor will the stock recovery work since it loses its official signature when it gets ripped so the ota cant use it because it requires an officially signed recovery to install itself with. If this is incorrect then I look forward to being properly schooled. I can say that I have yet to find anyone that had a custom recovery on at the ota last time that was able to get the update and install it.
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Well that's great news. I regret unlocking my phone more every day.
To be honest this is pretty much a non issue as far as ota goes. The stock rom with the ota on it, or in other words the lastest official release, will be available to download here within hours of its release and you can flash it like any other rom. If they do a rolling release it may well be you can download it before it becomes available over the air.
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What if you follow the Original Shipping Tutorial to restore you phone's original recovery system?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614850
I would imagine if you followed that you would be back to a completely stock phone that would work with OTA updates.
But, if you don't plan on running any custom roms, why bother unlocking the boot loader at all? If you haven't already done it, I wouldn't.
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The reason I want to unlock the boot loader is to only use the metamorph and a few other launchers. I am a theme-freak so I could customize the look of the stock rom, but now that you all mention it, I guess I will stick with the Stock find other ways to theme it.
Thanks everyone.
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What if you follow the Original Shipping Tutorial to restore you phone's original recovery system?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614850
I would imagine if you followed that you would be back to a completely stock phone that would work with OTA updates.
But, if you don't plan on running any custom roms, why bother unlocking the boot loader at all? If you haven't already done it, I wouldn't.
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After flashing CM's ROM, I was able to completely restore my phone to shipping state (sans relocked bootloader, of course), and then perform the 2.1-update1 OTA.
So yes, you will be able to update to 2.2 as soon as Google releases the OTA, but you'll have to completely revert back to stock in order to do it?
I'm not really sure about what I'm talking about, but I just wanted to confirm that you CAN perform OTA updates even after flashing a custom recovery image/ROM.
I recently purchase a used unlocked rooted Nexus One and am trying to learn about all the N1 terminology and update processes. The below is my "About phone" info.
Android version: 2.2
Baseband version: 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.12_7
Kernel version: 2.6.34-cyanogenmod, root(at)pershoot-ubuntu#56
Build number: Kang-o-rama 0.9b2 SP1 (FRF83)
Can you guys please tell me what all this means? I know it's Froyo FRF83 but:
Am I running stock recovery?
Am I running stock release?
What version of Cyanogen mod am I running?
I'd like to update to either FRF85B or FRF91 but I replaced the SD card that came with the phone and stupidly formatted it so I'm not sure if I still need anything from that card. I don't really need a backup since I haven't put too much on the phone since I got it. Thanks in advance for any assistance!
You are not running CM. you're runnning the kang o rama rom, which uses the CM kernel. You most likely do not have a stock recovery if you've got that rom on your phone. If you want to get back to stock, follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614850
Thanks for the reply! So if I go back to stock, I can flash to, say FRF85B, root and then install custom ROM?
ojai00 said:
Thanks for the reply! So if I go back to stock, I can flash to, say FRF85B, root and then install custom ROM?
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Is your end goal to install custom roms? Because that is a very roundabout way fo doing it. By the sounds of it you can already install whatever rom you want. Including the stock rom made for unlocked phones.
Clarkster said:
Is your end goal to install custom roms? Because that is a very roundabout way fo doing it. By the sounds of it you can already install whatever rom you want. Including the stock rom made for unlocked phones.
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I guess so. I haven't had a chance to look into which custom ROM is the best for this phone. It seems like a lot of instructions mention stock recovery/release. I just want to be able to follow along with the instructions If I can already do that, then I'll look into it! Thanks
Pretty much find a guide that tells you how to do it form start to finish. But skip past the unlock, root, and recovery steps. You probably only need to know how to use the custom recovery to flash new roms. Learn about nandroid backups, and how to flash, and you should be good.
Thanks for the advice guys! I just flashed to CM6. Seemed relatively painless. Hope I don't run into any issues!
Hi everyone
I have a question, I rooted my phone (Nexus One AT&T version) with Androot after that I downloaded Rom Manager and install cyanogenmod 6.1 before that I do a backup of my stock rom with Rom Manager and stored in my Sd card.
My question are, in case I want to upgrade to gingerbread the only thing I have to do is return to my original rom backup with Rom Manager and rooted again with the androot?
Thanks for your replies.
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Yes that should be it.
Actually...
To use ROM Manager, you have to install a custom recovery and with a custom recovery
you won't be able to get the update OTA, since the update will reboot after download
and try to install via the original recovery...
But of course the update will most certainly be posted here as a update.zip that you
can install via ROM Manager...
//Nik
ClockworkMod recovery will install the OTA update as it doesn't check signatures.
nikjensie said:
But of course the update will most certainly be posted here as a update.zip that you
can install via ROM Manager...
//Nik
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I'm sure that within 24 hours (or 24 minutes) of the first release, a repacked update.zip for custom recovery will appear. If you're coming from Cyanogen, take a nandroid and Titanium backup first, then wipe data/cache, before proceeding.
Keep in mind we *don't* yet know if any root exploits remain in Gingerbread. They may well have patched up the "rageagainstthecage" exploit by now. If your bootloader is locked and you want it to stay that way, and you still want the option of root access... then wait for the custom recovery update.zip and use that.
Thanks to all for the answers, I don't think gingerbread have much changes like cyanogenmod 6.1, but in case Google announces tons of surprises with gingerbread I known the best way to return back to get the update.
Thanks
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I'm waiting for a replacement on my bricked Vibrant and I am running my G1 right now. I figured I would update the rom since I'm going to be using it for a little while. Now I am running CM 4.2 and the last time I flashed this on here I had like 20 steps to do and needed a pc. Now with the use of clockwork recovery and everything else available I'm assuming I can get away with flashing away from home and the use of a pc. I notice some newer roms with custom kernals available which is what I'm aiming for but I am not sure if I should grab the latest available CM or if other devs roms are more updated. Will I need anything else other than CWR since I'm already rooted? What are the steps I need to take to accomplish this?
Thanks in advance
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I'm waiting for a replacement on my bricked Vibrant and I am running my G1 right now. I figured I would update the rom since I'm going to be using it for a little while. Now I am running CM 4.2 and the last time I flashed this on here I had like 20 steps to do and needed a pc. Now with the use of clockwork recovery and everything else available I'm assuming I can get away with flashing away from home and the use of a pc. I notice some newer roms with custom kernals available which is what I'm aiming for but I am not sure if I should grab the latest available CM or if other devs roms are more updated. Will I need anything else other than CWR since I'm already rooted? What are the steps I need to take to accomplish this?
Thanks in advance
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you should be able to just get cm 6.1 and its gapps then do a full wipe of your phone and then flash cm6.1 then the gapps and you should be set from there
What's gapps? Do I use cwr for wipe and flash?
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I see some roms have "requirements" as that frozo rom has requirements for SPL, radio and ext4 partion. I'm pretty sure all this is out dated on this unit and I don't think I'm on ext4 partion I don't remember converting any data when I flashed cm 4.2
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I'm pretty new to this stuff so i went for the easiest and fastest way to root, the universal android root.
I tried it and it wont root it. Ive been reading and im guessing its because my hero is at the newest update.
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Software number: 2.32.651.2
any solutions? or other legit methods?
pm me or post
anything helps
thanks
That version has been rootable for a long time. There is a method here. Can't link since I'm mobile, but the intro threads should have directions in them; or the Wiki for that matter.
Check them out! They're full of good info.
This solution is reported to work for 2.32.651.2:
One click Root APK for CDMA Hero
Search for super one click. I use it on mine when I want to start fresh. It works on the newest update. But you do need windows sdk installed.
HELP! Im confused..Sprint Hero 2.1update
Ive been looking through these threads for a couple hours now and I cannot seem to find any of them that apply to my phone. I have a different build number and all of that. My phone is running super slow and about to bounce off a wall. I am looking to root but I have no clue what all I need to do with the different ROMS and everything to speed it up. Any ideas everyone?
Sprint Hero
baseband version 2.42.02.10.29
Build number 2.32.651.2 CL282911 release-keys
Software Number 2.32.651.2
Any Ideas would be GREAT!!! Thanks
I am having the same issue. I did get it rooted with SuperOneClickv1.7-shortfuse.zip file. However, I'm not sure where to go from here. This is a lot more complicated than it was to root and upgrade my Moment to Froyo. I'm now working on my husband's HTC Hero CDMA build number is 2.32.651.2, Sprint release Android 2.1-1 update. I want to do a nandroid backup from what I understand (no clue how to do this!) and then flash a 2.2 or even 2.3 custom ROM to the phone after wiping some files? I have this process down on the Moment, but the Hero is completely different and I'm lost.
I have ASTRO file manager installed and under apps after using the SuperOneClick, I do see SuperUser. I was thinking I wanted to update to the CM 6.1 ROM for now, until the newer systems are completely stable and up-to-date... but I have no clue where to go from here as most directions I've found don't apply to this build. Since I'm 6 months pregnant and off of work until after baby gets here, I have most of the day to tinker with it, when not chasing a rowdy 3.5 year old around the house. Just need some guidance.
Attached is the ZIP file for SuperOneClick
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I am having the same issue. I did get it rooted with SuperOneClickv1.7-shortfuse.zip file. However, I'm not sure where to go from here. This is a lot more complicated than it was to root and upgrade my Moment to Froyo. I'm now working on my husband's HTC Hero CDMA build number is 2.32.651.2, Sprint release Android 2.1-1 update. I want to do a nandroid backup from what I understand (no clue how to do this!) and then flash a 2.2 or even 2.3 custom ROM to the phone after wiping some files? I have this process down on the Moment, but the Hero is completely different and I'm lost.
I have ASTRO file manager installed and under apps after using the SuperOneClick, I do see SuperUser. I was thinking I wanted to update to the CM 6.1 ROM for now, until the newer systems are completely stable and up-to-date... but I have no clue where to go from here as most directions I've found don't apply to this build. Since I'm 6 months pregnant and off of work until after baby gets here, I have most of the day to tinker with it, when not chasing a rowdy 3.5 year old around the house. Just need some guidance.
Attached is the ZIP file for SuperOneClick
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You need a custom recovery installed to nand and flash. Rom manager is the easiest way to install recovery. Once you have that, backup, wipe data, cache, and dalvik, install rom zip just like on the moment. Also to get to recovery, hold down home then power.
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I'll try that this evening when my husband comes home with his cell. I have a recovery file on the SD that I put there via Windows (recovery-RA-heroc-v1.2.3). Is this a good one to use? I'll download ROM manager onto the phone this evening and go from there. Or, if updating to CM 6.1 should I just flash that with the ROM manager?
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I'll try that this evening when my husband comes home with his cell. I have a recovery file on the SD that I put there via Windows (recovery-RA-heroc-v1.2.3). Is this a good one to use? I'll download ROM manager onto the phone this evening and go from there. Or, if updating to CM 6.1 should I just flash that with the ROM manager?
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That's an older version. You can flash that way. I prefer to go into recovery to flash. Better luck that way for me. At least you don't have to run the updater to have factory to flash like the moment. You do need to nand restore to a sense rom to update profile and PRL though, and then nand back to CM.
CM has a great guide on their wiki... http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Desire_(CDMA):_Full_Update_Guide