I have an unlocked, rooted, Rogers Dream I bought from a friend who had flashed it with the G1 T-Mobile firmware. It's using the EBI0 radio and firmware 1.5 and no Rogers Mandatory Update(he stopped using this phone prior to the lockdown). I am using it on the Telus network so I've no worries about the update either.
It's slow as sin and buggy as two hells. I was told cyano runs a heck of a lot smoother.
However, I've never flashed an android phone yet and I don't quite want to brick this one though experimentation. Much of the guides I was able to find seem to be how to flash cyano on a stock Rogers or a stock G1 and I'm not sure which one I should follow as the guides on the cyano site said the hardware may be a tad different on each. I've done at least 1 hour of searching on this forum prior to posting but I apologize if I missed something as I know it can be annoying when the "new guy" asks something 50 people ahead of him asked before.
I was hoping to get some advice on what's the best way to upgrade to cyano from 1.5 on this phone would be, considering I'm a newb and all.
Here Is Cyanogenmod Guide Super Easy Steps : Cliick Here
Next Time Search =D
Androiid=D said:
Here Is Cyanogenmod Guide Super Easy Steps : Cliick Here
Next Time Search =D
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I saw that guide, but is it safe to use it on a Rogers phone using the G1 firmware?
Also turns out the firmware may not be stock G1, though it's definitely branded T-Mobile G1 on the firmware(Rogers on the splash screen)
Model Number
T-Mobile G1
Firmware Version
1.5
Baseband Version
62.50s.20.17U_2.22.19.26I
Kernel Version
2.6.27-TheOfficial-00399-gc7f8bce
[email protected] )
Build Number
killa-user 1.5 CRC1 150275 ota-rel-keys,release-keys
The funny naming(killa-user? @abomb?) are what's throwing me off.
I guess what I want to know is if it's still safe to following the instructions on that wiki page.
Also, since it's already rooted, if I should just start from the step marked "Cyanogen Recovery Image".
And finally, do I still need to install the 2.22.19.26i radio update from those steps if my radio is listed as 2.22.19.26I?
Acck, here I go spamming my own thread...
I found this link one one thread:
ech tee tee pee colon slash slash wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Upgrading_From_Older_CyanogenMod_or_other_rooted_ROMs
Would these be the preferred steps given the info I pasted?
Update:
I followed those instructions. Turns out the phone already had Cyano Recovery 1.4
I did a nandroid backup first and proceeded to do a wipe and install all 3 zip files(signed-dream....ota-14721.zip, update-cm-4.2.14.1-signed.zip and bc-4.2.14.1-ebi1-signed.zip, in that order )
Everything went according to those instructions but on the final reboot(after it rebooted once already to recover mode), it hung at the Rogers logo for 25 mins. I turned it off by yanking the battery. I did a nandroid restore to try it again(as they suggested if it hung on the T-Mobile logo) but it just hung there again for over 30 mins until I yanked the battery again.
The restore at least gets me back to my 1.5 so I'm not phoneless(whew!). Any ideas why the update won't work?
Well, my impatience definitely got me doing experimentation instead, but alas, I got it working
Turns out it was that last zip(the radio kernal) that was breaking. I installed only the first two and, voila, it works
And it's soooooo much faster now!
I hope this at least ends up helping someone else with this issue
Ok I am feeling like a noob now. Maybe because I have had the baby all day crying and driving me nuts, but I just can not figure out what to do to root my phone.
Here is what I have:
HTC Hero by Sprint
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: 2.42.01.04.27
Software number: 2.31.651.7
This phone I have just received from the insurance company and it is stock nothing on it as of yet, so I am not worried about poising anything.
All I am looking to do is root the phone with the correct software, or even a one click step if available, and be able to use wifi tether for my iPad, and change the themes a little bit.
Would someone be so kind as to point me in the right direction for the current working root? I have searched and looked in the wiki, but there are so many rooms and files that I just can not keep up.
Thank to all for your help!
Dafe.
Also forgot to say I have my old hero that was rooted, but back from 1.5. And now I got to clean that up before going back. That was a one click setup and worked great until the phone was ran over....lol
Thanks again.
Dafe.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674833
Hi,
I know there are questions around how to identify whether my device is rooted, unfortunately have still been unable to determine, mainly because the language of the phone is Taiwanese. I want to install stock HTC One version (English) and have tried various steps to do it.
Have tried the following using help from Google, would appreciate if someone can help me.
1. I bought the phone second hand, the person told me it is a Chinese version however when i searched through forums - it says the chinese version has dual sim. The one i am holding is single sim (micro) , so don't think it is Chinese. The closest i thought would be Taiwanese model.
2. The phone does not have blinkfeed or any of the other features offered by HTC Sense. I tried to go to settings, saw what the original screens look like from web, and i think i don't have the stock HTC One Android version (Just a hunch)
The About phone section shows the following:
Model Number:
HTC_One
Android Version
4.2.1
Kernel Version 3.4.5
[email protected]
3. On searching forums, i found that i can unboot by downloading the correct ROM.
To download it, i needed CID and Model Number. The model number HTC_One did not have any match. For CID, i booted the phone in bootloader mode (power + Volume down). Now, that started the phone in different language (Taiwanese / Chinese - Not sure).
I was not able to understand anything, just scrolled to the last option and pressed the power off button. Next time, it did boot with normal mode so that helped.
Now, i am still clueless as to what to do. I just want either HTC One original factory ROM or Google Play ROM in English on my phone.
Can anyone help me? Probably the best way is to first be sure whether my phone is actually rooted or am i just overanalyzing.
Im sorry to say but thats a fake. you have the same kernel version as the one posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257077
Hi All ,
My apologies if there is a solution to my problem in another thread. I have spent countless hours looking for a way to unroot my Sprint HTC One because the Sprint network can't seem to activate it until I do. Or I need to figure out a way to force the Sprint network to accept my MDN and MSID which can "sometimes" be problematic with rooted devices. It might be easier to just unroot and see if that helps getting the phone to properly activate.
Other than the network connectivity issues, the phone is fully functional. Just cant make calls or send texts.
I am running this ROM based on benny's system dump: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467607 so my device information is:
Android version - 4.3
Sense version - 5.0
Software version - benny's 4.3
Kernel version - [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version - 1.00.20.0913_3
Build number - 3.04.651.2 CL251863 release-keys
I've tried everything I can think of to get my device unrooted, but none of the RUUs work due to being on hboot 1.55 s-on or having an older firmware version (1.29.xx or 1.39.xx.)
Is there any method I can use to get completely back to un-rooted stock rom with, relocked boot loader (know how to do that part), stock recovery, etc?
I've looked at so many different threads and google searches and all say you need to be s-off and run RUUs of versions that will either cause my touch screen to not work or worse. If anyone can help me it would be amazing and I would be much obliged.
I am having similar issues. I'm about to try this method - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470569&page=3 Read OP and see post#27
jharre08 said:
I am having similar issues. I'm about to try this method - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470569&page=3 Read OP and see post#27
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Ah yes! The 3.04 version wasn't available the last time I read that post! I can confirm that the other that using the 1.29 and 1.31 versions caused serious issues for me and my phone. This post is actually what led me to learn about the issues due to different firmware and file structure between new and older versions.
I'm downloading now. Let me know how it goes!
tuckprodigy said:
Ah yes! The 3.04 version wasn't available the last time I read that post! I can confirm that the other that using the 1.29 and 1.31 versions caused serious issues for me and my phone. This post is actually what led me to learn about the issues due to different firmware and file structure between new and older versions.
I'm downloading now. Let me know how it goes!
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Also, check this out - http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-unrootunbrick-the-htc-one-to-stock-2/
It's a bit dated, but I am going to try this method if I can find a 3.04 RUU. Note, he is doing this to an S-On phone, which is what we have. So it SHOULD work:good:
Nothing against the first method I posted, but I'd much rather do a RUU and get a clean slate...
There is no RUU for 3.04 yet ( that I know of)...
this is your best (and pretty much only) option: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46565593&postcount=27
Did you ever find a way to resolve this issue? Also did this start after flashing Cyanogenmod? I have the exact same issue and it seems I have exhausted all available resources. Currently have the following setup:
Android version - 4.3
Sense version - 5.0
Software version - 3.04.651.2
Kernel version - [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version - 1.00.20.0913_3
Build number - 3.04.651.2 CL251863 release-keys
Noticed that the phone is unable to update PRL correctly. Version will switch from 00000 to 1 to 55016. I am also unable to commit changes to any EPST settings (which is the first thing sprint tried to do). MDN and MSID both currently say 'no' and I can't update.
I'm having the exact same issue with everything working fine but no calls/texts.
I flashed the Guru reset for 3.04 but still no calls/text.
Any other solutions?
kindabizzie said:
I'm having the exact same issue with everything working fine but no calls/texts.
I flashed the Guru reset for 3.04 but still no calls/text.
Any other solutions?
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Try the following:
Full wipe. Flash the newest stable CM.
Go into Settings > More... (under Wireless & Networks) > Mobile networks > CDMA subscription:
Confirm the following settings:
Network mode = LTE/CDMA/EvDo
CDMA subscription = NV
After you confirm these settings, switch the network mode to CDMA/EvDo only and then back to LTE/CDMA/EvDO.and give it a minute or so, you should see 3G/Phone availability come back. You can test this by dialing a number. You should be able to make a call, or at least get the default Sprint "device is not activated" recording. After confirming this, you can do another wipe and flash back to a stock ROM. You should now have mobile network connectivity back. You may need to Activate the phone again and update the profile/PRL to get back to 100%.
jjmckaskie said:
Try the following:
Full wipe. Flash the newest stable CM.
Go into Settings > More... (under Wireless & Networks) > Mobile networks > CDMA subscription:
Confirm the following settings:
Network mode = LTE/CDMA/EvDo
CDMA subscription = NV
After you confirm these settings, switch the network mode to CDMA/EvDo only and then back to LTE/CDMA/EvDO.and give it a minute or so, you should see 3G/Phone availability come back. You can test this by dialing a number. You should be able to make a call, or at least get the default Sprint "device is not activated" recording. After confirming this, you can do another wipe and flash back to a stock ROM. You should now have mobile network connectivity back. You may need to Activate the phone again and update the profile/PRL to get back to 100%.
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Didn't work man, thanks though. My data is fine, I just can't call/txt...it's really bizarre...
kindabizzie said:
Didn't work man, thanks though. My data is fine, I just can't call/txt...it's really bizarre...
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Hmm. That's pretty much the issue that I had except 4G/Wifi was working and 3G/Call/Text didnt seem to be. You might try switching the CDMA mode to SIM and then back to NV to make sure the setting takes. I know CM can be really finicky with network changes.
tuckprodigy said:
Hi All ,
My apologies if there is a solution to my problem in another thread. I have spent countless hours looking for a way to unroot my Sprint HTC One because the Sprint network can't seem to activate it until I do. Or I need to figure out a way to force the Sprint network to accept my MDN and MSID which can "sometimes" be problematic with rooted devices. It might be easier to just unroot and see if that helps getting the phone to properly activate.
Other than the network connectivity issues, the phone is fully functional. Just cant make calls or send texts.
I am running this ROM based on benny's system dump: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467607 so my device information is:
Android version - 4.3
Sense version - 5.0
Software version - benny's 4.3
Kernel version - [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version - 1.00.20.0913_3
Build number - 3.04.651.2 CL251863 release-keys
I've tried everything I can think of to get my device unrooted, but none of the RUUs work due to being on hboot 1.55 s-on or having an older firmware version (1.29.xx or 1.39.xx.)
Is there any method I can use to get completely back to un-rooted stock rom with, relocked boot loader (know how to do that part), stock recovery, etc?
I've looked at so many different threads and google searches and all say you need to be s-off and run RUUs of versions that will either cause my touch screen to not work or worse. If anyone can help me it would be amazing and I would be much obliged.
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You may need to flash a stock rom and manually enter you MDN and MSID using the epst menu
no luck
At this point I have not had any luck solving this issue. I used Guru's reset tool as well and believe the problem is the radio firmware. I spent a good deal of time on the phone with Sprint support and with a surprisingly competent technician in the store. He tried to work with multiple different systems they have available to get the phone to recognize the Sprint towers with no success.
He said that the phone just isn't recognizing them in any way and commented that a phone that isn't activated will still show bars of service because the phone gets the signals from nearby towers, but just doesn't know what to do with the signal until activated. In my case, all I see is the "X" above the signal bar graphic.
If you're experiencing the same issue as me, there is nothing Sprint can do to make the phone recognize their towers based on the conversations I've had. I saw my options as:
1. Wait for an RUU to come out or something like that
2. Try out different ROMs - jjmckaskie suggested the newest CM, but I would think others might be worth trying as well. Basically anything that uses different radio firmware
3. Get a new phone - This is the option I've gone with. Since my phone is running a stock ROM and the guy at Best Buy where my insurance is from, didn't check the bootloader (would have said "tampered" and "unlocked"), he assumed I never voided my warranty and sent out for a refurb. This may not work if your insurance is through Sprint though. I'm not sure how thorough they are.
tuckprodigy said:
At this point I have not had any luck solving this issue. I used Guru's reset tool as well and believe the problem is the radio firmware. I spent a good deal of time on the phone with Sprint support and with a surprisingly competent technician in the store. He tried to work with multiple different systems they have available to get the phone to recognize the Sprint towers with no success.
He said that the phone just isn't recognizing them in any way and commented that a phone that isn't activated will still show bars of service because the phone gets the signals from nearby towers, but just doesn't know what to do with the signal until activated. In my case, all I see is the "X" above the signal bar graphic.
If you're experiencing the same issue as me, there is nothing Sprint can do to make the phone recognize their towers based on the conversations I've had. I saw my options as:
1. Wait for an RUU to come out or something like that
2. Try out different ROMs - jjmckaskie suggested the newest CM, but I would think others might be worth trying as well. Basically anything that uses different radio firmware
3. Get a new phone - This is the option I've gone with. Since my phone is running a stock ROM and the guy at Best Buy where my insurance is from, didn't check the bootloader (would have said "tampered" and "unlocked"), he assumed I never voided my warranty and sent out for a refurb. This may not work if your insurance is through Sprint though. I'm not sure how thorough they are.
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Dang, and I was gonna go to a Sprint store after work. *Sigh* guess I have NO CHOICE but to get a Nexus 5 now, lololol
kindabizzie said:
Dang, and I was gonna go to a Sprint store after work. *Sigh* guess I have NO CHOICE but to get a Nexus 5 now, lololol
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As a last resort you could also try the hard reset code from your dialer by entering ##72786# . You will need to be on a stock rom. You will also need your MSL code (you can usually get this from Sprint support). This will reset EVERYTHING so be mindful. It will also force a hands free activation/Profile/PRL update after the phone reboots which is sometimes useful.
jjmckaskie said:
As a last resort you could also try the hard reset code from your dialer by entering ##72786# . You will need to be on a stock rom. You will also need your MSL code (you can usually get this from Sprint support). This will reset EVERYTHING so be mindful. It will also force a hands free activation/Profile/PRL update after the phone reboots which is sometimes useful.
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I still took it to Sprint just to see and they fixed it. Downside is my GPS and LTE is messed up again (Me trying to fix those things is the reason all this happened in the first place) but I'd rather not have GPS than not have phone capabilities on my phone (And LTE in Los Angeles is garbage anyway). I think I'm gonna leave my phone alone for a while tho, lol.
jjmckaskie said:
As a last resort you could also try the hard reset code from your dialer by entering ##72786# . You will need to be on a stock rom. You will also need your MSL code (you can usually get this from Sprint support). This will reset EVERYTHING so be mindful. It will also force a hands free activation/Profile/PRL update after the phone reboots which is sometimes useful.
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Looks like I am going to go this route. I hit ##72786# and it takes me to SCRTN screen. I'm guessing I just hit menu in the top right, then reset? Then it will prompt me for my MSL code?
jharre08 said:
Looks like I am going to go this route. I hit ##72786# and it takes me to SCRTN screen. I'm guessing I just hit menu in the top right, then reset? Then it will prompt me for my MSL code?
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Yup. I actually dont remember if it does a full wipe, or just forces an activation/profile/PRL update. But either way it's worth a shot.
tuckprodigy said:
At this point I have not had any luck solving this issue. I used Guru's reset tool as well and believe the problem is the radio firmware. I spent a good deal of time on the phone with Sprint support and with a surprisingly competent technician in the store. He tried to work with multiple different systems they have available to get the phone to recognize the Sprint towers with no success.
He said that the phone just isn't recognizing them in any way and commented that a phone that isn't activated will still show bars of service because the phone gets the signals from nearby towers, but just doesn't know what to do with the signal until activated. In my case, all I see is the "X" above the signal bar graphic.
If you're experiencing the same issue as me, there is nothing Sprint can do to make the phone recognize their towers based on the conversations I've had. I saw my options as:
1. Wait for an RUU to come out or something like that
2. Try out different ROMs - jjmckaskie suggested the newest CM, but I would think others might be worth trying as well. Basically anything that uses different radio firmware
3. Get a new phone - This is the option I've gone with. Since my phone is running a stock ROM and the guy at Best Buy where my insurance is from, didn't check the bootloader (would have said "tampered" and "unlocked"), he assumed I never voided my warranty and sent out for a refurb. This may not work if your insurance is through Sprint though. I'm not sure how thorough they are.
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Sounds like you solved your issue, but for anyone else having trouble....
I re-tried GURU's reset and it worked. The first time I downloaded it over the 4G network. I also downloaded the OTA over the 4G network. My radio has been giving me fits ever since. Finally, I downloaded GURU's reset over WIFI, then made sure the OTA downloaded over WIFI, and my phone is like new again! No radio issues, everything is perfect. Hope this helps some people...
Dear All,
My name is Gerald and until a few weeks before I was proudly user of a HTC M7.
The HTC was a SIM locked version and I gave it to someone to unlock it to use it with the new provider I choose recently.
As you have already figured out I am not an English native speaker, I apologize for my bad English. I hope it´s understandable what I try to ask .
The new provider launched the update to new Android version 5 and I have tried to update.
After downloading the update and trying to install it the boot menu appears and whatever I am choosing there it gave me an error.
So I decided not to install it and deleted the update files.
Since than a lot of apps are not working anymore (it appears f.e. “mail the process has stopped”). Cleaning the cache and so on, soft reset, hard reset nothing worked.
What I have to do that the phone is back to proper working condition?
I add a picture of the boot loader as well as a pic of the error.
Thanks for any help!!!
Android version:
4.4.3
HTC Sense
6.0
Software Number:
6.14.111.2
HTC SDK API:
6.25
Kernel version:
[email protected]#1 SMP PREEMPT
lupoderwolf said:
Dear All,
My name is Gerald and until a few weeks before I was proudly user of a HTC M7.
The HTC was a SIM locked version and I gave it to someone to unlock it to use it with the new provider I choose recently.
As you have already figured out I am not an English native speaker, I apologize for my bad English. I hope it´s understandable what I try to ask .
The new provider launched the update to new Android version 5 and I have tried to update.
After downloading the update and trying to install it the boot menu appears and whatever I am choosing there it gave me an error.
So I decided not to install it and deleted the update files.
Since than a lot of apps are not working anymore (it appears f.e. “mail the process has stopped”). Cleaning the cache and so on, soft reset, hard reset nothing worked.
What I have to do that the phone is back to proper working condition?
I add a picture of the boot loader as well as a pic of the error.
Thanks for any help!!!
Android version:
4.4.3
HTC Sense
6.0
Software Number:
6.14.111.2
HTC SDK API:
6.25
Kernel version:
[email protected]#1 SMP PREEMPT
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Did you try a factory reset?
You could also restore your phone using the 6.14.111.2 ruu then you should also be able to update without any problems. Backup your important files before attempting a factory reset or before flashing the RUU.
Thank you for your reply;
I tried the factory reset but than I get in the bootloader the additional Information *****security warning****, see the pic in the annex....
I will try the link you posted - the sim will remain unlocked or would this also be changed?
Thanks alot!
lupoderwolf said:
Thank you for your reply;
I tried the factory reset but than I get in the bootloader the additional Information *****security warning****, see the pic in the annex....
I will try the link you posted - the sim will remain unlocked or would this also be changed?
Thanks alot!
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sim will remain unlocked, the ruu won't fash anything on the partition where sim lock/unlock status is stored.