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Hi everyone!
This is my first post, since I never had any trouble toying around with my device. I have a rooted Incredible S, that ran MIUI perfectly. I want to return back to stock (this is imperative) and use the official ICS by HTC. I tried putting back my nandroid backup, which didn't work (perhaps an incompatible radio? I have no idea...). That's when I downloaded a stock, cracked ROM from a thread I found here. This is a Gingerbread ROM with Sence 3.0 I think. Obviously, I can't get the OTA to work. I think the issue here is that my recovery is still CWM, and that OTA only works with the stock recovery (this is what I concluded from research).
This is where I'm having trouble. A RUU doesn't seem to recognise my device, so that's not an option right now. Windows recognises my SD card when I hook up my phone through USB, so I can install ROMs just fine. Is there any way to get the stock recovery and the stock ROM without using a RUU, while keeping my device rooted? I really want all of this to be stock, so no mods, hacks or tweaks. I want my phone to be in the same state as when I bought it and rooted it, before installing custom ROMS. Is this possible?
Many, many thanks in advance!
gladii said:
Hi everyone!
This is my first post, since I never had any trouble toying around with my device. I have a rooted Incredible S, that ran MIUI perfectly. I want to return back to stock (this is imperative) and use the official ICS by HTC. I tried putting back my nandroid backup, which didn't work (perhaps an incompatible radio? I have no idea...). That's when I downloaded a stock, cracked ROM from a thread I found here. This is a Gingerbread ROM with Sence 3.0 I think. Obviously, I can't get the OTA to work. I think the issue here is that my recovery is still CWM, and that OTA only works with the stock recovery (this is what I concluded from research).
This is where I'm having trouble. A RUU doesn't seem to recognise my device, so that's not an option right now. Windows recognises my SD card when I hook up my phone through USB, so I can install ROMs just fine. Is there any way to get the stock recovery and the stock ROM without using a RUU, while keeping my device rooted? I really want all of this to be stock, so no mods, hacks or tweaks. I want my phone to be in the same state as when I bought it and rooted it, before installing custom ROMS. Is this possible?
Many, many thanks in advance!
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Hey mate, official welcome from me Second welcome from me today lol
I would advise against going s-on and fully stock.
You cannot run a ruu or ota with a custom recovery/root.
So the easiest way to get the stock experience you want is by flashing one of tpbklake's rooted stock roms. They are basically stock roms with root and can run on a custom recovery. No tweaks or anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773520
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756500
The link above (top one) is based off a newer ruu from asia, although there is not much difference
I would also suggest to try ARHD 3.0.x for the stock optimised rom
Also which bootloader version do you have?
gladii said:
Hi everyone!
This is my first post, since I never had any trouble toying around with my device. I have a rooted Incredible S, that ran MIUI perfectly. I want to return back to stock (this is imperative) and use the official ICS by HTC. I tried putting back my nandroid backup, which didn't work (perhaps an incompatible radio? I have no idea...). That's when I downloaded a stock, cracked ROM from a thread I found here. This is a Gingerbread ROM with Sence 3.0 I think. Obviously, I can't get the OTA to work. I think the issue here is that my recovery is still CWM, and that OTA only works with the stock recovery (this is what I concluded from research).
This is where I'm having trouble. A RUU doesn't seem to recognise my device, so that's not an option right now. Windows recognises my SD card when I hook up my phone through USB, so I can install ROMs just fine. Is there any way to get the stock recovery and the stock ROM without using a RUU, while keeping my device rooted? I really want all of this to be stock, so no mods, hacks or tweaks. I want my phone to be in the same state as when I bought it and rooted it, before installing custom ROMS. Is this possible?
Many, many thanks in advance!
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Yes there a some ROMs in the Development section that are completely stock that you can flash through recovery.
The original GB 2.3.3/Sense 2.1, the GB 2.3.5/Sense 3.0 and the latest ICS 4.0.4/Sense 3.6
markj338 said:
Hey mate, official welcome from me Second welcome from me today lol
I would advise against going s-on and fully stock.
You cannot run a ruu or ota with a custom recovery/root.
So the easiest way to get the stock experience you want is by flashing one of tpbklake's rooted stock roms. They are basically stock roms with root and can run on a custom recovery. No tweaks or anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773520
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756500
The link above (top one) is based off a newer ruu from asia, although there is not much difference
I would also suggest to try ARHD 3.0.x for the stock optimised rom
Also which bootloader version do you have?
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I'm going to sell my device so I need it back the way it was. I want to keep it rooted though, so that the next owner can decide for himself what he wants to do with it. If he he's no techie, he can enjoy the device in stock (including OTAs, or can this be done like you mentioned?). If whe wants to toy with it, he can do that too. If it's easier to just go back to stock entirely, that's fine too.
It seems that I can no longer get into hboot now? After installing that hacked gingerbread, my device just boots into Android when pressing volume down and power??
tpbklake, I'll try to flash one of those when I can get back into recovery
Weird.. Taking out the battery fixed my recovery issue. I'll flash that ROM
Btw I seem to have hboot 6.13.1002 and radio 3805.06.03.03_M. Is this the info you need?
gladii said:
Weird.. Taking out the battery fixed my recovery issue. I'll flash that ROM
Btw I seem to have hboot 6.13.1002 and radio 3805.06.03.03_M. Is this the info you need?
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Yes
But since you want stock it won't matter
You CANNOT have both root and ota updates
Either one or the other unfortunately
You have to make a choice a rooted stock ROM will be identical to the official ota from htc but you will be able to keep root, but can't get ota updates
but unfortunately I think sense 3.6 4.0.4 is the last update
But, I have been proven wrong before
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K then in my case a full stock device would be best. How do I get started with this? First install a stock ROM, then the stock recovery and then put It back in S-OFF? Which ROM should I install (would prefer the stock 2.3.3)? And where can I find the recovery? Sorry for the basic questions but those lists of ROMs can get a bit complicated..
Still getting nowhere If I flash a stock ROM in CWM, my recovery won't go back to stock, will it? Shouldn't I try to get the stock recovery first and then use a RUU? Problem is that I can't seem to find a stock recovery anywhere. And when I extract the ROM from a RUU, it's only about 180 MB, so that can't be right, can it?
gladii said:
Still getting nowhere If I flash a stock ROM in CWM, my recovery won't go back to stock, will it? Shouldn't I try to get the stock recovery first and then use a RUU? Problem is that I can't seem to find a stock recovery anywhere. And when I extract the ROM from a RUU, it's only about 180 MB, so that can't be right, can it?
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Which ruu? Here's a good guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359555 but I find it faster to flash the alparev then run the ruu, 2 steps and done.
Nonverbose said:
Which ruu? Here's a good guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359555 but I find it faster to flash the alparev then run the ruu, 2 steps and done.
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Sorry for the late reply. I've been busy with exams. I've tried the RUU RUU_IncredibleC_Verizon_WWE_1.22.605.0_Radio_1.00.03.04.06_release_161493_NoDriver (but I don't actually have a Verizon, could that be the problem?).
I really have no idea what all the info in the filename means, so it's difficult to find one that fits my needs. I'll take a look at your link right now and report back!
gladii said:
Sorry for the late reply. I've been busy with exams. I've tried the RUU RUU_IncredibleC_Verizon_WWE_1.22.605.0_Radio_1.00.03.04.06_release_161493_NoDriver (but I don't actually have a Verizon, could that be the problem?).
I really have no idea what all the info in the filename means, so it's difficult to find one that fits my needs. I'll take a look at your link right now and report back!
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DO NOT attemtp to flash that one!!!! The Verizon DINC2 is a CDMA device and the radio is not compatible.
Please read the post that nonverbose referenced for you. That tells you all you need to do.
tpbklake said:
DO NOT attemtp to flash that one!!!! The Verizon DINC2 is a CDMA device and the radio is not compatible.
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Wow, good thing it didn't succeed! How about this one:
RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_ARA_2.30.415.1_Radio_20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M_release_199399_signed.exe
(download link: http://www.filefactory.com/file/c0af340/n/RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_ARA_2.30.415.1_Radio_20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M_release_199399_signed.exe)
gladii said:
Wow, good thing it didn't succeed! How about this one:
RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_ARA_2.30.415.1_Radio_20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M_release_199399_signed.exe
(download link: http://www.filefactory.com/file/c0a...5AU_3805.06.03.03_M_release_199399_signed.exe)
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What region of the world are you in? I would recommend the HTC WWE 2.30.405.1.
tpbklake said:
What region of the world are you in? I would recommend the HTC WWE 2.30.405.1.
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Belgium (Brussels), western Europe. I bought the device here so it should be pretty local... I'll try that one. What does the WWE mean? (Just for the info)
gladii said:
Belgium (Brussels), western Europe. I bought the device here so it should be pretty local... I'll try that one. What does the WWE mean? (Just for the info)
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World Wide English with support for most European languages
gladii said:
Belgium (Brussels), western Europe. I bought the device here so it should be pretty local... I'll try that one. What does the WWE mean? (Just for the info)
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Ah, perfect! Canceled my download, but there's a 20 minute interval before starting a new one, so it'll take me at least an hour to download it.
I've encountered this issue before, but randomness seemed to solve it back then: a fastboot command just displays "<waiting for device>" and then keeps hanging there. "fastboot devices" returns an empty line, so that's consistent. Phone is in fastboot USB mode, so I'm not sure what could be the issue?
And then I have a question. In that guide, it says that I should extract HBOOT.img from the rom I installed. In my case, my rom only contains a file named "hboot_1.13.0000_CRC_8a731c6e_0401.img" (along with others of course, but I assume they are redundant in this step); will that one do?
gladii said:
I've encountered this issue before, but randomness seemed to solve it back then: a fastboot command just displays "<waiting for device>" and then keeps hanging there. "fastboot devices" returns an empty line, so that's consistent. Phone is in fastboot USB mode, so I'm not sure what could be the issue?
And then I have a question. In that guide, it says that I should extract HBOOT.img from the rom I installed. In my case, my rom only contains a file named "hboot_1.13.0000_CRC_8a731c6e_0401.img" (along with others of course, but I assume they are redundant in this step); will that one do?
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Sounds like it may be a port issue, cable issue or driver issue on the PC.
Have you tried different ports or a different cable? Do you have HTC Sync running in the System Tray on the PC?
As for the hboot file, yes that is the one.
gladii said:
And then I have a question. In that guide, it says that I should extract HBOOT.img from the rom I installed. In my case, my rom only contains a file named "hboot_1.13.0000_CRC_8a731c6e_0401.img" (along with others of course, but I assume they are redundant in this step); will that one do?
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I thought you wanted to go to stock ICS? Hboot 1.13 it a gingerbread hboot. If you just flash the vivo_downgrade.img then run the ruu, there will be no need to extract and flash the hboot from the ruu.
Nonverbose said:
I thought you wanted to go to stock ICS? Hboot 1.13 it a gingerbread hboot. If you just flash the vivo_downgrade.img then run the ruu, there will be no need to extract and flash the hboot from the ruu.
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No I wanted it back the way I wanted it. Rom, recovery,... all stock. But surely I'll give ICS a testdrive via OTA
Firstly, thank you for reading this post. I appreciate that there are a number of posts already covering a lot of what I will be asking (I have already checked and Googled) but in much the same way you end up watching a video of a cat rescuing a child from Narnia on YouTube when you originally started with videos about the political stability in the Middle East, the tedious link between start and finish is now well and truly blurred!
With the above in mind, the aim of this post is to try and collate answers to my questions in one place. I will try and be as clear as possible.
It is also worth mentioning I am not completely new to this. I previously owned an HTC Sensation which I rooted myself (even used the paper clip technique) but the world of ROMs and “Framework” etc seems to be totally different to what is was a few years ago.
I suppose I will start with the basics, the custom recovery.
I have used both CWM and 4EXT in the past and am wondering which is favourable for the HTC One? A lot of posts I have read use CWM but an advantage I found with 4EXT was the ability to flash Kernels without having to go through the whole Super CID route I had to with my Sensation. Am I concerned about an issue that no longer exists or are the benefits of using 4EXT still relevant for the HTC One?
Secondly….and sort of thirdly, kernels and ROMs. Obviously I am wanting to OC the HTC One and I have found a number of kernels which allow this. I have also found a number of custom ROMS which include kernels that allow for over clocking….fine, except the “thirdly” part of this question is the difference between custom ROMs and the “Xposed” framework I have been reading about.
If I flash a custom ROM will Xposed still work or is it a case of one or the other?
To me, it seems the Xposed framework is the preferred option by a number of people for the very detailed level of customisable options it provides without (almost) any of the unwanted parts.
I appreciate the above might be a bit tongue tied so here is a simpler way of what I am asking:
• Custom ROM + Kernel + Xposed – Possible? And or necessary?
• Kernel + Xposed – Possible?
• Custom ROM + Kernel – I know this is possible.
Now, if the first bullet point is possible, I would like to know of a few 4.3 ROMs I can use. Please remember I am on the international UK version. A number of posts have US 4.3 ROMs but every time I look for international compatible ROMs it only ever states 4.2.2.
Is there a 4.3 ROM available for the UK HTC SIM Free One?
Note* The ROMs do not have to include kernels, I can find a compatible one easy enough.
Lastly, S-OFF.
If the original question about recovery images is negative, do I have to S-Off the device and S-CID etc?
If you got this far, thanks for reading and hopefully you can make things a little clearer than mud!
First thing I'd do is check the HBOOT on the phone as if you're on 1.44 I'd S-OFF it NOW! Even if you never do anything else it gives you the option in future
I'd then just use the phone as normal as this is the first phone I've not had to root...
If you DO want to go down the rooting route, then I'd look at Android Revolution HD which is currently running the latest leaked build for the EU handsets and works 100% fine on the unbranded EU/UK handset
EddyOS said:
First thing I'd do is check the HBOOT on the phone as if you're on 1.44 I'd S-OFF it NOW! Even if you never do anything else it gives you the option in future
I'd then just use the phone as normal as this is the first phone I've not had to root...
If you DO want to go down the rooting route, then I'd look at Android Revolution HD which is currently running the latest leaked build for the EU handsets and works 100% fine on the unbranded EU/UK handset
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Thanks Eddy,
I would like to go down the rooting path due to the OC and customisable options.
I will check the HBOOT though when I get it in a few days....
Thanks.
Anyone else with any other comments on OP?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
r1tesh said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the link.
I did already find this and have it saved as a point of reference for when I figure out what I need to do.
I think my questions above still require guidance though as I am already aware updating firmware will require S-Off and S-CID but when I rooted my second Sensation, 4EXT allowed for the flashing of certain things without the requirement to S-OFF or S-CID (paper clip trick).
Furthermore, this doesnt touch on the ROM vs Xposed query but as mentioned, thanks for the link.
WOW long post
ssjghost said:
Lastly, S-OFF.
If the original question about recovery images is negative, do I have to S-Off the device and S-CID etc?
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Actually, this should be firstly, S-Off if you can (at the moment that's only for hboot 1.44 pre June 2013, or using a JavaCard); use vomer's guide posted above.
Things have changed since Sensation, S-Off is good to change CID (IF needed), but a must for flashing unsigned firmware. (not to mention running a downgrade RUU)
However, even with S-On, you can still flash custom ROM, kernel, recovery, and even radio, using HTCdev to get an unlock token for your phone.
ssjghost said:
I suppose I will start with the basics, the custom recovery.
I have used both CWM and 4EXT in the past and am wondering which is favourable for the HTC One? A lot of posts I have read use CWM but an advantage I found with 4EXT was the ability to flash Kernels without having to go through the whole Super CID route I had to with my Sensation. Am I concerned about an issue that no longer exists or are the benefits of using 4EXT still relevant for the HTC One?
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You'll need to use either CWM or TWRP, I believe 4EXT is not (yet) compatible with HTC One M7. As mentioned above both these recoveries are able to flash ROM, kernel and radio. S-Off and SuperCID not needed. Download those from the threads in xda, not the official web site as the ones in the thread are more up to date.
ssjghost said:
• Custom ROM + Kernel + Xposed – Possible? And or necessary?
• Kernel + Xposed – Possible?
• Custom ROM + Kernel – I know this is possible.
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All three possible. :good::good:
ssjghost said:
Now, if the first bullet point is possible, I would like to know of a few 4.3 ROMs I can use. Please remember I am on the international UK version. A number of posts have US 4.3 ROMs but every time I look for international compatible ROMs it only ever states 4.2.2.
Is there a 4.3 ROM available for the UK HTC SIM Free One?
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I can't say for all ROMs, but many of them are/were based on the US Developer edition, which was one of the first to receive 4.3, but were recoded to be WWE editions, that would work for UK.
Just remember to stay away from Sprint and Verizon editions, as these are completely different.
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Note* The ROMs do not have to include kernels, I can find a compatible one easy enough.
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The ROMs do include a kernel, but you can flash any other kernel after having flashed the ROM; so by extension every time you flash a ROM, you would need to reflash your custom kernel (making sure it's compatible with the ROM base obviously).
Hope that helps out a little, and remember to hit the thanks button for all that helped
nkk71 said:
WOW long post
Actually, this should be firstly, S-Off if you can (at the moment that's only for hboot 1.44 pre June 2013, or using a JavaCard); use vomer's guide posted above.
Things have changed since Sensation, S-Off is good to change CID (IF needed), but a must for flashing unsigned firmware. (not to mention running a downgrade RUU)
However, even with S-On, you can still flash custom ROM, kernel, recovery, and even radio, using HTCdev to get an unlock token for your phone.
You'll need to use either CWM or TWRP, I believe 4EXT is not (yet) compatible with HTC One M7. As mentioned above both these recoveries are able to flash ROM, kernel and radio. S-Off and SuperCID not needed. Download those from the threads in xda, not the official web site as the ones in the thread are more up to date.
All three possible. :good::good:
I can't say for all ROMs, but many of them are/were based on the US Developer edition, which was one of the first to receive 4.3, but were recoded to be WWE editions, that would work for UK.
Just remember to stay away from Sprint and Verizon editions, as these are completely different.
The ROMs do include a kernel, but you can flash any other kernel after having flashed the ROM; so by extension every time you flash a ROM, you would need to reflash your custom kernel (making sure it's compatible with the ROM base obviously).
Hope that helps out a little, and remember to hit the thanks button for all that helped
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Perfect! Thats the answer I was "rooting" for.......
Although, your detailed answer has prompted another question.
Given that I can flash ROMS, Xposed and kernels without the need to S-Off or Super CID and the only benefit to S-Off and S-CID is the ability to flash new firmware and radios, this begs the question, for the not so hard core rooting user, do I even need to?
Agreed the posts say to S-Off straight away so I will heed this advice but in honesty, am I required to?
Am I likely to encounter any problems by flashing 4.3 ROMs without upgrading to the latest firmware?
S-OFF gives you a 'get out of jail' option should you ever need it as you can flash an RUU to return the phone to stock. What software build are you running on at present?
It's always best to match firmware to the ROM
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S-OFF gives you a 'get out of jail' option should you ever need it as you can flash an RUU to return the phone to stock. What software build are you running on at present?
It's always best to match firmware to the ROM
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Sorry, excuse my ignorance.
When you say "software build" do you mean firmware version or android build? Or something else completely!?
ssjghost said:
Perfect! Thats the answer I was "rooting" for.......
Although, your detailed answer has prompted another question.
Given that I can flash ROMS, Xposed and kernels without the need to S-Off or Super CID and the only benefit to S-Off and S-CID is the ability to flash new firmware and radios, this begs the question, for the not so hard core rooting user, do I even need to?
Agreed the posts say to S-Off straight away so I will heed this advice but in honesty, am I required to?
Am I likely to encounter any problems by flashing 4.3 ROMs without upgrading to the latest firmware?
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SuperCID is not needed anyway (I believe) for flashing unsigned firmware, S-Off should suffice. On the other hand, finding signed firmware, is quite difficult, I haven't seen but a few around (and pretty old). You could still receive them using OTAs, but that would force you to flash stock ROM, stock recovery, and maybe even relock the bootloader, then having to go through the bootloader unlocking procedure again (which also wipes your phone completely, including sdcard/internal storage)
That bring one thing to mind, the first thing you should do once you install a custom recovery, is do a complete nandroid backup of your phone, should you need to get back to it at some later point in time (including for example, receiving OTAs)
As for "needing" to upgrade firmware, there are people still running 1.xx firmware (from Android 4.1.2) with 4.3 ROMs. Everything from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 was pretty much OK with any firmware.
However, I've recently read a few posts on ARHD, where some issues (on ARHD 30.0) were actually only resolved with an update to the latest firmware. I cannot confirm these were actually issues due to different firmware and base versions, but it may very well be case.
If you are able to achieve s-off (I personally did it with revone, as it doesn't use a custom hboot, just get's rid of the security ON), I highly recommend it. Even if you never need it, having it is better as it will allow you to downgrade/upgrade, etc.etc.
One last thing, when you use HTCdev to unlock your bootloader and flash custom stuff, the bootloader will show "UNLOCKED" and "TAMPERED", even if you lock it again, it will only show as "RELOCKED", whereas with revone, you can remove the "TAMPERED" sign, and even return it to "LOCKED".
PS: Since you're in the UK, at worst, you can use the FunFoneShop (or whatever they're called), because they have JavaCards which can achieve S-Off even for 1.54 hboot (I think they charge something like 20 or 30 pounds, if I'm not mistaken)
Also, some people are saying that s-off for 1.54 "is around the corner" (by beaups), but can't confirm that either.
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ssjghost said:
Sorry, excuse my ignorance.
When you say "software build" do you mean firmware version or android build? Or something else completely!?
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Software build is the HTC version, ie ARHD 30.0 is "latest official HTC One 3.57.401.500 - Android 4.3", and firmware would be the firmware in that release. You can use different firmware version with different base version, but it's always best (if you can) to have both the same.
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Sorry, excuse my ignorance.
When you say "software build" do you mean firmware version or android build? Or something else completely!?
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As in the build shown in Settings>About phone>Software information, e.g. 2.24.401.8
nkk71 said:
SuperCID is not needed anyway (I believe) for flashing unsigned firmware, S-Off should suffice. On the other hand, finding signed firmware, is quite difficult, I haven't seen but a few around (and pretty old). You could still receive them using OTAs, but that would force you to flash stock ROM, stock recovery, and maybe even relock the bootloader, then having to go through the bootloader unlocking procedure again (which also wipes your phone completely, including sdcard/internal storage)
That bring one thing to mind, the first thing you should do once you install a custom recovery, is do a complete nandroid backup of your phone, should you need to get back to it at some later point in time (including for example, receiving OTAs)
As for "needing" to upgrade firmware, there are people still running 1.xx firmware (from Android 4.1.2) with 4.3 ROMs. Everything from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 was pretty much OK with any firmware.
However, I've recently read a few posts on ARHD, where some issues (on ARHD 30.0) were actually only resolved with an update to the latest firmware. I cannot confirm these were actually issues due to different firmware and base versions, but it may very well be case.
If you are able to achieve s-off (I personally did it with revone, as it doesn't use a custom hboot, just get's rid of the security ON), I highly recommend it. Even if you never need it, having it is better as it will allow you to downgrade/upgrade, etc.etc.
One last thing, when you use HTCdev to unlock your bootloader and flash custom stuff, the bootloader will show "UNLOCKED" and "TAMPERED", even if you lock it again, it will only show as "RELOCKED", whereas with revone, you can remove the "TAMPERED" sign, and even return it to "LOCKED".
PS: Since you're in the UK, at worst, you can use the FunFoneShop (or whatever they're called), because they have JavaCards which can achieve S-Off even for 1.54 hboot (I think they charge something like 20 or 30 pounds, if I'm not mistaken)
Also, some people are saying that s-off for 1.54 "is around the corner" (by beaups), but can't confirm that either.
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Software build is the HTC version, ie ARHD 30.0 is "latest official HTC One 3.57.401.500 - Android 4.3", and firmware would be the firmware in that release. You can use different firmware version with different base version, but it's always best (if you can) to have both the same.
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OK, so asuming I will be flashing a 4.3 ROM or 4.2.2 at the latest, my software version will be 3.57.401.500?
Therefore find the appropriate firmware for this software build?
The build is linked to the ROM you flash. ARHD is currently based on the recent 3.57.401.500 leak which is Android 4.3 and you'd ideally need the FW to match it but you have to be S-OFF to flash the FW
Going back to my previous question, what build are you currently on? It's more to direct you for backups/recovery options more than anything as before you jump head long into the rooting world it's ALWAYS the best to know how to revert to stock if required
EddyOS said:
As in the build shown in Settings>About phone>Software information, e.g. 2.24.401.8
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Just to confirm, I am yet to obtain the phone.
Once I have it I and I have flashed a 4.3 ROM, I asume I will need to find the compantable firmware and also flash this.
ssjghost said:
Just to confirm, I am yet to obtain the phone.
Once I have it I and I have flashed a 4.3 ROM, I asume I will need to find the compantable firmware and also flash this.
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Recommended YES, needed not always necessary. (and you need s-off for that)
Firmware can be found in @vomer's guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506 (in section 2)
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The build is linked to the ROM you flash. ARHD is currently based on the recent 3.57.401.500 leak which is Android 4.3 and you'd ideally need the FW to match it but you have to be S-OFF to flash the FW
Going back to my previous question, what build are you currently on? It's more to direct you for backups/recovery options more than anything as before you jump head long into the rooting world it's ALWAYS the best to know how to revert to stock if required
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Gotcha,
So, what's needed is:
Root device
Install Custom Recovery
S-Off and S-CID
Flash Custom Rom
Find and Flash matching FW to ROM
Flash GApps
Flash Xposed Framework
Excluding the obligatory back-ups along the way....Happy days?
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Gotcha,
So, what's needed is:
Root device
Install Custom Recovery
S-Off and S-CID
Flash Custom Rom
Find and Flash matching FW to ROM
Flash GApps
Flash Xposed Framework
Excluding the obligatory back-ups along the way....Happy days?
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No. First thing is:
1. Find build version
2. Find RUU for backup purposes and download if available for your build
3. S-OFF (if possible) and unlock bootloader at the same time
4. Flash custom recovery (through fastboot)
5. Backup current ROM
6. Flash new ROM
7. Flash GAPPs (only if using CyanogenMod/AOSP - they're included in Sense-based ROMs)
8. Flash FW (through fastboot, not recovery)
9. Do anything else you want
ssjghost said:
Gotcha,
So, what's needed is:
Root device
Install Custom Recovery
S-Off and S-CID
Flash Custom Rom
Find and Flash matching FW to ROM
Flash GApps
Flash Xposed Framework
Excluding the obligatory back-ups along the way....Happy days?
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If you get it with hboot 1.44 (pre June 2013), you can first S-Off and unlock bootloader without using HTCdev.
EddyOS said:
No. First thing is:
1. Find build version
2. Find RUU for backup purposes and download if available for your build
3. S-OFF (if possible) and unlock bootloader at the same time
4. Flash custom recovery (through fastboot)
5. Backup current ROM
6. Flash new ROM
7. Flash GAPPs (only if using CyanogenMod/AOSP - they're included in Sense-based ROMs)
8. Flash FW (through fastboot, not recovery)
9. Do anything else you want
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Thanks, and thanks eveyone else. You can probably see from the number of posts Ive made I try and find out stuff before posting so its appreciated not getting flammed when I do!
Thanks for all your help with this and no doubt youll hear from me again when I follow the step by step guides "to the letter" and end up on boot-loop!
Didn't think it would take long before I posted again.
Spent the evening trawling the forum and the CM page but cant seem to find a CM ROM for the international M7? Even a link to the CM site from another site returned a page on CM website but no files? Am I mistaken? Example: http://www.get.cm/?device=m7&type=
So...after yet more searching Im guessing the Pac-Man ROM here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348415 and kernel here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301543 are compatible although it doesn't look like the kernel allows for middle HTC button to become menu. Does anyone know where I can find the firmware?
IGNORE HERE: PRE EDIT - If not, then can anyone advise a lightweight,non-sense ROM (offering 4.2.2 or 4.3), a compatible overclocking and HTC menu button converting kernel and the applicable firmware?
OK, so about 9 months ago I rooted my Three branded HTC one, installed CWM recovery and put ARHD12 on there and it's been brilliant. Three are now rolling out the 4G radio updates which as far as I understand is entirely separate to any ROM such as ARHD. So how do I get the radio update? Do I have to go back to stock? If so, now's the time to confess I didn't take a backup before I installed ARHD. So I guess I need the most recent Three RUU - do I have to remove CWM before I install it? I'm not a n00b - I managed to do this on my own last time and I'm fairly technically competent. The only problem I have now is one of time - I can't spend an entire day figuring stuff out due to the 9-month old bundle of joy that requires a fair bit of attention! If you can help me with a fairly simple outline of what to do in what order, that would be very much appreciated. Cheers!
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OK, so about 9 months ago I rooted my Three branded HTC one, installed CWM recovery and put ARHD12 on there and it's been brilliant. Three are now rolling out the 4G radio updates which as far as I understand is entirely separate to any ROM such as ARHD. So how do I get the radio update? Do I have to go back to stock? If so, now's the time to confess I didn't take a backup before I installed ARHD. So I guess I need the most recent Three RUU - do I have to remove CWM before I install it? I'm not a n00b - I managed to do this on my own last time and I'm fairly technically competent. The only problem I have now is one of time - I can't spend an entire day figuring stuff out due to the 9-month old bundle of joy that requires a fair bit of attention! If you can help me with a fairly simple outline of what to do in what order, that would be very much appreciated. Cheers!
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You will have to return completely to stock. That means everything must be as it was out of the box. As for the ruu for your carrier, if they released it then it should be in one of the stickies.
Bat cave One
I'm on Three in the UK and before I flashed a custom ROM I made sure I got S-Off then flashed the latest unbranded firmware(FUU_4.19.401.9-TWRP2633_combined_nowipe.exe which I got from XDA) and then changed my CID to SuperCID. After that I flashed custom ROM without flashing a stock ROM. LTE/4G works perfectly ok.
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I'm on Three in the UK and before I flashed a custom ROM I made sure I got S-Off then flashed the latest unbranded firmware(FUU_4.19.401.9-TWRP2633_combined_nowipe.exe which I got from XDA) and then changed my CID to SuperCID. After that I flashed custom ROM without flashing a stock ROM. LTE/4G works perfectly ok.
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Thanks Heat57. I'm currently S-On, Unlocked, Tampered. I've also found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419699
which seems to contain all of the radio files in the world, and also all of the firmware. This radio:
(1.29.401.12 WWE OTA) Radio_4A.14.3250.13_10.33.1150.01L
Looks interested, but you say you never flashed your radio? When did you get your one?
I'm thinking from your post I'm going to get S-OFF (using Revone, yes?) and flash a firmware to see if the 4G radio options show up. I can't see the one you mentioned - could you recommend one from the above thread? Also, it says TWRP - I'm using CWM - is that a problem?
Final question - if I do a backup I'm backing up the radio and firmware as well? So if I make a total plums of this I can get back to CWM and restore?
TIA for any further help you can give me
ShadowTD said:
Thanks Heat57. I'm currently S-On, Unlocked, Tampered. I've also found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419699
which seems to contain all of the radio files in the world, and also all of the firmware. This radio:
(1.29.401.12 WWE OTA) Radio_4A.14.3250.13_10.33.1150.01L
Looks interested, but you say you never flashed your radio? When did you get your one?
I'm thinking from your post I'm going to get S-OFF (using Revone, yes?) and flash a firmware to see if the 4G radio options show up. I can't see the one you mentioned - could you recommend one from the above thread? Also, it says TWRP - I'm using CWM - is that a problem?
Final question - if I do a backup I'm backing up the radio and firmware as well? So if I make a total plums of this I can get back to CWM and restore?
TIA for any further help you can give me
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Well, I flashed the firmware, which amongst other hardware bits includes the radio. My first goal was to unlock the bootloader and then S-Off, as the latter removes any potential issues with firmware flashes and the like. I also went and changed CID to 11111111, which I understand is SuperCID and enables flashing of firmware and ROMs of different CID designations. Please beware, YOU MUST BE S-OFF FOR FIRMWARE FLASHING!!!
Regarding your question of revone, if you're on hboot 1.44 then yes, revone, hboot version 1.54 and 1.55 only work with rumrunner and latest versions require the 'firewater' exploit.
I am relatively new to HTC, although I owned an original Desire many years ago, so I still remember the peculiarities of HTC ROM. I had a Galaxy Note 2 and rooting and flashing ROMs there is a piece of cake by comparison. I digress.
Unlike most other manufacturers, where you get everything included in the custom ROM, it seems with HTC that is not the case, hence if you want to update your radio for example, you need to flash a firmware package. Therefore, I am not certain if a Nandroid would restore the firmware, if you encounter any problems, maybe someone more knowledgeable can confirm. In any event, if you're S-Off then flashing any firmware for the M7ul should work, so worst case, if you mess up you could always flash the one I pointed out via adb. Here is a link to the latest firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485651
Regarding the recovery, I just prefer TWRP and use the one but last version 2.6.3.4, which works perfectly. #However, there is no reason why your CWM should not be adequate. Before I took the jump, after just receiving my One, I read through the threads for about a day to make sure I got it right.
Finally, if you end up rooted and S-Off then there is a supper little flashable zip called 'Guru_Bootloade_Reset_1.0.zip' that allows you to remove the tampered flag, relock the bootloader and unlock it again by simply flashing it and selecting what you want in it's aroma installer. You'll find it on XDA as well, justuse the search function.
I have read and read and cannot find a straight answer so I apologize for the new thread. I loaded the latest version of Viperone 1.1 back when I first got my phone. I did not root the phone through the Sprint official method if that makes a difference. Its been a REALLY long time since I loaded the ROM so I have a few questions.
1) I just noticed the ViperOne 5.8 has been released. Is this version and the 1.1 version related? I mean, did the 1.1 version officially get updated over time to the 5.8 version? The reason I ask is that I kept on going into Goo manager on my phone and it kept telling me there were no updates for my ROM. But then I log on here and see 5.8. Hate that I missed out on all the upgrade goodness.
2) What do I need to do to get to 5.8? I have updated my TWRP recovery to 2.6.3 as I read that was a requirement. I've also read to upgrade the firmware. What is that? I thought that was updated when I loaded the ROM, but I may be wrong. I just want to make sure I have the phone properly prepped before loading the 5.8 ROM.
3) Speaking of the 5.8 ROM, I have a Sprint phone (CDMA). I cannot find the Sprint version of the 5.8 CDMA ROM. The Sprint HTC One ViperOne thread directs me to the standard HTC One ViperOne thread for ROM download. Is the ROM the same for CDMA and GSM nowadays. I seem to remember them being different back when I did this originally.
4) What will happen to my pictures and text messages and such? Ihave backed them up through HTC Sync just in case, but it would be nice to not have to reload everything.
I had this figured out at one time, but its been so long, I'm now lost. Thanks in advance for your replies.
You need to search to find how to upgrade your firmware if that is suggested for the update. After that download the Rom you want and follow the instructions from that thread to flash it. your pictures will stay as long as you do not wipe that part in recovery. Your game data and such will be wiped for a clean install but you can back that up with third party apps such as titanium backup our others.
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1) Same team different developer
2) Sounds like you firmware may be pretty old
The firmware thread is HERE Follow the instructions in the thread.
You will ned the latest radio/baseband it can be found HERE Flash in recovery.
Firmware is not included in any rom.
3) ViperOne has multi carrier support meaning it works on both GSM and CDMA (it will know which version to flash for you) you are correct GSM and CDMA roms are different...some devs support Sprint so read the OP to make sure there is Sprint support.
4) If you are s-on you'll have to re-lock your bootloader to be able to either update the firmware...meaning you will have to unlock again which will wipe your device.
gimmeitorilltell said:
You need to search to find how to upgrade your firmware if that is suggested for the update. After that download the Rom you want and follow the instructions from that thread to flash it. your pictures will stay as long as you do not wipe that part in recovery. Your game data and such will be wiped for a clean install but you can back that up with third party apps such as titanium backup our others.
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So, I've done all that, but I am not understanding what "firmware" is. Is that the Android version, like 4.1.2 or 4.4.2? If so, I thought the ROM included the firmware since they all reference it being a KitKat based ROM or Jelly Bean ROM.
I've also looked for my ROM, but the only ROM I can find is not in the Sprint thread. Its in the non-Sprint thread. So is there not a Sprint(CDMA) and GSM ROM versions anymore? They used to be separate ROMs when I did this a while back. Are they the same ROM nowadays?
BD619 said:
1) Same team different developer
2) Sounds like you firmware may be pretty old
The firmware thread is HERE Follow the instructions in the thread.
You will ned the latest radio/baseband it can be found HERE Flash in recovery.
Firmware is not included in any rom.
3) ViperOne has multi carrier support meaning it works on both GSM and CDMA (it will know which version to flash for you) you are correct GSM and CDMA roms are different...some devs support Sprint so read the OP to make sure there is Sprint support.
4) If you are s-on you'll have to re-lock your bootloader to be able to either update the firmware...meaning you will have to unlock again which will wipe your device.
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Thanks for the links. I meant to upload this screenshot to help. Don't laugh. I know its REALLY old.
blowe said:
So, I've done all that, but I am not understanding what "firmware" is. Is that the Android version, like 4.1.2 or 4.4.2? If so, I thought the ROM included the firmware since they all reference it being a KitKat based ROM or Jelly Bean ROM.
I've also looked for my ROM, but the only ROM I can find is not in the Sprint thread. Its in the non-Sprint thread. So is there not a Sprint(CDMA) and GSM ROM versions anymore? They used to be separate ROMs when I did this a while back. Are they the same ROM nowadays?
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BD619 answered you pretty well here. But firmware is not the Rom, that is software. As stated above the m7 has been commonized and the flashable roms have a script built in to figure out if it is gsm or cdma but not every rom is like this. Sprint is really out there on their own, in a way, and not as compatible with other m7 variants. Just read plenty and make sure you KNOW what you're flashing before you flash it.
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BD619 said:
1) Same team different developer
2) Sounds like you firmware may be pretty old
The firmware thread is HERE Follow the instructions in the thread.
You will ned the latest radio/baseband it can be found HERE Flash in recovery.
Firmware is not included in any rom.
3) ViperOne has multi carrier support meaning it works on both GSM and CDMA (it will know which version to flash for you) you are correct GSM and CDMA roms are different...some devs support Sprint so read the OP to make sure there is Sprint support.
4) If you are s-on you'll have to re-lock your bootloader to be able to either update the firmware...meaning you will have to unlock again which will wipe your device.
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I am currently S-Off, so hopefully I don't have to worry about #4.
For #3, there is a dedicated Sprint ViperOne thread, so I believe they support Sprint, but that thread directs me to the non_sprint ViperOne thread for ROM download. I figured the ROM was the same now, but wanted someone to explicitly confirm that. Thank you for clearing that up.
blowe said:
I am currently S-Off, so hopefully I don't have to worry about #4.
For #3, there is a dedicated Sprint ViperOne thread, so I believe they support Sprint, but that thread directs me to the non_sprint ViperOne thread for ROM download. I figured the ROM was the same now, but wanted someone to explicitly confirm that. Thank you for clearing that up.
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If you are s-off no need to re-lock
The 5.8 rom in the main viper thread is the one you want it is able to tell you are on a Sprint device and will flash the correct files.
OK, I've tried to update to the firmware that was linked, but if failed with ...
ERROR [155]: UNKNOWN ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
I am at hboot 1.44 at the moment. The firmware link stated that I need to update to 1.56. How do I update to 1.56 and keep s-off?
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OK, I've tried to update to the firmware that was linked, but if failed with ...
ERROR [155]: UNKNOWN ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
I am at hboot 1.44 at the moment. The firmware link stated that I need to update to 1.56. How do I update to 1.56 and keep s-off?
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Flash the full firmware then you can flash the RUU
Hello!
I just bought this phone. I have the HTC One HKE. I bought yesterday, and today I rooted it. I had no reason to wait.
So I was wondering, currently I'm on the Viper ROM 2.4.0, and I thought it would increase the performance but it has rather slightly hampered it. I want one that will increase the performance of the phone, so which ROM would you recommend? Also, please do make a kernel recommendation that goes along with it, too.
I prefer staying with Sense 6.0.
Not sure how you "slightly hampered" the performance of your phone by flashing Viper, other than the fact the version of Viper you flashed is outdated. I'm running Viper 3.2.1 with MassStash's Hypernova kernel and my phone runs great. To each his own, though. "Best ROM/kernel" threads are subjective at best because what works well for one person may not work well for another.
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Not sure how you "slightly hampered" the performance of your phone by flashing Viper, other than the fact the version of Viper you flashed is outdated. I'm running Viper 3.2.1 with MassStash's Hypernova kernel and my phone runs great. To each his own, though. "Best ROM/kernel" threads are subjective at best because what works well for one person may not work well for another.
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I'm very well aware that this my rom is outdated, but I cannot seem to be able to return to stock to update the firmware in order to install the latest versions. When I do, my WiFi does not work and that's a real problem.
Can anyone direct me to the correct thread that explains how I can do this? Note that I have tried updating the firmware in many different ways - through the command prompt, and using the generic RUU update with replacing the rom.zip file. I do not know what I need to do first, I just relocked the device and had a little panic attack because I couldn't do anything else. I had to unlock it again using the HTC dev code.
Can somebody please tell me what I need to do to get the latest firmware? I'm on the HK device with firmware version 2.16.654.4
Take a look at the thread linked below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
I tried to do this, as I previously stated. I tried to do it over fastboot. I tried using Generic RUU. Each time I get an error. At first it was error 99, but then I relocked the bootloader and got error 12 (signature verification failed).
Would you mind posting a link to the RUU you attempted to use? We were actually having a discussion in another thread about some similar issues folks were having.
I tried them all.
I tried the HK version, the non-HK version. I tried the ones with boot.img and the ones without. I even tried to download the entire image (1.6GB) and flash it with the program and that did not work either. I tried them all, believe me. I would not let something like that (wrong version) get in the way.
I have:
cidnum: SPCS_004
version-main: 2.16.654.4
I even tried running the SuperCID command, and that didn't do anything.
You won't be able to get SuperCID while S-on. My suggestion at this point would be to unlock your bootloader again, flash a stock rooted ROM and then get S-off with the Sunshine exploit. You can then update your firmware without having to mess with any of the RUU or FUU stuff.
Where could I find a stack rooted ROM that matches my version?
I looked them all up in the other thread and most of their versions are 1.xxx while my mainver is 2.16.xx
Amer28 said:
Where could I find a stack rooted ROM that matches my version?
I looked them all up in the other thread and most of their versions are 1.xxx while my mainver is 2.16.xx
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Post #3 under "Old Downloads":
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php?16276-SPRINT-ROM-BeyondStockᵀᴹ-v1-2-0-amp-Stock-Rooted
Okay. Right now, I am on stock rooted. I am not quite sure how to proceed with the update. I have been going to the menu, and checking for an update but it says that no update is availible at this time.
Do I try running the RUU, or just wait for it to arrive?
I should also tell you that I am still on TWRP and unlocked. Should relock and install stock recovery as well?
Amer28 said:
Okay. Right now, I am on stock rooted. I am not quite sure how to proceed with the update. I have been going to the menu, and checking for an update but it says that no update is availible at this time.
Do I try running the RUU, or just wait for it to arrive?
I should also tell you that I am still on TWRP and unlocked. Should relock and install stock recovery as well?
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You can go one of two routes. Either S-off and manually update your firmware, or install the stock Android system recovery, which will allow you to take the update.
So, I did it.
I'm currently on the latest firmware, running the latest Venom too with the WiFi working. I have root access.
You told me earlier that I should do sunshine s-off. I was wondering, why is that? I already have everything I wanted. What is the benefit of S-OFF, when I already have root?
I don't want to sound ignorant, but I really don't know. I feel like a big noob right now.
Amer28 said:
So, I did it.
I'm currently on the latest firmware, running the latest Venom too with the WiFi working. I have root access.
You told me earlier that I should do sunshine s-off. I was wondering, why is that? I already have everything I wanted. What is the benefit of S-OFF, when I already have root?
I don't want to sound ignorant, but I really don't know. I feel like a big noob right now.
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Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680928