Can anyone tell me what the difference is between updating the firmware manually and running a rom based on newer firmware? Right now i am running maximusHD 45 and manually uodated to 6.09.401.10 firmware but maximushd46 is based on 401.11. Should i update the firmware manually or would updating the rom be just as good? Please advise and ty for your time!
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What are the benefits of updating from ROM version 1.09.651.5 to the latest firmware ? Are there any features that hav actually been taken off in the latest firmware. Or shud i stick to my existing firmware? Is 2.03 the latest version ?
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Well, I hated my Diamond 'cause it was slow and I had the knack of touching the screen with my ear when calling so I would hang up all the time.. With the new ROM that's fixed.
It's about twice as fast and a lot more stable!!
So upgrading is indeed useful!!!
Good luck!!
metawave said:
What are the benefits of updating from ROM version 1.09.651.5 to the latest firmware ? Are there any features that hav actually been taken off in the latest firmware. Or shud i stick to my existing firmware? Is 2.03 the latest version ?
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Are you talking about Official Firmwares or Unofficial Firmwares?
There is generally more features when updating to a new firmware. If you want speed then i would suggest go with an unofficial firmware such as Dutty or Vics Firmware.
Thnx..I would go with the official firmware.
Hi,
My FW is currently 1.29.401.16 and I am on Android Revolution HD 11.5
My understanding is the Mike does not include FW updates in his Rom so I am thinking of going S-OFF and flashing 2.17.401.1 and reflashing HD 11.5.
I have read somewhere that there is no point to doing that because there are no features I can take advantage of or is it worth the effort?
Russ
iFoggy said:
Hi,
My FW is currently 1.29.401.16 and I am on Android Revolution HD 11.5
My understanding is the Mike does not include FW updates in his Rom so I am thinking of going S-OFF and flashing 2.17.401.1 and reflashing HD 11.5.
I have read somewhere that there is no point to doing that because there are no features I can take advantage of or is it worth the effort?
Russ
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There are some improvements like touch screen drivers but if you do update then you'll also have to flash the latest CWM or TWRP otherwise you'll have no touch capability in recovery.
You don't need the latest firmware for ARHD 11.5 so you might be best staying as you are and seeing what new firmware comes with the official HTC 4.2.2 release.
I'm currently on a Sense 6 rom using firmware 6.09.401.5, this a Kitkat based rom.
I am thinking of downgrading to a Sense 5.5 rom or even a Sense 5 rom for various reasons. The rom I am thinking is based on 4.19.401.9 firmware.
Can I keep my current firmware or should I downgrade the firmware to 4.19.401.9 which is what the rom is based on?
The firmware I am using is the latest available and runs my 4.4.3 rom which I am presently using. The Sense 5.5 rom I am thinking of using is 4.4.2.
Thanks.
maritimesbob said:
I'm currently on a Sense 6 rom using firmware 6.09.401.5, this a Kitkat based rom.
I am thinking of downgrading to a Sense 5.5 rom or even a Sense 5 rom for various reasons. The rom I am thinking is based on 4.19.401.9 firmware.
Can I keep my current firmware or should I downgrade the firmware to 4.19.401.9 which is what the rom is based on?
The firmware I am using is the latest available and runs my 4.4.3 rom which I am presently using. The Sense 5.5 rom I am thinking of using is 4.4.2.
Thanks.
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First, do you have s-off? Without s-off you can't downgrade the firmware. If you have s-off I would simply try the rom with you current firmware. I would only downgrade my firmware if I experiences some stability issues.
Yeah, I'm s-off. I have flashed firmwares, ruus etc.
maritimesbob said:
Yeah, I'm s-off. I have flashed firmwares, ruus etc.
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And don't forget if you downgrade your firmware, use a "full" firmware package not a firmware.zip extracted from an ota update as it will probably brick your phone. "full" firmware.zip are usually 40-50Mb. Firmware.zip from ota update are only patches and doesn't include all firmware files so using one of these will brick your phone.
Hi all,
So I'm using a GT-I9305
Android: 4.3
Baseband: I9305ZHUCNB1
Build: JSS15J.I9305ZHUCNB1
Since it was shipped from Hong Kong it was updated only to 4.3. I wanted to know if I can install an update to 4.4 using Odin, but from a different country, since 4.4 wasn't released to Hong Kong.
If I can, how do I know which one I should use?
Much appreciated.
Dat Noob said:
Hi all,
So I'm using a GT-I9305
Android: 4.3
Baseband: I9305ZHUCNB1
Build: JSS15J.I9305ZHUCNB1
Since it was shipped from Hong Kong it was updated only to 4.3. I wanted to know if I can install an update to 4.4 using Odin, but from a different country, since 4.4 wasn't released to Hong Kong.
If I can, how do I know which one I should use?
Much appreciated.
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Yes you can but you could also update to Android 6 using the resurrection remix rom or pan's i9305 CM13 port...
I have been using cm13 as a daily driver for over 6 months... It's now very stable & enjoyable...
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Pe1ican0 said:
Yes you can but you could also update to Android 6 using the resurrection remix rom or pan's i9305 CM13 port...
I have been using cm13 as a daily driver for over 6 months... It's now very stable & enjoyable...
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Much appreciated,
It's been a few years since I used Odin. Just to make sure, how do I know how to choose the right firmware?
For now, I'll stay away from a custom rom. Maybe after I'll upgrade to 4.4.
Dat Noob said:
Much appreciated,
It's been a few years since I used Odin. Just to make sure, how do I know how to choose the right firmware?
For now, I'll stay away from a custom rom. Maybe after I'll upgrade to 4.4.
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You can use any firmware. I would choose one that is close to your region, but I'm not sure if that would give you any advantages. The downside with stock firmware is that you will have a CSC(region sales code) and modem/baseband that has been optimised for that region. This may or may not cause issues such as wakelocks or weak network signal.
If you don't want to try the latest android 6.x custom roms(which are based on AOSP code, I would recommend as an alternative a custom rom based on Touchwiz 4.4 such as Amcha Rom. The main advantages of using a rom like this is that you have the option to choose the CSC from your region and with root access, you can try different modems if you are not happy with the one you have(weak signal etc), as well as the other advantages of root permissions such as removal of bloatware and many other. And being based on touchwiz, you still get the functionality of samsung apps and features. There are also other touchwiz based roms in the i9305 development forum if you want to try different flavours......
can i flash stock rom even i am using lineage os? im using c6603 what is the stock rom version i can have?
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can i flash stock rom even i am using lineage os? im using c6603 what is the stock rom version i can have?
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you can flash stock roms using flashtools without any problem .the version of the rom varies and depend on version of android you desire .
if you want kitkat (android version : 4.4.4) then you should flash 10.5.1.A.0.283
if you want lolipop (android version : 5.1.1),you should flash 10.7.A.0.228