Hey everyone, I started this guide myself after coming to the conclusion that there wasn't any real clear or even good guide to flashing a recovery after having to use the HTCDEV tool to unlock your bootloader. If you had to use the HTCDEV tool method it is becasue your bootloader is version 1.50 and the revolutionary method will not work for you at this point in time.
This is my own guide I wrote and is soley my own work despite what some insecure noobs think on these forums. I'm not claiming to have discovered this method first, I'm just sharing my knowledge in a neat little guide to just be of any help to those who need it!
Please visit here if you havent used the HTCDEV Tool yet to unlock your bootloader. [http://htcdev.com/bootloader/]
After using the HTCDEV tool you will need
a recovery and Superuser permissions to have root access. The only recovery I was able to flash and get working correctly using this method was the exact version of cwm that you can download from this guide. I was not able to get TWRP or any other recovery to work this way...
**make sure you have ADB set up on your computer (download AndoridSDK and open up SDK Manager and install the add on packages)**
Step 1: Download the cwm zip from this post and place the .img file in your
androidsdk/tools folder. Then download the su zip folder and place this on the root of your SD card
Step 3: Reboot the phone into bootloader (Vol down + Power), then select fastboot usb next.
Step 4: open up your command prompt and enter these lines of command
Code:
CD C:\AndroidSDK\tools
(your's might look different)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery c:\androidsdk\tools\cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter(1).img
**you should now see that it will flash the recovery in your command promt window**
Step 5: When its done flashing the recovery go ahead and boot into recovery and flash the su zip file so you will have root permissions!!
You should be done after this you can flash roms or reboot normally.
Nevermind.
Couple things wrong/could be done better with this post, no offense, just things you'll want to correct or add.
~ You're going to want to explain how to get ADB going, because as of the past few versions, it's very convoluted to get.
~ You can't directly reboot into Fastboot (at least, not without being fully rooted already). The phone must be fully turned off, and before you even do that, you need to turn off the "fast boot" option in the Android power settings completely off. That "fast boot" option is completely unrelated to Fastboot mode but if you leave "fast boot" checked on, the phone doesn't fully power off when you press and hold power.
~ As far as formatting goes, you'll want to wrap the command prompt lines in code tags which are these: [.code].[./code] (no periods). That way, it looks like this:
Code:
cd C:\AndroidSDK\tools
The same goes with the fastboot command, because otherwise it's confusing as to what the entered code really should be.
~ You've packaged the recovery as a RAR, when in reality, you don't actually need to package it up as anything, you can directly upload the img. Also, for the sake of convenience, because not everyone has the same ADB path (and by extension, not everyone will be able to copy and paste the command you put up) you can rename the image to just "recovery.img" because when you're tying the fastboot recovery flash command out, it's irritating to type out the full name of the recovery.
The HTC unlock method does not give you S-Off. You'll still be S-On, but you're able to install a recovery then flash the SU zip. Its important to note that the newest version of cwm that I was able to get working was 4.0.1.4. I was not able to get any version of TWR working. You are also unable to flash custom boot.img's, making kernel modification impossible.
Thanks for the input! I will revise the guide just wanted something quick for people out there that were thinking that they could not have any recovery after using the htc dev tool, and thus not being able to flash any custom roms.
I never got TWRP flashed either, or any other version of cwm except the one I posted on the thread...but its better than no recovery and it gives you the ability to obtain root access so you can also use rooted apps.
I have now used both revolutionary and the HTCDEV tool multiple times, the HTCDEV tool being a bigger pain in the rear than I had figured but it was only because no other recovery would install except for cwm via fastboot adb.
As for custom kernels, maybe using a rom with a baked in kernel would be a good option since it would flash together with the rom.
Also, It would not let me attatch the file as a .img file there were errors so I had to zip them in order to attatch them in my thread.
Unknown_Hero said:
Thanks for the input! I will revise the guide just wanted something quick for people out there that were thinking that they could not have any recovery after using the htc dev tool, and thus not being able to flash any custom roms.
I never got TWRP flashed either, or any other version of cwm except the one I posted on the thread...but its better than no recovery and it gives you the ability to obtain root access so you can also use rooted apps.
I have now used both revolutionary and the HTCDEV tool multiple times, the HTCDEV tool being a bigger pain in the rear than I had figured but it was only because no other recovery would install except for cwm via fastboot adb.
As for custom kernels, maybe using a rom with a baked in kernel would be a good option since it would flash together with the rom.
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...why did you use the HTC Dev tool after Revolutionary? Do you realize what you've done by doing that?
I hope what you meant was that you had the 2.3.4 stock update and tried to use Revolutionary, found out it didn't work, and then tried the HTC Dev tool, because running the HTC Unlock after successfully using the Revolutionary tool is not the best idea on the planet.
The downside to using HTC's Unlock (for those who think 'oh, i have root and recovery, i'm ok) is that you can't use custom kernels or updated Radio stacks.
Baked in kernel won't matter, the boot partition (as far as I can tell) is still locked.
So you just troll chat rooms and kang people's work and claim it as your own eh? Way to kang this entire writeup. You didn't figure this out.
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First off I didnt use both rooting methods...I used revolutionary on my own evo and had to use the devtool on a friends....I'm not that stupid I know the difference between the two. The reason I started this post was because when I was having difficulties when flashing a recovery on my freinds phone after using the dev tool I couldn't find any help or thread on getting this to work. Maybe I didn't look hard enough but the only help I got was off android forums and there was a real vague description on getting the recovery to flash...I was trying to help not troll...nor did I calim this was MY discovery at all in my thread lol.
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First off I didnt use both rooting methods...I used revolutionary on my own evo and had to use the devtool on a friends....I'm not that stupid I know the difference between the two. The reason I started this post was because when I was having difficulties when flashing a recovery on my freinds phone after using the dev tool I couldn't find any help or thread on getting this to work. Maybe I didn't look hard enough but the only help I got was off android forums and there was a real vague description on getting the recovery to flash...I was trying to help not troll...nor did I calim this was MY discovery at all in my thread lol.
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That's ok, I assumed that you didn't run both on your phone, I just wanted to make sure. I think the guy above me might be going overboard though.
Unknown_Hero said:
First off I didnt use both rooting methods...I used revolutionary on my own evo and had to use the devtool on a friends....I'm not that stupid I know the difference between the two. The reason I started this post was because when I was having difficulties when flashing a recovery on my freinds phone after using the dev tool I couldn't find any help or thread on getting this to work. Maybe I didn't look hard enough but the only help I got was off android forums and there was a real vague description on getting the recovery to flash...I was trying to help not troll...nor did I calim this was MY discovery at all in my thread lol.
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Liar. You copied everything out of the Synergy chat room after someone else did it and there are chat logs to prove you kanged it.
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Thank you I appreciate constructive criticism I know you were just trying to help and my post was pretty noob I don't know why McLabia is trippen though...oh well not worried about it I have much to learn and you got to start somewhere!
McLabia said:
Liar. You copied everything out of the Synergy chat room after someone else did it and there are chat logs to prove you kanged it.
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Your joking right???? I have never even used synergy chat room bro...I created this noob post myself and im being 100 percent honest you need to chill and be a little respectful. I'm for sure not a liar and did not "Kank" this post from anyone dude why would I need to steal info about flashing a recovery??? Wow, some people have their pants on way too tight lol.
Unknown_Hero said:
Thank you I appreciate constructive criticism I know you were just trying to help and my post was pretty noob I don't know why McLabia is trippen though...oh well not worried about it I have much to learn and you got to start somewhere!
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Im not tripping. I'm pointing out the fact that you straight trolled the chat and the posted this like it was yours. You did nothing. Someone else did. Straight up thief.
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McLabia said:
Im not tripping. I'm pointing out the fact that you straight trolled the chat and the posted this like it was yours. You did nothing. Someone else did. Straight up thief.
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Your outta your mind homie I didn't steal this from anyone and i definetely wasn't in a chat room go ahead and show me some proof then lets see it, prove that im a liar and a theif your going to look like such an idiot when you prove yourself wrong lol...man I thought this was a joke but this guy is too serious
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Your outta your mind homie I didn't steal this from anyone and i definetely wasn't in a chat room go ahead and show me some proof then lets see it, prove that im a liar and a theif your going to look like such an idiot when you prove yourself wrong lol...man I thought this was a joke but this guy is too serious
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Incoming by the person that Actually figured this out and putting another kanger on blast.
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was asked pics be removed
This doesn't even prove anything!!! Its not even close to what i posted LOL. Buddy you need to get a life man I wasn't in the chatroom and what I posted is completely different...what your saying then is that everyone has kanged something at one point in time...just because a topic was brought up and there's a post about elsewhere means it's stolen?? I hope you get all your issues figured out in your sad life bro I'm going to continue mine content on the fact that I'm not a kanger lol you say I have alot of respect for the devs and users on XDA and would never steal some ones work for the sole purpose of stealing the spotlight from them...I don't care about that I don't even have that kind of time in my day troll chatrooms to "kang" peoples work. You sound like a 16 year old emo girl get a grip...I came up with this on my own and I'm proud of it!
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Unknown_Hero said:
This doesn't even prove anything!!! Buddy you need to get a life man I wasn't in the chatroom and what I posted is completely different...what your saying then is that everyone has kanged something at one point in time...just because a topic was brought up and there's a post about elsewhere means it's stolen?? I hope you get all your issues figured out in your sad life bro I'm going to continue mine content on the fact that I'm not a kanger lol you say
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Lol. Busted and still denying it. Sad. I hope your phone bricks.
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Lol busted from two screenshots that show absolutely nothing to prove...
my phone won't brick because I know how to dev on it, and I don't need chatrooms to do it
looks like your Busted for being a Nub
Unknown_Hero said:
Lol busted from two screenshots that show absolutely nothing to prove...
my phone won't brick because I know how to dev on it, and I don't need chatrooms to do it
looks like your Busted for being a Nub
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LOL. Two screenshots that show the time that it was done compared to your post. Give it up thief. Youre a terrible liar and a straight up kanger.
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Go easy on me guys I tried looking for the answers for the last 3-4 hours. ;/
I already rooted my phone using this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310115
and unlocked the bootloaded as well using the htcdev website.
And I would like to install beastmod. I went through the faq and the whole bit but still have questions and still a tad bit confused. I even went online to google and search the forum.
I know this is the official thread for beast mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313017?referrerid=922386
I have unlocked the boot loader, do I need to flash the kernel still? This is where I am confuse.
I read the
"FAQ for the HTC Amaze 4G. Read Frequently Asked Questions before you post a question!"
and
"HTC AMAZE ROM Bible - Everything you need to know"
I'm coming from a Blackberry which I used for almost 6 years.
I'm just kinda stumped right now as far as steps I need to take if any prior to installing Beastmod. I have never installed a rom before but I figure I ask the questions above before attempting anything.
Forgive me if i'm wrong everyone, but i think the Kernel is already cooked into the ROM. So no need for flashing a kernel after flashing the ROM.
I too am new to the HTC Amaze. I'm coming from a Samsung Galaxy S2 and was also running BeastMod v4.0. And God is this a pain in the butt to root. Last HTC phone i had was a HTC TouchPro. WinMo6 ftl
Really? What made you go to the Amaze? I came in T Mobile store thinking I was going to walk out with the S2 but after 3 days I ended up leaving with the Amaze, just seemed like a better phone.
Have you installed beastmod on your phone going?
Oh i still have my SGS2, just got really bored with it dev wise. Too many Roms with pretty much the same things. BeastMod was really the only ROM that stood out. Just got my Amaze last night, so i haven't even been able to try to root it yet. I've been reading alot of tutorials, and it sounds fairly easy....just alot of steps than what i'm used to. But so far, i'm really liking the Amaze over the SGS2. Sense and the camera are a WIN!
As far as I can tell from reading the official BeastMod first post you do need to flash the kernel.
That message below is right in the change log.
"**FULL WIPE REQUIRED FOR v2.2.0 and Kernel Flash**
YES!
You must flash the Kernal with Kernal Flasher
We do not have S-off... Security Off
So Kernals can not be buried in the rom they have to be seperate. We do not anticipate S-off any time soon. Since bootoader is unlocked we can use ADB to push the kernal. VIOLA! for us mere mortals the mighty DEV have created a tool that does it for us!
I just want to help. I find it hard to believe you did not see this in like every Xboarder ROM thread there is! Follow instructions on front page of the ROMs. They are explicit.
Feel free to PM if you have issues though. Amaze is my first Android phone and I cut my teeth with it so I should be a good resource. Cheers
I still do not see that thread, I just looked. I;ve spent a few hours on this but still determined to do it.
nguyendqh said:
As far as I can tell from reading the official BeastMod first post you do need to flash the kernel.
That message below is right in the change log.
"**FULL WIPE REQUIRED FOR v2.2.0 and Kernel Flash**
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Now thats really confusing. But i guess we'd have to go with what the latest changelog says.
babymatteo said:
Now thats really confusing. But i guess we'd have to go with what the latest changelog says.
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How do you think I feel?
Alright so fact, need to flash kernel 1st.
Alright I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328141
Which I assume its the correct one.
I am confused at number 4,
4. Place the boot.img that you want to be flashed in the Kernel-Here folder.
Which boot.img? The one thats included in beastmod?
and 5
5. Make sure adb is enabled on your phone via settings
adb?
You always flash the ROM first then the Kernel.
babymatteo said:
You always flash the ROM first then the Kernel.
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I don't know what you mean by that could you be more specific please?
Do you see on the BeastMod thread where you downloaded the ROM?
Underneath it, it says "Kernel for 2.2.0" that is the boot.img download it.
As for ADB under settings this is just referring to "USB debugging" turned on.
Put the boot.img in the "Kernel Here" folder which is in the "Kernal Flash Tool v3".
Then after run the flash.bat (windows) or flash.sh(mac) file in that tool folder.
That should do it.
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F9zSlavik said:
I don't know what you mean by that could you be more specific please?
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And where are you still having problems?
That's what I thought but I wanted to make sure that what I needed to do, I was semi sure but I do not want to brick my phone by doing a step I was not suppose to.
ADB is a confusing term debugging makes a lot more sense and that is what I figured but I did not see any reference between adb and debugging mode.
So after following these steps, this will install beastmod?
I saved my contacts, sms, and call logs using a program called supa back up, they were saved on my sd card.
Anything else I need to know?
And thank yo for taking the time to fill in the gaps I really do appreciate and hopefully this thread will help anyone else that was confused as I was.
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Does the phone need to be in any specific mode? I have it as Disk Drive and after running the bat I get a msg saying error device not found" and "waiting for device"
F9zSlavik said:
That's what I thought but I wanted to make sure that what I needed to do, I was semi sure but I do not want to brick my phone by doing a step I was not suppose to.
ADB is a confusing term debugging makes a lot more sense and that is what I figured but I did not see any reference between adb and debugging mode.
So after following these steps, this will install beastmod?
I saved my contacts, sms, and call logs using a program called supa back up, they were saved on my sd card.
Anything else I need to know?
And thank yo for taking the time to fill in the gaps I really do appreciate and hopefully this thread will help anyone else that was confused as I was.
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Does the phone need to be in any specific mode? I have it as Disk Drive and after running the bat I get a msg saying error device not found" and "waiting for device"
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The boot.img is the kernel. Flashing it doesn't mean you have BeastMod.
You need to download BeastMod and flash it through recovery to get BeastMod on your phone.
Remember to wipe data, wipe dalvik and wipe cache.
After you flash the ROM then you flash the kernel using the tool.
Sometimes the kernel needs to flashed twice to fix any issues you might have after flashing a ROM and new kernel.
First boot takes longer and after first boot, once the phone settles, reboot again.
Your phone needs to be in "charge only" and not "disk drive" for ADB to recognize it.
do not worry about bricking your phone, you actually cant since there is no s-off yet + htc hasnt released much of the sources so pretty much ur phone is locked and cant brick it.
OK I did the flash.bat, phone restarted.
So in order to install the beastmod, do I copy the beastmod file I downloaded into the sdcard? Then reboot and install it through recover?
How do I wipe the data?
F9zSlavik said:
OK I did the flash.bat, phone restarted.
So in order to install the beastmod, do I copy the beastmod file I downloaded into the sdcard? Then reboot and install it through recover?
How do I wipe the data?
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Yes. Copy the zip you downloaded on to your sdcard then reboot into recovery.
Volume down + power.
Once in recovery you should have options.
First do a backup.
Then look for the options to wipe data/factory reset.
Then usually wipe cache and wipe dalvik are under the "advanced" option.
I do believe you have a custom recovery so your options might be different.
Navigate around to find the options to wipe all your data.
After you wipe then you navigate to "apply update from sdcard" and then "choose zip from sdcard" select BeastMod and flash it.
You should be ready to go.
Sorry my instructions aren't specific as I haven't rooted my Amaze or flashed a custom ROM.
So I don't know what your recovery looks like.
I am going off my experience with 7 MT4Gs and 2 Sensations.
The steps should be pretty basic when flashing a ROM anyway.
I understand that for someone who is new at this reading the instructions might seem complicated at times.
I'm just trying my best to reword those instructions for you and put it steps you can understand.
Alright, final question, do I need to make a folder for the files that in the zip folder or do I just copy them to the sdcard2 directory as the way its shown when you un zip the beastmod.zip file?
F9zSlavik said:
Alright, final question, do I need to make a folder for the files that in the zip folder or do I just copy them to the sdcard2 directory as the way its shown when you un zip the beastmod.zip file?
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Don't unzip it. Just place the entire thing on your sdcard.
If you're flashing the ROM through recovery you should not need to unzip it.
It's just placing it on your SDcard and flashing it.
ooooh
I will try it right now then.
OK
Off topic question, Cynogen is a mod like Beastmod correct?
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Alright its been flashed yay it works lol. Do I need to flash the kernel again? I did it before, do i have to do it afterwards as well, you mention that earlier.
Boy it looks so different...... so the Sense theme is still there but just hidden in some sort of way? Will they ever disable the security on this phone or is that permanent?
Dude if the admin are smart they will PIN this thread. I am a computer guy I fix them for a living mod the etc and damm this was a pain in the ass. The information is there but its missing certain details and its scattered, I searched around and sort of has the jist of it but honestly they should make a faq on how to more or less how its detailed in this thread, would save a lot of time and effort.
This forum is so awesome! lol
This is going to need some getting use to....
Any advice on what to do next? lol Like I said this is the 1st time I've own a phone that is not a blackberry...
At some point during my flashing I ended up with kernel
"3.0.13-gaf15497-dirty
[email protected]#1"
I think it was with a BAMF ICS Rom.
Since then whenever I got to flash another kernel I get
Update failed. Main version older.
Its not a huge deal because the roms I have been flashing work with this kernel but Id prefer to use the recommended one.
Can someone explain what exactly is going on here and if it is a big deal or a way around it.
I had never seen this with my Dinc or Tbolt but both were S-off so I was able to flash in recovery.
brownsfan said:
At some point during my flashing I ended up with kernel
"3.0.13-gaf15497-dirty
[email protected]#1"
I think it was with a BAMF ICS Rom.
Since then whenever I got to flash another kernel I get
Update failed. Main version older.
Its not a huge deal because the roms I have been flashing work with this kernel but Id prefer to use the recommended one.
Can someone explain what exactly is going on here and if it is a big deal or a way around it.
I had never seen this with my Dinc or Tbolt but both were S-off so I was able to flash in recovery.
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Read the f*cking sticky in the development section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23169557&postcount=4
con247 said:
Read the f*cking sticky in the development section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23169557&postcount=4
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And we all thought your wouldn't have to say anything anymore
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brownsfan said:
At some point during my flashing I ended up with kernel
"3.0.13-gaf15497-dirty
[email protected]#1"
I think it was with a BAMF ICS Rom.
Since then whenever I got to flash another kernel I get
Update failed. Main version older.
Its not a huge deal because the roms I have been flashing work with this kernel but Id prefer to use the recommended one.
Can someone explain what exactly is going on here and if it is a big deal or a way around it.
I had never seen this with my Dinc or Tbolt but both were S-off so I was able to flash in recovery.
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Page 1 of HTC Misctool in development forum, con has a tool for this posted.
Edit: he beat me to it!
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Or just flash CleanROM ICS. Scott included the mainver fix that sets mainver to 1.00.000.00
superchilpil said:
And we all thought your wouldn't have to say anything anymore
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I was hoping... I wish the first time someone came into the Rezound section they would be forced to read a thing that explains main version and how to fix it.
Make life easier and learn the fastboot method for flashing kernels.
Just take the boot.img file from the rom, put it on a flash drive or folder on your pc with fastboot.exe and adb.exe
Plug in you phone (adb drivers must be installed already) to your PC's USB port
Open a command prompt and navigate to the path where adb resides.
Type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Then once the phone says "fastboot usb", type in come:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
After it flashes, reboot the phone and enjoy the new kernel.
Or, you can fix the main version error by searching for the thread. Its easy.
a.mcdear said:
Make life easier and learn the fastboot method for flashing kernels.
Just take the boot.img file from the rom, put it on a flash drive or folder on your pc with fastboot.exe and adb.exe
Plug in you phone (adb drivers must be installed already) to your PC's USB port
Open a command prompt and navigate to the path where adb resides.
Type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Then once the phone says "fastboot usb", type in come:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
After it flashes, reboot the phone and enjoy the new kernel.
Or, you can fix the main version error by searching for the thread. Its easy.
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That doesn't actually fix the problem or fix the fact that it might not be possible to RUU if something happened.
Im sorry ok,
Geeze. It wasnt obvious to me at first look. I found it now.
I was also unaware this was such a common issue. Sorry so many have asked. Lesson learned.
brownsfan said:
Im sorry ok,
Geeze. It wasnt obvious to me at first look. I found it now.
I was also unaware this was such a common issue. Sorry so many have asked. Lesson learned.
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If I search mainver in the Rezound section I get over 500 results. It wouldn't have been hard to find.
superchilpil said:
And we all thought your wouldn't have to say anything anymore
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Oh man I just shot soda out of my nose when I got into this thread.
I did my research on how to install ROMS with a locked S On and Kernels, but just got even more confused about the process. I am coming from an Evo 4g CDMA.
I have H BOOT 1.5 unlocked S ON. My back up was lost. I tried to flash something like the newest MIUI using TWRP 1.1. w/e. I can't get past the boot screen for MIUI. As I was reading up on the forums, it seemed to me that you had to use a program called Flash Image GUI to get a kernel going on a ROM. Though, here is where I was confused. If a ROM has a kernel in it and I flash the ROM, does the Kernel part of that flash not get set up as well?
Would I need to flash the rom like normal from the SD Card then use something separate to flash a Kernel? If so, I am kinda boned. I can't get into the phone, just the recovery and can't get that program installed on the phone Trying to flash up Xplode now to see if maybe I just got a bad download.
If these questions were answered, please forgive me, I did try to find the answers, but as I read up more and more, it was getting to be more and more confusing to my personal issue at hand.
Thanks for the help!!
If you grab the kernel from your Miui zip, it's in the zips root called boot.img
Put that into your folder with your fastboot exe
Boot into bootloader the same as when you flashed the CWM
Use fastboot command... fastboot flash boot boot.img
this will flash the kernel and you should be able to boot up properly
Oh, well that is the problem. I had someone else flash TWRP for me. Guess I need to find out more on how to flash up that to get the kernel going. This S On thing is a massive PITA, lol. Guess once I get the phone up and going and I can use that program, things will be way easier
Nametaken said:
Oh, well that is the problem. I had someone else flash TWRP for me. Guess I need to find out more on how to flash up that to get the kernel going. This S On thing is a massive PITA, lol. Guess once I get the phone up and going and I can use that program, things will be way easier
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I see. i skipped the how to part since i thought you had alrady flashed the CMW your self, it's fairly easy.
you need..
1) to install the evo 3d usb drivers.. filename HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe .sorry i don't have a link, i got them off these forums somewhere
2) you need the fastboot.exe , again search google/these forums
then shut down your phone
pull battery out, then back in
hold down volume- (minus) and then hold the power button as well, only let go once in the bootloader, choose the fastboot option then insert usb cable to phone->pc .. you should see fastboot-usb message come up on your phone
then you can type out that fastboot command in the previous post from a dos command prompt, from the directory with your fastboot exe and boot.img
It's easier to put rom you want on the SD card make sure debug is on.
Adb reboot bootloader . Now
Fastboot boot recovery.img now wipe and flash rom you are good to go man. Works flawless .
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Sorry about posting in the wrong area.
What I did, which can help out other 3D noobs is this:
Since I just unlocked and have no back up, my kernel was still stock
Downloading a stock rom and moving it to my phone via comp, twrp recovery mode>> USB Toggle allows you to connect to PC! Put the rom on the main part of the SD card and just flash like normal.
Here you should be able to boot up like normal again.
Let me say, Flash Image GUI is a noobs friend till you can learn to use adb more.
I was told you can put a Rom on your card and just flash allowing the kernel to flash as well. I have not had success with this with HBoot 1.5 S On.
Flash Image GUI:
Download the rom you want, Aosp to Sense is fine.
Open Flash GUI and choose the Browse option.
Locate your rom on your card and choose it.
The app will give you a message saying the rom is big yada yada, say yes.
Wait a few moments as it finds the kernel. Once it does, choose flash Image.
Choose reboot recovery and flash the exact rom you picked with the App. Reboot and win.
This is just what I, a noob, have found to work.
I have NOT been able to just flash any rom on the SD Card and have it work. Flash Image UI has NOT been able to get Virus' Rom to load
A's I find more noob friendly tips I can report.
Thanks everyone else for the input! I won't lie, I came from an Evo 4g and am totally lazy as I am used to S Off and just flashing away. S On, I hate you. ADB, I fear you. Flash Image GUI, I want to marry you!
CDMA 3D, I wish we had more AOSP lol
Hope this helps out some people.
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Nametaken said:
Sorry about posting in the wrong area.
What I did, which can help out other 3D noobs is this:
Since I just unlocked and have no back up, my kernel was still stock
Downloading a stock rom and moving it to my phone via comp, twrp recovery mode>> USB Toggle allows you to connect to PC! Put the rom on the main part of the SD card and just flash like normal.
Here you should be able to boot up like normal again.
Let me say, Flash Image GUI is a noobs friend till you can learn to use adb more.
I was told you can put a Rom on your card and just flash allowing the kernel to flash as well. I have not had success with this with HBoot 1.5 S On.
Flash Image GUI:
Download the rom you want, Aosp to Sense is fine.
Open Flash GUI and choose the Browse option.
Locate your rom on your card and choose it.
The app will give you a message saying the rom is big yada yada, say yes.
Wait a few moments as it finds the kernel. Once it does, choose flash Image.
Choose reboot recovery and flash the exact rom you picked with the App. Reboot and win.
This is just what I, a noob, have found to work.
I have NOT been able to just flash any rom on the SD Card and have it work. Flash Image UI has NOT been able to get Virus' Rom to load
A's I find more noob friendly tips I can report.
Thanks everyone else for the input! I won't lie, I came from an Evo 4g and am totally lazy as I am used to S Off and just flashing away. S On, I hate you. ADB, I fear you. Flash Image GUI, I want to marry you!
CDMA 3D, I wish we had more AOSP lol
Hope this helps out some people.
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ADB is pretty simple to flash with lol
All you do is keep a copy of the recovery.img you are using in your adb folder...
You hold shift down right click on the folder that adb is in platform tools folder is where it's at say open cmd prompt to it. That is the fast painless method
Make sure you have a rom on your sd card.... Also that debug is turned on...
Plug phone in hook to computer...
ADB:
adb reboot bootloader
now:
fastboot boot recovery.img takes you into recovery...
Now wipe don't wipe SD card...
Flash rom your set works on virus roms and any other rom 0 issues
Also Flash GUI works for everyone nothing wrong with it....
I just prefer Good Old Adb to do my work If you need any help feel free to ask man.. I'll do what I can to help ya out if you get stuck..
reaper24 said:
ADB is pretty simple to flash with lol
All you do is keep a copy of the recovery.img you are using in your adb folder...
You hold shift down right click on the folder that adb is in platform tools folder is where it's at say open cmd prompt to it. That is the fast painless method
Make sure you have a rom on your sd card.... Also that debug is turned on...
Plug phone in hook to computer...
ADB:
adb reboot bootloader
now:
fastboot boot recovery.img takes you into recovery...
Now wipe don't wipe SD card...
Flash rom your set works on virus roms and any other rom 0 issues
Also Flash GUI works for everyone nothing wrong with it....
I just prefer Good Old Adb to do my work If you need any help feel free to ask man.. I'll do what I can to help ya out if you get stuck..
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You can not flash some ROMS through ADB/Fastboot with s-on, it just doesn't work no matter which way you go about it. Flashing a recovery is easy but that was not the OP's problem. The "noob" way that the OP suggested is the only way to get roms with custom boot.img in the zip to stick. I just installed CM9 and ADB/fastboot was of no use. Getting into recovery is easy but will not provide results unless you have used FlashImageGUI.apk first on a working ROM.
Nether CWM nor TWRP work to flash such ROM's with the right boot.img. You must use FlashImageGUI.apk!
StevetotheH said:
You can not flash some ROMS through ADB/Fastboot with s-on, it just doesn't work no matter which way you go about it. Flashing a recovery is easy but that was not the OP's problem. The "noob" way that the OP suggested is the only way to get roms with custom boot.img in the zip to stick. I just installed CM9 and ADB/fastboot was of no use. Getting into recovery is easy but will not provide results unless you have used FlashImageGUI.apk first on a working ROM.
Nether CWM nor TWRP work to flash such ROM's with the right boot.img. You must use FlashImageGUI.apk!
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I never had any issues using cwm the older version 4.0 to flash any rom the fastboot method Anyway's older TWRP and Newest CWM had some issues with not wiping right to flashing funky...
I will help the OP out if he ever gets stuck
Yeah reaper your right! I think I came off like a ****, I am one, but didn't mean to come off sounding snide.
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Yeah reaper your right! I think I came off like a ****, I am one, but didn't mean to come off sounding snide.
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It's all good man no worries Your cool
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Dah da dat ta ta! (Swoops in with my 2 cents)
See the Guide/Flashing Notes in my signature for a walkthru for flashing roms, recoveries, etc. All up to date. Choose your method: fastboot & recovery or flashimage & recovery.
Note: TWRP 2.0 with Dumlock is a workaround to avoid using fastboot (pc). FlashImage is not a requirement, its also a workaround vs fastboot.
mpgrimm2 said:
Dah da dat ta ta! (Swoops in with my 2 cents)
See the Guide/Flashing Notes in my signature for a walkthru for flashing roms, recoveries, etc. All up to date. Choose your method: fastboot & recovery or flashimage & recovery.
Note: TWRP 2.0 with Dumlock is a workaround to avoid using fastboot (pc). FlashImage is not a requirement, its also a workaround vs fastboot.
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Nice I was wondering when you was gonna pop in . LOL
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Thanks erryone. I hope others were able to get some help here that are new to 3vo and flashing. I am so waiting for a nub proof s-off method.
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There is the HBOOT downgrade. I have ZERO linux experience whatsoever and thought the process was very easy. I know it says to 'brick' the phone, but it is honestly not that scary. I have done two of these already both being successful on the first attempt. The live cd by closeone actually takes care of almost everything, except for actually doing the brick. Trust me being on 1.40 s-off is much much nicer.
So I was trying to update my old energy ROM to ICS and I'm kind of hosed. Got instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362759
Basically:
- Root your device
- Install a custom recovery
- Install the downloaded ROM .zip found in post #3
- Make sure to do a Factory Reset / Wipe before installing ROM
For the record, these steps are out of order. Steps 4 and 3 are switched and I didn't notice till it was to late. What I did next was do the factory reset and then try to re-install the ROM. Everything seemed to go fine until it was time for a reboot. Then it froze on the HTC logo.
Could use some ideas as to what my next move should be. Since it was a previous version of Energy ROM + Faux kernel, phone is definitely rooted, etc. Perhaps I should start over with a stock Gingerbread ROM?
jcllings said:
So I was trying to update my old energy ROM to ICS and I'm kind of hosed. Got instructions here:
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Perhaps I should start over with a stock Gingerbread ROM?
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Apparently I am also supposed to flash the kernel as per this thread which I've finally found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645641
In order to find it, I had to search for it using Google as this forum software is so haphazard. Also not mentioned in the instructions. Will try this next if I can get at it through just the custom recovery.
Still wrong. Coming from GB and going to ICS you need to flash the ICS RUU in bootloader. I don't know how many times its been mentioned or how many other threads have been started because of this issue.
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First im not resbonsible for anything that can happen to your phone this what i do if it didnt work im not resbonsible.
If you are rooted via HTCDev S-On Hboot 1.490018 and up you need to Run a command prompt and flash the boot.IMG that comes with the ROM (if not included extract the ROM and search for its in the .Zip file then move that file into a folder in the Root lf ur C Drive put your phone into fastboot mode (remove battery then put it back then press lock/on button and the volume up button at the same time) then connect it to your PC and run command prompt press on start and search for cmd then run it and type the following :
Cd c:\android (or whatever you named the folder)
After that type:
Fastboot flash boot boot.IMG
After its done unplug your phone from ur PC reboot it and it should work perfectly (it may stay at the HTC Logo for 10-20 minutes)
HOPE IT WORKS ENJOY!
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Still wrong. Coming from GB and going to ICS you need to flash the ICS RUU in bootloader.
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Awesome. Thanks for the tip. Will see what I can make of it.
I notice that there is a file, PH85IMG.zip in the same directory as the modded ROM. The name isn't very descriptive. Clue?
jcllings said:
So I was trying to update my old energy ROM to ICS and I'm kind of hosed. Got instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362759
Basically:
- Root your device
- Install a custom recovery
- Install the downloaded ROM .zip found in post #3
- Make sure to do a Factory Reset / Wipe before installing ROM
For the record, these steps are out of order. Steps 4 and 3 are switched and I didn't notice till it was to late. What I did next was do the factory reset and then try to re-install the ROM. Everything seemed to go fine until it was time for a reboot. Then it froze on the HTC logo.
Could use some ideas as to what my next move should be. Since it was a previous version of Energy ROM + Faux kernel, phone is definitely rooted, etc. Perhaps I should start over with a stock Gingerbread ROM?
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I don't want to put down energy rom, but it hasn't been updated since the original leak, and the instructions were never clarified - he simply never explained the PROPER way to switch from gingerbread to ICS. ARHD gives a better explanation, but I think post #2 in the everything ICS thread gives the best and links to everything you should need..
You have to be careful anytime you are switching to a totally new OS. All the devices I know, switching from 2.1 to 2.2, or 2.2 to 2.3.. or to 4.0+.. it is USUALLY not just a "flash over the old OS".. just something to keep in mind for any of your other or future devices..
yuseiatlas said:
First im not resbonsible for anything that can happen to your phone this what i do if it didnt work im not resbonsible.
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After its done unplug your phone from ur PC reboot it and it should work perfectly (it may stay at the HTC Logo for 10-20 minutes)
HOPE IT WORKS ENJOY!
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I'm trying to get RUU now. When I tried the above earlier, got as far as the wirly Energy rings though but then it restarts.
Silentbtdeadly said:
I don't want to put down energy rom, but it ...
other or future devices..
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Well as far as I know, it ain't like he is getting paid much so it would seem to be a miracle if any of this stuff gets updated. ;-) If I don't have this figured out by Tuesday, I'll use it as an excuse to get a new phone. This one has a crack or two in the screen anyways.
Still, even so I would MUCH rather get this one working again. 'specially since I'm between software gigs & cash is tight. If Energy ROM hasn't been updated and there's a better and/or more complete set of instructions maybe I should be looking at something else. Will continue hunting through these forums for info but can use all the help I can get since this forum software ain't exactly friendly. Probably best to see if I can get it back to stock on ICS and then work forward from there. Having said that, I have an RUU that I am working with, its: PH85IMG_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TMOUS_2.14.531.3_Radio_1.14.550L.17DC_30.78.550L.15_release_259626_signed.zip
Tried just flashing it but apparently there's more to it than that.
Latest problem is that I can't get it re-locked without enabling USB debugging. Can't do this since I don't have a working OS. Can it be done from CLI or recovery?
Uh.... hmmm... mysterious. Seems to have fixed itself. Will try a restart and see what happens.
jcllings said:
Latest problem is that I can't get it re-locked without enabling USB debugging. Can't do this since I don't have a working OS. Can it be done from CLI or recovery?
Uh.... hmmm... mysterious. Seems to have fixed itself. Will try a restart and see what happens.
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I was saying that there are some other options, other roms, that have better instructions and have been updated fairly well.. that is all.
The thread I was talking about by glacierguy is here - it links to tons of resources and should answer most questions you may come up with. For example it has "Relock phone (fastboot oem lock)" you can issue fastboot commands while your phone is booted into the bootloader - so this has nothing to do with usb debugging..
There is tons of information here, I know it isn't absolutely organized, but there are a lot of guys here who tried to make the information as easy to find as possible..
Did u try to restart it again it usually takes a couple of times but anyway should either return to stock or use the RUU for the ICS ROM
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jcllings said:
Well as far as I know, it ain't like he is getting paid much so it would seem to be a miracle if any of this stuff gets updated. ;-) If I don't have this figured out by Tuesday, I'll use it as an excuse to get a new phone. This one has a crack or two in the screen anyways.
Still, even so I would MUCH rather get this one working again. 'specially since I'm between software gigs & cash is tight. If Energy ROM hasn't been updated and there's a better and/or more complete set of instructions maybe I should be looking at something else. Will continue hunting through these forums for info but can use all the help I can get since this forum software ain't exactly friendly. Probably best to see if I can get it back to stock on ICS and then work forward from there. Having said that, I have an RUU that I am working with, its: PH85IMG_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TMOUS_2.14.531.3_Radio_1.14.550L.17DC_30.78.550L.15_release_259626_signed.zip
Tried just flashing it but apparently there's more to it than that.
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If you're.gonna flash that last file you mentioned, you need to rename it to PH85IMG, since its a stock ruu and not just a flashable Rom.
Sent from an Amaaaaaazing place :-D
Woohoo! I've succeeded in getting the aforementioned RUU installed. Should be much less of a problem from here forward.
yuseiatlas said:
First im not resbonsible for anything that can
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Of course you are responsible. Heaven forbid anyone should take responsibility for their own actions or anything crazy like that.
Since English may not be your first language, I'll be clear. I'm just kidding.
Silentbtdeadly said:
I don't want to put down energy rom, but it hasn't been updated since the original leak, and the instructions were never ...
other or future devices..
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Now that I have the RUU, could use some examples of projects that are more up-to-date so that I can move forward.
jcllings said:
Now that I have the RUU, could use some examples of projects that are more up-to-date so that I can move forward.
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Whoops, you covered this earlier. Will chase down the link and see where it goes.
jcllings said:
Now that I have the RUU, could use some examples of projects that are more up-to-date so that I can move forward.
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If you want cutting edge(these both have features no other rom has added yet, and are very current update wise) and like the senseui, try remix's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673609 or if you want with less sense and more of an aosp-ish feel go for his http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623184
ARHD is what is being used for the base for many roms because it is solid and bugless, energy has more features that he had included in his gingerbread rom.. I've heard good things about capromce, but I have no idea what features he has added that are or aren't included in the others..
Heheheh and its not my first language thats why you might see a lot of grammar and/or writen mistakes, just for the futur before you flash any new ROM Back-Up you current or the original ROM just in case something like this happen so you can restsore it without worrying and hope i helped
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Righteous! Up and running on Speed ROM 4.0. Thanks so much to everyone who collaborated. Copious mashing of the Thanks button.
Hey guys I just joined the site a few days ago after being sent here by some guys from some Audio forums, which is my main hobby. I guess you could say Im kind of a techy but am just now getting in to laptop building and things like that so I am still a newb. Anyways I just got the HTC DNA which I like quite a bit but Id like a little more out of it such as little better battery life, more customization, and to get rid of the bloat ware installed. On that note however I have never done anything much with phones since this is my first Droid after using Iphones which is why Im starting this thread...
I have been reading around and am still quite lost as to what I need to do to get what I wanted (battery life, customization, and to get rid of bloatware). I really like the ViperDNA ROM after watching the video but not sure if....
1. It will do what I want?
2. How to install it/make it run properly?
3. If there is something better?
So if you guys could walk me through what it takes to run something like that I would greatly appreciate you helping out some one new to this whole "Rooting" thing since this is my first Droid... If I can return the favor by helping out with your Car audio or talking guns with anyone Id be glad to!
Better n' Reverse said:
Hey guys I just joined the site a few days ago after being sent here by some guys from some Audio forums, which is my main hobby. I guess you could say Im kind of a techy but am just now getting in to laptop building and things like that so I am still a newb. Anyways I just got the HTC DNA which I like quite a bit but Id like a little more out of it such as little better battery life, more customization, and to get rid of the bloat ware installed. On that note however I have never done anything much with phones since this is my first Droid after using Iphones which is why Im starting this thread...
I have been reading around and am still quite lost as to what I need to do to get what I wanted (battery life, customization, and to get rid of bloatware). I really like the ViperDNA ROM after watching the video but not sure if....
1. It will do what I want?
2. How to install it/make it run properly?
3. If there is something better?
So if you guys could walk me through what it takes to run something like that I would greatly appreciate you helping out some one new to this whole "Rooting" thing since this is my first Droid... If I can return the favor by helping out with your Car audio or talking guns with anyone Id be glad to!
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I love the ViperRom! It has every customization imaginable and is very professional looking. It helps with battery life but you can use pretty much any kernel you want with a rom and that probably has as much or more affect on battery life. You need to be rooted and have adb installed on your pc - are you to this point yet?
Here is a good link by droidmodd3rx that walks through most things on video. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
Also did you accept Verizon ota update in the last week? If so I am not sure you can root yet, they will have to work out a new method for that.
TJMac44 said:
I love the ViperRom! It has every customization imaginable and is very professional looking. It helps with battery life but you can use pretty much any kernel you want with a rom and that probably has as much or more affect on battery life. You need to be rooted and have adb installed on your pc - are you to this point yet?
Here is a good link by droidmodd3rx that walks through most things on video. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
Also did you accept Verizon ota update in the last week? If so I am not sure you can root yet, they will have to work out a new method for that.
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It asked me today if I wanted to update and I held off since I read something about it not working with the new update... So Im still on the 1.15.605.4 Software number...
Also what is this ADB I need to have installed on my PC?
Newer "B" than Better-n-Reverse!
Better n' Reverse said:
Also what is this ADB I need to have installed on my PC?
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This is my second Droid phone, but I am interested in rooting this beast (HTC DNA). But I think I might temporarily be out of luck as my Software Number is 2.04.605.2 71 ORD.
I'll sit tight if this is true, but once there is a rooting option for this update can someone PLEASE, please, please post a V-E-R-Y detailed and simplified method for rooting?
I have to do whatever it take to get rid of "DROOOIIIDDD" on start up. Seroiously, that is my primary reason for looking into this rooting business. I'm such a sad case
Cheers!
It looks like its quite the long process if you don't have SDK and ADP already installed which you will need to unlock the bootloader...
Better n' Reverse said:
It looks like its quite the long process if you don't have SDK and ADP already installed which you will need to unlock the bootloader...
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Here is a guide for installing adb
http://www.jailbreakeye.com/android/install-adb-fastboot
Here is a video that I went by to install my adb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Here is page for new easy way to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
And here is page with video guides to Root, install custom recovery and install kernels and Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
You also need to install usb drivers on your pc. If you have't already done so you can get them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
It seems overwhelming but it really isn't if you read/watch things carefully and follow instructions it is pretty easy and fun.
TJMac44 said:
Here is a guide for installing adb
http://www.jailbreakeye.com/android/install-adb-fastboot
Here is a video that I went by to install my adb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Here is page for new easy way to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
And here is page with video guides to Root, install custom recovery and install kernels and Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
You also need to install usb drivers on your pc. If you have't already done so you can get them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
It seems overwhelming but it really isn't if you read/watch things carefully and follow instructions it is pretty easy and fun.
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Thanks for putting all that together for me! What is the purpose of the USB drivers?
Better n' Reverse said:
Thanks for putting all that together for me! What is the purpose of the USB drivers?
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So your computer can see your phone.
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Bigandrewgold said:
So your computer can see your phone.
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Awwww ok... I got SDK loaded just trying to get it open...
Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
Better n' Reverse said:
Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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depending on what you named your directories are you going to the platform-tools directory? you need to type adb not adp, lower case not caps, and then there needs to be a command after adb. Try adb devices.
Better n' Reverse said:
Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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You set up your system variables crooectly?
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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It's adb not adp
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TJMac44 said:
depending on what you named your directories are you going to the platform-tools directory? you need to type adb not adp, lower case not caps, and then there needs to be a command after adb. Try adb devices.
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I believe so...
Bigandrewgold said:
You set up your system variables crooectly?
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Like I said I followed that vid exactly so...
.torrented said:
It's adb not adp
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Ya thats what I meant just wasnt paying attention last night
Well I got it unlocked finally but now when I go to flash the Recovery I just get an error... Sometimes the "emulator" one, "waiting on the device" , Or just cant the find file... Just doing it straight from the comand I open in the file or using Hansoon2000's tool...
Quick question
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
Better n' Reverse said:
Well I got it unlocked finally but now when I go to flash the Recovery I just get an error... Sometimes the "emulator" one, "waiting on the device" , Or just cant the find file... Just doing it straight from the comand I open in the file or using Hansoon2000's tool...
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Your phone needs to be in fastboot for you to find it. Connect the phone, boot into the bootloader, enter fastboot, open a new command prompt, and try "fastboot devices". you should see the phone.
If you can't find the file then you're not in the right directory. Make sure you navigate to the folder that contains the file then run the command. (or you can just give it the full path to the file)
ASAPscotty said:
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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No, I don't think that'll help. The factory reset basically wipes memory and restores the original ROM. The OTA updates the radios / kernel. But don't quote me on that. I'll let a dev who knows better comment.
drumz0rz said:
No, I don't think that'll help. The factory reset basically wipes memory and restores the original ROM. The OTA updates the radios / kernel. But don't quote me on that. I'll let a dev who knows better comment.
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I think you are right because I have not heard of anyone suggesting this, and it was just my noob idea! Thanks for the help.
ASAPscotty said:
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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This question has been answered, but I thought I'd provide a little more detail to their answers:
On android, the memory is divided into several partitions (you might think of it like different disk drives), including a /boot, /system, and /data partition. The /boot partition is where the kernel (the heart of the android o/s) resides; the /system (where the bulk of the android o/s resides); the /data is where your apps and personal data reside. The /boot and /system partitions require system administrator level rights in order to change the information stored there (the system administrator account on android/linux is known as "root" or "superuser").
The update that came from VZW changed elements in the /system and /boot directories, using a superuser key to grant the update permission to change the files on those partitions.
Unfortunately, a factory reset only essentially re-formats the /data partition, wiping out all the user information stored there, but doesn't change the /system or /boot partitions.
The root process essentially hacks the device to gain system administrator rights to the android phone, using exploits in the android o/s. This is essentially a cat and mouse game. The update sent by VZW/HTC patches the exploits that were used to gain root access (that is why it is always dangerous to accept updates from VZW/HTC).
Hopefully the developers on this website will be able to find another exploit/weakness, and provide a way for those who have phones that have the update to obtain root, unlock the bootloader (another partition), and gain s-off (another level of turning a security flag to "off" so that even more partitions can be accessed/changed (ie.the /radio partition).