I been searching around all over the place and I am just hitting my head against the wall. Any help would be appreciated.
This is my setup: hboot 1.5 S-ON, I have unlocked using the HTC method. I have Revolutionary CWM recovery installed.
I am looking to update the Kernel and Radio/PRI of the phone to the latest versions. (I haven't done it in a very long time.)
By what I read, since I have hboot 1.5 updating the kernel seems close to impossible. I did read that I may have to go to a Stock Rom and update via sprint OTA to get the latest updates then unlock again? That doesnt sound right to me.
I am all types of confused. Part of this was started because I wanted to try the MeanROM (link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466362) and also update my phone. Everything I try to do fails or I cant do because of the 1.5 or the S-ON.
Hopefully i am making some sense. I dont know what I have to do to get the latest kernel or if it even is possible.
If you are rooted already the only thing you need to do is install flash GUI app (you can get it in the market) and flash the kernel (boot.img) file before you flash the ROM and you should be OK
There is a myth that if your on 1.5 s-on your doomed, that's not true. It does mean that you'll need an extra step to do things but you'll be able to get things done without issues.
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megabiteg said:
If you are rooted already the only thing you need to do is install flash GUI app (you can get it in the market) and flash the kernel (boot.img) file before you flash the ROM and you should be OK
There is a myth that if your on 1.5 s-on your doomed, that's not true. It does mean that you'll need an extra step to do things but you'll be able to get things done without issues.
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Thank you for the reply, so I understand I can load that application, unzip the rom I want which will have the boot.img. Then flash that boot.img and then install that rom, is that correct? Lastly, does this also update the radio and pri?
spiderz13 said:
Thank you for the reply, so I understand I can load that application, unzip the rom I want which will have the boot.img. Then flash that boot.img and then install that rom, is that correct? Lastly, does this also update the radio and pri?
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If your firmware is compatible with the Rom and kernel yes. If not, you will brick your phone or features will not work as they have to do. After you install flash GUI go to browse button and you will be advertised that file is too large for a kernel or recovery image, then asks if it is a valid Rom zip file. Tap yes and it will search the kernel inside the Rom. After it finishes tap flash and after reboot in recovery(you have to have recovery.img in root of your SD card), next wipe dalvik and cache, install zip and wait until the phone finishes. It is also recommended to you to make a nandroid backup before install anything.
spiderz13 said:
Thank you for the reply, so I understand I can load that application, unzip the rom I want which will have the boot.img. Then flash that boot.img and then install that rom, is that correct? Lastly, does this also update the radio and pri?
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For the EVO 3D, much like the EVO 4G, the custom ROMs generally do not contain the radio or pri images.
There are some different reasons for this, but one of the common reasons being some users claim to experience different radio performance based on their geographic loation in relation to different versions of the radio and pri images.
luis4ever said:
If your firmware is compatible with the Rom and kernel yes. If not, you will brick your phone or features will not work as they have to do. After you install flash GUI go to browse button and you will be advertised that file is too large for a kernel or recovery image, then asks if it is a valid Rom zip file. Tap yes and it will search the kernel inside the Rom. After it finishes tap flash and after reboot in recovery(you have to have recovery.img in root of your SD card), next wipe dalvik and cache, install zip and wait until the phone finishes. It is also recommended to you to make a nandroid backup before install anything.
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The only clarification to this post would be having recovery.img in the root of your SD card is not required for rebooting into recovery mode. In order for a custom recovery to load, when rebooting into recovery mode, the recovery.img has to have been flashed previously. Flash Image GUI can also flash the recovery.img to the recovery partition so when you reboot into recovery, the proper custom recovery loads. Most users flash custom recoveries infrequently when compared to how often they flash ROMs so the process for flashing the recovery process isn't covered as often.
In general, regarding the OP's original question of flashing the "MeanROM", the Flash Image GUI thread provides a great beginner step by step guide I wrote to help walk thru the general overview and process. I've quoted it below for easy reference.
Appreciate all the support of Flash Image GUI! I'll echo the optimism for hboot 1.5 s-on unlocked users, most everything is still possible. HTC just requires an extra few steps which can be frustrating, but once they are learned, the process is fairly smooth.
Hope the clarification helps iron out any confusion on the details!
HTC Unlock - Hboot 1.5 Users Guide for ROMs with a Kernel (boot.img file):
1) Unlock using HTC method for Hboot 1.5 users
2) Load this application, Flash Image GUI, onto the device, either through the Market or the link provided in this OP.
3) Download ROM .zip file to the sdcard on the device.
4) Open up Flash Image GUI, select Browse and select the ROM .zip file, downloaded to /sdcard in the previous step.
5) Flash Image GUI will provide a warning, reminding that the ROM .zip file will *need* to be flashed in the custom recovery afterward.
6) Flash Image GUI will index the full ROM .zip file searching for the kernel and kernel modules. Once located, the Flash Image button should be enabled.
7) Select the Flash Image button and Flash Image GUI will load the kernel modules and kernel from inside the ROM zip file.
8) Select reboot recovery.
9) Inside the custom recovery, load/flash the ROM zip file.
10) Reboot to normal Android mode and all should work including Wifi!
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Hi,
I traded a phone with someone and the rom they had was acting up.. the Infected Rom (cdma verizon)... When I got the phone, I told him he could keep his SD card and I could keep mine.. i guess the P something image file was on there and now Im just rooted with Teamwin recovery and not able to flash any rom or restore the Infected rom i nandroid backed up.
I have fastboot 1.50 S On but unlocked
Now imma be at work and not have a working phone. This isn't cool. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME IF YOU CAN HELP peeps. I would really appreciate it.
I also tried the unlocking method all over again but the Java SDK wont install.. it tells me to disable my virus protection (I did) and then it says unable to install it. This is just a mess man.
stepinmyworld said:
Hi,
I traded a phone with someone and the rom they had was acting up.. the Infected Rom (cdma verizon)... When I got the phone, I told him he could keep his SD card and I could keep mine.. i guess the P something image file was on there and now Im just rooted with Teamwin recovery and not able to flash any rom or restore the Infected rom i nandroid backed up.
I have fastboot 1.50 S On but unlocked
Now imma be at work and not have a working phone. This isn't cool. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME IF YOU CAN HELP peeps. I would really appreciate it.
I also tried the unlocking method all over again but the Java SDK wont install.. it tells me to disable my virus protection (I did) and then it says unable to install it. This is just a mess man.
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If you're interested in reverting back to completely stock, the RUU files are available at http://www.goo-inside.me/shooter/ruu . Both the PG86IMG.zip and the .exe files are available there.
Interesting the device is flashed to verizon, at least you mention the device is on CDMA verizon. The only issues I can forsee here will be 3G data/MMS might not work via Verizon if using a stock Sprint ROM.
Of course, these *might* work and they can also be *tweaked* but I doubt, out of the box, they will work. Phone calls and SMS should work over verizon using the stock sprint ROM.
Here is my usual lecture, reading this will save you a lot of time and headache, regarding flashing a ROM and kernels on the EVO 3D with hboot 1.5 and htc's unlock method:
Essentially, if you're looking to flash a kernel or ROM (which many times also include a kernel), there are three basic methods (two seem the easier) with hboot 1.50 and htc's unlock method:
1) For Kernel Flashing: From Android mode, using my application, Flash Image GUI. Put the kernel .zip file on your sdcard, select from inside the application and flash.
For ROM Flashing: Pull out the kernel file (usually named boot.img) out of the ROM .zip and push to sdcard. Flash using Flash Image GUI.
If you're away from a computer and want to flash any kernel, this is a great tool!
2) Load the custom recovery, NOT using the traditional method (reboot recovery, bootloader -> recovery, etc), but a specific method for Hboot 1.5. From the prompt use: fastboot boot c:\downloads\cwm-recovery.img.
This will temporarily boot the custom recovery image and the HTC unlock method will grant it write access to the boot partition while in this mode.
In this temporarily booted recovery mode, when a full ROM (with kernel included) is flashed, the kernel will flash correctly.
3) Boot into recovery using the traditional methods, reboot recovery, bootloader -> recovery, etc, and after the custom recovery has loaded, flash the ROM. Reboot into fastboot mode and then separately flash the kernel from the computer: fastboot flash boot c:\boot.img.
Downside to this method would be if a zImage is included instead of the boot.img for the kernel, won't flash correctly.
Being without a phone is rough now a days! Hope that helps and points in the right direction!
so sorry.. i meant to say CDMA Sprint.. i probably was so frustrated and typed verizon. I am about to read what you post completly.
Thank you so much for the reply! I purchased the GUI App from the market a few days ago and I wasnt sure if it would work on my phone because that PG86IMG.zip wasn't on the root of my SD card (it's on the other guy's sd card) I will try your method to flash a ROM.
I was able to get the Rom restored from the nandroid backup someone last night.. I still need a new rom because this one has touch screen problems. Thanks again
I have seen this posted several times while looking through other threads. It seems to be working for a lot phones with locked boot loader.
Will it work on the Rezound?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423151
HTC Unlock - User Guides for Flash Image GUI!!
HTC Unlock - Users Guide for ROMs with a Kernel (boot.img file):
1) Unlock using HTC method
2) Load this application, Flash Image GUI, onto the device, either through the Market or the link provided in this OP.
3) Download ROM .zip file to the sdcard on the device.
4) Open up Flash Image GUI, select Browse and select the ROM .zip file, downloaded to /sdcard in the previous step.
5) Flash Image GUI will provide a warning, reminding that the ROM .zip file will *need* to be flashed in the custom recovery afterward.
6) Flash Image GUI will index the full ROM .zip file searching for the kernel and kernel modules. Once located, the Flash Image button should be enabled.
7) Select the Flash Image button and Flash Image GUI will load the kernel and kernel modules from inside the ROM zip file.
8) Once completed, turn off the device. (Assuming you've already loaded a custom recovery)
9) Hold volume down + power to boot into the bootloader. Select recovery.
9) Inside the custom recovery, load/flash the ROM zip file.
10) Reboot to normal Android mode and all should work including Wifi!
I don't know. I don't think anyone would know without trying. It was meant for a completely different phone, and we don't even have an official CWM yet. So I'd really say "Results may vary".
dmoses1969 said:
I have seen this posted several times while looking through other threads. It seems to be working for a lot phones with locked boot loader.
Will it work on the Rezound?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423151
HTC Unlock - User Guides for Flash Image GUI!!
HTC Unlock - Users Guide for ROMs with a Kernel (boot.img file):
1) Unlock using HTC method
2) Load this application, Flash Image GUI, onto the device, either through the Market or the link provided in this OP.
3) Download ROM .zip file to the sdcard on the device.
4) Open up Flash Image GUI, select Browse and select the ROM .zip file, downloaded to /sdcard in the previous step.
5) Flash Image GUI will provide a warning, reminding that the ROM .zip file will *need* to be flashed in the custom recovery afterward.
6) Flash Image GUI will index the full ROM .zip file searching for the kernel and kernel modules. Once located, the Flash Image button should be enabled.
7) Select the Flash Image button and Flash Image GUI will load the kernel and kernel modules from inside the ROM zip file.
8) Once completed, turn off the device. (Assuming you've already loaded a custom recovery)
9) Hold volume down + power to boot into the bootloader. Select recovery.
9) Inside the custom recovery, load/flash the ROM zip file.
10) Reboot to normal Android mode and all should work including Wifi!
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Definitely possible .. if I could get a tester or two, we could find out!
I was able to add support for the HTC Amaze 4G and the HTC Holiday/Vivid this last two weeks, both with HTC's Unlock method.
MrSmith317 said:
I don't know. I don't think anyone would know without trying. It was meant for a completely different phone, and we don't even have an official CWM yet. So I'd really say "Results may vary".
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Yes, custom recovery is absolutely required as it is the only for sure, time tested reliable backup/restore method. If anything goes wrong, or a user flashes the wrong ROM/kernel combination, custom recovery is required to restore.
Hope this has been resolved!
I'm writing this as these questions commonly get asked in the development threads, taking them off topic.
S-ON users commonly run into these problems, which are quite simple to solve with the right information.
When your device is S-ON and unlocked via the HTC Method, the boot partition is mounted read-only in recovery mode, which causes these problems flashing custom kernels or custom roms.
a) Flashing a custom kernel through recovery mode breaks wifi:
Android uses the linux kernel, and the wifi drivers are compiled as kernel modules. The kernel modules are located in /system/lib/modules, and the linux kernel is located on the boot partition. When you flash the kernel zip file through recovery, the updated kernel modules get successfully written to the system partition however the linux kernel cannot get written to the boot partition. The result of this is that the kernel now cannot load the wifi kernel modules. This is what causes the WIFI error.
Solution: Download FlashImgGui from the market, and use that to install the kernel. This program can successfully write the new kernel to the boot partition eliminating the mismatch between the kernel and wifi modules.
b) Flashing a custom rom through recovery breaks wifi.
This problem is basically the same as a). The boot partition cannot be written so the kernel that came with the rom isn't written to it. This causes a mismatch between the kernel modules in the custom rom and the kernel.
Solution: You can either flash a custom kernel with FlashImgGui, or extract the boot.img file from the custom rom's zip file and copy to your computer. Then use the fastboot binary to flash the boot.img to the boot partition. This will copy the kernel that is packaged with the rom to your phone, which will fix the mismatch between the kernel and wifi modules.
C) Flashing a custom rom through recovery causes boot loops or the phone hanging at the HTC screen.
Some custom roms need a different initrd.gz file to the standard one. The initrd.gz file is located on the boot partition. When you flash the custom rom through recovery, the boot partition cannot get written and so the new initrd.gz isn't written to it. This is what causes the problems booting.
Solution: Same as above. Extract the boot.img from the zip file and flash with fastboot. This will copy the correct initrd.gz file to your phone and allow the rom to function correctly.
MODS: If you feel this is in the wrong section please move it. I'm only posting here as these questions always pop up in the development threads.
exactly what i have discovered
i can provide the testimony that the above are correct !
THANKS FOR CONFIRMING IT
actually it can be solved by
1. booting into bootloader (or via cmd :adb reboot bootloader)
2. flash boot "cwm.img" <<<name of the cwm file
3. flash via cwm
4. wifi will back on
ilovemeow said:
actually it can be solved by
1. booting into bootloader (or via cmd :adb reboot bootloader)
2. flash boot "cwm.img" <<<name of the cwm file
3. flash via cwm
4. wifi will back on
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That method is useful for avoiding the problems in the first place, but its easier to flash the boot.img than flash recovery and reinstall the ROM for users who already have the problem.
doesnt it has any thing to do with the RADIO ???
because my phone came with another radio than the widely used one
and hboot 1.18
and I had tons of problems with wifi with every single rom
so I downgraded it to hboot 1.07 by flashing the EU 1.20 rom which came with the radio used here and achieved s-off using revolutionary
and all wifi problems were gone for good
s_superman said:
doesnt it has any thing to do with the RADIO ???
because my phone came with another radio than the widely used one
and hboot 1.18
and I had tons of problems with wifi with every single rom
so I downgraded it to hboot 1.07 by flashing the EU 1.20 rom which came with the radio used here and achieved s-off using revolutionary
and all wifi problems were gone for good
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Absolutely nothing to do with the radio. Your wifi problems were solved once you got S-OFF . S-OFF means the boot partitions is mounted read-write in recovery mode so you do not have any of the problems I listed in the OP.
Where exactly do you flash the boot.img to when you need the custom rom's initrd? I.e. for 'fastboot flash xyz "boot.img"', what's the xyz?
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waltibaba said:
Where exactly do you flash the boot.img to when you need the custom rom's initrd? I.e. for 'fastboot flash xyz "boot.img"', what's the xyz?
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"fastboot flash boot boot.img"
I guessed as much, but wasnt gonna risk my phone without asking. Thank you!
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hi i have no access to market and i dont find the link to download out of market plz any one can upload the apk or zip and put the link ????
sahandv1989 said:
hi i have no access to market and i dont find the link to download out of market plz any one can upload the apk or zip and put the link ????
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Here's a link to the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192527&highlight=flash+image+gui
Please try the search button next time, it is usually the best place to start here
Two days working and the solution was under my nose!
THANK YOU!
Thanks for the information, but I don't think it's entirely accurate. Those with older phones (that haven't taken updates from HTC) will possibly have the old radio firmware. And if you are S-ON and HBOOT1.5, there's no way to 'get' the new firmware on the phone if you are unlocked.
So you must get the updated radio firmware (1216), put in in the root, relock the phone, and do a bootloader boot to flash the radio firmware. Unlock again, and then you are good to go. I had the 8xx version radio firmware and couldn't run any newer ROMS with working wifi until I got the updated firmware.
Be advised that lock/unlocking wipes your phone.
I followed the instructions but it doesn't work
What I did is:
1) Installed the custom ROM
2) installed the boot.img from fastboot
3) rebooted -> but stuck at htc logo
My friend's EVO 3D GSM has:
HBOOT 1.49.0018
S-ON
Unlocked
Can someone help me??
thanks in advance
Hello, i am a newbie and i want to flash a ROM for my EVO 3D, i have hboot 1.50 with S-ON unlocked Bootloaders and Rooted. So, i will flash a ROM for my firmware and confirmed it works and no need to flash Kernel, but when i go to FLASH GUI app it only shows Kernel Image and Recovery Image... I want to flash a Full ROM, which of the options do i need to choose? Thanks.
You cannot flash roms through that. You need a recovery such as twrp
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patrao_n said:
You cannot flash roms through that. You need a recovery such as twrp
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I have recovery.img in root of my sdcard which i used for install su-2.3.6.3.zip for root and unlock bootloaders with htcdev.com
luis4ever said:
Hello, i am a newbie and i want to flash a ROM for my EVO 3D, i have hboot 1.50 with S-ON unlocked Bootloaders and Rooted. So, i will flash a ROM for my firmware and confirmed it works and no need to flash Kernel, but when i go to FLASH GUI app it only shows Kernel Image and Recovery Image... I want to flash a Full ROM, which of the options do i need to choose? Thanks.
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Taken from the guide I posted in my OP of the Flash Image GUI EVO 3D thread:
HTC Unlock - Hboot 1.5 Users Guide for ROMs with a Kernel (boot.img file):
1) Unlock using HTC method for Hboot 1.5 users
2) Load this application, Flash Image GUI, onto the device, either through the Market or the link provided in this OP.
3) Download ROM .zip file to the sdcard on the device.
4) Open up Flash Image GUI, select Browse and select the ROM .zip file, downloaded to /sdcard in the previous step.
5) Flash Image GUI will provide a warning, reminding that the ROM .zip file will *need* to be flashed in the custom recovery afterward.
6) Flash Image GUI will index the full ROM .zip file searching for the kernel and kernel modules. Once located, the Flash Image button should be enabled.
7) Select the Flash Image button and Flash Image GUI will load the kernel modules and kernel from inside the ROM zip file.
8) Select reboot recovery.
9) Inside the custom recovery, load/flash the ROM zip file.
10) Reboot to normal Android mode and all should work including Wifi!
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luis4ever said:
I have recovery.img in root of my sdcard which i used for install su-2.3.6.3.zip for root and unlock bootloaders with htcdev.com
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If you boot into the recovery, use the same method as used for the su-2.3.6.3.zip for the ROM .zip file and it will load.
The confusion occurs if the ROM contains a kernel. If so, Flash Image GUI can be used with the guide I posted above.
Alternative methods involve using fastboot to load the recovery, such as: fastboot boot c:\recovery.img
If that doesn't answer your question, feel free to post back! Thanks for the support!
This is what happens:
1.- Go to open flash GUI and starts.
2.- now kernel is preselected and chache and dalvik too.
3.- i press browse button select meanromv2.17.651.5.zip
4.- it says is a too large file for recovery or kernel image.
5.- it asks if it is a valid ROM zip file and it can locate kernel modules etc.
6.- i press yes and it says extracting zip file: meanrom.zip locating for kernel modules, peleas be patient, etc.
7.- extracted zip file in Application data.
8.- kernel continues preselected and cache too.
9.- what is the next? Press flash? And then? Reboot lnto recovery and navigate to zip file and press power button to install? Wipe data?
PD: As far as i know the kernel from the Stock and this ROM is the same. Thanks.
luis4ever said:
This is what happens:
1.- Go to open flash GUI and starts.
2.- now kernel is preselected and chache and dalvik too.
3.- i press browse button select meanromv2.17.651.5.zip
4.- it says is a too large file for recovery or kernel image.
5.- it asks if it is a valid ROM zip file and it can locate kernel modules etc.
6.- i press yes and it says extracting zip file: meanrom.zip locating for kernel modules, peleas be patient, etc.
7.- extracted zip file in Application data.
8.- kernel continues preselected and cache too.
9.- what is the next? Press flash? And then? Reboot lnto recovery and navigate to zip file and press power button to install? Wipe data?
PD: As far as i know the kernel from the Stock and this ROM is the same. Thanks.
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Steps 7 and 8 are where more detail is needed.
Although, all this confusion might be avoided by answering one question: Does this ROM contain a kernel? If not, you can skip using Flash Image GUI and directly load the ROM from the custom recovery, since you mentioned it is compatible with stock kernel you're currently using.
If this ROM does contain a kernel then answer to all questions in number 9 should be Yes. You'll know more about the kernel included in the ROM as Flash Image GUI adds three lines of text above the Flash button detailing where the kernel was located inside the ROM .zip file and what type of kernel setup the ROM is using.
Hope that helps!
joeykrim said:
Steps 7 and 8 are were more detail is needed.
Although, all this confusion might be avoided by answering one question: Does this ROM contain a kernel? If not, you can skip using Flash Image GUI and directly load the ROM from the custom recovery, since you mentioned it is compatible with stock kernel you're currently using.
If this ROM does contain a kernel then answer to all questions in number 9 should be Yes. You'll know more about the kernel included in the ROM as Flash Image GUI adds three lines of text above the Flash button detailing where the kernel was located inside the ROM .zip file and what type of kernel setup the ROM is using.
Hope that helps!
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If this guy tries and gives you advice about flash gui don't listen to him...He doesn't know what he's talking about.
gilbydakid said:
If this guy tries and gives you advice about flash gui don't listen to him...He doesn't know what he's talking about.
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WTF dude? R u serious? Hope not. Joeykrim knows what he's talking about. Period.
Now, for the OP, I have a guide/flashing notes in my signature that should help clear up your Hboot 1.50 flashing issues. Also have detailed flashing "scenarios" that include using Jk's FlashImage app.
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WTF dude? R u serious? Hope not. Joeykrim knows what he's talking about. Period.
Now, for the OP, I have a guide/flashing notes in my signature that should help clear up your Hboot 1.50 flashing issues. Also have detailed flashing "scenarios" that include using Jk's FlashImage app.
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Thanks, i falshed the ROM with no problems.
Deleted, starting to sound like a xda prick.
Yes it was a joke.
S3nt from my 3D wond3rland
Okay, here's the situation.
I just flashed hboot 1.58 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30014044&postcount=7
Beforehand, I flashed Freeza's AIO package posted on 8/1/2012, the one that updates everything but the kernel, recovery, and hboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673377
On my bootloader screen I have:
***LOCKED***
SHOOTER XC SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.58.0000
RADIO-1.09.00.0706
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0217
eMMc-boot
May 17, 2012,15:06:44
I'm using the latest 4EXT recovery, which is v.1.0.0.5 RC6 Testing, build: 46
I've tried _EVERYTHING_ to get this ROM going: format all partitions (except SD Card), wipe dalvik-cache, even the superwipe. Afterwards I would go into the setup and try to install the ROM. ROM installs, but on reboot I get stuck on a white HTC screen. This used to happen a lot to other people, but I understand this was (mostly) kicked in the rear end.
I've also set all the VPU/CPU speeds to the stock settings in the installation, and still no dice. Just so ya know, I can even install the latest deodexed gingerbread stock ROM for this device, and it works, for the most part (it bootloops until I install the hboot 1.40 revolution version).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
****EDIT**** I got it to work; see post #10 if you are/were in the same pickle as me
It looks like you've done everything right. How long does it sit in the HTC screen?
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coal686 said:
It looks like you've done everything right. How long does it sit in the HTC screen?
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hi coal, thanks for the reply.
and the phone sits on the HTC screen indefinitely (either till the battery dies or I pull it).
My guess would be incorrect kernel.
sudo passwd root
ZWYATT said:
My guess would be incorrect kernel.
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see that's what I was thinking too, but..
1. the full AIO freeza package has the kernel but has the potential to reset S-OFF (due to it including hboot 1.58)
and 2. you flash a ROM, the kernel usually comes with it..?
I could not get Tribs rom to push the kernel.
You gotta find a compatible kernel, copy to sd, install via 4ext, then install rom.
sudo passwd root
thanks ZWYATT. is it possible to edit the other freeza update pack to update just the kernel only, or could it be possible to extract just the kernel from the update pack and install VIA 4ext?
and since this'll be my first time flashing a kernel, I just install from zip like always, right?
From what I read, freeza doesn't touch the kernel.
Yep, just dload a compatible kernel, it will be a zip file, and choose install zip in 4ext.
You'll have to ask Trib about extracting a kernel from his rom. I do not know if he wants, or cares, if people do that.
sudo passwd root
ZWYATT said:
From what I read, freeza doesn't touch the kernel.
Yep, just dload a compatible kernel, it will be a zip file, and choose install zip in 4ext.
You'll have to ask Trib about extracting a kernel from his rom. I do not know if he wants, or cares, if people do that.
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Cool, thanks. As for Trib's ROM, all I know is people can use it as a base, but if people can extract the kernel from his ROM, I have no idea. it'd be nice if he'd check this thread since I can't post in his thread until I have at least ten posts.
EDIT: If it is allowed to extract the kernel from the ROM, can I take the kernel folder and make it into a zip file, then install via 4EXT?
I got it working, thanks to everyone (even Trib over PM, thanks A MILLION )!!!!
Here's how I did it:
***DISCLAIMER*** I take *NO* responsibility for bricks, voided warranties, your boss getting mad at you over the alarm app not working as it should, etc.
Pre-requisites:
* an HTC Evo 3D
* Latest version of Trib's SolidROM (you can either use the Custom or Stock GUI; I used the Stock GUI)
* fully functional adb and fastboot
* HTC drivers installed on your computer
* Virus's AIO package (found in step two)
* PG86IMG.zips of HBOOT 1.4 Revolutionary and HBOOT 1.58 (found in the OP)
* a kernel compatible with SolidROM (if you don't have one, here's one that Trib gave me: http://animeondroid.host22.com/boot.img)
* Latest version of 4EXT Recovery
0. Open a command prompt and navigate to your platform-tools folder
1. Make backups of anything that's important to you, this includes:
* Apps/Data (Use Titanium Backup or similar)
* SMS Text messages (I use SMS Backup & Restore)
* Contacts that aren't otherwise stored on your Google/Exchange/etc accounts
* And finally, ALWAYS NANDROID BACKUP YOUR CURRENT INSTALLATION!! This cannot be stressed enough.
2. Copy over the Virus AIO PG86IMG.zip found here to your SD card.
3. Reboot into bootloader and install Virus's AIO package (don't worry, it won't override your S-OFF)
4. Reboot into recovery and delete the PG86IMG.zip from the root of your SD Card
5. Wipe all partitions except SD Card (additionally, if you have the superwipe.zip feel free to use it also, justin case)
6. Wipe Dalvik Cache; optionally, wipe battery cache (if you haven't wiped it in awhile, now would be a good time to do so as preventative maintenance)
7. Enable smart flash if you haven't done so
8. Install Trib's SolidROM (personally I kept the Processing Unit (3D, 2D, Central) clock speeds as close to stock as I can and enabled V-sync)
9. Enable USB storage after installing the ROM
10. Put the PG86IMG.zip (the one that contains hboot 1.4 revolutionary) onto the root of your SD Card
11. Reboot into bootloader, get into the main screen, and let it install the hboot 1.4 revolutionary PG86IMG.zip; after you install the hboot, you get a black screen on reboot and a blinking power light, this is normal, don't worry. Just unplug your device from your computer and plug it in again
12. Reboot into recovery, enable USB Storage, and delete the PG86IMG.zip from your SD Card
13. Reboot into bootloader, get into fastboot, copy over a compatable ICS kernel into your platform-tools directory in your android SDK, and flash it (Trib was nice enough to give me a copy of his boot.img, see the pre-requisites; thanks A MILLION!!! ); command should be fastboot flash boot boot.img (assuming you're in your platform-tools directory in your android-sdk folder or you set it as part of your path variable, and you named your kernel boot.img)
14. Reboot into recovery, enable USB Storage, and copy over the hboot 1.58 PG86IMG.zip to the root of your SD Card
15. Reboot into bootloader and install hboot 1.58
16. Reboot normally and you should be in Trib's SolidROM!!!
Have fun and enjoy! Oh yeah, don't forget to read over the OP and the thread for SolidROM for all known issues, updates, patches, etc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808332
Okay. So I see Trib has a new version of his ROM out... problem is, it intermittently likes to reboot.
I've tried EVERYTHING:
* wipe all partitions EXCEPT SD Card, followed by a superwipe
* I _finally_ got my bootloader unlocked, so I tried trib's method of flashing the stock RUU first, THEN his ROM
and either way, it reboots at random.
I even tried flashing the old kernel on his new ROM (and vice versa) to rule out the kernel, but unfortunately things get worse, as I can't even get on 4G or WiFi!!!
Here's a weird bug I got in the Play Store...
Update a user app, any of them. Swipe the progress bar. The update will automatically install and appear to work just fine o.o
However, do this to any of the Sprint bloat apps and it won't work (except voicemail, since it has its own updater)
Anyone else seem to get this?