I have been trying to figure out my my App storage on my LTE for a while now. On a clean rom installation I have 634MB free, while 12.26GB is taken up by "Other". How do I see what "Other" is and why its taking up so much space?
electroblood said:
I have been trying to figure out my my App storage on my LTE for a while now. On a clean rom installation I have 634MB free, while 12.26GB is taken up by "Other". How do I see what "Other" is and why its taking up so much space?
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Do you use google music?
i believe that it is the culprit, as i was running into the same problem, a huge amount of space taken up by other. I'm pretty sure if you save music offline, it doesnt get wiped when you wipe data and install a new rom, however the newly installed play music app is unable to access this offline cache. So you to redownload your music for offline music, building up a large amount of storage.
Backup your photos and anything you make might be afraid of losing, and go to erase phone storage in the storage menu. Let me know how if it clears that exra space.
SupermanTW said:
I am on the newest release and have this issue too. It has been on the previous builds also. I also noticed that the camera is missing the shutter sound toggle. Polaris Office and PDF Viewer are installed but missing from the app drawer. I too had the play store issue but was a quick and easy fix, thanks to the FAQ. Very small stuff. Amazing rom guys, thank you so much. I love it! My daily as always.
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So Erased internal phone storage and that didnt help. I wiped everything and reinstalled the same rom, and my partitions look totally different now. This is the same Rom (Viper 3.0.1) with defaults taken all the way. I am on 3.15, S-offed. Look at the image below... Why are they so different? What should the values be?
This is Pre-wipe:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Post Wipe:
After your wipe, you have the same maximum storage values as me. What i would say at this point is the storage shown by other is actually the system.
6.07+9.93=16gb total. So if other is around 4gb, then it would be an apropriate amount of space for the system to take up, as well as leaving the evo in line for the 2gb of app storage that its advertised with.
Breezing through this article helps it fit right in line http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/89588
Looking at the last pic (That was when the evo first came out), it doesnt have the other option under app storage, but instead of seeing all 16gbs, you see about 12gb.
EDIT: confirmed. the 4gb space is reserved for the system and future updates.
http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/91535
cheers
Thanks for the confirmation I appreciate it. Before the wipe my partitions were not set up correctly but I have no idea how it happened. If I figure it out I will update the post.
The phone storage is the internal "sd card". I think one of the TWRP updates had an issue where it formatted sd cards to 2g (fixed in a later update). Wonder if that's why before it only showed 2g of phone storage.
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I'm having the same issue. Is there anyway to check which apps have cached data?
I am having a similar issue.
The folder Other is 1.84 GB and Apps only 0.92 GB. It says I have 143 MB left, but whenever I try to update large apps such as Facebook or Chrome (18 and 35 MB) it says it doesn't have enough space and gets an error. I hav to clean my phone and clear the cache in order for that installation to work.
Why does it say my Appstorage is only 2.90 GB??
Anybody know how to fix this?
ahoeschele said:
I am having a similar issue.
The folder Other is 1.84 GB and Apps only 0.92 GB. It says I have 143 MB left, but whenever I try to update large apps such as Facebook or Chrome (18 and 35 MB) it says it doesn't have enough space and gets an error. I hav to clean my phone and clear the cache in order for that installation to work.
Why does it say my Appstorage is only 2.90 GB??
Anybody know how to fix this?
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Search the development forums for the 4.3 RUU, and update your phones firmware to the new Hboot. The new memory format has solved this problem.
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aarsyl said:
Search the development forums for the 4.3 RUU, and update your phones firmware to the new Hboot. The new memory format has solved this problem.
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I am sorry but I am not really versed in how this all works. I have a different phone tghough. an HTC Desire X. Could you tell me what exactly I would have to do?
aarsyl said:
Search the development forums for the 4.3 RUU, and update your phones firmware to the new Hboot. The new memory format has solved this problem.
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Hi aarsyl, I am a noob on the latest stock (3.17.651.4) - can I take this to mean, assuming I unlock it, I can update the bootloader and keep my stock ROM? I'd rather wait until HTC stabilizes it before trying an official 4.3
shadowguy1 said:
Hi aarsyl, I am a noob on the latest stock (3.17.651.4) - can I take this to mean, assuming I unlock it, I can update the bootloader and keep my stock ROM? I'd rather wait until HTC stabilizes it before trying an official 4.3
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Nope, the stock ROM you have now won't work with the new partition layout. Having said that, the most recent RUU (version .4) is pretty stable as it is, so there isn't really a reason not to upgrade.
Sent from my EVO LTE
ahoeschele said:
I am sorry but I am not really versed in how this all works. I have a different phone tghough. an HTC Desire X. Could you tell me what exactly I would have to do?
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I just checked out the forums for your phone. It seems as though you didn't get the official Sense 5 update from HTC. This is not something that can be changed by any dev. There isn't much that you can do at all, sorry to say.
shadowguy1 said:
Hi aarsyl, I am a noob on the latest stock (3.17.651.4) - can I take this to mean, assuming I unlock it, I can update the bootloader and keep my stock ROM? I'd rather wait until HTC stabilizes it before trying an official 4.3
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There really isn't much left for HTC to stabilize. I can tell you from experience that the new Sense 5 release is near perfect. The minor issues might not be noticeable, depending on your use of the device. And for the record, I don't spend longer than a day on a rom that is buggy. I've been using Sense 5 since HTC reason it the first time, and that says a lot for me.
aarsyl said:
There really isn't much left for HTC to stabilize. I can tell you from experience that the new Sense 5 release is near perfect. The minor issues might not be noticeable, depending on your use of the device. And for the record, I don't spend longer than a day on a rom that is buggy. I've been using Sense 5 since HTC reason it the first time, and that says a lot for me.
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Cool, thanks for the info. I just downloaded 4.13.651.4. Any suggestion on custom recovery once this is done? TWRP?
shadowguy1 said:
Cool, thanks for the info. I just downloaded 4.13.651.4. Any suggestion on custom recovery once this is done? TWRP?
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You must use the custom Twrp from Captain's stock 4.3 thread. It has been modified to work on the new layout. Read his thread for more information on flashing roms though that Twrp, (somewhat tempermental). Also I would recommend s-off prior to ruu. You won't have to relock your bootloader to use the ruu if you are s-off. Just some helpful hints.
HTC Jewel
HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)
Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
gstanke said:
You must use the custom Twrp from Captain's stock 4.3 thread. It has been modified to work on the new layout. Read his thread for more information on flashing roms though that Twrp, (somewhat tempermental). Also I would recommend s-off prior to ruu. You won't have to relock your bootloader to use the ruu if you are s-off. Just some helpful hints.
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I actually haven't unlocked or rooted or really done anything besides register at HTCdev since I got the phone last week, I figured I might wait til after updating the ROM. Whoops. Well, I figure I'll use Rumrunner, but seems I'll have a bunch of hoops to jump through first...not the least of which is figuring out how to root from scratch
shadowguy1 said:
Cool, thanks for the info. I just downloaded 4.13.651.4. Any suggestion on custom recovery once this is done? TWRP?
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Yes, TWRP is good. There are firmware zips here somewhere with the stock recovery replaced with TWRP. I would advise you to look into getting your phone S-Off, if you aren't alreadum. The entire process is reaaaally simple.
Edit: I didn't realize that @gstanke said the same thing that I just told you.
aarsyl said:
Yes, TWRP is good. There are firmware zips here somewhere with the stock recovery replaced with TWRP. I would advise you to look into getting your phone S-Off, if you aren't alreadum. The entire process is reaaaally simple..
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Simple, lol...well I am currently failing to S-Off with rumrunner 0.5.0. My phone's now rooted, has unlocked BL and TWRP 2.6.3.0, and I'm running Windows 7 x64 with all drivers installed (and no HTC Sync crap) but I've gotten the "FATAL: Download updated package at www.rumrunner.us" error twice now:
Code:
==================== rumrunner S-OFF 0.5.0 ==============================
rumrunner S-OFF comes with NO WARRANTY (express or implied)
and NO GUARANTEE OF FITNESS for any particular task.
We have made every effort we can to make this a safe process for users
however the authors disclaim any liability for damage to your phone
or other materials or devices used during this process.
The entire risk of running rumrunner S-OFF lies with you, the user.
By using this software you acknowledge and accept that the authors
are not liable for any loss, material or otherwise howsoever caused.
Do you understand the implications of this warning?
(Yes/No)
Yes
Dear User: We will expect that YOU:
(1) Know how to use ADB and FASTBOOT binaries
---- [Yes, use these tools to test USB connection BEFORE running rumrunner] ----
(2) Realize that rumrunner S-OFF cannot support every CUSTOM rom in this world
(3) Understand that irc support IS NOT A GENERAL HELPDESK
(4) Are able to identify and download the CORRECT package for YOUR device
(5) Know how to enable USB-debugging on YOUR device (Yes, do that now)
(6) Understand that you may NOT repack or redistribute rumrunner S-OFF
Ok?
(Yes/No)
Yes
!! Do NOT for any reason taunt, unplug, drop, eat or pet your device !!
Please wait....
..........
Checking for updates......
Test 1: Rebooting into bootloader
Waiting for fastboot (8/120)
Waiting
Test 2: Booting device
Waiting for ADB (48/120)
must ferment longer...
must sanitize, skunky rum is nasty
hold please..............................................
[------------------------------------------------------------]
Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (8/120)
FATAL: Download updated package at www.rumrunner.us
Press ENTER to exit
Any suggestions? I have Hboot 2.09, Radio 1.13.11.0830 and software 3.17.651.4 if that helps. Thanks...
EDIT: Ok, tried again with Busybox installed, still didn't work...
Click the "My Files" link in my sig and navigate to the EVO LTE folder. Download the Busybox zip to your phone and flash it in recovery. Reboot, then use a file explorer app like Root Explorer to navigate to system/bin and confirm that Busybox is installed there. Also, you might try posting in the Rumrunner thread in Original Development, since it's dedicated to that exploit and you may get more help there.
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FinZ28 said:
Click the "My Files" link in my sig and navigate to the EVO LTE folder. Download the Busybox zip to your phone and flash it in recovery. Reboot, then use a file explorer app like Root Explorer to navigate to system/bin and confirm that Busybox is installed there. Also, you might try posting in the Rumrunner thread in Original Development, since it's dedicated to that exploit and you may get more help there.
Sent from my EVO LTE
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That is actually exactly what I did already Busybox is installed in system/xbin actually. Thanks for the tip, I'll move on over there...
Related
WARNING!!!!!Use of the following has been know to cause bricks and/or loss of functions in most of the devices it was attempted on. Because of this, the Thread was permanently closed. However the files will remain to assist in further development. Additionally, there is no promise if any of the links still work. So if you choose to mess with these files, you do so knowing it will probably brick your device.
Moscow Desire, XDA Moderator*******************************************************************************
[Pudding]
WARNINGS: READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE CONTINUING
1. All phones You most likely will lose 4g data connectivity from using this, hopefully a workaround is on the horizon.
2. All phones This has received limited testing, use at your own risk and accept that there may be a risk of hard bricks now or in the future (Unless you get your SBK.)
3. All phones Charge your phone, all the way please.
4. Use at your own risk. Have a backup phone, insurance plan or other means of recovering from a possible brick or loss of functionality. You are using experimental software at your own risk.
Works/Does not work list
Sprint en/us 45.2.5: Warning: Loss of 4g connectivity very likely
Electrify 2.3.5: Danger: Untested, I do not own one and cannot test
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Updates
8/30/2011 Added stock recovery image for those wishing to use pudding remover.
8/25/2011 Pudding remover added. This restores your stock bootloader. 4G will be restored but your phone will be locked again. This is only the bootloader, so system changes will not be removed (root, recovery, program data, etc). Having the custom recovery still installed with the locked bootloader may cause problems (soft-brick, you will need to use full sbf or re-unlock and flash back the stock recovery). will cause you to soft brick. You will need to reflash the unlocker to recover and either leave it unlocked or restore the stock recovery and use the pudding remover afterwards. Thank you tuxy for being the only one basically willing to test this.
8/16/2011 Just a quick update on the 4g issue, most likely this will go unresolved until your kernel source is released and someone with the appropriate skills in kernel hacking fixes your ATAGS passed by the bootloader. For now you can either be unlocked and use 3g, or locked and use Wimax/4g. Pick your poison, at least neither is a permanent thing.
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Who does/doesn't need this.
You need this if:
1) You need to flash custom single partitions such as system, osh, boot.img, recovery, or data.
2) Mainly for testing custom kernels, see number one.
3) You have a real ROM with a custom kernel, like CM7 or MIUI, and want to flash it.
You don't need this if:
1) Number one in the last section doesn't make any sense to you or sounds like gibberish.
2) You wanna show your friends how much cooler or better than them you are.
3) You just want to install P-ROMs and Themes.
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You want pudding for Photon? There is pudding in space too!
Pudding:
http://diamantephoto.com/photon_pudding.rar 1mb bootloader only
Fastboot:
Use this to unlock after flashing pudding sbf (not available), also to flash custom partitions.
Windows: Moto-fastboot for windows thanks to romracer. Direct Download Link
Linux/Mac: Moto-fastboot for linux in several flavors thanks to eval-.
RSD/Drivers/SBF_FLASH:
You may need to reinstall drivers after the unlock.
RSDLite 5.5 Download
http://mophoforum.com/Roms/rsdanddrivers.zip
64bit windows drivers
SBF_FLASH(*nix/Mac)
Pudding remover:
Directions:
1) Make sure you are on the stock Recovery. If not, flash the image I provided below using this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery stock_recovery.smg
2) Flash the nopudding4u sbf using RSDLite or sbf_flash.
3) Done
http://www.multiupload.com/A4KCLBTL3K - 3.6mb stock recovery image from CM5
http://diamantephoto.com/photon_nopudding4u.rar - 1mb bootloader only, stock locked bootloader. For those of you who want a quick way to return to 4G.
Howto:
Is your phone fully charged? This should be first thing you check whenever you flash anything.
0) Back up all your apps and anything else you want to keep that is stored in /data, YOU WILL LOSE ALL FILES IN /DATA
1) Flash the pudding sbf file via sbf_flash(*nix/Mac) or RSDLITE(Windows).
2) Get moto-fastboot in your $PATH or at least in the same directory as the command line you open.
3) Open a command line or well, linux users know what to do, in the folder with pudding.
4) Type moto-fastboot oem unlock
5) Look for the UNIQUE ID number and copy it, use copy or your fat fingers might mistype it.
6) Type moto-fastboot oem unlock YOUR_UNIQUE_ID_THAT_YOU_JUST_COPIED
7) Enjoy!
Here is a picture of the steps on a windows command line (yes, I renamed moto-fastboot to just fastboot on my PC.) The blurry bits are where YOUR unique ID shows/is entered.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Root:
A moto-fastboot flashable /system image with su already in /system/bin (pre-reooted) This is based of the system in Yay4jugg's thread (NB: you need to be unlocked to flash this .)
Instructions:
0) Make sure your phone is charged.
1) Boot your phone in to fastboot mode, connected to PC.
2) At the prompt/cmdline type moto-fastboot flash system system.img
3) Make sure you have superuser app installed from market.
4) Enjoy!
CWM:
Romracer's official CWM thread for Photon
Calkculin's CWM thread
A video guide on how to root and install CWM for unlocked Bootloaders by qbking77
Kernels:
Hewett Kernel
Shabby's OC kernel
Problems?:
1) Don't panic.
2) Stop panicing.
3). If you get the following error messages, try restarting the flash process from the start:
- The "secure_motorola_flash" interface could not be found the super-file is secure and for re-flash, the phone needs a super-file that is not secure and for reflash. (0x7066)
4) Just try and go through with the unlock process anyhow
5) Try a different USB port, this is most likely because windows will reinstall all the drivers.
6) Try a different version of RSD Lite.
7) Make sure you put your phone in to USB NONE before plugging it back in. If you do not do this your system will not install all the devices correctly. Alternately, try Motorola Phone Portal mode.
8) Last resort PM me with very specific information about your problem and if applicable screen shots from your computer or phone.
Big thanks to Yay4juggs and Edgan.
The attached file below is only for Electrify owners and is untested
MOD EDIT: Attachment Removed
Yea BL unlock and root without dock? I gotta sleep, hope christmas comes in the morning!! I get some cash soon, gonna buy you guys a round! Man you guys are persisting and pushing tonight...
-DJ
Grats to everyone involved. You did amazing work.
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My stomach is ready. Thanks for the efforts and the work into this, we are grateful.
Chocolate pudding.
Has anyone tried this?
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evonate said:
Has anyone tried this?
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I beleive its still being tested isnt it?
Hey you,
My name is Rick, and I am never gonna give you up. All of you have let me down, made me cry, and spent all day telling lies and hurting people. Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it. Honestly, have any of you ever gotten this from any other guy? I mean, I guess it's fun knowing the game and playing it, but you all take to a whole new level. Inside we both know what's been going on.
Don't be a stranger to love. You know the rules and so do I. I'm pretty much perfect. I have been nominated for a Grammy, and had a #1 hit. What games do you play, other than "running around deserting people"? And if you ask me how I’m feeling, I also have a banging hot girlfriend (We’ve known each other for SO long). I just wanted to tell you how I was feeling. I gotta make you understand.
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newalker91 said:
When this is official, make sure to post this thread about 50 times in the Evo4G/3D sections. They've been talking trash since day one about this phone because the bootloader is locked.
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theres a handful of people that actually knew anything about the photon and motorolas in general. i knew it wouldnt take long....im selling my nexus s as we speak, im that confident we will see awesomeness very soon.
newalker91 said:
When this is official, make sure to post this thread about 50 times in the Evo4G/3D sections. They've been talking trash since day one about this phone because the bootloader is locked.
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I'll leave that up to you I don't own a Photon or Evo.
I was feeling good about 20 min ago. I have root (dock method) and started to get off the high that created figuring that it would be a while before somone unlocked the bootloader.......AHhhhhhh. Im gonna be checking this damn thread all night.......LMAO
ooxcfhxoo said:
I was feeling good about 20 min ago. I have root (dock method) and started to get off the high that created figuring that it would be a while before somone unlocked the bootloader.......AHhhhhhh. Im gonna be checking this damn thread all night.......LMAO
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it is very exciting. i saw this right here and sold my nexus s this is my Photon in the picture btw...
Huge thanks to the2dcour for making this happen!!!!
what are the chances of getting the sbf tonight from someone?
ooxcfhxoo said:
what are the chances of getting the sbf tonight from someone?
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0% check back tomorrow around noon EST.
I was thinking along the lines of a small (coffee sized) donation?....on say..........Newbury Street
ooxcfhxoo said:
I was thinking along the lines of a small (coffee sized) donation?
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I _never_ ask for donations so don't feel obligated to, the work I do is a lot less intensive and technical than people imagine. As I've said before 99% credit belongs to moto for making this, 0.5% to the leaks/people who provide the leaks, and I'm happy to take the last 0.5% credit for being the script kiddie that assembles the pudding.
Before the files are posted for the public to download, we need to make sure that there are no side effects from this. Yay4Juggs and the rest of the testers should take their time and check to see if anything else was affected. Maybe if there was a ROM or 2 that they could test to see that it works that would be great.
I am already excited today to find out about dockless rooting but if the unlocked bootloader can be released, that would be a double whammie weekend.
ericdabbs said:
Before the files are posted for the public to download, we need to make sure that there are no side effects from this. Yay4Juggs and the rest of the testers should take their time and check to see if anything else was affected. Maybe if there was a ROM or 2 that they could test to see that it works that would be great.
I am already excited today to find out about dockless rooting but if the unlocked bootloader can be released, that would be a double whammie weekend.
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That's precisely the reason that it hasn't been posted yet. There still may be side effects in the future as we are seeing with the atrix. Be warned, the unlock is irreversible and you should be careful. Most people will not need an unlocked bootloader. When you get custom kernels and CM that is another matter. People who dev this stuff can certainly use the unlock wisely. Till there is a reason for you to unlock I wouldn't bother unless you are adventurous and have a spare phone 99% of the reason people need / want unlock is for a custom kernel the other 1% is for using fastboot or non-bootstrap cwm. Hopefully you will have a non-bootstrap CWM soon. I'm rambling so I'll stop talking.
Im waiting and could care less if it bricked my phone......I'll recover from it. I'm prepared.
I would be using ......fastboot or a non-bootstrap cwm (when one is available).
i understand CWM is possible now and the reason for me unlocking my boot-loader is to get it done before someone puts the brakes on it.
I like to have access to the things i own based on principal. Its the same reason why i refuse to pay twice for the same data stream i already pay for in order to tether.
ooxcfhxoo said:
Im waiting and could care less if it bricked my phone......I'll recover from it. I'm prepared.
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Coming tomorrow, I promise.
Hello guys! At last, it is here! This tool has some distinct similarities with hasoon2000's tool (which is awesome by the way), but it also has few differences, more will be explained below.
Please note, this tool has certain requirements that you MUST follow!
This will flash a T-Mobile OTA, so if you are on ANY other carrier, you must have SuperCID, or wait for a similar tool that I may release in the future for your specific carrier. As of now, you must have SuperCID in order to run this tool (although you can try without, but results are NOT guaranteed)
As noted in the title, this tool is currently in beta, so use this as your own risk! I have tested this many times myself, but unfortunately, I haven't had enough testers respond to my request, so I am releasing this to the community as I know this would be a valuable tool.
Also, due to some people in this forum, I feel compelled to state this in big, bold, colored text.
This tool is only meant FOR S-Off users, and it does not, in ANY way, give you S-Off! NO, it will NOT work with an unlocked bootloader. To use this tool, you MUST have S-Off, plain and simple.
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And now an explanation on what this tool does:
I've made a simple tool that will completely update your phone to the latest T-Mobile's OTA (Ice Cream Sandwich version), but without the need of reinstalling your custom recovery and reflashing SuperUser.
This is great for:
- People (especially newbies) with S-OFF that want to update to the latest OTA update, without having to find an Engineering/J-Bear hboot, without having to find a recovery to flash, without having to figure out how to flash superuser package, and without figuring out which fastboot commands to input.
- People without a SDCard, as this tool DOES NOT require a SDCard to flash the OTA!
- People who are stuck in a seemingly endless bootloop, and cannot figure out what to do in order to get the device back into a working state.
The true beauty of this tool is that it is ridiculously simple. All you really need to do is read the instructions, plug in your phone, run the program. In this program, you literally only have to touch your computer twice. The first one to accept the disclaimer, and then the 2nd to ensure that you have plugged in your USB cable.
Then this program will do the rest. It'll automatically detect which state your phone is in and then run the correct commands, check your S-Off state, flash the entire modified OTA*, detect whether the flash succeeded or failed, flash SuperUser and the free 4EXT recovery application, and does some other commands to ensure the phone works upon boot-up. This entire update should take no more than 15 minutes to complete, depending on your phone.
* The modified OTA update consists of 4Ext recovery, J-Bear Hboot (.2222), and a custom splash screen (hope you like it :laugh: )
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Credits:
-MadMaxx82 for permission to use his awesome recovery and his free 4EXT recovery app
-Hyuh (and the entire unlimited.io team) for their work with S-Off and permission to use the J-Bear Hboot
-Hasoon2000 and Dark Nightmare for some of his suggestions and ideas
-Kgs1992 for some of his help on batch files
-Dark Nightmare, gregma, andy55, and shekki for testing this tool out
-I probably forgot some others, contact me if I did so I can credit you accordingly!
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Before we go any further about this S-Off tool, you need to understand that there is always a risk of damaging your phone, even though I have personally tested this tool many times.
By downloading this tool, you accept all risks associated with this tool. I am not responsible if this breaks your phone, bricks it, or otherwise render your phone unusable. The standard disclaimer applies to this situation. Although I will try to help you, you are still responsible for whatever happens to your device.
Alright, moving on.
You MUST ensure that you have met the following requirements:
-The HTC Amaze 4G must have S-OFF
-The device must have SuperCID! (If it's a non T-Mobile phone)
-The device must be rooted!
-Battery must be *FULLY* charged
-A Windows computer with ADB/Fastboot drivers installed Files are included - but if it does not work, install these yourselves manually
-You must have an USB *DATA* cable. -- If you can transfer files and send adb/fastboot commands with the USB cable, it will work
-You must have USB Debugging turned on!
-Most importantly, you must have the ABILITY to follow directions
I cannot stress this enough. Make sure your battery is of decent charge. You do not want to have your phone shut down in middle of the process.
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Instructions:
(READ THROUGH THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING!)
Step 0) Ensure that your requirements are met.
Step 1) Make a nandroid backup if you want to restore your phone to the way it was before the tool. After backing up, make sure to make a backup of the nandroid backup, and both of the internal and external SDCards to your computer. I can not guarantee if the tool will wipe your external SDCard (It shouldn't, but it doesn't hurt to be safe)
Step 2) Disable any antivirus applications. This is a precautionary measure. You don't want the antivirus to remove something important in the middle of the update.
Step 3) Download the tool
Step 4) Verify the MD5 checksums to make sure they match. You do not want a corrupted tool.
The MD5 checksum is displayed on the download site, but if you need it, the MD5 checksum is:
f697211a9a49b293c4b99eee80de47d9
Step 5) After verification, use your favorite file extraction utility, put the entire ToolV2 folder (not just the files, but the entire folder) in an accessible location such as the C:\ Drive, Desktop, or whatever is the easiest for you.
Step 6) Open the folder *IMPORTANT* DO NOT change the files, move them, rename them, or anything of that nature. If you do, the tool most likely will not work.
Step 7) Open the RUN-ME.exe file (with an icon like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
) *IMPORTANT* Do not extract the file named 'UltimateUpdater', leave it alone!
Step 8) Ensure that your phone is turned on. It can be in recovery, fastboot, or even in normal mode. It will automatically detect the device state. However, if possible, it is recommended to have your phone be booted into android.
Plug in the data cable. Make sure it is set to charge only (If booted into android). Do not forget to turn on USB Debugging!!!
Step 9) Follow on screen instructions. The process may take a while. Do not touch the phone, touch your computer, close the program, and most importantly, do NOT unplug the USB cable! It should auto-detect your device state, and it will detect your S-OFF state as a precautionary measure. When you get to this point like in the screen shot:
Follow it! Do not do any of those things! Leave it alone for 10 minutes! It will then detect if the update was successful. (If it does not do anything after 10 minutes, or does not detect anything, post on this thread and we'll see what needs to be done)
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DOWNLOAD LINK
PLEASE READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING!
http://d-h.st/r22
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Also, if you don't like the splash screen, this is your first step in figuring out how to mod your phone. Remember, DON'T post a question on how to change the splash screen, there ARE posts in the Amaze forums complete with step-by-step instructions on how to install a different splash screen!
It's time you started using the search button, my friend
Also, don't forget to press the THANKS button if this tool helped you!
Congrats! You finally released it! lol
hasoon2000 said:
Congrats! You finally released it! lol
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Indeed I did! You know, you should test it out too. It's pretty neat if I say so
I gave ideas too , Jk JK, congrats on your release and thanks for the creds. :good:
Dark Nightmare said:
I gave ideas too , Jk JK, congrats on your release and thanks for the creds. :good:
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Indeed you did! Maybe you'd like to read the credits again
Keylogger_0 said:
Indeed you did! Maybe you'd like to read the credits again
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Lol I was jk dude, thanks though, appreciate it . Now back on topic, I'll be recommending this as the restoration option for all s-off users.:good:
Edit: Don't mention it bro, you did a good job and this will be a saviour for many.
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Lol I was jk dude, thanks though, appreciate it . Now back on topic, I'll be recommending this as the restoration option for all s-off users.:good:
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Thanks!
thank you!!!
As I lost hope this utility actually worked!!! Hassons utility wouldn't read my phone. I flashed nightmare sense 1.6 and my phone wouldn't boot up, then I went to recovery like you're supposed to right? Using twrp and it just crashed and it automatically boot it up to the boot loop. And this helped so much thank you for this.
HTC amaze bootloop
Keylogger_0 said:
Hello guys! At last, it is here! This tool has some distinct similarities with hasoon2000's tool (which is awesome by the way), but it also has few differences, more will be explained below.
Please note, this tool has certain requirements that you MUST follow!
This will flash a T-Mobile OTA, so if you are on ANY other carrier, you must have SuperCID, or wait for a similar tool that I may release in the future for your specific carrier. As of now, you must have SuperCID in order to run this tool (although you can try without, but results are NOT guaranteed)
As noted in the title, this tool is currently in beta, so use this as your own risk! I have tested this many times myself, but unfortunately, I haven't had enough testers respond to my request, so I am releasing this to the community as I know this would be a valuable tool.
And now an explanation on what this tool does:
I've made a simple tool that will completely update your phone to the latest T-Mobile's OTA (Ice Cream Sandwich version), but without the need of reinstalling your custom recovery and reflashing SuperUser.
This is great for:
- People (especially newbies) with S-OFF that want to update to the latest OTA update, without having to find an Engineering/J-Bear hboot, without having to find a recovery to flash, without having to figure out how to flash superuser package, and without figuring out which fastboot commands to input.
- People without a SDCard, as this tool DOES NOT require a SDCard to flash the OTA!
- People who are stuck in a seemingly endless bootloop, and cannot figure out what to do in order to get the device back into a working state.
Before we go any further about this S-Off tool, you need to understand that there is always a risk of damaging your phone, even though I have personally tested this tool many times.
By downloading this tool, you accept all risks associated with this tool. I am not responsible if this breaks your phone, bricks it, or otherwise render your phone unusable. The standard disclaimer applies to this situation. Although I will try to help you, you are still responsible for whatever happens to your device.
Instructions:
(READ THROUGH THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING!)
Also, if you don't like the splash screen, this is your first step in figuring out how to mod your phone. Remember, DON'T post a question on how to change the splash screen, there ARE posts in the Amaze forums complete with step-by-step instructions on how to install a different splash screen!
It's time you started using the search button, my friend
Also, don't forget to press the THANKS button if this tool helped you!
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Hi, i flashed this OTA but my HTC amaze still in a bootloop, could you help me with this?
Are you on tmobile? if not did you SuperCID?
This tool has helped me several times, you should not be in a bootloop if you followed the steps correctly. it installs a completely new everything, recovery included (4ext). you should at least be able to access that from bootloader and restore a backup.
Andy1886 said:
Hi, i flashed this OTA but my HTC amaze still in a bootloop, could you help me with this?
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What carrier are you on? CID? Can you also PM me your UpdateLog.log file found in the AIO folder of this tool? Don't post it here, PM it to me.
Gonna try it now... Will update u in a while..
This is the error I get while I am on trying to run the exe file...
I am running Win 7 ultimate X86 (32 bit)
vikasraj said:
Gonna try it now... Will update u in a while..
This is the error I get while I am on trying to run the exe file...
I am running Win 7 ultimate X86 (32 bit)
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Any help regarding the tool from the developer..
UPDATE: The latest update still is safe. I just installed it and I am still s-off.
UPDATE: The update to Jellybean does not write the secure flag and this method is safe to apply the OTA update with this method and still maintain root access afterwards.
First and foremost, a couple disclaimers.
FIRST, YOU MUST BE S-OFF FOR THIS TO WORK. PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY S-OFF.
SECOND, FOR THE OTA UPDATE 1.22.651.3 YOU WILL FOR SURE RETAIN S-OFF. ALTHOUGH HIGHLY UNLIKELY, HTC COULD POTENTIALLY MAKE YOU S-ON IN FUTURE OTA UPDATES. SEE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
To obtain s-off please see this thread: http://unlimited.io/jewel.htm
Once you are s-off you can install the OTA update no problem and still retain root. I understand that there are rooted ROMs that come out within a day or whatever, I find this method just easier and less annoying that waiting for a rooted stock ROM to come out. I don't really theme, mod, or do crazy things with my phone but still want root access. So, I decided since I was s-off, I would give this method a whirl. I am happy to report that I am s-off, with TWRP, fully rooted, and with installing the OTA update. I had a little hiccup but was able to solve that.
So, here is the process. This is kind of a hodge podge of different threads, ideas, devices, and versions of android so if I didn't give you credit, please let me know and I will put you in this thread.
Process for installing a stock recovery. I have already created some stock recovery files so see at the bottom of this post for the zip file that includes the stock recovery. If you wish to use these files, just start with step #10.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO JUST DOWNLOAD THE STOCK RECOVERY AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST, SKIP TO STEP #10.
Creating Stock Recovery File Manually
1. Install a stock recovery if you don't already have one.
2. To do so, get the RUU for the version you are running.
3. Run the RUU (don't connect to your phone at all)
4. Navigate to your temp directory on your computer (on windows 7 it is C:\Users\your_user_name\AppData\Local\Temp)
5. Find a folder that looks like it is in the following format "{XXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXX}" It might help to sort by date modified. The folder should have the current date
6. Inside the folder might be a couple other folders. Navigate through the folder to find a zip that says "firmware" or "rom" (mine said rom)
7. Extract the content to a folder in the same directory called rom
8. Navigate into the rom folder and find two files android-info.txt and recovery_signed.img. Copy those to a directory of your choice.
9. Send those files to a zip folder and name the file "PJ75IMG.zip" without the quotes. Make sure zip is only listed once. If you have file extensions hidden in windows yours will only say "PJ75IMG".
Installing the stock recovery, OTA, and regaining root
10. Place the stock recovery file on the root of your sd card
11. On your phone, head into settings and power and make sure the fastboot option is unchecked
12. Power down phone
13. Once phone is completely shut down, hold the volume down button and press the power on button while keeping the volume down button pressed.
14. It will boot into your hboot (verify it says s-off at the top or don't proceed) and find the file you placed on your sd card and ask you if you want to update. click volume up for yes. Reboot once finished. After your phone boots up, navigate to the root of your sdcard and delete PJ75IMG.zip
15. Go to settings>check for updates and check to see if there is an update. Download the update. Once it verifies, click install now. It should install just fine.
16. Once you are up and running, download one of the dirty racun hboots. I used hboot 2.09 img found here. Follow the instructions on the unlimited.io website how to flash the hboot by using fastboot (flashing the zip doesn't seem to be working.
update. click volume up for yes. Reboot once finished. After your phone boots up, navigate to the root of your sdcard and delete PJ75IMG.zip
17. Make sure usb debugging is checked under settings>developer options
18. Go download a su zip file. I used this one here and place it on the root of your sd card.
19. Go grab a custom recovery flashable zip (could not find the latest twrp zip) or img (I used TWRP found here. Take the image and place it in your platform tools folder for ADB.
20. Plug in phone while powered on and type in adb devices to make sure you are connected.
21. If you see a device type in
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
22. Your device will boot into your bootloader and you will see fastboot usb (make sure usb debugging was checked if you don't see that).
23. Then type fastboot flash recovery [filename] of the recovery img you downloaded. Once flashed, toggle with the volume up buttons to bootloader and then select recovery. This should boot you into TWRP
24. Once in recovery, install the su zip you downloaded in step 18.
25. Reboot and Enjoy!!!!
You are now rooted with the most current OTA update and all the goodies (radios, PRI, etc.)
This process should hopefully hold true for any future OTA updates if you are S-OFF. The only thing you will have to find is the current RUU to create the stock recovery. If this helped, feel free to thank! Go XDA!
There already are rooted stock roms out.
Why even risk it? It takes less than a day
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
Rxpert said:
There already are rooted stock roms out.
Why even risk it? It takes less than a day
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
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I don't know. So you don't have to wait at all? Or for the people that aren't accustomed to flashing ROMs or don't care to. I prefer this method for whatever reason and it seems just easier. Personal preference though. The beauty of android and their strong developer network is that it gives the users choices. I can take the OTA update as soon as it comes out and don't have to worry about waiting for anything. Just another method I guess.
TLR there are already rooted stock roms in one of the dev forums. Flash it and flash the update firmware via bootloader and you're done.
Sent from my htc_jewel using Tapatalk
msimindlessmsi2 said:
TLR there are already rooted stock roms in one of the dev forums. Flash it and flash the update firmware via bootloader and you're done.
Sent from my htc_jewel using Tapatalk
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The update firmware is the part that hangs me up. I believe when it was back in the original EVO days that some people were having problems updating their PRI version and it screwed up some things with wimax. That is when I decided I would just accept the OTA to get everything they included in the update and then gain root access through this method.
Again, to each their own. Please try not to clutter up the thread with off topic items. Thanks.
Because all of the ROM flash threads state you have to do a factory reset. Even with Titanium, I don't have the time to reset everything back up the way I want it... including all the folders I've created, etc. If you could flash a ROM and maintain all your data intact, I might consider it. Perhaps there's something I'm unaware of.
Rxpert said:
There already are rooted stock roms out.
Why even risk it? It takes less than a day
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
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im coming from the rezound, i just want the updated firmware! on my rez being s-off i could run ANY firmware ICS, or GB and then go back to whatever rom i was running. im wondering if im s-off, i should b able to do the same thing right.
greyopaque said:
Because all of the ROM flash threads state you have to do a factory reset. Even with Titanium, I don't have the time to reset everything back up the way I want it... including all the folders I've created, etc. If you could flash a ROM and maintain all your data intact, I might consider it. Perhaps there's something I'm unaware of.
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The devs state that so that they don't have to spend their valuable time troubleshooting because you didn't flash right. Its always best to do a full wipe, but not always required when flashing an updated version of the same ROM.
1) Nandroid.
2)Wipe Dalvik cache & cache
3) Flash
You retain all data.
If you have issues, then you nand restore and do a full wipe before bugging the devs
bpdamas said:
Once you are s-off you can install the OTA update no problem and still retain root. I understand that there are rooted ROMs that come out within a day or whatever, I find this method just easier and less annoying that waiting for a rooted stock ROM to come out.
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Lmao! You find that whole process "easier" than waiting for a day? I think it might take the better part of a day to do all that.
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
Thanks for taking the time to do a write-up OP!
Good tutorial. I actually waited but this definitely a decent tutorial. Don't listen to anyone saying that it is dumb not to wait. Why do they care what you do with your device?
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
Actually, TWRP has a PJ75IMG.zip on their site that can be flashed the same way as the HBOOT. And then, you can flash Superuser from TWRP.
I did everything from my SD card. And, in response to the person saying it would take the better part of the day... the whole thing took me barely 10 minutes, and I have a completely updated phone, all the firmware, radios, etc. And all my data and settings are intact. I think that for someone like me that likes everything stock, but rooted (for WiFi Tether and Adblock), this is the best way to go.
greyopaque said:
Because all of the ROM flash threads state you have to do a factory reset. Even with Titanium, I don't have the time to reset everything back up the way I want it... including all the folders I've created, etc. If you could flash a ROM and maintain all your data intact, I might consider it. Perhaps there's something I'm unaware of.
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Agreed.
EPayne123 said:
Good tutorial. I actually waited but this definitely a decent tutorial. Don't listen to anyone saying that it is dumb not to wait. Why do they care what you do with your device?
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
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Definitely agreed.
greyopaque said:
Actually, TWRP has a PJ75IMG.zip on their site that can be flashed the same way as the HBOOT. And then, you can flash Superuser from TWRP.
I did everything from my SD card. And, in response to the person saying it would take the better part of the day... the whole thing took me barely 10 minutes, and I have a completely updated phone, all the firmware, radios, etc. And all my data and settings are intact. I think that for someone like me that likes everything stock, but rooted (for WiFi Tether and Adblock), this is the best way to go.
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I know. This is exactly why I root and I can't believe there are so many people against this method. It seems very simple to me and I can have a stock recovery waiting to flash as soon as an OTA update comes out. Oh well.
Thanks for this info. I think I'm like you and not only like the stock experience and its benefits but also prefer diy when possible.
Of course I never seem to stay stock like you but I like doing the steps my self. To each their own is the beauty of android.
Go android!
Sent from my EVO
i just noticed my internal was wiped for some odd reason? im attempting to run the previous ruu, to get my notification sounds and everything back.
Rxpert said:
There already are rooted stock roms out.
Why even risk it? It takes less than a day
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
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One advantage to me would be you're getting the official ROM/update, and you don't have to worry about a malicious dev slipping in some malware.
zounduser said:
i just noticed my internal was wiped for some odd reason? im attempting to run the previous ruu, to get my notification sounds and everything back.
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Very curious on this. Nothing in this method should affect this.
Robbie_G said:
One advantage to me would be you're getting the official ROM/update, and you don't have to worry about a malicious dev slipping in some malware.
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..... I'm blown away by this.
Really?
Why do you even have S-off then? That required you down download specific drivers, and run a program as an administrator on your computer. If you're concerned about a rogue dev they would've royally screwed you there.
/Tin Hat
Rxpert said:
..... I'm blown away by this.
Really?
Why do you even have S-off then? That required you down download specific drivers, and run a program as an administrator on your computer. If you're concerned about a rogue dev they would've royally screwed you there.
/Tin Hat
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That's fair, rooting and s-off could also inject malicious code. But so can ROM makers.
I think there's a difference between trying to be safe and being paranoid. If there is a way for someone to make money off of you/steal your identity, eventually they will try. I'm not suspicious of any of the current devs, but it's something we should maybe be more aware of. Look at all the warez Windows out there with malware built in to steal your information.
EPayne123 said:
Good tutorial. I actually waited but this definitely a decent tutorial. Don't listen to anyone saying that it is dumb not to wait. Why do they care what you do with your device?
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
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Totally agree. Its a good thing to learn in my opinion. I broke my Evo 4G, fixed it then rerooted it. Now on the 4G LTE got it rooted with custom rom. Love learning new things plus some of the good things that come with rooting and custom roms are worth it for me.
Hello All,
Looks like I got myself into a pickle with my DNA......
Right now the only two things I can access on the phone are the bootloader and CWM.
How I got here:
I went into CWM recovery and deleted/formatted everything (absolutely everything that could be deleted and/or formatted), thinking I could flash a radio/firmware upgrade, then the LiquidSmooth rom from adb/fastboot. Been a long time since I've worked with this phone and now all I got is the bootloader and CWM. Thought I could use adb to push the rom zip to the device, then go into recovery and flash it the right way, but when I go to fastboot on the device and use the push command in adb it tells me "error device not found".
Gonna stop right there and seek some advice. What's the best way to correct this mess?
Thanks ahead of time!
PS: Working with a DNA with an unlocked bootloader (S-ON), and it was running the stock rom before the first OTA update. I did make a backup file and save it to my PC before I did anything. But, now adb is suddenly not recognizing that the device is connected so I can't push any files to it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632351
HTC DNA
LG Optimus G
d08speed3 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632351
HTC DNA
LG Optimus G
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Not real sure how this will help me.
I cannot boot into Android, and at this point whenever I try to push files to the device via adb it gives me an error and says device not found.
Tried to sideload in recovery?
RLGL said:
Tried to sideload in recovery?
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Hmmm, I have not. Wasn't familiar with the term until now.
Actually just tried it and thought I was out of the woods. LiquidSmooth started to install, then failed/aborted. Here is a screen shot if someone can tell me what they can make of it:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Hackenstein said:
Hmmm, I have not. Wasn't familiar with the term until now.
Actually just tried it and thought I was out of the woods. LiquidSmooth started to install, then failed/aborted. Here is a screen shot if someone can tell me what they can make of it:
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The problem with that turned out to be an outdated version of CWM. I updated it, only to find my phone would not get recognized in recovery by adb. Found that with the upgrade I also needed a driver upgrade which I took care of (after I had installed TWRP to test as well, just stuck with TWRP). Was able to flash rom (and it sucks). Looking for another one now that is more of a stock (de-bloated with perks, etc).
When I'm done there, should I run firewater to achieve S-OFF so I can update the radio as well, or is there a better way?
No os installed!!! Need help asap!!!!please
I hope im posting in the correct forum (forgive me if im not i mean no disrespect) im new to this rooting thing and made a choice the other day to root my htc dna thats currently on kit kat 4.4.2. I started out with clockworkmod and didnt like that so i then flashed twrp. The reason i didnt want to continue with clockworkmod is because i notice that there was some storage issues going on, i went to my settings and located my storage and saw that the other field was reading that over 13gb was being used up. I couldnt find out what the 13gb was so i started researching and found out that clockworkmod might have been having some issues with duplicating the os therefore taking up too much space. So what i did was try to flash the twrp thinking that would work and the storage was still being taken, so i started researching again and found out that i would need to do a factory reset and start all over....well when i did some how i erased the os as well now im stuck on the htc screen or i have the option of booting up into twrp but thats it.... I downloaded what i thought was the right ruu but thats not working i keep getting error 158....please somebody help me!!!!!!
CHRIST STARZ said:
I hope im posting in the correct forum (forgive me if im not i mean no disrespect) im new to this rooting thing and made a choice the other day to root my htc dna thats currently on kit kat 4.4.2. I started out with clockworkmod and didnt like that so i then flashed twrp. The reason i didnt want to continue with clockworkmod is because i notice that there was some storage issues going on, i went to my settings and located my storage and saw that the other field was reading that over 13gb was being used up. I couldnt find out what the 13gb was so i started researching and found out that clockworkmod might have been having some issues with duplicating the os therefore taking up too much space. So what i did was try to flash the twrp thinking that would work and the storage was still being taken, so i started researching again and found out that i would need to do a factory reset and start all over....well when i did some how i erased the os as well now im stuck on the htc screen or i have the option of booting up into twrp but thats it.... I downloaded what i thought was the right ruu but thats not working i keep getting error 158....please somebody help me!!!!!!
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There is a search feature to use for finding out how to recover from your mistakes.
Try searching for error 158.
Hackenstein said:
The problem with that turned out to be an outdated version of CWM. I updated it, only to find my phone would not get recognized in recovery by adb. Found that with the upgrade I also needed a driver upgrade which I took care of (after I had installed TWRP to test as well, just stuck with TWRP). Was able to flash rom (and it sucks). Looking for another one now that is more of a stock (de-bloated with perks, etc).
When I'm done there, should I run firewater to achieve S-OFF so I can update the radio as well, or is there a better way?
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Just for future reference, if you care to allow the dev community to thrive.
Don't use terms like "it sucks".
Maybe..., I don't like it,....or, I didn't care for it,....or it's not what I wanted, or needed, etc,..
But to know little about Android, and then to say that someone elses hard work sucks, is what makes devs say forget it and stop providing their free services to the community.
Just thought I'd point that out.
You can think I suck for saying so, but I'm honestly just trying to help you and the community by letting you know what impact users comments can have on Devs motivation to provide these things in their free time, with nothing in return.
Take it or leave it. Hope you find what suits you.
santod040 said:
Just for future reference, if you care to allow the dev community to thrive.
Don't use terms like "it sucks".
Maybe..., I don't like it,....or, I didn't care for it,....or it's not what I wanted, or needed, etc,..
But to know little about Android, and then to say that someone elses hard work sucks, is what makes devs say forget it and stop providing their free services to the community.
Just thought I'd point that out.
You can think I suck for saying so, but I'm honestly just trying to help you and the community by letting you know what impact users comments can have on Devs motivation to provide these things in their free time, with nothing in return.
Take it or leave it. Hope you find what suits you.
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Well Said, and on that note, DEVS - I do appreciate all info that I receive here, whether it's from searching/reading or when a question gets answered. Thanks for all you do!!!
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santod040 said:
Just for future reference, if you care to allow the dev community to thrive.
Don't use terms like "it sucks".
Maybe..., I don't like it,....or, I didn't care for it,....or it's not what I wanted, or needed, etc,..
But to know little about Android, and then to say that someone elses hard work sucks, is what makes devs say forget it and stop providing their free services to the community.
Just thought I'd point that out.
You can think I suck for saying so, but I'm honestly just trying to help you and the community by letting you know what impact users comments can have on Devs motivation to provide these things in their free time, with nothing in return.
Take it or leave it. Hope you find what suits you.
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I really love the fact that so many came in to actually ANSWER my question(s) and give relevant info on the issues I was experiencing (heavy sarcasm obviously). Ironic that only when I took a jab at someone's work (out of frustration) that the thread became active with people only sounding off on that issue, still ignoring the original problems I brought to the table. Top notch support!!!!!!
With that out of the way, to santod040; please accept my apology. I said that out of complete frustration and it was totally unecessary. Contrary to the negative vibes that comment conveyed, I DO appreciate all the devs hard work and allow me to publicly thank you for that. It was bad night of troubleshooting for me as I've been out of the loop for quite sometime and was rusty in several areas. Adding to that was the complete lack of helpful info I was finding not only on this site but several others. Kept going in circles and getting no where.
It is extremely important I point out that out of five different ROM's I tried to install via sideload, your's is the ONLY one that actually worked and in the end, I went back to it as it allowed me to finally boot into Android and enable USB debugging and help get the S-OFF process started via Firewater. Conclusively, I was finally able to get the baseband upgraded and get the phone fully up to date. So, thank you, wholeheartedly, and I apologize again for letting my stress get the better of me that night. LiquidSmooth saved my ass.
Cheers, my friend, and thanks again.
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hackenstein said:
the problem with that turned out to be an outdated version of cwm. I updated it, only to find my phone would not get recognized in recovery by adb. Found that with the upgrade i also needed a driver upgrade which i took care of (after i had installed twrp to test as well, just stuck with twrp). Was able to flash rom (and it sucks). Looking for another one now that is more of a stock (de-bloated with perks, etc).
When i'm done there, should i run firewater to achieve s-off so i can update the radio as well, or is there a better way?
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if your s-off i have a method that will help you .....have you switched to s-off?
So I rooted my EVO 4G LTE, hurray! I have a number of questions and after some tedious searching I could not find any clear and consise answers. There is just too much info out there, even the rooting was not so easy!
So I have three main issues; 1) Bloatware 2) A stuck OTA update 3) System error messages after each reboot.
Bloatware
Using ESFileExplorer and even TitaniumBackup(free) I attempted to uninstall a number of the apps that came pre-installed and that hog RAM. Each time I reboot they come back, some attempts to uninstall apps have sent the phone straight into reboot and all the apps came right back.
I am not looking to get rid of sense, this phone is a lifeline to my livelihood and its dependability is paramount, so I would like to remain as stock as possible. I just want to free it up so that it runs a bit better and less laggy.
My task manager app shows that 0.89/1.0GB is is use and that is ridicules!
OTA Update
Sometime after rooting (this was a brand new replacement device when I started) the 3.17.651.5 update got downloaded and is now showing up all the time asking to do the actual installation. Is there any way to delete the update files and prevent the message from popping up all the time?
Reboot Error
This is just really a minor nuisance, but while we are at it I figure why not ask. After each reboot since rooting I get a System Error Message saying something like 'the phone experienced an abnormal reboot'. Any way to prevent it from doing that?
Misc
Also, I cannot seem to find any instructions (that are relevant to today, all are from 2012 and early 2013) for allowing the EVO to act as a WiFi hotspot. Any tips?
Thank you all for this great resource and in advance for all your help!
You need to S-OFF. Your system is write protected, which is why when you reboot, the apps return. I'd honestly also recommend updating to the data/media partition layout and then achieving S-OFF with Rumrunner. Once you're S-OFF, everything will work fine, and as a bonus you'll have Sense 5 .
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You need to S-OFF. Your system is write protected, which is why when you reboot, the apps return. I'd honestly also recommend updating to the data/media partition layout and then achieving S-OFF with Rumrunner. Once you're S-OFF, everything will work fine, and as a bonus you'll have Sense 5 .
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I just figured the S-OFF out thanks to exhaustive Google searches, now I am seeing your post about partitions and I am not sure what you are talking about.
How do I update partitions? Do I have to do that before I use the rumrunner exploit to gain S-OFF?
webby88 said:
I just figured the S-OFF out thanks to exhaustive Google searches, now I am seeing your post about partitions and I am not sure what you are talking about.
How do I update partitions? Do I have to do that before I use the rumrunner exploit to gain S-OFF?
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All you have to do is run the 4.13.651.4 RUU. @Magnum_Enforcer has a guide that I believe will assist you.
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All you have to do is run the 4.13.651.4 RUU. @Magnum_Enforcer has a guide that I believe will assist you.
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This Post?
This will simply give me JellyBean and Sense 5? Also, will I loose root? Weren't there major problems with this update?
That's the guide he's referring to, yes. Just scroll down to the section on RUU's for more info. Link to the aforementioned RUU is at the bottom of the first post. You will lose root but you can use HTC Dev to unlock and root again, and no, there were not major problems with this update.
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That's the guide he's referring to, yes. Just scroll down to the section on RUU's for more info. Link to the aforementioned RUU is at the bottom of the first post. You will lose root but you can use HTC Dev to unlock and root again, and no, there were not major problems with this update.
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Aha, but why did HTC pull it then?
Also, will this resolve my stuck 'update pending' issue? And will I loose data? Will my installed TWRP recovery be an issue?
webby88 said:
Aha, but why did HTC pull it then?
Also, will this resolve my stuck 'update pending' issue? And will I loose data? Will my installed TWRP recovery be an issue?
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It was never pulled, per se, but it was never released to the masses, either. The issue was how Android 4.3 was implemented on this device-that it required a RUU instead of a traditional OTA update, which is somewhat unusual but that's how the update had to be handled due to the internal storage getting re-partitioned. Anything you have on your internal storage you'll need to back up to your computer because it will be lost when the RUU runs. Also, TWRP won't be an issue. Just reinstall the modified version from @Captain_Throwback once you've updated with the RUU (you can click on the TWRP version number in his sig & it will take you to the appropriate link).
Note that there were issues with the initial Android 4.3 updates but they were resolved with the .4 RUU, which is why I don't have links to any of the previous RUU's. The issue was with the roaming option, mostly.
Magnum_Enforcer said:
It was never pulled, per se, but it was never released to the masses, either. The issue was how Android 4.3 was implemented on this device-that it required a RUU instead of a traditional OTA update, which is somewhat unusual but that's how the update had to be handled due to the internal storage getting re-partitioned. Anything you have on your internal storage you'll need to back up to your computer because it will be lost when the RUU runs. Also, TWRP won't be an issue. Just reinstall the modified version from @Captain_Throwback once you've updated with the RUU (you can click on the TWRP version number in his sig & it will take you to the appropriate link).
Note that there were issues with the initial Android 4.3 updates but they were resolved with the .4 RUU, which is why I don't have links to any of the previous RUU's. The issue was with the roaming option, mostly.
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Ok, I get it. Thanks for taking the time to explain this!
One more question though, I see in your post a link to 4.13.651.4, but I see another thread from @Captain_Throwback here which mentions a Odex or Deodex - what is that? And all those useful mods (battery percentage, camera shutter sound, power menu, 30 step volume etc etc), which should I use?
webby88 said:
Ok, I get it. Thanks for taking the time to explain this!
One more question though, I see in your post a link to 4.13.651.4, but I see another thread from @Captain_Throwback here which mentions a Odex or Deodex - what is that? And all those useful mods (battery percentage, camera shutter sound, power menu, 30 step volume etc etc), which should I use?
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He has rooted odex & deodexed ROM's based off the RUU. If you want to install any mods you'll need to run the deodexed version.