Root [CDMA] ota update safley htc root method hboot 1.5

[pushin30]

any on want to spell it out for the noobs step by step in noob language please

 

[jerofld]

Do you want the new radios?

I don't know

Spoiler

Some have been saying that the new radios are increasing their battery life. Some people on HBOOT 1.4 and older have had trouble with them. Most people on HBOOT 1.5 and older seem to be fine. It's up to you, though.

Yes

Spoiler

1) Settings > Software Updates > Check for Updates > accept OTA - this will unroot you. It's ok, it's the only way you can do it.
2) After you're done with the update, download this: Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites! (found in this thread: [ROM] STOCK 2.17.651.5 Update.zip + Radio/Firmware bits - xda-developers)
3) Flash it like you would any other ROM with HBOOT 1.5 (If you don't know how, follow this: xda-developers - View Single Post - [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11])

No

Spoiler

1) Download this: Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites! (found in this thread: [ROM] STOCK 2.17.651.5 Update.zip + Radio/Firmware bits - xda-developers)
Do you want the new radios?
2) Flash it like you would any other ROM with HBOOT 1.5 (If you don't know how, follow this: xda-developers - View Single Post - [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11])

 

[pushin30]

i check install update it shuts down and starts twrp do i just flash it then or do i need to turn on or off fastboot

 

[pushin30]

after update booted me into twrp i tried flashing rom from twrp it then sent me into a spiral of reboots restoring now then will try with fastboot unchecked if that wont work ill throw my head through a wall lol. for real i will try flashing with flash gui app.

 

[jerofld]

Oh, I'm sorry...you need this file, as well: Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!

That link is the kernel that you'll flash with FlashGUI, or flash in fastboot. It appears the first link was just the ROM, but didn't have a kernel attached. Which is odd.

 

[pushin30]

after i used flash gui with the kernal you provided i used twrp 2.0 to flash the ziped rom and success software is now 2.17.651.5 however i am recieving ota htc update request what can i do about that?

i see now i found out it broke my root access ill do the ota update then re root ill post when im done

 

[pushin30]

still reboots into twrp when i try ota update bootloader is unlocked and i still have recovery but is says im not rooted whats going on please help

 

[pushin30]

i factory reset my phone then re flashed the rom still no root but no more ota update how can i reroot what am i missing do i need a updated rooted rom

 

[jerofld]

Ok. So I have no idea why the OTA message is taking you into recovery. I saw a few posts on XDA saying you just have to take the OTA to update your radios, then re root using that first zip file.

If the OTA option isn't doing anything, might as well stop pushing it.

The first zip file is a rooted version of the OTA's ROM. The second is the kernel.

So, I'm assuming these are the instructions you followed when installing recovery: [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11] - xda-developers

The second post tells you how to get into recovery to flash a ROM/kernel. Once you do that:

1) Clear cache and dalvik cache. They're under the 'Wipe' menu in TWRP.

2) Clear data, it's called factory reset or data in TWRP (I don't remember offhand).

3) Install/flash the first zip file in the install menu.

4) Install/flash the second zip file.

5) Reboot.

6) Verify SuperUser is installed. Then install something like adfree and make sure it works.

 

[pushin30]

wow so i was up all night trying to fix my phone i was flashing all sorts of roms but trying to keep my root every thing i flashed had the wifi and cdma radio for sprint broke, so no wifi stuck on 1x data and roaming. then i tried a stock kernal that almost bricked my phone (that sucked). finally i adb-ed cw for recovery and was able to flash the ota updated kernal and rom, alas i now have rooted updated phone. i really liked using twrp 2.0 but its not reliable so i am going back to revolutionary recovery tool.

 

[jerofld]

Make sure you flash Kernels correctly. If you don't, wifi / 4G won't work. Here's an app that helps you with that:

http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all...h-kernels-recoveries-normal-android-mode.html

 

[pushin30]

i used your method every thing is working correctly but no new radio so im looking for old ruu that will download so i can unroot get the ota then reroot hope it works

 

[jerofld]

i used your method every thing is working correctly but no new radio so im looking for old ruu that will download so i can unroot get the ota then reroot hope it works

I would hold off on the radio. Some people are having issues with the new OTA and the new firmware. Give it a week or so and then start poking around on how to get the radio.

 

[pushin30]

lol too late i unrooted to stock ruu 2.08 then updated rerooted for the radio no problems for me. however i have not flashed any new roms yet. i may never i only rooted for wifi tether (i would pay for it if there was an unlimited plan for sprint) 5g plan would last me 3 hours lol. going to use it for the psVita next month.

 

[jerofld]

Please don't talk about tether use. It violates Sprint's ToS, the site owner doesn't approve of it's discussion here, it could cause the mods to do some 'moderation', but worst of all, it makes me cranky because now I have to bring a sour note to our otherwise productive thread.

But I'm glad to have helped. Good luck with your phone!

 

[diarrhea slusi]

had a question, can i flash a custom kernel on the new update 2.17?

 

[jerofld]

had a question, can i flash a custom kernel on the new update 2.17?

I would strongly recommend making a backup before you attempt it. I believe some users have had bootlooping issues when they tried flashing custom kernels not built for the new OTA.

 

[flyjbaker]

Jerold, I am rooted via the Hboot 1.5 method. Let me paraphrase what you are saying so I can get a clear understanding. You are saying:

1) Take the OTA update which will unroot you
2) Flash the above zip file which I assume is a stock ROM and it also RE-roots you
3) Flash the second file which is the kernel

Is that it???

I am familiar with adb so that is the way I have been flashing ROMs and kernels. Is this all I have to do and I will be stock rooted on a stock ROM with a stock Kernel and New radios?????????

Thank you so much in advance!!!!

 

[jerofld]

I think there may be a safer way.

1) Backup everything. Make a NANDroid and make backups in TB/Mybackup Pro/whatever. You will end up wiping data, and NANDroids are always good.

2) Lock your bootloader - this step may be unnecessary, you can try step 3 and see if it will let you apply it without locking.

3) Apply the latest RUU file (xda-developers - View Single Post - [ROM] STOCK 2.17.651.5 Update.zip + Radio/Firmware bits) - This wipes data

4) Re-unlock your bootloader (if you locked it)

5) Go to [ROM] STOCK 2.17.651.5 Update.zip + Radio/Firmware bits - xda-developers. Under the image of the OTA message, there are two ROMs you can download. One is very close to stock, the other is a deodexed version. If you just want stock + root, take the top one. If it doesn't matter to you, take the top one.

6) If you take the top one, make sure to get the FULL boot.img kernel in the pair of links below. If you picked deodexed, you can take the second one.

7) Wipe Cache and Dalvik cache. Wipe data if you want to be absolutely sure everything is clean, but it's not necessary.

8) Flash the ROM and Kernel in fastboot, like you would any other ROM with HBOOT 1.5

That should end up with no bootlooping. I'd hope. <crosses fingers> I really, really hate HBOOT 1.5. I kinda want to buy a used Evo 3D to just put on HBOOT 1.5 and figure this stuff out.

 

[flyjbaker]

2) Lock your bootloader..........are you saying go to the HTCDev.com page and follow the directions there or am I missing something?

4) Re-unlock your bootloader....again, are you saying to go thru the whole process of unlocking via HTCDev.com????

If the answer to these is YES, then I would rather take my chances by just accepting the OTA and leaving the bootloader unlocked. I would rather buy a whole new F***ing phone then go thru that again. Funny thing is I have no clue how I did it....haha....I just muddled thru it and tried and tried and tried and it finally went thru. So doing it again would be just like doing it for the first time. Anyway.....thanks for the answers!!! It is sincerely appreciated.

 

[jerofld]

I am not sure. I'm a HBOOT 1.4 user. But towards the end of the HBOOT 1.5 unlock process, didn't you send an unlock command? I'd imagine you could just send a lock command. But, again, I'm not sure.

You probably can just apply the RUU file and be good.