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Root newest global rom

excellent! :D thank you kind sir,for sharing the link. ive been trying for 3 days now to get my phone to OTA and its not cooperating,lol... i dont think i can take much more stock rom ;)

edit: crap! its been modified... fine for me,but no good for the s on crowd. ill keep trying!

edit#2: looks like post #35 has an unmolested,signed download :cool: ill check it out later this evening
 
scotty85 said:
excellent! :D thank you kind sir,for sharing the link. ive been trying for 3 days now to get my phone to OTA and its not cooperating,lol... i dont think i can take much more stock rom ;)

edit: crap! its been modified... fine for me,but no good for the s on crowd. ill keep trying!

edit#2: looks like post #35 has an unmolested,signed download :cool: ill check it out later this evening
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The file in post 35 is what I used to update. If any of you are s-on like me, you will need to use instructions I posted on post 59 of that thread to flash new firmware.zip

You will need the following things handy: your htc dev unlock code, the stock recovery image from Scottys noob friendly root guide, and a boot.img from your current rom or whichever rom you plan to flash after updating firmware.

The firmware.zip update wipes out whatever recovery and boot you currently have on your phone, so you will need to restore after. Personally, after updating I was getting a weird error in Amon Ra after updating firmware; flashing the stock recovery, doing clear storage option then re flashing amon ra fixed the error.

Kudos to Scotty for teaching me how to manually install OTAs and firmware :)
 
just to keep confusion to a minimum:

heres a direct link to post #59:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40831457&postcount=59

a mirror for firmware.zip(for the s on crowd):
firmware_4.05.605.14.zip

and what the heck,a quote of post #59 ;)
brenuga said:
Thanks for the reminder of why firmware.zip wasn't working for us S-On folks. Here are my steps for flashing new firmware while s-on, from the previous "global" release.

-fastboot boot amon. make a backup
-adb reboot bootloader
-fastboot erase cache
-fastboot oem lock
-fastboot oem rebootRUU
-fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
(it will fail for with pre-update flush again immediately error). So do it again -->
-fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
(it will finish)
when its done:
-fastboot reboot-bootloader
-fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
-pull the battery and replace. Hold down volume down button plus power button to boot into hboot, then fastboot mode.
-fastboot boot amon ra
-restore full backup
-reboot
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if you want to install the new firmware and software,a slight twist:
-fastboot boot amon. make a backup, full wipe,flash new global rom.
-adb reboot bootloader
-fastboot erase cache
-fastboot oem lock
-fastboot oem rebootRUU
-fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
(it will fail for with pre-update flush again immediately error). So do it again -->
-fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
(it will finish)
when its done:
-fastboot reboot-bootloader
-fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
 
scotty85 said:
just to keep confusion to a minimum:

heres a direct link to post #59:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40831457&postcount=59

a mirror for firmware.zip(for the s on crowd):
firmware_4.05.605.14.zip

and what the heck,a quote of post #59 ;)
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I've helped like 20 ppl update old global fw and new update using this method. And you taught me how to do it! So I'm eternally thankful. BTW, we're giving you some kudos on page 493 of thread for neos infection ROM. :D
 
I got to the pull battery out part of the steps in post 59 and after placing it back in now I have nothing. It will not even reach bootloader
adb devices show nothing and fastboot devices show nothing please help.

Update. I held in the power button for a while after leaving things unplugged for a few min to type this post and now it is trying to boot again
 
Scotty, I am trying to manually install the new OTA, as I am having the issues with it failing installation. I downloaded the firmware.zip and followed the instructions in post #5. (I am currently running unlocked stock ROM after rooting with your guide). I followed the instructions from the quoted post #59, up to re-unlocking my phone. When I re-unlocked, I was stuck at the 4G splash screen, so I followed to additional instructions of restoring from the backup I had made. Doing so made my phone work again, but it's still on 3.14... and downloading the OTA again to update. I assume I need to follow your tweaked version of the instructions, where it says to flash the Global ROM but I'm not sure how to do that or what file to use. What am I needing to download/do to manually install this OTA so it quits trying to do it on it's own? Thanks in advance for any help!
 
The ROM link is in post number 1. You will just need to download it, place it on your SD card, then boot recovery and flash the ROM, like you did with superuser.

If you have already flashed the firmware, then you will not need to repeat that part

Hope that helps :)
 
Thanks Scotty! I had assumed the ROM in post one was for s-off phones for some reason. I flashed the ROM and am all up to date and didn't even lose any of my data. Only thing I have to do is re-delete the bloatware. Thanks again for the help!
 
Scotty,
Maybe you can help. I've followed these instructions to a T, and seem to be coming into some issues. I'm assuming with the firmware. After following these instructions (I'm S-On) I was able to flash the new ROM and firmware. However, my Wifi & Bluetooth do not seem to be working. It says 'error' in the Android settings. The first question I would ask is what should the correct software settings say?

My phone shows:
Software number 4.05.605.14 710RD
PRI Version 1.16_002, 3.01_002
PRL Version 15211
ERI Version 5

HBOOT 2.28.0000
Radio 2.22.0801r/2.22.10.0803r

Anything look off or missing?
 
NOOB Alert- thanks for the info. I have read several of your posts, and I am having problems. I don't understand some logistical items. such as when it says to flash firmware.zip - where does that file need to be for successful command? likewise with unlocktoken. and is there an .12 ruu file we need? gather that might need to be in same place as firmware, unlock...

I gather above are adb shell commands which I'm learning, but it's hanging on waiting for device with first command - will get serial with adb devices!? Lastly, do you still need to flash a boot.img and custom recovery image after above is done?

thanks for you time and contributions!
 
I am planning on flashing the new global rom and installing the new firmware update. I am currently unlocked, s on, stock rooted and launched permanent recovery (I think). When I rerooted last time, I think I inadvertently launched the permanent recovery instead of the temporary recovery. How do I verify if I did a temporary or permanent recovery? If my recovery is permanent, how do I go back to temporary recovery or do I even need to do this? I was reading the thread about the kernel not being loaded on custom roms for s-on rooted phones not using temporary recovery.

Thanks.
 
JCatman said:
NOOB Alert- thanks for the info. I have read several of your posts, and I am having problems. I don't understand some logistical items. such as when it says to flash firmware.zip - where does that file need to be for successful command? likewise with unlocktoken. and is there an .12 ruu file we need? gather that might need to be in same place as firmware, unlock...

I gather above are adb shell commands which I'm learning, but it's hanging on waiting for device with first command - will get serial with adb devices!? Lastly, do you still need to flash a boot.img and custom recovery image after above is done?

thanks for you time and contributions!
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-things that are flashed to the phone from a command window,are placed into the folder containing adb/fastboot(miniadb_vigor if you use the guide here)
-firmware.zip is an official,signed by htc firmware package.
-not sure what youre trying to flash,so its hard to offer advice. but in general here are some steps to troubleshoot connectivity:
troubleshooting connectivity issues:
-try a reboot of the PC
-try different usb cables and ports
-dont use a usb hub
-dont use usb 3.0
-make sure nothing capable of comunicating with the phone is enabled and running. htc sync,pdanet,easy tether,and even itunes have all been known to cause issues.
-windows 8 has been known to have issues. try a windows 7 or older machine

failing the above,
-i use these drivers for fastboot and adb(donwload and run as admin): http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe (mirror)

failing that,try manually updating the drivers in the following manner:
-put the phone in fastboot mode(select fastboot from the hboot menu)
-open device manager on the PC
-plug in phone,watch for it to pop up in device manager.
-update drivers with device manager,pointing the wizard to the extracted
driver download folder from above

note that you can check the connectivity of the phone,and make sure drivers are working by in the following manner:
-open cmd window. change to directory containing adb/fastboot utilities

-adb with the phone in the booted OS,usb debug enabled,enter:
adb devices in a cmd window

-fastboot with phone in fastboot,enter:
fastboot devices in cmd window

in either case,a properly connected phone with working drivers installed should report back the phones serial number.
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alot of your questions will prolly be less confusing to you if you use the guide here to root :)

radworm said:
I am planning on flashing the new global rom and installing the new firmware update. I am currently unlocked, s on, stock rooted and launched permanent recovery (I think). When I rerooted last time, I think I inadvertently launched the permanent recovery instead of the temporary recovery. How do I verify if I did a temporary or permanent recovery? If my recovery is permanent, how do I go back to temporary recovery or do I even need to do this? I was reading the thread about the kernel not being loaded on custom roms for s-on rooted phones not using temporary recovery.

Thanks.
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just boot to recovery(adb reboot recovery or choose it from hboot menu)

if it goes to red triangle and !,you have the stock recovery.

you can launch temp recovery with it permanently installed,if you need to,no biggie :)

if youre updating using the rom linked above,and the official firmware.zip,you wont need to install the boot image,and you could actually flash from permanent recovery if you want. the firmware package contains the boot image for the new rom.
 
Thanks, Scotty!

Through your response and additional research (xda, etc) I am getting a better feel for what I need to do ( I think). I am looking to do the same as radworm. Info online suggesting it's better to use firmware to upgrade v. global OTAzip due to OTA have patched radios etc. What I was asking above is that after firmware method (as I have read) require you to flash a boot.img and recovery at the end since the boot.img removed from firmware, etc. See the above includes flashing Amon at the end but no boot.img? when you say flash new global rom -your are referring to 207mb OTA.zip that's pushed from carrier? Thoughts?
 
JCatman said:
Thanks, Scotty!

Through your response and additional research (xda, etc) I am getting a better feel for what I need to do ( I think). I am looking to do the same as radworm. Info online suggesting it's better to use firmware to upgrade v. global OTAzip due to OTA have patched radios etc. What I was asking above is that after firmware method (as I have read) require you to flash a boot.img and recovery at the end since the boot.img removed from firmware, etc. See the above includes flashing Amon at the end but no boot.img? when you say flash new global rom -your are referring to 207mb OTA.zip that's pushed from carrier? Thoughts?
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If you boot amon ra in temporary mode using fastboot, you don't have to flash the boot.img you can if you want, but not required in that case.

Global ROM is not the same thing as the OTA zip pushed by the carrier. The full ROM is like 550 mb in size, you will want one like the ota blue rom I linked you to on xda (this is brenuga)

The OTA is the new radios plus patches needed to update the stock ROM. It does not contain the full ROM.

Firmware.zip is basically just the new radios. So you can flash that, and keep your current rom like it is, as long as you flash the boot.img from your current rom (in that situation you do need to flash the boot.img in boot loader screen, because you are not getting a new boot thru flashing a new ROM)

But its best to backup your stuff, do firmware update, clean wipe everything on your phone (except not the sdcard) and flash a new ROM, that is based on the latest version of stock rom. (OTA Blue or others)

Make sense now?
 
scotty or Brenuga - what would you do? just firmware or other route?

Thanks, Guys! u2 are great, and I appreciate your help and responsiveness!
 
JCatman said:
Thanks, Scotty!

Through your response and additional research (xda, etc) I am getting a better feel for what I need to do ( I think). I am looking to do the same as radworm. Info online suggesting it's better to use firmware to upgrade v. global OTAzip due to OTA have patched radios etc. What I was asking above is that after firmware method (as I have read) require you to flash a boot.img and recovery at the end since the boot.img removed from firmware, etc. See the above includes flashing Amon at the end but no boot.img? when you say flash new global rom -your are referring to 207mb OTA.zip that's pushed from carrier? Thoughts?
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first,let me be a little clearer. sometimes my answers are general,and refering to what one could do in any situation. however,i think youre beoming a little condfused,since in this particular case,my response is specific to this thread,flashing the linked rom and the official,signed by htc firmware package.

this thread is for the folks that are stock,and want to continue being stock,and need a manual way to achieve that.

as obscuro(brenuga) said,the OTA is a bunch of patch files,along with firmware.zip that the stock recovery installs. it is not a full rom.

when one cannot OTA,updating the full rom manually will come in 2 stages:
1)flash the rom itself in recovery
2)flash the official firmware.zip file in bootloader

firmware.zip in this case(OTA to build 4.05.605.14) contains the following images/files:
-adsp
-android info
-boot
-hboot
-mdm9k
-mdmrcdata
-mdmmrfg
-radio
-rcdata
-recovery
-rfg
-sbl3
-tp_atmel
-tz

as you can see,alot of things get updated,not the least of wich is the boot image. this is why i stated above that if you were flashing the matching rom prior to flashing this firmware package,that you would not need to flash a boot image seperately,as firmware.zip is doing it for you.

there are other situations-for folks on custom roms that want the newer radios,or folks that want to restore a nandroid backup,and prolly other situations as well. those folks will likely need a new boot image,and new recovery after flashing firmware.zip. there are many wAys to skin the "flash a new boot image cat". easiest IMO is to just fastboot boot recovery as obsurco explained. more info on that here: http://androidforums.com/rezound-all-things-root/587430-s-want-flash-roms-read.html but again,my answers were directed mainly towards the folks that want the stock rom and firmware.

JCatman said:
scotty or Brenuga - what would you do? just firmware or other route?

Thanks, Guys! u2 are great, and I appreciate your help and responsiveness!
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i always like to be on the newest firmware when s off. when s on,i personally am alot more cautious,as you cannot go back to what you had before if the new firmware blocks an exploit,or has some sort of bugs or issues.

in all honesty,if you dont want the global software,there prolly is not a tremendous need to update the firmware only. if you like 3.14.605.13,the firmware thats with it is likely suiting you just fine. :)

hope that clears it up some for you guys. also,just thot id point out that being s-off makes all this nonsense tremendously easier ;)
 
I need help. I worked several hours last night trying to flash the new global Rom and firmware updated without success. In retropsect, I inadvertently put the new Rom on the phones internal memory instead of the sd card. After realizing my mistake, I tried to put the Rom on my SD card which doesn't have enough space to hold the 500 meg file. Thanks to nandroid backup, I am back to unlocked, stock rooted with the original super user Rom, S on, and permanent recovery. I am still getting the annoying firmware updates which will not load.

I am going to pick up a new SD card with more memory. Are there any good custom Roms with ICS and Sense where I can just flash the new Rom on my new SD card and which includes the firmware, radios, kernel, etc. I seem to get hung up when I have to install the firmware. I mainly use my phone for basic stuff plus WIFI teather to connect my tablet.

Any comments would be appreciated.
 
radworm said:
I need help. I worked several hours last night trying to flash the new global Rom and firmware updated without success. In retropsect, I inadvertently put the new Rom on the phones internal memory instead of the sd card. After realizing my mistake, I tried to put the Rom on my SD card which doesn't have enough space to hold the 500 meg file. Thanks to nandroid backup, I am back to unlocked, stock rooted with the original super user Rom, S on, and permanent recovery. I am still getting the annoying firmware updates which will not load.

I am going to pick up a new SD card with more memory. Are there any good custom Roms with ICS and Sense where I can just flash the new Rom on my new SD card and which includes the firmware, radios, kernel, etc. I seem to get hung up when I have to install the firmware. I mainly use my phone for basic stuff plus WIFI teather to connect my tablet.

Any comments would be appreciated.
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you should be able to flash the rom from the internal storage,amon has an option to do so.

you can flash the rom i linked without flashing the firmware. you will just need to make sure that you fastboot boot amon so that it will install the boot image. im sure there are sense based,custom roms you could use,but i dont know what they are- i run cm 10.1 on my rezound,as im not a fan of sense 3.6(plus i cant be on ICS anymore now that theres JB :D)

no custom rom will contain firmware or radios-recovery is NOT capable of installing them.firmware must be flashed from the bootloader,so youll need to flash firmware.zip in order to update that.

you might want to look for roms here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1392

keep in mind that updating to the global software is somewhat pointless without the matchng firmware. thats really all the OTA is doing- givng you global capabilities.

if your content to stay on 3.14.605.13,look for a custom rom based on that. custom roms are typically modified so that they do not check for OTAs,so you wont be pestered with notifications. :)
 
scotty85 said:
you should be able to flash the rom from the internal storage,amon has an option to do so.

you can flash the rom i linked without flashing the firmware. you will just need to make sure that you fastboot boot amon so that it will install the boot image. im sure there are sense based,custom roms you could use,but i dont know what they are- i run cm 10.1 on my rezound,as im not a fan of sense 3.6(plus i cant be on ICS anymore now that theres JB :D)

no custom rom will contain firmware or radios-recovery is NOT capable of installing them.firmware must be flashed from the bootloader,so youll need to flash firmware.zip in order to update that.

you might want to look for roms here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1392

keep in mind that updating to the global software is somewhat pointless without the matchng firmware. thats really all the OTA is doing- givng you global capabilities.

if your content to stay on 3.14.605.13,look for a custom rom based on that. custom roms are typically modified so that they do not check for OTAs,so you wont be pestered with notifications. :)
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Is there a Rom that you recommend? And if you can give me the newbie instructions on what I need to load, I would greatly appreciate.
 
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