phw8558
Android Expert
Tbh I never got the sms error from the evo v launch date to the night of the "update". That night was odd, I got the error on almost every text then by the morning it had magically disappeared.
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Root Update
- Thread starter Prinny
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Tbh I never got the sms error from the evo v launch date to the night of the "update". That night was odd, I got the error on almost every text then by the morning it had magically disappeared.
Leslie Ann
Android Expert
Most haven't been so lucky.
Kilfulgore
Newbie
Hi Leslie, I am very confused right now. :$
I went to check the radio into bootloader.
It shows RADI0: 1.06.00.0426.
I previously flashed the following via Recovery:
-Patched the OTA
-Patched file PG86IMG.zip
-Patch SU.zip
I verified System/Customize/AAInfo.txt with file Explorer and it shows the following:
TaskID : 289583Project : Shooter_ICS_35_SSKU : Sprint WWE VM[652]ROM Ver : 1.14.652.0Customization Id : 363616RCMS Id : 153
I am confused; I understand that the PG86IMG.zip file has to be flashed via bootloader, but once I go into bootloader I don't see any option to select the file from there, so I used recovery instead....
Could you please be kind and explain to me the correct procedures, please?
youaregreat
Well-Known Member
Place PG86IMG.zip in the root of your sd card. Boot into bootloader and give it a second. It will auto-see it and ask if you want to flash.
Don't change file name, don't decompress, and can only be in root folder of sd card.
Kilfulgore
Newbie
Great, thank you for response.
What do you exactly mean by Root Folder? (Drag and drop it on the SD Card).
I have created a folder and placed it inside of it
boomer_jmoore
Android Enthusiast
Root means placing it directly onto the sd card. No folders. Just the file to the sd card.
Kilfulgore
Newbie
Copy that.
I'm in the process of trying it now....
I truly appreciate your fast response.
Edit: I just updated the Radio to 1.09.00.0706.
There is not need to reapply the OTA, correct?
Again, I appreciate your fast responses, youaregreat and jmoore.
Thank you!
Leslie Ann
Android Expert
Alternative recoveries are typically unable to flash OTA's (and could brick the phone).
This is why rooted/s-on users cannot use it.
I am working on a way for it to be flashed by root users who are s-on though, but I have a bit going on and may take me another day or two, and there is no guarantee it will work.
This is why rooted/s-on users cannot use it.
I am working on a way for it to be flashed by root users who are s-on though, but I have a bit going on and may take me another day or two, and there is no guarantee it will work.
My phone seems to run a bit slower after doing this anyone else notice a slight delay opening apps ?
Thanks
EHokie
Android Enthusiast
I may be wrong, but I don't think the firmware should have any effect on the speed of your phone, only the speed of your downloads and your signal strength.
optimusv45
Well-Known Member
i think its pretty easy for u to get the update. Since u r s-off u can just to back to post #2 and download the PG86IMG there. Its named correctly for u already. after download u put it on the root of ur sd card and boot into bootloader and wait to be prompted and press Up to confirm update (phone not connected to your computer while doing this) . as far as system files u go back to post #10 and download the zip there and flash it in ur recovery. i wiped cache and dalvik cache before flashing the zip in recovery. This is an general direction I'm still quite noob so read up a bit more before attempting.
OverByter
Resident Slide Rule Guru
I would do as optimusv45 posted except not to bother flashing the framework files in recovery, they have the potential to conflict with your current rom unless you were on stock. Both Harmonia and Midnight latest version have them included already.
optimusv45
Well-Known Member
if u accept update before rooting or flashing roms u shouldn't need to worry about doing the update again. i think the reason is rooting and flashing roms dont change radios, important part of the update. do make sure to read what others will say on this.
OverByter
Resident Slide Rule Guru
You'll be fine no matter what you flash whether you're s-on or off, the only way to change the update which is basically a different radio would be to intentionally flash a new radio, you'll have to be s-offed to do it. Changing roms or getting root and s-off won't affect it. Good luck with the new phone.
simpsonke512
Newbie
I can confirm that this radio firmware update (I flashed it under a custom ROM and S off with no issue) has fixed all my connection issues. No more pulling the battery every day to send or receive test messages and no more dropped or unable to connect calls. I highly recommend this for all HTC EVO V owners.
nexgenasian
Member
The Recovery you used was TWRP v 1.1.1?
signothefish
Lurker
I have the PG86IMG in the root folder of my microSD card, and going into bootloader it parses it but doesn't produce the "update" entry. Is there any other way to flash this image and have it stick?