update from T-Mobile.
Update message just poped up. Should I root phone before update (I don't know if I am ready yet - may end up with brick) or I be able to root phone later after playing a little with official update. Anyone can share a info. Thanks
You have to downgrade to RC29 in order to root, so before the update or after the update, it really doesn't matter. As long as you read the instructions carefully, and install/download the necessary components in order to root your phone, you should be fine.
Thank You
I feel better knowing that there is always a chance to root it after official update. Thanks again
Is the process of downgrading still the same after cupcake?
c_licious said:
Is the process of downgrading still the same after cupcake?
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did this myself this way.
and yes, follow the default processes for downgrading
It is possible.
Yes, I thought this was covered 154,673,290,325 times before.
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Newbie question - I had installed unRevoked last week on my stock EVO to try out the wi-fi tether app. My device does not seem to have recieved the update today. Shouldn't I be able to force it through Settings --> System Updates --> HTC Software update ??
Or does the fact that I have unRevoked block it?
I tried uninstalling unRevoked, but it still looks like I can't force the update?
Any ideas?
You will loose root if you apply it.
https://twitter.com/unrevoked
Worse yet if you accidentally apply twice you brick your phone.
Can't get the update?
Thanks - I was less worried about not being able to unRevoke - what has me worried is I can't seem to force the update and I haven't gotten any message that it's available?
I think it is a rollout update. Wait it out.
a question
I've been following the 'how to gain root access after OTA' thread and have a question, but they don't want people posting anything not DIRECTLY RELATED to hacking after OTA there anymore. So, I will try this question here. Here goes :
I have NOT done the 1.47.651 June 29 OTA update, I keep refusing it. My Evo is essentially stock (no rooting, no unrevoked, etc. ) I would like to know if I can run unrevoked since I haven't done the OTA. also, would like to know if I can do the OTA and STILL run unrevoked. Or do I need unrevoked2?
I've been to unrevoked Twitter page and unrevoked docu.wiki and see some information, (but not enough for someone new to Android like myself), and no way to ask/post questions directly. So, I am trying here. My main interest isn't even so much root, it's that I want to be able to tether via USB without having to use extra software like PDAnet.
Any help or a point in the right direction, much thanks.
Scott
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I would like to know if I can run unrevoked since I haven't done the OTA.
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Yes.
scottspa74 said:
also, would like to know if I can do the OTA and STILL run unrevoked.
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No.
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Or do I need unrevoked2?
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You need to use unrevoked2 and use their modified OTA which will give you the benefits and maintain root. If you install the official OTA at any point, you will lose the ability to root, period (until someone figures out a new way to do it )
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Yes.
No.
You need to use unrevoked2 and use their modified OTA which will give you the benefits and maintain root. If you install the official OTA at any point, you will lose the ability to root, period (until someone figures out a new way to do it )
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Thank you. You even broke it into separate questions. last clarification, I promise: with no OTA I CAN use unrevoked1 and that doesn't break 4G/not what's being blamed for breaking 4G?
I'm not too concerned with most of the root features, I just wanna be able to tether, so I'm thinking unrevoked1 would be good enough for me, (if It's not what's responsible for breaking 4G on non-updated devices)
Thanks again.
just buzzing in that my phone just received an OTA update notification.
its currently on 2.1 leak V3.
A: anyone else get the notification?
B: anyone apply it and check for rootability
i refuse to apply the update
No update for me yet. Been checking. But nothing yet.
If you do apply it, follow these instructions courtesy of bftb0 before you do http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642135
Thanks for the link
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If you do apply it, follow these instructions courtesy of bftb0 before you do http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642135
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You could just call verizion and find out what the ota update there tell you
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just buzzing in that my phone just received an OTA update notification.
its currently on 2.1 leak V3.
A: anyone else get the notification?
B: anyone apply it and check for rootability
i refuse to apply the update
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Why would you refuse to update, if you are on the 2.1 ota you can root.
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Why would you refuse to update, if you are on the 2.1 ota you can root.
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he would not be able to by the 1.5 root method, bc the leak already wrote over his bootloader. so his only hope to root is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711535
Anyone know if the update would be received on a rooted 2.1 ROM as long as the otacerts.zip and systemupdater.apk files are restored?
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Anyone know if the update would be received on a rooted 2.1 ROM as long as the otacerts.zip and systemupdater.apk files are restored?
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In theory, as long as your build number still reads 2.36.605.1. Might not work correctly, though, if it's trying to patch files.
i did get the update
i did accept the update
it does remove root
but i was able to easily get root after it
just adding that i only had the first part of the rooting process done
i didnt have a custom rom or recovery
Androidforums is following this here.
http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/111235-anyone-receive-12-8mb-ota-update-today.html
So far the build number and software numbers are bumped and the Heroc baseband (the latest 2.42.01.04.27 that Sprint has) is installed.
Hopefully we can get a logcat of the update so the devs can pick it apart and find out how it ticks.
Another user had posted a day or two ago on Androidforums that a VZW rep had told him an OTA was going to be pushed out to resolve audio issues. A few people wrote him off but it looks like they may have been right.
Users are reporting that Hboot is not affected.
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Users are reporting that Hboot is not affected.
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I don't know about other Android (or HTC phones), but VZW/HTC have never put a bootloader update into their OTAs for the Eris. (Probably too risky from a customer standpoint - a problem with flashing the bootloader will definitely cause a brick.)
For root users, most of whom are using ROMs that defeat OTA updates, there would be little risk. For leakers, who don't have a friendly bootloader in the first place - well, can the bootloader get any worse than it already is?
There is a chance that the recovery partition will be different (VZW/HTC did that during the 2.1 OTA update)- and right now, that is the only glimmer of hope for the leakers wanting root.
We need to find out if the recovery partition got changed ASAP - at the moment, that is the big risk.
If anybody captures the URL for the download, please post it up.
bftb0
Yeah I didn't figure they'd mess with Hboot.
Has anyone captured this so we can install and not wait for the OTA? I have two Eris phones, one on Leak v.2 and one running the RUU 2.1 (upgraded from Leak v.3)
Firmware 2.1
Baseband 2.40.00.01.22
Kernel 2.6.29-564a4a15
[email protected] #1
Build 2.26.605.4 CL 140744 release keys
will I get the OTA? If not, how would I go about getting a rom to get the update?
I tried renaming otacerts.zip.bak back to otacerts.zip but apperently I'm not smart enough to...
What does this update do, if anybody knows?
Specifically does it fix the silent bug?
Neither here, nor Androidforums has had anyone capture the log file yet.
It's driving me crazy to know what's in this update. So far all I know is the build number is updated, and a new baseband.
The update is now ready. Downloading now!!
Yep! Its official.
me too me too i'm installing it!
its prolly the same as the manual update
It has a different build number.
My wifes phone that isn't rooted picked up the update but my rooted phone won't. Did they find a way to keep rooted users from getting the update?
If you're rooted, or want to root in the future, DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE.
When people say it removes root, that is an understatement. It also PREVENTS ROOT in the future!
Until someone hacks the release to re-allow root, you won't be able to root it ever. That is of course, assuming that it can even be done.
So unless you never want to root, avoid it.
If you installed the "pre-release" version don't install this either, I believe HTC is working on a fix for those who applied the update from last Friday.
Just wanted to say I have the manual update, tried to reset with RUU, and it failed, rebooting it back to my home screen...........****
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If you're rooted, or want to root in the future, DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE.
When people say it removes root, that is an understatement. It also PREVENTS ROOT in the future!
Until someone hacks the release to re-allow root, you won't be able to root it ever. That is of course, assuming that it can even be done.
So unless you never want to root, avoid it.
If you installed the "pre-release" version don't install this either, I believe HTC is working on a fix for those who applied the update from last Friday.
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Excuse me, never? You can't be serious...
Plancy said:
Excuse me, never? You can't be serious...
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until they come out with a new root for this OTA
jcalba89 said:
until they come out with a new root for this OTA
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The way he says it this OTA update will *** you for life if you ever want to root, it can't be that bad waiting for a new method right?
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The way he says it this OTA update will *** you for life if you ever want to root, it can't be that bad waiting for a new method right?
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yeah if your a patient person lol
Right now, my Aria is updated to the official 2.2 update ( I downloaded the update through the phone)
I want to root my phone now, so I went researching around here about the rooting process, and found this helpful guide.
However, I also read something about after updating to 2.2, I can't root my phone.
So right now I want to ask whether I can root my phone by following the steps in that guide? Or will it cause problems to my phone?
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Right now, my Aria is updated to the official 2.2 update ( I downloaded the update through the phone)
I want to root my phone now, so I went researching around here about the rooting process, and found this helpful guide.
However, I also read something about after updating to 2.2, I can't root my phone.
So right now I want to ask whether I can root my phone by following the steps in that guide? Or will it cause problems to my phone?
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Sorry, but if you took the official Froyo 2.2 OTA, then chances are you will not be able to root your phone at this time. This update modified your HBOOT boot loader and the root exploit that Unrevoked uses has been fixed and prevents rooting.
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Right now, my Aria is updated to the official 2.2 update ( I downloaded the update through the phone)
I want to root my phone now, so I went researching around here about the rooting process, and found this helpful guide.
However, I also read something about after updating to 2.2, I can't root my phone.
So right now I want to ask whether I can root my phone by following the steps in that guide? Or will it cause problems to my phone?
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How did you download the HTC ARIA Froyo 2.2 OTA update? To my knowledge this update has not been released.
Aww... that sucks. Anyway thanks for helping.
I was meddling around the settings of the phone and found a check for update button, clicked it and a message appeared stating a new update is available, then I downloaded it.
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How did you download the HTC ARIA Froyo 2.2 OTA update? To my knowledge this update has not been released.
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I was meddling around the settings of the phone and found a check for update button, clicked it and a message appeared stating a new update is available, then I downloaded it.
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HTC released Froyo 2.2 OTA update for international versions of the Aria, i.e. non-AT&T branded Aria.
Hi guys, I am a new member and know nothing about rooting phone. I just got my mt4g and the bloatapps are very annoying. I'm planning to follow rooting procedure on youtube and apply permanent root. I never root a phone before. Just one question: after rooted, will the phone still able to receive ota updates from tmobile and run normally? I am not going to flash any rom. I am keeping the stock rom but only remove stuff like yahoo, games, apppack, and some other crap that I am absolutely sure not needed on the phone. Thanks in advance guys.
hgtran7 said:
Hi guys, I am a new member and know nothing about rooting phone. I just got my mt4g and the bloatapps are very annoying. I'm planning to follow rooting procedure on youtube and apply permanent root. I never root a phone before. Just one question: after rooted, will the phone still able to receive ota updates from tmobile and run normally? I am not going to flash any rom. I am keeping the stock rom but only remove stuff like yahoo, games, apppack, and some other crap that I am absolutely sure not needed on the phone. Thanks in advance guys.
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Rooted phones may still receive updates via T-Mobile. However if you should install those updates your phone will get messed up. You need to call T-mobile and ask them to push the most current update to your phone, install it. Then root it. And from that point forward do not any install any update.
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Rooted phones may still receive updates via T-Mobile. However if you should install those updates your phone will get messed up. You need to call T-mobile and ask them to push the most current update to your phone, install it. Then root it. And from that point forward do not any install any update.
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i c i was hoping that it will receive updates like before . THanks very much.
By messed up do you mean you would lose root(su) and s=off correct?
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By messed up do you mean you would lose root(su) and s=off correct?
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yes plus alot more damage. it's just best to either update then hack/slash or avoid the update.