Related
Without opening the box how can i tell if this Rogers HTC Magic can be rooted or not?
The reason i ask is because some of the newest ones already have the new updated firmware applied to them (or so my friend has told me).
Does anyone think this is the case or not?
I think the new ones have a Magic+! Not sure though
What makes you think it's some of the newest ones? I'm pretty sure ALL of them have the updated firmware by now
im pretty sure you can't tell by the box (almost positive).... best thing to do is ask how long the store has had it in stock..
if they had it from early january or from 2009 then it will not have the newest update and can be rooted... if its after mid january then it a good bet it will have the non rootable update..
thanks i will ask and find out.
KAwAtA said:
I think the new ones have a Magic+! Not sure though
What makes you think it's some of the newest ones? I'm pretty sure ALL of them have the updated firmware by now
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you mean Magic + on the box? This one says htc magic there is no +.
digitaljeff said:
im pretty sure you can't tell by the box (almost positive).... best thing to do is ask how long the store has had it in stock..
if they had it from early january or from 2009 then it will not have the newest update and can be rooted... if its after mid january then it a good bet it will have the non rootable update..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If it already has the update then would it be a good bet that it can NEVER be rooted?
davidmcc said:
If it already has the update then would it be a good bet that it can NEVER be rooted?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
t
... as of now it cannot be rooted, that isnt to say that i never will be rooted. once the 2.1 update comes out there may be a way to root again, but only time will tell... my recommendation is to buy a used one that is already rooted, or one that someone never did the update on if you really want root now..
thanks. ignorant though.
what me being ignorant? was just trying to help..
not you but Rogers, it looks like the one i have is rootable so not so ignorant at all!
awesome bud, glad to hear! welcome to the party that is custom roms. : D
digitaljeff said:
ya there is no Magic+ as kawata said.. dont worry about that
... as of now it cannot be rooted, that isnt to say that i never will be rooted. once the 2.1 update comes out there may be a way to root again, but only time will tell... my recommendation is to buy a used one that is already rooted, or one that someone never did the update on if you really want root now..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What makes you think there _will_ be an update to 2.1?
And if there is one, what makes you think it might be rootable?
rogers have said there will be a 2.1 update. and i dont know if it can be rooted, no one does..we have to wait and see
Did Rogers explicitly promise to update the magic? I couldn't find any source for that. As for HTC, they only mention they will have an update for the Hero - nothing about the Magic.
Sent from my HTC Magic using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
just google rogers magic 2.1 .. yes its comming.. that is the reason why they offered the free upgrade to magic from dream as the dream was not getting the update..
it is comming, it is promised and it is known...
Yeah you're right. A statement from the source is here:
www.htc.com/us/support/magic-rogers/help/system-and-upgrade
OTOH my carrier has made it known that it will not be offering any update beyond 1.5 for the magic.
But back on topic, if HTC has been able to cook an unrootable update at least once, they will keep it this way with further updates too. I'm willing to bet the future update will do nothing to help those who would rather run custom roms, as opposed to those who will be content with the official 2.1 release.
Hi,
I have an unbranded, unlocked Legend with a Vodafone SIM. The FOTA check says (not unsurprisingly) that no update is available.
I have downloaded via PC the Vodafone 2.2 zip file from HTC but would like advice/guidance on how to update my Legend with the contents.
Yes I know I could wait for the update being issued by HTC but the idea of waiting possibly until the end of the year is a real downer - so I would prefer to update now.
Grateful for any advice
Thank you
Giles
I'm pretty you still have to root the phone first before it will accept any other ROMs
Seriously? For like 2 days now, the hole dev section is about 'how to update unbranded phones'.
Just learn to read and don't ask unnecessary questions... thank you.
Maybe a sticky is in order...
There is a sticky. Its the very first post. Everything is in there.
rajasyaitan said:
There is a sticky. Its the very first post. Everything is in there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha I knew you'd pop up in this thread
jennan88 said:
Haha I knew you'd pop up in this thread
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Whats up dude? Wanna go for a beer?
I'm not in Malaysia till next year sometime, I'll let you know then and we'll go hang out
Are you Malaysian? Man I'm starving. Lol.
To TS, read the very first post in the General section. Should contain everything that you need.
Yes, we can all meet in Malaysia. Lolz.
Anyone tried the new ROM?
Please let me know what you noticed new and if the GPS is accurate as the XXKH3 build.
Edit: there is a thread for that subject.
A lot of people already are using it, search it.
Who are Samfirmware anyway? Having 'Sam' at starting doesn't mean they have any relation with Samsung. I hate Samsung's update policy, it just sucks.
jujuburi said:
A lot of people already are using it, search it.
Who are Samfirmware anyway? Having 'Sam' at starting doesn't mean they have any relation with Samsung. I hate Samsung's update policy, it just sucks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you read my OP? Who are Samfirmware anyway?
A lot of people already are using it, search it.
What he meant to say is that samfirmware sucks, and they are in no way connected to Samsung.
I see. thanks. SamFirmware are not affiliated with Samsung, everyone knows that. Intratech and other smart guys use the leaked builds from SamFirmware to generate the non-wipe/custom ROM's. From what I know, SamFirmware is the only place you can get the latest Samsung builds. Let me know if you know another place.
Cheers
No, I don't get any files from samfirmware. What makes you think I do?
I thought you do? Where do you get them from?
Edit: I just made a donation to you, for your great work. Thanks for the old bootloader file.
A member of ATRIX BRASIL posted a interesting thing...
He said about a ROM Official with 2.3.5!!!
He sent the atrix to a friend on the Motorola Service, and it came back with 2.3.5!!!
http://www.atrixbrasil.com.br/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1003&start=10#p8599
He said the rom is going to be released on october 5th!
Another member already posted this...
Moderators, please delete this post!
Filipeknot said:
A member of ATRIX BRASIL posted a interesting thing...
He said about a ROM Official with 2.3.5!!!
He sent the atrix to a friend on the Motorola Service, and it came back with 2.3.5!!!
http://www.atrixbrasil.com.br/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1003&start=10#p8599
He said the rom is going to be released on october 5th!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi!
I was posted this
So I installed Kies 2.0.3 and hooked my friends Vibrant up to it and it says the device is not supported. I know for sure from the Samsung web site it says to download Kies and hook up your Vibrant and you can click the update button to get 2.3. I have all the drivers etc installed. The device is recognized by Kies Mini but that version doesn't support the 2.3 update.
Any ideas why?
I also tried a one click root that did not work, signature failed in recovery.
Bro theres no 2.3 update for us.. go download one of our excellent makeshift gingerbread ports
Sent from a cell tower to the XDA server to you.
Are you sure?
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/androidupgrade/English/
No official update of GB for US Vibrant
Either Samsung or T-mobile abandon us already.
Flash GB manually in your own risk, and no more dream about GB from the above stupid companies
---------- Post added at 02:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:41 PM ----------
ssconceptz said:
Are you sure?
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/androidupgrade/English/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is Canadian version
Well my friend says his Vibrant T-Mobile says it is SGH-T959 and according to that link the Fascinate is that model. What's the deal with that?
I know about SAMSUNG and how they don't support their devices. I have the EPIC TOUCH and I am hoping due to the agreements with ICS that they will be forced to support devices from here on out.
The US Vibrant is indeed the SGH-T959.... I'm not sure why they used the same model number for another variant as well. But it is just that, a variant.
We've been trying to get Gingerbread from Tmobile/Samsung for a long time now. It just isn't going to happen for us.
To be honest I could not care less, even if we would get official 2.3.3
Even that is totally outdated. If we get gingerbread I would want the latest version.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Look at that link again.
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/androidupgrade/English/
Notice that CA in bold red, thats for canada! Not our US Vibrant.
Also if you go to that link, look at the lower left corner, the canadian flag. LOL
i hate t-mobile : (
Another mark against Samsung.
Sent with Galaxy S II EPIC Starburst Touch
ssconceptz said:
Another mark against Samsung.
Sent with Galaxy S II EPIC Starburst Touch
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From a person who bought their latest phone
Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk
This is a typo on this website The GT-9000 is the Euro version Even though they stated it as the Vibrant......... it is not. We do not have a 2.3 upgrade yet.
Also I would not use Kies but follow the instruction inside here on rooting and then flash a custom rom.
We are so lucky there are at least a dozen current AWESOME roms for this phone.
ssconceptz said:
Are you sure?
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/androidupgrade/English/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse