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I have an Eris running 2.1 OTA. I want to be able to overclock it, which obviously requires root, but I do not want to install a custom ROM. I want to continue running 2.1 OTA. Is this possible?
Based on what I've read, I figured it might be.
1) I thought I could follow the instructions in "I. Gaining root" at the Walkthrough thread on this site to root the phone. Simply rooting does not modify or wipe the 2.1 OTA ROM, correct? So I could be root but still running 2.1 OTA.
2) Flash the kernel-overclock-update-v3.zip found in the "Overclocking Patch and update.zip" thread on this site, which would modify the kernel so I can O/C.
3) Install and use setCPU.
Any reason this would not work or would be a bad idea? I'm generally computer savvy but have not rooted a phone before.
As mentioned above, I want to be running stock 2.1 OTA (or as close to it as possible, because I want the stability) simply with the ability to overclock.
Thanks!
Now someone here correct me if I'm wrong, but this is the way I understand the rooting process...
When you obtain root, you flash over your 2.1 OTA, and don't have that anymore. What you're flashing is a pre-rooted ROM with an old 2.1. You absolutely want to flash something else once you install the recovery image. If you want a ROM that's as close to stock OTA as possilble while still being able to overclock, I recommend this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652044 (or, actually, this one is closer to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=685581)
Also, ensure that you can root in the first place... check your HBOOT version.
If you were to only root, you'd no longer be running OTA, since the root is itself a leak.
jcase's Plain Jane is based on the OTA and is probably what you're looking for.
No, you cannot do that. Rooting isn't simply turning on a switch, it's replacing the entire ROM.
chrikenn said:
I have an Eris running 2.1 OTA. I want to be able to overclock it, which obviously requires root, but I do not want to install a custom ROM. I want to continue running 2.1 OTA. Is this possible?
Based on what I've read, I figured it might be.
1) I thought I could follow the instructions in "I. Gaining root" at the Walkthrough thread on this site to root the phone. Simply rooting does not modify or wipe the 2.1 OTA ROM, correct? So I could be root but still running 2.1 OTA.
2) Flash the kernel-overclock-update-v3.zip found in the "Overclocking Patch and update.zip" thread on this site, which would modify the kernel so I can O/C.
3) Install and use setCPU.
Any reason this would not work or would be a bad idea? I'm generally computer savvy but have not rooted a phone before.
As mentioned above, I want to be running stock 2.1 OTA (or as close to it as possible, because I want the stability) simply with the ability to overclock.
Thanks!
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Plain Jane ROM posted on this Forum would be ideal then I think
Ok, thanks for the information. I didn't realize that rooting itself replaced the stock ROM.
If you gave me your phone, I could root it and hand it back to you and with the "right" ROM, you'd be none the wiser.
Why are you afraid to use a custom ROM ? Ivan's, for example, is essentially a tweaked version of HTC/VZW's current Eris ROM.
I'm afraid to use a custom ROM because my instinct is that a custom ROM would be less stable than the default 2.1 OTA. This is my wife's phone, so stability is key.
But the ROMs that are essentially the same as the 2.1 OTA would presumably be essentially just as stable as the 2.1 OTA, so maybe I will give it a whirl.
so i just got a replcemnt htc eris and it came w/the 2.1 already on it...so is there a way for me to get a custom rom on it????and if so what do i have to do
drayon07 said:
so i just got a replcemnt htc eris and it came w/the 2.1 already on it...so is there a way for me to get a custom rom on it????and if so what do i have to do
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=684049
Can't install custom kernal without root and can't root without stock 1.5. No root for ota yet
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thanks but which one do i select because i already have the 2.1 on my phone and the link was mainly talking about putting it on there if you didnt have it
thanks but which one do i select because i already have the 2.1 on my phone and the link was mainly talking about putting it on there if you didnt have it
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You can't root because your phone has 2.1. Therefore you cannot use custom Rom or kernel. Sorry
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denonlake said:
You can't root because your phone has 2.1. Therefore you cannot use custom Rom or kernel. Sorry
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Where have you been???? You can root 2.1 OTA, just not any of the leaks. The instructions are the same for 2.1 as for 1.5. Again, you can root 2.1 OTA just not the leaks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681648
and that is just one of many threads talking about rooting the OTA
abn75 said:
Where have you been???? You can root 2.1 OTA, just not any of the leaks. The instructions are the same for 2.1 as for 1.5. Again, you can root 2.1 OTA just not the leaks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681648
and that is just one of many threads talking about rooting the OTA
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Yes, the 2.1 OTA update is rootable. The 2.1 OTA update does not change the bootloader which allows for rooting.
However, those that got a refurbished device from Verizon with 2.1 may or may not be able to root. It has been said that some of the refurbished units have come back with the newer non-rootable bootloader.
There is an entire thread about this at the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688898
Hello guys,
I rooted my fascinate and installed(?) DJ05.
and I've heard that 2.2 coming soon, will my phone get 2.2 automatically when it's available or do I have to go back to DI01 to get the update?
Thanks!!
katsymoon said:
Hello guys,
I rooted my fascinate and installed(?) DJ05.
and I've heard that 2.2 coming soon, will my phone get 2.2 automatically when it's available or do I have to go back to DI01 to get the update?
Thanks!!
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You'll need to restore all the bloat. From what I've read, the update system checks for all that crap to verify the phone before doing the update. Version shouldn't matter.
The best thing you can do is wait. The dev's will have it rooted and deodexed within hours of release then posted here.
Hey guys,
I'm sort of a newb with these phones but I am starting to learn. Last night I updated my stock phone on 2.1 to the stock Froyo 2.2. I then read about the FR008 and how much better it was, and I want to be able to update to this version instead of the 2.2 Froyo.
Is it possible to do this? I really don't want to brick my phone so any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. I have been looking through the Liberated Aria 2.2.2 thread along with this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819715
I downloaded the second one (liberated aria FR008) but haven't done anything yet.
Thanks!
You can't root because you updated to stock 2.2 which contains an unrootable hboot as of this time.
Signatures are fancy.
Moh_Jay said:
You can't root because you updated to stock 2.2 which contains an unrootable hboot as of this time.
Signatures are fancy.
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I thought you could root with unrevoked 3.32? didn't they add support in 3.2?
v3.2:
Added support for Froyo builds on all supported devices (thanks to Sebastian Krahmer)
Added support for the CDMA Desire
Optionally disables security on supported CDMA devices
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Support for Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) is different than having support for the underlying HBOOT version which needs a loophole to remain rooted. Along with the factory update of the OS, an HBOOT update was also tacked on closing the loophole and thus diminishing the ability to root.
jeebuz said:
Support for Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) is different than having support for the underlying HBOOT version which needs a loophole to remain rooted. Along with the factory update of the OS, an HBOOT update was also tacked on closing the loophole and thus diminishing the ability to root.
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So I'm guessing there's no possible way to redo the hboot sector? I shouldn't have done that update then. Oh well someone will figure out the root soon enough I hope
This is my phone's versions:
Android: 2.2.2
Baseband: 47.63.35.21.....
Kernel: 2.6.32.21
Build: 2.20.502
Software: 2.20.502.1
Is there any way I can go to a liberated froyo from where I am at?
Asked and answered already.
Moh_Jay said:
You can't root because you updated to stock 2.2 which contains an unrootable hboot as of this time.
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To make it a bit more clear, when you updated to 2.2, the update replaced the version of HBoot originally on the phone and root capable with an updated version that at this time cannot be rooted. Until an exploit is discovered, you're screwed.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Asked and answered already.
To make it a bit more clear, when you updated to 2.2, the update replaced the version of HBoot originally on the phone and root capable with an updated version that at this time cannot be rooted. Until an exploit is discovered, you're screwed.
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Ahh FML. Figures that I updated it a few hours before I discovered this stuff.
Damn, same here. I'm sure it will be figured out soon enough but I really miss my rooted aria.
I do feel your pain. I was worried that the Aria I was getting from AT&T for a penny was going to have 2.2 on it out of the box. If I didn't also have an unlocked Dell Streak coming in with 2.2 already installed on it, I'd say it was an unfounded fear. The Dell Streak started with 1.6.
I really should have known...
Some how I didn't even think about checking for the option to "go back" to my rooted phone. I feel like an idiot. This is sometimes the best way to learn. I await an update from those with the power
::sigh::
Please be advised that this thread will now be dedicated to just the most recent updates that become available, as they become available. Links to older OTA's and official roms can be found here. Before posting regarding an update not working, please make sure that the update being listed is the proper one for your phone. If an update is listed for a model, it applies to ONLY that model. If you attempt to try it anyways, you will generally get a signature verification error with no error code. If you don't know what model variant you have, please check this thread to identify it
These updates are for STOCK phones. If you have replaced the modem,kernel or updated *any* of the google apps with unofficial versions, the updates will fail. When posting a failure please include the ENTIRE message, as the message will identify what is no longer stock.
ClockWorkMod and Root access will be lost due to these updates and will not cause any issues with updating the phone. Be prepared to reflash CWM and re-root your phone once done.
Most recent versions available:
I9020A -> 2.3.6 (GRK39F)
D720 (NS4G) -> 2.3.7 (GWK74)
I9020T/I9023 -> 2.3.6 (GRK39F)
M200 -> 2.3.4 (GRJ22)
Model: Nexus i9020a
GRK39C (2.3.6) - > GRK39F (2.3.6) Released
Full ROM: GRK39F (2.3.6) Released
http://v18.lscache6.c.android.clien...8148de0d.signed-sojua-ota-189904.0b9c8148.zip
Model: Nexus i9020t/i9023
GRJ22 (2.3.4) - > GRK39F (2.3.6) Released
Full ROM update -> GRK39F (2.3.6) Released
How to apply the update:
I will cover stock only, as those running Clockworkmod should already know how to apply an update zip.
Copy the update file appropriate for your model/build/modem to your Internal storage of your phone. Do not place in any sub-directory.
Turn off your phone.
While holding the volume up, press the power to turn on the phone
use the up/down volume to select recovery
press power to make the selection.
Your phone will now reboot into recovery.
When you see the little droid, while holding the power, press the volume up to bring up a menu.
Select "Apply update from /sdcard"
scroll down to the update file you downloaded it, make sure it's highlighted then press power to select
The update should go through
References & Koodos
GWK74 - NS4G
i9023 GRI54->GRJ22 (non-working)
i9023 GRI54->GRJ22 Working
i9020T GRI78C->GRJ22 working
Nexus 4g GRJ06D ->GRJ22
i9020a gri54 -> grj22
SHW-M200K, SHW-M200S GRI54->GRJ22
Matridom said:
Still missing working OTA's for:
i9020A
i9023
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I have the SLCD i9023 and im using GRJ22.
zomfgitsDace said:
I have the SLCD i9023 and im using GRJ22.
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Do you know what update it was that you used? A link perhaps?
Also, do you know what baseband you had before the update?
zomfgitsDace said:
I have the SLCD i9023 and im using GRJ22.
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did you update manually or automatic?
i read a lot about ppl having probs, when updating manually..
Matridom said:
Do you know what update it was that you used? A link perhaps?
Also, do you know what baseband you had before the update?
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I downgraded to GRI40 and used the GRI40 to GRJ22 update (see here)
Radio was KB1
zomfgitsDace said:
I downgraded to GRI40 and used the GRI40 to GRJ22 update (see here)
Radio was KB1
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Updated primary post to reflect this
Also missing:
i9023 with GRI54 and xxxKB3
hippieschuh said:
Also missing:
i9023 with GRI54 and xxxKB3
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Added to the hunt list
Baseband: I9020AUCKB2
Model: GRI54
Rogers Version
If someone finds this link please post. All of these threads popping up seem to be for mostly I9023.
Thanks!
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fluidd said:
Baseband: I9020AUCKB2
Model: GRI54
Rogers Version
If someone finds this link please post. All of these threads popping up seem to be for mostly I9023.
Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus S
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Rogers is the 9020A model that is already on the hunt list
Hey i wanted to ask, I am on 2.3.2 as i didnt received the OTA update of 2.3.3. Will i be able to receive the 2.3.4 OTA or would i have to manually first upgradeto 2.3.3. Please guys need ur response....
adnanbaig18 said:
Hey i wanted to ask, I am on 2.3.2 as i didnt received the OTA update of 2.3.3. Will i be able to receive the 2.3.4 OTA or would i have to manually first upgrade to 2.3.3. Please guys need ur response....
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My understanding of the announcement is that older versions are also getting the update. What i suspect is that there will be separate files for each upgrade path. Meaning the update needed for 2.3.2 -> 2.3.4 will be different then 2.3.3 -> 2.3.4. The file versions we are seeing supports this.
As we find these updates, I'll get them posted in the primary post.
I'm assuming we have to re-flash the recovery with the stock one in order to get this update OTA?
thanks...flashed the update...now with 2.3.4
just hoping the bugs are fixed!
Require the download for i9023: GRI54, KB3, someone must have it!
I'm starting to get the impression that Google hasn't released the update for some models yet.
I'm running i9020AUCKB2 GRI54, It appears no one has seen the update yet...
chutzman said:
I'm starting to get the impression that Google hasn't released the update for some models yet.
I'm running i9020AUCKB2 GRI54, It appears no one has seen the update yet...
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Same here.. are you 100% stock?
Yes, I'm 100% stock. I haven't even rooted it.
chutzman said:
Yes, I'm 100% stock. I haven't even rooted it.
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Let us know when/if you get the update, I'm not totally stock, i've rooted but returned to stock recovery.
I am on Version 2.3.1, baseband I9020XXJK8, Build GRH78, and am rooted but no roms or anything applied. I havent even seen my build mentioned in the threads regarding the 2.3.4 update, do I need to do anything different?
So my xoom is still stuck on 3.0.1 why wont it update? And is there a way to force it to?
Followed this guide for my canadian xoom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166106
[GUIDE] WiFi MZ604 Models - Change from 'your-region' image to US 3.2
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lp_stealth said:
So my xoom is still stuck on 3.0.1 why wont it update? And is there a way to force it to?
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I wouldn't expect the Canadian update any time soon. The google buyout seems to have put a hold on the android updates Moto was releasing for non-US customers. Just last week on the official moto forums we were told if we want 'early' access to it, we should sign up for their testing program. What does that tell you? Nevermind it's almost the end of august now.....
Rob
I!m in canada as well, just root and install the hammerhead rom that's around. I have a smoother device for it and have absolutely no regrets!
Some user on the official moto forums said the Canadian OTA 3.1 update is live now with working sd card support (r/w). I can't test, I returned my Xoom and got a Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Rob
Canadian 3.1 OTA updates are indeed live. My 3.0.1 Xoom just now offered to upgrade itself to 3.1.
"Your tablet has been upgraded to 64.0.20.en.CA version"
Yup mine just updated today. Crazy timing
were you guys rooted with tiamat kernel when you updated?
I got the update but I hit "later" to make sure I:
1) don't lose root
2) don't brick due to custom kernel
Any thoughts?
MitchRapp said:
were you guys rooted with tiamat kernel when you updated?
I got the update but I hit "later" to make sure I:
1) don't lose root
2) don't brick due to custom kernel
Any thoughts?
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Don't try to OTA update if you are rooted/with or without a custom kernel. Being just unlocked appears to be ok.
The Tiamat ROM has been known to cause some issues with the OTA updates, but that is due to the nature of the device being rooted. A few members have experienced bootloader issues where the device will stay stuck on the Honeycomb boot animation.
When that happens, all you can do is wipe and restore. You shouldn't have to do that now seeing that both Tiamat and the official US ROM are now up to 3.2.
I'm not on the Tiamat ROM, I have the kernel only (3.0.1 official from google, bootloader unlocked, rooted and running Tiamat Kernel 1.3.2)
I should wait then?
MitchRapp said:
I'm not on the Tiamat ROM, I have the kernel only (3.0.1 official from google, bootloader unlocked, rooted and running Tiamat Kernel 1.3.2)
I should wait then?
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I would say yes, don't do it, but if you want to experiment, just make sure you are prepared to come back from a soft brick.
yeah I'll wait I hate starting over... I'll wait for a patched update.zip or something!
Thanks (hey at least 3.1 for Canada is finally out... 3.2 is out for the U.S. and 4.0 is coming... geez)
Can't wait for 4.0.
litanyww said:
Canadian 3.1 OTA updates are indeed live. My 3.0.1 Xoom just now offered to upgrade itself to 3.1.
"Your tablet has been upgraded to 64.0.20.en.CA version"
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I can confirm this. Downloading nao!
For those of us who rooted our device and want to update OTA, what are our options? If I wipe my device, does that eliminate root which will allow me to update OTA?
Any news on 3.1 Canada? I get a popup every couple of hours and I hit "LATER" everytime ... waiting for the right way to do it