Hey all. I am currently an android user looking into trading for a focus.
Problem is, the phone had WP7 chevron run on it and now has the nodo update.
My question is; since MS said no more updating for phones with chevron run on them, can I remove or revert to a non chevron installed state? From what I have read here, nodo "breaks" chevron, does that mean I can install future updates?
I just want to make sure I dont trade for a crippled phone...
I got the Samsung update after the NODO. Mine was Chevron 7 updated for NODO.
Where did you get the Samsung update? How did you apply it?
Also, is there a way to flash the original OEM firmware to get a "stock" phone?
Waiting to see
I used Chevron on my Focus so I could debrand it and used the timing trick to get NoDo myself, so after the MS release, I spent a while poking around online. As near as I can tell, what MS was warning against was the use of the chevron updater tool, not the original unlocker. MS had already said NoDo would basically "fix" the original chevron hack, so, I think they had that covered. If it was just an unlocked phone that got the update naturally through Zune (even if by trickery), it should be within what they expected. But, the updater apparently forced the NoDo update using some other function on the phone, and that seems to be where the worry is coming from.
But, in the end, if you don;t have a Zune backup from before the update (mine didn't successfully keep them, so, no rolling back for me) the only thing any of us can do is wait for either the next release and see what happens, or for someone to figure out how to get a rom. So far, I'm expecting to see the update first, but, you never know.
I am new to WP7 and would hate to get a crippled phone. Thank you both for your info.
I used the chevron ulocker. It ran in a DOS command window. It did the pre NODO, then it did the NODO. A few days later, I connected it to ZUNE and it announced there was a Sansung update. It went fine.
1.Chevron actually will not affect ur update. What MS said was using Chevron Updater MIGHT prevent you from further update, but what actually happened is that people used Chevron Updater still got Samsung Firmware update.
2.Get rid of Chevron unlock, is easy, just do a factory reset.
amtrakcn said:
1.Chevron actually will not affect ur update. What MS said was using Chevron Updater MIGHT prevent you from further update, but what actually happened is that people used Chevron Updater still got Samsung Firmware update.
2.Get rid of Chevron unlock, is easy, just do a factory reset.
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Pretty much what this guy said. I did the NODO timing update on my debranded Focus. Samsung update wouldn't show up in Zune until I did a Factory Reset.
for those who are still on nodo 7390, an update has been released for some time now -> build 7392 which addresses some issues with certs.
those with dev unlocked phones will not be able to check with zune update server for this update.
error code 8000FFFF <- dont worry, you're not locked out from update like the walshies.
you need to relock your phones using appmfg reboot and plug in the phone. only then will zune detect the new update.
do not install touchxperience, this will also prevent the update. once updated, just unlock your phones again using appmfg.
homebrews are working well with registered dev cert.
sorry if this has been posted. too lazy to check and just wanted to share.
you DON'T have to HARD RESET your phone and lose all the stuff synced.
im currently in 7004 and unlocked my focus and installed samsung tools, i ckeched the Prevent relock and would like to update, will NoDo itself relock my phone or will Zune sync relock? since im using the SamsungTool can i now update to NoDo 7008 then 7390
The steps are located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101344
The only thing I had changed is that I could not use AdvancedConfig.1.2.0.0.beta.xap for whatever reason, I had to download the Samsung Tools which are located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924497&page=12
I suggest getting the updated tool that 4epec4yp posted because it will tell you when you have the registry settings changed to prevent it from re-locking.
Honestly it really is as easy as:
- Flashing the original ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131022)
- Use ChevronWP7 to unlock
- Install Samsung Tools (above) and set to prevent re-lock on update
- Update to NoDo
The hardest part for me was unlocking with ChevronWP7, for me I just had to disconnect my computer from the internet and put my phone in the windows market and that did it for me, not saying it will work for you.
xtian63 said:
im currently in 7004 and unlocked my focus and installed samsung tools, i ckeched the Prevent relock and would like to update, will NoDo itself relock my phone or will Zune sync relock? since im using the SamsungTool can i now update to NoDo 7008 then 7390
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You can update safely. I did the same as you plus unbranding (clear ATT-US) and now on NoDo, unlocked.
You can check if "prevent relock" works by syncing in another computer (fully, not Guest) and then going back to the comp you unlocked to check Re-Lock with Chevron. That's how I tested mine. If you sync to another comp and don't do the steps to "prevent relock" before that, Zune will lock your phone on the new computer sync, and when you check on the original comp with Chevron, you will see "Unlock" instead of "Re-Lock".
Hello all, I have the HD2 running the Back to the Future ROM V2. After I flashed it (a few weeks ago) I updated to WP7 7392 via Zune with no problems. I didn't touch it after that and left it as is.
So now I hear that T-Mobile is starting the rollout, and read in that 300+ page thread that some TMOUS HD2 users have gotten the update message. I am not getting the update available message.
Is the update staggered and it's just not available for me yet? Or am I doing something wrong?
Go back, reread, and continue the install guide info starting at build 7403. You have to install the cab sender on your PC and then send the 'Device Provisioning.cab' after you complete the device provision plug back into Zune and update to 7720 =D
For those (like me) looking for the info: you can update your Focus (i917) from 8107 to 8773.98 in Zune and keep your unlock (WindowBreak or XAP-Interop).
I just updated my 2 unlocked Focuses (AT&T & Rogers) through Zune from 8107 to 8773.98 and even if apps are revoked, if you WindowBreak before, it you can restore the interop unlock after installing 8773.98 by running *#9908# in Diagnosis and re-running the unlock (Save).
Update: Just make sure that you do NOT install any Samsung update, if you're offered.