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Does anyone know for sure if I can flash the gingerbread update pd15img.zip even though I'm rooted by gfree with the eng hboot?
I can't get the unroot method to work, that's why i'm asking.
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
Does anyone know for sure if I can flash the gingerbread update pd15img.zip even though I'm rooted by gfree with the eng hboot?
I can't get the unroot method to work, that's why i'm asking.
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Flash the rooted version in recovery, wipe every thing first
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bmakk2055 said:
Flash the unrooted version in recovery, wipe every thing first
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You can't flash a PD15IMG.zip RUU in recovery. It's only flashable in the bootloader.

Please don't post advice if you don't know what you're talking about.
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
No dip, I'm not stupid.
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bmakk2055 posted incorrect information, so I posted the correct info for the benefit of you or anyone else who might come across this thread. Take a chill pill, bud.

Either way, neither of you have answered the question, so I don't care. You could've kept that comment to yourself and so could he cause he obviously doesn't know a thing about what I'm talking about.
To others who view this, please don't post unless you know the answer. Thanks.
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
Either way, neither of you have answered the question, so I don't care. You could've kept that comment to yourself and so could he cause he obviously doesn't know a thing about what I'm talking about.
To others who view this, please don't post unless you know the answer. Thanks.
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It wasn't a random "comment". XDA is a database like all forums, so even if you already knew the answer yourself, it's important to correct misinformation for anyone who may come across this thread in the future.

Not cool of you to get mad at him when he's just trying to help you.
That kind of an attitude will just deter people away from even wanting to help you out.
Just sayin'.
To answer your OP, why not use the Froyo PD15IMG.zip? Are you trying to unroot your phone?
Using the GB PD15IMG.zip probably wouldn't be the best idea even if it worked. Because if it worked then you're stuck at GB which can't be rooted ATM.

mackster248 said:
Not cool of you to get mad at him when he's just trying to help you.
That kind of an attitude will just deter people away from even wanting to help you out.
Just sayin'.
To answer your OP, why not use the Froyo PD15IMG.zip? Are you trying to unroot your phone?
Using the GB PD15IMG.zip probably wouldn't be the best idea even if it worked. Because if it worked then you're stuck at GB which can't be rooted ATM.
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I want the update though. And last time I did the froyo zip while perm rooted with gfree and stock hboot, it bricked the phone. I'm trying to collect all the info first cause apparently I want supposed to do that unless I have eng hboot.
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I2IEAILiiTY said:
I want the update though. And last time I did the froyo zip while perm rooted with gfree and stock hboot, it bricked the phone. I'm trying to collect all the info first cause apparently I want supposed to do that unless I have eng hboot.
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Then why not just flash the update? There's like 3 flashable versions out there in the developmental section.
I flashed it last night, not that great. Don't know how you could choose that over Virtual Unity's Sense 3.0, but I guess to each their own.
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mackster248 said:
Then why not just flash the update? There's like 3 flashable versions out there in the developmental section.
I flashed it last night, not that great. Don't know how you could choose that over Virtual Unity's Sense 3.0, but I guess to each their own.
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I have the 'bad' chip and I'm trying to lose root just in case something happens, I also want the update cause froyo was glitchy and I'm starting to have tiny but irritating issues with unity, like wifi calling and my home screen disappearing.
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Anyone going to T-Mo to get the update today?

If anyone is going or went to the T-Mo store to get the update today and had the leaked version and the new update worked let us know. I have a feeling it won't. If it did, did they check the phone or anything before doing it?
Thanks!

I would call ahead to the store and check if they have received the SD cards yet. The store I work at still has not received them yet.

Or apply update yourself, download it from the tmo forums or xda, rename the file PC10IMG reboot into bootloader, holding volume down and power until it boots, then it scans for the file and continue from there.. its so easy
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noodles2224 said:
Or apply update yourself, download it from the tmo forums or xda, rename the file PC10IMG reboot into bootloader, holding volume down and power until it boots, then it scans for the file and continue from there.. its so easy
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Does that really work ? I thought the update.zip file is different than the PC10IMG.zip. Will it work with the leaked 2.3.3?
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erasable said:
Does that really work ? I thought the update.zip file is different than the PC10IMG.zip. Will it work with the leaked 2.3.3?
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They are different files. Renaming the OTA (update.zip) to PC10IMG.zip does not work. Someone will have to post the PC10IMG.zip from the T-Mobile SD card.

Blink37x said:
They are different files. Renaming the OTA (update.zip) to PC10IMG.zip does not work. Someone will have to post the PC10IMG.zip from the T-Mobile SD card.
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Thanks for clarifying.
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Oh ok, think i skimmed through and saw it posted like that.. probably was the leak version.. but either way, its basically like that.. rename it to update, boot into recovery.. then click apply update
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I'm waiting for someone to post the PC10IMG.zip file myself. I'm running the leaked gingerbread but I don't feel like going through the trouble of downgrading to 2.2 so I can update to 2.3.4 when I can just load up the PC10IMG.zip file.

Eventually the files will get posted, I'm just waiting for the cards to show up at my store.

Just went to the tmo store by me. They haven't received them yet. But at least they seemed to know what I was talking about .
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Went to a tmobile store. No update yet. They also said they probably won't be doing them for whatever reason.
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awake00 said:
Went to a tmobile store. No update yet. They also said they probably won't be doing them for whatever reason.
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Most cell stores don't have the smartest employees
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what are the odds the store update will work over the leaked version? I've tried everything to get my phone off the leak and it wont work. it keeps locking up at the debug step trying to temp root to do the downgrade.

blanthony said:
what are the odds the store update will work over the leaked version? I've tried everything to get my phone off the leak and it wont work. it keeps locking up at the debug step trying to temp root to do the downgrade.
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It would probably have to, seeing as the leaked version was sent out on replacement handsets.
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It worked. A store I went to in South Tampa where I live had it. Now if I can figure out have to root it.

I hope someone posts that file soon , I'm going crazy just setting up adb.
Edit: Ive quit even trying to set up adb, for whatever reason I'm too retarded to
even set it up, let alone use it.
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erasable said:
I hope someone posts that file soon , I'm going crazy just setting up adb.
Edit: Ive quit even trying to set up adb, for whatever reason I'm too retarded to
even set it up, let alone use it.
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it was a major pain...i got adb setup but the programming instuctions I had to type I got stuck on one part, not sure why. But the stores version worked thank god.

I got the whole adb downgrade thing to work , until the very end, where it didnt try installing the update, instead a adb failed and said my drivers wouldnt work

After 4 hours and combining steps from 2 different downgrading guides, I got it to work. I didn't notice anything really different between the leaked and ota.
Anyway I have a feeling the 4 hours of frustration was less painful than going to the store.
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erasable said:
After 4 hours and combining steps from 2 different downgrading guides, I got it to work. I didn't notice anything really different between the leaked and ota.
Anyway I have a feeling the 4 hours of frustration was less painful than going to the store.
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Lmao probably was.
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problems with tmobile

I am having horrible reception (1, 2, no bars, no service, emerg call only) and can never get 3G or H signal icons. I am constantly on EDGE. These problems are occurring at places where i usually have great reception. Whats the problem?

fragmentttt said:
I am having horrible reception (1, 2, no bars, no service, emerg call only) and can never get 3G or H signal icons. I am constantly on EDGE. These problems are occurring at places where i usually have great reception. Whats the problem?
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If you're rooted, then flash a custom radio. Find the thread in the dev section.
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saranhai said:
If you're rooted, then flash a custom radio. Find the thread in the dev section.
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which radio is recommended the most. im using miui atm

fragmentttt said:
which radio is recommended the most. im using miui atm
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thats up to you to find out each radio works differently in other areas. Im assuming youre on the stock radio, your next best bet would be to try the panache radio. btw, MIUI is a rom not a radio. just flash each radio til you find the right one for you

Is there any way I can just put the zip onto my sd card and flash? Because the radio thread in dev says I need to put it into adb folder, and I have no idea how to use Android sdk...
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fragmentttt said:
Is there any way I can just put the zip onto my sd card and flash? Because the radio thread in dev says I need to put it into adb folder, and I have no idea how to use Android sdk...
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First check file with am md5 checker then put file on root of sd card then boot into bootloader then flash it from there.
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cnote74 said:
First check file with am md5 checker then put file on root of sd card then boot into bootloader then flash it from there.
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I tried it and the hboot loaded the thing but got stuck in parsing sd zip
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fragmentttt said:
I tried it and the hboot loaded the thing but got stuck in parsing sd zip
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Might be a bad download I would try re downloading it again. Do you have the engineering bootloader?
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cnote74 said:
Might be a bad download I would try re downloading it again. Do you have the engineering bootloader?
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What's the engineering bootloader?
my bootloader (im assuming) looks somewhat like this:
http://theandroidsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110603083832.jpg

fragmentttt said:
What's the engineering bootloader?
my bootloader (im assuming) looks somewhat like this:
http://theandroidsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/20110603083832.jpg
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...wait you have a SENSATION?????
not the Mytouch 4G??
btw, yes you do have the Engineering bootloader, as it says "eng"

saranhai said:
...wait you have a SENSATION?????
not the Mytouch 4G??
btw, yes you do have the Engineering bootloader, as it says "eng"
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nah i dont have the sensation, i just googled bootloaders to find a bootloader that was similar to mine. does having an engineering bootloader make a difference?

fragmentttt said:
nah i dont have the sensation, i just googled bootloaders to find a bootloader that was similar to mine. does having an engineering bootloader make a difference?
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...lol ok...
the Engineering bootloader, on the MT4G i think is 0.85.2007.
the Engineering bootloader gives you flashing rights, i.e changing the splash screen, radio, recovery image using adb... etc. i'd highly recommend it.

still no luck. are there any roms out there that I can flash that end up changing my radio in the process?

fragmentttt said:
still no luck. are there any roms out there that I can flash that end up changing my radio in the process?
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Nope, but learning how to use adb really isn't hard. I'd suggest reading trublue_drew's thread in the dev section called adb for dummies.
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I would follow this tutorial if you're still unsure about flashing radios. It's a really simple and easy process, but you have to follow directions TO THE LETTER. Otherwise, you might end up with a fancy, expensive paperweight.

Pimp my Rom

Just thought I would ask what everyone thinks about the app Pimp My Rom... I've started using it but not sure if it's helping or not...

Generally it seems like its come a long way (in my eyes anyway)
I've been following it from the beginning and can say that the dev is very consistent and follows through if any problems come up
Also seen most, if not all, of the tweaks work well or as intended
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hondafreak513 said:
Just thought I would ask what everyone thinks about the app Pimp My Rom... I've started using it but not sure if it's helping or not...
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"Pimp My Rom" is a very good app for making your phone run smoother,Androguide.fr,seems to update this app daily,which is a good thing,keeps it bug free,but you should'nt use all of the tweaks at the same time,trust me it will make the phone bootloop,some of the tweaks wont work on the OG,just be careful and backup first.

Diablo67 said:
"Pimp My Rom" is a very good app for making your phone run smoother,Androguide.fr,seems to update this app daily,which is a good thing,keeps it bug free,but you should'nt use all of the tweaks at the same time,trust me it will make the phone bootloop,some of the tweaks wont work on the OG,just be careful and backup first.
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Since I'm still in the learning stage what would my phone be doing when you say bootloop...

hondafreak513 said:
Since I'm still in the learning stage what would my phone be doing when you say bootloop...
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It wouldn't boot into the rom. You would get a continuous loop of the splash screen, and/or the boot animation. In which case you would need to restore a nandroid.
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CRIME INC. said:
It wouldn't boot into the rom. You would get a continuous loop of the splash screen, and/or the boot animation. In which case you would need to restore a nandroid.
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Thanks... This is off topic but real quick how do I install this radio combo update... EVO_Radio_2.15.00.08.08_WiMAX_27243_PRI_NV_2.15_00 3

Make sure your s-off, download the radio combo, make sure it's named PC36IMG.zip exactly, boot into bootloader and when it asks you to update, press volume up.
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hondafreak513 said:
Thanks... This is off topic but real quick how do I install this radio combo update... EVO_Radio_2.15.00.08.08_WiMAX_27243_PRI_NV_2.15_00 3
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if your on a sense rom,go to system update and update your profile and PRL,in ICS or JB,you will need to google that and put ICS or JB in the search with it.Then flash it from fastboot.

Diablo67 said:
if your on a sense rom,go to system update and update your profile and PRL,in ICS or JB,you will need to google that and put ICS or JB in the search with it.Then flash it from fastboot.
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right now I'm running this rom [ROM]UNOFFICIAL BAKED Blackbean 6.1[1/27/13]

CRIME INC. said:
Make sure your s-off, download the radio combo, make sure it's named PC36IMG.zip exactly, boot into bootloader and when it asks you to update, press volume up.
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ok did that and it went through smoothly. but my radio version is still at 2.15.00.05.02

hondafreak513 said:
ok did that and it went through smoothly. but my radio version is still at 2.15.00.05.02
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Why did you want to go to older radios anyway? The newest are 2.15.00.12.19 I believe. And I'm not sure why it didn't update that's strange.
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CRIME INC. said:
Why did you want to go to older radios anyway? The newest are 2.15.00.12.19 I believe. And I'm not sure why it didn't update that's strange.
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oh I thought 2.15.00.08.08 was the newest

Nope post a question in q/a thread asking someone to link you to the newest. Flash same I said before and you should be good to go.
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CRIME INC. said:
Nope post a question in q/a thread asking someone to link you to the newest. Flash same I said before and you should be good to go.
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go figure right after I posted the question I found it.. what should I name the file

hondafreak513 said:
go figure right after I posted the question I found it.. what should I name the file
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PC36IMG.zip <<<exactly like that,with no arrows of course lol
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PC36IMG.zip <<<exactly like that,with no arrows of course lol
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And remember to either delete the pc36img zips or move them off the root of your sd card, or else everytime you boot into the bootloader it will ask you to update
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CRIME INC. said:
PC36IMG.zip <<<exactly like that,with no arrows of course lol
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And remember to either delete the pc36img zips or move them off the root of your sd card, or else everytime you boot into the bootloader it will ask you to update
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ok cool thanks

CNexus said:
Generally it seems like its come a long way (in my eyes anyway)
I've been following it from the beginning and can say that the dev is very consistent and follows through if any problems come up
Also seen most, if not all, of the tweaks work well or as intended
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That's enough for me. Haha. Thanks
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Stock ICS with HBoot 1.08 - How to root it?

My Thunderbolt received a full OTA update after I unrooted the phone and I was able to get the S-OFF via HTCdev site but I am unable to get root access or install custom recovery. Any idea how I could flash a custom recover to flash a rooted rom?

Current bootloader
I posted a screen shot of my bootloader

Wrong section. This needs to be in q and a.
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It says s-on in the screen shot below?
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Exeodus said:
It says s-on in the screen shot below?
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I noticed it after a while too. I guess the big UNLOCKED got me off track. Still root is needed

htcdev sucks. recovery cannot install kernels.
you need to either:
1)install your boot image with fastboot,
or
2)launch your recovery into memory with the fastboot boot command,then install your rom normally
i personally would try and downgrade back to an older build so you can root via revolutionary. older builds were downgradeable just by changing the main version,hopefully that hasnt changed.
since your unlocked and have a recovery:
-install this superuser to gain root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 (download link reads UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip)
-you can try changing the main version by flashing this zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23169557&postcount=4 (make sure to thank drellis and con)
-check that the zip worked with the fastboot command fastboot getvar mainver or fastboot getvar all
-if the zip works,relock and,try flashing an ruu that contains hboot 1.04
im out the door to work,but if you need help with the specifics,i can help you later. i believe that should work. if this thread gets moved,PM me a new link

A way to root has been found but the HTC dev method is the only way to unlock the new hboot atm. A way to downgrade is being looked into also. The current downgrade ruu doesn't work with the new hboot either. If you know how to modify the ruu so it can be used for downgrade that would be fantastic.
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disconnecktie said:
A way to root has been found but the HTC dev method is the only way to unlock the new hboot atm. A way to downgrade is being looked into also. The current downgrade ruu doesn't work with the new hboot either. If you know how to modify the ruu so it can be used for downgrade that would be fantastic.
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You cant modify the downgrade ruu.it needs to be stock,and signed. You just need to change the main version.
Try what I suggested above,I'm 99% sure it will work. I can put together some specific directions,but I can't really test since my tb is radio s off.
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scotty1223 said:
You cant modify the downgrade ruu.it needs to be stock,and signed. You just need to change the main version.
Try what I suggested above,I'm 99% sure it will work. I can put together some specific directions,but I can't really test since my tb is radio s off.
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OK I see. I'm s off to so I can't test but I'm sure there are those that will.
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I would like to know how to try the process mentioned above. please let me know. Thanks

jareddlc said:
I would like to know how to try the process mentioned above. please let me know. Thanks
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Are you allready htcdev unlocked?
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Okay, I admit it, I am confused, despite having flash ROMs for over a year now. What exactly are the steps to get from point A, completely factory stock with the ICS upgrade, to point B, unlocked and rooted so that I can flash a rom? Or am I misunderstanding, and there is no such route at this point? I have the greatest respect for everyone on this site who takes the time to help people out. Thank you very much.
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I think we got it with Scotty's help.
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I can confirm that downgrade is possible. Lt. Belspur is now unblocked and s off using the methods that Scotty posted. Big props
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I think we got it with Scotty's help.
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I can confirm that downgrade is possible. Lt. Belspur is now unblocked and s off using the methods that Scotty posted. Big props
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Awsome sauce! glad it worked for you guys. I can do a noob friendly set of directions in the next couple days,and if yall have seen a working temp root,link it to me and we can do a no htcdev unlock version as well.
For those that don't like manual methods,hopefully trter will add dowmgrade to his all in one tool.
Did yall go all the way back to hboot 1.04,or to 1.05?
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scotty1223 said:
Awsome sauce! glad it worked for you guys. I can do a noob friendly set of directions in the next couple days,and if yall have seen a working temp root,link it to me and we can do a no htcdev unlock version as well.
For those that don't like manual methods,hopefully trter will add dowmgrade to his all in one tool.
Did yall go all the way back to hboot 1.04,or to 1.05?
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1.05.0000
Thanks for your time.

I believe that trter has a temp root method. He mentioned that he was working with revolutionary to see if we could get an unlock method from them but I think he bricked. Don't quote me on that though.
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Guide is here for anyone that needs it
http://www.forums.infectedrom.com/showthread.php?p=67914
Thanks to belspur for making it.
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