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[Q] FroYo NEED HELP PLEASE!

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He guys,
I need some help on this one. I'm still not getting the FroYo update (or the pre-update(2.1-update1).
stock/un-rooted
2.1
non-branded/SIM lock free
I did tried to manually update true the recovery mode, but I'm getting "E:signature verification failed. Installation aborted." messages on every update.zip file(obtained true http://zubu.ca/legend/fota_check.php).
The phone is USB-bricked after a failed custom rom flash.
stock rom, no usb data, no sd card(managed to fix that).
I live in the Netherlands and did see that a lot of other Dutch people got there first and second update(via comments on Androidworld.nl).
Any suggestions are welcome. I'm out of idea's

At this point I'd unbrick and root it... both howtos are in development...
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App

To unbrick, it needs to be rooted. to root it needs to have a working usb. So I'm punched in to a tight corner T_T

help
hello everyone.
i don't know where should i bring up this question. sorry if this is irrelevant
i just bought an htc legend. my phone is rooted one (by myself).
this is the software information:
firmware v. :2.1
baseban v :47.26.35.04u_7.05.35.26l
kernel : 2.6.29-9a3026a7 [email protected] 18-2#1
build nu : 1.31.405.4 cl150458
software nu : 1.31.405.4
browser ver : webkit 3.1
i searched for a rom which could support arabic/persian language with accessing android market .but i could n't find any stable and suitable version that does not destroy phone's root until now.
could anyone help me please ?!!!

Get your own thread!!!
eyeswideshut said:
hello everyone.
i don't know where should i bring up this question. sorry if this is irrelevant
i just bought an htc legend. my phone is rooted one (by myself).
this is the software information:
firmware v. :2.1
baseban v :47.26.35.04u_7.05.35.26l
kernel : 2.6.29-9a3026a7 [email protected] 18-2#1
build nu : 1.31.405.4 cl150458
software nu : 1.31.405.4
browser ver : webkit 3.1
i searched for a rom which could support arabic/persian language with accessing android market .but i could n't find any stable and suitable version that does not destroy phone's root until now.
could anyone help me please ?!!!
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You are kinda off-topic here
But as far as i know, there is no Arabic/Persian ROM version(yet)

nobody els with an idea???

How about when you try update RUU ROM on a goldcard? Did you try that? Just suggesting...

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Edit:
DAMNED, got to 2.1-update1 no problem. update 2.2 done and now it keeps rebooting.
Edit2:
Another RUU broke the loop. all is fine now

OK after a reboot it still ends up in a endless boot loop(white screen, htc logo).
Am unable to go into the recovery mode.

Did you do a full wipe? It is usually needed when fiddling around like this...
you most certainly can get to recovery, vol down + power and then recovery? No?
Clear what you can and you'll see...

Fast-bootloader and bootloader are accessible but recovery is not. I get the same boot loop. However If i try to run a RUU it get the phone up to the black screen with htc logo. then RUU comes with a "cant find device" error and quits. the phone then boots normal on its own. USB is still broken btw.

It looks like you got the error at the worst momnent you could while flashing the first RUU... I still think it is possible to flash boot onlyby the legeimg.zip file at the very beginning (you'll notice the green text flashing in few lines) but that is a bit over my head... Maybe someone will know?
If that fails, I'd take my legend for warranty repair and lie through my teeth to have done nothing to the phone

I did try the legeimg.zip thing. but that didn't work. and i wont be having any warranty because i got this phone via a colleague of my dad. just the phone and charger.

[ROM] Rooted Stock HC3.2 for European A500 (Acer_A500_7.006.01_EMEA_CUS7)

(Edit 07.11.2011: I was able to extract and modify the ROM. Send me a PM after reading the thread if you want the download link.)
Hi everybody,
I am sorry to post this in the General section, but the forum would not let me post to the appropriate threads of the developer forums as apparently I am considered too noob. Anyway ...
I have an Iconia A500 on Acer_A500_4.017.07_EMEA_CUS7, rooted with IconiaRoot.
I am being offered the OTA update to Acer_A500_7.006.01_EMEA_CUS7, but do not want to install because I would loose root.
So I would like to download the ROM from the Acer website and modify it according to the procedure listed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18202192&postcount=19
I looked into this thread for the download link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14501467&postcount=1
Unfortunately, the link I need is not listed there. Does anybody know the link? Can I somehow extract it myself (I have root access and my A500 offers to update)?
Thanks a lot for your help!
Cheers,
Tim

Is it possible to accept the download and then halt the process once the download is complete? And then to copy the rom to your pc to fiddle with?
Sent from my A500 using xda premium

Hi,
I suspect that the download link might be extractable from the LogCat once I accept the download. But I am not sure if I can cancel the update process completely once I have accepted. So I am hesitant to try.
Cheers,
Tim

I understand if you just want to do it yourself. However, if that isn't the case this rom is all ready to go. Stock with only superuser and busybox installed. I've been using it for a while and it is rock solid.
There is another one too. I didn't try it out but, from the feedback I read, it is also working great for most folks...

Hi, and sorry for replying so late (I was on travel),
thanks a lot for the links, JdgM3NT4L! It is not that I actually _want_ to modify the stock ROM myself, but I have a European version of the A500 (EMEA_CUS7) and am therefore hesitant to just install a ROM based on a US version of the A500. I am not sure if there are actually any significant differences, but do not want to risk it.
I think I found the information on how to extract the path of the update in one of the threads of the developer forum (sorry, I don't remember exactly wherefrom):
3. Start a system update on the A500, and let the download start.
4. Start the Terminal Emulator (vt100), and type su . Then cd to the /cache area.
locate the file name of whats being downloaded. In my case: Acer_A500_1.141.07_4.010.11_COM_GEN1_1311224632952 _461992b1
5. Then on the PC create a full http path and do a download of the URL contructed
using the file name in your cache directory. Example:
http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_...2_461992b1.zip
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I think I will try that. If it works I will report the download link here.
Cheers,
Tim

Hi again,
it worked like a charm. Here is the link:
http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_7.006.01_EMEA_CUS7_1316137080209_4c23a157.zip
The MD5 is: B80BB5A64BD694F1D615D4D3DD60C19A
Next I will try to modify the ROM according to these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18146210&postcount=1
Cheers,
Tim

tim_h said:
Hi again,
it worked like a charm. Here is the link:
http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_7.006.01_EMEA_CUS7_1316137080209_4c23a157.zip
The MD5 is: B80BB5A64BD694F1D615D4D3DD60C19A
Next I will try to modify the ROM according to these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18146210&postcount=1
Cheers,
Tim
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Glad you got it. Good luck.

Hi again,
ok, I modified the ROM according to kekinash's instructions. It turns out the update script in the EMEA_CUS7 ROM is _not_ identical to the one in the COM_GEN2 version!
In line 27 of the script there is a very long entry starting with "retouch_binaries(...)". A handful of the entries in this long line are different in the EMEA_CUS7 ROM. I therefore replaced the line in kekinash's script with the one from the EMEA_CUS7 ROM. Everything else was identical.
I installed the ROM on my A500 and so far everything seems to work fine. But I will have to test it further to make sure there are no hiccups.
I guess other european users might be interested in the ROM image, but I am not sure if I can upload it or infringe any copyrights by doing so.
Cheers,
Tim

Hi,
My english is not good, so I hope you will understand.. I would be very much interested in your modifyed rom. I read the thread about unpacking and modifying, but I dont understand how to do it, possibly because of my poor english. maybe you couldt upload only the modifyed file, which I should change.
thanks
Udo

Hi Udo,
I will send you a PM with a download link for the modified ROM image. If anybody else would like to have it, please just ask and I will send you the link.
I played around with the ROM for some time. Generally, everything seems to work just fine!
One problem I encountered, though, was that the android web browser crashed badly and I had to reboot the tablet to fix it. Since then it worked fine. Also, Google Maps gave me a strange behaviour at some point: It just exited repeatedly without any error message (no force close). I do not know if these issues are related to the modified ROM image or if their appearance was just a coincidence. If anybody tries the modified ROM, I would be happy about feedback!
Ok, and the following is obvious: I take no responsibility whatsoever for any problems you might encounter when flashing this ROM image. Also, please follow the instructions given in kekinash's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18146210&postcount=1
Cheers,
Tim

Hi again,
I updated the thread title so that people looking for the ROM have a chance of finding it.
Here is some more information. The MD5 of the modified ROM image is: D423B84727BFD91429490D319F30998F
In the meantime, I have tested the A500 with this ROM much more. The browser has not exhibited any further problems.
Google Maps continued to act up (kept quitting without error message repeatedly). In the Market, it was listed under "Not Installed", and I had the options "Install" and "Deinstall updates". Both options did not do anything at all. So something was clearly wrong. I still cannot say if this was related to the modified ROM or some other problem. Anyway, here is how I fixed it:
Removed Google Maps with Titanium Backup. Reinstalled from the Market. Converted it to System App again with Titanium Backup. Everything works fine now.
Cheers,
Tim

Rollback to all devices that upgraded to 4.x

HELLO ALL,
The OTA 4.1.1 & later 4.5.1 was pushed to Apollo & Saturn (NEW GEN HDX 8.9") Devices adding firefly functionality along with other functionality (WHICH ARE CRAP ACCORDING TO ME)
So in order to get the device back to JB ie.. 3.X version Contact amazon customer services and Say that the Kindle is not working properly after the updates & roll back to the 3.x version.
have the device fullly charged 80% or more and they will initiate a Rollback.
Remember the device will never Get any OTA after this !!
Also it would be a lot lot helpful if some one can locate the ota file downloaded (via ES file explorer) so that we can copy it & share on XDA & help other fellow men.
Also I'd request you to contact Amazon via Phone for Source Code & bootloader info & get the call escalated to higher officials so that there are possibilities of getting info.
I'd request all the devs & members to file a petition (Change.org) with regards to the bootloader and simultaneously work on development
All active members & Ashamed owners of HDX's (Ashamed because with marvellous hardware we have a Crappy OS) include or add devs in this sections via PM or replies so that they can look over this & find a solution soon.

Also I'm thinking that a manual roll back can be done but it needs testing & i need some help in that as well
I believe all the magic is with build.prop & ota.prop that checks the versions.
Interested members can carry on the work here and update the results as well
In the mean time any suggestions are also appreciated

Anyone who will do the rollback, please root device and place file /cache/recovery/last.log (something like that) here.
Thank you.

ONYXis said:
Anyone who will do the rollback, please root device and place file /cache/recovery/last.log (something like that) here.
Thank you.
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What will that have?
Give as much as info possible please.
Another observation : As manual update via bin file can be done on Kindle, I opened the file via WinRar & was able to see contesnts as a Zip File so why cant we add su and required root files then update kindle ???
As far as the bin file check is concerned..build.prop edit will work

This give to us name and location of rollback file and some other information about upgrade (downgrade) process.
It is necessary to start somewhere...
About your observation - we can''t flash modified bin in any way.
Btw during upgrade latest firmwares check not only build.prop but keys that located in system recovery. So modifying build.prop is not enough.

Well thanks a lot for the info mate I didn't knew that!!
Just for curiosity how will that file lead. Just need more info about it... I might get that file to you and will that file be even after s factory reset is performed?

ONYXis said:
This give to us name and location of rollback file and some other information about upgrade (downgrade) process.
It is necessary to start somewhere...
About your observation - we can''t flash modified bin in any way.
Btw during upgrade latest firmwares check not only build.prop but keys that located in system recovery. So modifying build.prop is not enough.
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Do you have a HDX?
Which one n will there be any problem if I get thor's file? Does it need to be specific?
Can get the file n other stuff within 2 days to you..
Let me also know about keys n. Bin stuff... Atleast point me to some info thread I'll read...
btw a rollback editing bin file worked! I tried to do the same but on 4.5 os now
Any one on 4.3 can try opening 4.5.bin file adding root and then updating...may b can try atleast!?

rollback file is "mod-update-kindle-thor-13.3.2.6_user_713326020.bin"
it is all I know at this moment.
And "NO" again, every editing of original bin corrupts CRC, and file do not pass checking. Do not waste the time. Do you think that no one tried for a year to do it?

Sorry if this is a dumb question but has anyone tried calling the support and asking them to rollback and had success? I just want to make sure that they will do it before I try it

Yes. Guy from my russian forum successfully rolled back after contacting support. So it possible. And he sent me logs of this downgrade in which I saw name of rollback-file - mod-update-kindle-thor-13.3.2.6_user_713326020.bin

Got the Kindle on 14.3.2.7_user_372002520
Unable to root it ! ADB doesn't recognizes device anymore....
I was curious on .bin mod. (Yes i can imagine people trying to edit .bin but i needed an explanation thats it.....)
Now let me know what next !!! ??
How do i proceed ??

maxster95 said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but has anyone tried calling the support and asking them to rollback and had success? I just want to make sure that they will do it before I try it
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Tell me if they deny !!!!
They will surely !!! No questions asked !

HELP.
Can anyone explain me how to downgrade? I got the update-kindle-13.4.1.1_user_411010320.bin and update-kindle-13.3.2.5_user_325001120.bin. But when I try to flash the rom the mentioned way it sais that it isn't possible because there is a newer rom installed. how can I circumvent this problem? Any ideas?

You need to contact Customer Support.
At this moment only they can initiate downgrade.
BTW be careful. Maybe now downgradable version is 13.3.2.7 and its not rootable. But I'm not sure.

ONYXis said:
You need to contact Customer Support.
At this moment only they can initiate downgrade.
BTW be careful. Maybe now downgradable version is 13.3.2.7 and its not rootable. But I'm not sure.
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Rooting works !

yesss I did it!
I did it ! ish :/
With good acting i made up some drama and called support and had them roll me back to OS 4.1.1 B] like a boss
now what shoud i do or edit ...am not familiar with the Bin file language or the kindle fire :/
standard AOSP

BenDroid1 said:
I did it ! ish :/
With good acting i made up some drama and called support and had them roll me back to OS 4.1.1 B] like a boss
now what shoud i do or edit ...am not familiar with the Bin file language or the kindle fire :/
standard AOSP
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What are you looking for exactly?
There's really nothing you can do with 4.1.1 — rooting, custom ROMs, etc. require you be on 14/13.3.2.6 or lower.

AmazonLeaker said:
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Remember the device will never Get any OTA after this !!
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Okay, why is that? Is there more information on that? I also read a response from the Amazon support posted on another (German) board which warned about the same thing and that further updates might require help from customer support.... I just don't understand why you loose OTA capability? Even if it doesn't update automatically (which most people prefer a anyway, I guess), wouldn't you be able to just initiate an OTA by clicking on it in system preferences ?
Thanks!

Gave it a go, here is my experience:
I started a chat and asked to roll back to 14/13.3.2.6, the person was happy to help and did not dig into they wy. The steps they had me follow:
- factory reset
- re-register device (was still on 4.5.1 as would be expected)
- they pushed something, I saw a system update in the notify tray but it was only there for a brief moment
- They then had me check for updates
- I told them it did not find anything
- I took a look at my kindle storage and there were 6 nameless files that showed up. When I looked at their properties there was no name or file type on them. I tried to copy them off the device but it would not let me, got a generic access message about not being able to copy the files.
- I was then told that 4.5.1 can not be rolled back and that I should return the tablet for a refund (they did say 4.1.1 can be rolled back). I think this was to be expected based on the "kill switch" code that was found in the new update. I can't find the post/link to the conversation now but I think it was code found in the kernel. Not sure Kill switch is the right term either.
- They are providing me a free shipping label
- Will likely get a 2013 Nexus 7

I'm sorry I'm new to how these forums work and replies and all that. Is there a way to downgrade from 4.5.1 to be able to root? It would be really helpful if someone could give me a straight answer as to if it can be done or not. Thanks!

P9 Lite Single sim, C02B114 need

Hi all!
First of all, I'm sorry, but my English is not the best...
I need VNS-L21C02B114 (vodafone) FULL system... Unfortunately, no matter where I looked, I could not find anywhere. I have a backup, but many things are not working ... themes, updates etc .... At first I wanted to close the bootloader, but it failed ... so I downloaded a system (can not remember which one) installed in the folder dload, who locked the bootloader, but the build number has changed from C02Bxxx to C900Bxxx. Since then I install anything, the build C900Bxxx and not C02Bxxx
I want to return to the factory C02B114 system, because I need the guarantee. Can somebody help me with this? Then, I'll wait for the official update ...

C02B114 needed
I have exactly the same problem. Can someone provide a link to firmware - uk Vodafone single sim L31. Ref C02B114.
Many thanks
glaca8911 said:
Hi all!
First of all, I'm sorry, but my English is not the best...
I need VNS-L21C02B114 (vodafone) FULL system... Unfortunately, no matter where I looked, I could not find anywhere. I have a backup, but many things are not working ... themes, updates etc .... At first I wanted to close the bootloader, but it failed ... so I downloaded a system (can not remember which one) installed in the folder dload, who locked the bootloader, but the build number has changed from C02Bxxx to C900Bxxx. Since then I install anything, the build C900Bxxx and not C02Bxxx
I want to return to the factory C02B114 system, because I need the guarantee. Can somebody help me with this? Then, I'll wait for the official update ...
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VNS-L21C02B122 (everything will work, its just an updated version from 114) : http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1164/g104/v58000/f1/full/update.zip
VNS-L31C02B123 (same thing above) : http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1164/g104/v61916/f1/full/update.zip

nitroax said:
VNS-L21C02B122 (everything will work, its just an updated version from 114) : http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1164/g104/v58000/f1/full/update.zip
VNS-L31C02B123 (same thing above) : http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1164/g104/v61916/f1/full/update.zip
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Hi, can i update via dbload my VNS-L31C02B114 -> VNS-L31C02B123, without unlock bootloader?
Thanks

cortez140369 said:
Hi, can i update via dbload my VNS-L31C02B114 -> VNS-L31C02B123, without unlock bootloader?
Thanks
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yep. Just put the UPDATE.APP file in dload folder, and use the code *#*#2846579#*#*
Just did it myself

nitroax said:
yep. Just put the UPDATE.APP file in dload folder, and use the code *#*#2846579#*#*
Just did it myself
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This update involves a data reset, or is a normal OTA?
Thanks for replay

cortez140369 said:
This update involves a data reset, or is a normal OTA?
Thanks for replay
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no reset.

nitroax said:
no reset.
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Thanks!
Another question.
There is a changelog for this update?
What are the benefits?

cortez140369 said:
Thanks!
Another question.
There is a changelog for this update?
What are the benefits?
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Minor bug fixes (i never had any bug before xd)
EMUI 4.1.1;
Silence switch, appear when you press Vol- ou Vol+;
Security patches from September;
Nothing more that i noticed.

clarification please
can the update.zip be applied to VNS-L31C900B120 ?
or do i need to flash the whole firmware VNS-L31C02B122 ?
if i do have to - do you have a link to the entire firmware VNS-L31C02B122 or B123 or B114?
Thank you
jg

nitroax said:
VNS-L21C02B122 (everything will work, its just an updated version from 114) : http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1164/g104/v58000/f1/full/update.zip
VNS-L31C02B123 (same thing above) : http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1164/g104/v61916/f1/full/update.zip
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Thank you, it still work

jhgreene said:
I have exactly the same problem. Can someone provide a link to firmware - uk Vodafone single sim L31. Ref C02B114.
Many thanks
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VNS-L31C02B123 (same thing above) : http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/d...ull/update.zip

YotaPhone2 4.4.3 YD206 upgrade to Android 5 or 6 - Help

Hey everyone. i bought yesterday the YotaPhone 2.
Sadly it was coming as YD206 with Android 4.4.3. So OTA update wont work.
So i searched the Forums, but the FTP Servers from YotaPhone seem to be shut down....
at least i found the yota flasher, but he also cannot download any rom/firmware.
so i may ask if anyone has experience in updating from the 4.4.3 to a working 6 or 5? or at least if someone hast the files and would be able to upload them.
thanks a lot for your help

OK, so far solved. yota support was so nice to send me the hk rom and the flasher. now im running android 5. still android 6 step missing.
if anyone need the files, just contact me

I need help
WaqihZal said:
OK, so far solved. yota support was so nice to send me the hk rom and the flasher. now im running android 5. still android 6 step missing.
if anyone need the files, just contact me
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Friend, i tried to change my yd206 4.4.3 to RU5.0
now my yota is in your start screen "powered by android"
i can change to power+plus and power+minus screen
but i dont know what can i do to revive my yota
help, please

interesting info
WaqihZal said:
OK, so far solved. yota support was so nice to send me the hk rom and the flasher. now im running android 5. still android 6 step missing.
if anyone need the files, just contact me
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hello there if you still have the rom i would like to give it a try ! thank you

WaqihZal said:
OK, so far solved. yota support was so nice to send me the hk rom and the flasher. now im running android 5. still android 6 step missing.
if anyone need the files, just contact me
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Please, I'm needing the files, I'm also looking forward to updating and not finding any sites. can you send me by email: [email protected]

Did you look at other posts here ? Everything you need to know is here somewhere . The Russian ROM is there, once you flash that with yotaflasher, you can do an OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/yotaphone-one/help/guide-everything-to-yotaphone2-t3547194