Would someone mind please pointing me in the direction of the stock rom for the aria that I can flash from the SD card?
mepis said:
Would someone mind please pointing me in the direction of the stock rom for the aria that I can flash from the SD card?
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All you had to do was a search in this forum and you would have found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783508
Remember SEARCH is your best friend.
tpbklake said:
All you had to do was a search in this forum and you would have found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783508
Remember SEARCH is your best friend.
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I appreciate the link. But it's not what I'm looking for. I need to original stock rom that I can flash through the boot loader with the built in recovery screen to return a phone to stock. Same as having the PD98IMG.zip for the inspire, but for the aria.
I know sometimes I easily overlook things, but I'm having a hard time finding this, hence this thread.
mepis said:
I appreciate the link. But it's not what I'm looking for. I need to original stock rom that I can flash through the boot loader with the built in recovery screen to return a phone to stock. Same as having the PD98IMG.zip for the inspire, but for the aria.
I know sometimes I easily overlook things, but I'm having a hard time finding this, hence this thread.
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I don't think you can flash back to stock rom through recovery. You can come close with attn1's liberated aria 2.1 but it is not "from the factory" if that is what you are looking for.
Check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881634
Check out the section on un-rooting your phone.
BE WARNED: If you wind up flashing the official 2.2 firmware from HTC you will not be able to root your phone again as it stands now.
I'm pretty sure you can unroot your phone.
Sent from my HTC Aria using XDA App
U need to flash it through your computer but search for HTC aria stock 2.1 ruu rom make sure it is not 2.2 or else you will get no root.
Signatures are fancy.
You can flash it through HBOOT. Just extract the rom.zip from the RUU executable, rename it to LIBEIMG.ZIP and put it on a gold card.
Check the wiki all the stock Tom's are in there
Sent from my Intruder running CM7
As users ^ said.
Closed.
I'm very confused about this topic, and have searched and read a lot, and am still not sure I understand. I have a rooted Thunderbolt, with S-OFF, firmware: 1.12.605.6, baseband: 1.16.00.0223r.
If I install an official update RUU from Verizon.. will it simply unroot my phone and provide me the latest update? or will it actually brick the phone?
If it will brick the phone, is there a way around this? Un-rooting, updating, re-rooting?
I'm experiencing some data connectivity issues and thinking an update may help me. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
Do not install a full RUU. There are radio leaks in the development forum, use one of those.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160346
1 Make Sure you rename it PG05IMG.zip and put it in the root of your SD Card
2 Flash it like you would through HBOOT (Power OFF Tbolt and power on while holding Volume)
blueis300 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160346
1 Make Sure you rename it PG05IMG.zip and put it in the root of your SD Card
2 Flash it like you would through HBOOT (Power OFF Tbolt and power on while holding Volume)
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This notes it's for MR2 based ROM's only. I'm using the original Pre-OTA firmware from Verizon, so my understanding is that I can't use this.
Regardless, I just flashed using the new deodexed, rooted, radio and rom from the development forum and it worked great. Thanks for the responses.
HELP!
rockon83 said:
This notes it's for MR2 based ROM's only. I'm using the original Pre-OTA firmware from Verizon, so my understanding is that I can't use this.
Regardless, I just flashed using the new deodexed, rooted, radio and rom from the development forum and it worked great. Thanks for the responses.
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So I also have the same setup, and pretty n00bish, the TB is my 1st Android based phone, and I flashed it on the 2nd day, and have the same exact settings you had. Virizon is trying to shove a firmware update down my throat and I keep declining.
Can you please point me to the instructions you followed so I can also do the same thing.... THANKS!!!
UPDATE: I followed these instructions: forums.androidcentral.com/thunderbolt-rooting-roms-hacks/77350-guide-how-backup-restore-install-roms-thunderbolt.html
Good ROM to try
Try out the Eaton ROM 1.5.3 with the MR2.5 radio...if you search Eaton ROM 1.5.3 on Google it will take you to the correct forum and they have easy instructions to follow, you shouldnt have any issues and this ROM is flawless
Hi guys. I'm hoping my post hasn't broken any forum rules... but anyway, i am very new to android, and i'm still trying to read up on/learn about rooting a phone + flashing a ROM to it. I have a few questions that i'm hoping some experienced people could answer for me =]
1. Does my HTC sensation need to have a certain update before i can try archieve S-Off? (I'm on the Three network [UK] and my software number is 1.34.771.1)
2. How easy is it to brick a device? Im good with computers, and can follow instructions, but seeing as i have no past experience with android, i'm anxious to try flash new ROMs to my phone without insurance - as £500 for a new device would kill me... =P
3. When flashing a new custom ROM to my phone, what kind of 'wipe' do i need to perform? I've read a few articles, all of which say to perform different wipes.
4. I dont understand ' Radio Flashing' could someone kindly explain that to me please?
5. What exactly does CWM backup? =P
I hope i'm not wasting anyones time here, i have read through the articles for noobs, just need some clarification =]
Thanks for everyones time.
~Tbestie~
tbestie said:
Hi guys. I'm hoping my post hasn't broken any forum rules... but anyway, i am very new to android, and i'm still trying to read up on/learn about rooting a phone + flashing a ROM to it. I have a few questions that i'm hoping some experienced people could answer for me =]
1. Does my HTC sensation need to have a certain update before i can try archieve S-Off? (I'm on the Three network [UK] and my software number is 1.34.771.1)
2. How easy is it to brick a device? Im good with computers, and can follow instructions, but seeing as i have no past experience with android, i'm anxious to try flash new ROMs to my phone without insurance - as £500 for a new device would kill me... =P
3. When flashing a new custom ROM to my phone, what kind of 'wipe' do i need to perform? I've read a few articles, all of which say to perform different wipes.
4. I dont understand ' Radio Flashing' could someone kindly explain that to me please?
5. What exactly does CWM backup? =P
I hope i'm not wasting anyones time here, i have read through the articles for noobs, just need some clarification =]
Thanks for everyones time.
~Tbestie~
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1. As long as you are on Android 2.3.3 there shouldnt be a problem. 2.3.4 donesnt have a S=off just yet, i think
2. Bricking is actually very hard to do, if u follow instructions you should be good
3. all you need to wip is the system data, cache, and i reccomend wiping the battery status too
4. Radio flashing is chaning your radio number. this is actually a very easy process. Dont worry about this, all you do is put a zip on ur sd card, and the phone does the rest.
5. ClockWork Mod backs up quite literally everytrhing. Think "Macrium Reflect" for a PC. Or a "Ghost Backup" for a PC.
6. I just added this. don worry about wasting peoples time. We are here to help each other like a community. Let me know if u have any other questions.
I am following this thread, and when u reply i will answer you again. So feel free to ask any more questions.
If you feel like ur ready to root just go to the Development forum and see the 1st sticky thread. Or if u ask i will send u a few links on how to root.
Alankrut said:
1. As long as you are on Android 2.3.3 there shouldnt be a problem. 2.3.4 donesnt have a S=off just yet, i think
2. Bricking is actually very hard to do, if u follow instructions you should be good
3. all you need to wip is the system data, cache, and i reccomend wiping the battery status too
4. Radio flashing is chaning your radio number. this is actually a very easy process. Dont worry about this, all you do is put a zip on ur sd card, and the phone does the rest.
5. ClockWork Mod backs up quite literally everytrhing. Think "Macrium Reflect" for a PC. Or a "Ghost Backup" for a PC.
6. I just added this. don worry about wasting peoples time. We are here to help each other like a community. Let me know if u have any other questions.
I am following this thread, and when u reply i will answer you again. So feel free to ask any more questions.
If you feel like ur ready to root just go to the Development forum and see the 1st sticky thread. Or if u ask i will send u a few links on how to root.
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Thank you very much =] Think i'll give rooting a go within the next week... just want to make my sensation that much faster and improve the battery life!
If you don't mind me asking;
What exactly is a Radio number for?
I am on android 2.3.3 , just my software number seemed different to other peoples phones =P
So if i use this 'Clockwork Mod' to backup everything, once the new ROM has installed, will everything just be the same (apart from the changes on the ROM obv) such as app placements on homescreens etc. Or will i have to put everything back?
Also, say android releases 2.3.5 , im assuming i would just flash an updated ROM over the top of an older 2.3.4 ROM when it is released?
I've read through the 1st sticky a few times already, just to familiarise myself with certain words/actions =]
Finally, what is hboot =]
Thanks again for your time!
~Tbestie~
tbestie said:
So if i use this 'Clockwork Mod' to backup everything, once the new ROM has installed, will everything just be the same (apart from the changes on the ROM obv) such as app placements on homescreens etc. Or will i have to put everything back?
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Clockwork Mod is just a recovery program to allow you to install new ROMs to your device, but most importantly, to let you backup and restore your current device configuration (like a sort of time machine). Most developers recommend Clockwork Mod (CWM) because it is so good at what it does. If anything fails, and you need to use your phone in a pinch, just revert to a CWM backup, and all's well!
So, to answer your question, unfortunately, no. One of the only ways to do that is with Titanium Backup, a program from the Android Market.
CWM is for reverting to previous incarnations of your phone's software and firmware.
Sorry I only answered one question, but it was the only one I knew how to in an effective manner.
Sorry, I can answer another!
tbestie said:
What exactly is a Radio number for?
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A radio is the way that your device communicates with your mobile networking. (wifi, 3G/4G, etc) Different Radio versions (numbers) work better for different people. Most developers will release a matched radio with their ROMs, which is usually what works best for them. Depending on your area, different radios may work better for you. Ultimately concerning radios, Your Mileage WILL vary. it's one of the other big trial and error pieces to flashing custom ROMs.
tbestie said:
Thank you very much =] Think i'll give rooting a go within the next week... just want to make my sensation that much faster and improve the battery life!
If you don't mind me asking;
What exactly is a Radio number for?
I am on android 2.3.3 , just my software number seemed different to other peoples phones =P
So if i use this 'Clockwork Mod' to backup everything, once the new ROM has installed, will everything just be the same (apart from the changes on the ROM obv) such as app placements on homescreens etc. Or will i have to put everything back?
Also, say android releases 2.3.5 , im assuming i would just flash an updated ROM over the top of an older 2.3.4 ROM when it is released?
I've read through the 1st sticky a few times already, just to familiarise myself with certain words/actions =]
Finally, what is hboot =]
Thanks again for your time!
~Tbestie~
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Radio Number/Version is the version of ur radio. This is signal related.
So when updates come out they typically update the
radio and make the signal strength better.
This is something to be careful with, when changing ROMs
make sure that the some you are about to change into
supports ur radio version.
When u use ClockWork Mod to backup it will backup your current settings. So if u backup it consists of your rom , apps, settings, etc. so if u restore that then everything would be like the old one. So Yes, u would have the set everything back on the homescreen. Its ok, u will get used to that.
When they release android 2.3.5 you might have to "wipe" your phone and do it again. Maybe, depending on your rom, you might be able to flash on top of 2.3.4
H-Boot is similar to the Bios of the computer. And you know how carefully you have to be to change that.
But the H-Boot version that the 1st sticky says allows changing of certain things, thus allowing you to have root.
Feel free to ask away, im here to help you
Andresehn said:
Sorry, I can answer another!
A radio is the way that your device communicates with your mobile networking. (wifi, 3G/4G, etc) Different Radio versions (numbers) work better for different people. Most developers will release a matched radio with their ROMs, which is usually what works best for them. Depending on your area, different radios may work better for you. Ultimately concerning radios, Your Mileage WILL vary. it's one of the other big trial and error pieces to flashing custom ROMs.
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lol. you posted both while i was writing up my response.
Its good though, because then the OP will get to read 2 times as much, which will make him even better at the terminology and the process
Lol. I'm just trying to be helpful so i can get to posting on the Dev. forums. There are plenty of easy questions there...
Appreciating the help guys =] Starting to understand a bit better!
So when i flash a new ROM, i must flash a new Radio? If i flash the recommended radio, how likely am i to get a good signal? And if im getting poor signal, i just have to keep trying new Radios? ( I Heard flashing radios is one of the ways you can brick your device)
Also with CWM - When the backup is made... do i have to keep it on the Sd card? Or can i move it to the computer so it takes up less space?
And if i understand correctly - CWM basically creates a backup just incase things go wrong you can always revert back?
... If i use titanium backup, what benefits does that bring over CWM? - Is it worth the money?
Thanks again
~Tbestie~
Also, how do i find my hboot version?
Ive started trying to get S-Off... just be reading ahead, it says that Custom ROMs come with root already? Does that mean i just need CWM with S-Off to flash a ROM? Or do i need to Root + Do the Super-Cid thing?
tbestie said:
Also, how do i find my hboot version?
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- Hold the power button, untill you get Shut Down, Airplane Mode or Restart.
- Click on Restart then Yes.
- Wait until all the lights on your device turn off.
- Hold the Vol. Down Button until a white screen shows.
There you'll find HBOOT-XXXXXX
This is your HBOOT version.
To get to your OS again:
- Make sure FASTBOOT is hightlighted.
- Press the <Power> button.
- Go to REBOOT by pressing Vol. Down.
- Press the <Power> button.
Hope it helps
tbestie said:
Ive started trying to get S-Off... just be reading ahead, it says that Custom ROMs come with root already? Does that mean i just need CWM with S-Off to flash a ROM? Or do i need to Root + Do the Super-Cid thing?
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You don't need Root to install a custom Root.
Just S-OFF, CWM and SuperCID I believe..
Just note down your old CID before writing the new SuperCID as you may need it later if you want to flash RUU and afraid of doing something wrong
Later on, if you want to flash RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) without the fear of flashing a wrong one, you can just write the old CID to your device again
Check this post to know more
Sorry for the silly amount of posts... i cant find how to delete them!
Just so you know - I've archieved S-Off now , and installed CWM successfully.
Am i ready to flash a ROM?
-Also i have save files in games... such as FF7 - FPse , which a really dont want to lose... is their anyway i can copy them/save them somewhere ?
claudenegm said:
You don't need Root to install a custom Root.
Just S-OFF, CWM and SuperCID I believe..
Just note down your old CID before writing the new SuperCID as you may need it later if you want to flash RUU and afraid of doing something wrong
Later on, if you want to flash RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) without the fear of flashing a wrong one, you can just write the old CID to your device again
Check this post to know more
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How do i find/note down my old cid?
tbestie said:
Sorry for the silly amount of posts... i cant find how to delete them!
Just so you know - I've archieved S-Off now , and installed CWM successfully.
Am i ready to flash a ROM?
-Also i have save files in games... such as FF7 - FPse , which a really dont want to lose... is their anyway i can copy them/save them somewhere ?
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To flash a ROM, you mean Stock ROM (RUU) or Custom ROM?
If Custom Rom, please read my post #13 then do the SuperCID thing as you will need it for custom ROM..
About your saved games, the only way I know you can backup your saved data with is using Titanium Backup, which can be found in the Market.
Obviously, if you still don't know what you're doing, research more and then do whatever you want.
I take no responsibilities about anything that may happen to your phone using any of the methods above.
Good luck
tbestie said:
How do i find/note down my old cid?
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I posted all the instructions in the other link I posted.
You'll find CID: XXXXX, keep this code with you, in-case you need it later for installing RUU and confused about which one to use.
claudenegm said:
To flash a ROM, you mean Stock ROM (RUU) or Custom ROM?
If Custom Rom, please read my post #13 then do the SuperCID thing as you will need it for custom ROM..
About your saved games, the only way I know you can backup your saved data with is using Titanium Backup, which can be found in the Market.
Obviously, if you still don't know what you're doing, research more and then do whatever you want.
I take no responsibilities about anything that may happen to your phone using any of the methods above.
Good luck
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Im going to try install Android Revolution 3.0.0 =]
Starting to understand what im doing. About to make a backup using CWM. =]
*UPDATE* - Performed backup with CWM - Everything seemed to go fine... however i noticed it said ''No sd-ext found, skipping backup of sd-ext''...
Does that mean my SD card isnt backed up?
tbestie said:
Im going to try install Android Revolution 3.0.0 =]
Starting to understand what im doing. About to make a backup using CWM. =]
*UPDATE* - Performed backup with CWM - Everything seemed to go fine... however i noticed it said ''No sd-ext found, skipping backup of sd-ext''...
Does that mean my SD card isn't backed up?
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That's exactly what happened to me when I backed up.
I think you should ignore it, as it is trying to backup an extension in the SD-Card, as you can re-partition your SD-Card using CWM as I understand.
I would be pleased if someone explained to me what exactly sd-ext is and what I'm missing
Good day to you all
claudenegm said:
I would be pleased if someone explained to me what exactly sd-ext is and what I'm missing
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Ignoring it is ok. sd-ext not being backed up is most likely an indicator that an EXT4 formatted portion of your SD card was not found. By default, your SD card is formatted as FAT32 because of its universal acceptance by all OSs. Some users report a performance boost/personal preference toward EXT4, YMMV.
tbestie said:
Does that mean my SD card isnt backed up?
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Most importantly, ClockworkMod does not back up your SD card. that is something you have to do manually on your computer, should you choose to do so. CWM is only responsible for backing up the internal storage of the phone that can be changed or wiped by ROMs (or mike1986's SuperWipe.) ROMs shouldn't change the contents of the SD card.
hi guys iam a newbie i just managed to get recovery on my phone and its s-off with stock rom ive never flashed before and iam attempting to put android revolution hd but iam confused how 2 do it
i donnt even knoe what is a radio please guys help its urgent
thanks
Khixar27 said:
hi guys iam a newbie i just managed to get recovery on my phone and its s-off with stock rom ive never flashed before and iam attempting to put android revolution hd but iam confused how 2 do it
i donnt even knoe what is a radio please guys help its urgent
thanks
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Really? honestly man, READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!!!!! If you just "managed" to get into recovery, I don't think you should be flashing a new ROM, not to mention a new radio. Please please please please do your research before you brick your phone.
ARHD thread gives you everything you need to know on how to flash their rom. There are numerous threads out there that document how to flash a radio and a ROM.
1. Download ROM
2. download ARHD superwipe
3. place ROM and superwipe on sd card
4. make a back-up using rom manager
5. reboot into recovery
6. data wipe, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache (found in the wipe section)
7. flash super wipe (you do this by choosing the option install from SD card,will take a minute or two and reboot you into recovery)
8. flash ARHD (same as super wipe directions)
9. reboot
10. Enjoy.
If you even ask me to be more specific, I'll blow up your computer. All of this information could have been found by searching and reading. Get it together before you destroy your phone. I wouldn't even recommend radio flashing until you do the proper research...THERE IS A THREAD IN THE DEV SECTION FOR RADIOS, that you clearly skipped over when you found ARHD thread.
Tell him how you really feel
Sent from my Inspire4G using XDA App
jmelcher said:
Tell him how you really feel
Sent from my Inspire4G using XDA App
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contributing I see, nice work.
Khixar27 said:
hi guys iam a newbie i just managed to get recovery on my phone and its s-off with stock rom ive never flashed before and iam attempting to put android revolution hd but iam confused how 2 do it
i donnt even knoe what is a radio please guys help its urgent
thanks
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You really don't need to mod edit with the radio at all. Just install AR and forget about the radio; if you ran the ace hack kit, the radio you have is the best one there is period.
will try that my radio is 12.56.60.25u_26.10.04.03_m the arhd says in there download post thart use a 12.62blabla radio what should i do about thatits my first time flashing i dont want to brick
i also read the radio post but i dont want to flash a radio but its kinda written that it will give you a better perfomance etc
Thanks guys iam able to flash and iam using the rom now
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G using Tapatalk
Khixar27 said:
will try that my radio is 12.56.60.25u_26.10.04.03_m the arhd says in there download post thart use a 12.62blabla radio what should i do about thatits my first time flashing i dont want to brick
i also read the radio post but i dont want to flash a radio but its kinda written that it will give you a better perfomance etc
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Since your a noob here and because I was rather a jerk the first time around, I'll play nice..in short all RILS have a matching radio and it is recommended that you flash the proper RIL for the radio you're using. Since your a noob, it is important to note that when you flash a new ROM, the radio does not change just the RIL. Which brings us to the reason ARHD is recommending the 4.19 radio is because the RIL for that radio is included in their ROM. I have read that you don't have to flash matching RILs to your radio but I always do just for good measure. It has been stated that flashing the matching RIL for the radio you're using can lead to better performance,signal and battery life, etc. The RIL for 4.03 radio I believe is in the radio thread. Simply download the RIL file and flash in recovery, remember if you do flash a new RIL..ALWAYS MOUNT SYSTEM before you flash the RIL, which is found in the mount option in recovery
As already stated. Please know what you are doing before you so it. Would you load a custom OS to your PC without reading up on it first? Most likely not. Flashing a device is not for people that are tooo busy, tired, distracted or just lazy to read up on what they are doing. This can and has left people very upset with a non returnable brick due to not reading.
Also this is a development forum not a support forum. You are expected to at least try and fix your own issues by researching before opening a new thread.
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So I've done quite a bit of searching and reading but I feel like I still need help. I used to have good to decent service. Several months ago I rooted my phone and noticed a decrease in service. Trouble sending texts, trouble making calls, many times not receiving calls at all and just getting voicemails. 2 days ago I went ahead and flashed the latest American revolution hd rom. I'm not running the recommended radio. I can't remember how to find the current radio I'm running but I believe it may be one if att's latest. My main questions are, will a new radio solve these problems? And I'd there another way to flash a radio besides being hooked up to a computer. The USB write I have doors not allow my phone to sync or enter debugging mode.
Thanks in advance
Before this gets closed there are 100s of threads just like this friend all the same ? That your asking but....
Radios and Rils will be a trail and error kind of method it also depends where you live etc.. for me if I ever had to flash a radio or ril in the sticky of the dev part of this thread for the inspires tells you how to flash them.
But when you flash a Rom you rarely need to flash the radio or its ril
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA
Thanks for your reply. I figured and knew based off reading that radios are trail and error. Just wondering if my "symptoms" are typical of having the wrong radio.
Also is it possibly to place the radio.zip file onto my sd then install it through bootloader? Or must I be connected to my computer, which seems like what every how to says, to flash?
nvguy said:
Thanks for your reply. I figured and knew based off reading that radios are trail and error. Just wondering if my "symptoms" are typical of having the wrong radio.
Also is it possibly to place the radio.zip file onto my sd then install it through bootloader? Or must I be connected to my computer, which seems like what every how to says, to flash?
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You can flash a radio without a computer but it has to be in a pd98img zip format. There out there just search. There is a thread in development dedicated to radios.
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nvguy said:
Thanks for your reply. I figured and knew based off reading that radios are trail and error. Just wondering if my "symptoms" are typical of having the wrong radio.
Also is it possibly to place the radio.zip file onto my sd then install it through bootloader? Or must I be connected to my computer, which seems like what every how to says, to flash?
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Yes in the inspire thread for radios it tells you how.. also just read a few pages to last of the forum it self to see what others are saying. So over all yes you would download the radio file and its a PD98IMG just like that NO dot at the end of the file IE PD98IMG.zip it has to be PD98IMG so then just add to the root of the sd card boot to hboot it will read and apply update the with ril just boot to recovery mode mount system then flash ril zip ...
And for me thanks button and also hit the thanks for the other member too
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