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Most of the users find it difficult to get the right Rom to upgrade from stock 2.2.1 to 2.3.4 .
Some of the rooted users find it difficult to accept the fact that they will lose root privilage after the upgrade.
This post provides you all the detailed information regarding the Stock 2.3.4 update.
There are two versions listed here, one for the unrooted & other for the rooted.
This post is made in simple language so that anyone can understand.
Before you begin, make sure that fast boot is turned off.
Official Upgrade to stock 2.3.4 Rom (Unrooted)
Always remember that this is the official update from the T-Mobile SD Card, so even if you are rooted or Unrooted, you will lose your root privilege.
A Big Thanks to Gr33nF0x for his great work.
Procedure
1. Download the official 2.3.4 rom here.
2. Place it on the root of your sd card.
3. Switch On your phone while holding the Power button & the down volume button.
4. The bootloader menu will update your phone (do according to the instructions).
Now reboot & enjoy your update......
Rooted Version of stock 2.3.4 Rom
This Rom is for the rooted user, who wish to enjoy the new T-Mobile 2.3.4 update without losing their root privilege.
You should have a Permanent rooted device (with S-OFF), Latest Rom Manager & ClockworkMod Recovery Installed.
Also I recommend you to update your BusyBox.
Procedure
1. Download the rooted 2.3.4 stock Rom here.
2. Do a Nandroid backup.
3. Make a Full Wipe (data, cache & dalvik).
4. Reboot to Recovery & Flash the Rom.
Now reboot & enjoy your update......
How to Flash GB Radio to fix any GPS issue
1. Download the latest GB radio for the HTC Glacier (12.62.60.27_26.13.04.19).
2. Make sure the filename is PD15IMG.zip exactly or it will not work and copy it to the root of the SD Card.
3. Now reboot into bootloader
4. The bootloader will scan for the radio update. Once it finds the update, select Yes.
5. Allow the bootloader to finish flashing the updated radio, and reboot the device.
Some of the users reported bugs in the GPS, so if you are having this issue try the rooted 2.3.3 Rom. It's bug free. You can download it here.
This is a preview of the official Rom......Have a look at it......
thanks for this man, it always took me a while to find the right files
Good work.. Thanks..this is the real deal.. the other one (the first posted official update) was missing the system widgets. I don't think everyone noticed it.
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Can I rename it and flash from SD like the update I have s - off because I was root on 2. 2 so I updated store but kept soff can I just rename. The rooted version. And let SD hoot so it
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Anyone
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dbm0361 said:
Can I rename it and flash from SD like the update I have s - off because I was root on 2. 2 so I updated store but kept soff can I just rename. The rooted version. And let SD hoot so it
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You can't rename and boot it in your bootloader like the official update.
This rom is designed to flash only through recovery.
The stock rom is modified, rooted & busybox is also added.
So try to flash through recovery only.......don't try to do the bootloader method.
In terms of upgrading using the unrooted method and the official 2.3.4 rom (1st method), will all apps and settings be preserved? Or will it be a fresh install?
netter123 said:
In terms of upgrading using the unrooted method and the official 2.3.4 rom (1st method), will all apps and settings be preserved? Or will it be a fresh install?
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The first method is a fresh installation, just same as that you do in a T-mobile store.
The Rom itself is copied from the T-Mobile Sd Card.
So, you will lose all the data in your phone memory, the sd card will be unaffected.
febycv said:
You can't rename and boot it in your bootloader like the official update.
This rom is designed to flash only through recovery.
The stock rom is modified, rooted & busybox is also added.
So try to flash through recovery only.......don't try to do the bootloader method.
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But if Rom manager don't work how can I I. Was rooted before update
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So have you updated to stock 2.3.4 from T-Mobile store...????
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febycv said:
So have you updated to stock 2.3.4 from T-Mobile store...????
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Yes before that I was rooted
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So if you want to enjoy root privilege, you should downgrade from 2.3.4 to stock 2.2.1 and then do a permroot.
Just follow this steps for an error free downgrade.
1. Download the stock 2.2.1 rom here.
2. Rename it to PD15IMG.zip
2. Place it on the root of your sd card.
3. Remove the battery and Switch On your phone while holding the Power button & the down volume button.
4. The hboot menu will update your phone (do according to the hboot instructions).
The original bootloader is 0.86.0000
Now reboot & enjoy your update......This is the original T-mobile 2.2.1 version....so no worries.....
After that you need to root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery. Follow this post.
When you are permrooted, you can install rooted 2.3.4 Rom using Recovery.
Cool Ty so the rooted version is same as the one from t-mobile update just rooted
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Bro worked great I did not even have to downgrade
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dbm0361 said:
Bro worked great I did not even have to downgrade
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Great......am happy for you........
So how did you do it without downgrading.....????
I downloaded the rooted one and the 2. 2. Went to hboot and some how it poped up cwm was not even installed I just choose the rooted one reboot and bam did not loose no apps or data
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i tryied to downgrade but says the version is too older please reboot, i am on version 2.3.4 official i want to install 2.3.4 cyanogen or a custum rom but i cant because i lose the root an the mytouch is s=On im going crazyyyy
My s was off because was rooted before I went in store and them update it but s-off stayed for me nice part was I did not have to downgrade
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I just rooted my phone Stock 2.3.4 (GB) by downgrading using the Permanent S-OFF (gfree). I loaded the Stock Rooted posted here, everything works but the GPS. The GPS icon is not showing eventhough I have it clicked on. When using navigation it just said "Searching for GPS" and will not lock to any GPS signal. Anyone having the same issue?
I tried a different ROM Virtous Unity and the GPS is working fine, then switched back to Rooted Stock 2.3.4 same issue.
The GPS issue....
Some of the users reported bugs in the rooted stock Rom......
So if you are experiencing this problem try reflashing. If this didn't work out well for you, Try this alternative.
Download the rooted 2.3.3 Rom. It's bug free. You can download it here.
If you are experiencing any bugs in the listed Roms, please report.....
So you have your brand new LG G2x and have heard about this rooting and flashing thing but don't know where to begin. When I first got my G2x I had a hard time trying to learn how to root my phone, flash it with CWM and flash a custom ROM onto it.
I couldn't find a thread specifically showing me how to do all of this with the G2x Gingerbread 2.3.3
Well, I have put this thread together to help those out there like myself that were lost. I have gathered all the links with the directions you need to follow to successfully root and flash your phone!
So let's being!
These directions are to flash the ROM Cyanogenmod7 onto your phone. They can also be used to flash any other ROM, just download the rom that you want after doing Step 1 and 2, then follow the directions in Step 4 to flash the ROM.
1) Flash ClockworkMod via NVFlash by following the directions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
After flashing your phone with Clockworkmod, make a backup by booting into ClockworkMod recovery mode, then going to backup and restore. In case something were to go wrong, or you want to flash your phone back to stock rom, you will have the backup available.
2) Do this step if you want to keep your stock Gingerbread but want your phone Rooted. If you want to install a custom Rom, you can skip this step since custom Roms are already Rooted. Root your phone by following the directions in the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
3) Download the latest nightly build of ROM Cyanogenmod7 here, or download another ROM from the G2x Android Development
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=p999
4) Follow these directions to flash the ROM onto your phone. Make sure to "Wipe Data" in Clockwork Recovery mode before flashing the ROM.
http://theunlockr.com/2011/05/03/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-t-mobile-g2x
5) If the ROM you decide to flash doesn't come with the google apps, like Youtube, Market, Maps etc. You can download the .zip for the google apps here. Just flash the .zip from Clockwork Recovery mode.
http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
CM7 comes with AWDLauncher, but if you find the menu a bit laggy, you can try out AWDLauncher EX from the android market.
I take no credit for the work done by these people, I simply put all of the links in one place.
Mods and Admins, if this is in the wrong section please don't ban me
I saw other Guide threads on here so I think this is the correct section to post this in.
great Job!
I followed all tutorials Thanks for The guide.
This video also helped
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG08Uc8pQT0
tdizzle404 said:
I followed all tutorials Thanks for The guide.
This video also helped
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG08Uc8pQT0
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This also helped me.http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...top-5-benefits-of-rooting-your-android-phone/
Thanks, I'll be using this as soon as I get my phone.
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Getting. My g2x in 4 days. Can't wait to rip into it.
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Thanks for the write up. I'm looking into all options right now.
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Thanks man, thinking about rooting the phone but I just got it so not sure yet but good guide.
Hi,
I'm currently using Koush's ICS Alpha 11, I've downloaded the official 4.0.3 version and tried to rename it "update.zip" and flash but it fails.
I'd really appreciate any help.
Thanks!
Did you go back to stock 2.3.6 and flash in stock recovery
BEST DAMN PHONE BECAUSE WE HAVE THE BEST DAMN DEVELOPERS!
Oh, so I should download this:
Android 2.3.6/GRK39F/UCKF1 Radio/KA3 Bootloader
Official, signed, can flash with ClockworkMod or stock recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
... rename it to update.zip and then back into CWR and then ICS?
Download stock 2.3.6 and flash it you will loose clockwork mod.you have to do this to apply the official
Rename it to update.zip
In fastboot mode go to recovery and select it with your power button
When you see the android question mark hold up and power again
Choose apply update.zip and bam your done
I forgot get voodoo ota root keeper from the market and run it before flashing the stock rom
Good luck and keep ne posted
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Can't seem to find FULL stock 2.3.6 for nexus S, some links floating around the web are just the update packs (around 12mb), not full.
ibr4him said:
Can't seem to find FULL stock 2.3.6 for nexus S, some links floating around the web are just the update packs (around 12mb), not full.
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There's a stickied post right here on the forums (this forum, in fact). It has every OTA released.
- chris
You do not need to go back to stock recovery. Do it all from cwm recovery.
Full wipe and flash the 2.3.6 from
Flash the ota file.
Reboot. The reboot into the os will flash the stock recovery
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Hey guys, I'm in a similar situation too, I'm on Carbon ROM and I was waiting for a Stock update. So is there any way that I can update and keep the root? Because I think when I'll flash the stock 2.3.6, I'll lose root.
ok so I went back to 2.3.6 stock, and susprisingly I didn't lose my root/cwr or anything, then I went into recovery again and tried installing update.zip (which is ICS official stock) but the same error:
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
When you go back to stock you need to do a wipe.
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I did wipe partition as well as cache. let me try again though.
Format everything but sdcard. Flash the official 2.3.6 T-Mobile rom. Flash the official ota update for said rom and your good. You would have to have a the 9020t model of course
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albundy2010 said:
Format everything but sdcard. Flash the official 2.3.6 T-Mobile rom. Flash the official ota update for said rom and your good. You would have to have a the 9020t model of course
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How do I format? from PC? delete everything from the mounted usb volume?
From cwm recovery. Mounts and storage. Just DONT format your sdcard. Your backups are there.
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I don't have clockwork anymore. I see limited options now, and the title on top is "Android System Recovery <3e>", but I do see an unlock icon when the phone boots.
You need to reflash clockwork from fastboot. When you load a stock os it overwrites the recovery
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I have no clue how I did it couple months back, can you please point me to a guide that shows how to flash cwr on 2.3.6? many thanks
What rom that is on the phone does not matter . You just need to get your phone recognized on a computer with fastboot. Then flash the recovery from there. Or just boot the recovery directly from fastboot.
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
are you going to go around and say stupid crap in every thread now?
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I have recently installed stock ics 4.0.3, but for some reason i want it back to stock gingerbread rom, i don`t have any idea how to do that, the phone is not rooted or anything. Someone plz post a step by step guide on how to do that.
1- Downgrade to gb firmware
2-root and s-off
3-Flash Custom recovery
4- flash GB ROM
Its no way to do it w/o root
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InfinityFTW said:
1- Downgrade to gb firmware
2-root and s-off
3-Flash Custom recovery
4- flash GB ROM
Its no way to do it w/o root
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Thanks mate really appreciated but could u plz post some links where to download files, and can i do that without rooting the phone, i also dont know what mean s-off.
Sorry, I can nor provide links as I am on my phone. But basically, you need to get s-off by using the juponotbear method. Google it,or check in dev section. After s-off, you need a custom recovery, like CWM. Place the pg58img.zip file on the root of your sd-card, and reboot into boot loader but removing and reinserting the battery, and then hold town power+vol down. It will ask you if you want to install, just confirm. Then remove the pg58img.zip.file.from your SD, and then download the gb firmware for your acid (might take some time to find the right one), and install it like you did with the recovery. Now, if you reboot, you will get a bootloop, because you have a ICS Rom on a gb firmware. Remove the pg58img.zip file from your SD, and download a gb ROM of your choice. Then boot into boot loader, and select recovery. When you have booted into recovery, wipe data, and flash rom from SD card. That should be it
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digital+ said:
I have recently installed stock ics 4.0.3, but for some reason i want it back to stock gingerbread rom, i don`t have any idea how to do that, the phone is not rooted or anything. Someone plz post a step by step guide on how to do that.
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Hi,
The first thing you must do is s-off.
Look in my signature at ☺ A great starting point for all new Sensation owners ☺
There are several guides to s-off.
Then downgrade your firmware or run GB RUU.
All in the sig.
Edit:
Why urgently?
If you rush these things without properly reading,you will end up with a brick.
Take your time.
Read,read,and read some more.
Does anyone have a root method and cwm recovery for android 4.1.2 stock? i was so excited when 4.1.2 OTA came out, i updated and now I can find a suitable method? I tried searching for a method, but I couldn't find any. If you could point me in the right direction, i would greatly appreciate it.
Download the superuser to Sd
Download the latest clocworkmod recovery
Reboot phone into bootloader mode
Open a command prompt, go to folder
Now execute this fastboot command to flash the CWM recovery. Change the filename to the file you have downloaded
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.0-crespo.img
using the vol down key choose to go to recovery
Install zip from sdcard superuser zip file.
Reboot. You now have rooted JB
Basic root method.
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jayjay3333 said:
Download the superuser to Sd
Download the latest clocworkmod recovery
Reboot phone into bootloader mode
Open a command prompt, go to folder
Now execute this fastboot command to flash the CWM recovery. Change the filename to the file you have downloaded
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.0-crespo.img
using the vol down key choose to go to recovery
Install zip from sdcard superuser zip file.
Reboot. You now have rooted JB
Basic root method.
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does it need to first unlock the phone before rooting the nexus s on official 4.1.2 ????
where to download the root file for 4.1.2 ???
can i follow this guide for first unlock and then installing custom recovery then rooting by installing root file??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
akhil17kr said:
does it need to first unlock the phone before rooting the nexus s on official 4.1.2 ????
where to download the root file for 4.1.2 ???
can i follow this guide for first unlock and then installing custom recovery then rooting by installing root file??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
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Yes of course you need to unlock. I assumed he was. My mistake, I forget the bare basics at times.
Yes that guide works well. Just use a newer Clockworkmod http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
and super user http://androidsu.com/superuser/
The hardest part is PART 1. Many have issues with Device Manager and getting the computer to read your phone properly.
Use this http://junefabrics.com/android/
Use this guide for the drivers if necessary also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901617
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nirajpant7 said:
Does anyone have a root method and cwm recovery for android 4.1.2 stock? i was so excited when 4.1.2 OTA came out, i updated and now I can find a suitable method? I tried searching for a method, but I couldn't find any. If you could point me in the right direction, i would greatly appreciate it.
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you can use sabra root toolkit (you can find it in nexus s android devolpent) (i don't find it sorry)
I'm a newby. I want to root my nexus s JB 4.1.2 OTA updated. But i can enter recovery mode when i press power and volume down button. Is there someone tell me how can i root my nexus s. can i flash it with ODIN ? How?
is there any link to download my original firmware ?
abraham93 said:
I'm a newby. I want to root my nexus s JB 4.1.2 OTA updated. But i can enter recovery mode when i press power and volume down button. Is there someone tell me how can i root my nexus s. can i flash it with ODIN ? How?
is there any link to download my original firmware ?
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I answered all this above. Read and search. No Odin needed.
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