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Trying to apply the 2.3 update to TB.

I keep getting an error message saying failure trying to update newer version. Need help or a different like to the full Ruu. Thank you in advance
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Means to say link to re download the update.
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More info please. What did you do?

What makes you believe that the update is for GB v2.3? Is this an OTA update from Verizon?

Sorry my question wasn't worded good. So here it goes LOL, I downloaded one of the leaks of Gb for the TB and I placed the file on my SD card and renamed it and shut the phone off held power and volume. Then I went through the steps and it started updating itself the when it finished it said error failure to update software to new. Once again thank you for responding to this I really appreciate all and any help.
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Rooted or unrooted currently? I assume unrooted?
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If you downloaded the RUU_Mecha_GINGERBREAD_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.10.605.1_Radio_0.01.78.0802w_3_NV_8K_1.41_9K_1.64_release_209273_signed.exe
Do not place on the SD card, is a Windows application to update your TB via Data cable.
Takes about 10-15 mins.
This is exactly as I did and worked without any problems.
On a further note...
A couple of days ago I rooted using the Revolutionary tool and flashed Clockwork recovery using ROM Manager then created a backup. Now I no longer have problems with constant ads, no verizon bloatware, and a full backup img of my rooted Gingerbread TB.

Unrooted can't don't know much about rooting with the method used. Actually I'm kinda scared, now I did root my Eris and my Incredible and LG Ally. But don't glum have to know adb.
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Sorry about the can't in my last post meant to say don't.
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Also don't know much about adb. Sorry about the funny post everyone knows the spell correct makes us sound like we can't talk. And thank's everyone for the post, I waited to post this on here,but couldn't find any info anywhere.
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There should be an unrooted zip file that you could flash via hboot floating around here some where or might look on Rootzwiki site as well.
I would also check the md5 of the files to make sure they match the numbers posted by the OP before I attempted to flash it
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You guys were awesome thanks again. Nice to know when someone gets stuck there are people willing to help. And think I'm going to attempt rooting my TB. I know if I get stuck ill be ok.
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[Q] Will movie rental work on rooted wifi usa xoom now?

I could buy the movie but not play it before. Have any of the upgrades changes this since the xoom first came out?
Is there any hacks to get movies to work if they are currently not supported on the rooted xooms?

It's not root that does it. It checks to see if your bootloader is unlocked.
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hammer4203 said:
It's not root that does it. It checks to see if your bootloader is unlocked.
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So you are saying you still cannot download and play movies unlocked and rooted?

Not from google movies.
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Bootloader, how to tell if it's locked on nonrooted device

Hey guys, just recently had to unroot the S3 due to some minor hardware issues. I flashed the stock Rom and all with mobile Odin and was even able to update with the ota.
Is there a way to check to make sure the bootloader is locked without having to unroot again? Have a feeling I missed a step but just want to be sure.
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Of the Samsung screen flashes by very quickly at boot then it means you are unlocked.
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If you did a ota then your bootloader is locked iirc. Which version did you flash with odin? I think the F2 is the only version that doesnt relock but i could be wrong. But as suggested if the samsung logo goes away real quick at boot you are unlocked.
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I flashed the rom they had from stockrooms.net, so I'm guessing it was one of the first roms the S3 had. It seems like I'm locked since it did an OTA twice (one I manually allowed then another one automatically) and the Samsung logo doesn't just flash by.

As x714x posted, if you accepted an OTA then your bootloader is locked.
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The HD stock build is the only one that wipes everything.
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Just unlock again using EZ Unlock 1.2 to be safe. It will not hurt anything to unlock it if it is already unlocked.
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Trouble with rooting...

So awhile back when I had my inspire I checked into unlocking it, and found the forum on here about the aahk advanced hack kit. I just recently started messing with it since I have a new phone. I've had some problems with rooting it. First time the process went about halfway through then quit. Now every time you try it the process will not cooperate and gives an error. Anyone have any suggestions for a noob like me to try and help in any way? Anything is appreciated.
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What was the output? And which version of AAHK?

What do you mean by output? And its an older version...probably from May 2012. I think there is a new version that came out in November 2012, i just don't know if I've bricked it by using the old kit.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqn2G86jpQE
Here is the video I used to root when I was on 2.3.3 Gingerbread. It's painless, but takes some waiting.
What is the error you are getting, exactly? D: and if you are on 2.3.3 try my link. ^.^ If you are on 2.3.5 or another version, try searching more hack kits for rooting that specific rom version.

mookie_33 said:
What do you mean by output? And its an older version...probably from May 2012. I think there is a new version that came out in November 2012, i just don't know if I've bricked it by using the old kit.
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Ok, step, by step, what did you do? And by output I mean what did AAHK say when it ran (both times). Also, what does it say when you reboot into hboot? (Reboot holding power and volume-down.)

Noob mistake I know, but I couldn't tell you. (Calc and physics has my brain fried...). I think I'm going to try the latest hack kit tonight and come back on here if I need help or get stuck. More than likely I'll be back.
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Okay so here's what happened last night. I tried the new aahk (11092012) and it required a downgrade of the rom. Process went thru but however when it got to thr hboot menu I received a message telling me that the image was not found. I have a pic of the output where it tells me the downgrade is complete (if anyone wants to decipher it for me), all the way thru the hboot directions. Could this be a faulty sd card?
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mookie_33 said:
Okay so here's what happened last night. I tried the new aahk (11092012) and it required a downgrade of the rom. Process went thru but however when it got to thr hboot menu I received a message telling me that the image was not found. I have a pic of the output where it tells me the downgrade is complete (if anyone wants to decipher it for me), all the way thru the hboot directions. Could this be a faulty sd card?
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Yes it could be. But before that, are you running lastest AT&T 2.3.5 update?

Yes 2.3.5
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Yes 2.3.5
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And have you done this before?? http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88

I have but actually got stuck. For the HTCdev there is no option for the Inspire 4G. I tried it under the Desire HD. That told me (I think) the current rom is unavailable and they are working on it. Then I tried "all other models", which also got me stuck...
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mookie_33 said:
I have but actually got stuck. For the HTCdev there is no option for the Inspire 4G. I tried it under the Desire HD. That told me (I think) the current rom is unavailable and they are working on it. Then I tried "all other models", which also got me stuck...
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All other supported devices was the choice. Did you flash an hboot??

I'm not entirely sure, but I'm pretty positive I didn't.
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I'm not entirely sure, but I'm pretty positive I didn't.
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ok, then you still can unlock the bootloader...you can boot in hboot can't you? Do you mind if I connect to your PC via teamviewer to lend you a hand?

I wouldn't mind at all, however not at the moment. I'm at work until 6...7 or after. Seems a little sketchy though, just skeptical. Don't want something to happen to my rig lol
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mookie_33 said:
I wouldn't mind at all, however not at the moment. I'm at work until 6...7 or after. Seems a little sketchy though, just skeptical. Don't want something to happen to my rig lol
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ok, just take your time and let me know when you are ready...it does not take long...

I'll send you a PM later when I'm ready.
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I'll send you a PM later when I'm ready.
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ok. Just let me know!

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ok. Just let me know!
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I tried to redo the htcdev bootloader earlier and now when I get to some of the earliest steps I run into a problem. Everytime I try to fastboot is says "no image found" land searches for a zin file. I know its something like pd098.zip or whatever it is. How do I get around this?
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Uproot before ota

I'm rooted with motoroot v1.1....can I just use the unroot function of the app and then install the ota update?
Thanks
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I have motoroot 1.1 also (only needed the entitlement hack) and my OTA worked with it rooted. Kept root too. Since it doesn't mess with the boot loader there wasn't a problem.
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I have motoroot 1.1 also (only needed the entitlement hack) and my OTA worked with it rooted. Kept root too. Since it doesn't mess with the boot loader there wasn't a problem.
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Ugh, now I'm getting a completely different story from the General forum. Someone there says you do have to unroot a Motoroot'ed device. Even says I have to use some new applications to do that. I don't see why I wouldnt be able to use Motoroot.
This is really getting confusing. Too many root methods for me to keep track of.

I certainly wouldn't want to steer you in the wrong direction, all I know is that motoroot 1.1 didn't replace the bootloader and that's why I wasn't afraid to take the OTA. The root methods that came after it did, and that's why I didn't install any of them.
Honestly, the Droid MAXX is the first Droid I've had that I didn't feel the desire to ROM... It's perfect the way it is. I had the OG, X, and Bionic prior to this phone and was constantly reflashing them with something new. The entitlement hack was all I needed for the MAXX.
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Yep, I felt the same way. I use some apps that require root and I like the mobile hotspot. I don't plan on installing any custom Roms
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So, I finally pulled the trigger on the update.
I was rooted with Motoroot v1.1.
I only have the mobile hotspot entitlement hack, and some apps that use root. I didnt make any other changes.
I installed the update without removing root. The update installed just fine. I have confirmed that phone still has root access and mobile hotspot still works.

How do I get rid of motoroot? I got this phone with it still in the system, but not in the drawer. I've done a factory reset and fxz. But when I try to install the app it says that the file already exists and cannot be installed.
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needshelp101 said:
How do I get rid of motoroot? I got this phone with it still in the system, but not in the drawer. I've done a factory reset and fxz. But when I try to install the app it says that the file already exists and cannot be installed.
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I'm not 100% sure. That is a strange situation. It seems like someone tried to return to stock without removing the files first, maybe?
When you used the FXZ method, did you save data or do the clean install?

I did the clean install. I also tried to adb push the apk. But it says it already exists. Strange, I've never seen an app withstand a fxz, then two ota updates. I'm going to attempt the rockmymoto way tomorrow. I can't have an un rooted phone ha ha
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