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Wanna help my Mom?!

Okay... now that I have everyone's attention...
Here is the deal... in between a series of insane work trips my Mom comes over and says she just bought a new One X, and can I set it up for her.
I am pretty comfortable with this stuff, or at least following directions , but I am seriously pressed for time.
I started reading last night and think I have a pretty good handle on what and where, but want to confirm I am on the right path...
Phone is currently on 4.0.3 with version 1.85.502.3
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability, but I want to root so that I can get in TiBu, clean out the bloat, setup a backup schedule and so on.
I have read a couple of comments that the 2.2 software gives better battery life and a few other improvements, so would not mind putting that on.
I have not gotten any OTA update notifications since I turned the phone on.
What is my best path?
Can I simply root the device using these instructions http://briefmobile.com/how-to-root-htc-one-x-att and then install the rooted stock 2.2 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459
Sorry for the dummy questions, but I am leaving for another work trip tomorrow AM and was hoping to get this done, although to be perfectly honest it is not as if she wont have a working phone, but if I can do this all up front then I can let her play around with it, customize etc and not have to redo it all when I get back.
THANKS for your help!

post pics and I'll help.

bloodrain954 said:
post pics and I'll help.
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Of my mom? classy!

Did you copy paste the title from brazzers.com clips?
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I would defo flash CleanROM 4.5 stand for her.

lazarat said:
Did you copy paste the title from brazzers.com clips?
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I guess I should have known better... felt bad posting noobish questions I can figure out if I spend a bunch of time reading, but really short on time right now, so figured I would try to be funny and hopefully generate more views and quicker responses.
For what it is worth my Mom is 67... I am not 17 and this is not a MILF scenario...

thcue said:
I would defo flash CleanROM 4.5 stand for her.
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Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.

dcdivenut said:
Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.
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Believe me man you would want to how much bloat and crap that att throws on the phone. Might as well give her something worth having the rom is very stable and would never have to fix it for her.
Also after you install TWRP for her (the recovery) Make sure to make a nano backup of her stock image then flash with CleanROM and make one of that to. So if she ever has a issue she is just one click away from a new phone.:good:

dcdivenut said:
Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.
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I think the problem is that if you're going to root anyway, you've already made it so she can't stay current on the "official" path.
I've found CleanROM to be far more stable than AT&T's PoS.

dcdivenut said:
Of my mom? classy!
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just replying as per title

bloodrain954 said:
post pics and I'll help.
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Lmao!!
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I must.. refrain from Googling sexy old ladies and relying to the tread must resist the urge.... :angel:

dcdivenut said:
this is not a MILF scenario...
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Dont make it then
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thebobmannh said:
I think the problem is that if you're going to root anyway, you've already made it so she can't stay current on the "official" path.
I've found CleanROM to be far more stable than AT&T's PoS.
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+1000.
You'll never know it isn't stock sense/att except that all the apps which, if she clicks them she'll get charged additional usage for, are gone.
FWIW, ATT's OTA isn't anything special. My phone was three months old and was still running 1.73. Never succeeded in an OTA update.
So, CleanROM 4.5 was a huge improvement.

I would say that, if she is not totally interested in Modding, that she should either leave it with all stock ,or switch to CleanROM. I am running CleanROM because I like the stock feel, although I have modded a few things. I also liked the removale of bloatware. I feel that the best place for rooting your One X is on onexroot.com. just make sure you choose the right ROM and root method depending on your model, such as international AT&T, or Rodgers. Hope this helps!

dcdivenut said:
Okay... now that I have everyone's attention...
Here is the deal... in between a series of insane work trips my Mom comes over and says she just bought a new One X, and can I set it up for her.
I am pretty comfortable with this stuff, or at least following directions , but I am seriously pressed for time.
I started reading last night and think I have a pretty good handle on what and where, but want to confirm I am on the right path...
Phone is currently on 4.0.3 with version 1.85.502.3
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability, but I want to root so that I can get in TiBu, clean out the bloat, setup a backup schedule and so on.
I have read a couple of comments that the 2.2 software gives better battery life and a few other improvements, so would not mind putting that on.
I have not gotten any OTA update notifications since I turned the phone on.
What is my best path?
Can I simply root the device using these instructions http://briefmobile.com/how-to-root-htc-one-x-att and then install the rooted stock 2.2 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459
Sorry for the dummy questions, but I am leaving for another work trip tomorrow AM and was hoping to get this done, although to be perfectly honest it is not as if she wont have a working phone, but if I can do this all up front then I can let her play around with it, customize etc and not have to redo it all when I get back.
THANKS for your help!
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2.20 breaks root if you go with the stock RUU. So you are going to be unlocking the bootloader and going off the "official" path anyway. Which means you will have to periodically update your mother's phone anyways and she will software warranty.
I would go with one of three options:
1. Root/Unlock and flash CleanROM 4.5 (you will have to update her phone every so often and she loses software warranty)
2. Root, stay with 1.85 and de-bloat (don't really recommended because of multitask issue)
3. Don't root, leave phone stock and stay on the official path (if you don't have the time to maintain your mother's phone go with this)

Actually, if you root &unlock bootloader now, flash a custom recovery, you can manually update the firmware to 2.2x, flash back your stock recovery and relock it you have a fully updated, stock device that you can always go back and unlock if u want to later.
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Butters619 said:
2.20 breaks root if you go with the stock RUU. So you are going to be unlocking the bootloader and going off the "official" path anyway. Which means you will have to periodically update your mother's phone anyways and she will software warranty.
I would go with one of three options:
1. Root/Unlock and flash CleanROM 4.5 (you will have to update her phone every so often and she loses software warranty)
2. Root, stay with 1.85 and de-bloat (don't really recommended because of multitask issue)
3. Don't root, leave phone stock and stay on the official path (if you don't have the time to maintain your mother's phone go with this)
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True that for root on 2.20, you will need to unlock the bootloader anyway, so you may as well go ahead and root, SuperCID and unlock bootloader.
A 4th option would be to flash a stock rooted 2.20, 2.23, or 2.29 ROM (after unlocking the bootloader). Honestly, the 2.2X stock ROMs are quite good, and you won't really need to update the phone much after that; really mostly if you just want to.
Personally, I would suggest either leaving as-is on 1.85, and root and debloat; or unlock the bootloader and flash either a rooted stock 2.2X ROM, or custom ROM that does not divert too much from stock 2.2X (like CleanROM).
Updating to 2.20 the "official" way is just robbing yourself of any other options, until (if and when) a root method is found for 2.20. Personally recommend you stay away from that.
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dcdivenut said:
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability,
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Custom ROMs have a huge variation in their stability. Sure, ROMs which are AOSP have some things broken, and ones based on the leading edge (Jellybean) have issues too, since they are ports, do not fully support our hardware, etc.
But many of the ROMs you will see in Development are based stock ROMs, with bloat removed, performance tweaks, and some features added, without any real drastic changes. CleanROM, King Cobra among others actually run smoother and more stable than stock. Don't knock all custom ROMs, especially since you haven't even tried any on this device.

CleanROM 4.5 is better than stock. It's the best rom I have ever flashed on any device ever.

[Q]How can I go back to ICS from JB?

My wife recently updated her phone via wifi to JB from ICS and her phone is damn near unusable. She wants to throw it out on the freeway. Her phone since the update is sluggish, and a constant headache for her. Her phone is stock, and unrooted. Do I need to root it in order to go back to ICS? Sorry in advance if this has been asked before.

SouthStockton said:
My wife recently updated her phone via wifi to JB from ICS and her phone is damn near unusable. She wants to throw it out on the freeway. Her phone since the update is sluggish, and a constant headache for her. Her phone is stock, and unrooted. Do I need to root it in order to go back to ICS? Sorry in advance if this has been asked before.
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You could flash in an ICS factory image using the built-in recovery (or at least I seem to remember doing something like it). But before anything, you need to know which variant of the phone you're dealing with (i9020a/i9020t/i9023/etc.) Just turn off the phone and check below the battery for the exact model. Once you have that, I (or somebody else around here) can link you to the right image for the device. :laugh:

nightsky87 said:
You could flash in an ICS factory image using the built-in recovery (or at least I seem to remember doing something like it). But before anything, you need to know which variant of the phone you're dealing with (i9020a/i9020t/i9023/etc.) Just turn off the phone and check below the battery for the exact model. Once you have that, I (or somebody else around here) can link you to the right image for the device. :laugh:
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Sorry about the missing info. Her phone is the NS4G model SPH-D720. Hope that may help.. Thanks for the reply Night.

SouthStockton said:
Sorry about the missing info. Her phone is the NS4G model SPH-D720. Hope that may help.. Thanks for the reply Night.
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Oh, there seem to be no full recovery-flashable images for the NS4G. You could install a full image using fastboot but that would require unlocking your phone's bootloader (which more or less voids any warranty) and would also wipe all the data. If you're not particularly attached to all the data in the phone, you could try a factory reset to see if JB problems get resolved. Otherwise, maybe some other forum member might have a better idea.

OK, thank you. I'm about to go to sleep, and I'll ask her in the morning how she feels about the phone being wiped. In the meantime, maybe others can shed some info also. Again, thanks for the replies.

My wife and I both have the NS4g from Sprint, but our approach as to how we use the device is very different. She doesn't like change, simply wants the parts of the system that she uses, to work ... mainly tethering, mms, camera, phone. If your wife is anything like mine ... make your life a little easier, and just root the phone. It will give you so much more flexibility and choices. About a week ago, OMJ posted a stock, rooted rom in the NS4g development thread that would be perfect for her. It's all there ... smooth ... quick ... everything works.

i think before trying anything that could avoid your warranty you should do a factory reset ... it probably could solve all your wife issues ... it will just delete all your app but not photo or documents ( unless you select that option ) and you could after reinstall just the really needed apps your wife need ...

@wmdunn - She mainly uses her camera as well.
@kriout - doing a factory reset will still give her back JB tho wouldn't it? I'll ask her just to try it, and if it still runs slow, I guess root it?

SouthStockton said:
@wmdunn - She mainly uses her camera as well.
@kriout - doing a factory reset will still give her back JB tho wouldn't it? I'll ask her just to try it, and if it still runs slow, I guess root it?
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The camera software in JB is really nice. As for rooting ... I have rooted every phone we've owned, and never had any problem with warranty issues. The rooted versions of the stock JB rom are smoother and quicker than the ota.

wmdunn said:
The camera software in JB is really nice. As for rooting ... I have rooted every phone we've owned, and never had any problem with warranty issues. The rooted versions of the stock JB rom are smoother and quicker than the ota.
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reinstall the stock image via fastboot, u will get a buttery smooth experience

Unfortunately, she is going to just deal with it and doesn't want to redo all the game play she has worked for for the last year. Thank you for all your input, I'll be sure to recheck this thread should she change her mind and re-read your help.
Cascabreu said:
reinstall the stock image via fastboot, u will get a buttery smooth experience
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To do that via fastboot, Would I have to root?
/thread

No just an unlocked bootloader (wont void your warranty)
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"You're either NEXUS or against us!"

[Q] trouble flashing PG59IMG.zip

I've been running CM9 for a few weeks now, but have decided that I want to get S-Off and open the phone's capability up some more... Anyway, I'm on a MT4GS:
HBOOT 1.45.0013
Nov 21 2011 build
Tried flashing this https://www.cx.com/mycx/share/O2W61....00_11.16.3504.20_2_release_245247_signed.zip
from weekendsr2short's mirror page (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878329) of Blue6ix's stuff...(i tried autoflashing from the bootload/fastboot screen)
anyway, it loads up like it is going to actaully flash, but nothing changes on the Bootloader screen. The phone is unlocked via HTC's tool and is rooted. Any help is greatly appreciated! Please lemme know if any more info is needed.
Josh

more to it than flashing an hboot
read up on THIS

SurfRodder said:
I've been running CM9 for a few weeks now, but have decided that I want to get S-Off and open the phone's capability up some more... Anyway, I'm on a MT4GS:
HBOOT 1.45.0013
Nov 21 2011 build
Tried flashing this https://www.cx.com/mycx/share/O2W61....00_11.16.3504.20_2_release_245247_signed.zip
from weekendsr2short's mirror page (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878329) of Blue6ix's stuff...(i tried autoflashing from the bootload/fastboot screen)
anyway, it loads up like it is going to actaully flash, but nothing changes on the Bootloader screen. The phone is unlocked via HTC's tool and is rooted. Any help is greatly appreciated! Please lemme know if any more info is needed.
Josh
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If you're rooted, install a stock-based ROM and then use juopunutbear.

blackknightavalon said:
If you're rooted, install a stock-based ROM and then use juopunutbear.
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OK, that's what I was hoping to do. I noticed in the JB instructions that it said I must be a stock RUU not a custom ROM or something to that effect. I am on CWM 5.Something so a rom flash is NP. Any recommended ROMs? I.e One that worked for you? I tried the wire trick about 100 times over the course of an hour or so(on cm9.1), but then reread the bit shout the rom again.
Thanks for all the responses so far!

Any stock based ROM will do. I went with MikTouch myself and it worked like a charm! (on the 4th try so be patient....)

demkantor said:
more to it than flashing an hboot
read up on THIS
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Thanks, after reading that thread <again> it linked me the this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17424340&postcount=24
Which I have Also already read,but noticed this time that I cannot be unlocked via HTC and still flash pg59imgs... so im off to relock, if the stock rom method doesn't work...

WeekendsR2Short said:
Any stock based ROM will do. I went with MikTouch myself and it worked like a charm! (on the 4th try so be patient....)
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Awesome, thanks brotha

well, one down, one to go. I have my phone all dialed in...now its time to fix my wife's... Thanks again Gents! (& Ladies, as applicable!)
edit: well, hers is done now... I ended up using another SD card, the original one I tried was kinda old, but the newer one I normally use worked on the 2nd try... didnt lose any data either... her sd card on the other hand was toasted and needed to be reformated... anyway, both phones are now S-Off!!

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well, one down, one to go. I have my phone all dialed in...now its time to fix my wife's... Thanks again Gents! (& Ladies, as applicable!)
edit: well, hers is done now... I ended up using another SD card, the original one I tried was kinda old, but the newer one I normally use worked on the 2nd try... didnt lose any data either... her sd card on the other hand was toasted and needed to be reformated... anyway, both phones are now S-Off!!
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Man, that's GREAT! Once you knew HOW, the process was nothing for you. That's a far cry from most. Way to go!

WeekendsR2Short said:
Man, that's GREAT! Once you knew HOW, the process was nothing for you. That's a far cry from most. Way to go!
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yeah, Ive been running root since my MT3G way back when...couldnt stand how laggy that thing was with all the bloat... wasnt even that great with CM6 but still night and day better than stock (=hooked on rooting). then upgraded to the MT4g and now this thing... was fairly concerned about all the extra hoops but wouldve just chosen another platform had I borked it...glad I didnt, saved me some funds!
On a related note, what radios are you guys running? Are there any issues between the GB radios and ICS ones? Im assuming so, but with the custom ROMs/kernels anything should be able to be overcome I'm hoping... I know I def. had issues on CM7 -> CM9 on the reg. 4G when swapping radios...

I don't generally swap my radios around since there are only two that I'm aware of. But I DID find that the new one (when I replaced my phone) seemed to lock a signal a bit quicker but for me the original radio gets MUCH better phone reception. Depends on your phone I suppose.
(you'll be glad you went with this phone though. basically a Sensation with a keyboard)

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I don't generally swap my radios around since there are only two that I'm aware of. But I DID find that the new one (when I replaced my phone) seemed to lock a signal a bit quicker but for me the original radio gets MUCH better phone reception. Depends on your phone I suppose.
(you'll be glad you went with this phone though. basically a Sensation with a keyboard)
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cool, I just flashed the older one today... been having really crappy recption on campus lately (esp. since switching from the MT4G) better reception is what I'd rather have... ill give this one a week or so and see if I think its any better... I like the phone a lot already... i still use the soft keyboard from time to time as I forget the other one is there, but it comes in really handy on certain sites...

Hello guys, I've been lurking the forums for hours trying to find a thread with an issue close to mine, and this is the closest I got. I followed all the necessary steps on the first page, but the problem I'm having is when I try to flash the PG59IMG.zip file, it says "Loading... PG59IMG.zip", but then it says "Checking....PG59IMG.zip" and afterwards it says "Wrong zipped image!" Any ideas what it could mean? I just want to get it back to stock. Any help is greatly appreciated.

THIS MAY HELP YOU

Thanks for the link. It said I need to relock the phone in order to flash the image, but when i type "fastboot oem lock" into command prompt, I get a message saying 'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command, inoperable program or batch file." I'm guessing this means my fastboot wasn't set up correctly, but I don't know where to go from here. As always, thanks again for any help or advice.

The third post in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27796375
It was made for the g2 so don't use the drivers in it, but it will at least give you an idea of what to do
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Hanenbow said:
Thanks for the link. It said I need to relock the phone in order to flash the image, but when i type "fastboot oem lock" into command prompt, I get a message saying 'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command, inoperable program or batch file." I'm guessing this means my fastboot wasn't set up correctly, but I don't know where to go from here. As always, thanks again for any help or advice.
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Does fastboot work like this
./fastboot oem lock
On my PC some of my fastboot commands need that.
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Thanks so much for your help guys. I followed the instructions on the pathing link, and the phone is currently flashing the image. I'll post a final time once I can confirm everything is fine.

Constant Switching from 4g/3g/edge

So I have used TMOUS rom for ALONG time and recently decided to switch to use Cyanogen being a fan of it form other platforms.
While on the TMOUS rom I had 4g connectivity in my area about 90% of the time with the occasional drop into 3g here and there. It always displayed a 4g image in the top.
When I switched to Cyanogen that pretty much stoped. It always says 3g and is slow as hell. every once in awhile it will say H+ but not for long. MOST of the time it is constantly switching between 3g/4g/edge then shutting off.
Now im not sure if its a rom problem or not, but its making me want to switch back to a TMOUS rom.
Any suggestions would be great!
Edit: Just for clairification, I am S-On

I have this problem as well. I even ran the ruu back to stock and it is still happening. Please and thank you!

cp101 said:
I have this problem as well. I even ran the ruu back to stock and it is still happening. Please and thank you!
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Damn, this scares me.... any solution anyone?

I'm thinking it might be a hardware error at this point. I might just "lose my phone" or just flash to stock and return it, this is preposterous.

cp101 said:
I'm thinking it might be a hardware error at this point. I might just "lose my phone" or just flash to stock and return it, this is preposterous.
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Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be a hardware problem
I have been trolling the net for weeks but have not found a solution yet.
I've posted in threads here but no solution.....
My issues started when I went to CM ROM - I used to have great 4g all the time before I went to custom rom (I was on stock TMO US) .. Now no matter what I do, I am not able to get 4G again.... it's really irritating...
I've tried a bunch of custom ROMS.. I am on 1.13 HBOOT and S-ON .. .. CID = HTC__001 (originally my CID was stock TMO US CID whatever that is but now its not that.. I don't wan to run RUU because I don't have TMO US CID and dont want to brick my phone)

You can set your CID back easily with the All in One ToolKit found here.http://www.hasoon2000.info/getdownload.php?file=One%20S/One_S_All-In-One_Kit_v4.0.rar
That is not the problem, unfortunately. It just doesn't make much sense, whatever the problem is; and especially considering after a full RUU restock. That has always fixed whatever mess I have created in the past.

This rom should fix your problem. Dont forget to clear storage from bootloader. It will erase everything thoug. And follow the steps under show contents link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250573

cp101 said:
You can set your CID back easily with the All in One ToolKit found here.http://www.hasoon2000.info/getdownload.php?file=One%20S/One_S_All-In-One_Kit_v4.0.rar
That is not the problem, unfortunately. It just doesn't make much sense, whatever the problem is; and especially considering after a full RUU restock. That has always fixed whatever mess I have created in the past.
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I not sure if its a CID problem. The only thing I ever did was upgrade to the newest Hboot and load in the CM rom. even going back to the TMOUS rom does not fix the problem.
Its so bad, and never on 4g that im considering getting a new phone.

bnd10706 said:
I not sure if its a CID problem. The only thing I ever did was upgrade to the newest Hboot and load in the CM rom. even going back to the TMOUS rom does not fix the problem.
Its so bad, and never on 4g that im considering getting a new phone.
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I'm in the same boat, friend. I've tried literally everything suggested, I'm just wondering what exactly happened in the flashing of the Maximus rom. The worst part being is that I GET 3g/H and then it drops back to E. It's so strange. The only thing I've not done is contact Tmobile about it, and i highly doubt that they would throttle my bandwidth without contacting me in some form or fashion.

cp101 said:
I'm in the same boat, friend. I've tried literally everything suggested, I'm just wondering what exactly happened in the flashing of the Maximus rom. The worst part being is that I GET 3g/H and then it drops back to E. It's so strange. The only thing I've not done is contact Tmobile about it, and i highly doubt that they would throttle my bandwidth without contacting me in some form or fashion.
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my phone is still under warrenty. Im wondering if i am able to revert back to stock without them knowing if I can get a phone replacement.

From what I've read, it's doable; even with an unlocked phone. But I'd really like to know what in the dev's source code made this happen... it's a bit ridiculous.

jenenser83 said:
This rom should fix your problem. Dont forget to clear storage from bootloader. It will erase everything thoug. And follow the steps under show contents link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250573
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I just wanted to say, that I did this and it worked!
I did this the first time, but i just flashed the rom with a full wipe.
This time what I did was go into TWRP and erased everything....and I mean everything except TWRP.
After that i flashed the rom and boot.img and everything works great. 4g all the time again!
Sucks that im back on an older version of jellybean, but oh well

bnd10706 said:
I just wanted to say, that I did this and it worked!
I did this the first time, but i just flashed the rom with a full wipe.
This time what I did was go into TWRP and erased everything....and I mean everything except TWRP.
After that i flashed the rom and boot.img and everything works great. 4g all the time again!
Sucks that im back on an older version of jellybean, but oh well
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Can you take me through the steps you took to achieve all of this? Thanks.

cp101 said:
Can you take me through the steps you took to achieve all of this? Thanks.
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So what I did first was go into TWRP and selected wipe. Inside wipe i selected EVERYTHING, every little box. Then Wiped it.
This left nothing on the phone but the recovery. I then loaded on SuperSU from TWRP. I download the stock TMOUS rom that was posted earlier in this post.
In TWRP I mounted it and hooked it to computer and transfered the rom over.
Once the rom was on I did the install of the rom.
I rebooted the rom into bootloader.
Once in bootloader i put it into fastboot.
I had previous extracted the boot.img from the rom.
I sent the boot.img over via fastboot which restarted the phone.
Once it got all started up. No issues. I am on 4g 99% of the time now.
Im thinking the issue was definatly based in the CM rom.
Since this worked I wanted to test things out since my phone was pretty much stripped of everything.
I tried out Viper rom and a couple of other non CM based roms, and I have had no issues.
IM back on teh TMOUS rom though. Wifi calling will win over when i go overseas.

Thanks, but it did not work for me. It is a hardware issue on mine. Thanks again

cp101 said:
Thanks, but it did not work for me. It is a hardware issue on mine. Thanks again
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Must be.
I did find something out though doing all my research. Did you ever at any point update the radio? TMobile uses some frequencies that some companies dont use.
It is my understanding that some of these roms are packed with radios that are generic and thus ment for multi carriers.
Not sure if thats your issue, but might want to look into.
Its nice being back on 4g though.

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So, there's this thread (( http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...do-virtual-repartition-invalid-t3305101/page1 )) which is basically what I'm trying to ask. I asked in that thread with no response.
I recently paid to have the sim tray in my skyrocket replaced and it worked at first, so I decided to try cm13/aospa with the new virtual partitions. Ever since then I've not been able to get service. I would like to revert back to rule out the sin tray malfunctioning before the warranty expires, but I would rather not have to use Odin, as it seems like overkill (as stated in the linked thread above).
Is this possible?

use odin to restore to stock jb, its not overkill and then maybe will you know if its a hw or sw problem

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use odin to restore to stock jb, its not overkill and then maybe will you know if its a hw or sw problem
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Out of curiosity, will restoring the backup I made just prior to virtually partitioning accomplish a suitable environment (stock partitions. SlimLP i believe) in attempt to rule out hw vs sw issue? Service was fine before, during and after backup, just not after partitioning then flashing.

no it wont repartition the virtual, well 99% sure it wont iirc
just use odin, easy and painless and a good base to test all hw

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no it wont repartition the virtual, well 99% sure it wont iirc
just use odin, easy and painless and a good base to test all hw
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6. copy ucmc1 radio onto sdcard and flash it twice w/out cable plugged in
7. then use odin to flash jb stock firmware x2.
Is that redundant? I was just going over some of your guides and since i having service/connection issues im now wondering if flashing jb's radio before flashing jb via odin will have any significance? Dont the stock firms come with their radios??

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6. copy ucmc1 radio onto sdcard and flash it twice w/out cable plugged in
7. then use odin to flash jb stock firmware x2.
Is that redundant? I was just going over some of your guides and since i having service/connection issues im now wondering if flashing jb's radio before flashing jb via odin will have any significance? Dont the stock firms come with their radios??
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when trouble shooting its best to overkill to make sure things get installed properly.
but your choice.

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when trouble shooting its best to overkill to make sure things get installed properly.
but your choice.
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Seems legit.

Fyi:
Got full service + 4g after Odin back to JB.

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Fyi:
Got full service + 4g after Odin back to JB.
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" I Love It When a Plan Comes Together!"

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" I Love It When a Plan Comes Together!"
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Yeah, that's great. Thanks for the guidance.
I'm beginning to realise the antiquity of this thing though (gmail not responding, amongst other, newer apps) and am curious of there is a more modern phone that could new called "the modern skyrocket", in terms of ease of rooting/installation of third party recoveries, flashing roms, innards vs price, etc.
Any suggestions about that?

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Yeah, that's great. Thanks for the guidance.
I'm beginning to realise the antiquity of this thing though (gmail not responding, amongst other, newer apps) and am curious of there is a more modern phone that could new called "the modern skyrocket", in terms of ease of rooting/installation of third party recoveries, flashing roms, innards vs price, etc.
Any suggestions about that?
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its a little slow but i cant say apps dont work, i got a ton of apps that work, gmail def works ive even updated it.
did u wipe caches/factory reset in recovery after flashing fw, odin doesnt wipe/factory reset.
i picked up a used s5(SM-G900W8) for a steal hence my sr is my backup now, almost as easy as sr but not quite. s5 forum is a mess, tons of variants w/diff processors so u better know which variant u have and/or buy b4 flashing, locked bootloaders(att's), no free sim unlock but cheap for canadian code.

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its a little slow but i cant say apps dont work, i got a ton of apps that work, gmail def works ive even updated it.
did u wipe caches/factory reset in recovery after flashing fw, odin doesnt wipe/factory reset.
i picked up a used s5(SM-G900W8) for a steal hence my sr is my backup now, almost as easy as sr but not quite. s5 forum is a mess, tons of variants w/diff processors so u better know which variant u have and/or buy b4 flashing, locked bootloaders(att's), no free sim unlock but cheap for canadian code.
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I only stayed on jb long enough to be sure I had service. That's when I wiped/reset and any to lollipop.
...so these skyrockets are pretty much the best phones ever made, eh?

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I only stayed on jb long enough to be sure I had service. That's when I wiped/reset and any to lollipop.
...so these skyrockets are pretty much the best phones ever made, eh?
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one of the easiest todo whatever u wanted to do on a phone.
idk about lollipop, but jb and maybe kk most if not all apps should work

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one of the easiest todo whatever u wanted to do on a phone.
idk about lollipop, but jb and maybe kk most if not all apps should work
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I may regress to kk for testing because now I'm losing service again for hours at a time. I'm not too sure what the issue could be other than a faulty sim tray or for some reasons cricket's provisioning being bastardy. My sim works fine in this moto g..but a friend's cricket sim seems to work better in my skyrocket than my sim does, and my sim works fine on her zte "whatever it is". I dunno.
When I put my sim in the skyrocket the apns get all wonky and even manually adding them doesn't always help.
I really hate to see my skyrocket go down hill so badly. I love it like it's my family. Any time I'd call around for parts/repairs, they'd try talking me into just getting a newer phone instead for just a little more than the price to fix my antiquated contraption. How dare they!

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I may regress to kk for testing because now I'm losing service again for hours at a time. I'm not too sure what the issue could be other than a faulty sim tray or for some reasons cricket's provisioning being bastardy. My sim works fine in this moto g..but a friend's cricket sim seems to work better in my skyrocket than my sim does, and my sim works fine on her zte "whatever it is". I dunno.
When I put my sim in the skyrocket the apns get all wonky and even manually adding them doesn't always help.
I really hate to see my skyrocket go down hill so badly. I love it like it's my family. Any time I'd call around for parts/repairs, they'd try talking me into just getting a newer phone instead for just a little more than the price to fix my antiquated contraption. How dare they!
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keep stock jb running for awhile(maybe a 3 to 7 days) to test, jb is the latest official fw and the best to get a good baseline for what works and doesn't

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keep stock jb running for awhile(maybe a 3 to 7 days) to test, jb is the latest official fw and the best to get a good baseline for what works and doesn't
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Solid copy.
Will try.
It even took a long time + apn fiddling to get service after reverting to stock jb. Once it stuck for about 30 minutes on jb, I moved on to lp.
I can just twrp flash back to stock now, yeah?
Or is it odinville again?