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.....
Related
I'm on CyanogenMod7-7.0.3-NS right now but want to go back to stock 2.3.4 as wavesecure is having issues with Cyanogen and can't verify my sim.
Baseband version: I9020XXKD1
Build Number:GRI40
Will this guide work for my Nexus S? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061855
Sorry newbie here, just want to be really really sure as I followed a poor guide somewhere and got stuck up with the google logo and lock on boot, hence was forced to install cyanogen.
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UPDATED: 7/8/11
Okay..so to close my question. I just followed this and everything went back to stock.
theunlockr.com/2011/01/20/how-to-unroot-the-nexus-s
1. followed the link above.
2. I remain rooted but recovery went back to stock. no more clockwork.
3. after booting, was alerted of a 2.3.4 update..so I updated again.
4. marketplace has been upgraded to the new interface (probably bec of the update)
5. to install screenshot app and fontchanger..I needed to have super user, so I just installed Clockwork (recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-) again and installed SU (su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip) via SD card install.
6. so far, everything's good.
If you have some questions, feel free to ask.
Download a stock rom ( unless you made a nandroid backup)
Turn off you phone then start it while holding vol+
Do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache( found under advanved)
Flash your stock rom
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Emhalwis said:
Download a stock rom ( unless you made a nandroid backup)
Turn off you phone then start it while holding vol+
Do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache( found under advanved)
Flash your stock rom
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thanks! I have made a nandroid backup but I think I may have a corrupted boot.img.
Where can I get a stock rom? Is the one from the link I posted good enough?
Emhalwis said:
Download a stock rom ( unless you made a nandroid backup)
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Is there a way to return to stock while keeping CWM ?
You can stay on stock rom while you are rooted. You can google it. I got my 2.3.4 from ardoid.com
Its a stock rom with added arabic support. Since you dont need arabic. It wont make any difference to you.
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I'm not asking for keeping root, only to revert back to stock while keeping CWM
Clockworkmod will stay on your phone. As far as i know, all your phone recoveries will be done through cwm
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Emhalwis said:
Clockworkmod will stay on your phone. As far as i know, all your phone recoveries will be done through cwm
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I read somewhere that flashing a stock ROM will restore the stock boot/recovery. Is it true ?
That i cant answer u. But i can say that i went back and forth between roms. Reverting to stock when needed. CWM stayed on my phone.
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Ok, will have try. Thanks
dude if install stock rom via odin then u will loss cwm bt iheard u cn gt .zip files of stock roms using tht u wont loss cwn
Thats what im trying to say. The only way (i think) to lose cwm is using odin. But you can find zip stock roms. Thats what i did
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Okay..so to close my question. I just followed this and everything went back to stock.
theunlockr.com/2011/01/20/how-to-unroot-the-nexus-s
1. followed the link above.
2. I remain rooted but recovery went back to stock. no more clockwork.
3. after booting, was alerted of a 2.3.4 update..so I updated again.
4. marketplace has been upgraded to the new interface (probably bec of the update)
5. to install screenshot app and fontchanger..I needed to have super user, so I just installed Clockwork (recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-) again and installed SU (su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip) via SD card install.
6. so far, everything's good.
If you have some questions, feel free to ask.
Thanks for the clarification !
Is it possible to remove cwm and install the original recovery without flashing a total rom?
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wesleyvdbrink said:
Is it possible to remove cwm and install the original recovery without flashing a total rom?
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Yes, you would need to get the recovery from an uploaded rom with the same build number as yours. e.g European 1.35.401.1
1. download the file attached. That is for clockwork recovery mod working for the sensation.
Find an RUU in the development thread or OTA update collections with the same build number.
replace recovery.img in the zip you downloaded below with your recovery.img from the official rom. Just extract it from rom.zip and then copy it into the PG58img.zip
2. Copy PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card) after you have changed the recovery.img in it.
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into Bootloader/HBOOT screen(See how to get Hboot post above)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android (normal screen with homescreen)
6. Remove PG58IMG from your memory card and YOU should now be back to stock recovery
Thanks mate!
Ill test it out tomorrow, really need some sleep atm.
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Seemed to work like a charm, for me anyway. I'm back to original recovery again on my Sensation.
Was very worried when I saw what Mixmaven said about not being able to charge a dead battery due to CWM, on p.54 of Dev section Revolutionary thread.
Thanks ikhzter, for all the guides and help for us noobs.
I'm content with just having a rooted, unbranded, stock rom for now. No more vodafone logos and apps is like an early Christmas pressie in itself for me
duridian said:
Seemed to work like a charm, for me anyway. I'm back to original recovery again on my Sensation.
Was very worried when I saw what Mixmaven said about not being able to charge a dead battery due to CWM, on p.54 of Dev section Revolutionary thread.
Thanks ikhzter, for all the guides and help for us noobs.
I'm content with just having a rooted, unbranded, stock rom for now. No more vodafone logos and apps is like an early Christmas pressie in itself for me
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Your welcome
Hi,
i dont understand this part:-
"replace recovery.img in the zip you downloaded below with your recovery.img from the official rom. Just extract it from rom.zip and then copy it into the PG58img.zip"
i downloaded the official rom, it's an EXE file and i can't extract. how do i get the recovery.img from the official rom?
thx
duridian said:
Seemed to work like a charm, for me anyway. I'm back to original recovery again on my Sensation.
Was very worried when I saw what Mixmaven said about not being able to charge a dead battery due to CWM, on p.54 of Dev section Revolutionary thread.
Thanks ikhzter, for all the guides and help for us noobs.
I'm content with just having a rooted, unbranded, stock rom for now. No more vodafone logos and apps is like an early Christmas pressie in itself for me
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Not being able to charge when phone is off has been fixed ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204856
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anyone got a stock recovery from 1.35.401.1? to replace the CWM recovery
Rubman said:
anyone got a stock recovery from 1.35.401.1? to replace the CWM recovery
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If you download the 1.35.401.1 RUU exe, and get to the rom.zip from in that, there is a recovery_signed.img within that rom.zip.
and how would I do that? (looks like i'm a noob on that area)
I'm also interested to know how to do...
U can open the exe with winzip or winrar...
The attached file has had the Clockwork recovery replaced with the standard recovery from RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.35.401.1....
I just put it on my sdcard, powered the phone off, powered on whilst pressing VOL DOWN. It found it and asked if I wanted to start the update.
I did this, and now have the stock recovery.
Will it do a whipe?
Just whant back s-on so i can update original ota 2.3.4 but dont whant to do a wipe
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wesleyvdbrink said:
Is it possible to remove cwm and install the original recovery without flashing a total rom?
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i wish i knew too
i installed the HTC Inspire/DHD Hack Kit V12.3 - below is the link. and i rooted and got s-of on my inspire 4g in step 3 of the toolkit. now, i didnt install a custom rom yet. BUT the wifi isnt working.. is this normal before installing a custom rom on it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16546910
trapzz said:
i installed the HTC Inspire/DHD Hack Kit V12.3 - below is the link. and i rooted and got s-of on my inspire 4g in step 3 of the toolkit. now, i didnt install a custom rom yet. BUT the wifi isnt working.. is this normal before installing a custom rom on it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16546910
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This is the sensation forum
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Does anyone have this for the T-Mo sensation in a flash ready form? I apologize but I am not to literate in the opening zips and replacing files department.
xl VipeR lx said:
Yes, you would need to get the recovery from an uploaded rom with the same build number as yours. e.g European 1.35.401.1
1. download the file attached. That is for clockwork recovery mod working for the sensation.
Find an RUU in the development thread or OTA update collections with the same build number.
replace recovery.img in the zip you downloaded below with your recovery.img from the official rom. Just extract it from rom.zip and then copy it into the PG58img.zip
2. Copy PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card) after you have changed the recovery.img in it.
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into Bootloader/HBOOT screen(See how to get Hboot post above)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android (normal screen with homescreen)
6. Remove PG58IMG from your memory card and YOU should now be back to stock recovery
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The stock ROM on my sensation is 1.27.166.5 (Swssicom Provider, EU), can I use the recovery.img from the 1.27.401.3 Europe?
I upgraded my htc sensation xe to android 4. When I run an app it keeps rebooting. Or just does random reboots when it feels like it
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I am having the same issue. I flashed the latest firmware and did a full wipe. I tried to upgrade to ARHD 6.0 that wouldn't work. I also tried a few others and its still the same boot problems. Any help is appreciated.
Did you upgrade to 3.24 firmware also try insertcoin latest
help
where can i get the original version back on the phone as everyone i put on it makes the phone unstable.
What's your hboot version
tez1019 said:
I am having the same issue. I flashed the latest firmware and did a full wipe. I tried to upgrade to ARHD 6.0 that wouldn't work. I also tried a few others and its still the same boot problems. Any help is appreciated.
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What you needed to do was.
Upgrade firmware. Then once its done pull the battery out n take out your sd card. Power your device back on into recovery. Put your sd back in and do a super wipe, then install ARHD. Once it boots delete the firmware from the root of your sd
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ilostchild said:
What's your hboot version
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1.7 i think but not 100% sure
glynprice2803 said:
1.7 i think but not 100% sure
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Go into bootloadernd check if is 1.17 then that's why you bootlooping new ics needs new hboot and i found.better way to flash
Do nandroid flash newest ics rom either it be insertion 4.4
1 or arhdone that requires 3.24 ics firmware) after you flash don't reboot put pdimg 3.24 firmware in sdcard then go to power option on recovery it will boot you into fast boot scrolls down to bootloader click on it then it will boot into.hboot and.it will scan pdimg it will ask to.update say yes after update completed reboot and.phone should boot rom with out botloops
Hi
First of all, I have an HTC Inspire 4G and I have a friend that also have the HTC Inspire 4G. He installed a lot of ROMs in your HTC. The point is that he want to return to the stock ROM (Gingerbread 2.3.3) but he didn't backup your phone to restore them with the stock ROM. I installed some ROMs in my HTC, but before that, I realized a backup of my phone with the ROM Manager and ClockworkMod, later I restore the backup to return to the stock ROM. So my question is, can he use my backup to restore your phone with the stock ROM?
I hope that you can help me.
Thank you,
wert16
HTC Inspire 4G
wert16 said:
Hi
First of all, I have an HTC Inspire 4G and I have a friend that also have the HTC Inspire 4G. He installed a lot of ROMs in your HTC. The point is that he want to return to the stock ROM (Gingerbread 2.3.3) but he didn't backup your phone to restore them with the stock ROM. I installed some ROMs in my HTC, but before that, I realized a backup of my phone with the ROM Manager and ClockworkMod, later I restore the backup to return to the stock ROM. So my question is, can he use my backup to restore your phone with the stock ROM?
I hope that you can help me.
Thank you,
wert16
HTC Inspire 4G
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/39375693/PD98IMG.zip
USE ONLY IF ROOTED!!! Place in root of SD Card (Not in any folder) install by powering up into hboot with power button and volume down at same time. Let it do its thing volume up for yes top install when asked. Let it do its thing then reboot when asked.
You wont lose root.
THX to Gene Poole
If you want to get rid of root use Ace Hack Kit. (Instead)
thank you
Reinaldo33897 said:
USE ONLY IF ROOTED!!! Place in root of SD Card (Not in any folder) install by powering up into hboot with power button and volume down at same time. Let it do its thing volume up for yes top install when asked. Let it do its thing then reboot when asked.
You wont lose root.
THX to Gene Poole
If you want to get rid of root use Ace Hack Kit. (Instead)
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Thank you, I will try this with my friend.
You can also use the ace hack kit to return to stock with out losing root.
You will lose root, but not s-off if you choose so.
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nolirt bonds.
I flashed the RUU and am using the stock ROM image. Unfortunately flashing the latest AT&T image update to Gingerbread 3.2.5 fails. Granted, my firmware is still vulnerable and my recovery partition still has CWM on it. Advice how to install the latest official update on top of a rooted HTC Inspire 4g would be appreciated
Thanks,
tallbiker
glevitan said:
You will lose root, but not s-off if you choose so.
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tallbiker66 said:
I flashed the RUU and am using the stock ROM image. Unfortunately flashing the latest AT&T image update to Gingerbread 3.2.5 fails. Granted, my firmware is still vulnerable and my recovery partition still has CWM on it. Advice how to install the latest official update on top of a rooted HTC Inspire 4g would be appreciated
Thanks,
tallbiker
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Flash this rooted version....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810461
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.