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Temp root for latest OTA 2.3.4.?

As the title implies, wondering if any of the temp root methods work with the latest OTA update? I know I could go permanent, but I usually only reboot 1 time a week and I don't mind stock right now. I really just want to use Titanium and freeze some apps.
Thanks
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gustav30 said:
As the title implies, wondering if any of the temp root methods work with the latest OTA update? I know I could go permanent, but I usually only reboot 1 time a week and I don't mind stock right now. I really just want to use Titanium and freeze some apps.
Thanks
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No, there has been no term root discovered yet for 2.3.4.

Thanks.
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So where would I find the permanent root method for the new OTA?

cannonman4ever said:
So where would I find the permanent root method for the new OTA?
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You would have to start by using the HTC Unlock Bootloader process at http://htcdev.com.
Once you have HTC unlocked, then you can install ClockworkMod recovery and then flash and install the su_2.3.63.zip to root your ROM.

Just use Revolutionary as everyone else does, works fine
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even for 2.3.4?

EddyOS said:
Just use Revolutionary as everyone else does, works fine
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kpholmes said:
even for 2.3.4?
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The OP was asking about 2.3.4 which Revolutionary does not currently work with.

tpbklake said:
The OP was asking about 2.3.4 which Revolutionary does not currently work with.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16981589
It works with 2.3.4.
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Yeah, and I was mostly wondering about temp rooting first. I am trying to steer clear from CWM for a bit as it seems there are issues with phone charging. Temp root would be great as I really only reboot 1 or 2 times a week.
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gustav30 said:
Yeah, and I was mostly wondering about temp rooting first. I am trying to steer clear from CWM for a bit as it seems there are issues with phone charging. Temp root would be great as I really only reboot 1 or 2 times a week.
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That's been resolved, from what I'be read. I have 3 batteries and haven't plugged in to charge in weeks. I don't worry about charging, LOL.
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Sensation w/2.3.4 and unlocked bootloader not route to rooting
Rhiannon224 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16981589
It works with 2.3.4.
BUT not my Sensation w OTA 2.3.4
I am somewhere around a noob or a noob=, but I have tried so many times to root my Sensation and no joy. I have downloaded the Revolutionary "ui" and I only get a brief flash on the cmd window.
I have read that I need to do this 2 or 3 times to get it to work, is this true? Do I need instead to place the revolutionary code at top of the SD mem card? I also previously ran the SDK and got all the way to the congratulations step but nothing else was said to perform, am I lost or did I move to noob- from noob+?
I have a TMO USA Sensation with OTA 2.3.4 and HTC unlock code installed, HELP!
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@Chh, use HTC sync on your phone when you plug the usb cable to pc, run Revelutiinary.exe as administrator, it should work. If you're on Windows 7 you may need to reinstall the drivers and run in compatibility mode XP with service pack 2. I had a few hiccups while rooting two different Sensations and this method worked for me. Hope this helps.
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Rhiannon224 said:
@Chh, use HTC sync on your phone when you plug the usb cable to pc, run Revelutiinary.exe as administrator, it should work. If you're on Windows 7 you may need to reinstall the drivers and run in compatibility mode XP with service pack 2. I had a few hiccups while rooting two different Sensations and this method worked for me. Hope this helps.
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The latest OTA update for 2.3.4 has a new hboot version and Revolutionary does not work with this version because HTC has closed the previous root exploit. That is what the OP has been asking about all along.

tpbklake said:
The latest OTA update for 2.3.4 has a new hboot version and Revolutionary does not work with this version because HTC has closed the previous root exploit. That is what the OP has been asking about all along.
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Dude, wrong, it dows work, read here, this is where I found the info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16981589
Originally Posted by gibbo82
Does this method work with the 2.3.4 update?
And do I have s/off b4 I can root?
Many thanks
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Yes x2
The tool works with the latest hboot 1.18.0000, but as per my post above you may need to run the tool 2 or 3 times before it works. You will get an error about a comms error and to go get some lemonade. Just reboot phone and rerun the tool.

Rhiannon224 said:
@Chh, use HTC sync on your phone when you plug the usb cable to pc, run Revelutiinary.exe as administrator, it should work. If you're on Windows 7 you may need to reinstall the drivers and run in compatibility mode XP with service pack 2. I had a few hiccups while rooting two different Sensations and this method worked for me. Hope this helps.
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Rhiannon, thx. You are the first person to accurately read the post and offer an experience based response. I will try this and update you on the success.
Thanks Chris . . .

chh192002 said:
Rhiannon, thx. You are the first person to accurately read the post and offer an experience based response. I will try this and update you on the success.
Thanks Chris . . .
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Rhiannon, wow you are right about the Windows 7 shoulld be run in XP comp mode. I made all the progress in the world even being asked to enter my beta key, however it was rejected (several times). So I will do a fresh download of "revolutionary.io" and unzip it do the XP comp & admin properties hopefully they (the people who make revolutionary.io) are doing some kind of timestamp checking because I entered without any errors the key. If that doesn't work don't know where to turn. Oh by the way I am using a TMO USA OTA 2.3.4 update and the phone has the TMO unlocked bootloader. Yes I installed the new HTCdriver files 3.x x x something, too and removed the HTC Sync.
Now what?

Permanent root does work with revolutionary with an OTA 2.3.4 updated phone. I did it
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I'm a noob. I followed the guide and rooted a 2.3.4 phone with Revolutionary just like everyone else. No issues. Phone is running great.
One thing that wasn't clear to me however, was that you need to put the files on the SD card as a zip file. I was being a bit over helpful and extracting them first. Didn't work until I figured that out.

@cch copy and paste the beta key, it's case sensitive, do this by copying the beta key then in the Revelutionary command window, at the top left hand corner right click and choose paste, the other steps I gave you were working so your entering the key wrong. That's the only thing it could be, it took me a Fe times to enter it correctly. Also, Revelutionary will boot into fastboot and it will loose communication, you will have to do it 3 times and then banjo, s off. I hope it works for you. These are they exact steps, it worked for me on two different phones, also the Revolutionary site confirms it is working on the t mouse 2.3.4 update, I had the same ROM as you.
Glad if i helped. Hit my thanks button. Thanks.
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ROOT Sensation

Alright I am a noob, I have legit looked everywhere but all I have been able to do is find noobproof rooting methods and those won't work for me!! I had an LG optimus one and I rooted it simply using the app Gingerbreak, flashed a whatchamacallit recovery thingy......and installed cyanogenmod. I forget exactly what I did. See I am really new to all this. Basically can someone tell me what is so different between rooting an optimus one and a sensation? and can someone direct me to a post that DOES have a simple way to root, or at least take the time to write one here? I would appreciate it EXTREMELY MUCH.
Thanks!

Search revolutionary.io on Google, download it and run it, its pretty easy
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ssojyeti2 said:
Search revolutionary.io on Google, download it and run it, its pretty easy
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I agree all you need is your hboot and serial #, the program does the rest.
http://revolutionary.io/
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charlieb620 said:
I agree all you need is your hboot and serial #, the program does the rest.
http://revolutionary.io/
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But then you lose your warranty, right?
How hard is it to go back to stock?

Paul22000 said:
But then you lose your warranty, right?
How hard is it to go back to stock?
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Flash tmo stock ruu and your fine.
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charlieb620 said:
Flash tmo stock ruu and your fine.
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This turns S-ON and keeps Root?

Paul22000 said:
This turns S-ON and keeps Root?
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It will make it completely stock out the box...NO ROOT
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So basically all I do is download the revolutionary thing, run it, and then I need clockmoderecovery right? I saw a walkthrough on how to do all that and it required me going into terminal and everything and typing in a lot of codes and whatnot...

dragonnson said:
So basically all I do is download the revolutionary thing, run it, and then I need clockmoderecovery right? I saw a walkthrough on how to do all that and it required me going into terminal and everything and typing in a lot of codes and whatnot...
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Yep
After s off download and put this file on your sd card
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3XJEHM9A
Boot into recovery(vol down+power button)let it do its thing u will have the newest cwm, than boot into recovery,than flash a rom of choice
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I was like you just yesterday but lost my virginity last night ( as far as rooting goes). It's super easy to do. Check on YouTube there are vids that show you step by step how to do it. I didn't want to root my sensation before cause I didn't know anything about it. But last night I just did it and my current rom ( android revolution HD 3.6.1) is beyond amazing. People who don't root have NO idea what they're missing. It's a must. Anyway you have to use the revolutionary method to get S-off. Getting S-off doesn't mean you're rooted it "just" mean you have an unlocked boot loader and you can achieve root. But yeah check the vids on YouTube just type how to s-off and root sensation and follow the exact same step. When you're all done, check on YouTube again how to flash a rom, you will b a pro in no time!

Thanks!! yeah I did root my optimus one like I said and flashed cyanogenmod but my phone stopped receiving texts as soon as I did...I thought it was the fact that I rooted it, but in fact it was cuz I didn't pay my phone bill for two months so i was afraid of rooting after that for fear that it might happen again. But yes, so,
where does busybox and superuser fit into all of this?? I recall when i rooted my optimus one superuser appeared on my phone...and I had to download busybox separately. Is busybox necessary for flashing certain roms??

where does busybox and superuser fit into all of this?? I recall when i rooted my optimus one superuser appeared on my phone...and I had to download busybox separately. Is busybox necessary for flashing certain roms??[/QUOTE]
You can download both from Android Apps. Sometimes when trying to download an app (eg.Titanium Backup) it will ask if you want to load busybox or superuser. It is not very difficult.

charlieb620 said:
Flash tmo stock ruu and your fine.
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You've said flash with a t-mo stock rom to restore, this same t-mo stock rom, wouldn't happen to have smartwifi within it by chance?
Cheers

I can't get over how simple rooting and flashing a custom ROM really is.
Took all of twenty minutes including downloading all the files, I'm now S-OFFed and running ARHD 3.6.1 with the recommended radio and my phone is absolutely flying - Quadrant benches of 2800+.
And as above, if I ever need to go back to stock I can either restore the backup I made when flashing the ROM, or flash a stock RUU and job done.

Jedi2011 said:
I can't get over how simple rooting and flashing a custom ROM really is.
Took all of twenty minutes including downloading all the files, I'm now S-OFFed and running ARHD 3.6.1 with the recommended radio and my phone is absolutely flying - Quadrant benches of 2800+.
And as above, if I ever need to go back to stock I can either restore the backup I made when flashing the ROM, or flash a stock RUU and job done.
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Right, the issue is covering ALL your traces for warranty purposes, ie if something goes wrong physically (internally) with the phone.

I keep getting invalid beta key but I am entering it exactly.

70challenger said:
I keep getting invalid beta key but I am entering it exactly.
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I is different from l and 1. Copy then Paste it into the window by clicking the icon in the top left > edit > paste. Lots of people had the same problem.
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Jimmah555 said:
I is different from l and 1. Copy then Paste it into the window by clicking the icon in the top left > edit > paste. Lots of people had the same problem.
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thanks, was driving me nuts

There's a good guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

Paul22000 said:
Right, the issue is covering ALL your traces for warranty purposes, ie if something goes wrong physically (internally) with the phone.
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Read section 5 of the n00b-proof guide and you'll get everything on how to go back to 100% stock (S-ON, no root, etc)

Rooted no system update?

So I have a rooted sensation...no ROM. HOWEVER I just got a system update pushed to my phone from HTC and everytime it starts to install it freezes with the little green guy and a exclamation point in a triangle. You can still get haptic feedback on the touch keys but the only way to clear the screen is to remove the battery. Any advice?
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I also got the same problem,haw can we fix this? Please help.

Is CWM installed? that can be the issue. if so flash stock recovery (at your own risk)

brilldoctor said:
Is CWM installed? that can be the issue. if so flash stock recovery (at your own risk)
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Could also be a failed signature check. I know around this time last year (maybe November) the Desire got an update like this, however if you were rooted it would not pass the signature check for some reason. Also if you were unbranded on an originally branded device and NOT rooted it would also cause this problem. I remember being able to fix the problem, I just can't remember how

It won't install until you go back to stock recovery. There is a thread somewhere in the sensation forums that tells you how. You will have to search though cause I can't remember where but I remember reading it.
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masondoctorjt said:
It won't install until you go back to stock recovery. There is a thread somewhere in the sensation forums that tells you how. You will have to search though cause I can't remember where but I remember reading it.
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The only problem that I've ever had with HTC phones, is restoring them.
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jvmiralles said:
I also got the same problem,haw can we fix this? Please help.
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Did either of you figure out the fix, or did you give up? I'm in the same position and would like to know how to do this. Please provide any links that you can. Thanks.

from what i read you have to flash stock recovery the instructions for this can be found in android development

I solved ny fully flashing a stock rom
I had same issue , so I used an rru that I have from the stock rru thread in android develpment, and then I can accept the over the air updates and have it to work, but it is very annoying way to go.
The problem that the HTC official updates need the htc own recovery and not the one we burn to have the abilty to install su and root.
So after u install a stock rom and have it updated u will have to root probably at least to clear the battery stats,,, this will make u loose abilty to accept updates again ??!!
I wish if someone can tell us an easier solution

Can i flash sensation ROM'S on XE ??

I have got my frnd's XE and i need to put a custom Rom on it...!
Also suggest me a AOSP rom no matter GB or ICS !
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nexus2515 said:
I have got my frnd's XE and i need to put a custom Rom on it...!
Also suggest me a AOSP rom no matter GB or ICS !
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Hi,
Yes,you can flash Sensation ROMS on Sensation XE.
It does matter whether it's GB or ICS,beccause they require different firmwares.
ARHD is good ICS ROM.

Yes you can... Sensation and xe are the same phones with a different cpu clock... And beats obviously
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malybru said:
Hi,
Yes,you can flash Sensation ROMS on Sensation XE.
It does matter whether it's GB or ICS,beccause they require different firmwares.
ARHD is good ICS ROM.
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Different firmware means ?
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Plz. Also i want an AOSP rom...not sense based
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You can install every rom mate... Every single sensation rom
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nexus2515 said:
Different firmware means ?
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simply put
MOBILE hardware ----talks with-----firmware-----talks with-----ROM
now for GB there is GB firmware(s)
also for ICS there is ICS firmware(s)
and GB firmware cant run ICS ROMS
ICS firmware cant run GB ROMS
so to move from GB to ICS ..you need to update your firmware to an ICS one
to chk your firmware
settings->about phone->soft ware information->build number
if its 1.xx... then its GB firmware
for ICS you need to have 3.32.xx firmware

Help Needed to upgrade my Sensation Z710e Andriod 2.3.4 and Sense 4.0 to Icecream
Hi Ganesh,
I am noob. I have a new sensation. I bought in India and using in Dubai. It is not SIM locked.
Model : Z710e
Andriod Version: 2.3.4
HTC Sense :3.0
Software Number: 1.52.720.3
I want to upgrade the software to Ice Cream Sandwich. I can't trace out a topic which I can understand better. Can you guide me to a topic?
Thanks,
Ahmed

ahmedali_s said:
Hi Ganesh,
I am noob. I have a new sensation. I bought in India and using in Dubai. It is not SIM locked.
Model : Z710e
Andriod Version: 2.3.4
HTC Sense :3.0
Software Number: 1.52.720.3
I want to upgrade the software to Ice Cream Sandwich. I can't trace out a topic which I can understand better. Can you guide me to a topic?
Thanks,
Ahmed
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Hi,
There is an excellent guide HERE

malybru said:
Hi,
There is an excellent guide HERE
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Hi Malybru,
Thanks for your reply. However, when I tried to s-off my phone, it failed and the message appeared as the revolution threw a message as it failed.
Any piece of advice?
Thanks,
Ahmed

ahmedali_s said:
Hi Malybru,
Thanks for your reply. However, when I tried to s-off my phone, it failed and the message appeared as the revolution threw a message as it failed.
Any piece of advice?
Thanks,
Ahmed
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How did it fail? What did it say?
My suggestion is that you run the process again but look at your serial number carefully and also copy and paste the beta key provided when you entire in the serial number into the revolitionary tool box when it asks for it to reduce any chances of error.
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sensation lover said:
How did it fail? What did it say?
My suggestion is that you run the process again but look at your serial number carefully and also copy and paste the beta key provided when you entire in the serial number into the revolitionary tool box when it asks for it to reduce any chances of error.
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Hi Sensation lover,
The Zerging root says, it failed to get root. The Beta Key gets accepted. Hence I am sure my serial number and beta key are correct.
Thanks again for your support.
Thanks,
Ahmed

Sometimes its best to copy and paste beta key into area to assure its exact. I'd try to start process again and be absolutely sure ALL numbers are correct.get new beta key, copy paste key see if it helps. Revolutionary is pretty straight forward. Just make sure numbers are exact! You should be good to go then. good luck!
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realsis said:
Sometimes its best to copy and paste beta key into area to assure its exact. I'd try to start process again and be absolutely sure ALL numbers are correct.get new beta key, copy paste key see if it helps. Revolutionary is pretty straight forward. Just make sure numbers are exact! You should be good to go then. good luck!
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Hi Realsis - Thanks for your encouraging words. Yes, I did. I managed to S-Off my sensation, hurrayyy.... It shows me as Revolutonary now.
Now I have take my next step.
Thank you all for your guidance. I need more of your support to learn more.
Thanks,
Ahmed

Hi All,
In the process of upgrading, I bricked it I belive.
My phone just loops now while booting. The HTC screen comes and then goes back to the booting mode.
I have a fresh micro sd card as well. Now I need to restart the phone.
When I try to HBoot the phone, the message says as Model ID incorrect. I understand that this is due to the incompatible zip file in the root folder.
Can some one guide me to get the right image file? I tried many threads with no success.
Looking forward..
Ahmed

ahmedali_s said:
Hi All,
In the process of upgrading, I bricked it I belive.
My phone just loops now while booting. The HTC screen comes and then goes back to the booting mode.
I have a fresh micro sd card as well. Now I need to restart the phone.
When I try to HBoot the phone, the message says as Model ID incorrect. I understand that this is due to the incompatible zip file in the root folder.
Can some one guide me to get the right image file? I tried many threads with no success.
Looking forward..
Ahmed
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Hi,
What ROM did you try to load?
Did you superCid?
It is step 4 of the s-off guide.
This will avoid Model incorrect ID problem.

the ONLY difference between the two phones is the colour of the back door/battery cover
and the red capacitive buttons..

ahmedali_s said:
Hi All,
My phone just loops now while booting. The HTC screen comes and then goes back to the booting mode.
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What firmware are you running on?
I advice you to check here if you are running on the correct firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618

You need to use tacoroot method to get around the Zerging root failed message. Use this guide.
Except, use
Code:
adb shell chmod [COLOR="Red"]777[/COLOR] /data/local/tacoroot.bin
Instead of
Code:
adb shell chmod [COLOR="Red"]755[/COLOR] /data/local/tacoroot.bin
Then, after the S-Off, you need to follow the normal steps to install the ROM, as previously stated.

Trying to update to official jelly bean on rooted phone but i'm having an issue

Ok so i went into settings and checked for an update in the att update setting and it said there was one. it downloaded and i opened it when i did it took it tells me something about it being an important update and ask to continue and then tells me the phone is going to restart. when it does it boots into twrp and wont update it and when i reboot and check again for the update it tells me the phone has the latest update when it is still on 4.0.4. What should i do ?

Me too got the above problem . I am searching alot for the solution. Did you get any solution please do post here... i have saved the jellybean update in my sd card

jeetabhi140 said:
Me too got the above problem . I am searching alot for the solution. Did you get any solution please do post here... i have saved the jellybean update in my sd card
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No i haven't found anything yet I posted a thread on reddit aswell but no luck there either I hope someone comes up with a solution for this

XSoloDolo said:
Ok so i went into settings and checked for an update in the att update setting and it said there was one. it downloaded and i opened it when i did it took it tells me something about it being an important update and ask to continue and then tells me the phone is going to restart. when it does it boots into twrp and wont update it and when i reboot and check again for the update it tells me the phone has the latest update when it is still on 4.0.4. What should i do ?
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You have to ruu back to stock. Supercid stock, relock bootloader.why not just flash one of the stock roms in the dev section. As of now I dont even think there is a root exploit for 3.18 base
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31ken31 said:
You have to ruu back to stock. Supercid stock, relock bootloader.why not just flash one of the stock roms in the dev section. As of now I dont even think there is a root exploit for 3.18 base
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Can you link me to where to download the stock roms. Sorry i'm still kind of new to all of this :/

You're in the XL q&a section, just navigate back to XL android development
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XSoloDolo said:
Can you link me to where to download the stock roms. Sorry i'm still kind of new to all of this :/
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Im running the latest viper xl Rom and love it, u never said what hboot you are on. Anything 1.14 and up needs to have a boot image flashed separate. I think viper will flash the boot image for you though. If you need help with that let me know but u really should read more and you will figure this out quick enough
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jeetabhi140 said:
Me too got the above problem . I am searching alot for the solution.
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You guys must be looking in the wrong places. This is stickied to the top of the General forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181929

What are these peoples fascination with "official" updates.... there junk
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twisteddroid said:
What are these peoples fascination with "official" updates.... there junk
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"Because it is new and is from their Carrier" so people will think they need to flash it

Lol lucky he didn't brick or corrupt hboot . There is a version of that here in android to use instead of ota btw
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To the OP:
-When you take an ota, it tries to reboot to recovery. You have a custom recovery installed, but you have to have stock recovery to install an official update.
-You can flash this thing you downloaded, but it has to be renamed update.zip and moved to the root directory. Then you've got to run a ruu to get stock recovery back on.
-If you have s-on and superCID, installing this OTA will brick your phone.
-The 3.18 ota contains some firmware updates and a new hboot that aren't included in JB roms. But if your phone is running fine, you don't need these.
-You're better off just flashing a JB rom until you understand more about how your phone works.