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if i s-off my sensation and flash generic official arabic rom will i still be able to do OTA updates cuz i still wanna get ICS, thanks

Mohanned85 said:
if i s-off my sensation and flash generic official arabic rom will i still be able to do OTA updates cuz i still wanna get ICS, thanks
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You will be able to flash generic Arabic ROM but not able to have OTA updates. Don't worry though, the minute HTC puts up an official build most devs/chefs will create a ROM from it
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Mohanned85 said:
if i s-off my sensation and flash generic official arabic rom will i still be able to do OTA updates cuz i still wanna get ICS, thanks
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Yes you can. Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1228648
If you flashed the ROM and use RecoveryManager later on you will be able to replace the CWM recovery image to the original one. That is enough to be able install OTA updates. But with the update to ICS you will loose S-OFF and root. So think about that. May be it's even better stay unlocked and just use custom ROM like Jonny said. You could have ICS today. Jonny's DarkForest ICS ROM works fine for me.

[Q] I think i had my htc sensation xe bricked. help anyone?

here's what happened, i had my htc sensation xe s-off but im still using the stock rom. it is working very fine with no problems at all, then i used the software update in my settings to update it to the official ics 4.0 os. when it was finished downloading it automatically rebooted and updated when it was done updating it rebooted and i'm now stuck in the boot with the htc logo and white screen. i tried factory wipe but nothing happened. can anyone help me please? im new to android phones so please enlighten me. THANKS alot!

airwolf002 said:
here's what happened, i had my htc sensation xe s-off but im still using the stock rom. it is working very fine with no problems at all, then i used the software update in my settings to update it to the official ics 4.0 os. when it was finished downloading it automatically rebooted and updated when it was done updating it rebooted and i'm now stuck in the boot with the htc logo and white screen. i tried factory wipe but nothing happened. can anyone help me please? im new to android phones so please enlighten me. THANKS alot!
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You can try to flash a rom to start your phone again try that.
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Did you flash anything or mod the phone in any way? If all you did was accept an official update leading to this boot loop I would call HTC or your carrier and have them fix it!
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OP said they had the phone S-OFF but still running stock ROM - wouldn't the S-OFF be an issue for warranty?
Maybe the OTA update couldn't or didn't properly update the radio/bootloader/recovery segment - that would cause an ICS ROM to fail boot. I think trying to reflash the old stock ROM, or a GB-based custom one, is the first thing to try. Failing that, maybe manually flash the appropriate ICS firmware/radio package for the OTA ROM (see this thread)

pyrilium said:
OP said they had the phone S-OFF but still running stock ROM - wouldn't the S-OFF be an issue for warranty?
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Doh. Missed that!
OP, you could try to flash the update manually through bootloader?
http://www.androidauthority.com/sensation-ics-ota-update-bootloader-method-63532/
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pyrilium said:
OP said they had the phone S-OFF but still running stock ROM - wouldn't the S-OFF be an issue for warranty?
Maybe the OTA update couldn't or didn't properly update the radio/bootloader/recovery segment - that would cause an ICS ROM to fail boot. I think trying to reflash the old stock ROM, or a GB-based custom one, is the first thing to try. Failing that, maybe manually flash the appropriate ICS firmware/radio package for the OTA ROM (see this thread)
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sorry im just a newbie in android phones. but what im a supposed to do with the link you sent me? i didn't see a sensation xe rom either. sorry for my noobness :|

jab74101 said:
You can try to flash a rom to start your phone again try that.
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i tried flashing elegancia ics 3.3.3 and darkforest sensation xe ics 6.0.0 but im stuck in bootloop

airwolf002 said:
i tried flashing elegancia ics 3.3.3 and darkforest sensation xe ics 6.0.0 but im stuck in bootloop
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IMO you need to flash the 3.32 firmware that will support/run ics (elegancia/darkforest) .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767

airwolf002 said:
i tried flashing elegancia ics 3.3.3 and darkforest sensation xe ics 6.0.0 but im stuck in bootloop
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Did these flash OK (even though you are unable to boot them)? Recovery would have notified you of the result.
If so as above post, update firmware with the firmware needed for the last from you successfully flashed. Post if you get stuck.
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airwolf002 said:
i tried flashing elegancia ics 3.3.3 and darkforest sensation xe ics 6.0.0 but im stuck in bootloop
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Did you flash the latest firmware before and are you in 4extrecovery?
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i have succesfully flashed darkforest sensation xe ics 6.0.0 thank you everyone who replied in this post. i just have another question. im currently using a custom rom now. what do i do if ever iwanted to go back to the stock rom so that if i want to bring my phone to a service center they would accept my phone. THANK YOU EVERYONE!

airwolf002 said:
i have succesfully flashed darkforest sensation xe ics 6.0.0 thank you everyone who replied in this post. i just have another question. im currently using a custom rom now. what do i do if ever iwanted to go back to the stock rom so that if i want to bring my phone to a service center they would accept my phone. THANK YOU EVERYONE!
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first you have to flash your stock ruu file. then s-on.. read the thread in dev section
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Im maybe experiencing the same problem. Here's what happened. I was using internet-pass-through with my Sensation XE for me download games and saw in my notifications that there's an available system update which is the android 4.0, etc. I downloaded the file and installed it but right after i got stucked with picture of an android and beside it is a exclamation point in a triangle. I removed the batt and turned on the phone and nothing happened, nothing new. So, I searched in youtube and saw a way of updating ICS in my phone. My phone had S-off but still using Stock rom. I entered the bootloader then CWM then formatted the system, cache, then tried to update to ICS since i got the zip file already in my SDcard. After then, the installation was aborted, it says cannot fine system/build.prop or something. I rebooted my fone and I got stucked up with the HTC logo and white screen. Omg please help me. I'm crying. I just bought the fone. :'(

How to Avoid a Bricked htc sensation unit.

Hi guys!
I bought my unit last december2011 and had it rooted and flashed the bulletproof rom.
I'm thinking of upgrading the software by using the official htc ics upgrade.
My questions are :
1. Is it possible to install the update even with the rom i'm using, bulletproof.
2. If i did download and install, is there a possibility that may device will be bricked?
3. If my unit got bricked, will the shop where i bought my unit knew that i had it rooted if i am to claim that it had been bricked because of the ics update that i installed, to get it replaced?
Hope you could help me on this.
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anonymous0612 said:
Hi guys!
I bought my unit last december2011 and had it rooted and flashed the bulletproof rom.
I'm thinking of upgrading the software by using the official htc ics upgrade.
My questions are :
1. Is it possible to install the update even with the rom i'm using, bulletproof.
2. If i did download and install, is there a possibility that may device will be bricked?
3. If my unit got bricked, will the shop where i bought my unit knew that i had it rooted if i am to claim that it had been bricked because of the ics update that i installed, to get it replaced?
Hope you could help me on this.
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1. You could try, just by searching for a update in settings, about phone, system update.
2. THe device wouldn't brick, but assuming you have s-off it would probably wipe that. And at the moment you can't s-off hboot 1.27.0000 which the ICS firmware updates it to. So your limited to the amount of custom roms you can install. But if your just looking for stock ics you'll be fine
3. Depends on the shop.
Hope I helped!

Zd0s said:
1. You could try, just by searching for a update in settings, about phone, system update.
2. THe device wouldn't brick, but assuming you have s-off it would probably wipe that. And at the moment you can't s-off hboot 1.27.0000 which the ICS firmware updates it to. So your limited to the amount of custom roms you can install. But if your just looking for stock ics you'll be fine
3. Depends on the shop.
Hope I helped!
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Hi Zdos!
Thank you for this. Now i feel a lot better. I'm still waiting for the official htc ics update to be released in the Philippines but was afraid to try it because of the possibility of bricking my device. I've watched one video earlier wherein the guy's sensation xe got bricked because he tried installing the official ics update on his rooted device.
I'm not that techie but i love my sensation xe, helps me on my work. Still got lost in the technical terms in the thred though.
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anonymous0612 said:
Hi Zdos!
Thank you for this. Now i feel a lot better. I'm still waiting for the official htc ics update to be released in the Philippines but was afraid to try it because of the possibility of bricking my device. I've watched one video earlier wherein the guy's sensation xe got bricked because he tried installing the official ics update on his rooted device.
I'm not that techie but i love my sensation xe, helps me on my work. Still got lost in the technical terms in the thred though.
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Maybe to be on the safe side install the gingerbread stock rom, you are more likely to get the update quicker as well. Just hit the thanks button! Happy to help

Zdos,
This is actually the details of the rom that i installed.
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anonymous0612 said:
Zdos,
This is actually the details of the rom that i installed.
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Ok,
I'm not sure if the update will come through to your rom. So I think you should look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154#post21711154 follow the instructions, and you will have a Sensation XE with ICS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 is probably the best rom to use.

Zd0s said:
Ok,
I'm not sure if the update will come through to your rom. So I think you should look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154#post21711154 follow the instructions, and you will have a Sensation XE with ICS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 is probably the best rom to use.
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Okay. Been reading most of the thread here and thinking of just flashing the latest ARHD Rom. Almost all are comments are positive. I'm still noob in flashing. Given my current rom details above, how would i flash ARHD?
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anonymous0612 said:
Okay. Been reading most of the thread here and thinking of just flashing the latest ARHD Rom. Almost all are comments are positive. I'm still noob in flashing. Given my current rom details above, how would i flash ARHD?
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Those details won't suffice to determine what you need for flashing ARHD ...
As you are running custom Rom I can say that you are soff...but to be sure can you post a screen shot of your bootloader that would be pretty helpful.
Also post your cid ...this you can get it by fastboot command
"fastboot getvar cid"
(Assuming you have fastboot/adb setup)
Also there is the best noob proof guide for flashing ARHD...chk that then you can flash any custom Rom easily
Here is the link to guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
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ganeshp said:
Those details won't suffice to determine what you need for flashing ARHD ...
As you are running custom Rom I can say that you are soff...but to be sure can you post a screen shot of your bootloader that would be pretty helpful.
Also post your cid ...this you can get it by fastboot command
"fastboot getvar cid"
(Assuming you have fastboot/adb setup)
Also there is the best noob proof guide for flashing ARHD...chk that then you can flash any custom Rom easily
Here is the link to guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
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I'll try flashing arhd tonight. Im already s-off, rooted supercid and i have Clockwork. what are the chances that i'd get my device bricked? do i just flashed the firmware then the arhd rom?

No chance to get bricked I think, THAT'S the right wax, just follow the guide and be happy. :thumbup:
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kHinsch said:
No chance to get bricked I think, THAT'S the right wax, just follow the guide and be happy. :thumbup:
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Currently doing backup through 4ext. wish me luck brother. i'll update you later.

do i have to make a titanium backup of all user and system apps or just the user apps?

If there are some settings in system apps u want yo backup like mail , take system as well, if u only need savegames of games, take user apps
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kHinsch said:
If there are some settings in system apps u want yo backup like mail , take system as well, if u only need savegames of games, take user apps
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How could i delete my previous back up? can i just delete it in the titanium backup folder in the sd card then make a back up of only the user apps?

anonymous0612 said:
How could i delete my previous back up? can i just delete it in the titanium backup folder in the sd card then make a back up of only the user apps?
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If there's no option in titanium backup(don't use it atm) , its okay to delete it only on sd card
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You can't install official ota ics update with custom Rom. It must be stock Rom with stock recovery.
Soff will stay same after update so not important you don't need to s-on to get ics.
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had done everything the thread says but the device keeps on flashing the htc logo with the white screen. what am i to do next? I'm on panic mode.

How long does it stay there? 5-10 minutes are normal at First flashing.
@ two Posts above: he wants to Flash arhd
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kHinsch said:
How long does it stay there? 5-10 minutes are normal at First flashing.
@ two Posts above: he wants to Flash arhd
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I have yet to flash the ARHD zip file. after i updated the firmware, i tried to open the phone to delete the file but the device did not go through the normal booting process, instead it just keep rebooting after the logo flashes. any ideas why?

These are bootloops.. Which file did you want to remove ? Did you really installed the 3.32 firmware before flashing the rom?

need help!

i want to update my firmware to 3.33 to flash elegancia rom or any other Rom that requires 3.33 but evertime i update the firmware it still says I'm on 3.32 I'm new to the sensation and would really appreciate some help thanks!

imxsteezin said:
i want to update my firmware to 3.33 to flash elegancia rom but evertime i update it it stays on 3.32 any suggestions?
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I was on like...1.27 and it flashed just fine. It should work on 3.32 and 3.33. Try and flash again the Rom, wipe first thoe. Hope I helped
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I think you should only have problems if you use a newer android version on a older firmware. The firmware has some type of backwards compatibility in them but roms can become buggy if you uses a older firmware.

9595jakob said:
I was on like...1.27 and it flashed just fine. It should work on 3.32 and 3.33. Try and flash again the Rom, wipe first thoe. Hope I helped
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So wipe before I flash the firmware? I'm still kind of lost
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darryll4sh0 said:
I think you should only have problems if you use a newer android version on a older firmware. The firmware has some type of backwards compatibility in them but roms can become buggy if you uses a older firmware.
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So what should I do?
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To update the firmware put the pg58img file on root of sd card,boot into bootloader by removing battery, place battery back in, press volume down sand power at the same time, the device will recognize the update and ask to proceed, volume up for yes. The device will then update and reboot.once fully rebooted REMOVE the pg58img file from the device or it will continue to update ! You now successfully updated the firmware! It will be successfully updated. Hope this helps you.
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imxsteezin said:
i want to update my firmware to 3.33 to flash elegancia rom or any other Rom that requires 3.33 but evertime i update the firmware it still says I'm on 3.32 I'm new to the sensation and would really appreciate some help thanks!
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if you are checking the version thru Softwarw Information in Settings, the version is hard coded in the build prop.
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realsis said:
To update the firmware put the pg58img file on root of sd card,boot into bootloader by removing battery, place battery back in, press volume down sand power at the same time, the device will recognize the update and ask to proceed, volume up for yes. The device will then update and reboot.once fully rebooted REMOVE the pg58img file from the device or it will continue to update ! You now successfully updated the firmware! It will be successfully updated. Hope this helps you.
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i know how to update it my problem is when i do do it succesfully updates but when i go into my setting and my software info it stays on 3.32

imxsteezin said:
i know how to update it my problem is when i do do it succesfully updates but when i go into my setting and my software info it stays on 3.32
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Known issue. Ignore it. As vernon mentioned, it is in the /system/build.prop file if you really want to edit it to change the number.

realsis said:
To update the firmware put the pg58img file on root of sd card,boot into bootloader by removing battery, place battery back in, press volume down sand power at the same time, the device will recognize the update and ask to proceed, volume up for yes. The device will then update and reboot.once fully rebooted REMOVE the pg58img file from the device or it will continue to update ! You now successfully updated the firmware! It will be successfully updated. Hope this helps you.
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mf2112 said:
Known issue. Ignore it. As vernon mentioned, it is in the /system/build.prop file if you really want to edit it to change the number.
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the problem im having is when i try to flash a rom that requires 3.33 firmware it gets stuck at the htc screen

I got a bootloop flashing sense o maniac Rom and I tried the viper s 1.0.1rom and it got stuck at the HTC screen please help me
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What radio are you on now. If you have 11.76a you have 3.33, unless you flashed the radio separately in the past.
Are you trying to flash leedroid tweaks or something?
I'm using Insertcoin Evolution 2.2 now and am having a great time.

ziddey said:
What radio are you on now. If you have 11.76a you have 3.33, unless you flashed the radio separately in the past.
Are you trying to flash leedroid tweaks or something?
I'm using Insertcoin Evolution 2.2 now and am having a great time.
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Im not sure because someone had this phone before me

ziddey said:
What radio are you on now. If you have 11.76a you have 3.33, unless you flashed the radio separately in the past.
Are you trying to flash leedroid tweaks or something?
I'm using Insertcoin Evolution 2.2 now and am having a great time.
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No I'm using friendly firmware

I know this might be asked before but i cant find it. firmware/super wipe

Guys I see a lot of roms that tells you what firmware is recommended but it dowsnt show you on how to know which firmware you have.
I recently got this phone sensation 4g from tmous. came with ICS.
I rooted it, s-off it, and hboot 1.27.1111
how can i know what firmware do I have? and I guess I need to be on 1.33
and another question is anybody still using super wipes in here? seems like the more ics roms dont tells you that you need to do a super wipe
and can I still use superwipe when flashing new roms?

gypsy214 said:
Guys I see a lot of roms that tells you what firmware is recommended but it dowsnt show you on how to know which firmware you have.
I recently got this phone sensation 4g from tmous. came with ICS.
I rooted it, s-off it, and hboot 1.27.1111
how can i know what firmware do I have? and I guess I need to be on 1.33
and another question is anybody still using super wipes in here? seems like the more ics roms dont tells you that you need to do a super wipe
and can I still use superwipe when flashing new roms?
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Their is a firmware thread that gives all the firmwares with unlocked bootloaders. Also a rom will state if you should super wipe or not. But as a rule of thumb do not super wipe when installing a aosp or aokp rom. Only sense roms seem to be compatible.
Also since you have ics as stock It would be safe to assume you have the 3.32 firmware as this is what is linked in most if the s-off guides I believe.
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Terepin said:
Let me get this straight: You managed, on your own, to root and S-OFF your phone, and yet you can't find info about firmware version. Tell me you're joking.
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I tried to go to bootloader and it wont say it, I'm running viper s maybe that is why I cant see it.

heavy_metal_man said:
Their is a firmware thread that gives all the firmwares with unlocked bootloaders. Also a rom will state if you should super wipe or not. But as a rule of thumb do not super wipe when installing a aosp or aokp rom. Only sense roms seem to be compatible.
Also since you have ics as stock It would be safe to assume you have the 3.32 firmware as this is what is linked in most if the s-off guides I believe.
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so the 3.32 is based on stock ICS for the sensation 4g then why some says to update to 3.33

gypsy214 said:
so the 3.32 is based on stock ICS for the sensation 4g then why some says to update to 3.33
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Because 3.33 is the newest firmware and what some devs recommend for there roms. Even though 3.32 is the same as 3.33. So if you have 3.32 your ok.The only real difference is the radio. So if you just update your radio. You should be fine.

you can update to 3.33 but right now you dont have to. eventually maybe. setting > about phone will also tell you firmware version on phone, or maybe just the firmware of the rom, not sure. If you read the firmware thread then you will understand firmware and settings and not make a mistake. end up with reboots or tac nyan or some ****.

Xx12thANG3LxX said:
Even though 3.32 is the same as 3.33.
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New kernel, GPU drivers, radio and RIL are hardly "the same".
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gypsy214 said:
I tried to go to bootloader and it wont say it, I'm running viper s maybe that is why I cant see it.
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Finding out the firmware version is one of the most basic information you need to know. Hint: Bootloader has nothing to do with it.
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What he's trying to tell you is if you get to your boot loader (by pulling battery putting battery back in pressing volume down and power at the same time) the information about your device will be there...if you want to upgrade to 3.33 you flash the v pg58img file. You put on root of sd card boot into boot loader the way I showed you then it will ask to update press power for yes. Then DELETE the file! If you don't delete it it will continuously try to update. That's all there is to it. Hope I've helped.if so press thank you. Have fun updating.
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Terepin said:
New kernel, GPU drivers, radio and RIL are hardly "the same".
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Oh huge changes there!!!! Wow I must flash now!! Big update. My phones probably gonna fly away. It will be so fast and so much better with this new firmware. I can't wait!!!! Thanks bro!!!

Well thanks a lot guys. I seen the firmware thread and read about how to install and all that. all i wanted to know is to make sure witch firmware i have, and like i am running viper s sense 4 on settings/about phone did not tell me anything about what firmware i had not even bootloader, but just to be on the safe side im gonna flash the newest 3.33

gypsy214 said:
Hey dude this is the second post you made on my thread nothing but being a smart a$$. People like you makes me sick. FYI there is a report button on xda!!!
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Don't worry about him lol. He's one of the funniest guys on XDA when you take his grumpiness lightly. I don't call him Grumpy Terepin for nothing.
He's always got a point too btw.