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[Q] Stable 3.5 + 2.3.5 update?

Hello all,
I have spoken to HTC UK about when I might get the OTA update. Based on my phone's IMEI, they said it would get HTC Sense 3.5 and Android 2.3.5, but could not say when. It sounded like, with this being a best selling phone and many phones to update, it could be a long wait.
So my questions are:
A) Has someone "captured" the official HTC file(s) that go OTA and posted them so I can download and install myself?
B) If this is not possible, what is the most stable ROM to choose to get this update? Not looking for bleeding edge improvements - more interested in getting the update on a rock solid foundation (or as solid as OSs ever are!). I can head over to the other section on this forum, once people have made suggestions, preferably based on continued use and actual experience of the ROM they propose. (not just, installed it for a couple of days and then moved on).
Best wishes to all.
Andrew

First - there is no official Sense 3.5 released for Desire S. The latest update is to Sense 3.0 and Android 2.3.5.
Second - there is a thread called "Desire S shipped ROM" in the Android Development subforum (you can find a link in the Index thread there). There you can find the latest OTA packed as RUU. However, it is not recommended to use it if your device is branded. Better wait for an official update (it was promised to be out until the mid of December, but even later it should not take too long)
Third - there are plenty of Sense 3.0 and even ported Sense 3.5 ROMs in the above mentioned Index thread, just pick some and go through the comments then decide for yourself. The devs here are doing well, so most of the ROMs are suitable for daily use.
Good luck

amidabuddha said:
First - there is no official Sense 3.5 released for Desire S. The latest update is to Sense 3.0 and Android 2.3.5.
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Maybe he made a mistake on the phone, but he definitely said 3.5 to me. I was surprised and doubled checked.
amidabuddha said:
Second - there is a thread called "Desire S shipped ROM" in the Android Development subforum (you can find a link in the Index thread there). There you can find the latest OTA packed as RUU.
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The phone is unbranded. However, I am a Mac user and can't install exe. files.
amidabuddha said:
Third - there are plenty of Sense 3.0 and even ported Sense 3.5 ROMs in the above mentioned Index thread, just pick some and go through the comments then decide for yourself. The devs here are doing well, so most of the ROMs are suitable for daily use.
Good luck
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OK. I was hoping to find someone who is using one and has been fine with it to make a specific suggestion. I'll look through the comments.
THANKS FOR YOU HELP.

andrewfd said:
The phone is unbranded. However, I am a Mac user and can't install exe. files.
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If you are using the European unbranded version there has to be an OTA update for you to the latest version.
I had the same problem - was not receiving an update notification, then the online HTC support guy told me to make my system date to 29 September 2011. Then I got the notification immediately and the phone was updated to 2.10.401.8.
Try this it may work for you too
If no joy you can find the 1.47.401.4 -> 2.10.401.8 update here
Rename to update.zip, copy to SDcard and install from Recovery. (Check in your Settings -> About phone -> Software info that your current version is 1.47.401.4 before doing this)
Remember: if you have any modification, e.g. S-OFF, custom Recovery, etc first restore to complete Stock and S-ON then do the update!

andrewfd said:
OK. I was hoping to find someone who is using one and has been fine with it to make a specific suggestion. I'll look through the comments
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I highly highly reccomend Endymion 2.2 ROM.
Rock solid stable, great battery sense 3.5 ROM
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

amidabuddha said:
(Check in your Settings -> About phone -> Software info that your current version is 1.47.401.4 before doing this)
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My phone is 1.28.401.1. How do I get it to 1.47.401.4 so I can then get to 1.47.401.8?

andrewfd said:
My phone is 1.28.401.1. How do I get it to 1.47.401.4 so I can then get to 1.47.401.8?
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I suppose that you have tried the system date change without success. Type in dialer *#*#2432546#*#* and check again. Then change the date to June/July/August and try again. Use WiFi
If no update notification still I have extracted the rom.zip from 1.47.401.4 RUU for you. Download it from here
Rename to PG88IMG.zip, copy to SDcard, reboot the phone to bootloader (power off the phone then press VOL DOWN, do not let go press , hold and release POWER button) and enter the hboot. Keep in mind that this procedure can delete your data, so backup your contacts, calendar and messages. Also make a list of your apps to reinstall later. Delete the PG88IMG.zip from your card when update is complete.
When you apply this update check again from the phone settings for an update. If still no notification follow the procedure from my previous post. To enter recovery use the same button combination as for bootloader, then select Recovery from the bootloader menu. If you have a picture on a black background press VOL UP + POWER and choose "Apply update from sdcard". This should get your phone to 2.10.401.8.

amidabuddha said:
I suppose that you have tried the system date change without success. Type in dialer *#*#2432546#*#* and check again. Then change the date to June/July/August and try again. Use WiFi
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Tried this so am now moving onto stage 2. Thanks very much for the link to the "interim upgrade" file. 249mb downloading now (15 minutes on my cable line).
EDIT:
Excellent. I followed your instructions. The phone cycled though to HBOOT screens, I guess 2 stages to the update process and now reboots to 1.47.401.4.
I am now downloading the next update (6 minutes left!). Exciting. I wish HTC would allow for a update server to save you good people from newbies like me asking dumb questions.

Just in case check again for an update from your phone Settings (changing the data also and the code in dialer). This is the longer route but is the better way because should update your system straight to the latest version.

amidabuddha said:
If no joy you can find the 1.47.401.4 -> 2.10.401.4 update here
Rename to update.zip, copy to SDcard and install from Recovery. (Check in your Settings -> About phone -> Software info that your current version is 1.47.401.4 before doing this)
After updating check for updates from the phone settings again and you should be prompted to update to 2.10.401.8
Remember: if you have any modification, e.g. S-OFF, custom Recovery, etc first restore to complete Stock and S-ON then do the update!
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I have placed the renamed file (update.zip) on the SD card (root folder) and powered on with volume down pressed. I moved to "recovery" on the menu list and pressed power to select. I get a black screen with a picture of a phone and a red triangle and exclamation mark. It is stuck here. I can't power off either. Do I pull the battery?

andrewfd said:
I have placed the renamed file (update.zip) on the SD card (root folder) and powered on with volume down pressed. I moved to "recovery" on the menu list and pressed power to select. I get a black screen with a picture of a phone and a red triangle and exclamation mark. It is stuck here. I can't power off either. Do I pull the battery?
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No battery pull! Press Volume Up + Power
and better continue with the written in post #9

Phew thanks! Now I have this. Sorry for being so dumb. I am really grateful for your help and so quick too!
Android System recovery <3e>
Yellow text
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Blue menu
Reboot system now
Apply update from sdcard
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe cache partition

andrewfd said:
Phew thanks! Now I have this. Sorry for being so dumb. I am really grateful for your help and so quick too!
Android System recovery <3e>
Yellow text
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Blue menu
Reboot system now
Apply update from sdcard
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe cache partition
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See post #9
The "E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command" error is normal for the Stock recovery I have it too on my device, so do not bother about it.

amidabuddha said:
Just in case check again for an update from your phone Settings (changing the data also and the code in dialer). This is the longer route but is the better way because should update your system straight to the latest version.
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It went straight to notify my of the update and is downloading now AWESOME!

andrewfd said:
It went straight to notify my of the update and is downloading now AWESOME!
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This is great and the best way to go! Much better than the manual flashing.
And since it it the latest version you should receive a notification for the next updates coming (I hope that we will see Android 4 ICS on our devices the next year)
Congratulations and enjoy your latest Sense

I think we will be very lucky to get an ICS update officially OTA from HTC next year or ever . . . . but I will trust your prediction!

All done. Worth the effort to get all these little improvements.
Now to see if I can get gmail sorted.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

Nice to know. Latest is always better

olyloh6696 said:
I highly highly reccomend Endymion 2.2 ROM.
Rock solid stable, great battery sense 3.5 ROM
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
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+1 for Endymion one of the most sexiest sense ROMS out their in my opinion, its also very stable and fast.

I'm also stuck on 1.28.401.1 software and completely in dark, any tips how to copy the PG88IMG.zip onto sd card please? (go easy on me!)

ice cream sandwich

hey guys...a friend who also have nexus s received the upgrade for the ice cream sandwich...however even i have a google nexus bought from the US..but i havent received the upgrade??why does this happen?

Because the update gets send out in waves. You'll get it soon. He probably was included in the first few waves.
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Google stated that the entire roll out to all NS devices will take about a month, starting on Dec 16th.

hey guys..thanks for the information....you guys have the nexus s right??have you guys got the update???
Also i found a site where they have given instructions on how the update the firmware manually...should i go ahead and update or should i wait for the OTA update?

roshan567 said:
hey guys..thanks for the information....you guys have the nexus s right??have you guys got the update???
Also i found a site where they have given instructions on how the update the firmware manually...should i go ahead and update or should i wait for the OTA update?
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u can do it manually...make sure u know what ur doing...and make sure u flash the correct update for ur phone model..if ur not sure how..there r plenty of threads here that will help u with rooting n flashing
Sent from my Nexus S 4G

oh ok....have you got the update??
also i read that the update has given rise to a couple of bugs...how bad are these bugs?

Wrong thread

i found these instructions elsewhere to upgarde the nexus s to ice cream sandwich..??will it work
•Grab the OTA package here
•Rename it to update.zip. This isn't needed for the Nexus S bootloader, but it makes things easy, if that's how you prefer them.
•Copy it over to the internal storage on your Nexus S.
•Power off, then hold volume up and power to reboot to the bootloader.
•Using the volume key to navigate, select recovery, then use the power button to confirm
•When you see the warning triangle and arrow, hold the power button and tap volume up. You'll see a menu.
•From the menu, select "apply update from /sdcard", and choose update.zip from the list.
•Let it do its thing and update your system, radio, and other partitions. When finished, choose "reboot system now"

helllllllpppppppppp
guys...pls pls pls help...the ICS on my nexus s was working and of all sudden ..the calls got barred..i tried my sim in a different phone and it worked properly....pls help

[Q] Nexus S Software Upgrade

Hello I hope you guys can help me.
So I decided to get a Nexus S about 2 weeks ago, 1st one I had I upgraded straight to 4.0.3 ICS. Ran well except from poor available RAM and the dreaded back button issue. Finally had the handset replaced with a (seemingly) full working handset.
However I notice my android version is 2.3.1. To be honest I only want official upgrades to avoid any problems with warranty. So I check for software and apparently this is the latest version. I know this isn't true...
Please help me or offer some advice on what to do. I did search for this query but I couldn't find any recent posts regarding this.
Many thanks.

Google pulled the ics 4.0.3 update due some issues. But somewhere this month we will get the 4.0.5 ota, so dont worry
Sent from my Crespo using xda premium

Thank you for your prompt reply,
Even if I'm currently running on 2.3.1 will my phone automatically go straight to 4.0.5?
Thank you

hi there,
you have two options:
1. as per prev post, wait until you get 4.0.5 OTA sometime this month
2. or if you do not want to stay on 2.3.1, you can check this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445570
it has all official updates from 2.3.1 up until ICS 4.0.3
all you need to do, is download the incremental package you want,
boot into recovery (3e) and install zip from sdcard.
the choice is yours.
good luck

FruityTen said:
Thank you for your prompt reply,
Even if I'm currently running on 2.3.1 will my phone automatically go straight to 4.0.5?
Thank you
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Yes, but you can at least update to 2.3.6 using the manual method. Just find which model of the Nexus S you have, and download the update file for your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063664 and then just boot into recovery and browse to the update zip you downloaded.
Using the manual method is safe and doesn't require unlocking or rooting your phone.

bozzykid said:
Yes, but you can at least update to 2.3.6 using the manual method. Just find which model of the Nexus S you have, and download the update file for your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063664 and then just boot into recovery and browse to the update zip you downloaded.
Using the manual method is safe and doesn't require unlocking or rooting your phone.
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Agree. 2.3.6 is better than 2.3.1. And its 100% safe to it the way he explained. The zip you will download is unrooted so you still will be fully stock
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T mobile update error! Please Read!

I got the tmobile update today, and clicked the update thing. IT said that phone will be rebooted. I clicked ok, and walked away for a sec and came back. When I came back there was a orange arrow in a circle with hat in the middle of screen. On the top it says cwm-based recovery. It gives me a list of option including reboot now, install zip from sdcard, factory reset, wipe cach etc. I can scroll up and down, but I can't click reboot system or anything else. Someone please help.
Edit: I clicked the search button while having reboot highlighted and it worked, however my phone says "update failed. Your device will recover the original configuration." should I just try to update again?

Are you running the T-Mobile stock rom? I don't think the OTA update will go through unless you are using the stock recovery also.
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sounds exactly what happened to me, now just waiting...

anactoraaron said:
Are you running the T-Mobile stock rom? I don't think the OTA update will go through unless you are using the stock recovery also.
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Yes I'm using stock. I got the phone off of craigslist, so i'm not sure. I did run one of those root checker apps and it went through saying i don't have a root, but who knows how reliable those apps are?

Phonenoob786 said:
Yes I'm using stock. I got the phone off of craigslist, so i'm not sure. I did run one of those root checker apps and it went through saying i don't have a root, but who knows how reliable those apps are?
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What is the info in "about phone"? If its not stock it should be rooted. Though you never know.

Sounds like the person you bought the phone from restored most of the phone to stock before selling it to you (good), but forgot to also restore the recovery to stock (not so good). You can still boot up your phone, right? I'd suggest backing up your data somehow (if you can) and then following one of the guides here to return the phone fully to stock, then start from scratch.
Alternately, if you wanna delve and do some research, you can try and find the recovery specific to your stock version and then install that. Once you've got the recovery properly restored, you'll be able to upgrade OTA's via the usual mechanisms.

beergenius said:
What is the info in "about phone"? If its not stock it should be rooted. Though you never know.
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Android 4.04
Baseband t769uvlh5
Kernal 3.0.8-perf-t769uvlh5-cl990184

I tried updating it again, and got the same result. Should I just try to do what dr.4stick said?

Phonenoob786 said:
I tried updating it again, and got the same result. Should I just try to do what dr.4stick said?
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Yes.

I'm having some issues with the TMobile OTA update as well. Almost every time I reboot my device, I get the notification for the OTA update. Every time I select "update," it does it's thing (warning the device will reboot, rebooting), then it gets stuck in CWM with an error "E:\ Invalid command argument." After I reboot the device, it gives me the "update failed. Your device will recover the original configuration" message.
I don't really care about the OTA update. I'm sick of getting that notification and "installing" it to my device just so it can say it can't install the update. How can I get rid of the notification for a new OTA update?
About my device:
Android: 4.0.4
Baseband: T769UVKH5
Kernel: 2.0.8-perf-T769UVKH5
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPTT Fri AUG 17 15:12:14 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.LH5
CWM: 6.0.1.4

You answered your own question, and the answers are posted in this very thread. Or alternatively you could search through the stickies and find it.
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[How] to unroot samsung galaxay tab 2 7.0 P3113 Enjoy :)

how to unroot samsung galaxay tab 2 7.0 P3113 straight up without any guessing
but guess what i am not the one to be mad at or responsible if anything happens to your device
backup your data of anything
lol had to put that
making this because i was up for like almost 3 hours trying to figure out how to get this done.
first you need 3 files
the latest Jelly Bean stock
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/188869946/30f5c4d/P3113UECLK7_P3113XACCLK7_XAC.zip.html
the odin with root
http://download.chainfire.eu/256/CF...fi-espressowifiue-gtp3113.zip?retrieve_file=1
and
Triangle Away this is where i got the app from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
i put the files in order of size so you can download the files as you go
for extra guidance watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzydHUG7XZE
its for s3 but the concept is the exact same
I started from a stock rooted rom i backed up thats what the Triangle Away fourm said to do
Ok while rooted go install Triangle Away once installed boot in to download mode. By turning off the device and holding (Power + Vol down button).
when in download mode press up to enter it this is so you can check your flash / binary count. Once you found out boot restart by (Power + Vol up button) when fully booted
go into Triangle Away before you click reset counter make sure its the same number you saw in the download mode once matched then click the button.
Next after the stock firmware is downloaded extract the file then go back into download mode and press Vol up button to enter it connect device to Odin dont touch or look at anything just click on the left where it says pda click on the md5 file that was extracted from download then click start. Dont touch or look at device until its done because you can possible brick it while in download mode
After flashing let it reboot then skip threw set up to see if superuser is still there. if so (like mine) install Triangle Away app again check the counter. (should be on zero) now go back to download mode and reflash the stock md5 again
and now should be fully stock with no root and no binary count. Take it back to store!! lol or just enjoy stock for new OTA.

#1 this is for the Canadian version of the tab 2. you need to state that.
#2 couldn't you have uploaded this to somewhere else other than hotfile?

First of all, thank you for posting this, wealthy23!
Second, I see fix-this! said this is Canadian version of stock ROM. Is this different from the US version? If so, what's the difference and where I can find the US stock ROM?

premudriy said:
First of all, thank you for posting this, wealthy23!
Second, I see fix-this! said this is Canadian version of stock ROM. Is this different from the US version? If so, what's the difference and where I can find the US stock ROM?
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Thanks but
I am not sure what he is talking about but it worked on my tab 2 which is US version and
also hot file is used because I didn't upload it I got link from official Samsung site used it so you won't have to sign up for a Samsung account just to get the link and wanted the file to be as pure from source as possible especially when using Odin to flash
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I didnt mean to be rude but the file you uploaded is for the canadian version. I double checked on google with the build number. Theres also a US version but with a slightly different extension. Im not at home or i would upload it.

fix-this! said:
I didnt mean to be rude but the file you uploaded is for the canadian version. I double checked on google with the build number. Theres also a US version but with a slightly different extension. Im not at home or i would upload it.
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O ok wasn't sure how you meant it but that version worked on my tablet and I am in the US but if your file is US you can post it thank you for helping out
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I think I found a way
The thread is a month old, so please forgive the necromancy. I haven't noted it elsewhere, so I post in hopes it will help somebody else out.
I found that this works if you flashed via CF-Auto-Root-espressowifi. In triangle away, I reset the counter. Rebooted and clicked "system modified workaround". Rebooted again. Immediately checked the status and after mauling that matter over a bit, it decided "Official" and let me update. (Or, rather, told me I was up to date) Note: probably a good idea to disable the system modified workaround before upgrading. As of yet, it still says "Offical" after disabling modified workaround & reboot, but from what I've read, it will eventually change it's mind. Hence, using this, I imagine you should be able to keep root and use Triangle Away to check for updates every so often. Not stock flashing required.
If you find these instuctions helpful, pay for the App - he deserves it.

Question if I boot into clockworkmod recovery and do a factory reset, wipe cache portions, & dalvik cache then boot into download mode and flash the stock rom will I still be rooted?

Homebound said:
Question if I boot into clockworkmod recovery and do a factory reset, wipe cache portions, & dalvik cache then boot into download mode and flash the stock rom will I still be rooted?
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Most likely you didn't change back the recovery plus root still might show up after you flash stock rom did you flash with Odin or cwm?
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wealthy23 said:
Most likely you didn't change back the recovery plus root still might show up after you flash stock rom did you flash with Odin or cwm?
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I flashed using Odin. I installed rom manager but it said it couldn't find root & when I boot into recovery I get the shock recovery.

Homebound said:
I flashed using Odin. I installed rom manager but it said it couldn't find root & when I boot into recovery I get the shock recovery.
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Ok great just check your flash counter in download mode
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