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http://www.4shared.com/file/WU7XiKt-/RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2206511_sign.html
to all dev. its said the leak for sprint 2.1 .is exe file.non rooted phone can upgrade it. heard everyyhing work fine. im gsm version. im not respondsible for any damage or bricked of your phone.
the source from facebook htc hero page.
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IS FOR SPRINT. NOT GSM. BE ALERT
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orangeclanz said:
http://www.4shared.com/file/WU7XiKt-/RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2206511_sign.html
to all dev. its said the leak for sprint 2.1 .is exe file.non rooted phone can upgrade it. heard everyyhing work fine. im gsm version. im not respondsible for any damage or bricked of your phone.
the source from facebook htc hero page.
Sent from my Hero using Tapatalk
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Nice to see the CDMA Hero has it's official 2.1 fame .. but come on lazy HTC, where is 2.1 for the GSM cousin? Let's hope tomorrow is THE day..
Looks like it's working
EDIT: However, this is exactly the same as Villain 5.2 (the same leak that is).
Pretty stable
It does work well.. What an improvement from the previous version
HomerSp said:
Looks like it's working
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But not on GSM Hero's - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Didn't the GSM hero come out before the CDMA one? How come the CDMA one came out first?
hkr said:
But not on GSM Hero's - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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It does if you port it (I only have gsm) ;-)
HOW LEGIT IS THIS RUU THOUGH? who can co-sign it? my buddy wants to use it but doesn't want to take any chances..
someonenewhere said:
Who can co-sign it?.
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What?
I need a Mercedes? Can someone co-sign it?
Just playing
Old news >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=661057
All of our dev's 2.1 builds are already based on this build.
FYI, when the final (non-test) build .exe comes out, flashing your phone with it may render your phone unrootable.
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HOW LEGIT IS THIS RUU THOUGH? who can co-sign it? my buddy wants to use it but doesn't want to take any chances..
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I put it on my Hero with no problems. My guess is its very close to the RC. Or he could just wait!!
Once you have used this leaked RUU from Sprint, how do you go and flash one of the ROMs here? When I attempt to do it, I get a pic of a generic HTC phone with a red triangle and a red exclamation point. I have to do a battery pull to get it to go away.
Don't flash a ruu that doesn't have root. The exploits used to gain root are probably patched. Also this will over write your custom recovery. Leaving you with no way to flash custom roms. Wait until someone puts out a build with root.
tedya said:
Once you have used this leaked RUU from Sprint, how do you go and flash one of the ROMs here? When I attempt to do it, I get a pic of a generic HTC phone with a red triangle and a red exclamation point. I have to do a battery pull to get it to go away.
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Sounds like you already installed the ruu I'm guessing?..lol.
You need flash a custom recovery to the phone now to be able to flash custom ROMs.
Manually push flash_image to /system/bin >> You have to give flash_image permissions with adb
Code:
adb shell chmod 0755 /system/bin/flash_image
>> Root and reflash recovery (use this guide, except substitute 1.6.2 instead of 1.5.2 recovery (or use whatever recovery you want)>> Then reboot into recovery and nandroid backup your phone first thing >> Next you choose flash .zip and choose any custom ROM signed .zip on your sdcard to flash. >> After it flashes, reboot.
I included flash_image if you need it to push. This is not a .zip file, but I had to add .zip to attach it here. Rename it without the .zip or push it by typing
Code:
adb remount
adb push flash_image.zip /system/bin/flash_image
danknee said:
Sounds like you already installed the ruu I'm guessing?..lol.
You need flash a custom recovery to the phone now to be able to flash custom ROMs.
Manually push flash_image to /system/bin >> You have to give flash_image permissions with adb
Code:
adb shell chmod 0755 /system/bin/flash_image
>> Root and reflash recovery (use this guide, except substitute 1.6.2 instead of 1.5.2 recovery (or use whatever recovery you want)>> Then reboot into recovery and nandroid backup your phone first thing >> Next you choose flash .zip and choose any custom ROM signed .zip on your sdcard to flash. >> After it flashes, reboot.
I included flash_image if you need it to push. This is not a .zip file, but I had to add .zip to attach it here. Rename it without the .zip or push it by typing
Code:
adb push flash_image.zip /system/bin/flash_image
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Hi Dankee. I am having difficulties pushing flash_image. This is what I type/get:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb push flash_image /system/bin/flash_image
failed to copy 'flash_image' to '/system/bin/flash_image': Read-only file system
Any ideas? Thanks so much.
tedya said:
Hi Dankee. I am having difficulties pushing flash_image. This is what I type/get:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb push flash_image /system/bin/flash_image
failed to copy 'flash_image' to '/system/bin/flash_image': Read-only file system
Any ideas? Thanks so much.
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you cant gain root in any other way now theres no known exploit for 2.1 yet so your basically screwed till someone finds a exploit next time gather information before you run some random program that hasnt even really been verified
Yeah, I have learned my lesson I think. I think I am going to wait around until there is an exploit for 2.1 before I end up bricking this thing. I ended up getting the flash_image pushed but now I can't reboot and use the recovery image. It goes straight to a HTC with red triangle and red exclamation point. Luckily I was able to do a battery pull and it rebooted straight to the RUU 2.1 ROM. I thought I had bricked the thing. Whew! I'll see what some of the masterminds come up with here.
I think all I am missing is being able to go into bootloader and do the v1.6.2 recovery image and then flash a custom ROM.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-roms-hacks/9542-how-repair-your-bootloader-a
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-roms-hacks/9542-how-repair-your-bootloader-after-using-2-1-ruu.html
This worked for me thanks to GBhil!
Thanks SooooneR! This worked for me. I am flashing one of DamageControl's ROMs right now. Very cool.
For experienced users only.
First of all props to roebeet for coming up with this idea over at the gTablet thread here.
This 'Recovery Pack' will install AmonRA-v1.6.2 and ClockworkMod-2.5.0.7 binaries in a folder 'recovery' created in /system/etc and 2 shell scripts in /system/bin used to call flash_image and flash the recoveries from Terminal Emulator.
How to use:
1. Flash the Recovery Pack
2. In Terminal Emulator:
$su
#amonrecovery.sh ~ for AmonRa-v1.6.2 Recovery
#cwmrecovery.sh ~ for ClockworkMod-2.5.0.7 Recovery
As you can see there's minimal typing and easy to remember names.
If you like you can add/replace recovery images in the /system/etc/recovery folder and create/adjust the shell script.
HeroC-Recoveries-signed.zip ~ Just the 2 recovery images and 2 shell scripts.
md5: 7414ee444eea7bdbf1e85e2ac89d7b86
HeroC-Recovery-Pack-signed.zip ~ Same as above but also installs flash_image in /system/bin.
md5: 936c949548de760ea2c135dccf0d60f8
As always Nandroid and proceed at your own risk. (read first line)
cant you do the same thing through rom manager this seems kind of pointless rom managers actually better to because u dont have to mess with TE.
I don't use ROM Manager all that much myself (GTablet doesn't play nice with it), but I assume you'd need an active Wifi connection to get the download, in case you wanted it? And what if the download site itself was offline? The scripts are more convenient, imo - you know that it will work since it's local, and it's pretty fast to run them. Terminal Emulator is a pretty good app to have, anyway.
And, it will always be the same version each time - which could be a good or a bad thing, depending on your needs of course. But options are always a good thing.
Bierce22 said:
cant you do the same thing through rom manager this seems kind of pointless rom managers actually better to because u dont have to mess with TE.
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You can, but what if you can't boot in to the rom or you borked your recovery?
thats true i guess.
ill keep my mouth shut on these things for awhile ive already had enough shouting matches for one day lmao.
aiwetir said:
You can, but what if you can't boot in to the rom or you borked your recovery?
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Well if you can't boot into the rom then you can't use terminal emulator either
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trip187 said:
Well if you can't boot into the rom then you can't use terminal emulator either
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adb
10characters
Bierce22 said:
thats true i guess.
ill keep my mouth shut on these things for awhile ive already had enough shouting matches for one day lmao.
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I just had a shouting match on Facebook so I'm probably a bit grumpy, I should have said:
"Yes, you can do these things in ROM Manager, but if you can't boot into the rom or recovery, you can use these same scripts with ADB. I've had a hard time finding flash_image in the past so this whole pack is probably useful if you are in deep poo with your phone."
jazzruby said:
As always Nandroid and proceed at your own risk. (read first line)
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I agree with that and this tool. Rom manager isn't better than this just because the server could be down, you have to download the recovery for the first time, etc, etc. Not saying its bad because I used to use it but now I use this if i'm on mobile and adb shell if on computer. Thanks
Thanks for this to all involved. I doubt I'll ever need it since I'm s-off, but it's a pretty awesome tool! I'm sure it will be useful to other users, I will link them to your thread
Ok, I ran Revolutionary, got the mod to flash to get root, but when I hit Recovery on the boot screen I get some sort of lockup that requires a battery pull to recover from.
I've installed a terminal emulator, and have the root mod from Revolutionary on /mnt/SDCard. Is there some way I can run this from the terminal emulator on my phone?
I have ADB installed on my PC but I'm having some issues with that as well and would prefer to run anything directly from a terminal on my phone if possible.
BTW the phone boots back into a usable state with no issues*. I have S-Off, just don't have root.
*Well, with no issues that it didn't have before I ran Revolutionary.
Are you sure your superuser zip flashed correctly? When you go into terminal emulator and type su and hit enter does superuser ask for permissions? If it says permission denied then your root didn't work. If it does work then follow these steps:
unclespoon said:
If you're already rooted with s-off and want to update your recovery, but are like me and don't have access from work to ADB or don't know how to use it, here's how you can update to the 4.0.0.9 recovery:
1. Download Recovery 4.0.0.9 from Modaco's website
2. Using Root Explorer, find the file in your downloads folder on the sdcard.
3. Paste the recovery img file into your phone's /data/local folder.
4. In terminal emulator, first type "su" and then type "'dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21" and let it transfer the recovery file.
Simple as that!
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Make sure the file ends in .img and not .txt or whatever it is that people keep running into. And make SURE the text is verbatim (without quotes obviously) or you'll run into errors. If it tries to capitalize a letter on you, pull out the hardware keyboard and make sure it's lowercase. If it doesn't let you input a special character, use the soft keyboard.
I appreciate the reply.
I'm quite certain that superuser didn't flash at all. The Recovery didn't install correctly, and hangs when I try to use it.
So what I want/need to do (unless someone has a better idea) is flash the MoDaCo recovery somehow. I tried to manually copy it to the correct block, but I do NOT have root.
Or manually flash the super user mod. I have a terminal emulator on my phone and can enter commands there, the super user mod is on /mnt/SDCard/.
I've also found this thread, which I intend to try to do later on after I've had more than 3 hrs of sleep in the past 24.
Yes, that's a great thread. Follow those instructions. If I were you I'd assume nothing has worked thus far and try starting over from scratch
I used the thread in the dev section the one labeled for dummies. worked like a charm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286324
unclespoon said:
Yes, that's a great thread. Follow those instructions. If I were you I'd assume nothing has worked thus far and try starting over from scratch
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That fixed it. I had issues with ADB so I had to uninstall that and reinstall it. Then I ran Revolutionary and got S-Off for real. Installing MoDaCo clockwork mod went like clockwork.
I'm now running UndeadK9's AOSP Gone Wild on Sense. I'm thinking I like some of the Sense widgets better, so I'll be reflashing his other ROM soon.
Now I just need to figure out how to do a batch restore in Titanium Backup and I'll be golden.
Have to buy full or use a cracked version if their is one.
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Droidmoder said:
Have to buy full or use a cracked version if their is one.
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I bought the full version of both Titanium Backup and Root Explorer.
Tb explains itself. Great app can also freeze updates and such so you won't be bothered by them.
Root explorer can fix premissions which is good and also various other things.
Two very good buys .
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I had the issue of downgrading the NEW out of box 2.3.4.... I was given this link by neidlinger. I had to edit the ending of it to get it to work but it worked, and is working great. Here is the link, and below it is my edit of them.
P.S. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE LINKS TO DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMS YOU NEED....IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THEM DOWNLOAD THESE AND REPLACE THEM.(JUST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE) It wouldn't work for me until I re-downloaded and replaced them.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Glacier:_Full_Update_Guide
Downgrading to 1.17.531.2
If the HTC Glacier is running a Gingerbread firmware (2.xx.xxx.x) (Settings » About Phone) you need to downgrade the device first in order to root. If the HTC Glacier is already running 1.17.531.2 or lower you can skip to the Rooting the HTC Glacier section.
1. You will need ADB on the computer to proceed thru this process. Follow the Android SDK guide, to get the ADB shell on the computer.
2. Download fre3vo, misc_version 0.2 & the 1.17.531.2 firmware:
o fre3vo: Download
md5: 010e076a4a93be876579711bf8934c70
o misc_version 0.2: Download
md5: 1f40aaf88d1bf15775631a58c4361218
o 1.17.531.2 firmware: Download
md5: 49d07f0ee7de1765a6a84cb12fa53110
3. Unzip the fre3vo & misc_version packages to the same folder as adb (the /platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder).
4. Make sure the filename of the firmware is PD15IMG.zip exactly or it will not work and copy it to the same folder as adb.
5. Connect the HTC Glacier to the computer via USB.
6. On the computer, open terminal and run the following commands:
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell
chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF
adb shell
NOTE: You should have the "#" sign instead of the "$". If you do, you have temporary root, and can continue on. If you have the "$", then the exploit has failed, refer to xda developers, RootzWiki, or #G2Root for further assistance.
/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.00.000.0
exit
7. Now that misc version has been downgraded, the HTC Glacier is ready to have the firmware downgraded. On the computer, open terminal and run the following commands:
adb reboot bootloader
8. Use Volume up/down keys on the HTC Glacier for navigation and Power key for confirmation. Select Bootloader to flash the 1.17.531.2 firmware.
( IT MAY AUTOMATICALLY START )
Once finished you can Root the device by following the instructions on this link…..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
its gotta be an easier way to downgrade.
It's actually very simple... I did it after 2 showers of the "herbal" essence kind. Ha...!
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BillyBoy74 said:
It's actually very simple... I did it after 2 showers of the "herbal" essence kind. Ha...!
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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i am kinda surprised with all the people on this site that no one has made a one click downgrade yet.
??????
Can anybody help me please?
i followed these steps and i still havent downgraded
bam5bam57 said:
Can anybody help me please?
adb cant read my mytouch 4g device.
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You installed the usb driver and rebooted your computer?
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modbass said:
i am kinda surprised with all the people on this site that no one has made a one click downgrade yet.
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Why dont you make one then?
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thecool14soh said:
its gotta be an easier way to downgrade.
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Actually used instructions from THeUnlockr.com - very easy to follow and worked like a charm.
http://theunlockr.com/2011/10/25/ho...ire-z-desire-hd-and-mytouch-4g-back-to-froyo/
CAUTION: there's a link to the Froyo ROM that seems to be defective - get the ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476745&highlight=pd15img&page=1
Bass_Man25 said:
Actually used instructions from THeUnlockr.com - very easy to follow and worked like a charm.
http://theunlockr.com/2011/10/25/ho...ire-z-desire-hd-and-mytouch-4g-back-to-froyo/
CAUTION: there's a link to the Froyo ROM that seems to be defective - get the ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476745&highlight=pd15img&page=1
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I tried following theunockr directions but it didn't work. I wound up having to turn my SD card into a goldcard for it to finally downgrade (what a stupid idea going for the unlocked bootloader was)
This is the RIGHT one.
skygear said:
This is the RIGHT one.
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This is the Right WHAT?
K-JACKS said:
This is the Right WHAT?
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Shhh. Pretend it's not there and slowly walk away.
Jerk. This is the right set to downgrade.
Can't believe you were thanked for your stupid response.
Lol... Yes it works like a charm...
Estalling lol looking good so far for that RC title.
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...Awesome... said:
Lol... Yes it works like a charm...
Estalling lol looking good so far for that RC title.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2
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Hahaha :thumbup:
Thank You!
Thank you, I have an HTC Glacier MyTouch 4g and I can not root, unlock the bootloader, or downgrade! I just went through the Android Bullet but failed after about 5 tries.
modbass said:
i am kinda surprised with all the people on this site that no one has made a one click downgrade yet.
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NOOB needs help
Can someone please help me.... trying to down grade and ready to give up. This is my second day on this and just got past (adb shell cat /dev/msm_rotator). Anyone have a new way to downgrade?
I always use the instructions on theunlockr.com actually just did it last week to a vision which is the same process. Make sure u follow directions exactly and don't skip through.
As long as u have adb set up correctly then all is good.
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This Device Does Not Support This Exploit
I've tried a few different guides for temp root, but they all rely on fre3v0. The issue I am having is that after running the /data/local/tmp/fre3vo command, or its alternate configurations, the device returns:
Code:
Locating access point...
This device does not support this exploit.
This device does not support this exploit.
The expoit has failed.
Does anyone know what causes this issue? Or does anyone have an alternative way for gaining temporary root? I spent the evening looking around but haven't found any strong leads.
Device info: Android 2.3.4, HTC Sense version 2.1, Software number 2.32.531.1, Kernel 2.6.35.10-g4dcb781
PopeOnABomb said:
I've tried a few different guides for temp root, but they all rely on fre3v0. The issue I am having is that after running the /data/local/tmp/fre3vo command, or its alternate configurations, the device returns:
Code:
Locating access point...
This device does not support this exploit.
This device does not support this exploit.
The expoit has failed.
Does anyone know what causes this issue? Or does anyone have an alternative way for gaining temporary root? I spent the evening looking around but haven't found any strong leads.
Device info: Android 2.3.4, HTC Sense version 2.1, Software number 2.32.531.1, Kernel 2.6.35.10-g4dcb781
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the method works trust me print full device info from hboot. just follow the guid on the unlockr.com and if u cant get s-off after they say u should follow the post in the comment or better yet a ton load of proven tuts on this site
Well, I'm writing this thread because I happily have a root method that doesn't require HTC unlock and you can downgrade to 2.2. Let's get into the information about it:
Required:
ADB
PG06IMG.zip {Downgraded version}
misc.img * {md5sum = c88dd947eb3b36eec90503a3525ae0de}
tacoroot *
*included in zip file
Instructions:
Alright, for this you will need to run the following commands:
Code:
adb push tacoroot.sh /data/local/tmp/taco
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/taco
adb shell sh /data/local/tmp/taco --setup
[COLOR="Red"]YOU NEED TO Hit Vol up + Vol Down + Power all at once after it goes into recovery![/COLOR]
After it reboots type:
Code:
adb shell sh /data/local/tmp/taco --root
and then you use
Code:
adb shell dd if=/sdcard/misc.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17
Pull your battery after you check the md5sum of the img by using adb shell md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p17
and then reboot into hboot to downgrade
Download here
Script Download, features, changelog is in this post
credits:
Misc.img file: OTAKing (Ohai buddeh)
tacoroot: jcase
Well looks like someone has been at work.
I never doubted you buddy! Good work! Thanks!
Sent from my PG06100
Nice work as always.
Sent from my HTC Evo Shift using Tapatalk
You never cease to amaze young Padawan!!
Just imagine If they could of waited a little longer! Lmao!
Indirect for the win!!!
Script information:
This one is called ShiftySonOfA
It is basically Fre3atlast rewritten for this with about 3/4ths of it changed. Enjoy.
Download link:
here
Features:
Code:
MD5 Check
Easy to use
Includes all information needed
Offers download for EXE or Zip for RUU back to froyo.
Version Changelog:
Code:
1.0: Initial Release
Anyone think we can get this stickied? It's pretty important. :|
You got it...
Sent from my PG06100
Indirect said:
Anyone think we can get this stickied? It's pretty important. :|
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Done.
EDIT: I've created a single sticky which links to all other stickies. We had about 6 so it needed to be tidied up.
Thanks once again Indirect
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
Glad to help out where I started developing.
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Indirect said:
Glad to help out where I started developing.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
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I'm just glad your still helping out
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
He told me he is too scared to ask anyone for a donation for a shift, he will work on roms if he can get his hands on one, any takers?
gigermunit said:
He told me he is too scared to ask anyone for a donation for a shift, he will work on roms if he can get his hands on one, any takers?
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Because I knew everyone would say no.
If I had an extra one, you'd be welcome to it. Your work kicks ass.
Sent from my Supremely Shifted Speedy.
I honestly have a extra shift but have been trying to sell it times are tough at the moment, thing is less then 6 months old and doesn't even get used back in the box mint...
Just don't think I'm comin off as a ****, if I could donate bro I define would just can't afford to...
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Indirect said:
Because I knew everyone would say no.
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Im considering reporting my current shift lost and sending it to you.
but after I get money to pay for a replacement lol
guys, look on the bright side: If I have a donated shift, I can also try to develop a root for the rom instead of having to downgrade. I already have some ideas but I need to test on latest version. :|
Indirect said:
... I happily have a root method that doesn't require HTC unlock and you can downgrade to 2.2.
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Thanks for this! I was able to use the temp root to "adb pull" the entirety of the (kernel visible) flash, as well as the /boot, /system, WiMax, and /data partitions (after remounting r/o). Because of that, after I'd downgraded (which seems really unnecessary JUST to get to a flashable HBoot, but that's another topic), I was able to flash back the new radios and touchscreen firmware (as seen in another thread), then flash the CWM recovery, which let me reflash /system and /data from my previously-unlocked Shift (and Nandroid that for future use, as well). After modifying the stock 2.3.4 /boot to set ro.secure to "0" then flashing that with fastboot, then pushing Superuser.apk and the "su" binary, I was exactly back to where I was before (which was VERY important to me, I didn't want to have to start over from a clean wipe), except now I have root- so I was able to use TiBu to move stuff that was ordinarily marked "Phone Only" to the SD-Card, freeing up some space (which along with how slow this phone is and how little memory it's got are my major gripes with the Shift).
(TL;DR: I now have root and didn't lose anything I had before I started).
It's nice to have the TiBu and Nandroids, too- despite the glowing reviews I read here, I seriously dislike this handset, but I hear there's ROMs out there that make this thing usable. So, now I get to try 'em, and always go back if they're no better after all.