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Update HBoot ?

Hi everyone,
I'm currently under Cyanogen stable release, with hboot 0.98.0000. My phone was S-OFF using AlpharevX beta tool 3 or 4 month ago I guess. The problem is that my Desire S reboots regularly for no reason. I red somewhere that hboot 0.98.0002 may correct that issue. Is that true ? Or should I wipe all my datas and do a "proper" new install of CyanogenMod ? I wiped my phone one time for the first install of superkid beta, but never again, I've just been pilling up every new version.
And finally, if 0.98.0002 fix that issue, how is it possible to install it ? Do I have to get back to sense and S-ON my phone ? How ?
Thank you,
KennyG9

KennyG9 said:
Hi everyone,
I'm currently under Cyanogen stable release, with hboot 0.98.0000. My phone was S-OFF using AlpharevX beta tool 3 or 4 month ago I guess. The problem is that my Desire S reboots regularly for no reason. I red somewhere that hboot 0.98.0002 may correct that issue. Is that true ? Or should I wipe all my datas and do a "proper" new install of CyanogenMod ? I wiped my phone one time for the first install of superkid beta, but never again, I've just been pilling up every new version.
And finally, if 0.98.0002 fix that issue, how is it possible to install it ? Do I have to get back to sense and S-ON my phone ? How ?
Thank you,
KennyG9
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I'm slightly confused as if you S-OFF'd with AlpharevX then you should really have the 6.xx.xxxx HBOOT What else have you done since then?
Rather than play around with your HBOOT's I'd try a clean install first - I'd suggest formatting of data/system/cache/boot through a wipe script and then perform a complete re-install of the latest ROM)
Although I'd say that the best HBOOT for you to be on would be ENG HBOOT 0.98.2000.

ben_pyett said:
I'm slightly confused as if you S-OFF'd with AlpharevX then you should really have the 6.xx.xxxx HBOOT What else have you done since then?
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I'm confused. You are right. I'm under 6.98.1002. So no problem of update.
ben_pyett said:
Rather than play around with your HBOOT's I'd try a clean install first - I'd suggest formatting of data/system/cache/boot through a wipe script and then perform a complete re-install of the latest ROM)
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Yes ! That seems to be the best solution finally . Do you know any tool that can help me to format / wipe without loosing all my downloads from market / personal .apks / Musics on SD Card ?
ben_pyett said:
Although I'd say that the best HBOOT for you to be on would be ENG HBOOT 0.98.2000.
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I'm not ENG .
Thanks a lot for your fast answer,
KennyG9

KennyG9 said:
I'm confused. You are right. I'm under 6.98.1002. So no problem of update.
Yes ! That seems to be the best solution finally . Do you know any tool that can help me to format / wipe without loosing all my downloads from market / personal .apks / Musics on SD Card ?
I'm not ENG .
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Sorry, I don't understand 100% what you mean there, do you mean that you have HBOOT = 6.xx.xxxx or not?
You can save APK's with various file manager tools but without doubt the most used and easiest way to enable the backup and re-install of all of your APK's would be pay for titanium backup tool....this tools enable batch backup and restores.
Any custom recovery whether CWM (clockworkmod) or 4EXT (which I recommend) will enable you to format the partitions as described. You will find links to both of these in the RECOVERY section of the INDEX thread.
You will also find links to HBOOT in the INDEX thread.

[Q] Done S-off, Root :D Need help with HBoot & 4EXT

Hey ,
ok.. everything went fine Now my Desire S is S-off'ed and is rooted
(a big thanx to all who helped me here )
Now, I have a few questions before flashing the ENG HBOOT & installing the touch recovery (4EXT):
- Which zip file version of ENG HBOOT should I flash?
Got 2 zip files here: one of them is named "PG88IMG(ENG 0.98.2000)" and is having "engHBOOToverARX.img" named IMG file.
Other one is named "PG88IMG" and is having "hboot_0.98.0000_361a7ba6_0310.img" named IMG file.
I checked their size and MD5; size is same but their MD5 hashes are different.
Please suggest, which one to go for? Or should I flash a newer version of ENG HBOOT? the 2.00.xxx ? Which ones better? :|
- Flashing this ENG HBOOT is it equivalent to flashing a new radio?
-Will I need to format any partitions, cache,...anything? I am not going to install any custom ROM for now, so I need my applications and their data..everything intact (just being noob here )
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UPDATE:
I have successfully installed 4EXT recovery but when I check my filesystem info it says that except the SD Card all of my partitions are already ext4! is that possible? i din't converted them. by default all phone partitions as EXT4? wow :O and my SD Card is shown as fat32 partition (its ok).
Anyways.. :|
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- I am thinking to install the 4EXT touch recovery, found it comfortable instead of pressing volume/power keys again and again. (and offcourse donate to the dev; great job there..keep it coming! )
- Do I need to convert to EXT4 partition type? How can I check my existing partition type? well of which partition are we talking about here?..the internal memory or the SD card partition type? noob*
- Can somebody give me some short steps of how to install 4EXT without bricking my phone..as I am worried a bit now to move forward
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S-off'ing and rooting was a walk in the park (thx devs for making it sooo..easy)
Regards,
sky770

sky770 said:
ok.. everything went fine Now my Desire S is S-off'ed and is rooted
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Congrats SKy770! Welcome to the elite S-OFF club! (Just joking!)
sky770 said:
Which zip file version of ENG HBOOT should I flash?
Got 2 zip files here: one of them is named "PG88IMG(ENG 0.98.2000)" and is having "engHBOOToverARX.img" named IMG file.
Other one is named "PG88IMG" and is having "hboot_0.98.0000_361a7ba6_0310.img" named IMG file.
I checked their size and MD5; size is same but their MD5 hashes are different.
Please suggest, which one to go for? Or should I flash a newer version of ENG HBOOT? the 2.00.xxx ? Which ones better? :|
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If you've used revolutionary, you're Hboot should now be RVL v6.98.1000?
The engHBOOToverARX is a modified v0.98 bootloader, which *pretends* to be v6.98.2000. This allows you to overflash the RVL hboot. The easiest method is to use fastboot.
To flash, extract the file on your computer to get the xxxxx.img. Boot into Fastboot mode (Vol- and power), click fastboot, plug in USB cable. and type the code:
Code:
fastboot flash hboot xxxxx.img
This should take like a second or less. Reboot into hboot to check.
Alternatively you can use the hboot update interface by placing the P88IMG.zip file on SD card, and when you boot into hboot it will ask you whether you want to update (click yes obviously). I personally don't like this method as people tend to forget to delete the .zip file and may be at risk of repeatedly flashing your hboot.
I don't know whether flashing v0.98 or v2.00 straight without going through v6.98.2000 would work? Try it?
the ENG v0.98 should work with most ROMs. I think v2.00 is only needed for some newer ROMs which require a /data/lib partition (better search round for which ROMs need it).
Tbh, never found any problems with v0.98, so I've stuck to it ever since I first rooted it. Don't think there is any real life benefits of one over the other (except obviously if your ROM doesn't work with v0.98).
sky770 said:
- Flashing this ENG HBOOT is it equivalent to flashing a new radio?
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Yes and no. It's similar that radio updates can also be applied via fastboot or the hboot PG88IMG.zip interface...
But effectively you're flashing different things. BOTH GIVES YOU RISK OF BRICKING YOUR PHONE. So the tip is if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
sky770 said:
Will I need to format any partitions, cache,...anything? I am not going to install any custom ROM for now, so I need my applications and their data..everything intact (just being noob here )
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Generally its a good idea to at least wipe the partition if you've messed with hboot. So its a good idea to backup before you mess around with your phone.
THis can be done through 4EXT easily. (the wipe/format settings)
sky770 said:
- I am thinking to install the 4EXT touch recovery, found it comfortable instead of pressing volume/power keys again and again. (and offcourse donate to the dev; great job there..keep it coming! )
- Do I need to convert to EXT4 partition type? How can I check my existing partition type? well of which partition are we talking about here?..the internal memory or the SD card partition type? noob*
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Well, ext4 isn't strictly necessary... your phone will work on ext3, but if you've heard about the infamous Desire S eMMC problem, then ext4 gives you a little more protection.
(the problem I think is that on overloading the cache partition, say updating all market apps, the phone hangs... people intuitively do a battery pull which corrupts the /cache partition. There is a small risk of frying your memory if you quickly reinsert your battery back after you've battery pulled it, so its generally advised to wait 10 seconds after battery pull before putting battery back in.)
Ext4 supports write-back journaling so should be less susceptible to this...
to convert to ext4, use 4EXT convert tools (NOT wipe/format!)
sky770 said:
- Can somebody give me some short steps of how to install 4EXT without bricking my phone..as I am worried a bit now to move forward
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Download the .apk file and install. You need to be rooted and S-OFF'd. It will then ask you to update, click yes. Then install the latest version (1.005 RC3?)
DOne.

anchemis said:
If you've used revolutionary, you're Hboot should now be RVL v6.98.1000?
The engHBOOToverARX is a modified v0.98 bootloader, which *pretends* to be v6.98.2000. This allows you to overflash the RVL hboot. The easiest method is to use fastboot.
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Well, after using revolutionary I have HBOOT v.6.98.1002.
So should I use:
the Other one is named "PG88IMG" and is having "hboot_0.98.0000_361a7ba6_0310.img" named IMG file.
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?
But as the name of the file suggests its 0.98.0000 and NOT 0.98.2xxx. *now am confused*
Well I extracted the "hboot_0.98.0000_361a7ba6_0310.img" file from the zip available here
and thx for clearing up my 4EXT doubt (so i am assuming that for 4EXT I don't have to re-format my partition(s)..simply install, convert partitions to ext4 and voila! )
the eMMC fried chip prob? yep..I saw that somewhere around here in forums :O *shrugs*
UPDATE:
I have successfully installed 4EXT recovery but when I check my filesystem info it says that except the SD Card my all my partitions are ext4 only! is that possible? :O and my SD Card is shown as fat32 partition (its ok).
Anways..

Hi guys,
I just tried flashing my HBOOT with the ENG HBOOT file available here
using the PG88IMG.zip method.
But the HBOOT said "bypassed".. now what is that? :O though I am able to boot into my stock ROM (thank god I din't bricked my phone phewff).
Now how can I work this one out to have 0.98.xxx ENG HBOOT?
Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards,
sky770

sky770 said:
Hi guys,
I just tried flashing my HBOOT with the ENG HBOOT file available here
using the PG88IMG.zip method.
But the HBOOT said "bypassed".. now what is that? :O though I am able to boot into my stock ROM (thank god I din't bricked my phone phewff).
Now how can I work this one out to have 0.98.xxx ENG HBOOT?
Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards,
sky770
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Looks the RVL v6.98 hboot is bypassing (aka blocking) hboot flashes.
Did you try the fastboot method?
Try flashing the ENGHBOOToverARX.img first.
You should get hboot v0.98.2000? (just ignore it, as it is 0.98.xxxx in reality)
After you've done that. Flash ENG 0.98.xxxx
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sky770 said:
Well, after using revolutionary I have HBOOT v.6.98.1002.
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Yes, sorry, my brain isn't functioning today...
The reason why you're 'bypassing' is that when you flash using the PG88IMG method, your hboot will detect / compare the version numbers.
As RVL 6.98.1002 (despite being 0.98 in disguise) is greater than 0.98.xxxx, it will not flash it.
the EngHBOOToverARX.img has version number 6.98.2000, which allows you to overflash the RVL 6.98.1002. This version I think also allows 'downgrade' flashing, so you can revert back to ENG 0.98.xxxx

anchemis said:
Looks the RVL v6.98 hboot is bypassing (aka blocking) hboot flashes.
Did you try the fastboot method?
Try flashing the ENGHBOOToverARX.img first.
You should get hboot v0.98.2000? (just ignore it, as it is 0.98.xxxx in reality)
After you've done that. Flash ENG 0.98.xxxx
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Yes, sorry, my brain isn't functioning today...
The reason why you're 'bypassing' is that when you flash using the PG88IMG method, your hboot will detect / compare the version numbers.
As RVL 6.98.1002 (despite being 0.98 in disguise) is greater than 0.98.xxxx, it will not flash it.
the EngHBOOToverARX.img has version number 6.98.2000, which allows you to overflash the RVL 6.98.1002. This version I think also allows 'downgrade' flashing, so you can revert back to ENG 0.98.xxxx
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yeah.. we're on the same page now
I just tried flashing the 6.98.200 (engHBOOToverARX.img) but my HBOOT just ignored it after saying.. "parsing.." and nothing else.
So, right now my HBOOT is still sitting on 6.98.1002
Both times I'd tried I did it using the PG88IMG.zip method (i.e. just copied my file onto the root of SD Card and tried flashing it with HBOOT/Bootloader)
Regards,
sky770

sky770 said:
yeah.. we're on the same page now
I just tried flashing the 6.98.200 (engHBOOToverARX.img) but my HBOOT just ignored it after saying.. "parsing.." and nothing else.
So, right now my HBOOT is still sitting on 6.98.1002
Both times I'd tried I did it using the PG88IMG.zip method (i.e. just copied my file onto the root of SD Card and tried flashing it with HBOOT/Bootloader)
Regards,
sky770
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Fastboot it?
0. Delete the PG88IMG.zip file to stop it causing you trouble.
1. Extract the .img file from the .zip file (so you get the engHBOOToverARX.img)
2. Plug phone to computer and get phone into FASTBOOT USB mode, get to hboot (vol- + power), then scroll to fastboot, it should say fastboot usb.
3. Get the android sdk tools.
4. Use the command line type:
Code:
fastboot flash hboot engHBOOToverARX.img
[\code]
whatever that .img file is called.
5. See the result? (if successful, you should get v6.98.2xxx)
6. Install ENG 0.98.xxxx the same way.

anchemis said:
Fastboot it?
0. Delete the PG88IMG.zip file to stop it causing you trouble.
1. Extract the .img file from the .zip file (so you get the engHBOOToverARX.img)
2. Plug phone to computer and get phone into FASTBOOT USB mode, get to hboot (vol- + power), then scroll to fastboot, it should say fastboot usb.
3. Get the android sdk tools.
4. Use the command line type:
Code:
fastboot flash hboot engHBOOToverARX.img
[\code]
whatever that .img file is called.
5. See the result? (if successful, you should get v6.98.2xxx)
6. Install ENG 0.98.xxxx the same way.[/QUOTE]
Well, I got the procedure described [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17481836&postcount=2"]here[/URL]. Confirmed. They are exactly the same as you have pointed out in the above post :)
Now, my HBOOT version is 6.98.2000 (PG8810000)
so..whats next? should I repeat the same steps for the 0.98.xxx ENG HBOOT; extracting and using the "hboot_0.98.0000_361a7ba6_0310.img" file?
:D
Regards,
sky770
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and....Voila
My HBOOT says version 0.98.2000 (PG8810000) after second flash from 6.98.2000 (PG8810000). Also, Revolutionary's logo has also been removed from the top of Bootloader
I will be writing and attaching a small slightly modified batch file script using which noobs can easily change their HBOOT version.
I hope that small contribution could make XDA a better place for noobs (not to mention the enormous help I got here )
Regards,
sky770

sky770 said:
and....Voila
My HBOOT says version 0.98.2000 (PG8810000) after second flash from 6.98.2000 (PG8810000). Also, Revolutionary's logo has also been removed from the top of Bootloader
I will be writing and attaching a small slightly modified batch file script using which noobs can easily change their HBOOT version.
I hope that small contribution could make XDA a better place for noobs (not to mention the enormous help I got here )
Regards,
sky770
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Congrats!
I bet you're fingers are now itching for a custom ROM...
Yeah, perhaps someone should write an article about how to flash S-OFF / hboots. The guides on the index are a bit old now.

anchemis said:
Congrats!
I bet you're fingers are now itching for a custom ROM...
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Itching..? am frigging wanting to flash Fallout's latest RC *greedy me*
but will give it a break for now
anchemis said:
Yeah, perhaps someone should write an article about how to flash S-OFF / hboots. The guides on the index are a bit old now.
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Already done..check this out
Regards,
sky770

hoping that my thread here is made a sticky :|
maybe somebody of you could help me out in spreading this thread
Thanks & Regards,
sky770

sky770 said:
Itching..? am frigging wanting to flash Fallout's latest RC *greedy me*
but will give it a break for now
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I've been eyeing up the CM9 alpha progress... and it's been pretty stable so far!
Can't wait to get rid of sense!

anchemis said:
I've been eyeing up the CM9 alpha progress... and it's been pretty stable so far!
Can't wait to get rid of sense!
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Yep..CM's always been one of my fav ROM to look forward to since I have been thinking to get a droid. Now it looks like I have something to build my turf on
Heres hoping that CM9 gets rock solid stability
Regards,
sky770

sky770 said:
Yep..CM's always been one of my fav ROM to look forward to since I have been thinking to get a droid. Now it looks like I have something to build my turf on
Heres hoping that CM9 gets rock solid stability
Regards,
sky770
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It is so far despite being an alpha...
So long as you can put up with:
1. No FM radio
2. minor bugs
3. Camera only up to 4MPx

anchemis said:
It is so far despite being an alpha...
So long as you can put up with:
1. No FM radio
2. minor bugs
3. Camera only up to 4MPx
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waiting for official ICS sources
fm radio? meeh..SKY.FM ftw!

anchemis said:
Fastboot it?
0. Delete the PG88IMG.zip file to stop it causing you trouble.
1. Extract the .img file from the .zip file (so you get the engHBOOToverARX.img)
2. Plug phone to computer and get phone into FASTBOOT USB mode, get to hboot (vol- + power), then scroll to fastboot, it should say fastboot usb.
3. Get the android sdk tools.
4. Use the command line type:
Code:
fastboot flash hboot engHBOOToverARX.img
[\code]
whatever that .img file is called.
5. See the result? (if successful, you should get v6.98.2xxx)
6. Install ENG 0.98.xxxx the same way.[/QUOTE]
excuse me :P
can i still do this if i already installed custom rom
[ROM][27 APR] [Reaper V3.0 | GB 2.3.7] [Reaper Kernel V1.2][FTL Launcher][UCS]]
?? thx for the answer
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CM 10 jelly bean HBOOT to RUU

Hi
I'm in some sort of a probleme here...
I flash CM10 for the Ville by xkonni & intervigil everything went good ... Than I tried to go back to my nandroid backup that I did before but them the phone would be stuck a the htc one s and beats logo. I somehow manage to get almost everyting to work but , even with the bootloader re-lock and the original rom and file from my nandroid I cant restore everything using the RUU from my phone ( Rogers/fido ) . The thing is, if I look in the log from the RUU install it says : remote: 44 hboot version check fail
Any clue how to restore the original HBOOT ?
!!!!

U need use adb and flash the stock boot.img
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blackhartct said:
U need use adb and flash the stock boot.img
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That does not change the HBOOT I look at that solution

I don't think you can do anything to the hboot w/o s-off
hboot and boot.img not the same
So, I doubt CM10 would have messed with it
But, it is very experimental--I have been doing this a long time and wouldn't touch CM10 yet--you are braver than me--
Did you wipe ALL including System 2 to 3x before trying nandroid--System would have to be wiped in this case or issues highly likely

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I don't think you can do anything to the hboot w/o s-off
hboot and boot.img not the same
So, I doubt CM10 would have messed with it
But, it is very experimental--I have been doing this a long time and wouldn't touch CM10 yet--you are braver than me--
Did you wipe ALL including System 2 to 3x before trying nandroid--System would have to be wiped in this case or issues highly likely
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Is there a technical explanation for the reasons multiple wipes will accomplish more than a single wipe?

In normal cases only official stock HTC RUU's will change your hboot/bootloader. So flash the appropriate RUU with the hboot you had before, first. If you was on software base 1.78 for example, flash the 1.78 RUU and you will have the right hboot.
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Inferi0r said:
In normal cases only official stock HTC RUU's will change your hboot/bootloader. So flash the appropriate RUU with the hboot you had before, first. If you was on software base 1.78 for example, flash the 1.78 RUU and you will have the right hboot.
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This is the log from the RUU.
<T212848><DEBUG><OUT>INFOchecking hboot version...</OUT>
</DEBUG></T212848>
<T212848><DEBUG><OUT>FAILED (remote: 44 hboot version check fail)</OUT>
</DEBUG></T212848>
The orignal Hboot from my provider is 1.08 ( And RUU)
but I check in the rom that I use to flash CM 10 and I cant see any trace of a new HBOOT
so... Where did I get hupdated from 1.08 to 1.13 ?

Because as far as system partition is concerned the wipe does not totally get rid of all files and some stuff can be left behind. Also, installing the new Rom may not overwrite all of the partition. It can cause issues with the new Rom running well. With my N1 even some devs recommended 3 to 4 wipes. System wipe is recommended if going to different Rom or changing basebands. Definitely with coming from CM to Sense.

wiping or formatting a partition multiple times and getting any benefit from that sounds like urban legend
I've seen it recommended by numerous people but there's not any reason to think wiping a partition two times or three times is going to be more effective than one time.
Although if there's a technical explanation I'll hear it out...but stating that formatting a partition one time simply doesn't get it all gone or someone heard it from somewhere else doesn't suffice as enough evidence for me.

flashing radio.

hey there. Just another noob question:
How can I find out what radio am I using? Can I flash the PG zip archive in recovery just like I flash the kernel? If so, do I always need to do that when I install roms? Is the radio included in the rom? I think of it as like firmware or recovery, you have to flash the lastest when it was released and that's about it, it does not get wiped when you go to format all parititions, right?
How about firmware? Can I flash this too in recovery? Thx.

To flash firmware you place the pg58img file at the root of sd card , then you boot into bootloader by pulling battery putting battery back in press volume and power at the same time, it will recognise the update and ask to continue press power for yes, let it update them REMOVE the pg58img file from your card or it will continuously try to update the file! I remove mine by pulling the sd card and put in a card reader and delete the file. Delete it how ever you want just make sure you delete it ok. Then your done. That's how you install firmware. Hope I helped.
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STk3000 said:
hey there. Just another noob question:
How can I find out what radio am I using? Can I flash the PG zip archive in recovery just like I flash the kernel? If so, do I always need to do that when I install roms? Is the radio included in the rom? I think of it as like firmware or recovery, you have to flash the lastest when it was released and that's about it, it does not get wiped when you go to format all parititions, right?
How about firmware? Can I flash this too in recovery? Thx.
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Hi,
To check radio, go to:
Settings/ about phone/ software information/ more/ baseband version.
Radio gets installed with the firmware.
It does not need to be flashed with every ROM.
Yes, it gets flashed in recovery.
It does not get wiped when you wipe the partitions.
Be very careful when flashing radio or firmware.
Always check the md5 checksum
If you flash the wrong one, or a bad one, it will brick your phone.

So i can flash firmware in 4ext right? If it is wrong... should i get any warning message? Thx
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STk3000 said:
So i can flash firmware in 4ext right? If it is wrong... should i get any warning message? Thx
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Hi,
Yes, you can.
What firmware do you have, and what firmware do you want to flash?
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Hi to flash firmware I usually put the firmware on the root of my sd card and flash from bootloader by pulling battery putting battery back in, pressing volume and power at the same time, the device will recognise the update and ask to continue, press power for yes. Once it's updated don't forget to REMOVE the pg58img file from the sd card or it will continue to try to update over and over . So when its finished just delete the file of your sd card. I use a card reader to do this. I just pop out my sd put into card reader and plug into computer and delete the file then put card back into device . But if you don't have a card reader its ok just delete the file however you can. Then your good to go. Hope this helps some . This is how I do my firmware. Best wishes.
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Do I have to be S-OFF to flash these two updates? I'm htcdev unlocked but S-ON and I don't want the wire trick s-off.
tried flashing radio in recovery, by installing the PG zip file but got installation aborted.

STk3000 said:
Do I have to be S-OFF to flash these two updates? I'm htcdev unlocked but S-ON and I don't want the wire trick s-off.
tried flashing radio in recovery, by installing the PG zip file but got installation aborted.
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yep for radio and hboot change you require SOFF ..when you are SON but HTC-DEV unlocked ..you can only change roms and recovery ..you cant modify firmware

so that's why it would not work... i'll stick with s-on for now since 3.32 works fine for me for all roms... ill get soff when most roms will reqire newer firmware... i dint really wanna do wire trick to get full root.. is there another way of getting this on 1.27 hboot? Thx ganesh..
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Hboot radio
Rather than start a new thread I thought I would just expand this one.
My query is:
Bootloader on my phone is showing
HBOOT 1.27.1100
RADIO 11.24A.3504.31_M
(Rev S-OFF) got this from flashing universal 3.33 by mike
I wanted to know is this the latest radio I need for jellybean roms? I am having the Wi-F- turning on issues
I see some of them mention Radio_11.76A? Is this the full name for the radio above?
I have pushed this through Fastboot ADB so am I on the right one?
I have also pushed the Boot.img from each rom and updated to Faux latest kernels but none of this seems to solve the wifi issues

Andy--T said:
Rather than start a new thread I thought I would just expand this one.
My query is:
Bootloader on my phone is showing
HBOOT 1.27.1100
RADIO 11.24A.3504.31_M
(Rev S-OFF) got this from flashing universal 3.33 by mike
I wanted to know is this the latest radio I need for jellybean roms? I am having the Wi-F- turning on issues
I see some of them mention Radio_11.76A? Is this the full name for the radio above?
I have pushed this through Fastboot ADB so am I on the right one?
I have also pushed the Boot.img from each rom and updated to Faux latest kernels but none of this seems to solve the wifi issues
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yep you have proper radio (or rather you can check it in settings -> about- phone -> baseband )
try some sense rom and see whether you got any wifi error or not

ganeshp said:
yep you have proper radio (or rather you can check it in settings -> about- phone -> baseband )
try some sense rom and see whether you got any wifi error or not
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I have tried flashing ARHD and Ordroid 9 again but same issues even after superwipe and formatting SD card (full format on windows not quick)
Loads of posts about these wifi issues - Only occured whenever I flashed latest Viper ROM but thats just me, others getting them on other roms mainly ICS / Jellybean

Andy--T said:
I have tried flashing ARHD and Ordroid 9 again but same issues even after superwipe and formatting SD card (full format on windows not quick)
Loads of posts about these wifi issues - Only occured whenever I flashed latest Viper ROM but thats just me, others getting them on other roms mainly ICS / Jellybean
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As long as the radio starts with 11 (11.24A, 11.76A etc) it is ICS compatible
I would still update to the latest radio (11.76A) available here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202867
And then do a full wipe of all partitions through 4EXT (don't use superwipe, causes problems) and reinstall ARHD.

krazykipa said:
As long as the radio starts with 11 (11.24A, 11.76A etc) it is ICS compatible
I would still update to the latest radio (11.76A) available here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202867
And then do a full wipe of all partitions through 4EXT (don't use superwipe, causes problems) and reinstall ARHD.
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he is having 11.76A Radio only ..in bootloader only the last part of the radio name is shown ..(for full name of RADIO ..check the Radio/Ril thread you've linked )
in settings ->about phone ->software info->baseband ..complete radio name will be shown (this path is for sense roms ..and it might be same for AOSP/CM9/CM10 roms too i think)

ganeshp said:
he is having 11.76A Radio only ..in bootloader only the last part of the radio name is shown ..(for full name of RADIO ..check the Radio/Ril thread you've linked )
in settings ->about phone ->software info->baseband ..complete radio name will be shown (this path is for sense roms ..and it might be same for AOSP/CM9/CM10 roms too i think)
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Serves me right for skimming

Thanks guys
WiFi is on but disconnects after a few mins inactivity
Have to switch it off and back on again to pick up the connection again
It authenticates and connects then disconnects after a short period of time
At least Im getting somewhere
Currently on latest CM10 Kang ROM (14 Aug b version)
found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009

Cant boot sense roms and some recovery

Ok guys, I've flashed a lots of device in the past, now I'm selling my Samsung S4 and buy this HTC ONE S from a friend. I like the phone a lot, I did s off with moonshine (gave error but in the end its finish).
I flash CM11, everything good, but, the camera is so slow to take picture. My friend told me that before that, it was ok (in stock roms). So, I decided to try a sense rom, I choose liberty rom, The rom flashed ok, but, Never boots, stucks on HTClogo, and restart.
I was with philz_touch_6.19.3-ville, so I decide to flash openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-ville. But still the same problem.
Then I try those recovery: openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-ville and openrecovery-twrp-2.6.1.0-ville. It doesnt even boot, only restart.
If I flash CM11 again, it will boot, but the camera is slow and i want a sense rom. In Hboot show this
Moonshine S-OFF
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-T-MOB010
HBOOT-2.15.4444
RADIO-1.35a.32.45.27
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.08.15
eMMC-boot
Dec 14 2012, 17:10:57:-1
I was thinking if upgrade to Hboot 2.16 was good, but not sure. Any advice?
PD: The g-Sensor and camera flash light dont work but is hardware, just said it if that helps in something
PD2: Ok, the slow camera was because I had the flash on, and is damage, so thats make the camera slow, I deactivate and now takes picture fast. But still, want a sense rom
PD3: I try this recovery twrp-2.7.0.8-ville.img but nothing I flash the rom, but again bootloops. I get that recovery from here http://mdmower.cmphys.com/twrp-ville/

What about running last ruu ? You're on hboot 2.15 so no need to downgrade.
Before running flash stock recovery with fastboot

benJX said:
What about running last ruu ? You're on hboot 2.15 so no need to downgrade.
Before running flash stock recovery with fastboot
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Yes, but what about 2.16? I have this RUU RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_TMOUS_3.14.531.11_Radio_1.13.50.05.31_10.30.50.08L_release_309489_signed_ICS_2.exe
that is what I need? What about s-off? Or the unlocked bootloader? I will lose it?

Hboot 2.16 is needed only if you want to run MaximusHD (this rom is NOT compatible with any other hboots).
Viper rom and Liberty are compatible with both 2.15 & 2.16.
I would add that CM11 is not officialy made for 2.15 hboot. If you want CM11 on 2.16 there are unofficial build made for this. Just in case you would came back to CM11 if you uprgrade to 2.16. Most of the AOSP based roms released here are made for 2.15.
So to resume, if you want a Sense 4+ rom, just run the ruu you told me and it should be fine (flash stock recovery before). If you want to switch to AOSP, no problem. If you want some Sense 5 or Sense 5+ try Viper or retry Liberty.
But if you want MaximusHD you will have to upgrade (all is explained in the rom thread). This is, in my opinion, the best rom so far released for our phone. Stock feeling but tweakable with Sense 5 Toolbox (xposed module). I advise you to try it at least and if you don't like it, just downgrade you hboot, no problem for doing this.
About recoveries, for 2.16 you need a modded 2.6.1.0 TWRP recovery (the only one for this hboot I think, everything is explained in MaximusHD OP). With this hboot and recovery you cannot mount your sdcard from recovery.
In 2.15 I used to use 2.3.3.0 TWRP, no issues in sdcard mounting. Whan I was on 2.15 I had some issues with newer versions. Since I'm on 2.16 I didn't try 2.6.X.X and 2.7.X.X with this hboot.
Good luck to make your choice, it's hard lol

benJX said:
Hboot 2.16 is needed only if you want to run MaximusHD (this rom is NOT compatible with any other hboots).
Viper rom and Liberty are compatible with both 2.15 & 2.16.
I would add that CM11 is not officialy made for 2.15 hboot. If you want CM11 on 2.16 there are unofficial build made for this. Just in case you would came back to CM11 if you uprgrade to 2.16. Most of the AOSP based roms released here are made for 2.15.
So to resume, if you want a Sense 4+ rom, just run the ruu you told me and it should be fine (flash stock recovery before). If you want to switch to AOSP, no problem. If you want some Sense 5 or Sense 5+ try Viper or retry Liberty.
But if you want MaximusHD you will have to upgrade (all is explained in the rom thread). This is, in my opinion, the best rom so far released for our phone. Stock feeling but tweakable with Sense 5 Toolbox (xposed module). I advise you to try it at least and if you don't like it, just downgrade you hboot, no problem for doing this.
About recoveries, for 2.16 you need a modded TWRP recovery (the only one for this hboot I think, find it in MaximusHD thread). With this hboot and recovery you cannot mount your sdcard from recovery.
In 2.15 I used to use 2.6.3.0, I had problems with newer versions.
Good luck to make your choice, it's hard lol
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Ok, I will try that rom, But I will not my S-off? And is easy to change between hboot? and yes, a lot recommended 2.6.3.0 as far I was reading, but that recovery never boots for me, and when I install it, it corrupts my sd and need to recover with 2.7.0.0.
I will run the RUU, I always have a little fear when messing with hboot hehe (Trauma from a bricked G1 a long time ago )
Ahh I will ad taht actually I try viper too and no boot. Only AOSP roms boot

lorddavid said:
Ok, I will try that rom, But I will not my S-off? And is easy to change between hboot? and yes, a lot recommended 2.6.3.0 as far I was reading, but that recovery never boots for me, and when I install it, it corrupts my sd and need to recover with 2.7.0.0.
I will run the RUU, I always have a little fear when messing with hboot hehe (Trauma from a bricked G1 a long time ago )
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Running RUU wil not mess up your S-OFF. It will only return your phone back to stock firmware/radio/rom.
Switching between hboots (2.15 <--> 2.16) is always pretty the same.
What is annoying is that uprading or downgrading your hboot will format your sdcard, aswell as running any ruu.
To uprade to 2.16, follow the MaximusHD OP.
To downgrade to 2.15, follow this link until step 2.2 then flash the stock recovery and flash the firmware.zip the same way you flash 2.16. Then run ruu.
Some people advised me to use this tool to switch between hboots, but I preffer do it by myself. Have a look maybe you'll find it helpful.
I agree there is always a part of risk by doing this but you will not regret it when you'll find the perfect rom you want
Anyway your problem with Sense roms is kindda strange
Did you try to manually flash boot.img after flashing rom ?

benJX said:
Running RUU wil not mess up your S-OFF. It will only return your phone back to stock firmware/radio/rom.
Switching between hboots (2.15 <--> 2.16) is always pretty the same.
What is annoying is that uprading or downgrading your hboot will format your sdcard, aswell as running any ruu.
To uprade to 2.16, follow the MaximusHD OP.
To downgrade to 2.15, follow this link until step 2.2 then flash the stock recovery and flash the firmware.zip the same way you flash 2.16. Then run ruu.
Some people advised me to use this tool to switch between, but I use do it by myself. Have a look maybe you'll find it helpful.
I agree there is always a part of risk by doing this but you will not regret it when you'll find the perfect rom you want
Anyway your problem with Sense roms is kindda strange
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Yes, Is strange, I know that the phone has hardware damage, but, only g sensor and flashlight, and everything works with AOSP, right know I'm charging the phone a little more, I've downloaded already viper rom, liberty, maximumHD, cm11 and Beanstalk.
Beanstalk has a lot of force close to me, cm11 just in the start, with a cm account, and when switching from the camera to videocamera.
Maybe there are error with the partition? I will try what you said and report back (will take a while because I read 3 times every step just to be sure)

lorddavid said:
Yes, Is strange, I know that the phone has hardware damage, but, only g sensor and flashlight, and everything works with AOSP, right know I'm charging the phone a little more, I've downloaded already viper rom, liberty, maximumHD, cm11 and Beanstalk.
Beanstalk has a lot of force close to me, cm11 just in the start, with a cm account, and when switching from the camera to videocamera.
Maybe there are error with the partition? I will try what you said and report back (will take a while because I read 3 times every step just to be sure)
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Yes I thought about partitions, that's why if I was you I would run a ruu to make all clean and begin a clean fresh install.
I didn't test Beanstalk. CM11 works pretty well on both hboot, some FC however.
My favourite AOSP on 2.15 stills vanir aosp
But you will have time to test by yourself when everything will be repaired
I fully agree with you it's far better to take your time and read all threads carefully. Make thing in haste is the better way to do it wrong and have issues So take your time

benJX said:
Yes I thought about partitions, that's why if I was you I would run a ruu to make all clean and begin a clean fresh install.
I didn't test Beanstalk. CM11 works pretty well on both hboot, some FC however.
My favourite AOSP on 2.15 stills vanir aosp
But you will have time to test by yourself when everything will be repaired
I fully agree with you it's far better to take your time and read all threads carefully. Make thing in haste is the better way to do it wrong and have issues So take your time
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I was trying to install maximushd first, but get an error here: fastboot flash recovery TWRP2.6.1.0.img and the green bar of the last command is still there, is normal?
the error is error: cannot load 'TWRP2.6.1.0.img': Unknown error
IT BOOTS!!!!!! Without recovery but boots!!!!!!!!!!!! I try that directly because a fas as i know the hboot manage the partitions, so install a hboot reinstall partitions right? But boots Sense again!!! I really misse it from my HTC ONE
I cant flash recovery, any advice? the error is
sending 'recovery' (8900 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.053s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.087s
I have still the recovery 2.7.0.8 but i need this version for hboot 2.16 (want to try other sense roms hehe) TWRP_2.6.1.0_ville_4.2.2.zip
Ok guys, sorry, my error, the bootloader got locked again. I did that and inmediatly I flash the recovery, Its seems everything is ok. it also clear internal storage but I wil see how is everything (hope to try sense 5.5, but as far as I read is not too much stable is that true?)

lorddavid said:
I was trying to install maximushd first, but get an error here: fastboot flash recovery TWRP2.6.1.0.img and the green bar of the last command is still there, is normal?
the error is error: cannot load 'TWRP2.6.1.0.img': Unknown error
IT BOOTS!!!!!! Without recovery but boots!!!!!!!!!!!! I try that directly because a fas as i know the hboot manage the partitions, so install a hboot reinstall partitions right? But boots Sense again!!! I really misse it from my HTC ONE
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Yep you're right for the hboot & partitions.
Do not install normal TWRP on 2.16 hboot. The modded TWRP recovery from the OP which have to be used for this hboot is a .zip and have to be flashed when you're in ruu mode, just after flashing the firmware zip !
Did you follow all the install guide steps ?
Edit : you will find the recovery in this package. What afraids me is that you already should have downloaded this package to make a correct install of this rom. Your ~12gb of usable memory are correctly recognized by the phone ?
If not I suppose you did only one install of the rom. You need to flash recovery to make another install. Follow these steps :
1 - Boot in android, connect your phone and put the rom on your internal sdcard
2 - Reboot to fastboot
3 - You need to have file "TWRP_2.6.1.0_ville_4.2.2.zip" in your adb folder
4 - Type :
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip TWRP_2.6.1.0_ville_4.2.2.zip
fastboot reboot recovery
7 - Flash MaximusHD (full wipe !). This should be the second time you do it.
8 - Reboot

Yeah. the problem is that for some reason its locked again, the bootloader, but in unlocked, and flash the TWPR of the package, and my pc see 11.9gb so its ok I think. (My mistake was copy al my data haha when i unlocked again the bootloader, its clear the storage again)
I just want to see sense 5.5, but if what I read is truth, i will use maximumhd as daily, hope that sense 5.5 gets better in a future
And just another question. Maximumhd and all sense roms are rooted? I dont see superuser. And can i enable beats with the speakers?

lorddavid said:
Yeah. the problem is that for some reason its locked again, the bootloader, but in unlocked, and flash the TWPR of the package, and my pc see 11.9gb so its ok I think. (My mistake was copy al my data haha when i unlocked again the bootloader, its clear the storage again)
I just want to see sense 5.5, but if what I read is truth, i will use maximumhd as daily, hope that sense 5.5 gets better in a future
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So I edited my last post for nothing lol
You mean your bootloader was relocked ? It doesn't matter, being S-OFF is what is important here. Don't care about bootloader locked or unlocked.
Yes it is rooted, but it uses SuperSU not superuser. All roms released here are rooted, except if it is stated in the thread Beats cannot be enabled with speakers, only with headphones

benJX said:
So I edited my last post for nothing lol
You mean your bootloader was relocked ? It doesn't matter, being S-OFF is what is important here. Don't care about bootloader locked or unlocked.
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Edited: you answered editign your post haha sorry. Maybe was because I still need the second flash

lorddavid said:
Edited: you answered editign your post haha sorry. Maybe was because I still need the second flash
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You're welcome, glad it works
Liberty rom is quite smooth and usable but it stills in alpha for now. MaximusHD is rock stable It's based on the official release we should all have had.

benJX said:
You're welcome, glad it works
Liberty rom is quite smooth and usable but it stills in alpha for now. MaximusHD is rock stable It's based on the official release we should all have had.
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Thanks, I try Liberty and boots Everything is working now, thankyou so much. So, it will better to wait a little more to use Liberty, thank you
(I will use MaximumHD for a while)