I'd like to update my Hboot and radio.
Newer is normally better.
I'd like better wifi and data reception.
I know how to do it sort of, just need background information before i do the wrong thing and brick.
I'm on hboot .17 and radio is .14_m
What hboot works with what radios?
And how do i know which is a good radio to flash
Sent from my MIUI.us Sensation 4G using XDA App
My advice would be that due to the risks involved you should only flash your hboot/radio if your using Android 4.x, the updated radio is generally considered to perform better. you can either flash the entire RUU (on the development section) or just the firmware. both will include matching hboot/radio/ril etc.
The firmware flash worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409730
You need to be S-Off and SuperCID first.
I don’t usually post questions as I’ve leant to read the guides and the many helpful threads and posts for the information I seek, but in this instance I don’t seem to be able to find what I’m looking for...
Thus my question...
Could someone advise if I will be getting the ICS update over the air... I have a Sensation (from Orange UK which I de-branded) using a stock HTC Rom 1.45.401.2 and then I rooted it using the Revolutionary Method, now when I boot into recovery I get the following
S-OFF RL
HBOOT 1.17.1111
Radio 10.14.9035.01_M
For me to get ICS what do have to do? Or if someone could either point to the correct thread/post I’d be extremely grateful.
Dr Asqueroso said:
I don’t usually post questions as I’ve leant to read the guides and the many helpful threads and posts for the information I seek, but in this instance I don’t seem to be able to find what I’m looking for...
Thus my question...
Could someone advise if I will be getting the ICS update over the air... I have a Sensation (from Orange UK which I de-branded) using a stock HTC Rom 1.45.401.2 and then I rooted it using the Revolutionary Method, now when I boot into recovery I get the following
S-OFF RL
HBOOT 1.17.1111
Radio 10.14.9035.01_M
For me to get ICS what do have to do? Or if someone could either point to the correct thread/post I’d be extremely grateful.
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Yeah you will probably get it normally.
I want to downgrade my desire S to be able to use revolutionary.
Can I use this method? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331)
My Desire has the following specifications:
- 2.3.5
- Hboot 2.000.002
- 2.10.401.8
What version do I download the RUU? 2.10.401.8?
If this method does not work what happens? The phone continues to work the same way?
Thanks
Fredericosilva said:
I want to downgrade my desire S to be able to use revolutionary.
Can I use this method? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331)
My Desire has the following specifications:
- 2.3.5
- Hboot 2.000.002
- 2.10.401.8
What version do I download the RUU? 2.10.401.8?
If this method does not work what happens? The phone continues to work the same way?
Thanks
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I really wish you wouldn't do that. Switching indiscriminately between HBOOT versions is one possible way (if something goes wrong) to convert your Desire S to one very expensive paperweight. Most new ROMs require the newer HBOOT. Guaranteed you won't be staying long on the old HBOOT. But if you insist, a brief glimpse at the Dev section should satiate your curiosity.
Saipro said:
I really wish you wouldn't do that. Switching indiscriminately between HBOOT versions is one possible way (if something goes wrong) to convert your Desire S to one very expensive paperweight. Most new ROMs require the newer HBOOT. Guaranteed you won't be staying long on the old HBOOT. But if you insist, a brief glimpse at the Dev section should satiate your curiosity.
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So what you recommend to do root and install a new rom? The only way I have to s-off is downgrade hboot, for now...
Fredericosilva said:
So what you recommend to do root and install a new rom? The only way I have to s-off is downgrade hboot, for now...
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Ok. Downgrade. But it's as easy as pushing the appropriate HBOOT to your device via ADB. If you've downloaded the appropriate HBOOT, you're almost there. It's as easy as using this tested & trusted method
Saipro said:
Ok. Downgrade. But it's as easy as pushing the appropriate HBOOT to your device via ADB. If you've downloaded the appropriate HBOOT, you're almost there. It's as easy as using this tested & trusted method
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I believe it's not that easy. Engineering HBOOT (or any HBOOT for that matter) can't be flashed without S-OFF, since HTCDev-unlocked bootloader won't accept that flash, from ADB or any other source - the writes just won't go through, they'll be cached by eMMC and lost upon reboot.
So, as the OP says, he has no choice but to downgrade.
OP, there's a sticky in Development section, ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/etc. Please read it instead of posting, and you'll discover 3 guides (at least).
Jack_R1 said:
I believe it's not that easy. Engineering HBOOT (or any HBOOT for that matter) can't be flashed without S-OFF, since HTCDev-unlocked bootloader won't accept that flash, from ADB or any other source - the writes just won't go through, they'll be cached by eMMC and lost upon reboot.
So, as the OP says, he has no choice but to downgrade.
OP, there's a sticky in Development section, ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/etc. Please read it instead of posting, and you'll discover 3 guides (at least).
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Well, that could be. But a few people seem to have done it via ADB. What really puzzles me is the number of people who unlock their phones using HTCDEV. It's unbelievable!
It seems much easier and less intimidating than S-OFF guides.
And then they're getting stuck, because they usually don't understand a thing in what they did. And then they come and open endless threads "Ok, I unlocked with HTCDev, now what do I do". Oh well, such is life...
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Jack_R1 said:
I believe it's not that easy. Engineering HBOOT (or any HBOOT for that matter) can't be flashed without S-OFF, since HTCDev-unlocked bootloader won't accept that flash, from ADB or any other source - the writes just won't go through, they'll be cached by eMMC and lost upon reboot.
So, as the OP says, he has no choice but to downgrade.
OP, there's a sticky in Development section, ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/etc. Please read it instead of posting, and you'll discover 3 guides (at least).
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Hmm confusing this root is....
Hmm been reading for a week now, I have the same Hboot and RUU and I'm a bit puzzeled.
I don't want to go the HTCDev way, because of the limitations afterward.
I have an unbranded Desire S, S-on and locked, with Hboot 2.00.0002.
- When I understand it right there is no other way then a downgrade right?
- This downgrade has to be done with Zergrush (although I thought it didn't work for 2.3.3 and above?) to gain temp root, then the misc_version to fool the phone so we can use the older RUU (not sure which one to take though, the oldest WWE?)
Now I could s-off through AlpaRev, but I have a question or two there as well
- I want to work with the Engineering Hboot (seems to be better?), can I do this directy via AlphaRev Iso, or do I need to flash/push it later? What would be the advantage over using the Alpharev one?
- Similar question, but now about the recovery that comes with Alpharev (CWM). I prefer 4EXT, can I bake that in in one go, or do I rather use the 4EXT installer from the market afterward?
Feel free to comment on my noobness, but on my desire it was a lot easier.
Don't want to end up with a paper weight.
Cheers
May the force be with you...
Edit: quoted the wrong post...
You sound very well informed and have done your research well, something to be commended.
Downgrade hboot, soff with revolutionary then afterwards fast boot flash eng hboot
Eng hboot is better IMO, as provides you more options
Swyped firm ym Desire S unsig XAD Permuim
ben_pyett said:
You sound very well informed and have done your research well, something to be commended.
Downgrade hboot, soff with revolutionary then afterwards fast boot flash eng hboot
Eng hboot is better IMO, as provides you more options
Swyped firm ym Desire S unsig XAD Permuim
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Thanks for the boost of confidence, I'm no cmd line hero, hence the hesitation.
I used mainly terminal emulator to push recovery, hboot were easy as well with the right zip.
Could you comment in further detail about my RUU question and tell me if it is possible to add EXT4 install with Alparev?
Is this btw also a downgrade of the os and radio? I.o.w. does this process leave me with an old radio and os (2.3.3 without 3.0 sense)?
I understood as well that the hboot 0.98.0000 and 0002, work only with RUU containing 2.3.3?
Does this engineering boot work with 2.3.5 and above?
What confuses the hell out of me is the need to relock the phone, wasn't the whole idea not the direct opposite?
Why this need to relock?
Again, cheers for the help, on the old desire this was all quite easy obtained by just reading and a lot less command line code..
germsandbugs said:
Thanks for the boost of confidence, I'm no cmd line hero, hence the hesitation.
I used mainly terminal emulator to push recovery, hboot were easy as well with the right zip.
Could you comment in further detail about my RUU question and tell me if it is possible to add EXT4 install with Alparev?
Is this btw also a downgrade of the os and radio? I.o.w. does this process leave me with an old radio and os (2.3.3 without 3.0 sense)?
I understood as well that the hboot 0.98.0000 and 0002, work only with RUU containing 2.3.3?
Does this engineering boot work with 2.3.5 and above?
What confuses the hell out of me is the need to relock the phone, wasn't the whole idea not the direct opposite?
Why this need to relock?
Again, cheers for the help, on the old desire this was all quite easy obtained by just reading and a lot less command line code..
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Yes once downgraded you will be on 2.3.3 and sense 2.1.
Did it myself a week back. Don't want sense 3.or 3.5. Perfectly happy with sense 4 and go back to 2.1 for camera.
Coming to the hboot.
you should definitely flash an eng-hboot, which is good on case you need warranty.
I would recommend you to go for the old eng hboot 0.98 as it had a larger cache memory. So should stay on 0.98 unless facing issues.
I don't think you need to relock again. That would be needed only if you need to go for warranty
If you follow the steps listed, out should be straight forward. Let me know if you need any help.
Swyped from a primed Desire S
I everyone, hope that I post my question in the good part of the forum!
I tried to follow the instructions on that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684477 in order to flash the newest radio.
Currently my radio is 0.17.31501S.10_2_10.27.31501S.10L but I'd like to flash the 0.16.31501S.17_2_10.23.31501S.10L one. I both tried with CWM and TWRP and the radio's flash process seems to be done correctly in the recovery (no errors) but when I go to settings>about phone it's still the old one...
I can't find what I'm doing wrong... I'm on Coldblooded CM10 rom (JB) and my hboot is 1.13
Hope you'll be able to answer my question!
:fingers-crossed:
Thx in advance.
From all reports around here, hboot 1.13 doesn't allow flashing the new radio separatly.
I am on the same hboot and can't flash it.
If you are desperate, go the superCID way.
Sent from my HTC One S
Pheroh said:
From all reports around here, hboot 1.13 doesn't allow flashing the new radio separatly.
I am on the same hboot and can't flash it.
If you are desperate, go the superCID way.
Sent from my HTC One S
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So there is no solutions yet to upgrade our hboot?
kipox said:
So there is no solutions yet to upgrade our hboot?
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I suppose you meant downgrade? upgrading hboot is possible via RUU or OTA which will also upgrade your radio.
Staying at an older hboot is preferred because you could access exploits like upgrading radio only.
in the dev-section football upload the RUU of 4.0.4 that update everything, radio and hboot. i tried yesterday and everything goes fine...now i've not no more the signal problem!
Ok so now I have a dilemma :
- Should I stay on my older Hboot 1.13
- Should I upgrade it to a new one to have the newest radio
...
The question is more like : Is the newest radio is really better than the one i currently have?
If some people have upgraded theirs can give some usefull answers.
NB : I'm on CM10 ROM now! (which is a very great rom except for the camera pb but I'm confident, the devs will find a solution!)
kipox said:
Ok so now I have a dilemma :
- Should I stay on my older Hboot 1.13
- Should I upgrade it to a new one to have the newest radio
...
The question is more like : Is the newest radio is really better than the one i currently have?
If some people have upgraded theirs can give some usefull answers.
NB : I'm on CM10 ROM now! (which is a very great rom except for the camera pb but I'm confident, the devs will find a solution!)
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1.13 hboot does not differ much from 1.14.. but the newest radio did really a great job on solving the signal issue.
the new radio is awesome .
Sent from my HTC One S
yup, hboot 1.13 and 1.14 are pretty much the same..i suggest you go get the new RUU..remember to supercid first, try to install it on HTC__001 but it failed..supercid does the trick
Hey guys
So the official ICS update for Desire S surprised me (didn't think HTC would bother), and having been using Ice Cold Sandwich for a while now I'm curious to try the official again. The only issue is my hboot version, as my phone was Apharev'd S-OFF. It's 6.98.1002.
I've found a guide over here but I'm just a bit uncertain about simply dd'ing a new hboot onto my phone.
What I'm asking; can any either offer some verification of the hboot file I'd use for the guide above (md5?), or are there other methods I can use to get the official ICS? Keeping S-OFF would be nice but I'm not too fussy
[Edit: I'll put it another way; how would I go about updating to official ICS if I didn't mind becoming S-ON?]