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[Q] Install security update on Rooted phone

HTC has released an OTA security update with a size of around 9 MB but since my phone is rooted and CWModded I get the triangle with Android icon on installation. How do i get it to install?
I am currently on 1.45 stock firmware (2.3.4 core) and this update has probably to do with the problematic permissions of HTC's apps that came to light some days ago

Flash the stock recovery then try again

EddyOS said:
Flash the stock recovery then try again
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does that have to be done for every update? or are they included with flashed roms?

is it possible to flash it via cwm somehow?
*edit*
nvm i already flashed/reflashed stock recovery and updated
cheers

Found an easier way
Got the instructions from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15546045&postcount=10
Tried it and works perfectly without restoring-reinstalling CW recovery.

firmware update question

I have a rooted stock Sensation. I have heard that to update to the latest firmware, I need to flash the stock recovery P58img file (or whatever it is called) and then revert back to the clockwork mod recovery. As we all know, trying to apply the firmware update with the clockwork mod recovery prevents the update from even attempting to install.
I downloaded the stock p58 file someone kindly provided me and tried the update, but it always freezes 1/3 of the way through the update and I have to pull the battery to restore it to normal.
Does anybody have an idea why this is happening? I read most of the update thread, but I didn't see the solution unless I missed it.

Listerine said:
I have a rooted stock Sensation. I have heard that to update to the latest firmware, I need to flash the stock recovery P58img file (or whatever it is called) and then revert back to the clockwork mod recovery. As we all know, trying to apply the firmware update with the clockwork mod recovery prevents the update from even attempting to install.
I downloaded the stock p58 file someone kindly provided me and tried the update, but it always freezes 1/3 of the way through the update and I have to pull the battery to restore it to normal.
Does anybody have an idea why this is happening? I read most of the update thread, but I didn't see the solution unless I missed it.
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You haven't provided any real details.
PG58IMG.zip can be used to update a multitude of things on the phone, Recovery, Radio, Firmware.
Can I ask why you want to update the Firmware and what you expect to get out of the update ?
There is a thread on a cut down update (no HBOOT Update) from the latest RUU, is that what you're referring to ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385439
I have also read that installing the latest RUU (with the firmware update) changes the HBOOT which can affect how it's then used.

You need to ask for more in details

gol_n_dal said:
You haven't provided any real details.
PG58IMG.zip can be used to update a multitude of things on the phone, Recovery, Radio, Firmware.
Can I ask why you want to update the Firmware and what you expect to get out of the update ?
There is a thread on a cut down update (no HBOOT Update) from the latest RUU, is that what you're referring to ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385439
I have also read that installing the latest RUU (with the firmware update) changes the HBOOT which can affect how it's then used.
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Sorry. so the pg58img I used was a stock recovery file. I had heard using that would allow me to install the update, but after flashing it during the installation of the update it failed.
I wanted to install the firmware because I had read that it improved system performance and reduced bugs.
I saw the update that you were referring to, but the thread mentioned how after updating there would be no visual changes or any indicators to let me know that the firmware had actually updated, and I didn't like that aspect of it.

i9023 2.3.3 to 4.0.3 ?

Hello,
I just recently got my Nexus S and now I want to Update it manually to 4.0.3.
It came with Gingerbread 2.3.3 and now I have some questions about this whole process.
1.Is it possible to directly upgrade from 2.3.3 to 4.0.3?
2. Of course I'm not that lazy and I found the files needed around here, but I still have some questions about it.
I found these files:
Code:
Android 4.0.3/IML74K/XXKI1 Radio/KL1 Bootloader
Official, signed, can flash with ClockworkMod or stock recovery. Contains recovery, radio and bootloader.
What exactly mean these words in relation to Android: "Recovery, Radio and Bootloader"?
Thank you!

hi!
i have the exact same phone as you (i9023 2.3.3) and used the stickied all official OTA flashable updates. my build number was GRI54. scroll down in that thread and u will see i9023 2.3.3. (GRI54) -> 4.0.3. i flashed this with custom recovery.
also keep in mind that for our lcd version.. there are troubles accessing the ics stock recovery as it wouldnt show up on lcd. only for amoled..
u can follow my guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20900004#post20900004 to gain root and install clockworkmod recovery to solve this

There are two ways for you to upgrade manually. The first is to get the 2.3.3 to 4.0.3 update, and the second is to remove 2.3.3 and install 4.0.3 in its entirety. You won't need an unlocked bootloader or root to do these. Fairly straight forward.
As for the second question, it tells you what partitions are included. That file will replace the current partition. Radio is for the GSM radio (or cdma for 4g) to get your carriers reception, bootloader includes the main booting files and recovery is the recovery menu where you'll be flashing pics from.

I've also bought a Nexus S recently (on 30th december) and it also came with 2.3.3. What I did was to unlock the bootloader and then via fastboot I flashed clockworkmod 5. Then I flashed via CWM the 4.0.3 update. AFAIK you can do the update without custom recovery but on i9023 the stock recovery doesn't show up.

That's right blackdeath, but it only doesn't show up once you've flashed 4.0.3. So you can see it fine while you're currently on the 2.x.x bootloader.

What's the difference between these 2 files (ICS stock): ZD3PyN0t.zip & VQ8PQk_V.zip ?

Bls440 said:
What's the difference between these 2 files (ICS stock): ZD3PyN0t.zip & VQ8PQk_V.zip ?
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Z...zip is the full ROM package whilst VQ...zip is the OTA for 2.3.6.

Uni7 said:
Z...zip is the full ROM package whilst VQ...zip is the OTA for 2.3.6.
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Thanks! But what would be the difference exactly?

If properly applied: in the end = nothing, both will give u 4.0.3
One (full rom) just is applicable from everywhere and does a full clean install (i.e removes everything than puts 4.0.3 in place)
The second (V..) is the update from 2.3.6, meaning ONLY applicable from 2.3.6 and just updates the OS. (basicly modifies the existing OS)
Basicly the V... is what you'd expect to get over the air.
but only apply it from 2.3.6! (you'll need to apply the incremental updates to 2.3.6 first)

Greenthy said:
If properly applied: in the end = nothing, both will give u 4.0.3
One (full rom) just is applicable from everywhere and does a full clean install (i.e removes everything than puts 4.0.3 in place)
The second (V..) is the update from 2.3.6, meaning ONLY applicable from 2.3.6 and just updates the OS. (basicly modifies the existing OS)
Basicly the V... is what you'd expect to get over the air.
but only apply it from 2.3.6! (you'll need to apply the incremental updates to 2.3.6 first)
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Thank you very much!

Allright, thank you for the replies, I feel much safer now!
(It really annoys me that I didn't knew that Radio can mean Carrier-Information/Software)
I knew that the recovery in 4.0.3 does not SEEM to work because actually just the LCD backlight does not turn on so if you use a flashlight in the right angle you should be able to see the recovery menu.
(Couldn't confirm yet but read it quite a lot.)
Well I guess ICS + Clockwork it is then. Wish me luck.
EDIT: Well this was easier than expected, actuallly easier than flashing a PSP. Im already on ICS now I just need to follow the root/recovery guide by cspader. Thank you.

[Q] Unrooting device impossible **COMPLICATED CASE (I guess)**

Hi,
Let me tell first introduce my phone to you. It's an HTC One S T-mobile version US.
The thing is is that I wanted to get JB on my phone, but couldn't keep waiting for the OTA. So I decided to root my device.
Here's what I did :
- unlock bootloader & root (still S-ON)
- changed the CID to HTC_203 (to get an OTA, stupid move from me)
- downloaded the JB ROM (Trickdroid V 9.1.0)
but I accidently removed the backup of the stock ROM of my device (which now doesn't have a TMOUS010 CID or something like that).
I then flashed the Trickdroid ROM (V 9.1.0) but had wifi issues as my hboot wasn't appropriate for this update. I could only flash the
Trickdroid ROM V7 for T-mobile versions of the HTC One S.
And now that the JB OTA update is available for T-mobile, I would like to install it on my device but I can't.
I have tried to install with the RUU but to no avail (I think that it might be because I changed the CID).
I have even downloaded the T-mobile JB zip file ROM but it isn't like the common ROMs, i.e. the zip file (let's call it zip file A) contains :
FOLDERS : META-INF
system
firmware (a compressed folder - in which the boot image is found I guess) (let's call this one zip file B)
FILES : fotaBoot
skin_fota
I have tried to install it using TWRP by flashing zip file A, but in vain. I have even tried to extract the folder so that I could flash zip file B,
but to no avail either. I couldn't found the usual boot.img file.
And now I am back to square one, as I am waiting for Trickdroid to bake into the official T-mobile JB ROM.
CONCLUSION :
I would like to install the T-mobile JB update on my device (which is indeed a T-mobile version). Did I mention that I live in France ? Does
this change anything in my case ?
Can anyone please help me ? I spend all of my free time looking for a solution on Google, but I haven't found anything yet.

Tchnake said:
Hi,
Let me tell first introduce my phone to you. It's an HTC One S T-mobile version US.
The thing is is that I wanted to get JB on my phone, but couldn't keep waiting for the OTA. So I decided to root my device.
Here's what I did :
- unlock bootloader & root (still S-ON)
- changed the CID to HTC_203 (to get an OTA, stupid move from me)
- downloaded the JB ROM (Trickdroid V 9.1.0)
but I accidently removed the backup of the stock ROM of my device (which now doesn't have a TMOUS010 CID or something like that).
I then flashed the Trickdroid ROM (V 9.1.0) but had wifi issues as my hboot wasn't appropriate for this update. I could only flash the
Trickdroid ROM V7 for T-mobile versions of the HTC One S.
And now that the JB OTA update is available for T-mobile, I would like to install it on my device but I can't.
I have tried to install with the RUU but to no avail (I think that it might be because I changed the CID).
I have even downloaded the T-mobile JB zip file ROM but it isn't like the common ROMs, i.e. the zip file (let's call it zip file A) contains :
FOLDERS : META-INF
system
firmware (a compressed folder - in which the boot image is found I guess) (let's call this one zip file B)
FILES : fotaBoot
skin_fota
I have tried to install it using TWRP by flashing zip file A, but in vain. I have even tried to extract the folder so that I could flash zip file B,
but to no avail either. I couldn't found the usual boot.img file.
And now I am back to square one, as I am waiting for Trickdroid to bake into the official T-mobile JB ROM.
CONCLUSION :
I would like to install the T-mobile JB update on my device (which is indeed a T-mobile version). Did I mention that I live in France ? Does
this change anything in my case ?
Can anyone please help me ? I spend all of my free time looking for a solution on Google, but I haven't found anything yet.
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id say SuperCID your phone then S-OFF once your s off when in fastboot do the comand "fastboot oem writecid TMOUS010" this will bring you back to your old cid BUT id recommend doing "fastboot oem writecid HTC__001" as this is basically for unlocked phones and if you stay supercid DO NOT TAKE THE OTA JB UPDATE YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE !!!!!!
superCID (11111111)
and because your s off you can run any RUU id recommend running the latest unbranded RUU as that will have JB
that my advice ive got a similair sitution to you apart from i want to stay rooted
dont forgot to use the thanks button if i helped :0
zaman-the-man

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40703140
HTC_One_S | S-OFF | ViperOneS_2.2.0 | Black-Blue_Sense_Theme | Bulletproof_1.3

Tchnake said:
Hi,
Let me tell first introduce my phone to you. It's an HTC One S T-mobile version US.
The thing is is that I wanted to get JB on my phone, but couldn't keep waiting for the OTA. So I decided to root my device.
Here's what I did :
- unlock bootloader & root (still S-ON)
- changed the CID to HTC_203 (to get an OTA, stupid move from me)
- downloaded the JB ROM (Trickdroid V 9.1.0)
but I accidently removed the backup of the stock ROM of my device (which now doesn't have a TMOUS010 CID or something like that).
I then flashed the Trickdroid ROM (V 9.1.0) but had wifi issues as my hboot wasn't appropriate for this update. I could only flash the
Trickdroid ROM V7 for T-mobile versions of the HTC One S.
And now that the JB OTA update is available for T-mobile, I would like to install it on my device but I can't.
I have tried to install with the RUU but to no avail (I think that it might be because I changed the CID).
I have even downloaded the T-mobile JB zip file ROM but it isn't like the common ROMs, i.e. the zip file (let's call it zip file A) contains :
FOLDERS : META-INF
system
firmware (a compressed folder - in which the boot image is found I guess) (let's call this one zip file B)
FILES : fotaBoot
skin_fota
I have tried to install it using TWRP by flashing zip file A, but in vain. I have even tried to extract the folder so that I could flash zip file B,
but to no avail either. I couldn't found the usual boot.img file.
And now I am back to square one, as I am waiting for Trickdroid to bake into the official T-mobile JB ROM.
CONCLUSION :
I would like to install the T-mobile JB update on my device (which is indeed a T-mobile version). Did I mention that I live in France ? Does
this change anything in my case ?
Can anyone please help me ? I spend all of my free time looking for a solution on Google, but I haven't found anything yet.
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whats your hboot version? (check in bootloader)
already changed the cid back?
you know there is a tmous ruu that contains the latest jb update??
http://bugsylawson.com/files/file/1...531-10305008l-release-309489-signed-ics-2exe/

you have to flash firmware.zip from fastboot.
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot oem boot

Whenever you have wifi problems on sense ROMs, flash the attached zip and voila. You can use any rom now, not specifically T-mobile one.
I own a same t-mobile one.

vatsaman said:
Whenever you have wifi problems on sense ROMs, flash the attached zip and voila. You can use any rom now, not specifically T-mobile one.
I own a same t-mobile one.
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Thanks for the link dude.. I am now using jelly bean thanks to you can't wait for trickdroid 10 to be fully on board ^^
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

Tchnake said:
Thanks for the link dude.. I am now using jelly bean thanks to you can't wait for trickdroid 10 to be fully on board ^^
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app
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Always man

Hi.. It's me again.. I just wanna know if anybody else is having issues with battery life with trickdroid jelly bean rom as my battery drains out very quickly.. I don't know if this is the right place for a post like this.. Thanks
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

Returning One Mini Back to Stock?

Hey Guys
I've not been around the Android scene for a while, and I've got a HTC One Mini that's been rooted and a custom ROM on it.
Just wondering what steps I'd need to upgrade to Sense 6.0. UK Vodafone, currently on 4.4.3 rooted, but when I open SuperSU it tells me I need to manually re-root. Bootloader shows as tampered.
I've tried reading through the forum, but the information is overwhelming and I'm getting confused as to what I need to do.
Many thanks,
Adam

I'm in a same situation. The problem is there is no european ruu available to restore the HTC one mini. I currently use stock sense 6 Rom but I have a problem which is I get an error each time I try installing a paid app from Google play.
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please move this thread to General.. this thread for development..

Wouldn't it be possible to use the US RUU and then update with an European OTA file through stock recovery?

Why you cant just flash this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...-official-stock-sense-6-rom-firmware-t2817921
It is extracted from OTA to flash via custom recovery.

montagros said:
Why you cant just flash this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...-official-stock-sense-6-rom-firmware-t2817921
It is extracted from OTA to flash via custom recovery.
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Obviously, he's looking for a way to return to absolute stock so he can keep his warranty in effect.