i have an old htc orion and was wondering if it is possible to upgrade the rom\windows on this handset if so could any one guide me to the sofware for this and also does it matter what rom you use can any htc roms go on this thanks
Hi all, I am a complete Android noob and am looks for some answers.
I currently own a HTC Sensation Z710e that came with my contract on Vodafone and I am intrested in performing the whole S-Off and root thing, my question is though since I seen on the HTC Dev site that there is an EU version and a Vodafone version of the Sensation, I wanted to know if rooting on my phone would work and would I be able to install standard Senstation custom ROM's, would they install just fine or would there be issues with things such as calling or texting people? Would I need to change the radio settings around or something, if so how?
I just used the htc dev site just to see about how it works and I am probably going to use revolutionary.
I am running Android 2.3.4
You can tell I am not yet fully experienced when it comes to Android, so could I have some general tips and guidelines when it comes to modding my Sensation please.
Thanks for the help!
Yes when you root it and S off you can use any compatable rom - also unlcok the Sensation for free as well.
My phone came from Orange - S off CoreDroid for me and unlocked its
Marvellous sorry Sensational, now on Virgin
If you can read and follow instructions it's easy.
Use the guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Okay cheers guys.
I have a HTC Sensation which has S-OFF rooted and sim unlocked i am using android revolution hd ics rom, i wish to flash a stock europe debranded Htc 2.3 rom so i can upgrade to the official OTA ics any suggestions on which ruu to use and how to do it keeping S-OFF if possible.
Many thanks
there's a thread on development section dedicated to stock ruu's use the sesrch option in the forums, we all start here on xda by SEARCHING and READING before atempting to perfom a flash/root and or ask a question that's been asked so many times.
Also the stickies dection may help too, read, read, read
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Hey everyone,
Some one found out that on htcdev ICS kernel sources are available for download.
HTC support reply on that:
Dear User,
This upgrade is released for developers, if you will download it, unfortunately, downgrade will not be possible
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HTC ChaCha will NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER get an official ICS update. As stated here: http://www.htc.com/www/help/android4faq/?cid=android4blog
"What devices will not get Android 4.0?
We work hard to ensure each of our products has the optimal user experience and therefore some products will remain at their current version of Android. In general, devices with 512MB ROM or less will not be upgraded to Android 4.0. These devices include the HTC ChaCha, HTC Salsa, HTC Wildfire S, HTC Explorer, HTC Desire HD and others."
Also, the kernels provided on the htcdev site are GB (2.3.5) kernels. Do a compare between the 2.3.5 India and 4.0 India and you will see only 3 gpio files modified; the rest is the same - it's really, really hard to believe that the same kernels can be used for ICS without any additions/fixes/workaround that could actually improve the user experience.
Therefore, I've stopped believing in anything that HTC reps say.
1. Alex C. didn't trust them with the Unlocker, yet, they released the Unroot it for the chacha!
2. The device is limited, but why the kernel for developers!? (cm9??)
stayfidz said:
1. Alex C. didn't trust them with the Unlocker, yet, they released the Unroot it for the chacha!
2. The device is limited, but why the kernel for developers!? (cm9??)
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Alex is right, the guy who was replying to me sounded confused about it anyway or he was just in a rush. One point he thought I was talking about a Desire HD update when I didin't mention the device. Also he thought people could just install the ICS update from the Kernel source. And even if it was they aren't pushing it Over The Air....
"This update will not be pushed out over the air (OTA). This update will only be available on the dev website, it will be up to the user to whether they want to install the update. The reasons for this is because of the low memory and poor functionality it can cause."
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"What devices will not get Android 4.0?
We work hard to ensure each of our products has the optimal user experience and therefore some products will remain at their current version of Android. In general, devices with 512MB ROM or less will not be upgraded to Android 4.0. These devices include the HTC ChaCha, HTC Salsa, HTC Wildfire S, HTC Explorer, HTC Desire HD and others."
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stayfidz said:
1. Alex C. didn't trust them with the Unlocker, yet, they released the Unroot it for the chacha!
2. The device is limited, but why the kernel for developers!? (cm9??)
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1. There was no reason for me to believe that they wouldn't unlock the bootloader. They stated they will, yet they didn't say when. What I knew they wouldn't do is S-OFF the devices.
2. The kernel is for developers because you need the android sources from google and compile/build ICS on your own. Nevertheless, the sources they say are 4.0 are actually 2.3.5 sources; beyond compare clearly says only 3 gpio files have been modified. I have contacted HTC Support, told them I did a compare between the two kernels and I asked a tech guy to provide me with information about this.
This is their first response:
"Dear Alex C.,
Thank you for contacting HTC.
With regards to your inquiry, kindly be informed that we don't have access to all the details that our engineers have operate over the kernel sources. but i will escalate this question to our engineers from Taiwan."
I think there must be a developer version of ICS for ChaCha but it lacks much stuff as it was with HTC Desire.
Regarding this(From wikipedia):
HTC has released a software update to upgrade the Desire to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Originally, they planned to do this in June 2011.[28][29] On 14 June 2011, HTC announced via Facebook that there would be no Gingerbread update for the HTC Desire, citing memory constraints. This is because HTC had been unable to fit both Gingerbread and HTC Sense together in the phone's 250 MB system partition.[30] However, on 15 June, they released a statement saying the Desire would receive the Gingerbread update, with the possibility of some apps being cut.[31] The update was finally released for download from HTC's developer website[32] on 1 August 2011, and is not available as an over-the-air update.
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ChaCha is not popular as Desire was in time, thats why we will never receive that update.
But if some one could get that developer release i think it will bring more opportunity for developing CM9 for example.
ok then,
Straight, Alex C. do you have any contacts within the CM team? they said there will be support for the Chacha, at least a cm7 version.
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ok then,
Straight, Alex C. do you have any contacts within the CM team? they said there will be support for the Chacha, at least a cm7 version.
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The support for the CM7 will be provided by adlx.xda which ported it. The CM team itself will not touch the ChaCha build (mostly). If you check the CM site, you'll see each maintainer - in our case adlx.xda.
Ok First my device information:
AT&T HTC One X USA bought.
It is is 4g LTE.
Android Version: 4.0.4
HTC Sense version: 4.0
Software number: 2.20.502.7 710RD
First Question:
Ok, so i have read around and im assuming im Sh*t out of luck with the 2.20.
Anyways i was wondering if there is any tutorials you guys have confirmed working for my version ect of htc one x.
Second Question:
My goal of rooting is only to be able to install a cheat engine cause i like to have fun in games.
I Do not at this time want to install custom roms or anything.
I Really like my phone Stock and the rom i have on it Stock to avoid any problems such as a decreased battery life with other roms and various other things not working ect.
Question is can i root this version of htc one x while keeping the the original stock rom? I don't like flashy roms ect. I love stock. ????
Third Question:
if second question is a yes to being able to stay with stock rom, will the root itself effect anything else such as battery life ? or functions?
Thanks for anyone that can answer and if you could keep it rather simple for me that would be great.
Thanks again.
hackinblack said:
Ok First my device information:
AT&T HTC One X USA bought.
It is is 4g LTE.
Android Version: 4.0.4
HTC Sense version: 4.0
Software number: 2.20.502.7 710RD
First Question:
Ok, so i have read around and im assuming im Sh*t out of luck with the 2.20.
Anyways i was wondering if there is any tutorials you guys have confirmed working for my version ect of htc one x.
Second Question:
My goal of rooting is only to be able to install a cheat engine cause i like to have fun in games.
I Do not at this time want to install custom roms or anything.
I Really like my phone Stock and the rom i have on it Stock to avoid any problems such as a decreased battery life with other roms and various other things not working ect.
Question is can i root this version of htc one x while keeping the the original stock rom? I don't like flashy roms ect. I love stock. ????
Third Question:
if second question is a yes to being able to stay with stock rom, will the root itself effect anything else such as battery life ? or functions?
Thanks for anyone that can answer and if you could keep it rather simple for me that would be great.
Thanks again.
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Here is a very helpful link that will answer any of your questions and more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
More specifically root for 2.20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952038
To root, you need to do a little more than the usual root, i.e. unlock your bootloader (and voiding the warranty).
You're not forced to change the ROM, but usually custom roms are better with power/speed (and removing bloatware).
I'm running Viper's ROM and I get about a 50% increase in battery life.