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unrEVOked Forever
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This tool will give you permanent nand unlock while booted into the os as well as S-OFF security for the ability to flash unsigned zip's from hboot. With this you can flash any OTA and still be able to recover root by flashing a recovery and a root package. Please read our site for details and instructions and the download!
Target platforms: HTC Evo and HTC Incredible
http://unrevoked.com/forever/
Up yours HTC!
Is it Safe.....IM scurrred
wat waaat,..lm,/m,./.m/m,.mnase
Were on it - thanks!
mrozzeh said:
unrEVOked Forever
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This tool will give you permanent nand unlock while booted into the os as well as S-OFF security for the ability to flash unsigned zip's from hboot. With this you can flash any OTA and still be able to recover root by flashing a recovery and a root package. Please read our site for details and instructions and the download!
Target platforms: HTC Evo and HTC Incredible
http://unrevoked.com/forever/
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Running it now - thanks fella's! Damned the torpedoes!
already fully rooted here.. but this seems interesting. Will have to read more about it... sounds like a winner though.
so you can use this even if you have already done the OTA? I have a friend that accepted it (after i already told him not to) and really wants root now. LOL
frettfreak said:
already fully rooted here.. but this seems interesting. Will have to read more about it... sounds like a winner though.
so you can use this even if you have already done the OTA? I have a friend that accepted it (after i already told him not to) and really wants root now. LOL
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No you have to be rooted and have a custom recovery to flash the unrevoked Forever
frettfreak said:
already fully rooted here.. but this seems interesting. Will have to read more about it... sounds like a winner though.
so you can use this even if you have already done the OTA? I have a friend that accepted it (after i already told him not to) and really wants root now. LOL
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seems quite impressive!
Good to go!!!
mrozzeh said:
unrEVOked Forever
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This tool will give you permanent nand unlock while booted into the os as well as S-OFF security for the ability to flash unsigned zip's from hboot. With this you can flash any OTA and still be able to recover root by flashing a recovery and a root package. Please read our site for details and instructions and the download!
Target platforms: HTC Evo and HTC Incredible
http://unrevoked.com/forever/
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Rooted, Froyo 2.2/Sprint, HBoot 0.76.2000, Radio 2.15.00.07.28, ClockworkMod Recovery - applied and bootloader shows S-OFF!
Sweet splash screen - all good here.
Recovery works, backed up and restored, no issues!
Great stuff - now to test...
Question, does this allow us to accept the official ota and get the 1.40 prl, i ask cause that seems to be priority!
Of course I'm rooted with nand unlocked. Running Calkulin.
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When we download the zip do we have to rename the file from "unrevoked-forever.zip" to "update.zip"?
can i use this to upgrade my PRI then flash "Fresh Evo Rom" back on?
Waiting..
gessin64 said:
can i use this to upgrade my PRI then flash "Fresh Evo Rom" back on?
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+1 on this.. Waiting on an answer..
gessin64 said:
can i use this to upgrade my PRI then flash "Fresh Evo Rom" back on?
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You need the PRI file first!!! And if you have it share it cause everyone is wanting it. Once more people get this on their phone it should be a little while then someone should be able to drop that file so we can all update to the PRI.
Do we have to rename the zip file to "update" before we flash?
darkhova said:
Do we have to rename the zip file to "update" before we flash?
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You can flash it like normal or if you want change the name to update.zip
I didn't rename...
darkhova said:
Do we have to rename the zip file to "update" before we flash?
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I didn't change the name to update.zip - left it alone and loaded it from recovery as a unrevoked-forever.zip file...
I think this will be sooner than later?
dee-vious_dee said:
You need the PRI file first!!! And if you have it share it cause everyone is wanting it. Once more people get this on their phone it should be a little while then someone should be able to drop that file so we can all update to the PRI.
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I'm looking forward to this, although I haven't seemed to suffer from 1.34, it will bring closure to the issue for those who have!
Perhaps soliciting the PRI threads with the news?
Fastboot?
lwarranty said:
I'm looking forward to this, although I haven't seemed to suffer from 1.34, it will bring closure to the issue for those who have!
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Fastboot extended commands? Are these the ones we use? like ./fastboot-mac flash etc.. ?
I don't think, but would like to know, I would like to know how would I set myself up to have both, ENG and Forever as stated..
Thanks Guys..
darkhova said:
No you have to be rooted and have a custom recovery to flash the unrevoked Forever
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Was just reading the install instructions and says you can use unrevoked3 to install custom recovery (per their website says v3 works on all supported phones even if not previously rooted), then you should be able to finish the install of unrevoked forever and presumably flash any new rom.... hmmmmmmmmm.. sounds a little too good to be true.. .but who knows??? lol
I will definitely be playing with this on my friends evo just to see what we can do!
Hi.
I'm getting ready to update my rooted 3.0.1 3G Xoom and have one question before I start.
I just flashed ClockworkMod recovery 3.0.2.8. Do I still need to apply the new_recovery mentioned in this thread:
[UPDATE][HC3.1] Wifi and 3G! Completely Flashable! No Fastboot Needed!
Or can I just start at step 2?
Thanks,
John
When in doubt, just follow the instructions. In this case though I think you'll be OK.
Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
When in doubt, just follow the instructions. In this case though I think you'll be OK.
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OK.
I suppose I can install new, then reflash the latest CWM after upgrading if need be. I'm guessing new is a modded version of CWM anyway, since Solarnz is responsible for both.
thanks,
john
jabster42 said:
OK.
I suppose I can install new, then reflash the latest CWM after upgrading if need be. I'm guessing new is a modded version of CWM anyway, since Solarnz is responsible for both.
thanks,
john
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The 2 are the same. If you see in the Solarnz thread BRD even points to this and also mentions that Solarnz will now be handling all CWM updates. So if you want to be completely safe, install the CWM as referenced by BRD, but there should be no need to reflash the new Solarnz CWM after.
ClydeB1 said:
The 2 are the same. If you see in the Solarnz thread BRD even points to this and also mentions that Solarnz will now be handling all CWM updates. So if you want to be completely safe, install the CWM as referenced by BRD, but there should be no need to reflash the new Solarnz CWM after.
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Yeah, I did see that, and noticed the latest CWM thread was dated a day after the upgrade/rooting guide, and that Solarnz was the guy responsible, and that the descriptions for both were pretty much the same.
Basically was just wondering because the upgrade post didn't explicitly say that new_recovery_.zip is CWM. But now I know.
Thanks...off to upgrade and root.
-john
(oddly, I received the upgrade notification this morning....everything I've read said I would not receive that because I'm rooted. It is annoying to have to keep hitting "install later" )
Hi there,
I am working through the Guide to Unlocking your Sensation and the link to recovery v5.0.0.8 for the Sensation is not working.
Is there another place I can download the file?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Lizzie.
Edit:
Looks like someone updated the MultiUpload Link. Thanks guys!
You may download it from here: http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/ Just search for ....pyramid.img and flash from fastboot.
But I suggest you to get the latest v 5.0.2.0. Works fine in every aspect.
New CWM Version?
freco said:
But I suggest you to get the latest v 5.0.2.0. Works fine in every aspect.
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How do I update to the new version? Will it affect the back-up files that I have already made?
Sorry if the questions seem silly.
I'm still trying to get the hang of all this!
-Lizzie
Lysiana said:
How do I update to the new version? Will it affect the back-up files that I have already made?
Sorry if the questions seem silly.
I'm still trying to get the hang of all this!
-Lizzie
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Open up rom manager and hit the first option...it will flash to the latest CWM recovery. Your old bckups will still work.
Lysiana said:
How do I update to the new version? Will it affect the back-up files that I have already made?
Sorry if the questions seem silly.
I'm still trying to get the hang of all this!
-Lizzie
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Make sure you are connected to the internet via mobile or wifi. Then go to Rom manager. Open the app and press Flash ClockworkMod recovery and the bottom should list your old one and the phone will flash the new one automagically
now if i try unlock bootloader with htc dev method
fastboot oem get_identifier_token ---> [ERR] command errror !!!
Edit : WrongForum ....
may i ask how to flash the .img file?
I'm using the guide to S-OFF etc...
It states to use recovery v5.0.0.8.
A file called PG58IMG, I cant find this, I've S-OFF'd and I'm looking to update and then use recovery.
What's the best file? Does it need to be the Zip file?
The-Last-Hylian said:
I'm using the guide to S-OFF etc...
It states to use recovery v5.0.0.8.
A file called PG58IMG, I cant find this, I've S-OFF'd and I'm looking to update and then use recovery.
What's the best file? Does it need to be the Zip file?
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I have uploaded CWM 5.0.2.0 here: http://www.axifile.com/en/EC384AC809
MD5: 85b5f10c9afe33fb50396bd5f54bc7de
I just flashed it on my phone and it seemed to work fine, I was on 5.0.2.0 and still am ;-)
I uploaded and downloaded it and it's the same MD5 as the one on my phone that worked.
Just rename to PG58IMG.zip boot up from scratch (Power and Vol -), vol + to flash. When it wants to reboot after flashing pop the SD-card out and rename it after booting.
I came across this, it might be abit outdated but I'm guessing it'll work fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17173579&postcount=86
I've put it into my root on my SD card, and updated it.
I'll do recovery now.
The-Last-Hylian said:
I came across this, it might be abit outdated but I'm guessing it'll work fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17173579&postcount=86
I've put it into my root on my SD card, and updated it.
I'll do recovery now.
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Hmm, version 5.8.0.2 Not certain what the differences are. I tend to stick with something that works until I need to change ;-)
Well you're winning, from zero to two versions to pick from now ;-))
gol_n_dal said:
Hmm, version 5.8.0.2 Not certain what the differences are. I tend to stick with something that works until I need to change ;-)
Well you're winning, from zero to two versions to pick from now ;-))
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I've flashed the ROM, just rebooted... I'm guessing the first boot will take awhile.
Will all my data be on the phone?
I guess by checking System settings etc I can see if it's worked.
....I remember how frustrated I was when I found out that there were no working links anywhere. But, maybe I just didn't know how to search.
beston94 said:
....I remember how frustrated I was when I found out that there were no working links anywhere. But, maybe I just didn't know how to search.
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I did try searching, I tried alot, I just wasn't too sure if I was finding the correct information is all.
The-Last-Hylian said:
I've flashed the ROM, just rebooted... I'm guessing the first boot will take awhile.
Will all my data be on the phone?
I guess by checking System settings etc I can see if it's worked.
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If you're changing ROMs did you Superwipe before flashing?
If you Superwipe all data/apps on the phone will be zapped, the SD card should remain intact.
gol_n_dal said:
If you're changing ROMs did you Superwipe before flashing?
If you Superwipe all data/apps on the phone will be zapped, the SD card should remain intact.
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Erm, I've only gone from stock to ARHD 4.1.13 so far...
All I did was S-OFF, CWM Recovery and flash the ROM on.
I haven't done anything else yet.
All my apps and data on my SD card are fine atm.
I do want to flash an ICS ROM onto my phone, I'll be following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
For the firmware.
The-Last-Hylian said:
I did try searching, I tried alot, I just wasn't too sure if I was finding the correct information is all.
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Yes, that was my exact feeling. I mean if you get a brand new £250 phone, then your not going to mess around with it, are you? No. You are going to try and get the prefect amount of information and clarity so you know you won't mess up.
The-Last-Hylian said:
Erm, I've only gone from stock to ARHD 4.1.13 so far...
All I did was S-OFF, CWM Recovery and flash the ROM on.
I haven't done anything else yet.
All my apps and data on my SD card are fine atm.
I do want to flash an ICS ROM onto my phone, I'll be following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
For the firmware.
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In the ARHD (mike's) thread there is a SuperWipe script in the downloads. Use that when changing between ROM flavours, or if recommended by the dev when changing versions. E.g., VI from 2.0.0 -> 3.0.0 required a SuperWipe.
MAKE sure you take regular Nandroid backups before/after you changing anything.
beston94 said:
Yes, that was my exact feeling. I mean if you get a brand new £250 phone, then your not going to mess around with it, are you? No. You are going to try and get the prefect amount of information and clarity so you know you won't mess up.
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That's precisely it, I've had my Sensation for a while now and want to get the full user-experience from it. I know it is irritating for you guys to have to answer the same Q&A's over and over again, I did try reading everything but with so many answers and so many flavours it's a bit overwhelming.
I might write a guide from a noobs perspective (for noobs) on what to do...
gol_n_dal said:
In the ARHD (mike's) thread there is a SuperWipe script in the downloads. Use that when changing between ROM flavours, or if recommended by the dev when changing versions. E.g., VI from 2.0.0 -> 3.0.0 required a SuperWipe.
MAKE sure you take regular Nandroid backups before/after you changing anything.
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Oh right ok, well I've been advised to change my recovery to EXT4, which I'll do tomorrow. Nandroid backups, is that when I go into HBOOT and choose Recovery? That's a good idea. So when I do go to update my ROM to ARHD 6.xxx for ICS I'll use Superwipe to clear out my app etc... So by using recovery I'll keep my app data/saves etc?
Root fail
I do evrything but when i get to bootloader he starts to read fails from sd card and then says phrasing****** and then nothing. How to root
Before I get flamed, let me say that I have done ALOT of research on the questions I am about to ask, and the fact of the matter that there is a lot of conflicting information out there. So please bear with me.
I am on a rooted phone, Android 4.1.1, Sense 4+, 3.18.502.6 radio, kernal version 3.4.10
Rooted with S-on
So here's my questions:
1. Can I install a custom rom with S-on?
2. If the answer is yes, can someone give me the quick run-down, or at the very least point me in the direction of another thread that I can refer to?
3. I have read conflicting threads that claim that with S-on, I need to flash the boot.img first, other threads say just go ahead and flash the ROM
Some of these threads are 30+ pages long and go back to 2012. If you miss one post in the thread then you're screwed. Any help is appreciated. For the record these forums have been extremely helpful. Successfully rooted two phones in the past year. I understand the rooting very, flashing custom roms gives me the willies.
First thing, why not just s-off and solve your problems? It's super simple. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155071
But the answer is... Sometimes. Sometimes you need to flash the boot.img. If you're unsure, just do it anyways. This can be done by
1. Extracting the boot.img from the ROM zip archive you wish to flash.
2. Placing it in your adb working directory.
3. Enter fastboot on your phone.
4. fastboot flash boot boot.img
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RollTribe said:
First thing, why not just s-off and solve your problems? It's super simple. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155071
But the answer is... Sometimes. Sometimes you need to flash the boot.img. If you're unsure, just do it anyways. This can be done by
1. Extracting the boot.img from the ROM zip archive you wish to flash.
2. Placing it in your adb working directory.
3. Enter fastboot on your phone.
4. fastboot flash boot boot.img
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Thanks Man! I'll give the S-off a shot. I'll take your advice and just flasht he boot.img, just to be on the safe side
I am thinking about flashing the CleanRom, unless anyone has any other suggestions
Fivetenfrank said:
Thanks Man! I'll give the S-off a shot. I'll take your advice and just flasht he boot.img, just to be on the safe side
I am thinking about flashing the CleanRom, unless anyone has any other suggestions
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If you're s-off there's no need to flash boot.img.
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RollTribe said:
If you're s-off there's no need to flash boot.img.
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Thanks. One last question. Ok maybe not the last one but one more question regardless.
With custom roms, does the rom need to be based on the same firmware that's on my stock phone? I other words, right now my phone has build 3.18.502.6. I found a rom that I really like that's based on 3.8.402.1. Is that custom rom compatible with my phone?
Fivetenfrank said:
3. I have read conflicting threads that claim that with S-on, I need to flash the boot.img first, other threads say just go ahead and flash the ROM
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The short (and incomplete) answer is that "it depends".
If you are s-on and hboot 1.14 or higher, you need to flash boot.img separately using fastboot. A few ROMs (ViperXL, some versions of CleanROM) will flash boot.img in the AROMA installer. But most will not.
Failure to do so will mean the kernel for the custom ROM is not flashed, and you will likely bootloop or be stuck on the boot screen.
Another option, as already mentioned, is to get S-off. But be aware that S-off means that all security checks are bypassed. Meaning you can flash lots of things, with security checks bypassed. Sometimes this is good, sometimes it can be really bad.
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Fivetenfrank said:
With custom roms, does the rom need to be based on the same firmware that's on my stock phone?
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Typically no.
There are some exceptions. For instance, if you did OTA or RUU to get on the 3.18 stock ROM, the touch panel firmware was upgraded, and AOSP ROMs will not work right (no touch functions). The solution is to have S-off and downgrade the touch panel firmware.
Fivetenfrank said:
right now my phone has build 3.18.502.6. I found a rom that I really like that's based on 3.8.402.1. Is that custom rom compatible with my phone?
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Link the ROM, and I can probably answer that for you pretty easily.
Notills his
redpoint73 said:
The short (and incomplete) answer is that "it depends".
If you are s-on and hboot 1.14 or higher, you need to flash boot.img separately using fastboot. A few ROMs (ViperXL, some versions of CleanROM) will flash boot.img in the AROMA installer. But most will not.
Failure to do so will mean the kernel for the custom ROM is not flashed, and you will likely bootloop or be stuck on the boot screen.
Another option, as already mentioned, is to get S-off. But be aware that S-off means that all security checks are bypassed. Meaning you can flash lots of things, with security checks bypassed. Sometimes this is good, sometimes it can be really bad.
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Typically no.
There are some exceptions. For instance, if you did OTA or RUU to get on the 3.18 stock ROM, the touch panel firmware was upgraded, and AOSP ROMs will not work right (no touch functions). The solution is to have S-off and downgrade the touch panel firmware.
Link the ROM, and I can probably answer that for you pretty easily.
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It won't link to the rom because XDA won't let me because I am a new user. It's Scott's CleanRom version 6.5. It says its built on the 3.17 OTA build
My phone is a week old. It stock with 4.1.1 and 3.18.502.6. No OTA updates happening here. So can I assume the touchpanel firmware will NOT be an issue since 3.18 is stock?
And I'm not going to mess with S-off. Ill stick with S-on for now.
You should be fine to flash it. Like redpoint said, you may have to flash the boot.img. I can't remember whether CR6.5 flashes the boot.img for you or not. To be on the safe side, go ahead and flash it.
Fivetenfrank said:
It won't link to the rom because XDA won't let me because I am a new user. It's Scott's CleanRom version 6.5. It says its built on the 3.17 OTA build
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Fair enough. CR6.5 will work great. One thing to note however, recent versions of TWRP (2.4 and 2.5) are known to be problematic and will not work with CR6.5. Either use an older TWRP (2.3) or use the official CWM.
Fivetenfrank said:
My phone is a week old. It stock with 4.1.1 and 3.18.502.6. No OTA updates happening here. So can I assume the touchpanel firmware will NOT be an issue since 3.18 is stock?
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That would be the incorrect assumption. Since the phone came out of the box with 3.18, it will have the upgraded touch panel firmware. Meaning AOSP ROMs will not have a functional touch screen, unless you S-off and downgrade the touch panel firmware.
For Sense ROMs, its doesn't matter, you are fine with the upgraded touch panel firmware.
BTW, please hit the "Thanks" button for any posts that you found helpful!
redpoint73 said:
Fair enough. CR6.5 will work great. One thing to note however, recent versions of TWRP (2.4 and 2.5) are known to be problematic and will not work with CR6.5. Either use an older TWRP (2.3) or use the official CWM.
That would be the incorrect assumption. Since the phone came out of the box with 3.18, it will have the upgraded touch panel firmware. Meaning AOSP ROMs will not have a functional touch screen, unless you S-off and downgrade the touch panel firmware.
For Sense ROMs, its doesn't matter, you are fine with the upgraded touch panel firmware.
BTW, please hit the "Thanks" button for any posts that you found helpful!
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I think I am in good shape. CleanRom is built on Sense. Ill flash the boot.img first to be on the safe side. Btw according to Scott's website for this Rom, with respect to TWRP vs CWM, this is what he says:
"Must have TWRP Recovery installed with unlocked bootloader! CWM Recovery not supported!" Can I get a clarification?
Once this is all done ill post and let everyone know how I made out. Going back now and "thanking" all who have replied
Fivetenfrank said:
I think I am in good shape. CleanRom is built on Sense. Ill flash the boot.img first to be on the safe side.
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Since your phone is on 3.18, and CleanROM is 3.17 base, I don't know if you can be completely sure there haven't been kernel changes. You're right, it might be the same (or same enough) kernel, but to be on the safe side, it won't hurt to flash the boot.img.
Fivetenfrank said:
Btw according to Scott's website for this Rom, with respect to TWRP vs CWM, this is what he says:
"Must have TWRP Recovery installed with unlocked bootloader! CWM Recovery not supported!" Can I get a clarification?
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Its an outdated statement. There was a time where CWM was only a unofficial (somewhat hacked) port, and caused some serious issues for some people, that then wrongly blamed scrosler and his ROM.
None of this is very relevant any longer. CWM is officially supported for our device. It works great with CleanROM 6.5 (its what I'm currently using); when I will guarantee you that the latest TWRP 2.5.0.0 will not work with CleanROM 6.5. And anything after TWRP 2.3.1.1 is known to be problematic for our device. So its really up to you, which recovery is the best to use.
If you pick CWM, this is the thread you want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148909
redpoint73 said:
Since your phone is on 3.18, and CleanROM is 3.17 base, I don't know if you can be completely sure there haven't been kernel changes. You're right, it might be the same (or same enough) kernel, but to be on the safe side, it won't hurt to flash the boot.img.
Its an outdated statement. There was a time where CWM was only a unofficial (somewhat hacked) port, and caused some serious issues for some people, that then wrongly blamed scrosler and his ROM.
None of this is very relevant any longer. CWM is officially supported for our device. It works great with CleanROM 6.5 (its what I'm currently using); when I will guarantee you that the latest TWRP 2.5.0.0 will not work with CleanROM 6.5. And anything after TWRP 2.3.1.1 is known to be problematic for our device. So its really up to you, which recovery is the best to use.
If you pick CWM, this is the thread you want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148909
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Ok so noted. CWM is the way to go. So next question. How complicated is the process to remove TWRP before I flash CWM?
Fivetenfrank said:
Ok so noted. CWM is the way to go. So next question. How complicated is the process to remove TWRP before I flash CWM?
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You don't have to remove TWRP. Just flash over the top of it with CWM.
Egrier said:
You don't have to remove TWRP. Just flash over the top of it with CWM.
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Got it. Wish me me luck fellas. I am going to give this a whirl tonight
Hey while I have everyone's attention, are there any other roms out there worth checking out for someone like me? That's probably a loaded question given the fact that theres a boat load of Roms out there... but all opinions welcomed!
Fivetenfrank said:
Ok so noted. CWM is the way to go. So next question. How complicated is the process to remove TWRP before I flash CWM?
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Just for the record, I'm not saying that CWM is necessarily better. Either CWM, or TWRP 2.3.1.1. Your choice. But TWRP 2.5 definitely does not work with CleanROM 6.5, and TWRP 2.4 has issues, also.
As already mentioned, no need to remove TWRP. Just flash CWM, and TWRP will be removed.
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Fivetenfrank said:
Hey while I have everyone's attention, are there any other roms out there worth checking out for someone like me? That's probably a loaded question given the fact that theres a boat load of Roms out there... but all opinions welcomed!
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Yes, that is a loaded question. They are all worth checking out! To suggest one (or a few), would suggest the others are somehow "not worth" checking out. Which is really not fair to the devs that have worked so hard to give us these ROMs.
Look through the ROMs, and if any look interesting, try them. This is what most of us do. You already mentioned you aren't going to s-off yet, so the AOSP ROMs are out (due to the touch panel firmware issue).
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Just for the record, I'm not saying that CWM is necessarily better. Either CWM, or TWRP 2.3.1.1. Your choice. But TWRP 2.5 definitely does not work with CleanROM 6.5, and TWRP 2.4 has issues, also.
As already mentioned, no need to remove TWRP. Just flash CWM, and TWRP will be removed.
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Yes, that is a loaded question. They are all worth checking out! To suggest one (or a few), would suggest the others are somehow "not worth" checking out. Which is really not fair to the devs that have worked so hard to give us these ROMs.
Look through the ROMs, and if any look interesting, try them. This is what most of us do. You already mentioned you aren't going to s-off yet, so the AOSP ROMs are out (due to the touch panel firmware issue).
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Yep, AOSPs are out. Thanks for all of your help everyone. Going to try this tonight. Hopefully I wont have a paperweight by this time tomorrow
Fivetenfrank said:
Yep, AOSPs are out. Thanks for all of your help everyone. Going to try this tonight. Hopefully I wont have a paperweight by this time tomorrow
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Go slow follow directions and your phone will be fine. Don't skip steps or shortcut anything. That's where problems arise.
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31ken31 said:
Go slow follow directions and your phone will be fine. Don't skip steps or shortcut anything. That's where problems arise.
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Thanks for the heads up. I am good on the instructions. I have found a multitude of posts outlining the steps. My biggest fear is/was the compatibility issue - flashing a rom that's not compatible with my phone. I tried flashing a Rom a couple of months ago on an HTC One X on 2.20, and I bricked it. I flashed the wrong Rom. Luckily AT&T didnt catch it and they gave me a new phone. I had to get another new phone this week past because my old HTC One X died for some unknown reason. AT&T gave me another one on warranty. This new one has the 3.18
Sounds like you flashed a ROM for the quad core "international" version (ENDEAVORU). Stick to this forum (says "AT&T" at the top) and any ROM you flash will be fine.
Or use my Index thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
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Sounds like you flashed a ROM for the quad core "international" version (ENDEAVORU). Stick to this forum (says "AT&T" at the top) and any ROM you flash will be fine.
Or use my Index thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
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If my memory serves me correctly, that's exactly what I did.
I have an ASUS TF300T running stock 4.2.1 build JOP400D_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902. I'd really like to, at a minimum, root this thing so I can boost it up a little bit. And at the most, install another ROM like CM 11.
I've rooted other machines (Droid Incredible, and my current Droid Razr) so I am not a novice by far. But after searching around I am finding that I can't really determine the 'best' method for rooting the TF300T. By best I mean - easiest and safest. With this in mind, can someone suggest the best method (and URL) for rooting the TF300T? And if I want to go so far as putting CM 11 on it (like I did for my phone) can Safestrap be run on this tablet? Any caveats?
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I might mention I use a Mac, so if whatever root method can run on a Mac that would be great. Otherwise if the method can work under a Win 7 VM (VirtualBox) that would be fine too.
-Tom
SimpTheChimp said:
I have an ASUS TF300T running stock 4.2.1 build JOP400D_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902. I'd really like to, at a minimum, root this thing so I can boost it up a little bit. And at the most, install another ROM like CM 11.
I've rooted other machines (Droid Incredible, and my current Droid Razr) so I am not a novice by far. But after searching around I am finding that I can't really determine the 'best' method for rooting the TF300T. By best I mean - easiest and safest. With this in mind, can someone suggest the best method (and URL) for rooting the TF300T? And if I want to go so far as putting CM 11 on it (like I did for my phone) can Safestrap be run on this tablet? Any caveats?
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I might mention I use a Mac, so if whatever root method can run on a Mac that would be great. Otherwise if the method can work under a Win 7 VM (VirtualBox) that would be fine too.
-Tom
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I don't know about safestrap, but this is one of the pickiest tablets when it comes to ROMs: One mismatched bootloader, and it becomes an expensive paperweight.
There are several root methods in the General Forum if thats all you want to do.
For Customs ROMs, you will have to first unlock the bootloader, then update to the latest stock ROM, install the right TWRP, then pick the corresponding ROM. Never click wipe data in the bootloader menu.
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I don't know about safestrap, but this is one of the pickiest tablets when it comes to ROMs: One mismatched bootloader, and it becomes an expensive paperweight.
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Yeah, that's my worry, from what I read it seems this is a very 'picky' tablet - and I don't want to blow it up... so maybe I'll just start with rooting it. That way I can at least customize a few things, get rid of bloatware, etc. Hopefully that will help it a bit.
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There are several root methods in the General Forum if thats all you want to do.
For Customs ROMs, you will have to first unlock the bootloader, then update to the latest stock ROM, install the right TWRP, then pick the corresponding ROM. Never click wipe data in the bootloader menu.
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So what would you consider the 'easiest' and 'safest' of the root methods shown in the general forum? Any suggestions? Also, I assume the latest stock ROM is still the 4.2.1 build JOP400D_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902? I haven't got anything newer yet via System Update. That's why I was thinking of going to CM 11 like I did on my phone - to get Kit Kit. We'll probably never get it directly from ASUS....
-Tom
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Yeah, that's my worry, from what I read it seems this is a very 'picky' tablet - and I don't want to blow it up... so maybe I'll just start with rooting it. That way I can at least customize a few things, get rid of bloatware, etc. Hopefully that will help it a bit.
So what would you consider the 'easiest' and 'safest' of the root methods shown in the general forum? Any suggestions? Also, I assume the latest stock ROM is still the 4.2.1 build JOP400D_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902? I haven't got anything newer yet via System Update. That's why I was thinking of going to CM 11 like I did on my phone - to get Kit Kit. We'll probably never get it directly from ASUS....
-Tom
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To root, you can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685628
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To root, you can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685628
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Hmm, I'll give this a try. So is this what you used to get root on your TF300T? It looks like it works for a variety of different machines.
Does this only do root? Or also bootloader unlock so you can run other ROMS? Also, if for whatever reason I had to revert root and reinstall stock, will that work after rooting with this method?
Thanks!
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Hmm, I'll give this a try. So is this what you used to get root on your TF300T? It looks like it works for a variety of different machines.
Does this only do root? Or also bootloader unlock so you can run other ROMS? Also, if for whatever reason I had to revert root and reinstall stock, will that work after rooting with this method?
Thanks!
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This does ONLY root. Your bootloader is still unlocked, but if you reinstall stock, the root will be removed. If you do choose to unlock your bootloader, it can never be relocked and your warranty is forever void.
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This does ONLY root. Your bootloader is still unlocked, but if you reinstall stock, the root will be removed. If you do choose to unlock your bootloader, it can never be relocked and your warranty is forever void.
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OK cool, I'll give it a shot. I'll first start with root and see if I can then optimize the tablet to run a little bit better (and get rid of the bloatware). Then later on I may consider unlocking the bootloader and trying another ROM - especially KitKat.
-Tom
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This does ONLY root. Your bootloader is still unlocked, but if you reinstall stock, the root will be removed. If you do choose to unlock your bootloader, it can never be relocked and your warranty is forever void.
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CMendonc2:
IT WORKED! Not only that, it was easy and quick!
Thanks!
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CMendonc2:
IT WORKED! Not only that, it was easy and quick!
Thanks!
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Glad to hear it! Don't be afraid to ask any other questions
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Glad to hear it! Don't be afraid to ask any other questions
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OK cmendonc2, I like having root, but I think I am about ready to unlock this baby and put on another ROM. I know the risks, and that my warranty will be voided - but I've had this a couple of years so it's not under warranty anyway.
So... I got the ASUS Bootloader unlocker program from the ASUS site; and I have what I believe is the latest TWRP. Is there a good place for instructions on how to unlock this thing and install a new ROM? I know it can be picky so I want to do it right and not brick it.
Also any suggestions on a good ROM? I was thinking CM 11, but I've also heard good things about OmniROM.
Thanks.
-Tom
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OK cmendonc2, I like having root, but I think I am about ready to unlock this baby and put on another ROM. I know the risks, and that my warranty will be voided - but I've had this a couple of years so it's not under warranty anyway.
So... I got the ASUS Bootloader unlocker program from the ASUS site; and I have what I believe is the latest TWRP. Is there a good place for instructions on how to unlock this thing and install a new ROM? I know it can be picky so I want to do it right and not brick it.
Also any suggestions on a good ROM? I was thinking CM 11, but I've also heard good things about OmniROM.
Thanks.
-Tom
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OK so you have bootloader 10.6.1.27.5. That's the latest version, so you don't have to worry about upgrading stock. This TWRP (http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407579270) is compatible with the bootloader. Download any 4.4.4 ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development. Then download the latest GAPPS from here: http://goo.gl/ZcwCW9.
After unlocking, extract the TWRP blob and put it on your SD card. type this into Terminal Emulator on your tablet:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
Then restart and go into TWRP. Wipe Data and cache, then install your new ROM and gapps.
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OK so you have bootloader 10.6.1.27.5. That's the latest version, so you don't have to worry about upgrading stock. This TWRP (http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407579270) is compatible with the bootloader. Download any 4.4.4 ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development. Then download the latest GAPPS from here: http://goo.gl/ZcwCW9.
After unlocking, extract the TWRP blob and put it on your SD card. type this into Terminal Emulator on your tablet:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
Then restart and go into TWRP. Wipe Data and cache, then install your new ROM and gapps.
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Thanks, cmendonc2... I'll give this a shot tonight. I think KitKat will perform better on this tablet (I hope). I think I'll try OmniROM first.
BTW, I thought I read somewhere that there was one TWRP option (a specific Wipe option) that I was to NEVER use or I would brick the tablet. You know what that option is?
-Tom
SimpTheChimp said:
Thanks, cmendonc2... I'll give this a shot tonight. I think KitKat will perform better on this tablet (I hope). I think I'll try OmniROM first.
BTW, I thought I read somewhere that there was one TWRP option (a specific Wipe option) that I was to NEVER use or I would brick the tablet. You know what that option is?
-Tom
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Thats the Bootloader option "Wipe Data". You see that when u press vol down and power to get the three icons. It is the icon on the far right. Selecting that will result in an expensive paperweight.
SimpTheChimp said:
Thanks, cmendonc2... I'll give this a shot tonight. I think KitKat will perform better on this tablet (I hope). I think I'll try OmniROM first.
BTW, I thought I read somewhere that there was one TWRP option (a specific Wipe option) that I was to NEVER use or I would brick the tablet. You know what that option is?
-Tom
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OK I got the TWRP but when I extract it there is no .blob file. So what am I missing? There doesn't seem to be much in this .zip file.... I guess to do it the terminal way (seems the easiest to me) I need the blob file. I've googled left and right but I can't find a TWRP 2.7.0.1 blob.
Or would this ROM Manager app work?
UPDATE: Never mind, I figured out how to flash recovery using Fastboot on my Mac! TWRP is now installed and working! Going to try flashing OmniRom and see how that goes. So I think the only question I have left is: When I am flashing a new ROM (i.e. over the old stock) what wipe options in TWRP should I use first? Obviously cache and Dalvik, but which other ones? System? Data? For this first flash I obviously want/need to start fresh.
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OK I got the TWRP but when I extract it there is no .blob file. So what am I missing? There doesn't seem to be much in this .zip file.... I guess to do it the terminal way (seems the easiest to me) I need the blob file. I've googled left and right but I can't find a TWRP 2.7.0.1 blob.
Or would this ROM Manager app work?
UPDATE: Never mind, I figured out how to flash recovery using Fastboot on my Mac! TWRP is now installed and working! Going to try flashing OmniRom and see how that goes. So I think the only question I have left is: When I am flashing a new ROM (i.e. over the old stock) what wipe options in TWRP should I use first? Obviously cache and Dalvik, but which other ones? System? Data? For this first flash I obviously want/need to start fresh.
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For factory reset: wipe data, cache, dalvik
For dirty flash: wipe cache, dalvik cache