Database Info

Updated Hero software (Software – 2.31.651.7) 9/22

Looks like they are releasing an update to our Hero's.....don't get to excited it just bug fixes but better than nothing.
Source Link:
http://support.sprint.com/support/article/Find_and_update_the_software_version_on_your_HTC_Hero/case-gb746811-20091009-155624?&INTNAV=SUP:HDIA

I wonder if there is much of a performance boost for those running stock derived 2.1 ROMs?

At least we know Sprint isn't ignoring us. It'll take a lot for me to go back to stock, though. Do we know if this will kill your root access like the last update did?

mtnchkn said:
I wonder if there is much of a performance boost for those running stock derived 2.1 ROMs?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
"Description of enhancements/fixes
-This update improves overall performance of the device."
Since that is the only enhancement/Fix listed I sure hope it would be a noticeable boost.

will this make us loose our roots or roms or anything? I am using NFX-Hero would like the update but don't want to mess up anything that i have done.

Awfully vague description they've provided about today's update. But, not surprising coming from Sprint...
Has HTC posted any elaborations on their website?

Neo31697 said:
will this make us loose our roots or roms or anything? I am using NFX-Hero would like the update but don't want to mess up anything that i have done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ummmm i would not be the first to try.....I will wait till the devs take a look at it.

teedo757 said:
"Description of enhancements/fixes
-This update improves overall performance of the device."
Since that is the only enhancement/Fix listed I sure hope it would be a noticeable boost.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
also...
should be fixing the gps reboot issues and sluggish dialer performance

anyone able to update yet?

The rom-makers will be able to integrate this into their roms, right? I'll just wait for the updated roms to come out.

When I click the link all it takes me to is the sprint information on the update... the link on the sprint page takes me to the 2.27.651.6 Ruu download... Sprint is so lame.... Why post an update if your website hasn't made it available??

Neo31697 said:
will this make us loose our roots or roms or anything? I am using NFX-Hero would like the update but don't want to mess up anything that i have done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you update you will lose it all. The update (in your case) should come from infiniteFX, especially since he was one of the earlier proponents of building off of the .6 versus .5 build.

mtnchkn said:
If you update you will lose it all. The update (in your case) should come from infiniteFX, especially since he was one of the earlier proponents of building off of the .6 versus .5 build.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah i would never update to an MR from Sprint until a dev has taken it apart and ensured root access.

Visionikz03 said:
yeah i would never update to an MR from Sprint until a dev has taken it apart and ensured root access.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have one of the coolest signatures i have seen. +1 for you lol

anyone get prompted for the update yet? i keep probing but comes up nothing...

If I could get a hold of this I would gladly try it, i can't get it over the air or online. I've installed darchstar's S-OFF hboot and it persisted through 2 runs of the 2.27.651.6 RUU, so not having root wouldn't worry me.

to hell with sprint, im pissed about this update. we didn't need it, what we needed was a sense froyo. what a waste of a good opportunity.

I find it interesting that they give different reasons for the update for each different phone. I ruued back to stock .5 kernel and did the .6 update and will adb pull the update off my hero if I get it. In case anyone gets it the update is stored in /cache. You'll probably already know this but you can download it and not apply it.

Anyone know if there is a new radio in this update?
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

still can't fetch this update... anyone else?

Thunderbolt Update Available

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/12/breaking-htc-thunderbolt-update-is-available-now/
I am rooted, so I am wondering if it is OK to apply this update or if it is going to break something on my phone?

I am rooted, so I am wondering if it is OK to apply this update or if it is going to break something on my phone?[/QUOTE]
Wondering same thing here. On BAMF 1.6.3 Remix here and I'm not showing an update available .....

ericmc said:
I am rooted, so I am wondering if it is OK to apply this update or if it is going to break something on my phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wondering same thing here. On BAMF 1.6.3 Remix here and I'm not showing an update available .....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You wouldn't...most custom ROM's don't want Verizon OTA updates. This is basically a re-release of the updated radios (402w_1 and 605.7) so if you've already updated your radios that's basically what you'd be getting from VZW. The question is did they actually do anything to the radios or did they just hold them while they got their LTE/eHRPD issues sorted out (I tend to lean on the latter.)

If you wanna keep root, I wouldn't recommend updating. Let the devs release it.

RayKinStL said:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/12/breaking-htc-thunderbolt-update-is-available-now/
I am rooted, so I am wondering if it is OK to apply this update or if it is going to break something on my phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would just hold off and wait until the devs get ahold of it. It might not be any different from the leaked update we have already.

hackercity said:
If you wanna keep root, I wouldn't recommend updating. Let the devs release it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This. Wait for the devs to take a look. More than likely its the same stuff you already have.

Waiting to see what the devs say. Looks to be the same as the leak.

Mustang02 said:
Waiting to see what the devs say. Looks to be the same as the leak.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its much smaller than the leak.

psufan5 said:
Its much smaller than the leak.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The leak (if we're talking about jcase's leak) included the ROM where the OTA update doesn't (at least it doesn't appear to at 35 MB.) It does appear to be larger than just the leaked radios themselves (25.37 MB) but they updated a few other things so that probably accounts for the additional 10 MB.
We really aren't going to know anything until the devs tackle the update.zip.

I was recommended by jcase that you either can't or should not apply this update if rooted. Don't quote me though. I can't remember exactly what he said.
Sent through the interwebs.

xgonzox said:
I was recommended by jcase that you either can't or should not apply this update if rooted. Don't quote me though. I can't remember exactly what he said.
Sent through the interwebs.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats completely true.

Do you need root to access the cache folder? Where is it exactly. Can't find it while connected to my computer by USB, or by ES File Explorer.

Could this also incorporate removal of free wifi hotspots? Isn't that ending soon? When I bought my Thunderbolt the rep told me it'd be removed via a software update in May.
Sent from my ThunderBolt using Tapatalk

xameius said:
Could this also incorporate removal of free wifi hotspots? Isn't that ending soon? When I bought my Thunderbolt the rep told me it'd be removed via a software update in May.
Sent from my ThunderBolt using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pretty sure that's only for new customers. Existing customers were grandfathered into the free wifi. I might be wrong though. I remember the rep told me something about it too when I got my TB in the mid of April.

dbisch said:
Pretty sure that's only for new customers. Existing customers were grandfathered into the free wifi. I might be wrong though. I remember the rep told me something about it too when I got my TB in the mid of April.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your rep was wrong. Once they figure out how much to charge, the free hotspot will be no more.

Saw on android police a couple of phones that were rooted attempted the update and it didn't go so well. One phone said update failed, another screwed their phone up. I'll wait.

When your rooted, your not supposed to update with OTA's. Wait for the devs to upload it...

OTA's are for squares.

ericmc said:
I am rooted, so I am wondering if it is OK to apply this update or if it is going to break something on my phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wondering same thing here. On BAMF 1.6.3 Remix here and I'm not showing an update available .....[/QUOTE]
Iif you're running a custom ROM, you'll most likely NOT get an update. The developer will incorporate the changes into the next ROM update.

lol i cant wait im downloading it now and will add root / busybox to it my self
this shouldn't remove the free hotspot verizon will not have to push a update to remove it they can turn it off on the back end just how the turn it on and off if you call them and add the tethering plan

Verizon rolling out Stagefright patch for Galaxy S5

Verizon is rolling out Stagefright OTA patch for Galaxy S5. I installed and tested the patch. My phone is stock/un-rooted, and appears to be working fine after the patch.

What android version?

G900VVRU2BOG5 is the new update VZ rolling out...
I have captured the update.zip OTA ..
Let me know if some needs for research. .
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

JavaManRules-GS4 said:
G900VVRU2BOG5 is the new update VZ rolling out...
I have captured the update.zip OTA ..
Let me know if some needs for research. .
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you missed posting in a couple hundred other threads...

Or you can just use viper4android, kill stagefright, and tell Verizon, "Thanks, but no thanks--I'm in this for _me_ now."
I am not entirely sure what that means, but man, the day when this contract ends cannot come soon enough.

What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???

skyhawk21 said:
What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?

skyhawk21 said:
What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pretty sure it's still 5.0. I don't think the S5 will be getting any more updates, it's at the end of its software cycle since 5.0, this update was only released for the stagefright fix.
AXMWBS said:
5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. Verizon's own custom OE1 is the reason that it's not rootable. Once you have the OE1 Kernel or higher, you cannot root unless they find another exploit. I doubt they will considering it's an older phone that's already being phased out in terms of support.

AXMWBS said:
5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You forgot "Am I currently dreaming? ? Bfkddg? ? "

So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?

AXMWBS said:
So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.

ldeveraux said:
If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It does exist, but my phone cant be rooted now...
Which brings me to my next question...
As of today, which Verizon Phones can be rooted still?

AXMWBS said:
So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Take it back. You have a "new" phone that basically has no support for it anymore. If you have something to use currently other than the S5, I'd consider waiting till the new Google Nexus 5 or 6 2015 edition coming out this year. That should have root and an unlocked bootloader (Google wouldn't stand for Verizon locking down their phone).
AXMWBS said:
It does exist, but my phone cant be rooted now...
Which brings me to my next question...
As of today, which Verizon Phones can be rooted still?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You would have to find a phone you like, go to that forum, and check. I believe any phone with an unlocked bootloader can always be rooted? And I'm pretty sure the Google nexus 5/6 (the old ones) will always be rootable.
I'm jumping ship from Samsung (I wanted to move to the Note at one point, but Samsung screwed up big time with their phones trying to make it like an iPhone, and with Samsung/Verizon in bed with locking up root/bootloader).

ldeveraux said:
If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Spartan117H3 said:
Take it back. You have a "new" phone that basically has no support for it anymore. If you have something to use currently other than the S5, I'd consider waiting till the new Google Nexus 5 or 6 2015 edition coming out this year. That should have root and an unlocked bootloader (Google wouldn't stand for Verizon locking down their phone).
You would have to find a phone you like, go to that forum, and check. I believe any phone with an unlocked bootloader can always be rooted? And I'm pretty sure the Google nexus 5/6 (the old ones) will always be rootable.
I'm jumping ship from Samsung (I wanted to move to the Note at one point, but Samsung screwed up big time with their phones trying to make it like an iPhone, and with Samsung/Verizon in bed with locking up root/bootloader).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What about the HTC One M8 and M9. Are they rootable? I just want to be able to customize more than my wallpaper and font.. I want themes and color schemes and message skins that aren't apps because that drains my battery.

AXMWBS said:
What about the HTC One M8 and M9. Are they rootable? I just want to be able to customize more than my wallpaper and font.. I want themes and color schemes and message skins that aren't apps because that drains my battery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's a search bar at the top of XDA where you can enter a device. It also allows you to specify which carrier as well. This is from the M9 forum. Says you need a JAVA card which is expensive, but it unlocks the phone/allows root. You can also donate (usually $20-60) users to do it for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t-s-off-how-root-s-off-verizon-m9-20-t3123178
I have no idea about the M8, seems to be the same, have to have S-OFF or whatever the heck that means. Do research yourself if you want the phone.

I don't think I saw anyone ask this yet...
If I'm currently rooted with OE1, can i take this update and stay rooted? or will i loose root and not be able to get root again?
thanks

Del

owenrg said:
I don't think I saw anyone ask this yet...
If I'm currently rooted with OE1, can i take this update and stay rooted? or will i loose root and not be able to get root again?
thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Follow the instructions in muniz_ri's thread. He hasn't released the deodexed version though. You should never take ota when rooted, and you should actually have it disabled as soon as you root. One user reported that they ota updated without losing root, but I'd never recommend it.

There is no benefit in disabling it. You have to authorize any update, so it cannot overwrite it on its own. The only reason to disable it is the popup after an update comes out which can be stopped by deleting the update.zip then having the install fail.

Two or three updates ago, I lost the ability to rotate my screen unless an app forces it to rotate, now with this update my phone no longer reads sd cards, and in fact boot loops if there is one inserted. I've done a lot of searching, both when the initial problem manifested, and now with the new problem, but haven't seen anyone with a fix. Any suggestions?
Verizon sm-g900v, latest update g900vvru2bog5,

[Snapdragon]New OREO Leak w/ March Security Patch Build ARC6

Close thread

Is this a downgrade? Bc my screenshot is from just now and it's the unlocked us variant running the same build it shipped with but has had an update waiting to be installed for about a week. And my number Is higher than yours.

BEWARE!! Thats a new boot loader... v2! you wont be able to do a full factory restore until a v2 bootloader odin file is released.
That being said, how do you like it? any differences?

piehlg92 said:
Is this a downgrade? Bc my screenshot is from just now and it's the unlocked us variant running the same build it shipped with but has had an update waiting to be installed for about a week. And my number Is higher than yours.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're on B7 he is on C6......C is newer build
Sent from my God Mode 8

Change log?

BoboBrazil said:
Change log?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They don't provide change log, just the update.zip.
-March Security Patch

@AndroidDevices: Could you check something for me? Download AIDA64 from the Play Store, go into the app, select "Display" and look for a date. What is it?

kcodya said:
@AndroidDevices: Could you check something for me? Download AIDA64 from the Play Store, go into the app, select "Display" and look for a date. What is it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
GPU Version date? 2/1/18

I wonder why they upgraded the bootloader and what feature or exploit they removed ?
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

I keep getting E2014: odm partition fails to recover after going to ARB7.

daddymikey1975 said:
I wonder why they upgraded the bootloader and what feature or exploit they removed ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want root I wouldn't update....

lightninbug said:
If you want root I wouldn't update....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm definitely not updating for a while. This ain't my first rodeo with Samsung lol
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

daddymikey1975 said:
I'm definitely not updating for a while. This ain't my first rodeo with Samsung lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You will probably be waiting quite awhile.... As I stated in my thread, little to NO devs are working on root for the s9/+... I've seen one Korean user mention he was trying in another forum for us SD users, and ONE other guy... That's it, just 2 people and myself. Don't expect anything before Christmas.

The only member (SAMFail creaters) i know working on ROOT doesnt have the device but has a tester... Its gonna be a while...

Dude, dont post these. I roasted you enough on reddit. The basics, these are bad updates to use unless I can verify them before. Bl updates are dangerous. Also just dont use them dude, the website could be shut down any day because of people like you.

mweinbach said:
Dude, dont post these. I roasted you enough on reddit. The basics, these are bad updates to use unless I can verify them before. Bl updates are dangerous. Also just dont use them dude, the website could be shut down any day because of people like you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why are these bad updates?
These updates from sam firm science allowed a lot of us to get onto oreo beta. If you know how to recover your phone why is this a problem. OP explained the risk with the bootloader.

cledee said:
Why are these bad updates?
These updates from sam firm science allowed a lot of us to get onto oreo beta. If you know how to recover your phone why is this a problem. OP explained the risk with the bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because NEVER do bl updates. Btw check my post history, I did Note8 Oreo. Also I work with the dude who makes the site. I know this stuff. That's why I am saying it's a bad idea.

AndroidDevices said:
The only member (SAMFail creaters) i know working on ROOT doesnt have the device but has a tester... Its gonna be a while...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually, cancel that, he is no longer trying root methods SAMFail has been PATCHED! So, it gonna be even longer until ROOT....

I may just go to international S9+ if there root seems like a false hope on the SD variant. The only issue would be VoLTE and WiFi calling, oh and Samsung suddenly restricting call recording apps on international variant. I tried flashing those Engboot from other thread with no luck btw.

mweinbach said:
Because NEVER do bl updates. Btw check my post history, I did Note8 Oreo. Also I work with the dude who makes the site. I know this stuff. That's why I am saying it's a bad idea.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
"NEVER" do BL updates is a bit dramatic, don't you think?
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Opinion on 52.1.A.0.618

I'm planning to update to it, im currently on pie, but heard a lot of bad things about the first update, how does it look like now? What's your problems?

Atlax01 said:
I'm planning to update to it, im currently on pie, but heard a lot of bad things about the first update, how does it look like now? What's your problems?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You may have luck like a family member of mine and be happy.
Or you may not have luck.
A fullwipe on 10 is recommended.

Atlax01 said:
I'm planning to update to it, im currently on pie, but heard a lot of bad things about the first update, how does it look like now? What's your problems?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem for me,delayed touch was fixed

Delayed touch is still there on the .618 atleast for me.

Interested too, any obvious reason to go to 10?
I'm quite happy with 52.0.A.11.3

BENETNATH said:
Interested too, any obvious reason to go to 10?
I'm quite happy with 52.0.A.11.3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Security updates.

Are there major know flaws since?

BENETNATH said:
Are there major know flaws since?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin

Thanks,
So from existenz, I'd need to use Xperia firm to get latest firmware and flash it with newflasher?

BENETNATH said:
Thanks,
So from existenz, I'd need to use Xperia firm to get latest firmware and flash it with newflasher?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you're welcome
Yes
The existenz thread contains the needed firmware version
And exactly this need to get flashed
.672 has no working twrp atm
but the previous firmware has
So if existence may want the .672, then you may need to wait for the next twrp update

anyone have firmware xz2dual H8266 52.1.A.0.618 ftf zip or tar.gz