So with new rom updates based on newer versions, is it really necessary to update the modem and bootloader that is also associated with the new base?
My baseband is COF6 but im running xstolite 2.3 and possibly looking to try other roms based on newer bases.
In asking this, I also wonder if this could affect ability to use android pay too
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I understand this might be a dumb question, but once you install a rom on your phone can you update your phone's software like normal to a newer version(if there are updates to be had) or do you have to install a new rom instead? I currently have Android running on my HD2, but my girlfriend wants a WP7 rom & she was curious if, once she had it installed, she could update it to the newest version naturally as updates came out or if that might ruin the rom. Again I know this question is probably very novice, but I thought it was a good one.
The HTC HD2 has a fully functional WP7 Mango and it won't get updated to Windows 8 (Like ALL the phones including the Lumias)
So there won't be any updates avaliable.
Georges2251 said:
The HTC HD2 has a fully functional WP7 Mango and it won't get updated to Windows 8 (Like ALL the phones including the Lumias)
So there won't be any updates avaliable.
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Thanks for your reply Georges! I guess I was just curious if I ran a rom that was based on an older version of WP7 for any reason(like 7.0), if I could do updates on it from Microsoft or if I needed to just flash an entirely new rom. Also, if I can't update then I suppose I was wondering if you could supply a link to a really good WP7 rom thread that is running the newest version. I checked the Microsoft site and apparently the newest version is 7.10.8773.98 (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/basics/update-history.aspx). I found this one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1665651), but it seems to suggest you need to have a Lumia phone. Not sure.
I am running the stock rom and flashed the new firmware last night ( 1.55.605.2 ) and am interested in running a rom that is based off of an older firmware. Is there any problem in doing this? Will it roll my firmware back to the old one?
I'm currently running the old version of SkyFall (1.3) based on the old firmware, and I updated my firmware today with no problems. So it should be fine, though ymmv. But whatever ROM you want to run will probably be updated soon anyway.
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Joeysface said:
I am running the stock rom and flashed the new firmware last night ( 1.55.605.2 ) and am interested in running a rom that is based off of an older firmware. Is there any problem in doing this? Will it roll my firmware back to the old one?
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I can't remember exactly where I read it but somewhere in the myriads of posts about this OTA it is pointed out that with different hboots, recoveries, kernels and modifications to system files, framework etc. etc. it is almost inevitable that something may go awry.
If you have taken the trouble and time to migrate to a custom ROM, it usually makes sense to let your dev sort things out. On the other hand, if you aren't experiencing any problems with the new firmware, why roll back?
Beamed from the holodeck of my Nexus 7 FHD.
hgoldner said:
I can't remember exactly where I read it but somewhere in the myriads of posts about this OTA it is pointed out that with different hboots, recoveries, kernels and modifications to system files, framework etc. etc. it is almost inevitable that something may go awry.
If you have taken the trouble and time to migrate to a custom ROM, it usually makes sense to let your dev sort things out. On the other hand, if you aren't experiencing any problems with the new firmware, why roll back?
Beamed from the holodeck of my Nexus 7 FHD.
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It's not so much that I am having issues as I am wanting to try a rom that is showing based on the older firmware and I don't want to cause any issues with that. On a related note, I am running the stock rom currently and flashed the firmware that Santod posted in RUU but my firmware shows that it is still the 1.12.605.11 even though hboot shows me on 1.55.605.2. Did I botch something?
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It's not so much that I am having issues as I am wanting to try a rom that is showing based on the older firmware and I don't want to cause any issues with that. On a related note, I am running the stock rom currently and flashed the firmware that Santod posted in RUU but my firmware shows that it is still the 1.12.605.11 even though hboot shows me on 1.55.605.2. Did I botch something?
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See if my post here answers your question/concern.
I urge you to read more of that thread if you have more questions or concerns, as most of them have been answered there.
And for reference:
Old software with new firmware is almost always fine.
Running new software with old firmware is when real issues usually arise.
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See if my post here answers your question/concern.
I urge you to read more of that thread if you have more questions or concerns, as most of them have been answered there.
And for reference:
Old software with new firmware is almost always fine.
Running new software with old firmware is when real issues usually arise.
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Hey thanks for replying man, I haven't messed too much with manually flashing firmware and didn't want to screw something up. So does the OTA have some software elements to it as well because I've noticed that people who took it are showing the updated firmware and an "Official" or "Unofficial" status in their settings? I've read through a lot of the forums and saw the post you linked to I just wasn't sure if what you were referring to in that post was the same thing as flashing a rom that shows a specific firmware.
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Joeysface said:
Hey thanks for replying man, I haven't messed too much with manually flashing firmware and didn't want to screw something up. So does the OTA have some software elements to it as well because I've noticed that people who took it are showing the updated firmware and an "Official" or "Unofficial" status in their settings? I've read through a lot of the forums and saw the post you linked to I just wasn't sure if what you were referring to in that post was the same thing as flashing a rom that shows a specific firmware.
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Firmware is just firmware.
It's not a Rom. It's something that gets updated with the ota that cannot be flashed in a custom Rom.
So before updating to a newer software version based on the update it's best to flash the firmware as well or you just get the software and no firmware by flashing just the Rom.
The firmware is at a lower level on the device and persists through Rom flashing unless you take an ota or flash an ruu.
When running custom roms it's general rule of thumb not to take otas.
Less issues that way.
So to update everything like you would had you taken the ota, you flash firmware and software to be up to date.
In other words, I've provided the firmware part of the OTA.
You just need someone to post a rooted version of the software update now.
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Hello, everyone!
Brief history:
I own a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, 8", model SM-T330, which I basically use for work. Lately, the app I use the most has launched a new update which only works on android 6.0 versions and newer. Since the latest update available for my tablet is the android 5.1, I tried searching online for alternative ways to update it, so it can suit my needs (which is btw how I ended up finding this forum). However, I only seem to find the updated kernel (6.0 and 7.0) for the SM-T330NU. I have done some research on these models and it seems that the only difference between them is that the later was designed for the north american market, although all the specs are essentially the same.
Quick question:
Anyway, is there any possibility to update my tablet with the SM-T330NU kernel? Will it work or is it more likely I'll have my tablet bricked?
PS: I don't plan on buying a new device if there is a slight chance I can get it updated by any means necessary.
Thanks in advance!
You could think to flash a custom ROM. Which app is this? If it's an app of videocall, neither custom ROMs can help since blobs are of lollipop and can't support Android 6.0+ apps.
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You could think to flash a custom ROM. Which app is this? If it's an app of videocall, neither custom ROMs can help since blobs are of lollipop and can't support Android 6.0+ apps.
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Witch sucks .
I received my New Poco X3 Pro, waited 1 Week for unlock and flashed Arrow OS 11.
I did not install a Xiaomi ROM because I want a Custom ROM on there.
Do I need to update the firmware (or radio or baseband)?
How do I find out what firmware is currently on my phone?
Based on this site, the latest firmware would be V12.5.4.0.RJUEUXM.
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
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However, I do not find any clue about the baseband on my phone.
In Settings-about-Android version the baseband is listed but there is no version number close to V12...
How do I get the current firmware version and do I need to update it?
You have to decide wether to work with stock firmware or custom rom (firmware)... the stock is provided often in "waves" so it could be that you receive a new firmware over ota, but a friend with the same device will gett it 3 weeks later. with stock firmware you get some updates, but with custom nobody guarantees you new versions. I´m very happy with AICP 16.1, which distributes a new Rom Version every Friday... Tomorrow i will get a new version with regularyly smaller bug fixings. My version is from 4th of february ... i never updated radio or baseband with all my devices, normally you dont need to, its in the custom roms
I am talking about firmware, not the ROM.
The firmware/radio is updated separately.
since more than 20 years of mobiles i have never got a seperate(!) radio update (but i flashed different radio versions to adapt custom roms (from australia i.e) to local conditions). Afaik stock firmware made by manufacturer, adapted to the given hardware and build on the differnt Android versions. Custom Roms are the same but made not by manufacturer but by "free" developers. If it is not so, it would be nice to hear how it is in reality....
The Pixel Experience ROM contains this firmware images for radio or need to be update separately?
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The Pixel Experience ROM contains this firmware images for radio or need to be update separately?
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You don't need to flash firmware because any of them should work. I flash many rom but haven't flash any firmware.
In an ideal world, the latest firmware should ideally provide performance optimization or bug fixes or securities updates or new features etc.
Of course, unlike drivers, they not obligated to keep us in loop what the update is about.
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In an ideal world, the latest firmware should ideally provide performance optimization or bug fixes or securities updates or new features etc.
Of course, unlike drivers, they not obligated to keep us in loop what the update is about.
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performance opitmization , bug fix and securities update should be include in the rom and kernel. Firmware isn't rom so that should be no need.
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performance opitmization , bug fix and securities update should be include in the rom and kernel. Firmware isn't rom so that should be no need.
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Firmware is an read only system and just like any system it has purposes which this case it provide instructions on how to communicate with the hardware. Just like any piece of codings, it can contain bugs or exploits or unoptimized codings like looping 10 times to do one thing.
Can someone please post, or is there a way I can find out what kernel version comes with each update on the a71?? Only certain kernel versions work with the exploit (5.10). So, I'm thinking to update my a71 to current updates... IF the current updates come with newer kernel?
theres a new exploit 'dirtycred'! theres some good info here on it and WORKING ANDROID CODE (unreleased for now):
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1544379506659663872
it appears like older kernels wont work with the exploit according to one of the devs.
I'm thinking to update my a71 5g phone with the latest one UI 4.1 update, but unsure of the kernel version included??
Can anyone please post what kernel versions come in the a71 5g updates? or, link me where i can find this? in all the update documentation, i dont see any kernel version info
also, i see there IS a "dirty pipe" (not dirtycred) exploit fix in the latest updates. i am unsure if this will also fix dirtycred or not, though i dont think it will