How to update a ROM? - General Questions and Answers

How would one update a phone to a newer version? Would they take a pre-existing one and try to merge it with their stock one? Or would they try to merge all the commits made since their version of android?

The Original Leppa said:
How would one update a phone to a newer version? Would they take a pre-existing one and try to merge it with their stock one? Or would they try to merge all the commits made since their version of android?
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First of all answer some questions.
Which phone?
Rooted?
Stock or custom rom?

psxda97 said:
First of all answer some questions.
Which phone?
Rooted?
Stock or custom rom?
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Rooted Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo.
Vodafone didn't release the source code.

The Original Leppa said:
Rooted Vodafone Smart 4 Turbo.
Vodafone didn't release the source code.
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If you're phone using mtk chip set you can port ROMs to it. Just search "mtk ROM porting" on xda

No, Qualcomm.

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[Q] OTA vs Leak

I downloaded the leak a couple weeks ago and my baseband Number matches but my software shows 1.12.605.6. Is this right? Isn't the software version that was released today 1.13.605.7?
tommy m said:
I downloaded the leak a couple weeks ago and my baseband Number matches but my software shows 1.12.605.6. Is this right? Isn't the software version that was released today 1.13.605.7?
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You must have downloaded jcases ruu. He changed the version to 1.12.605.6
Nikolai2.1 said:
You must have downloaded jcases ruu. He changed the version to 1.12.605.6
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Cool thanks! are they the exact same? Is there any reason I would want to update?
tommy m said:
Cool thanks! are they the exact same? Is there any reason I would want to update?
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nope not unless you want the version change
Nikolai2.1 said:
nope not unless you want the version change
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Cool! Pardon my Newbness when it comes to the HTC world. ( came from Moto). So if I install the update in FBOOT I would just rename the update and put it on the SD card and let FBOOT do all the magic? Also will it wipe data?
Just a thought here... i updated weeks ago with the leaked ruu and if i check "about" software, it says .7. My girlfriends phone says the same. Both rooted and running different roms and kernels. how does that happen? Lol.
bking_soda said:
Just a thought here... i updated weeks ago with the leaked ruu and if i check "about" software, it says .7. My girlfriends phone says the same. Both rooted and running different roms and kernels. how does that happen? Lol.
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I may not be correct, but I think the rom devs use certain software in each of their roms. So some roms are based off the .7 and others are still based off the .6
So if you and your girlfriend both have the .7, its because both roms are based off that.
tommy m said:
Cool! Pardon my Newbness when it comes to the HTC world. ( came from Moto). So if I install the update in FBOOT I would just rename the update and put it on the SD card and let FBOOT do all the magic? Also will it wipe data?
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It will wipe data. I would recommended installing a custom rom. They're all based off of this new build
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[Q] getting OTA updates

i'm guessing that you can only download OTA updates if you're on a stock rom, right? if that's true, then how would you ever update your phone if you're on a custom rom?
hoponpop said:
i'm guessing that you can only download OTA updates if you're on a stock rom, right? if that's true, then how would you ever update your phone if you're on a custom rom?
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Yes, and you have to wait for the custom rom devs to implement the changes. Often they are faster then Google (see the 2.3.5 changes already on NxS custom roms).
rentaric said:
Yes, and you have to wait for the custom rom devs to implement the changes. Often they are faster then Google (see the 2.3.5 changes already on NxS custom roms).
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how do devs know what's going to be in the next update? don't they have to wait for the next update to come out and then go from there?
hoponpop said:
how do devs know what's going to be in the next update? don't they have to wait for the next update to come out and then go from there?
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No they build from Android source code. It is publicly available.
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hoponpop said:
how do devs know what's going to be in the next update? don't they have to wait for the next update to come out and then go from there?
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Exactly what matt said, it's open for everyone (who knows how to handle it), some "stuff" needs to be done by Google (like the fingerprint), but most can be adopted/ported by ROM devs before Google actually released the version for your (in this case NxS) device.
also, official updates come from an url address. anyone can grab that url and manually download it. then you can just add root to it or a stock phone can manually flash it.
simms22 said:
also, official updates come from an url address. anyone can grab that url and manually download it. then you can just add root to it or a stock phone can manually flash it.
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yea, I had to do that with the 2.3.4 update cause it wouldn't install correctly. I didn't realize that about the source code and stuff. that's pretty cool.
Anyone know when 2.3.5 is ready for prime time?(via Stock Nexus S)
bel4_20 said:
Anyone know when 2.3.5 is ready for prime time?(via Stock Nexus S)
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Depends on when Google feels the urge to release Google wallet to the market, maybe not before ICS anymore.

[Q] How to install stock rom again

Hi. I have cyanogenmod 11 on my samsung note 3 (sm-n9005) and would like to install the stock 4.4.2 frimware... How can I do that? I can not find the firmware for my n9005xxudmj7... Or can I just download any firmware and use that? I am from Norway.
And then I would like to install the x-note 13 rom. That I can not do now because of the old bootloader on cyanogenmod 11.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704363
XperienceD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704363
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Thanx. But should I just choose a firmware from any country? I dont se a firmware for Norway...
leff123 said:
Thanx. But should I just choose a firmware from any country? I dont se a firmware for Norway...
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I found out that I can use other contries rom. So thanx again
leff123 said:
Thanx. But should I just choose a firmware from any country? I dont se a firmware for Norway...
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I tend to go for a generic ROM, so if there isn't one for your country then that's what I'd look for.
XperienceD said:
I tend to go for a generic ROM, so if there isn't one for your country then that's what I'd look for.
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Now I have stock rom 4.4.2 and no root. Not shure if I dare to do more on my phone... Maybe I should stay with the stock android. But if I know myselfe well I most sertanly will do something with my phone. One thing I think is rare is that when booting it dont show that the knox is tripped... how come? It just start like it came from the factory.
Find a Stock ROM from Sammobile and split, then flash it with Odin. Find a detailed guide.
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Modding??
leff123 said:
Now I have stock rom 4.4.2 and no root. Not shure if I dare to do more on my phone... Maybe I should stay with the stock android. But if I know myselfe well I most sertanly will do something with my phone. One thing I think is rare is that when booting it dont show that the knox is tripped... how come? It just start like it came from the factory.
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If your looking into a custom firmware, I would suggest taking a look at SlimRom for you phone HERE. I have the Galaxy S3 with Slimrom and its way smooth!. Take a look at the features, because there are many!..
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Sense 6 - UK push to customer

Hello all,
A lurker's first post here.
As the thread title states, HTC has supposedly started pushing Sense 6 to the HTC One Mini in UK (assuming it is also pushing to other countries too). Has anyone have this installed? How does it compare to Sense 6 port ROMs such as InsertCoin?
Currently a Insertcoin user myself, I may backup my ROM and test out HTC's official Sense 6 and provide some user feedback.
Cheers!
tofuboi01 said:
Hello all,
A lurker's first post here.
As the thread title states, HTC has supposedly started pushing Sense 6 to the HTC One Mini in UK (assuming it is also pushing to other countries too). Has anyone have this installed? How does it compare to Sense 6 port ROMs such as InsertCoin?
Currently a Insertcoin user myself, I may backup my ROM and test out HTC's official Sense 6 and provide some user feedback.
Cheers!
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if anyone gets ahold of the update please share with me so i can port tweaks to the base and have a bug free rom...
Thanks Again,
MiniWhooper
xXminiWHOOPERxX said:
if anyone gets ahold of the update please share with me so i can port tweaks to the base and have a bug free rom...
Thanks Again,
MiniWhooper
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Is this the update file that is downloaded prior to install? If so I can help with that, though I may be doing this tomorrow as have some plans today.
Do I flash the stock KK ROM then get the update file? Could possibly do this while watching the Italy/CR game.
Being a IC user, I'll gladly help in any way as thanks to all your work!
Edit - Actually, is it even possible to still receive HTC updates even if i flashed stock again?
tofuboi01 said:
Is this the update file that is downloaded prior to install? If so I can help with that, though I may be doing this tomorrow as have some plans today.
Do I flash the stock KK ROM then get the update file? Could possibly do this while watching the Italy/CR game.
Being a IC user, I'll gladly help in any way as thanks to all your work!
Edit - Actually, is it even possible to still receive HTC updates even if i flashed stock again?
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Yes once its downloaded, dont reboot but find where the OTA.zip is and upload it and share here on XDA so us devs can use it... and you'd most likely have to flash a stock odex KK rom.... but once the download is finished dont install just share and within a few days i can release a fully working sense 6 IC rom updated with the latest tweaks.... if you can somehow get it today ill be very greatful and will push for a quick release just for you helping me.
xXminiWHOOPERxX said:
Yes once its downloaded, dont reboot but find where the OTA.zip is and upload it and share here on XDA so us devs can use it... and you'd most likely have to flash a stock odex KK rom.... but once the download is finished dont install just share and within a few days i can release a fully working sense 6 IC rom updated with the latest tweaks.... if you can somehow get it today ill be very greatful and will push for a quick release just for you helping me.
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It would seem i need to be on hboot 2.19 in order to flash the stock rom on the old partition layout..I really dont feel like subjecting myself through hboot and formatting again when I messed up the phone few weeks ago.
If anyone's on hboot 2.19 and on 4.4.2 stock, please could you provide the OTA.zip for miniwhooper!
Cheers!
tofuboi01 said:
It would seem i need to be on hboot 2.19 in order to flash the stock rom on the old partition layout..I really dont feel like subjecting myself through hboot and formatting again when I messed up the phone few weeks ago.
If anyone's on hboot 2.19 and on 4.4.2 stock, please could you provide the OTA.zip for miniwhooper!
Cheers!
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Do you know how to edit update scripts? If not upload stocks and I'll edit it and then all you have to do is replace it and flash the rom , can't have superCID though you must revert it back to original too
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xXminiWHOOPERxX said:
Do you know how to edit update scripts? If not upload stocks and I'll edit it and then all you have to do is replace it and flash the rom , can't have superCID though you must revert it back to original too
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I didnt know I had downloaded Triggers 4.4.2 stock rooted ROM for the new partition layout, how do I edit the CID again? I should really keep a note of all the edits I do, currently on supercid.
Once I change the CID I can attempt for the OTA file.
EDIT: NVM I found out about changing cid, this is the file I got from the software update:
OTA_M4_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_3.10.401.6-3.10.401.4_release_356961.zip
Doesnt seem to be sense 6...
Let me update and see what happens.
edit 2: tried installing the update file but gave an error on the recovery/installing screen then it rebooted saying system is modified so please revert..
Is this due to being s off? rooted? Any suggestions?
Just checked for updates on my generic UK One Mini, no update to Sense 6, still on 5.5
I'm guessing that since miniwhooper posted saying she is releasing a stock rom tonight that she has a copy of an update file?
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Can u update when u have a custom recovery?
Everest_ said:
Can u update when u have a custom recovery?
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I think for official updates you may need the stock recovery? Otherwise the OS will find that your phone software has been modified.
tofuboi01 said:
I think for official updates you may need the stock recovery? Otherwise the OS will find that your phone software has been modified.
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And how do you get your stock recovery back? I have TWRP. :/
Everest_ said:
And how do you get your stock recovery back? I have TWRP. :/
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Just search it in the forums or google "htc one mini stock recovery image" and just go from there.
tofuboi01 said:
Just search it in the forums or google "htc one mini stock recovery image" and just go from there.
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Does it matter which version?
Everest_ said:
Does it matter which version?
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I don't think which version matters, think there is only 2-3 to select from anyways, I hope you don't receive the 'system is modified' message like I did as that will prevent receiving official updates.
tofuboi01 said:
I don't think which version matters, think there is only 2-3 to select from anyways, I hope you don't receive the 'system is modified' message like I did as that will prevent receiving official updates.
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No new update for me uk edition
Any news about SENSE 6?
I did not find anything about Sense 6 update on HTC UK site:
http://www.htc.com/uk/go/htc-software-updates/
Czechnolog said:
Any news about SENSE 6?
I did not find anything about Sense 6 update on HTC UK site:
http://www.htc.com/uk/go/htc-software-updates/
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It could arrive any moment:
http://llabtoofer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/roadmap.png
Thanks, it looks promising.
I hope it will come ASAP .
Anybody gets Sense 6 update?
As can be seen, most of devices got 4.4.2 update, while HTC One Mini (M4) devices are still waiting. I’m expecting update roll up next week 30.06-06.07 (Monday or Friday).
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Source: http://llabtoofer.com/2014/06/29/htc-software-updates-plan-29-06/

Updates for European models?

Since I rooted my A9 (but made a system backup) I have no idea if a new update is out for European 2GB ram models, so I dunno if I restore the stock system and recovery to update.
Is the update still 6.0 or we finally got he 6.0.1?
It looks like the new US update made the camera even better
No 6.0.1 on my European model.... HTC is doing well in the US but maybe a bit too slow in Europe.
Yeah it's weird, it looks like HTC sold much more A9 in the US than Europe perhaps, or they are putting all their efforts on the M10, either way they lack software programmers employees as they can't work on 2 phones at the same time. I have nothing to complain with my A9 but if there are some new customization option and better camera algorithm...
HTC priority has always been the US compared to Europe.. That's why they sell developers versions of their handsets in the US only..
Vito-45 said:
No 6.0.1 on my European model.... HTC is doing well in the US but maybe a bit too slow in Europe.
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You've 6.0.1 on Euro model ?,unlocked here and still on 6
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markb63 said:
You've 6.0.1 on Euro model ?,unlocked here and still on 6
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I have the European model and I'm still under 6.0.
HTC should, at least,push updates for security patch.
I want the camera update
I have to RAW edit all my photos on PC because HTC uses a too high jpeg compression (or NR) loosing details, perhaps the 6.0.1 update has a better jpeg treatment
Vito-45 said:
I have the European model and I'm still under 6.0.
HTC should, at least,push updates for security patch.
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Nothing new?
:crying:
vegetaleb said:
Nothing new?
:crying:
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Nope... No news from HTC and no updates.... Maybe they will push an update soon or after the M10 release...
Don't know
Vito-45 said:
Nope... No news from HTC and no updates.... Maybe they will push an update soon or after the M10 release...
Don't know
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What???
The M10 is coming in April even May!
The thing is that US models got the 6.0.1 for weeks now so they just have to adapt it for European models, ce n'est pas sorcier
vegetaleb said:
What???
The M10 is coming in April even May!
The thing is that US models got the 6.0.1 for weeks now so they just have to adapt it for European models, ce n'est pas sorcier
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I can't agree more with you... but the A9 is running smooth like that maybe it's why. Hope that I'm wrong...
Vito-45 said:
I can't agree more with you... but the A9 is running smooth like that maybe it's why. Hope that I'm wrong...
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Yep but if the new camera improvements are nice and it can give xposed compatibility, why not?
As well as compatibility with the incoming custom Rom, as a tester I could flash it but because of FW differences (6.0 vs 6.0.1) it won't work.
6.0.1 update is now available for me
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Someone get me a twrp backup and I can get the deodex'd build out to ya'll euro guys at least...also OTA or just the firmware zip pulled from te OTA zip and the twrp STOCK unrooted...
WNC
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Someone get me a twrp backup and I can get the deodex'd build out to ya'll euro guys at least...also OTA or just the firmware zip pulled from te OTA zip and the twrp STOCK unrooted...
WNC
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android-info.txt
boot.img
system.img
HTC_Europe_1.56.401.70_raw_images.rar
Stock with nothing else? Not pre rooted etc?
nenebear said:
android-info.txt
boot.img
system.img
HTC_Europe_1.56.401.70_raw_images.rar
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Stock with nothing else? Not pre rooted etc?
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Yes!

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