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For whoever hasn't noticed....the HTC site has the long-awaited 2.1 update. Here's the info.
http://shop.sprint.com/en/software_downloads/pda_smartphone/htc_hero.shtml
remove the stars...lol
have fun, we can stop holding our breath FINALLY!!
* Mod EDIT *
Courtesy fix of URL
no way. so do i have to unroot to install this?
honestly dude, im doing hella research before i do anything. Dont wanna get stuck root-less...
trilla252 said:
honestly dude, im doing hella research before i do anything. Dont wanna get stuck root-less...
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Ooh you're right... not gonna flash this one, but rather flash other people's mods of it.
Thanks for the heads up though, nice to have it backed up
Um. Not to be rude but this was released 3 days ago and is already old news. And yes, if you use this update you will lose root, with no current way to get it back.
epiphany9x said:
Ooh you're right... not gonna flash this one, but rather flash other people's mods of it.
Thanks for the heads up though, nice to have it backed up
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Dont get too excited. No one is develpoing ROMs based off of this, because there hasnt been a way found to root this. If you install it it WILL unroot your phone, maybe permanently. But there are several ROMs already running the leak of this. The leak that had the release keys instead of test keys that came out a few days before, and even has the same MD5 checksum as the HTC/Sprint download. Check Fresh Rom 2.1.1
Good idea to do plenty of reading first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681856
sprint release
If you go to htc sight in to the communitty hear the problems they are having already with this not working correctly. People when downloading the MR is not sticking and for those that do they are having mms problems. Read into it first before you loose your root and have this problems.
Welcome to last week..
VinceOB said:
Welcome to last week..
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lmao... and they said time machines wouldn't be invented till the year 2250..
seriously, i can't figure out why people are more concerned with a non rooted sprint release of 2.1 right now??? this is the dev forum.. there are TONS of 2.1 roms out there... pick one..
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Dont get too excited. No one is develpoing ROMs based off of this, because there hasnt been a way found to root this. If you install it it WILL unroot your phone, maybe permanently. But there are several ROMs already running the leak of this. The leak that had the release keys instead of test keys that came out a few days before, and even has the same MD5 checksum as the HTC/Sprint download. Check Fresh Rom 2.1.1
Good idea to do plenty of reading first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681856
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It doesn't matter if there is a way to root it or not, devs take the ROM.zip from the RUU, and build everything into it.
abcdfv said:
It doesn't matter if there is a way to root it or not, devs take the ROM.zip from the RUU, and build everything into it.
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Man, I am qouted in like 6 signatures around these parts...
I am awesome!
Hey Guys,
My wife has had the official Sprint 2.1 on her phone for a month or so and has had nothing, but problems. I am sure she would love to go back to stock 1.5 and I know she really doesn't want me to root her phone, but I am just wondering what options I have to get her something more stable. Her phone really has worked horrible since the update, I have been on various 2.1 roms for months and have not had near the problems she has had. Thanks for any ideas.
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Hey Guys,
My wife has had the official Sprint 2.1 on her phone for a month or so and has had nothing, but problems. I am sure she would love to go back to stock 1.5 and I know she really doesn't want me to root her phone, but I am just wondering what options I have to get her something more stable. Her phone really has worked horrible since the update, I have been on various 2.1 roms for months and have not had near the problems she has had. Thanks for any ideas.
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i say go ahead and root it. i was so scared when i rooted mine but it was all pretty easy. and its almost impossible to brick your phone. and then flash this rom
its the stock 2.1 rom just rooted and literally no issues and a major speed increase. my 2cents
It is not an issue of me rooting her phone. My phone is rooted and has been forever. I flash roms all the time. She does not want her phone rooted, but if that is the only option I might be able to convince her. However I am not convinced anything stock even with root would be a good option.
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but if that is the only option
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That is your only option. The way HTC designed this phone you cannot downgrade back to 1.5 unless HTC put out a new RUU to do so(which isn't going to happen).
If she wants 1.5 then you have to root to do so.
My wife didnt want me to root her samsung moment. I did it anyways, and she couldnt be happier. Have it overclocked as well.
Just dont tell the wife...they'll never know. Woman don't like technology change. You have to override that.
chugger93 said:
Just dont tell the wife...they'll never know. Woman don't like technology change. You have to override that.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^
I was going to say the same thing. Just root it and flash a ROM and say here you go. She can always run the 2.1 RUU again.
See, your problem is, you need your Wife to be rooted so you can have SU access.
Once you do that, then you can root her phone.....
Well I can tell she is frustrated, when she just looked at me and said "I don't care just get it fixed." Now I just need to read up on how to root a stock 2.1 since I did mine back at 1.5.
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Well I can tell she is frustrated, when she just looked at me and said "I don't care just get it fixed." Now I just need to read up on how to root a stock 2.1 since I did mine back at 1.5.
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i think they make an app where you can just click on it and its rooted. i'll find it real quick
here is the link to that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695698
or follow the GUIDE in the development section. It takes 8 min to root the stock 2.1 RUU. Hopefully she's on the .5 build tho. Very simple
Ok, Here is the link, T-mobile is advertising 2.2 Froyo on the Mytouch Slide....
http://mytouch.t-mobile.com/mytouch-3g-slide-features#/apps
WTF... They must be close to releasing it or they wouldn't advertise it on their website as running 2.2 Or is this just another trick from T-mobile to sell more Mytouch Slides
A doubt
i have a mytouch slide unlocked, and currently running froyo 2.2.1 by CM. i cant get an OTA update, but i really like the espresso ui along with the genius and other things. how can i get the t-mobile 2.2, if they release it and will it work on my phone.?
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i have a mytouch slide unlocked, and currently running froyo 2.2.1 by CM. i cant get an OTA update, but i really like the espresso ui along with the genius and other things. how can i get the t-mobile 2.2, if they release it and will it work on my phone.?
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the answer you are looking for has been out for a few days now mate =] just head on over to this thread I will link in the end of my post. enjoy! download file and flash via recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928250
this is true it real tmo new slide ship with 2.2 ...but a rep said to get it pushed to ur phone go to diler type *#*#243#*#* and with in 7 days u should get the update
NVM its false tmo said it is a mistake post
Did you even read what he said? He is allready running CR's Froyo. He wants to know how to get the stock OTA if it comes out.
CaliBoyPhillip said:
the answer you are looking for has been out for a few days now mate =] just head on over to this thread I will link in the end of my post. enjoy! download file and flash via recovery
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928250"]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928250[/URL]
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You would have to revert back to stock in order to get the OTA if/when it comes out. There really is no need though. You will find the latest updates here, probably before you would get them on your phone. CR is the best at getting us out the latest stuff and keeping everything updated.
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i have a mytouch slide unlocked, and currently running froyo 2.2.1 by CM. i cant get an OTA update, but i really like the espresso ui along with the genius and other things. how can i get the t-mobile 2.2, if they release it and will it work on my phone.?
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I have reverted to stock, If I get the update (Whenever that is) I will post the update.zip file. But we are waiting for t-mobile to push the update still. It's gotta be soon as they have updated the website to say that the mytouch slide runs on "The Powerful Android 2.2 Froyo system" LOL.
thegreenfamily04 said:
I have reverted to stock, If I get the update (Whenever that is) I will post the update.zip file. But we are waiting for t-mobile to push the update still. It's gotta be soon as they have updated the website to say that the mytouch slide runs on "The Powerful Android 2.2 Froyo system" LOL.
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Why in the world would you return to the restrictions of being on stock?
A rooted ver of the OTA is always made here in xda so theres no point in bother with stock, root gives you complete control over your phone and allows you to make it yours.
Just what I stated as above TO GET THE OEM OTA AND POST IT HERE. I'm well aware of rooting and S-Off I had both before going back to stock, re-rooting and S-offing again isn't that big of a deal. I did a nadroid backup before I went back to stock so I can have my phone back in short order.
thegreenfamily04 said:
Just what I stated as above TO GET THE OEM OTA AND POST IT HERE. I'm well aware of rooting and S-Off I had both before going back to stock, re-rooting and S-offing again isn't that big of a deal. I did a nadroid backup before I went back to stock so I can have my phone back in short order.
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um...You probably should have waited till they actually start sending out the OTA. Second, It doesnt come in a update.zip file so unless you know how to extract the complete file from your phone after it has been updated and then turn it into a update.zip you are going to be S.O.L.
It doesn't matter !
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um...You probably should have waited till they actually start sending out the OTA. Second, It doesnt come in a update.zip file so unless you know how to extract the complete file from your phone after it has been updated and then turn it into a update.zip you are going to be S.O.L.
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Hmph. I thought someone would understand, Guess not.
TrueBlue_Drew said:
Did you even read what he said? He is allready running CR's Froyo. He wants to know how to get the stock OTA if it comes out.
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erm? I'm pretty sure I did read what he said.. he said he is running 2.2.1 CM, not CR, thanks though? lol...
"i have a mytouch slide unlocked, and currently running froyo 2.2.1 by CM. i cant get an OTA update, but i really like the espresso ui along with the genius and other things. how can i get the t-mobile 2.2, if they release it and will it work on my phone.?"
so i pointed out to him where he can get the 2.2.1 with epresso, not stock android.
For those of you who unrooted and installed the Gingerbread OTA update, here's how to root it by unrooting to 2.2 then using the regular 2.2 root method.
You need to go back to 2.2 for now which isn't a big deal and takes 5 minutes.
Unroot directions:
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-hacks/how-to-unroot-your-htc-evo-4g/
2.2 Root method:
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-hacks/how-to-root-htc-evo-4g-new/
Didn't Work i got a ERROR140 WRONG BOOTLOADER. crap!
lol
i bet people couldnt wait for gingerbread and unrooted their phones
not realizing that nothing major had changed for the evo lol
flex360 said:
lol
i bet people couldnt wait for gingerbread and unrooted their phones
not realizing that nothing major had changed for the evo lol
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The same thing happened when OTA 3.70 came out. Then people *****ed until a root method became available. Couldn't wait the couple of hours until a Dev posted a rooted ROM. No sympathy here.
What happened to us getting sense 2.1 from htc?
kenfly said:
What happened to us getting sense 2.1 from htc?
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Who said that would happen. Consensus was that it was going to be sense 1.0 since we got the april leak. And htc never said anything about a sense ui upgrade. Why dont you pick one of the many sense 2.1 roms availible. All are smooth and great bases for future roms.
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Who said that would happen. Consensus was that it was going to be sense 1.0 since we got the april leak. And htc never said anything about a sense ui upgrade. Why dont you pick one of the many sense 2.1 roms availible. All are smooth and great bases for future roms.
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well since the sense sdk is coming, hopefully itll make the newer sense roms more stable
ok, so if the bootloader is still locked(which was predicted that htc's policy wasnt retro active). Did they at least "not" patch the rageagainstthecage exploit? If they did that sucks(well, it sucks for the noobs that unrooted to get it at least, instead of waiting an hour later).Hopefully the exploit still works for GB.
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ok, so if the bootloader is still locked(which was predicted that htc's policy wasnt retro active). Did they at least "not" patch the rageagainstthecage exploit? If they did that sucks(well, it sucks for the noobs that unrooted to get it at least, instead of waiting an hour later).Hopefully the exploit still works for GB.
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google patched rage in gingerbread. HTC tried to in 3.70 but we were able to get around it
Anyone tried ginger break?
Edit: for partial root.
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xHausx said:
google patched rage in gingerbread. HTC tried to in 3.70 but we were able to get around it
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do you know if the gingerbreak will work for us, or is that patched too.
ThatSmartB0y said:
do you know if the gingerbreak will work for us, or is that patched too.
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gingerbreak will work but tends to corrupt sd cards
Ostthug2k said:
Didn't Work i got a ERROR140 WRONG BOOTLOADER. crap!
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Same error.
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Same error.
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I guess We're stuck until some1 slaps out the Root for this puppy!
Give me a few hours and I should have something out for you guys, I'm going to have to rethink some things since gingerbreak disables the sd card.
Re; GB update
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The same thing happened when OTA 3.70 came out. Then people *****ed until a root method became available. Couldn't wait the couple of hours until a Dev posted a rooted ROM. No sympathy here.
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Nelson: ha ha !
Gingerbreak
I've already tried every method on 2.3, Z4root doesn't work, Vision root doesn't work, Gingerbreak doesn't work, hence why you can still root it by going back to 2.2 RUU. For now, this will get most people rooted. not sure about the errors some people are getting yet.
I am getting the error as well.
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Re; GB update
Nelson: ha ha !
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Nobody is asking for your sympathy, fag stick! Why don't you hold down the button on the top of your EVO. When the screen turns black, just walk away so the actual professionals do what no one has ever accomplished. Innovation is what pays the rent and the rent is just too damn high. Stain me.
zedomax said:
For those of you who unrooted and installed the Gingerbread OTA update, here's how to root it by unrooting to 2.2 then using the regular 2.2 root method.
You need to go back to 2.2 for now which isn't a big deal and takes 5 minutes.
Unroot directions:
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-hacks/how-to-unroot-your-htc-evo-4g/
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http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-hacks/how-to-root-htc-evo-4g-new/
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I tried running the 2.2 RUU, to revert back, but it crashes & says I have a newer version... Does not work man.. says incorrect boot loader LOL
So froyo is leaked and installed and all is fun (seems to run a bit slower than 2.1 to me, especially during start up) but I have the problem of A TON of bloatware.
Anybody played around yet? I've frozen a few of them but unsure of what all is good and bad.
How about root? The newest version Z4Root does not work, it stalls and you have to force close it.
got a link to the 2.2 download?
filesonic.com/file/1597204534/Blur_Version.2.159.17.MB508.ATT.en.US.zip
this is the beta version that was leaked out. Go thru all the steps to get the free download, the waiting and blah blah blah.
boazjuggalo said:
How about root? The newest version Z4Root does not work, it stalls and you have to force close it.
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Have you by chance tried an older version?
pre4speed said:
filesonic.com/file/1597204534/Blur_Version.2.159.17.MB508.ATT.en.US.zip
this is the beta version that was leaked out. Go thru all the steps to get the free download, the waiting and blah blah blah.
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They have released the non-beta on the motorola site. the only issue is. that it won't install on a rooted phone so you have to undo your root first
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got a link to the 2.2 download?
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Hi!
Well, I made some post with the info that good people make available and that I collect to try to make it easy,in this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1211799
I already made the update since 2 days ago and very happy, in my case I found very usefull that at leats by now some usefull 2.2 tricks are very welcome like move some apps to sdcard and few other, but as new detail in my case the 2.2 update is detecting one of my 2 batteries as non original moto, and refuse to charge it, but in 2.1 it works perfect and could be charged...
So, for me is stable and hope that could be better the final release (if it may really happen, since Moto put down the page about the release.... :-/ so could be lucky that at least we have this beta, for possible future roms)
Best regards!
Froyo runs faster and it has a great file explorer built in. The only thing that sucks is that there is even more bloatware from AT&T
I have the phone unlocked and in Canada so my unlock stayed and unknown sources is still available after the upgrade
hope there are some edits soon they get rid of all the bloatware, there are legitimately 12 bloatware apps from AT&T on the phone now.
The interface is a little bit sleeker and the boot up of the phone is now silent, which i love since the old boot up was a bit to loud.
xaser, your guide is what I followed to do mine and I really apprecite your time to put it up. Worked great.
Somebody said the full update is up on moto, anybody got a link? I couldn't find anything.
No I have not tried an older version.
Anybody had any luck with a root on the beta? Or the full version either one?
Are we sure this "beta" isn't the full version? The Android Version in About Phone just says 2.2.2 instead of 2.2.2b like i'd expect with a beta.
boazjuggalo said:
xaser, your guide is what I followed to do mine and I really apprecite your time to put it up. Worked great.
Somebody said the full update is up on moto, anybody got a link? I couldn't find anything.
No I have not tried an older version.
Anybody had any luck with a root on the beta? Or the full version either one?
Are we sure this "beta" isn't the full version? The Android Version in About Phone just says 2.2.2 instead of 2.2.2b like i'd expect with a beta.
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Here is the official upgrade
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/utils/guided_assistant/g_id/1004
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Here is the official upgrade
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/utils/guided_assistant/g_id/1004
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Hm, won't show an update for me running 2.2 beta... guess i'm goign to have to flash back to 2.1
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Hm, won't show an update for me running 2.2 beta... guess i'm goign to have to flash back to 2.1
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Could you tell me how to flash back to 2.1?
Thanks
sharethl said:
Could you tell me how to flash back to 2.1?
Thanks
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Use caution... I flashed back to 2.1 once by simply following the guide in the development forum again. But tried to do it again this morning and my phone bricked. So I had 50% success which is too little for me to suggest it.
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Use caution... I flashed back to 2.1 once by simply following the guide in the development forum again. But tried to do it again this morning and my phone bricked. So I had 50% success which is too little for me to suggest it.
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I see, Thanks for your advise.
Why Motorola make the phone so un-opensource!!!
I know the only issue I had with reverting my Flipside was the RSD software, 4.9 wouldn't detect my phone but 4.5 worked perfectly fine
It's been a day so far and froyo is working perfect on mine
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I know the only issue I had with reverting my Flipside was the RSD software, 4.9 wouldn't detect my phone but 4.5 worked perfectly fine
It's been a day so far and froyo is working perfect on mine
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So have you tried to reflash? and as for rooting, have you been able to do so?
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So have you tried to reflash? and as for rooting, have you been able to do so?
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I didn't need to reflash, I used RSD to downgrade. Since I had my phone rooted. then I just ran the official upgrade and it's been running like butter for me, real smooth.
I've searched all over for info on rooting froyo on the Flipside and it looks like it's going to take awhile because they locked the phone down tight and the few guys that have rooted the phone have started experiencing problems with the phone because of the root.
FYI:
SUPERONECLICK TO THE RESCUE!!!!!!!!!
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rignfool said:
FYI:
SUPERONECLICK TO THE RESCUE!!!!!!!!!
Sent from my MB508 using Tapatalk
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SUPERONECLICK can root froyo, I just tried, and working.
sharethl said:
SUPERONECLICK can root froyo, I just tried, and working.
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Which version of soc did you use? I have had problems rooting with it ever since I updated to the most current version, but I dont remember which version I used that worked fine. I ended up sideloading z4root to gain root, but from what im seeing, that wont work. thanks! Im almost ready to upgrade.
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Which version of soc did you use?
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I just successfully used the latest version, 2.1.1