Disclaimer: Not responsible for anything that may happen to your device!
Updated with Stock 5.07.651.1 rooted and odexed ROM : I had flashed this update on the 4.67.651.3 with no problems and just need to full wipe data/cache/dalvich and make sure to back up everything, this will erase all the System data and SD card would be fine.
UPDATED Video GUIDES ROOT and UNLOCK Bootloader 2.18 and Build 4.67.651.3.
UNLOCK 2.18.0001
ROOT 4.67.651.0001
To save me the trouble typing out a written GUIDE for the 2 Videos on top, it has been done already, And Please THANK "THC Butterz" for the awesome GUIDE HERE!
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Guide Below for v2.3.3 builds 4.24/4.53/4.54 softwares to ROOT and unROOT revolutionary method.
We must first gather the tools needed for the process, written and visual step by step below, I am simply not saying “This works better than other methods” but am saying it worked for me and able to replace my usb port on my device at the “S” store. Make sure the sd card is not inside when you take it in?
Now assuming that your rooted with the latest from “UnRevoked & AlphaRev” with a custom ROM installed on your device, in this case I was currently on “NewToRoot” 2.3.5/3.5 with a custom Kernel. The two zip files below Download and place them on the Root of the SD card, steps below is simply renaming the first one that will be used for removing the “Root.” You can rename them on the computer and place it on the SD or on the device itself, which ever you prefer but cannot have the same file name. Since I am removing UnRevoke & AlphaRev Root, I used the Number one first..
Files and there functions.
1. HEX file: This will remove you Root access and Returns Security on (S-ON).
2. PC36IMG_SuperSonic_GB_Sprint_WWE_4.53.651.1_Radio_2.15.00.0808 just rename this and flash it from HBOOT by Holding Vol+PWR button will take you there but shutdown completely or remove battery to be sure.
*How to Unroot your Evo 4G*[/SIZE][/U]
1. Renamed the “HEX” file to “PC36IMG” and placed inside the ROOT of the SD Card, disable FastBoot my case newer rom’s are located inside settings>power>fastboot and stock would be in settings>application>fastboot and uncheck it to disable. Complete Shutdown.
2. Boot to HBoot Screen by Holding “Volume down & Power Button” same time until you get to the white screen with your device info and “Revolutionary” ontop.
3. After system scanning, It will ask “Parsing?” select “Yes” by using volume up key.
4. Done!
What just happened? “Unrevoked & AlphaRev” root is now removed, Boot Loader remains the same with your Security now enabled “S-ON.”
Now there are a lot of way’s to proceed in loading the most updated version of the Stock Rom or RUU from “S”, but for now I will use what was documented(Documentation Beats Conversation). From removing the Root and putting Security On(S-ON).
Boot Loader Flashed and Return to Stock!
1. Reboot system and not forgetting that I am still on a Custom Rom, renamed PC36IMG back to Hex this would allow system not to keep reading it over and over.
2. With the number 2 file PC36IMG4.53.651.1 Simply rename it "PC36IMG" and flash from HBOOT screen by holding vol+power button will take you there,
3. FastBoot, you must have latest Drivers install get it from the "Rooting" guide below and install it on your machine, now put you deivce in HBscreen by holding "power" down and "volume" key down same time til' in a white screen, let sys scan read and when done use volume key scroll to "fastboot". It should highlight in Red at the top if connection is made Comp&Device, then load from your computer same thing as a step 2 above.
Now upon updating the system partitions, PC36IMG zipped with the latest “S” stock ROM or RUU is going to flash the Boot Loader as you will see in the video guides below, that would be the first step it’s going to take as you will see your device screen turn’s off for like a millisecond and comes back on(Flicker), when it returns as you will look to the top information your Boot Loader is now removed from 6.17.1002(mod) to stock 2.16.0001.
Only takes not even a 1 1/2mins and it will return to all the partitions and starts to update them one by one splash, boot, wimax etc;
RUU Link 4..54.651.1
Waiting on uploading The latest 4.67.651.3 I know a rooted version is somewhere on this forum
Screen Shots From Guide Part 3 of 3 **12:46 to 14:02**
Modify HBOOT
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Stock HBOOT
How can I confirm that this is the correct information? Well for one fact, it is the STOCK RUU from the Carrier themselves leaked onto the community, and how can we forget Teams “Unrevoke and AlphaRev” released Root method for Android Version 2.3.3.
I created a Tutorial on it and simply read through the process as I was recording, my device info before rooting is recorded and visiualy documented on video, just looked back at it and it read the same thing on this thread.
I even created 3 part Video GUIDE through this whole process, and show exactly what the step's above talks about.
Part 1 of 3
Part 2 of 3
Part 3 of 3
"READ READ READ!"
Steps to prepare device for the following installation below, enable usb debugging goto Settings>applications>development>debugging and select.
usb chord must be able to transfer data, it some cases you will loose this but still be able to charge. check connections usb>device and usb>computer.
Disable HTC Sync or exit out of it but make sure it's not showing on the task bar bottom right corner, and temporarily disable your virus software you may have. For at least 10mins, this method will only take like 5mins.
"PERFER" to use a notepad to COPY N PASTE your Beta key, to paste inside Command prompt(CMD or DOS), copy from notepad and on the black cmd/dos screen click on the "icon" top left corner, menu drops down, scroll down to edit and select paste!
Now let's ROOT your Evo!
Video using this method!
1. Download zip
http://revolutionary.io/ "
Donate to these guys who released it today"
"SETUP UP UR BETA-KEY AND SERIAL AS YOU WILL NEED IT IN THE INSTALLATION"
2. HTC Fast Boot Drivers
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
3. Installing "Super user" Flash from recovery, BOTH LINKS ARE FOR THE SAME FILE.
http://depositfiles.com/files/kfg1tupnx OR
http://depositfiles.com/files/5qasu3fyi
How to ROOT you Evo 4G
On to rooting your EVO!!!!!
1.ok so download the revoltionary file and extract it somewhere on your desktop.
2.run the executable revolutionary file.
3.it will detect your phone's specific serial number. use that to generate the beta key on the revolutionary website.
4.enter the beta key in the revolutionary dos window on your computer. people have been reporting that the key is invalid. so just copy and paste the key from the revolutionary website to the dos window.
5.it should then run and do its thing.
6.next we need to go and verify that s-off and if you have recovery
7.select bootloader then recovery
8.on the hboot screen at the top it should say s-off, if it does then congrats!
next we need to flash the superuser so
9.select recovery in bootloader
10.select install .zip from sdcard
11.find the superuser file and flash it
time to make a nandroid backup
11in recovery select backup and restore
12.select backup
13.after it is done you can reboot
CONGRATS YOU ARE NOW ROOTED!
You may want to run an RUU first, just so you have the stock, unrooted rom on your phone before you turn s-on. I know it's usually done the other way around, but I'm not sure of the hboot version you posted (I'm too lazy at the moment) and you'll want to avoid any "main version is older" errors when running an RUU.
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Tekn010933 said:
S-ON, pretty much all stock with the latest 4.53.651/2.3.3 with HB 6.17.0001 and ready to take it in for repairs....not really.
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You need to run the RUU (or stock PC36IMG) to replace the modified HBOOT version with the "official" HBOOT version. THEN you will be completely stock, and ready for warranty returns. There is a newer RUU than the one you posted (4.67), posted by Football, and I have the PC36IMG extracted from that, which I will share once I'm at a computer.
Thanks for posting this; it's less work for me to do. However, it is common courtesy around here to give credit to the people that either created the files you're referring to, or generally helped out. While you're "not taking any credit", you're not giving any either, which is really like taking credit by omission. I'm just saying .... But I digress.
UPDATED ON 31-January-2012
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Newest stock RUU - 4.67.651.3 (thanks to Football): thread link
MD5: 045E93A459183B144D29F18FC2A332FA
PC36IMG.zip for latest ROM (4.67.651.3) - Rename to PC36IMG.zip, place on root of SD card, then flash from bootloader: 4shared Link
MD5: E6B8E2B01C18043790B8E66C91085733
EDIT 2: I also just noticed you have a multiupload link for the modded HBOOT file? The file is under 300KB - why not just attach it to the first post? For anyone interested in simply downloading the file (provided you're already a member here, and logged in), you can get it directly from HERE (zip I created) or HERE (zip posted by shortydoggg - not sure if it's mine or not). The file will just need to be renamed to PC36IMG.zip, and placed on root of SD card as described in OP, to flash via bootloader.
Awesome work, Captain_Throwback. This worked perfectly! Been helping a co-worker with a bad screen get ready to take his EVO in for service. He took the OTA to 2.3.3 in the past, so Revolutionary was the only way to get rooted. A slight moment of panic when I realized that the 6.16 HBOOT was supposedly not downgradeable. This method works a treat, and is very easy, reliable and fast.
I tracked this method down in one of the other threads it was posted in, but putting it in a sticky would be a great idea, or even better, the Revolutionary Guide OP.
Thanks again!
<edit> Just to clarify, the latest RUU from Football is just a radio update, and is still fully 'rootable' with Revolutionary, correct?
OwenW71 said:
Awesome work, Captain_Throwback. This worked perfectly! Been helping a co-worker with a bad screen get ready to take his EVO in for service. He took the OTA to 2.3.3 in the past, so Revolutionary was the only way to get rooted. A slight moment of panic when I realized that the 6.16 HBOOT was supposedly not downgradeable. This method works a treat, and is very easy, reliable and fast.
I tracked this method down in one of the other threads it was posted in, but putting it in a sticky would be a great idea, or even better, the Revolutionary Guide OP.
Thanks again!
<edit> Just to clarify, the latest RUU from Football is just a radio update, and is still fully 'rootable' with Revolutionary, correct?
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You're welcome.
And no, the latest RUU from Football is the newest FULL ROM that includes the OTA updates AND the new radio. And yes, it's still fully rootable via Revolutionary, as the Bootloader version is still 2.16.
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My usb is broken and I'm sending the phone back, can't run the RUU, the link for the zip above is not working. Does anyone have the latest stock RUU zip they could post so I can unroot? I've searched around here quite a bit and cannot find it.
Thanks,
dbd1313 said:
My usb is broken and I'm sending the phone back, can't run the RUU, the link for the zip above is not working. Does anyone have the latest stock RUU zip they could post so I can unroot? I've searched around here quite a bit and cannot find it.
Thanks,
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Try the link from my post now. I'm not sure how the link got broken.
Ok guys could you please clarify for us? What step should be done first, renaming the new HBoot zip to PC36IMG.zip and flash from HBoot? Or run the RUU (or flash the PC36IMG) of the latest stock ROM?
wherestheanykey said:
Ok guys could you please clarify for us? What step should be done first, renaming the new HBoot zip to PC36IMG.zip and flash from HBoot? Or run the RUU (or flash the PC36IMG) of the latest stock ROM?
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Personally, the safest, most preferred order is flash stock ROM, then flash modded HBoot, then re-flash stock ROM.
"I hope you brought an umbrella, 'cause it's raining cold hard facts up in here."
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Personally, the safest, most preferred order is flash stock ROM, then flash modded HBoot, then re-flash stock ROM.
"I hope you brought an umbrella, 'cause it's raining cold hard facts up in here."
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Ok thanks a lot.
Ok so before I found this thread I tried downloading the pc36img file and loading it in hboot but when I load the file I got a fail on the rom part of the update then I got a fail update notification so I tried to reboot the phone and now its stuck on the white screen that says "htc evo 4g" I tried the recovery and all I get is a phone with a exclamation mark...point being idk what to run first in my situation thanks for the help
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erupt323 said:
Ok so before I found this thread I tried downloading the pc36img file and loading it in hboot but when I load the file I got a fail on the rom part of the update then I got a fail update notification so I tried to reboot the phone and now its stuck on the white screen that says "htc evo 4g" I tried the recovery and all I get is a phone with a exclamation mark...point being idk what to run first in my situation thanks for the help
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You need to boot into HBOOT (bootloader) and report back what HBOOT version you're on, and the status of your NAND (S-OFF or S-ON). Then we can determine what you need to do next.
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Tekn010933 said:
Not to get off track here but did Sprint release a new update? Haven't searched so busy with school/work sorry Bro.
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The latest update is from 8/23 - 4.53.651.1.
http://community.sprint.com/baw/com.../blog/2010/11/05/htc-evo-maintenance-releases
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You need to boot into HBOOT (bootloader) and report back what HBOOT version you're on, and the status of your NAND (S-OFF or S-ON). Then we can determine what you need to do next.
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I'm S~Off and I'm on hboot 6.16
Related
***(do not try to flash Gingerbread ROMs following this guide!)***
How to Install and Flash a Custom FROYO ROM
without losing all your data and/or exploding your phone
Disclaimer
THIS GUIDE AS WELL AS THE ROM YOU WILL HAVE FLASHED IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CREATOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE OR GUIDE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. INSTALLING A CUSTOM ROM WILL VOID ANY MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY AND MAY VOID ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTY. PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
ONLY TESTED ON AN AT&T SAMSUNG CAPTIVATE.
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Back up your files (optional)
You must be rooted for this step. If you are already on a custom ROM you are probably already rooted. If you are on Eclair (2.1) follow step number 2 and then continue here.
1. Download Titanium Backup from the android market (scan the QR code below) and open it.
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2. Unplug your phone from your computer if it is plugged in and go to the Backup/Restore tab of Titanium Backup.
3. Press the menu button and then batch. press the button that says RUN next to Back up all user apps + system data. This will take a while, but let it run.
4. When it is done, plug your phone into your computer and mount your phone. Copy the folder Titanium Backup from the root of your phone and save it somewhere. Continue on with this guide.
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TIP: Even once your phone is flashed it is a good idea to do backups. You can do them in the same way as this guide.
Downloads
Download the files needed for this guide below. When they are done downloading put them all in a folder.
Drivers http://www.mediafire.com/?fr8bkogcu923wdu
Root file http://www.mediafire.com/?3x7oq2mhcr5r7hl (do not unzip)
ClockWorkMod recovery http://www.mediafire.com/?ve234hbg64ctcu0 (do not unzip)
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NOTE: This guide only works on Windows. If you have a Mac or Linux, download the files and put them on a flash drive and use someone else's computer. It should only take at most 15 minutes.
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TIP: If you have a spare flash drive, keep all these programs on it along with any ROMs you may wish to flash. That way, it will only take a matter of minutes to flash your phone.
step 1: Restore to stock firmware.
If you are currently on eclair (2.1) with the stock firmware you can skip this step. Otherwise, follow the steps below.
1. Install the drivers if you do not already have them. When they are done installing restart your computer. You can find these drivers in the drivers folder of your downloaded folder (Install either the 32bit or 64bit version).
2. Go to the downloaded folder and open ODIN.exe
3. Get into download mode by using one of the three methods shown below. There is a known bug that some people are not able to get into download mode. If the three button thing does not work, try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818439
Method 1: Key Combination 1 (recommended)
1. Remove your battery, external SD card and SIM card
2. Reinsert battery and battery cover.
3. Hold down both volume buttons and while holding them down plug the phone in.
Method 2: Key Combination 2 (if method 1 doesn't work)
1. Remove your battery, external SD card and SIM card
2. Reinsert battery and battery cover.
3. Hold down both volume buttons and the power button.
Method 3: ADB (for advanced users.)
1. Download the android SDK from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (NOT THE .EXE VERSION)
2. Drag it into the ROOT (top-most directory) of your hard drive.
3. Open the Command Prompt and navigate to the tools folder in the android SDK.
4. type adb shell then press enter
5. type adb reboot download then press enter
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4. Open odin and plug in your phone. Wait 30 seconds or so for your phone to register (when it does one of those strange squares at the top will fill in with seemingly meaningless numbers and letters).
5. Press start and wait until it is finished. Do not unplug for any reason.
4. When it is done you should have a freshly installed stock firmware on 2.1 eclair. Continue to step 2.
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step 2: Root the phone.
If you are already rooted skip this step. Note that rooting BEFORE using ODIN does not mean you are still rooted.
1. To begin, mount your phone by plugging it in to the computer (you must have the drivers installed in step 1.1)
2. Go to the root file in the downloaded folder. It is called root.zip. Drag it onto your phone's root directory.
3. Rename the root file to update.zip and then turn your phone off.
4. Unplug your phone and hold down both volume buttons and the power button until a strange menu with blue items pops up. This is called the recovery menu.
5. Use the volume keys to scroll to 'reinstall packages' and press the power button to select. When it is done you will be rooted and then you can just scroll to the restart phone menu item.
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step 3: Getting the ROM.
Go to xda and find the rom of your choice. Download it (it will be a .ZIP file) and drag it onto the root (the directory that mounts) of your phone. Do not unzip it. Continue to step 4.
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TIP: You can find many ROMs in the Android Development section. Some are better than others. Read the comments to see which one you want to use.
step 4: Install clockwork recovery.
1. Go to the download folder and rename clockworkrecovery.zip to update.zip. Mount your phone and drag the update.zip file into the root directory. It is ok to overwrite the update.zip you used before. When it is done copying turn off your phone.
2. Unplug your phone and hold down both volume buttons and the power button until a strange menu with blue items pops up. This is called the recovery menu.
3. Scroll using the volume buttons to the menu item titled "reinstall packages" and press the power button to select.
4. Your phone should restart and you should be at a green menu. Continue to step 5.
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step 5: Install rom.
1. From the clockwork recovery use the volume keys to scroll to "install zip from sd card" and use the power button to select
2. Scroll to "choose zip from sd card" and use the power button to enter
3. Choose your rom and select it. Confirm that you want to install it and then give it time to install. Follow any other instructions they give you and then navigate back through the menus to restart the phone. Congrats you have your newly flashed rom.
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Restore your files (optional)
1. Download Titanium Backup from the android market (scan the QR code below) and open it.
2. Plug your phone into your computer and mount it. Drag the Titanium Backup folder you saved earlier onto the root of your phone. While technically it should still be there from before, I included this step just to be safe if anything went wrong. Unplug your phone when complete
3. Open Titanium Backup and click on the Backup/Restore tab. Press the menu button and then batch. press the button that says RUN next to Restore missing apps (select the one that includes data). This will take a while, but let it run. It will ask for you to confirm the install of each application.
4. When it is done all your files should be there.
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Printable Cheatsheet
In case you want to have a printable cheatsheet on how to flash custom ROMs, I have made a single-sheet PDF version of this guide. I must warn you though: you will need a magnifying glass. Screenshots and downloads below.
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?9h13cf9jtb3ua7y
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FAQs
I have a Mac or Linux computer what do I do?
If you have never flashed a ROM or Kernel before and are still on the stock firmware you can continue with this guide and just not install drivers or use ODIN. You MUST however have USB debugging on.
My computer does not recognize my phone
Try reinstalling the drivers and make sure you restart after that. Also, try turning on USB debugging. If it continues to not work, it may be a problem with the cable you are using.
What is the best ROM?
This is of personal choice. While some ROMs are more stable then others, the top ROMs are generally the best. Read recent posts about each ROM to see some of the issues/comments about it and then make an informed decision.
How do I know if I am on stock firmware?
Stock firmware means the phone (in its software state) is exactly as it was when it came out of the box. While you can be rooted, you can not be on a custom ROM, custom Kernel, custom Modem, etc.
Do I have to use ODIN every time?
Not always, but if you over-flash other ROMs bad things can and will happen. Here is the rule of thumb: if it does not specifically say anything about being able to not use ODIN in the original thread for the ROM you MUST you ODIN.
I can't get into download mode what do I do?
This is a common error, try a different method to get into it.
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The 3e Security Error: If you are current running Froyo when you boot into recovery you now have 3e security which does not allow unsigned zips to be flashed. This is a problem because it will not allow for clockwork mod to be flashed as the update.zip. There are two ways to fix this.
First: Use Odin One Click to flash back to 2.1 and flash the clockwork mod zip from there. Continue on flashing the rom after that. 2.1 Eclair has 2e Security.
Odin Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Second way: [RECOVERY] 3e Recovery Modded w/ No Verification
Read up on that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
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Bookmarked, Thanks!
Very nice guide. I installed Assonance v5 and everything went well except now i can't connect to my rogers 3g network (i don't have data).
poo22 said:
Very nice guide. I installed Assonance v5 and everything went well except now i can't connect to my rogers 3g network (i don't have data).
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You need to configure the APN settings. Google the specific settings for your carrier.
Good guide. I'd like to mention that instead of steps 2-4, what someone can do is just put update.zip (that is clockwork recovery) in your sdcard, just boot into 2e recovery, and reinstall packages so that clockwork recovery gets installed. From CWM you can just flash a rom. No rooting needed as long as the rom you flash has root permissions (which is most roms). I found this to be less of a hassle.
koreancanuck said:
Good guide. I'd like to mention that instead of steps 2-4, what someone can do is just put update.zip (that is clockwork recovery) in your sdcard, just boot into 2e recovery, and reinstall packages so that clockwork recovery gets installed. From CWM you can just flash a rom. No rooting needed as long as the rom you flash has root permissions (which is most roms). I found this to be less of a hassle.
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This is true, but I wanted something that works for all ROMs. The only reason I had the ROM manager step is because it cuts down another step that someone could get confused on (flashing clockworkmod by hand)
Awesome, thanks a lot for posting this!
can we get this sticky-ed please?
It will be added to the q&a sticky.
But I would recommend putting step 0.... make sure they know how to restore their phone first.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
avgjoegeek said:
It will be added to the q&a sticky.
But I would recommend putting step 0.... make sure they know how to restore their phone first.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Isn't ODIN the same thing as restoring your phone? Do you mean backing it up and then restoring from backup?
nbs11 said:
Isn't ODIN the same thing as restoring your phone? Do you mean backing it up and then restoring from backup?
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Lol yea but people go Willy Nilly flashing away then when their phone fries they start asking how to restore their phones.
Folks should know how to use Odin, Tibu, and get into the different modes before they flash.
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Lol and this is a very good guide.
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for Step 2. if this isnt your first time installing a rom and uve already rooted before, if you have the cwm recovery update.zip on your sdcard already you can just reboot to stock recovery skipping the root step and "reinstall packages" *you will have to do it twice* and you will be in cwm recovery and you can flash the rom zip file and enjoy your new rom without using the root step.
*also might work for first time rooting too not sure didnt do it that way *as the root method just pushes this update.zip to your sd and does the same thing
Is installing system data safe?
Will it over write files that it shouldn't?
Oh noes! We don't want to be loosing our data! Of course, losing it would be much worse...
I cannot open the ROM INSTALL PACKAGE.rar, is corrupted... anyone opened this file successfully ?
GRACO said:
I cannot open the ROM INSTALL PACKAGE.rar, is corrupted... anyone opened this file successfully ?
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I am testing it now. I will let you know. (it is .ZIP not .RAR if that is your issue )
What an excellent guide! It should save people new to flashing a ton of time. I had to pick pieces of information up here and there before my first flash and was pretty nervous about it, wish I could have found a guide like this before hand.
yes! ... is .zip sorry about that, but now there are separate files and now I downloaded again without problems.
nbs11 said:
I am testing it now. I will let you know. (it is .ZIP not .RAR if that is your issue )
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this is really really good! thanks!!!!!!!
I should of published this notice sooner. This was discussed early on, but we didn't think anyone would downgrade to the buggy firmware after rooting.
We were wrong.
Newer hboots (like the one in stock, hboot version 1.04.0000) flash/check images in an way that prevents the phone from encountering a SECURITY WARNING mid flash. This is good, prevents us from bricking.
Older hboots, like the one in 1.03.605.10 (hboot version 0.95.0000) on the otherhand do not, and flashing over custom firmware with them can lead to the dreaded SECURITY WARNING. This firmware is from January 3rd, is buggy and well should not be used for any reason outside of initail root. Avoid it.
A tester helping develop a one click root encountered this today, he tried to downgrade from custom firmware.
So, do not downgrade below 1.12.605.6 without a reason, if you do understand how to recover. You most likely have no reason to be on old firmware at this point, outside of initial root.
If you have a SECURITY WARNING, don't freak.
Recovering from this error:
Until we have newer RUUs, you only have one maybe two chances to do this. Since you obviously know how to flash an RUU, I am not going to go through the
process again.
Flashing this firmware the stock (1.12.605.6) firmware will fix this error.
LINK: http://www.multiupload.com/JWLPZAS15T
However if you get a MAIN VERSION HIGHER error while flashing, you only have one choice to recover, by flashing the newer than stock (1.12.605.9) firmware.
LINK: http://www.multiupload.com/UF40S2HZA7
If you are having issues, or are freaked out come find me in the chat (check my signature for a link). If I help you, I expect a donation to the Boys and Girls Club in the name of REWT.
-jcase
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hello there i got the exact thing on my TB and i downloaded the files to fix it but i get back a Main Version Older am i doin somethin wrong
you can only flash files that are newer than your firmware. what were you trying to flash,overtop of what, when you got this security warning?
scotty1223 said:
you can only flash files that are newer than your firmware. what were you trying to flash,overtop of what, when you got this security warning?
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i was trying to flash this [ROM][TH3ORYROM] SHIFTAO5P V1.2X [AOSP/CM7] Eclipse B5 Kernel (8/26/2011) but when i was trying to flash the radio, i wasnt getting any receptions and i tried all four radio listed, so my stupid self thinkin hey let me use the radio PM05IMG from the root process and see if that would work, well as soon as the bootloader started flashin the files it pop back into bootloader with the security warning, i tried the file the jcase said to use to get out of that problem but the file never open or go thru it come back saying Main Version Older file not updated.
"Main version higher" means that the firmware you're trying to flash is older than the firmware on the phone.
Have you tried both files above? If so,the next thing I would do is try and flash the mr2 ruu(1.70.605.0) it is newer than both files above,and both of the root files(downgrade and mr1 upgrade) so that one should work for you.
Afterward,you can run revolutionary to reroot and not encounter this prollem again when you flash something that you should have researched more before flashing.
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scotty1223 said:
"Main version higher" means that the firmware you're trying to flash is older than the firmware on the phone.
Have you tried both files above? If so,the next thing I would do is try and flash the mr2 ruu(1.70.605.0) it is newer than both files above,and both of the root files(downgrade and mr1 upgrade) so that one should work for you.
Afterward,you can run revolutionary to reroot and not encounter this prollem again when you flash something that you should have researched more before flashing.
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Hey there Scotty i really appreciate you helping me out here, im sitting at work with my TB stuck in Bootloader, getting ready to bust out my old rooted Eris out, but ima go and try that MR2 RUU do you have a link to where i can download that. and also where you said Main Version Higher mines Said Main Version Older,
and yes i thought i did everything correctly i mean i guess since i had the rom flashed but wasnt getting any reception made me make the stupid mistakes, by the way scotty do you have a tb
i have never seen "main version older" but it means the same thing... the firmware youre trying to flash is older that what is on the phone.
you can download MR2 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160286
just put your sd card in a cardreader to transfer and rename PG05IMG and flash in hboot. let us know how it goes.
and yes,i have a TB.
scotty1223 said:
i have never seen "main version older" but it means the same thing... the firmware youre trying to flash is older that what is on the phone.
you can download MR2 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160286
just put your sd card in a cardreader to transfer and rename PG05IMG and flash in hboot. let us know how it goes.
and yes,i have a TB.
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Ok ima download it but my other prblem is that the phone doesnt charge the battery its not enough voltage to run the files, i have no other way of charging the phone i might have to buy a battery charger or somethin
only thing i know of is to use an external charger,or swap it into a good TB. if you have to,you could take it to a store and see if they will put it in a phone and charge it for you,tho i would take some care in what you tell them as to why you need to do that
i got an external charger and 3 extra generic batterys on ebay for about $30 so i wont ever ben in that situation. i dont like charging my phone during the day so i just go until it shuts off then put in a new battery.
ive heard of people hacking up usb cables to directly power the phone,but thats not something id really reccomend.
at any rate youre good to be caustious,an hboot flash is NOT a time that you want to run out of battery
take an old pair if headphones and strip them til you have only the cooper wire and connect them to the gold connector from your phone to your eris battery and that should work
scotty1223 said:
only thing i know of is to use an external charger,or swap it into a good TB. if you have to,you could take it to a store and see if they will put it in a phone and charge it for you,tho i would take some care in what you tell them as to why you need to do that
i got an external charger and 3 extra generic batterys on ebay for about $30 so i wont ever ben in that situation. i dont like charging my phone during the day so i just go until it shuts off then put in a new battery.
ive heard of people hacking up usb cables to directly power the phone,but thats not something id really reccomend.
at any rate youre good to be caustious,an hboot flash is NOT a time that you want to run out of battery
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Ok so today i brought an HTC dock charger with a extra slot to charge the battery alone, so i charge that puppy up, put the battery back in with the file you gave me to put on my sd card and bootloader comes on does its checking the file and loaded the update ask me to press yes and BAM it took 5 mins to do its process and rebooted itself and now back to where it was when i first brought it, damn so thx you Scotty for the help and guide, so can youo tell me a method to use to root it back,
good,glad it worked out for you. use this to reroot: http://revolutionary.io/
its quick and easy and leaves you with a permanet hboot that wont accidentally get overwritten
scotty1223 said:
good,glad it worked out for you. use this to reroot: http://revolutionary.io/
its quick and easy and leaves you with a permanet hboot that wont accidentally get overwritten [/QUOTED]
do i need my pc to do this root process or i can do it on the phone.
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portebr3 said:
do i need my pc to do this root process or i can do it on the phone.
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you will need a pc
scotty1223 said:
you will need a pc
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Ok ill need a pc, how will i know im rooted will it give me the superuser app like the other root method does
theres a video here on android forums: http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/402115-thunderbolt-rooting-methods-updated.html
it will give you a permanent s-off hboot and flash clockwork recovery. tehre is a download for a superuser.zip that you will flash in recovery. then you will see the superuser app in your drawer after flashing that .zip/
scotty1223 said:
theres a video here on android forums: http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/402115-thunderbolt-rooting-methods-updated.html
it will give you a permanent s-off hboot and flash clockwork recovery. tehre is a download for a superuser.zip that you will flash in recovery. then you will see the superuser app in your drawer after flashing that .zip/
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ok Ima go go ahead and go that route and i think i should be able to download superuser from the app store, but yeaha ill keep you posted, so tell me what ROM are you using, i heard gingerbread is buggy as hell,
portebr3 said:
ok Ima go go ahead and go that route and i think i should be able to download superuser from the app store, but yeaha ill keep you posted, so tell me what ROM are you using, i heard gingerbread is buggy as hell,
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the market will only have the superuser app,youll need the matching binary files. the superuser app is linked on revolutionarys page,you must flash that in recovery to become rooted.
from: the revolutionary website:
Does Revolutionary give me root?
No. You will need to flash this this zipfile from recovery.
jcase said:
I should of published this notice sooner. This was discussed early on, but we didn't think anyone would downgrade to the buggy firmware after rooting.
We were wrong.
Newer hboots (like the one in stock, hboot version 1.04.0000) flash/check images in an way that prevents the phone from encountering a SECURITY WARNING mid flash. This is good, prevents us from bricking.
Older hboots, like the one in 1.03.605.10 (hboot version 0.95.0000) on the otherhand do not, and flashing over custom firmware with them can lead to the dreaded SECURITY WARNING. This firmware is from January 3rd, is buggy and well should not be used for any reason outside of initail root. Avoid it.
A tester helping develop a one click root encountered this today, he tried to downgrade from custom firmware.
So, do not downgrade below 1.12.605.6 without a reason, if you do understand how to recover. You most likely have no reason to be on old firmware at this point, outside of initial root.
If you have a SECURITY WARNING, don't freak.
Recovering from this error:
Until we have newer RUUs, you only have one maybe two chances to do this. Since you obviously know how to flash an RUU, I am not going to go through the
process again.
Flashing this firmware the stock (1.12.605.6) firmware will fix this error.
LINK: http://www.multiupload.com/JWLPZAS15T
However if you get a MAIN VERSION HIGHER error while flashing, you only have one choice to recover, by flashing the newer than stock (1.12.605.9) firmware.
LINK: http://www.multiupload.com/UF40S2HZA7
If you are having issues, or are freaked out come find me in the chat (check my signature for a link). If I help you, I expect a donation to the Boys and Girls Club in the name of REWT.
-jcase
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all multiupload.com links are non-functional and should be disabled, and refreshed with current mirror links.
A WARNING: IN THE EVENT OF A BRICKED DEVICE, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE! YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. KDZ UPDATER WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE IF NOT USED PROPERLY. SO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!!
So, you want to install custom recovery and custom ROMs? Well, you're in the right place. Follow this guide to it's exact instructions, and you will be fine.
You will need:
A computer running Windows (Sorry Mac & Linux users!)
Your phones USB cable. (If you don't have one, you can see a list of them here on Amazon)
We will need a couple of downloads first, so download these files:
V20C Orange France Fastboot ROM (It doesn't matter that it's Orange France, we are replacing the software anyway, I recommend this one as it fixes some calling issues by flashing a new baseband (or Radio).
KDZ Updater
Also, make sure you have your drivers installed. If you don't, get the .zip from here and install all 3 .exe files that are in the zip.
Now to install the Fastboot ROM!
First of all, extract KDZ Updater to the desktop. Then run the msxml.msi file to install the MSXML Parser that is needed to run KDZ. A window should then pop up that looks like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
^^Select install now.
But if this comes up:
It is already installed, and you can close the window.
Once that is sorted, open up KDZ_FW_UPD.exe (Windows Vista/7 users, make sure to right click and select RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR!)
Change the type of flash by selecting the 'Type' dropdown box and select 3GQCT (SUPER IMPORTANT!)
And make sure PhoneMode is set to DIAG.
Click the
icon and select the KDZ file you downloaded earlier.
Prepare the phone by enabling USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development>Enable USB Debugging, also go into Settings>SDCard & Phone Storage and make sure 'Mass storage only' is unticked. Then connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and let Windows install any drivers it needs.
Click 'Launch software update' and do not use your computer until the update is complete. The update will take roughly 10-20 mins to complete. Your phone should reboot automatically.
Installing recovery:
You have multiple choices to choose from.
ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.1.8 (Recommended)
ClockworkMod Recovery 4.x (Recommended but you may run into incompatible .zip files, download the recovery_clockwork_x.x.x.x_swift.zip file)
Amon RA 2.2.1 (Recommended)
Amon RA 1.7.0.1 (Not recommended due to incompatibility with zip files and recovery backups. Also .zips must be signed)
Download the recovery image of your choice (I strongly recommend Clockwork 2.5.1.8)
Next put your phone in Fastboot mode by rebooting then holding Camera+Power, make sure USB Cable is plugged in. Also let Windows search Windows Update for drivers.
Download fastboot.exe from here: http://adf.ly/2M8Hi and extract it to the desktop. Also put the recovery image you downloaded onto the desktop too.
Be sure to have your fastboot drivers installed, if you use Vista/Windows 7 then the driver should be auto-downloaded from Windows Update, if you use XP or the drivers won't install from Windows Update, then look at this.
Open a command prompt and type the following:
Code:
cd Desktop
fastboot devices (if you see ? fastboot then your device is recognized)
fastboot flash recovery name_of_recovery.img
fastboot reboot
When fastboot says rebooting, hold down HOME and wait. You should see clockwork pop up. Recovery is now on your phone. You can delete the fastboot, kdz and recovery file from your pc because we won't be needing them again. Unless you need to use fastboot.exe again, but just download the fastboot.zip again if you need it) The other files, we don't need.
(NOTE: If your phone reboots with no boot logos (LG logo and animation), or when you flash recovery and it doesn't come up, follow the steps found here. Thanks to fishears for the post!)
Now, installing custom ROMs. Pick any ROM you'd like from the ROM Development section, if you can, get the recovery version, it is much easier to install. Determine if it is a recovery backup, or update.zip
Recovery backups usually contain some .img files and a nandroid.md5 file. The folder containing these files will need to go in the sdcard\clockworkmod\backup folder. Flash them by going to Backup/Restore>Restore>Then pick the backup folder.
Recovery update.zips contain three (or four) files/folders:
boot.img (file)
install-busybox.sh (file, only appears in SOME ROMs)
system (folder)
META-INF (folder)
DO NOT EXTRACT THESE, just put the .zip file on your sdcard, then go into recovery and go to install .zip from sdcard>choose .zip>pick the .zip you downloaded. (NOTE FOR SWIFTDROID: You MUST put the update-cm-xxxxx.zip file found in the SwiftDroid_x.x.x.x_Recovery.zip on your sdcard for it to install!!!)
If you need any help, PM me or reply to this thread.
Don't forget to say
if I helped!
Enjoy!
Want to go 'advanced'? Check out this guide resizing your partitions so you can have more app space!
(Also, if a mod could sticky this thread I would be very thankful. Cheers!)
great work man.. only regret you did not post this earlier for me,as i took about 2 days to flash my phone for first time.. lol
found that helped me using recovery.
scribbclubber said:
great work man.. only regret you did not post this earlier for me,as i took about 2 days to flash my phone for first time.. lol
found that helped me using recovery.
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lol, I was going to post it for a while because most of it was a reply to another post, but only just got round to doing it and it only took about 1 hour to re-write, but hopefully it will save some time by not having to explain it again and again to first time flashers (when they appear lol) Also might do a boot logo and recovery repair one too so users can sort that out too as there isn't a clear guide with pics on XDA. Also, i'm going to contact Decad3nce and see if we can get this stuck.
effortless. said:
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V20C Orange France Fastboot ROM (It doesn't matter that it's Orange France, we are replacing the software anyway, I recommend this one as it fixes some calling issues by flashing a new baseband (or Radio)....
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I have a few theoretical questions about this. Firstly, what calling issues does this fix? My current configuration is based off a v20d Baltic fastboot kdz, and has no problems. What difference would it make if I were to flash this v20c Orange, and restored a backup of my current software, if any(difference)? Lastly, is there any way to chech what baseband/radio a kdz flashes, if possible, without flashing it? I would be glad if I learned something new today, thanks.
nutterbg said:
I have a few theoretical questions about this. Firstly, what calling issues does this fix? My current configuration is based off a v20d Baltic fastboot kdz, and has no problems. What difference would it make if I were to flash this v20c Orange, and restored a backup of my current software, if any(difference)? Lastly, is there any way to chech what baseband/radio a kdz flashes, if possible, without flashing it? I would be glad if I learned something new today, thanks.
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It is meant to include a fix for calling while connected to 3G. Me and many other users encountered a problem where we could not recieve calls on 3G. I flashed this and my problem was gone. Also, i'm unsure how to check the baseband firmware, in 2.2 ROMs, this is visible, but I looked in the build.prop, and it was a set text (under ro.ril.baseband I think) but yes, you could flash this KDZ, restore backup and all would be well. But if you needed the modified partitions, just use the tutorial that is in my signature, then flash backup.
Good idea
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lol, I was going to post it for a while because most of it was a reply to another post, but only just got round to doing it and it only took about 1 hour to re-write, but hopefully it will save some time by not having to explain it again and again to first time flashers (when they appear lol) Also might do a boot logo and recovery repair one too so users can sort that out too as there isn't a clear guide with pics on XDA. Also, i'm going to contact Decad3nce and see if we can get this stuck.
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yep well said, when they appear and post without using search bar...lol think that i've did it myself but i used to save improtant notes and like that no need to search again and again, the thread should be stuck for noobs..
the guides are already here but posted on different threads and not at start, so agree that pics alongside instruction is a good idea.
Do I need recovery_clockwork_4.0.1.4_swift, that is on Mur4ik's site, to install SwiftDroid_v2.0_RC4, or I can use recovery clockwork 2.5.1.8 that I already have on my phone?
EDIT:Nvm, fixed it.
Added info on making sure 'Mass storage only' is unchecked before using KDZ to solve some peoples issues with the phone not being detected.
Noob friendly? hardly.
THis has no information on rooting. does the phone need to be rooted? is this flash pre rooted? how to root?
Lack of information everywhere, sorry.
DamDSx said:
Noob friendly? hardly.
THis has no information on rooting. does the phone need to be rooted? is this flash pre rooted? how to root?
Lack of information everywhere, sorry.
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Obviously if you needed to root then I would have included the steps. Also around 99% of custom ROMs are rooted anyway.
I have a rooted and already updated to 2.1.
Would this still work?
KenifJambo said:
I have a rooted and already updated to 2.1.
Would this still work?
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Of course, you would have to do this anyway if you want to install custom ROMs
This should be added to mygt540.com
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Danzano said:
This should be added to mygt540.com
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It already has been lol
In 2.1, you can check baseband in hidden menu.
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Will this also work with the GO version of the GT540?
As my girlfriend have this i she want to run Cyanogenmod because the phone is terrible slowly.
Aktivehate said:
Will this also work with the GO version of the GT540?
As my girlfriend have this i she want to run Cyanogenmod because the phone is terrible slowly.
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As far as I am aware, it works perfect, GO is just some branding from some providers.
^^ Could someone back me up on this,
Thanks
Well that's good to know, i had one with 1.6 but made some things go wrong with the drivers, and the usb settings in android, but know i have this guide so i am gone try it.
When I tried it i had some trouble with the kdz flasher, but i did'nt knew of the msxml stuff and it was with windows 7.
Could someone upload another fastboot rom,preferably a version v20a or v20b
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I didnt find any step-by-step tutorials about this on xda, which is kind of weird and because i have spare time and its 3:19am I decided to make this tutorial
EDIT: If you are coming from eclair, install a froyo ROM and make sure it has a bootloader. Remember, if you cancel an installation that changes your bootloader, or stop it in anyway, you may hardbrick your phone. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CANCEL OR TRY TO PAUSE THE INSTALLATION, JUST LET IT FLASH SMOOTHLY. use a laptop if you can, just in case an unlucky power surge would stop the flashing process
EDIT2: Here is a good Tutorial video from xda user Tejas Ahobala (if you don't know what he is doing at the start, dont worry. He is doing a factory reset before flashing):
EDIT3: A word from one of the commenters:
VelocityJump said:
Thanks a ton for this guide. I had rooted my phone a couple of months back but wasn't really able to figure out how to use ODIN to install a custom ROM all this while. A few pointers for others noobs...
1. The tip about some custom ROMs requiring a wipe data is important.
2. If you're already using CWM, use the 'shutdown' option and not the 'reboot' option when the phone reboots during the flashing process.
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Here we go...
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Terms and words -->
Flashing ==> means installing a new ROM
ROM ==> is the operating system, any version of modded or un-modded android
Android ==> Google made operating system!!!
ODIN ==> Here, it means the program that you can use to flash ROMs on your phone (the phone im going to use here is samsung galaxy 3)
Soft brick ==> No, not the construction brick, this means you've got no working operating system or you have one but its damaged and you can't use it, so you cant see your homescreen, you only see a boot-loop when it wants to come up. You can view your recovery and boot loader (The download screen) when soft bricked, so you can easily fix this problem by re-flashing.
Hard brick ==> Similar to the construction brick, your phone with little hope of recovery without sending to the samsung base for repairs To avoid hard bricks, open the .TAR file which contains your ROM using winRAR, and check if it contains sbl.bin and boot.bin files or not. If it does contain, and you are nervous or this is your first time flashing etc, simply go and flash Kyrillos' ROM or Kyora ROM instead. (I'm not advertising, just stating a couple of ROMs that I know are safe) these ROMs can only soft brick your phone should the worse happen and there is no chance of hard brick
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Should this guide be followed carefully, nothing harmful can happen to your phone. Yet I wont take responsibility if something happens to your phone.
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Remember to Backup your contacts and apps!
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Stuff to download:
1) ODIN and a .OPS file, found Here, Or alternatively here.
2) The ROM, depending on what ROM you want there are different versions available. check This thread, the kitchens/ stock ROM packs part for stock ROMs, or if you want to try a custom ROM, try any other. I personally use Kyrillos' ROM, or Hillbeast's KyoraROM. Marcellusbe is praised highly by all for giving us the Cyanogenmod.
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1) Extract 'Flash tools.rar'
2) open Odin multi-downloader. This is how it's meant to look like.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
NOTE: Sometimes some random error message with a korean writing pops up. dont worry, it's nothing, just press OK every time you see it
3) Press the OPS button located in the 'Select OPS' section, as shown in the image below. NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD ONLY USE THIS OPS FILE IF YOU HAVE SAMSUNG GALAXY 3. YOU MAY ENCOUNTER SERIOUS PROBLEMS IF YOU USE THIS OPS FILE WITH A DIFFERENT PHONE. (works with i5800 and i5801 as far as I know.)
4) Browse for the 'apollo_0531.ops' that came in the rar file with odin and select it.
5) Tick the One Package option located on the left side of the application.
6) The ROM that you have downloaded should have a .tar extension. If its a .rar file, open it. If it has a .tar file inside it, extract it and use it, but if it has some weird ass stuff in it that only Jesus and Chuck Norris understand the meaning of, you need to use the 'free rar extraction frog' application to turn it into a .tar file. Download it for free from here.
7) The above step was just to confirm if you have the right file, so you dont get any errors. Now just select One Package button that is highlighted in the picture and browse and select the .tar file.
8) Make sure you have ticked everything that I have ticked. Use picture from part 5.
9) Go to your phone. go to Settings->Applications->Development and tick USB debugging if its not already ticked.
10) make sure you have the device drivers, just install Samsung KIES from HERE to make sure you do have the drivers. If the page doesn't show, just Google 'download samsung KIES'
11) turn the phone off, take the USB out, and press volume up, home button (the big fat button in between the menu and back buttons) and the power button together. hold them until you see the 'FORCE UPLOAD BY KEY PRESSING' screen. Now plug the USB back in.
12) Odin will immediately recognize your phone, and there will be a yellow label, like so:
13) Double check that you haven't missed anything.
14) Press start! HERE
15) You will see a blue download screen, saying please don't interrupt. PLEASE DON'T INTERUPT IT!!!!
16) The process will finish and system will reboot one or two times. go have some tea and come back 15 minutes later. You should have the Rom of your desire working on your phone.
NOTE: Some custom ROMs require you to wipe system data and then wipe cache. don't forget to do that! restart phone after wiping the data etc. If you've flashed a custom Rom and the device is showing a stupid triangle with an exclamation mark inside it, dont panic, press the menu button and you will see the menu (This menu is called the recovery menu).
EDIT4: How to flash kernels (on galaxy3/apollo/5800/5801)
METHOD 1==>
1--> you go to the kernel thread and download their kernel. it is to be a .tar file. (eg g3mod.tar)
2--> follow steps 3 to 5 from above tutorial
3--> put phone in download mode (step 11) and connect with usb
4--> in odin, select the 'select as one package file' option and browse for the kernel .TAR file. select it.
5--> check youve done everything. YOU SHOULD HAVE DONE EVERYTHING IN THE TUTORIAL EXCEPT THIS TIME INSTEAD OF USING A ROM YOU'RE USING A KERNEL!!
6--> There is no need for wipe unless otherwise stated by the developer.
7--> congratz man, you got yourself a new kernel!!
OPTIONAL 8--> download setcpu from xda (you can also download off market and pay for it for the donation)
its really usefull, it lets you control how much your phone uses the cpu and you can undervolt the cpu etc, you will find more info on the setcpu thread.
METHOD2==> (Only works for some kernels)
1--> go to the g3mod website and download the .zip version of the kernel. (there is a .tar and .zip)
2--> put the .zip in the root of your sd card
3--> go to recovery mode by either using kyrillos' rom (press & hold power
then choose reboot into recovery) or by turning the phone off and pressing volume up and down and the power button all together. select install .zip from sdcard and then select your .zip you downloaded before.
4--> it will install. no wipe needed unless the dev says so. reboot. HAVE FUN!!
HOW TO FLASH ROMS USING SYSTEM.IMG
1) Download system.img from safe source, preferably provided by dev, or any other trusted member who knows what they are doing.
2) Flash g3mod ROM.
3) Copy the system.img and paste into this path in your sdcard:
sdcard/android/data/g3mod/roms/**there are several folders here, just paste the system.img to the folder that suits the rom's name**
4) Boot into recovery.
5) Go to Multiboot.
6) Select desired ROM.
7) Done
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Very nice
This is nice bro.....
If you can think of any missing tutorials, pm me, ill make some (might even make vid)
dhirend_6d said:
This is nice bro.....
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all it took was about two hours
i may make vids about rooting and stuff as well, but im lazy and i think rudolf already done that, so im too late
the reason i made this was that when i first got my phone, it was february last year and the phone was running the eclair (so it sucked ) an i was being pushed by my friends that why i didnt have foryo and it took me literally something like 7 hours to find a 'followable' guide on flashing the xxjpa or something... anyway i thought having a really noob proof guide will be useful too ppl like me a year ago
nicely written
i was searching for tutorial like this 9 monhs ago and never found it with such detailed description
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Well done!! Good for the newcomers
Nice guide
doneeeee! easy
vol down + home button takes it directly into download mode
eeshlikhith said:
vol down + home button takes it directly into download mode
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yea it does. what is the difference tho?
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yea it does. what is the difference tho?
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Simpler anyway nice guide! Detailed enough for any newbie! When i was new to thid forum i din understand much of all the guides but wif this im sure many more ppl will understand
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Hello there!
I tried to do that, but in the middle of instalation of the room JPX/JP4 it failure.
And now my G3 turn on but don't work. It show a picture of a cellphone and computer and a exclamation point!
I tried to downgrade for 5800L, but odin and kied didn't link with usb.
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Any help?
xicoo ~ said:
Hello there!
I tried to do that, but in the middle of instalation of the room JPX/JP4 it failure.
And now my G3 turn on but don't work. It show a picture of a cellphone and computer and a exclamation point!
I tried to downgrade for 5800L, but odin and kied didn't link with usb.
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Any help?
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Did you cut off the power or do anything that disrupted the flashing process? Tell us what you did explicitly
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Thanks for such a great tutorial.
I have a question.
Does sd card and sim card also needs to be taken out before one start flashing?
Also how long does this procedure take (the flashing process)?
Thanks
gauravgs said:
Thanks for such a great tutorial.
I have a question.
Does sd card and sim card also needs to be taken out before one start flashing?
Also how long does this procedure take (the flashing process)?
Thanks
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Its not necessary. Flashing takes about 3~4min for me for it to boot up
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Its not necessary. Flashing takes about 3~4min for me for it to boot up
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that's great.. 3~4 mins only. after that will I be able to use my phone in regular mode (making calls and restoring my address book) or I have to configure it?
Thanks
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that's great.. 3~4 mins only. after that will I be able to use my phone in regular mode (making calls and restoring my address book) or I have to configure it?
Thanks
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after flashing it will work like newly released from factory you can restore and all but depending on if you wiped device after the flasing process you will lose data, thats why i said make a backup of your important stuff before flashing
thnx bscraze for answering peoples questions while i was away
PersianSphinx said:
after flashing it will work like newly released from factory you can restore and all but depending on if you wiped device after the flasing process you will lose data, thats why i said make a backup of your important stuff before flashing
thnx bscraze for answering peoples questions while i was away
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Ok
so should I backup my sdcard contents also on my PC (wipe data will clear both memories sdcard as well as phone's)?
or shall I leave it as it is?
I use titanium backup. Backed up all the user apps using it.
Thanks
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Help! I think my Mytouch 4G is bricked!!!
i have seen a LOT of these threads lately, and this thread is made to hopefully be able solve some of your problems.
most people think that a brick means "can't get into android system, phone is dead beyond repair." most of the time, this is NOT true.
Disclaimer: Please make sure you know what you are doing before proceeding. if your device wasn't bricked before but you somehow screwed it up, i will not be responsible. YOU are responsible for whatever happens to your device. i am just here to give you a few tips, and to help you out. once again, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING BEFORE DOING IT!
Needed Things:
-computer
-android SDK, ADB. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO INSTALL AND LEARN TO USE ADB, IT COULD SAVE YOUR DEVICE BIG TIME. we have plenty of guides on how to use adb, please search them up and READ THROUGH THEM.
-a Mytouch 4G, or HTC Panache
-USB cable
-SDcard (doesn't matter what size)
ask and answer these two questions to yourself:
1) can you enter bootloader?
2) can you enter recovery?
if you've answered yes to any one of them, then chances are, you are still saved.
Note: if you can't enter either one of those, and your device doesn't show any signs of life, then don't bother reading on, you are truly bricked.
Notice: When you try flashing the PD15IMG.zip in bootloader, make sure the phone is NOT connected to the computer.
For S-On users:
Q: help! my phone is stuck on the Mytouch logo screen!
A: pull the battery, and see if you can get into the bootloader using volume down+power buttons
if you can get into the bootloader:
1) see if you can wipe data/do a factory reset in bootloader.
2) flash the stock Glacier PD15IMG.zip file choose from either
Android 2.2.1 OR Android 2.3.4
rename both files to PD15IMG.zip if not already.
-put both files in the ROOT of your SDcard, reboot into bootloader/hboot, and follow the onscreen instructions
note: if you are still unclear on what to do, read the "HOW TO RESTORE TO STOCK" section
Q: bootloader is giving me Fail-PU errors when trying to update
A: refer to the eMMC section
For S-Off Rooted users:
rooted S-Off devices are a bit more complicated.
Q: help! i can't get into the android system, phone stuck on Mytouch logo!
A: like for S-On users, see if you can get into either the bootloader, but also the recovery (usually clockworkmod).
if you can get into either of those, wipe data/factory reset, and reboot.
Q: bootloader factory reset, still stuck on Mytouch screen
A: well, if you have clockworkmod recovery (or 4EXT recovery) get into the recovery, wipe all user data/cache/dalvik cache and try reflashing a backup, or flash a new rom.
Q: reflashing didn't work, clockworkmod is giving me errors about mounting something.
A: new way! try to clear cache and dalvik in recovery, somtimes that works. thanks to urmothersluvr for reminding me.
A: there are two things that cause this. both have VERY similar symptoms. the first is because of the failed eMMC chip (refer to eMMC chip section), and the second is because the recovery got messed up, probably because you've been switching between a lot of EXT3 and EXT4 roms. if this is the case, just download the PD15IMG.zip (Android 2.2.1) file (IT WILL RETURN YOU TO STOCK) and start over again. OR you can reflash the recovery through adb (MUST HAVE ENG HBOOT 0.85.2007). thanks to Nicgraner for reminding me! if bootloader gives Fail-PU errors, refer to eMMC section.
HOW TO RESTORE TO STOCK
here are clear instructions on how to flash to stock using the PD15IMG.zip file:
1) download the PD15IMG.zip file:
Android 2.2.1 Android 2.3.4
2) rename the file to PD15IMG.zip if not already
3) place the file in the root of your SDcard, meaning not in any folders
4) power off your device, and reboot into hboot/bootloader by press and holding power + volume down buttons
5) hboot/bootloader should recognize the file, and ask if you want to update
6) select "yes", and wait for the update to finish
*Selections are made with the volume buttons, and hit the power button to select*
7) when the update is finished, hit reboot
8) wait for the device to boot up (may take awhile, first time boot only)
9) congrats, you are now back to stock Mytouch 4G, either 2.2.1, or 2.3.4
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if you think you have a failed eMMC...
many things can cause the eMMC to die. if you suspect that your eMMC chip has died, please check your eMMC serial using this guide here using adb (for rooted users only, since you must be in recovery for the command to work).
symptoms of failed eMMC:
-massive lagging all of the sudden in android system
-phone suddenly shut down, and you can't turn it on, no matter what you do (if this happens, then yes, you're bricked)
-recovery showing errors about not being able to mount things
-BOOTLOADER SHOWING FAIL-PU WHEN TRYING TO RESTORE BACK TO STOCK USING PD15IMG.ZIP, IF THIS HAPPENS, THEN YES, THAT MEANS YOU ARE TRULY BRICKED. FAIL-PU MEANS FAILED PARTITION UPDATE, MEANING THAT YOU CANNOT WRITE TO THE PHONE/EMMC CHIP ANYMORE.
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Ok, so my chip has died and i can't turn my phone on. can i send it in to t-mobile to replace it?
A: yes! BUT YOU MUST STILL HAVE YOUR WARRANTY WITH T-MOBILE. if you are S-On, you should have absolutely NO problems replacing at all. if you are S-Off, you might encounter some minor problems, but replacing should still be ok. what i did was play dumb with them, and they just sent me a new one. my old one died of bad eMMC, it was rooted, S-off and everything, even the splash screen said "rooted HTC Glacier" on it.
hopefully, this guide has helped you understand more of what has just happened to your beloved Glacier (MT4G).
if i forgot anything, or if you have anything to add to this, PLEASE LET ME KNOW
if i have helped, please hit thanks!
for the corrupted recovery you don't necessarily need to flash pd15img..you could boot into bootloader then fastboot and reflash the recovery img of your choice. Although some may not know how to.. just a thought
EDIT: Forgot to explain why lol, flashing pd15img will make you lose root whereas just pushing the new recovery will not!
Don't mean to be trollin, just some advice haha
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Nicgraner said:
for the corrupted recovery you don't necessarily need to flash pd15img..you could boot into bootloader then fastboot and reflash the recovery img of your choice. Although some may not know how to.. just a thought
EDIT: Forgot to explain why lol, flashing pd15img will make you lose root whereas just pushing the new recovery will not!
Don't mean to be trollin, just some advice haha
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Where is the recovery pd15img.zip u speak of?
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urmothersluvr said:
Where is the recovery pd15img.zip u speak of?
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It's in my OP. You can choose either the 2.2.1 version or 2.3.4.
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It's in my OP. You can choose either the 2.2.1 version or 2.3.4.
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If it fails can I still use my phone I'm on? I know my cache won't mount
Edit: fixed it by formatting cache and rebooting recovery. U should add that up there for cache not mounting.
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If it fails can I still use my phone I'm on? I know my cache won't mount
Edit: fixed it by formatting cache and rebooting recovery. U should add that up there for cache not mounting.
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Alright i'll add that when I get home
Thanks!
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EDIT: OP updated, thanks urmothersluvr!
OP updated with instructions on how to return to stock using the PD15IMG.zip file.... if you have any suggestions, PM me
I'm trying to load the pd15img.zip. I have a completely stock phone and for some reason it got stuck on the bootup screen so I'm trying to flash it to fix it.
However after I enter the bootloader and it finds the file, loads it and then checks it, it just returns to the bootloader screen. It never asks me to flash it.
Does anyone have a solution??
Exact same issue as mupepe. Does this mean the phone isn't saveable?
RussianSpring said:
Exact same issue as mupepe. Does this mean the phone isn't saveable?
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is your phone connected to the computer? just wondering.
also, might be a bad download, try downloading again.....
It is not connected to the PC when flashing. I'll try redownloading the IMG. I get a "Wrong or bad image" thing in Hboot. Formatted SD card to fat 32 and tried a different card. This is a weird issue. I warrantied out the phone but TMO sent me a replacement with the washed out screen so I'd love to fix this.
Mine isn't connected to the computer. I get no sort of error. I'll redownload the image in a bit and report back. Thanks!
thanks a lot
Anyone have luck fixing the No Image or Wrong Image problem or the IMG file just checking loading then doing nothing?
RussianSpring said:
Anyone have luck fixing the No Image or Wrong Image problem or the IMG file just checking loading then doing nothing?
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try redownloading..
could be a bad download
I downloaded it again and it still doesn't work
****. well 2.3.4 send me back to the bootloader screen and 2.2.1 gives me the main version is older error. All the solutions I've found to that error say to install 2.3.4 which doesn't work! ahhhhhh!
Problems
I bought a MyTouch 4G from Craigslist today (for $ 80, it has the superior screen, is cosmetically a 9.5/10 and it came with all accessories) and it is stuck at the MyTouch 4G screen. One of the local phone places told the seller that the phone needed to be flashed which I tried to do. I downloaded the file in this thread for 2.3.4, put it on the freshly FAT32 formatted MicroSD card, I booted into the bootloader, it found the PD15IMG.zip file, it loaded and checked it and went into the screen with the two green arrows and the one green arrow pointing downwards. Then every time in the middle of it, the phone turns itself off (battery is fully charged). It never asked if I wanted to update either. What could be the problem?
PCLiteratesJax said:
I bought a MyTouch 4G from Craigslist today (for $ 80, it has the superior screen, is cosmetically a 9.5/10 and it came with all accessories) and it is stuck at the MyTouch 4G screen. One of the local phone places told the seller that the phone needed to be flashed which I tried to do. I downloaded the file in this thread for 2.3.4, put it on the freshly FAT32 formatted MicroSD card, I booted into the bootloader, it found the PD15IMG.zip file, it loaded and checked it and went into the screen with the two green arrows and the one green arrow pointing downwards. Then every time in the middle of it, the phone turns itself off (battery is fully charged). It never asked if I wanted to update either. What could be the problem?
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...lol i'm starting to think the link to the 2.3.4 PD15IMG.zip is wrong..
sorry guys if it is...
hmm have you tried to use the 2.2.1 instead?
I bought two MyTouch 4G's from the same seller (a couple) and his phone works fine, only hers is corky LOL. Both HBOOT screens are identical too, I checked his software version and it is the latest one (2.32.531.1), so I assume that hers is the same, it also shows the same date, July 15 2011 and the same radio 26.13.04.19_M in HBOOT. Maybe there is no PD15IMG.zip file for this latest updated ROM yet? After trying both different PD15IMG.zip files (2.3.4 and 2.2.1), I've been getting the "main version is older" errors on both. No Fail-PU though, so that makes me hopeful I'm thinking that she updated to the latest version and somehow it got corrupted, that is why the phone is stuck at the MyTouch 4G loading screen and won't go any further.
Update: I'm up and running again !! I found a PD15IMG.zip file on the t-mobile support website that worked specifically for the latest 2.32.531.1 update !! Here is the download link (I've uploaded it to megaupload): http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X1EAIPBJ