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So, I just got my DInc a few days ago and they did the OTA update at the store while setting up my phone. After 4 days of searching and trying to downgrade, I think I may have found, or figured out a way to downgrade to stock 2.2 without having s=off.
First thing is, the 2nd video on this thread shows how to downgrade if you did the unofficial OTA update, and provides a link for the files. Basically it seems to be a way to downgrade the hboot.
My question is this....if I was to follow that guide and do the down grade that way, would it be possible to the update zip from here, or use the one from this forum here, without basically bricking the phone?
I've rooted my fiances Droid 2 without any problems, and I've done a great deal of console modding and checking out firmware in computers and consoles and from what I gather, it seems that this would work in downgrading from the OTA update and being able to get root and not have problems. My problem is that I don't know much about the DInc enough to try it without an input from people that do know.
Any thoughts or ideas? Or anyone willing to try it and let me know? lol
Sorry for the outside links, but I couldn't find all the info on the forums here.
Unrevoked should have a solution to rooting the OTA ready for release within the next day or two. I'd wait for that rather than trying other untested methods.
That's possible, but then again, they may not be having any luck, or might come up with a similar mehod. Nothing is ever tested on the first try lol.
Im hoping someone else has either tried this, or knows enough about it to say if it will work or not. If I can get my phone rooted this way and not have to wait for Unrevoked to do it, that's ok with me lol.
It would work if you had an s-off hboot but I believe this method was already proven not to work with the s-on hboot as it doesn't allow downgrading. You'll get a message similar to "newer version found on device" or something to that effect.
Edit: The video in the link says you have to already be rooted to do this so no it won't work.
Not the first video, the 2nd one. Where it uses the sdk to push the files through.
enlightened79 said:
Unrevoked should have a solution to rooting the OTA ready for release within the next day or two. I'd wait for that rather than trying other untested methods.
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Greetings, I did look for information here on the forum for 2 evenings. I cannot find any usable hint. Probably it is really too basic.
Anyway, I am trying to root and s-off this phone. I already did one - beginner's luck, I guess - without any problems using the wiki. On this one, I get an "[1] illegal instruction" as soon as I try to launch the psneuter.
So I do not have root. I tried it several times, re-read the wiki, I assumed I need to downgrade the firmware. Then I realized I do not know where to find it. The only place with similar info is Settings - About phone. But there I only find model number, Android version, baseband, kernel, build. In this order.
So please tell me how to check the firmware version, and if anybody can, what am I doing wrong that I cannot get root. I downloaded the files fresh and I do not get any error before adb shell ...psneuter. Thank you.
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I still do not know how to get to the firmware version, but after another factory reset, the procedure worked. Thank you.
spam2k6 said:
Greetings, I did look for information here on the forum for 2 evenings. I cannot find any usable hint. Probably it is really too basic.
Anyway, I am trying to root and s-off this phone. I already did one - beginner's luck, I guess - without any problems using the wiki. On this one, I get an "[1] illegal instruction" as soon as I try to launch the psneuter.
So I do not have root. I tried it several times, re-read the wiki, I assumed I need to downgrade the firmware. Then I realized I do not know where to find it. The only place with similar info is Settings - About phone. But there I only find model number, Android version, baseband, kernel, build. In this order.
So please tell me how to check the firmware version, and if anybody can, what am I doing wrong that I cannot get root. I downloaded the files fresh and I do not get any error before adb shell ...psneuter. Thank you.
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I still do not know how to get to the firmware version, but after another factory reset, the procedure worked. Thank you.
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On the About Phone screen, if the Android version is 2.3 then you need to downgrade
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Thank you. The wiki is saying 1.75, 1.34 or something like that. That is what I was looking in the phone for. My Android version was 2.2 though, ok, thanks again.
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Thank you. The wiki is saying 1.75, 1.34 or something like that. That is what I was looking in the phone for. My Android version was 2.2 though, ok, thanks again.
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Ah, sorry, I forgot about that. Power off, hold the volume down button while powering on and select system info
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After looking in every related topic i found this one. I have the exact same problem. I don't want to start the rooting process before i know if i have donwgrade or not. Iv'e spent hours trying to figure out if i need to or not. does anyone know how to find out what my firmware version is? my android version is 2.2
Thanx!
danihaif said:
After looking in every related topic i found this one. I have the exact same problem. I don't want to start the rooting process before i know if i have donwgrade or not. Iv'e spent hours trying to figure out if i need to or not. does anyone know how to find out what my firmware version is? my android version is 2.2
Thanx!
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If you're running 2.2, you're fine... no downgrade required. This is the method I used and it worked flawlessly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
Hey all from the XDA community. lets get straight to the point. I wanna update my Galaxy Nexus. Couple questions before doing so as i am a noob and still not familiar with all the jibberish floating around this forum.
Background info (if not interested skip this paragraph)
There are no chinese keyboard in my current android version, 4.0.1, and was looking around the internet and i stumbled upon a mention that the Yakju version have a chinese keyboard. Some more digging and i found out that my nexus is actually lagging behind as there is already a 4.0.2 here. And with more digging i found out more about rooting and other exciting stuffs. but for now i just wanna ask these questions:
1. What is a Yakju?
2. is it safe for me to update my current version up to 4.0.2 by following these instructions?
3. Why is my phone not updating automatically to 4.0.2? i pressed system updates couple of times on the phone to no avail.
Thank you very much for your attention.
I would like to welcome my noob ass to the community.
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Hey all from the XDA community. lets get straight to the point. I wanna update my Galaxy Nexus. Couple questions before doing so as i am a noob and still not familiar with all the jibberish floating around this forum.
Background info (if not interested skip this paragraph)
There are no chinese keyboard in my current android version, 4.0.1, and was looking around the internet and i stumbled upon a mention that the Yakju version have a chinese keyboard. Some more digging and i found out that my nexus is actually lagging behind as there is already a 4.0.2 here. And with more digging i found out more about rooting and other exciting stuffs. but for now i just wanna ask these questions:
1. What is a Yakju?
2. is it safe for me to update my current version up to 4.0.2 by following these instructions?
3. Why is my phone not updating automatically to 4.0.2? i pressed system updates couple of times on the phone to no avail.
Thank you very much for your attention.
I would like to welcome my noob ass to the community.
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1. What is a Yakju?
- A yakju is a unicorn that looks like a yak that got run over by a car (thats why we have a curved screen )
In all seriousness its just the code name of the GSM model.
2. is it safe for me to update my current version up to 4.0.2 by following these instructions?
- Don't know what instructions you are talking about (forgot link?)...but yeah 4.0.2 was officially released so as long as you know what you are doing you should be fine.
3. Why is my phone not updating automatically to 4.0.2? i pressed system updates couple of times on the phone to no avail.
-What model do you have? If you are in the US you should get the update (i cant say about other countries.
Just give me more info...maybe i can help you
EDIT: IS ALL YOU WANT A CHINESE KEYBOARD?
(if you do you can just download it from the market)
If all you want is chinese keyboard support you can download a keyboard that has it.
The reason why I give you this option instead is that updating to yakju is not necessary to stay up to date, it just means you'll get updates slightly faster. And changing to yakju means completely wiping the device, which some people don't want to do. If you do decide to do this, we can help you further in that direction.
In response to your last question, if you aren't on yakju (the 'official' Google build), you are at the mercy of your carrier or Samsung as to when you get the newer releases of ICS.
There really isn't any risk of updating to an official build (on that isn't custom) as it's still somewhat official. All you'll need is fastboot and a couple of other miscellaneous tools and drivers if I recall correctly.
ezcats said:
1. What is a Yakju?
- A yakju is a unicorn that looks like a yak that got run over by a car (thats why we have a curved screen )
In all seriousness its just the code name of the GSM model.
2. is it safe for me to update my current version up to 4.0.2 by following these instructions?
- Don't know what instructions you are talking about (forgot link?)...but yeah 4.0.2 was officially released so as long as you know what you are doing you should be fine.
3. Why is my phone not updating automatically to 4.0.2? i pressed system updates couple of times on the phone to no avail.
-What model do you have? If you are in the US you should get the update (i cant say about other countries.
Just give me more info...maybe i can help you
EDIT: IS ALL YOU WANT A CHINESE KEYBOARD?
(if you do you can just download it from the market)
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"A yakju is a unicorn that looks like a yak that got run over by a car (thats why we have a curved screen )"
LOL ^funny my friend...
okay... here are the stats shown on my "about phone" in the settings:
Model number: Galaxy Nexus
Android Version: 4.0.1
Baseband Version: IG250UGKL1
Kerbel Version: 3.0.1 - ga052f63
[email protected] #1
Build Number: ITL41F.I9250UGKL1
BTW, i am in Canada but i bought the device not from local carrier. It is unlocked but i have no idea why it won't update.
"2. is it safe for me to update my current version up to 4.0.2 by following these instructions?
- Don't know what instructions you are talking about (forgot link?)...but yeah 4.0.2 was officially released so as long as you know what you are doing you should be fine." for this question i forgot to add a link also XDA doesn't allow me to add a URL because i'm noob. T_T
but here's the cracked link. wa*loshin. com/how-to-flash-your-galaxy-nexus-to-the-google-yakjuk-on-mac-osx.html) erase the * and make the .com stick together.
martonikaj said:
If all you want is chinese keyboard support you can download a keyboard that has it.
The reason why I give you this option instead is that updating to yakju is not necessary to stay up to date, it just means you'll get updates slightly faster. And changing to yakju means completely wiping the device, which some people don't want to do. If you do decide to do this, we can help you further in that direction.
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i not only want to have a chinese keyboard. i do know that it's just download away but what makes me uneasy is knowing that there is a newer version of the OS out there and i am still using the one before.
Unlawful said:
In response to your last question, if you aren't on yakju (the 'official' Google build), you are at the mercy of your carrier or Samsung as to when you get the newer releases of ICS.
There really isn't any risk of updating to an official build (on that isn't custom) as it's still somewhat official. All you'll need is fastboot and a couple of other miscellaneous tools and drivers if I recall correctly.
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I don't know what i am on right now. how do i find out what version of the software i am on?
i know its kinda unimportant or somewhat shallow but i wanna have the latest software update. and i am trying to learn to type in Mandarin.
Thx guys for the reply.
You're on the software version 4.0.1... you posted it right there lol. All you know is that you're not on yakju because if you were, you'd be updated. Or if you're curious just go to this app in the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.cbruegg.officialupdate and it'll tell you.
If you want to flash yakju and get updates directly from google, follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21113773&postcount=195 (btw actually do the "optional" steps to ensure you receive OTAs).
You'll first set up your drivers for your device, then use the downloads in that post and follow everything step by step. It will 100% wipe your device, so save anything important!!!! When you're done, you'll be on 4.0.2 and will be updated from that point from Google directly.
Btw again, I'm against linking to the automatic 1-click methods. I think its better and much more screw-up proof to just use fastboot. Fastboot is reliable and you won't hit snags if you follow directions. Happy flashing!
This is a one click method that is noob proof
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
Sent from my GNex {GSM} T-Mobile
martonikaj said:
You're on the software version 4.0.1... you posted it right there lol. All you know is that you're not on yakju because if you were, you'd be updated. Or if you're curious just go to this app in the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.cbruegg.officialupdate and it'll tell you.
If you want to flash yakju and get updates directly from google, follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21113773&postcount=195 (btw actually do the "optional" steps to ensure you receive OTAs).
You'll first set up your drivers for your device, then use the downloads in that post and follow everything step by step. It will 100% wipe your device, so save anything important!!!! When you're done, you'll be on 4.0.2 and will be updated from that point from Google directly.
Btw again, I'm against linking to the automatic 1-click methods. I think its better and much more screw-up proof to just use fastboot. Fastboot is reliable and you won't hit snags if you follow directions. Happy flashing!
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Thanks for the app on the google play, as expected i am not on Yakju but i am on yakjuux which means i am not receiving update from google directly.
There is a couple of problem here:
1. I am using mac and i think most of the instructions are for windows. Is there any mac-friendly instruction? i found one but XDA doesn't allow me to post link..
But let's try this:
waloshin. com/how-to-flash-your-galaxy-nexus-to-the-google-yakjuk-on-mac-osx.html
so that was the only instruction for mac that i stumble upon yesterday when i look around the internet. Will this instruction work for me?
2.What's OTAs?
3.I look around the forum that there is already a version 4.0.3 but on the google code page there's only 4.0.2. what is this 4.0.3 that i've been hearing about?
Hi,
I just got the phone and have looked thru the forums and I have yet to find a definitive thread on how to root a ATT Samsung S3. Can someone point me in the right direction as the root hits I find all say my phone needs to be a I9300 and mine is a I747.
Also does anyone know what was fixed in the OTA updated that came out 4.0.4? Will this affect me being able to root the phone?
Thanks in advance...Todd
sneakyws6 said:
Hi,
I just got the phone and have looked thru the forums and I have yet to find a definitive thread on how to root a ATT Samsung S3. Can someone point me in the right direction as the root hits I find all say my phone needs to be a I9300 and mine is a I747.
Also does anyone know what was fixed in the OTA updated that came out 4.0.4? Will this affect me being able to root the phone?
Thanks in advance...Todd
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HEY!
Ok so im not completely sure which update 4.0.4 is but I think there has only been one so far right? the one that nerfs google search. Anyway, Here is a link to the guide that i used (after I did the update) and i followed the steps and the comment posted by danK in the comments. He said "If you’ve updated to newer software update, the stock OS will over-write ClockworkMod Recovery on reboot. To fix this, make sure “auto-reboot” is checked off in ODIN, then take the battery out when it’s done flashing in ODIN. Then enter ClockworkMod Recovery right away. " Doing this let me root my phone with zero issues.
androidauthority[.com]/galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-att-clockworkmod-recovery-99791
(sorry it said i could not post links yet but this is the URL but without brackets)
Thanks for the link, that is only how to flash clockworks mods, how do you root the phone? Can anyone share that info?
Welcome to XDA.
First of all, if you had looked in the Dev section you would have found what you were looking for.
2nd of all what you want is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Hi,
terribly sorry to bother you guys!
I recently bought an M9 (Belgium, no carrier) and rooted it with the help of this youtube video /watch?v=rOHN8byHAzk
works fine, it's rooted.
The thing is: i did updates before doing the root, as i unlocked bootloader everything was lost/deleted, at the time (4a.m), with my brain half asleep i didn't think about doing the updates again before performing the actual root. Now i keep getting the "system update available" message and can't get rid of it.
It'll keep popping up every few hours, obviously i can't install them because i arrive back at twrp recovery.
Android version 5.0.2
Kernel version 3.10.49-g5c16a62
I turned software updates off in the "about" section in settings, to no avail. I keep getting the message that updates are available. Downloading them and then proceeding to remove the downloaded files don't solve it.
I'm a total noob at this, but (hopefully) not a complete idiot. If there are any steps i can take to get rid of this constantly popping up, please advise me:fingers-crossed:
There's more than one possibility to proceed. Could you provide the output of the "htc_fastboot getvar all" command, when M9 is in download mode (without IMEI and Serial no.). I'd like to point you into the right direction.
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine ?.
Thanks for taking the time!
It's in download mode, i've got my command prompt open but it says "htc_fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command, program or batchfile"
In all honesty just pay for s-off and you can flash an unsigned zip and be done with it.
Otherwise you need to get back to official status to flash the update. Pita to be honest.
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In all honesty just pay for s-off and you can flash an unsigned zip and be done with it.
Otherwise you need to get back to official status to flash the update. Pita to be honest.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
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*sigh*
I'm going to take a few days off of work and try to educate myself on how all of this works exactly because i'm starting to feel like i just came out of the stone age. Honestly, i just rooted my last phone through good old towelroot without ever having to touch or change anything else. I should not have touched stuff i know nothing of to begin with.
I appreciate you guys taking the time to reply, i'm gonna find some sites to teach me more about this, if you have anything that could help me, feel free to share, because i literally know 0.
Fatimiyye said:
*sigh*
I'm going to take a few days off of work and try to educate myself on how all of this works exactly because i'm starting to feel like i just came out of the stone age. Honestly, i just rooted my last phone through good old towelroot without ever having to touch or change anything else. I should not have touched stuff i know nothing of to begin with.
I appreciate you guys taking the time to reply, i'm gonna find some sites to teach me more about this, if you have anything that could help me, feel free to share, because i literally know 0.
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Basically, there is a safety feature in HTC otas now that prevents them from running unless your phone is 100% stock. So being rooted, it won't run. There are only two ways forward, find the RUU files for your carrier and install them, or get s-off and update manually. There are multiple threads on how to do all this in the General forum. Read there before doing anything else. HTC phones work differently from other handsets that have to be hacked to achieve root. There is an official path, but how you do it matters.
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Basically, there is a safety feature in HTC otas now that prevents them from running unless your phone is 100% stock. So being rooted, it won't run. There are only two ways forward, find the RUU files for your carrier and install them, or get s-off and update manually. There are multiple threads on how to do all this in the General forum. Read there before doing anything else. HTC phones work differently from other handsets that have to be hacked to achieve root. There is an official path, but how you do it matters.
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Thank you very much man. I'm gonna learn up first, and then take your advice and head to the general forum.
For all other noobs who are desperate to catch up, this is helping me out quite a bit:
http://androidforums.com/threads/how-to-and-some-root-terminology.353591/ => Terminology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOHN8byHAzk => Unlock bootloader and root the phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 => This helps to install ADB/fastboot/drivers
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...on-htc-android-phones-with-unrevoked-forever/ => some info about s-off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59745198&postcount=3 => HTC One M9 FAQ
Edit: OH, AND THIS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
FFS, WATCH THAT ONE!
Just in case anyone has the same issue (i like to end on a positive note =D ) :
The easiest working solution i found for the issue is to go to the Apps management (Settings, apps), go to "All", select "Updater" and then clear data.
No pop ups so far.
Credit for this goes to moderator Earlymon from androidforums