I was taking it upon myself to get the cricKet software working on a Sprint Zio, and made the mistake of trying to flash a custom recovery.
So of course, it turned up a brick (bootloop), and I am in need of a flashable recovery image through fastboot, or possibly a stock upgrade software like that cricKet Froyo pack.
If anyone can help me, or has any other possible solutions, I'd VERY much appreciate it!!
Have you even tried searching for the stock sprint rom that's already been posted in its own thread in this section?
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Playa4Life352 said:
I was taking it upon myself to get the cricKet software working on a Sprint Zio, and made the mistake of trying to flash a custom recovery.
So of course, it turned up a brick (bootloop), and I am in need of a flashable recovery image through fastboot, or possibly a stock upgrade software like that cricKet Froyo pack.
If anyone can help me, or has any other possible solutions, I'd VERY much appreciate it!!
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Dont try to use any thing for the Cricket Zio on the Sprint Zio it will end badly every time. Below is the link that will direct you to the rom you need to flash to get your phone functional again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1022573
Fate43 said:
Dont try to use any thing for the Cricket Zio on the Sprint Zio it will end badly every time. Below is the link that will direct you to the rom you need to flash to get your phone functional again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1022573
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Yea I knew about that thread, but the link is down (has been for more than a few days now), and someone else was stating it was a no good backup.
Can anyone possibly re-up the link so I can possibly give it a shot?
I have just updated the thread with working system, recovery and boot images for the Sprint 2.2 ZIO
Same post as above.
Here is the link again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1022573
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Just to begin, normally i am pretty on top of stuff when it comes to messing with hardware/software, so i figured this flashing will be easy.
I started off with rooting my Rogers HTC Dream, which worked out just fine.
Then i tried to install the cyanogen mod, and now i cant boot past the rogers logo.
since then i have tried installing android 1.5 radio, cyanogen's recovery image (1.3.1)
i couldnt find a guide for installing any of these, so essentially the only thing i did was enter fastboot, run fastboot boot recovery.img (the same one i used for rooting) and update from update.zip on each of the things i tried to install.
Seems that I missed out on the initial preperation.
Also, Nandbackup didnt work when i tried to use it, it would just fail every time, so i am left without a backup file of my previous state.
So my question is: What can I do to A:get cyanogen's mod working, or B:restore the unmodified rogers-branded rom to my phone
Thanks guys, any help is greatly appreciated. Just got this phone yesterday, and I love it, but now i seem to have gone and messed it up
I have a bunch of bad backups, they have only the boot.img part of several backups.
K here is the order I did anything.
Rooted->cyanomod 3.6.7.2->recovery 1.3.1 (tried to install it through the raw file, didnt seem to work) radio for 1.5 android-> recovery 1.3.1 (through update.zip, worked)
I figured cyanogen's was compatible kuz on a post about rooting the rogers phone, a link was posted, by cyanogen linking to his mod.
Don't believe its compatible...I read your thread in the development section. Like soulife said, try getting a fellow Rogers G1 user to get you a system dump.
yea that requires a fellow rogers user with a g1 xD
all my friends have dumbphones for now, so no luck
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yea that requires a fellow rogers user with a g1 xD
all my friends have dumbphones for now, so no luck
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Try posting in the "Rooting Rogers Dream" thread in Dream General. Maybe someone will provide you a system dump in there?
yea i posted one saying i need a nandroid dump
lets hope someone can get one
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yea i posted one saying i need a nandroid dump
lets hope someone can get one
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Lol best of luck
EDIT: I see you made a new thread. Haha I posted in a more populated thread asking for people to take a look at yours. Hope you don't mind
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I have found these files off a rogers G1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521240&page=13
What exactly do I do now to return my phone to it's initial status.
I already have adb, rogers sdk, random rooting stuff downloaded
Thanks
when i try to restore latest backup in the recovery mode, it starts erroring saying the device has no space
any ideas?
After the initial jubilation of finally getting Gingerbread on my stock Nexus one, I have come to the conclusion that its a little half baked and setting aside all the little annoyances, the current battery life bug that seems to be affecting some people (myself included) is just terrible.
So my question is, how to I get back to stock 2.2 (or 2.2.2) now that I have 2.3.3 installed.
I don't want to root, or open the boot loader or do anything to invalidate the warranty. Is there a way ?
Thanks, and sorry if this has already been covered somewhere else (could not find it)
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...I don't want to root, or open the boot loader or do anything to invalidate the warranty. Is there a way ?...
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No.
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shimsim said:
After the initial jubilation of finally getting Gingerbread on my stock Nexus one, I have come to the conclusion that its a little half baked and setting aside all the little annoyances, the current battery life bug that seems to be affecting some people (myself included) is just terrible.
So my question is, how to I get back to stock 2.2 (or 2.2.2) now that I have 2.3.3 installed.
I don't want to root, or open the boot loader or do anything to invalidate the warranty. Is there a way ?
Thanks, and sorry if this has already been covered somewhere else (could not find it)
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http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=3ee1ccfdaffc5881&hl=en
Worked for lots of people, don't know if it works for 2.3, it worked for 2.2.
So.. ya might just wanna keep an open mind.
Anyway, some of the links on the page are dead, you might need to dig around for what you need.
Google is your friend
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11745519&postcount=21
I tried this also (just to see for myself, instead of listening to the rumors), and can confirm it works.
The only comment I would make is that the filename is NOT case sensitive (I got it to work as PASSIMG.zip, passimg.zip, and also combinations like PassImG.zip)
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Passimg method is working? Nice find! I imagine this will be of great help to many people.
Thanks for all the suggestions and help, I will give it a go.
In terms of the most recent version that I can go back to, I assume it has to be a manufacturer shipment ROM or full system image.
The latest release on shipped roms is FRG33 http shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Passion%20(Nexus%20One
I found on the HTC developers site (http developer.htc.com/) FRG83 but the link seems to be broken http dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/signed-passion-img-FRG83_0923.zip
Assuming I can find a copy of FRG83 system image, am I correct in assuming I can also rename this to passimg.zip and downgrade or does it have to be the FRG33 manufacture shipped rom?
ps, sorry i cant post url links hence the http
If it's a shipped image, then yes.
If you look in the zip, and see a bunch of image files, instead of a folder structure, then it will probably work...
Let me know if you find FRG83.
I know someone who would LOVE to find it!
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danger-rat said:
If it's a shipped image, then yes.
If you look in the zip, and see a bunch of image files, instead of a folder structure, then it will probably work...
Let me know if you find FRG83.
I know someone who would LOVE to find it!
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Thanks!!!
Hi,
I know this question may sound stupid but I have this doubt and I would like to understand better one thing:
Can someone please explain me why it's not possible to restore 2.2 from 2.3.3 using directly a nandroid restore skipping the PASSIMG.zip part?
I'm new to this and I'm still learning some things, but if the nandroid is a backup of the entire system, why can't I just wipe out everything and restore from that file?
Thank you so much for your help!
If you have nandroid - great.
If you flashed stock image - you don't have it anymore, because stock image overwrites your custom recovery, and without unlocked bootloader or option to root, there is no way to restore it.
Thank you so much for the reply
So, just to be sure: since my bootloader is unlocked this means that if I wipe everything, then I can flash a custom recovery and then restore from a nandroid backup without having to flash first another stock ROM and root again, right?
That is correct.
However, keep in mind that rebooting your phone when you soil have the stock ROM will cause the stock recovery to be restored, so as soon as you install your custom recovery, you need to boot into recovery without rebooting the phone...
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efrant said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11745519&postcount=21
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The dowload link include in the link above for the ROM is not working. I am getting this error message: "Unable to open shipped/Passion (Nexus One/"
efrant: Can you please update the link?
Thank you!
jay_supreme said:
The dowload link include in the link above for the ROM is not working. I am getting this error message: "Unable to open shipped/Passion (Nexus One/"
efrant: Can you please update the link?
Thank you!
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Updated...
I think I found a copy of FRG83 here:
androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/407726/ROMs-Kernels-Radios-fuer-das-Nexus-One
p.s. sorry, i still cant post url links ..... so add the w w w
I just bought a used Hero as a temporary phone and I'm trying to get off the stock rom. I rooted the phone and flashed a MIUI rom. It got stuck on the splash screen during boot. Not feeling like dealing with it, I just ended up RUUing it. Then I rerooted it and tried another rom...same deal. Now I back to stock again. Any thoughts on how to fix this?
Thanks
You didn't firate anything, did you?
Try manualy flashing the boot.img in the rom from fastboot. Sometimes thats the problem.
Regards
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oohaylima said:
You didn't firate anything, did you?
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Urban dictionary tells me that means fake pirating...? If that's the case, no. I haven't even installed anything let alone log into my google account.
EDIT: I'm guessing you meant firerat. Nope, I haven't messed with anything.
flakesdk said:
Try manualy flashing the boot.img in the rom from fastboot. Sometimes thats the problem.
Regards
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Good idea. I'd need abd for that though to run the commands right? I'm really trying hard to avoid installing it on my computer.
Why ?? If your going to be modding your phone s-off,eng-bootloader & adb are all tools you will definitely need. If not then you may have a few headaches down the line if something goes wrong.
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
laie1472 said:
Why ?? If your going to be modding your phone s-off,eng-bootloader & adb are all tools you will definitely need. If not then you may have a few headaches down the line if something goes wrong.
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
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I won't be doing anything beyond flashing a custom rom.
I just dug up my Hero. It had CM6 previously. I tried flashing an updated ROM and it does not get past the HTC logo. I tried 4 different ROMs. Using CMW recovery. Wipe/Format all...and nothing.
Yeah I'm completely out of ideas. I may just have to suck it up and install adb.
Which version of CWM are you running? I've used 2.5.0.1 for all of my ROMs and never had a problem. I should have the zip to flash through recovery and the HERCIMG flashable through HBOOT if you wanna try.
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Adb is a breeze to install. Takes less than 20 min. Pm me if and when you wanna set it up, and believe me when I say you will not regret it. Adb makes modding your phone a little easier.
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
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Yeah I'm completely out of ideas. I may just have to suck it up and install adb.
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What radio do you have? I remember people having issues when using the older radio (.27) instead of the newer (.29). Then again, it might not make a difference at all either. Just a thought.
i second drunkpilots radio idea, thats what gave me a headache for an hour the other night wondering why my cm7 wouldnt boot, updated to newest sprint radio and bam booted right up
Alright I just upgraded my radio. What's the best/easiest way to root it from here since I'm back to stock now?
I would have posted this question in response to these instructions, however I'm still a noob on these forums, and haven't met my 10 post quota yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255198
My question is will this recovery method work for Bell Canada users, or will it only function for Verizon users?
I've installed AOKP a few months back, and while I enjoy it, I've lost support for some key features; namely HDMI, which is disappointing. When I tried recovering to the stock rom to hold me over until some new features and revisions show up on the mod scene, I found out my system backup was corrupt.
I have found a few downloads to system images, however every one I have found link to files that are now taken down. Can someone upload a current system dump?
I can set you up when I get home later
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try here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_solana/list.php
What would happen if I flashed the Bell firmware to a Verizon Droid3?
Will it change the radio.img
Will I have to unlock it again?
Will everything still work?
I am using 5.7.906.xt852
jazz53 said:
What would happen if I flashed the Bell firmware to a Verizon Droid3?
Will it change the radio.img
Will I have to unlock it again?
Will everything still work?
I am using 5.7.906.xt852
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Quite honestly no one knows. Wanna be the first?
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I'm really eager to find out. Worst case, you could always just flash the bell XT860 radio afterwards and see what happens!
I am way too new at this to try experimenting with untried solutions
I just barely figured out how to root my ph. Still working on how to flash.
Is it the same as installing a ROM?
jazz53 said:
I am way too new at this to try experimenting with untried solutions
I just barely figured out how to root my ph. Still working on how to flash.
Is it the same as installing a ROM?
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No, you have to completely reflash your device and will have to re-root it. I think you should give it a go though
You'll need to download RSD Lite and download the XT860 Bell SBF files (they are about 500mb to download). Also make sure you FULLY CHARGE your phone, just in case you run into any issues. I think you can find an SBF how-to doc in the development forums. Please keep us posted.
Are you on Verizon? Because if you and this works, you probably won't be able to use it with them anymore.
Nope, I am on PCMobile without a data plan, use wifi.
I think maybe I'll try a Rom first.
I have an lg g2 on Verizon service. I rooted it last week and installed autorec. I just got a Verizon update and when I accepted it my phone goes into recovery mode (team win) screen and I don't know what to do from here. I restored my backup thinking that would allow me to boot up normally but no such luck.
I don't have the LG G2 so I can't give you device-specific instructions, but when you root (and especially if you install a custom recovery) you can't use the updates sent by the carriers, because they only work on stock recoveries on non-rooted devices.
When you say you tried to restore the backup, is this a backup you made in TWRP (aka a nandroid backup)? Because that should probably fix things and let you boot. If not, you'll probably need to flash the LG G2 stock rom, which I imagine would be in the G2 area of xda. Since you can't boot, you'll probably also need to push it onto the phone using adb.
Long story short, it might be best to post this in the G2 forum and see if someone can walk you through how to do it specificially for your device.
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Ask Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2
help you grow this post .hopefully more friends can give
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I'm in the exact same situation so I'd also like to know what my best course of action is here.
Caraujo11 said:
I have an lg g2 on Verizon service. I rooted it last week and installed autorec. I just got a Verizon update and when I accepted it my phone goes into recovery mode (team win) screen and I don't know what to do from here. I restored my backup thinking that would allow me to boot up normally but no such luck.
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Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
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Why grow a post for an old question that's been answered and can easily be found via searching.
Soodey said:
I'm in the exact same situation so I'd also like to know what my best course of action is here.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
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I tried the terminal command and had no luck.
Can you get into download mode? If so, then return to stock. Either way will work. KDZ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190 or tot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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