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[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
After all this time, there is a solution for Gratia!

I whipped up this tool to upgrade the Gratia from hboot 1.00.000 to hboot 1.02.0000 so that it can be compatible with the AlpharevX S-OFF tool for Aria now in open beta.

This tool will create a goldcard for you if you just follow the prompts.

It should work reliably if your sdcard is clean (w/o any corruption from improper dismounts after write)

It is for WINDOWS only for now, so you will need Android USB drivers. You can install HTC sync, and then unintall it leaving the drivers, or you can get them here: http://www.multiupload.com/2OFYWZFCCR

This tool is menu driven; just unzip the archive and run upd-hboot.cmd as administrator to start it.

Any questions/problems, please ping me in the IRC channel in my sig.

If you have errors flashing the UPDATE in step 2, run step 2 AGAIN IMMEDIATELY (it will show u some errors about goldcard, don't mind, go ahead - gold card is done anyway) WITHOUT leaving HBOOT or rebooting the phone.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ARIAS RUNNING ANYTHING BUT STOCK HTC SENSE 2.2. YOU WILL SOFTBRICK YOUR PHONE IF YOU TRY FLASHING THIS OVER CM7, 2.1 or ANY CUSTOM ROM.

Note: It MAY bork wifi because the included kernel will not have a wifi driver. This can be fixed after flashing clockworkmod recovery with a custom rom, or by flashing a new kernel with a wifi driver. (see my FR008 thread or Gene Poole's 2.2.2 thread for kernels). First actual Gratia tested did not have this problem.

After you complete this, go to http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/ for AlplarevX for Aria for the next step, and happy modding!

DOWNLOAD:

dc8f7444abb1f02e438c673c6d8dc15c gratia-upd-hboot.zip
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
First satisfied customer:
[HTC Aria Android Development] CHRISTOPHERg:
Easy and smooth thanks
[HTC Aria Android Development] drowningchild:
mod should sticky this
[HTC Aria Android Development] lerutis:
Weird, i got error in the latest steps of script.

Goldcard was no problem, but what i got afterwards was this :

INFOzip header checking...

INFOzip info parsing...

INFOchecking model ID...

INFOchecking custom ID...

FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)

This is a 2.2 stock HTC Gratia from Europe, hboot is 1.00
[HTC Aria Android Development] lerutis:
Now it worked, lol, i forgot to put the image file in the gcimg directory ... :o
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
Glad it panned out for you.

RIF
[HTC Aria Android Development] theROMinator:
my hboot is before 1.00.000... any solution?
[HTC Aria Android Development] tpbklake:
What version is it? Is this an Aria or a Gratia? Have you even tried to just run AlphaRev X on your phone?
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
I think attn1's tool will work fine for you regardless of what HBOOT version you have. But if for some reason it doesn't work, I have explained an alternative method (slightly more involved) that should work here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14953134&postcount=28

But, I believe attn1's tool just basically automates the steps I described in that link, so I'd just try the tool first.
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
No point in trying, it will only run if your HBOOT version is exactly 1.02.0000 (by design).
[HTC Aria Android Development] tpbklake:
Sorry. Major brain fart on that one:D

And I was in the middle of S-Offing my Aria when I typed that, too.
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
Flash the at&t 2.2.2 update from the HTC website.
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
No this is not the same at all. This is not the AT&T RUU or any part of it, it's just hboot, recovery, radio and boot, HTC signed from another Aria (Asia) OTA 2.2 update.

This is to update the Gratia.

This is small compared to a whole RUU, and unlike the AT&T update, which has a lower mainver than the Gratia, this has a higher mainver, allowing it to be flashed on gratia without modifying the misc partition first.

This is a dirt simple menu driven two step process.

But because this also flashes a HTC sense 2.2 froyo boot image, it will soft brick a rom not compatible with it.
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
Fair enough. I did realize you were using a different image, although I didn't know the origin. I guess what I meant was that the method is essentially the same, i.e., making a gold card and putting the update on there as LIBEIMG.zip.

In any case, is there any reason why it would be a bad idea to flash the AT&T RUU on the Gratia, other than that it's larger?
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
Just because it's not that simple. The ATT RUU has a lower mainver than Gratia, so it can't be flashed with just a goldcard, you also have to hack the mainver in the misc partition to allow a "downgrade". This is a far easier solution, and automates and makes the gold card generation so much simpler.

For AT&T users, absolutely - do the AT&T 2.2.2 update, no goldcard required - then follow the alpharevx method. Do a nandroid first, because a RUU will wipe data.
[HTC Aria Android Development] DroidRunner:
Take a step back and look at how nerdy this looks.
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
Really? If you don't care for nerdy, go hang out in general, or wherever other toaster operators hangout. These forums are for people who want to learn, and not just a place for the uninitiated to score "wares".
[HTC Aria Android Development] DroidRunner:
Did my innocent comment strike a nerve?
[HTC Aria Android Development] mtnlion:
Well let's see,a well known and respected developer posts a little explanation to increase people's understanding.Out of nothing but goodwill and desire to help.then someone pops off a comment about it being nerdy?would've chapped my ass too.
[HTC Aria Android Development] rpereira:
I just bought this used Aria (AT&T version) from a friend but came with 2.2.2 which is probably why I haven't been able to root it due to the new Hboot.

Will this patch my hboot and allow me to root it?

thanks!
[HTC Aria Android Development] mtnlion:
Go to the alpharevx thread
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
You don't need the patch - alpharevx targeted HBOOT 1.02.0000, which is what you have.

It's the highest version, and one everyone can get to.
[HTC Aria Android Development] orb3000:
.

Please guys, let´s keep in topic and in peace, otherwise thread should have to be closed

Thanks for your cooperation
[HTC Aria Android Development] rpereira:
Absolutely, worked like a charm. Did alpharevx (S-OFF)->Clockworkmod->su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip and rooted my 2.2.2

Thanks!
[HTC Aria Android Development] DubRas:
Gratia successfully rooted

Hi all,

yesterday I S-offed and rooted my little Gratia without any problems. Thanks everyone who made this possible
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
Awesome. I thought for sure there would be many more Gratia users jumping on this. We heard from a different one of you guys almost daily for months - I know some have given up - but your day has arrived!
[HTC Aria Android Development] theROMinator:
Excuse me for being late to the party but does this work with the. 57 (I believe its .57?) hboot?
[HTC Aria Android Development] theROMinator:
I would try the tool but I would have to install the stock 2.2 ROM... I'd be screwed if this didnt work :(
[HTC Aria Android Development] Gene Poole:
Reread the OP. This is for the Gratia, NOT the Aria.
[HTC Aria Android Development] theROMinator:
Same phone different software. There's no reason why it theoretically couldn't work. Just curious.
[HTC Aria Android Development] tpbklake:
For the Aria with HBOOT 0.57, the documented procedure is that you need to apply the AT&T Froyo 2.2.2 update to get to the appropriate HBOOT 1.02 that needs AlphaRevX to run and turn S-OFF.

This procedure was written specifically for the Gratia to get their HBOOT version up to 1.02 and will not work on an Aria with HBOOT 0.57. Once the Gratia HBOOT is upgraded to 1.02, then they can run AlphaRevX and gain S-OFF.
[HTC Aria Android Development] theROMinator:
Hence my other post. It's risky.Thanks.
[HTC Aria Android Development] theROMinator:
Well I jumped the gun and went for it! It was a success! :)
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
I don't understand why you are saying the AT&T 2.2.2 RUU is risky. The Gratia tool carries MORE risks for an AT&T Aria user than the AT&T 2.2.2 RUU. There's absolutely no reason for an AT&T Aria user to use the Gratia tool. Don't do it. It's not because it won't work -- as far as I can tell it would work. But there's no advantage and there are disadvantages.

Using the Gratia tool will also make it impossible to use Unrevoked on your phone, so I don't understand why you are scared of the AT&T RUU but want to use this tool.
[HTC Aria Android Development] theROMinator:
It was a misunderstanding on my part, I did not do my research xD. I've got it now.
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
No problem, but I just wanted to make sure it's clear for other people who might be confused about it as well.
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
This is true. Further, depending on the ROM it is flashed over, you can be stuck so that neither unrevoked OR alpharevx will work. Worse, flashing this over CM will result in a soft brick. Use this for unrooted Gratia only please - for that it is safe and proven.

If you want s-off on aria, flash a 2.2 RUU with hboot 1.02, then begin with AlphaRevX. That is safe for the Aria.
[HTC Aria Android Development] gagi75:
i have gratica what i must to do too update android to 2.2 then i have 1.02 boot and then i can to do root and flash any rom what i wont am i corect?
[HTC Aria Android Development] tpbklake:
Yes, just follow the steps that are outlined in the first post and you should be good to go. You will end up with a Gratia that has a S-OFF boot loader which will then allow you to install a custom recovery (ClockworkMod), root your current ROM or flash and install custom ROMs.
[HTC Aria Android Development] gagi75:
ok thnks m8

i will try
[HTC Aria Android Development] TDQuiksilver:
Does anybody know of a way to accomplish the same thing with the Aria to upgrade the HBOOT from 0.57.000 to 1.02.000 in order to use Revolutionary? Perhaps a tool that does the same thing as this one, but for the Aria? I'm aware of flashing back to stock using the 2.2 RUU, but would like to avoid that.
[HTC Aria Android Development] kaboose01:
2.2 ruu is the only way to do so.
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
Why are you so adamant about not using the RUU? Using the update.zip from the Gratia tool is not much different. Basically the main differences are that (1) it would require a gold card (not necessary with the RUU), and (2) the RUU will overwrite your data and system partitions. However if you make a Nandroid backup before you begin the process, you can immediately restore your system and data partitions after the RUU has finished, undoing any changes it has made while leaving you with the updated HBOOT and radio.

Edit: Actually there's another important difference. The Gratia tool will "soft-brick" your phone (i.e., you won't be able to boot the phone up to make calls, etc.) because it replaces the boot partition but not the system partition. This is easy to fix but does leave your phone in a temporarily unusable state.
[HTC Aria Android Development] TDQuiksilver:
Please tell me what's wrong with wanting to figure out a way to flash an upgraded HBOOT without using any sort of RUU? Curiousity is all... don't bite my head off. And yes, I realize the Gratia tool wont' work. Never implied that it would. ;)

Thanks for the information though.
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
To my knowledge, no one has found a way to upgrade the HBOOT without using an HTC-signed update.zip (i.e., the RUU or the package used by the Gratia tool), and HTC doesn't really have any reason to make a signed update.zip that includes the HBOOT only.

Replacing the HBOOT is also not something to be taken lightly. A bad flash can mean a completely bricked phone. So even if there was another method, I would imagine it would be a bad idea to use that method given a safer method already exists.

Also, to clarify, I didn't say the Gratia tool won't work. It actually would work, but it just has several disadvantages compared to the RUU and no real advantages.
[HTC Aria Android Development] attn1:
Gratia tool will update hboot on any Liberty device. The trouble is, it also loads a 2.2 HTC Sense kernel. If your existing ROM is not compatible with that for whatever reason, you are going to have to run the RUU to recover from that mess anyway.

If you want revolutionary s-off, just run an appropriate RUU unless you have a Gratia, which this tool works perfectly for.
[HTC Aria Android Development] s19r83g:
I have a question (or two)...what if my hboot is 1.03.0000,is there any way i can get s-off?i have already tried the method described but is a no go for me:(.and one more thing,where can i get a htc gratia ruu,i have searched the internet and nothing...
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
You can't get S-OFF, but you can get some stuff unlocked by using HTC's method. Did you already unlock the device using the HTCdev.com instructions?
[HTC Aria Android Development] s19r83g:
I have unlocked the device using HTCdev.com,what's next?
[HTC Aria Android Development] tpbklake:
With an unlocked bootloader you can now flash ClockworkMod recovery and then you can flash custom ROMs or you could flash the latest version of su-3.0.x.zip and root your current ROM.
[HTC Aria Android Development] NixZt0rm:
My friend managed to get bootloader 1.002 but the rooting failed using alpharevx, the key he generated failed multiply times.

Someone had or heard about this problem?
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
Make sure he's not using an old version of Revolutionary/AlphaRevX. The keys generated will only work with the latest version of Revolutionary.
[HTC Aria Android Development] NixZt0rm:
He downloaded the latest alpharevx and is getting error "beta key failed"
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
You mean Revolutionary, right?
[HTC Aria Android Development] NixZt0rm:
Ofc, i mixed up the names :p, 0.4pre4 i think the version is called.
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
I just wanted to make sure.

Make sure your friend is not mixing up any 0/O (zero/capital o), 1/I (one/capital i), etc. To eliminate any doubt, use copy/paste instead of manually typing the serial number.

To copy text from a command prompt window, right-click in the window, select "Mark", highlight the portion to copy, and right-click a second time.
[HTC Aria Android Development] tomskra:
Hi, I want to have ROOT on my Gratia. I want to use SDcard like Internal memory (more space for application). But I want to use Stock ROM (Android 2.2).

When I start bootloader mode (volume down and power) i see my HBOOT version : 1.02.0000.

Can you give me an advice, how can i do it ?

Is there any way , how can I unRoot the phone, and get back warranty ? (later)

Thank you :)
[HTC Aria Android Development] 3lflre:
Link broken

The link to "http://droid.neolobster.com/roms/gratia-upd-hboot.zip"

produces a 502 Bad Gateway.

Please reupload or fix.
[HTC Aria Android Development] drumist:
Mirror here:

gratia-upd-hboot.zip

md5: dc8f7444abb1f02e438c673c6d8dc15c
[HTC Aria Android Development] 3lflre:
Thanks

Worked perfect, thanks for the effort!
[HTC Aria Android Development] pressytcn:
never mind after many retryes i made it work by following post nr 2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gazjlfc:
Anyone else know how to get the apps lined up without moving each one manually after un-installing one on the applications pages?

I have gaps on most pages and takes forever to move manually :mad:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sp1tfire:
I couldn't find any other way, it annoys me too.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gazjlfc:
So is there no fix to this then? Seems like it should do it automatically.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j4d:
Have you tried 'TouchWiz AppSorter' from the market?

It sorts the apps in the app drawer alphabetically and removes spaces. However the phone does need to be rooted
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gazjlfc:
Thanks, worked a treat :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sp1tfire:
I read about that app, but my phone isn't rooted yet.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djayyy:
Thankyou for this, worked perfectly. This has annoyed me for some time :)
[Xperia Play General] mrassol:
Hello !

like many of you, my xperia play get bricked, I fixed it but lost radio ...

soft unlock like fastgsm are OFF ... Is there any possibilities like turbo sim for my phone ?

Thanks a lot
[Xperia Play General] ammarcool12:
Check the android development treat there is a fix
[Xperia Play General] mrassol:
The fix did not fix the radio ;)
[Xperia Play General] Blagus:
You can't unlock it with turbo sim because the simlock in TA is tampered.
[Xperia Play General] mrassol:
OK, so except software unlock, nothing can work ... bad ... hope it will work soon ...
[Xperia Play General] mrassol:
did somebody get some kind of fastgsm method working ? all are OFF ...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lunchbox115:
Hi all,

is it possible to change the picture when you are in the download mode as you can see here (but this was made with photoshop): http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/samsu...msung_galaxy_firmware_and_kies_ubersicht.html

So is it possible tochange it with the Root Explorer for example?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taha_e:
I could not see any photo by following your link

anyhow I'm afraid can not, as I know this photo is inside param.lfs. this file is a part of PDA file when you flash your rom.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lunchbox115:
Sorry, this was the wrong thread. :O

But thanjs for your answer! :)
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tommyboy2034:
Anyone got the Vulkano player working on any of the leaked GB roms? I just get an "Unable to play stream", it works just fine on CM 7, so there must be something goofy about the leak.

I read that there might be a trick with libmediaplayerservice.so but I cannot find any links to this.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seanren78:
This thread should be moved out of the "Thunderbolt Android Development" and placed in "Thunderbolt Q & A"; which would seem more appropriate, since you are asking a question.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaDamian:
I have the same question. I did a search, and this appears to be the only place it was asked. I love the new Bamf GB roms, but if I can't get my Vulkano working, I'm afraid I'm going to have to go back to Froyo.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaDamian:
I found a thread on Vulkano's website, but it wasn't explained very well (also I'm not allowed to link it due to my low post count). He didn't say which previous version, or where to find and replace it (I assume using root explorer) Could anyone with more knowledge of this please explain where I might look for "libmediaplayerservice.so" and why it might be the culprit?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaDamian:
Does anyone know where I might find the "libmediaplayerservice.so" file from CM7? I think this may be the file to try to use based on what I read. I would like to give it a whirl and report back if possible.

This is where I found the suggestion: http://vulkanocommunity.com/forum/v...ingerbread-broke-my-vulkano-streaming/page-2/

Thanks
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tommyboy2034:
I took the file from the .zip file for cm7...its in the system/lib folder. I pushed this over the one on the phone and it wouldn't boot up. It probably needs some other files...versioning is huge and could cause build issues, I have a lot of programming xp, just not Java/android so I'm playing with fire while I'm in there.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CBMC:
I used the lib file from the bamf 2.0.4 rom. Changed permissions to r-rw. Working on the roms that aren't sense 3.0. On the bamf 3.0 rom I get sound from the vulkano app, but no video. Replacing the lib file does nothing. I am guessing the framework changes on 3. have broken this app. Oh well, I am content with the sense 2 gb roms. Hopefully, vulkano will get this working in the future with sense 3 roms.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seedster:
Just wanted to chime in here on XDA that the libmediaplayerservice.so file from 2.0-4 doesn't work on BAMF 1.8.6...won't boot up. I'm going to try to grab the same file from BAMF 1.7 as streaming my Vulkano worked fine on that ROM. Fingers crossed.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seedster:
Reporting back that grabbing the file from BAMF 1.7 remix, pasting (overwrite) into the system/lib folder, and setting the appropriate permissions didn't work on BAMF 1.8.6. Rebooted the phone twice and even uninstalled/re-installed the Vulkano app to no avail.

I reallllly don't want to leave this ROM because I love it but losing the functionality of my Vulkano absolutely blows. Anyone have any suggestions? :confused:
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thealshear:
the upcoming thunderbolt update contains a skype video call app can the devs work some magic and ported it to gsm tabs
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natious:
Sure, would you like anything else?
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k0sh:
LMAO .......
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zstatman:
Has anyone figured out how to re-install Skype on the GT P1010, aside from rooting the unit?
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manadus:
Skype video call working on SGT1000

With the last upgrade of skype allowing video calls for some Android devices, Pulser_g2 succeed to make it available for other devices too:D.

I tried and is working on Galaxy tab 1000. Just uninstall the old version of skype and download the apk file from the following thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15235568&postcount=4907
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dardack:
Thank you so much. Works on my tab with the overcome rom. This will be great for when I'm travelingso I can skype with my kids without a laptop
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uniserve:
I have deleted the old Skype and installed the apk file. When I ran the new Skype, I could only make voice call. Video call did not have any video image ( just black screen ) and force closed after a little while. Set video quality high or low results the same.

My tab is a Bell Canada tab with stock rom and SIM card not installed. Did I miss some settings or it won't work with the stock rom?
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manadus:
Skype video is working only with gingerbread. Under Froyo the video will not work. I flashed the Overcome Hermes Rom and Skype video is running perfectly.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uniserve:
Hi Manadus,

Thanks for your quick advice.

I am going to flash with Overcome Rom too. I would like to make a copy of existing ROM first just in case I need to return the tab for warranty repair. My ROM manager has CWM Recovery rev 2.5.1.8. I could not make ROM backup successfully with this CWM. I am trying to read all the threads to find out an easiest and safest way to make a ROM copy. Do you have any suggestions?

my stock ROM is P1000MUGJJ7.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manadus:
Hi Uniserve,

I'm not expert but I think that you need to root your phone before making a full backup of your ROM. I faced the same problem while using ROM manager but after rooting the phone the problem was solved.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uniserve:
Hi Manadus,

My tab has already rooted. So far from what I read, the newer tab could not make Rom backup by CWM. I may need a new kernel or use Roto-backup. I will do more research. May be I will start another thread to ask for help.

Thanks.
[XPERIA X10 General] darkvalance:
Think theres a new baseband released?

http://www.ptcrb.com/ctiastaff/complete/view_complete_request.cfm?modelid=16755
[XPERIA X10 General] alamatnitotoy:
ptcrb is late..check the baseband collection thread..already been posted before
[XPERIA X10 General] ImS0Raw:
THERE IT IS! 20 June rumour is actually proved. Firmware is registered... Release will be soon! :D