yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Amaze 4G] truckerdewd:
There are several mirror sites listed throughout the thread

Sent from my amazingly brilliant Amaze 4G using my fingers. Duh!!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] babymatteo:
Wow. Haven't been following this forum since i got my gnexus. Now i can finally take out my Amaze and start using it again.

Amaze w/ S-off + ICS + root = Amazing.
[HTC Amaze 4G] ChromeJob:
Somewhere in the 61 pages of posts.... :rolleyes:

Either Football needs to update post #1 with info, with links/post #'s of critical information, or ... we'll need an FAQ Stickie.

Must my two cents...
[HTC Amaze 4G] morrislee:
Over here, don't forget to thank me AGAIN lol

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25241599#post25241599
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
I did what I could to the second post... Let me know if I can add anything to try and help. I already edited a little
[HTC Amaze 4G] tbonezx11:
OK, SOOOO, to ensure I am not making this MORE complicated after ready 60 pages of posts.

I have S-ON, Unlocked Tmobile Amaze 4G with Energy ROM, and eMMS-hboot

To get ICS, I need to:

1) Install an original ROM through Recovery,

2) RE-lock the phone (which I'm not sure how to do that, I'll search, unless someone confirming these instructions are correct wants to help)

3) NOW I can use instructions above & get S-OFF with JuopunutBear's method

4) Install ENG hboot

5) THEN I can install new new ICS

6) THEN I can re-install CWMod 5.5x

7) THEN I can install SuperUser to re-root...?

It's those first 2 steps I want to confirm that I HAVE to do before proceding.

Thanks again for the awesome work & the help.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Lunaillij:
The update erases the internal SD. So if your pictures, music, etc is stored in the internal sd, i recommend backing it up because you will lose data.
[HTC Amaze 4G] rtaz79:
Is anyone else noticing poor battery in this Rom? The phone is been on battery for only 4 hours and already its down to 26%
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
Back up both SD's. However, mine were not erased nor was my external erased by the S=Off tool - but i used the 2nd version.
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
You quoted the actual steps and then made your own steps. Follow the ACTUAL steps and it will work. If you are s-off follow the provided instructions, if you are S-on, and have no desire to be s-off in the future, then yes, you will need to go back to stock rom and recovery and flash like normal.
[HTC Amaze 4G] eichenberg:
Can someone explain to me what ENG hboot does. I have not flashed it and my phone is fine running ICS, S-Off, unlocked and custom recovery? Am I missing something?
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
Do not re-lock until just before flashing ICS update.

The instruction is fastboot oem lock

I would strongly advise doing #6 & 7 to re-root and don't try what I did first, which was to fastboot the original HTC unlock key. It appeared to work, and it indicated "unlocked" in hboot, but it was not rooted apparently.

I then tried #6 & 7 above, but no luck. The I locked it again with the fastboot command above, and did # 6 & 7 again and then it worked after several frustrating hours.

---------- Post added at 06:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:10 PM ----------

Ditto with S=Off and rooted
[HTC Amaze 4G] Lunaillij:
Worked great. S-Off, Unlocked, ICS Rooted.

The only thing that I did different was in step 6, I flashed the latest 4EXT recovery. I had the image in my internal SD. I copied it over to my fastboot folder and flashed.

For step 8 I went to HTCDev and re-unlocked the bootloader.
[HTC Amaze 4G] morrislee:
I believe ENG HBOOT is engineering HBOOT, probably just a door opener, this is if you are not from T-Mobile or your phone is heavily nodded
[HTC Amaze 4G] Migwickert:
Okay, I was unlocked, rooted, S-On and wasn't able to apply the update via HBOOT so I relocked the bootloader with AMAZE ALL-in-One-Kit. It updated accordingly, it did reboot a few times from HBOOT, let it finish updating... rebooted with stock Amaze ICS. :)
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
Great! After you are already running the ICS rom, you can flash either 4EXT or CWM, whichever makes you happiest. Reunlocking the bootloader is not require if you are s-off, however, again, some people like seeing unlocked, and it does'nt have any negative impact to redo it.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jbm0329:
Hello everyone. I just flashed this to my locked, S-On T-Mobile Amaze. The only problem I am seeing is when I try to download an app from the market. It says "package file is invalid." I've tried to clear my cache, data and the same from download manager. Anyone else have/had this issue? Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
Nope never had that issue... I was S-ON but had to relock my bootloader to update...anywho i got the ICS running and then decided to root it...it worked just fine without flashing the eng HBOOT...i just flashed the CWM first, then flashed the su, then 4ext recovery...worked like a charm!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bdix:
Can I do this all from my phone? Or will I need my laptop?
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
The ICS update changed the Hboot. Is there any reason to change it back to JuopunutBear's ENG Hboot? If so, I am assuming the above refers to the jb_hboot in his tool.
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
You can if you want to use additional fastboot commands. It is not required. I believe it may be required if you want to flash back to a custom recovery howeverm which is required to flash the su package for root.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Migwickert:
I haven't experienced this but will keep a look out for potential fixes.
[HTC Amaze 4G] riprowan:
Good so far

Installed on unrooted stock T-Mo phone with stock ROM. Installation was painless. ICS working great so far and looks awesome! For my money, just getting the new Gmail is worth the upgrade. Will post later if I find issues.

** THANK YOU ***
[HTC Amaze 4G] eichenberg:
So unless for some unknown reason a ROM states you need ENG HBOOT there is no need to flash it, unless you know what additional things you can get into trouble with on your phone.
[HTC Amaze 4G] gypsy214:
how do i flahs the eng hboot? I tried it hboot and it wont do it, tried it with recovery and it adborte it do i need to rename the file

somebody needs to make a new thread with steps by steps like you did

now i am s-off but how do i know if im still htc unlock if the top of fastboot says juopunutbear
[HTC Amaze 4G] jbm0329:
Hey there, would you see if you are having any issues with Google Play? It seems like the one that came with ICS is 3.47 and the latest one is 3.5.16. That may be the problem. Keep getting "package file is invalid." I found the Google Play APK, but I don't know how to install it without a file manager. I can put the APK on my SD card, but then what?
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
As long as you have a ENG bootloader or Juopunutbear bootloader you do not need to be htc unlocked. You have full security unlock since you are s-off. Flash away!

Also, to flash the hboot do the following:

2) flash the eng hboot 1.90.2005 (rename to PH85IMG.zip and flash in bootloader)
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bdix:
Will I need my laptop to do this, or can I do it all from my phone?

I'm completely stock.
[HTC Amaze 4G] mcv50:
I just wanted to say that I flashed the ICS build from the link above, I unlocked my boot loader (again), I loaded su, superuser and busybox all on my TMobile Amaze 4G. I have to say playing around with it for a couple of hours and I have to say that I am 110% impressed. My phone has all of the apps loaded from the play store and aptoide, but still the OS runs so fluid like. I will chime back in tomorrow letting you know of any faults I find. But my recommendation is to do it. WiFi works, calls work and sound well, internet seems quicker (I am using chrome beta), overall I am very satisfied.
[HTC Amaze 4G] william tanaya:
So, CMIIW but i saw some post that says you don't have to be s-off if you got your amaze from t-mobile. is that true?

because my phone is Amaze4g from t-mobile, rooted, but s-on.

and just to make sure, if i flashed this update, will i lose my root?
[HTC Amaze 4G] BluechipJ:
FileFactory is getting hammered but a search turned up this: http://multidownld.com/files/5INTBX...lease_257469_signed_5bexrapidleech.info5d.zip

(I did not create or mirror this. Use at your own risk.)
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
S off is only required if you want to keep s off after updating. You can flash with S on but may lose the ability to achieve s off in the future after updating (this is different from root, you can still be s on, ics and rooted by using the htc dev unlock tool). Until someone can prove otherwise this is the case.

If you do not care about s off, flash away, if you do, then s off first, load eng bootloader and then flash.
[HTC Amaze 4G] strcheng:
how do i flash Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip via fastboot?

for some reason i m not able to boot into recovery that i can't flash su

help pls!
[HTC Amaze 4G] william tanaya:
Okay. that clear things up.

And, I'm just wondering, what really the advantages of s-off, beside to superCID it?
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
SuperCID, additional fastboot commands..coolness factor. If you are not super geeky with flashing and using adb, may not really need it. User preference.
[HTC Amaze 4G] william tanaya:
alright. so that's gonna be no for me. I don't even know why i root this phone, except to remove the bloatware and installed a new rom. :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] jbm0329:
Hey buddy, any ideas on why I would be getting "Package File is Invalid?" I have S-On and it's locked (T-Mobile). I was under the impression that I could just flash it by putting it on my memory card. That's the only problem that I've found to this point. Help...

thanks
[HTC Amaze 4G] william tanaya:
well. so far, i tried to flash it too. from what i saw on the earlier posts, rename it to PH85IMG.zip, put it to root, and then reboot to bootloader. but that's as far as i go. it's says no image, no image or wrong image, and it's loading forever. maybe i'll try to redownload it.

edit: i'm so stupid. I have to go back to stock rom. i'm currently using NRG.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bdix:
Ok so I got the zip, renamed it to PH85IMG.zip

I put it in ext_sd.

I do not have a sd card!!!!

I also tried it on /mnt/sdcard

Not at the same time!!!!

I got into hboot, and clicked on recovery.

It went to a black screen with a phone with green arrows that made a circle . It satvlike that for 30sec then went to a red triangle with !

I had to pull the battery and everything was fine.

What am I doing wrong???????
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
you dont need to go into recovery! just place the PH8IMG.zip in the root of your sd card, restart with Volume down + Power button, and it does the rest.. just make sure you relock your bootloader before you start this...once it finds the PH8IMG just updates everything, it might also reboot the bootloader once, just have to be patience and everything is simple!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] william tanaya:
how do you relock bootloader, and which stock rom did you use?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bdix:
I'm completely stock.

How does it look for it? I go into hboot and nothing happens. It just sits there like normal. Should I give it a few min, or something?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bdix:
Will I need an sd card?

Do I put it on sd card or ext_sd I think I've read both
[HTC Amaze 4G] KnowledgeBroker:
Damn it, I can't find the hboot download anywhere on XDA-- if this is it, has anyone used it? I'm going crazy to find one I can be sure is the correct eng hboot damn it!

Nevermind, I think I just found it here.. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25227322&postcount=226

I can't believe I ruined my 420 post count for this and found it 10 seconds later!
[HTC Amaze 4G] eioous:
Here ya go. this is the one I used
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
Look at post # 2 bro..

Post 2 also has links to all files needed besides the rom. READ guys READ

Originally Posted by electronicrice

1) Be Locked with S-Off using JuopunutBear's S-Off method.

2) Flash the ENG Hboot 1.90.2005 (rename to ph85img.zip and boot to bootloader)

3) With S-off and the ENG Hboot, rename the RUU to PH85IMG.zip and put on root of external SD card

4) Boot into bootloader and apply the update

5) Once updated, reflash the ENG Hboot again

6) Flash the CWM 5.5.0.4 recovery in fastboot (fastboot flash recovery *****.img)

7) Flash the Superuser package in recovery to gain root
[HTC Amaze 4G] sojizy:
cant seem to unlock bootloader even after using the htc dev thing. any suggestions i have Hboot 1.93.0002, eMMC-boot
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
Are you s off or s on?
[HTC Amaze 4G] william tanaya:
i suggest using all in one kit for amaze. i did that, and now it's updating. so yeah. just search for all in one kit, 3.1.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
i used the same unlocktoken.bin i used the first time...i am in the 1.93xxxx bootloader too...i didnt flash the enghboot but i was able to get the root
[HTC Amaze 4G] KnowledgeBroker:
Haha, I know it is easy to say "read more", but do understand, some of us have read SO MUCH that it becomes hard to remember/find what you know you read.. I read the first 30 pages of these posts last night for example, I knew there were instructions I found really useful somewhere around page 17-19, but I couldn't find the instructions/download for the damn eng hboot after the last hour of searching-- but of course I didn't re-read post TWO(I did hit the first page briefly tho)..

Anyways, not all of us are lazy or noobs-- I for one have about 10 tabs of info open I will be using as I do all of this..

I did hit the thanks button for you tho ;)
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bdix:
Ok thanks but I'm not going the s-off rout. As stated I'm completely stock and would like to stay that way.
[HTC Amaze 4G] misfit61871:
I installed this ROM, and thought I was installing the Stock TMOUS ICS that does not flash HBOOT or Recovery. So when i booted up I found I was without root, so I flashed the SU zip, and reflashed the ENG hboot and got it back. I did this after running controlbear for s-off, and thought **** I just lost my s-off, but lo and behold after rebooting to bootloader I found I was still s-off yay.

One problem I had though after setting up, I could not DL any apps from the market, no matter what it was the screen would hang on the DL indefenitely. So I could not get TB, 4EXT recovery control, root explorer etc. I had to restore an old backup and re back up all my apps in TB, (since the s-off procedure wiped my SD).

Now I am going to restore my ICS backup and see what,s going on.
[HTC Amaze 4G] heyodee:
Get another token from HTC dev
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
reboot into fastboot so that your phone is detected, then type in the command " fastboot oem lock" then hit enter, you are relocked! then flash the RUU.. prior to this i was in fourthbar 3.0
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
Perhaps we should update post 2 then for users with s-on that wish to remain s-on with root.

It is simple:

Below instructions for S ON users only who wish to remain S ON

Flash stock recovery

Relock phone (fastboot oem lock)

Flash rom update in bootloader (rename ruu to PH85IMG.zip, place on SD card and boot to bootloader)

Unlock with HTC tool

Flash custom recovery

Flash superuser package

Done!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
i didnt even flash the stock recovery, i was in fourthbar 3.0 just relocked my bootloader, got the root, and download from market and every other thing including face unlock works perfect
[HTC Amaze 4G] misfit61871:
If you are s-off, the boot loader being locked or unlocked makes no difference correct? My phone was unlocked, then I did s-off, installed juopunutbear's hboot. I then flashed the eng hboot and it came back as locked, but still s-off. But I've been flashing splash images and a ROM with no hiccups.

Sent from the morgue.
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
666th post. Ewww
[HTC Amaze 4G] evil1art:
Loving it! Debloated and 90% sense free

evil...............out!
[HTC Amaze 4G] misfit61871:
Lucky you! LOL:D
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bdix:
Ok guys I've done everything that you guys have said.

Here's the problem:

I have to have a SD card for the IMG to be seen by bootloader.

It reads it with a blue bar on the top right side.

It then starts a new bar in same location but in gold.

After that it goes back to bootloader.

It does not give me the option to upgrade at all.

I posted the package in ext_sd and in sdcard. Both at the same time still nothing at all.
[HTC Amaze 4G] sojizy:
s-off. I used the all in one root kit for the amaze. flashed team win's recovery, flashed su.zip and then reflashed my recovery of choice. Thanks for all help. Took a while but I now have Stock Rom with Root.
[HTC Amaze 4G] asimons81:
Out of curiosity, is anyone else experiencing spotty WiFi with this? I'm trying to sync my Google Music and it keeps disconnecting my connection after each song downloads.

EDIT: After further testing, this seems to be confined to Google Music. All other WiFi activity works fine.
[HTC Amaze 4G] sojizy:
You might need to have S-off first. Tried with S-on and it did the same. bar went all the way to the top and then did nothing. after getting S-off with the wire trick it worked like a charm.

---------- Post added at 05:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:06 PM ----------

Wi-Fi has been on point so far. No issues here
[HTC Amaze 4G] pappasmurfsharem:
I have Bulletproof ROM S-ON and Unlocked. Used AMAZE AIO tool to relock bootloader and just placed the zip on my sd and it updated no problem. I had no need for S-OFF on mine.

I hate sense with a passion however. Some of the features of ICS seem to be missing because of it. Like live effects for the camera. and built in resizeable widgets w/o launcher.
[HTC Amaze 4G] BiznessMan:
Try downloading Camera ICS in the market. I believe that if you have 4.0+ it will enable the live effects, but I could be wrong
[HTC Amaze 4G] gypsy214:
i did this all and all went good in bootloader and when i let the phone boot im still on android 2.3.4!!!! :(

edit.. guys why its not updating to ics and like i flash the ENG Hboot

my hboot says 1.90.2005 (PH8511000) but the ruu go right still on 2.3.4

with locked bootloader and s-off

please help me put is it the ruu i have corrupted?
[HTC Amaze 4G] pappasmurfsharem:
Thanks for the Tip. It has facial features unfortunately it does not have the backgrounds. Not that its a deal breaker would just be fun to play with.

I still want an AOSP build so hopefully soon.
[HTC Amaze 4G] BiznessMan:
Just curious if this comes with the ICS "People" app that comes installed on AOSP roms. Also does it include the Roboto font or is it still using the same one from 3.0 Sense?
[HTC Amaze 4G] eioous:
What skin is that?
[HTC Amaze 4G] misfit61871:
Anyone know how to set up and use the face unlock?

Sent from the morgue.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Reviewers:
Go into --> Settings --> Security --> Screen lock --> Face Unlock.
[HTC Amaze 4G] asimons81:
Set it up in your Security settings. It will scan your face. Then it uses the service automatically.

---------- Post added at 05:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:16 PM ----------

No on the People app and yes on Roboto

---------- Post added at 05:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:17 PM ----------

Thanks for reminding me to download this again. I bought the pro version back when it first came out.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bdix:
Got it to work guys

Completely stock amaze 4g on ice.....I love it.
[HTC Amaze 4G] stratax:
ICS stock interface with htc apps and widgets would be perfect
[HTC Amaze 4G] eliasadrian:
The same create an apn fix is supposed to work. I just saw a thread under general about it, but haven't tried it yet. (I'm on mobile, not easy to link, sorry)
[HTC Amaze 4G] romerovallin:
Could someone please extract and post their MMS.apk please? Thanks.
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
It takes you to the buy page. Also a third party tethering app I was using does not work on ICS.

Going to have to try that apn fix.

Update - it worked http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25270338#post25270338
[HTC Amaze 4G] the show stopper:
dumb question, but do you need rooted phone to install this update ?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
it dont matter..just the bootloader has to be relocked!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] the show stopper:
i never unlocked my bootloader that means i can still update right ?
[HTC Amaze 4G] mznatnat:
I purchased the pro membership so I can download

---------- Post added at 07:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:17 PM ----------

Look.... I love you all so much on here specially on the Amaze forums.... I have learned quite a bit .....

BUT CAN SOMEBODY POST STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PUT ICS ON MY PHONE...

I DOWNLOADED IT....

NOW WHAT DO I DO

?!?!?!?!!?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Vadimus_ca:
s-off and rooted, no issues
[HTC Amaze 4G] ThaPirato:
Instructions posted from page 23

Originally Posted by electronicrice View Post

1) Be Locked with S-Off using JuopunutBear's S-Off method.

2) Flash the ENG Hboot 1.90.2005 (rename to ph85img.zip and boot to bootloader)

3) With S-off and the ENG Hboot, rename the RUU to PH85IMG.zip and put on root of external SD card

4) Boot into bootloader and apply the update

5) Once updated, reflash the ENG Hboot again

6) Flash the CWM 5.5.0.4 recovery in fastboot (fastboot flash recovery *****.img)

7) Flash the Superuser package in recovery to gain root

Taken from post #2 ........
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
right!
[HTC Amaze 4G] pappasmurfsharem:
What is that Status of your amaze?

Mine was Rooted, S-ON, Unlocked Bootloader.

All I had to do was rename the zip to the PH85IMG.zip and put it on the root of the external SD card.

Then relock the bootloader with the Amaze All-In-One tool.

Then boot to bootloader with VolDn+Power, and it basically did it itself with minimal prompts.

However I don't have root now, but I also haven't tried re-rooting
[HTC Amaze 4G] william tanaya:
okay. so after you download it, what you have to do are, rename it to PH85IMG.zip, put it to your mmc. that's the easy part.

now you have to relock your bootloader, easy way is to install all in one kit for amaze.

idk if it's necessary or not, but i flashed custom kernel, and then reboot to bootloader. it might restart a few times, but it works.
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
Lolz. This kids done giving advice if people can't even read the 2nd post.

Where is glacierguy? You post every 2 sec on here lol. Can you update post 2 to include the s-on instructions as well? This thread is over 600 pages and is becoming a beast.
[HTC Amaze 4G] the show stopper:
download the file and rename it to ph85img.zip and put it in the root of your external sd card. boot ur phone in to bootloader (mine was stock no root no boot unlock) and the process will start automatically. my the process on my phone finishes i will let you know, how it went.

ahhhh it worked perfectly and i have ics on my phone now :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] misfit61871:
Same for me except I did s-off before flashing the ruu. Also lost root but got it back real easy.

Sent from the morgue.
[HTC Amaze 4G] ThaPirato:
I'm all for helping but this thread it seems has brought all the non-reading n00bs out & frankly I have the patience to wait for a debloated better custom ROM. :eek:
[HTC Amaze 4G] superevilllama:
Here is a repost of s-on instructions.
[HTC Amaze 4G] mznatnat:
my status is virtually the same...

Rooted

S-On

Unlocked Bootloader....

Running Energy Rom ... :D

I'll try this now...

Thank you so much
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
if you are still S-ON, then you can just flash a custom recovery, and flash the superuser, and you have the root!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] mznatnat:
MIRROR #1

I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE BANDWIDTH IS LIKE.... OR HOW MANY DOWNLOADS I CAN HOST...

I UPLOADED THE ICS DOWNLOAD....

HERE YOU GUYS GO.... I'LL TRY TO DO ANOTHER LINK AFTER WORK TOMORROW....

http://www.adrive.com/public/xsGrSD.html
[HTC Amaze 4G] mznatnat:
I cant re-lock the bootloader... everytime I am in the HTC Amaze 4G AIO Tool Kit ... I click relock bootloader .... it pops up a command prompt screen and nothing is happening.....

I did this with usb debugging on and off....

All it says is....

view attachment!
[HTC Amaze 4G] mskelbel:
Loving this!

I'm seeding the torrent. Thank you so much for posting and uploading! I was getting pretty tired of waiting! I'm restoring all my stuff now. :D:D:D:D:D