yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Networking] ChiLLed:
Hi GaZ,

The signs in PcWorld are correct, if you connect over a BT line, you will be using an ADSL modem. As you are with NTL, you will be using DSL/cable modem.

NTL will have supplied you with a modem already (that allows you to surf on your desktop PC). I'm assuming this modem has a Coax cable that joins it to the NTL socket in your wall, and an Ethernet socket, with a LAN cable running to your desktop PC's network card? (Not sure if you can get USB varieties as with ADSL, but I haven't seen them).

So, if you

do

currently connect your desktop PC to your modem with a standard Cat5 LAN cable, your best bet is to get a wireless router (as you correctly state, the little box with flip up aerial).

There are a few different wireless routers available (PcWorld and Argos do several - Belkin, Linksys, Netgear are all good), the main thing being some have a built in ADSL modem - which you don't want! As you already have the modem, you just need a simple wireless router.

I think most have a 4 port hub built in and many have a built in firewall. You will need to take the LAN cable from your modem (that currently goes to the PC) and plug it in the hub on the wireless router instead. Now, your internet signal can be transmitted through your wireless router - and therefore your XDA will be able to connect and surf the net (even if your desktop PC is switched off!).

To connect your desktop PC back to the net, you can either

a) Buy a Wireless USB dongle, around £15-£20. This plugs into a USB socket on your desktop PC and allows it to connect using your wireless router as well, the same as the XDA.

b) If your PC is located near the wireless router, you could use a second LAN cable to connect your PC's network card to one of the spare sockets on the wireless routers hub. This will provide a slightly faster connection compared to wireless, but you wouldn't notice much difference either way for normal web surfing.

Sorry for going on, but I suggest (providing your cable modem currently outputs it's signal via standard ethernet LAN) you get a wireless router, with built in hub (4 or 5 LAN sockets on the back)... but avoid ones with ADSL modems built in as they cost more and you don't need it.

The only other thing is 54g or more? The standard wireless 'G' products are rated at 54mbps (which should be fine)... but you can pay more for high-speed versions listed as 108g or 125g - you'd have to read reviews to see if you think one of these will give you any added benefit.

As an example, PcWorld do this Belkin one for only £43.97:

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=886496&category_oid=

And here's the matching USB adapter for £20, should you wish to connect your desktop wirelessly as well:

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=369188&category_oid=

It has "DSL Connection for Cable Customers" - just the type you need.

It has "With 4-Port 10/100 Switch" - meaning you can hard wire PC's as well.

And it "Protects your Network with Firewall" - another level of security.

But there are loads more out there! Happy surfing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
DISCLAIMERS:

This is an experimental (albeit stock) ROM.

You MUST BE S-OFF to complete this process!

Your internal storage will be erased during the process. If you have anything you want on it, back it up to an external location.

This process will change the partition layout of your device, meaning you will NOT BE ABLE TO GO BACK!!! You won't be able to use any ROM not based on the same partition layout - this means any/all Sense 4 ROMs and any/all AOSP ROMs.

UPDATE: It is possible to go back to the old partition layout, but only via RUU, using the official 3.17 RUU from HTC's website or VipeRUU

If you've read the above and you're ready and willing to risk your device, you may proceed

FINAL DISCLAIMER:

I will NOT be held responsible if something happens to your device while or after flashing any of these files! All flashing is done at your OWN RISK.

If you are ready to take responsibility for your actions, then proceed.

Additional Notes:

I will not be writing these instructions for noobs! I expect that anyone wishing to perform this update has an understanding of fastboot commands and understands how PJ75IMG files are handled. I will NOT be explaining that here. IF YOU ASK, I WILL IGNORE YOU.

ROM Details:

Software Version: 4.13.651.4 (Source: Official HTC RUU)

Rooted (thanks to Chainfire for SuperSU)

Busybox added

init.d support added

Tap & Pay enabled for Google Wallet

NFC icon hidden

Camera Shutter Sound option enabled

Deodexed version available

Instructions for installation:

Download firmware+recovery file & your choice of ROM zip.

NOTE: It is recommended to update via RUU rather than installing the firmware from this thread.

Place downloaded ROM zip on external SD card for later use.

Install firmware+recovery file via HBOOT or fastboot. This will update your HBOOT (2.10), your radio (1.13.11.1105) and some other important firmware bits, and install TWRP Recovery. This version of TWRP has been modified to accommodate the updated partition layout for this update. Make sure you remove or rename any PJ75IMG files from your external SD card after this step.

Boot into recovery, and wipe all partitions except SD card. If there are errors, ignore them for now.

Reboot recovery.

Flash via ROM zip via TWRP. If the TWRP gives an error and reboots, hold the volume down button to get back to the bootloader, boot back into recovery, and flash again. It *should* flash fine on the second attempt.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q1: Do I have to use the recovery you posted?

A: Yes.

Q2: Can I use an older RUU to go back to Sense 4/AOSP?

A: Yes. See links in first post.

Q3: I'm getting "no root access" on my apps. How to fix?

A: Flash SuperSU in recovery.

Q4: Where are the downloads, already?

A: Post #3.

Q5: Can I just update my firmware and keep my current ROM?

A: NO. Once you update the firmware your partition layout will be changed and any ROM not using this base will not work.

Q6: Do I need to backup my SD card?

A: This process will not affect removable storage (i.e. SD card).

Q7: Will I be able to restore nandroids of old ROMs after flashing this?

A: NO. This will completely change your partition layout, so NO OLD ROMs WILL WORK (unless you first RUU back to the old layout).

Q8: My bootloader says "TAMPERED" after flashing the firmware. How to fix?

A: Just ignore it. It's no big deal. If it truly disturbs your essence, unlock your bootloader.

Q9: Can I flash a custom bootloader to get rid of the red text and make my phone say "LOCKED" again?

A: Only if you use HBOOT 2.10.0000 as the base for customization (there are no custom bootloaders for this version yet). A bootloader with the red text removed is attached to Post #3.

Q10: How come after I flashed the firmware my bootloader is LOCKED and fastboot isn't working?

A: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50188067. NOTE: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50190549

Screenshots
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chubbzlou:
awesome thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] welshwarriorsf:
Oh boy. Here we goo!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] utnick:
Alright, so before we all dive in I wanted to ask a few clarifying questions please.

All backups will be useless after the new partitions are set?

Titanium backup won't know where to look to restore apps? Even if we save them to a different device and them move them back on t0 our SD cards after we flash the new ROM?

Edit:

Titanium actually works if you backed up your internal storage before flashing the new firmware and then going back and restoring it under internal storage. I just restored the Titanium files.

We need to backup everything on our SD cards on another device before taking any steps forward because EVERYTHING will be lost on the SD cards?

Edit:

Just need to back up what is under internal storage.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
Excellent, as always, Captain:thumbup:

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JManekia:
Ok to use modified SELinux enabled TWRP that is being used for Kitkat roms with this?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
A modified TWRP will be required. Current versions won't work, as I understand.

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
Amazing! Thanks Cap'n

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] funluan:
mine:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fastamx79:
I'll be making the plunge!! :victory:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jocarog:
Thanks cap, time to re-activate my evo and give this a try... I'll let you know how it goes once you get the files ready to download, thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
You need to backup anything on your internal storage to your SD card. Everything stored on the SD card should be fine. Yes, your old backups from previous ROM's will be useless. Not that you'll be restoring a backup from another ROM once you update to this new ROM.

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NinjaWolf:
Still considering the plunge, havent messed with my evo since rooting it when i got it and using mikeys beanrom. Havent even posted on xda in like forever
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
I would think titanium should work as normal... it's designed for countless devices with different partition tables.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Sorry made a mistake in the updater-script preventing a good flash. Thanks to chubbz for pointing it out. Re-uploading the ROM zips now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowxaero:
No more kitkat.....sigh this is a hard decision...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
You know you won't be able to resist! Knowing they will update AOSP shortly...

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
I have already shared this with deck, so likely CM will be updated with the new partition layout and props eventually. Just no idea how long it'll take. So there is hope at some point in the future.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Okay, TWRP is good to go now. And there's some new goodies in it - Vibration Settings!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chico260:
Very nice... And I'd like to thank everyone for the help earlier... Sweet baby Jesus.. Thought I was done for
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nelsonTituaAa:
Awesome, i was able to flash the rom. Setting it up. Thanks!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
Sweet dude. Question on the backup function of your TWRP... it seems that you can only backup Boot, Cache, Data and System. Is that correct?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] utnick:
Well eff me in the eh hole. My phone just randomly gave me an HTC splash screen and made me go through the initial set-up all over again. That isn't terrible. What is terrible is that all my home screens are back to stock and I spent minutes upon minutes setting up folders and widgets. Moral of the story -- back your stuff up.

On the bright side -- it fixed the problem with the missing shortcuts on my lock screen. Weird, huh.

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So we should flash this new TWRP over the old new TWRP?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Can you flash the TWRP cap'n just posted, then adb push the ROM to your phone and try dto flash again? You already flash hboot/firmware?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] utnick:
I checked ADB sideload on the updated TWRP and I couldn't get it to work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] hondafreak513:
I got the new twrp pushed through adb now and I think it finally installed rom.. thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
I also have SD-Ext in there, but yes, that seems correct. Were you expecting to see something else there?

Yes.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
Not really, just noticed there were 3 or so less options than on previous TWRP versions. I didn't see the SD-Ext on your most recent build, but maybe that's because I don't have an SD-Ext partition? I'm happy with the fact I took this jump. So much nicer having the full internal storage for apps, etc. I can restore my TB's and not worry about having to move junk to SD... Now if only I can convince my wife to let me update her phone :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Yes, you have to actually have an SD-Ext partition for it to show as an option. You will no longer see Android Secure or Internal SD Card as options as those are now all included in "Data".
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Also, just uploaded a version of the 2.10 HBOOT with the red developer warning removed. I also removed the errant character at the end of the time string.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] drumwizard:
Getting ready to take the plunge, just wanna make sure I fully understand the op...

1-put the PJ75IMG.zip in the root of my ext sd and let it update my firmware and stuff.

2-flash updated recovery via fastboot

3-wipe->flash rom as normal (maybe twice)

4-profit

I'm pretty sure I got it right, just a lil nervous as if something goes wrong I might not have a phone, lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] hondafreak513:
I'm alive again...

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Correct it just took me a little longer to get it finished
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] adhusky:
I have installed the firmware and TWRP without any problem

The issues I am having..

1. What is the password on TWRP?

2. I can't unmount via USB at all?

I checked my logs.. it shows unable to mount /cache and /system.

Did I miss something?

Thanks in advance.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
Just hit back for the password. The other /cache and /system errors go away after 1st use...

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] adhusky:
Thank you for a quick reply.. what is 1st use? Any idea I can't get my Mount USB storage work?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
What I meant was I had those same issues. But after flashing the rom, they have gone away.

Edit: I also had the issue of having to unlock my bootloader despite being s-off, but it was painless.

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] adhusky:
Okay.. Is there another workaround to put ROM zip in my sdcard than using mount usb storage?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
I'm guessing you can't pop the SD card in a computer? Do you have an old device you can do it with?

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] adhusky:
I always had my SD card in my computer pop up until tonight I updated the firmware and twrp. Hmm..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bobonit:
Thanks Captain for posting this rom. Thanks for everyone else who has posted their very helpful tips and instructions. I was able to flash the Firmware, Recovery and ROM and it works great.

Thanks all!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Reboot recovery. Not sure why stuff isn't mounting on the first try, but if you reboot recovery it should sort itself out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] exSD:
If I can't get data/voice connection is there anything I can do other than call Sprint? Not near another phone at the moment.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Try to Activate the device. You can also do a ##72786# reset for hands free activation if the Settings option doesn't work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] drumwizard:
This process isn't going to format the ext sd right, just the int sd?

If yes, I should have no problem flashing the rom from the ext sd, right?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] utnick:
No problems flashing from ext sd. It doesn't wipe it.

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Anyone figure out what Phone (1001) is asking for root?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wtfdic:
Normally I would but I don't think so this time. It is actually not just data that I am loosing it is everything. I gt a lot of toast notification pup up that say preparing sim over and over and I get no connection.

Will try the odexed version tomorrow and see how it goes.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] insanedeath44:
hey guys how u all i question i did a firmware update now it says

unlocked

hboot 2.10.0000

radio 1.13.11.1105

i install twrp but when i flash the room says failure

any ideas y ? maybe bad download ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] exSD:
I keep getting the "Your authentication code could not be verified." All solutions point to flashing to a 'Sense based' ROM and doing PRL/Profile updates lol. I tried the ## method and reset and activation was successful however if I try to place a call I get the could not be verified error. Hmm.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SilverZero:
Can we assume you already rebooted TWRP and tried a 2nd time like it says in the OP?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
This is a 'Sense-based' ROM, lol. Sounds like you'll have to call Sprint.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] exSD:
Yeah I know it's a Sense based ROM that's why I loled too ;). Sprint's damn customer support is so slow - I don't think the guy that is helping me is named Alfred.

Alfred had to send a service refresh and it is good now if anyone runs into the same deal. I couldn't activate myself.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] insanedeath44:
yes
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gstanke:
I wish I could do this without a computer. Mine died yesterday

Took the red pill. HTC evo 4G LTE evilution red pill.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] welshwarriorsf:
Hello I created a .zip for n00bs like me to update their recovery to the latest through bootloader and deleting the name except for the "PJ75IMG.zip". I used winzip for mac. I tested it and it works well. Default vibration is 'heavy' but can be easily adjusted in settings.

Here it is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tsudksrl0...very-2.6.3.0-Sense5-Android4.3-Welsh copy.zip
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
If you have access to two Ext SD cards, then you can do it easily. First, download the firmware to one SD, and the bootloader flashable TWRP + the rom to the other. Flash firmware, then switch SD. But that's only if you have access to two of them.

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Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Sense 5, S-Off

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gstanke:
What is the need for two cards?

Took the red pill. HTC evo 4G LTE evilution red pill.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] adhusky:
Is my phone DEAD?!?! I can't mount with my USB at all and no workaround for that??? Is that because I reset factory from the bootloader before I installed firmware and TWRP successfully.

Please help me.. Thanks..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
To update without the use of a computer.

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Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Sense 5, S-Off

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gstanke:
Gotcha. Well I guess I'm stuck till Monday when I get my computer back

Took the red pill. HTC evo 4G LTE evilution red pill.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
Ummmm....kinda late to tell you this, but never wipe data from the bootloader option. With TWRP installed, it can brick your device, I think. I remember seeing others with that issue in the past.

On another note, what exactly is going on? Can you still boot into the bootloader, and also have access to fastboot? Do you get an error when you update the firmware?

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Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Sense 5, S-Off

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
I have been noticing, after my phone has been idle, after a fresh boot and zero phone calls, the proximity sensor is shining red in a dark room. Interesting...

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
Actually, that is a random issue that has been happening in since the first JB release (3.15.103).

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Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Sense 5, S-Off

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bayp4amd:
Anyone noticed that the proximity sensor (red light) is always on?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gstanke:
I'm guessing the two cards is because both the new hboot and the twrp need to be named pj 75img

Took the red pill. HTC evo 4G LTE evilution red pill.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
Not for me on any of the JB roms I've ever used! I wonder if it kills battery...

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MFOsaka:
You can't install any other ROMs except for ones based off of the new firmware once you flashed it. That's what Cap was talking about in the beginning of this thread. Once you flash the firmware, it changes the partition layout on the entire NAND. Due to that, any former ROMs (or nandroids for that matter) are unusable. Sense or AOSP. If it isn't based off of this 4.13.651.1 firmware, no go.

I'd suggest you do a hashcheck on the new ROM you downloaded. If it does not match the md5 for the original, download it and try it again.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
I've noticed it before when it's dark. I've never had any issues with my proximity sensor, either.

Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
You can totally update it all on the phone. Just put the recovery.img in the zip with the other firmware and make sure the ROM is downloaded ahead of time and placed on the sd card. You'll just have to remove the sd card when you reboot into the bootloader and then put it back in after hboot does the file check. Boot into recovery and proceed. Delete the PJ75IMG file from the card using the TWRP file manager and then wipe, reboot recovery, and flash the ROM.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] adhusky:
I re-flashed the firmware and I did not get any error at all..

After I tried to mount my USB unsuccessfully, I formatted the data from wipe screen and then reboot the recovery.. nothing's working with my mount USB..

No workaround than using TWRP to copy the rom zip into my sdcard?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
Proximity Light........ If you have auto sleep on for screen timeout, it will be on. If you change it to a set time period, ex 1 minute. It will not be on.

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] exSD:
Most people don't know TWRP has a file manager. What is this... 2010 amon ra?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] insanedeath44:
sorry for my noob question how do u hashcheck ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
Exactly. After installing the new firmware, you will not have a way to rename the second file since your OS won't work, and you won't have TWRP to use as a file manager.

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Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Sense 5, S-Off

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel

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I'm sure that a blinking notification burns more battery than the small light. If it makes you feel better, try rebooting the phone. Worked for me in the past.

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Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Sense 5, S-Off

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
This question doesn't belong in this thread.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FusionX:
It was that I had screen timeout set to auto sleep... I changed it to 1 minute, no more proximity light on..

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
Why are you trying to use TWRP to copy the rom zip into your SD? You didn't have the rom on the SD before you began your experimenting? Just trying to understand what's going on.

_______________________________________

Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Sense 5, S-Off

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wtfdic:
Well tried odexed tonight and still no luck...Anyone have any suggestions?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Did you wipe before flashing? Try a full wipe and clean flash.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] adhusky:
I have done that hundreds times.. I think I got it.. I use adb push rom.zip /sdcard/..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wtfdic:
Wiped Both caches, data and system...rebooted recovery then flashed rom...No luck