yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
No, you can revert back to bootloader 1.04 either by using a rom with this bootloader matching the CID on your device, or by flashing a special bootloader only upgrade I cooked today (see the unlocker thread for more info, still have'nt put it on the wiki).

You can choose the ROM you like, and add operator customizations from Cingular extrom for example.

Yes, you can configure the settings either with a cab file or manually, no problem on that. A rom doesn't attach a device to a specific operator.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] CrazyBrit:
That's great. Thank you for your help! Man, you have a lot of info on this forum. This resource alone is a good reason to buy the TyTN.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] aarman:
ActiveSynch gone after trying out a ROM

I have a HTC Tytn s/n: 636xxxx, brand new from PhoneSource-USA, shipped two weeks ago. I had it all working with Exchange (OWA) etc, but I wasn't happy with the phone performance (1.03). so I tried RadioROMs 1.20 and 1.16, and neither of them seem to make a difference, in fact it felt they were worse. So I decided to go back, and I downloaded and flashed the original shipping HTC ROM 1.18.255.3. After re-init, I cannot get ActiveSynch to work. Exchange server keeps asking my password. I know my login credentials are correct, because if I use the Internet Explorer, I can login to my owa.mycompany.com without any problems. If I don't enter a password during ActiveSynch setup, and enter it when Tytn is trying to access the server, it gives me certificate expiration error, which is incorrect. The cert is valid till 2008. I even exported the certificate from the web access and installed onto the Tytn, but still no cigar.. Is it possible that I had a ROM/ExtROM content which allowed the ActiveSynch to work, that I didn't re-gain after flashing the image from the FTP site? Anyone know of any security related behavioral differences? Any wild ideas to try?

EDIT: It turns out it's the IT guys messing around with the Exchange at the same time I was flashing stuff. I went back to my Treo 650 and it is getting the same thing.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] eppyramot:
Wow, I got my Tytn on Thursday, and couldnt get my spider bluettoth to connect without skipping real bad, nor could i get it to hold the UMTS connection for more then a millisecond. I couldnt watch videos in TCPMP either without it freezing or whatever. Anyway flashed this ROM this morning and everything works perfectly. Thanks to this board for making it so straightforward on how to do this.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] slvrdez:
Question About the Big E

I have a Htc TyTn and I Flashed it to the Cingular ROM yes sad really since i just knocked off a few things my Phone can do, Anyhow I did it cause my MMS would not work what so ever with the TyTn Flash it had It would not work on T-mobile even tho all the settings where 100% right and also 100% Right with Cingular anyhow the Point is we have Edge in our Area. I know this cause my Sony W810i lights up with the E and so dose the Moto K1 i have its turne when i put in my Cingular or T-Mobile SIM i have seen and also sold a Few 8125's for Cingular and they have the E for the Edge and on my Newly Flashed TyTn its showing theres only GPRS and not Edge -_- i dont get it. Is there something maybe with my Sim card thats making it not see the Edge or is it something with the phone, Cause as far as i know this one has Edge.

-____- im so Lost and i dont know what to do....i want my Edge
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
@slvrdez: the hermes ROMs show "G" for GPRS/EDGE and "U" or "3G" for UMTS/HSDPA. If you see a "G" you are probably under edge coverage. Have a look at fieldtest application in the wiki if you want to be able to see all the cellular network parameters:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Utils
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Fatbloke13:
Downgrading Problems

Im new to all this and already need help

I upgraded my Orange UK M3100 to the Cingular v1.34 Rom which worked fine

But I now want to put it back.

After reading many of your threads I understand that to change back I need to revert back to bootloader 1.04 on the same CID. I have tried this but keep getting "Invalid Vendor ID" message. (I have tried it 2,3,4... times without touching the handset as suggested)

Anybody got any ideas? Please....
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mrijnvis:
i have installed the rom. cant find in the phone the way to only receive gprs its automaticaly switching between umts and gprs. phone is working bad in case of switching. in original rom i could change from automaticaly to gprs only.

anybody advice?

or do i have to install an onther rom, is so any suggestions witch rom i can use?

thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] eagle 1:
There is a registry tweak and/or a cab file that will show the network tab under this 1.34 rom. Read through this entire thread or it might be in one of the other older cingular rom threads. It works, but I can't remember the exact reg key. It's here though
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Fatbloke13:
Its OK I paid the £20 to unlock the SIM and Downgrade worked first attempt
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] randaddy:
Do I need to CID unlock before downgrading/upgrading my ROM?

Sorry, new to this as well
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
randaddy: you should if you're going to flash a rom wiht bootloader 1.06
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] slvrdez:
Making a Rom from a Dumped ROM

Im sure this is the Wrong place to put it at but here goes, I have Downloaded a Dumped Rom However it is in "raw" format. How do i go about Making it into something flashable
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] rsolomon:
Read the wiki http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HowtoExtractImgfs

Richard
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] slvrdez:
I should ask better Questions

Ok Well i have done what the page called for ...how do i go about flashing it to my Hermes now that i have extrated the Files from the RAW files..?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] rsolomon:
Read the NOTE on the Dumped ROMs wiki page:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_DumpedRoms

Richard
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] slvrdez:
More of my Dumbass

Ok... I see the Note... >_> but what is the point of this if you cant do anything with it (other then maybe get the Ext Rom)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] sonicthoughts:
Suggested Rom for 8525 US Cingular Version

I wonder if someone can help out a newbie. I have the 1.06 loader w/ the 8525 and want to unlock the sim. i gather i need to downgrade to 1.14 to do that. So from what i understand i need to:

1. install 1.30.502.1 08/21/06 because that has the 1.04 loader

2. unlock (or make super cid)

3. reinstall the 1.34.502.1 09/21/06 ROM.

first of all - has anyone out there tried this? would hate to screw this up.

second - is the 1.34.501.1 the best ROM to use? I find the 8525 to be very slow. taskmanager says its running idle all the time, but it is a dog. perhaps another version is better?

thanks for your help!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] honestabe:
i did the whole process on my 8525 a few days ago.. it went totally smooth...

follow all directions to the letter... dont hesitate to ask questions.. i found this forum to be very understanding and quick with the responses
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nisha1:
Hi , I just finished flashing this and Unlocking My Cingular 8525 , all went find ( downgrade and unlocking then again upgrade to this version) but I have noticed that when I insert my T-mobile cim it takes about 60 seconds to register to the network.

but when i put my Cingular its booting with their network registered no waiting time.

Are you guys having same issue ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] slimsaturn:
I would venture to say this is because the ROM includes Cingulars customizations which have some network tweaks for their network.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] URPREY:
I tested mine with a friend's T-Mobile sim the other day and didn't see any issues with it registering on T-Mobile's network.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] nisha1:
the prob is its waiting about 1 min to register...:confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mviana:
I know I'm a newbie...sorry

I have a TyTN that is HTC640xxxxxxx

ROM 1.18.255.3

ROM Date 7/22/06

Radio Version 1.03.03.10

ExtROM 1.18.255.106

I have read this entire thread and I don't see that there is any need for me to flash this ROM. If I'm missing something please someone jump in a hit me over the head :D I was looking into flashing a new ROM because I thought that I might get a "better" 3g connection. Right now where I live it's spotty. I think that is just with Cingular and has nothing to do with my phone or the ROM. Does anyone know if there will be an HTC updated ROM or am I asking the wrong question? If it does though, again someone please hit me. My phone seems to be working fine. Is there a benefit to upgrading the radio only and staying with the ROM that I have?

I felt like I had a grasp on this stuff, but now as I am typing this I feel kind of lost. Maybe there is something that I am missing that I am not aware of. :confused:

Any hitting would be greatly appreciated. :p

Thanks to all who have helped me in the past and to those who will help in the future.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jrinco11:
Is it possible to put radio 1.20 on this rom? From what I can tell, the answer is no, because this rom has boot loader 1.06, and to flash the radio rom one needs to have 1.04 (and the only cingular rom with 1.04 is the 8/21/06 one, 1.30.502.1) -- correct?

any suggestions on what would be best? this rom w/1.16 radio, or the older one w/1.20 radio? (i have read through this and the 1.20 radio forum, but I can't decide! thanks!)

ps - thank pof for all your work here! it makes owning a 'real' phone much more enjoyable :-)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
read my stats below.. i am using the rom with the 1.20 radio.. however you need to read this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=284401
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] wydeload:
I see this is the ROM that is offered on HTCs website as the latest Cingular version ROM. I need to send my 8525 back to get it swapped out for a new 8525. The problem is that it will not let me install this older ROM. It just says "Device Error". I can install any WM6 rom with no problem. I can install WM5 2.1.15.502 also. Any idea on how to install the factory ROM?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mrvanx:
You cannot just run the RUU for the older ROM because you now have a newer version of SPL. (HardSPL).

The RUU doesnt recognise this version so does not run. You need to either repackage the factory ROM using CustomRUU and the loader, or downgrade your SPL to 1.10.oli then run the factory RUU as normal.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] wydeload:
Awesome. Thanks Mrvanx. Nice site too.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] marinerjoe:
Unable to Upgrade

Hi all,

New to this forum. Actually, new to the device. I have an AT&T/Cingular 8525 I got two nights ago and am trying to upgrade to the latest release version for Cingular. I've downloaded and installed the RUU file.

When I execute it, I go through the steps, and when it gets to the point where it starts to push the update - my ActiveSync on the desktop shuts down. I then get the failure message and am left in the cold.

My device came with:

ROM 1.34.502.1

Radio: 1.16.00.00

Protocol: 32.53.7018.01H

I'm running ActiveSync v4.5.0 build 5096.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,

Joe
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonDizzurp:
I have a Nexus 4 with a cracked screen. LG Decided to sandwich the digitizer in the glass so now the digitizer is dead as well.

How can I access the storage to recover my files? MTP won't work without unlocking the phone but I cannot get past the lock screen as the touch doesn't work.

I'm sure I'm not the first one to deal with this so what's the solution here?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clem29:
You can Use adb.

If you have a custom recovery, you can enter into the recovery and then type (on your pc cmd):

adb pull /sdcard/ C:/User/Desktop (Example Directory)

this Command will copy the contenent of the media folder into the desktop.

Have a good day :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonDizzurp:
That was my first thought, however, ADB never seems to work through recovery for me even with my older phones. It says device not found even though it would work perfectly if I'm loaded into a ROM. I'll reinstall drivers and try again.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Pandur2000:
Anyone experience that the folder pane doesn't disappear if gmail is opened in portrait mode or multi window? The folder pane overlaps the opened mail if i. e. a browser is opened next to gmail window.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] audiospeedwagon:
This if the FTF for the US LTE version of the Xperia Tablet Z; I haven't seen it located anywhere else. I pulled this using Apollo89's instructions at the following link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2334653

Here is the info about this build:

Device: Xperia Tablet Z SGP351 (US LTE Version)

Android version: 4.4.2

Build number: 10.5.A.0.230

Branding: Generic US (unbranded)

Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SjMw8V_TzkRXp0QjFfQTJPN3c/edit?usp=sharing

MD5: 2a2f42f3629312b71bc8cfc846070dc9

I posted it in Google Drive, which I realize may cause some problems. If someone has a better solution, feel free to download it and post a link; I can add a mirror link to the post.

Usual disclaimers apply: not responsible for problems, use at your own risk, I won't have answers to problems.

UPDATE: The FTF itself is not rooted. In fact, flashing this on top of rooted 4.3 with dual recovery removes root and recovery. But 4.4.2 on SGP351 can be rooted by using TowelRoot (see attached screenshots). See the following link: http://towelroot.com/

THANKS:

Apollo89 for instructions on FTFs

[NUT] for Xperia dual recovery

Geohot for TowelRoot
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] matrix854:
Thank you, now I have rooted my Tablet Z SGP351 just with one APK is very very good job.
[Xperia Tablet Z Android Development] revnja:
Thanks for showing the SGP351 some love.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Anyone else see this? It's touted for the nexus 5 in addition to other devices. Anyone know why? Will it root with a locked bootloader ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
We only need to unlock the bootloader to flash recovery. If an exploit has been found in kitkat, it is possible to root without unlocking the bootloader.

This could mean a full, end-to-end rooting process without the need to use a pc
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aerowinder:
Can you flash a recovery from Android, say through Flashify, if you have root, but the bootloader is locked?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Yeah.. My bootloader is locked and can flash recovery via flashify.

Although that's assuming bootunlocker truly locks the same as fastboot does because that's how I locked my bl.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
This thing is so damn easy to root I'm surprised he'd even mention the n5.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
yes. if you have root you can. worst case, there are apps to lock/unlock your bootloader if you do have root. can unlock, flash recovery via flashify, then relock.

---------- Post added at 03:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:54 PM ----------

just tried it on my unrooted verizon s4.. it doesnt seem to work?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justmart:
I just did this on my N5 4.4.3 and it worked! My N5 was 100% stock before this.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Was your bootloader locked or unlocked?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Good news. Or maybe it's not!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justmart:
Why not?

Bootloader is locked.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Good news now!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Because I think an app that can root without a pc (and fastboot) will promote a lack of the need to learn the basics, giving us members here a hard time supporting people who don't know the basics
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justmart:
Understood, but this tool is handy for me that decided to root my phone after had everything setup and I was lazy to backup everything > unlocked, root etc and restore.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Oh yeah absolutely it's very handy. Just will it cause the forum problems later on is the question
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
almost makes root toolkits seem more appealing. almost, not quite ;)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Haha. I wouldn't go that far

I just fear we'll get a new class of people. The "commute and root" crowd who accidentally wipe their ROM on the train to work ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
They're already here, sadly
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Yeah but someone who wipes /system on a train has at least possibly previously used fastboot or has a backup stored off their phone.

I see a lot of twrp users wiping /system and /sdcard.. If these people do the whole process on the way to work,, there's 0 chance of any backup anywhere.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Totally agree. Then it's up to us to teach them fastboot and flash a factory image. Yea, it kind of sucks, I'll a agree. But what can we do?

[MENTION=2872010]rootSU[/MENTION] you don't know how much I agree with you, a s.... storm is happening in the s4 forum because of towelroot.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Here's my stance.

I will not mention it as an option. If anyone asks if they can root without a pc I will not answer.. If anyone else mentions this app to them or someone asks about it specifically, I will advise on a best practice. I will also give warnings

Thats all I can do.

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We could make a guide but I haven't time to do that right now. But if we could create our own guide with our warnings about not flashing anything until Nandroid and always being extra sure not to wipe stuff whilst away etc,, maybe there is a chance?

I don't know. It's a Concern
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
i remember when 1 click root first appeared for android(g1 days). it was a clusterfxxk in the threads, but we survived. i even started to use one click root(right before cm5 came out). yup, i used it. but not to root my own phones(never have). i used it at nearly every tmobile i stepped in. used it to root and install recovery and cm onto every tmobile g1 display model i could find :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Thanks man, sounds like a good position to take:)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I'll write something as a standard answer and add it to my clipboard manager app. All my stock responses go there
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
oh, look what timing.. :p http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-root-unlocking-bootloader-t2784024
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] varuntis1993:
There it goes...the thread is here ;)

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-root-unlocking-bootloader-t2784024

EDIT-I see that as a big security exploit because now any app can root your device...google would like to fix that thing asap.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Maybe we should flesh out our concerns here then we can always reference if we need

Recovery is extra step. Can modify /system without having a recovery. No recovery + fubar = no fix without pc.. Now people rooting who have no access to a pc.. Only use of you have backup access to a pc and fastboot confirmed working.

No knowledge of fastboot required
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowCodeGaming:
If you're using towelroot flashing a custom recovery is absolutely necessary. Otherwise SuperSU would forever give you errors and not let you enter the app correctly.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
How many errors do you get before installing root explorer and deleting framework-res?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowCodeGaming:
'Bout 2 errors, both saying there's a grumpy english men that isn't very happy with this new root method :P

In all seriousness tho, why all the hate for ease of use root methods? If people **** up, they probably didn't read what they were doing. If they didn't read, they didn't search. If they didn't search, they shouldn't be here.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
You guys, lmao
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
#

Because I have to wade through all the "help me imma fool" threads in order to find the stuff I come here for, The stuff I enjoy About 50% of the people that are here, probably shouldnt be here. I'm not elitest or anything. Theyve just got the wrong idea about what this place is about and they all post crap.

I've nothing against easy root methods. If I was rooting a friends Nexus 5 at his house, I would definitely use this method without setting up fastboot and without doing the precautionary steps I recommend others do. But thats because ive been around the block and rooted loads of devices and not to sound arrogant but I know what I'm doing.

All those idiots who aren't members of XDA, who "brick" their phones, I really dont care about them. If they haven't learned, they get what they deserve. Purely selfishly, I just don't want my time here to be marred with hundreds of posts made by the idiots who ARE xda members and havent learned. Sure:

1) they shouldnt be here

2) they got what they deservered

But on the flip side of that coin:

1) They're impacting MY time here

2) making a mockery of this forum.

I haven't got anything against the method itself. Just about the idiots it will attract who will spoil my time here ;)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowCodeGaming:
I feel you man. I've seen this place go from a place where I can learn and share new-found tricks with other enthusiasts to a 'Help I applied mod XYZ on my phone that was intended for spaceshuttles and now you guys better fix it for me.'. I just think there should be a new signup system on XDA. Here's how it should work.

Make people read an extensive guide on all basics to android (adb, fastboot, recovery, ''softbricking'' (should that even be called bricking? whatever) etc

Next, make em fill in a quiz that asks them a lot of questions that basically everyone on this forum should know and that they've been able to learn about on the previous page

If they get more then 80% correct, let them make an account.