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[EVO 4G Android Development] DeLL116:
Done!....but I have one question...

Noob to Android and to XDA, but I'm learning quickly from these forums! Thank you all!

After I upgrade to 3.29.651.5 and check my software information, my phone reads this:

Android Version

2.2

Baseband version

2.15.00.09.01

Kernel version

2.6.32.15-ge2fb08e

htc-kernel@and18-2 #11

Build Number

3.29.651.5 CL252548 release-keys

Software Number

3.29.651.5

Browser version

Webkit 3.1

PRI Version

1.77_003

PRL Version

60670

How does everything look?

My question is really in regards to the PRI Version and PRL Version. I don't know what the hell these things are actually doing and what they are for? From scraping threads I gather that they control the WiMAX and 3g radios? Forgive me if I sound stupid. Are the versions on my phone correct?

If not, could someone kindly link me to a thread that explains how to update them?

Also, if anyone would be so kind as to explain what these do or post a link to a thread that gives a good explanation, I would greatly appreciate it.

Once again, thank you all for your hard work. I'm really starting to love Android more and more thanks to you all!

Chris
[EVO 4G Android Development] caramelcarebr:
Bump. Help please? I tried doing this: flashed RA recovery, powered down, booted up holding power and vol down, went to recovery. But do not know what to do from there. I have the nandroid backup on my sd card and also on my MacbookPro. I've tried searching forums and google for help but cannot find any. I read something about a root folder? Do I manually add a folder to my sd named root? Please help! I am missing out on the unlocked fps and it's not fair! :( :P I will need the how to for dummies, though, no skipped steps or instructions, please!

Thanks so so much in advance :) All help is greatly appreciated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] robroy90:
Thanks!

I just wanted to say thanks for this procedure. I followed it, and it appears to have worked perfectly for me. I will make sure the 4G works tomorrow, but otherwise it looks good.

Thanks again!

-Rob
[EVO 4G Android Development] jtripp81:
I believe I have the AMON mod, anyway to tell? And if so how can I do this?
[EVO 4G Android Development] reefland:
Was doing soo good and fumbled at the last minute.

I had EVO with 2.2 from Sprint, running it for weeks nice and customized.

Tonight I ran the unrevoked 3.21 worked flawless. Rooted and lost none of my customizations.

See this thread to apply the remaining OTA and not lose any data. But I saw this line in the instructions under files to download:

"2. ClockworkMod recovery for EVO 4G Clockwork (I know you already have it. This is to reinstall it)"

That file is named PC36IMG.zip and I did already have it, but I didn't check that the file size was the same. The file I had was from the original long process EVO 2.2 root (you see where this is going now?).

When I reached the very last step of the night to apply "su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip " all I get is a RED TRIANGLE, I do the Volume UP and Power to get out can only reboot.

After rebooting, it looks "different" and all my data and installed apps are lost. I check the version and it is back to 2.1 (I started with 2.2).

I totally understand where I screwed up... my PC36IMG was 170MB and yours was 3MB.

So close... so sad. Downloading 2.2 OTA now and starting all over.
[EVO 4G Android Development] caramelcarebr:
Ok, DESPERATELY posting now. Someone please tell me how to restore my nandroid backup that I did through RA recovery so that I can dl the newest ota and then reroot with unrevoked 3.21. :( Like I said above, I know most of the steps, just chime in and let me know what I do next. I'm sorry that it's such a noob question but I've googled and read tons of forums/threads from searching "how to apply a nandroid backup/recovery" both here and on AndroidCentral...
[EVO 4G Android Development] EeZeEpEe:
So did you or anyone else here lose 4G? Someone I know did this method and it's no longer working for him. Trying to figure a way to get it back.
[EVO 4G Android Development] nolig2278:
why do we need 3.29.651.5?

HTC indicates it fixes a calendar issue and multiple gmail accounts. Is there any other need to install this update?

Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] EeZeEpEe:
Removes the 30 FPS cap leaving a much smooth UI. It's noticeable scrolling through apps, websites, etc.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tws101:
Yes this is a common mistake made. You reinstalled 2.2 instead of installing clock work. The reason for the file name being the same is because that is the only file name the EVO will think is an official file and attempt and install until you have a customer recovery to install anything you want. So in order to reinstall clockwork you have to zip clockwork up into a PC36IMG file for the EVO to take it.

To be safe and not get confused always delete a PC36IMG file after you flash it. That is why I updated my instructions to tell people to delete it after flashing it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] reefland:
Can you clarify that? I just asked in another thread about something close to that. I have 4G signal and 3G signal icons (up/down arrows). While using WiFi Tether today I had 3+ 4G bars yet the 3G up/down showed activity and only got about 80KB/sec instead of the normal 300KB/sec I was getting. I seem to remember the 3G icons went away when I had a 4G signal. I don't recall seeing them both.

As I previously posted, I sort of applied this patch but messed up on the 3rd step resulting in going back to 2.1 and OTA to 2.2 then unrevoked again. I have not gotten around to applying this update again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] InflateoMonkey:
I got the red triangle, too with the E:can't open cache/recovery/command/ error after doing the Power+volume up.

Any ideas? I get the option to reboot system, install update.zip and wipe/factory reset. Did the last one, with avail..

Tried renaming the PC36IGM.zip to update.zip and said signature verification failed. Guess s-off didn't work...

Any ideas? Can't boot my phone at all!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] EeZeEpEe:
When my friend did it, 4G kept searching even though he is in the same place where he always gets 4G in Dallas. Somehow he lost his 4G keys. I don't know what that is but he read that they're unique to each phone so even when he when unrooted he couldn't connect to 4G. Luckily he went to Sprint and said the latest update "broke" his 4G. haha. Also you are right. When you have 4G the 3G bars go away just like they do when you're on Wi-Fi.
[EVO 4G Android Development] InflateoMonkey:
Fixed! renamed the OP update file to update.zip and reflashed in stock recovery. Guess the update failed initially.
[EVO 4G Android Development] new2android7609:
Question... on the superuser, should it have the ninja on it or the droid with an eyepatch and cross bones? or does it really matter?
[EVO 4G Android Development] aburgthing:
Question: tried and failed to update

I have read every single post on this subject from page 1 and not found an answer. I attempted the prescribed method and got the "failed to update" message three times. I have rooted Regaw's 2.1 revert method then back to 2.2 rooted and with unRevoked forever. I froze some bloatware in Titanium to be careful and not break anything but before I attempted this method I "unthawed" all the bloatware and rebooted; it (thawed apps) all showed back up and worked. The only caveat I can think of to not being totally stock is a custom kernel. Would this (Netarchy's kernel) not allow the OTA to work? And if so where can I find the stock kernel stand alone? This method seemed so perfect for me as I don't have much spare time to reset my phone how I want it by flashing a new ROM and starting over again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] reefland:
This morning back at work, I had only 3G icons and no 4G. Restarted the 4G antenna using the widget and this time all 3G icons went away and only the 4G icons remained. Used speed test to confirm - 4G is back to normal. Not sure what the issue was.

I'm not allowed to link to external sites yet, but I got:

Down: 6.91 Mb/s

Up: 0.95Mb/s

Ping 132ms

Server: Washington, DC
[EVO 4G Android Development] armandolego:
Thanks man, just did it and it works great!
[EVO 4G Android Development] EeZeEpEe:
Ah nice. Well sounds good. Maybe he lost it doing something else.
[EVO 4G Android Development] CTH-EVO:
I'm having the same problem (stuck in bootloader).

But any attempt to reinstall the OTA results in the

RED triangle w/the exclamation on top of what looks like a drive. :(

Any thoughts as to what I might/can do to overcome this?

Thank you for all your time and consideration.

--Chris

P.S. Can't connect via adp to rename the OTA (maybe I don't know how to get the phone to talk to it).

But I can connect via fastboot.
[EVO 4G Android Development] CTH-EVO:
Well,

It seems the only solution was to get another card reader/writer for the micro

sdcard, and copy ClockworkMod as PC36IMG.zip, and rename the OTA as update.zip.

Then move them both to the card. Then it was simply a matter of choosing

recovery, and rebooting into the newly installed ClockworkMod, and picking

sdcard:update.zip to re-apply this OTA.

I believe there isn't any other way for those of us who are required to apply the

OTA twice. It is clear that there is something a-miss with this, given the number

who have reported this issue.

Oh, well. What's done, is done. :rolleyes:

--Chris
[EVO 4G Android Development] nolig2278:
i got a white triangle with yellow exclamation mark and a green android, how long do i wait. this occurred when running the OTA fom sprint on my already 2.2 rooted.

Update: i pulled the battery and rebooted, nothing changed or got installed. Tried a 2nd time and nothing again.

I tried to install the update listed on the first page of this forum and received an error 7 before it could install.

Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] Noxtreme:
why should i

so if I've already got my frame rate uncapped and everything works fine; is there any other reason I should install this update? I removed all bloatware so it would be a bit of a chore.

One more noob question; will ota prl and firmware updates work when rooted? They seem to.
[EVO 4G Android Development] caramelcarebr:
Still needing help with this. For some reason with baked snack 1.7 kernel #6 I've suddenly been getting horrible battery life. Awake time and up time are about 5 seconds apart. I'd like to get my backup restored, ota updated with fps unlocked, reroot with unrevoked and forever, and then try out a different ROM. Please help. I've searched through several threads/forums but I really don't have hours to spend reading through all of it. Unrevoked 3.21 is ok to use for root after the most recent update, right? As well as Unrevoked forever? Just figured I'd ask now...

Again, thanks in advance. All help is greatly appreciated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Thank you very much.
[EVO 4G Android Development] slinks1000:
Hello

I just attempted this update copied the ota file to the sd card installed through recovery rebooted now all i get is the white htc evo 4g screen. I tried to go back to recovery to try loading it again and it just sticks on the white htc evo 4g screen again. Not sure what to do.
[EVO 4G Android Development] sitlet:
Just read through the whole thread, but still have one question.

Many have said that if you were rooted previous to the latest update, and you apply the update, you loose root, which of course is the point of this guide. But I have also heard that once you re-root, you lose the ability to un-root, thus making your phone permentally rooted. Is this true with this guide? I would hate to not be able to unroot and make s-off to s-on.

FYI, I am using stock rom, rooted with the new unrevoked a few weeks ago, just before this update came out.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mandar999:
Hi All,

Just thought I'd share my experience.

I was on 2.2 rooted with 3.21. I didn't delete any bloatware. I tried applying the OTA using two methods but failed. One was to flash stock recovery and then accept the OTA the usual way through the OS. This method started the update but then finally ended up in the triangle screen. Second method was to flash the zip file through clockwork recovery. This gave me the error a few of you have mentioned before. Something about "Failed to match pattern" with a bunch of numbers.

The reason for the failures was that I had a custom kernel for FPS unlock. I had flashed netarchy toastmod. I went back flashed stock HTC kernel and then wiped and pushed the OTA through clockwork recovery. This WORKED!!!!

Had to flash clockwork and su just as steps 2 and 3.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Smoke362:
Thanks for the post. all went perfectly Avg 52FPS Kick ass........as Usual. My hats off again to you all. :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
Need help quick

Hey Guys:

Seems like since I rooted my phone I've been missing tons of phone calls and text messages.

Well I followed the method this here to install the latest Sprint update and then followed this method at XDA to restore Root to my phone bout a week ago. But as soon as I installed this update, I started missing calls. People will call and say my phone is ringing and then it goes to voicemail. I don't even get a notification that I have a voicemail. So they text me most times or they just wait til I call them back. But I've been having problem with text messages now. They are coming in late, sometimes not til hours later.

My phone got to the point it was unusable on Thursday , So used a Nandroid backup I had a created on my phone before installing the update hope it would restore the previous software update, but when I checked this morning I was still at 3.29.651.5. My text seem ok for now. But my calls are still not coming through. I have know idea what to do now

Its really getting annoying cause I'm missing calls from my kids to let they made it to and from school.

Here what my phone says now:

Software number : 3.29.651.5

Build number: 3.29.651.5 CL252548 release-keys

PRI version: 1.77_003

PRL version 60671

Please let me know what you guys think
[EVO 4G Android Development] fourth:
Okay - trying to figure out exactly what to do since this thread is riddled with various questions and bits of information. Bear with me:

1. Bought a phone that came stock android 2.1.

2. Updated to Froyo 2.2 and THEN rooted to unrevoked 3.21 with clockword recovery.

3. I may or may not have a nandroid backup of that exact time right after the root.

4. I then deleted some bloatware

5. Just got a message that 3.29.651.5 is available over the air

6. Having read this thread I understand that I can not install 3.29.651.5 with missing bloatware which brings me to my question:

What is the process for installing 3.29 with all of the other updates WITHOUT wiping data? Would prefer to go to unrooted current setup and install all OTA updates (htc software, PRL, etc) then root that. What are the steps for this, including the possibility that i might be missing some of the bloatware?
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/09/how-to-install-new-update-3296515-on-your-rooted-htc-evo-4g.html
[EVO 4G Android Development] fourth:
Right - so is the best method to ensure i get all the updates to download titanium, backup all my apps and user data, and then reflash to stock 3.29 and root again and then reload the apps and user data?
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
Correct. But I cant tell. Although I think this update screwed up my phone (as you can see from my post) and I'm not sure if I should to reinstall the update or what.
[EVO 4G Android Development] fourth:
Thinking the steps for anyone with removed bloatware should be:

1. Download titanium backup

2. Backup all user apps and data (copy them to the computer?)

3. Reflash to [ROM] OTA_Supersonic_3.29.651.5 [ROOTED] [DEODEXED] [SIGNED]

5. nandroid backup

6. Delete bloatware again

7. Reinstall titanium

8. Restore all of the user apps and data

Does this sound reasonable? Am I missing anything?

What about S-OFF/S-ON? Does reflashing to the rom I linked put S-ON?
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
I assume that ROM update is the one in the first psot of this thread? It doesn't say anything about [ROOTED] [DEODEXED]
[EVO 4G Android Development] Noxious Ninja:
That's the safest/cleanest way of doing it, yeah. I would suggest backing up with Titanium, running the RUU, re-running Unrevoked (or flashing the recovery + superuser on your own), then restoring your stuff.

You could also flash one of these pre-rooted stock images:

* [ROM] joeykrim-SDX-original-4.0 Odex *Stock Rooted 3.29.651.5* Sept 23rd 2010

* ♠♠♠[SteelROM]♠♠♠ UPDATED 9/22 Froyo 2.2, v3.29.651.5 │Rooted│ DeOdexed RevG

* [ROM] OTA_Supersonic_3.29.651.5 [ROOTED] [DEODEXED] [SIGNED]

However, I don't think these packages include the new PRI and radios which came with 3.29, and I think running the RUU is probably the safest/simplest way to update them all in one shot.

EDIT:

Your basic steps do sound right. You shouldn't have to copy the backups to your computer (nothing here should mess with your SD card), but I always do just to be safe.

Flashing the ROM you mentioned won't reset it to S-ON. If you used Unrevoked 3.21, not even the RUU/official OTA should reset it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] fourth:
Right, i was just going to post that maybe the better idea was the flash back to stock RUU with 3.29.651.5. I will give that a try tonight.
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
Do you think this will help my issue and if so, where can I find the stock RUU ROM?
[EVO 4G Android Development] fourth:
xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=800582

Thats the stock RUU ROM. It should fix your issues since you are going to back to a stock system with everything fresh and clean, then you can reapply what you want and it should blow away anything thats wrong.

My question is, does the RUU ROM mean i have to reinstall clockwork mod? What exactly goes away when i go back to the stock RUU ROM? What will need to be reinstalled? Unrevoked 3.21 and Unrevoked Forever?

(damn link preventer)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Noxious Ninja:
This issue? I don't know. :/ I added the link to the RUU in my sig.

Yes, the RUU wipes the recovery (and the ENG bootloader, if you had that). Running Unrevoked 3.21 again would re-install ClockworkMod and Superuser for you. Or, if you've previously used Unrevoked 3.21 or Unrevoked Forever, you can flash Clockwork/Amon RA from the bootloader and then flash superuser from recovery. Both of those are in the first post of this thread.

The wiki really needs a summary of this instead of just links to various threads... maybe I should do that at some point.
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
OK. I will try it anyway. Do I need to run this from a PC or my SD card?
[EVO 4G Android Development] fourth:
It's an executable - run it from a PC. You will need HTC Sync on said PC I believe.
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
Ok. Gonna try this now
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
everytime I try to run this, I get an error message on my computer:

"Installscript Setup Launcher has encountered an a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience".
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
Does anyone have a ROOTED sotrck update? Maybe I should try that?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Noxious Ninja:
Did you try re-downloading the RUU installer?
[EVO 4G Android Development] shaun0207:
twice and I'm getting the same error each time. I cant find any instructions on how to do this.

Currently I have HTC sync installed and connected to my phone. So right now I'm sycned with my PC. I chose "HTC Sync" from the Connect to PC menu.

Is this the correct way?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Noxious Ninja:
I had it hooked up via Charge Only. I had also uninstalled HTC Sync before using it, because Unrevoked was having connection problems with HTC Sync installed. I'm pretty sure that uninstalling HTC Sync left the Evo USB drivers installed - either that, or Windows 7 found them automatically. I don't remember.

If you still can't get it working, I can upload an extracted version of the RUU when I get off work tonight.

There are a couple of links to rooted stock ROMs on the previous page of this thread, but they would require you to update the radios/PRI manually if you haven't already run the RUU or accepted the official OTA update.
[EVO 4G Android Development] fourth:
Just wanted to report back: I successfully flashed to stock 3.29.651.5 rom and then put clockwork and superuser back on. After restoring everything from titanium backup and rebooting, everything worked out very well. Had to reinstall HTC Sync before the flasher program would work, for anyone that might be encountering connection issues.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Noxious Ninja:
Seems like there's no single cure for the connection errors, then... disappointing. Glad you got your phone working right, though.
[EVO 4G Android Development] poohbear151:
Does anyone know of a similar guide for 3.70.651.1 OTA update?
[EVO 4G Android Development] bumsock:
Haven't seen one as of yet...
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
I believe I can make a "hack" that will resolve the TWS 50% bug if someone can help me learn how to enable/disable airplane mode (or just the radio) from a shell script...

So does anyone know where this setting is stored and how to update it in a script?

I have reviewed the output of the below code and did not see anything that worked.

adb shell getprop

I have also reviewed the /sys/ directory on the phone and not yet found anything.

I know it is there somewhere... :D
[Droid Eris Android Development] tenzomonk:
ahh, the man! even with a busted phone... here to help!

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i've had a "50% TWS" phone for a few days (a friend has been my "test dummy")...

that being said, i think the 50% TWS bug is a "myth" in regards to battery life, etc. it's so random (never happens after a fresh flash... only after a reboot)... and i've flashed about 50 ROMS with NO DIFFERENCE at all :(

battery life is pretty much identical... so i'm not sure what the deal is (as my buddy says, he just ignores it... as doing the airplane trick has no effect on him).

i've built a 2.1 ROM from RUU with JulyOTA... as soon as it's rebooted after 1st flash, 50% TWS is there. but again, battery life on my phone (no 50% TWS bug) and his are identical (for the most part)... we can each go almost 2 days w/o a charge now.

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but... GOOD LUCK. it would be good for "peace of mind" for those that are concerned... as i KNOW ppl will disagree with me :)
[Droid Eris Android Development] KarateExplosion6:
...this...could...be...EPIC!
[Droid Eris Android Development] KarateExplosion6:
Exactly. I've found 0 effect on battery life. It's just annoying as hell when you think your battery is draining fast, so you go in there to check it out, and you see 50% TWS.
[Droid Eris Android Development] malpracti:
I agree with you, Tenzo. Although I do understand that some people are concerned with this. I don't even bother doing the airplane trick anymore, because I have also not noticed any difference whether I do or don't.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jas27:
use netcfg
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
hmm...

Well I can keep myself from getting connect to the internet but what is the command to turn the radio off and back on?

"netcfg tiwlan0 down" dose turn the internet service off but does not seem to "cycle" the phone in that it does not know that it is off...

interestingly when I run netcfg with airplane mode on tiwlan0 is not listed...

anything more?
[Droid Eris Android Development] xr4v3nx:
I've read something in the JuiceDefender description when turning of 3G or mobile data or something that says "this may turn radio on/off".
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