I don't feel so bad anymore. I re-downloaded the files and it worked. My first download must've been bad.
never lose faith my friend, just because S-off has been achieved doesn't meen a functioning port of Sense 4 is any less of a major PITA, look at the Desire HD/Inspire, they've taken the first steps but the port is still being ironed out
With ICS out now things will be a little bit easier for devs but its still gonna take some time
I hear ya. I'm trying to hang in there, but it's definitely getting harder by the day not to switch over to his little brother (Sensation 4g) soon.
Sent from my HTC Amaze 4g using XDA
i hear you.. But I always remind myself what I'll lose
1. 16gig Internal storage
2. Better Camera
3. Font Camera that Records 720p hd
4. Gig of ram
5. From 1.5 ghz to 1.2ghz (I know you can overclock that but still)
6. To me the display is brighter and colors look better compared to the sensation
Hi everyone,
Apparently everyone here other than me has a rooted phone.
I'm not interested in "leaks," I'm interested in the real deal.
Having said that, any official word about when ICS will be released now that the leaks are out?
Thanks,
stefnuts
None that I heard... Prolly within the next month or so though. The leak is legit though.
Sent from my HTC Ruby running Sense 3.6
Maybe no one will need this, but maybe it will help someone looking to take the leap..
This is for the people who are anal, want to have a REAL step by step, or want to reduce the possibility of issues or a brick as much as possible.. This includes where to get each file, what to backup.. with more detail than most need. Anyways, maybe it will help someone.
Anything preceded by a * or (Just in case)/HIGHLY RECOMMENDED are exactly that- they can be skipped, but skipping steps leads to regrets.
(Just in case)before you do ANYTHING, make sure your battery is full for any part of the flashing process-you don't want it to die mid-flash..
1. Already I am assuming you have s-off, if not go here http://unlimited.io/ - read the directions by clicking the INSTRUCTIONS link, then read the instructions for our amaze - IF YOU AREN'T COMFORTABLE DOING THIS, don't go any further!
*Highly recommended - make a titanium backup- if you have an issue restoring the data part of your nandroid(as I did) even with the free version you can restore the app and settings you know and love.
*Highly recommended - First make nandroid backup - I am using 4ext-(just in case)When nandroid is done mount to phone to computer, copy it somewhere
2. (prepare what you need) While doing that download either the stock RUU or the one that doesn't flash the hboot and recovery partitions - also download the eng hboot from here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25227322&postcount=226 and rename that to ph85img.zip (It has instructions much like this)
*(Just in case)Also check the md5 of ALL of the files you plan to flash - this way you know there is nothing wrong with what you are going to flash, less likely to brick!
*(Just in case)I also copied all of my internal and external sd cards onto my pc- should do this every once in a while anyways- just in case.
3. Copy the eng hboot you just renamed to the internal sd cards root(not system root)
4. Boot into bootloader, select bootloader, press up to update, restart and boot into the operating system.
5. Rename either the leaked RUU you downloaded or "[ROM] Stock TMOUS ICS that does not flash HBOOT or Recovery" to PH85IMG.zip - if you choose the rom you can skip the steps of flashing eng hboot and recovery again later.
6. Replace the ph85img.zip with the ruu you just renamed onto the sdcard and reboot into bootloader and it will update just like last time, but will take a bit longer
*(Just in case)Pay attention to make sure that each part updates correctly- each should say OK afterwards - if one doesn't, knowing which will help you fix any issue. - Just saying for people who click things without checking
*If you chose the stock rue you will have to do the eng hboot again, then flash recovery again
7. Boot into the new ICS and drool on yourself and have fun!-- or if you want..
7a?. Flash the caprombeta or rom of choice if any are available
8. MAKE A NANDROID of whatever you decided to go with before you do anything else- that way you can return to full stock in case you regret any choice you make afterwards!
*Also, you can use recovery to bring back your data partition that you backed up in the beginning, I have heard people have had good results.. but it may be better in the long run to install each app you actually WANT with a titanium backup..
I really want to make a bible type thread that stays up to date and points to every resource someone new to the amaze would want-- something a bit more comprehensive than what has come before.
You are completely stock right? When you flashed this new file what new tmobile crap was added or removed?
I am completely stock and honestly a bit scared of rooting/ unlocking the phone but I really hate all this T-Mobile crap. Anyone in phx want some cash for a root... Lol
Or if I just have have a brand new Amaze with nothing touched ( Non-rooted, S-ON) do I just rename the RUU, copy to the root of my external SD card and boot into bootloader and that should do it for me, right? Any drawbacks to this method rather than root my phone first and obtain S-OFF and then follow your guide? Thanks!
I can coach you through the process over the phone for free
It took me a while to get it but I got it and just recently coached someone else into rooting their Amaze... Its not as hard as they make it out to be....
Hi Glacierguy,
Well then Glacierguy, I was wondering:
If I download this leak and install it on my phone, Do I have to root the phone?
And IF I don't have to root then:
IF I download this leak and then the "official" ICS update comes out,
What happens? Do I just get the OTA update and that is that?
I ask because of wanting to buy apps online primarily sir.
Thank you kindly,
stefnuts
Due to an abundance of ics threads, and after speaking with our MOD, it has been decided we need a thread for everything ics. Any links, questions, or anything regarding ICS is to be posted in this thread. PLEASE DO NOT CREATE ANY NEW THREADS REGARDING THIS TOPIC. thank you all for your cooperation, hopefully this will help.
Sent from my NRGized Amaze...
via xda premium
Wifi shouldn't use that much power unless it is a very weak signal, if even a decent signal you will use MUCH less battery staying connected to wifi than if you stay on 4g.I'm running stock too, and from what I've noticed with Battery Mix, is that my phone now uses incredibly little power during idle/screen off. And phone calls also use less power now. But I've had wifi on, and it's been using a lot of power. I'm going to tweak my settings, but I'd definitely say it's more efficient now using cell and 4G.
hey guys, i've done it too.
Before i got a stock ROM with Unlocked Bootloader, S-ON and Rooted.
Then i just use the beer tool. 20 times trying and... Got S-Off
Next step i've just installed the beer's hboot directly from programm.
After that i installed this rom "http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1616680&page=2" without super-cid or flashing eng hboot.
And my Amaze 4G are alive! And i've saved my beer's hboot, recovery. Rooted.
Did i missed something or now i got a good, stable phone work?