[ROM][03/06/2011]FlashBack21 v2 -Return to Factory Stock - March 2011 OTA

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justinmcny631 said:
still havent gotten the ota update notification. my phone has been on for almost 45 mins with 1.5. i checked for system updates and it is saying that is up to date. is there anything i can do to force the ota update?
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I have the same issue. I did the flashback last night and 8 hours later still no OTA update. I did the check for updates a few times and I also did the *#*#checkin#*#* and it said I was checked in but still no OTA update.

Is there any chance that Verizon has stopped the OTA update?
 
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largelager said:
I have the same issue. I did the flashback last night and 8 hours later still no OTA update. I did the check for updates a few times and I also did the *#*#checkin#*#* and it said I was checked in but still no OTA update.

Is there any chance that Verizon has stopped the OTA update?
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I'll run through it in a couple of hours to see if I can duplicate the same behavior.

In the meantime, I'll point out that since this ROM (Flashback15 v1) install also performs the jcase "flash any RUU" patch to the misc partition, any rooting method, PB00IMG.zip ROM flash (via HBOOT), or RUU install will work afterward, if you want to try one of those. (In particular I am thinking of the Leak-V3 PB00IMG ROM, or the "official" RUU - both of which require a different OTA - the July OTA - to bring them into the current mainline "factory stock 2.1" state)

Q for the folks experiencing this symptom (OTA fails to appear) - what was the activation status of your Eris before you flashed the ROM?

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[SIZE=+1]Indeed it does appear that VZW/Google have stopped providing the 1.17.605.1 -> 2.37.605.4 OTA update.[/SIZE]

Crap. Looks like I have some work to do.

I have a backup copy of that OTA

06cb731fe7f3.OTA_Desire_C_Verizon_WWE_2.37.605.4_1.17.605.1_release.zip

and can push that somewhere ... if someone can remind me what the correct key sequence is for getting past the (1.5) stock recovery splash screen. (The OTAs may be applied as an "update.zip" file in the root folder of the SD card). The 1.5 stock recovery was different from the later 2.1 stock recoveries in that a second press of "Vol-Up" after the recovery splash screen appears does not launch the recovery menu (in the 1.5 recovery). I recall that there was a different button combination, but I can not remember it (or figure it out experimentally, it appears).

For those of you "stuck" on factory 1.5, you will need to re-root and (temporarily) find a different return-to-stock-2.1-JulyOTA method. Either that, or, if your objective is to return your phone, I'll point out that 1.5 is also "factory software".

Stay tuned

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[SIZE=+1]Indeed it does appears that VZW/Google have stopped providing the 1.17.605.1 -> 2.37.605.4 OTA update.[/SIZE]
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I feared this was what had happened. Thanks for your help, for now I'll load 2.1V3 and root again. The RUU didn't work, it kept saying the device wasn't found (error 190)

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So one other problem... I tried loading the PB00IMG.zip for 2.1V3 and it gives me an error

"CID incorrect!
Update fail!
do you want to reboot device?
<ACTION> Yes"

so it looks like I can't root and I can't update to 2.1... does anyone have any other ideas?
 
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largelager said:
I feared this was what had happened. Thanks for your help, for now I'll load 2.1V3 and root again. The RUU didn't work, it kept saying the device wasn't found (error 190)

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A device not found error in the RUU suggests that either USB debugging was not turned on, or the RUU failed to install the USB driver correctly, (for whatever reason).

I am installing the Leak-V3 right now to see if VZW/Google have also stopped providing the July 2010 OTA update.... well, the Leak-V3 installed, but no follow-up OTA... rats!

Wow, I guess VZW/Google have EOL'ed OTAs for the Eris ??? ... no OTA for the Leak-V3 ( which is the same as the "Official" RUU ), either.

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largelager said:
So one other problem... I tried loading the PB00IMG.zip for 2.1V3 and it gives me an error

"CID incorrect!
Update fail!
do you want to reboot device?
<ACTION> Yes"

so it looks like I can't root and I can't update to 2.1... does anyone have any other ideas?
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That's pretty odd - I have never seen a single report of the HBOOT update process fail with a "CID incorrect" message - was your phone modified to use another carrier besides Verizon?

I just went through the Leak-V3 PB00IMG.zip install myself, and it succeeded without error (but no follow-up OTA) - but I had (past tense) the S-OFF bootloader on the phone when I started.

Just out of curiousity, were you using the FlashBack ROM to return to stock, or because you wanted to return the phone for a warranty repair? (If it is the latter, your phone has "stock" software on it).

Also, one more Q: do you currently have the S-OFF bootloader (1.49.2000), or S-ON (1.49.0000)?

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largelager said:
... does anyone have any other ideas?
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Yes. (re-rooting).

The "Universal Eris Root For Dummies" method over on AF has been tested against the Eris Cupcake (1.5) release, so you should be able to use that to re-root from 1.5. I vaguely recall that jcase mentioned that his "one-click" App was only for 2.1, but I'm not completely sure if that is the case (you could try that as well)

Getting back to a rooted phone will open up alternate (but more difficult) methods for restoring stock - if that is what you want.

(Also, if you have the S-OFF bootloader, you can use fastboot to flash Amon_RA's recovery to the phone from the Fastboot mode of the phone.)

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Let me give you the background...

I have tried two different computers to install the RUU and both have the same issue...

I have HBOOT 1.41.0000

My phone hasn't ever been set up to use any other providers.

The only thing that is unusual about my phone is that it was rooted from 2.1V3 using the first root technique (the one that involves removing the SD card). I'm not sure it this should matter or not.

The root you suggested worked so i'll wait for an unroot that will give me 2.1

Thanks again, its too bad Verizon stopped the OTA update
 
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largelager said:
I have HBOOT 1.41.0000
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Wow,1.41 ! (Perhaps that explains the strange RUU behavior).

Glad you're rooted again, though.

The (leaked) Root PB00IMG.zip ( md5sum 63eacc5ede3b179f95dc22d8ef585f94) never worked for you?

I'll get started on "Flashback21" if that's what you are after; stay tuned.


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Hmm. I unrooted my old phone by taking the RUU exe file, starting it, locating the .ZIP file in one of my temp folders and renamed it to PB00img.zip and tossed it on my SDCard. Then powered with the volume down and the phone did the rest.
 
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Hmm. I unrooted my old phone by taking the RUU exe file, starting it, locating the .ZIP file in one of my temp folders and renamed it to PB00img.zip and tossed it on my SDCard. Then powered with the volume down and the phone did the rest.
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Yes; "rom.zip" -> PB00IMG.zip

That will also work - for some phones, depending on what their past history was. It will only update the phone to the April release/leak of 2.1 for the Eris ( = Leak-V3 = "Official" RUU ) at best, however.

If VZW/Google have indeed turned off OTA services for the Eris, a phone rolled back that way will never get the July 2010 OTA.

OTOH, if you are planning on "sending it back", Leak-V3 (= "Official" RUU) is also factory (HTC) software, so it's just as good as any other version of "stock" software for that purpose.

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KHancock321 said:
1.5.
It appears we have found our problem, though.
Ha.
:)

Sent from my Eris using a midget and a cannon.
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Indeed; not only found the problem ... but now there's a fix, too.

Your experience with 1.5 and the "One Click" re-rooting confirms my suspicions - it doesn't work with 1.5. At this point though, that's a moot issue.

For people that want to go back to "latest factory 2.1", "FlashBack21" is tremendously faster anyway.

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I wonder...

Does this mean that Verizon is now replacing broken Erises with something else, or just that they believe everyone has had the OTA, so no one else should need it. Anyone hear any reports of people being upgraded to the Incredible after a warranty claim?
 
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I wonder...

Does this mean that Verizon is now replacing broken Erises with something else, or just that they believe everyone has had the OTA, so no one else should need it. Anyone hear any reports of people being upgraded to the Incredible after a warranty claim?
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Only after repeated claims (4 to 5 usually)

I've had 2 replacements. Both came back as erises.
 
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    [SIZE=+3]FlashBack21 v2 - Return to Factory 2.1 Stock - March 2011 OTA[/SIZE]

    Note1: This ROM supersedes the (former) "FlashBack15" ROM as of 2010/10/20. This step was taken because it appears that VZW/Google are no longer providing Cupcake->Eclair OTA downloads for the Eris.

    Note2: The V2 FlashBack21 ROM installs the stock HTC software corresponding to the March 2011 OTA version V2.41.605.6. The V1 FlashBack21 ROM installs the stock HTC software corresponding to the July 2010 OTA - version V2.37.605.4


    [SIZE=+2]Last Updated: March 06 2011[/SIZE]

    This ROM is intended for reverting a rooted Eris with a custom recovery to the HTC stock software: March 2011 2.1 OTA ROM - v 2.41.605.6. There are many other ways to do this; but this way uses Amon_RA for the installation as a convenience for less experienced rooters. (And only Amon_RA v1.6.2 - the installer will refuse to work with any other recovery.)

    Two versions are provided: one which flashes the radio firmware version 2.42.01.04.27, and one which does not flash the radio; other than this difference, they are identical. (The same radio firmware - v2.42.01.04.27 - was used in both the July 2010 & March 2011 OTA releases.) Choose the ROM which best fits your needs. If you already have the most recent radio installed (2.42.01.04.27), there is no need to reflash the radio.

    File name: "FlashBack21_v2.zip" (download link and md5 sigs below).
    File name: "FlashBack21_v2_noRadioFlash.zip" (download link and md5 sigs below).

    Derived from the Eris "March 2011 OTA" (2.41.605.6) release, this ROM repackages the last official 2.1 ("Eclair") release for the Eris from HTC/VZW so that it can be installed with Amon_RA recovery - you flash it just like any other dev ROM. There are essentially no customizations, and no built-in root or extra tools; it is 99.99% stock, with the following difference:


    - This ROM also performs jcase's "Flash Any RUU" patch to the misc partition during the flashing process.

    This step is performed so that the Eris responds well to flashing operations involving the use of any PB00IMG.zip file (via HBOOT), or application of any RUU utility for the Eris. So, even though this is an "unrooting" ROM, pains are taken to make sure that it is easy as possible to re-root or manipulate with existing methods.

    This ROM does not touch the bootloader (or "Hboot" or "IPL/SPL"). If you want to install a different bootloader, do it first before applying this ROM.


    [SIZE=+1]Please Note: THE RECOVERY BOOT PARTITION IS REPLACED BY THE MATCHING VERSION OF THE STOCK RECOVERY PARTITION (V2: March 2011 OTA; V1: July 2010 OTA) in this ROM. This means that you will need to re-root your phone if you use this ROM, should you later decide that you want to restore a different ROM.[/SIZE]

    [SIZE=+1]Please Note 2: ONE OF THESE ROMs FLASHES A RADIO. This is different than nearly 99% of all Eris dev ROMs. You will see some activity at the conclusion of your Amon_RA recovery session as a result of this - if you choose to use the ROM version that flashes the radio firmware.[/SIZE]



    [SIZE=+2]Instructions[/SIZE]

    - Read this whole post all the way through before you begin
    - Charge your phone completely
    - Download the .zip file you need to the top-most folder of your SD card
    - Verify the length and/or MD5 checksums (of the copy of the ROM file on the SD card)
    - Boot into the Amon_RA recovery, Wipe, and then flash the FlashBack21 ROM (of your choosing)

    IF YOU ARE FLASHING THE RADIO:
    - When flashing is complete, you will see the message at the bottom of the screen:
    "Reboot via vol-up+vol-down or menu to complete installation"
    - Make sure to exit Amon_RA after the ROM has finished flashing by selecting the "Reboot now" top-level menu item. Don't do something stupid like pulling the battery.
    - You will see two successive splash screens that you do not normally see when using Amon_RA - these indicate that the factory recovery boot is performing the radio flashing operation. Do not interrupt - the phone will reboot on it is own when this step completes.


    [SIZE=+2]Acknowledgments[/SIZE]

    - Amon_RA for his recovery boot
    - jcase for his disclosure to the Eris community of the misc partition "main version number" patch
    - hundreds of others on XDA and AF too numerous to mention
    - doogald for re-hosting the ROMs (2/15/2012)


    [SIZE=+2]Downloads - V2 - March 2011 OTA - v 2.41.605.6[/SIZE]
    (Thanks to XDA user doogald for hosting these downloads!)


    [SIZE=+1]Flashes Radio !!!![/SIZE]
    FlashBack21_v2.zip ( 109,245,758 Bytes; MD5: 3c770473e18e539afe5d090b4a5462ca )

    [SIZE=+1]Same ROM, but does NOT flash Radio[/SIZE]
    FlashBack21_v2_noRadioFlash.zip ( 102,181,672 Bytes; MD5: d0137efb10dd714cf3770e5ff7b842f5 )



    [SIZE=+2]Downloads - V1 - July 2010 OTA - v 2.37.605.4[/SIZE]
    (Thanks to XDA user doogald for hosting these downloads!)


    [SIZE=+1]Flashes Radio !!!![/SIZE]
    FlashBack21_v1.zip ( 108,784,952 Bytes; MD5: 416a92afe52d87beccbef29380a2009f )

    [SIZE=+1]Same ROM, but does NOT flash Radio[/SIZE]
    FlashBack21_v1_noRadioFlash.zip ( 108,784,967 Bytes; MD5: 44bff966290bb02c0b70ae06ef95d719 )

    (Note that both V1 ROM files include the radio image, even though the latter does not flash this firmware - that is why the file sizes are nearly identical.)



    OBSOLETE & DEPRECATED - Flashback15_v1
    Thanks to XDA user doogald for hosting this download!

    - This is here for historical purposes only.
    - Note this now ONLY provides a Cupcake (Android 1.5) Factory roll-back for the Eris, as VZW/Google are no longer providing OTAs for the Eris.
    - Do not use unless you specifically want a stock "Cupcake" (Android 1.5) Eris
    - Note this ROM also UNROOTS YOUR PHONE by replacing the custom recovery with the stock recovery

    FlashBack15_v1.zip ( 94,011,341 Bytes; MD5: e5e7ab9f3bc3314f28543fd88ae296fd )


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    V2 Version = March 2011 OTA v 2.41.605.6 is up.

    Bump.

    Updated to new version (V2) which reverts to HTC stock software = the March 2011 OTA (v 2.41.605.6)
    See the OP.

    Enjoy.


    bftb0


    PS Anybody have any interest in a pure 2.41.605.6 stock ROM that does not flash a recovery? Sort of a "flashable stock ROM that doesn't bork your recovery". (I have it ready, but really can't think of an interesting name for it). Think of it as the Plainest Jane possible - not even root is included. HomelyJane 2.0?
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    Ddukes76 said:
    This will make it easier when i get my 6th..


    Just received my 5th...lol

    Heard as stock runs low for replacements, in certain areas, they are receiving a Droid 2... Can anyone confirm????
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    I can confirm.... sorta. My wife was on her third Eris and they replaced it with a Droid 1. Good luck

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    cooch said:
    Thanks for this. I'm clear on flashing the rom ( I will attempt it like other roms using Amon). I could use a little bit more help in removing Amon after I flash this. Which bootloader is "stock"...1.47 or 1.49? Any links to them and how to use "fastboot" to replace it? Thanks, returning my eris due to misbehaving trackball.
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    FlashBack21 replaces Amon_RA with the stock recovery - that is clearly mentioned in the first post of this thread in [SIZE=+2]HUGE RED[/SIZE] text.

    FlashBack21 does not touch the bootloader precisely because that is the single most dangerous thing you can do to the phone.

    VZW shipped refurbed Erii with 1.49.0000 S-ON (and possibly even new phones), so having any S-ON bootloader is probably not going to set off any alarms. Having the engineering bootloader on your phone (1.49.2000 S-OFF) might set off an alarm, but there have been several to many reports of people that turned in rooted phones with no effort to clean them up, without any problems.

    VZW is not going to "go all CSI" on your phone - probably they only check for visible or water damage (a visual check).

    If you want to pursue this further, I will give you a thumbnail sketch of how it is done, but will not provide exact instructions - someone will screw it up and come crying here.

    (Note these instructions only apply to the case where you have the 1.49.2000 S-OFF bootloader installed - you can't do any flashing with fastboot with a S-ON bootloader on your phone.)

    - Obtain a copy of either the MR1 or MR2 PB00IMG.ZIP ROM file (not a Leak V1-3 ROM)

    - Extract the hboot_7501a_1.47.0000_091023.nb0 file from the PB00IMG.ZIP

    - Have a look at this XDA post about HTC Eris ROM checksums, and then verify that the file you have extracted, namely "hboot_7501a_1.47.0000_091023.nb0" has the MD5 checksum

    38899da4e5e002e3be22900f5f4eb6f7 hboot_7501a_1.47.0000_091023.nb0

    - Verify the MD5 checksum a 2nd time.
    - Verify the MD5 checksum a 3rd time. (Get the picture? It is critically important!)

    - Install the fastboot tool to your PC/Mac/Linux box and verify that it can communicate with your phone in fastboot mode by using the command "fastboot devices"

    - Turn your phone off, and charge it to 100%

    - Connect your phone via USB to your computer and boot it into fastboot mode (Send+End)

    - Verify that fastboot can communicate with the phone (again, "fastboot devices").

    - Hold your breath and

    fastboot flash hboot hboot_7501a_1.47.0000_091023.nb0



    (No, I won't tell you how to deal with command lines or install drivers to your PC - keep that crap out of this thread).


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    bump.

    Re-hosted the files following the megaupload/multiupload locker site fiasco. Props to XDA user doogald for hosting them.


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