Root Anyone have simple instruction how to unroot and revert back to 1.5?

[Renholder5x]

I don't need to do it right now, but in case I have to send it back, I'd like just ONE forum that gives simple instructions on how to unroot and revert the HTC Droid Eris back to stock 1.5.

Seems like every forum I find is either 9,000 posts of people talking about completely unrelated subjects or is for the Moto Droid.

I would think there would be a program out there that would do this automatically by now.

 

[ssick92]

http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/57704-eris-all-things-root-thread-addons-roms-updated-04-21-2010-a.html

 

[sentinelace]

did not work for me. I can't get the custom recovery off after flashing the downgrade.zip. I get remote failed in the apk tools

 

[Frisco]

Read here, renholder:

http://androidforums.com/474953-post1.html

(same as above I now see.. )

 

[Frisco]

did not work for me. I can't get the custom recovery off after flashing the downgrade.zip. I get remote failed in the apk tools

Did you attempt to run the RUU?

We just ran that method on a friend's Eris last Saturday and all went fine.

 

[sentinelace]

yeah I found the pb00img.zip

I am going to flash that and see what happens

 

[Frisco]

yeah I found the pb00img.zip

I am going to flash that and see what happens

Post your results, sentinelace.

As you can see there are always people here wanting to help.

 

[sentinelace]

okay I tried, but then it say main is older? Now what?

 

[andrizoid]

check this thread. its from yesterday. we covered a few different ways already
http://androidforums.com/eris-all-t...how-unroot-my-htc-droid-eris-again-forum.html

 

[sentinelace]

Still no luck. Tried using the ruu utility but now I get a error 140 or error 170

 

[doogald]

Still no luck. Tried using the ruu utility but now I get a error 140 or error 170

I'd try with the 2.1v3 leak ROM. See this thread to download and this for instructions.

 

[sentinelace]

did that and get main is older fail

 

[doogald]

did that and get main is older fail

Sorry for the bad advice so far. Can I point you to this instead: HowTo: Flash Any Ruu - xda-developers

What happens when you try that and then try the RUU?

 

[sentinelace]

That could be a problem since I do not have root access anymore. I just need to get to stock recovery

 

[andrizoid]

That could be a problem since I do not have root access anymore. I just need to get to stock recovery

as i said, if you check out that thread i have links posted there. theres a rom you can flash that will take you to 1.5. then apply the system update and it will unroot your phone and take you to the most current version of 2.1

 

[sentinelace]

sorry I am not seeing which rom I can install. I believe I already go 1.5 installed now with no root. Which one are you referring to?

 

[andrizoid]

http://androidforums.com/eris-all-t...y-htc-droid-eris-again-forum.html#post1540514

 

[sentinelace]

How do I check for updates if the phone is not active?

 

[andrizoid]

How do I check for updates if the phone is not active?

same way you normally would. its an option under settings. i believe its under setting>about phone, but im not sure

 

[sentinelace]

same way you normally would. its an option under settings. i believe its under setting>about phone, but im not sure

So it will still update even though it's not tied to an account? Sweet. Thanks. I'll let you know. I'm flashing shortly with the rom in your post.

 

[sentinelace]

I did the update but it did not install. Still on 1.5. Ideas? I will try again

 

[andrizoid]

you went into the "check for system updates"?
what do you mean it didnt install?

 

[sentinelace]

yes. I connected it to the internet (wifi). Downloaded it and rebooted. Still says 1.5 firmware and up to date

 

[andrizoid]

yes. I connected it to the internet (wifi). Downloaded it and rebooted. Still says 1.5 firmware and up to date

then take it in and show then that it wont upgrade lol
dont worry about the custom recovery. i flashed a rom IN FRONT OF a VZW rep yesterday, and handed her the phone while it flashed. she didnt even notice.

just make sure all your personal info is off the phone and take it in.

 

[sentinelace]

but the update should change the recovery back to stock correct?