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jcnyc · Apr 19, 2011

HTC Thunderbolt Firmware Update Leaks with GPS, 4G and Other Fixes (Get it Now)

Damn, kinda thinking of rooting my phone, though I am one of the few that actualyl enjoy HTC Sense. Oh well, still good news for the rest of us that they are doing something about all the early tbolt issues.

Nor*Cal · Apr 19, 2011

Interesting that one of the issues is a fix for the "Proximity Sensor drain".

Bramsy · Apr 19, 2011

already rooted and already have better battery life......

Nor*Cal · Apr 19, 2011

Bramsy said:
already rooted and already have better battery life......

So Bramsy, this leak is for rooted bolts. Are you not going to use it?

[RUU] 4-18-2011 | New Rom + Radio 1.16.00.402 FIXES! - xda-developers

In the thread linked above some guy said he flashed this updated radio onto his Droid 1 and now he has LTE. Wonder if that's true.

jr313 · Apr 19, 2011

they will be releasing it soon for those that arent rooted also

jr313 · Apr 19, 2011

In the thread linked above some guy said he flashed this updated radio onto his Droid 1 and now he has LTE. Wonder if that's true.[/QUOTE]
NO WAY MAN! LMAO...hed have a brick in his hand of he tried to flash on his phone..

WizeGuyDezignz · Apr 19, 2011

Can someone who is rooted install the updates and report back how much it improves the phone? Thanks!

BetaMan · Apr 19, 2011

Says it requires you to wipe the phone first. I just got through reloading mine from installing Perfect Storm 1.3 and don't feel like reinstalling it again.

Hmm...

jr313 · Apr 19, 2011

http://www.multiupload.com/MQ9T311U50 here ya go for the non root ppl! Enjoy! once downloaded place it on ur sdcard and rename it to PG05IMG boot into hboot and itll do the rest...make sure u have a full battery or pretty close after intall erase from sdcard,,

jr313 · Apr 19, 2011

BetaMan said:
Says it requires you to wipe the phone first. I just got through reloading mine from installing Perfect Storm 1.3 and don't feel like reinstalling it again.

Hmm...

You dnt have to wipe it does it already when u install it...

Skeletronix · Apr 19, 2011

jr313 said:
Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites! here ya go for the non root ppl! Enjoy! once downloaded place it on ur sdcard and rename it to PG05IMG boot into hboot and itll do the rest...make sure u have a full battery or pretty close after intall erase from sdcard,,

Will this prevent us from receiving the supposed OTA update that is supposedly coming soon?

jr313 · Apr 19, 2011

Dont use the i posted if ur rooted!! U WILL LOSE ROOT!! If ur not rooted ur gna get the update cuz there is nuthn to stop it cuz ur using stock firmware

Skeletronix · Apr 19, 2011

jr313 said:
Dont use the i posted if ur rooted!! U WILL LOSE ROOT!! If ur not rooted ur gna get the update cuz there is nuthn to stop it cuz ur using stock firmware

Awesome! Thanks! Again just to be clear, this will wipe the phone?

jr313 · Apr 19, 2011

Yes unfortunately it will wipe ur phone, itll b like u just opened it out the box but with a new radio and other fixed goodies! I can honestly say ive noticed better reception already..i updraded earlier i am rooted also...

Jarrodarnold · Apr 19, 2011

jr313 said:
http://www.multiupload.com/MQ9T311U50 here ya go for the non root ppl! Enjoy! once downloaded place it on ur sdcard and rename it to PG05IMG boot into hboot and itll do the rest...make sure u have a full battery or pretty close after intall erase from sdcard,,

do you download this from your phone or on the computer and then put it on the sd card?

mdeblaz · Apr 19, 2011

jr313 said:
If ur not rooted ur gna get the update cuz there is nuthn to stop it cuz ur using stock firmware

Not 100% true... I remember with my Eris I flashed the leaked RUU prior to the official OTA. When the OTA finally was released, I - and countless others - never received it because my software version did not match the official stock version. The OTA checks for your current software version before sending you the update.

So, if you flash this RUU, or any others that will be leaked before the OTA is released, just know that you will not get the official OTA when it finally is released.

After finding this out, I had to wait until the devs were able to root the leaked RUU's and finally was able to root my Eris and never looked back.

jr313 · Apr 19, 2011

Jarrodarnold said:
do you download this from your phone or on the computer and then put it on the sd card?

Sorry just cn ur ?, u dwnload it from.computer rename it then.place it. On ur sdcard

WizeGuyDezignz · Apr 19, 2011

Does the official OTA wipe your phone? If not, I won't be installing this.

Skeletronix · Apr 19, 2011

mdeblaz said:
Not 100% true... I remember with my Eris I flashed the leaked RUU prior to the official OTA. When the OTA finally was released, I - and countless others - never received it because my software version did not match the official stock version. The OTA checks for your current software version before sending you the update.

So, if you flash this RUU, or any others that will be leaked before the OTA is released, just know that you will not get the official OTA when it finally is released.

After finding this out, I had to wait until the devs were able to root the leaked RUU's and finally was able to root my Eris and never looked back.

Haha, I was right there with you on the Eris. Couldn't wait I guess. Not that it mattered much though. The "Leak V1 through 3" worked fine, and I eventually rooted. Think I'll wait for the OTA. Still haven't rooted this thing yet. I haven't really seen a reason to yet personally. It was a neccessity on the Eris, but this phone is fast and responsive as is. Maybe someone can convince me!

jr313 · Apr 19, 2011

Not sure ive never recieved a OTA but i dont think so...ive always bn rooted on all.my phones

mdeblaz · Apr 19, 2011

WizeGuyDezignz said:
Does the official OTA wipe your phone? If not, I won't be installing this.

From what I remember with the Eris, the official OTA does not wipe your phone... however, it was still recommended that you did a factory reset after receiving it because of some issues that may have been caused by the OTA... I don't know what they were because I never received the OTA.

mdeblaz · Apr 19, 2011

Skeletronix said:
Haha, I was right there with you on the Eris. Couldn't wait I guess. Not that it mattered much though. The "Leak V1 through 3" worked fine, and I eventually rooted. Think I'll wait for the OTA. Still haven't rooted this thing yet. I haven't really seen a reason to yet personally. It was a neccessity on the Eris, but this phone is fast and responsive as is. Maybe someone can convince me!

Same here, not rooting and I'll be waiting for the OTA. I may root one day down the line... but there isn't a need for it right now.

Jarrodarnold · Apr 19, 2011

jr313 said:
Sorry just cn ur ?, u dwnload it from.computer rename it then.place it. On ur sdcard

Ok thanks and then when i reboot the phone it will auto install?

WormDoes · Apr 19, 2011

Nor*Cal said:
In the thread linked above some guy said he flashed this updated radio onto his Droid 1 and now he has LTE. Wonder if that's true.

Please pack your things and leave the Android community forever :eek:

Nor*Cal · Apr 19, 2011

WormDoes said:
Please pack your things and leave the Android community forever

What can I say... I'm a noob to android and rooting. Gotta learn this stuff somehow...

You guys are ruthless!

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