Root [ROM][FIRMWARE][RECOVERY][STOCK] Sense 5, Android 4.3 update - 4.13.651.1

CapThrowback · Feb 7, 2014

In case you all missed it, I posted a stock rooted version of the Sense 5, Android 4.3 update over on XDA. Thread link below:

[ROM][FIRMWARE][RECOVERY][STOCK] Sense 5, Android 4.3 update - 4.13.651.1 - xda-developers

There are quite a few disclaimers there, so make sure you read them if you decide you want to take the plunge. Because it you do, there's no turning back. But I've been using it for a day or so now, and it's quite impressive.

ocnbrze · Feb 7, 2014

thanx captain!!!!!!!!

girlwithnoname · Feb 7, 2014

I have a question, if update this firmware, by reading the OP thread, my current ROM, [ROM][KitKat][4.4.2][Unofficial]BeanStalk Build 4.4.240 - 4.4.2 [Jewel] - xda-developers will not work with the new firmware am I reading this correctly?

Its a sweet ROM, its far my favorite.

CapThrowback · Feb 7, 2014

You read correctly. You will have to wait until AOSP ROMs are updated to accommodate the new partition layout.

girlwithnoname · Feb 7, 2014

May I ask what are the differences in firmware? any upgrades?

CapThrowback · Feb 7, 2014

girlwithnoname said:
May I ask what are the differences in firmware? any upgrades?

Not sure I understand the question. I do explain in the thread about the new HBOOT and Radio and the change to the partition layout. Is that what you're asking?

girlwithnoname · Feb 7, 2014

I read in the thread, often confusing since topics jump, I am thinking this is like the HTC one where there is Zoe and Blinkfeed, Correct?

CapThrowback · Feb 7, 2014

girlwithnoname said:
I read in the thread, often confusing since topics jump, I am thinking this is like the HTC one where there is Zoe and Blinkfeed, Correct?

BlinkFeed yes, Zoe no. Zoe requires an UltraPixel camera.

Rush · Feb 7, 2014

What? No zoe!!?!! Lol

I really wanted zoe....(sniff sniff

) Anyway, Sprint and HTC did stay true to their promises. Aww, how sweet.

Rush · Feb 8, 2014

CapThrowback said:
In case you all missed it, I posted a stock rooted version of the Sense 5, Android 4.3 update over on XDA. Thread link below:

[ROM][FIRMWARE][RECOVERY][STOCK] Sense 5, Android 4.3 update - 4.13.651.1 - xda-developers

There are quite a few disclaimers there, so make sure you read them if you decide you want to take the plunge. Because it you do, there's no turning back. But I've been using it for a day or so now, and it's quite impressive.

Can I flash this Rom s-on?

(Fastboot flash boot boot.img)

CapThrowback · Feb 8, 2014

Rush said:
Can I flash this Rom s-on?

(Fastboot flash boot boot.img)

No. The second sentence in the thread says that it requires S-OFF.

Rush · Feb 8, 2014

CapThrowback said:
No. The second sentence in the thread says that it requires S-OFF.

I've successfully flashed ROMs that states s-off only --- I guess this ROM is completely different.

Thanks for your response.

CapThrowback · Feb 12, 2014

Rush said:
I've successfully flashed ROMs that states s-off only --- I guess this ROM is completely different.

Thanks for your response.

Well in order to flash this ROM, you have to update your firmware first, which you can't do unless you're S-OFF. That's the difference.

What those other ROM threads were referring to is that they didn't include the S-ON kernel installer, which will automatically flash the kernel after the ROM. Otherwise you have to manually flash the boot.img. So they weren't S-ON "friendly" would be a more accurate term.

girlwithnoname · Feb 13, 2014

[Q] RUU backwards from the 4.13.651.1 - xda-developers

I don't know if this a pertinent reply to this thread, i experimented at my own risk, trying to downgrade twrp and firmware. After some trial and error, I successfully flashed my phone back to 3.17 firmware using the trick aarsyl posted in the thread.

Granite1 · Feb 20, 2014

It's official, The mighty Cap'n has earned the unofficial title of "The Dude".

I've been busy with some things outside of the internets and haven't been able to check in for a while. I will be applying this update as soon as I have some time.

As always your contributions are greatly appreciated. Mucho Respecto compadre!!

Granite1 · Feb 22, 2014

As a side note, I unstuck the other Sense5 rom, and stuck this one since it now has precedence....and it's like, totally awesome!

PyroSporker · Feb 23, 2014

[root noob]
The kinks all worked out of this update yet? I know this pre-dated the non-OTA update by a little bit and I wondered if the official file has been integrated at all? I wanted to wait until the real thing had been release a little bit.
I went S-OFF and installed a stock de-odexed ROM/update over a year ago (without using HTC unlock - Dec. '12). Haven't touched a thing since then - if it ain't broke don't fix it mentality. Not even sure I remember what to do. Might need the noob instructional you don't want to provide.

Feel free to move to the "dummies guide".

Looking to take on the stock de-odexed version of the new update.
Is there a way back out of the new partition structure yet? Or is it is it still a fairly permanent move?
I generally only like to make moves when I know there is a clear path behind me

Granite1 · Feb 23, 2014

Hey, pyro long time no see buddy.

This update is the latest from HTC. It's the same as issued from HTC except it has the bits needed for root added.

I loaded everything up last night and it's running awesome! Seriously it's a good update.

Yes you can go back to the old partition layout and last update if you are S-off. No problems there.

It's really not that bad, just give us the word if you want to go through with it, and we'll move the discussion over to the Root guide thread.

Granite1 · Mar 22, 2014

Hey Cap'n, I downloaded the latest TWRP, flashed through bootloader. Went fine.

Tried to perform a nandroid, failed. No big deal, redownloaded the .img file, fastboot flashed, flashed fine. Tried to nandroid both to the internal memory, and the SD card. Both failed. I have plenty of space available, no question there. Kinda stumped on this one. Never had backup failures like this before.

I updated to 4.3 using your PJ75IMG.zip, everything has been fine so far.

I'm downloading the latest RUU now, going to see if running the RUU, then unlocking the bootloader again will fix it.

Is there anything else you can think of that might be an issue?

EDIT:

Successful RUU, used the .3 RUU version, couldn't locate the .4 version. Obviously looking in the wrong place. :eek:

anyway, fastboot flashed recovery again, boom! Successful NANDroid backup.

Really weird why it wouldn't work before? I literally had 0 problems flashing anything and your rom worked great. Strange.

PS: I unlocked my bootloader after I updated using the bootloader version the first time. After I just ran the .3 RUU, it stayed unlocked! I didn't have to go to HTCdev and unlock it again.

Now I need to flash the update Hboot without the red txt....

Granite1 · Mar 23, 2014

UPDATE:

Recovery stopped working again. Won't perform a backup. Fails when backing up the system partition.

It worked once I did the RUU, no problem. I just tried to backup the Sense 5.5 ROM, and it's failing again like prior to the RUU.

I'm going to check and see if I have a copy of the 2.6.3.0b recovery and flash it. We'll see if it works.

Will Rickards · Apr 3, 2014

Do you have compression enabled for the backups? I remember there was some issue with non-compressed ones.

Granite1 · Apr 3, 2014

Will Rickards said:
Do you have compression enabled for the backups? I remember there was some issue with non-compressed ones.

Yeah, I do now. I let Cap'n know over at XDA and he figured out what it was. He fixed it and updated the recovery. I forgot to post that up.

syi · Jul 9, 2014

Just flashed this. Titanium back says I'm s-on and my radios aren't working quite right.

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