[UPDATE] ZVJ UPDATE.ZIP + rooting instructions

[droid597]

I have Xionia as my Recovery, can I still upgrade or not?

 

[hlxanthus]

I have Xionia as my Recovery, can I still upgrade or not?

To my knowledge it has not been tested to flash this update with xionia. That does not mean it will not work, but you have to at least turn off signature verification. If your end goal is to root, then simply follow the instructions. It will install stock zvh recovery, update to zvj, root, and then finish with reinstalling xionia.

 

[sfhub]

BTW I am working on automating the older method as much as possible. Hopefully will have something to test later today.

If someone has a direct exploit that works on ZVJ let me know as it will be easier overall.

 

[hlxanthus]

BTW I am working on automating the older method as much as possible. Hopefully will have something to test later today.

If someone has a direct exploit that works on ZVJ let me know as it will be easier overall.

I would be more then happy if there were an easier way. I only started this thread to simplify this for the community. If you can help out that process, more the power to you !!

 

[xcraveddreamsx]

Im in for testing just let me know

Sent with telepathic powers

 

[TheTolsonator]

BTW I am working on automating the older method as much as possible. Hopefully will have somiething to test later today.

If someone has a direct exploit that works on ZVJ let me know as it will be easier overall.

I'm willing to help test out the new methods when available.

 

[rod_munch]

100% confirmed that going from a rooted zvh rom to ginger rom doesn't require re-obtaining root or touching adb at all.

just wipe data/cache and what other voodoo rituals you do clean before flashing.

 

[ab304945]

Did you install the stock ZVH recovery BEFORE you upgraded like the guide states!!!

No i was dumb and didn't read it correctly. some1 hit me, lol

I feel like an idiot.

1st I installed the VH update, but forgot to install the vh recovery so i couldn't root that.

then i had to install the VD update, rooted that and installed the VH recovery.

Than ran the VJ updated.

And now i got it rooted. If I would learn to read it would save me alot of trouble, lol

 

[Sindustry]

I think it should be clarified that steps 5 and 6 should be followed after using the step 4 alternate displayed here.

I almost thought root would just carry over on the update

 

[pimpjuice1992]

NICE! haha

 

[Zhara]

No i was dumb and didn't read it correctly. some1 hit me, lol

I feel like an idiot.

1st I installed the VH update, but forgot to install the vh recovery so i couldn't root that.

then i had to install the VD update, rooted that and installed the VH recovery.

Than ran the VJ updated.

And now i got it rooted. If I would learn to read it would save me alot of trouble, lol

I did the same thing the first time I tried hehe. I figured "Pfft, stock recovery is stock recovery!" Then I blamed adb, just because I can... then I tried again and did it right

 

[scrosler]

Direct Link Mirror for OP: ZVJ UPDATE.ZIP courtesy of your yours truly!

 

[hlxanthus]

Direct Link Mirror for OP: ZVJ UPDATE.ZIP courtesy of your yours truly!

Thanks scott, just added it to the OP

Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk

 

[garwynn]

Direct Link Mirror for OP: ZVJ UPDATE.ZIP courtesy of your yours truly!

By any chance can you mirror Sfhub's root test as well? Your site is OK to get through my corp. firewall, so I'm hoping I can test it out if it can get there. Thanks!

*Status Update on ZVJ*

Neither device was prompted for the update so I backed up my wife's SMS messages, reverted to ZVD by KP500, followed the steps and she's now on ZVJ rooted. Her biggest problem, the call volume issue being too loud on lowest setting, WAS resolved - hopefully to her expectations.

Testing Opt S still on ZVD for now to allow for testing.

 

[hlxanthus]

By any chance can you mirror Sfhub's root test as well? Your site is OK to get through my corp. firewall, so I'm hoping I can test it out if it can get there. Thanks!

*Status Update on ZVJ*

Neither device was prompted for the update so I backed up my wife's SMS messages, reverted to ZVD by KP500, followed the steps and she's now on ZVJ rooted. Her biggest problem, the call volume issue being too loud on lowest setting, WAS resolved - hopefully to her expectations.

Testing Opt S still on ZVD for now to allow for testing.

I would love to but I am away from my PC for the day. If mediafire works for you maybe sfhub can post a mirror.

Edit

You could always download directly to your phone then side load it back to a pc

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[jonny5449]

Can I use the vd stock recovery??
I'm on stock froyo rooted

Sent from futuristic optimus s

 

[Zhara]

Can I use the vd stock recovery??
I'm on stock froyo rooted

Sent from futuristic optimus s

No... you have to use zvh recovery or it wont work

 

[jonny5449]

No... you have to use zvh recovery or it wont work

thank you

 

[Zhara]

thank you

No problem. sfhub started another thread testing out an automated method, if you wanna try it out.

 

[garwynn]

I would love to but I am away from my PC for the day. If mediafire works for you maybe sfhub can post a mirror.

Edit

You could always download directly to your phone then side load it back to a pc

Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk

No dice on mediafire and D/L from phone as it's wi-fi only. (The E4GT is at home with my MIL... )
Could always try and run to a Starbucks at lunch... we'll see how my day goes.