[JimboSlice6869]

Installing Radios:
1) Download the radio file
2) If not already done... rename the file to PG05IMG (pg zero five img).
3) Place the PG05IMG.zip on the root of the phones SD Card (don't place it in any sub-folders)
4) Power your phone into hboot/bootloader.. (turn the phone off.. turn the phone back on by holding the power button and the volume down button at the same time until your phone starts up in hboot/bootloader).
5) You will be asked if you would like to install the PG05IMGzip.. choose YES with the volume up button.
6) The phone will take over from there and begin to unload the PG05IMG.zip onto your phone.
7) When completed you will be asked to reboot the phone.. choose YES.
8) You're done.

You can check that the new radio installed by going to Menu > Settings > About Phone > Software Info > Baseband Version (the numbers should match with the radio version that you just installed)
Example:
The Latest CDMA/LTE Radio Combo for Froyo:
CDMA Radio Version: 1.16.00.0402w_1
LTE Radio Version: 1.13.605.7

The Latest CDMA/LTE Radio Combo for Gingerbread (MR2.5):
CDMA Radio Version: 1.39.00.0528w
LTE Radio Version: 0.01.69.0602w_1

* delete or move the PG05IMG.zip from the root of the SD Card. (If not, you can run into some problems if you ever need to get to Recovery from hboot/bootloader) *

Common F&Q:
Do I install the radio through ROM Manager/ClockworkMod Recovery? No, radios need to be installed from HBOOT/Bootloader.
Will the MR2/MR2.5 radio work with Froyo ROMs? No, they are only compatible with Gingerbread ROMs or CyanogenMod 7 ROM (Reason: The leaked radio for the new Froyo OTA uses the new RIL, which was previously incorporated into the GB leak but not in the older Froyo releases. Thus, it works on the current GB roms but not on Froyo roms.
If I'm using a Gingerbread ROM with one of the MR2 radios and decide to go back to a Froyo ROM, do I need to change the radio also? Yes, if you decide to go back to a Froyo ROM, you will need to change the radio back also, it will not automatically get wiped from changing ROMs. (see the Obligatory Thunderbolt Radio thread for compatible Froyo radios)

So i have an error wean i try to load a .zip via clockworkmod v3.1.02. it will start to open the .zip then it says starting installation... installation aborted!!! what is going on. i cant fix it. Any ideas on fixes? any help would be awsome. thanks

[JimboSlice6869]

If you're talking about the blank template guide that Advisor Paul627g put together for the Epic 4G.. then yea, it should work on the Thunderbolt. CWM version 3.0 and above are all using the edify script. I'm not sure if that template he built is coded to only run on the Epic though. I would wait for Paul to get back to you on your question over at the Epic thread. He's the expert when it comes to that stuff.

So i have an error wean i try to load a .zip via clockworkmod v3.1.02. it will start to open the .zip then it says starting installation... installation aborted!!! what is going on. i cant fix it. Any ideas on fixes? any help would be awsome. thanks

[zero neck]

So i have an error wean i try to load a .zip via clockworkmod v3.1.02. it will start to open the .zip then it says starting installation... installation aborted!!! what is going on. i cant fix it. Any ideas on fixes? any help would be awsome. thanks

It's probably a bad download- download the file again, check md5 sum, and try again.

[Cyber Warrior]

So i have an error wean i try to load a .zip via clockworkmod v3.1.02. it will start to open the .zip then it says starting installation... installation aborted!!! what is going on. i cant fix it. Any ideas on fixes? any help would be awsome. thanks

Like Zero Neck said.. sounds like a bad download or the whole file didn't download... It happens with Google Chrome sometimes.. if that's what you're using. If so... try downloading the file with Internet Explorer and check the size of the file and make sure it matches the size of the download.

[DigitallyChallenged]

After installation which option in Titanium backup should be used to restore apps? There are five choices. Is restore missing apps with data correct or can system data be restored as a choice?

[Cyber Warrior]

After installation which option in Titanium backup should be used to restore apps? There are five choices. Is restore missing apps with data correct or can system data be restored as a choice?

Restore apps with data is correct. Restoring system data is known to cause problems so I wouldn't do that. You can run the batch restore or you can restore each app one at a time or if the apps already on the phone.. just the apps data. I usually use MyBackup Pro for restoring sms, call log, etc... and use Launcher Pro which backs up my home screen settings along with using Titanium.

[suan]

As Zero Neck mentioned the file can be placed anywhere as long as you know where its located. Its recommended to keep them on the root of the SD Card. I keep them in my download folder and never had any problems. So when booting into recovery.. I would navigate to >install from sd card > downloads > rom xxxx.zip. As for your question on where the root of the SD Card is... Its the main folder when you first open the SD Card... all the other folders after that are sub folders (android, data, downloads, media, my documents, etc...). You would place the zip file by itself with the rest of your sub folders.

[suan]

Thanks for that post. Cleared up my ? before I had to ask

[android06]

is it possible to go back to stock rooted? i currently have das bamf 3.0 installed. i want to reflash it but i think i wanna go back to stock rooted first, back that up then reflash... thnaks

[Cyber Warrior]

is it possible to go back to stock rooted? i currently have das bamf 3.0 installed. i want to reflash it but i think i wanna go back to stock rooted first, back that up then reflash... thnaks

Yes, its always a good idea to back up the stock rom first before flashing anything custom but here you go: This will wipe your phone back to factory setting including the stock rom but you will still have s-off and root access:

[android06]

Yes, its always a good idea to back up the stock rom first before flashing anything custom but here you go: This will wipe your phone back to factory setting including the stock rom but you will still have s-off and root access:

thanks, when i reflash roms, should i wipe everything? data included? and where should i do it? in recovery mode?

[Cyber Warrior]

thanks, when i reflash roms, should i wipe everything? data included? and where should i do it? in recovery mode?

Yes, in recovery. You could possibly get away with only clearing the two caches and not the data going from ROM example v3.1 to ROM example v3.2 without any problems but it's better to just wipe the data also so you don't take any chances of something screwing up. There's some related threads on the top of the first page on how to backup apps and settings that will make switching ROMs less of a hassle.

[android06]

Yes, in recovery. You could possibly get away with only clearing the two caches and not the data going from ROM example v3.1 to ROM example v3.2 without any problems but it's better to just wipe the data also so you don't take any chances of something screwing up. There's some related threads on the top of the first page on how to backup apps and settings that will make switching ROMs less of a hassle.

I can't seem to install this... am i supposed to flash it like when i flashed the radio?

[zero neck]

I can't seem to install this... am i supposed to flash it like when i flashed the radio?

If you mean the RUU linked a few posts above, then yes, an RUU .zip file is renamed PG05IMG.zip and loaded in Hboot.

Check md5 first to make sure the file is not corrupted.

[Cyber Warrior]

I can't seem to install this... am i supposed to flash it like when i flashed the radio?

If you're referring to the link I posted for going back to the stock ROM... Then yes, pg05img file flashed in bootloader.... not recovery. Instructions are in the link.. make sure you rename the file from "pg05img_stock" to just "pg05img" and leave the file zipped.

Instructions for flashing the pg05img file are on the first page of this guide under "installing/flashing radios"

[deltaden]

I must be missing a step. I followed all the instructions on installing a new ROM and after I installed LTB 2.3 and the short setup questions it asks, I do not see any of my installed apps. Do I manually have to restore all my purchased apps and contacts?
If so, I can't use any apps (like Titannium Backup or ROM Manager) that I had installed to do that because they are not there.
Also, can't get to app market because I have to yet install the required Radio. Also, I connect usb cable but I don't see my SD Card and do not find "Connect To PC" in the Settings.

Thanks anyone

[zero neck]

You need radio connectivity to have Google replace your apps (in accounts and sync docs must be selected as well), same goes for titanium backup - you need the app back before you can restore stuff.
So you'll need to get that radio on your SD card, try putting your card in a card reader, or in am old phone, or try a different usb cable or usb slot.

[skywalker98]

Hi i have just rooted my thunderbolt and running andriod 2.21 and kernel version 2.6.32.31 ans was wondering what the best rom is stable enough for me to flash to ..stay with froyo or gingerbread?
thanks ..i am new to all this but have learned a lot in perusing this forum any suggestions will be a GREAT help to a NOOB
thanks

[zero neck]

Hi i have just rooted my thunderbolt and running andriod 2.21 and kernel version 2.6.32.31 ans was wondering what the best rom is stable enough for me to flash to ..stay with froyo or gingerbread?
thanks ..i am new to all this but have learned a lot in perusing this forum any suggestions will be a GREAT help to a NOOB
thanks

It depends if you want a sense rom or an aosp (android open source project) rom -

If you like sense, many use das bamf roms, and you could choose between bamf 1.8.6 (froyo with Updated radio) or bamf 2.1 (gingerbread with updated radio) - these are both very stable.

For aosp roms, liquid thunderbread is probably the most stable and popular around here. Also runs with the updated radio.

This thread has info on how to install radios and roms, and you can check out the threads for the bamf roms and thunderbread rom to get some feedback.

[EVIL---]

Installing Radios:
1) Download the radio file
2) If not already done... rename the file to PG05IMG (pg zero five img).
3) Place the PG05IMG.zip on the root of the phones SD Card (don't place it in any sub-folders)
4) Power your phone into hboot/bootloader.. (turn the phone off.. turn the phone back on by holding the power button and the volume down button at the same time until your phone starts up in hboot/bootloader).
5) You will be asked if you would like to install the PG05IMGzip.. choose YES with the volume up button.
6) The phone will take over from there and begin to unload the PG05IMG.zip onto your phone.
7) When completed you will be asked to reboot the phone.. choose YES.
8) You're done.

You can check that the new radio installed by going to Menu > Settings > About Phone > Software Info > Baseband Version (the numbers should match with the radio version that you just installed)
Example:
The Latest CDMA/LTE Radio Combo for Froyo:
CDMA Radio Version: 1.16.00.0402w_1
LTE Radio Version: 1.13.605.7

The Latest CDMA/LTE Radio Combo for Gingerbread (MR2.5):
CDMA Radio Version: 1.39.00.0528w
LTE Radio Version: 0.01.69.0602w_1

* delete or move the PG05IMG.zip from the root of the SD Card. (If not, you can run into some problems if you ever need to get to Recovery from hboot/bootloader) *

FOR MORE DETAILS: Visit: http://forums.androidcentral.com/thu...dio-froyo.html by Zero Neck.


Common F&Q:
Do I install the radio through ROM Manager/ClockworkMod Recovery? No, radios need to be installed from HBOOT/Bootloader.
Will the MR2/MR2.5 radio work with Froyo ROMs? No, they are only compatible with Gingerbread ROMs or CyanogenMod 7 ROM (Reason: The leaked radio for the new Froyo OTA uses the new RIL, which was previously incorporated into the GB leak but not in the older Froyo releases. Thus, it works on the current GB roms but not on Froyo roms.)
If I'm using a Gingerbread ROM with one of the MR2 radios and decide to go back to a Froyo ROM, do I need to change the radio also? Yes, if you decide to go back to a Froyo ROM, you will need to change the radio back also, it will not automatically get wiped from changing ROMs. (see the Obligatory Thunderbolt Radio thread for compatible Froyo radios)

does this radio 2.5 work for non root.

[Cyber Warrior]

does this radio 2.5 work for non root.

The one that's posted in this thread is for root only.

[socal]

So I finally sacked up and rooted my phone, flashed a new ROM(Gingeritis 3D) and radio.
Everything is working fine except the lack of 4G. After reading some other posts, they mentioned to check the md5 on my phone vs what the dev provided and they don't match. But no one else mentions how to fix this.

So, how do I fix this?
Do I have to wipe the phone and reflash the ROM?
Thanks

[zero neck]

So I finally sacked up and rooted my phone, flashed a new ROM(Gingeritis 3D) and radio.
Everything is working fine except the lack of 4G. After reading some other posts, they mentioned to check the md5 on my phone vs what the dev provided and they don't match. But no one else mentions how to fix this.

So, how do I fix this?
Do I have to wipe the phone and reflash the ROM?
Thanks

The md5 did not match for which - the rom or the radio?

Also, some radios work well on some phones but poorly on others. There are currently 4 MR2+ radios - the official mr2, the originally leaked mr2, the leaked mr2.5, and chingy's gb leak radio. You could download one or more of those and give them a try, but make sure the md5's match up to what's posted.

If it's just a radio change, you don't need to wipe anything - you just need to flash the new radio in hboot then rename or delete the PG05IMG.zip file when you are thru.

[socal]

The md5 did not match for which - the rom or the radio?

Also, some radios work well on some phones but poorly on others. There are currently 4 MR2+ radios - the official mr2, the originally leaked mr2, the leaked mr2.5, and chingy's gb leak radio. You could download one or more of those and give them a try, but make sure the md5's match up to what's posted.

If it's just a radio change, you don't need to wipe anything - you just need to flash the new radio in hboot then rename or delete the PG05IMG.zip file when you are thru.

I wasn't doing it properly. Turns out I do have the correct md5 for both the rom and radio(chingy gb leak). I'll have to head over to his forum and figure out why no 4G. Thanks.

[T.M.S.O.]

After I flashed the clockwork mod when i hit boot into recovery mode it just takes me to the regular bootloader so i can't install ROMS or backup anything. Do you know a solution to this?