Still running 2.1 is this ok???

[NewbieToHacking]

ok Ive been rooted for awhile now and got the update from verzion awhile ago and accepted it. I am currently running firmware version 2.1-update 1 and was wondering if I should unroot and update to 2.2 or is 2.1 fine?? Just wondering am new to the whole hacking thing thanks.. Also I`m having problem with kernels if anyone could help out thanks

 

[enlightened]

Your kernel problems are probably because you're running the old radio that accompanied 2.1. We can update you to 2.2 but I'm going to have to ask you to hold off for a bit until one of the rescue squad members can log on to provide you the correct files.

 

[NewbieToHacking]

OK so should I try and unroot it or should I just wait???

 

[enlightened]

Hang on a minute- might be able to grab Doug right now even though technically he's not supposed to be lurking here today.

 

[enlightened]

Newbie, how comfortable are you with flashing files? If you've played around with kernels I'd assume you're okay with it but there's another option if you prefer to go that route.

 

[NewbieToHacking]

yeah I flashed files That not a problem..

 

[enlightened]

Okay, great. Is your SD card formatted to FAT32 already?

 

[NewbieToHacking]

yeah it is.

 

[enlightened]

Awesome. Place this file in the root of your SD card (not in any folders), rename it to pb31img and then boot into hboot by pressing power + volume down at the same time. The phone will do the rest.http://dougpiston.com/files/RUU/bui...and-2.15.00.07.28-hboot-0.92.0000_PB31IMG.zip

 

[NewbieToHacking]

what is this file??

 

[NewbieToHacking]

also I should flash the phone before I do this right?

 

[enlightened]

It's a version of the RUU- the file Verizon would use to upgrade you manually if you were to go into the store. Since you're rooted, going into a store with your phone isn't an option so you just apply it yourself.

 

[enlightened]

What do you mean by flash the phone before doing this? I'm a bit confused.

 

[NewbieToHacking]

ok flash the clockworkMod recovery but nevermind. I`m going to install now.

 

[NewbieToHacking]

now it should work fine with kernels???