HTC Rezound: Upgrading to Android 4.0 ICS firmware version 3.14.605.5

The HTC Rezound is getting the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Unfortunately, it isn’t through official means–but beggars can’t be choosers.

This newest update to Ice Cream Sandwich comes in the shape of the leaked RUU for firmware 3.14.605.5. What’s even better is that you won’t have to wait around until the Android development community figures out a way to root the leak because XDA Developers member scrosler has provided us a rooted package, complete with Busybox, Bash Shell support, Deodex, and more. This means that you can enjoy the firmware as stock, with nothing removed and so many goodies added.

Warning

The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the HTC Rezound. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

HTC Rezound with unlocked bootloader and ClockworkMod Recovery installed.
- You can unlock your HTC Rezound’s bootloader through the HTC Dev website.
Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
- For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.
If your device has S-ON, download PH98IMG.zip to your computer.
If you are running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, download the Gingerbread firmware patch (GB Firmware Patch.zip).
Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5 (Vigor_Stock_Doedexed_3.14.605.5.zip, md5sum: 12FC8D087D5596D7FDF68EF2161DD3A6 ).

Instructions

For S-ON Devices on ICS

Copy the Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5 ZIP file and PH89IMG.zip to the root of your HTC Rezound’s internal SD card.
Turn off your HTC Rezound.
Boot into HBOOT by pressing and holding down the Volume Down and Power buttons.
The phone will ask you if you want to install the PH89IMG.zip file. Select No.
Highlight Recovery on the bootloader menu and select it to enter ClockworkMod Recovery.
Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card. Select the Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5.
Select Go Back.
Select Developer Menu.
Select Reboot into Bootloader.
Navigate to and select the Bootloader option.
The phone will ask you to install the PH89IMG.zip file. This time, select Yes.
After the installation is complete, the phone should reboot automatically.
After your phone boots up, make sure to delete the PH89IMG.zip file from your phone.

For S-ON Devices on Gingerbread

Copy the Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5 ZIP file, PH89IMG.zip, and the Gingerbread patch file to the root of your HTC Rezound’s internal SD card.
Turn off your HTC Rezound.
Boot into HBOOT by pressing and holding down the Volume Down and Power buttons.
The phone will ask you if you want to install the PH89IMG.zip file. Select No.
Navigate to Recovery and select it to enter ClockworkMod Recovery.
Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card. Select the Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5.
Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card again. This time select the Gingerbread patch file.
Select Go Back.
Select Developer Menu.
Select Reboot into Bootloader.
Navigate to and select the Bootloader option.
The phone will ask you to install the PH89IMG.zip file. This time, select Yes.
After the installation is complete, the phone should reboot automatically.
After your phone boots up, make sure to delete the PH89IMG.zip file.

For S-OFF Devices on ICS

Copy the Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5 ZIP file to the root of your HTC Rezound’s internal SD card.
Turn off your HTC Rezound.
Boot into HBOOT by pressing and holding down the Volume Down and Power buttons.
Navigate to Recovery and select it to enter ClockworkMod Recovery.
Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card. Select the Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5.
Select Go Back.
Select Reboot System Now.

For S-OFF Devices on Gingerbread

Copy the Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5 ZIP file and Gingerbread patch file to the root of your HTC Rezound’s internal SD card.
Turn off your HTC Rezound.
Boot into HBOOT by pressing and holding down the Volume Down and Power buttons.
Navigate to Recovery and select it to enter ClockworkMod Recovery.
Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card. Stock Rooted RUU 3.14.605.5
Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card again. This time select the Gingerbread patch.
Select Go Back.
Select Reboot System Now.

After a few minutes, your HTC Rezound should reboot into the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, complete with HTC Sense 3.6. Congratulations!

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Comments

Rageboardr

So what is this, the fourth leak? It is just ridiculous that they haven’t pushed an OTA version yet. I remember this phone was marketed as ICS ready. Here we are into the sixth month and still no love from HTC and Verizon. Dont get me wrong, i flashed the first leak, and have been loving ICS since March, but I am waiting for the real thing before “allowing the phone to reach its potential.” I want the backup of stock to be official ICS, and i am tired of wiping my phone to update leaks.
Rageboardr

Never-mind, this is the third leak that came out back on the 9th. I assumed this was a new story, but it is just a resurrected one.
Timjohn90

**HTC REZOUND will NOT receive ICS update from Verizon. I have spoken with Verizon Wireless and they informed me they have no plans in the future to update HTC Rezound to ICS. Confirmed today again with Two Different Reps.
- Lol
  
  Moron.
  - http://www.facebook.com/paul.tobeck Paul Tobeck
    
    Exactly, if they have no intentions of upgrading the device, then why have they wasted their time creating 3 roms? The official OTA could drop any day now, the sooner the better.
    - Emae43
      
      I work for Verizon and we have no control over software updates. Its the manufacturer. So as of right now we havent been informed of any updates. Doesnt mean that there isnt going to be one.
      - tronix
        
        http://www.htc.com/europe/help/android4faq/
Pdjmwj

Question, how long does it take after install to boot into ICS?

I’ve finished everything and I still have the HTC logo on the phone after 15 minutes.

Have I bricked my phone?
BrevardJack

So has anyone done this with Gingerbread s-on? Just like to see some comments on how well it works before I install.
Craigrt1

Did this on my phone with Amon RA instead of Clockworks as I needed root on GB 2.3.4 and oneclick wasn’t working, anyway, this worked fine for me. I did have to do a battery pull on first reboot after installing all three, then it came up and said installing and less than 10 minutes all was well. So far everything I’ve tried has been working fine.
http://www.facebook.com/jacob.r.mitchell.3 Jacob Ryan Mitchell

HELP!!!!! im new and i messed up didnt have clock work recovery on the phone it bricked and i cant get it back to normal. It wont recdover or nothing is there a way to fix this. Any help would be great
http://profiles.google.com/jackluisa1 Jackson luis

I cant say “no” to the update in Hboot without rebooting.
http://profiles.google.com/jackluisa1 Jackson luis

I fucked up badly, I accidentally clicked yes to update, and there was no going back -.-
Josh Kaminoff

Maybe I’m missing something in the instructions, but I’m supposed to install Clockwork Mod Recovery, which requires root. I unlocked my bootloader, but I can’t install a new ROM apparently without Clockwork Mod Recovery. What am I doing wrong?