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halo, n00b here. i'm assuming these flashing can only be done over usb and NOT bluetooth or any other wireless options, yes?
i just got my 8525 today . me want wm6
u dun have 2, just safer when u do it.
JediFonger said:
halo, n00b here. i'm assuming these flashing can only be done over usb and NOT bluetooth or any other wireless options, yes?
i just got my 8525 today . me want wm6
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yes. you should only flash over USB.
I got my 8525 last week.
Started reading the forums and wiki making sure I understood the process.
I successfully unlocked, installed Hard-SPL and vp3G ROM within a few hours.
Do your homework first and your patience will be rewarded.
i should be receiving it via fedex today sometime. i'm going to power on the wm5 and make sure i can make calls, etc.
i want to:
1. unlock sim/cid so my friends and use their sim on my phone if they wanna'
2. update rom to latest wm6.
3. install codex to play divx/xvid/h264 files from my 4GB sdhc
the problem with each is:
1. i assume i install ruu on my wxpp and it'll just help me unlock the phone? i haven't even done this yet.
2. which wm6 should i use? there's so many!!! i'm assuming the latest build is the greatest, no?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316881
also, if i customize options/settings, does upgrading rom change all my settings back to default? do i have reset everything once i upgrade from wm5 to wm6 or in the future from an older wm6 build to a newer build?
3. i'm a huge multimedia nut. i wanna listen/watch everything off the phone. flac/ogg/h264/divx/xvid, etc. it'll all work with proper codex yes? i haven't seen many links to it... where to get all these things working?
oh yeah, i luv gaming to. any tetris/etc. can you run emulators on this thing? love to play everything arcade from sonic hedgehog through mario through etc.
oh and is it possible to install apps onto the SD card or not?
oh, is it possible to get different skins for the UI? i'd love to have a star trek theme, i can finally have a real trek COMMUNICATOR+tricorder!
1. i gave unlocked sim+supercid. how can i tell? anyways. everything went smoothly.
2. currently looking @other wm6 builds. i want to use black, but it doesn't have sdhc for now.
JediFonger said:
1. i gave unlocked sim+supercid. how can i tell? anyways. everything went smoothly.
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To check if you have a SuperCID device issue the bootloader command 'info 2'. This returns the CID of your device (check the wiki bootloader page if U have question).
To check SIM, just put another SIM card in it to test.
it's awesome. everything worked unlocked.
i also upgraded to sleuth's wm6 and i'm using the 4GB sdhc card. this really rox =). i really like sleuth's version.
now i have to find which codecs to install for divx/xvid playback on the phone.
got tcpmp 0.81. pretty interesting but 90% of the video files i've tried so far don't play smoothly.
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got tcpmp 0.81. pretty interesting but 90% of the video files i've tried so far don't play smoothly.
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Coreplayer 1.1 is the best I've seen personally....
i got an older version of coreplayer 1.0 or somn, it still doesn't play 90% of the videos smoothly. i've been using psp/ipod videos.
Hi, im new here.
im 15 yrs old [LOL]
but im a smart kid
however, i need a lil help her
i have a Vogue
and installed manilla2d on it
Yet, i can't add programs, i click on the + abd nothing happens
and each time i try playing music, it says something about a file error
and wen i click pictures, it says albumsearcher.exe is missing.
What is this :O??
Boobuntu said:
Hi, im new here.
im 15 yrs old [LOL]
but im a smart kid
however, i need a lil help her
i have a Vogue
and installed manilla2d on it
Yet, i can't add programs, i click on the + abd nothing happens
and each time i try playing music, it says something about a file error
and wen i click pictures, it says albumsearcher.exe is missing.
What is this :O??
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hello,
are you running a stock rom (phone as is) or did you flash to a custom one ? we'll need much more info to be able to help you.
Boobuntu said:
Hi, im new here.
im 15 yrs old [LOL]
but im a smart kid
however, i need a lil help her
i have a Vogue
and installed manilla2d on it
Yet, i can't add programs, i click on the + abd nothing happens
and each time i try playing music, it says something about a file error
and wen i click pictures, it says albumsearcher.exe is missing.
What is this :O??
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lol if you're a smart kid you wouldve flashed to a custom rom with m2D on it.
Jk. I've had that problem before where i couldnt add programs to the "launcher page" of manilla as well as having issues adding favorite people to the peoples tab.
I would try 1 of 2 things.
1) try a different version of manilla 2d for example if you used version 21 try version 20.
2) BUT i would highly reccommend using a custom rom with manilla 2d. Why? first off we have great chefs (people on this forum who make great roms). They optimize the rom (or basically the operating system for your phone to run more efficiently --> FASTER)
I would suggest NFSFAN who makes vogue roms. He also added other mods that are featured in the touch pro and touch diamond. Cant go into detail here but if you need help flashing to a custom rom you can pm me
intimidatorx31 said:
lol if you're a smart kid you wouldve flashed to a custom rom with m2D on it.
Jk. I've had that problem before where i couldnt add programs to the "launcher page" of manilla as well as having issues adding favorite people to the peoples tab.
I would try 1 of 2 things.
1) try a different version of manilla 2d for example if you used version 21 try version 20.
2) BUT i would highly reccommend using a custom rom with manilla 2d. Why? first off we have great chefs (people on this forum who make great roms). They optimize the rom (or basically the operating system for your phone to run more efficiently --> FASTER)
I would suggest NFSFAN who makes vogue roms. He also added other mods that are featured in the touch pro and touch diamond. Cant go into detail here but if you need help flashing to a custom rom you can pm me
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hmm
lelz im using sprints default ROM
I need instructions on using a custom ROM and how to install it+Where to get
Boobuntu said:
hmm
lelz im using sprints default ROM
I need instructions on using a custom ROM and how to install it+Where to get
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do a search for " roms "
I got 155 hits with excellent info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=22772941
Boobuntu said:
hmm
lelz im using sprints default ROM
I need instructions on using a custom ROM and how to install it+Where to get
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1) You should upgrade your radio --> maybe 3.42.30
honestly the easiest way is to use this utility from htc. This upgrades your htc touch to the newer windows mobile 6.1 with GPS enabled and Rev A for faster data downloads. http://www.htc.com/us/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=76&act=sd&cat=all By doing this it will upgrade your radio. But note: this is not the only way to upgrade radio its the simplest way for newbies 2) You need to unlock your phone
This is the Unlockerhttp://rapidshare.com/files/113951076/Vogue_unlocker_MFG_2.31.exeIf you need instructions here is where i got it. Just read we all had to read to figure it out. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=203703) After doing that you can finally install a custom rom.
I suggest this one. Here is a very good and stable WM 6.1 Rom with Manilla 2D aka Touchflo 2D incorporated in this rom/os made by NFSFAN: http://74.53.45.2/%7Eevadmin/nfsfan/Public%20Releases/Sprint/NFSFAN%27s%201.12%20Sprint%20ROM.rarThere are 2 ways of flashing your phone...actually any windows mobile phone for that matter. 1) Flashing by your micro SD card or 2) flashing through your computer via USB cord
Flashing Through microSD card
I Personally Like this method because it works 100%. The usb method sometimes has errors with active sync connection. Basically you download the rom (provided above) and thers a file called RUU_signed.nbh For the Sd card method you have to copy that to the root of your microSD card and rename it to VOGUIMG.nbh. Please note that you shouldve unlocked your phone by now and you shouldve backed up everything from you fone/sd card to your pc because everything will be deleted. Now after the VOGUIMG.nbh is on the root of the SD card, you now press and hold the power button on your phone AND press and hold the camera button on your phone at the same time --> keep holding it and then insert your stylus into the reset button. KEEP holding it until you get a 3 color screen red blue green. ANd follow the onscreen instructions.
Flashing via USB cord
If you flash by this method, with the rom provided above, NFSFAN has provided u with a .rar of all the stuff you need to flash. Just unzip/unrar it. In there theres a file called ROMUpdateUtility.exe. open that. Make sure you plug in your phone and have an active sync connection. that program u just opened has onscreen instructions. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR PHONE FROM THE USB CORD AND HOPE YOU DONT HAVE A POWER OUTAGE WHILE DOING THIS BY USB CORD. This method is the easiest way to flash...but easy to me is subjective and it may not be easy for all.
Anyways after its done whether u flashed by sd card or usb cord...it takes a while to start up dont panic. YOu shuold see that screen where u have to align your screen... after that ur phone will perform a customization let that **** run do not cancel.
intimidatorx31 thanks for the amazing guide! If anything, it should be stickied at the top to help all newcomers here. Well done.
intimidatorx31 said:
1) You should upgrade your radio --> maybe 3.42.30
honestly the easiest way is to use this utility from htc. This upgrades your htc touch to the newer windows mobile 6.1 with GPS enabled and Rev A for faster data downloads. http://www.htc.com/us/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=76&act=sd&cat=all By doing this it will upgrade your radio. But note: this is not the only way to upgrade radio its the simplest way for newbies 2) You need to unlock your phone
This is the Unlockerhttp://rapidshare.com/files/113951076/Vogue_unlocker_MFG_2.31.exeIf you need instructions here is where i got it. Just read we all had to read to figure it out. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=203703) After doing that you can finally install a custom rom.
I suggest this one. Here is a very good and stable WM 6.1 Rom with Manilla 2D aka Touchflo 2D incorporated in this rom/os made by NFSFAN: http://74.53.45.2/%7Eevadmin/nfsfan/Public%20Releases/Sprint/NFSFAN%27s%201.12%20Sprint%20ROM.rarThere are 2 ways of flashing your phone...actually any windows mobile phone for that matter. 1) Flashing by your micro SD card or 2) flashing through your computer via USB cord
Flashing Through microSD card
I Personally Like this method because it works 100%. The usb method sometimes has errors with active sync connection. Basically you download the rom (provided above) and thers a file called RUU_signed.nbh For the Sd card method you have to copy that to the root of your microSD card and rename it to VOGUIMG.nbh. Please note that you shouldve unlocked your phone by now and you shouldve backed up everything from you fone/sd card to your pc because everything will be deleted. Now after the VOGUIMG.nbh is on the root of the SD card, you now press and hold the power button on your phone AND press and hold the camera button on your phone at the same time --> keep holding it and then insert your stylus into the reset button. KEEP holding it until you get a 3 color screen red blue green. ANd follow the onscreen instructions.
Flashing via USB cord
If you flash by this method, with the rom provided above, NFSFAN has provided u with a .rar of all the stuff you need to flash. Just unzip/unrar it. In there theres a file called ROMUpdateUtility.exe. open that. Make sure you plug in your phone and have an active sync connection. that program u just opened has onscreen instructions. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR PHONE FROM THE USB CORD AND HOPE YOU DONT HAVE A POWER OUTAGE WHILE DOING THIS BY USB CORD. This method is the easiest way to flash...but easy to me is subjective and it may not be easy for all.
Anyways after its done whether u flashed by sd card or usb cord...it takes a while to start up dont panic. YOu shuold see that screen where u have to align your screen... after that ur phone will perform a customization let that **** run do not cancel.
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Thanks alot for the amazing guide.
But, my phone is alredy unlocked by CLARO
so i skip that part and proceed to updating ROM?
Boobuntu said:
Thanks alot for the amazing guide.
But, my phone is alredy unlocked by CLARO
so i skip that part and proceed to updating ROM?
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yea if its unlocked then by all means flash to custom rom but ive never heard of CLARO before.. but if its unlocked its unlocked.
The "guide" lol if u wanna call it that is very basic and thers some lil details that are left out but i didnt wanna include all of it or else it may confuse you. I was just like you guys i didnt start flashin until 5 months ago and ive had windows mobile phones for 3 years now. I learned all of this from the htc touch wiki page on this site. And i also read it on PPCgeeks.com
OH OK ill google them then =D
Boobuntu said:
Thanks alot for the amazing guide.
But, my phone is alredy unlocked by CLARO
so i skip that part and proceed to updating ROM?
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By CLARO, are you referring to CLARO SAC, as in CLARO is your cellular carrier/provider?
If CLARO is an app its not one Ive ever heard of for unlocking HTC Vogues and a google search comes up with it being a cellular provider NOT an unlocking software to flash custom ROMs to your phone and the only thing I find close to unlocking a phone and CLARO isnt even for the HTC Vogue but rather a V220.
Detroit Doug
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By CLARO, are you referring to CLARO SAC, as in CLARO is your cellular carrier/provider?
If CLARO is an app its not one Ive ever heard of for unlocking HTC Vogues and a google search comes up with it being a cellular provider NOT an unlocking software to flash custom ROMs to your phone and the only thing I find close to unlocking a phone and CLARO isnt even for the HTC Vogue but rather a V220.
Detroit Doug
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LOL true.
Claro runs all the CDMAs in this country, and Viva is another competitor,
btw i mean claro by this http://claro.com.do/
and they unlocked my phone and even had their custom Rom which, apart from being slow had a hideous theme
and i've never unlocked a phone by myself
what is the purpous of unlocking?
Boobuntu said:
LOL true.
Claro runs all the CDMAs in this country, and Viva is another competitor,
btw i mean claro by this http://claro.com.do/
and they unlocked my phone and even had their custom Rom which, apart from being slow had a hideous theme
and i've never unlocked a phone by myself
what is the purpous of unlocking?
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Unlocking the phone is what allows users to flash a custom ROM onto them other than the locked, standard ROM from the Carrier we buy them from.
So your saying the carrier CLARO has unlocked the phone? can you verify this to be certain, if not check with them regarding flashing of a custom ROM and check out THIS for more information regarding unlocking and relocking your phone for custom ROMs
As far as you being a "foriegn" (at least to me as Im in the US and my experience and understanding of ROMs and Unlocking comes from use on US phones) you may want to double-check your phones state before going to far
Detroit Doug
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Unlocking the phone is what allows users to flash a custom ROM onto them other than the locked, standard ROM from the Carrier we buy them from.
So your saying the carrier CLARO has unlocked the phone? can you verify this to be certain, if not check with them regarding flashing of a custom ROM and check out THIS for more information regarding unlocking and relocking your phone for custom ROMs
As far as you being a "foriegn" (at least to me as Im in the US and my experience and understanding of ROMs and Unlocking comes from use on US phones) you may want to double-check your phones state before going to far
Detroit Doug
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Oh.. no, its not unlocked given the fact that the boot screen still shows the sprint one, i set the automatic roaming thing you said obn other post, its back to normal and says sprint pcs, and wen i upgraded to windows 6.1 a box came and auto installed some sht from sprint,
thanks alot every1 =D now i know what to do
Okay I'm a complete noob and i need step by step instructions. (i have a verizon htc touch pro 2 with windows 6.5)
1. how do i install android on my phone?
2. where can i get the android file for download?
3. how do i install the dual start up program?
4. where can i retrieve the dual start up file?
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Okay I'm a complete noob and i need step by step instructions. (i have a verizon htc touch pro 2 with windows 6.5)
1. how do i install android on my phone?
2. where can i get the android file for download?
3. how do i install the dual start up program?
4. where can i retrieve the dual start up file?
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really? REALLY?
did you even bother looking around? AT ALL?
READ MY SIG!!!!!!!!!
oh, and if cant figure this much out than you prolly shouldnt be doing it at all
italian_savior said:
Okay I'm a complete noob and i need step by step instructions. (i have a verizon htc touch pro 2 with windows 6.5)
1. how do i install android on my phone?
2. where can i get the android file for download?
3. how do i install the dual start up program?
4. where can i retrieve the dual start up file?
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Searching does do wonders. Seriously tho, if you're expecting to be able to run this, you're going to have to do a lot of reading & research. Then when things break, a lot more reading an research. Then you create a post when you've exhausted all other efforts - and you tell us what you've tried, see how that works?
When you make posts like this, it's pretty obvious you didn't search, read, research - or really put any work or thought of your own into figuring this out.
We don't spoon feed.
HILARIOUS!!
Single best thread ever! This is too much. I love it. Where does the insanity stop? HAHA!
I wasn't even searching for the Android ROM and I found a writeup on it like 4 posts up from this one...
I'm gonna suggest that you seriously consider getting your head checked.
Hey guys, ive finally rooted my xperia arc, thanks alot to the Exploid Android Crew...i've also bought xda premium, setcpu and titaniumbackup. Thing is, when i go on set cpu to "overclock" my arc cpu...the max i can drag it to is 1024mhz...so i basically didnt overclock anything right? the whole rooting process was for nothing xD or am i missing something here
thanks in advance
Please search - DO NOT CREATE NEW THREADS UNTIL YOU HAVE SEARCHED - SEE LINK IN MY SIGNATURE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043861
Oh yeah, haha my bad. I did see that after i posted D:
Btw, how did you unlock your bootloader? i've read up a bit on this and i haven't got clue. It'd be great if you could help
Thanks iceman
you can just go to the Sony Ericsson homepage or follow a tutorial on this page. It's really not hard to unlock, just remember, you will wipe your phone - so better make a backup first
hi, I just rooted my locked arc 15minutes ago using gingerbreak v1.2 and as far as I can tell so far it went well I'm not experiencing any problems.
My question might sound dumb but does rooting the phone also unlock it ? cause mine is still locked and I'd like to unlock it.
Is there another way to unlock it ?
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hi, I just rooted my locked arc 15minutes ago using gingerbreak v1.2 and as far as I can tell so far it went well I'm not experiencing any problems.
My question might sound dumb but does rooting the phone also unlock it ? cause mine is still locked and I'd like to unlock it.
Is there another way to unlock it ?
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Hi
As far as i know, safest way to unlock bootloader is from se site. U can only unlock bootloader once... U cant re-lock it after
hateyou said:
hi, I just rooted my locked arc 15minutes ago using gingerbreak v1.2 and as far as I can tell so far it went well I'm not experiencing any problems.
My question might sound dumb but does rooting the phone also unlock it ? cause mine is still locked and I'd like to unlock it.
Is there another way to unlock it ?
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if you use gingerbreak, then it is still locked. go here "http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions" to safely unlock your phone. Just remember unlocking will void your warranty.
That's actually the first method I've tried but I but I couldn't manage to start the fast boot once I've turned off the phone; and I've followed the tutorial on YouTube exactly. The led just won't turn blue I've tried it several times.
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That's actually the first method I've tried but I but I couldn't manage to start the fast boot once I've turned off the phone; and I've followed the tutorial on YouTube exactly. The led just won't turn blue I've tried it several times.
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If you're following the instructions properly and its not working, then that probably means your phone is branded and the bootloader can't be unlocked. There's a thread going on here about trying to enable fastboot on sim-locked phones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063394
I've found the code for 25€, witch I consider to be a good deal considering the 65€ I was originally asked for on my network so I'm gonna go with that. I've already ordered it.
I've read the thread you posted and It's still a work in progress, I appreciate the effort that's being done but 25€ is not much and it's risk free.
IS IT POSSIBLE... TO root the g988u1 and g988u with another phone thats rooted I have another samsung phone and its rooted is it possible to connect them both together and run commands on the rooted one? with wires or there usb transfer thing ? iv looked online but I'm not sure if its real or user friendly.. and I see snapdragon has bin rooted on older devices mabey when we get Android 11? root will happen?? is it possible to pay samsung premium plus to unlock boot loader or pay one click root to unlock bootloader? please give me ur wisdom :fingers-crossed:
LOL sorry to crush your dreams, but no...
Let me guess, your day job is writing clickbait headlines for sketchy websites