I don't even know if this is the right section, but I bought this cellphone from a chinese website
ht*tp://ww*w.eemobi.cn/product/detail-1-2521-8583.aspx
Should it work if I try flashing on it the official htc hero rom? or any of these other rooms here (VillainROM)??
You "hero" is not a real htc hero. it is a fake one. Obviously you can not flash any rom,including android rom. It is called "山寨机" in Chinese.
heaver said:
I don't even know if this is the right section, but I bought this cellphone from a chinese website
ht*tp://ww*w.eemobi.cn/product/detail-1-2521-8583.aspx
Should it work if I try flashing on it the official htc hero rom? or any of these other rooms here (VillainROM)??
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I somewhat doubt it... the hardware would need to be literally identical, and the partitioning of the device would need to be identical. And can you be sure the seller hasn't misled you with the specs?
Tbh. I can't see it working, and I think you'll brick your phone if you try, since you may not have all the recovery tools the hero has.
So no, and I wouldn't try it. Don't think you'll even find a way to flash it
fake or not, it has different hardware (chipset) inside and has a different SPL, so flashing one of these ROMs is never going to work, and might even brick the device permanently.
as from the webby i see is a winmo hero -.-" u may try winmo section on dual boot lol...
edit: reported to HTC hope they will do something to it to prevent us, supporter from buying fake HTC product.
i just saw...its 128ram/256rom...so i guess wont rly work with android...i think ill stick with winmo6.5....and btw is there a super lite version of 6.5? i looked but couldnt find any
Ouch ... I hope you read the fine print before buying your "hero" ..
I can guarantee that flashing one of these ROMs as is will brick your "hero".. It may be possible to get android on it .. but it wont be easy unless someone else has already done the hard work!
i gotta say...
those phones you bought are not even identical to real HTC Hero.
it might be based on MTK chips, which have different mechanism as the normal Heroes, and their system were written in a totally different way as the HTC one, they just implement a similar interface to the Hero one..
Why do people buy that crap?
coz they took his job...
hkkla said:
Why do people buy that crap?
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Why you ask?!?
It's obvious:
What do you think of it? So many words may not impress you, then just take it on hand and enjoy it yourself!
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I noticed most of these roms are being flashed to hermes that use use SIM cards. I was wondering if these roms are good to go for cdma devices. Specifically Schap's version
Thanks
do it at your own risk, the risk of bricking your phone.
If you do try, dont do a rom with a radio rom attached to it because the mogul has a different radio.
i wouldnt recommend it...
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Ditto.
Flashing even OS's designed for different devices is definitely a risky procedure
although, if it does work, than that opens up everyone with that phone to these Hermes ROMs....
but i wouldnt recommend being the one to try it...leave that to the person who just thinks itll work because their phone looks sortakinda like the Hermes haha
absolutely NOT.
The Mogul is based on an entirely different chip set... that phone is for CDMA networks, and while the specs are similar to the Hermes, it is a very different device.
You're going to have to use one from the Titan forum for the Mogul. Not here.
The user name pretty much covers it for me.
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The user name pretty much covers it for me.
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abahahahaha.....
Hi all ,
in my country HTC Distributor has no android phones yet and HTC Hero in some unique places is very expensive with no warranty , also any HTC with windows mobile is already exiest so what is more right decision if i want to develop for android :
1- buy HTC Hero , expensive and no warrenty
2- buy Any WindowsMobile HTC , with warrenty , and install android on it ?!
if ur answer is 2 , what is the best htc model for that ?!
Thanks Alot
I'm not a developer but I've read somewhere that you can install an immulator on your PC and run your applications on it as if it was running on a specific device. I think it also comes with a list of predefined devices, like Hero for example.
And it's FREE I think!
it's great to find some one to answer me , thank u
am already using the emulator but when u have real device it can make a difference
You won't get Android working perfectly on a Windows Mobile HTC Phone, the experienced wasn't specifically designed for that device therefore, you should get ALOT of force closes etc. I recommend investing in the Hero.
I would also recommend a Hero.
That being said, I ran Android on my HTC Vogue (the CDMA version of the Touch) for about a year before Telus got an Android device. It's damn near perfect. Contrary to what MysteryHero says, you don't get any force closes, it runs great. They've even got to the point now where Android can be flashed onto the phone instead of booting it off the SD card from WM. The only thing that doesn't work is BT audio. If you can live without that, I highly recommend a Vogue. Or a Hero, of course. But you could probably find a Vogue for a lot cheaper on eBay or something.
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I would also recommend a Hero.
That being said, I ran Android on my HTC Vogue (the CDMA version of the Touch) for about a year before Telus got an Android device. It's damn near perfect. Contrary to what MysteryHero says, you don't get any force closes, it runs great. They've even got to the point now where Android can be flashed onto the phone instead of booting it off the SD card from WM. The only thing that doesn't work is BT audio. If you can live without that, I highly recommend a Vogue. Or a Hero, of course. But you could probably find a Vogue for a lot cheaper on eBay or something.
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Do note that the GSM version of HTC Vogue, which is known as the HTC touch is not able to run on android. ( I used to use a HTC Touch)
For more details, visit my Elf guide on my signature.
why don't you get it online? eBay for example..
Thanka alot for all answers ,
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You won't get Android working perfectly on a Windows Mobile HTC Phone, the experienced wasn't specifically designed for that device therefore, you should get ALOT of force closes etc. I recommend investing in the Hero.
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i thinks it will be my choice
craig0r said:
I would also recommend a Hero.
That being said, I ran Android on my HTC Vogue (the CDMA version of the Touch) for about a year before Telus got an Android device. It's damn near perfect. Contrary to what MysteryHero says, you don't get any force closes, it runs great. They've even got to the point now where Android can be flashed onto the phone instead of booting it off the SD card from WM. The only thing that doesn't work is BT audio. If you can live without that, I highly recommend a Vogue. Or a Hero, of course. But you could probably find a Vogue for a lot cheaper on eBay or something.
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jeremy89632 said:
Do note that the GSM version of HTC Vogue, which is known as the HTC touch is not able to run on android. ( I used to use a HTC Touch)
For more details, visit my Elf guide on my signature.
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In my Country Egypt only HTC Touch here with GSM
slovoflud said:
why don't you get it online? eBay for example..
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eBay will not ship it to egypt !!
Any android phone will be the best option.
DO NOT get a WM phone instead, hoping that it will give you a perfect Android experience. That will just not happen.
I refuse to believe you cannot get your hand on a HTC android phone way one or the other.
And in regard to your signature:
It should be "learning" not "leraning".
salahag said:
I'm not a developer but I've read somewhere that you can install an immulator on your PC and run your applications on it as if it was running on a specific device. I think it also comes with a list of predefined devices, like Hero for example.
And it's FREE I think!
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It comes with the Android-SDK by default.
For Me... I use HTC WM it's good no problem but when I test htc android phone things change to me htc hero is my current phone and many apps and things you can explore and learn from it... it is depends on you if you like to try and htc will update htc hero rom this coming march for free to download trust me you will amaze and know the difference of the program of it
All opinions say : Hero will be more realistic !! So i think i will buy it
Thanks for all
Also Thanks for Uniqron for Correction , it's only typo error
T-Mobile & HTC just ruined my day with the G2...
I hope HTC won't implement this on their future devices....(Desire HD &Z included)
Original Article:
http://gizmodo.com/5656921/t+mobiles-g2-rootkit-will-reinstall-stock-android-after-a-jailbreak
Code-Level Modifications to the G2
As pioneers in Android-powered mobile devices, T-Mobile and HTC strive to support innovation. The T-Mobile G2 is a powerful and highly customizable Android-powered smartphone, which customers can personalize and make their own, from the look of their home screen to adding their favorite applications and more.
The HTC software implementation on the G2 stores some components in read-only memory as a security measure to prevent key operating system software from becoming corrupted and rendering the device inoperable. There is a small subset of highly technical users who may want to modify and re-engineer their devices at the code level, known as "rooting," but a side effect of HTC's security measure is that these modifications are temporary and cannot be saved to permanent memory. As a result the original code is restored.
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(Pardon the title, should be "Root" not "Jailbreak")
I wouldn't worry about it... give the community some time and they'll figure it out. Its only a matter of time.
killawatts said:
I wouldn't worry about it... give the community some time and they'll figure it out. Its only a matter of time.
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I sincerely hope so...
I am pretty sure this was false... the NAND is write locked or something but is reporting that writing is occuring so this is all a misinterpretation of a bug.
con247 said:
I am pretty sure this was false... the NAND is write locked or something but is reporting that writing is occuring so this is all a misinterpretation of a bug.
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??
how can a "chip" acting as a TPM be a bug?
its just another way they are using to try and protect there devices, people prob said it about the desires nand protection, but look at us now, we smashed it
U talk about the G2? This has an Engeneering SPL and was the second Android Phone ever.... Old News?
I hope that's what will happen...
the guys with T-Mobile G2s are having a helluva time trying to root their devices properly
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U talk about the G2? This has an Engeneering SPL and was the second Android Phone ever.... Old News?
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second android phone??
released in September 2010...
http://www.gsmarena.com/t_mobile_g2-3518.php
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U talk about the G2? This has an Engeneering SPL and was the second Android Phone ever.... Old News?
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You are clearly very confused!
The GSM Hero was branded the G2 Touch by T-Mobile in Europe, but was never picked up by T-Mobile in the US. So, T-Mobile US never had a G2, until now!
The G2 being referred to here, is the T-Mobile US G2, which is essentially the HTC Desire Z without HTC Sense.
Regards,
Dave
I can understand HTC's point in "protecting normal people from getting their device corrupted by a malicious apps" (e.g. "root"-apps, which **** around with /system) or similar. But I do not like them in not providing an easy way to remove the locks for those people, who know what they are doing.
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I can understand HTC's point in "protecting normal people from getting their device corrupted by a malicious apps" (e.g. "root"-apps, which **** around with /system) or similar. But I do not like them in not providing an easy way to remove the locks for those people, who know what they are doing.
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i think htc are more intrested in protecting there software than the consumer, an unrootable phone also means no1 can dump the rom and port the software .....
foxmeister said:
The GSM Hero was branded the G2 Touch by T-Mobile in Europe, but was never picked up by T-Mobile in the US. So, T-Mobile US never had a G2, until now!
The G2 being referred to here, is the T-Mobile US G2, which is essentially the HTC Desire Z without HTC Sense.
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I wish this didn't happen...
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i think htc are more intrested in protecting there software than the consumer, an unrootable phone also means no1 can dump the rom and port the software .....
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It's got nothing to do with protecting their software. It's about making the system harder to "break" to reduce the support burden, due to people and applications mucking around with the device.
Regards,
Dave
Just thought I would dive in and drop a link for anyone that is yet to comment..
And yes, it does belong in the dev section
http://www.facebook.com/notes/htc/update-on-bootloaders/10150305151453084
Sent from my LeeDrOID loaded Desire HD
It's good to hear - the outcome of their review of the policy will have a direct influence on my next device.
that's a good news!!!
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It's good to hear - the outcome of their review of the policy will have a direct influence on my next device.
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Same here.
fllash said:
It's good to hear - the outcome of their review of the policy will have a direct influence on my next device.
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Same here. I was sold on the HTC Sensation but then heard that they locked it down like Fort Knox.
Going to the HTC event in Toronto on May 30th, see what the reps there have to say about this (probably nothing, but worth a try).
Great news indeed. Really hope they listen to their fans. As everyone else has said this will influence what phone I get next.
hope they will make the next nexus android phone ice-cream sandwiches
Sounds like something Motorola would say. Motorola actually said they would unlock the whole range ( carrier dependant) in late 2011 we'll have to see.
Did htc say they'd do anything like that? Hmm big load-a-stalling.
Desire is the source of all suffering.
wow probs to htc they listen to customers
Who would've thought...
Nice to hear these good news, last scepsis is gone looking forward to the Sensation! Great!
Sent from my HTC Desire
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It will certainly give me more options if the policy changes.
Being rootable is paramount.
I have to see it first to believe it. In my opinion HTC does not listen to customers. Based on the past when they would release very buggy firmware (eg touch pro 2 and hd2) and did not solve it. Custom roms were the only thing that made the devices great.
So after 4 HTC devices, my next one will be the Galaxy S 2.
Also, we what are their motives for doing it in the first place?
-Operators who don't like tethering, so won't sell their devices when it's possible to root?
-Don't like it when new sense versions are being ported to old devices?
-Thinking that locking everything down will sell them more devices?
I really hope this is not a marketing trick.... I'd really like future HTC phones to have unlock bootloaders we all know (maybe HTC too) that the roms our chefs make are by far better than the stock ones
Sent from my HTC Desire
I won't believe this till i see it.
Nice gesture, this facebook message. Lets hope they mean what the say in it.
The problem is that htc don't sell only hardware..They want sell Htc Sense
They do not want allow to flash an other rom on their devices
Htc Sense is great in my opinion, but I dont understand why they want force to use that..If really they will allow this, will be a great step for htc
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The problem is that htc don't sell only hardware..They want sell Htc Sense
They do not want allow to flash an other rom on their devices
Htc Sense is great in my opinion, but I dont understand why they want force to use that..If really they will allow this, will be a great step for htc
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So you are saying that HTC is following the apple route? Don't forget that apple has allowed other OSes on their machines
We might be lucky
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The problem is that htc don't sell only hardware..They want sell Htc Sense
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Even though HTC's hardware is not always cutting edge, its generally well built and I like this.
I don't use HTC sense, but I would still buy a HTC handset if I could root it, just because I know what I am getting.
rootSU said:
Even though HTC's hardware is not always cutting edge, its generally well built and I like this.
I don't use HTC sense, but I would still buy a HTC handset if I could root it, just because I know what I am getting.
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If was not clear, I agree with you
As of right now, the roms for your S3 are not meant to be used on other S3 variants. Bricks might happens or a soft one might happen. Before flashing a Rom make sure you are in the right development section an you read the entire op, twice. Until other devs or experienced users find a way to make them cross compatible, please refrain from using other carriers S3 roms.
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
incubus26jc said:
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
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check out my last few comments on that thread and tell me if that doesnt make sense
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check out my last few comments on that thread and tell me if that doesnt make sense
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Makes perfect sense to me
Good to see you.
You add an S3 to your (growing) device collection?
mrhaley30705 said:
Makes perfect sense to me
Good to see you.
You add an S3 to your (growing) device collection?
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no, i was considering it, but i think i will stick with my one x for now
Don't want a brick?
Don't try to use a swap partition!
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no, i was considering it, but i think i will stick with my one x for now
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Ill give u an e-cookie if u getz le device
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.
howtomen said:
Ill give u an e-cookie if u getz le device
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.
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lol. how did you know i love cookies?!
Pirateghost said:
lol. how did you know i love cookies?!
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Dont we all? but come on u know u want s3
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.
howtomen said:
Dont we all? but come on u know u want s3
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.
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Lol. I have a nexus 7 coming soon. No time for love, dr Jones
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
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Lol. I have a nexus 7 coming soon. No time for love, dr Jones
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
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I'll be glad to see you over there when I get my nexus 7! Can't wait!!
I bricked my device
Flashed a wrong Kernel of the other S3 Variant, now I suffer a Black screen of death and cannot access DMode with the 3 button combo.
Can someone tell me if a JIG will get me out of this mess ??? Or do I have to send it in to a JTAG service
**The LED light shows up, and when I plug the device in the computer reads it as a "QHUSB_DLOAD"**
Any help would be appreciated ....
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**The LED light shows up, and when I plug the device in the computer reads it as a "QHUSB_DLOAD"**
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I had to replace my device at that point; You're only able to access the Qualcomm download mode right now and unless someone has made a full rip of the AT&T/Rogers/Telus/Bell software using the Qualcomm tools, you're probably SOL. Not to mention that it's apparently very hard to find the Qualcomm download tools.
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I had to replace my device at that point; You're only able to access the Qualcomm download mode right now and unless someone has made a full rip of the AT&T/Rogers/Telus/Bell software using the Qualcomm tools, you're probably SOL. Not to mention that it's apparently very hard to find the Qualcomm download tools.
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K, so as you said you replaced your device right, what should I tell Bestbuy about what happened to my phone so they can replace it for me (I bought the warranty) ???
I don't know what to do LOL
We get this same thing on the att one X, as they share the s4. The simplest thing over there can get you stuck there. Kind of ridiculous.
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Fuzz21 said:
K, so as you said you replaced your device right, what should I tell Bestbuy about what happened to my phone so they can replace it for me (I bought the warranty) ???
I don't know what to do LOL
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It went a little something like this:
Me: I bought this earlier today and while I was setting up my Google account, it froze up and I had to pull the battery to get it unfrozen. Now it won't turn on and I just get a red light when I plug it in.
Sales Rep: Well maybe it's just a bad battery... < Tries another battery > Nope, that's not it....
< I sit in silence trying not to smile about the fact that they're about to replace a device I busted. >
Sales Rep: Well, I guess we can just send it back as a DOA unit, here's a replacement. < Swaps out SIM + SD and gives me the new phone >
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It was actually quite painless lol Don't worry about them noticing you modded it; If all you can get is the Qualcomm download mode, they'll have to do a complete wipe of the phone to get it to boot, they'll never see your attempted mod.
I almost flashed an international ROM!
Maybe if there weren't TWO different forums for the International and US variants it would be easier to see....
I just did a search for Galaxy S III in the forum and first thing was apparently the international version. Just have one GS3 forum and separate sub forums for each variant.
brushrop03 said:
I almost flashed an international ROM!
Maybe if there weren't TWO different forums for the International and US variants it would be easier to see....
I just did a search for Galaxy S III in the forum and first thing was apparently the international version. Just have one GS3 forum and separate sub forums for each variant.
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That'll never happen an cause even more problems then you will think. The admins an higher officials know what the are doing, an us mods have prepared for how this is setup. At first it's going to be hell, but it'll be worth it, if people just read what they are doing an where they are.
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That'll never happen an cause even more problems then you will think. The admins an higher officials know what the are doing, an us mods have prepared for how this is setup. At first it's going to be hell, but it'll be worth it, if people just read what they are doing an where they are.
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thats the problem that is rampant in xda....
people need to slow down, stop being so excited and take a minute to actually get their bearings and UNDERSTAND what they are doing.
it seems so many people think this is all just child's play and nothing bad could possibly happen. as we have seen over the years, nothing could be further from the truth.
as android grows in popularity, so does the noobery, even though they are warned, they will still ignore the warnings and rules.
this is my favorite XDA post of all time and sums it all up:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
self-proclaiming yourself as a noob will get you nowhere, everyone is responsible for what happens to their devices.
NOOBS: READ AND LEARN, RATHER THAN WATCH AND BLINDLY FOLLOW
i will get off my soapbox now
Won't lie ... I am only replying because I ALMOST did that. I have graduated from Sheep to Shepard! I will guide the flock best I can