All,
Sorry about if this is a duplicate post, but can anyone confirm if the procedure http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4257045&postcount=38 is still good for rooting a G2 Touch phone?
I have been using mine for a while and am eager to be on a later version of Andriod. Do the new builds have the HTC Applications (such as bookmarks where you can take photos) or are they free of these applications?
If they don't have them, is there anyway I can add them?
Many thanks.
Father L
Father L said:
All,
Sorry about if this is a duplicate post, but can anyone confirm if the procedure http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4257045&postcount=38 is still good for rooting a G2 Touch phone?
I have been using mine for a while and am eager to be on a later version of Andriod. Do the new builds have the HTC Applications (such as bookmarks where you can take photos) or are they free of these applications?
If they don't have them, is there anyway I can add them?
Many thanks.
Father L
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Do you want to root your phone or put a new rom on? Rooting the phone will only allow you to run apps which require root access, most custom rom's have root built in and can allow you to use v2.1 of android os. If you want to put on a custom rom then follow my guide in my sig if you just want root I think that guide is good.
Read the custom ROM topics to see what apps or tweaks have been made.
If your Hero is a newish uk T-Mobile one, the first method in that sig may not work. I had to use the goldcard method, what HSPL You using?
Father L said:
All,
Sorry about if this is a duplicate post, but can anyone confirm if the procedure ... is still good for rooting a G2 Touch phone?
I have been using mine for a while and am eager to be on a later version of Andriod. Do the new builds have the HTC Applications (such as bookmarks where you can take photos) or are they free of these applications?
If they don't have them, is there anyway I can add them?
Many thanks.
Father L
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Use this guide: "[Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom [Updated 19/03]"
I have same phone as yours (HTC G2 T-Mobile) and did everything nice in few hours of carefulness and now my phone is happy with latest Villain 4.0 Beta2.
P.S. everything worked 100% with golden card method which is explained there in noob level.
Good luck!
btdag said:
If you want to put on a custom rom then follow my guide in my sig if you just want root I think that guide is good.
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bonesy said:
If your Hero is a newish uk T-Mobile one, the first method in that sig may not work. I had to use the goldcard method, what HSPL You using?
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edismx said:
Use this guide: "[Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom [Updated 19/03]"
I have same phone as yours (HTC G2 T-Mobile) and did everything nice in few hours of carefulness and now my phone is happy with latest Villain 4.0 Beta2.
P.S. everything worked 100% with golden card method which is explained there in noob level.
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The link in BTDAG's sig is the same one EDISMX is referring to,... and yes, the Goldcard method that BONESY mentioned is also explained there, by far (in my opinion) the best tut for beginners on here.
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EDIT: It doesn't work, let's move on.
Just saw this now, apparently it works for all HTC 2.1 devices using the 'fake ota' method.
I will rewrite the guide here once someone has confirmed it works.
I can not and will not test this as I wasn't stupid enough to flash the official 2.1 RUU.
http://forum.androidspin.com/showthread.php?p=13939#post13939
Once you get to clockwork mod recovery you should be able to flash a custom rom!
Thanks to Eugene373 for this
42turkeys said:
Just saw this now, apparently it works for all HTC 2.1 devices using the 'fake ota' method.
I will rewrite the guide here once someone has confirmed it works.
I can not and will not test this as I wasn't stupid enough to flash the official 2.1 RUU.
http://forum.androidspin.com/showthread.php?p=13939#post13939
Once you get to clockwork mod recovery you should be able to flash a custom rom!
Thanks to Eugene373 for this
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Reports on the guide website suggest that this will NOT work for HTC Hero users or in fact any phone which did not originally ship with v2.1 of Android.
I'd love someone to prove this wrong so keep trying but don't get your hopes up.
another explaination - not tested
here is another explaination to root cdma hera - don't know if it works or not, don't know if it's the same for gsm hero
http://www.gadgetsdna.com/how-to-root-htc-hero-cdma-stock-android-2-1/3628/
jergud said:
here is another explaination to root cdma hera - don't know if it works or not, don't know if it's the same for gsm hero
http://www.gadgetsdna.com/how-to-root-htc-hero-cdma-stock-android-2-1/3628/
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don't work, I've tested it.
42turkeys said:
Just saw this now, apparently it works for all HTC 2.1 devices using the 'fake ota' method.
I will rewrite the guide here once someone has confirmed it works.
I can not and will not test this as I wasn't stupid enough to flash the official 2.1 RUU.
http://forum.androidspin.com/showthread.php?p=13939#post13939
Once you get to clockwork mod recovery you should be able to flash a custom rom!
Thanks to Eugene373 for this
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I am stupid enough, falsh Chunghwa official 2.1 RUU,test above,don't work.no hope......
found another one - cdma again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
don't know if it works with gsm hero
zmgbyn said:
I am stupid enough, falsh Chunghwa official 2.1 RUU,test above,don't work.no hope......
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me too...flashed Chunghwa..:| cannot go back no more...
qqragoon said:
me too...flashed Chunghwa..:| cannot go back no more...
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did you try this way too ? : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
I just wan't to make it more clear to my self. If I understood you ppl right, there is no possible way to root official GSM 2.1? Or am I wrong?
And does anyone know, how fast we will get rooted GMS EU 2.1 after it is released? Fast thing to do?
Also first part of OTA (YouTube update), i hope it didn't take ability to root from me?
shadow_fi said:
I just wan't to make it more clear to my self. If I understood you ppl right, there is no possible way to root official GSM 2.1? Or am I wrong?
And does anyone know, how fast we will get rooted GMS EU 2.1 after it is released? Fast thing to do?
Also first part of OTA (YouTube update), i hope it didn't take ability to root from me?
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There is no known way, yet.
There are already rooted GSM custom rom's based upon the 2.1 releases which have happened so far. It takes dev's a few hours from release usually to get them into the public domain.
shadow_fi said:
I just wan't to make it more clear to my self. If I understood you ppl right, there is no possible way to root official GSM 2.1? Or am I wrong?
And does anyone know, how fast we will get rooted GMS EU 2.1 after it is released? Fast thing to do?
Also first part of OTA (YouTube update), i hope it didn't take ability to root from me?
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If you installed the latest ota just downgrade & root.
For rooting the europe 2.1 I aim to be as fast as last time but it depends on when it is released.
jergud said:
did you try this way too ? : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694572
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I've tested it , can't work!
Some more tests:
Press Home + power then Press VOL UP + Power:
Lost recovery appear,But not use, signature error!
42turkeys said:
If you installed the latest ota just downgrade & root.
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You mean if I installed this "YouTube" OTA update and have 2.73.405.93, i have to downgrade? Even if this is still 1.5?
shadow_fi said:
You mean if I installed this "YouTube" OTA update and have 2.73.405.93, i have to downgrade? Even if this is still 1.5?
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Yeah, just follow mine or btdag's guide and be happy!
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Yeah, just follow mine or btdag's guide and be happy!
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Well then IMO you have to add to your guide.
"First, you need to downgrade your ROM to 2.73.xxx.x"
Like: "Also downgrade 2.73.405.93, even if it starts with 2.73...".
Btw: If I would flash Part 2 OTA update, 2.1 andoird, would it be as easy as now, to downgrade?
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Well then IMO you have to add to your guide.
"First, you need to downgrade your ROM to 2.73.xxx.x"
Like: "Also downgrade 2.73.405.93, even if it starts with 2.73...".
Btw: If I would flash Part 2 OTA update, 2.1 andoird, would it be as easy as now, to downgrade?
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You can't downgrade once you flash part 2 as the version will change from 2.73.xxx.xx
Yeah I do need to change that, I just couldn't remember it when I was writing it!
Hello all,
I bought an htc desire HD yesterday and when i pop in my sim into the phone it says network locked, i am a complete newb in the android world please help me fix this
I searched the google and the unlocking required an app named "sgs unlocker" but there is no free version in the market, plesse help me through
Btw i must add the phone shows TMOBILE logo when it starts and it came with a tmobile sim do when i pop the tmobile sim the phone starts normally, my other sim won't work on the phone
Rooting will give you simunlock. However, there is no guarantee it will work for all carriers. There are some it does not work with.
Sent from a dream.
Teichopsia said:
Rooting will give you simunlock. However, there is no guarantee it will work for all carriers. There are some it does not work with.
Sent from a dream.
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Is there any other solution then?
prospect565 said:
Is there any other solution then?
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Buy an ime unlock code.
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Teichopsia said:
Buy an ime unlock code.
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i live in pakistan and the phone is bought from UK, how do i get an imei unlock code? :S
and should i try the booting method?
prospect565 said:
i live in pakistan and the phone is bought from UK, how do i get an imei unlock code? :S
and should i try the booting method?
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Google for a website that sells them.
You bought it in the uk, did you buy it from amazon uk or any online service? Contact the seller to see if he can help you.
I don't know what you mean by booting method.
Right now, all I can say is google is your friend.
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Teichopsia said:
Google for a website that sells them.
You bought it in the uk, did you buy it from amazon uk or any online service? Contact the seller to see if he can help you.
I don't know what you mean by booting method.
Right now, all I can say is google is your friend.
Sent from a dream.
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thank u so much for guiding me i have already asked a few people and i'll soon get my phone unlocked
but i have one last question, when i unlock the phone will i be able to use the latest custom roms?
prospect565 said:
thank u so much for guiding me i have already asked a few people and i'll soon get my phone unlocked
but i have one last question, when i unlock the phone will i be able to use the latest custom roms?
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Yes. Use the ace hack kit only to unlock/root your phone. Do not use any other method. You can flash anything in the dev section. Read the op (first page) before flashing. It will list what works and what bugs are listed.
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Teichopsia said:
Yes. Use the ace hack kit only to unlock/root your phone. Do not use any other method. You can flash anything in the dev section. Read the op (first page) before flashing. It will list what works and what bugs are listed.
Sent from a dream.
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alright i have unlocked my phone through the unlock code now i need to know how to root my phone and update it to the latest rom available for the phone presently, can u please direct me to the page?
prospect565 said:
alright i have unlocked my phone through the unlock code now i need to know how to root my phone and update it to the latest rom available for the phone presently, can u please direct me to the page?
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You can root your DHD with help of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119&highlight=aahk
DachV said:
You can root your DHD with help of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119&highlight=aahk
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what is the best custom rom for DHD and i have heard there are 2 versions of DHD, the 1st generation is easy to be booted and custom roms are easily installed but the 2nd generation comes up with a lot of problems plus which custom rom is the best according to u?
tonerty
prospect565 said:
what is the best custom rom for DHD and i have heard there are 2 versions of DHD, the 1st generation is easy to be booted and custom roms are easily installed but the 2nd generation comes up with a lot of problems plus which custom rom is the best according to u?
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As I know, all Dhd can be rooted by AAHK you must only follow the instructions.
As for me, the best ROM we have today for our device is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778202 there are few bugs only, but not critical for me If you want the ROM with Sense, look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792074 but this ROM works more slowly
DachV said:
As I know, all Dhd can be rooted by AAHK you must only follow the instructions.
As for me, the best ROM we have today for our device is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778202 there are few bugs only, but not critical for me If you want the ROM with Sense, look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792074 but this ROM works more slowly
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I am a complete noob in the android world so please don't judge me over my stupid questions, is there any rom in whih I can get a better battery life? As I mentioned before I was an iPhone set for like 3 years and I used to the hate the battery issues
All I want is good battery, performance, apps and wifi by etc
DachV said:
As I know, all Dhd can be rooted by AAHK you must only follow the instructions.
As for me, the best ROM we have today for our device is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778202 there are few bugs only, but not critical for me If you want the ROM with Sense, look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792074 but this ROM works more slowly
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Btw what's the difference between the tons with sense and those without sense?
prospect565 said:
I am a complete noob in the android world so please don't judge me over my stupid questions, is there any rom in whih I can get a better battery life? As I mentioned before I was an iPhone set for like 3 years and I used to the hate the battery issues
All I want is good battery, performance, apps and wifi by etc
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Try to install the Jelly Time Beta 10. It has realy high battery life, good performance and working WiFi. Camcorder and bluetoth is only broken
DachV said:
Try to install the Jelly Time Beta 10. It has realy high battery life, good performance and working WiFi. Camcorder and bluetoth is only broken
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well keeping all the broken things in mind i think i'll stick to the official firmware till the roms gets fixed
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Btw what's the difference between the tons with sense and those without sense?
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Sense is practically the user graphical interface. It includes original Htc widgets, lockscreen, and other different features. Use google to know more
Guys I own a HTC One V for past 1 year. now since the warranty is over I am planning to root the phone and thinking of installing custom ROMs
The only issue is that I am completely new in this rooting/custom rom business. In other words I am complete noob.
Please make things simple for me and help me step by step so that I can root my phone.
After rooting please guide me in same simple manner how can I install custom ROMs on my One V?
Please give link of latest and supported custom ROM for One V? Which version is currently available for this phone? 4.2 or 4.3? Can I by any chance get 4.4 on this device?
Please guide!
bluevolt said:
Guys I own a HTC One V for past 1 year. now since the warranty is over I am planning to root the phone and thinking of installing custom ROMs
The only issue is that I am completely new in this rooting/custom rom business. In other words I am complete noob.
Please make things simple for me and help me step by step so that I can root my phone.
After rooting please guide me in same simple manner how can I install custom ROMs on my One V?
Please give link of latest and supported custom ROM for One V? Which version is currently available for this phone? 4.2 or 4.3? Can I by any chance get 4.4 on this device?
Please guide!
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What version of Htc One V you has?
if its GSM, you can follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964
not sure bout CDMA
Only 4.2.2 is available now
You made it to this forum so you're almost there. You know those sticky topics that you ignored at the top of the page to find the post button? Read them first. There are some excellent instructions that have already been written.
sent from a phone running a rom
and then
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34236649#post34236649
its GSM only.
bluevolt said:
Guys I own a HTC One V for past 1 year. now since the warranty is over I am planning to root the phone and thinking of installing custom ROMs
The only issue is that I am completely new in this rooting/custom rom business. In other words I am complete noob.
Please make things simple for me and help me step by step so that I can root my phone.
After rooting please guide me in same simple manner how can I install custom ROMs on my One V?
Please give link of latest and supported custom ROM for One V? Which version is currently available for this phone? 4.2 or 4.3? Can I by any chance get 4.4 on this device?
Please guide!
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what is the problem with rooting?! everything (unlocking bootloader and rooting) happens trough the HTC officail site!!! LOL
parkourz said:
what is the problem with rooting?! everything (unlocking bootloader and rooting) happens trough the HTC officail site!!! LOL
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Didn't got your point?
PS - Why my profile picture and signatures are not appearing? Is this because of junior member status?
bluevolt said:
Didn't got your point?
PS - Why my profile picture and signatures are not appearing? Is this because of junior member status?
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I've wanted to say that HTC (as far as I know) is the only smartphones provider that let users unlock bootloader and root devices with step by step guide trough their official site. You have to google "HTC One V root" and search for htc.com site
I'm wondering why they won't sell unlocked and rooted devices
Hello big guys.
I'm a noob when it comes to roots and roms on phones.
I have been using the offical touchwiz still and is a little interested in rooting the phone and installing cyanogenmod to make it work faster.
I've read that there is a one click method to root called towelroot right now, I want to try it because I don't really understand how to root with other ways on the forum.
And I'm wondering if anyone has tried it before so I can use it and move on to the next step of flashing a custom rom.
Thank you in advance.
Lokulan said:
Hello big guys.
I'm a noob when it comes to roots and roms on phones.
I have been using the offical touchwiz still and is a little interested in rooting the phone and installing cyanogenmod to make it work faster.
I've read that there is a one click method to root called towelroot right now, I want to try it because I don't really understand how to root with other ways on the forum.
And I'm wondering if anyone has tried it before so I can use it and move on to the next step of flashing a custom rom.
Thank you in advance.
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Unfortunately Towelroot doesn't support this device yet. I tried earlier today
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2623635 this is the link to the everything thread for the captivate glide. They have root instructions there, and they're pretty straightforward
Good luck!
Morning Folk! I've just got the G3 SIM Free in the UK and allowed it to do all the updates it wanted (lots). It's now sitting at android 5.0. I'd like to remove mcafe from it but I've read I need root to do that - but from what I can see the tools on the forum don't seem to support 5.0, is this correct?
Cheers!
PromaneX said:
Morning Folk! I've just got the G3 SIM Free in the UK and allowed it to do all the updates it wanted (lots). It's now sitting at android 5.0. I'd like to remove mcafe from it but I've read I need root to do that - but from what I can see the tools on the forum don't seem to support 5.0, is this correct?
Cheers!
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Short anwser: you can't.
Long anwser: you can put a pre-rooted rom of Lollipop. Look in the Dev section.
Cheers I'll just put up with it for now
PromaneX said:
Cheers I'll just put up with it for now
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Flash a KK rom, root it and flash a custom recovery and flash a custom rom. Thats it Takes about 20-30 minutes.