Well, Im sure someone has already started a thread of this topic somewhere, but I dont have the time to search every thread for it.. Please forgive me since I am a new user to this site. I have recently switched from AT&T using the Iphone 3Gs to Sprint's HTC Evo, and Im really interested in tweaking my device to be able to make it my own super phone(with a longer lasting battery life.. would be very helpful). Obviously, it is a bit more complicated to tweak an HTC device from a blackberry(easy). With the talk of Rooted and unrooted device is a totally different language for me.. So Im just looking for a nice soul out there that wouldnt mind teaching me and showing me the ropes to have my own personal super phone..
Use unrevoked to root easiest way out there. Then download a Tom and flash it. Simple...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
if it's a new one use this thread
Do not use unrevoked 3 if it is a new one.
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if your hboot is .79, go for unrevoked. if it is 2.02, you have a challange. baisically if your software says 3.29 use unrevoked if it is 3.30 something than you are stuck. sorry. if you have 2.20, i would love a tester. pm me or email at [email protected]. when i say tester, dont worry i know what i am doing.
by the way, from now on i would definatelly scour the threads, google (evo xda [question]) and look in the dev section, before asking a much-asked question. most answers are there. i get that it is in greek pretty much, but it cant hurt (usually helps) to ask with a little knowledge.
once again, open for questions
dk
thedudejdog said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
if it's a new one use this thread
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What's the difference between the thread you mentioned and xHausx's root method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
I'm about to be a new owner also as my handset arrives tomorrow and I want to get ahead of the ball. Thank!
vwvapor said:
What's the difference between the thread you mentioned and xHausx's root method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
I'm about to be a new owner also as my handset arrives tomorrow and I want to get ahead of the ball. Thank!
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I think you might be better off with the thread you linked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
A few other threads that I found helpful while starting out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581635
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
Other random threads I find useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=712990
The fun stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544217
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686167
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701295
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715767
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724944
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686130
ausch30 said:
I think you might be better off with the thread you linked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
A few other threads that I found helpful while starting out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581635
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
Other random threads I find useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=712990
The fun stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544217
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686167
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701295
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715767
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724944
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686130
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Thanks for the links! That battery conditioning method sounds interesting.
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Thanks for the links! That battery conditioning method sounds interesting.
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I do suggest you become familiar with ADB, there are a lot of very useful things you can do with it. That being said, there is a program called Android Commander that installs on your computer and has a GUI which makes a lot of the ADB stuff much easier.
http://androidcommander.com/
dkdude36 said:
if it is 2.02, you have a challange. baisically if your software says 3.29 use unrevoked if it is 3.30 something than you are stuck. sorry.
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untrue!~. I am 2.02 Hboot and 3.30 software and I am rooted using sprint lovers rom
94tbird said:
untrue!~. I am 2.02 Hboot and 3.30 software and I am rooted using sprint lovers rom
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Sprint Lover's is the only one that'll work for you currently, though. I'm hoping they can get everything working with the new hboot soon. Got a replacement Evo with the new hboot and I miss my old Rom.
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How new is the 2.02 hboot? I bought an evo on eBay that I should have by Monday and I will email the seller to see when he got it so I can compare with any responses here to see if I can figure out which I may have before it arrives.....thanks guys
Oh...edit...I know its 003 if that helps...
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Vandelay007 said:
How new is the 2.02 hboot? I bought an evo on eBay that I should have by Monday and I will email the seller to see when he got it so I can compare with any responses here to see if I can figure out which I may have before it arrives.....thanks guys
Oh...edit...I know its 003 if that helps...
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The 2.02 hboot has been fully rooted and NAND unlocked as of today.
Outstanding! I can't wait till my phone arrived and CM gets 4g!
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94tbird said:
untrue!~. I am 2.02 Hboot and 3.30 software and I am rooted using sprint lovers rom
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THAT is untrue. Sprint lovers is flashed through hboot, so it is one of the only roms you can use. It is much more difficult to flash any rom besides sprint lovers. Once again, I can help if you ask.
And then I read things like that that make me want to hold off rooting my evo....it was so much easier on the hero!
I don't say that to be disrespectful, I just mean I guess I will wait till there are more options
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i just received a new white evo from sprint with hboot 2.02.0000. i attempted to use unrevoked and although it registered as a triumph, i have no changes on the phone. i tried several RUUs to no avail. i cannot load jack. i cannot get into recovery and i have no image or wrong image during hboot. if someone can help me troubleshoot this, it would be greatly appreciated. i have been reading hard on several forums, but since this seems to be a new build i cant find any threads with the same issue. any help???? please note that noob patience is required when replying to my thread. thnx again.
helloi think i have what you need. i am building a 3-command full root for the new hboot. beta testers are in short supply. do you mind testing it out? i will be done with a beta-2 (hopefully a final v1) by tomorrow morning. my email is [email protected]
yeah, ive read ur other posts. i dont have a mac either, but once u get it running on a pc just holler. on another note, im trying to do this now. i just cant get my phone to read an image. i tried copying to root of sd, but it still wont read. i keep getting no image or wrong image. i wanna try the "like a boss" root method tutorial, but i CANT!!! this is heart-wrenching, lol.
Still need more beta testers...nobody has a mac and a unrooted evo!
FINALLY!!!!!!! im rooted. like a boss i might add!! woo hoo!!
Dude how did u get rooted man. Pleasei really wqnt to know man
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marcusva79 said:
Dude how did u get rooted man. Pleasei really wqnt to know man
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Go to the Evo Android Development and look for Hboot 2.02 "like a boss"
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Go to the Evo Android Development and look for Hboot 2.02 "like a boss"
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lol, yeah, just like a boss. although i didnt have the slightest clue how to even open the command window at first, that tutorial is serious!! dont let it discourage u, just follow step by step and u'll be a boss too. im using fresh right now, but ima prob have tried at least 5 roms by tom. oh, i do have a quest..... i thought the mms limit was supposed to be removed?? is that the 160 character limit?? cause i'm still limited to 160.
nah mms is for pictures. u used to not b able to send much over 2mb, but now its 5mb, and it isnt even compressed to a slideshow format unless its over that. not bad huh.
like a boss is definitely the best. thats what im building my kit off of.
theres no roms with a hack for that 160 character limit??
no. either way, if you go over the phone just sends it in 2 or more parts. same end result.
I know i'm not the only one but i'm like a kid waiting for Christmas. In short, I bought a new Evo 4G used, its not even 2 weeks old. Gingerbread is on it (4.22.651.2) and im waiting for the ability to root /unroot [which way im not sure] and last i was told its Ruu is not made or found yet. Please make this an easy transition and let me know here if the Ruu is created and if the steps will be different than the other steps you've guys shown here and on youtube, please! Also, I'm paying for Boost's blackberry service (60 bux a month) which i won't need when i get the Evo 4G going. I would be over grateful for your patience and consideration. Also, i did do my due diligence to look for all the info and tried several rooting options i.e.: Unrevoked3 and so on, with no luck.
Thanks!!
Have you tried here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=813553
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mikel719 said:
Have you tried here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=813553
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Thanks Mikel719, however i have read it and i did reply to one of the members. I'm waiting to see if the member can assist me so right now..i'm playing with my new phone and pouting lol
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Also, i did do my due diligence to look for all the info and tried several rooting options i.e.: Unrevoked3 and so on, with no luck.
Thanks!!
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If you would have looked harder (sarcasm), you would have found that there is not root method for the newest OTA update. There are dozens of threads pointing this out.
Thanks, tgruendler [re-sarcasm] I did indicate that i knew the OTA wasn't able to be rooted yet HOWEVERm if it did come about if it could be posted here, i'd Highly appreciate it since there is a TON of information throughout the site! Yet, Thanks for the Razzin'
boost xmas kid
what are u using ....check my thread quesetion and answers change meid on gingerbread 2.3.3
jraz305 said:
what are u using ....check my thread quesetion and answers change meid on gingerbread 2.3.3
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Not sure I understand your question but I presently have a Blackberry 8530 on Boost mobile but i just bought a Evo 4G which it seems to have been updated to Gingerbread 2.3.3. I can not root it to switch it to boost. I don't know if anything in your thread helped. But thanks!
you dont need root in order to get it on boost mobile
you just need to fix some things ,, due to forum rules i dont know the legal wording to use .....but on gb its a lil tricky to get the info fixed and that is where i am in this moment in time
Thanks for your reply. I've been doing alot of reading yet I'm still gun shy. Can anyone let me know if this thread is what i'm looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204
The issue i felt i had before was no Ruu for GB, is this saying there is one? I accept n00bness so please be nice in advance. Thanks
cocoapapi said:
Thanks for your reply. I've been doing alot of reading yet I'm still gun shy. Can anyone let me know if this thread is what i'm looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204
The issue i felt i had before was no Ruu for GB, is this saying there is one? I accept n00bness so please be nice in advance. Thanks
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the ruu they are talking about is a rooted version that'd only work if you didn't have stock 4.22 on your phone. Just keep waiting...
louforgiveno said:
the ruu they are talking about is a rooted version that'd only work if you didn't have stock 4.22 on your phone. Just keep waiting...
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Thanks Lou [cool avatar, btw] i am sooooo ready to set up the fone with a wifi hotspot and i bought the external HDMI cable so i can see movies n whut not...Experts, help me out!!!
This is easy stuff you guys. Pm me for my email address and i will help you out over team viewer if you like.
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Is there anyone out there that can help me take my inc2 and downgrade to the stock software so I can root it?
brentobray said:
Is there anyone out there that can help me take my inc2 and downgrade to the stock software so I can root it?
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No, not yet. Once you get the Ginerbread update you are out of luck and must wait for a new rootable exploit to be discovered. Both the AlphaRev team and the Unrevoked team as well as others are actively working on trying to find new exploits.
The other choice is to find someone that has a XTC Clip diagnostic device that can be used to gain S-OFF on your device which will then allow you to install a custom recovery and custom rooted ROMs.
There is a number of threads on this. There is no way, as of now, to downgrade. The only way to get root, if you have 2.3.3, is to buy an XTC clip.
Edit..... I type too slow
I don't think anyone is actually trying. I think people just think people are trying. No one has come.out and said "hey. I'm working on it"
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gabezermeno said:
I don't think anyone is actually trying. I think people just think people are trying. No one has come.out and said "hey. I'm working on it"
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The devs don't normally come in these threads and post. Some people would be bugging them for ETAs, or flaming.
gabezermeno said:
I don't think anyone is actually trying. I think people just think people are trying. No one has come.out and said "hey. I'm working on it"
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If you visit the Revolutionary site, there are a number of links to some of the developers that are working on GB root exploits. With a little investigation into Twitter land, you will see that they are working on several HTC devices. One of the exploits will work on the Desire S, so it is only a matter of time before they figure out how to make it work on the Incredible S/Dinc2, too.
gabezermeno said:
I don't think anyone is actually trying. I think people just think people are trying. No one has come.out and said "hey. I'm working on it"
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After what happened with the froyo root, I'd be surprised if the root devs ever came into these forums again. They will probably not say anything until they have a working method.
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Do people ever use the search button?
brentobray said:
Is there anyone out there that can help me take my inc2 and downgrade to the stock software so I can root it?
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Suck a **** for a clip.
micdawg12 said:
Suck a **** for a clip.
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Wow!! No wonder they have n00b videos and posting restrictions in place!
Look in the inc 2 forums at rootzwiki. there's a sticky on downgrading (how to)
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That is only for those with S-OFF via AlpharevX to downgrade back to Froyo and the stock boot loader. You need to be S-OFF and, correct me if i'm wrong, will still be S-OFF after the downgrade. It will not work if you're S-ON with GB, unfortunately.
tnez said:
Look in the inc 2 forums at rootzwiki. there's a sticky on downgrading (how to)
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That only works if you already have s-off.
micdawg12 said:
Suck a **** for a clip.
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Have you already tried?
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Avelnan said:
Have you already tried?
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Yes, that's how I got my clip. That's why I'm S-OFF'd and running newtoroot's bad ass sense 3.0 rom.
has anyone heard anything on root for the new OTA update? just curious, havnt seen any info mentioning anything. does alpharev have twitter or anything that they use to discuss current projects/status?
It is still very new, probably won't have root for this version for a few weeks. Of course, I could be wrong, I'm just taking a shot in the dark. For 2.3.3 it took a few months.
Just have some patience and it will be rootable before you know it.
Petes One Click?
Unfortunately the only way at this point to root 2.3.4 INC2's is using the XTC clip. I can't say for sure if they are even working on rooting 2.3.4 because who knows we may be upgraded to 3.0 and are waiting for that. but like I said the only thing I can say for sure is the XTC clip.
Peperm1nt said:
Petes One Click?
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Can you confirm that Petes 1 click root works.
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Going forward with ota s....get s off....wait for ruu from jcase or whoever or a rooted rom to upgrade
Taking the ota is pointless
Petes one click will not work. That is for motorolas
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so has anyone found a way to root this yet or no? Thanks
werdna87 said:
so has anyone found a way to root this yet or no? Thanks
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If you're asking about the Incredible 2, yes.
haha yea i am i know my sig but i am doing it for someone else. So how would i root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298990
You have to downgrade. See post above. Its fairly easy
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Yah I got it now thanks tho
andybones said:
Unfortunately the only way at this point to root 2.3.4 INC2's is using the XTC clip. I can't say for sure if they are even working on rooting 2.3.4 because who knows we may be upgraded to 3.0 and are waiting for that. but like I said the only thing I can say for sure is the XTC clip.
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This isn't true. I just got my phone a few weeks ago and it came with 2.3.4
I followed the instructions here. This was my first smartphone/rooting experience. It went flawlessly. So if I can do it, you should be able to as well (assuming you are mildly tech oriented).
No clips needed, just need to downgrade hboot to .97
Good luck
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This isn't true. I just got my phone a few weeks ago and it came with 2.3.4
I followed the instructions here. This was my first smartphone/rooting experience. It went flawlessly. So if I can do it, you should be able to as well (assuming you are mildly tech oriented).
No clips needed, just need to downgrade hboot to .97
Good luck
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that post you quoted was posted before the hboot downgrade came out. so at the time it was posted it was true.
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feh
10char
For anyone interested in seeing the hboot downgrade and how to root afterwards nate3mill has step by step instructions for both on you tube
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ok i have to ask somethings i have a EVO 4G and i rooted it and it work just fine and easy. but i am trying to learn how to install roms with out ****ing my phone up.what kind of roms can i use only supersonic roms or what other can i ..and if u can give me links to good ones that would be cool.if u have time or just for being a cool dude or girl. would u give me details on the rom link and what i can and can use what good or not and can i take the rom off if it suck..installing
http://tinyurl.com/5tz5x6g
what kind of roms can i use only supersonic roms or what other can i
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You can gladly put on roms for other phones. Of course, you will brick the Evo, but you can do it.
.and if u can give me links to good ones that would be cool.
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They're all right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=653
Can I take a Rom off if I don't like it and how.
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CheesyNutz said:
http://tinyurl.com/5tz5x6g
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That was funny u made me look like a rere but thanks lmao.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204
Read through that a few times. Check out the links that are included with it. That should answer all of your questions.
Concordium said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204
Read through that a few times. Check out the links that are included with it. That should answer all of your questions.
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Thank you that was the best answer any body gave me and link thanks for being cool about me being new and wanting to learn more.A+++++ u rock.
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the first few times are gunna be scary but its no big deal after a while... i remember the first time i rooted and flashed anything was on my samsung behold that was stuck in android 1.6.. uggh
I was such a noob i couldnt tell you what rom i ended up flashing or what method i used to root lol...
all i remember is using a program that ran on my computer to unlock it.
heck even the first time i rooted my evo i noobed it up. but now im more into it than before. You will become a flash-aholic
And there are so many great roms, themes and mods out now...you can flash all day for a week and still not see everything.
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Can I take a Rom off if I don't like it and how.
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You don't just "take a rom off". If you wipe the rom, your phone wont boot to anything. But you can easily just flash another rom, or restore your previous backup.
GOOD site for most roms on one page!!
http://evo4g.roms-db.com/all-builds/
Ran across the above site in research, used a rom off of it pretty cool plus anything tie into XDA im for it!! Thanks
Flash-a-holics (not to be mistaken with streakers lol) is a known issue affecting men and women here in XDA. This is an incurable addiction. Common symptoms include:
Anxiety (don't believe me? Try flashing a radio update lol)
Stress (not knowing what to do when your phone boots and is stuck at the HTC EVO 4G screen lol)
Nagging from the wife (cuz you spend more time tweaking your phone instead of helping around taking care of the baby)
In EXTREME cases, hypothetically speaking, if your house was on fire and you had a chance to retrieve one of the following items:
1) wedding album
2) expensive art piece
...you would write in:
3) my precious Evo lol
x8sharrock3x said:
That was funny u made me look like a rere but thanks lmao.
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He wasn't trying to be a jerk. The best thing you can do is research read and search some more, and do it all over again. There are plenty of ppl here that will help. First off it is really hard to mess up your phone to the point of not being able to fix it. Most important now that you are rooted is to make a nandroid backup it will save you phone. Good luck and happy flashing
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Click the link in my signature, which I need to up date, but still, even though it was set for MIUI, it's a good guide for flashing any ROM