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Hi,
I have done some extensive reading.. but still remain confused.. All i want to do is be able to install a custom rom and a new radio if reqd. Warning: I am coming from WinMo.
So as I understand it correctly, my steps would be (in the order):
1. Perm root it using Visionary+ << is this like an HSPL?
2. Use Easy S-OFF tool << What does this do?
3. Download ROM manager from the market and install it completely << Is this the Rom Update Utility
What is clockwork recovery?
Is this all?
Another question, is my phone still bootable after 1st step? and then after the 2nd step?
Can I just flash another custom rom on top of a ROM?
I read somewhere about a Wipe tool.. is this like a task 29?
Does flashing a stock removes all the permroots and s-off or is this like an HSPL that stays no matter what one flashes?
Is there somewhere in this jungle of thread a step by step procedure to hack into the DHD to install custom roms..
prateekgujral said:
Hi,
I have done some extensive reading.. but still remain confused.. All i want to do is be able to install a custom rom and a new radio if reqd. Warning: I am coming from WinMo.
So as I understand it correctly, my steps would be (in the order):
1. Perm root it using Visionary+ << is this like an HSPL?
2. Use Easy S-OFF tool << What does this do?
3. Download ROM manager from the market and install it completely << Is this the Rom Update Utility
What is clockwork recovery?
Is this all?
Another question, is my phone still bootable after 1st step? and then after the 2nd step?
Can I just flash another custom rom on top of a ROM?
I read somewhere about a Wipe tool.. is this like a task 29?
Does flashing a stock removes all the permroots and s-off or is this like an HSPL that stays no matter what one flashes?
Is there somewhere in this jungle of thread a step by step procedure to hack into the DHD to install custom roms..
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Hi there.
I am new to android as well. You seam to have the basics
1- No this roots your device, so you can gain accsess to protected system files. Dont forget to temproot before permroot.
2 - There are two versions of this. ENG hboot and radio s-off. ENG Hboot is a engineering hboot that gives the ability to flash custom roms and see some system properties, this is removed by flashing a stock ruu. Radio s-off (security off) also allows the flashing of custom roms and is not removed by flashing stock ruu, this can be removed by re-running the tool.
3- Rom manager installs the clockwork mod for recovery, it is also able to flash and manage roms.
Your phone will be fine after step one and two.
My knowledge is limited, but i hope that helps.
Happy flashing
Many thanks man... so i guess Soff is a better tool, as I may want to flash a stock once in a while and that means with S-off i will still have the hack in place..
I will wait for some more ppl to give me some inputs
Merry Christmas & welcome to Android,
Coming from WinMo (HTC Kaiser) to Android (HTC Hero) many moons ago I had the same questions.
original_ganjaman has pretty much hit the nail on the head with his post.
1. Perm root it using Visionary+ << is this like an HSPL?
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By default & for users protection root access to the Android system is not enabled, Visionary+ enables this. No HSPL is more like S-OFF (from memory) HSPL allows users to flash custom/unsigned ROM's.
2. Use Easy S-OFF tool << What does this do?
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The DHD employs a system of protection to protect the System Files & Recovery Partition from being overwritten. With this protection enabled a device is known as S-ON (Security On). To write to the system files & recovery partition we need S-OFF. The Easy S-OFF tool simply runs a set of commands to turn Security Off (S-OFF).
3. Download ROM manager from the market and install it completely << Is this the Rom Update Utility
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ROM Manager allows you to install Clockwork Mod Recovery, this is essential to flashing custom ROM's. Some users report that it doesn't work on first attempt, so you may need to flash recovery twice. Its very simple as its the first selection within ROM Manager. RUU's are standalone installers that can be installed simply by connecting your DHD to your computer (ensure all drivers are installed) and running the RUU.exe.
What is clockwork recovery?
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Clockwork Recovery is the system used to install new ROMs. It also allows you to do other things such as backup & restore your DHD to the "Exact" state it was when you made the backup. Also partition your SD Card, Mount USB storage, Wipe your entire DHD, Battery stats & Cache. Some of these functions can be used from within ROM Manager. To navigate within Clockwork Recovery use the volume buttons to move up and down and the power button to press ok.
Another question, is my phone still bootable after 1st step? and then after the 2nd step?
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Your DHD is bootable at every step. Nothing is removed from your DHD by following these steps. Simply permissions and settings are changed within the Android (root) & DHD (S-OFF) system.
Can I just flash another custom rom on top of a ROM?
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You can, but not unless its advised by the Dev who created the ROM. Different ROM's use different bases AOSP (Stock Android) or HTC Sense. Switching between these will certainly need a wipe.
I read somewhere about a Wipe tool.. is this like a task 29?
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I'm unfamiliar with task 29? The Wipe Tool is a flashable tool, much like a ROM that will remove everything from your DHD prior to you flashing a ROM.
Does flashing a stock removes all the permroots and s-off or is this like an HSPL that stays no matter what one flashes?
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Flashing a Stock HTC RUU will overwrite everything that is covered here and return your DHD to stock. There is an exception to this, Radio S-OFF. You only need to do this to flash a new Radio. If you achieve Radio S-OFF then that remains even after running a RUU.
I am unable to link to guide's at the moment but I will add them later. Sorry if I am teaching you to suck eggs here!
If you need anymore answers feel free to ask.
Dude Andy... you are my santa... LOL.. in a very very very non gay way
So now I understand more.. and just to re-cap
Get the DHD.. play around a bit
1. Use visionary to Temp then permroot
2. S-off tool to be used
3. Download rom manager and install with clockwork recovery.
I will read a bit more about the wipe tool.. i think if you say that it removes everything.. like a factory reset or like every thing...? that means technically after a wipe my device would not be able to boot? How would i then install the custom rom?
And also as i understood.. if I flash a stock and with the S-off in step two already, i wouldnt need to worry about anything? and can go to flashing a custom rom easily.. or Radio S off and S off are two different things?
Anyway.. you guys have been much help..
andyharney said:
Merry Christmas & welcome to Android,
Coming from WinMo (HTC Kaiser) to Android (HTC Hero) many moons ago I had the same questions.
original_ganjaman has pretty much hit the nail on the head with his post.
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If you need anymore answers feel free to ask.
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No problem at all,
1. Use visionary to Temp then permroot
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Yes, exactly that.
2. S-off tool to be used
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Yes again.
3. Download rom manager and install with clockwork recovery.
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Yes, simply install ROM Manager from the Android Market. From within ROM Manager press "Flash Recovery". Its as simple as peas.
I will read a bit more about the wipe tool.. i think if you say that it removes everything.. like a factory reset or like every thing...? that means technically after a wipe my device would not be able to boot? How would i then install the custom rom?
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Read everything you can, once you grasp the basics of Android you'll be flying in no time. You would only run/flash the Wipe Tool before flashing a custom ROM. You run/flash the Wipe Tool from within Clockwork Recovery, this is not wiped and will remain after flashing ROM's. It will be overwritten if you run a HTC RUU. You flash ROM's from within Clockwork Recovery. You only reboot once you have wiped and then flashed a new ROM.
And also as i understood.. if I flash a stock and with the S-off in step two already, i wouldnt need to worry about anything? and can go to flashing a custom rom easily.. or Radio S off and S off are two different things?
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Yes S-OFF & Radio S-OFF are different beast's, both are simple to attain but Radio S-ON is not restored after running a HTC RUU.
andyharney said:
No problem at all,
Read everything you can, once you grasp the basics of Android you'll be flying in no time. You would only run/flash the Wipe Tool before flashing a custom ROM. You run/flash the Wipe Tool from within Clockwork Recovery, this is not wiped and will remain after flashing ROM's. It will be overwritten if you run a HTC RUU. You flash ROM's from within Clockwork Recovery. You only reboot once you have wiped and then flashed a new ROM.
Yes S-OFF & Radio S-OFF are different beast's, both are simple to attain but Radio S-ON is not restored after running a HTC RUU.
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Thanks again mate!!!
For the wipe tool.. so the ROM is removed.. i was thinking correctly... will need to be in "bootloader" to flash the ROM... I think flashing a stock does pretty much the same..
for Radio S Off.. i guess i should only do this if i need to install a new radio...
Great... Thanks again.. and Merry Christmas to you as well
Hi once again.
You need to be in "Recovery" to wipe & flash a new ROM. Bootloader is used to flash files that cannot be flashed via Clockwork Recovery.
Running a Stock HTC RUU will automatically put your DHD into bootloader, no user input should normally be needed.
You are correct with the Radio S-OFF, there has been a new Radio released so you may want to update to that at some point. Do be careful though, The latest HTC RUU & OTA Update will prevent you from attaining root & S-OFF.
Great mate! Thanks.. I guess I will play around with my DHD in any case for a week or so before I do the rooting etc
I wonder where is the thank button that svetius was mentioning in the forum announcement.. would like to click one for you
andyharney said:
Hi once again.
You need to be in "Recovery" to wipe & flash a new ROM. Bootloader is used to flash files that cannot be flashed via Clockwork Recovery.
Running a Stock HTC RUU will automatically put your DHD into bootloader, no user input should normally be needed.
You are correct with the Radio S-OFF, there has been a new Radio released so you may want to update to that at some point. Do be careful though, The latest HTC RUU & OTA Update will prevent you from attaining root & S-OFF.
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I would recommended just using your DHD as it is for a week or so. You may get notifications of updates to your DHD, not Market updates.
Remember the latest HTC Update will prevent you from doing everything we have been discussing.
The thanks button it located under each post. I'm not a thanks hunter, I just like helping others.
hahahaha.. I was using the XDA classic view and so there was no Thanks there... swtiched to XDA 2010 and found it.. realised I had a thanks from soe one as well!! Cool!! Must be from the HD2 forum
FAQ
Notes
1. This FAQ is applicable mostly to LeeDroid ROMS. Some of the parts can be explored on other ROMs (Stock or Custom).
2. PLease read the forums linked to this FAQ for much detailed information.
3. This FAQ has been created by taking into the suggestions of many other members who are tirelessly helping each other on this thread and XDA. Credits where due are mentioned. I have merely put it all together. (Ofcourse with some input from my side )
4. Please PM me if you would like to add something to the FAQ.
5. This FAQ is in no specific order other than what came first as a problem to me and was then sorted by troubleshooting.
6. Flashing means installing a new ROM/Radio on to your DHD.
7. Stock ROM: is the official ROM from HTC.
8. About Kernels: Pls note that there no custom kernal for base ROM 1.72. So DONOT Install a custom Kernel.
9. Please note that this is the first version of the FAQ, a lot of things will be done - Open to suggestions!
So we Begin
Q: How do I flash this ROM?
A: To flash this ROM, you will first need to ROOT your DHD, then apply the Radio S-OFF, S-OFF
---Root> Radio S OFF> S OFF (This is the preferred order)
It is highly recommended that you root your device before upgrading from 1.32 base to 1.72 as currently there is no root available for the 1.72
Q: How do I install Clockwork Recovery?
A: The easiest way is to root your phone as above and download Rom Manager from the Market, which has an option to install C'Work Recovery
Q: I have problems in signal and wifi strength.
A: It is recommended that you flash radio 26.04.02.17_M2 to work the LeeDroid base 1.72 Roms effectively.
Q: How do I flash a radio?
A: Flashing Radio - Guide (Thanks to leith51)
Q. I am getting SuperUser error on the LeeDroid 1.3.
A: Please flash the 1.3a file over the 1.3 ROM. Donot Wipe. Or Flash the 1.3b or higher ROM (usual flash process)
Q: I want to run a software/hardware check on my DHD.
A: Dial *#*#3424#*#*
Q: I put the .apk on my SD card but how do I now Install?
A: You will need a file explorer, use Astro (in LeeDroid ROM) or download one from the Market. Using it, go to the location on the SD Card where you have put the .apk and click to install.
Q: I am unable to copy anything from the PC to the DHD.
A: Check that USB debugging is on. Settings> Applications> Development > now turn on Usb debugging.
Q: Can I format my SD card? How?
A: Yes, you can! Be sure to back up the app data folders, otehrwise you may experience some problems with some applications. Connect the phone to the PC in disk drive mode. From MY computer on your PC, locate the phone drive, and format.
Q: I am unable to assign a ringtone to contact!
A: This is a typical HTC issue. The alternative is to open the Music app from all programs, select the song, click on the capacitive menu button and select set as ringtone.. follow further. (Thanks to LeeDroid)
Q: What do you mean by capacitive buttons?
A: These are the four buttons below the screen on your DHD.
Q: I cannot adjust the pic size while assigning it to a contact, the pinch to zoom doesnt work.
A: If you press and hold the corner of the box that appears on the pic while doing the above, ou can actually adjust the size of the pic to be shown. This is the only was known at the moment. (Discovered by prateekgujral.)
Q: How do I get rid of the vibration feedback
A: Setting> Sounds> (Scroll down) to Vibrate feedback << un-check
(Note: If you uncheck this you will loose vibration everywhere, even on the capacitive buttons.)
Q: The sounds on my DHD are quite low.
A: Check in Settings> Sounds> Volume
Q: I need ringtones/ notification tones on the system.
A: The best way to do so is before flashing open the zip (donot extract). Go to /system/media/audio - Drop your .mp3 into the respective folders.
Remember > You have not extracted the .zip, so once you drop it and close the zip, it will be there. Now flash as normal.
Q: Some programs are not responding, DHD is getting slow.
A.
1. Try rebooting (Normal).
2. Check the third party installations and compatibility.
3. Second last resort: Factory re-set and reflash the LeeDroid Rom.
4. Last resort: Full Wipe and flash the LeeDroid ROM.
Q: My Mobile data is not working.
A: Check the settings in Settings> Wireless and Networks> Mobile Networks
If there are no settings, contact your carrier provider to get the settings.
Q: How do I stop the screen from auto rotating?
A: Settings> > Display > Uncheck Auto Rotate
Q: I am playing Teeter but the caliberation is out.
A: Settings> Display> G Sensor Caliberation (Follow instructions).
To whom it may concern:
I have an HTC Evo, which I rooted in October. I havent had the time to do anything with it since then but the root wasnt properly successful when I first did it. Below are several problems that I have noticed:
1) Superuser doesnt show a list of any apps
2) The software which allows you to keep your phone on roam only doesnt work
3) In the hboot/bootloader screen, I dont have an option to create Nandroid backup.
4) Wi-fi tether doesnt work
Those are some of the things that I saw which makes me believe my phone wasnt properly rooted. I need help so I can be fully rooted, and can have all these features.
I rooted my phone using Amon-RA and Unrevoked 3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809197
I posted that thread a while back, but basically the screen at that time said:
Supersonic EVT2-3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.97.0000
MICROP-041F
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16AB
RADIO-2.15.00.09.01
Aug 19 2010, 14:29:00
Now it says:
Supersonic EVT2-3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-2.10.0001
MICROP-041F
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16AB
RADIO-2.15.00.11.19
Oct 15, 2010, 12:07:00
Your best bet is probably to just run an RUU to unroot the phone. And then just use Unrevoked to root again...
Oh yeah, and just to be safe flash the S-ON zip from Unrevoked just incase something happens in between unrooting and rerooting.
Thank you for your reply. Would you be kind enough to put links to each of those things? So I guess I'll need step by step directions to
1) Run a RUU to unroot the phone.
2) Flash the S-ON zip
4) Latest directions for running unrevoked again
first off, you are fully rooted, thats what the s-off means. i would first try downloading an app that requires root, and run it. it should then say granting superuser permissions, for me the superuser screen gets populated every time i open a root app, if that doesnt work you can try downloading the latest version of superuser from the market, its free. also in bootloader you should see the recovery option, you will find the back up option in there, also you can try downloading an app called quickboot (free), with that app you can reboot your phone straight to recovery and you will find the backup option there. if non of that works you should try to reflash amon ra, maybe yours was corrupted, you can find a new amon ra file somewhere in here in xda. for wifi download an app called wireless tether that one works for me. if all else fails try a new rom most of them support what you want, a rom i would recommend for you is azrael x v4 is the most stable and almost the same as the stock one in your phone
wasvsdal said:
Thank you for your reply. Would you be kind enough to put links to each of those things? So I guess I'll need step by step directions to
1) Run a RUU to unroot the phone.
2) Flash the S-ON zip
4) Latest directions for running unrevoked again
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Unrevoked S-On(Flash before you use the RUU) This is done through recovery.
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/forever/current/unrevoked-forever-son.zip
Get the Latest RUU from here:
http://goo-inside.me/evo/stock/RUU/
There are directions on how to use them at the top, just click the link.
And as far as Unrevoked there is directions on the site I believe.
emcp422 said:
first off, you are fully rooted, thats what the s-off means. i would first try downloading an app that requires root, and run it. it should then say granting superuser permissions, for me the superuser screen gets populated every time i open a root app, if that doesnt work you can try downloading the latest version of superuser from the market, its free. also in bootloader you should see the recovery option, you will find the back up option in there, also you can try downloading an app called quickboot (free), with that app you can reboot your phone straight to recovery and you will find the backup option there. if non of that works you should try to reflash amon ra, maybe yours was corrupted, you can find a new amon ra file somewhere in here in xda. for wifi download an app called wireless tether that one works for me. if all else fails try a new rom most of them support what you want, a rom i would recommend for you is azrael x v4 is the most stable and almost the same as the stock one in your phone
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He could be "fully rooted" if we just judged by the S-OFF.. BUT, if you read what he said about what it said then and now, he did accept a software update somewhere along the way, and I am guessing he didn't flash radios etc. to do so. If you are rooted and accept a Sprint update your phone will still show S-OFF unless you run the S-ON. I guess we are all a little confused, really need to know if he even has a recovery.
The biggest problem I have always had is that I couldnt create a nandroid backup. I just dont have the option in 'Recovery' on the main bootloader screen. Also, I just installed the Rom Manager and tried to flash ClockworkMod, and it said "an error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands".
wasvsdal said:
The biggest problem I have always had is that I couldnt create a nandroid backup. I just dont have the option in 'Recovery' on the main bootloader screen. Also, I just installed the Rom Manager and tried to flash ClockworkMod, and it said "an error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands".
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Well to do a nandroid backup you have to have a recovery. If you don't have that option I would bet you are probably not fully rooted. Try the "Root Checker" app in the market from Joey Krim before you follow what I posted earlier just to make sure that you are or are not rooted.
It says "root access is not properly configured or was not granted. Standard su binary location: /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory. SU binary not found in the system declared path"
I guess gotta root the phone again. I downloaded the files you linked (unrevoked forever son) but what do I do with them? Are there step by step instructions for that?
Thank you so much!!!!
Well, since you don't have a recovery you cant really flash the S-On so just go ahead and run the RUU. There are instructions on that on the link above the downloads.
Found them
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
What do you mean I dont have recovery? I do have that option when I load up the bootloader screen (volume+down)
wasvsdal said:
What do you mean I dont have recovery? I do have that option when I load up the bootloader screen (volume+down)
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I thought you said you didn't have it earlier.... Well if you do and you can get into recovery flash the S-On. And then use the link at the top of the page you downloaded the RUU from, there are instructions there on how to use the RUU. I wouldnt use the one you posted because its fairly outdated.
I dont have nandroid backup when I go into recovery. Im going to put that file on the root directory of my folder and see if there is anything i can do with it.
wasvsdal said:
I dont have nandroid backup when I go into recovery. Im going to put that file on the root directory of my folder and see if there is anything i can do with it.
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When you select recovery, from the bootloader screen, what happens? Do you successfully boot into a recovery? If so, which one? (amon ra or clockwork). If you don't successfully boot to recovery, and end up at a Screen with an exclamation point and a red triangle, that means that you don't have recovery installed. If you do have recovery (which I don't predict you will), the nandroid backup option would be under the 'backup/restore' section. If you don't have recovery installed, you need to install one. The easiest way for you to do that, is to download this file that I'm attatching. It's Amon Ra V2.3. Put that file on the main directory of your SD card, and then power your phone off. Boot to the bootloader, and wait a few seconds. It should prompt you to update. Select Volume up to say yes. It will then flash a recovery for you. After that, it will ask you to reboot. Select no. Get back to the main screen of your bootloader. Then select recovery. You should now successfully boot into recovery. From this point, I would do a complete wipe of your entire setup, and re flash a new and up to date ROM. That should get you back up and going.
I cant even install the RUU. Because supposedly the directions take me to Recovery and I cant do anything there.
Here is my recovery screen looks like:
First, I get an exclamation point inside a red triangle. Then when I push power+vol.up, it takes me to a screen "Android system recovery <3e>". I have the options to reboot system now, apply sdcard:update.zip, wipe data/factory reset, and wipe cache partition.
sdcard:update.zip gives me an error. Wipe data/factory reset just deletes my text messages and other ****.
k2buckley said:
If you don't have recovery installed, you need to install one. The easiest way for you to do that, is to download this file that I'm attatching. It's Amon Ra V2.3. Put that file on the main directory of your SD card, and then power your phone off. Boot to the bootloader, and wait a few seconds. It should prompt you to update. Select Volume up to say yes. It will then flash a recovery for you. After that, it will ask you to reboot. Select no. Get back to the main screen of your bootloader. Then select recovery. You should now successfully boot into recovery. From this point, I would do a complete wipe of your entire setup, and re flash a new and up to date ROM. That should get you back up and going.
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Following this...fingers crossed! What do you mean when you say a "complete wipe of your entire setup"? Does that mean re-root?
OMG YAY!!!! I literally have tears in my eyes at seeing this screen. I think the system recovery installed properly. It now says:
Android system recovery
- Reboot system now
-USB-MS toggle
-Backup/Restore
-Flash zip from sdcard
-Wipe
-Partition
-Mounts
-Other
-Power off
What do i do now?
wasvsdal said:
Following this...fingers crossed! What do you mean when you say a "complete wipe of your entire setup"? Does that mean re-root?
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Yes, follow what I said. I just read your previous post, and you don't have a custom recovery. The screen with the exclamation point means that you don't have a custom recovery, just stock recovery. By wipe of the entire system, I mean this. Once you get recovery installed, one of the options on the recovery screen will be 'wipe'. select that. individually wipe data/factory reset, cache, and dalvik cache. (that will wipe all your user data, apps, settings etc, so be prepared for that) Once you wipe all that, select to 'flash zip from sd card', and then select your rom, and flash it (you will need to download the rom of your choice, and place it on your sd card before you do this). Once you flash the new rom, and it completes, choose to reboot the system. You will then boot into the new rom. The first boot can take much longer than normal, so be patient.
EDIT: Also, I suggest flashing Calkulin's Format All.zip, before you flash the rom. You can still wipe, as I previously instructed, but right after that, flash Calkulin's Format all.zip. (this will gaurantee a complete wipe, for a clean install). Once that's flashed, then choose to flash the rom, and proceed as normal.
Also, if you choose to download a rom that instructs you to update your radios before flashing the rom, you can disregard that. Based off the information you posted from your bootloader, you have the most up to date baseband/radio, which means its 99% likely that you already have the most updated PRI, NV, and Wimax as well. (I'm assuming that you took an OTA update at some point, which would've upgraded you from your initial .97 bootloader, to the new 2.10 bootloader. That same update would've also updated all of your radios, so you're good with that)
I'm literally going to follow your setup haha so I want to install Myn's RLS 5 or VaelPak 3.2 or Evervolv, whichever you think is best. And then should I also install a kernel? Would you happen to have quick links to their instructions, otherwise I can just google them.
i got a US cellular HTC desire with 2.2
im thinking about rooting my phone.
i heard that the unrevoked method is the easiest to use..
i read a few guides on that.. seems pretty straight forward cant mess that up.
after i root i would like to flash a custom rom..
what is a good app or program to use to back up my phone? what are some good roms? what is the best way to flash a ROM.
i read the guides here and they confuse me as i read many ways to do this. just want the easiest way to do it and get it done right.
Try ClockworkMod ROM Manager
ROM Manager is really easy to use and it can also backup your ROM ...it can also help you browse/download other ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
Follow the link above...
I rooted for the first time the other day just following the instructions in the link.
The uploader has included video's and links on where to download everything you'll need.
Happy rooting...
zedmarcus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
Follow the link above...
I rooted for the first time the other day just following the instructions in the link.
The uploader has included video's and links on where to download everything you'll need.
Happy rooting...
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i have hboot 1.06 so not sure what to do...
do i have to do steps 4 and 5?
my friend said this is how i should do it?http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/20/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-unrevoked-method/
i wanna do it but the right way and the easy so i dont brick my phone
With unrevoked you cannot root your phone yet. You have to use the alpharev x.
Swyped from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App
xxdesire5044XXX said:
i have hboot 1.06 so not sure what to do...
do i have to do steps 4 and 5?
my friend said this is how i should do it?http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/20/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-unrevoked-method/
i wanna do it but the right way and the easy so i dont brick my phone
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I dunno about unrevoked working on that hboot but I know that revolutionary does. However that only gets you S-OFF, then you have to flash recovery (or you can have it flashed in the process), with which you may flash another ROM.
always remember to do a nandroid backup though!
Also, you having a CDMA desire makes things a bit tougher... for example you can't use the different Hboots from alpharev as they will brick your phone.. and don't quote me on this buy all ROMs may not work on it.
so i guess i wont root my phone... really dont wanna take a chance of bricking my phone. unless theres a very easy way to do it with a slim to none chance of error
so what can i do?
no it's absolutely safe for you to S-OFF.. so don't have to worry about that, just that there are less things available for the BravoC than the Bravo e.g. not all ROMs support BravoC (I know Cyanogenmod does)
Once you've S-OFF'd and flashed recovery (you are prompted whether you would like to flash recovery in the S-OFF process, select yes) you can just flash a custom ROM. Just always remember to do a nandroid backup before you flash anything!!!, and it's also good to do a full wipe before flashing, as you don't get crap from previous ROM (ofc. back it up before you wipe it lol)
MatDrOiD said:
With unrevoked you cannot root your phone yet. You have to use the alpharev x.
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It looks like he's on froyo so he should be able to root using unrevoked fine, no?
[EDIT] oops I just noticed his hboot version, my bad
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timmaaa said:
It looks like he's on froyo so he should be able to root using unrevoked fine, no?
[EDIT] oops I just noticed his hboot version, my bad
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thats his hboot version because he has a BravoC, which has a different hboot version.. that's why I'm unsure whether unrevoked would work (I mean yes, it works on BravoC but I don't know what version/ hboot etc. so It'd be safer to S-OFF, flash recovery, then flash ROM, instead of rooting with unrevoked and flashing recovery through that... get what I mean?)
is there a step by step guide for that?
download revolutionary, turn on USB debugging on your phone, plug it in via USB and run revolutionary (following the process on their sit, all it is, is entering the beta key which is given to you, after that everything is done for you)
During the process, you are prompted whether you wish to install clockworkmod recovery, choose yes (unless you would like to install a better recovery choose no, and I'll continue the guide for that )
If you chose yes to flash recovery while using revolutionary, then skip this step, and any of the lime coloured writing, if you chose no, then follow on and ignore any orange coloured writing.
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Download this recovery, and put it in c:\
Download the attached fastboot.zip, and unpack it into c:\
Open cmd and type:
Code:
cd\
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery-RA-desire-v2.0.0.img
fastboot oem gencheckpt
Note: the last command will boot you into recovery
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Whether you chose to flash clockworkmod recovery in the S-OFF'ing process, or you flashed the Ra Desire recovery in the process I told you about, either way, you should now have a functioning recovery.
>From here, you need to make a nandroid backup (from backup & restore) of your stock, unrooted ROM.
>Once you've got the backup if you're in clockworkmod go to mounts and storage, format boot, format system, format userdata, format cache, go to advanced settings and format dalvic cache.
>If you're in Ra Desire, go to wipe, and select wipe all user data.
>Once you've backed up, and wiped your phone, proceed to install a ROM of your choice from the SD-card. If you are using clockworkmod, choose the install zip from sdcard, flash zip from sd-card, then choose a ROM you downloaded.
>If you're in Ra Desire, go to flash zip from sd-card and install the ROM
Hope that helped you, and hope it's not too confusing for you with all the colour coding and stuff lol
sounds pretty easy.. how do i go bout flashing a rom and what is a good rom that will work with my phone?
on the backup goto back and restore and select back up?
how do i restore once i have a new rom on my phone?
nothing is deleted from my phone till i flash?
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sounds pretty easy.. how do i go bout flashing a rom and what is a good rom that will work with my phone?
on the backup goto back and restore and select back up?
how do i restore once i have a new rom on my phone?
nothing is deleted from my phone till i flash?
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yes, you just select backup and it backs itself up.
If you would like to restore, then you do a full wipe, go to backup and restore, select restore and choose which backup you would like to restore
no, nothing is deleted until you flash
to flash a ROM, like I said in the guide:
>Once you've backed up, and wiped your phone, proceed to install a ROM of your choice from the SD-card. If you are using clockworkmod, choose the install zip from sdcard, flash zip from sd-card, then choose a ROM you downloaded.
>If you're in Ra Desire, go to flash zip from sd-card and install the ROM
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when you select that option, it will take you into a menu with everything in your sd-card, you just have to find where you put the ROM you want, and select it with the trackpad, it will flash itself, then reboot.
This will work on your phone. I'm 110% Sure http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/htc-desire-cdma
so i back up my phone before i flash and after the flash do i restore to get everything back to how it was but with the new rom?
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so i back up my phone before i flash and after the flash do i restore to get everything back to how it was but with the new rom?
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nonnoo you don't restore after flashing.. When you flash a different ROM, you flash a completely different version of Android, that developers have changed/modded. You perform a backup in order to be able to go BACK to your old ROM, if you don't like your new one, or if something goes wrong with it. You only restore when you want to go back to your previous ROM.
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nonnoo you don't restore after flashing.. When you flash a different ROM, you flash a completely different version of Android, that developers have changed/modded. You perform a backup in order to be able to go BACK to your old ROM, if you don't like your new one, or if something goes wrong with it. You only restore when you want to go back to your previous ROM.
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is there a way to copy all my messages and apps and stuff like that?
i know some roms dont come with the google apps how do i get those?
what is the best rom out of those three? there any pics of how they look?
very right I almost forgot about the google apps.
cyanogenmod doesn't come with them, download this and flash it in the same way you would the ROM (WITHOUT WIPING ANYTHING!!) http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version/Google_Apps
You can usually find screenshots of most ROMs.. so it's just about doing some research.
and you can use an app called sms backup+ from the market.
I'd suggest backing up your contacts too! or moving them to the sim card
ok thank you sooo much for your help ill pm you if i have any questions
First off, I was going to ask for help in this thread, but I don't have those privileges, yet. But if attn1 is reading this... THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WORK!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298990
I'll write out my problems in a list so it's easier to follow.
1. I downgraded my phone with the following the above link. S-OFF, etc.
2. I've tried to install MIUI 1.10 and 1.9 through REVOLUTION, and it says that it has successfully installed.
3. When I try to reboot after the install, it gets bootlooped.
4. I've tried going back to the backup I set up after successful rooting. I've also reinstalled the ROMs many times, each time it just bootloops.
So the question is:
Has anyone had trouble using MIUI after downgrading as well? Have people had success with different ROMs?
I could be mistaken because I haven't used the down grader, but I think that all revolution does is give you s-off and install cloclwork.
I think you have to install miui from clockwork.
Boot into recovery. With phone off, hold down the vol- key and the power button.
Before you install miui, make sure to wipe the data, cache and dalvik.
You have to have miui on your SD card and select it when you use the Install zip from SD card option.
If I've miss understood your post, disregard this one.
T.M.M.L said:
I could be mistaken because I haven't used the down grader, but I think that all revolution does is give you s-off and install cloclwork.
I think you have to install miui from clockwork.
Boot into recovery. With phone off, hold down the vol- key and the power button.
Before you install miui, make sure to wipe the data, cache and dalvik.
You have to have miui on your SD card and select it when you use the Install zip from SD card option.
If I've miss understood your post, disregard this one.
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I did all of this, except for wipting data, cache, and dalvik. Can anyone else confirm that I should do this?
After I install MIUI and reboot is when I start bootlooping.
You should always when flashing a new ROM.
Sent from my DINC2HD
Oh also...
I cannot install MIUI from clockwork.... since I do not have super user.
From what I understand, I get superuser after i successfully install a ROM from my SD card. After I get 1 ROM, I can start installing through clockwork since superuser will then grant me the access to do so.
EDIT: WOW! I cleared cache and data and reinstalled MIUI and now it works! Thank you both for the great help! Let me know if I can repay you guys by upping your "thanks" meter. I'm still a bit new to the forums :\
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Oh also...
I cannot install MIUI from clockwork.... since I do not have super user.
From what I understand, I get superuser after i successfully install a ROM from my SD card. After I get 1 ROM, I can start installing through clockwork since superuser will then grant me the access to do so.
EDIT: WOW! I cleared cache and data and reinstalled MIUI and now it works! Thank you both for the great help! Let me know if I can repay you guys by upping your "thanks" meter. I'm still a bit new to the forums :\
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superuser isnt need for clockwork RECOVERY. if you mean the rom manager, yea u need superuser, but u can isntall the recovery if u have s-off....
and if u have s-off and clockworkmod recovery, u can isntall any rom u want for this phone.. just make sure to wipe before hand...
Ok, so I see a lot of guys who are new here and aren't adept with the flashing and rooting process and we're having too many threads based on it and the errors they keep getting. It's nothing wrong to not know certain things but only if the search function was used a bit more.
A few things you should keep in mind :
1> I know no one reads disclaimers anyways but don't blame me if you do something wrong. Follow the steps, they are easy and you're good to go
2> PM me with info, suggestions and tips to improve on this thread if I have missed out certain things. I want this to serve as a basic thread for newbies wanting to install CM7 so we don't clutter the General's with too many threads.
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Backup contacts and messages and all other data that is important for you. There are many apps that can do that - Eg. Backup Master, Mobile Backup II, APN Backup and Restore, Backup to Gmail.
Here is a guide for you guys to install and flash the latest version of CM7 on your Wildfire S devices.
1> Bootloader Unlock
a) You can get an S-off using the XTC Clip. What's S-off? It's like a security lock. It could be in the on or off state. An 'S-off' allows you to modify almost everything on your phone. It's pretty costly in many parts so you can try the solution below (it's free)
OR
b) HTCDev method
The first step regarding Bootloader unlock is very important. Unless you do that, don't go forward on this. Here's a beautiful tutorial on how that's to be done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432199
2> Root & Recovery
Root will allow you to get Superuser permissions on your device. Didn't get it? Well, it's just like administrator privileges. It's basically just a one click solution so that's pretty easy
2a) Root the phone via this crazy one-click software:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436426
2b) Once you're done rooting, you must have the app Superuser now. It's time to install CWM now.
1.Go to Google Play (Market)
2.Download and install ROM Manager
3.Open, click on Flash CWM.
4.Select Wildfire S
5.Let it do it's thing, click YES when it asks for SuperUser permissions
6.You should get a message that it's done successfully.
3> Download CM7 & Gapps
So we're getting at the heart of the tutorial now.
Download the latest nightly or stable build of CM7. There are a few ROM's but I'd personally recommend Alquez's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226765
Download the lastest version of Gapps so you can get Market running from here
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
4>Place files on the SD card
So you now have 2 zip files with you. The CM7 zip file (around 90MB) and the Gapps zip file (around 6MB). Put both of these files on the SD card. Don't create folders, just place it in the root of your SD card.
5> Get into recovery
Turn off your phone. Now, this is the important part.
Press the Power + Volume Down button simultaneously. (if you can't get it working, disable fastboot under settings)
You'll see the white bootloader screen and something will happen for about 5 seconds (don't worry, you haven't bricked your phone ). It's just a normal P76img.zip search. After that is done, select the "Recovery" option using the volume down button and then pressing the power button.
6> Nandroid backup
Nandroid is by far the safest way. will hopefully get people in a good habit of using them!
nandroid is a backup of the exact state of your phone: apps, data, contacts, messages. it can be restored just in case anything goes wrong, and should always be used for flashing critical things like a new rom.
1. Go into cwm recovery. (Actually, you are in CWM recovery if you've done it correctly )
2. Select 'backup/restore' using volume keys and select with POWER button.
3. select backup
The back up will start, and will take around 5-10 minutes to complete
4. Once it is done, it will go back to the main cwm menu.
Backups are stored on SD card in clockworkmod/backup, and can be moved/copied to PC for ultimate safekeeping.
7> Wipe stuff
Congratulations, if you made it this far in one go
Easy stuff now.
Toggle using volume buttons and 'factory reset'.
Then 'wipe cache'.
Then go into advanced and 'wipe dalvik cache' and 'battery stats'.
8> Installing CM7
Now select 'install zip from SD card'.
Then select 'choose zip'.
Then select the CM7 zip file that you had placed on the root of your SD
Select 'YES' obviously
Let it do it's thing for about 4-5 minutes.
Once it is done, follow the same process as above but select the other zip file, that is the gapps zip file. Okay okay, I'll type it again
Now select 'install zip from SD card'.
Then select 'choose zip'.
Then select the Gapps zip file that you had placed on the root of your SD
Select 'YES' .
Then, go back. Reboot. Have a heart in mouth moment and then watch the CM7 logo show up in a few minutes. You've done it successfully. Congratulations
Credits :
CM7 - For the beautiful ROM
theq86 - For the HTCDev bootloader tutorial.
Heritz - For the root and CWM tutorial
alquez - For the amazing CM7 port
I want to leave a note.
If no matter what you do, some or all Google apps do not appear even though the flash has been reported as successful, try re-downloading the Gapps archive.
this looks good, particularly the clear layout
however i personally think that:
6> Nandroid backup
you've briefly covered backing up stuff earlier, but nandroid is by far the safest way. will hopefully get people in a good habit of using them!
you could put a note saying that nandroid is a backup of the exact state of your phone: apps, data, contacts, messages. it can be restored just in case anything goes wrong, and should always be used for flashing critical things like a new rom.
if you really wanted, this guide is actually not too far from being a generic guide to installing any custom rom. except that some need an sd card partitions (gparted recommended), so you would have an optional step 2a or something. maybe too complicated, just a thought, but good post so far!
EDIT : Added Backup part as well now.
Nice, just one thing, there is no need to reboot before wiping anything.they'll end up back in recovery anyway to flash a new ROM.
you could put a note saying that backups are stored on SD card in clockworkmod/backup, and can be moved/copied to PC for ultimate safekeeping.
This guide could become a stickie, just hope ppl use ur guide now...
After I installed cm 7.2 I trying to install titanium backup it says ur Rom not rooted I restore my device in to older stge, no problem titanium back up is aceesin d root permission and works well.how can I root cm 7.2,Rom
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What did you use to root? I suggest the rooting method as per the link I've posted above. You shouldn't have any problem
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my battery is fully charged on 99%...how solved this problem? I wipe battery stats
hello everyone!
hardikrajgor123, thanks for a wonderful tutorial and links you provided. everything worked well for me, but i have one question.
i have a confirmation from htcdev method that my device is unlocked and i did install cyanogenmod (it works perfectly). my only problem is that my phone is still s-on and i cannot delete stack apps.
the way which appeared on one of the links (download root.zip, put it on sd card, run it on cwm) didn't work out for me.
anyone has any suggestions how to solve this?
thanks
stefdza90
Did SuperUser install on your phone? If you have root permissions, you can use Titanium backup and remove stock apps. If you're sure the root zip didn't work properly, try doing it again. Follow that tutorial carefully
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petrix1 said:
my battery is fully charged on 99%...how solved this problem? I wipe battery stats
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Try to callibrate battery. You can use any app from the market for it.
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thx problem solved(calibration battery)...and when incoming call my screen wake up very slowely (2sec), vibratin and ringing but my screen is off 2 second...how solved this problem?
petrix1 said:
thx problem solved(calibration battery)...and when incoming call my screen wake up very slowely (2sec), vibratin and ringing but my screen is off 2 second...how solved this problem?
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That could be a CM7 issue. This tutorial was only to get you guys to install CM7.
Post this in the CM7 thread
Hello, thnaks for nice tutorial. Now i got stuck at installing CWM. I have S-ON and I've just unlocked bootloader via htcdev. Everything went fine, but when i want to flash clockwork mod recovery, it says: "Main version is older!".
I've tried all CWMs I could find here, but it does that with all of them.
I have:
*** UNLOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.09.0099
MICROP-0451
RADIO-7.54.39.28M
sw ver: 2.13.401.3
edit: Just to be sure, most recent version of CWM I found here is 5.0.2.6 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229)
So do I have to wait for new version of CWM or is there some way around? Thanks in advance!
LapakCZ said:
Hello, thnaks for nice tutorial. Now i got stuck at installing CWM. I have S-ON and I've just unlocked bootloader via htcdev. Everything went fine, but when i want to flash clockwork mod recovery, it says: "Main version is older!".
I've tried all CWMs I could find here, but it does that with all of them.
I have:
*** UNLOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.09.0099
MICROP-0451
RADIO-7.54.39.28M
sw ver: 2.13.401.3
edit: Just to be sure, most recent version of CWM I found here is 5.0.2.6 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229)
So do I have to wait for new version of CWM or is there some way around? Thanks in advance!
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Could you root successfully? There has to be superuser app when you restart rom. If you rooted successfully, download ROM Manager from Market.
Open app, Flash CWM. Select Wildfire S. BAM! CWM is installed, that is, the latest version 5.0.28
Delete the P76IMG.zip from SD Card then. Check if you can enter recovery.
hardikrajgor123 said:
Could you root successfully? There has to be superuser app when you restart rom. If you rooted successfully, download ROM Manager from Market.
Open app, Flash CWM. Select Wildfire S. BAM! CWM is installed, that is, the latest version 5.0.28
Delete the P76IMG.zip from SD Card then. Check if you can enter recovery.
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No I couldn't. Acording to rooting tutorial, I need CWM first, and then launch rooting script in CWM. Now I noticed, there is some one-click software, but it requires S-OFF. I'm stil S-ON, just unlocked, will that work?
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Update: So the super-simple one-click app realy rooted the phone (which really made me laugh ). So thanks for pointing me that direction!
Existing CM7 Install
I have s-off and running a nightly rom from a few weeks ago, I partitioned my SD sd card and installed app 2 SD or data to sd and hav loads of storage which I was after.
If I want to keep my apps, data and and current SD card partition option what do I need to do in ordered to update nightly Rom's on a regular basis
Oh I'm rooted , Titanium Backup, rom manager and flash recovery in place.
I'm hoping its just load zip in root of sd card and flash through rom manager, is it that easy ?
Hope u can assist.
Cheers
Bagofbits
Oh wish I'd had this info prior to do it blind for the first time, got it working tho.
So I finally managed to get CM7 working, maybe I can help you with updating this tutorial, as some things don't work anymore with newest firmware...
Steps, which worked for me, at start I had S-ON and 2.13.401.2:
1) Somehow get 2.13.401.3 (which is only one supported by htcdev). Some say, that OTA update worked for them (classic update via menu in phone). It didn't worked for me, so I used RUU update from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074445
2) Then htcdev unlock thing work fine, as you write in your tutorial.
3) Rooting was quite different, because current version of CWM can't be flashed via HBOOT, as it's version is too old.
So new rooting and recovery method, which is actually much more simple and work:
3a) Root the phone via this crazy one-click software: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436426
(I still can't believe, that it was that easy )
3b) Restart phone, then go to market and download ROM Manager
3c) In ROM Manager, click the first item: Flash Clockwork Mod. It will do it's thing, and It's done. You have root and CWM installed, without even going to HBOOT. Cool right?
4, ...) The rest is same, as in tutorial on first page, so continue with step 3> there... (don't forget to backup all the time )
Hope, that will help...
bagofbits said:
I have s-off and running a nightly rom from a few weeks ago, I partitioned my SD sd card and installed app 2 SD or data to sd and hav loads of storage which I was after.
If I want to keep my apps, data and and current SD card partition option what do I need to do in ordered to update nightly Rom's on a regular basis
Oh I'm rooted , Titanium Backup, rom manager and flash recovery in place.
I'm hoping its just load zip in root of sd card and flash through rom manager, is it that easy ?
Hope u can assist.
Cheers
Bagofbits
Oh wish I'd had this info prior to do it blind for the first time, got it working tho.
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1. Download the newest cm7 you want to flash.
2. Boot into recovery. (you can do this through rom manager but it is easier and better to do all things through recovery)
3. Wipe cache partition and dalvik cache ( dalvik is under the advanced tab)
4. Install zip from sd card/choose zip from sd. File should be in the folder marked download.
5. Choose the cm7 file and install.
6. Reboot
7. Flash Data2Sd Reinstaller from Recovery (you can find it in mindhacker's thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432259
8. Reboot
Always backup though, this process is tricky. Works for some, not for others
LapakCZ said:
So I finally managed to get CM7 working, maybe I can help you with updating this tutorial, as some things don't work anymore with newest firmware...
Steps, which worked for me, at start I had S-ON and 2.13.401.2:
1) Somehow get 2.13.401.3 (which is only one supported by htcdev). Some say, that OTA update worked for them (classic update via menu in phone). It didn't worked for me, so I used RUU update from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074445
2) Then htcdev unlock thing work fine, as you write in your tutorial.
3) Rooting was quite different, because current version of CWM can't be flashed via HBOOT, as it's version is too old.
So new rooting and recovery method, which is actually much more simple and work:
3a) Root the phone via this crazy one-click software: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436426
(I still can't believe, that it was that easy )
3b) Restart phone, then go to market and download ROM Manager
3c) In ROM Manager, click the first item: Flash Clockwork Mod. It will do it's thing, and It's done. You have root and CWM installed, without even going to HBOOT. Cool right?
4, ...) The rest is same, as in tutorial on first page, so continue with step 3> there... (don't forget to backup all the time )
Hope, that will help...
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Thank You for the suggestions and bringing that to my notice. OP has been updated. Much appreciated
Need some help here,
I recently followed these instructions, then somehow, all my contacts on my sim were wiped. Now, I can't even add contacts and put them on sim. Any help? I can call and text just fine though.