Hi,
As the title says i just ordered a Samsung i9000 Galaxy S for my gf. I managed to convince her that the world doesn't revolve around iphones. After checking out a few youtube videos about this phone i've become aware of some kind of root procedure and lag fix?
I have no idea if it will come with android 2.1 or 2.2. So here are my questions:
If its 2.1 is there now a simple, official way to upgrade to 2.2? Or even gingerbread?
Which version of android should i upgrade it to before doing the root and lagfix operations on it?
Should i root it and do lagfix, if so is there any current posts about the best and more simple way to do this?
Thanks!
it may come with android 2.1 or 2.2, nobody know unless you got the phone
however, there is official android 2.2 already
if you got the phone and found that it is just 2.1, just upgrade it
should come with 2.2 now...if not the just update it through kies
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Hi Guys,
Previously I have had a HTC Magic, Vario II and Vario III. Am used to easy flashing and updates lol.
I know Moto have got a locked bootloader (seen the news about possible unlocking coming) however I could not resist the Defy as T-Mobile UK gave me a fantastic deal.
T-Mobile handsets come "customised" something that is not popular with me will probably debrand it.
1st question, can I flash back to the branded firmware if it needs to go back to T-Mob?
2nd question there is alot of talk over 2.51 normally I would automatically upgrade to the latest ROM however am unsure if it is worth it?
Cheers,
The easiset thing you could do it so make a nandroid backup of your current setup and then try what ever SBF you want except for 2.51 (this due to the fact that it has a non downgrable bootloader).
I bought a german defy and I installed the 2.31 firmware which I'm happy with. Since then I have also deodexed the system files and removed some apps that I dont need.
Just read through the faq/guides sections of the development board and you will be fine.
If you're new to the Defy, this guide is indispensable.
I links to a series of other guides but it lays them out in the order you should do them and the author also adds his own little notes which are very helpful.
Personally, I flashed the 2.34 ROM as it's got less Blur crap on it.
There are also Froyo ROMs kicking around but they're basically backups from other people's phones, as opposed to proper builds released by Motorola.
hello guys!i am new to the xda-forums and a new user of the motorola defy!firstly thank's for all the tutorials,advice and information about this incredible device!
i just bought a defy with the 2.51 (motoblur firmware)+(2.1 android) and i would like to upgrade officially to froyo.i have some questions though:
1)i would like to have an official firmware.as i read,there are 4 available-all leaked(stock though,right?),UK,chinese,Poland and a new one from Finland...so,which one is the best?smooth,fast without bugs?
2)are all of them 2.2 or 2.2.1?are there any differences?
3)are all deblured or is there any with motoblur?i don't mind particularly not having motoblur as long as i have official froyo..
4)which are the specs of these froyo's and the differences with stock 2.1?is there any 10.1 flash support for example or the ability to save the applications on SD card?
5)what's up with the downgrade issue that i see many asking about?i read that the new ones roms don't support downgrade..is there any problem except the fact that you don't have warranty if you upgrade(unofficially)???
Hi guys,
I love my Desire HD, I really do. Great phone. I get asked all the time what make it is... very nice owning it... BUT I hate Orange UK and their pesky interfering with the ROM. Some things just plain don't work.
So (and I have looked) there are lots of ROMs out there that I can Flash, but it's all very confusing to me.
What I need clear guidance on is:
1. Can I get a nice clean Genuine HTC Rom on it (with Sense)?
2. Will that give me OTA updates to Gingerbread or any future upgrades?
Sorry, but I seem to only find Mod guidance on here, but Im one of those people who like to put things back the way they were designed to be... (Im that sad...)
Ta for any help you can offer
redspecial2000 said:
Hi guys,
1. Can I get a nice clean Genuine HTC Rom on it (with Sense)?
2. Will that give me OTA updates to Gingerbread or any future upgrades?
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1. Yes, if you just want stock rom you can root your UK branded Rom (if its base 1.72 you have to downgrade first check this guide, thats what i used and there's also a link to a downgrade guide in it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964996) get S-OFF and install the official RUU (R om U pdate U tility) from 2.3.3. Or when you have root and S-OFF you can flash Clockworkmod recovery (the thing you need to flash any custom made stuff) and from there any custom rom you like. This is recommended because with it you can backup your current branded Rom in case you need to have it repaired and still want to be under warranty.
2. With official RUU you will get future OTA updates directly from HTC, but when you install 2.3.3 RUU you're already up do date. When you have a Custom Rom you will get updates from your rom Chef that you download over wifi/3g directly to your phone and flash it through Clockworkmod recovery
-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
This is stock rom with improvements. Look at the features list, it will convince you I'd say its the most popular custom rom and a good point to start.
btw Orange is the best provider in terms of Data plans in my country. You get most out of your money. But the branding and support is horrible They have absolutely no clue what their talking about. When i asked them if my DHD was branded when i bought it the sales assistant didnt even know what that is... She had to ask someone else first. If thats the same in UK you're on a good way with installing the Rom YOU want. You'll get support here from guys that do even better than the guys from HTC. Believe me.
I've only ever met one sales assistant who knew what I was talking about, I felt strangely attracted to her...
I've tried a few roms and settled on cm7 for now, best thing to do is junk the stock rom and get flashing, the improvements in battery life should be enough to convince you lol
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Thanks guys, this is really helpful....
The thing that tipped me over the edge was a trip to my local Orange Shop, where I went to get some answers as to why the Hot Spot feature wasn't working on the phone. I then had to spend 10 minutes explaining to the girl what the hotspot feature was, then DEMONSTRATE it to HER!
Orange guys must have been tinkering with the rom. Tethering and hotspot options worked out of the box for me but you better switch to a custom rom to get those features back and other goodies. Besides, it's funny .
Yep, like all the others recommended custom rom is the way forward. I was in your position before I started the flashing madness, I can promise you, you wouldn't regret it.. And we are so lucky to have such an active development section...
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Yep if you follow all the instructions it is nigh on impossible for anything to go wrong. Even if it does however, due to the active forums, you will get an answer in no time!
Don't do it, once you start you can't stop flashing save yourself and run away while you can
On a serious note, the battery life improvement and virtual 24hr help with this forum are good enough reasons on there own to do it, you won't regret it...
Ok Guys.... I'm gonna give you a laugh.
I've had my DHD since March (from Orange) and like all of you I am now not happy with (what you state is Stock ROM)
At the very tender age of 53yrs and now burnt our with computing and the like I rarely understand all the lingo/terms used Etc ;((
After calling on a phone 'expert' shop yesterday and was willing to shed cash if they could root & flash (presumably after de-branding) I saw the blank expression on their face.... "Nope... we don't know what your talking about"
Hmmm (I thought) So now I am determined to scare myself to death and ATTEMPT to get my phone to where it should be! But I am SOOoo lost on all the termanology used.
I am on 2.2.1
Kernal 2.6.32.21-g46445e7
Build 1.84.61.2
At the present time I am running on SPB 3D and have Laucher Pro installed as I was exerimenting with home page mods.
Still awaiting Ginger and can't see me getting it from Orange (UK) for any time yet. Phone does som curios things at times and seems to be getting buggy.
Phone calls drop, incomming second caller now boots me from my original call, icons vannish Etc.
Oh... Not keen on all this Facebook lark which the stock Orange thing has installed.
So.. ok, Not now happy with my DHD, but don't know where to start in geriatric terms.
Love this forum tho'
Hi
I am sending you a PM with a full guide and all the tools you require
Hi!
Got a new desire hd A9191 after I smashed the screen on my old one
I know its now an old phone model but decided on another dhd as theyre more than good enough for me
I got the first one 3-4 years ago, upgraded to a Samsung galaxy s3 when my contract ran out 18 months later but really didnt like the s3 compared to my dhd (believe it or not!) so sold the s3 and stuck with my dhd
Anyways...
What id like to do is to get rid of the bloatware that comes with a new phone
Ive looked through a load of threads but they are either outdated, not supported anymore, have dead links (probably due to the age of the phone (and my question!)) or are more about flashing a custom rom
Also some of what ive read is well beyond my understanding and I don't want to be starting yet another "help me ive messed my phone up" thread!
What I do understand is that to delete stock apps I need root access to my dhd
There are apps on the app store that easily delete stock apps but you need root access for them to work
So could someone please tell me either an up to date tool to use or an up to date thread to follow that will get my dhd rooted
Am looking at the VISIONary tool at the mo due to the software version im running (see below) as per
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
Was just going to do step one and use the VISIONary tool to root my dhd and not worry about step 2 and 3 Is this any good?!?
Some details...
android version 2.2
baseband version 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
kernel version 2.6.32.21-gf3f553d [email protected]#1 Thurs Oct 28 13:24:11 CST 2010
build number 1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys
software number 1.32.405.6
browser version WebKit 3.1
My dhd is in brand new out the box condition
Ive not done any updates or downloaded any apps yet
Many thanks for reading!!
Matt :cyclops:
Use the Easy Ace Root Tool in the Development forum.
bananagranola said:
Use the Easy Ace Root Tool in the Development forum.
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Hi bananagranola
Thank you for your reply
This is one of the tools I looked at but support has been stopped and didnt think it would work for my dhd after reading this (im on froyo 2.2)
glevitan:
First Line in the warning...this Is just for stock devices. Will only work in gb because froyo will not allow to unlock the bootloader....
Do I need to update to gb before using the easy ace tool?!?
Many thanks
Matt
Yes, you will need to run a RUU.
Ive connected my dhd to my broadband and had the 2.3.5 update pop up so will run that and then go through the ace root tool
Thanks for taking the time to reply again!
Matt
Hello, this my first thread here, just wanna clarify somethings on upgrading my phone. currently the phone has eclair. but in the company site it said that it has 4.0.3 android installed in it. and just for clarification, the phone was a gift, but i rarely use it, and i felt like it would be a waste not to.
1. I've been seeing different threads on how to upgrade different phones, and I was wondering if there is a specific way on upgrading my phone. or are they all the same?
2. which should I use, ODIN/Kies mini? not sure what the difference is either.
3. can i upgrade it to a more later version of android rather than gingerbread?
Desaresta said:
Hello, this my first thread here, just wanna clarify somethings on upgrading my phone. currently the phone has eclair. but in the company site it said that it has 4.0.3 android installed in it. and just for clarification, the phone was a gift, but i rarely use it, and i felt like it would be a waste not to.
1. I've been seeing different threads on how to upgrade different phones, and I was wondering if there is a specific way on upgrading my phone. or are they all the same?
2. which should I use, ODIN/Kies mini? not sure what the difference is either.
3. can i upgrade it to a more later version of android rather than gingerbread?
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