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Bookmark widget

I was using my friends evo and he had a really cool bookmark widget ( in my opinion anyway ). From what I understand it comes with htc sense. Is there any way I could get it on my G2 ? Sorry for the android noobiness as I have only owned the G2 for 3 days.
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So after doing some reading it seems I can only do this by rooting my phone. My new question is if I perm root my phone does that prevent me from getiing all future updates ? My next question is is there something like the sense bookmark widget that I can get without rooting my phone ? My android noobness is scaring me a little to attempt rooting.
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immune15 said:
So after doing some reading it seems I can only do this by rooting my phone. My new question is if I perm root my phone does that prevent me from getiing all future updates ? My next question is is there something like the sense bookmark widget that I can get without rooting my phone ? My android noobness is scaring me a little to attempt rooting.
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Try Launcher Pro and get the "plus" version, it has widgets much liek Sense UI on the Evo.

Okay I'll give it a shot. Thanks
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[Q] Undo alpharevx root

A month or so ago I used the alpharevx method to root. Today the 2.3.4 update was released. Since the alpharevx method changes the bootloader, my phone won't accept the verizon update.
How do i get back to completely stock to allow this update to push through? I saw JCase's method but it seems risky and complicated. Is there an easier way?

erjennin said:
A month or so ago I used the alpharevx method to root. Today the 2.3.4 update was released. Since the alpharevx method changes the bootloader, my phone won't accept the verizon update.
How do i get back to completely stock to allow this update to push through? I saw JCase's method but it seems risky and complicated. Is there an easier way?
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Since you are rooted, why would you want to take the OTA and lose root?

I'm having issues with my phone and want to return it to Verizon.

What exactly is wrong with JCase's method? Seems like your only option to me. Here's a video walkthrough, it really doesn't seem too scary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnlnWW8tsvo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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jcases method is the only and safest way.

mbh87 said:
jcases method is the only and safest way.
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And its not that hard. Just make sure you follow the steps exactly
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It really is a breeze to unroot as long as you follow the instructions. I just got through doing it just to do it in case I ever need to and it went off without a hitch.
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Thanks guys. I'll use the youtube video to get through JCase's method.

erjennin said:
Thanks guys. I'll use the youtube video to get through JCase's method.
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The video is great. That's what I used.
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cory.spicer said:
What exactly is wrong with JCase's method? Seems like your only option to me. Here's a video walkthrough, it really doesn't seem too scary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnlnWW8tsvo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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It's funny that you post this vid, cuz I actually followed his rooting vid to root my DInc2.

cory.spicer said:
What exactly is wrong with JCase's method? Seems like your only option to me. Here's a video walkthrough, it really doesn't seem too scary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnlnWW8tsvo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I have de droid froyo filmware 2.3.3 and the video shows 2.2.1 there are any diferences...

Video is good for reference. And lowers anxiety of doing it. Had to unroot wife's and buddies. Now I can do it with my eyes closed. Lol. Fyi guys, vzw is now shipping replacements with. 98 hboot. Not good. No root method for it. Wife's came in Wed it had 97, buddies came Thur and it had 98.
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Even without root the stock DINC2 run so good and fast you'd think it already has custom rom.

ben805 said:
Even without root the stock DINC2 run so good and fast you'd think it already has custom rom.
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Agreed it runs like a champ
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[Q] Unlocked and root?

well i recently got a g2. it is currently unlocked but i want to get it rooted too. will the rooting affect the status of it being unlocked? it is tmobile branded so i am guessing it will unlocked by typing in a special code? thanks. also how can i root the phone? just send me a link. i am experienced in rooting as i have a rooted epic 4g and also my girlfriend galaxy 2.

No rooting and unlocking are two seperate things and don't affect one another. Not @ a computer so just google the link try "htc g2 root wiki" will be one of the first hits I'm sure. Read first make sure you understand, having said that its safe and easy
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Cyanogen Guide
Downgrade http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting#Downgrade_to_an_exploitable_Firmware
Root http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
XDA Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
Good luck

yes i know they are 2 different things... and thanks just did that and found it. like i stated in my first post i have rooted other phones in the past and also recently and all the roms ive used have been from this forum.
whats the best rom for everyday use?

KyraOfFire said:
Cyanogen Guide
Downgrade http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting#Downgrade_to_an_exploitable_Firmware
Root http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
XDA Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
Good luck
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thanks. that last link to the permanent root helped.
how do i know which is the appropriate clockwork recovery for my phone? i think i need the first one ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0:?

Any for the vision will work, you can always upgrade later. And in the future I recomend 4ext but it is mostly prefrence
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thanks. almost done. going smoothly. not really liking the phone. isnt comparable to the epic 4g or the galasxy s2. might just sell it after i do this

Lot of people seem to think this way, personally I love this phone and for my needs there isn't a better one out there. I doubt ill buy a new one for years
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[Q] New Optimus G Phone Update- will this affect Rooting?

Sprint LG Optimus G To Get Software Update At Launch OnNovember 11th
updates include:
Intermittent freezing/locking up
Intermittent device reset during YouTube playback
No power on due to Wi-Fi crash
Sprint ID icon randomly shows as Mobile ID icon
MSL protection for ##DIAG# should be on
Reply to All in email: Device was including the sender name, outside of normal.
Hidden Menus HW version. Version was not showing accurately: “1.0″ should be “10.””
1. can anyone confirm this?
2. does anyone know if this will affect / remove rooting
3. should rooting be done before or after the update

No idea, I was wondering this myself but I went ahead and updated anyway because it kept popping up.
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I rooted my Optimus G, then applied the update. I lost root, but I simply used the same method again and I got root again np So doesn't look like it will hurt to apply it.

Barshalen said:
I rooted my Optimus G, then applied the update. I lost root, but I simply used the same method again and I got root again np So doesn't look like it will hurt to apply it.
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thats awesome, thanks for checking Barshalen !
I went and checked out the phone today, oooh man its nice. hope to order one in the next few days

Barshalen said:
I rooted my Optimus G, then applied the update. I lost root, but I simply used the same method again and I got root again np So doesn't look like it will hurt to apply it.
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What method did you use to root
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941699
Super easy to do, easiest out of any phone I've had before.
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Barshalen said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941699
Super easy to do, easiest out of any phone I've had before.
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One of the member said that there was battery drain on his phone after root. Can you confirm this?

easy peasy
super easy root *after the update*, even for a noob like me. rooting took about 10 minutes after reading the instructions. easy peasy.
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latindor17 said:
One of the member said that there was battery drain on his phone after root. Can you confirm this?
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I am getting pretty good battery life.. I rooted it right away so I can't compare before and after though.

Receiving my HTC 10 today

I am so geeked!!!!!!!!! I miss my HTC EVO 4G from back in the day. I HAD to get an HTC phone as soon as I could. It arrives today.
So could someone explain to me please......
1.) Should I root and what are the advantages over just Themes and ROMS
2. ) Does HTC still openly support unlocking and rooting your phone?
3.) Other then setting it up, are there any stabilty or performance tricks I should know?
Thank you guys. I can't wait

Sorry, no answers to your question, only warm congratulations with your new toy.

If you are really a fan of changing system icons and using other ROMs, I don't suggest to root.
HTC supports unlock on HTC dev, but not root.

scothern99 said:
I am so geeked!!!!!!!!! I miss my HTC EVO 4G from back in the day. I HAD to get an HTC phone as soon as I could. It arrives today.
So could someone explain to me please......
1.) Should I root and what are the advantages over just Themes and ROMS
2. ) Does HTC still openly support unlocking and rooting your phone?
3.) Other then setting it up, are there any stabilty or performance tricks I should know?
Thank you guys. I can't wait
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1. Most of your custom ROM come rooted already.
2. Yes they support unlocking, rooting not so much.
3. Read through the threads, there are a few.

Alpert3 said:
If you are really a fan of changing system icons and using other ROMs, I don't suggest to root.
HTC supports unlock on HTC dev, but not root.
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So root isn't really necessary anymore ?

scothern99 said:
So root isn't really necessary anymore ?
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I don't like to root it anymore. Since Sense 8 provides a "Free Style" which is very cool. But if you found still need to, then you can, of course.

Alpert3 said:
I don't like to root it anymore. Since Sense 8 provides a "Free Style" which is very cool. But if you found still need to, then you can, of course.
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I have no special needs to root. I just like to tinker and play with ROMS. If I don't have to Root, I typically wont.

scothern99 said:
I have no special needs to root. I just like to tinker and play with ROMS. If I don't have to Root, I typically wont.
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not even adblocker? for youtube and for general ad blocking?

I've never had a custom Rom that didn't come pre rooted.
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mrlakadaddy said:
I've never had a custom Rom that didn't come pre rooted.
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Yeah me either. I just meant that if root isn't required, I wouldn't go out of my way.