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i look on google n cant find anything... how do i change roms? is there a procedure? i had cyanogen rom but i didnt like it much so i recovered n went back to original stuff. now i wanna try another rom. do i flash a new rom and thats it? or is there a new procedure i have to do? im trying to flash virtuous full rom v1.0.0

Installation instructions are on the page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837042

First, back everything up with the "Backup Rom" option in Rom manager (also called a nandroid backup). Download the Rom (.zip) you want and put on root of your SD card as a zip file, Reboot into recovery with Rom manager. Data wipe, cache wipe, and choose install zip from SD. Reboot you phone. And that's it your new Rom should be up and running. First boot up usually takes a few minutes as it is building ur cache. If there are any problems try searching the forum b/c it has probably already been addressed.
Usually the steps are listed in the Op of a forum on how to install a specific Rom but the steps are pretty much the same.
Virtuous is a good Rom, its Android 2.2 with Sense 2.0. But u should give VillainRoms SenseGinger a try, it is Android 2.3 with Sense 2.1. The latest is pretty stable and fast, and it keeps getting updated.
A SenseGingervillain-ized G2

eioous said:
Download Rom (.zip) and put on root of your SD card, Don't forget to back everything up with the "Backup Rom" option in Rom manager (also called a nandroid backup). Reboot into recovery with Rom manager. Data wipe, cache wipe, and choose install zip from SD. Reboot you phone. And that's it your new Rom should be up and running.
Usually the steps are listed in the Op of a forum on how to install a specific Rom but the steps are pretty much the same.
Virtuous is a good Rom its Android 2.2 with Sense 2.0 but u should give SenseGinger a try it is Android 2.3 with Sense 2.1. The latest on is pretty stable and it keeps getting updated.
A Gingervillain-ized G2
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wat file do i put it in after i download it from this forum?

U put it on the root of ur SD card. Not in a file.
Computer/sdcard/(yourdownloadedrom)
A Gingervillain-ized G2

eioous said:
U put it on the root of ur SD card. Not in a file.
Computer/sdcard/(yourdownloadedrom)
A Gingervillain-ized G2
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kay thanx a bunch.

huhhhhh said:
kay thanx a bunch.
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No problem.
A Gingervillain-ized G2

eioous said:
First, back everything up with the "Backup Rom" option in Rom manager (also called a nandroid backup). Download the Rom (.zip) you want and put on root of your SD card as a zip file, Reboot into recovery with Rom manager. Data wipe, cache wipe, and choose install zip from SD. Reboot you phone. And that's it your new Rom should be up and running. First boot up usually takes a few minutes as it is building ur cache. If there are any problems try searching the forum b/c it has probably already been addressed.
Usually the steps are listed in the Op of a forum on how to install a specific Rom but the steps are pretty much the same.
Virtuous is a good Rom, its Android 2.2 with Sense 2.0. But u should give VillainRoms SenseGinger a try, it is Android 2.3 with Sense 2.1. The latest is pretty stable and fast, and it keeps getting updated.
A SenseGingervillain-ized G2
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I do have what might be a silly question on this topic, however it has been bothering me and I don't dare try it. I change my rom A LOT because I like to play around and try out the new stuff but I usually end up going back to CM7. at the moment I have a backup of each ROM I've tried so far in case I want to go back to play with it or update it if it gets updates. Whenever I change roms I do a factory restet and a cache wipe. is that necissary? or can you just install zip over whatever is there like you do with CM nightly updates?

Wicked1ab said:
I do have what might be a silly question on this topic, however it has been bothering me and I don't dare try it. I change my rom A LOT because I like to play around and try out the new stuff but I usually end up going back to CM7. at the moment I have a backup of each ROM I've tried so far in case I want to go back to play with it or update it if it gets updates. Whenever I change roms I do a factory restet and a cache wipe. is that necissary? or can you just install zip over whatever is there like you do with CM nightly updates?
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You can but it is often recommended to wipe because of lingering data that might not match up with your current rom. sometimes it could be just fine and sometimes cause problems. so it really just depends on what roms your using. Personally i just wipe data and cache when jumping between roms unless its just a patch or update.

[Q] Can't flash any gingerbread ROM

Hi
I'm trying to flash a gingerbread rom to my desire but I always end up being stuck on the HTC logo. I tried several ROMS( opendesire, modaco with sense and without, some more too but can't remember the names,... ) The only gingerbread ROM that installs is CM7, but i have market problems that annoy the hell out of me ( can't find certain apps, need to hack to install bigger apps ). A shame because i really like CM, but i want to compare with others
Any idea why gingerbread won't flash correctly. I have tried several froyo ROMS without any issues before, by the way
I have
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
RADIO-5.14.05.17
thx
ntdst

Did you remember to wipe your data between each different install?
That's the most common problem when you get stuck at boot.

i use rom-manager and always create a back-up and wipe.
I also tried with an empty SD-Card and repartioned it ( with rom-manager ). The results are always the same, every gingerbread rom gets stuck. I thought there was something wrong with the partitions or maybe i need s-off for gingerbread... ?

What version of CWM do you have? Did you update manually to the new radio for the GB Roms?
- Recommended RADIO
http://insertcoin.dataninja.net/Addons/Radio/
If you flash the 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23. Radio a good idea will be to flash
the ril-firmare-drivers updates for it too
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I'm using Rom Manager v4.2.0.2
It is possible that i flashed that radio with a previous modaco sense/froyo ROM.
should i first flash that one you mention and then try again?

Okay, Rom Manager Is not a recovery What's your recovery exactly?
And what ROMs do you try to flash?
AFAIK, you need to flash that first in order to get booted.

sorry clockworkmod 2.5.0.7 is current recovery
I really tried several ROMS
Modaco sense gingerbread
Modaco without sense
opendesire
oxygen
etc...
all and always stuck on HTC Logo except for CM7, that one works fine except for the market issues

- Clockworkmod Recovery 3.x.x.x (Recommended to be used! 2.x recoveries MAY have some problems with the updater-script => boot loop)
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I found this in one of the ROM threads.
So my suggestion:
First try to update the radio to the newest (alredy posted the link).
If that does not help, then try to update your recovery.

updating radio and flashing updates did not help
i'm still stuck when trying to install oxygen
I could use some help in updating my recovery. I f i do this with rom manager 2.5.0.7 is the most recent.
I seems there's a 2.5.1.2 out and 3.x.x.x is not advised. Is there an update zip somewhere to use?

People report that Insertcoin S v22 can be installed with 2.5.0.7
Make sure you do a full wipe in THE RECOVERY, not ROM Manager or any program.
Too boot into recovery hold down Power+Vol Down while phone is off.
There:
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Wipe cahce
3. Under advanced menu > Wipe dalvik-cache
Also make sure your SD card is partitioned right.
And for the update - you can only update your recovery if you are S-OFF or you use Unrevoked3 with a custom recovery image.

Grab a copy of Ubuntu and check that the apps2sd partition on your card is formatted correctly. I tried all ways of formatting and partitioning (via clockwork/rom manager) and it never formatted correctly and always caused HTC boot sticking.
If I completely reformatted SD and reflashed an older rom (like Leedroid 2.3) would then boot fine. I then used Rom Manager to repartition & format SD, boot ubuntu (live CD is enough - no install required) then reformatted partition to EXT4, flashed and worked fine.
Also, is 2.5.0.7 your TRUE recovery version? Turn your phone on with vol-down held then select recovery - does the version change to an older one? If this is the case you may need to re-root is (Unrevoked) to update your recovery version permanantly.
Hope that helps.

If you are S-off you can flash newest recovery using fastboot, this flash would be permanent!
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.8-bravo.img

i agree with TMSsecret,
the gingerbread ROMs i have used seem to need a more recent version of HBOOT. First time I tried to flash LeeDroid 3.0.2, it didnt work. Applied S-OFF (which updates your HBOOT during the process) and tried again, worked no worries. Also, if you're keen to install the latest ROMs, upgrade to clockworkmod recovery 3.x... It took me a few tries to get FASTBOOT working properly (possibly because my version of windows XP has had too long to decompose), but if you persevere, it will work.
The best way to make sure your ROM will work is a thorough research session. Not slagging you at all, just pointing out the obvious. Look up everything to do with your intended ROM and read the threads.

[Q] Need help with CM7

So im planning to go back to 2.1 or 2.2 and sense, so how im going to do this? ( I have #203 Nightly)
After that, will i need to root again, and is it possible to overclock stock wildfire ROM and how? (Install new kernel??)
If youre asking why go back to sense, I just happen to need stableness for next 4 weeks and want to see how much I can tweak Sense. Going back to cm7 in november probably
Mipe

Just install like a new ROM. One such stock rooted Froyo can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877977
The only different thing is that this will have to be flashed in Clockworkmod 2.x. (I guess you must know how to flash Radio's in CM7, so its not a big issue)
And yes, to OC, you will have to install a custom kernel like this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995301

3xeno said:
Just install like a new ROM. One such stock rooted Froyo can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877977
The only different thing is that this will have to be flashed in Clockworkmod 2.x. (I guess you must know how to flash Radio's in CM7, so its not a big issue)
And yes, to OC, you will have to install a custom kernel like this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995301
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I also found that i have cwm backup from original rom that I can restore. Does this also restore previous radio or kernel or do I have to do it manually?

it will not touch the radio, but it will restore the stock kernel. (Or whichever kernel you had installed when you took that backup)

3xeno said:
it will not touch the radio, but it will restore the stock kernel. (Or whichever kernel you had installed when you took that backup)
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I got a problem. I want to get original Sense by restoring backup from CWM. Mine works, but has a pattern that i dont remember and a email wich i dont remember either. Does anyone happen to have a backup of a wildfire without password or could someone advice something else? I tried RUU but my win7 x64 is causing trouble, or the drivers.

Just flash the stock froyo ROM I listed in the first post I made in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877977). If you don't know how to get Clockworkmod 2.5.0.x, then:
- Download this attachment, place on your SDCard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=662193&d=1311319218
- Flash the zip (update1.zip) using your existing Clockworkmod 5.0.2.0
- Device will reboot and will start Clockworkmod 2.5.0.7
- Perform Data Wipe and Choose Install Zip from SDCard, select the ROM Zip file, and let it install.

3xeno said:
Just flash the stock froyo ROM I listed in the first post I made in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877977). If you don't know how to get Clockworkmod 2.5.0.x, then:
- Download this attachment, place on your SDCard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=662193&d=1311319218
- Flash the zip (update1.zip) using your existing Clockworkmod 5.0.2.0
- Device will reboot and will start Clockworkmod 2.5.0.7
- Perform Data Wipe and Choose Install Zip from SDCard, select the ROM Zip file, and let it install.
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For the rooted ROM it says No Hboot | No Radio, what does that mean?

jediknight111 said:
For the rooted ROM it says No Hboot | No Radio, what does that mean?
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Just what is says. It does not include the Bootloader (HBoot), and it does not include the baseband (Radio). So, for these two components, what you are having on your device at this moment will remain. (ie - They will not be updated when you flash the ROM)

3xeno said:
Just what is says. It does not include the Bootloader (HBoot), and it does not include the baseband (Radio). So, for these two components, what you are having on your device at this moment will remain. (ie - They will not be updated when you flash the ROM)
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I Installed the Rom from recovery, but all I get is the HTC logo and the startup tone then it switches off and I get the same thing again. Help please!
Edit: It's working now but I cannot force move apps like I could do before. Why is that?

jediknight111 said:
I Installed the Rom from recovery, but all I get is the HTC logo and the startup tone then it switches off and I get the same thing again. Help please!
Edit: It's working now but I cannot force move apps like I could do before. Why is that?
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Because it is a Completely Stock HTC Factory ROM with no support for it.

[Q] Update firmware on my rooted phone

Hello all this is my first post and im new to android so please excuse me as im a total noob!
I have a desire hd which is rooted, which was done by the guy i bought the phone off. It is running on Android 2.2.1, id like to update it to the newest firmware, but im not sure how I go about it. Ive been told I can't update from my phone because it's rooted?
Thanx in advance

IThere's loads of guides...if your rooted already...download rom manager,then open it..flash clockwordmod recovery at the top of the app choose your model.then go to android development section to look through the roms you want,download there zip file..for instance if its android revolution there's a download link for the Rom. When its download press on the item...then it'll ask how you want to open it,it'll take you to Rom manager..if you have data already on there just leave the wipe davlik and cache checked...it'll reboot and flash the Rom.
Remember there's sense and asop not worth flashing over the top of each..I'd flash sense for the meantime...eg. arhd,erebus runnydroid etc etc
Easy..
What he means by not being able to update is to official roms released by HTC...your better rooted anyway
As dn41 said you'll lose root by upgrading
Not advisable lol
It's a minefield to begin with bit worth it
If your on group or gingerbread and happy stick to roms with sense 3.0 like leedroid etc
Runnydrood etc runs sense 3.5 ported from sensation etc...( my opinion better but this differs amongst everyone)
There is miui as well but learn what's cracking first
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You're still able to receive updates but if you apply them, you will loose root permissions.
Why not flashing a costum ROM like ARHD?
Keep an eye on that, I really recommend flashing it
DN41

Thanx for the replys. Now i have some idea im going to nip on youtube and have a look at rom manager.
Thanx again
Liz

Just to clarify a few points made.
Your system partition has been modified, by rooting. Any and all OTA (Over The Air) updates will fail and possibly leave you stuck in a state of "soft-brick".
Here is the very latest Stock ROM from HTC. It has root but nothing else.
[ROM][DEC 8] Official RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1 STOCK ROOTED - The last post has a download link.
Give that a whirl for now.
To "update" to this firmware you will need to flash it via a custom recovery. There are a few available for the DHD. ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) or 4EXT (Touch or Classic).
Always, always backup before you flash/wipe.
As you are coming from Android 2.2 to 2.3 I'd suggest you perform a full wipe.
Format /system , /data , /cache , /dalvic-cache - You can do this from within the custom recovery. Then install the ROM from the .zip. Be careful not to format your /sdcard!
Once you get to grips with what you have done, try the other ROMs available. Same procedure. Backup, wipe, flash.
I almost forgot, welcome to XDA!

Andy....thankyou
My phone has ClockworkMod installed, do I do the backup from that?
I hate being a newb lol, I've got loads to learn. I've switched from iPhone to android, I used to jailbreak my iphone which seemed a lot simpler lol
Liz

andyharney said:
Just to clarify a few points made.
Your system partition has been modified, by rooting. Any and all OTA (Over The Air) updates will fail and possibly leave you stuck in a state of "soft-brick".
Here is the very latest Stock ROM from HTC. It has root but nothing else.
[ROM][DEC 8] Official RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1 STOCK ROOTED - The last post has a download link.
Give that a whirl for now.
To "update" to this firmware you will need to flash it via a custom recovery. There are a few available for the DHD. ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) or 4EXT (Touch or Classic).
Always, always backup before you flash/wipe.
As you are coming from Android 2.2 to 2.3 I'd suggest you perform a full wipe.
Format /system , /data , /cache , /dalvic-cache - You can do this from within the custom recovery. Then install the ROM from the .zip. Be careful not to format your /sdcard!
Once you get to grips with what you have done, try the other ROMs available. Same procedure. Backup, wipe, flash.
I almost forgot, welcome to XDA!
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+1 lol...that's how my response should have looked
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Just picked up the One X, about to install ARHD

Hi guys,
I just picked up the One X international version and am loving every moment. So far, I've unlocked the bootloader from htcdev.com, installed the Clockwork mod recovery, made a backup, and installed SuperSU (in that order).
While waiting for the next version of ARHD to be released, I've got a few questions hopefully someone can help to answer
1) The directions say to manually flash the corresponding boot.img manually before flashing the ROM. Does this mean I do the reboot into fastboot and use the command prompt to type "fastboot boot boot.img"?​
2) In the future when there are new versions of ARHD released, or I want to try a different ROM, do I just flash the new ROM over the existing one and that's it? Will all my settings and contacts still be intact on the phone or will it be erased? If it will be erased is there any way to back up just those info so I can restore on the updated ROM?​
3) If/when I decide to sell the phone, is there a step by step guide somewhere I can follow to restore the phone back to factory conditions? I assume the backup I made of the phone after I installed Clockwork mod recovery will still be unlocked and have Clockwork installed?​
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions Can't wait to get started with the ROMs!

1) The directions say to manually flash the corresponding boot.img manually before flashing the ROM. Does this mean I do the reboot into fastboot and use the command prompt to type "fastboot boot boot.img"?​
Yup that sounds about right to me.
2) In the future when there are new versions of ARHD released, or I want to try a different ROM, do I just flash the new ROM over the existing one and that's it? Will all my settings and contacts still be intact on the phone or will it be erased? If it will be erased is there any way to back up just those info so I can restore on the updated ROM?​
If coming from ARHD I think you can just flash the new ROM directly onto the phone and you wont or shouldn't loose any data.
In the 'How to Flash' section of the ARHD Thread it reads:
Download "Super Wipe" script & place it on your SD card (optionally if coming from earlier version of my ROM, obligatory if coming from stock or other custom ROM)​ So basically, the Superwipe script wipes the whole phone, you do this when first flashing a ROM onto your phone, when flashing a newer version onto the phone it isn't necessary to perform a Superwipe.
3) If/when I decide to sell the phone, is there a step by step guide somewhere I can follow to restore the phone back to factory conditions? I assume the backup I made of the phone after I installed Clockwork mod recovery will still be unlocked and have Clockwork installed?​
There are guides somewhere, I'll look for them and PM you a link if I can find it, however a lot of people sell their phones rooted and with custom roms on nowadays. Only re-locking them if they're trying to gain back some warranty.
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This is a good thread to read through: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799881&highlight=unrooting
A guide to unrooting: http://onexroot.com/category/one-x-unroot/
And here are the shipped RUUs for the Endeavour: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23542734&postcount=1

The-Last-Hylian said:
1) The directions say to manually flash the corresponding boot.img manually before flashing the ROM. Does this mean I do the reboot into fastboot and use the command prompt to type "fastboot boot boot.img"?​
Yup that sounds about right to me.
2) In the future when there are new versions of ARHD released, or I want to try a different ROM, do I just flash the new ROM over the existing one and that's it? Will all my settings and contacts still be intact on the phone or will it be erased? If it will be erased is there any way to back up just those info so I can restore on the updated ROM?​
If coming from ARHD I think you can just flash the new ROM directly onto the phone and you wont or shouldn't loose any data.
In the 'How to Flash' section of the ARHD Thread it reads:
Download "Super Wipe" script & place it on your SD card (optionally if coming from earlier version of my ROM, obligatory if coming from stock or other custom ROM)​ So basically, the Superwipe script wipes the whole phone, you do this when first flashing a ROM onto your phone, when flashing a newer version onto the phone it isn't necessary to perform a Superwipe.
3) If/when I decide to sell the phone, is there a step by step guide somewhere I can follow to restore the phone back to factory conditions? I assume the backup I made of the phone after I installed Clockwork mod recovery will still be unlocked and have Clockwork installed?​
There are guides somewhere, I'll look for them and PM you a link if I can find it, however a lot of people sell their phones rooted and with custom roms on nowadays. Only re-locking them if they're trying to gain back some warranty.
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This is a good thread to read through: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799881&highlight=unrooting
A guide to unrooting: http://onexroot.com/category/one-x-unroot/
And here are the shipped RUUs for the Endeavour: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23542734&postcount=1
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Awesome, thanks for the reply and links! I have one last question hopefully someone can confirm... I assume once I flash to any custom ROM whenever there is a software update on the phone I should NOT update? Is it safe to update the apps through the Google Play store such as Facebook GMail etc?

Well with venom Rom for hox u can update it is actually the only rom that has over the air updates directly by the people that made the rom also most customizable Rom too.
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HungryPillow said:
Awesome, thanks for the reply and links! I have one last question hopefully someone can confirm... I assume once I flash to any custom ROM whenever there is a software update on the phone I should NOT update? Is it safe to update the apps through the Google Play store such as Facebook GMail etc?
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It's safe to update any Apps and things through the Play Store yeah, On a lot of ROMs the OTA Updater is disabled, you'll have to flash the latest RUU onto the phone to get the Update.
E.G We had an ARHD ROM that was running off the 1.29.401.11 update, now we've got a version of ARHD that's running off 2.05.401.2 instead as Mike had updated the ROM to include the latest updates, so everytime there is a new update, the ROMs get updated by the Devs and we can reflash on said ROM.

HungryPillow said:
Awesome, thanks for the reply and links! I have one last question hopefully someone can confirm... I assume once I flash to any custom ROM whenever there is a software update on the phone I should NOT update? Is it safe to update the apps through the Google Play store such as Facebook GMail etc?
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You may safly update anything from Market (Play). You may backup your phonebook in Google account and through settings in phone book (Export to SD or somthing like this). SMS you may backup also to SD card or to email (there is an option in it). Or try ROMcleaner 2.1 it will backup some settings also and user apps.
And when Mike (ARHD developer) release new ROM, if it is based on NEW official update (RUU) with new sw version it is highly recomended to do a full wipe(Super Wipe script is in his thread). It will erase every app and configuration, except you SD card files.

The correct command is fastboot flash boot boot.img, not fastboot boot boot.img
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