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[Q] Questions about rooting..

Hi all,
Apologies if this sounds like a noob question.
I've done some reading about rooting here on xda forums and have few questions. I have an HTC Desire (2.2) and am very new to the Android platform. Been a Symbian user forever and know pretty well about flashing/hacking wrt to Nokia phones..
Questions:
Say, I plan to root my device, is it mandatory to load it with custom ROM like Cyanogen, etc?? Would not loading a custom ROM only improve phone's performance, etc?
Can I ONLY root the phone and NOT install any custom ROMs? Also, what are the pros and cons of ONLY rooting and NOT installing any custom ROMs?
Also, does rooting really void warranty? There are various threads where different people have different theories? Is the warranty (if rooted) specific to a country?
EDIT: Also, would I still receive Gingerbread update (if it releases anytime soon) on my rooted Desire in the future? Or would I have to un-root it, and is un-rooting the device possible?
Cheers!

Do some more reading, find out why you want to root (not because that is what all the cool kids do:, thats not a good reason) and when you really know what you want and know what you are about to do all your questions should be answered.

unrEVOked only roots the phone and flashed a custom recovery which you can use to flash a custom ROM. You don't, however, need to flash a new ROM
Before you doing anything, though, go to Settings>About phone>Software information and make a note of the software version.
Once you've made a note, try and find the RUU matching it here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
If there is one, download it and keep it safe for warranty issues

TheGhost1233 said:
Do some more reading, find out why you want to root (not because that is what all the cool kids do:, thats not a good reason) and when you really know what you want and know what you are about to do all your questions should be answered.
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Not what I expected. Oh, and yes, I don't wanna be cool whatsoever. I pretty much know the benefits of rooting and custom ROM.. Those were just few questions I wanted an expert opinion, which I wouldn't find anywhere on reading the excellent extensive how-tos.

EddyOS said:
unrEVOked only roots the phone and flashed a custom recovery which you can use to flash a custom ROM. You don't, however, need to flash a new ROM
Before you doing anything, though, go to Settings>About phone>Software information and make a note of the software version.
Once you've made a note, try and find the RUU matching it here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
If there is one, download it and keep it safe for warranty issues
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Thanks mate..

Also you won't receive the gingerbread OTA (that is if it's coming soon or any time :/) You could flash the gingerbread update on a rooted phone but this will probably mess things up so it's better to first unroot (which is possible) to stock rom and then apply the OTA.
Your phone should not be rooted when you are returning it for warranty. Rooting is hacking the OS, so it's not like you have not "played" too much with the device. I've read a few post however that not all repair services check for superuser permissions or a custom rom but you shouldn't rely on that.
What you benefit from using a custom rom are things like:
Code:
[LIST]
[*]Camera is working (no 720p recording yet, dont even try it!!) [B]THANKS TO SNQ-[/B] [B] *New[/B]
[*]Base - WWE 1.32.405.6
[*]Deodexed, thanx Pyr0x64 for that [IMG]http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif[/IMG]
[*]2.6.32.15RCKernel_b46 Speed Up to 1300 Thanx Capychimp for that[B] *New[/B]
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=815557"]SD read fix, thx frankoid.[/URL]
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818616"]Lzma, thx snq-.[/URL] Lzma means smaller boot.img, should help with the write boot.img issue.
Now the kernel is capable to go up to 1305MHz for real (thanks snq- for pointing out previous bug).
So [B]be cautious when overclocking[/B], my device is stable up to 1190(~1800 quadrant), over that it hangs or reboots.
[COLOR=DarkRed]Overclock with[/COLOR] [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505419"]SetCpu[/URL]
[*]Default speed stock [B]254-998.4 MHz.[/B]
[*]DSP Manager[B] *New[/B]
[*]Busybox, Root, Superuser...
[*]Cyanogen A2SD script, moves both apps and dalvik to ext
[*]Automatic ZipAlign by Wes Garner, slightly adjusted by me.
[*]Showing protected apps, i hope [IMG]http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif[/IMG]
[*]Modded Power Menu Thanx again snq-
[*]Touch pad unlock, first press wake up, second press unlock [IMG]http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG] Thanx snq- for that again
[*]Custom Semitransparent Notification area
[*]Rom Manager (can fix permissions now)[B] *New[/B]
[*]Screenstate scaling
- screen on - smartass [B] *New[/B]
- screen off - powersave
[*]ext4, tun, cif, etc... all modules are there, insmod if needed.
[*]Host file moved from system, users with s-on should be able to use AdBlock (need to be tested)[B] *New[/B]
[*]Bootanimation/downanimation and bootsound moved to sd-ext/local for easier customization[B] *New[/B]
(if you want bootsound you have to add it by your self [IMG]http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif[/IMG])
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The above is just a quote from the RCMixHD ROM, but as you see there are plenty of tech jargon so you should give it some extensive reading to understand them.

EddyOS said:
unrEVOked only roots the phone and flashed a custom recovery which you can use to flash a custom ROM. You don't, however, need to flash a new ROM
Before you doing anything, though, go to Settings>About phone>Software information and make a note of the software version.
Once you've made a note, try and find the RUU matching it here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
If there is one, download it and keep it safe for warranty issues
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Got a question mate:
My baseband version is - 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2 and software number is 2.13.720.2
I do not find a matching RUU for the corresponding software number. Although I did locate the RUU for the baseband version..
Is that the one I'd need in future

[Q] Rooting Driver questions&some flashing questions & also some rom questions

[Q] Rooting Driver questions&some flashing questions & also some rom questions
i readed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824396
Question 1: but i can't understand what is the driver thing
do i install HTC sync then uninstall it
or i just download anything wtf
just tell me and explain me the driver thing
i just can't get to understand it
Question 2:when i download my ROM
do i just put it anywere in my Memory card?
Question 3:what is the fastest rom avaliable i want it containing the following features
Android GingerBread 2.3.5 or 2.3.4 or 2.3.3
over clocked(over clock increase cpu right??)
nice looking
no bugs
every thing works fast and nice
and maybe
a drop down menu
and a speed dial
and making me able to increase or decrease desktop pages xD

Dude, first tell me this - Are you on Android 2.1 or are you on Android 2.2.1? If you are on 2.2.1 that guide is pointless because it wont work.
1) It's just what it says. Download HTC Sync, Install then Uninstall. Uninstall will remove the program, but will not remove the HTC Drivers, which is needed for the process to be used further.
2) Just paste it to your memory card. Preferably, not in any folder or subfolder.
3) I use Cyanogenmod 7, and I would think it satisfies all of your needs EXCEPT speed dial. The same goes for other Android 2.3 AOSP ROMs as well. You can refer the list here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
(If you are on Android 2.2.1, you will have to use Revolutionary to get S-OFF. You can find an overview of the process in the thread above as well)

3xeno said:
Dude, first tell me this - Are you on Android 2.1 or are you on Android 2.2.1? If you are on 2.2.1 that guide is pointless because it wont work.
1) It's just what it says. Download HTC Sync, Install then Uninstall. Uninstall will remove the program, but will not remove the HTC Drivers, which is needed for the process to be used further.
2) Just paste it to your memory card. Preferably, not in any folder or subfolder.
3) I use Cyanogenmod 7, and I would think it satisfies all of your needs EXCEPT speed dial. The same goes for other Android 2.3 AOSP ROMs as well. You can refer the list here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
(If you are on Android 2.2.1, you will have to use Revolutionary to get S-OFF. You can find an overview of the process in the thread above as well)
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I am on android 2.1
and is the nightly Rom contains the features that i want??
or Joker one
or that hellfire one that i can't find its download link

All of them actually, since, in some way or the other, they are all based off Cyanogenmod 7 RC / Nightlies.
As I stated though, I am using Cyanogenmod 7 Nightlies, and am extremely happy with it.
But, dont forget to take a Nandroid Backup though, before flashing a ROM, because, if it turns out that you don't like No - Sense ROM's, you will have an easy way to switch back.

[Q] ICS or CM 7.2 on Defy+

First, i would like to congratulate every xda-developer for making this place.
My problem-
I want to install custom ROMs on my, 3 months old, phone DEFY+ (simple right??).
Thing is, i tried reading some threads related to "installing custom ROMs on DEFY+" but they all seem to leave a lot of unanswered question.
Here are my phone's specs-
rooted
system version - 45.0.891.MB526
Android version - 2.3.4
Kernel - 2.6.32.9-gbdd614e
Build No. - 4.5.1-134_DFP-891
Burning points-
1. One thread suggests that kernel that came with android 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 are too uncommon and most of the CUSTOME ROMS are compatible with 2.3.6
Solution: ?? should i update my android version
2. Some threads suggest once i install custom ROM on defy+ i can't go back to stock rom
3. this thread say that you can get stuck on stock firmware after going back to stock firmware
4. Will i be able to access my purchased apps from the google play?
Can someone please guide us (defy+ owners) on how to install ICS or CM7.2, minimizing the mortal danger of bricking our precious.
A list of latest roms available for DEFY+ would be a bonus for us.
Thanks for reading. Please Help!

lief.erl said:
4. Will i be able to access my purchased apps from the google play?
Thanks for reading. Please Help!
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4. Yes, don't worry. Your Google Play purchases are tied to your Google account, so they will be accessible with any Android ROM/phone that uses the account on which they were bought. So, as long as you won't forget your account password and use an Android phone, they'll stick with you (even if they're not compatible with your new phone, they'll still be there) .

1. if u do update...then flash only those sbf's before DFP 188.....coz dfp 188'231 etc have bl7 ....n root access has not yet been acquired.....n since 2.3.6 would be better than 2.3.4 dun worry....i would suggest this coz this is what i use....
2. u can if u hav the right sbf.....or...make a nandroid backup of ur stock rom ....(which would obviously be rooted)
4. i think yes...because purchased apps are linked to ur google account and not to the phone.
5. maybe a thousand guides r available...sigh....try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432100.....
ps. if u get any update binary errors while installation....try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540372....but this happened to ME.....i was on 2.3.6 n made a couple of mistakkes...now it works....1!!!!

Can some one please post a simple step by step guide for installing custom roms on defy+ (specifications mentioned in my first post).
I have really tried but its so confusing.
At present my phone is rooted and nothing more (no boot menu, CWM, etc.)
Please help!!

Best ROM suggestion for XPERIA S...

Hey forum!
I'm looking for the best combination of some key functionality:
Stability
Camera (activate/snap with button as on stock ROM), is this possible out of stock ROM at all?
BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) support but I guess that it is supported in newer ROM versions? Hardware should support it.
Most amount of memory/space available for apps, more than stock ROM possible?
Has to be Android 4.3 at least
Any suggestions of a good ROM which fulfills the above?
TIA!

If u want stability + camera + memory for apps and games then u need a ROM that is naosp 6.0 by mickybart's
but u need to reparation your device memory table to use this ROM

verma.arun833 said:
If u want stability + camera + memory for apps and games then u need a ROM that is naosp 6.0 by mickybart's
but u need to reparation your device memory table to use this ROM
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Sounds great!
I have a couple of follow-up questions that I hope someone can answer quite quickly:
1. Should I choose version 5 or 6 (I just want the functions I listed and speed and stability are important)?
2. I understand that I need to re-partition the phone but does that apply to version 5 as well?
3. Is there a *complete* guide if you're on stock ROM and have done zilch/zero/nothing yet to the phone?
Thanks!

Kingpin! said:
Sounds great!
I have a couple of follow-up questions that I hope someone can answer quite quickly:
1. Should I choose version 5 or 6 (I just want the functions I listed and speed and stability are important)?
2. I understand that I need to re-partition the phone but does that apply to version 5 as well?
3. Is there a *complete* guide if you're on stock ROM and have done zilch/zero/nothing yet to the phone?
Thanks!
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Bump... anyone?

Kingpin! said:
Bump... anyone?
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Bumping again... still sitting with crappy stock ROM If someone could reply that would awesome - thanks a lot!

Kingpin! said:
Sounds great!
I have a couple of follow-up questions that I hope someone can answer quite quickly:
1. Should I choose version 5 or 6 (I just want the functions I listed and speed and stability are important)?
2. I understand that I need to re-partition the phone but does that apply to version 5 as well?
3. Is there a *complete* guide if you're on stock ROM and have done zilch/zero/nothing yet to the phone?
Thanks!
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1. Choose version 6, it has more updates.
2. Nope, it doesn't apply to version 5.
3. You wouldn't find a complete guide in one place, but I can give You pointers here which will lead You to correct searches.
Rooting : use towelroot app. Not available on playstore, search for "towelroot by geohot". It will root Your phone.
Backup TA partition: backup Your TA partition using tool here.
Unlock bootloader : Link.
Then try following the guide from respective ROM thread to flash the ROM!

I am also in the exact same situation, before I start though I was wondering if there is a way to "easily" back up and restore sms messages & whatsapp messages (along with pictures, though I can copy all the pictures easily on the PC and restore them - but I am unsure if this places them back in the correct order etc) - the rest should be easy to backup and restore just not sure about these 2
thanks in advance
p.s. @verma.arun833 & @Mirhawk
as per the original post I am looking for the most STABLE rom out there to date that is android V4.3.1 or higher - I am also a complete noob too and the easier the better but priority is stability - is naosp 6.0 the best choice here still?

Yup naosp 6.0.1 is best and stable at the moment and updated tooo bro try that ?

androiddude666 said:
I am also in the exact same situation, before I start though I was wondering if there is a way to "easily" back up and restore sms messages & whatsapp messages (along with pictures, though I can copy all the pictures easily on the PC and restore them - but I am unsure if this places them back in the correct order etc) - the rest should be easy to backup and restore just not sure about these 2
thanks in advance
p.s. @verma.arun833 & @Mirhawk
as per the original post I am looking for the most STABLE rom out there to date that is android V4.3.1 or higher - I am also a complete noob too and the easier the better but priority is stability - is naosp 6.0 the best choice here still?
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You can backup Your sms using this app, I use it and it is the best so far. For WhatsApp, backup using the in app backup and copy the WhatsApp folder from internal storage of phone to PC. Then after flashing the new ROM, copy the WhatsApp folder back to internal storage, install WhatsApp and it will automatically restore it.
And yes, nAOSP 6.0 is still the preferred ROM as it is stable as of now and is receiving constant update. If You want extremely stable but above 4.3.1 ROM, then I would suggest last updated version of Carbon ROM(4.4.4). It is of KitKat version, but has many features and doesn't require re-partitioning of device.

Working & Stable Rom for Htc Desire Z

Screwed up my charging port on my Asus zenfone 2, now on my backup which is HTC desire z. Not sure if i already rom'd it back in 2012 but it is so slow, will not allow me to upgrade any of the software like Facebook or Gmail. It does not have google play. Looking to upgrade the rom, anyone with ideas. This is what i have on the software .
Android version 2.3.3
Htc Sense version 2.1
kernel version 2.6.35.10-g53a84f9 tue mar 20 20:51:53 cst 2012
build number 2.42.666.11 CL192788 release-keys
software number 2.42.666.11
browser version webkit/533.1

wirelessmikey said:
now on my backup which is HTC desire z. Not sure if i already rom'd it back in 2012 but it is so slow, will not allow me to upgrade any of the software like Facebook or Gmail. It does not have google play. Looking to upgrade the rom, anyone with ideas.
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Your main problem is that your android is way to old : Android 2.3.3 GingerBread which has long been abandoned by Google (So you don't even have a functioning Play to install apps)
I would point in this direction :
[ROM] [NIGHTLY] [KitKat] [4.4] CyanogenMod 11.0 nightlies by milaq
This is based on the latest builds of Android 4.4 Kitkat which is the oldest still patched by Google, build with Lineage OS 11.
There's a link for a functional Google Play in this post.
Please pay attention that, for this to work, you need a ClockWorkMod more recent than 6.0.4.5 (you cannot successfully install it with older version), there is a link to 6.0.5.0 in this post.
Remember to also wipe everything (Cache, Data, etc.) after the first upgrade to LineageOS 11.0
(The installation of ClockWorkMod itself requires a rooted phone with "S-OFF" - with the Desire Z's equivalent of signature check turned off).
(And the rooting itself requires an exploit that exists only on older versions of android, so you would need to downgrade using a Glodcard - an SD card with a signed CID in its boot sector).
Alternatively, if you DO want to stick with such an old Android version (which might be full of exploitable bugs) you might try to manually download the APK of "Facebook Lite" (a low-requirement version of the App that Facebook has specially developed for 3rd world countries) from places such as APKmirror.