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[Q] Noob help please!!!

I don't really understand the term 'Flash'. What is it and how do I perform flash on my Evo? There is an explanation for Apple phones but since this is a different phone I figured, the process wasn't really the same.
I have already downloaded Netarchy's rooted rom but I do not know really how to flash/install it on to my sd card or is it the phone that it gets installed to?
Any help would be totally appreciated

ahhhh man... You're about to get mobbed to death for not doing any research by some folks on here...
its all good though...
anyways.
When you flash something to your phone all you are doing is basically "unzipping" a file onto it. Much like you unzip files onto your computer using winrar or whatever.
In order to flash a rom to your phone you first have to gain full root. If you haven't done this yet you can do so by going to the development section of this forum and searching for simple root. this will give you full root access and the ability to "flash" roms, themes, etc.
Once you have rooted your phone, NOW you can finally flash a rom.
Flashing is super easy.
Put the file of the rom you want on the root of your sd card (not in any folders or anything)
Then power off your phone.
Power it back on by holding the power and VOLUME DOWN button at the same time. This will bring up a recovery screen. On this screen go to "install zip from sd card" AKA "Flash"
Once you go there, look for the rom you just installed on your sd card and press it. It will start FLASHING it to your phone. then you just reboot and your all sit..
P.S You seem to be really new to this, so before you do anything research What rooting your phone is. How to do it. ETC. Just get your feet wet a bit before you dive in.
Flashing roms and themes and all that junk is really easy once you get the hang of it.
If you need any help P.M me.

[Q] A little assistance would be appreciated!

Hey all! So, a couple weeks back, I flashed a BETA ICS ROM onto my Inspire (Desire HD). Being my normal ignorant, and noob-like self, I completely ignored the fact that the thread said "DEVS ONLY!"
Well, flash forward a couple of weeks, and my Inspire is all but bricked. The ROM did not have mobile data yet, did not have a connection to the micro-SD card, and it was not touchscreen ready yet. I have tried ADB, but to no-avail, my file system knowledge and overall lack of knowledge put me quite a predicament.
I have flashed many ROMs before, but I sincerely messed up big time on this try. So, would any of you be able to help me find a cure for this important issue? Is the fix really simple and easy, and I am just a bonehead?
Thanks!

Not sure what your issue is. You never clearly stated. Does the phone not boot? Stuck in the splash screen? you want to flash a new rom?

marsdta said:
Not sure what your issue is. You never clearly stated. Does the phone not boot? Stuck in the splash screen? you want to flash a new rom?
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Oops, sorry! My problem is that my phone is stuck on the developer ROM, and I would like to fix it somehow. So, yes, I would like to get another ROM, but I have to remove this one first. The phone itself works great, but with no wi-fi, mobile data, and no touchscreen support, it is hard to live with.

Your nowhere near bricked. Going to ask the basics. Did you make a backup before hand? Did you have another rom on your SD card.?
If you answered yes to either then simply boot into recovery and flash the rom/ backup. You mentioned flashing roms before so I left out the steps.
If you answered no then you have two options. You can mount the SD card from within cwr. So download a rom on your PC. Mount the sd card, then flash away. Or take out SD card and use an adapter/other phone to transfer a new rom.

I was not smart enough to back up onto a computer, but I did back up onto the SD card. The only problem with this is that the ROM, and my computer, will not recognize that there is in fact an SD card inserted into the phone. So, in other words, it's like not having an SD card at all.

CWR will still read the sd card. Trust me. boot into CWR and restore your backup. And you be good as gold

Thanks! But, what exactly does CWR stand for? Haha, I'm not the most knowledgeable on the topic of Android, but is it like Clock Work Mod?

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Thanks! But, what exactly does CWR stand for? Haha, I'm not the most knowledgeable on the topic of Android, but is it like Clock Work Mod?
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yeah. CWR stands clockworkmod recovery

Okay, in that case, I'm not sure. All of my old files (CM7, CWM, etc.) were on the SD card, and it is unreachable. I have tried to boot into CWR, but it just gives me a black screen. I feel like this thing is just unable to be fixed!

its fixable. just the black screen in CWR is an obstacle. worst case is you have flash an ruu and start over with the whole rooting. i remember reading about the black screen in CWR give me a few minutes to find them to see what to do next

Okay! Thanks a bunch!

Pull the battery and put back in
Press and hold vol-down
Press power and bootloader will start
Select recovery using vol keys and press power
If you have a backup (you really should, and and if you don't consider this experience a learning one), restore it by selecting the backup / restore option
If no backup, goto mounts and select as storage, plug usb into pc and copy your favorite Rom over, then select back and flash from zip, select the zip and you should all be back up
But please, please I'm all for people learning and experimenting, but might be worth reading some of the basics guides and notes on roms before flashing the next one. Oh, and if I forgot to mention.... Do a backup before flashing ANYTHING saves heartache later, the enjoy
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

THANK YOU! I remember this now! Thanks everyone

Your welcome, after all, we all have to learn sometime
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

ok i couldn't find the specific thread i was looking for. i remember it being stickied but couldnt find it. did find something that might be usefull but it depends on if you have access to an sd card adapter or other phone to transfer the file needed to reflash CWR. If not i would suggest trying to see if flashing an ruu to help.
edit- I'm confused now. thought you said that when you boot into recovery all you get is a black screen?

Is this guide the right one for my phone.

I have already Unlocked my phone, all went very well and very easy to do, I am now looking into "rooting" it, I found this guide and was wondering, is this the right guide for my phone.
http://onexroot.com/one-x-root/how-to-root-one-x/
I only got mine a few days ago, it is on the latest firmware, as far as I know, and after 10 mins of phone getting switched on, I had an update to do, that all completed to.
Would appreciate any and all help, I know you guys do a fantastic job and it's great to see the combination of knowledge sharing and working along side "hackers"/developers and even sometimes the mighty manufacturers, to bring the best functionality and usability.​

promethieus said:
I have already Unlocked my phone, all went very well and very easy to do, I am now looking into "rooting" it, I found this guide and was wondering, is this the right guide for my phone.
http://onexroot.com/one-x-root/how-to-root-one-x/
I only got mine a few days ago, it is on the latest firmware, as far as I know, and after 10 mins of phone getting switched on, I had an update to do, that all completed to.
Would appreciate any and all help, I know you guys do a fantastic job and it's great to see the combination of knowledge sharing and working along side "hackers"/developers and even sometimes the mighty manufacturers, to bring the best functionality and usability.​
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Well since your already unlocked, just head here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594819
and get the latest clockworkmod recovery and fastboot flash it. once that is done boot into recovery & make a backup. now on to the fun stuff. find the Rom you like & copy it to your internal storage. make sure to read the roms developers main few posts. they all will have there own instructions on how to flash there rom properly. Now keep in mind that all roms on here are pre rooted so no need to "root" your device before hand. just boot to fastboot, flash the roms boot.img. then to recovery, perform a full wipe (data,& system)and flash the rom. once booted your done set it up & enjoy
p.s. here is a great sticky to read thru, it has every link your ever gonna need to read up on the device & how to properly do everything if your unsure of what your doing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603905

Hi there, thanks for the quick reply, when I do the cwm, will this wipe my sdcard. Is there an exact guide on how to do the cwm or any precautions to do before hand.
What are the commands for accessing phone to do this please, I know it's "cd " something.
Just don't want to brick it, this thing is a beautiful thing.

Okies, I have installed cwm via using the auto installer, it works a dream, "Props to dev for this" I am now doing a backup, will this backup everything on phone and sd card or just the phone internal/rom, if not is there a tool, that backs up everything, internal and sd storage to one image, that can be re flashed, if things go wrong.
As the recovery image gets stored on phone, I have made 2 backups and would like to delete 1 of them, how is this done. Many thanks in advance

promethieus said:
Okies, I have installed cwm via using the auto installer, it works a dream, "Props to dev for this" I am now doing a backup, will this backup everything on phone and sd card or just the phone internal/rom, if not is there a tool, that backs up everything, internal and sd storage to one image, that can be re flashed, if things go wrong.
As the recovery image gets stored on phone, I have made 2 backups and would like to delete 1 of them, how is this done. Many thanks in advance.5
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Nothing will back up your sd card. So never wipe it unless you need to. I copy all my card data to my pc for safe keeping just incase.
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Many thanks, I found the 2 backup images and left one there, many thanks for the advice.

Hi there, I use a proggy called Wondershare MobileGo I have backed up everything, contents wise, contacts, videos, music, sms and contacts, will I need to clone my sd card, if so do I do it with CWM and can I send it to my pc via that.

"I have no idea whats going on right now"

Man,
For 3 days, i've been reading and getting distracted and confusing mysef with this OG EVO.
Can I backup with nandroid, TB, or mybackup?- which is the most current and reliable?
Can I backup to dropbox, drive, or flash card cos I'm temporarily without my 6ram HP and accessing this info through my phone and a different pc.
Do I back up before visiting HTC DEV for the bootloader?
Where is the folder I'm supposed to put my recovery.img and .zip fies in for s-off functionality?
Which new, updated and most reliable recovery should i flash?
You got the time to tweet tips to me @niteridet?
I have no idea what's going on right now and i need a devoted individual to tutor me please and thank you.
posted by another annoying noob troll with 2.3.5 android; stock 2.6.35.10 kernal; build 5.07; PRL 60690; hboot 2.18.0001; hardware 0004

niteridet said:
Man,
For 3 days, i've been reading and getting distracted and confusing mysef with this OG EVO.
Can I backup with nandroid, TB, or mybackup?- which is the most current and reliable?
Can I backup to dropbox, drive, or flash card cos I'm temporarily without my 6ram HP and accessing this info through my phone and a different pc.
Do I back up before visiting HTC DEV for the bootloader?
Where is the folder I'm supposed to put my recovery.img and .zip fies in for s-off functionality?
Which new, updated and most reliable recovery should i flash?
You got the time to tweet tips to me @niteridet?
I have no idea what's going on right now and i need a devoted individual to tutor me please and thank you.
posted by another annoying noob troll with 2.3.5 android; stock 2.6.35.10 kernal; build 5.07; PRL 60690; hboot 2.18.0001; hardware 0004
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Yes: Nandroid BKUP
Yes: Either Or
N/A: Either Or
N/A
N/A
NO
Tell everyone a little bit more of whats going on. I still don't know what your problem is, be specific.

i think i need a book of this stuff.
I just want to be pointed in the right direction..I don't know much about tweaking gadgets, but i'm a fast learner and i'm more hands on then a visual observer.its hard for me to visualize specific steps of something, but i know as i get into a routine doing this, i'll be more comfortable and not so much a loof.
whats the correct order with the root and the best up to date one?
i want to tether internet and have something other then this boring setting customization option HTC gives us, and I want my phone to be smooth....Mybad, earlier I typed out a whole thread like it was a freakin novel and it randomly disappeared. wow.
Is it possible to flash a jb custom rom after first rooting OG? All these guides are in different locations and its constant flipping back and forth between directions and i lose track of what i'm doing because I get distracted easily. I need someone to hold my hand and watch over my shoulder to correct my every kink. is that even possible. I need training! What you got? :silly:

First off, you are thinking way, way to hard. Slow it down a notch and think things through. I would really recommend that you use Youtube. I mean, since you and me both are more of a visual type of person. Try this link first http://youtu.be/zEwEM641gBs
and or/ go to Youtube and type in How to root HTC EVO4G and find the most recent one.
Second choice is to actually find a "How To" on here, but like you said, you are more of a visual person, as am I also.
Rooting is overwhelming, with all the custom Roms, Kernels etc etc. Once you are rooted it basically gives you permission to do anything with your particular phone. With following the "How to root", the recovery is included. Basically, once I was rooted I found a Rom that I wanted that looked cool and looked suitable to my needs, I downloaded it, made a new folder on my SD card called "Rom" and transfered the Rom I downloaded from my PC to my Rom folder on my SD card. I then went into recovery mode, made a backup, wiped all 3 (factory reset-dalvik cache & cache), went to flash zip, went to my Rom folder, found the Rom I put in my folder and flashed it. Re-boot and BOOM you now have a custom Rom! If need be, send me an E-Mail. [email protected] and I can help you some more.

Thanks, I'll do that and let you know Nick.:good:

[Q] TWRP trouble

Hi. I managed to root my S3 and remove Knox. At first, TWRP was working fine, but after a few unsuccessful attempts to flash CM, I think i screwed it up. My backup files are gone, and it won't make a new one as it "cannot access storage." It also takes up about 6 gigs of storage on the phone per applications manager, which seems like a lot.
Is there a way to delete it and do a fresh install? now that I am rooted, would another backup/recovery be better?
I have tried searches, nothing seems to be on oint. Perhaps I was casting my net too wide or too narrow.
THANKS

Probably has to do with the /0/0/0 folders. Every time you flashed something, itd create a new /0 directory. Your stuff is still there but the path is messed up so it doesn't know where to look. In twrp file manager look for /storage/0/0/0 or something/somewhere like that. (It's been a while so I may not be remembering exactly right) this is a well documented issue though, so if im wrong just Google it and you're sure to find the right info. I believe it may be covered in one of the sticky threads too.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

Idk if this is your issue or not but I had a problem where recovery couldn't find the files or access storage I had the wrong version of recovery flashed and it wouldn't read anything I originally had the right one but somehow I lost recovery and ended up flashing the wrong one and it did what you are describing I'm on cwm so I'm not sure which is the right twrp but I'd just make sure you have the right one for your model. Good luck figuring it out though I know you will if you do your homework you will get it.

I went in and looked at the files, I had several named backups. I deleted all but one.
Goo Manager wouldn't load the newest TWRP, so I went to the app store and downloaded the app.
Now it takes far less space and recognizes the one backup.
THANKS for bearing with me.
I put a copy of the backup on my computer, just in case. Going to try flashing CM again, hope I can get it to work.