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i can't load the amon_ra recovery, doesn't actually work when i do it through rom manager, and i used unrevoked to root. just got my evo back from a 3 month long period of not having it (it broke and i was to lazy to take it in) i had RA before and was running cynogen 6, just rooted last night, and looked in the thread for RA Recovery and none of it is working.
all the directions didn't work for me, or i forgot how to adb and therefore can't do that. i tried terminal on the phone and everything, i really don't want to flash a rom until i do a nandroid with ra.
anyone care to help.
thorpe24 said:
i can't load the amon_ra recovery, doesn't actually work when i do it through rom manager, and i used unrevoked to root. just got my evo back from a 3 month long period of not having it (it broke and i was to lazy to take it in) i had RA before and was running cynogen 6, just rooted last night, and looked in the thread for RA Recovery and none of it is working.
all the directions didn't work for me, or i forgot how to adb and therefore can't do that. i tried terminal on the phone and everything, i really don't want to flash a rom until i do a nandroid with ra.
anyone care to help.
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If you rooted your phone you should have a custom recovery,which do you have ?
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clockwork, and as i have 4g now i wanna make sure i don't screw it up.
edit: hold up i may have just done it by doing an pc36img_recovery flash from a how to root, this file was provided to flash amon_ra, just don't know which version......
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clockwork, and as i have 4g now i wanna make sure i don't screw it up.
edit: hold up i may have just done it by doing an pc36img_recovery flash from a how to root, this file was provided to flash amon_ra, just don't know which version......
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It's gonna be 1.7 just update it via Rom manager. It's possible you were not fully rooted yet.. does it say s-off?
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sweet it's amon ra 1.8, awesome. thanks for the offer to help. any suggestions on rom and what not. i used to run CM6 with the kernel to get rid of 30fps cap. though that kernel for the (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876590) awesome battery life in this thread, does that also get rid of the cap? any help or suggestions would be welcome, i've been out of the scene for a while.
yes, i ran unrevoked forever so it says s-off. btw whats the best gingerbread rom out there? sorry for all the noob questions btw.
thorpe24 said:
yes, i ran unrevoked forever so it says s-off. btw whats the best gingerbread rom out there? sorry for all the noob questions btw.
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None are complete all still in beta mode (imo) would be best to just get a good aosp Rom and add theme gingerbread. Also cm6.1.1 is the best I have used but that's all opinion. Heard cm7 will be gingerbread and should be out soon!
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sweet it's amon ra 1.8, awesome. thanks for the offer to help. any suggestions on rom and what not. i used to run CM6 with the kernel to get rid of 30fps cap. though that kernel for the (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876590) awesome battery life in this thread, does that also get rid of the cap? any help or suggestions would be welcome, i've been out of the scene for a while.
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All kernels have the mod to get rid of the cap since HTC released the source for it...
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ah i see, well maybe you can still help me. i got an error doing a nandroid through ra, it says error : run 'nandroid-mobile.sh' via adb!
btw it's been along time since i did adb.......so lost. lol
thorpe24 said:
ah i see, well maybe you can still help me. i got an error doing a nandroid through ra, it says error : run 'nandroid-mobile.sh' via adb!
btw it's been along time since i did adb.......so lost. lol
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Is it plugged in to the computer at the moment? It sounds like you are not fully mounted to your SD card
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it is let me unplug and try that
that worked thanks again man.
thorpe24 said:
that worked thanks again man.
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No problem... if you need anything else just let me know...
Call me stupid but couldn't you temproot and flash a rooted rom to the IS and I2 or would thaat be to simple lol I know we lose temproot on reboot but if the rom is rooted already....wouldn't it hold???? Or am I missing the recovery to have the ability to flash this is a thought I just wanted to throw In the water
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Nevaloud said:
Call me stupid but couldn't you temproot and flash a rooted rom to the IS and I2 or would thaat be to simple lol I know we lose temproot on reboot but if the rom is rooted already....wouldn't it hold???? Or am I missing the recovery to have the ability to flash this is a thought I just wanted to throw In the water
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Its doubtful anyone would work on a rom for a phone thats not permarooted yet
you can't really flash anything and have it stick since the phone is still in S-ON
Why do we need s-off though? My original inc wasn't s-off and I was able to flash anything I wanted, other than update the radio firmware, which I was able to do after I s-off'd it...
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alterself said:
Why do we need s-off though? My original inc wasn't s-off and I was able to flash anything I wanted, other than update the radio firmware, which I was able to do after I s-off'd it...
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INC is not the incredible 2, and the phones are actually very different.
With s-on we can not write to /system on either, except while in recovery, but even then only with signed updates.
The first incredible had a race condition in recovery, that occasionally allowed adbD to run, thus giving more access.
Im not new to XDA tho, I've been on the Epic forums for a few years. But I couldn't take the lack of support the Epic has. So i just traded in my Epic today and I was wondering what the best, most stable way to root, and install a custom recovery on my Evo. Also, I'm not new to flashing, or adb shell. I know there's a few different ways to root, and install a custom recovery, so I'd be very grateful for someone to point me in the right direction. I heard that the Evo forums are the best at XDA. Thanks so much for your help.
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We haz some good people here.
Easiest method is to use unrevoked; download the hboot drivers, install then uninstall htc sync, enable usb debugging on phone, then run the program.
For recovery, it'll come with clockwork [unrevoked flashes it], you can then switch to amon_ra if you wish via PC36IMG file; both can be found in the development section.
And welcome, be wary of the trolls, don't feed them.
If ur phone has the newest software (2.3) on it then u r SOL. If ur are still on stock 2.2 then just run unrevoked or look for the auto-root thread and follow that.
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Im not new to XDA tho, I've been on the Epic forums for a few years. But I couldn't take the lack of support the Epic has. So i just traded in my Epic today and I was wondering what the best, most stable way to root, and install a custom recovery on my Evo. Also, I'm not new to flashing, or adb shell. I know there's a few different ways to root, and install a custom recovery, so I'd be very grateful for someone to point me in the right direction. I heard that the Evo forums are the best at XDA. Thanks so much for your help.
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if you are using Gingerbread (software 4.22.651.2 or the new OTA: 4.24.651.1), there is no method of root just yet.
but if you are running FroYo (3.70.651.1) you are in luck
the method i used was this: [ROOT][GUIDE] HBoot 2.02/2.10 SOFF - Goodbye Stranger - Upd. 02.25.11 - xda-developers
but you can use any of the ones that are in the stickies in the Development section
after you are rooted, I highly recommend using Amon_RA recovery (and so do most on xda lol) follow the instructions in this thread: [Recovery] [09-Feb-2011] RA-supersonic-v2.3 - xda-developers
hope this helps you out. and welcome to the rEVOlution!!
I got 2.2 on my phone. Thanks very much for the help guys/girls. So what would happen if I had 2.3, instead of 2.2?
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You would have a locked bootloader that couldn't be rooted since there is no root method yet glad you still have 2.2
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first off welcome to EVO
sniperkill said:
Im not new to XDA tho, I've been on the Epic forums for a few years. But I couldn't take the lack of support the Epic has. So i just traded in my Epic today and I was wondering what the best, most stable way to root, and install a custom recovery on my Evo. Also, I'm not new to flashing, or adb shell. I know there's a few different ways to root, and install a custom recovery, so I'd be very grateful for someone to point me in the right direction. I heard that the Evo forums are the best at XDA. Thanks so much for your help.
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I came from your exact situation and I can tell you this THIS PHONE IS WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more supported and FIXES are HERE! and not in the works =P like the (EPIC)
I'll answer your questions with what I did and also point out that the method I have used for root isn't the most recommended way.
Unrevoked is what used to root do it at your own risk people say, my response(It works for me) ALSO YOU CAN'T ROOT IF YOUR ALREADY on Gingerbread =/ so if you are you gotta wait till they figure out how to root it.
Also I came from an epic i KIND OF FELL in love with Miui rom on the EPIC EVEN WITH ITS bugs, battery on Miui is amazing I also love having just 1 homescreen with 3 folders of apps(tools,Misc/Games/Navigation) BW clock so easy to find what I need and the app management and ect is so fluid even settings menu and all menus for that matter ARE FAST and the built in explorer app is fantastic... try miui for evo u wont regret it my man!
flash amon ra recovery! dont use clockwork its buggy sometimes
if you need detailed instructions i dont have them in front of me and im not a big fan of XDA's search it kind of sucks NO OFFENSE but the filtering process needs work it should be like the forum.mobilisim.org BY FAR THE BEST SEARCH PROCESS! always gets me what I want in 1 search
Definitely try MIUI rom its the best its very sexy
I actually had like six girls tell me my phone was sexy
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sharkboy0901 said:
Definitely try MIUI rom its the best its very sexy
I actually had like six girls tell me my phone was sexy
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Lol. What about CyanogenMod? Also, would I find a guide on the amon-ra or whatever its called. The recovery?
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just check this out and read through it. VERY helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204
Cyangenmod is also very good that rom is my second favorite
Here is recovery guide use rom manager but make sure you flash am ra recovery not clockworkmod becuase its not as good
http://androidadvices.com/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
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Start w CM7..then go from there. To me, the key r kernels.
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I was just curious. I kind of don't want to go back to stock ROM because its backed up on my computer. Also, it wad becoming unstable so now I'm on Virtuous. I rather get a ROM thats based off that release because of the TV out cable. I hope there will be
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Yes. There will be at least one rooted stock ROM. However, most other ROMs will be customized ROMs that utilize the new Gingerbread kernel.
I'd like to point out the kernel source may be for a kernel that only works with the OTA. That's how its been with the Tbolt. Not so bad because it would spawn a whole new generation of much improved gingerbread ROMs.
Thats all I wanted to know seeing how they got gingerbread roms from devices like the HTC Sensation, I don't think it'll take that long to get a custom ROM cooked up haha! As long as there will be roms based off it, I'll be happy hopefully they'll have custom themes
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rosedillinger said:
I was just curious. I kind of don't want to go back to stock ROM because its backed up on my computer. Also, it wad becoming unstable so now I'm on Virtuous. I rather get a ROM thats based off that release because of the TV out cable. I hope there will be
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Nope, absolutely no developer will create a custom rom from this new official rom that's coming out. They haven't done it in the past, why would they start making new custom roms based off of official OTA roms?
Being on a custom rom rooted will we be able to update to stock?
Or will something go dearly wrong if we try?
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okay, so, for us rom users who don't want to go back to stock.
do we have to flash stock back onto the device?, to get the update? or just wait for a custom kernal
and how does one flash the radio without bricking the phone?
gilliduck said:
Nope, absolutely no developer will create a custom rom from this new official rom that's coming out. They haven't done it in the past, why would they start making new custom roms based off of official OTA roms?
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devs play with the source code kernal and work from there.
You will lose root if you update to stock.
Kiboe said:
okay, so, for us rom users who don't want to go back to stock.
do we have to flash stock back onto the device?, to get the update? or just wait for a custom kernal
and how does one flash the radio without bricking the phone?
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Someone will release a rooted version of the ROM which you can use, or just wait for your developer to update their ROM.
No. That update won't be supported. Everyones gonna stop devving the day before its released. Just kidding lol.
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I'll wait for a rooted version to release. But if custom roms like Virtuous, Skyraider, or Incrom update, I'll do that
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I'm personally going to wait until there is a root method. I'll unroot my stock froyo. update. root the update, adb shell and remove the vzw crap and install whatever new kernel has been created from the source code. best way to ensure everything works 100%
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I'll wait for a rooted version to release. But if custom roms like Virtuous, Skyraider, or Incrom update, I'll do that
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skyraider won't see the update, i doubt it, the dev of that rom already moved on to the t-bolt.
zoomy942 said:
I'm personally going to wait until there is a root method. I'll unroot my stock froyo. update. root the update, adb shell and remove the vzw crap and install whatever new kernel has been created from the source code. best way to ensure everything works 100%
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if you can root the update, no one knows for sure if unrevoked or any method will work, let us know if it does or not!
I'm on 2.2 rooted using unrevoked3 - such a easy process. From what I have been reading, it's not as simple in reverse. I really want 2.3 for the VoIP capabilities and improved keyboard but I'm afraid to brick my phone unrooting it. Also, I live off of WiFi tether for root users and I don't know how long I could wait for another unrevoked or similar to give root on 2.3 so that I can reinstall the app.
So I'm assuming I should just wait for a custom ROM like most everyone else. Is it hard to flash a custom ROM? More or less difficult than the painless 1-click root?
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Probably not quite as painless as unrevoked, but certainly not difficult either. Rom manager actually makes rom flashing pretty simple but seems buggy for a lot of people. I'd wait for the rooted OTA to be posted and flash that. Might want to do a little reading on flashing roms and root in general, there are some good stickies in the incredible forums.
Can I use the root method even on a custom sense ROM?
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Can I use the root method even on a custom sense ROM?
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I'm not wanting to insult you, honestly, but that question reflects a deep lack of knowledge. But, you're at XDA and that's the best place to fix that!
I'll answer your question....
Nobody could probably tell you because nobody has ever tried rooting a custom ROM before.
That said, do some searching and some reading and get familiar with what this community is all about. You will be amazed.
So I flashed the 2.3.4 GB Rom posted by JoelZ yesterday. Some stuff looks diferent but not a whole lot. Was I wrong to expect the newer style keyboard, lockscreen and notification bar? Nevertheless, it boots wicked quick and feels faster.
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Hey all.
I'm coming from the fascinate as I accidentally dropped it in water. Just picked up an Incredible and am wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of how to flash custom roms on this guy OR if someone can just verify that pretty much the same process is applicable to the Incredible vs. Fascinate.
I look forward to some new awesomeness from all you guys on my first HTC phone! Thanks in advance!
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Is it already rooted? What is it on froyo or gibgerbread?
This thing is out of box stock. I'm extremely familiar with modding and romming on the fascinate but I suspect there are some different processes for HTC phones. Currently on stock froyo and seems there is no update for gb.
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MR H3LLMAN said:
This thing is out of box stock. I'm extremely familiar with modding and romming on the fascinate but I suspect there are some different processes for HTC phones. Currently on stock froyo and seems there is no update for gb.
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Great then all you need to do is run the latest unrevoked from here http://unrevoked.com/#inc. It will get you root, a custom recovery, and s-off. Then your set just download a rom and flash it thru your new clockwork mod recovery. You can get more info by clicking the forever link on the above site.
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Great then all you need to do is run the latest unrevoked from here http://unrevoked.com/#inc. It will get you root, a custom recovery, and s-off. Then your set just download a rom and flash it thru your new clockwork mod recovery.
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Thank you kindly sir.
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Should I do unrevoked 3 or forever?
Edit: nevermind I figured it out Haha
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Welcome to the Inc! I have absolutely ZERO experience flashing roms with any smartphone except the Inc so I can't attest to how exact or different the methods are. All credit goes to the developers of the rom, I did not make these directions. Here is a quick, albeit outdated, guide on some root info if you are new to rooting. Here are two, of likely many, variations of flashing roms for the incredible.
Taken from Nils Business Gingersense 3.5
Download the current version of this ROM from above
Check MD5
Put it on your SD Card
Reboot into recovery
Factory reset on main menu
Format System on mount menu
Flash the current version of this ROM
Boot ROM
Skip everything in settings
Do a *228 option 2 in the dialer
Log into the market - Make sure you skip/uncheck the restore option
Set up but do not restore anything
Install your apps manually from either the market or your SD Card
Let me know how it is running
Taken from Wildstang's Hybrid Speed rom
Installation Instructions
NOTE: I use CWMR 5X. Some wipe options below are not included in earlier recovery versions. Still wipe what is available the best you can.
1. Put Rom on the root of your SD Card
2. Compare MD5 Sum
NOTE: To verify MD5 you could use the program for Windows that I use here: MD5 Calculator
3. Reboot to Recovery
4. Wipe these:
Main Screen:
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
Advanced:
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Mounts and Storage:
Format-
/boot
/system
/datadata
/data
/cache
5. Install Rom from SD Card
6. Reboot and enjoy!
Note: First boot is really long!
How's this help out?
Edit: Really both Unrevoked 3 and Unrevoked forever are the same. Initially Unrevoked 3 did not previde s-off I believe but this is no longer the case. Unrevoked 3 will do you just fine.
Wow thank you sir! Very, very much appreciated.
Do you follow that basic process for MIUI as well?
Oh and do I need to use an official HTC Ian cable or can I use the one from my fascinate?
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MR H3LLMAN said:
Wow thank you sir! Very, very much appreciated.
Do you follow that basic process for MIUI as well?
Oh and do I need to use an official HTC Ian cable or can I use the one from my fascinate?
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I don't want to tell you the wrong information as I've never flashed MIUI but I (with my prior experience of flashing roms) would go about it the same way. If I ran into troubles then I would decide how to proceed. For all the AOSP, Sense 1, Sense 2.0, Sense 3.0, Sense 3.5 roms I have flashed; I would install doing the same way. As for using a cable, you mean for transferring the rom from your pc to phone? I use the same one that came with my phone, but if your Samsung cable fits then by all means try it.
I dont think the samsung plug is the same as htc. To use unrevoked you would need the correct cable.
Alright cool beans. Do you guys use odin to get back to stock or what?
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Alright cool beans. Do you guys use odin to get back to stock or what?
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No we use an ruu. It is either a PB31IMG.zip flashable thru hboot or an exe program run from a pc.
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I dont think the samsung plug is the same as htc. To use unrevoked you would need the correct cable.
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The plug is the same. Or at least it fits the car charger I have and works. Im more concerned with it when using unrevoked or flashing anything via usb.
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Nah, I believe Odin is Samsung specific. We use RUU's, again I'm not sure of what "Odin" is. If you want to go back to stock, we use RUU froyo found at this resourceful site. You will find radios, RUU's, and recovery files conveniently accessible and in one spot.
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The plug is the same. Or at least it fits the car charger I have and works. Im more concerned with it when using unrevoked or flashing anything via usb.
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If it fits it should work fine. Test it by selecting disk drive on your phone when it pops up after plugging in the cable, and see if windows can access it. If it can it will do just fine with unrevoked.
No we don't need odin to go back to stock.
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Thanks to everyone for the quick responses! Incredible community seems far better than the Fascinate community haha. Ill do some more lurking but if you guys have any random bits of knowledge you wish you had at the beginning feel free to post it.
Also, is there an official release for 2.3 or is it still only froyo? Because I find no updates for ota...
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There are offical gb ruu's and ota's that were pushed to some but then pulled by verizon due to some small issues. However there are custom roms built from it that have been fixed such as jermaines stock+ rom you can find in the dev section. Note if you use a gb ruu make sure you root and get s-off first as it is much hardet to root if your s-on on gb. It actually requires downgrading back to froyo.
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Thanks to everyone for the quick responses! Incredible community seems far better than the Fascinate community haha. Ill do some more lurking but if you guys have any random bits of knowledge you wish you had at the beginning feel free to post it.
Also, is there an official release for 2.3 or is it still only froyo? Because I find no updates for ota...
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(Emphasis by me) The Inc community is definitely a good mix of helpful folks and I've only been here since January.
Quick question after reading far too much.
Have rooted, cooked ROMs for HC 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 on my Iconia Tab, so while I'm not a n00b to droid, I am to Droid phones.
Just picked up a Dinc, and it already has 2.3.4 on it. After reading quite a few threads and pages, I'm assuming at this time I'm SOL for gaining root? Is that a correct assumption?
tia
PS: Holding power and vol - does nothing (phone just sits there until I release the power button)