I am wanting to help my dad root and rom his DROID incredible. Is there a one click app to root his phone like I used for my phone or is unrovoked it? Also romming, are there any guides? One more thing, where do you get clockwork recovery and roms? Rom manager?
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To root get unrevoke is a one click process... Once rooted you can get recovery clockmod from rom manager after that you can install any rom from the dev forum just follow the instruction on the thread... if you want like skyrider or virtuous you can get those from rom manager or if you want like sense 3.0 you get those roms from the dev forum...
Hope it helps..
Unrevoked is a one click root and it installs clockwork recovery. For roms, check out the development section, the OP will have info on how to flash.
He also wants nfl mobile from vzw will he be able to have that?
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NFL mobile can be downloaded from the market, but a monthly fee is required for the live feed during games.
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NFL mobile can be downloaded from the market, but a monthly fee is required for the live feed during games.
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Well he's had it free since he got the phone, about a year ago
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OK well, yes, he can still have it. He can have any and all the apps he currently has. Use titanium backup pro, it costs money but it's such an amazing app
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I use that app. But will he still be able to watch games free?
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Also he was wondering if there would be an easy way to unroot and go back to stock. Is there an ruu or something?
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Unrevoked is definitely the best way to go, it is sooo easy. Then after its rooted you are pretty much free to do whatever. I used Rom Manager (Premium version, its only a few bucks and a good way to thank the guys who made it) with that you can download and install any incredible roms you want. I recommend Warm z 2.2 , I am currently using their nightlies which are still works in progress but they are awesome. One thing to note when installing the roms is to have all your previous apps and settings backed up, then when you install wipe the cache, wipe the dalvic cache, and wipe the data for best results. Otherwise you may end up in a bootloop, which if that happens don't panic its not the end of the world. As for ways to unroot, they are out there, i just don't know them off the top of my head, nor do i see a reason to after experiencing freedom!
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Also he was wondering if there would be an easy way to unroot and go back to stock. Is there an ruu or something?
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There is an RUU.
www.dougpiston.com
Any way to keep the free nfl mobile?
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tycoon177 said:
Any way to keep the free nfl mobile?
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Back it up with TI backup, also if he purchased it then it'll stay in your market under 'my apps'. If it's a free app, then you should be able to just re-download it with no worries?
The market still shows all VZW content on rooted phones, I wouldn't see any reason why that should break.
Just make sure you fully back up your current stock ROM before rooting, you might find you forgot to back up your contacts or have a couple of apps that you forgot to backup and it's easy to restore that and go back to exactly what you had before so you don't miss anything important.
Also the app's don't root devices fully, unrevoked completely unlocks everything on the INC, you can load custom bootloaders and kernels. As far as I know there is no app available, but although unrevoked is a little more of a pain if you don't have the correct drivers at first, it's a better choice.
Hope you get to do everything you're wanting to do with the INC
Half way done! We rooted tonight and are gonna rom soon.
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One more question, can I get instructions to flash cm7 from stock? We haven't done anything to it except root and use a few root apps. I only can find guides to flash from cm6 not stock. Thank you for your patience and help
tycoon177 said:
One more question, can I get instructions to flash cm7 from stock? We haven't done anything to it except root and use a few root apps. I only can find guides to flash from cm6 not stock. Thank you for your patience and help
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Make a backup in CWM (reboot to it through ROM Manager) and then boot again, use MyBackup Root from the Market to back up all data (photos are not necessary to back up) and then reboot to CWM and wipe data and cache 3x each, then flash cm7 then gapps
Re: Multiple wipes
http://www.cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
So I don't need a new radio or anything? Nice! Could I just use rom manager to automate this?
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Anyone?
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No you don't need a different radio, I'm using the stock one (7.28) right now and its working great. And yes, you can use rom manager to automate the process but it seems more reliable to do your flashing manually in recovery.
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No you don't need a different radio, I'm using the stock one (7.28) right now and its working great. And yes, you can use rom manager to automate the process but it seems more reliable to do your flashing manually in recovery.
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Okay thanks!
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I have decided to finally root my desire was wondering, in everyone's opinion, which is the best custom rom to go with? The one off Modaco's forum seems to be the pick of the town???
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Pelly1982 said:
I have decided to finally root my desire was wondering, in everyone's opinion, which is the best custom rom to go with? The one off Modaco's forum seems to be the pick of the town???
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They all have their merits. Get ROM Manager. Flash a ROM, create a backup, flash another. Then you can just restore from backups, with all your settings for that specific ROM saved, and keep switching between them until you find one you love.
Does that also backup additional installed apps and their data as well? Just in case I start setting myself up with a new rom, install some apps and then decide to flash another rom?
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I'm sending this from a telstra desire running defrost. Been good to me so far but I still run out if memory which is a bit of a worry. Heard the official update is coming so might not be worth it.
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Pelly1982 said:
Does that also backup additional installed apps and their data as well? Just in case I start setting myself up with a new rom, install some apps and then decide to flash another rom?
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Yes, it does.
My fiance has to send in her phone for replacement. Since the Incredible doesn't have the Privacy/backup app data option, I want to back up her apps so as not to lose data or have to manually do it in the market. From reading, Titanium Backup is the best app for the job and it requires root.
I searched for my answer but found not exactly what I was looking for...
I know I can run unrevoked3 to root the device, install TB then back up my apps...
From here I want to unroot the phone. I read I can install the official 2.1 ROM and it'll erase what unrevoked3 did.. Am I correct in assuming that?
Or could I just factory reset the phone (with the 2.2 OTA) instead of having to install that 2.1 ROM? And will doing this get rid of the custom recovery? Or does a whole ROM need to be flashed to replace the recovery?
Then on the new device, i have to root it, install TB again, install the backups... If it comes preloaded with 2.2, how do i lose root and still hold onto all the apps I just backed up?
Actually I don't care about the new device and getting rid of root...
I just want to make sure the phone I send back no longer has the custom recovery.
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To skip the rooting and unrooting, try AppBrain. You can build a list and sync your device with your apps. On the new phone, do the same and it will automatically redownload and install your missing apps.
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Will it download them through the market? I only ask so the downloads list in the market shows apps as installed and will notify of updates. And does it back up app data as well?
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And modifying my search I found the answer... Downgrading will erase custom recovery...
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Phaded said:
Will it download them through the market? I only ask so the downloads list in the market shows apps as installed and will notify of updates. And does it back up app data as well?
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Yes, it downloads through the market, and does updates, too. No it doesn't save app data. I try to stay away from that due to possible data corruption.
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Another question... So phone is rooted, s-off, cw recovery.
Outside of flashing the leak, how would one prepare the phone for the ota without losing apps and data? I've read flashing the stock recovery would do it, but I can't find the 2.2 one or I'm looking in the wrong place. Any help appreciated.
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So I'm actually somewhat of a noob to rooting and flashing roms. I had an HD2 that was rooted and what not but really didn't play with it too much. I picked up my G2 the other day and haven't put it down since. This thing is amazing. Now that I've said that.
I rooted it using the rage/ADB way with gfree. I dl'd Rom manager and Kernel manager. Currently running CM7 final with the CM rom. I wanted to try out a couple of the other builds but have already set my phone up for the most part. I was wondering if there is a way to keep settings and such while flashing between roms.
Use MyBackup.
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So I'm actually somewhat of a noob to rooting and flashing roms. I had an HD2 that was rooted and what not but really didn't play with it too much. I picked up my G2 the other day and haven't put it down since. This thing is amazing. Now that I've said that.
I rooted it using the rage/ADB way with gfree. I dl'd Rom manager and Kernel manager. Currently running CM7 final with the CM rom. I wanted to try out a couple of the other builds but have already set my phone up for the most part. I was wondering if there is a way to keep settings and such while flashing between roms.
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Make a back up in recovery, to keep all your data.
Or use titanium back up.
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I rooted it using the rage/ADB way with gfree. I dl'd Rom manager and Kernel manager. Currently running CM7 final with the CM rom. I wanted to try out a couple of the other builds but have already set my phone up for the most part. I was wondering if there is a way to keep settings and such while flashing between roms.
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Just wanted to add my 2 cents.
Use NANDroid backup in CWM recovery to make a complete image of your current ROM and settings.
Use Titanium Backup (in android market) to make a backup of your settings, apps and etc..
Flash your new ROM and use Titanium to restore your apps. I would not recommend restoring your settings as some settings do not exist or are different on other ROMs.
Happy flashing!
Thanks for all the great replies. I have made a backup using Titanium and I have loaded nandroid onto my laptop. I'm going to make a full backup of the device state and commence with the tinkering. Damn I love playing with this kind of technology. Just being able to make changes and see the outcome.
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I had an HD2 that was rooted and what not but really didn't play with it too much.
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You talking about HardSPL on Windows Mobile phones? Really not the same thing as rooting and Android phone, so probably a good idea to keep the terminology separate.
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You talking about HardSPL on Windows Mobile phones? Really not the same thing as rooting and Android phone, so probably a good idea to keep the terminology separate.
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Sorry for the mix up. Yea the HD2 is HardSPL. Unlock bootloader so you can multi-boot.
I have a HTC EVO and I have root access on it now. There is a update available which is the gingerbread update. Can I use that gingerbreak apk file to regain root if I take that gingerbread update?? Thanks..
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You can root GB with revolutionary.io. I did two EVO 4Gs earlier today without problem. I'd recommend flashing a stock-ish Gingerbread ROM that's already rooted, though, like SprintLovers.
Here's the easiest way: Install ROM Manager from the app market and buy the premium upgrade. Using premium, you can download and install custom ROMs pretty damn easily. I also recommend using ROM Manager to back up the current ROM (to make it super easy to restore if you have a problem), then using Titanium Backup (free in the market) to backup all your apps. Then install the new ROM and wipe everything (check the two bottom choices in ROM Manager when you choose the ROM to install). After your new ROM is installed, re-install Titanium from the market and restore all your apps and their settings.
richp1970 said:
I have a HTC EVO and I have root access on it now. There is a update available which is the gingerbread update. Can I use that gingerbreak apk file to regain root if I take that gingerbread update?? Thanks..
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Why not just install a GB Rom from here (XDA)??
KJ
Thanks for the help.
Can you please tell me the difference between odexed and deodexed?? Thanks??
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Can you please tell me the difference between odexed and deodexed?? Thanks??
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IF you are refering from one of "Haus" Roms, you can't go wrong that is one of "Regonized Dev's" On XDA. But if you type what your looking for in the search bar, you will have your answer to any device, rom, files, XDA recommends us to a "Full Search" before starting a Thread.
Good luck and I know as I did when first started its exciting!
Your answer on Odexed & De-Odexed find it here from a great source for answers,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223979
I been searching the forum and having a hard time looking for the type of help I need. I have a Desire Z running Cyanogen Mod I think version 9. I want to back everything up and restore it to an HTC One. What is the best/easiest method? I want to keep ALL apps/data. Will Rom Manager or Titanium Backup do the Trick?
I would advise against it, not only are you going from one phone to another but different android versions. If it were me I would just install apps from market and then set up everything fresh, but feel free to try titanium, some of it could restore ok
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I would advise against it, not only are you going from one phone to another but different android versions. If it were me I would just install apps from market and then set up everything fresh, but feel free to try titanium, some of it could restore ok2
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Ok, thats what I thought. Just a pain but I guess better safe than sorry. Thx