Thanks for reading.
I'm new to all this I paid a guy to root my phone. He seems to have done it right it's sff, and I have superuser, and opengarden wifi tether. Most rooted apps require busybox, do I need it? And if so how do I get it?
Please help and thanks again!
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to get busybox, use busybox installer from the android market
Thank you I didn't think it was that simple.
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Do I have to open it it's not in my app drawer?
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Yes. It should be in your app drawer. On your phone open the market and search for the app again. Check to see if it is installed. If it is installed, you should be given the option to either open the app or uninstall it. In that case select open.
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I downloaded tha installer it opened told me to choose my version chose v1.9 it said succesfully download but busybox itself is not in the drawer just the installer
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oh then in that case, you are done. busybox installer is the app that you will see in the app drawer. busybox itself is a file (so it will not be in the app drawer).
in case you were wondering where it is located, it is located in either /system/bin or /system/xbin, depending on where you installed it (which can be found when you open up the busybox installer app)
Ok another question my evo is rooted but I have no custom rom or kernal is it juss me or does rooting alone basically kill battery life?
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rooting only gives you superuser and so should not affect battery life at all
3 things:
Please change your thread title through the edit button on the first post to something descriptive like "PHONEMODEL - VARIOUS BEGINNERS QUESTION"
I agree with everything sweetnsour said so far.
How much did you pay to have your phone rooted?
I paid thirty five to have it rooted
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I paid thirty five to have it rooted
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I can install titanium backup and rom manager for you for $50.
Joking of course
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I wish someone would pay me $35 to root their phone. Wow.
I rooted my boyfriend's Thunderbolt & got some lovin' afterwards, I guess that's as close as I'll ever get.
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Well my phone wulda been bricked definitely i had no choice
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Yea lol
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alaman68 said:
I can install titanium backup and rom manager for you for $50.
Joking of course
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Well I'm goin back and gonna get him to flash a rom and a kernal any suggestions?
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polar2792 said:
Well I'm goin back and gonna get him to flash a rom and a kernal any suggestions?
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Suggestion: save your money. It's not hard to do at all, just scary the first time. And you don't want to have to pay someone every time you want a new rom, need to update, need to unroot, have a problem, etc.
If you need help, send me a pm and I'll link you to some good resources and help you if you have any problems. And it won't cost you a dime. You root your phone to gain control over it, not to lose control and money.
There's a plethora of information and folks willing to help on this forum. Use the resources that are available for free and earn a hobby that you can be involved in, the outcome will be much better than paying this guy to do everything for you.
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Well I'm goin back and gonna get him to flash a rom and a kernal any suggestions?
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If you don't mind throwing away $35 then throw it to someone worth throwing it to.....like donating to developers. There are a ton of step by step instructions on how to flash custom roms to your phone. And 99% of these guides are designed specifically for noobs and first time rooters. Look at the stickies here in the Q&A section. They are packed full of information to know before you root as well as clear and noobproof step by step instructions. You can even find videos on youtube. Rooting and flashing custom roms the first time are always nerve racking because you are full of fear that you'll be "that guy" that bricks his phone. But once you've done the whole process from start to finish the first time you realize just how easy it is and then you laugh at yourself for being so worried in the first place. Save your money. Put it toward gas, beer, or donating to developers. There are plenty of people on here willing to do something like a video chat to walk you through it step by step for free.
You can not brick your phone by flashing ROMs.
The only way to brick thr EVO is by doing a battery pull while updating radios. That is it!
Read sticky's on these pages, pick a rom to try, download it to the main directory of your phone, reboot into recovery. Nand backup your phone, then flash the zip file you downloaded, enjoy! All free.
Donate to the Dev that created the Rom you like as they are the ones that make rooting fun and keep new ones coming.
Everyone on this site, started out just like you, only most did not pay to have a phone rooted.
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I paid thirty five to have it rooted
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Did they at least teach you and show you what they were doing? I am totally glad I did it all my self. I now have a good understanding of what's going on. Also there's plenty of great ppl here to help along the way.
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Ok so I just unrooted my phone and camera still don't work damn!!! What else can I do?
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You need to get a replacement brother. So it was your actual camera. Sprint will probably give you one at no cost if you have insurance. Hmmmm
Yea I think it is man that's what I'm gonna do
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I'm willing to bet you $100 bucks if you walk in a corporate store and let the tech look at it you'll walk out the store with another device at no cost. Just don't tell them you EVER rooted or tampered with the device in anyway. I would would say "the camera just all of a sudden went out when taking a picture". Sprint reps are usually idiots (no offense to xda sprint reps) but these techs will bite on anything you tell them.
Like which corporate store? And yea Sprint reps are so stupid man
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Like which corporate store? And yea Sprint reps are so stupid man
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Like a real sprint store(repair store) not those 3rd party ali baba cell phone shops lol
Lol yea I got u ima go, may be tomorrow and tell em the camera is giving me problems, I gotta check if my mom paid insurance so they can give me a new phone
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Lol yea I got u ima go, may be tomorrow and tell em the camera is giving me problems, I gotta check if my mom paid insurance so they can give me a new phone
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Even if you don't have insurance you get a one year warranty anyways, I'd just walk in there anyways and make them swap it out. Just handle the situation good man, I've had about 2 evos lol (not my fault). Just go in there and at least act like you know what you're talking about; conversation rules the nation!
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Ok so I just unrooted my phone and camera still don't work damn!!! What else can I do?
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Did you unroot and flash a stock rom or did you merely unroot keeping a custom rom & kernel in check? If it is the latter, I would have suggested that you flash a different kernel. The ONLY time I had problems with the camera was with kernels that my device didn't play well with. If it is the former, then take your device to the Sprint store and attempt to get a replacement device.
Ohhh hell yea I'm going tomorrow
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Even if you don't have insurance you get a one year warranty anyways, I'd just walk in there anyways and make them swap it out. Just handle the situation good man, I've had about 2 evos lol (not my fault). Just go in there and at least act like you know what you're talking about; conversation rules the nation!
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I just unrooted but didn't flash anything and it is back to stock but I needed to flash a kernel and a stock Rom?
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Did you unroot and flash a stock rom or did you merely unroot keeping a custom rom & kernel in check? If it is the latter, I would have suggested that you flash a different kernel. The ONLY time I had problems with the camera was with kernels that my device didn't play well with. If it is the former, then take your device to the Sprint store and attempt to get a replacement device.
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I just unrooted but didn't flash anything and it is back to stock but I needed to flash a kernel and a stock Rom?
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I was under the impression that when you unrooted you ran the ruu lol. If you haven't ran the official htc 3.70 ruu you should do that man. You will need to already have htc sync on your computer. If you do this and still have cameras problems I'd get a replacement.
Here's the link to the official ruu, it will bring your phones completely back to stock.
http://goo-inside.me/supersonic/sto...15.00.11.19_NV_1.90_release_161482_signed.exe
But how ima do that if I'm unrooted already? I unrooted my phone using the Unrevoked method
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The unrevoked just put you S-ON, it didnt unroot you. You need to run a RUU, either via your PC or through the bootloader, the bootloader would be easiest for you. Search for unroot thread, should be able to find the ZIP right away.
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But how ima do that if I'm unrooted already? I unrooted my phone using the Unrevoked method
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I'd run the ruu anyways just for peace of mind. It can't hurt anything at all its just a windows exe program you run to update your rom to factory image.
Just rename this file to PC36IMG.zip and flash in hboot like cordell said.
http://goo-inside.me/supersonic/sto...15.00.11.19_NV_1.90_release_161482_signed.zip
I did exactly that to unroot
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I did exactly that to unroot
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Can you post the link of the method you used, if I'm not mistaken as cordell stated above I will only put s-on. You still need to ruu. What rom are you on? Can you go into settings and check what kernel you have?
In the Unrevoked method I have another file named PC36IMG.zip so what I'm gonna do, download that one anyways?
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I used the method u posted me yesterday to unroot remember?
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I used the method u posted me yesterday to unroot remember?
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Oh yeah lol. Well Delete that one you already have, then you will have to download the one I posted, rename it, then put on root of sdcard and flash in hboot? Before you do all that do you mind telling me what kernel you have? Don't list all the letters just tell me what # and what's at the end.
How long do you think it will take for a ROOT to come out for the Android 2.3.3?
Between now and the end of time.
We don't know and asking for etas won't get you anywhere.
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How long do you think it will take for a ROOT to come out for the Android 2.3.3?
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I don't know... but glad someone finally thought to ask!
(sike!)
i am patiently waiting. I miss my old evo rooted. I was actually given a brand new evo that had 2.2 on it and the ota showed up and without thinking i updated. So mad about that.
Thanks, I'll be patient.
I understand this is hard work and you guys are doing it all for love (or for something other than money), so I'm not going to add my voice to the chorus asking when the root solution for 2.3.3 will be ready--even though I'm a-yearning and a-craving to upgrade and re-root my phone. I'll just say thanks for now to all you geniuses for making these phones so much better!
Hope it's soon because I'm ready I just got my evo 4g yesterday and tried to superoneclick root and z4root and it didn't work.. Never thought to check and see if 2.3 can root. Damn
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the more people ask, the less likely it will be done!
And if you had searched, you would have seen this has already been asked!
I bet root will be available when you stop making new accounts just to make the same thread asking the same question over and over again.
If anything, the devs are probably getting tired of the obnoxious kids in the Evo forums badgering them. Instead of trying harder, I'd give up if I were in their shoes.
Believe it or not, there are worst things than not being able to root your phone.
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I don't know... but glad someone finally thought to ask!
(sike!)
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Ha....classic
We're comin from a pure power source.
Its gonna be 17 more days.
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How long do you think it will take for a ROOT to come out for the Android 2.3.3?
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It will come out between the time you posted this message and the time you download the root program.
Lol best answer in this thread
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New video just added on YouTube showing root and where to download essential tools to do so
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New video just added on YouTube showing root and where to download essential tools to do so
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link?
10char
Link?? Please...
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To my knowledge the 2.3.3 root was gonna be another couple weeks. I could be wring tho...
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Temp-Root?
How can I temp-root my Evo? I have the 2.3.5 update and want to get some system built in apps off like footprints. Etc.
:/ any ideas?
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There's tons of threads how to root your phone, its not hard to find.... and bumping your thread every 2 hours isn't gonna get anyone to give u a handout when you could simply use your Google Fu and find your answer rather quick. Root evo 4g 2.3.5 ...oh wow look the answer but let me make a thread wait 2 hours and bump it instead of taking 2 mins to use Google
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Used google already... But look... I can't get TEMP ROOT for 2.3.5
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There is no temp root you just need to root :-| you have to use htcdev to unlock the bootloader and then fastboot flash a recovery and then flash superuser and its binary files and if you Googled or even looked around in general and q&a you would know how to do this because its been asked and answered at least 2 dozen times since the OTA was pushed
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There is no temp root you just need to root :-| you have to use htcdev to unlock the bootloader and then fastboot flash a recovery and then flash superuser and its binary files and if you Googled or even looked around in general and q&a you would know how to do this because its been asked and answered at least 2 dozen times since the OTA was pushed
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Like he said, no temp root. Go all in and make the plunge, its well worth it.
I know but my warranty... My dad won't lemme root it but I've had alot done with root... EVO 3D... Evo... Samsung... Ya know just want a temp-root... I Create apps so I use that in root too... But thanks
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Easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission ;-) Besides, as long as the sprint worker doesn't know how to check your root, you're fine. Find someone stupid.
I've never used an s-on tool to remove my root but i'm sure you could manage getting your phone back to normal. if you ever need to use your warranty. And your Dad will never have to know.
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I know but my warranty... My dad won't lemme root it but I've had alot done with root... EVO 3D... Evo... Samsung... Ya know just want a temp-root... I Create apps so I use that in root too... But thanks
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TacoRoot can temp root your device, but you can't really use your device while it's rooted (it makes it unstable). But feel free to try it, if you'd like.
Ok thanks
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I give in. I'm gonna root my device. Been looking for the right steps and don't know what means what. Not stupid, just cheap/chicken. Wanna learn and just don't know where to begin. Guy on YT roots in a few minutes - just doesn't show clear screen shots. You guys talk about this or that mod - I get lost in stocks, cm's, and kernels. What's a noob to do? Are there various 'roots' or just one basic? Any kits to apply? And then what - after it's rooted? What about the counter - why's that a big deal? Too many questions? Not the right ones? Help! Please! Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom.
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Being in your position just weeks ago I empathise - look up cursed4eva root on Google and you'll find his site. He steps you through the process of rooting clearly.
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Thank you soooo much! I have hope - finally! GoL
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I give in. I'm gonna root my device. Been looking for the right steps and don't know what means what. Not stupid, just cheap/chicken. Wanna learn and just don't know where to begin. Guy on YT roots in a few minutes - just doesn't show clear screen shots. You guys talk about this or that mod - I get lost in stocks, cm's, and kernels. What's a noob to do? Are there various 'roots' or just one basic? Any kits to apply? And then what - after it's rooted? What about the counter - why's that a big deal? Too many questions? Not the right ones? Help! Please! Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom.
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Just go to development section and look at the stickied posts. Currently, the first one tells you what to do to root your phone. It was you through very thoroughly.
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Just viewed cursed4eva's root video - is it REALLY that easy? I loaded superuser, titanium backup, mobile Odin, ES fe/tm, ROM tbp - and kept em up - when I got this phone. I figured it would be helpful 'just in case' and now I'm down to like 3g outta 12g after only 104 days from activation. I've reached my 'jic' point.
Sooo... Gonna do it tomorrow morning (omg - it's like I'm 6 the NBC...)
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paws61 said:
Just viewed cursed4eva's root video - is it REALLY that easy? I loaded superuser, titanium backup, mobile Odin, ES fe/tm, ROM tbp - and kept em up - when I got this phone. I figured it would be helpful 'just in case' and now I'm down to like 3g outta 12g after only 104 days from activation. I've reached my 'jic' point.
Sooo... Gonna do it tomorrow morning (omg - it's like I'm 6 the NBC...)
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I'm in the same boat as you are as I am a new user from Iphone to Android. Totally in love with the my SG3 and looking into rooting my phone..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
Is pretty helpful, I've been reading up on all the stickies as much as I could and hopefully I will be brave enough to tackle all this soon. Good luck!
EDIT: I was looking at the cursed4eva suggested by the other member on this thread and I believe the rooting methods on there is for the I9300 not the SGH-747M model. Maybe someone with more experience can confirm this?
Just down load the root tool kit in the stickies. Walks you through step by step and the file you download contains everything you need in order to root
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Went over it a few x - pretty straightforward that it's for any US/Canadian S3's... But a noob's gotta check x3! Anyone else?
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Just down load the root tool kit in the stickies. Walks you through step by step and the file you download contains everything you need in order to root
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Went over it a few x - pretty straightforward that it's for any US/Canadian S3's... But a noob's gotta check x3! Anyone else?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
This will probably help. Follow the instructions, I just did and it is very simple.
Download the root kit from stickies like said above. That's what I used. Simple. Actually thought it was easier then rooting my note. Def easier then when I rooted my inspire or LG nitro or all the iPhone jailbreaks
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So i got xposed framework for my s3 a while ago but now villainrom is down and its been down for a while too. Any word on this?
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I don't see what your issue is? You can install XPosed regardless of the rom.
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So i got xposed framework for my s3 a while ago but now villainrom is down and its been down for a while too. Any word on this?
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Many AOSP Roms include XPosed (and the per-app DPI settings) by default. I know Liquidsmooth does. Maybe you could contact them (or another Rom Dev) to see what's new in the Xposed world.
Yes ik i can? Im saying villainroms WEBSITE is down so u cant access the mods for xposed installer
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You can get what you need for Xposed settings THIS THREAD. You can go to HERE for a Step by Step Tutorial on how to install Xposed. Also how to use it.
Please read what i say before posting on how to do the ****. Ik how to install em. THE WEBSITE IS DOWN AND THERES NO WAY TO GET THE MODS
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Please read what i say before posting on how to do the ****. Ik how to install em. THE WEBSITE IS DOWN AND THERES NO WAY TO GET THE MODS
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That's not really an issue that anyone can solve then. You just gotta wait it out until it gets fixed.
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Please read what i say before posting on how to do the ****. Ik how to install em. THE WEBSITE IS DOWN AND THERES NO WAY TO GET THE MODS
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No need to be a total d00sh. The guy was trying to help answer the question that YOU asked.
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Please read what i say before posting on how to do the ****. Ik how to install em. THE WEBSITE IS DOWN AND THERES NO WAY TO GET THE MODS
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The first link I posted has a link to the site that is down. It also has links to other threads with modules for Xposed Settings ( Mods ) . The Tut I linked was for you, or anyone else reading the thread. Just trying to be of some assistance. Your welcome
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Im not trying to be a douche. I was trying to make myself clear. I found those modules but there nothing special. Figured il just make my own. Sorry if i came off strong.. I tried changing what i said but i had a time limit...
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Im not trying to be a douche. I was trying to make myself clear. I found those modules but there nothing special. Figured il just make my own. Sorry if i came off strong.. I tried changing what i said but i had a time limit...
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All good. The main thing is to see if we can get you sorted.
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Thanks man. Im just gonna make my own. Or make a theme for my phone. Sounds easier.
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Sounds like a plan. There are guides and, such for Theming. Also you can use Metamorph for a lot of Stuff.
Tried that morph stuff and it wouldnt install. Unless because of twrp but im on cwm now. Didnt trust it. Fix permissions took 3 seconds to finish bit cwm it takes atleast 2 minutes.
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Tried that morph stuff and it wouldnt install. Unless because of twrp but im on cwm now. Didnt trust it. Fix permissions took 3 seconds to finish bit cwm it takes atleast 2 minutes.
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Have you checked out the thread HERE ?