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I've always wanted to try android without sense on my htc desire so froyo seems like a good version to start with. However, I have never even tried to root and install a custom rom on my desire. Can someone point me to a tutorial on doing this with the latest custom froyo rom? I am currently using a generic htc desire with 0.8 bootloader. Also, if I wanted to go back to the original unrooted 2.1 ROM so that I can receive OTA updates from HTC, is it easy?
The links at the top of the page should help u.
Also remember if your on orange and you debrand ur phone then update over the air. You'll need to purchase an unlock code. Via htccode.com
Just go here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
I recently did the same, rooting was not difficult at all ( but i am bit of a techy)
and flashing rooms is easy, i suggust you use the linux method, then use fake flash to flash any rom, to resort back to an official rom is easy peasy. Well worth doing this has brought my phone to life ( although it was amazing before)
doinbox said:
Also remember if your on orange and you debrand ur phone then update over the air. You'll need to purchase an unlock code. Via htccode.com
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You don't need to purchase anything mate, you just need to downgrade your radio.
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Cheers guys. Is there a working Froyo ROM for the desire(without Sense) and can I flash it with the same method?
I'm personally using DefroST which is a Froyo port, I love it. Yes, just flash the zip file of the ROM you download through a recovery menu.
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I'm assuming rooting wipes all your data off the phone? if you were to upgrade it later on to a more recent version - would that again wipe all the data?
Phil750123 said:
Just go here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
I recently did the same, rooting was not difficult at all ( but i am bit of a techy)
and flashing rooms is easy, i suggust you use the linux method, then use fake flash to flash any rom, to resort back to an official rom is easy peasy. Well worth doing this has brought my phone to life ( although it was amazing before)
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Thanks Dude. I used that then found a froyo port(DeFroST 1.5f)! LOVE IT!
You don't always have to wipe to update ROM bit most people do, myself included.
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how do u downgrade ur radio? any special way or just the say way u upgradfe?
Same way you would upgrade, download the particular zip file to your SDCard, boot into your recovery menu and install the downloaded zip.
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So it's better to root/flash roms via linux OS. I assume i can just boot from a thumbdrive for the linux OS right? Any links for that as i'm zero knowledge with linux.
I recall seeing one that need me to burn the .iso file into CD but my notebook does not come with a CDROM so it's going to be a hassle as compared to using a thumbdrive to boot.
stats101 said:
I'm assuming rooting wipes all your data off the phone? if you were to upgrade it later on to a more recent version - would that again wipe all the data?
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You can always backup with MyBackup Pro or Titanium..
i am about the embark on my rooting and installing custom ROMs journey. Read thru the tutorial countless number of time. But still I have a question regarding the fake flash recovery method.
In the tut, under the section Fake Flash (sorry I am not allowed to post a link as a new user), bullet point 2 says:
"Copy the update.zip to the root of your SD card (the name MUST remain as update.zip)"
I dun see any update.zip file in the download link below. Is the author referring to the recovery-clockwork-bravo.zip file? Do it rename it to update.zip and put it in my sdcard together with the custom ROM file before running the clockwork recovery?
I was contemplating using the USB recovery method but was afraid of bricking my Desire....
Sorry if the question is terribly noobish....that's always a first time, yah?
craylim said:
i am about the embark on my rooting and installing custom ROMs journey. Read thru the tutorial countless number of time. But still I have a question regarding the fake flash recovery method.
In the tut, under the section Fake Flash (sorry I am not allowed to post a link as a new user), bullet point 2 says:
"Copy the update.zip to the root of your SD card (the name MUST remain as update.zip)"
I dun see any update.zip file in the download link below. Is the author referring to the recovery-clockwork-bravo.zip file? Do it rename it to update.zip and put it in my sdcard together with the custom ROM file before running the clockwork recovery?
I was contemplating using the USB recovery method but was afraid of bricking my Desire....
Sorry if the question is terribly noobish....that's always a first time, yah?
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Yes, rename it to update.zip and leave it like that. When you reboot your phone into recovery, you're presented with the option to apply update.zip, but you can't choose any other .zips, so you need it to be named update.zip so it'll boot into recovery.
thanks for your prompt reply.
So i once the recovery cycle kicks in I will be able to choose the custom ROM file huh? there after, i do the wipe and let the thing install? sorry for being a paranoid....
When you apply there clockworkmod update.zip you will beer taken to a more advanced recovery- like screen from here you can wipe data andf flash roms a s you wish to
the rom you flash just have t o be a .zip you have the possibility to browse the sd card to find the zip you would like to flash
Hope that clarified some things
It answered what I once liked to know before I tried anything
aha! thanks! that's what I need to know too....this froyo wait is taking a little too long.... I figured I can just apply custom ROMs now and start enjoying froyo and when HTC finally (yah, finally) releases desire froyo with sense, I can still grab the ROM and apply.....probably with more enhancements by hackers here....
it's a win-win situation, of coz unless i somehow manage to brick my desire i n the process....
darn! I feel defeated. Rooting seems pretty easy but i failed. Using the tiny core linux method but after issuing sudo ./step1.sh i kept getting errors.
Tried it twice...and both times I got the errors messages below...
============== error message========
Erasing cache and rebooting in RUU mode...
erasing 'cache' ... FAILED (status malformed (1 bytes))
... FAILED (status malformed (1 bytes))
About to start flash...
error: cannot load 'testimage.zip'
error: cannot load 'testimage.zip'
Rebooting to bootloader
rebooting into bootloader... FAILED (status malformed (1 bytes))
Step 1 complete - now use the bootloader menu to enter recovery mode
To do this, press the power button, wait a few seconds, then the volume keys and power button to select the RECOVERY option.
=============error message ================
I was trying to flash defrost ROM but after the flash it just stucks at the HTC logo, I leaved it for about an half an hour but no difference. Then I restored my nandroid backup and it worked fine again. Then I tried flashing a few other Roms too, none of them work EXCEPT untouched and just-rooted sense ROMs. I tried both sense and non-sense based ROMs, same result. I've upgraded my radio once to which I think is the latest. I tried restoring an old nandroid backup which was native-htc 2.1 and flashing eclair there didn't help either. I ALWAYS did a full wipe before flashing.
It's an rooted amoled-desire.
What should I do?
Big thanks in advance, zlayaa
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try installing this rom its worked fine for me every time rom then radio then reboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741661
What happens when a rom has finished installing (what does it say?) or does it not get that far?
Hello! Thanks for the tips, I first did a full wipe. Then I flashed DeLite through Recovery (Power + Rocker Down, then Recovery and Install from Zip in the black-green custom recovery screen). I got this output:
Installing: SCARD:FroyoDelite_1.1_Odexed.zip
Finding update package..
Opening update package..
Installing update..
Welcome to Froyo Delite 1.1!
Verifying current system..
Clearing /system..
Unpacking new files
Symlinks and permissions..
Installing busybox..
Patching boot image..
Install from sdcard complete
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Then I flashed the radio file, got this output:
Installing SDCARD:Radio......
Finding update package..
Opening update package..
Installing update..
Extracting radio image..
Installation complete.
Reboot via menu to complete installation.
Install from sdcard complete.
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After the flash I went back and hit restart, it completed the radio flashing and rebooted. Then it once again stuck at HTC logo for 20 minutes until I pulled the radio. I tried flashing OpenDesire with the latest Radio and the same result.
I am having the exact same problem. Have tried flashing many roms and radios while wiping before each flash and every one freezes at the white htc screen after reboot. Only thing that works is restoring my original nandroid backup. Any help would be appreciated!
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(how long time do you need to wait to be allowed to bump?)
try downloading rom manager from the market and try it that way, could be that your update.zip is screwed
I tried using the flash method in ROM Manager, no difference. I haven't renamed it to update.zip, I've always used flash zip file method in clockwork recovery. Does that make any difference?
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Hy all.
I'm experiencing the same kind of problem than yours, EXCEPT for ModacoCustomROMs : I successfully flashed MCR8 and then MCR9 ROM.
But, for any other Custom ROM, I get stuck in the HTC green logo screen, and never come to the animated boot screen, or, in some cases, I come to the animated boot screen, but enter in an infinite boot loop.
I discovered that I have two "bad blocks" in the /data partition, but do not know whether it could come from that (in recovery mode, I mount /data, and then, type the following command
Code:
adb shell dmesg|grep bad
and get the following message
Code:
[xxxxxxx]block 643 is bad
[xxxxxxx]block 727 is bad
I perhaps have also bad blocks in the boot partition, but do not know how to check ...
Hey! Thanks for the tip, I flashed the Modaco ROM and it worked fine! How do I check my system for the bad blocks?
I'm happy now though, I was mainly looking for a ROM which was de-odexed and had some simple mods. But it'd be interesting to know why this is happening!
EDIT: I missed that you described the commands, I'll try it and tell you the output
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I've now checked the phone with the command and I got no output, so I guess I don't have any bad blocks.
I've tried to flash MiUI but it failed too! I'd really like to get this to work so I'd appreciate all help, big as small; and because I'm fairly new to android so I'm not sure what info I should provide either, I understand that it can be very hard for you guys to debug this.
Thanks in advance. Zlayaa
Edit: I saw an option in ROM Manager, Fix permissions, and i tried it. After that I flashed miui and it worked!
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This might work for all of you
This is if you still want to run on Defrost.
WAIT, BEFORE YOU START, CREATE A GOLDCARD. IT IS VERY NECESSARY. THINGS WILL GO WRONG IF YOU DONT.
EDIT: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO BOOT GO TO THE BOOTLOADER MENU.
Firstly, download this file. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13240777/Desire Downgrade.ZIP
Extract the files.
Run the win-down.bat file.
Follow on screen instructions.
After the process is completed, Head to the root of your SD card and check if there is a file named P99***IMG (FORGOT THE EXACT NAME BUT IT SHOULD BE SOMETHING LIKE THIS) there should be one.
Secondly, disconnect your phone and turn it off.
After that boot up your phone while pressing the volume down button and the power button.
The bootloader should be checking for files after awhile and once it found the file that is supposed to be in the root of your sd card, press the volume up button (NOT EXACTLY SURE, SHOULD BE THE ONE THAT SAYS YES AND CONTINUE)
It should be writing files to your phone. and replaces everything. E.G: HBOOT, RECOVERY,RADIO and such.
It should be writing files successfully and then it would ask you to reboot. Continue with the reboot and you should be having your Desire back to stock. Perfect.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE RISKS INVOLVED LIKE FAILURE OF WRITING TO THE HBOOT. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. MAINLY, DO NOT BLAME ME FOR ANYTHING THAT GOES WRONG.
FINALLY, YOU SHOULD BE READING EVERYTHING UP TO HERE AND THAT YOU MUST HAVE A GOLDCARD (A GOLD SD CARD)
Hope this helps you and please ask if you have further questions. PM me if the questions cannot be answered here. Good Luck
Big thanks! This seems to have fixed my problems!
as the titel says it does not install.
but the wierd thing is i had succesfully installed it before.
when i install the zip it says that installed succesfully.
but when i reboot it is stuck at the alpharev screen.
any one knows what's wrong.
BTW: i tried this with cm7/r2 and cm7 and stock.
any one knows a solution?
need more info?
thanks in advanced,
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i now started it and looked at the log file with QtaDB.
logfile is at the attachment section.
it repeats a whole buch so sorry for the size of it.
----------------------SOLUTION--------------------------
thanks to daniels7 for reminding me
i forgot to make an SD-Ext Partition on my SD card.
this was my solution..
try this links to see how you have to do this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...72&postcount=3
if u have boot-loop, flash this Boot Fix after installing the Rom...
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Boot fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12995138&postcount=1
Maybe it works.
MatDrOiD said:
Boot fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12995138&postcount=1
Maybe it works.
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no, it did not work for me. still at the why so serieus screen.
and does it have to install this on my sd card? if so it doesn't do that.
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i now started it and looked at the log file with QtaDB.
logfile is at the attachment section.
it repeats a whole buch so sorry for the size of it.
I have the same.Please HELP!!!
Fuul wipe needed. After it should work
Solution
markk99 said:
I have the same.Please HELP!!!
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thanks to daniels7 for reminding me
i forgot to make an SD-Ext Partition on my SD card.
this was my solution..
try this links to see how you have to do this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7279872&postcount=3
problem
Hi, I'm new and also noob, so sorry
I have same or similar problem...
I made update from A2.2 to A2.3.3 official ROM from HTC for HTC Desire and than I found custom ROM with Sense 3.0 - Cool Sensation v7.
I made S-Off and I have HBOOT 6.93.1002 now. Tried to instal custom ROM, everything installed good, but after rebooting system is still in boot-loop and a can not instal boot-fix because I still get error regarding some error about edify...
Some like this:
"amend script(update-script) is no longer supported
amend scripting was depreceated by google and android 1.5
it was neccacery to remove it when upgrading to clockwork mod 3.0 gingerbread based recovery.
please switch to Edify scripting (updater-script and update-binary) to create working update zip packages.
installation aborted."
Can someone help me? Thx.
Clockworkmod uses a new script since version three. Sometimes this script is newer than the rom's one. So you get this error. You have to flash another recovery which uses the older script (older cwm release, 4ext, amonra_ra or rmd). I recommend to do this via fastboot.
MatDrOiD I assume your reply is for me... thx for reply
After no possibilities to instal boot-fix I made this (your reply I read after that):
1. downgrade to RUU froyo 2.2
2. ROOT with unreworked
3. made 1GB ext3 partiotion
4. tried install LeeDrOiD via Rom manager
...and it works!
Now i'm try installing again Cool sensation but v8
- installed fine but with boot-loop in the end
- also instaled boot-fix but phone is still in boot-loop
I should work on it harder
Make sure you followed installation instructions for leedroid correctly.
TouchPaled from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App
No, No... leedroid installed fine and works
I tried install cool sensation v8. And yes I know, it's not stable and final version
I meant the instructions for cool sensation. My bad!
SwiftKeyed from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App
I installed ROM and than boot-fix because of boot-loop (I see just boot logo ANDROID from cool sense v8 in loop) and than weatherpack. Phone was still in boot-loop, so I tried again install boot-fix. It still wasn't helpful. May be is error somewhere between chair and keyboard btw. for instalation I used Rom manager and before installation made full wipe dalvik and ext3
Hello,
I just wondering if why i got this error on flashing the new update for WC...
Im using CWM revcovery 5...6..??
this is the error message;
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img". "boot")
E;Error in /sdcard/HTCRoms/Roms/WC1.5-Full-Odex.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
:C.. Please Help.. Many Thanks!
Try downloading the rom again....then flash it
If that doesnt work, try a different recovery(TWRP touch or RZR recovery)
I redownload the rom now its WC2.0 .... Still same Error (Status 7)...
I'm using a Marvel version of the Rom...
Edit: Try TWRP as a alternate recovery... Still no Luck.. same Error of Status 7... i wonder why but before i always reflash the version 1.1 and no problems but when the 1.6 is release (and tried 2.0) now it show up...
Now im stuck on CM7 03-24-12. with BT-fix alpha... :C
Maybe i could try CWM 5.0.2.8 coz i use alquez's MOD 5.0.2.6...
P.S. i only find a .IMG version is there a .ZIP version of it?? Many Thanks!
Thank you Mr. cSoulr666 i wont lose hope..
if you are on CM7....use the IMG file to flash CWM....First rename the file to a simpler name, e.g- "recovery.img"
Put the IMG file in the root(no folders) and then open terminal emulator and type the following commands
First, type "su" (without quotes) for root permissions
Then "flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img"
And presto!!! The img file will be flashed
Here you go
hassan89 said:
Here you go
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Thanks but this method only works on S-OFF phones....i was providing a universal solution to it
csoulr666 said:
Thanks but this method only works on S-OFF phones....i was providing a universal solution to it
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It worked on my phone and its S-ON with an unlocked bootloader ofcourse!
You just flashed it in recovery?
csoulr666 said:
You just flashed it in recovery?
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Nope i didnt have a custom recovery back then.All i did was put this file into my sd card.Open the bootloader.It automatically installed the recovery within the zip file.
try a different recovery
csoulr666 said:
if you are on CM7....use the IMG file to flash CWM....First rename the file to a simpler name, e.g- "recovery.img"
Put the IMG file in the root(no folders) and then open terminal emulator and type the following commands
First, type "su" (without quotes) for root permissions
Then "flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img"
And presto!!! The img file will be flashed
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Thank You so much..!! now i've .8 version.. now i'll try again if this works...
the ZIP didnt work for me..
P.S. im BOOTLOADER unlocked and S-OFF...
Tried to install on my HTC Wildfire S all WilChild mods (tried full and light, odex and de-odex) - roms installed succesfully but after I pass startup wizard I get error that Nemus app got an exception and asked me to close it.
Is there any fix of this.
Hense Mod works fine so not sure that it's problem on my side (but maybe, I only can confirm that each time I installed mod after full wipe)
DJ_ZX said:
Tried to install on my HTC Wildfire S all WilChild mods (tried full and light, odex and de-odex) - roms installed succesfully but after I pass startup wizard I get error that Nemus app got an exception and asked me to close it.
Is there any fix of this.
Hense Mod works fine so not sure that it's problem on my side (but maybe, I only can confirm that each time I installed mod after full wipe)
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I'm working on a full Sense version of WildChild (due to request) so that might be a bit more stable for you.
The odex version of WildChild uses some funky install routines that I may abandon on future release. The funny thing is that only a very tiny portion of users are experiencing the fc problem (something like 1%!) so I'm not entirely convinced it's a ROM issue, but I'll see what I can do to add more stability. Stay tuned.
The Sense ROM is nearly finished...
Tigger31337 said:
I'm working on a full Sense version of WildChild (due to request) so that might be a bit more stable for you.
The odex version of WildChild uses some funky install routines that I may abandon on future release. The funny thing is that only a very tiny portion of users are experiencing the fc problem (something like 1%!) so I'm not entirely convinced it's a ROM issue, but I'll see what I can do to add more stability. Stay tuned.
The Sense ROM is nearly finished...
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Woooo!! cant w8 for that!!! :d
Sir tigger.. Maybe some user experience status 7 because of the size of Boot.img... i just guessing cause im using ur rom right now but i overwrite the boot.img using one form the Hensemod... 3.5mb?? vs. 2.7mb?? i dunno maybe some WFS user got a limitation for that... that way i got rid of that status 7....
about the Sense version of WC.. could take a look of this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652187
Maybe you could ask the guy who made it and put it on the sense rom.. (just hoping...) But i'll surely use it after u finish the sense version.. Godbless...
about WildChild 2.0 rom, how about battery consumption? my wife have Wildfire S and still using stock rom on it... maybe i will change to Wildchild rom if it makes the battery stamina longer...
arronov said:
about WildChild 2.0 rom, how about battery consumption? my wife have Wildfire S and still using stock rom on it... maybe i will change to Wildchild rom if it makes the battery stamina longer...
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I get a full day of normal use and at the end off the day I have 30-40% left you can use some tweaks to lower your battery drain check the forum
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ROM. Wildchild. v2. 0
Since I am very new to flashing, rooting, etc with Android phones. I was wondering if you guys could give me tips or advice on what my next move would be. So I just reverted my Desire Z to Froyo 2.2 from GB 2.3. Since I want to learn and try out different ROMS - should I:
1) Perma-root and install clockwork recovery mod? Which rooting method is best for Froyo 2.2(kinda confused)?
2) If not, which version of android is best for me to upgrade to be able to root?
3) Lastly, which ROMS are best?
Thanks in advance!
The most supported method (and what 99% of the people will point you towards) is the rooting method on the Xda Wiki. If you follow that you should be fine.
As far as ROMs, everyone has a preference. Complete the steps above and try out what you like. No one ROM (or even handful of ROMs) is the best.
EDIT: DO NOT USE VISIONARY
Good Luck!
kuplet said:
Since I am very new to flashing, rooting, etc with Android phones. I was wondering if you guys could give me tips or advice on what my next move would be. So I just reverted my Desire Z to Froyo 2.2 from GB 2.3. Since I want to learn and try out different ROMS - should I:
1) Perma-root and install clockwork recovery mod? Which rooting method is best for Froyo 2.2(kinda confused)?
2) If not, which version of android is best for me to upgrade to be able to root?
3) Lastly, which ROMS are best?
Thanks in advance!
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1.)Root your Phone the "Clean Way" using Rage http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843014 Be sure to read everything carefully or you brick your phone bro
2.)The best version of Android for Rooting is Stock Android 2.2 NOT 2.2.1 or any version higher!
3.) Every ROM is great just pick the right one for you or you could try the one of the ROMs on my Signature
Sent from my Desire Z using Opera Mobile
Thanks for the replies. I ended up using the xda Wiki guide and was able to root my DZ with Froyo 2.2. So far so good, now reading all about the different ROMS that are posted in the development section. Should be done by next week, lol.- theres so many posted. I also trying to learn more about the ins and outs of using the clockwork recovery mod.
Hopefully I don't mess up my backup CP....
Hi,
I tried a lot of roms, gingerbread (2.3) and ice cream sandwitch (4.0).
Best rom is ILWT from tsubus. Take it!
Greets
Haxn
haxn2 said:
Hi,
I tried a lot of roms, gingerbread (2.3) and ice cream sandwitch (4.0).
Best rom is ILWT from tsubus. Take it!
Greets
Haxn
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Links would help, I haven't heard of ILWT, and "best" is subjective to what you need/looking-for.
Edit: It appears to be a modded/tweaked CM7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242480
Hmm so I encountered a problem. After I chose a ROM to, downloaded it and copied it into the SD card as "update.zip". After going into recovery mode, I get this error message:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
--Intall from sdcard...
Finding ipdate package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
So what do I do now? Can I still go back to Froyo 2.2? Thanks again
what recovery do you have now? I assume clockworkmod, I suggest using 4ext but that's mostly preference.
the rom you chose has a bad sig, probably not a good rom, or even the right one for your phone. go to the developers section and find one of the first threads thatis a compalation of most the roms for your phone. start with a 2.3.x rom
put on the root of your sd card, don't extract the .zip, don't even rename it. boot to recovery, wipe everything, choose install .zip, pick yours and flash (if gapps or other mods needed flash those next, then choose reboot
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demkantor said:
what recovery do you have now? I assume clockworkmod, I suggest using 4ext but that's mostly preference.
the rom you chose has a bad sig, probably not a good rom, or even the right one for your phone. go to the developers section and find one of the first threads thatis a compalation of most the roms for your phone. start with a 2.3.x rom
put on the root of your sd card, don't extract the .zip, don't even rename it. boot to recovery, wipe everything, choose install .zip, pick yours and flash (if gapps or other mods needed flash those next, then choose reboot
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@Demkantor
Yes I am using clockworkmod, downloading Virtous ROM G-lite now and hopefully it installs without any problems.
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Hmm still getting the same error message, tried another ROM in sd card. Getting the same error message:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
--Intall from sdcard...
Finding ipdate package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
Does it really make a difference if I rename the ZIP(ROM) file or leave it as is? Since my Desire Z is on rooted stock Froyo, is there another way I can install a newer ROM so I can install one of the ROM managers apps? I believe the ROM manager apps available in the Google PLay market require newer versions of Android to work. Right?
yea I haven't named a rom update.zip since the early g1 days, when you had to so I can't say 100% if that's an issue but I kinda doubt it. so you have the clockwork recovery linked in the xda wiki right? confirm this. also boot into bootloader and write down all on your screen, may help figuring out your problems
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I am using recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-vision. What do you mean by "boot into bootloader'? If I do not rename the file to "update" then whenever you go to recovery, it prompts you that there is no update.zip file the mod can use.
Boot loader/boot/spl I uses these terms interchangeably, this is the screen when you power on holding power+ volume down, on this screen it will tell me what radio, boot you have, if you're son or off, etc
I think the problem is the way you are flashing your rom, haven't used clockwork in years but if I remember right I think you are choosing to flash an update.zip, that's not the way to use it
Choose something like install .zip from SD card, here you scroll to the zip you want and then choose that .zip
In other words explore your options in clockwork a bit more
If your still having problems write the information I asked and tell me where your stuck, but I think you should be good now
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Finally was able to flash it to cyanogenmod 7. I basically had to redo everything again and it finally worked. Thanks again for all the help.