[Q] HTC Desire 4G - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've searched and haven't found anything. Any development for the HTC Desire 4G? Attached a screenshot. Is this device known of yet really?

There is no Desire 4G. You might be thinking of the Inspire 4G which is the 4G variant if the Desire HD.
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He's talking about the rumoured HTC device headed for Verizon wireless in the us. I haven't heard anything new outside that screen shot that was released with that name.
Also I wouldn't say the inspire is the 4g variant of the dhd. Same phone just att decided to the 4g moniker to it. Its like the memory debacle. If anything I'd call it 3.25-3.5g max

marsdta said:
He's talking about the rumoured HTC device headed for Verizon wireless in the us. I haven't heard anything new outside that screen shot that was released with that name.
Also I wouldn't say the inspire is the 4g variant of the dhd. Same phone just att decided to the 4g moniker to it. Its like the memory debacle. If anything I'd call it 3.25-3.5g max
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If the I4G is just a DHD with AT&T branding then why do people have to flash things like the I4G sound fix (using JellyTime as an example)?
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GuyInTheCorner said:
My bad
If the I4G is just a DHD with AT&T branding then why do people have to flash things like the I4G sound fix (using JellyTime as an example)?
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Slight differences. For one the inspire has a dual mic and one or two other things.
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As per an article on engadget cell com,a provider in Wisconsin, will be rebranding the Droid incredible 4g lte(carriers really need to stop adding these extra crap to the names) as the disire 4g.

marsdta said:
As per an article on engadget cell com,a provider in Wisconsin, will be rebranding the Droid incredible 4g lte(carriers really need to stop adding these extra crap to the names) as the disire 4g.
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So basically no development yet. Bummer. Well I've got the device in hand as I type if anyone would like any info off it, pm me. More than happy to help. Need a custome kernel soon.
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Mind posting pics? Where you get it. What carrier? As it was just announced for celcom.
You might also want to check out the Droid incredible 4g forums. Maybe this rebranded device will help them out with root and unlocking the bootloader

marsdta said:
Mind posting pics? Where you get it. What carrier? As it was just announced for celcom
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Plus one, pics would be awesome.maybe get an xda exclusive?
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Alright guys/gals. I'm at work at the moment(work at cellcom). So guess where I got the phone from. Haha. Will take/post pics soon when I get a chance. Any screenshots anyone needs for info(kernel/os info)?
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kyleco said:
Alright guys/gals. I'm at work at the moment(work at cellcom). So guess where I got the phone from. Haha. Will take/post pics soon when I get a chance. Any screenshots anyone needs for info(kernel/os info)?
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Thought you might (work for Cellcom) kernel would be helpful for developers. Any info on device changes?
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Alright. Basic pics of the device are attached. Along with a few screen caps from the about section.
I have an international GS3 and a Nexus 7 and I have to say, this device is really holding its own. At stock none the less! It has not disappointed me once.
Ok, cannot attach from app apparently... Lame? Will hop on chrome and attach in a couple minutes.
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Have you tried unlocking the boot loader via HTC dev? You should definately post the Droid incredible 4g late forums. Maybe a dev can find a work around like what they did for the att one x to unlock the boot loader for them

Looks like a DHD with a sensation-like back cover. 1 GB RAM, a dual core processor and sense 4.0 sounds appealing
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marsdta said:
Have you tried unlocking the boot loader via HTC dev? You should definately post the Droid incredible 4g late forums. Maybe a dev can find a work around like what they did for the att one x to unlock the boot loader for them
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I have successfully unlocked the boot loader from HTC Dev site, but am unable to find a way to root the device.
I'm itching for some Su, so if anyone has any ideas on how to do this, please post or pm me.
I wad thinking of trying a droid incredible 4G TWRP recovery, but need a way to backup at least my recovery IMG first in case it doesnt work. Ideas are much thanked
Update: Great News! I have successfully flashed TWRP 2.1 to the Desire 4G! I used the toolkit found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758682
Rebooted the phone and adb recovery into TWRP. Performing a Full Backup right now, will attempt to use the same toolkit to do Perm Root and report back. I'll try a DI4G kernel once I confirm the backup/restore process is all working correctly. I have to no RUU for this thing, so I can't get to crazy.

Well, can't flash DI4G kernel, but can get supersu via that link. Backup and restore from twrp seems to work ok, although I have lost mms capability(sending and recieving). Not sure what happened, only thing I can think of twrp. I hope I can get an ruu and reflash to stock. Otherwise I'm SOL
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Gingersense

Can someone port this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974481
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This would be cool.
Shouldn't be much of a problem because the hardware of the wildfire s is pretty much the same as this phone
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*Prays a dev takes on this project*
im a total noob to development but i decided i would at least give it a stab.
but looking into the build.prop, it looks like its not going to be easy to port. the build.prop is saying its for an hdpi phone "ro.product.locale.language=hdpi"
im going to continue playing around in the kitchen and see what happens though
Edit: Im not sure why it said hdpi there. looking at the build.prop on cyanogenmod in says 'en' which made more sense since that line looked more like language. still unsure what im looking at though :/ lol
guitarist5122 said:
im a total noob to development but i decided i would at least give it a stab.
but looking into the build.prop, it looks like its not going to be easy to port. the build.prop is saying its for an hdpi phone "ro.product.locale.language=hdpi"
im going to continue playing around in the kitchen and see what happens though
Edit: Im not sure why it said hdpi there. looking at the build.prop on cyanogenmod in says 'en' which made more sense since that line looked more like language. still unsure what im looking at though :/ lol
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Awesome that you are trying!
We got yer back.
The wildfire's res is 240x320 which is QVGA, not the same like our phones.
So it is like the htc tattoo which was hard to port since the res was lower than the 320x480 used at that time.
Yes the OG Wildfire is QVGA but the Wildfire S is HVGA...actually the Wildfire S is almost the same phone as ours but without the keyboard. Same res and same processor (if I remember correctly).
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interesting.
Is it possible to get htc flash lite frameworks from Wildfire S and mix it in CM7? That would be the best ROM ever. I don't need Sense ui, all I want is flash as it used to be back on 2.1 stock fw
no progress...i was going to work on it this morning at work (slow day) but linux is not booting after the update i got last night (dual boot). so instead im reconfiguring my computer and re-setting up ubuntu
I'm patient.
There's another hvga/same hardware phone out. Its called the htc salsa, I believe it has android 2.4 sense. It would be cool to get that rom
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There's another hvga/same hardware phone out. Its called the htc salsa, I believe it has android 2.4 sense. It would be cool to get that rom
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Yeah it has FB button plus same specs as us...Excluding addition of BT 3.0 instead of 2.1(corr if MTS has 3.0 BT).
Yes but that one won't be out for some time since 2.4 won't be released til May. The Wildfire S Rom is out now and is based off 2.3.2 AND has Sense 2.1 on board. It'll be a huge source for things to use in Sense and Non Sense Ginger Roms. Plus Wildfire S is supposed to launch with 2.4 as well.
Finally got linux running on my pc again and had to start porting (attempting) from scratch. I did everything i could think of then signed and flashed it. Good news is, it installed. Bad news is that got boot loops. I'll work a little more with it and do some more research and see if any progress can be made.
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Finally got linux running on my pc again and had to start porting (attempting) from scratch. I did everything i could think of then signed and flashed it. Good news is, it installed. Bad news is that got boot loops. I'll work a little more with it and do some more research and see if any progress can be made.
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If you need testers...I'm in...ya may want to post a thread in our dev forum for this?
Just a thought.
I'm excited now.
Dont get too excited. i need to get the rom to boot first lol. If i get it booting, then i'll upload it and people can test if they want. But im hoping a dev with porting experience can help me out. Im a self taught noob rom porter
Thx for the encouragement though
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Houston, we have lift-off! I got it working! Testing everything right now to see what works and what doesnt. Only drawback is that HTC has a watermark that is constantly on the screen. It doesnt make it impossible to see what your doing, its just annoying. Will make sure thats one of the first things to be fixed.
Does the sense launcher work in landscape mode now?
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Cannot root, what am I doing wrong?

Ok, here's the deal. Let me start off by saying that I am no idiot, I have been a tech for 15 years and this is the first phone that I've had a problem with.
I have an incredible that I want to root then flash to metroPCS. I first tried unrevoked and it said that my firmware was too new. So I figured I would try to downgrade my bootloader after googling the error. I tried literally every set of directions that I could find.
If anyone could help me I would appreciate it.
drdolil99 said:
Ok, here's the deal. Let me start off by saying that I am no idiot, I have been a tech for 15 years and this is the first phone that I've had a problem with.
I have an incredible that I want to root then flash to metroPCS. I first tried unrevoked and it said that my firmware was too new. So I figured I would try to downgrade my bootloader after googling the error. I tried literally every set of directions that I could find.
If anyone could help me I would appreciate it.
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I can only help you root your phone, I don't know anything about flashing to another carrier. What is your phone setup android version, etc?
If you are on Gingerbread (2.3.4) then you can follow this thread by Scotty1223. It is the only way to root Gingerbread that I know of for the Incredible.
The DINC won't run on metropcs...metropcs is piggy backing on AT&T, you're stuck with cricket. :/
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Smokeey said:
The DINC won't run on metropcs...metropcs is piggy backing on AT&T, you're stuck with cricket. :/
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Boost Mobile also:
Boost Mobile How To
Works with HTc incredible MAYBE WORKS FOR YOU!!!
Watching your problem with smart phone.
I will share with a guide that works for me with htc incredible, I've meda four time without any problem, maybe works with you.
Smokeey said:
The DINC won't run on metropcs...metropcs is piggy backing on AT&T, you're stuck with cricket. :/
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Lol I'm running a DINC on MetroPCS right now with full everything. Talk, Text, mms and web. You can use any sprint or Verizon android phone on MetroPCS. Metropcs is cdma also.
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Read First
No offense, but 15 years does not mean you know everything.
I explained that I routed three phones, and unrevoked said the same thing at first.
You have to read the entire document and then do all the steps that are like 5, then run the unrevoked that is the last.
The document is attached in Word.

[Q] Unlocked and root?

well i recently got a g2. it is currently unlocked but i want to get it rooted too. will the rooting affect the status of it being unlocked? it is tmobile branded so i am guessing it will unlocked by typing in a special code? thanks. also how can i root the phone? just send me a link. i am experienced in rooting as i have a rooted epic 4g and also my girlfriend galaxy 2.
No rooting and unlocking are two seperate things and don't affect one another. Not @ a computer so just google the link try "htc g2 root wiki" will be one of the first hits I'm sure. Read first make sure you understand, having said that its safe and easy
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Cyanogen Guide
Downgrade http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting#Downgrade_to_an_exploitable_Firmware
Root http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
XDA Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
Good luck
yes i know they are 2 different things... and thanks just did that and found it. like i stated in my first post i have rooted other phones in the past and also recently and all the roms ive used have been from this forum.
whats the best rom for everyday use?
KyraOfFire said:
Cyanogen Guide
Downgrade http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting#Downgrade_to_an_exploitable_Firmware
Root http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
XDA Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
Good luck
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thanks. that last link to the permanent root helped.
how do i know which is the appropriate clockwork recovery for my phone? i think i need the first one ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0:?
Any for the vision will work, you can always upgrade later. And in the future I recomend 4ext but it is mostly prefrence
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thanks. almost done. going smoothly. not really liking the phone. isnt comparable to the epic 4g or the galasxy s2. might just sell it after i do this
Lot of people seem to think this way, personally I love this phone and for my needs there isn't a better one out there. I doubt ill buy a new one for years
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[Q] Just got a HCT One V

Hi! I just got a new HTC One V and I like the phone a lot, I just don't like sense much at all and I feel like it is probably slowing the phone down.
I've rooted and put custom ROMs on both my Galaxy Nexus and before that my Motorola Droid 1, and I remember on the Droid there was a great ROM that was tweaked for squeezing the most performance out of the device, while eliminating those parts of the OS that hog memory and do nothing useful, like fancy graphics, etc.
Can anyone suggest a ROM that gives snappy performance. I would give up fancy graphics and transitions for just a plain and simple clean look with fast and accurate response from the phone.
I like CM but I'm not sure that would be the right fit, considering that this isn't the fastest phone, and I would rather it be fast and work, than slow and feature rich.
Thank in advancec.
One question. From gnex to HTC one V? Quite a few of us went the other way around. Why did you take this step?
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lars1216 said:
One question. From gnex to HTC one V? Quite a few of us went the other way around. Why did you take this step?
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I am working in a different state than I live, and I might be here for 6 months to 1 year, and my normal service provider has poor coverage where I am at, so I got a pay as you go phone from a small local provider for the time that I am working here. I got the One V because it was on sale and I figured I could root it and get this little phone to work really well for me.
Ah that makes sense. Well you should go for Sphongle. It's the best rom for hov right now. It's in the original development section. I'm assuming you know how to flash since you got a gnex too.
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I do, but it has been a while. I was reading over the instructions and they seem pretty straight forward. I did want to check to make sure that the files for flashing recovery etc listed in the sticky are the newest versions?
Also, is TWRP2 the best recovery image for CDMA One V?
Can't help you with CDMA. I had a GSM. So scrap the Sphongle part than too. Just assumed you had GSM.
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Oh, OK
I see CodeFireX for PrimioC is the next post in Original Development, maybe thats a good one.
Does anyone have any experience with a fast rom for CDMA?
Slimbean seems good. It's in the CDMA section. But for people that actually used it you'll have to wait a bit longer probably. Since the people in the USA are at work now.
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Any chance of an HTC EVO kitkat rom?

I saw that the HTC HD2 which is basically the GSM version of this phone got a kitkat rom and I was wondering if this phone would get a kitkat rom...
buzz86us said:
I saw that the HTC HD2 which is basically the GSM version of this phone got a kitkat rom and I was wondering if this phone would get a kitkat rom...
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If it were to get KK, it would be in an unofficial capacity and would not be fully-functional, since neither WiMax or the FFC would have working drivers.
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Well Jellybean doesn't have those features either, but it doesn't stop me, and many others from using jellybean roms.
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tzuba12 said:
Well Jellybean doesn't have those features either, but it doesn't stop me, and many others from using jellybean roms.
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That's pretty much what I meant by my first post. Any update to KK won't be "official", but someone may still develop a KK ROM for it
FinZ28 said:
That's pretty much what I meant by my first post. Any update to KK won't be "official", but someone may still develop a KK ROM for it
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Oh sorry you did say unofficial, that's what I get for glancing over posts
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tzuba12 said:
Oh sorry you did say unofficial, that's what I get for glancing over posts
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No worries
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HD2 is a legendary device, many roms support it, sadly, not our device
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HD2 is a legendary device, many roms support it, sadly, not our device
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I would dare say the EVO is legendary in its own right. It was the first 4G phone on Sprint, and was pretty revolutionary for its time and the first EVO in a line of good handsets to carry that name. The phone had a ton of development for it, and it still has support to this day. The biggest problem is the lack of driver support for both WiMax and the FFC, as I've already mentioned.
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I would dare say the EVO is legendary in its own right. It was the first 4G phone on Sprint, and was pretty revolutionary for its time and the first EVO in a line of good handsets to carry that name. The phone had a ton of development for it, and it still has support to this day. The biggest problem is the lack of driver support for both WiMax and the FFC, as I've already mentioned.
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I am purchasing a new LCD and digitizer for my evo 4G (supersonic) since the screen got destroyed right before I bought my Evo 4G LTE (jewel). I wanted to see if there were any plans for a kitkat ROM for the evo 4G because I recently installed android 4.4.2 on my roomate's kindle fire and it runs amazing! I heard Google was trying to make kitkat run better on older devices. I think 4.4.2 could be great for the Evo 4G. I have high hopes that when I fix this phone someday there might be a 4.4.2 ROM available. I miss this device and the community that came along with it. Can't wait to get back into playing with this device again haha.
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I am purchasing a new LCD and digitizer for my evo 4G (supersonic) since the screen got destroyed right before I bought my Evo 4G LTE (jewel). I wanted to see if there were any plans for a kitkat ROM for the evo 4G because I recently installed android 4.4.2 on my roomate's kindle fire and it runs amazing! I heard Google was trying to make kitkat run better on older devices. I think 4.4.2 could be great for the Evo 4G. I have high hopes that when I fix this phone someday there might be a 4.4.2 ROM available. I miss this device and the community that came along with it. Can't wait to get back into playing with this device again haha.
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Biggest thing holding back kk is lack of a recovery that can properly flash it. I know of one guy who has already built kk but can't get recovery working.
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Meaning it'll require a SE Linux enabled recovery, correct?
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Meaning it'll require a SE Linux enabled recovery, correct?
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Yes sir. Hit that nail on the head.
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FinZ28 said:
Meaning it'll require a SE Linux enabled recovery, correct?
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How hard would that be to implement? Is it possible?
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How hard would that be to implement? Is it possible?
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I have no idea, honestly. I wouldn't think it would be all that hard, but I don't know what's involved with it.
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At any rate, I'm willing to test such a ROM and recovery if they're ever created. I've got an inactive EVO that I've recently been feeling the itch to ROM.
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I saw that the HTC HD2 which is basically the GSM version of this phone got a kitkat rom and I was wondering if this phone would get a kitkat rom...
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I am STILL rocking a Evo 4g but running 4.1.2 Rom (for the Google NOW experience) and love it. Just got a second one and playing around with some Sense Roms that will have everything working. Some (Jellybread 1.4 for example) are very well designed with a Holo look and feel.
I don't see why it should be too hard to 'skin' a Sense theme to bring you Kit Kat goodness!!!
Dave
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I have no idea, honestly. I wouldn't think it would be all that hard, but I don't know what's involved with it.
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Is there any new updates on the CM 11 kitkat Rom unofficial? I've been itching to try this out and see the improvement on the OG EVO. I really want to see if kitkat can really run smooth on a low spec device. I've had a few JB ROMs that ran decently smooth.. with over clock at least.
I was trying to build a recovery with SELinux enabled for this, but it was too large. I read that I could probably change the compression to make the kernel smaller, but never got around to doing it, as my newer devices took precedence. I don't even remember where I left off with it, to be honest .
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I was trying to build a recovery with SELinux enabled for this, but it was too large. I read that I could probably change the compression to make the kernel smaller, but never got around to doing it, as my newer devices took precedence. I don't even remember where I left off with it, to be honest .
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If you ever find it, I'm ready to test it.
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I was trying to build a recovery with SELinux enabled for this, but it was too large. I read that I could probably change the compression to make the kernel smaller, but never got around to doing it, as my newer devices took precedence. I don't even remember where I left off with it, to be honest .
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If you do end up looking into it and need testers, I just successfully replaced the LCD and Digitizer on my OG Evo. It is ready to flash whatever I throw at it

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