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Before getting started I need to thank some people who have hlped me with this project or offered help to me. These people can be seen as contributors to this project, and I am grateful for their help.
Contributors:
JesusFreke (XDA)
Rogue7474, thanks for the help even though we never got it to work right. Hopefully we can continue to work together!
Coyote711
Also, before we get started, you will need root, and Jesusfreke's Mod rc30 installed(pref. v1.2), or RC8.
THIS COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE!
While I highly doubt it will, it still could!
If you are going to do this, I very highly URGE you to install the G1 engineering bootloader. With this installed, if something does go wrong, your phone is salvageable!
JesusFreke's Mod RC30 update V1.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=443713
G1 Engineering bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=455860
One more thing! Let it be known that this update will wipe your phone! (This means all your apps, data, etc. will be gone and you will have to sign into your gmail account once more.) This has to happen to install the theme correctly!
However, after you have done this once, and providing you still have the theme installed, you will not have to wipe your phone for future updates, I will provide another update which will install updates to the theme and will not wipe your phone.
With all that said an done I can get rid of that bold font.
This is a very simple process thanks to Jesusfreke helping me understand how to make an update.zip file which will work with his mod rc30 update.
Simply download the file, place it on your sdcard, boot your phone into the recovery mode(power+home), and hit alt+S.
Once it says its done, reboot the phone and enjoy!
Let me know if you run into any problems at all!
Let me know what you want to see in the next release, be reasonable I'm not a master image maker, and android does some strange things to some images.
Let me know if something seems out of place, or wrong.
I will try to resolve all issues as quick as I can.
The non destructive updates are for those that already have the theme installed and wish to upgrade to the newest version.
The destructive updates are for those that have never before installed this theme. This update will wipe the phone as is required the first time this update is installed.
Ok, well I applied it....
Here goes nothing.
US G1 running JF RC30 1.2 and dev bootloader.
I just backed up all my apps using astro too.
Welcome to T-Mobile G1...
See you in a minute.
I don't wanna get off topic here, but we need an all inclusive (how to back up your stuff) thread. Something that hits on Astro, My Backup, TXTract etc... and I need to pull up that thread about backing up your desktop layout and read that...(just can't remember which forum it was on...thing it was AC.com)
Thanks so much for doing this. I'm glad we finally got something different to look at. I'm glad someone is out there defending the pretty.
PS: FIRST!!!
Stericson said:
Before getting started I need to thank some people who have hlped me with this project or offered help to me. These people can be seen as contributors to this project, and I am grateful for their help.
Contributors:
JesusFreke
Rogue7474 (AndroidCommunity), thanks for the help even though we never got it to work right. Hopefully we can continue to work together!
Coyote711 (AndroidCommunity)
Also, before we get started, you will need root, and Jesusfreke's Mod rc30 installed(pref. v1.2)
THIS COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE!
While I highly doubt it will, it still could!
If you are going to do this, I very highly URGE you to install the G1 engineering bootloader. With this installed, if something does go wrong, your phone is salvageable!
JesusFreke's Mod RC30 update V1.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=443713
G1 Engineering bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=455860
One more thing! Let it be known that this update will wipe your phone! (This means all your apps, data, etc. will be gone and you will have to sign into your gmail account once more.) This has to happen to install the theme correctly!
However, after you have done this once, and providing you still have the theme installed, you will not have to wipe your phone for future updates, I will provide another update which will install updates to the theme and will not wipe your phone.
With all that said an done I can get rid of that bold font.
This is a very simple process thanks to Jesusfreke helping me understand how to make an update.zip file which will work with his mod rc30 update.
Simply download the file, place it on your sdcard, boot your phone into the recovery mode(power+home), and hit alt+S.
Once it says its done, reboot the phone and enjoy!
Let me know if you run into any problems at all!
Let me know what you want to see in the next release, be reasonable I'm not a master image maker, and android does some strange things to some images.
Let me know if something seems out of place, or wrong.
I will try to resolve all issues as quick as I can.
Update.zip: http://fightforthepits.com/update.zip
Stericson
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good job man keep continues
Looks good, except I'm having a bit of a problem. I don't have my browser icon. Kind of weird. So, thinking I could get to my browser by doing a search through the widget, "android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly." I'm going to flash Jesus's V1.2 back on, and then try this again. Will post back.
WOW
this is remarkable! I haven't been here for a while. but that just gos to show that in time anything is possible. keep up the great work. will report if i catch any bugs. THANK YOU
very cool
But you'd think they would have made it easier to skin/theme, I mean what's the first thing most of us look for as soon as we get a new phone, myself its walls, themes and ringtones in that order and I don't think I'm that diferent than the average g1 owner, and the average g1 owner is very different than the average mobile user.
But everybody wants to personalize a new phone, that's why we don't all wear the same clothes...
To the OP, thanks for all this hard work you have given to the community.
Bhang
See I knew it. I always had my faith in the awsome ppl here @ XDA-Developers.com. Just can't wait to see what's in store for the future, I know it will be more things to come that'll make you wish we never should of doubted the G1 and Android. Keep up the g00d work guys
I7oobie said:
Looks good, except I'm having a bit of a problem. I don't have my browser icon. Kind of weird. So, thinking I could get to my browser by doing a search through the widget, "android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly." I'm going to flash Jesus's V1.2 back on, and then try this again. Will post back.
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Got it to work. Looks great! Except i now have to re-enable my browser Auto-Rotate. No biggy though, great work!
I've had a small amount of trouble with this, although I'm not convinced 100% that it's at fault.
I've attempted to install this on my uk t-mobile g1 and it seemed to flash ok, however I couldn't get past the sign up screen as it force closed before completing. I re-flashed back to my original modded TC5-RC8 and the problem persisted until I then forced a hard reset ALT-W in the bootloader.
On my second attempt (I know I'm an optimist) I just got a hang on the g1 splash screen (Which I managed to recover via adb). I'm thinking it's related to my being on TC5-RC8 as opposed to RC30.
Any ideas, or has anyone else had more luck with TC5-R8?
All the apps for the base rom have to be resigned separately /system/app. So if you use the UK rom some apks will not be signed and cause a looping android or crashes. I had actually done this to the UK rom(skinning) but I am a mediocre image manipulator so i just changed hues.
This will work with with RC30 JF image. not the uk. If its needed I can remake his work with his permission for the UK rom.
Ive modified it for use with the uk rom here is the download link
http://rapidshare.com/files/175199050/update.zip.html
let me know if works
To All:
About Koush's auto rotate browser, if you replace the browser in that update with his, one of the status bar images will change I believe, no biggy, you will just need to replace it the image if you like. I may do this then post his auto rotate browser.
Thirdly for those missing icons, it is likely maybye something did not get copied. If this is the case, and you are missing programs, please let me know which one as I can send them to you and you can manually push them to your phone without having to do another wipe.
Bhang: Google made this really difficult.....I agree you would think that themes would have been a first to settle....SHRUG
EDIT: afbcamaro, Thanks so much for taking the time and doing this. With the rc8 update does everything look the same?
Stericson
Excellent job !!!! Patience is the key !!!
Stericson said:
To All:
About Koush's auto rotate browser, if you replace the browser in that update with his, one of the status bar images will change I believe, no biggy, you will just need to replace it the image if you like. I may do this then post his auto rotate browser.
Thirdly for those missing icons, it is likely maybye something did not get copied. If this is the case, and you are missing programs, please let me know which one as I can send them to you and you can manually push them to your phone without having to do another wipe.
Bhang: Google made this really difficult.....I agree you would think that themes would have been a first to settle....SHRUG
EDIT: afbcamaro, Thanks so much for taking the time and doing this. With the rc8 update does everything look the same?
Stericson
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When I go to do the auto-rotate browser, there is no room left. Oh well.
To push file to the dir /system NEVER do it while the phone is on, running normally. You need to boot into recovery mode and push it from there.
when you get into recovery mode you will need to type the following to mount /system
adb shell mount /system
adb push /whereveryoufileis/Browser.apk /system/app
This will eliminate the problem you are having.
Stericson
i found a bug
Everythings good. But I found something. When you make a folder and open it the res is off
Hope you can fix this its not a biggie but I told you I would report any bugs. Thanks again
So when you make a folder in the file manager or what? You have to be specific as to what program you were using, etc. I have to know exactly what your looking at....maybe you can take a screen shot?
Stericson
nice work stericson!
some things i noticed:
-opening a folder (shortcut) on the desktop. label is not displayed, and folder contents are not superimposed enough when its in the foreground.
-can't see the highlight when pressing an entry (inbox, sent, etc.) in the gmail app.
Ok. first, thanks for reporting back.
What do you mean the label isn't displayed? I put items on my desktop and I can see all of theie labels. I am also not catching what you are trying to tell me about the folder contents not being superimposed enough when in the foreground, maybe a screenshot would help.
Also the highlight, when pressing an email, etc should turn a bright white, as it does for me, does it do this for you? Also, what suggestions would you have for the colors or solutions to these problems?
Stericson
TheDudeOfLife said:
Ok, well I applied it....
Here goes nothing.
US G1 running JF RC30 1.2 and dev bootloader.
I just backed up all my apps using astro too.
Welcome to T-Mobile G1...
See you in a minute.
I don't wanna get off topic here, but we need an all inclusive (how to back up your stuff) thread. Something that hits on Astro, My Backup, TXTract etc... and I need to pull up that thread about backing up your desktop layout and read that...(just can't remember which forum it was on...thing it was AC.com)
Thanks so much for doing this. I'm glad we finally got something different to look at. I'm glad someone is out there defending the pretty.
PS: FIRST!!!
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I agree with thedudeoflife. I didn't even know you could save apps on sd card? (wtf? really?) I think a how to back up stuff before a wipe out would be great!!!
P.S. you want to start a thread thedudeoflife since you brought up such a good point?? pretty please haha?
hbguy
Hellions
all things related to x0xhellx0x rom's and other HellfireJelly tweaks / fixes / add-ons
So first off this is pretty much going to house the same information that the g2x guide that TOG565 and I did. Obviously this will be for the SGS3. The original post here.
This is the place where we ease the burden on HELL and utilize open source for its' intended purpose...to help one another for FREE! Kinda like kickin apple, windows, etc. directly in the balls. Please ask your questions regarding issues here. If we cannot figure it out, they will be forwarded to the master. While this is an open thread there are a few rules:
1.) Stop what you are doing and go thank HELL...we'll wait..... (if your out of thanks use the xda premium app, you get unlim thanks)
2.) READ!!!!! And when you think you've read enough....READ some more!
3.) No complaining about tweaks the DEV built into the ROM. More than likely it is just eye candy which is easily removed. Personally, most enjoy the eye candy and is what separates DEV's from each other. Remember, they do this for us for free and could easily dev their rom as they like it and share it with no one. If you do not like something, o.k. ill say it i.e. flames, just read up on how to change it.
4.) For specific issues regarding rom's daily driver performance or if you find something that has helped, please submit via xda PM to me so we can keep the thread clean and reader friendly. If you like certain themes, apps, apps that created an issue, etc. you can post here with screen shots. Let's open it up a bit but stay on task.
For the noobs, not a bad word, we were all there at one point too, please seek-out other threads for CWM / rooting issues. These have been addressed by some great dev's on here. Give them their due and seek-out the answers on their threads; thanking them appropriately.
Here we go........
HELPFUL HINTS:
1.) DO NOT use CWM mount/storage to load zip files onto your SD. There has been a known issue with CWM corrupting the files during transfer. Use a stick/adapter and load directly from PC. INSTEAD FOR THE SGS3 I RECOMEND TWRP FOR YOUR CHOICE OF RECOVERY
2.) Ensure you have at least 50% battery left
3.) DO NOT touch the Galaxy for AT LEAST for ten minutes after first boot. Allow the ROM to 'move in' before changing the furniture.
4.) Complete several on/off cycles BEFORE you report an issue.
5.) Reboot at least once daily so that things can get moved back to their proper spots after the party.
6.) UPDATE your apps when installing an updated rom!!!!! Apps are one of the biggest causes of issue's with new roms as the app dev's struggle to keep-up with the master. Worst case you have to uninstall and re-install some apps.
7.) SEEK your answer first...i.e. slow data - check your settings, is the proper one checked, cycle through them all to see if it repairs itself, etc.
8.) When in doubt wipe it out, fix the permissions and reboot
9.) Ensure you have updated super user or supersu and checked unknown sources under security in settings.
10.) If you have done it all and first boot isn't running right...do it over but skip Google load on first run. Follow through everything else, let sit, reboot then load. If you are still having issue's then, and only then, should you be asking for help.
11.) If all resources are exhausted and you are standing on a ledge....ask away but please, please include what you have done to your phone after ruining its' Virginesque state. i.e. ov'd, uc'd, donkey punched, v6'd, dropped in the toilet, changed kernels, etc. We use this info to compare with other known issues or to try and replicate your exception/process failure while "seeing" what the source of the issue is.
***These are just SUGGESTIONS - don't be the one moron who asks why it is so or that you've never done these and your phone could beat up my phone, etc. If you use them great, if you do not great, if you lit yourself on fire great........etc., etc.
x0xHELLx0x's SGS3 Rom's:
HellFire Jelly, TMOUS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904120
HellFire Jelly, ATT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971952
INSTALL GUIDE:
*****If you use a link here THANK the respective DEV's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*****ensure you have CWM, or TWRP installed and are ROOTED*****
search threads on how to's or if you are unsure
CWM Touch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766552
TWRP <- just basically use this. It’s really sweet!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771946
The Install:
1.) Backup your current setup to make sure have something to go back to thats stable just in case
2.) Download and transfer ROM zip & other file(s) to SD Card in Galaxy
3.) Power down, then power into recovery.
4.) Factory wipe with format of /system and the caches
5.) Flash Rom and fix permissions.
6.) Reboot
*****DO NOT touch the lil hellion no matter how he temps you for 10 minutes
*****If you notice after 10 minutes that you have no data connection, IMMEDIATELY reboot*****
7.) Set-up, reboot
8.) Enjoy
That’s it for now. Will add lots more later. Thanks to TOG565 for letting me liberate his words. Thanks to Hell for doing what he does. Thanks for all the devs who work tirelessly on XDA to provide us with such awesomeness!! And of course thanks end users just like you.
ADDONS / TWEAKS / MODS AND SUCH.
So first at bat we have Jblah's amazing page: Sig/Avatar/Wallpaper/Themes/Others] HellFire Rom
Yes its listed in the g2x forum and yes you can use any of the images there. Feel free and enjoy!! Dont forget to use that thanks button!
KERNELS
****If you notice an issue after flashing/installing these please go to DEV's page and present it there****
Ktoonsez -> [KERNEL][TMO][AOSP/Touchwiz][JELLYBEAN & ICS]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871946
morfic -> [DER KERNEL] Trinity GST - TMO [ICS/CM9/CM10]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777472
faux123 -> d2-tmo/att/vzw-ICS/JB[Linux 3.0.43]kernel for AOSP/AOKP/CM9/10 ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777472
Log_Cats
Ok so sone folks have no clue how to get a log_cat to show errors or FC's, here is how to do it:
1. Grab your self a log_cat app such as aLogcat (free) - logcat or Log Viewer (logcat) or similar.
2. If your issue IS NOT CONSTANT REBOOTS then after installing one of the above apps or similar then open it up and attempt to do what you did to get the error or FC. Then go back to the log_cat app and export the file for us to view.
3. Edit the log_cat if your familiar to show the error or not if your unfamiliar.
4. If your issue is constant reboots then you need to plugin via usb to your pc and get the log_cat via adb or using an adb app for win or ubuntu such as Android Commander or Droid Explorer
5. Once log_cat is exported/gathered POST IT IN THIS THREAD. Dont matter how. Link it, use '[ code ] [ /code ]' (<- without spaces of course), or your choice just get us the info
ok so ima take this post to post a wicked tip to make your xda reading ability much better. Some peeps know, some dont.
So basically in the xda app via your pc click on your USER CP -> Edit Options -> Number of Posts to Show Per Page -> select 50.
In the xda android app go to (if your rocking the latest version btw) more -> settings -> Posts per page -> select 50.
I cant tell you how many times Ive read peeps complaining about having to go through hundreds of pages to read 10 posts at a time. Please do your self a favor and change the above two settings. You wont regret it.
after flashing the rom successfully im still not getting any data activation ive tried all three kernals and still not working
but when i flash back to wn rom it works fine
any idea?
thanks
sky14 said:
after flashing the rom successfully im still not getting any data activation ive tried all three kernals and still not working
but when i flash back to wn rom it works fine
any idea?
thanks
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Did u flash gapps?
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I loved your rom man. But my only issue was the battery. drain for 100% to 1% in 4 hours maximum. I had to go back to TW roms again.
NICEGYPT said:
Did u flash gapps?
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I loved your rom man. But my only issue was the battery. drain for 100% to 1% in 4 hours maximum. I had to go back to TW roms again.
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No worries.. the very first release can't an always be perfect. The beta for 1.1 I'm rocking now I'm getting at least 17hrs on it.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
sky14 said:
after flashing the rom successfully im still not getting any data activation ive tried all three kernals and still not working
but when i flash back to wn rom it works fine
any idea?
thanks
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So since this a guide thread and u didnt state the obvious, did u follow the guide? If so you shouldn't have those issues.. u need a full wipe before installing Hellfire Jelly.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
error when flashing
Hopefully somebody on here can help me, sorry ahead of time if I'm doing something stupid.
I just rooted my t-mo sgs3 using the one-click samsung snapdragon tool kit. I got superuser, titanium backup works just fine. When trying to flash this rom (version 1.1) I did a full wipe, wiped cache, wiped dalvik, flash the rom and i get the following error message:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") +== "
d2tmo" || getprop("ro.build.product") = "d2tmo"
E:Error in /sdcard/samsungHFJ1.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
Any ideas why this will not flash? I tried downloading to the computer and transferring the file as well as downloading straight to the phone.
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Ok, figured it out. My recovery was bad so I changed to twrp and now its working great
Huawei Ascend Y H866C ROOTED!!!
If you have been lurking the posts on google for a root for the phone, you are just like me, so i
decided to learn some things. I contacted GiantPune and we worked together applying this root:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/k9b3ks
download poot, install it let it download and install ministro,
start poot,it will then start ministro
Ministro will create some libraries,thats ok.
Poot will then start, make sure to press the poot button and then it will give you some code
At the end of the code somewhere in there it should say sucessfully found and wrote su.
press the built in rootcheck to see if you are rooted
restart the phone go to the playstore and download Superuser.
You are now fully rooted!
All the thanks goes out to GiantPune for his awesome and funny creation.
Let me know if this works and if I helped you,please press the thank you button!
It worked great, I've been watching the forums for a root for almost 3 months. I'm new to this, but I believe I could write a book over the things I've read. I do have one question what is the next thing I need to do? Once again thank y'all for making a flawless way to root. Billy
Sent from my H866C using xda app-developers app
billyv said:
It worked great, I've been watching the forums for a root for almost 3 months. I'm new to this, but I believe I could write a book over the things I've read. I do have one question what is the next thing I need to do? Once again thank y'all for making a flawless way to root. Billy
Sent from my H866C using xda app-developers app
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install some cool root apps from the market including wireless tether =)
here is a list of rooted apps you can download right from your phone in the browser
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781500
check it out and enjoy your rooted device!
i am making a ROM NOW~! so be sure to check back
This failed to root my H866c, here is the info the apk returned.
2012 giantpune
[+]opened device
[+]Set logging mode
[+]Resolved Symbols
[+]Mapped 0x1000000
[+]Hooked mask_request_validate()
[-]Error running kernel-mode code
[-]Failed to clean up our mess
[-]current && current != last + 1 0000ffff 0000ffff
[-]Haxx has run its coarse. Reboot the device to play again.
A demon materialized while pooting. Error code: 87
su binary was not written
You need to restart your device
Any ideas?
Worked perfect! Thanks!
Sent from my Rooted H866c Ascend Y via XDA.
Help
sketchscarz said:
install some cool root apps from the market including wireless tether =)
here is a list of rooted apps you can download right from your phone in the browser
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781500
check it out and enjoy your rooted device!
i am making a ROM NOW~! so be sure to check back
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Please help. My phone froze , so i had to take my battery out to restart. Well it restarted but iit would not load the system, so i shut it down and it druid three same thing. Then I tried to do a factory restore and now when ii boot it stays in the Huawei screen and that's it. I can get to my restore screen and Go nto my SD Card but i can't load any backups or packages because of the signature verification. Please let me knowthe steps to take to get my phone up and running l... thank you in advanced.
ETAnever said:
This failed to root my H866c, here is the info the apk returned.
2012 giantpune
[+]opened device
[+]Set logging mode
[+]Resolved Symbols
[+]Mapped 0x1000000
[+]Hooked mask_request_validate()
[-]Error running kernel-mode code
[-]Failed to clean up our mess
[-]current && current != last + 1 0000ffff 0000ffff
[-]Haxx has run its coarse. Reboot the device to play again.
A demon materialized while pooting. Error code: 87
su binary was not written
You need to restart your device
Any ideas?
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Hard reset the device install it again
Sent from my SPH-D600 using Tapatalk 2
No luck with the exact same debugging.
Everything is running smooth and fast. Now we need a custom Rom...
Sent from my H866C using xda premium
Thanks!~
sketchscarz said:
Huawei Ascend Y H866C ROOTED!!!
If you have been lurking the posts on google for a root for the phone, you are just like me, so i
decided to learn some things. I contacted GiantPune and we worked together applying this root:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/k9b3ks
download poot, install it let it download and install ministro,
start poot,it will then start ministro
Ministro will create some libraries,thats ok.
Poot will then start, make sure to press the poot button and then it will give you some code
At the end of the code somewhere in there it should say sucessfully found and wrote su.
press the built in rootcheck to see if you are rooted
restart the phone go to the playstore and download Superuser.
You are now fully rooted!
All the thanks goes out to GiantPune for his awesome and funny creation.
Let me know if this works and if I helped you,please press the thank you button!
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Works great been looking for this my friend really needed this!
So has anybody looked into a custom recovery for this phone. I would love to see some Rom development.
Sent from my Rooted H866C using xda premium
few questions
Now i have read that many have achived root on the ascend Y H866C. What I have not seen if its there a way to go back if you mess up.
#1 Just for example.. i use dto own a galaxy precedent.. and if i messed up i could just go back and do a clean stock restore.. is that possible with the ascend Y?
#2 Once i achieve root.. is it possible to create a partition to install more apps and remove blotware apps ? and what apps or programs i need to create the partitions?
#3 many have mentioned about holding the up and down volume while holding the power button.. what does that doo? and do you do that once you are rooted or before? I have tried while the phone is off and on but nothing happens.
I really want to root my phone but if i brick i just want to know i can restore back to stock at least.
Thanks in advance to all the great devs and the smart people that make this possible.
Regards,
Pryma
Bump?? can anyone please help the ascend Y H866C community!
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anathematized1 said:
It's not very difficult.
Go to the previous page (page 4). Download the Poot posted by that guy that I still need to send a donation to (I promise I will, I have to wait until the first of Feb. when I have money).
1. Save Poot to the SD card.
2. Download and install SuperUser (or SuperUser Elite if you want, but it's not necessary to pay for SU Elite).
3. Run Poot. It will need to download Ministro II. Accept the download and just let Ministro II download/install.
4. Let Ministro II install the QT packages it needs.
5. If you want, Reboot the phone (press and hold power button, select restart), but I don't think it's necessary.
6. Run Poot again, it will give you a success or failure message. If you did everything right, it will give you a success.
SuperUser or SuperUser Elite is necessary just for the root. I don't know about ClockWorkMod other than that CWM does NOT (the last time I checked) have a mod that supports Huawei H866c. Now if you do get a mod on there, you don't need SU or SU Elite (most of the time).
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Now I followed the above exactly and it appears to have worked. Here is what my screen looked like once done.
I tried to rotate the pics but could not do it had to retake. if its really necessary ill rotate them for ya.
It wont let me put links for the images or for other posts. I will update the post when i have the ability to
Hope this helps others in know that it does work. Now all we need if someone is willing to assist in making a stock recovery so we can go back to stock and make partitions for more space for more apps. Anyone out there can assist the H866C community please?
I'm fairly new to the android scene but have become very interested quite quickly once I started to learn more. I have managed to root my phone & get rid of google+, google maps, etc. I actually even uninstalled Google Play at one time & managed to get a version I found on KAT to load off of sd card with no problems so far, but still quite small internal memory. I read in my research about possibly being able to "trick" the phone into thinking the sd card were part of internal memory, is this real? Using Root All To SD I've managed to create and mount a 512mb external SD memory but can't get anything to move to it. Still never seems like I can get internal memory above 30. Any suggestions on how I could better unlock my phone to it's full potential?
hi ditch. Im on ths asme boat with you man. I saw your post on the other forum as well. Its frustratin to think that the H866C is not thriving as a great phone which i think it is! Im really hoping that other developers come to our rescue.
Im willing to pay someone to get a ROM going so we can partition and recover back to stock. Please PM me devs!! we really need your help!
Thanks in advanced
Regards,
Pryma
I couldn't agree more, the phone seems to be a really good phone (except the internal memory problem). It's just getting to the point now that I feel I must ask if it's something I should wait around on or if it would be in my best interest to get my money back and try to get a different phone instead.
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Right now it seems like things are not looking good. For now im keeping my phone which is still functioning very well. Im keeping it in the hopes that someone comes and helps us resolve this issue.
TO ALL XDA DEVS! PLEASE HELP US OUT WITH THIS PROJECT. WE CAN WORK OUR A MONETARY DONATION TO THE SITE OR WORK OUT THE DETAILS! PLEASE HEAR OUR CRY FOR HELP.
that might be overkill and some might not like it but I just feel that they gave up on us. maybe because the phone is too hard or difficult to crack. I could not say or even imagine since im not proeffcient in this sort of things. However i think something could be arranged if they are willing for work with us. would you be willing to assist in payment or donation if they work on this for us ditch?
regards,
pryma
I posted questions on a couple sites & on one I got this is return:
Apps/scripts such as A2SD and Link2SD would work for you to accomplish that, however, I believe you'd have to have a custom recovery, as A2SD is a script that must be flashed from recovery, and while Link2SD doesn't need to be flashed, both require you to also partition the SD card and use one of the partitions for app storage. You might be able to use Link2SD without recovery though, if you partition your SD card on a PC.
As a matter of fact, I just found a guide that will probably get you through with little or no fuss:
(there was a link for a Link2SD tut here but I'm a noob so no outside links yet)
from BlastGT1 at UnleashedPrePaids
I've gotten a second partition made but still am having some trouble with linking apps to it. Hope this helps us on our journey somehow.
To all xda devs! Please help us out with this project. We can work our a monetary donation to the site or work out the details! Please hear our cry for help.
Using Link2SD I've managed to install about 70 apps and still have roughly about 60mb of internal storage left as long as I keep my cache cleaned up. So for now I'm doing much better than before. Custom ROMS would be great (don't get me wrong) but defeating the internal memory problem is a win for me. Thank you everyone for the help so far.
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[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy SIII SGH-T999[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: How do I root this thing?[/SIZE]Here are the two most popular methods:root66....ToolKit. Refer to the threads for instructions.
[SIZE=+1]Q2: How to I enter Download Mode and Recovery?[/SIZE]Make sure your phone is unplugged and powered off.
Download Mode: Hold Volume down, home and power until you see the green dude.
Recovery: Hold Volume up, home and power. Once your phone vibrates, let go of just the power button.
[SIZE=+1]Q3: What is this 'Flash Counter' everybody is talking about?[/SIZE]Your phone's flash counter is triggered when it detects custom firmwares. This is Samsung's way of knowing that you have modded your device. But thanks to the awesome people at XDA, there are ways around this. Refer to This Thread.
[SIZE=+1]Q4: Why does my phone sit at the Samsung logo after I flashed a ROM?[/SIZE]The most common cause of this is not properly wiping your device prior to flashing. It can also be caused from flashing a mod that won't work with your current setup. But whatever the reason was, it can be fixed by wiping data, cache, and dalvik cache in recovery.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: Why is my phone restarting itself? And why does my screen turn on by itself?[/SIZE]There have been numerous reports of faulty power buttons causing this to happen. More than likely this is your issue, but it wouldn't hurt to Odin back to stock and see if the issue is resolved.
[SIZE=+1]Q6: Can I accept an OTA update even though my phone is rooted?[/SIZE]The only way you can accept an OTA update if you are rooted, is if you have stock recovery and your device status is "normal." If those two things apply to you, then search for the app called "OTA Root Keeper." If you cannot accept the OTA, refer to the root66 thread linked to in Q1.
[SIZE=+1]Q7: Why do I need to wipe my data every time I flash a ROM?[/SIZE]This is to ensure that nothing is left over from your previous ROM that will interfere (cause issues) with the new ROM. It is always best to fully wipe between ROM's. It will take a lot less time to set up your phone than it will to troubleshoot issues, then have to wipe anyways.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: What is the best ROM/Kernel/Modem for this phone?[/SIZE]Nobody can answer this question for you, so please refrain from asking it. Each person has their own personal preferences and wants/needs. No phones are created equal, therefore one person might have an issue whereas the next person does not. The best thing to do is read the OP of each thread to see which one has the features you want, read the last 10 or so pages of the thread to see how things are going, then TRY IT! Here is a good starting point.
[SIZE=+1]Q9: Why is my battery dying so fast?[/SIZE]There are many factors that play into this. First of all, if you just flashed a ROM, give it 2-3 charge cycles before judging battery life as it can take a while to settle. The next step is to download a battery monitoring app, such as GSam Battery Monitor, to see exactly what is draining your battery. Refer to this thread for tips on how to extend battery life.
[SIZE=+1]Q10: People have been complaining that they hear echoing when talking to me on the phone, why?[/SIZE]Go into your call settings and enable noise reduction. If that does not help, refer to the threads for your current ROM and/or kernel as it may be a known issue.
[SIZE=+1]Q11: How do I return my phone to 100% stock unrooted, with a zero flash counter?[/SIZE]Refer to this thread.
[SIZE=+1]Q12: What is ADB and how do I use it?[/SIZE]
[GUIDE] ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone
[SIZE=+1]Q13: Why don't I have signal? Why is my IMEI gone?[/SIZE]Refer to this thread to fix your IMEI and restore 4G. Be sure to follow ALL steps.
[SIZE=+1]Q14: When will this phone receive an update? What about a new phone coming out?[/SIZE]Find discussion on these topics here and here.
[SIZE=+1]Q15: I have searched everywhere and still can't find an answer to my question..?[/SIZE]Have you really searched everywhere? Google? Asked in the thread of which your question pertains to? Read the stickies? If you have honestly spent more than 5-10 minutes searching for an answer, post a new thread in the q&a section.
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Awesome, this can almost never be completed as new questions will arise constantly. Great idea and I'll shoot ideas to you as they popup in the ol' noggin.
mt3g said:
Awesome, this can almost never be completed as new questions will arise constantly. Great idea and I'll shoot ideas to you as they popup in the ol' noggin.
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For sure! It will always be an incomplete project as things change & new things come out. Shoot me a PM if you would like to help expand the OP.
This is key. It should be utilized by everyone in the threads. This is also not exclusive to the T999 section. Well the material is exclusive but the format will be across many different devices and sections.
As mt3g said it will never be complete, but as long as Users help and guide, we can hopefully reduce the amount of redundant threads popping up.
Stuck
Users, please scroll to the bottom and put on some thread tags. These will help refine the Search results.
Love this thread keep up the good work, woody, mtg, towle, galaxyboi and others
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Regarding recovery mode... I think this is specific to d2tmo... But when doing the three button combo to get to recovery, you hold volume up, home, and power... UNTIL THE DEVICE VIBRATES, then you RELEASE THE POWER BUTTON ONLY. When the sgs3 splash screen appears, you can release the other two buttons. It works EVERY time
Great thread idea towle :thumbup:
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GalaxyS3Guy said:
Regarding recovery mode... I think this is specific to d2tmo... But when doing the three button combo to get to recovery, you hold volume up, home, and power... UNTIL THE DEVICE VIBRATES, then you RELEASE THE POWER BUTTON ONLY. When the sgs3 splash screen appears, you can release the other two buttons. It works EVERY time
Great thread idea towle :thumbup:
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You can also let go of all buttons and it works the same. I say it can take a couple of tries so users don't automatically post a new thread when it doesn't work the first time.
And I believe the phone only vibrates if you're doing it while powered on.
I threw up a bunch of tags on this thing this morning. Hopefully when they search or try to start a new thread, this thread will pop up as a suggestion. Bout to do that same thing to mt3g's Illusion thread.
Thanks for this.
new to the S3 but not to root..
cant seem to get my 4.1.1 to root
i dont have windows or bootcamp just a mac
i do have wine, but the programs dont detect my phone on the comp section that shows (odin) there isnt anything connected
i tried other ways but get fail scripts saying it was successfull but nothing was loaded into the phone to root..
i need help bad
tmobile samsung galaxy s3
new update from this the 17 of january
was anybody able to resolve the rebooting of the phone? I cant seem to figure out why it keeps rebooting. If its a power button issue, how do I fix it??
re: reboot issue
sadakli2010 said:
was anybody able to resolve the rebooting of the phone? I cant seem to figure out why it keeps rebooting. If its a power button issue, how do I fix it??
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99% of the time random or constant reboots are generally caused by a corrupted download of a rom or a dirty flash.
So download the rom again and make sure you do a clean flash.
Always do a factory reset-format system-wipe cache-wipe dalvik cache in recovery before flashing any rom.
After doing this your phone should not have a reboot issue.
If it still has a reboot issue then that means you need to Odin flash a stock rooted firmware.
Here is the link to the firmware in case you need it: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
Here is the link for Odin in case you do not have it: http://d-h.st/Q14
Good Luck!
rooted unrooted then tried rooting verizon s3 but failed
I rooted and it worked successfully. I unrooted since battery life and network were slow. so I tried rooting again but when its finished there is no superuser doesn't show up. the rooting is not succesful.
Have a few random questions....running carbon 1.6 on t999 (d2tmo)
1) is kt747 compatible with carbon 1.6 on tmo?
2) what is all included in "android system" and what about that causes it to waste so much time in backup/restore?
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"If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread."
This thread, along with all of the same FAQ's across XDA, are created as a quick reference for general help questions. You won't find any assistance by posting questions here - especially rom specific questions.
flash problem
guys im having a problem flashing CM roms i keep getting error 7 ...i have earased some stuff in the roms where it checks for what kind phone you are using ...im only trying to flash tmobile roms
rooting
i ve s3 t999 unlocked for indian sim i want to know if i root this mobile ll it still unlocked or it ll lock.. ..
sikkustar said:
i ve s3 t999 unlocked for indian sim i want to know if i root this mobile ll it still unlocked or it ll lock.. ..
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If the phone is really unlocked, flashing a ROM will not re-lock it.
*This is for Toro (VZW Galaxy Nexus) right now, may be ported later.*
I will include a Gapps download below a little later!
It is Android for right now, but contains all the Ubuntu files necessary to create the Ubuntu filesystem and boot into it.
I need help though making this part happen.
So, as a fledgling developer with not a terribly large amount of ROMs produced and some issues with my currently released versions, I decided to go back to simplicity and mod a small version of SlimBean ROM, adding in the necessary Ubuntu files to create a composite OS, containing both Android and Ubuntu. I still haven’t figured out how to get into the Ubuntu file system, but if someone would like to help me on that, it would be appreciated!
Some things to note:
• Since it is based on SlimBean, many parts of the ROM are SlimBean parts, such as the wallpaper.
• The Settings app is also very similar to the SlimBean ROM.
• It is fairly stable and does fix the issue sometimes present on 4.2.1 where activating WiFi disengages the internet capability of the device, until you re-enable just cellular data.
• I have not tested it to the fullest extent; hence, it is still in Alpha stage. I would also welcome the help of anyone who wants to beta test, and post back to this thread any breakthroughs.
• I hope this works (crossing my fingers)!
• Download links and install instructions below.
*****
• Important: I accept no responsibility to harm to your device and others (people included) from the use of this ROM. I will not settle for your yelling and screaming about your bricked device. You have been warned!!!!
*****
Installation: (very similar to SlimBean procedure)
• Boot into CWM recovery
• MAKE A NANDORID BACKUP!!!!!!!!!
• Wipe Data/Factory Reset
• Wipe Cache
• Wipe /system in Mounts and Storage
• Install using install from sdcard command in Home Screen of Recovery
• If you want, install the Gapps you downloaded below and placed with ROM zip file.
• Reboot into your new ROM!!!!
Updates and Edits will be posted later.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390331926465740927
EDIT: I am re-posting the rom in the way kicker22004 got it to work in a minute. I will post the updated url below. Also, I am prepared to release the other file, Quantal-UI, which when combined with the ROM, should allow dual-boot and/or side-by-side booting. Again, this will take some major hacking and feats of mastery to attain. kicker22004, If you do not mind, take the Quantal file and help me find a way to dual-boot. It seems like a thing where we need a custom kernel to dual-boot and affiliated files. I am also willing to open this up to other ideas and file changes, as long as I can repost up here in OP section, giving thanks though to the people who helped out.
AndrevrootUbuntu-A1Rev3.2.4: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390334956548390937
Quantal: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390334956548390922
Nice thanks for the development
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I'm not sure I get what this ROM is. Can you explain further (or post screenshots) of this "Android/Ubuntu" hybrid?
I downloaded and was going to flash but it aborts the download. Not sure the problem here. Tried in both TWRP and CWM recovery.
interesting, you have me curious but need a little more info/screen shots
I downloaded (the most recent) and tried to flash through twrp and cwm and both failed immediately during the installation process.
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elidog1 said:
I downloaded (the most recent) and tried to flash through twrp and cwm and both failed immediately during the installation process.
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Same as here. I re-downloaded and am about to try and reflash.
EDIT: Still fails right away.
What's this suppose to be exactly. We need more info on this since it won't flash for anyone
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AndrevRoot said:
*This is for Toro (VZW Galaxy Nexus) right now, may be ported later.*
I will include a Gapps download below a little later!
So, as a fledgling developer with not a terribly large amount of ROMs produced and some issues with my currently released versions, I decided to go back to simplicity and mod a small version of SlimBean ROM, adding in the necessary Ubuntu files to create a composite OS, containing both Android and Ubuntu. I still haven’t figured out how to get into the Ubuntu file system, but if someone would like to help me on that, it would be appreciated!
Some things to note:
• Since it is based on SlimBean, many parts of the ROM are SlimBean parts, such as the wallpaper.
• The Settings app is also very similar to the SlimBean ROM.
• It is fairly stable and does fix the issue sometimes present on 4.2.1 where activating WiFi disengages the internet capability of the device, until you re-enable just cellular data.
• I have not tested it to the fullest extent; hence, it is still in Alpha stage. I would also welcome the help of anyone who wants to beta test, and post back to this thread any breakthroughs.
• I hope this works (crossing my fingers)!
• Download links and install instructions below.
*****
• Important: I accept no responsibility to harm to your device and others (people included) from the use of this ROM. I will not settle for your yelling and screaming about your bricked device. You have been warned!!!!
*****
Installation: (very similar to SlimBean procedure)
• Boot into CWM recovery
• MAKE A NANDORID BACKUP!!!!!!!!!
• Wipe Data/Factory Reset
• Wipe Cache
• Wipe /system in Mounts and Storage
• Install using install from sdcard command in Home Screen of Recovery
• If you want, install the Gapps you downloaded below and placed with ROM zip file.
• Reboot into your new ROM!!!!
Updates and Edits will be posted later.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390331926465740927
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Give me a few days to fix a few issues.
Always support the new devs.
Work-around
Terrell1433 said:
Same as here. I re-downloaded and am about to try and reflash.
EDIT: Still fails right away.
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I keep having issues myself, and have decided to (as OP) go a different route. I will release a working, restorable/flashable file, that I hav compiled from my own phone, though it is not set up in any way. I will put it out by Tuesday of this coming week.
It will boot, run linux...I promise!
I have already downloaded the files from my phone, just waiting for tomorrow to do the grunt work of putting the flashable zip together.
-Andrevroot
AndrevRoot said:
I keep having issues myself, and have decided to (as OP) go a different route. I will release a working, restorable/flashable file, that I hav compiled from my own phone, though it is not set up in any way. I will put it out by Tuesday of this coming week.
It will boot, run linux...I promise!
I have already downloaded the files from my phone, just waiting for tomorrow to do the grunt work of putting the flashable zip together.
-Andrevroot
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Thank you, no need to hurry! Don't want you to think I was trying to rush you on this. I'm not a developer but I understand how hard this stuff can be to port/get working at times. Simply just wanted to let you know my experience so you had something to build off of.
I fixed the issue of it not flashing. I got it to flash but after it passes the Google logo it doesn't boot. Just a black screen. Here's the link anyways I'll look into it not booting. http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?4romci4spsqbt3u
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Thanks for the development, but I do wish to echo the previous questions. What do you mean by composite OS? Will it be a hybrid of Ubuntu Mobile and Android or just Android with the ability to run Ubuntu software? Just looking for a full explanation. Thanks!
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ok i'm truly lost as to what we have here.. i got the first rev1 working and now this....but it looks like android.? Second OP i will help you with your flashing issue......when you are zipping them...your putting them in a folder named AndrevrootUbuntu-A1Rev3.2...or whatever rev your on. then you are zipping that folder. this is causing the error because it's /AndrevrootUbuntu-A1Rev3.2/AndrevrootUbuntu-A1Rev3.2/*...instead of just /* all you have to do is see your files (META-INF,system,Boot.img) select them all and zip with winrar.... select store on compression method and then you will have your flashable zip. So to those wanting to try this follow my guide...
Extract his .zip
open all folders til you see (META-INF,system,Boot.img)
Highlight all 3 and right-click (add to archive...)
select zip
select (STORE) under compression method.
you will be left with a new .zip file..move to sdcard and flash or sideload.
To OP i'm not trying to come off rude. just wanting to help you understand what happened here and to get ppl testing.
Thank You BTW, but we do need more info as to what this is..because to most it looks just like android.
Update: for those of you who have rev3.2 i can confirm it doesn't boot.
kicker22004 said:
ok i'm truly lost as to what we have here.. i got the first rev1 working and now this....but it looks like android.? Second OP i will help you with your flashing issue......when you are zipping them...your putting them in a folder named AndrevrootUbuntu-A1Rev3.2...or whatever rev your on. then you are zipping that folder. this is causing the error because it's /AndrevrootUbuntu-A1Rev3.2/AndrevrootUbuntu-A1Rev3.2/*...instead of just /* all you have to do is see your files (META-INF,system,Boot.img) select them all and zip with winrar.... select store on compression method and then you will have your flashable zip. So to those wanting to try this follow my guide...
Extract his .zip
open all folders til you see (META-INF,system,Boot.img)
Highlight all 3 and right-click (add to archive...)
select zip
select (STORE) under compression method.
you will be left with a new .zip file..move to sdcard and flash or sideload.
To OP i'm not trying to come off rude. just wanting to help you understand what happened here and to get ppl testing.
Thank You BTW, but we do need more info as to what this is..because to most it looks just like android.
Update: for those of you who have rev3.2 i can confirm it doesn't boot.
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As I said in a previous post, I am working on a more stable version right now, but it will take some time. I will add a file up above, which might help out the devs. I will re-compile the zip as you said above. Do not use A1Rev3.2!!!!!
jimmyhook said:
Thanks for the development, but I do wish to echo the previous questions. What do you mean by composite OS? Will it be a hybrid of Ubuntu Mobile and Android or just Android with the ability to run Ubuntu software? Just looking for a full explanation. Thanks!
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I have edited the original post. See second paragraph. Sorry for being unclear.
Esteway.619 said:
I fixed the issue of it not flashing. I got it to flash but after it passes the Google logo it doesn't boot. Just a black screen. Here's the link anyways I'll look into it not booting. http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?4romci4spsqbt3u
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Please do, although I believe Kicker 22004 already did.
Are you trying to get a Ubuntu on Android setup where its Android on the phone but when hooked up to a MHL or dock, it outputs the Ubuntu desktop to television/monitor? If so, your better off cross compiling CM10.1 source with parts of the Ubuntu touch ARM source code since it shares a lot of the same libs. This is what Motorola did when they made Webtop which is very similar concept to Ubuntu on Android.
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still pretty curious/confused as to what this is. maybe a video or screen shots will encourage more people to try this out and help.