Basic help please. - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey there, I'm still relatively new to the whole android scene. I understand the basics for most other phones but when it comes to HTC, I get lost. I just purchased a G2 and I've heard there are some pretty good stuff available for it as long as you do it right. So, I guess my question is, how do I do it right? I know there's something about unlocking your bootloader and getting s-off but thats about it. If it's already been posted on here, sorry.
Thanks!

1st. Welcome to the HTC Vision/G2/Z community! ..you will not be disappointed!
2. There is tons of information on how to root/gain 'True' root, of the G2 on here in the forums!
This link will Get you started and *Make* sure you read every information about this phone and follow every instruction, basically on this board, if you don't understand 1 part of something or having a problem with something you don't need to make threads or* even ask questions bcuz more than 90% of the HTC VISION community has/will already answered every question you have, just research better!
.......this link will help you with your beginning to gain root/unlock bootloader for this phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
Also, feel free to pm me for questions about this device, or anything, This is my daily phone, and most problems you encounter has been answered on this board.
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Thank you very much!

xhitz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
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This link doesn't work
It seemes to be like that for weeks...

Try a different browser, the link works great for me, or just Google search xda wiki vision, or cyanogen wiki vision
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Noob needs help

I just recently rooted my evo and Im having a hard time installing themes,mods,etc..does any1 have a link to any threads on how to do so?
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I don't know of any threads, but if you have questions about flashing different things I should be able to help
koshinobi said:
I just recently rooted my evo and Im having a hard time installing themes,mods,etc..does any1 have a link to any threads on how to do so?
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look around the board lol LOADS AND LOADS of info here DIVE in !
check the stickies at the top of each subforum. You will find PLENTY of info and how-to's. Also, it really helps to just spend a few hours on here browsing around, you will be surprised at what you will learn.
Pretty much what everyone has already said, but I'd also like to mention the IRC channels. There's a sticky post for that. The guys in the chat rooms have been friendly and helpful in my adventures as an EVO newbie.

[Q] Revert to old Firmware

I can't root my EVO 4G phone because the firmware is too new! any idea??
Yeah, do a search. Kthanks. Nobody can root 2.3.3 yet, and it is not possible to downgrade, just be patient
Wow a question in the development section....who wouldve thunk it....
When a FIRST POST goes RIGHT INTO the wrong thread. lol. wow! worst of all, the guy didn't even READ ONE PINNED THREAD. however, asking him/her to search is stupid guys. your search feature DOES NOT WORK. Needs redesigned! I tried to use it today. it's too hard. lol. there is NO easy way to direct it to evo's only.
This is just getting so old though
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Okay, I guess I'll be the first one to enable someone who didn't realize a quick search on the web would be faster than joining XDA and posting an idiotic question regardless of what section it was posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171252
You literally skipped right over this, it's on the first page of the forum. You wanna root your Evo? Donate to some of these people hard at work finding a solution. And before you ask about the youtube videos saying there's a method, it's a method that only works if you've previously rooted your phone and then unrooted for whatever reason.
*sigh* Read the damn thread that says READ FIRST so you don't get such hateful responses in the future
What is this "search" you guys speak of? Lol
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Zac95 said:
This is just getting so old though
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Better learn to expect it now that the Evo is a budget device.
github said:
Better learn to expect it now that the Evo is a budget device.
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Yea.
Reason number 773655 I need to hurry up and get my 3D
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runcool said:
When a FIRST POST goes RIGHT INTO the wrong thread. lol. wow! worst of all, the guy didn't even READ ONE PINNED THREAD. however, asking him/her to search is stupid guys. your search feature DOES NOT WORK. Needs redesigned! I tried to use it today. it's too hard. lol. there is NO easy way to direct it to evo's only.
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Yes there is, I search the EVO dev and theme section quite often if I have a question, simply enter the section. And click on the search tab at the top, hell you can search a specific thread by going into it and using the same search tab. Anybody with a quarter of a clue and a couple minutes of forum time in their life can figure that out.

(Request) Some way to boost GPU Performance?

Is there anyway possible to improve the GPU performance on the HTC Desire? Cuz from what i know, the GPU performance on the HTC desire isnt really good. So is there any way to improve it?
GPU performance already IS improved. If you want to improve it even more, buy a new phone.
Thank you, Terepin, for such a helpful post! I suggest we make this the standard response for all new threads from now on: "buy a new phone!". Hell, we should even scrap the whole forum and just make a .jpg for the front page, saying: "buy a new phone!".
What would we do without you?
sebastianlow, install a ROM which has the GPU+ libraries integrated into the kernel. Those should boost 3D performance a bit.
I heard that russians connected a gtx 570 to the Desire with copper wires - and it was hell fast. Battery lasted 10 mins tough :/
But now seriously:
Kernel source is out, so new kernels coming should be improving it (if on Gingerbread).
GPU+ was for froyo, not. At least I could not see it on Sense kernels (2.3 +). BTW, AOSP roms have it integrated to thheir kernels already.
The thing is official kernel already has GPU+. Hence I said it already is improved. But yeah, GTX570 will do the trick.
Why not say that in the first place instead of a smartass comment?
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Why all the picking on Terepin?
You should be going after the op for posting a question in general and not q&a.
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davebugyi said:
I heard that russians connected a gtx 570 to the Desire with copper wires - and it was hell fast. Battery lasted 10 mins tough :/
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Mmmm 10 whole minutes of gloriously warm electronic smelling air!
Anyway, I saw this thread today. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254272
It does mention GPU overclock to 83mhz. But i have NO idea what the original gpu clock is.. So.. maybe someone with more experience could check this out?
mercianary said:
Why all the picking on Terepin?
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Because the entire concept of xda community is built around people helping people. And more often than not I see
Terepin making wisecracks which are of no assistance to anyone, moreso it only belittles the OPs who are just in need of a little help.
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As I said, performance already is improved. And it was improved in custom kernel since FroYo. HTC included GPU+ in their GB for Desire. But OP would know that if he took the trouble to actually test it and to find info about.
You know, there is search feature for a reason. I'm not here to find out things for other lazy individuals. I do however help who deserves it.
Yeah you said that only after someone pulled you up on your wisecrack. I just think if you are gonna use energy to post something it might as well be constructive.
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timmaaa said:
Because the entire concept of xda community is built around people helping people. And more often than not I see
Terepin making wisecracks which are of no assistance to anyone, moreso it only belittles the OPs who are just in need of a little help.
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I know where you are coming from but I personally feel this place has little tolerance for n00bs. It is always expected that a certain level of knowledge is acquired...perhaps because every question has already been asked, i dont know...for friendly answers this is not the place i come, although i do try to give them
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I know where you are coming from but I personally feel this place has little tolerance for n00bs. It is always expected that a certain level of knowledge is acquired...perhaps because every question has already been asked, i dont know...for friendly answers this is not the place i come, although i do try to give them
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I agree and I think that's a bit sad really. This place has such an amazing wealth of information and intelligent members, it's the perfect place for a noob to learn all things android. Maybe the more skilled members need to stop being so high and mighty and remember that at some point in the past they too knew three fifths of nothing.
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As a noob myself I've found that the best way to find things out is to search for it, simply for the fact that I don't wanna get flamed for the fact that I'm starting a new thread that all of the experienced rooters and modders think is stupid.
There are a lot of great people on here who will help and give give constructive comments, but there are a lot of people also who think that everyone should know as much as they do and have a go at people for asking questions. Sure some people don't bother to find out even the very simplest things for themselves, and they deserve a bit of moaning at. But if someone has tried for themselves, and need a bit of help why not give it to them instead of simply being sarcastic.
I joined XDA to learn and to help others (if I can), and I thought that was the whole point of the site.
Some of us haven't been members forever or have the technical knowledge that some of you others have. Sometimes we need a helping hand.
timmaaa said:
Yeah you said that only after someone pulled you up on your wisecrack.
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I said it in the first post.
Terepin said:
I said it in the first post.
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Maybe you did, but you didn't give an explanation as to how. As usual just a sarcastic remark thats not in any way helpful to anyone.
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zedmarcus said:
As a noob myself I've found that the best way to find things out is to search for it, simply for the fact that I don't wanna get flamed for the fact that I'm starting a new thread that all of the experienced rooters and modders think is stupid.
There are a lot of great people on here who will help and give give constructive comments, but there are a lot of people also who think that everyone should know as much as they do and have a go at people for asking questions. Sure some people don't bother to find out even the very simplest things for themselves, and they deserve a bit of moaning at. But if someone has tried for themselves, and need a bit of help why not give it to them instead of simply being sarcastic.
I joined XDA to learn and to help others (if I can), and I thought that was the whole point of the site.
Some of us haven't been members forever or have the technical knowledge that some of you others have. Sometimes we need a helping hand.
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Agree 100%
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timmaaa said:
Maybe you did, but you didn't give an explanation as to how. As usual just a sarcastic remark thats not in any way helpful to anyone.
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That's irrelevant. Explaining how is useless and unnecessary. The fact is it is improved. Telling why won't give him, us or anyone else any advantage whatsoever. End of story.
That's like saying gravity is there because it is. Or magnets work because they do. Usually people give an explanation for their findings, so their audience have a why or how associated with the answer. I guess this is irrelevant anyway as you are clearly not in the business of helping people, you're far more interested in trying to get cheap laughs. I've wasted enough time on this, out.
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He asked question, I provided him an answer. Its that simple. Don't try to find something that isn't there.

[Q] ROM installation

Hello all,
I am a newbie to custom ROM installation. I tried three different ROMS (MIUI Gingerbread, MIUI_au ICS and another ICS rom). All got stuck in the startup logo screen. I did evertyhing according to the book. Any ideas?
Cheers
This post just about sums up the way XDA is going these days...
Hmmph...
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zedmarcus said:
This post just about sums up the way XDA is going these days...
Hmmph...
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is that because I am in the wrong thread or because I am a newbie?
Why? Because you've supplied no real info about your phone or what you've tried doing etc. You've basically said "I tried to flash a ROM and it didn't work. Any idea why?". Not very informative is it?
And it's besides the point anyway. There are literally loads of guides about to help you (Bortak's being a good start). All you need to do is "search".
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yuzereroglu said:
is that because I am in the wrong thread or because I am a newbie?
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The forum rules require to use search. This has been asked and answered many times.
Also there is a big troubleshooting sticky thread in the QA section and yep, its in the wrong section, should be in the QA section.
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Why? Because you've supplied no real info about your phone or what you've tried doing etc. You've basically said "I tried to flash a ROM and it didn't work. Any idea why?". Not very informative is it?
And it's besides the point anyway. There are literally loads of guides about to help you (Bortak's being a good start). All you need to do is "search".
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Sure. You are right about the 'no real info' warning. I had to provide it - no questions about that.
Regarding your 'search' comments, I am not a newbie to the 'internet' or 'search'ing. Before I try to login and post a question to any forum I try to make sure I could not find someone else experience the exact problem and a solution for it.
Anyway sorry for wasting your time guys. This thread can be deleted by the mods.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
Read the Forum Rules Ref Posting
Moving to Q&A
Given the info it can be anything, but in my short experience, when stuck in boot, a full wipe and re-download of the ROM has usually helped..
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How much time did you wait ? First time, some roms take some time. Some patience is required first time.

request to mods!

Hello, mods for the HTC One X...
Whilst browsing modaco forums i came across the following posts:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/353733-30-04-rom-tripndroid-operating-system-12028404bu/
http://android.modaco.com/topic/353725-29-04-rom-aokp-endeavor-unleashed-users-choice/
The owner claims that his work was not wanted on xda!
I think that his work would bring a much needed diversity to our device's forum.
I hope im not out of line in asking you to let him publish his work on xda and let atleast a few hundred more people have access to it?
thanks!
abhijit1289 said:
Hello, mods for the HTC One X...
Whilst browsing modaco forums i came across the following posts:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/353733-30-04-rom-tripndroid-operating-system-12028404bu/
http://android.modaco.com/topic/353725-29-04-rom-aokp-endeavor-unleashed-users-choice/
The owner claims that his work was not wanted on xda!
I think that his work would bring a much needed diversity to our device's forum.
I hope im not out of line in asking you to let him publish his work on xda and let atleast a few hundred more people have access to it?
thanks!
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those who wants his work can go to modaco and get it..he won't ever publish or release his work here on xda..so those who want go to modaco..
P.s not even a direct link to the Rom download can be published..tats y there is thread in general to ridirect people to modaco..
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Oh i remember that guy from when i had my xperia x10.
He was not wanted on XDA back then either. I actually thinks that he left/got kicked out of XDA at that time
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Sorry but the dev mentioned is no longer a member of XDA.
Also, all such issues can be handled by pm as they are offtopic to this forum.
Cheers

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