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ya ya, this should have been first. but we all wanted to play. but anyway here it is now.
this is the stock rom post OTA. added root (su and superuser.apk) as well as modified ramdisk (ro.secure=0) and busybox. Also zip aligned apps to optimize ram usage. there is odex (stock) and de-odex versions.
*i no longer see the reason for needing the pre-OTA rom. if you have a reason post up and we'll see what happens...
if you are upgrading from previous version of THIS rom you should not have to wipe, however you will still need to redo any system changes you have made, i.e. trackpad wake or notification lights.
Stock OTA kernel is now INCLUDED in rom flash. however if you want to flash an oc/uv/whatever kernel follow that post's instructions after this rom is up and running. i suggest pershoots kernels. been using his since the g1, awesome work. his g2 one has great performance AND battery life.(for me anyway)
These roms are g2 and dz compatible.
Cwm recovery recomended for ease and function.
1. Place stock rom of your choice on root of sdcard.
2. Boot into recovery
3. Do a nandroid backup.
4. Do a full wipe. (if coming from different rom)
5. Select flash zip from sd and select stock rom.
6. Once its finished, reboot and enjoy.
OTA odex: http://www.4shared.com/file/XlIDy7SV/ota_odex_V11.html
OTA de-odex: http://www.4shared.com/file/vi77pxvT/ota_deodex_v11.html
OTA bootv2 (kernel): http://www.4shared.com/file/y2NVlbJm/ota_boot_v2.html
*(only needed if you flashed a different kernel after the version 1.1 rom and want to go back to stock kernel. includes wifi module.)
pershoots's kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847672
theme template: http://www.4shared.com/file/VwINHT_r/theme_template.html
*theme template is for theme dev's only. it should be universal for any rom. just place the themed framework and/or apps in corresponding folders. i have a .txt file in the folders as a place holder, delete it after you add your themed stuff. take a look at the update script to see how it works, and to add or remove anything you need to...
change log:
v1.1:
fixed permissions and mismatched symlink issue w/busybox. (thanks to Mikey1022 for bringing this prob to my attn.)
v1.0:
initial release
Awesome thanks!! Do we have to flash a separate kernel if coming from Sense, and if so, do you have the stock kernel in a flashable .zip? Thank you in advance,
Russ
Nice work! good to have a base Rom to fall back on but why do we need three Roms for stock? why not just deodex the stock Rom with the OTA applied and be done with it? less work for you, right? I know this is quicker and will help folks who have boot looped/ soft bricked their phones. either way, good job and thanks!
Can I just remove the odex files along with the bloatware apk files from my current rom? I know they are both located in the systems/app folder.
Sent from DynamikD's R00t3d & OC G2
rUsTyRuSs said:
Awesome thanks!! Do we have to flash a separate kernel if coming from Sense, and if so, do you have the stock kernel in a flashable .zip? Thank you in advance,
Russ
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question 1: yes.
question 2: damn im an idiot and half asleep. its gonna give u same error at end of flashing as others. ignore and take boot img from zip and flash with fastboot. "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
ill have to update later on to updater-script. i have to get up for work in 1hr 45min!!!!!
rUsTyRuSs said:
Awesome thanks!! Do we have to flash a separate kernel if coming from Sense, and if so, do you have the stock kernel in a flashable .zip? Thank you in advance,
Russ
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Yes, just flash Coolbho3000s OCed kernel.
fastludeh22 said:
question 1: yes.
question 2: damn im an idiot and half asleep. its gonna give u same error at end of flashing as others. ignore and take boot img from zip and flash with fastboot. "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
ill have to update later on to updater-script. i have to get up for work in 1hr 45min!!!!!
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Lol! dude, slow down... get some sleep! you're as crazy as I am going to work the next day with only 2 hours of sleep! Good work though!
sino8r said:
Nice work! good to have a base Rom to fall back on but why do we need three Roms for stock? why not just deodex the stock Rom with the OTA applied and be done with it? less work for you, right? I know this is quicker and will help folks who have boot looped/ soft bricked their phones. either way, good job and thanks!
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we dont need 3, but this is what i had to work with right now. i did odex cause thats true stock, and de-odex as a base for theamers. after patching the ota in ill update this post, not gonna make a new one.
dynamikd said:
Can I just remove the odex files along with the bloatware apk files from my current rom? I know they are both located in the systems/app folder.
Sent from DynamikD's R00t3d & OC G2
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NOOOOO! nothing will work! the odex file is part of the apk. de-odex'ing act joins them...
edit: wait if u mean just the ones that you are compleatly removing, yes, just dont go removing all the odex files, lol
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Yes, just flash Coolbho3000s OCed kernel.
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yes, this or bacon bits SHOULD work till i have a chance to fix op...
Im viewing this with xda app an I dont see a m5d is there one?
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I must be doing something wrong... I flashed the boot img in fastboot, then went into clockwork recovery to write the deodexed rom, but keep getting
"E:Can't find BOOT...
E:Failure at line 334:
Write_raw_image PACKAGE:boot.img
BOOT:Installation aborted
I'mma keep trying and hopefully update this before anyone has slap me...
HELP PLS!!
I have a G2 which is S-off'd
Loaded the HTC Sense ROM on it yesterday but it kept messing up my SMSs (any SMS app incl. stock would freeze when sending SMSs)
Wanted to come back to the stock ROM and found this post
Flashed the ROM but now am stuck in the "HTC Quietly Brilliant" booting loop (i.e. phone won't progress past that splash screen)
Can someone pls help me in figuring out how to get out of this mess
I used to have Open Recovery but that's gone now. Have to rely on the stock recovery
I am not a pro at ADB etc so would appreciate step-by-step instructions pls
Thanks a million!! Appreciate it
i think u can download the stock rom, rename it to PC10IMG.ZIP, and reboot into hboot, but iono, i cant get anything right this morning
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I must be doing something wrong... I flashed the boot img in fastboot, then went into clockwork recovery to write the deodexed rom, but keep getting
"E:Can't find BOOT...
E:Failure at line 334:
Write_raw_image PACKAGE:boot.img
BOOT:Installation aborted
I'mma keep trying and hopefully update this before anyone has slap me...
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Did you try booting? Ignore error, till i can get home from work and fix it. I usually do it in differeent order though. Full wipe, flash rom, get error, ignore. Reboot into fastboot and flash boot.img OR flash one of the aosp flashable kernel zip.
adp21 said:
HELP PLS!!
I have a G2 which is S-off'd
Loaded the HTC Sense ROM on it yesterday but it kept messing up my SMSs (any SMS app incl. stock would freeze when sending SMSs)
Wanted to come back to the stock ROM and found this post
Flashed the ROM but now am stuck in the "HTC Quietly Brilliant" booting loop (i.e. phone won't progress past that splash screen)
Can someone pls help me in figuring out how to get out of this mess
I used to have Open Recovery but that's gone now. Have to rely on the stock recovery
I am not a pro at ADB etc so would appreciate step-by-step instructions pls
Thanks a million!! Appreciate it
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You need to wipe when going from rom to rom. Get cwm recovery and follow my instructions above.
lmao, i think i did that, just in reverse order. Don't worry man, I think you need to get some rest when you get home. Thanks for the quick response btw
fastludeh22 said:
Did you try booting? Ignore error, till i can get home from work and fix it. I usually do it in differeent order though. Full wipe, flash rom, get error, ignore. Reboot into fastboot and flash boot.img OR flash one of the aosp flashable kernel zip.
You need to wipe when going from rom to rom. Get cwm recovery and follow my instructions above.
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Thanks for the quick reply
I have already wiped via stock recovery - both data/ settings and cache
I can't boot into the phone (ie the part where u have the home screen etc). Keep getting stuck at the htc quietly brilliant screen. Phone will keep looping here
Can I still install clockwork recoverY (cwm)? If yes, how? If no, what can I do to get my phone back to normal
I'm goin' crazy here lol
I need clearer instructions. What do I rename this file to? When I go into hboot how do I load said file up?
I renamed it pc10img.zip, didn't work.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
adp21 said:
Thanks for the quick reply
I have already wiped via stock recovery - both data/ settings and cache
I can't boot into the phone (ie the part where u have the home screen etc). Keep getting stuck at the htc quietly brilliant screen. Phone will keep looping here
Can I still install clockwork recoverY (cwm)? If yes, how? If no, what can I do to get my phone back to normal
I'm goin' crazy here lol
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Also I tried to flash boot.img from fast boot but no cigar. Am I trying to flash from the wrong place?
Should I be naming the file something else? I think I left the name as is and/ or may have tried to flash by calling it PC10IMG
Thanks buddy, got it figured out, iono why but I was using "fastboot flash..." instead of "fastboot boot..." all good now.
J
tommyxd said:
Thanks buddy, got it figured out, iono why but I was using "fastboot flash..." instead of "fastboot boot..." all good now.
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Wait so it worked for you? What did you rename the file to and how did you load it in recovery?
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Hi, I just flashed the ARDH 3.3 rom, and everything is working great, just wanted to know that if i flash a theme and then i don't want it after a few days how can i remove it? and after i remove it will it go back to orignal? and also if I want to flash the beta 4 rom of ardh then do i have to go through the whole process of full wipe? or can i just install the rom withoutfull wipe?
THANKSS!!! in advance
EHHHKKKKKK help! okay so i tried flashing a theme, heres wat i did--- icopied theme file onto sd card, then i went into rom manager and clicked on recovery boot thingy or w.e so it rebooted in recovery mode then i went into install from sd card and installed theme and then i went on system reboot now its stuck on htc screeen
ahhhh thankgod i made a backup of the rom before i flashed theme!!! okay so i put fone on charge while it was off so it went into clockwork recov and i restored from there.. so obviously i have no idea how to flash a theme could somsone please tell me how? lol
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ahhhh thankgod i made a backup of the rom before i flashed theme!!! okay so i put fone on charge while it was off so it went into clockwork recov and i restored from there.. so obviously i have no idea how to flash a theme could somsone please tell me how? lol
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It's probably because you didn't wipe. (i call it 'skidding')
Get full-wipe-1.3 zip file & put that on your sd card too.
Run this from recovery before a new rom.
wait what? im tring to find out how to flash a theme?
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wait what? im tring to find out how to flash a theme?
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What do you mean by 'flash a new theme'?
To my knowledge, a 'theme' is just an appearance (layout, wallpaper, icons etc), which doesn't require flashing.
If you're just talking about flashing different roms (that might have a different look from one to the next), then yes, it is advisable that you wipe first.
i mean how do i put this on the phone? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951768
Gelat0 said:
i mean how do i put this on the phone? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951768
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I see, learn something new everyday.
Appears more to it than actually flashing a rom; a lot to get right, but the instructions seem clear enough.
But, if you're having problems, i'd always advise wiping & start again.
im so lost : /, i wish there was a guide on putting themes
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im so lost : /, i wish there was a guide on putting themes
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You're flashing roms so i assume you've got s-off etc, & you're using a 2.2.1 (1.72) sense based rom for this theme (+ all the other things you need to do, like uninstalling launcher pro etc)
What i'd do is...
put full-wipe-1.3, the rom (+ gapps if needed) & the theme on your sd card
reboot into recovery via rom manager
Install zip file via sd card
full wipe 1.3
then
the rom
then
gapps (if needed)
then
reboot...
then do all the things needed to allow the theme to work properly
& finally, reboot into recovery via rom manager again
install the theme (zip file from sd card)
reboot...
thanks alot fr the help but i think ill leave it as it is lol :/ ty nyway though
After flashing a rom normally, just reboot, go to clockworkmod again and flash the theme from SD. Just go to install zip from SD. No biggie
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So I installed CWM recovery, and installed the rmk root setup zip. Before I installed it, I wiped the cache but not the Dalvik cache. When I rebooted, it hung on the white HTC screen. I went back into recovery and wiped dalvik cache, cache and even data and settings, then installed the zip again and it still hangs. can somebody help me? Honestly at this point I just want to be able to use my phone again.
Thanks in advance
Did you install the root zip that included the froyo stock kernel? I made the same mistake. Just have to adb a compatible 2.3 kernel into your sdcard and flash it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160745
i'm pretty sure this is the zip i used. if thats what you're talking about, then how do I fix it?
You cant use that .zip because it uses the Froyo kernal which is incompatible. You have to push jcase's GB kernal to your sd card then flash that.
I'm sorry for the stupid question, and thank you so much for your help, but where can i find that? and what commands do I use to push the kernel to the phone?
Have no fear as long as you can get into CWM then you are still good.
How long does it hang, sometimes it takes a few minutes for that HTC screen to go away, especially if you wiped data. you might want to wait, a little bit.
You can always download a stock rom(jcase plainjane rom), get into CWM, and then mount your USB to be able to install from your computer, and then flash the new rom.
Did you make a backup before you flashed the update, you can always recover.
DalekCaan said:
I'm sorry for the stupid question, and thank you so much for your help, but where can i find that? and what commands do I use to push the kernel to the phone?
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If you can get into CWM, look for Mounts/Storage and mount your USB so you can access your Phones SD card from your computer, then transfer the file from your computer to your phone.
or use adb if you are familiar with that.
you did get S-Off first right?
yes i have s-off, no i did not make a recovery (i wasnt aware i could do that before i rooted but i have come to terms with the fact that I lost a bunch of data).
okay, so i put the file on my sd card and... what? is it a zip file? where can i find it?
just so i understand, once I get this rooted kernel, i will be rooted and i will be able to install the cwm app and go from there?
and i don't necessarily want the stock rooted... i guess i could go from there but for right now could i download a 2.3 kernel with a different rom? are kernels bundled with roms or do i need to install them separately?
sorry, i'm a new user so i keep having to wait 5 minutes...
Kernels, can be rom specific or bundled but currently for the dinc2 there arent a lot so make sure it doesnt say it belongs to a specific rom otherwise it might not work.
Jcase has a stock kernel and rom he put up a while back for gingerbread.
They will be a .zip file and all you have to do is using recovery choose zip file and run it, since you already deleted everything.
When you install a rom, it will add su and busybox, and root your phone. You need your phone rooted to be able to do anything, after S-off.
if you have recovery installed then you have CWM and really what you want is Rom Manager to do backups.
can i flash the tiamat kernel? do i still have an OS? will that fix things?
DalekCaan said:
can i flash the tiamat kernel? do i still have an OS? will that fix things?
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tiamat kernel is an AOSP kernel. for CM7/MIUI/OM(F)GB
you'll get bootloops if you flash it on a sense rom.
so should i flash that, then flash something like MIUI? can i do that? and do i have to wipe data/cache/dalvik before the kernel AND before i install MIUI?
thanks
DalekCaan said:
so should i flash that, then flash something like MIUI? can i do that? and do i have to wipe data/cache/dalvik before the kernel AND before i install MIUI?
thanks
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I would get a Rom working first which is your OS, the kernel jut says how it should run.
but apparently i have a froyo kernel installed right now? how should I fix that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191836
here is a link for a gingerbread kernel...try that first
dj_wires said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191836
here is a link for a gingerbread kernel...try that first
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If you install a new rom, it will overwrite whatever kernel you have, so you might just want to install this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411
this is the first gingerbread rom i used...not a lot to it.
I'll try that thank you so much! i just have to go to "install zip from sd card" once i put it on my sd card?
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I'll try that thank you so much! i just have to go to "install zip from sd card" once i put it on my sd card?
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Yup!
Good Luck!
Hi, guys and girls.
I know this question sounds stupid, and someone might say: "Duuuh, use the seach-function!" - Well, I have, but as a new member it's pretty hard finding the things that I need when there's so many sections and such.
Now for my question:
At Christmas I recieved a Samsung Galaxy Gio. The phone is cool, and I like it a lot. However, I do wanna use a custom ROM. Can anybody tell me (step by step, please) how to do so? I have read the "Big thread For New Users", but somehow I managed to get lost in all of the fine new words.
I have done it before on my HTC Touch Diamond, (but I dropped it and now it won't start again) but I really can't figure out how to do so this time - and it would be sad to ruin my new phone by doing stuff I don't know anything about.
So, could anybody please be nice and tell me how to install a custom ROM? And please keep in mind that I'm a huuuuge newbie
I'm using Android 2.3.6
Thanks in advice.
Dennis
P.S. Would I be able to "revert" everything back to how it is now? Is there a way to "unroot" (I know there is, just not how to), and can the default ROM from Samsung be found anywhere?
okay so first DON'T use Rom Manager because it bricks your gio.
if you want to flash a custom rom you need to flash clockwork recovery. after that download "ext4 formatter" and flash it with cwm recovery (install zip->choose zip). download a custom rom and flash it in the same way as "ext4 formatter". wipe data and restart your phone... (clockwork mod recovery, ext4 formatter and custom roms can be found in development section)
if you don't like all these custom roms you can install the stock rom by downloading a stock rom on sammmobile.com and flashing with odin.
Sorry for my bad englisch
You made it sound so easy
Please keep in mind that I'm at huuuge newb. I don't know what half of the words you mentioned means. Could you please explain it a little more detailed?
Thanks,
Dennis
DennisHermannsen said:
You made it sound so easy
Please keep in mind that I'm at huuuge newb. I don't know what half of the words you mentioned means. Could you please explain it a little more detailed?
Thanks,
Dennis
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You don't to be a delevoper if you want to flash your phone. It's really very easy if you read a few infos about this. One post above you have a list of things that you have to do but it's easy. You can do this in about 10 minutes. Very important is: you must know what you do. And do this ! Here you can view a lot of tutorials and links of roms, recorecys etc. :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623393
Ok, so I guess this is what I'm gonna do:
1. Doing a hard reset of my phone (wipe).
2. Root my Gio using this guide.
3. Downloading and flashing a custom ROM (I'm very unsecure on this step, please give a detailed "guide").
4. After flashing (is flashing the same thing as installing?), I start up my Gio and I'm gonna do a hard reset.
Is this the way to do it?
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Ok, so I guess this is what I'm gonna do:
1. Doing a hard reset of my phone (wipe).
2. Root my Gio using this guide.
3. Downloading and flashing a custom ROM (I'm very unsecure on this step, please give a detailed "guide").
4. After flashing (is flashing the same thing as installing?), I start up my Gio and I'm gonna do a hard reset.
Is this the way to do it?
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1. Not needed to do before flashing but it doesn't hurt either
2. No need for ROOT if you plan flashing a custom rom. 100% of custom roms have root pre-installed.
3. Download the file, put it on your SD card (do not put it in any folder, just on your sdcard), go into recovery mode, chose install zip from sdcard, navigate to the file, chose it, chose Yes and wait for it to finish, do wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition from CWM and you're done!
4. Yes, start it up (it takes quite long time to boot it for the first time) and you may do the hard reset but i have never done it and my Gio is still working perfectly. And yes flashing and installing is basically the same thing.
P.S I know how you feel exactly atm. When i got my gio and learned about flashing custom roms and rooting, I was scared as well but now i have installed many roms and now it is like a normal thing for me. Have fun and DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER!
Don't forget to click thanks if it helped
DennisHermannsen said:
Ok, so I guess this is what I'm gonna do:
1. Doing a hard reset of my phone (wipe).
2. Root my Gio using this guide.
3. Downloading and flashing a custom ROM (I'm very unsecure on this step, please give a detailed "guide").
4. After flashing (is flashing the same thing as installing?), I start up my Gio and I'm gonna do a hard reset.
Is this the way to do it?
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The first two steps are right. after that you are downloading the clockwork mod recovery (also called cwm) and the ext4 formatter from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421650. now you are entering the stock recovery. turn off your phone and restart it but hold the power and home button at boot. now flash the cwm zip file (in the thread is all explained how to do). restart the phone and enter the cwm recovery by holding power and home button at boot. go to "install zip" -> "choose zip" and choose the ext4 formatter zip file. okay now wipe data. download a custom rom and install it in cwm like the other zip files. wipe again data. now restart your phone.
and tadaaa it should work
ps: if you are from Germany (i think so because of your name) you can write me a pn if you need help and i can explain it in German
Sorry for my bad englisch
Hi,
Thanks for both of the answers - However, there is something that I'm confused about now. Jyrx, you say that I don't need to root if it's a custom ROM, because custom ROMs already have done a root. But emyaz tells me that it should be done. Aren't most ROMs from xda custom? Fx. this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062676 (CyanogenMod 10.1 [BETA 2.5]) - is this a custom ROM? If it is, I don't need to ROOT, right?
emyaz, unfortunately no - I'm Danish, and I know very little German
DennisHermannsen said:
Hi,
Thanks for both of the answers - However, there is something that I'm confused about now. Jyrx, you say that I don't need to root if it's a custom ROM, because custom ROMs already have done a root. But emyaz tells me that it should be done. Aren't most ROMs from xda custom? Fx. this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062676 (CyanogenMod 10.1 [BETA 2.5]) - is this a custom ROM? If it is, I don't need to ROOT, right?
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Yes, like I said every custom rom has root. I think what emyaz thinks is that root is essential and if you don't install a custom rom you should root your phone. And your example has root and it doesn't need to be rooted.
EDIT: On XDA yes, there are basically only custom roms. If a rom isn't a custom rom or doesn't have a root then it is most certainly said in the topic.
You need to root your device before you start flashing roms. But is it nessesary to flash an ext4 formatter. I didn't do it. I do not have any problems. Where do you need it for?
Ardee - Sent from my Gio using xda premium app
Now I'm confused. One says that I don't need to flash, but others says that I need to.
I didn't root my phone before flashing roms. And I also haven't used ext4 formatter and it is working fine. So I don't know about that really.
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Well I think for safety, root it. If you don't probably nothing will happen but I'm not sure, but if you do then nothing bad will happen either.
Half of the people answering give the wrong answers.
- root
- install custom recovery
- backup
Flash ext4formatter (cleans all partitions and mounts as ext4, no wipes needed, only use this first time installing a rom or after using ODIN to restore to stock)
- install rom
-reboot
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what i mean was that you need to root your device to install the cwm recovery. so the first step is to root your device and then install cwm recovery. sorry if i confused you
all custom roms are rooted...
Sorry for my bad englisch
Half of the people answering give the wrong answers.
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Yep, I think I just bricked my Gio...
DennisHermannsen said:
Yep, I think I just bricked my Gio...
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It won't boot or is the boot animation reloading?
Jyrx said:
It won't boot or is the boot animation reloading?
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There's two boot screens next to eachother
Haha, oh God, I think I'm gonna wait until I have researched a little bit more...
When I tried to unbrick it, I flashed a wrong stock ROM (somehow Odin let me do it )
I need a really detailed guide on how to do it (install a custom ROM).. I've been trying to unbrick my phone for the last 1½ hours
Fortunately it all works fine now. I just need a detailed guide or something so I don't **** up
it wasn't bricked, thats the most wrong used term here on XDA.
voetbalremco said:
it wasn't bricked, thats the most wrong used term here on XDA.
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Potato, potato - It wouldn't get past the to bootscreens, so I just took a guess.
U flashed ext4-formatter.zip?
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Hello. I have just been given an old HTC Desire to play with. I have no sort of technical knowledge about Android but i would like to be able to run stock android on the very latest version possible. Can anyone help?
I remember reading someplace that you can dual boot? If thats possible i would like people to recommend what custom roms i should try. I haven't got a clue where to start so any help is appreciated.
Cheers,
Chris.
You mean the stock desire rom, or vanilla android?
abaaaabbbb63 said:
You mean the stock desire rom, or vanilla android?
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Hello and thanks for the reply.
I mean like stock Google Android. Vanilla.
Cheers,
Chris.
Chris230291 said:
Hello and thanks for the reply.
I mean like stock Google Android. Vanilla.
Cheers,
Chris.
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Ok. So we're gonna install a 4.2.2 ROM on your Desire. But first, is your phone rooted, s-off? What ROM are you running?
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Ok. So we're gonna install a 4.2.2 ROM on your Desire. But first, is your phone rooted, s-off? What ROM are you running?
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Hello. My phone is not rooted and the s thing is still on. I cant seem to be able to root it (using revolutionary) because i cant enable fastboot as i have no "power" option in my settings app.
Chris230291 said:
Hello. My phone is not rooted and the s thing is still on. I cant seem to be able to root it (using revolutionary) because i cant enable fastboot as i have no "power" option in my settings app.
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I don't know where you heard that you have to enable fastboot, but that information is incorrect.
To root and s-off using revolutionary, you must enable USB Debugging from Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging. then install hboot, fastboot and adb drivers (http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install ; http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-set-up-android-adb-and-fastboot-on-windows-tutorial/).
Then, run revolutionary while the phone is plugged in your PC.
(For kevikevs: download revolutionary from www.revolutionary.io)
Thank you very much, I'm now rooted! ... I guess?
Revolutionary closed by itself after i opted to install the ClockWorkMod tool.
My phone is now on the screen with the 3 skateboarding Android dudes.
It says "-Revolutionary-" at the top and "S-OFF". Do i hit reboot?
So how do i now install Vanilla Android?
Cheers,
Chris
Chris230291 said:
Thank you very much, I'm now rooted! ... I guess?
Revolutionary closed by itself after i opted to install the ClockWorkMod tool.
My phone is now on the screen with the 3 skateboarding Android dudes.
It says "-Revolutionary-" at the top and "S-OFF". Do i hit reboot?
So how do i now install Vanilla Android?
Cheers,
Chris
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It's safe to reboot now
Well, you don't install it yet.
In my sig there's an sd-card partitioning guide. You will have to partition your sd-card to have your internal memory increased. Follow it, using the fastboot method.
Then you can install a JB rom.
I recommend either this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766550
or this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070704
You install a rom by:
1. Download the rom zip.
2. Put it on your sd-card.
3. Boot in recovery.
4. Do a backup from recovery.
5. In the wipe menu, select "wipe all partitions except sd-card"
6. Select "Install zip from sd-card"
7. Wait for it to install
8. Reboot.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
It's safe to reboot now
Well, you don't install it yet.
In my sig there's an sd-card partitioning guide. You will have to partition your sd-card to have your internal memory increased. Follow it, using the fastboot method.
Then you can install a JB rom.
I recommend either this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766550
or this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070704
You install a rom by:
1. Download the rom zip.
2. Put it on your sd-card.
3. Boot in recovery.
4. Do a backup from recovery.
5. In the wipe menu, select "wipe all partitions except sd-card"
6. Select "Install zip from sd-card"
7. Wait for it to install
8. Reboot.
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Thanks for the help but the apps i need to install don't seem to think my phone is rooted? 4ext, busybox etc.
I must be doing something wrong?
Chris230291 said:
Thanks for the help but the apps i need to install don't seem to think my phone is rooted? 4ext, busybox etc.
I must be doing something wrong?
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You're not rooted yet. Download and install this from recovery :
http://download.chainfire.eu/315/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.25.zip
Then you will be able to use all those apps.
OK sweet all rooted now! ( i hope)
So i have the 4ext recover thing set up following your guide. (thanks)
Is it ROM time yet?
Chris.
Chris230291 said:
OK sweet all rooted now! ( i hope)
So i have the 4ext recover thing set up following your guide. (thanks)
Is it ROM time yet?
Chris.
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So you partitioned your sd-card? It's ROM time!!
Pick a rom from the Jelly Bean section of this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12350779&postcount=1
abaaaabbbb63 said:
So you partitioned your sd-card? It's ROM time!!
Pick a rom from the Jelly Bean section of this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12350779&postcount=1
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Awesome!
I dont like choices haha. Which one is the best?
Thanks.
Chris230291 said:
Awesome!
I dont like choices haha. Which one is the best?
Thanks.
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I would recommend one of the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766550 (My personal favorite)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131790 (Has a lot of features)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070704 (It's popular throughout the users)
abaaaabbbb63 said:
I would recommend one of the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766550 (My personal favorite)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131790 (Has a lot of features)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070704 (It's popular throughout the users)
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Thanks very much. I will go with your recommendation
Chris.
Sorry to butt in here, but I've been reading this topic in hopes of learning about dual-boot myself. I've downloaded and tried several ROMs, but never two at a time
Props to both of you. This has been very helpful. Think I can dual-boot vanilla with HTC One's ROM? Tried it at a store, felt very nice.
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Woop! Woop! Flashed successfully XD
Now what should i install? This is the first time i have ever had an Android phone of my own.
Also, i would like to dual boot if possible and install the latest Sense UI (the one the OneX has).
Chris230291 said:
Woop! Woop! Flashed successfully XD
Now what should i install? This is the first time i have ever had an Android phone of my own.
Also, i would like to dual boot if possible and install the latest Sense UI (the one the OneX has).
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Congratz!!
You should first follow the instructions in the rom thread for activating a2sd, in case you haven't already.
Unfortunately, i don't know anything about dual boot.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Congratz!!
You should first follow the instructions in the rom thread for activating a2sd, in case you haven't already.
Unfortunately, i don't know anything about dual boot.
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Ok i have had a look and I'm not sure what this "a2sd" is? I can't see it.
I have installed the google apps .zip located in the ROM thread.
Can i now wipe my SD card, or is the ROM running from it?
Never mind, you have helped me enough already. I'll work out dual booting another time.
Chris.
Chris230291 said:
Ok i have had a look and I'm not sure what this "a2sd" is? I can't see it.
I have installed the google apps .zip located in the ROM thread.
Can i now wipe my SD card, or is the ROM running from it?
Never mind, you have helped me enough already. I'll work out dual booting another time.
Chris.
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A2sd is the script that moves apps to your sd-ext (the partition on your sd-card that you created using my guide). It will let you install way more apps. There are instructions in the ROM thread.