Root and maybe a custom Rom???? - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey just got my HTC wondering if there was a way to root it. Thanks.

punkdixie said:
Hey just got my HTC wondering if there was a way to root it. Thanks.
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I'm wondering if google doesn't work for you as you obviously didn't even do a search there to see if you can find an answer out of the 3 660 000 results that it tossed out with a simple search like "how to root htc one m8"
http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-m8/
There is one method, you can also try Sunshine S-OFF ($25) and you won't have to unlock the bootloader through htcdev.com...
On a side note, this belongs in Q&A not General, I'm reporting to have it moved to the appropriate place.

Haha I did search Google there are just so many I was kinda looking for way others have used figuered if I generalized the question I would get a few options and not have to read our watch 20 thousand articles and videos.
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Desire Rooted!

Just posted by Paul.
http://twitter.com/paulobrien
saquib said:
Just posted by Paul.
http://twitter.com/paulobrien
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Just got this through on Twitter! He has only had them for an hour and a half and he has them both rooted!
Fantastic work!
What's the background of this person? Any evidence yet?
EDIT: He probably knows what he is doing
Congratulations Paul, I'd love to see how he did it!
sh500 said:
What's the background of this person? Any evidence yet?
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He made some famous Roms for example for the I7500. So I say it is definitely not joke!
sh500 said:
What's the background of this person? Any evidence yet?
EDIT: He probably knows what he is doing
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636048
Yipee!! Mine is only due to arrive!
The-Nazgul said:
He made some famous Roms for example for the I7500. So I say it is definitely not joke!
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Ha, comparable to not knowing who Michael Jackson is; will have to keep a keen eye out Not been on the Modaco forums for ages...
Check this out!
But can we revert it back so we can get the handset replaced etc without hassle?
http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-desire-legend-rooted-already
very nice!
TheAshMan said:
Congratulations Paul, I'd love to see how he did it!
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my guess would be, probably this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=635961
StuMcBill said:
Just got this through on Twitter! He has only had them for an hour and a half and he has them both rooted!
Fantastic work!
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Wait a minute, he's not done yet.
Paul via Twitter:
HTC are SO trying to spoil our fun with the Legend and Desire. Root = easy. Getting write access to /system, not so much.
about 1 hour ago via Tweetie
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My Reply:
@PaulOBrien (Root=easy. Write access to /system not so much) Wait. You're not done yet? XDA awaits tapping feet wondering "Midas subverted?"
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TheAshMan said:
Congratulations Paul, I'd love to see how he did it!
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Well, remember, allegedly he's on holiday (wink wink)... So must be the snowboarding and whisky.
Hi,
Sorry to be such a noob but what are the advantages of rooting?
And if I was thinking of doing it, why would I?
Sorry again ... I am a newbie
@Raminder1992
Plenty of advantages to root but in order to understand them and the whole process you need to search the forums with reference to other handsets to give you an idea, if we answer your questions it only leads to more new members posting basic questions in what is a development forum that currently is hanging on what happens next with the desire rooting process.
In other words click the search button and take some time to read or you'll just annoy those of us that desperate for progress on this handset.
CarpeDiemsNuts said:
@Raminder1992
Plenty of advantages to root but in order to understand them and the whole process you need to search the forums with reference to other handsets to give you an idea, if we answer your questions it only leads to more new members posting basic questions in what is a development forum that currently is hanging on what happens next with the desire rooting process.
In other words click the search button and take some time to read or you'll just annoy those of us that desperate for progress on this handset.
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Best way is to make a sticky FAQ thread with all the answers to thies
Raminder1992 said:
Hi,
Sorry to be such a noob but what are the advantages of rooting?
And if I was thinking of doing it, why would I?
Sorry again ... I am a newbie
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Simple:
root=administrative rights to the system........ basically the same thing in your computer when you have administrative account...
normal mode is like a normal windows user account where you have possibility to (un)install software but you cannot change the system
So the final piece in the puzzle is about to be delivered. I'm buying it!
Raminder1992 said:
Hi,
Sorry to be such a noob but what are the advantages of rooting?
And if I was thinking of doing it, why would I?
Sorry again ... I am a newbie
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there are many, many reasons, but to give a few examples. firstly, those of us not in regions where google allow us to access the paid apps, we can change that by a few parameter settings, we can also change where we're from, if a developer wanted to block out our region, for whatever reason. after that, when you look even further, there are plenty of apps on the market that require root to work properly, there's one that allows you specify what apps launch on startup, there's a firewall that allows you control what connects through your data plan, there's a flashlight that keeps your camera flash on and many, many more. without root, these things don't work properly, because they don't have the right permissions.
for me, the reasons above are good, but not the main reason. for me, where I work, we use a LEAP wireless security system that (I think) all Android devices can connect to, without a problem. unfortunately though, the Android developers haven't added that option to the wireless config GUI. this isn't a problem if I get root, because then I can just edit the config file and change one line. without root, though, I don't have wireless connection during a good part of every day, which sucks.

First post here! Yipee! And a couple of questions on removal of a few apps.

I will start by sayign I checked over the first 5 pages of the forum and used the search feature on the site but could still not find the answer I was looking for.
2nd I have OCD And I really want to clear out as much of the preinstalled crap that came on the phone that I don't use. I have already gotten rid of about 10 items and the phone is still running fine but I am unsure of how to tackle the rest.
Can I...
1) Get rid of friendstream and still have facebook sync working after mainly for syncing my facebook phone contacs? (I would/could disable my facebook sync account before the uninstall and add it back after but will this work?)
2) If I remove footprints can I also remove the CAR PANEL app? I (probably like most here) only use maps but have not seen anyone mention the removal of car panel. Also what would the command line be? /system/bin/rm /system/app/CarPanel.apk ???
3) Final question if I remove the voice dialer would that have any impact on any other services?
Thanks in advance guys.
Please refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715057
>>>I will start by sayign I checked over the first 5 pages of the forum and used the search feature on the site but could still not find the answer I was looking for.<<<
Wow maybe I came to the wrong forum.
Hand76 said:
>>>I will start by sayign I checked over the first 5 pages of the forum and used the search feature on the site but could still not find the answer I was looking for.<<<
Wow maybe I came to the wrong forum.
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Well, I'll put you on the right path, but you'll have to find your own way. You need root to remove system apps, which are stored in /system/apps/ I believe. You will need to research where such apps are stored, and how to root your phone. I recommend looking at the subforum specific to your phone.
^^^ I have the Incredible phone and I am on the General Incredible forums. Also I am rooted otherwise how would I already removed a bunch of apps? (Which I stated in the original post)
I am just asking about these 3 apps in particular.
This is like the most unhelpful forum I have ever been to.
Hand76 said:
^^^ I have the Incredible phone and I am on the General Incredible forums. Also I am rooted otherwise how would I already removed a bunch of apps? (Which I stated in the original post)
I am just asking about these 3 apps in particular.
This is like the most unhelpful forum I have ever been to.
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I don't think anyone really knows the answer to your three questions. Why don't you just make a nandroid backup then experiment? Post your results here when your done so others can learn from it.
Hand76 said:
This is like the most unhelpful forum I have ever been to.
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If you're going to be a **** you can kindly make like a tree and get the **** outta here.
ThugEsquire said:
If you're going to be a **** you can kindly make like a tree and get the **** outta here.
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Next time learn-2-read instead of posting out of your ass! I mean what kind of response is "Well, I'll put you on the right path, but you'll have to find your own way"
What are you Jesus?
Hand76 said:
Next time learn-2-read instead of posting out of your ass! I mean what kind of response is "Well, I'll put you on the right path, but you'll have to find your own way"
What are you Jesus?
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Thanks for all the lulz, bro. Although I'll warn you that deleting Footprints can break Facebook syncing. I'm pretty sure there's a "list of apps that are safe to delete" thread in this good forum. Not to be "unhelpful" or anything, Mr. Entitlement.
Yea I tried to remove friendstream and the sync problems start up right after so I just did a Nandroid backup and all is well.
I also tried to remove the car panel app but it wasn't going through.
If anyone else is reading this can someone tell me what the command line might be for that? I was trying all different variations with a capital C & P and nothing was working.
Hand76 said:
Yea I tried to remove friendstream and the sync problems start up right after so I just did a Nandroid backup and all is well.
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If you do a simple google search, you'll find this forum HERE , and will see that you have to manually tell android to stop the sync for this app
I also found the answer to removing car panel HERE

Development Q&A - Ask Development Questions Here!

If you have any questions that may be development related please post them in here instead of making a new thread. Me and hopefully others will try to answer your question to the best of your abilities. Plus it saves me from moving a few hundred threads a day
Thanks!
CK
Where is the best place to learn Linux Kernel Development, or more specifically, Android Kernel Development (if there's any major differences in the two).
I have a slight Computer Science background from being self-taught in basic C programs, an understanding for Object Oriented Programming, and also learning Java throughout school.
I've heard that http://kernelnewbies.org/ is good as well as the standard www.kernel.com website to grab the latest kernel and start tinkering.
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Where is the best place to learn Linux Kernel Development, or more specifically, Android Kernel Development (if there's any major differences in the two).
I have a slight Computer Science background from being self-taught in basic C programs, an understanding for Object Oriented Programming, and also learning Java throughout school.
I've heard that http://kernelnewbies.org/ is good as well as the standard www.kernel.com website to grab the latest kernel and start tinkering.
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The sites you listed are pretty good, also try and learn a little C, or some google searching does wonders
overclocking issues
is it normal for the phone to not be overclocked as soon as the screen goes out?
akamu23 said:
is it normal for the phone to not be overclocked as soon as the screen goes out?
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Well im not sure of your question, but you can set profiles in SetCPU so that when your screen goes off it can slow the clock down
[Q] Is the G2 capable of Screen Sharing/DLNA
I love my G2, but one feature that I wish the it incorporated is the DLNA screen sharing feature that the MyTouch 4g is touting. Does anyone know if this is something that's possible on the G2?
wrong forum!
i have to ask only because im clueless, wtf is DLNA screen sharing?
thanx, veritas
veritasaequita said:
i have to ask only because im clueless, wtf is DLNA screen sharing?
thanx, veritas
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My understanding of it is this, it's the ability to stream content directly from your phone to a DLNA compliant device, kind of like a networked media storage device would do. It can be a substitute for TV out in some cases. I have some movies (home movies, photos, etc) that I just recorded on my G2 and want to watch them on my TV. Well, my PS3 is DLNA compliant and I would stream these movies through my PS3. If anyone else has anything to add or wants to correct anything that I may have misstated please do.
How can I enable the long-hold action for the Menu button that pops up the on-screen keyboard?
While I am foaming at the mouth to know how to make my g2 dlna, i have a far moar simple question.
Just need some help starting an app.. such as setcpu from visionary.sh.
I know i can set it from app to start on boot, but have run into it not having su permission at that point. yes I am a script or cmd line no0b but any help would be appreciated.
haensgn said:
While I am foaming at the mouth to know how to make my g2 dlna, i have a far moar simple question.
Just need some help starting an app.. such as setcpu from visionary.sh.
I know i can set it from app to start on boot, but have run into it not having su permission at that point. yes I am a script or cmd line no0b but any help would be appreciated.
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I feel that's a bit more specific question to be asked in the visionARY app thread located: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808514
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In regards to my posting, is there a decent Guide or Bible that has the various complexities of the Android Kernel?
What is QMI, What is Fastboot, all these types of important Acronyms and Terms that are not known to the general joe schmoe.
Thanks
phragg said:
I feel that's a bit more specific question to be asked in the visionARY app thread located: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808514
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In regards to my posting, is there a decent Guide or Bible that has the various complexities of the Android Kernel?
What is QMI, What is Fastboot, all these types of important Acronyms and Terms that are not known to the general joe schmoe.
Thanks
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Your answer to my question was sooo unhelpful. Read that thread my question is posted there, and it has gone unanswered. I have also read most of the threads in general, app, and have done a search with no real clear answer.
So now you can either help me or give me some moar useless links.
haensgn said:
Your answer to my question was sooo unhelpful. Read that thread my question is posted there, and it has gone unanswered. I have also read most of the threads in general, app, and have done a search with no real clear answer.
So now you can either help me or give me some moar useless links.
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Dont get upset
ok , l know !
can someone please help point me in the right direction to overclock my g2. i have read and read but havent been able to completely understnad too well. im a new member here but been lurking for a few months.
93pgt said:
can someone please help point me in the right direction to overclock my g2. i have read and read but havent been able to completely understnad too well. im a new member here but been lurking for a few months.
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If you could tell me what part of the first post here
you dont under stand i can surely walk you through it.
pls tell if you have the temp. root yet and if you have the new ota
93pgt said:
can someone please help point me in the right direction to overclock my g2. i have read and read but havent been able to completely understnad too well. im a new member here but been lurking for a few months.
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Take a look at this thread. Should help you get through it easily.
to tell you the truth i was afraid to root my cliq because i didnt want to brick the phone, so no i havent temp rooted yet. i have the new ota. with the temp root if i shut my my off or it dies will it revert back to stoc because of the backup installed
edit. i downloaded visionary about 5 minutes ago so i did the 1 click root.
First off, its not a backup. Secondly, if you reboot you'll clear the cache and will have to re-root. Its temp, so you won't brick your phone.
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Fix 'search' option for 'xda' (tapatalk) app?

I can't tell u how many times I've ask this question without anyone answering ....so maybe I'm the only one (prolly I'm missing something obvious)
But I have had no success finding anything useful (or even remotely close to wut I'm trying to find) while using the 'Search' option, in the 'XDA' app.
Does anyone know wuts up? ...will it ever be improved ...either I'm missing something or it needs removed, cuz as is, its completely useless!
*please, someone reply ...even just to say u don't have a clue but have also noticed it ...or that I'm stupid n the answer is right in my face ...just reply. Thnx.
Im tempted to say I agree, but I don't search enough.
One major thing I've noticed is that it's useless to the degree that it searches the whole damn site. It'd be nice if we could search forum specific or even thread specific.
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Asovse1 said:
Im tempted to say I agree, but I don't search enough.
One major thing I've noticed is that it's useless to the degree that it searches the whole damn site. It'd be nice if we could search forum specific or even thread specific.
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App
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This should already be possible in the app.
Yea should be more precise its hard looking for anything having to revert to the desktop and search is a pain
pulser_g2 said:
This should already be possible in the app.
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How do you do that? The only way I can search is by going back to the main screen, selecting more and then search. I do use the free app though.
Cool, nice to see I'm not the only one ...figures after I stop checking the thread, people start replying
But yeah, I was startin to think my app was defective. I should (prolly check the Actual 'tapatalk' since I finally bought it ...but I suspect its the same.
Thnx, for the responses

root for desire running stock 2.3.3

hi i updated my desire to the 2.3.3 update from htc little did i realise it couldnt be rooted (as far as i know) i dont like the software :/ its full of bugs and i like the functions i got with having my phone rooted , someone help!!! i need it rooted
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search is your friend... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196630
You didn't even TRY to look for the issue.. even before you start another thread it shows you ALL related threads, so instead of wasting space with a new one you can look at the ones that have been posted before...
Look at this... ALL on EXACTLY the same topic as you just posted about... and I'm pretty sure I missed out another one because another person posted.. (unless moderators deleted them)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198942
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198394
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197154
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199413
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196630
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201847
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198113
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201097
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200697
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200543
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200237
READ the forum rules, and READ other threads before posting a new one
sorry guys , just everytime i tried to search it said error contacting server ,it wont happen agaim
camy256 said:
sorry guys , just everytime i tried to search it said error contacting server ,it wont happen agaim
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Good man (man?), we forgive you lol
yes im a guy ha ha :L i reinstalled the xda app , search is working now so pissed off that theres no way of downgrading or changing hbooot

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