Hello everyone,
I'm relatively new in the community however I've been following couple of projects here that are pretty sweet.
I'm a proud owner of HTC One M8 (International edition, bought in Belgium). Last time I've rooted my phone I've ran into number of problems primary with the phone constantly restarting and having a problem with SuperSU. Now I have couple of questions that I've wanted to ask the community:
What is the safest and most reliable way to root your phone guide for an idiot like me? (some tips before the start of the procedure?)
How to back up all your data, including the homepage and pages application and widget placements?
Is there an application that informs you the about a new firmware updates for your phone? (Since the last time I've rooted my phone there were no information on software updates coming).
If someone could help me out with these questions I would really appreciated.
Thank you,
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Hi all,
I have been an iPhone user for a long time and have become frustrated with the methodical cycling of old tech via new OS', so I want to switch over to Android. That beginning said, I want to upgrade my phone to Cyanogenmod 11 (M5 I believe?) but I definitely need some technical help. I am not looking to brick my phone.
I read a few guides on how one goes about upgrading their device but there are still some points I am unsure of. A large area of confusion for me at the moment is this:
-What is the difference between a unlocked bootloader and a rooted device? My understanding is that an unlocked bootloader is more basic, like having access to the "BIOS" in your phone. A rooted device, on the other hand, pertains to the OS, as if one was upgrading between Ubuntu and Windows. I am confused because the article I read states that I can flash a custom ROM in the unlocked bootloader, without rooting. If this is the case, why would anyone want root access?
-Nightly vs. snaphot vs. stable: I understand that these represent levels of stability that increases from nightly to stable. My question is regarding updating. If I install a nightly/snapshot, will I have to flash/wipe/etc every time I want to install an upgrading nightly?
-Lastly, I have had on my eye on this guide for when I upgrade: (REMOVE BRACKETS FROM "COM")
true-android.blogspot.[com]/2013/12/update-verizon-galaxy-nexus-sch-i515-to_17.html
Is that good guide to go by? Does that make any assumptions about upgrading that new user like me would not be aware of?
Thank you for any help.
Thanks for the help boys
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Hey everyone,
so i've been going through these forums every now and then in anticipation to the day that my warranty expires and I can root my, currently pretty laggy, tablet. I've been at it for hours and feel absolutely helpless.
Would anyone be kind enough to guide me, semi-idiot proofly, through what I have to do. I actually feel lost, and it's a terrible feeling.
Questions:
- I am on a mac, is it easily doable or do you recommend a PC?
- What information do I need sorted?
- I've already transferred everything important to an external and just want a clean sweep of the tablet, is that possible or will i need to do a backup anyway?
- Where do I get started? What's next?
- What do i need to note down/does someone who wants to help me need to know? (baseband version, kernel version, build number?)
Info:
- SM-P605
- Android 4.3
- No warranty
-(what else is needed?)
thanks and im sorry if this has been asked before, I just jump from forum to forum and then confuse myself all over
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118100
Reddit user nemopsp suggested this idea on /r/galaxynote4 and I wanted to know if this was actually possible. Sorry if I messed up somewhere somehow either in posting this or my understanding of Android as this is my first Android device and I've been lurking here for a little while but I just recently made an account.
Hi ladies and gentlemen
i have recently purchased a M8s and would like to flash a unbranded rom similar to the standard m8 google play edition
it was locked on o2 UK so but the phone is unlocked and i will be using it on plus net mobile so would like to remove the branding in any splash screens
I have looked around some of the threads but i cant seem to figure out where to start as i want to be prepared for when i receive the phone
I would appreciate any help as a lot of info that i found pertains to the standard M8
i have a tiny bit of experience with android i put a custom rom on my mothers samsung tablet but this is going to be a learning experience switching from ios to droid
so if anyone can help with a step by step noob friendly guide it would be much appreciated
if i haven't said already thanks in advance for any help
Hey im new here, and i have a few questions. If this is in the wrong forum moderators feel free to move it. first of all its a Canadian LG Xpower 3 with software version X510WM10D. having major issues with carrier installed apps and software. ive rooted an Iphone before but have never tackled an android, a point in the right direction or any help would be much appreciated.
Hi, I want to know if there is a solution for me, install the root on the phone x power 3.