Disclaimer: As in every case your choice to flash any memory on your phone is YOUR decision and you run the risk of making a expensive Paperweight. Research Flashing and read post about new Rom's or Builds to learn from others mistakes.. There are a lot of risk takers here on XDA that will be glad to bite the bullet to help the community with rom stability and issues. But ultimately you CHOOSE to flash your phone Not us.
I created this thread for new users unfamiliar with Flashing and modding their phone to get technical Support for any technical Issue that comes up regarding the phone. However Please Avoid Posting things such as "I am bricked how do I fix" or "Help my phone doesn't Start up" Because they will not allow the more experienced users to Help you.
Suggestions:
1. List the following in the reply
- What Model Is your Phone (Should Be HTC Dream AKA Tmobile G1)
- What SPL are you using (Boot Holding Power + Camera then first line)
- What Recovery Image are you using(Stock, Jesus Freakes 1.42, 1.43 or HK)
- What Rom is Currently Loaded (Booted up go to Settings-> About Phone)
- What Radio do you have currently (Settings -> About Phone)
2. What are you Trying to do (Ultimate Goal)
3. What steps has you taken (In Detail please)
4. Once you problem has been resolved please Edit your Original Post indicating that it was resolved.
Thanks In advance for Keeping this thread Neat.
Some Reading Material for you:
APN Info Thread
General Questions Thread
G1 Wiki Thread
G1 Tips and Tricks Thread
jf recovery 1.43
doesnt seem like i need it because ive flashed beta 3 using 1.42 but i want it cause it has to have some capability that 1.42 doesnt right? Only problem is I have no idea how to flash it. I tried renaming the 1 in "haykuros hero rom" post to update.zip and it still said 1.42 when i went back 2 recovery. I dont use fastboot or adb or anything because I am a capital "N" noob and nothing seems to ever say how to do any of this stuff using a mac so.... that being said...can you help?
1. tmobile g1
2. haykuros latest spl
3. 1.42
4. ion
5. latest radio
goal: 1.43 recovery
steps taken: saw a lot of people ask the same question. searched. went back to the rooting thread attempted to enter the commands by pressing alt+x in the recovery console the way they were listed and placed the recovery.img file i unzipped from the hero thread on my sdcard. no luck.
build..?
I did my first fastboot recovery, even though I didn't need to. Pretty decent operation. Just wanted to get the feel of it. I think I'll be using nandroid and fastboot a whole lot in the near future
Goal: To either build myself, or at least play a part in the building of one sweetest ROM's. I guess i'll start small, with a theme.
(it's been a 12 pack of Mountain Dew and B movies kinda night.)
CC CEO said:
doesnt seem like i need it because ive flashed beta 3 using 1.42 but i want it cause it has to have some capability that 1.42 doesnt right? Only problem is I have no idea how to flash it. I tried renaming the 1 in "haykuros hero rom" post to update.zip and it still said 1.42 when i went back 2 recovery. I dont use fastboot or adb or anything because I am a capital "N" noob and nothing seems to ever say how to do any of this stuff using a mac so.... that being said...can you help?
1. tmobile g1
2. haykuros latest spl
3. 1.42
4. ion
5. latest radio
goal: 1.43 recovery
steps taken: saw a lot of people ask the same question. searched. went back to the rooting thread attempted to enter the commands by pressing alt+x in the recovery console the way they were listed and placed the recovery.img file i unzipped from the hero thread on my sdcard. no luck.
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Installing JF Recovery 1.43 is just like any flash update for a rom...
You find and download the recovery file. Rename it to update.zip (Keep in mind that windows by default hides the.zip part so if you rename it to update.zip windows actually sees it as update.zip.zip.. This is a common problem.
Then Boot to SPL by powering off your phone and powering up with Home + Power Key.
Once loaded then hit Alt + L (If you don't have a modded Recovery already) and then If you have to wipe(which I usually do) Alt-W then you need to load the new firmware with Alt + S.
If all goes well it will load the new recover image and will reboot back into Recovery mode in which you just Home + Back to Exit and reboot.
I don't wanna step on anyones toes but I believe to load the new image after wipe it'll be alt + s....
Hero beta's
I've triend to install both Beta 2 & Beta 3 of the Hero build, but evertime it got to the setup screen it would force close. What can I do to get past this problem?
mvanwyk83 said:
I've triend to install both Beta 2 & Beta 3 of the Hero build, but evertime it got to the setup screen it would force close. What can I do to get past this problem?
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With the beta 3 update update on your sdcard boot into recovery and wipe then flash then wipe again then reboot.
If you have a2sd already Use the adb recount Command and then adb shell to delete the system/sd/ folder.
Just a quick question:
I'm currently running
the Android 1.5r2 based Cyanogen build v3.3.1
1.43 recovery img
Hardspl
The latest radio update (the one with the I as the last character)
I would like to update to Haykuro's new bootloader to get more space and to be ready for the upcoming haykuro build, but I'm a bit scared by all the reports of phones getting bricked.
So my question is, if I install it using the update.zip on sd-card method, is there any chance of a brick?
Let me point out that I don't have a microsd card reader available, so I wont be able to flash the build I'm currently using right after updating the SPL. So far it's not entirely clear to me whether this can be a problem.
tia
Curunir said:
Just a quick question:
I'm currently running
the Android 1.5r2 based Cyanogen build v3.3.1
1.43 recovery img
Hardspl
The latest radio update (the one with the I as the last character)
I would like to update to Haykuro's new bootloader to get more space and to be ready for the upcoming haykuro build, but I'm a bit scared by all the reports of phones getting bricked.
So my question is, if I install it using the update.zip on sd-card method, is there any chance of a brick?
Let me point out that I don't have a microsd card reader available, so I wont be able to flash the build I'm currently using right after updating the SPL. So far it's not entirely clear to me whether this can be a problem. Tia
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Before you consider flashing the new spl. Make sure you have a pvt revision board. Power + camera when turning on your phone. It will be at the top. If it says dvt don't flash.
You also need the 26I radio firmware.
If you do not have a memory card reader or a second memory card ten do not flash the new spl. Once you flash the spl, your phone will not boot until you flash a new Rom onto it
I believe this is correct. Anyone with experience care to confirm?
Actually now that I am rested and thinking straight.. Don't you load a recovery image by loading the recovery.img file on your sd card and booting to Bootloader?
Man I was sick and tired last night =)
Go to My Hero Thread and in the first post is the JF 1.43 Zip file you can use to Flash to JF 1.43 in update.zip format.
ubernicholi said:
With the beta 3 update update on your sdcard boot into recovery and wipe then flash then wipe again then reboot.
If you have a2sd already Use the adb recount Command and then adb shell to delete the system/sd/ folder.
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Now is that process the same for Beta 4??
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mvanwyk83 said:
Now is that process the same for Beta 4??
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Should be. Can anyone confirm?
I put some music on beta 4. The album cover is in my pics but doesnt show where it should when playing music, do i need to somehow manually put it there?
Am I asking this in the right place even? thanks
1.
Tmobile G1
SPL: DREA100 PVT 32B
Firmware version: 1.5
Baseband Version: 62.50S.20.17H_2.22.19.26I
Kernel Version: 2.627-00392-g8312baf [email protected]
Build Number: dream_devphone-userdebug 1.5 CRB21147201 test-keys
2. Upgrade to the Dudes Build (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507151) and backing up all my data and apps
3. Tried to update (by naming his build update.zip and updating) and also tried backing up data using the commands in his post (listed above)
cronin4392 said:
1.
Tmobile G1
SPL: DREA100 PVT 32B
Firmware version: 1.5
Baseband Version: 62.50S.20.17H_2.22.19.26I
Kernel Version: 2.627-00392-g8312baf [email protected]
Build Number: dream_devphone-userdebug 1.5 CRB21147201 test-keys
2. Upgrade to the Dudes Build (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507151) and backing up all my data and apps
3. Tried to update (by naming his build update.zip and updating) and also tried backing up data using the commands in his post (listed above)
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What errors did you get or what problems are you having?
stuck on android screen
hey guys, this morning i got the OTA cupcake update, and my phones been running fine all day, however, i just restarted it and its stuck on the android logo screen, it shows the shine going through the logo like it is loading but after a few seconds it stops, then does it again, is my phone shot? please, any help will be greatly appreciated
rschuman90 said:
hey guys, this morning i got the OTA cupcake update, and my phones been running fine all day, however, i just restarted it and its stuck on the android logo screen, it shows the shine going through the logo like it is loading but after a few seconds it stops, then does it again, is my phone shot? please, any help will be greatly appreciated
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Wipe your phone. Press and hold home+power. Continue to hold it till youe see a caution triangle. Press alt+l and then alt+w when its done select reboot from the top of the list. Good luck
Quick Question
I am running the newest of everything, currently on Hero BUild 4
What actions should be taken to downgrade to the older SPL. I am getting extremely bad battery with this and can't handle it.
Mast3rmatt said:
Quick Question
I am running the newest of everything, currently on Hero BUild 4
What actions should be taken to downgrade to the older SPL. I am getting extremely bad battery with this and can't handle it.
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From what I know, its a bad idea to downgrade your spl. Check you screen brightness and your screen time out if you are running an overclock program, try setting it to 384 max 128 min. Double check to make sure your screen actually times out. See if your wifi is running, as well as your gps. If you use twidroid change the rate from 5 minutes to 1 hour
i have to wipe my entire phone and loose everything now!!?
Hi,
First post for me.
I am trying to use an xv6800 given to me.
Problem is, the device will not boot into the OS.
The White Verizon screnn comes up, and at the bottome it says:
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M09 No Radio
B03
D 2.17
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So, I have done a bunch of reading and searching. I have gone through tons of info on the following pages:
HTC_Titan
TitanFaq
TitanStockHome
TitanOtherHome
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=392133
I can get to the Tri-color screen (bootloader mode)
It says:
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TITA100
SPL-1.20.Olipro
Serial
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I would post pictures, but I am not allowed yet?
Anyway, from what I can gather, I need to load a radio and OS for that version of the bootloader. So far, I have been unable to do so successfully.
If look at the pictures in my gallery, you will see some of the progress.
There are tons of "step-by-step" instructions around, but either I am not savvy enough, or there are pieces missing.
Any advice?
looking for any suggesstions...
I have not tried a re-locker.
According to the majority of stuff I have read so far, you need to run a re-locker while actually in WiMo.
Are there ways to re-lock or change bootloader from the stage I am at?
I have seen threads about running different .exe files while connected via usb. some say you need to be in ActiveSync (successful boot of device required) and others seem to say not to be in Activesync.
If there is a way to essentially re-lock the device via SD card, I would be especially grateful for a step-by-step with links to the files.
Thanks.
P.B.
I am currently trying to flash back to a stock ROM. So far, all the .rar files I have downloaded are executable files. When I run these, the programs want me to be booted into WiMo on the device, and running ActiveSync.
Are there any .nbh files around?
I decided to change WM6.5 on my htc hd 2 phone, Flashed to 2.08 HSPL
and Radio to 2.15, Installed MAGLDR.
I wanted to install andriod rom image but using Dark Force installer, I have an error msg that is as follows can anybody help me.
SD Kernel open failed, appears in red colour, before eMAGLDR Menu
When Boot menu appears and I try and install andriod by Dark Force installer the following msg comes up.
Error Description: USB init failed
Info: .\RSPL\RSPL.cpp (723)
I want to install andriod, but would be happy to revert to WM6.5 ,can anybody help. (it is wife's telephone and she is angry with me! you will save me)
Gary
It looks like you have to start all over from the beginning, try a youtube tutorial there are many out there and many of the more experienced techs on here actually post those videos. Good luck and make sure you follow it step by step. Also check out a thread by a moderator by the name of MSkip he posted on here directions on how to install a rom on your phone.. it's located in the HD2 section.
I think you've probably got everything right except for the actual ROM flash. There aren't too many Android NAND roms that you can flash the usual way (i.e the DAF like loaders you used for HSPL and magldr), but you can try flashing CWM and then a good NAND Android rom. Check out the Android NAND development forum for a suitable rom to flash, you'll most likely find the relevant instructions there. Or you can start over with YouTube tutorials to guide you (that's what I did). Best of luck.
Hi there,
I recently bought a brand new Defy+. For start, some general facts about my phone from Settings -> About phone (which I believe will be important for my questions)
System version: 45.0.1250.MB526.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband version: EPU93_U_00.60.00
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-gbdd614e
Build number: 4.5.1-134_DFP-125
I did not flashed anything to it, it is not rooted (yet).
So now the questions:
1) Should I upgrade to official 2.3.6, even if the system update thing in settings says, that there is no update available for my phone? Will I lost my warranty in that case, without the posibility to go back?
2) I would like to get rid of that Motoblur thing, and I would like to have a Cyanogenmod ROM there (or is there anything better than Cyanogenmod?) What should I do?
I readed the general guides about SBF, flashing CM7 and so on, but I don't completly get it (and most of the info considers only Defy, not Defy+). It is my first Android phone, so please, be patient
2.a) Which one is the official stock ROM that I have? On the site with the SBFs, there are two of them matching my system information, they differs in that strange combination of letters and numbers which begins with UCADEFYEMARAB or USADEFYEMARAB). Which one is mine?
2.b) Do I need to do anything with stocked SBF? Do I need to flash another one to be able to "freely" test new ROMs?
3) I know the steps after I will sort this out, just root, install 2nd init, copy zip files to sdcard, reboot, and then follow the steps that comes with each ROM. Or do I get it wrong?
Thanks for reply and again sorry for my dumb questions
Up to the Defy+, I was stuck with Win Mob. phone, things there were completly different, for Android it seems it is not as easy as booting into a bootloader, starting one-click flash utility on the PC and wait
Hi guys,
So, a long time ago a friend of mine put Android on my old HTC HD2, I've never really used it. But now, I need to use it and this ROM and stuffs sucks. I would like to unroot it, root it again, flash a new ROM and stuffs but I don't know how!
I'm totally lost with this HTC HD2. The actual ROM right now is a piece of s**t. I tried to Install an OpenRecoveryScript via GooManager it says that there isn't a recovery available for this device. I tried to reboot into recovery via ROM Manager and GooManager but it just simply boot the phone.
I can't go in recovery, I can't do anything, I've tried. Please help me!
Thank you so much!
ABOUT PHONE:
Android Version: 2.3.4
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.15_tytung_r10-gbdfeaac [email protected] #72
Mod Version: CynanogenMod-7-06072011-NIGHTLY-Desire[TyphooN_v3.3.5-MAGLDR]
MrRaph said:
Hi guys,
So, a long time ago a friend of mine put Android on my old HTC HD2, I've never really used it. But now, I need to use it and this ROM and stuffs sucks. I would like to unroot it, root it again, flash a new ROM and stuffs but I don't know how!
I'm totally lost with this HTC HD2. The actual ROM right now is a piece of s**t. I tried to Install an OpenRecoveryScript via GooManager it says that there isn't a recovery available for this device. I tried to reboot into recovery via ROM Manager and GooManager but it just simply boot the phone.
I can't go in recovery, I can't do anything, I've tried. Please help me!
Thank you so much!
ABOUT PHONE:
Android Version: 2.3.4
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.15_tytung_r10-gbdfeaac [email protected] #72
Mod Version: CynanogenMod-7-06072011-NIGHTLY-Desire[TyphooN_v3.3.5-MAGLDR]
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Maybe you could have tried searching? The HD2 isn't a native Android phone, those things don't work. To get into recovery turn the phone off, long press power then use the volume keys and call button to select 8. AD Recovery in MAGLDR. You may need to change the partition size though, so to do that you can follow the guide in my sig. While I recommend you don't bother doing so, if you insist on wiping and starting afresh then just flash Task29 and again follow the guide in my sig. If you're not sure about what half of these terms mean then check out the guide to the terms in my sig.
Something similar happened to me some time ago. I think the best was is to factory restore the phone by downloading the original Windows 6.5 ROM to the SD card, reflashing it and then to start all over - upgrading radio, installing MAGLDR, etc.