Database Users

Simple FAQ

New? Read this before you read anything else.
1Q. What is a Herald?
1A. A herald, is a device created by HTC. It is also sold under the HTC P4350, XDA Terra and the Tmobile Wing.
2Q. So the Wing is a Herald?
2A. Yes. But it has a different keyboard layout. Everything else is the same and ROMs from each other will work aside from the keyboard layout being
wrong.
3Q. What's a ROM?
3A. A ROM is the firmware (think of it like the windows installation) that your phone runs. There's the stock ones known as the "Official RUU's" and
the custom ones, known simply as "ROMs."
4Q. How do I flash a ROM?
4A. Read the sticky that tells you how here.
5Q. So the stickies are important?
5A. Yes. Read them first and you'll learn enough to ask intelligent questions and actually get answers that don't say, "READ!!! %#@$"
6Q. How do I flash USPL?
6A. USPL is NOT a ROM. It is a TOOL to flash other ROMs.
7Q. What's an NBH file?
7A. Read 4A.
8Q. Can I flash a Herald ROM into anything that's not one of the devices mentioned so far?
8A. No. You don't use diesel on a gas car.
9Q. Is HARDSpl permanent?
9A. Yes and no... it cannot be overridden unless you run USPL along with your RUU... If you don't understand this, please research and read some more.
10Q. I just installed HardSPL and now my device is stuck in the bootloader and gives me an SPL of 1.XXX!!!
10A. The intructions for that post specifically mentioned that you should NOT use this if you had an SPL lower than 4.xxx to begin with. I'm sorry but
you'll have to bring your phone to a repair center.
11Q. I just installed HardSPL... now I can't install my RUU.
11A. Did you read 9A? If you want to reinstall the stock software for some unknown reason but don't want to loose the HardSPL, you'll have to recompile
the RUU NBH so that it lacks its SPL.
12Q. Why are there so many stickies?
12A. Because we have a nice but sticky happy mod. If you don't like it, you haven't read enough of them. READ THEM AL.Alol
13Q. Can I ask you questions before reading the stickies?
13A. No. If you have, it's because you didn't read this... which consequently means that I've sent you here to read.
14Q. Why are people mean to me?
14A. You didn't read, bricked your device and then complained about it... read.
15Q. Why does everyone want a black rom? Why not a Puerto Rican rom? Or a white Rom?
15A. That's a weird question... go away.
16Q. How long should I wait for an answer for before I post another post about it?
16A. Indefinitively. If no one answers in ONE WEEK. Then bump your own thread. Do NOT create another thread. It might be cause for someone to beat you up... cause we've got our thugs that do that kind of stuff for us... we're watching...
17Q. Why did you miss # 10?
17A. Made you look.
18Q. What's the best ROM?
18A. It depends on your needs.
19Q. Ok, then what's the best ROM for me?
19A. Pop quiz: What's the best possible car for me... and no, you can't ask me questions. Off the top of your head, without knowing anything about my needs and wants. What is the best car for me. And mind you, if you get me something I don't like later on, I will come back complaining...
20Q. I have a Terra. Where is the RUU?
20A. Right there with answer #20154221445. Yea... it doesn't exist.
21Q. How do I install XXX?
21A. Did you read the walkthrough/readme file? If there wasn't a walkthrough included with it, is it a cab? If it's a cab, then run the cab... from the phone. If it's just random files, usually copy them over the windows folder. USUALLY... not always...
22Q. But it gives me an authentication error when I try to install this.
22A. Make sure that if you're installing... say.... the CommManager. That the CommManager isn't open in the background.
23Q. Is it ok to ask a question completely unreleated to the subject on a thread?
23A. No.
24Q. Is it ok to ask about a bug fix for ANOTHER ROM on one ROM's thread? Their ROM doesn't have this bug.
24A. Is it ok to go to Ford and ask them about why their Chevy has a leak in the radiator by design?
25Q. Why won't the cook give me a cab file that he used on his ROM?
25A. He didn't use a cab file. He used an OEM package.
26Q. Why won't he share his OEM Package?
26A. If it's a program he made, it's his intellectual property. If it's a program he didn't make, then he just doesn't feel like sharing for one reason or another. I don't read minds, so I wouldn't know.
27Q. If you can't read minds... how do you know all this stuff?
27A. I read... and cook... and read... and umm... yea... OK I CAN READ MINDS! STOP IT WITH THAT WEIRD LOOK!
More to come... stay tuned.

ivanmmj said:
12Q. Why are there so many stickies?
12A. Because we have a nice but sticky happy mod. If you don't like it, you haven't read enough of them. READ THEM AL.Alol
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Do you think it'd be possible to consolidate some of these into a "Danger Will Robinson, DANGER!" post or two? The stickies are nice, but it's half of the first page
23Q. Is it ok to ask a question completely unreleated to the subject on a thread?
23A. No.
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Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? - Peter Griffin

simplicity05 said:
Do you think it'd be possible to consolidate some of these into a "Danger Will Robinson, DANGER!" post or two? The stickies are nice, but it's half of the first page
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I'm not a mod... But that'd be a funny title for a sticky.
Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? - Peter Griffin
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lol

I agree. We need to consolidate the stickies so that it doesn't look the development forum.
and, for your information, the dinosaurs went extinct because they were homosexual sinners. duh. </sarcasm>

Just to be clear, I think Papamopps is doing a splendid job. But maybe creating only a few stickies and linking them to the items... OR placing all this into WIKI articles and then linking to them in one sticky.

ivanmmj said:
Just to be clear, I think Papamopps is doing a splendid job. But maybe creating only a few stickies and linking them to the items... OR placing all this into WIKI articles and then linking to them in one sticky.
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ok. jsut tell me what stickys to unstick.
i was just thinking the same.
BUT there are so many important ones.
And i don´t what to usntick and then hear.
"Why did you unstick my thread xy...!
So tell me. I´ll do my best
BTW - when puting all important threads into a link-collections. THEY WON`T disappear from the forum 1st page. if someone writes inside it..... it WILL appear on TOP.
And why did you post your Faq - on "Herlad mobile 6"????? - is it WM6 related NO!!!! so psot it in Herald genereal.
And next time (as an answer to FAQ12) - write a PM to me and give your knownledge in making it better!!
Best regards.

I moved the thread because it is not WM6 related.
I don´t want verbal fights here. I´m open for PM and you have my msn Ivan - so why don´t you contact me before psoting such a "crap" in some aprts of it.
Thanks.

This post was done half as a joke (like the sticky part and the other jokes) and as a real FAQ just because I was bored. Sorry if I offended you.

ivanmmj said:
This post was done half as a joke (like the sticky part and the other jokes) and as a real FAQ just because I was bored. Sorry if I offended you.
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let´s make joke via MSN. then only people are involved - who know eachother well.
But noone is involved who is searching real help....

How To Install and Flash The New Rom To My HTC MAGIC

hello i'm newbie for Android...
i don't know how to flash the new rom to My HTC magic....
anyone give some clue?How?
i live in Indonesia, can i use every rom for my region?
last Question is, How to Install the applications to my HTC magic?
thx....

click on the sticky that says wiki for sapphire...

follow this guide.
http://www.karrderized.com/romguide/
If you want to try other ROMs, check your device whether it is 32A OR 32B.
There is a market icon in your phone, you go in there, search apps, download and install.
Normally I check the comments first before I install it.
Pls take time to read some of the stuff in the forum.
Such as wiki or newbie resource link
Cheers,
thihaz

thihaz said:
follow this guide.
http://www.karrderized.com/romguide/
If you want to try other ROMs, check your device whether it is 32A OR 32B.
There is a market icon in your phone, you go in there, search apps, download and install.
Normally I check the comments first before I install it.
Pls take time to read some of the stuff in the forum.
Such as wiki or newbie resource link
Cheers,
thihaz
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ok...
first i'll read it....
hee

LoGaY said:
hello i'm newbie for Android...
i don't know how to flash the new rom to My HTC magic....
anyone give some clue?How?
i live in Indonesia, can i use every rom for my region?
last Question is, How to Install the applications to my HTC magic?
thx....
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Why you people just can't read the Wiki ? Everything is explained there to get started.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Sapphire_Hacking
Wrong Forum anyway u might to Post that in the General Section.
Anyway if you bought the Device recently in Indonesia you might have a "perfected" SPL (1.33.0010) this thread might be usefull , works with devices bought here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548096

Higgins12 said:
Why you people just can't read the Wiki ? Everything is explained there to get started.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Sapphire_Hacking
Wrong Forum anyway u might to Post that in the General Section.
Anyway if you bought the Device recently in Indonesia you might have a "perfected" SPL (1.33.0010) this thread might be usefull , works with devices bought here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548096
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i should install the SPL before flash the ROM?

LoGaY said:
i should install the SPL before flash the ROM?
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Read the Wiki please it explains everything. You should check what SPL you have first, before trying to install a new ROM.

Thread reported.

Help please!

So I've been searching all day trying to figure this out. I'm pretty sure I got my HD2 rooted (everything did as it was supposed to, but don't remember it rebooting, although it probably did). The problem I'm having is I want to load an Android ROM, but it's so confusing? I managed to get my G2 rooted and flashed multiple ROMs on it, but this is a lot different, and every time I google how to install them, it'll give me the Android ROMs, but no instructions? I found one I'd like to use (really I don't care which one it is as long as I have Android Market), but I'm seriously lost as how to flash it. I've been searching all day, and I know you guys hate posts like this, but I'm in serious need guys. Any help will be appreciated.

Also, the G2 ROM was flashed through ClockworkMod in recovery. I can get instructions on how to flash other ROMs, but it says nothing about Android ROMs.. I just want to be able to enjoy my phone!

there are stickies on how to do this
download this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783
install magldr then install CWM
download the zip file you want to install fromthe dev section and reboot intot he CWM menu and isntall

Thanks bro. I'm going to try it now and see if it works!

if i may...
the link given to you is a sticky in the hd nand section. pretty obvious to see if you open that forum, imo.
in all seriousness - what kept you from finding it? was it hard to find? did you not see the forum? were you nervous to try and use it? why did you feel the need to ask a how to question before trying something out?
i ask as your question is asked countless times and i am curious what xda can do better to get people information that is readily available. i am not trying to be snarky, rather learn from you as what we can do better.
thanks.

Richy99 said:
there are stickies on how to do this
download this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783
install magldr then install CWM
download the zip file you want to install fromthe dev section and reboot intot he CWM menu and isntall
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Don't you need to install HSPL2.08 first?
That is how i installed Nandroid.

Houwert said:
Don't you need to install HSPL2.08 first?
That is how i installed Nandroid.
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it's implied, that if you install magldr, that you do it properly including hspl and correct radio.
please, do answer my above question.

jsmccabe78 said:
if i may...
the link given to you is a sticky in the hd nand section. pretty obvious to see if you open that forum, imo.
in all seriousness - what kept you from finding it? was it hard to find? did you not see the forum? were you nervous to try and use it? why did you feel the need to ask a how to question before trying something out?
i ask as your question is asked countless times and i am curious what xda can do better to get people information that is readily available. i am not trying to be snarky, rather learn from you as what we can do better.
thanks.
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Agreed.
I too am curious as to why people either dont look first or just cant be bothered because that is what it seems like to me.
I just cant understand why people make topics like this when there is plenty of guides and sticky on exactly how to do it, It just seems a never ending circle of n00bs asking "how do I install android" and then people linking to the sticky/guide topics over and over.
Its even more surprising because these new users are given a video to watch as soon as the join up very clearly telling them to use search and read sticky/guide topics first.
independentpwn said:
So I've been searching all day trying to figure this out.
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That's either a lie or you have been searching under your bed.

Tutorial flash

Hello,i'm new here and i have a SGS.For the moment i have 2.3.4 Gingerbread XXJVP and i want to flash the phone with another kernel and rom.The problem is,i don't know how to do it,and i don't understand these termens.Can anyone tell me step by step how to do it?Or show me a tutorial or something.Thank you so much.

most of the threads have a tutorial on how to flash the roms
so a bit of reading is required
here is an example on youtube on how to flash ICS beta 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC7wTOZLL00

I know,but most of threads are not so helpful,the explanations are for people who know how to flash.

mirceapuy said:
I know,but most of threads are not so helpful,the explanations are for people who know how to flash.
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i disagree; look at Ramad's stock firmware thread.

mirceapuy said:
I know,but most of threads are not so helpful,the explanations are for people who know how to flash.
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I was once where you are now, ask any specific question you have, and I'll give you a hand.

[Q] 2 Development sections for nexus7? why?

Hey guys! forgive me for this stupid question ... I'm thinking of buying a nexus 7 arrived in Italy these days ... I decided to look at the development section to see which Rom were already available
I was amazed to see that there are two sections of development:
- Nexus 7 Android Development (for the Asus Nexus 7)
- Development Nexus 7 Original (Original development for the Nexus 7)
hardware diferences?
I don't understand what the differences are? could you explain?
sorry for my bad English ... : (
EDIT: i found this threat:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1772627&page=5
but still do not understand

i too would like too know the answer to this before i go any further i have rooted and flash recovery so far but will leave the rooms till i know the answer to this

skedone said:
i too would like too know the answer to this before i go any further i have rooted and flash recovery so far but will leave the rooms till i know the answer to this
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we can try to figure out for yourself if you do not respond (although I hope they do) ... try to download from the play store android system info and search in logs ... something ...

one is for original development, the other is for development based on someone elses work(not original). i hope this explains it better to you.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16676486#post16676486

simms22 said:
one is for original development, the other is for development based on someone elses work(not original). i hope this explains it better to you.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16676486#post16676486
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you tell me that the one is a section for those who want to develop a certain type of ROM (completely new), the other is for those who want to use "ready rom" (ready-made)?

kobra_89 said:
you tell me that the one is a section for those who want to develop a certain type of ROM (completely new), the other is for those who want to use "ready rom" (ready-made)?
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kind of, in a very basic way. or a already made rom/kernel as the base to build on.

simms22 said:
kind of, in a very basic way. or a already made rom/kernel as the base to build on.
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mmm... ok... i think to understand... then for noob like me (but also for non-developers) is recommended the "development" section i suppose

kobra_89 said:
mmm... ok... i think to understand... then for noob like me (but also for non-developers) is recommended the "development" section i suppose
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its not "for a noob or not for a noob". either are good for a noob. its just an extra classification for the actual work. flash what you want to flash

simms22 said:
its not "for a noob or not for a noob". either are good for a noob. its just an extra classification for the actual work. flash what you want to flash
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Thanks but y have they only done this for nexus 7 never seen this for my other devices

skedone said:
Thanks but y have they only done this for nexus 7 never seen this for my other devices
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they have it for a few more newer devices too, like in the sgslll forums.

simms22 said:
its not "for a noob or not for a noob". either are good for a noob. its just an extra classification for the actual work. flash what you want to flash
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Mmm... ok!:laugh: thanks for the help!