Guide to load custom roms and perform nandroid backup? - Hero CDMA General

I'm sorry but I have searched for that last 20 minutes in the Hero CDMA thread.. I can't seem to find a thread that explains what a recovery image is or how to even load it.. I came from windows mobile and it was pretty simple to load a rom, I'm hoping it's the same thing for android.
What I need:
if you guys can explain or link me to the following, it would be greatly appreciated:
Explanation on recovery images on how to load them
How to perform a back up
thank you guys...

I'm sorry, please delete this thread.. found what I was looking for.

It's always nice of you to tell someone else where you found it in case they come searching along and need it too.
FYI:
http://geekfor.me/news/beta-testers-needed-for-auto-rooter/
and
http://geekfor.me/faq/how-to-root-the-cdma-htc-sprint-hero/

Related

Cant find this posting again???

Hi,
thanks for clicking here.
I cant seem to find this posting, I saw it about 2-3 weeks, it was this guy who posted his complete modification instructions or things that he did, he backed them up. He made all these modifications and backed it up so that after a hard reset those can be restored without indivually installing each program and settings. I believe it was specifically for the Wizard/
CANT FIND IT????!!!
this is driving me crazy, can someone help me find that posting please?? I have been looking for it for hours now???
Everyone was really appreciative of him, he had the MOST complete and concise instructions, almost a whole page long!!!!
Thanks
Was it this one...?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=43705
Absolutely!! You are 100% correct!!!
Thanks a million.
BTW, i feel the search on this forum is a little heard right?? its hard to find the things U R looking for. What do U think?
Thanks again

ROM Question

Like the title says.... its a question about ROMs...
I have the EviL.HeRo ROM 2.7(x). Well, my question is can I have more then one ROM on my SDCard? or do I have to remove one ROM to put in another?
EDIT: Which is the newest version of EviL.HeRo? Is it 2.9.5x?
... another question
How do I install ROM's? The only reason I knew how to install the EviL.HeRo ROM was because a video guide helped me. I just don't get the whole coding process. Can someone explain?
Which HERO ROM is the best? is it EviL.HeRo?
EDIT: When I installed my first ROM, all my applications got deleted? Is this normal? and does this happen every time you install a new one?
BTW, thanks for helping me out. I know I'm a "n00b!".
Jay_8698 said:
Like the title says.... its a question about ROMs...
I have the EviL.HeRo ROM 2.7(x). Well, my question is can I have more then one ROM on my SDCard? or do I have to remove one ROM to put in another?
EDIT: Which is the newest version of EviL.HeRo? Is it 2.9.5x?
... another question
How do I install ROM's? The only reason I knew how to install the EviL.HeRo ROM was because a video guide helped me. I just don't get the whole coding process. Can someone explain?
Which HERO ROM is the best? is it EviL.HeRo?
EDIT: When I installed my first ROM, all my applications got deleted? Is this normal? and does this happen every time you install a new one?
BTW, thanks for helping me out. I know I'm a "n00b!".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Like the title says, this belongs in Q&A
If you want to have more than 1 ROM update.zip on your phone you will need to flash either Amon_RAs RAv1.2.1 recovery or cyanogens 1.4 that will let you flash a ROM without renaming it to update.zip
Newest version of EViL Hero? Check the thread.
There are SO MANY instructions about how to install a ROM. There is even an entire wiki that explains all of this stuff. You really need to do a search and look around a bit.
Read this: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Sapphire_Hacking
If you get lost, ask a question in the Q&A forum...not the dev forum. The dev forum is for DEVELOPMENT. There is a sticky at the top of the forum that explains this.
Applications will be deleted iff you wipe before flashing. This is required most of the time. Check out MyBackup Pro.
It is fine that you are new to this, but ask in the right place and do your due diligence. Google and forum search was invented for a reason.
Ok, sorry about that, and thank you.

What are Roms?

Hello everyone this may be a silly question but I see a lot of talk about roms within these forums can someone please tell me what are roms and how to install them.
Are they like cab files? or is it more like a OS system for mobile devices...
Will Roms override the os system that's on my device now? thanks for any info on this
the rom is the whole OS, including any pre installed programs. It is a big file, around 200meg that gets flashed to the rom memory chip on your phone. When you boot for the first time, it configures (installs, sets itself up) itself onto your device.
If you install a new rom, it completely removes the old rom, so if you hard reset, you get a fresh copy of teh new rom, you can only go back to teh original rom by flashing the original one again.
Think of it a bit like the windows cd that you use to install your PC.
PLease dont reply with 'how do i do it?', , go and read, then tomorrow, read it all again, then read some more, and then read it all again. By saturday/sunday you should be ready to do a trial flash.
PLease dont reply with 'how do i do it?', , go and read, then tomorrow, read it all again, then read some more, and then read it all again. By saturday/sunday you should be ready to do a trial flash.[/QUOTE]
Wow! That's what I did and ya know what? It works.....Try it
HA! You have alot to learn.
? Thanks for reviving a long dead thread with nothing usefull! HA! ...seriously, please refrain from doing that...it clogs up the forums.
I flashed my first rom about 4 months ago using the how to section for noobs. I read it several times, did each step one at a time, testing at each stage to make sure I'd done it right and it works like a charm. Best place to start.
ashasaur said:
? Thanks for reviving a long dead thread with nothing usefull! HA! ...seriously, please refrain from doing that...it clogs up the forums.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Um..........I'm sorry but i don't get this i've read this thread over and over, and it helped me understand what they are, but not how to use them or modify them........
I'm not trying to revive this thread for no particular reason, but understand what exactly happened, and learn about the topic of this thread.......
As mentioned, there are plenty of tutorials on how to install roms and all about roms in the forums
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Dude I have the same question

Questions - Look Here First

So now that we have our own Q&A forums, you guys should:
1. Search to make sure your question hasn't been answered yet.
2. Do not ask me or any other mod to close a thread just because your question was answered. Only if you see an argument coming.
3. Make sure you are clear and use English.
4. Be sure to thank those who help you! They helped you, the least you could do is give a simple thanks!
5. Be respectful to others, don't call someone noob, stupid, or any use any profane language just because of their question, just remember you were once there too!
Sent from my XT862 using Tapatalk 2
Much needed
hi good work by mod ..i came across highly profane words used like noob etc..so please be good & treated good...in galaxy y section there is a lot of questions to be answered so help us ...do updated roms.....
Many new users read this thread and forget the first point. SEARCH! But they don't. Instead of that, they create new threads in our Q&A section with questions that have been asked a million times.
Code:
System.out.println("Sent from my SGY");
Link CM7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808821
Someone post a link to download this ??
josegarcia01 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808821
Someone post a link to download this ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
wrong thread buddy,
anyways,
the link is in the thread,
if you want a really-buggy-not-working rom then download that
charging samsung galaxy y gt-s5360
How will I know if the samsung galaxy y gt-s5360 is already full charge while it is connected to a travel adapter?
Hindiikawayos said:
How will I know if the samsung galaxy y gt-s5360 is already full charge while it is connected to a travel adapter?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Start a thread in Questions & Answers! Thanks!
- The-Captain
request for Sticky thread about Backup and Restore
Hi
Can you make a sticky thread about a step by step guide to backup and restore the existing phone data and software(and everything else, so that anyone can comeback to present position anytime) before trying anything new.
I am a newbie and recently bricked one of my phones by trying a update(and still searching for proper firmware to restore it). I know that searching may yield some result but if there is a sticky thread, it will be helpful for people like me. I know there are stock roms available but nothing beats getting the good old phone back as it is with a feeling that nothing happened.
PS. I have installed CWM and tried the backup option there.However while backing up data it showed " failed to mount /data partition(backed up boot image and other things, but where I do not know(may be on SD card, but cannot find)). My phone is rooted and on original firmware (working perfectly). Samsung kies has a frequent crashing problem on winXP. So dared not use it.
bukaida said:
Hi
Can you make a sticky thread about a step by step guide to backup and restore the existing phone data and software(and everything else, so that anyone can comeback to present position anytime) before trying anything new.
I am a newbie and recently bricked one of my phones by trying a update(and still searching for proper firmware to restore it). I know that searching may yield some result but if there is a sticky thread, it will be helpful for people like me. I know there are stock roms available but nothing beats getting the good old phone back as it is with a feeling that nothing happened.
PS. I have installed CWM and tried the backup option there.However while backing up data it showed " failed to mount /data partition(backed up boot image and other things, but where I do not know(may be on SD card, but cannot find)). My phone is rooted and on original firmware (working perfectly). Samsung kies has a frequent crashing problem on winXP. So dared not use it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If the backup was completed you can see a folder named
Clockworkmod.
You can find your nandroid backup inside backup..
Akash vibhute said:
If the backup was completed you can see a folder named
Clockworkmod.
You can find your nandroid backup inside backup..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It contains 3 files
recovery.img
boot.img
system.rfs.tar
It said during backup that could not mount /data. Will it affect in anyway during restoration? Will I get back my contacts, pictures and games? I like to try the jellybin firmware available here but also want to comeback to my present position if I do not like it. Is this backup sufficient for complete restoration or I have to do something else ?
bukaida said:
It contains 3 files
recovery.img
boot.img
system.rfs.tar
It said during backup that could not mount /data. Will it affect in anyway during restoration? Will I get back my contacts, pictures and games? I like to try the jellybin firmware available here but also want to comeback to my present position if I do not like it. Is this backup sufficient for complete restoration or I have to do something else ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think that the backup will work..
Generally the backup has 4 files
Nandroid.md5
System.rfs.tar
Cache.rfs.tar
And
Data.rfs.tar
By the way if you want the stock roms nandroid backup (without data ie. Factory resetted) I can provide you the links..
Kernel is not included.
Hit thanks if I helped you.
Would there be a possibility of having a Jellyblast custiom ROM with Merruk kernel?
I am currently enjoying my Jelllyblast V3. I read that we could overclock the unit. The thing is I have read most posts here but I am having difficulty understanding it. Most instructions are to techinical for me. I am hoping that the next Jellyblast custom ROM will have an option of either having a Kuro or Merruk kernel. But if there is a much simpler way of installing Merruk, I would like to know.
Thanks!
Akash vibhute said:
I don't think that the backup will work..
Generally the backup has 4 files
Nandroid.md5
System.rfs.tar
Cache.rfs.tar
And
Data.rfs.tar
By the way if you want the stock roms nandroid backup (without data ie. Factory resetted) I can provide you the links..
Kernel is not included.
Hit thanks if I helped you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will it help to restore me to everything like a new one (except the data) purchased fresh from market? Then please provide the link. BTW, I am using CWM Ver 5.0.2.6. Are you sure that the above four files will be produced ? I have taken the back ups twice with same set of files available.The data partition could not be mounted in both the cases.
Hi guys, please search the Q&A forum to look forward an answer to your question, if there isn't one, create a new thread there. This thread is not the place to ask questions! Thanks!
- The-Captain
I am using JellyBlastGenED right now, everything is fine, except for I can't receive SMS, I think the settings and the network signal are all good, Please help!
michaelaquinoee said:
I am using JellyBlastGenED right now, everything is fine, except for I can't receive SMS, I think the settings and the network signal are all good, Please help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, you are in Questions look here first thread.. so please don't get confused.. its not Questions.. ask here.. and also please read first post of any thread you visit to know about it & read your above post..
I don't know about rom you are talking about.. so I can't help.. but you can do this..
First use "search" option in this forum for similar problems if someone had .. they might have got a solution there.. if not see in the place where you downloaded the file.. there you might find solution..
Still if you couldn't find.. search in Q&A /general section.. this will give you info/answer within 10 mins..
if still not available then ask in OT thread or create a thread for your Q in Q&A section.. this will give you answer usually within 1/2 days..
Sent from the MUST have app!
my phone works fine unless I insert the memory card.then after a few minutes it freezes and reboots without powering off. Then it restarts, freezes and again shuts down.removing the card fixes it but then I can't use my apps songs and videos on my memory card. That card worked fine for almost a year (I didn't test it on some other Android device but it works on non Android devices)
My Recent Activity
a few days ago I decided to deodex my phone using a flashable I found somewhere...it all was working fine except for a few FCs and sometimes it froze but after some time it would get back to normal.then I installed a few apps like undelete and ROM toolbox pro.I changed the boot animation too. So once I was using opera mini web browser and my phone froze and turned off in the same way I mentioned earlier... I tried clearing dalvik cache and the cache partition in recovery mode but to no avail.I also removed a few apps I suspected may have been the cause but that too didn't work.
I hope the experts here help me out with the issue soon.
And btw that 'you are a noob on xda' was genus:beer::beer:
Sent from my GT-S5300 using xda app-developers app
Sent from my GT-S5300 using xda app-developers app
@polovinen.. can you please read my above post once...
And also please read first post of any thread before posting in that thread... it tells you what that thread is about..
Sent from the MUST have app!
JELLYBLAST V3 ClockWidget.apk
Hello guys, do you have any installable or flashable ClockWidget.apk for JellyBlast V3? The one on my phone has crashed and never appeared.. Tried searching but to no avail..
nyak00 said:
Hello guys, do you have any installable or flashable ClockWidget.apk for JellyBlast V3? The one on my phone has crashed and never appeared.. Tried searching but to no avail..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good that you tried searching.. please check in themes and apps section.. and you may find one.. and in that section try only "clock" in search and you will find appropriate threads..
NOTE: please stop asking questions here.. this thread is not to ask questions mate..
The-Captain said:
So now that we have our own Q&A forums, you guys should:
1. Search to make sure your question hasn't been answered yet.
2. Do not ask me or any other mod to close a thread just because your question was answered. Only if you see an argument coming.
3. Make sure you are clear and use English.
4. Be sure to thank those who help you! They helped you, the least you could do is give a simple thanks!
5. Be respectful to others, don't call someone noob, stupid, or any use any profane language just because of their question, just remember you were once there too!
Sent from my XT862 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

[Q] Help switching to f2fs format.

Hello guys, I have been going crazy reading links and such trying to figure out how
To convert my 2012 nexus 7 to this new file format and have not been successful at all.
I have searched so please don't use that as your answer. I am trying to find an easy way that
A two year old could follow. I have found were to get the ROMs so that's not a problem. It is just trying to convert.
Is there something someone has put together like a flashable version? Any help would be great!! Thanks in advance.
Also let me have your thoughts . If it really makes a difference switching to this... Thanks..
edshawn911 said:
Hello guys, I have been going crazy reading links and such trying to figure out how
To convert my 2012 nexus 7 to this new file format and have not been successful at all.
I have searched so please don't use that as your answer. I am trying to find an easy way that
A two year old could follow. I have found were to get the ROMs so that's not a problem. It is just trying to convert.
Is there something someone has put together like a flashable version? Any help would be great!! Thanks in advance.
Also let me have your thoughts . If it really makes a difference switching to this... Thanks..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The most simplest way....and I mean simple, is to install multirom via play store. Once you boot into recovery, you click on one button and you're done. Mulitrom is awesome. If you don't know what it is, it basically dual or in my case triple boots into your system.I have 3 of the top ROMs all running f2fs and ilove it.
Good luck
d

Categories

Resources