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Hello,
Thought I'd share the updated How To's we have up on the site. All completely with easy to follow videos for newbies.
How To Setup ADB -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
How To Load a Theme -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-load-a-theme-on-an-android-phone/
How To Flash a New Recovery Image -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-flash-a-new-recovery-image-if-you-are-already-rooted/
How To Switch to a Different SD Card (for use with Swap, Hero ROMs, etc.) -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/ho...-android-when-using-swap-hero-and-or-apps2sd/
How To Backup/Restore Your Android Phone -
http://theunlockr.com/2010/02/06/how-to-backup-and-restore-your-android-phone/
Nexus One How To's -
How To: Root the Nexus One (Updated 01.11.10)
http://theunlockr.com/2010/01/02/how-to-root-the-nexus-one/
How To: Load a Custom ROM on the Nexus One (Updated 1.11.10)
http://theunlockr.com/2010/01/08/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-nexus-one/
Want HTC Sense UI (HTC Desire ROM) on Your Nexus One? Ok, no problem.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/02/20/want-htc-sense-ui-htc-desire-rom-on-your-nexus-one-ok-no-problem/
Hope these help people! Enjoy!
For a list of all our How To's (w Videos) sorted by Phone go here -
http://theunlockr.com/how-tos/android-how-tos/
Great site! Come check it out!
I would like a howto explaining how to uninstall system apps (e.g. the mp3 store, the email app). I don't use it and would like to uninstall them, but I don't know how!
Just a self plug for my guide on these forums
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
Just wanted to say EXCELLENT video tutorials - I used these to root and flash my virgin nexus one yesterday. HOWEVER, you should make a note that you need to wipe before flashing cynaogen (I got stuck in the boot screen and was freaking out). Doing a wipe fixed this...
Great site & very good video tutorials! Keep it up...
Great Site
I love it, i love it. I wish this was around when i got my g1.
This needs to be made a sticky
Hello XDA Mods "Sticky" please
lnjryan said:
This needs to be made a sticky
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+1, I have been rooting phones since the day the G1 came out. I have to say that theunlockr.com site makes rooting practically noob proof. I have used it once or twice when setting up my drivers for SDK/ADB and was very impressed.
Honestly, I wish that XDA would create a section of "How To" videos for rooting the devices that theunlockr.com showcases. This would make rooting much easier for noobs.
This gets my vote for "STICKY"!
Background:
My Desire Z is a phone from work, so I guess it's not meant to be fiddled with, but having rooted the other Android devices I have, I was somewhat annoyed that there is nothing similar to the Super One Click for my device.
I have hence produced a front end, that basically does nothing more fancy that proving a GUI front end to existing procedures.
It has two buttons, one for downgrade and one for the rooting.
I use the description (and files) from Cyanomod and I would welcome feedback on the procedures:
Downgrade:
wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Firmware_Downgrade_(Gingerbread)
Rooting:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting
Releases:
0.1 - Initial release - framework established, not fully working
0.2 - Second release - Downgrade works to the point where PC10IMG.zip is to be installed. Returns "CID incorrect!"
0.9 - Public beta - has been proven in battle by working on my phone. If DOES state that it failed rooting due to mismatching MD5 hashes, but they do match and it does work so this is still confusing. Very limited error handling, so you can easily fool it in a gazillion different ways.
Files available:
http://www.bergatrollet.se/root/ (will make something a bit fanizer that the plain dir ;-)
Here you find the distribution package, but also the full source code (Delphi XE2).
Please mind; the distribution package does NOT contain the pack of tools needed. Please feel free to suggest where I can place a 300MB package now that Kimble got bust and megaupload is no longer an option...
The following tools are needed/used:
busybox
embedwpthis.pl
flashgc
fre3vo
gfree
hboot-eng.img
misc_version
PC10IMG.zip
psneuter
recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img
root_psn
su
Superuser.apk
Thanks for the comments received so far - looking forward to you testing it, and for pressing "thanks" on the post
Sounds interesting. My phone is already rooted so I guess I can't really help out?
You want to automate the two processes - is that correctly understood? It would save a lot of lazy people a lot af reading, that's for sure
Lazy people should not mess with their phone in the first place. As mentioned, if the destination matters to you more than the journey then you should definitely not be here...
Regardless, this is a nice gesture...good luck!
Sent from my DZ.
There have been a few people crying about not being able to root since GB. I don't understand why they can't or if there just too many steps. I found it easy but it does take an hour or so. Maybe this will help them. I'm sure they'll being willing/able to test for ya. Thanks!
whpsnp said:
Sounds interesting. My phone is already rooted so I guess I can't really help out?
You want to automate the two processes - is that correctly understood? It would save a lot of lazy people a lot af reading, that's for sure
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I will provide the source for it (Delphi XE2) so anyone willing to take a look at that are also welcome to give me a hand.
Correct; automate the two processes of downgrading and of rooting. They are made into two buttons as not everyone would need the downgrade.
I am uploading the two zips to www.bergatrollet.se/root.
The distribution one is quite heavy (300 MB as it contains the old ROM) so I also uypload a version with only the exe file and a reference to the binaries needed.
crestofawave said:
Lazy people should not mess with their phone in the first place. As mentioned, if the destination matters to you more than the journey then you should definitely not be here...
Regardless, this is a nice gesture...good luck!
Sent from my DZ.
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Quite a few people rooted their phones using Single Click options, and not all of them are lamers.
Fiddling with ADB is IMHO not mandatory knowledge for benefiting from a rooted handset!
That would be awesome if you can do it. I rooted mine quite easily from froyo using scripts or what have you. Visionary for temp root and gfree to finish the job. Abd doesn't work well with this phone.
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I'll unroot to test.
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Android_Monsters said:
I'll unroot to test.
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The only prerequisite is that you need ADB installed, but all the applications needed and packed in the distribution ZIP.
Do you need your env variables set?
-Nipqer
You mean like path? All the tools needed are in ./bin/ relative the exe file (regardless of where you put it), so the only part where I see a need is if the adb needs something of the usb drivers...
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+1 on this project.
keep going
Working on it ...
To keep you updated on the progress:
Downgrader:
- There are differences between the Cyanogenmod downgrader guide and the XDA guide. The XDA one features a gold card thing which seemingly isn't necessary. (Can't anyone explain this in a human language?)
- It fails in the part where the mobile validates the PC10IMG.zip where I get an error on the CID.
Rooter:
- Can't test this until the downgrader works, but it could already be OK ;-)
Will update the stuff on the site in a few hours so please don't pick up the version there just yet as it's the old one.
BacchusFLT said:
To keep you updated on the progress:
Downgrader:
- There are differences between the Cyanogenmod downgrader guide and the XDA guide. The XDA one features a gold card thing which seemingly isn't necessary. (Can't anyone explain this in a human language?)
- It fails in the part where the mobile validates the PC10IMG.zip where I get an error on the CID.
Rooter:
- Can't test this until the downgrader works, but it could already be OK ;-)
Will update the stuff on the site in a few hours so please don't pick up the version there just yet as it's the old one.
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the CID error can be solved by using the goldcard and i am not a robot
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the CID error can be solved by using the goldcard and i am not a robot
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I adjusted the Cyanogenmod instructions by the goldcard sections of the of XDA, which I hope made it work. As said, I am now on CM7.1 after downgrading and rooting with my own code.
If you are serious about Android then be prepared to read - that is the one thing which will separate you from the average user.
To get you started you will need to know a few basics before you can start contributing to a community which has dedicated themselves in bringing better Operating Systems (Roms) to our phones. By knowing these basic steps you will be able to help iron out bugs from whatever Rom you have decided to keep on your phone and thus, improving your own user experience.
If you are completely new to this then you should read Glevitan's Starter Guide. It contains everything you need to know and it is a mandatory prerequisite before you can post in this thread seaking help.
Now that you have read and understood some of the terminology and how to recover from possible issues, you can root your phone with the A high-level DHD/Inspire manual S-OFF hack concept for advanced users [NOTE: The AAHK HAS BEEN RETIRED FOR NOOBS. IT IS FOR ADVANCE USERS ONLY. REFER TO THIS STICKY INSTEAD [How to] ROOT without the Hack Kit] Even if you do encounter issues, knowing the terminology, what you did and what went wrong will help communicating your issue so we can find a way to solve it. If you read the starter guide you should know that we don't recommend using HTC dev to unlock your bootloader. However, if you did go this route you can read this helpful guide: [NOOB] Flashing a custom ROM & getting it to boot IF bootloader is htcdev unlocked. And finally, our own resident and esteemed Glevitan is working on a tool to make it easier for you all. [ROOT] [TOOL] Easy Ace Root Tool
After having spent some time in the XDA threads reading a lot more than what you should post, you will have realized that almost any question you could possibly think about has already been asked over a dozen times and why so many emphasize the importance of searching for your answer first. You would also come to realize what are the benefits of setting up ADB. Among one of ADB (Android debug Bridge - [GUIDE] ADB - Usage, Tips, Tricks and More! and [GUIDE]ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone) uses is creating logcats. These logcats help developers finding what is causing a bug and how to fix it. This is a quick [Tutorial] How To Logcat. However, this quick tutorial will only help you get started. Keep in mind that apps like aLogcat or Catlog could shorten important output from the log. Another one: Learn to logcat like a Pro!
To be able to help developers create a better user experience for us, we need to create a bug report. The reason why we first need to search the forum is to avoid confusing the developer by cluttering the thread with repeated reports, of bugs and questions which as mentioned earlier, most likely have already been asked. To have a better understanding of the different instances we can create logs, then have a look at: [TUT]Report a bug I do believe this can not be emphasized enough and thus, what better way than reading it from existz own words.
Making your own Android Rom: Some advice..
You can find some relevant and not so relevant links in the second and third post.
Forum Rules
A Short Guide To Open-Source And Similar Licenses
Team:
Gizmoe
Bananagranola
Glevitan
Teichopsia
GuyInTheCorner
Muikkuman
sashank
hdorius
We are all here attempting to return what the community has given us - constantly deconstructing the OP in lieu of a better organization.
Thread Index
Page#1, post#7 Noob Starter Guide by Glevitan.
Goes to a different thread (Guide) (Beginners) You have rooted your phone, now what can you do Thanks to GuyintheCorner.
Goes to a different thread Steps to flashing ROM - Thanks to sashank.
Page#1, post#8 FAQ's by Hdrorius.
Page#18, post#179 Booting into recovery, Full wipe and flashing, How to restore after formatting the SD card.
Page#1, post#9 [GUIDE] ADB - Usage, Tips, Tricks and More!, thanks to andyharney.
Page#14, post#133 [Tutorial] How To Logcat Thanks to andyharney. This will take you directly to the OP.
Page #2, post #19 "I have the SanDisk Class 10 64GB MicroSD card and it works flawlessly in my DHD." Thanks to Blasphemer666 for the report.
Page#3, post#24 Radio - Location mapping project by Xeleth.
Page#4, post#35 CPU+FAN+Overclocking brief discussion, Continues here, And here, Here as well, One more, Another one, Doesn't seem to end, Finally Ending in post#42
Page#5, post#45 British cure for Hangovers - by a 15yr old
Page#9, post#82 How to check which camara sensor you have, thanks to GuyInTheCorner.
Page#18, post#172 Radio, Ril discussion.
Page#22, post#213 Random Links
Page#28, post#273 A little guide on flashing radios the PD98IMG.zip way Thanks to Xeleth - link will take you to the OP.
Page#37, post#368 Enabling the right click button in LinuxMint It all started on post#316. A special thanks to bananagranola for the step by step guidance.
Page#40, post#396 [NOOB] Flashing a custom ROM & getting it to boot IF bootloader is htcdev unlocked Thanks to sashank.
Page#52, post#514 [TUT] Edify Scripts (Creating flashable zips) Thanks to sashank.
Page#57, post#569 Inspire - Aroma Installer calibration values.
Page#67, post#668 Links to learn how to program.
Page#69, post#687 Stuff to say about dalvik cache and data wiping. Thanks to sashank, continues on post #689.
Page#76, post#757 adb devices not listed linux Udev, Udev Rules, etc., still under construction.
Page#78, post#776 pd98img.zip / 4ext touch recovery RC7.
Page#83, post#822 Short flashable zip explanation / guide. Thanks to bananagranola.
Page #164 [Guide][How to]Disable hardware key and light functions. thanks to hdorius.
Gold Card Generator Kinda a do it yourself thing.
Page#200, post#1992 Links to learn Java and Linux - but mostly linux
Links
Freenode IRC chan. #htc-ace - DHD/Inspire, a place to hang out and generally talk about anything pertaining to these devices. Thanks to synergydev.
#AceRoot - S-OFF support, Thanks to Glevitan
XDA University
[Lists]Guide Ride-From a Newbie to a Dev, Get all you need here
Android Debug Bridge.
zeppelinrox
[RC9] ULTIMATIC RC6! [EXE]-=Ultimate Jar Power Tools=-With Maximum MultiTasking Mods!
Hboot explained. thanks to cee43ja1 for the links.
[COLLECTION][TWEAKS]build.prop tweaks[8 JUNE]
[REF][TWEAKS] Kernel Governors, Modules, I/O Schedulers, CPU Tweaks, AIO App Configs
a list of build.prop tweaks
Android Terms,Slang & Definitions
{HELP} Interactive Help Forum!{TUTORIALS} Where questions are encouraged!
[Reference] Interactive Phone Modification [GUIDE]
RUU (ROM Upgrade Utility): How to extract files from a RUU.
[HOW TO] Beginners Guide to Android ROM Development
[Guide]Complete Android ROM development and essential tutorials ~~ By Nero Young ~~
[GUIDE] How to port Stock/GB/CM7/CM9/ICS/CM10/JB Based ROMs
[GUIDE] [how to] CREATE OWN ROM [FOR ANY ANDROID DEVICE] [FOR N00B] [EASIEST METHODS]
[Tutorial] Compile JB on Ubuntu
[Tutorial] Compile ICS on Ubuntu
[Tutorial][Oct. 19, 2011] Compile AOSP Gingerbread on Ubuntu
[Guide] How to use Github
[Guide] How to set up ADB and Build Android with fedora KDE
dsixda's Android Kitchen
[Kitchen] Easy Development Studio
Ultimate Apk Workshop
[MULTI-TOOL] StudioAndroid (cross-platform)
[CM10] [PPA] Cyanogenmod Compiler v0.6
[UTILITY] Android Utility - [apktool|dex2jar|smali|more][Mac & Linux][Feb13, 2012]
[KITCHEN]Android Kernel Kitchen 0.3.1 (Linux / Windows)
[INFO] WaccoPedia - Sharing is Caring Thanks to hdorius for the link.
A quick tutorial on SplashScreens by Glevitan
[ATTN - ALL ANDROID DEVS] General Public License
And it has moderator approval, so please only report posts if they actually require attention.
Yes let the fun begin
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium
I'm a Noob, and I appreciate the help.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda app-developers app
INDEX
ABSTRACT
The present document pretends to guide the noobs and not so noobs in their flashing / modding / theming way. It covers what the team thought is the basic stuff you should be in knowledge of and may be the most helpful. Any suggestions about the contents or stuff that you think should be included are welcomed, just let us know.
Guide Index
1.Basic Stuff: In this section you will find the common language that is related to Android / HTC Ace devices. This is fundamental for you to understand how things work.
2.Rooting: THIS IS OUT OF SERVICE...CHECK THE UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER TOOL IN PARAGRAPH 4
3.Fixing a messed bootloader: You are not good at listening advices or reading for comprehension. You flashed a froyo RUU or hboot in your GB shipped device? Thank God attn1 was around. This is the Hboot fix for you. All credits go for the Hack Kit Channel devs. I have not done anything but put it here
4.HTCDEV tool: So far, this is the best and only way to do the flashing stuff....
5.Unrooting: In case you need to take your phone to the service centre or lost your mind and want the stock rom back (is there anybody that actually does? :cyclops ) you will find everything you need to know here.
6.Flashing roms: The right steps to flash successfully a custom rom…you can´t miss it. If you do, then you haven´t read carefully.
7.Doing / Restoring a nandroid backup: In case you mess it or you don't like what you get on a new rom, a nand backup is what will save your A**. Follow the path and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel.
8.Radio / RILs: All the radio / RILs related issues, follow this or you will regret it!!
9.Kernels: Everything you always wanted to know about kernels but you didn't dare to ask. Links on line now..:silly:
10.Trouble shooting: I guess this will be the most visited section of the guide. OF COURSE YOU DIDN´T READ THE ABOVE. NOW YOU ARE HERE BUDDY FIX YOURSELF A GOOD READ
11.Customization: For those who would like to start customizing your devices, here you will find a good point of start but THIS IS JUST THE BEGUINNING [/QUOTE]
12.Battery drain issues: I HAVE FLASHED A NEW ROM AND MY BATTERY IS DRAINING WAY TO FASSSSSST!. Well that could be normal, just read and learn before you run out of battery...lol
Find the document here: http://d-h.st/Ii2
FAQ & Notice
FAQ :
What Is the Best Battery,Performance GB/ICS/JB ROM?
There is no best ROM, the opinion of each ROM is different from one person to the other, it is subjective.
Is there a recommended Radio for ROM x?
There isn't a recommended radio for any ROM, since the Radio depends where you live, it is best to test each one for a few days to see which one works best for you.
Can I Flash RIL For AOSP ROM?
No, the RIL is sense based ROM,AOSP RIL is provided in the ROM
How Can I Boot in Recovery/Bootloader if My Volume Rocker is Broken?
You must setup adb and then the command:
adb reboot recovery/bootloader
Why Don't We Have Any OFFICIAL CM9 ROM?
Because the CM team always makes everything work (camera, camcorder, etc) and since we don't have the kernel 3.0 source, there isn't any OFFICIAL CM ROM from them.
Is There Any Official Rooted Sense 3.0 ROM?
Yes, There it is
Notice when Posting On the Dev Thread :
Please Read the First Post, It Usually Stated What's Working and Not Working
Don't Post Any THANKS, just use the thanks button
Don't Even Ask ETA of the ROM, the ROM will update when it's ready
Full Wipe Is Recommended when Updating the ROM, but also can try it without (this is basic,even if it's not stated on 1st post)
ADB is easy, very simple to use. Its the CLI interface that most cannot get used to and are afraid of.
A great XDA guide/overview on ADB here. --> [GUIDE] ADB - Usage, Tips, Tricks and More!
After a full wipe including sd card, to restore a backup mount sd card to pc, create the folder "clockworkmod/backup" place backup there - unmount, flash.
Is there a way to flash a backup using adb? If yes, do the folders need to be created or not and what would the command be? I couldn't find an answer for that.
Edit: Answer is no. Why? I have no clue.
Sent from a dream.
Teichopsia said:
After a full wipe including sd card, to restore a backup mount sd card to pc, create the folder "clockworkmod/backup" place backup there - unmount, flash.
Is there a way to flash a backup using adb? If yes, do the folders need to be created or not and what would the command be? I couldn't find an answer for that.
Sent from a dream.
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ok, I will start tonight at home....let's start from the beguining...we can not forget the section...Can I mess my bootloader for not reading? YESSSSS...hahahaha
GuyInTheCorner said:
+1 adding him will get us some recognition and a solid backgroud
Thanks
Sent from my Desire HD with BlackIce.
Thanks don't hurt ya know?!
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Just will have to wait for his reply. Wanna help glevitan with finding relevant threads? Pm these if you find links. I.e. not able to boot, bricked, qsoad or whatever error and so forth. The more comolete the better.
hdorius said:
Maybe i could make the FAQ that usually asked in Q&A..if u have something to add just tell me,i will add it
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Looking good. It would also be nice to add in a different post tips for porting/rom dev or whatever it is you know to do
I'll search to see if I can find anything.
Sent from a dream.
Guys I am working on the Ace guide...is quite ambitious so it will probably need a good review before seeing the light!....Will send u the document in a couple of hours!....:good:
Teichopsia said:
Bumping myself cause I can. Anyone?
@hdorius - what do you know to do? Didn't you port paranoidandroid? The faq's look good but needs some editing/correction. Where are you from? What's your first language? Do you need help with that?
@Guy - what happened buddy? In the previous page I suggested a few things. Apps? It depends what the others think. I don't see this as a standard.
@miukkuman - where are you?
By the way, where are you from? What do you know to do in the android world or what are you interested in learning?
@everyone - the idea behind this thread is:
- I rather ask each one of you to tell me what you understood which is the idea behind this thread - what you understood. If you didn't understand then I'll need to find a better way to explain myself.
Don't forget to let me know if you know the adb question above.
Sent from a dream.
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ok, before sending the file via PM, I can answer you...there's no choice of restoring a backup from adb. That is the same as flashing a Custom Rom....those files are packed in a certain way that won't be possible to be flashed in hboot (PD98IMG.zip) way.
glevitan said:
ok, before sending the file via PM, I can answer you...there's no choice of restoring a backup from adb. That is the same as flashing a Custom Rom....those files are packed in a certain way that won't be possible to be flashed in hboot (PD98IMG.zip) way.
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Thanks bub, so no can do. I don't believe in 'no can do's
Did you read my question about the hboot interface in the other thread? This, and the above question is simply a language (which I know absolutely nothing about) - there must be a way to get them talking to each other.
Sent from a dream.
I'm from Indonesia mate, my first language is Indonesian... But i also know English, so i think i dont have any problem with it...
And regarding to the FAQ, you said that it needs to some correction... And you want me to add some porting guide on it?
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2
hdorius said:
I'm from Indonesia mate, my first language is Indonesian... But i also know English, so i think i dont have any problem with it...
And regarding to the FAQ, you said that it needs to some correction... And you want me to add some porting guide on it?
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2
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Anything you like really, it's your show. Porting? There are plenty guides for that. If you know any good ones I can link them in the third post. Can you look through the ones I posted to see which are good and if there are any ones that are repetitive or if there are better ones than the ones I posted? Especially the flashable zip link, since I don't know anything about that, maybe there is a betrer one or a guide or a tool for it?
I'll pm you in about 20 minutes.
Sent from a dream.
I found a good link, it should be added in third post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380385
All thanks to Wacco (Waccopedia)
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2
Greets to all
Greets to all from another noob. Well, not a complete noob but a noob here on XDA given my few posts. My deep thanks for allowing a thread where sometimes there just might not be such a thing as a stupid question but honest ones instead,.... Hoping I can contribute something here as an owner of a softbank DHD here in Kyoto, Japan aka the 001HT. I spend alot of time trying to dig up general info from all over the i'net to help answer questions especially for ACE owners so I hope that might be of some help. Grant Barker's homepage is a great resource, (hope its allowed to mention that~). My first minor contribution------ 64GB MicroSD card usage with the DHD. It may already be well-known but for all us noobs who aren't too sure make no mistake..... I have the SanDisk Class 10 64GB MicroSD card and it works flawlessly in my DHD. Since I like to pack lots of MP3's and several full-length HD movies into my handset (helps keep the kids quiet on long drives ) being able to have that much storage space is a blessing! So, just to reiterate, 64GB microSD card--- no problems!
Blasphemer666 said:
Greets to all from another noob. Well, not a complete noob but a noob here on XDA given my few posts. My deep thanks for allowing a thread where sometimes there just might not be such a thing as a stupid question but honest ones instead,.... Hoping I can contribute something here as an owner of a softbank DHD here in Kyoto, Japan aka the 001HT. I spend alot of time trying to dig up general info from all over the i'net to help answer questions especially for ACE owners so I hope that might be of some help. Grant Barker's homepage is a great resource, (hope its allowed to mention that~). My first minor contribution------ 64GB MicroSD card usage with the DHD. It may already be well-known but for all us noobs who aren't too sure make no mistake..... I have the SanDisk Class 10 64GB MicroSD card and it works flawlessly in my DHD. Since I like to pack lots of MP3's and several full-length HD movies into my handset (helps keep the kids quiet on long drives ) being able to have that much storage space is a blessing! So, just to reiterate, 64GB microSD card--- no problems!
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Thanks for the feedback Blashpemer666, hopefully you manage to refrain yourself in front of the kids.
Absolutely, we were all noobs, still are and probably remain being noobs. There is too much information to cover and too little time to do it in. We here are just trying to return to the community what they have given us by helping the new members whenever they need it and whenever we can, to the best of our knowledge, by pointing them in the right direction. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Check the second post, it has been updated.
@glevitan, pm.ed you.
@hdorius, same to you. There are a few mistakes in the pm I sent.
"Help, I can't find the binaries I need to root!"
"WTF? After the video captcha, I can't get VISIONary+?!"
"Where should a noob start?"
Hi, I'm Joslloyd. I'm new here. I've been tinkering with Android and have really seen a lot of benefit from reading XDA. So, first, one big thank you to the community here. Thank you for helping me hack my HTC HD2, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Moto MB525, and now HTC Glacier myTouch 4G.
An obvious question: "Why didn't you post this over in the Developer area, fool?" tn;cp Too new, couldn't post.
An annoyance. I can't link URLs because I'm new. Derp.
I had a bit of trouble getting started. What to read? What to do? Where do I get those damned binaries?!
I have made a download available that has the tools, binaries, and guides I followed to get my unit rooted and set up with a new ROM.
-> joshlloyd dot org slash files
For starters, I'm releasing HTC Glacier MyTouch 4G - Release Lite.zip.
Why release this file? I had trouble locating some of the binaries I needed, especially VISIONary+. In some cases there were multiple versions to choose from.
What is in this download? My download folder of items I needed in order to root my device. My platform-tools folder from my 64-bit Windows install of the ADT. PDF prints of the pages I read.
What is not included? (My file and the following should be all you need.)
Google ADT
Dark JellyBelly Rom
Google Apps Update
Glacier Stock ROM Download
If the Glacier Stock ROM download location goes stale, I can post my copy of this binary.
You can feel free to use a different ROM than the one I chose. I had no trouble with the installation and use of Dark JellyBelly by ...Awesome...
I hope that this helps others get more out of their device. A lot of other people made this possible, all I did was download binaries, do some reading, follow a process, and then tell you about it. All real credit goes to the developers of the tools used.
"Remember kids, the only difference between screwing around and science is writing it down." -Adam Savage
I rooted using the ROOT ANY HTC tool. Just saying.
Got stock in a booth loop wanted to flash other ROMs no way out and I already deleted my stock rooted ROM .had to flash dark unicorn which in turn fixed it(binaries).flashed all new ROMs there was no way out some even aborted during flash.when I was still a noob I would just do loady pd15img file from hboot and reroot
Thought I would put this little list together for those noobs out there that need a little more help with hacking there phone then just reading a forum. hope this helps some of you out.
How to enter Hboot and Recovery on the HTC Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/UgGdBN8GaI8
How to unlock the boot loader on the HTC Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/mWZeTKI886A
How to install CWM Recovery and make a nandroid backup on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/UavDCl2I0iA
How to install Jelly Bean Carbon rom on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/XkHtg5iy7Yk
How to Restore a Nadroid backup on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/MjgdIz6nzws
How to Root the HTC Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/eB4JFzPCTDg
How to S OFF the Droid Incredible on the newest stock rom
http://youtu.be/kJ-_RPKBctA
How to Update baseband radios on the Droid Incredible from Hboot with S OFF
http://youtu.be/brkwRP_23L0
How to use Hboot S OFF to install TWRP Recovery on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/vvCkIm3jNu4
How to over clock the Droid Incredibleto 1.19Gz by installing a Custom Kernel
http://youtu.be/Ai5R8uyWK4I
How to install CM10.1 Jelly Bean on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/RLblsyyMH6o
How to install CM11 KitKat on the droid incredible and review
http://youtu.be/9vx2VFgZ-o8
Stay tuned more videos to come please subscribe.
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Added a video to OP. WOW this forum is DEAD
Wow Thank you for the Videos
Tomsgt said:
Thought I would put this little list together for those noobs out there that need a little more help with hacking there phone then just reading a forum. hope this helps some of you out.
How to enter Hboot and Recovery on the HTC Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/UgGdBN8GaI8
How to unlock the boot loader on the HTC Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/mWZeTKI886A
How to install CWM Recovery and make a nandroid backup on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/UavDCl2I0iA
How to install Jelly Bean Carbon rom on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/XkHtg5iy7Yk
How to Restore a Nadroid backup on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/MjgdIz6nzws
How to Root the HTC Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/eB4JFzPCTDg
How to S OFF the Droid Incredible on the newest stock rom
http://youtu.be/kJ-_RPKBctA
How to Update baseband radios on the Droid Incredible from Hboot with S OFF
http://youtu.be/brkwRP_23L0
How to use Hboot S OFF to install TWRP Recovery on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/vvCkIm3jNu4
How to over clock the Droid Incredibleto 1.19Gz by installing a Custom Kernel
http://youtu.be/Ai5R8uyWK4I
How to install CM10.1 Jelly Bean on the Droid Incredible
http://youtu.be/RLblsyyMH6o
Stay tuned more videos to come please subscribe.
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Wow Thank you for the Videos:good:
so nice to see how it's done
really really enjoying
and yes the even the long ones:good:
Thank you!!!!
HTC Incredible (ADR6300) said:
Wow Thank you for the Videos:good:
so nice to see how it's done
really really enjoying
and yes the even the long ones:good:
Thank you!!!!
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Glad someone is enjoying the videos. this device is pretty much dead in the water but still fun to play with. Lol
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Just bought a new one
Tomsgt said:
Glad someone is enjoying the videos. this device is pretty much dead in the water but still fun to play with. Lol
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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Received a new one in the mail today, can't wait to get it going.
I'm trying to fix a hand-me-down that keeps force closing on everything. I can't even delete apps off it(I assume the NAND is bad).
I have a thread started if you have time. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41863429#post41863429
Anyway I just use the phone as a Wi-Fi mini tablet, internet, camera, notepad, everything except talking on it.
Right now I'm charging the battery and will search for a video on bypassing activation, as I don't need a data plan.
I really do appreciate your video(s) (and the quality) on doing the S-off as I am having problems with step #32 and yours worked as described, it was so nice to actually SEE somebody making it work. :good:
I noticed when typing adb shell
I get ~#
And you get #
I think that's the problem as to why I can't flash the /data/flash_image I need too move forward.
Again Thanks for Quality Videos
HTC Incredible (ADR6300) said:
Received a new one in the mail today, can't wait to get it going.
I was trying to fix a hand-me-down that keeps force closing on everything. I couldn't even delete apps off it(I assumed the NAND was bad).
I have a thread started if you have time. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41863429#post41863429
Anyway I just use the phone as a Wi-Fi mini tablet, internet, camera, notepad, everything except talking on it.
Right now I'm charging the battery and will search for a video on bypassing activation, as I don't need a data plan.
I really do appreciate your video(s) (and the quality) on doing the S-off as I am having problems with step #32 and yours worked as described, it was so nice to actually SEE somebody making it work. :good:
I noticed when typing adb shell
I get ~#
And you get #
I think that's the problem as to why I can't flash the /data/flash_image I need too move forward.
Again Thanks for Quality Videos
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To Bypass activiation just keep pushing activate and then hang up phone or back i dont remember then repeat until it boots into setup
Any help with...
Finding the HTC sync file? The droid incredible is not an option on the HTCdev page... is there another way to get this file
uconnpat said:
Finding the HTC sync file? The droid incredible is not an option on the HTCdev page... is there another way to get this file
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You can find the htc sync here https://sites.google.com/site/tomsgt123/my-downloads-page
Thank you sir,
Tomsgt said:
You can find the htc sync here https://sites.google.com/site/tomsgt123/my-downloads-page
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you are the man
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The program that you supplied along with all of the ones I could manage to pick up do not detect my phone, when run
Is that okay? Can I assume the drivers are there any way and proceed with the tutorials
Pat
s-off???
So I did your first three videos successfully... thank you
but now I am wondering can I just install cm7.2 or do I need s-off first
uconnpat said:
Finding the HTC sync file? The droid incredible is not an option on the HTCdev page... is there another way to get this file
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uconnpat said:
So I did your first three videos successfully... thank you
but now I am wondering can I just install cm7.2 or do I need s-off first
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all my videos are posted in the order I did them in.
very helpful
Thanks
Who still has this device?
Very nice collection of informative videos and articles.
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Tomsgt said:
Who still has this device?
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My wife has it as a backup phone (a prepaid account is attached to it) that mostly stays in the car and my son plays with it during the car ride. Don't know whether due to the Infected ROM or not, this device runs smoother than my HTC One (CM10.1 as well) device
Excellent device even after so many years (although it collected dust for more than a year).
Mod can you please sticky this thread thanks
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Is my incredible bricked?
Over a year ago, I came to alabama for a job, the boss added me to his contract and I got the HTC incredible with verizon for free. After a month I met somebody, the boss saw the bill (he was looking for more than being a good boss) and he had the service turned off in my name. For a few days I was able to use the phone through my internet wifi, than one day the phone froze, shut down and I have never been able to turn it on since. The battery was fully charged when this happened.
I believe the phone was somehow deactivated, it never had gotten wet, I even bought a fancy waterproof cover for it, so I believe the guy called and said the phone was stolen or something. I was wondering if it was now useless or could it be saved?
Thanks
First Thanks for tutorial with youtube very helpfull for my htc droid inc install rom carbon jellybean without s off is sucsess , i want to question about my device , is okey if my device install carboj jlb without s off?
About hboot every loading& scan pb13img my device always read wrong img! Why ? What I wrong to select pb13img file?
Thank u for time
Terima kasih
Agung:good:
busybox install fails
Thank you for the videos. Walked me right through it until I get to installing busybox, where it just hangs. I've tried three different su.zip and three different busybox installers, so I'm guessing that I'm not really rooted even through busybox installer says that i am on the main screen. I'm sure i'm just doing something stupid or missed a step and would greatly appreciate any further help.