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Gingerbread

How would I go about getting gingerbread on my new mt4g?
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download cm7 (cyanogen mod 7) or download nexus s...either one will work from the development section. to use gingerbread, you will need clockwork recovery 3. (2 is flashed from rom manager) directions to flash clockwork recovery can be found through a search.
here are the links
CM7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916930
Nexus S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895985

Thanks. Would I need to root my phone first? And would I need a comp doing al this?
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trofeo.08 said:
Thanks. Would I need to root my phone first? And would I need a comp doing al this?
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You don't NEED a computer to do this, but it GREATLY helps things along.
and YES you must be perma-rooted with s=off.

Ok. Thanks. How long would all this usually take. How do I go about rooting my phone.
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trofeo.08 said:
Thanks. Would I need to root my phone first? And would I need a comp doing al this?
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yes. to root your phone i suggest following the true permroot guide.
for the need of a computer..it is not required, but is recommended. it would easier to root your phone and flash your recovery with.
the true permroot guide can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
i also included some guides (credit goes to posters)
Guide to Flash CM7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919332
Also here is a guide to flashing recoveries(this needs to be done before flashing CM7):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900608
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10670110#post10670110
if you need more guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175

Thanks. Ive been reading a lot of forums on it. And it seems difficult prob cuz I don't quite understand all the lingo just yet but im trying.
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You always need root to flash custom roms

Root Nd update to 2.3

How do I root my mt4g , and what apps do I need to get before doing it to successfully install gingerbread . Plz help
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CBConsultation said:
Seriously? You FAIL.
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trofeo.08 said:
How do I root my mt4g , and what apps do I need to get before doing it to successfully install gingerbread . Plz help
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Dude, he was asking for HELP, not to be made fun of...
no, back to the question at hand. to root the mytouch 4g, you would need to follow one of the guides to rooting found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175
that link also has links to all the other things you will need, but Ill provide them here as well for time's sake.
once you do that and have s-off, you will need to flash an alternate recovery to flash a rom. Normally, you would need to install rom manager to do this, then flash clockwork recovery through there, but to install gingerbread, it requires a special version of the recovery which is not officially supported by rom manager yet, so you will need to either install through fastboot (follow the steps provided here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=852905 )
or else follow the instructions provided by TruBlue found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10670110#post10670110
once you have the right recovery installed, youll need to wipe data and caches, and then flash the gingerbread rom of your choice.
As for what apps you will need for all this: ROM Manager, as I mentioned (the premium version if you'd like to take advantage of CM built in nightly build update notifications). Titanium Backup (for backing up all your apps so you dont have to manually redownload them all, and have your app data intact on the new rom), and Root explorer (optional) for a root-enabled file manager.
Any further questions, feel free to send me a PM. Thanks to Tiger013 for compiling the list of everything, grankin for his Root how-to's, and TrueBlueDrew for his how to on install CWM 3x.

trofeo.08 said:
How do I root my mt4g , and what apps do I need to get before doing it to successfully install gingerbread . Plz help
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For the flamer above...a quick check would tell you that this person is a newbie
to install gingerbread
1. root your device. check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
2. learn adb and how to flash recovery. check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10670110#post10670110
3. download cm7. (this is a beta, though i use it with no problems)...check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916930
4. flash using clockwork recovery
NOTE: flashing cm7 directions and some other tidbits can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919332
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919834
and a guide with all info on this phone (flashing, roms, how to's, themes, ect.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175
Credit for Guides go to original posters

VibrantOwnr said:
For the flamer above...a quick check would tell you that this person is a newbie
to install gingerbread
1. root your device. check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
2. learn adb and how to flash recovery. check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10670110#post10670110
3. download cm7. (this is a beta, though i use it with no problems)...check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916930
4. flash using clockwork recovery
NOTE: flashing cm7 directions and some other tidbits can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919332
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919834
and a guide with all info on this phone (flashing, roms, how to's, themes, ect.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175
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Thanks, bro much more concise than I was.

jmwils3 said:
Thanks, bro much more concise than I was.
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jmwils3...just realized you beat me too it, but thanks

Thanks . I tried several ways to root my phone but seems everytime I go to the recovery screen I still get s on.
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trofeo.08 said:
Thanks . I tried several ways to root my phone but seems everytime I go to the recovery screen I still get s on.
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well first of all, s-on is found in hboot, not recovery. and to get s-off, I found the easiest way was this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225

Yes I know I'm a noob but I got the hang of trying to root ny phone. But seems I can't get the perm to stick.
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I tried that one many times and yet I still get s on
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trofeo.08 said:
Yes I know I'm a noob but I got the hang of trying to root ny phone. But seems I can't get the perm to stick.
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dude, after it took me a month(ish) to figure out how to root my own phone (with generous help from mftek), I wouldnt call anyone a noob. do you have google talk? I can try to walk you through the rooting process, and thats generally faster than posting. My username there is the same one I use here.

Yea I do and thanks would be great to get help. Mines the same as my username as well
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trofeo.08 said:
Yea I do and thanks would be great to get help. Mines the same as my username as well
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just sent you an buddy request.

I didn't get anything. I sent one
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I just sent you an email too
trofeo.08 said:
I didn't get anything. I sent one
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have you tried the visionary app?

ive been using visionary but still it seems not to stick'

Clockwork mod

Does this work on my evo shift I'm new to rooting well not new but I was a heavy rooter on my g1 but thing have changed so much I feel like a noob anyways can some one tell me if this is compatable with my shift??
Thanks in advance for any help
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See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908267&page=1
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Maybe I'm just stuck on stupid but this doesn't tell me if clockwork in the market is compatible with my rooted s-off stock rom ????????
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Oh I thought you were asking if you could flash the recovery..I don't know bout the app..
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Well thank you regardless for trying I appreciate it
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djquestt said:
Maybe I'm just stuck on stupid but this doesn't tell me if clockwork in the market is compatible with my rooted s-off stock rom ????????
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Currently there is no official support for the Shift from Koush (the guy who does CWM). Apparently it is in the works however.
YOu can use ROM managers, but you can't use it to directly install a recovery. There are some hurdles to jump over and hoops to jump through in order to do that.
See this post for directions to use it to flash recovery (but this is only AFTER perm-rooting the phone)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11473468&postcount=404

Little help plz

Hi my brother just got hd i have desire so not sure on rooting hd. Its Tmobile uk software number 1.39.110.1 baseband 12.28b.60.140eu_26.03.02.26_m phone is branded also. thanks in advance guys
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Anyone?
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snowwhite007 said:
Anyone?
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Haha! Well, it might help if there was actually a question in your first post
But in presuming you're looking to root it, check the Development topics, lots of ROM's to choose from, guides in there to follow on step by step instructions on how to do it.
I would suggest reading through those first before asking questions though as many people ask the same questions

Yeah im familiar with roms ect but i just wanted to no if his model was compatible with visionary thanks for help dude also its branded tmobile so would i make a goldcatd before or after rooting to debrand
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Try searching for it mate. I'm sure it's been answered.

Lol great
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snowwhite007 said:
Yeah im familiar with roms ect but i just wanted to no if his model was compatible with visionary thanks for help dude also its branded tmobile so would i make a goldcatd before or after rooting to debrand
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You can root using visonary with that software version. No need to make a goldcard or downgrade
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Tha.k you i apreciate that i take it flashing a custom rom will debrand it anyway
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snowwhite007 said:
Tha.k you i apreciate that i take it flashing a custom rom will debrand it anyway
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yep it will, before you flash a custom rom though, you need to check out the 2 s-off tools in the developent section (Radio & ENG) after you root, run both of thoes tools from your pc, you can then use rom manager to install clockworkmod recovery, then your free to install all the custom roms you want

After you install Clockwork, don't forget to take a backup of your T-Mobile ROM just in case anything happens you can flash it back to stock.

Yeah cool guys so
1. Root with visionary.
2.Permroot
3. S.off ENG
4. Install rom manager and install clockwork.
5. Flash rom?
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snowwhite007 said:
Yeah cool guys so
1. Root with visionary.
2.Permroot
3. S.off ENG
4. Install rom manager and install clockwork.
5. Flash rom?
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5. Back up current stock rom using the nandroid menu
6. Flash rom
Thats better
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Cheers dude
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You should get radio s-off as well as eng s-off ng
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Then you can go on dev boards and learn about radios and things like that, but that is the stuff that can brick you're phone as my friend recently found out with his desire HD, but if you follow instructions and don't unplug half way through :L you should be fine!

I no about radios and roms im a desire user just needed help sorting my bros dhd for him
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[Q] Possible to flash CMW after OTA GB update?

Is it possible to flash Clockwork Mod Recovery after applying the 2.3.4 update?

Yes if you have s-off
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How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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shilent said:
How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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no if you have s-off you can flash Clockwork Mod Recovery or you can downgrade

I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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I believe that they are working on a way to break 2.3.4 still. I haven't noticed any post confirming a successful root of the OTA update.
There has been some talk about gingerbreak doing something but it was experimental and I didn't do a whole lot of digging so I wouldn't recommend even trying.

shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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yes you can downgrade with s-on here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912

shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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Follow the instructions on this thread and you should be able to downgrade then root.

I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Does anyone know if there's an updated guide to downgrading? I think the links (like to download the JAVA JDK) needs to be updated. I've spent hours reading and trying to find exactly what I need to download. I've tried installing 3 different JDK and none of them will let me install the Android SDK.
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...

shilent said:
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...
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Isn't that maddening? That pissed me off so bad. I was like come on! Who uses the freaking back button? I mean really?
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dbm0361 said:
I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Have you tried mark manning's mod located Here? I believe this would help you with your problem.

I flashed the. Bootloader but get permissions failed on cwm install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16276020
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