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I'm a new member with Questions about my HD2

Well, it's more than just questions.
I have the HD2 and I really enjoy it. Think it's a great piece of hardware. WM6.5 gets the job done for the most part, but I can understand some of the concerns with the OS. It's good to hear that you guys are already working on WM7 and the port to this phone!
Truth is, I put my coin in google's corner, so I'm hoping that Android finds its way into the HD2 via T Mobile.
I'm a bit tech savy, been involved with computer animation and can build computers as well. I thought I ask about the learning curve when it comes to development on PDA's such as mine. With the drop of Android, I flirted with the idea of learning code.
Is Android Linux based?
You guys hear anything about Android getting a port to this phone? I've done the google search and can only find the sprint version of HD2 with Android installed. That does nothing for TMobile customers.
I read up a bit on XDA and they appear legit. My concern is code being used for identity theft. Anyone have bad experiences with XDA and the software that is released here for share? Does the software under go some sort of QA before it's provided for download?
I have no problem with donations, trust is what earns my donations...fair enough, right?
Ultimately, I really like this phone and look forward to further enhancing it...I hear XDA is the place to be!
Thanks guys/gals.

FAQ's and sticky threads are your friend as is google.
Try reading abit, get a feel for the site.. Then ask..

Yes Winmo7 is being ported to the touch HD, though at the moment it's sluggish due to lack of graphical acceleration (and not really something i"m excited by since it doesn't have copy and paste and no multitasking. IMHO it's really more like an iphone/toy meant for none-techy people).
I don't expect an official update/ROM for the HD2 with android to ever be released by htc/tmobile. However, I would be surprised if one wasn't ported by xda from other devices (like nexus/evo 4g).
Yes, android is unix based. (develepment done in java (for upper stuff) and C (for lower stuff)).
Anything you download and install from xda you do so at your own risk. However, I would argue that the risk is minimal (almost none existent) as long as you follow directions and read posts. The only thing that can brick your phone is a failed radio/SPL update/change. Anything else can be cured by a hard reset.
(and what kable said)

As unfriendly as my reply may seem, for a "tech savvy" guy you asked several questions which would have been abundantly answered if you properly used the search tools of the forum, or if you simply browsed through the most active threads

ephestione said:
As unfriendly as my reply may seem, for a "tech savvy" guy you asked several questions which would have been abundantly answered if you properly used the search tools of the forum, or if you simply browsed through the most active threads
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Thick skin...you grouches don't faze me
I've been through the site a bit, what can I say, life outside of the computer caught up and I got a little impatient!
I'm still reading through the forum. Have yet to find an answer to this question.
If I install Android on my HD2 (US), something goes wrong...will I be able to do a hard reset, or reinstall WM6.5?
I really think Android would benefit more out of this hardware. It seems as if everything Unix based always requires less resources and gets the job done!
I also would like to know how I can uninstall these game demos that are eating up space? Will this be a registry edit?
I feel as if Android would FLY on this device. WM6.5 is getting the job done, but it's to late for Microsoft with me. I've used Linux for some time and I just think it's better. Huge supporter of Linux!

Devils1stBorn said:
Thick skin...you grouches don't faze me
I've been through the site a bit, what can I say, life outside of the computer caught up and I got a little impatient!
I'm still reading through the forum. Have yet to find an answer to this question.
If I install Android on my HD2 (US), something goes wrong...will I be able to do a hard reset, or reinstall WM6.5?
I really think Android would benefit more out of this hardware. It seems as if everything Unix based always requires less resources and gets the job done!
I also would like to know how I can uninstall these game demos that are eating up space? Will this be a registry edit?
I feel as if Android would FLY on this device. WM6.5 is getting the job done, but it's to late for Microsoft with me. I've used Linux for some time and I just think it's better. Huge supporter of Linux!
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oh, no grouches intended (and the "I have a life" excuse is old )
There's no way to install Android on the HD2, currently, that's why you couldn't find on these forums how to uninstall it from the hd2
Game demos were not included in my stock rom, if you're using a customized rom from a carrier, then either you find and delete the relevant files, if that's even possible, or you flash a clean custom rom from the rom dev forums which includes onyl the necessary software... but then again, I know all this info because I found it on the forums

ephestione said:
oh, no grouches intended (and the "I have a life" excuse is old )
There's no way to install Android on the HD2, currently, that's why you couldn't find on these forums how to uninstall it from the hd2
Game demos were not included in my stock rom, if you're using a customized rom from a carrier, then either you find and delete the relevant files, if that's even possible, or you flash a clean custom rom from the rom dev forums which includes onyl the necessary software... but then again, I know all this info because I found it on the forums
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Look at you, browsing through forums and stuff. When I grow up, I wanna be just like you.
Thanks for the info. I do have a custom ROM from TMOUS. Has games like guitar hero, prince of persia...more bloated ware. I estimate about 30 mbps of used space.

Devils1stBorn said:
Look at you, browsing through forums and stuff. When I grow up, I wanna be just like you.
Thanks for the info. I do have a custom ROM from TMOUS. Has games like guitar hero, prince of persia...more bloated ware. I estimate about 30 mbps of used space.
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If they allow you to uninstall the games this is how you would go about it:
Go to the settings tab in Sense -> menu(lower right corner) -> all settings -> system -> remove programs.
Now the other option would be to flash your current rom to something faster and less bloated. T-Mobile US Rom Development Forum
I definitely recommend you read the Stickies before going about flashing your phone. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Would suck if you brick your new HD2 just because you didn't! This is what these forums are for despite what some members might claim.
As for your other questions yes Android is Unix based and is probably going to be available for the HD2 sometime in the future(don't ask when). There's already a dual boot app so when Android becomes available switching between the two operating systems should be a breeze.
Welcome to the forums and enjoy your new phone!

Hi,
A bit irrrelevant to reply here, but I did not any other place. Have been following this forum for quite sometime. Been around with windows mobile app development for sometime. But what really interest me is when people from this forum tweaks Rom image or port to other harware. Here things look quite easy. Is it really easy? I saw one single person tweaking a ROM image and porting to different hardware?
Hope I have not offended anyone.
- Herojit

Toss3 said:
If they allow you to uninstall the games this is how you would go about it:
Go to the settings tab in Sense -> menu(lower right corner) -> all settings -> system -> remove programs.
Now the other option would be to flash your current rom to something faster and less bloated.
I definitely recommend you read the Stickies before going about flashing your phone. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Would suck if you brick your new HD2 just because you didn't! This is what these forums are for despite what some members might claim.
As for your other questions yes Android is Unix based and is probably going to be available for the HD2 sometime in the future(don't ask when). There's already a dual boot app so when Android becomes available switching between the two operating systems should be a breeze.
Welcome to the forums and enjoy your new phone!
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Thanks. And no, it only allows me to uninstall apps I've installed after the initial setup. I've been through system files and the sorts and I can only find icons and other "blah" that's not the actual install directory. I show all the hidden files and still, can't find it.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to Android. Don't need the dual boot. Just a solid port with solid drivers.

Sorry everyone for the irrelevant post again.
I was hoping that someone will reply saying - "porting ROM is not a big deal, this is how you do it"
- Herojit

herojits said:
Sorry everyone for the irrelevant post again.
I was hoping that someone will reply saying - "porting ROM is not a big deal, this is how you do it"
- Herojit
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Say what?
What's with your post?

OP. I'll port Android on HD2 for you for $50. You gotta send me your phone tho.
I am a tek savy guy too. I fix microwaves!

FloatHeavy said:
OP. I'll port Android on HD2 for you for $50. You gotta send me your phone tho.
I am a tek savy guy too. I fix microwaves!
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Epic fail.

one thing that has been alittle pain is how the albums are viewed. i created an album for videos, yet when i view I can't have a name of the file visable, just a thumbnail. that doesn't work well at all. works fine with pictures cuz what you see is what you. videos start with a black screen; becomes a guessing game. am i missing something?

watching Dev's work

I know its kinda weird but I was just wondering does anyone else like "watching" the dev's work, I like going to the custom rom thread and reading the post for fun even tho I hardly know what they're talking about O_O

i often find myself doing the same ... mainly looking for a post saying Custom Roms now possible.

I do the exact same thing
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I do the same, I just wish all the people who did watch the tread, only watched and stop asking Devs silly questions.
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spent about an hour last night reading trhough most of it lol

I like to follow it as well. Did some basic linux scripting so I know some of the commands here and there but it's all beyond me. Still fun to read though

I read it all the time, I actually have a shortcut directly to the dev section on my X10 and watch it once in a while for updates... To be honest, this phone is keeping me quite entertained (As opposed to my iphone 4 which I got tired of within 2 days)

I read it regularly. I'll be honest and admit I don't understand everything they're talking about (I'd like try and help if I did), but it still makes for an interesting read and keeps my hopes of success up.

Although (or rather because) i used one of the most user-friendly linux distribution (Unbuntu) for some time, i don't have a clue about linux at all. in the beginning i didn't understand a thing, but just reading the thread regularly lets me understand a little bit about what they're talking. A VEERY little bit...

Developes thread is one of the best places to just read and see how they work. Specially when there is a dscussion about new findngs.
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Hey guys can someone translate the so far progress on the cynogen mod and stuff thanks?
Also your not the only one, I keep a eye on those threads but don;t fully understand what they mean

very first thing i do when i visit XDA is go right there to dev thread and read ... even though i dont understand a bit ..

Lol, its nice to know I'm not the only one. Its also nice to know that most of are waiting patiently for a custom rom while others moan.
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vrs2610 said:
Hey guys can someone translate the so far progress on the cynogen mod and stuff thanks?
Also your not the only one, I keep a eye on those threads but don;t fully understand what they mean
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I think that the devs are trying to:
(In order of 'best' approach?)
-Create (or complete) an autobootable bootloader to allow us to run custom roms.
-Run another firmware on top of the current one (but a certain file, (build.prop?) has to remain in place (one of SE's checks, i think). At the moment, the devs seem to be fixing problems one by one, and at the moment the phone doesn't reboot anymore, but there are still some other problems.

Reeonimus said:
I like to follow it as well. Did some basic linux scripting so I know some of the commands here and there but it's all beyond me. Still fun to read though
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+1
i dont know much Linux but still like to read the progress they make
can't help it...!!

[Move To General] What XDA Needs

Ok I love the xda forum but there are some things that tick me off and I feeli should say what I need to say to better this forum
1. XDA needs some sort of live chat service for those who need help and answers quick
2. We need more people with knowledge in rooting and flashing roms on and to anwser questions
3. Better tutorials because these tutorials aren't that straight foward and is a bit difficult make a for dummies.
Post what you think xda needs to do to better this site
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3 things I can think of right away:
1. A limit on how big your signature is. I'm so sick of seeing 1 line post and half-page long sig with bunch of worthless info in there (including your last 10 phones, gaming consoles, your cars) and load of meaninless pictures.
2. A waiting period between time when one registers and time when they can post. So many people register, don't read anything and just ask stupid questions over and over again. I'm oficially done holding people's hand to do anything that was walked-through before.
3. A required field with phone info (including bootloader, radio, rom, etc). No more guessing.
Yes, I'm demanding but I really see these forums degrading over the time.
/rant

Wow Calm Down Borodin1
You really shouldn't stop helping people out because your one of the few who actually does meaning your a huge asset to this site and its members

DroidFreek said:
Wow Calm Down Borodin1
You really shouldn't stop helping people out because your one of the few who actually does meaning your a huge asset to this site and its members
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He's not so wrong. I also noticed in the last time, that several times the same question was asked, even if the answer to the question was already given one or two days ago.
In addition it would help much to know, what is already installed on the phone, especially SPL and RADIO. So you can suggest directly some steps, without asking first about the configuration. Probably we can provide a template for the information which should be included within the signature.
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REPUB!!!!!!

Besides if you make something idiot proof they always come out with a better idiot

I stand corrected
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Recommended Development Topic Outline

Ladies and gentle men,
Here's the example topic outline I've been promising for about a week now. I have wanted to create this for a while now, as many of the [ROM] and [Patch] topics are--how shall I phrase this?--messy. I'm putting this up as a reference guide, and it will be a work in progress. Please feel free to borrow the parts you like (including the whole thing!), criticize the parts you don't like, suggest and request improvements, and flame the trolls who will inevitably come, should this see much conversation.
I don't mean this as an insult to any of you developers, chefs, or script kiddies, I just think some of you could use some help in the UX/UI department, and I've got some time on my hands. I think your users and fans will thank both of us for it, as my intention is to improve the volume of information provided, and also make it much more readable.
Key Facets of Improvement
Breadth of information
Clarity
Conciseness
Standardization
Searchability
Index
Introduction, How-To Guide, and recommended Style Guide (This post.)
Example [ROM] Topic (not limited to ROMs!) (Second post.)
Example posted in
PHP:
* format for easy Copy & Paste (Third post.)
[/LIST]
* [CODE] parses the BB Code tags, therefore defeats its own purpose for existing. Weird, huh?

Example Outline Model
Introduction
This is where I tell you how awesome my new ROM is: AmericanJedi's SuPeR-MEGA-sweet-ICS-Candy totally rocks! It has all the features you want, and none of the crap you don't. It's built on a foundation of win, with a bit of profit and unicorns thrown in to guarantee you'll like it! I know you've never downloaded a ROM from me before (because I didn't make one before!!!), but this paragraph here is where I'm doing my damnedest to convince you to try it.
Features
Awesome Sauce
Unicorn blood
Baby tears (but only the happy ones)
Automagicalness
mkasick's Keyboard Tweak -- (Oh **** son, now you know it's good!)
Existing Issues
Umm, did you not read the Features list?
Oh yeah, it's only built on ICS. I'm still hacking Google's servers to get Jellybean.
Fixed Issues
Now with ICS added!
"Auto" added to Magicalness
Baby tears sync'd with CyanogenMod repository
E911 works better than EpicMTD CM7 -- Dials straight to the State Police, no messing around with local yokels!
Removed CIQ from GPS firmware
FAQs
Test Question 1?
Test Answer 1.
Test Question 2?
Test Answer 2.
DISCLAIMER
Some of my methods are... questionable. If you think I can be held responsible for any adverse effects this ROM may have on your phone, you are sadly mistaken! Please be intelligent enough to learn the ins and outs of the techniques described below and use some critical thinking skills before blindly jumping in head first. You have been warned!
Installation
-- Full Wipe Method (Nothing is saved from current ROM or user data!)
Do a Nandroid backup from Recovery and/or back up your apps and settings!
Do a full memory wipe (Cache, Dalvik, and /data partition) in Recovery
Smash your screen with a hammer (WARNING: it's made of Gorilla Glass, so you'll need to hit it hard! Wear safety glasses.)
Be sure you have a full charge before flashing! Use a modded charging cable (simple way: cut the end off) and connect directly to a 220v outlet
USB is waaay too slow, solder a SATA connector directly to the motherboard
-- Upgrade Method (Your data and settings should remain intact.)
Do a Nandroid backup and/or back up your apps and settings!
Do a partial memory wipe (Cache and Dalvik) in Recovery
Drop your phone repeatedly, increasing the height by two feet on each successive drop until your screen has the desired number of cracks
I can't think of anything funny for this step
Breakdance.
-- Caveats (Stuff I think you should know, but doesn't fit elsewhere.)
Nothing comes to mind!
I'm that damn good.
Bullet point #3!
Downloads
-- ROM
Current Build
Previous Build 1
Previous Build 2
Previous Build 3
Previous Build 4
-- Add-Ons
Google Apps ("GApps")
-- Source Code and Resources
http://github.com/SuPeR-MEGA-sweet-ICS-Candy
Screenshots and Videos
Homescreen
Settings Menu
About Phone
Recommended Add-Ons
Fairy Dust Kernel
Bronie Hack
AmericanJedi001's Rotation Lag Eliminator
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Thanks to pawitp for creating the topic that was the inspiration for this example outline, and for allowing me to copy from him: [ROM][ICS][ITL41D] teamhacksung's ICS Port for Galaxy S (BUILD 9). His well-written ROM post is what mine is based on.
Thanks to codest3r for his suggestions.
P.S. I may have gotten carried away with the whole "be funny so they'll like me!" routine. If you don't like fun and would prefer this whole thing be as serious as Stephen Hawking at a track meet (good analogy, right?) then post below and let everyone know how boring your life is. Wait, that whole postscript came out wrong. Let me start over...

[Code] Copy/Pasteable
Sorry for the PHP formatting tags, but CODE tags didn't preserve the code structure at all--they were parsing the BB code! It kind of makes sense, and kind of blows my mind. I thought CODE tags were supposed to A) use a fixed-width font, and B) display the code written as unicode, not parse the formatting! Eh, I found a workaround. And it's in pretty Christmas colors! But Holy Hell, was it a pain to restructure to look like my original code for the second post! Just try writing something that uses BB code (specifically lists), then try to post that and have it look the way you typed it for the sake of readability. I dare ya!
ExampleTopicOutline.txt straight from my Dropbox. (FYI: This will be updated more frequently than the PHP-formatted code below because it's a simple copy/paste, whereas wrangling the code to appear as you see it below makes me want to martyr myself.)
PHP:
[SIZE="4"][B]Introduction[/B][/SIZE]
This is where I tell you how awesome my new ROM is: AmericanJedi's SuPeR-MEGA-sweet-ICS-Candy totally rocks! It has all the features you want, and none of the crap you don't. It's built on a foundation of win, with a bit of profit and unicorns thrown in to guarantee you'll like it! I know you've never downloaded a ROM from me before (because I didn't make one before!!!), but this paragraph here is where I'm doing my damnedest to convince you to try it.
[SIZE="4"][B]Features[/B][/SIZE][LIST]
[*]Awesome Sauce
[*]Unicorn blood
[*]Baby tears (but only the happy ones)
[*]Automagicalness
[*]mkasick's Keyboard Tweak -- (Oh [I]****[/I] son, now you know it's good!
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[SIZE="4"][B]Existing Issues[/B][/SIZE][LIST]
[*]Umm, did you not read the Features list?
[*]Oh yeah, it's only built on ICS. I'm still hacking Google's servers to get Jellybean.
[/LIST]
[SIZE="4"][B]Fixed Issues[/B][/SIZE][LIST]
[*]Now with ICS added!
[*]"Auto" added to Magicalness
[*]Baby tears sync'd with CyanogenMod repository
[*]E911 works better than EpicMTD CM7 -- Dials straight to the State Police, no messing around with local yokels!
[*]Removed CIQ from GPS firmware
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[SIZE="4"][B]FAQs[/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE="4"][B]Installation[/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE="4"][B]Downloads[/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE="4"][B]Thanks and Acknowledgements[/B][/SIZE
]

thanks
first, we really need this it ll help alot

Almost 1st lol...sweet ics wit the baby tears mod (hope no babies were hurt while making this rom)...tried to download but link is broken. Great work tho bro!
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Interesting. So aside from the good humor, as I understand it, you're trying to fork pawtip's CM9 code and also fork work from Deca's CM7 build? (such as 911 working)?
This thread seems fresh from the ice cream sandwich factory.
Almost fell for it.
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Lol I love this thread I do think it would help, I myself have a hard time writing and organizing an OP.
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if done right, this could cut thread sizes in half! Thanks for bringing this to us!
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adamdelozier said:
if done right, this could cut thread sizes in half! Thanks for bringing this to us!
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BS LMAO most people on here are illiterate
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jbadboy2007 said:
BS LMAO most people on here are illiterate
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Lol! That's why I said "could" and not will!
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adamdelozier said:
if done right, this could cut thread sizes in half! Thanks for bringing this to us!
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That's part of the reason for doing this, cut down on questions that should already be answered in the OP.
Thanks for the props guys, I'll continue to work on it. Any suggestions? I'm thinking of adding more color, but color can be distracting and therefore detract from the informative nature of an OP. Did I miss any important sections?
Lastly, let me know if I should add more seriousness. I promise I won't make fun of you for being a boring person! ...Much.

If only every OP was this clean and well organized.
I like it. Install steps and videos from QB both go under Installation? How about a caveats or modem compatibility section? Just thinking out loud.
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codest3r said:
If only every OP was this clean and well organized.
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Thanks, that's the idea!
codest3r said:
I like it. Install steps and videos from QB both go under Installation? How about a caveats or modem compatibility section? Just thinking out loud.
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I'm afraid I don't follow you. I don't understand what you're saying about "install steps," and "QB," but I'll add a Caveats section or sub-section. As to modem compatibility, I believe that's a non-issue, but let me know why you think it's important and I'll seriously consider it. Thanks for the feedback!

AmericanJedi001 said:
I'm afraid I don't follow you. I don't understand what you're saying about "install steps," and "QB," but I'll add a Caveats section or sub-section. As to modem compatibility, I believe that's a non-issue, but let me know why you think it's important and I'll seriously consider it. Thanks for the feedback!
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I see a lot of posts about what modem to use and where to get it and how to get it on. Maybe my perception. Maybe the modem deltas make it more challenging than usual. In the past I thought certain ROM bases were meant for specific modem.bin's. Maybe not so much anymore?
Install Steps... cause its not always as easy as flashing a ZIP, and even when it is best confirm it in OP cause some require a wipe, some don't, some have other dependencies before determining if a wipe is required. Used to the obligatory "nandroid first" was always there too. Just sayin'... ;-)
QB as in qbking77 and all his howto videos. Doesn't he have a video demo'ing or showing install steps for every ROM ever made on the Epic?
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codest3r said:
I see a lot of posts about what modem to use and where to get it and how to get it on. Maybe my perception. Maybe the modem deltas make it more challenging than usual. In the past I thought certain ROM bases were meant for specific modem.bin's. Maybe not so much anymore?
Install Steps... cause its not always as easy as flashing a ZIP, and even when it is best confirm it in OP cause some require a wipe, some don't, some have other dependencies before determining if a wipe is required. Used to the obligatory "nandroid first" was always there too. Just sayin'... ;-)
QB as in qbking77 and all his howto videos. Doesn't he have a video demo'ing or showing install steps for every ROM ever made on the Epic?
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Okay, now I follow you! I'll add the Modem sub-section, though I've never seen a ROM that has any particular modem requirements. In my experience, while the ROM and modem work hand-in-hand, they are separate issues that should be addressed independently. But to each, his own! If anyone doesn't like or need that section they can remove it.
Concerning Installation, I'll add more generic methods.
As to QBking77's how-to videos, that's a good suggestion for the Videos or Installation section.
Good ideas, keep 'em coming!

Would a Mod please sticky this? Surely a clean, well-formatted structure for posting new development projects would be a boon to these forums! If the Mod(s) would like, I will clean up the example to be more professional-looking and remove profanities. I can understand that being a requirement for stickies.
C'mon, surely other people agree this would be useful! If you think any part of it, from the Title to the footnotes, needs changing for this to be taken seriously, please let me know. I'd rather it be less funny and get used, than to be hilarious and fall into obscurity!

AmericanJedi001 said:
Okay, now I follow you! I'll add the Modem sub-section, though I've never seen a ROM that has any particular modem requirements. In my experience, while the ROM and modem work hand-in-hand, they are separate issues that should be addressed independently. But to each, his own! If anyone doesn't like or need that section they can remove it.
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Right on bro! I think its handy for folks that run into an issue like this.
Good luck getting this stuck on the forum. I gotta say - the OP's look really good and clean in a web browser (I was using Tapatalk before).

codest3r said:
Right on bro! I think its handy for folks that run into an issue like this.
Good luck getting this stuck on the forum. I gotta say - the OP's look really good and clean in a web browser (I was using Tapatalk before).
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Hmm, your link appears broken when I click it in the XDA app, but when I quoted you for this post it looks fine. Weird...
You saying the OPs look good in a web browser made me realize I hadn't checked them out with the XDA app--holy crap, what a train wreck! Apparently the app doesn't process lists properly (or at all!). I really don't want to change that formatting, but I know a lot of people use the app regularly, so maybe I should.
Or maybe the XDA app should be updated! <hint, hint> (I'm looking at you, XDA admins!)

DO's AND DONT's FOR FLASHING GALAXY NOTE

DO:
1) Hate Gingerbread and pester Samsung about official ICS update to Note
2) Google around for best ways to root your device. Specifically check out rootgalaxynote.com for noob-friendly advice and videos
3) Check out in your phone's about settings and note down the kernel version and the ROM version on your device. Also note the manufacturer's official designation of your device (i717, N7000 or i9220 in this case)
4) Realize that what you do to your device is your own responsibility. Samsung and/or XDA and/or your mom won't be there when you are staring at a fancy black brick as a result of the RISKY procedures here. Well, maybe your mom will be there, so be good to her
5) Check which features are and are NOT working in a given ROM before flashing it
6) Be in it for the long haul and be prepared to tinker, adjust, flash, reflash, backup and restore to mold your device to your liking. There is NO ONE SIZE FITS ALL solution to anything
7) Purchase MyBackup Pro and make complete backups of your apps every now and then
8) Develop sufficient proficiency with ClockWork Mod to be able to Nandroid backup before EVERY flashing
9) Go to your local market and check for fallback options in case you lose your phone. Either shortlist the same device (Note) or get some cheaper options (such as dirt-cheap and excellent Galaxy Nexus) shortlisted. Make sure your bank account has the requisite sum before you even think about hitting download mode on your device
10) Keep in mind that for some strange reason, flashing a Note is more complicated and risky than flashing a GS2 which confirms that earlier assumption regarding both devices being largely the same is not that true
11) Keep in mind that NO TWO GADGETS, NO TWO SETUPS and NO TWO CONNECTIONS are the same, even though they might be the SAME model from the same manufacturer. Some might have different memory, or a different radio, or your PC/Laptop might have a few kilobytes missing from the downloaded drivers, or there might be a power surge. Bottom line: following the same steps as another user might NOT give you the same results.
12) Hit search for 'ICS Repack' in any Note ROM forum. That, and the unstable leaked kernels (LP5/LP6) seem to be causing the most cases of bricking of Note while flashing. Avoid ICS repack if you can - I did with good results.
DON'T
1) Think that the ROM creator, or Samsung, or your mom, is in any way responsible for anything bad that happens to your device
2) Flash without ensuring that your kernel is up for it (see (3) above)
3) Skip steps or downloads in a lengthy procedure in hopes that things will work out in the end
4) Backup or restore system apps via MyBackup or Titanium
5) Conclude on the performance of your battery before going thru several charge/recharge cycles
6) Adopt an accusatory tone in your comments

Thanks captain obvious.

someone actually thanked the OP for this list?

panyan said:
someone actually thanked the OP for this list?
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That's a bad thing why? If the majority of new Note users would actually read lists like these we'd have a lot less 'oh noes' and 'why doesn't this work' threads and posts.
Taking the time to make a list like this shouldnt be rewarded with ****ty remarks like yours or irish-sid's. At least he's trying to contribute something to this community.

DO:
11) Flame OP
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irish-sid said:
Thanks captain obvious.
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someone actually thanked the OP for this list?
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Beretta93 said:
DO:
11) Flame OP
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you guys are what's wrong with this community and the world in general. zero tolerance for anything. The OP is just trying to be helpful, no need for snide comments, and useless posts unless its helping answer someone's question or making an informative post/thread. If something is misleading, then yes make a post that's letting someone know its misleading, THAT's informative. This may all be obvious, but its all the right information given, and it may help someone that's new here, and even to regular members.

It's a joke come on...
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fail0verflow - Long-ass dos and don'ts list with not a mention of ICS repack kernel issues, which is THE most important issue for this device right now.

Entropy512 FTW!
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Nice list. Problem is: People who really need such info usually don't read or google They prefer to ask the same questions over and over again.
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Thanks op.
Why would anyone need to search rootgalaxynote.com to know the best method when everything is here at xda (most of the time those guides are copied from XDA). Don't take me wrong I appreciate your efforts.
It should mention ICS kernel repack issues.
My friend bricked his phone while flashing with Odin.
He had custom power saving plan on his laptop that put it to sleep mode in the middle of flashing process.
You should never leave flashing with PC Odin unattended if you have kids or a nasty dog at home.

Boy124 said:
You should never leave flashing with PC Odin unattended if you have kids or a nasty dog at home.
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*nods sagely*
Sound advice!

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Listen, if you go even in a cursory manner around the Galaxy Note ROM forums (esp Stunner) you will plainly see that this guide is badly needed.
And thanks for taking out the time and the effort for that constructive comment.

Boy124 said:
Thanks op.
Why would anyone need to search rootgalaxynote.com to know the best method when everything is here at xda (most of the time those guides are copied from XDA). Don't take me wrong I appreciate your efforts.
It should mention ICS kernel repack issues.
My friend bricked his phone while flashing with Odin.
He had custom power saving plan on his laptop that put it to sleep mode in the middle of flashing process.
You should never leave flashing with PC Odin unattended if you have kids or a nasty dog at home.
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Many thanks for your support. I intended it to be a general guide leading up to the relevant information in the forums, rather than reproducing the information here. That's why I stressed on people reading all the posts on an entire forum. Reading this would easily lead people to ICS repack related issues, but still I am editing the OP to include a mention.
I plugged rootgalaxynote.com simply because it contains some helpful videos, otherwise I agree that XDA has everything needed.

Oh boy.. look's like I've managed to transgress with several of the items listed.

Is there any advisable way to restore apps + app data (not system data) after a fresh flash? I'm really not crazy about starting from scratch every time. Seems very un-Androidy.

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Is there any advisable way to restore apps + app data (not system data) after a fresh flash? I'm really not crazy about starting from scratch every time. Seems very un-Androidy.
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Titanium backup. I advise you to buy the pro version. It's really worth it. You cant have a rooted phone and not have this (that's if you are even rooted).
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Oh! He said not to backup or restore -system- apps. I'm retarded. Dunno why I missed that.