Hi,
has anybody heard or knows from the Desire Z and Desire HD anti-root chip?
Is this a fake from T-Mobile?
www.mobiflip.de/2010/10/t-mobile-bestaetigt-anti-root-chip-fuer-htc-g2-aka-desire-z
From what I've heard, it's true !
Only T-Mobile Smartphones?
Only T-Mobile Smartphones or other like O2 or HTC?
I suppose its going to be Anti-root even if the device is unbranded and unlocked, right? can anyone with an unbranded/unlocked device confirm this? (for both G2 and Desire HD)
Well, the eMMC data storage chip is not meant to be anti-root on it's own, but it's configuration makes it.. Well, anti-root.
We cannot write to it (not yet anyway), it has a write protection. The device caches all the changes the developers make to the linux file system, and loads an unchanged system from the eMMC chip upon reboot.
LOL, that's bad publicity ...
I think easiest way would be to find a way to S-Off the device first, and than start rooting
Apparently Paul at Modaco has made a one click root app. I've not got a link have a look in the Development section of this forum.
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themonkster said:
Apparently Paul at Modaco has made a one click root app. I've not got a link have a look in the Development section of this forum.
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Thats the Temp root, you can find it in the dev section here.
xmoo said:
I think easiest way would be to find a way to S-Off the device first, and than start rooting
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Maybe this may come in handy: http://www.ubiquitous.co.jp/En/products/middleware/quickboot/
It looks like HTC used this tool for the fast booting functionality of the Désiré HD.
BTW nice to see you again xmoo.
HTC ROM on O2 Desire HD?
So...is it foreseeable to write a new ROM (like original HTC ROM) an my O2 Desire HD?
Cyberdelic2k said:
So...is it foreseeable to write a new ROM (like original HTC ROM) an my O2 Desire HD?
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We'll have to wait first to see if hackers can get through the read only eMMC. Once you see that happen, then root and new ROMs are possible.
ATM afaik, people are working on the eMMC problem in the G2 at the moment, hopefully the techniques they find there will be cross-applicable to the desire HD.
appelflap said:
Maybe this may come in handy: http://www.ubiquitous.co.jp/En/products/middleware/quickboot/
It looks like HTC used this tool for the fast booting functionality of the Désiré HD.
BTW nice to see you again xmoo.
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Hahah thx, i'm everywhereeeeee
Can sony ericson X10 android port to hd2.
just a question.
its good looking .
**** wrong place i thing.
if someone can give a dumped system folder that is deodexed and some images are resized...
well...
there is the android 1.6 architecture even with 2.1 its mildly possible but I haven't seen a true official 2.2 with the real sony goodies (eg timescape and what not)
If I see that then yes. If I see it with 2.1 its slightly still a yes with limitations. But so far being 1.6...and in the size it is in (sony using 854 I believe instead of 800) I'd say no...
I mean if I had a deodexed system folder that is current (like 2.1 or 2.2 preferred) it'd be possible...
domineus said:
if someone can give a dumped system folder that is deodexed and some images are resized...
well...
there is the android 1.6 architecture even with 2.1 its mildly possible but I haven't seen a true official 2.2 with the real sony goodies (eg timescape and what not)
If I see that then yes. If I see it with 2.1 its slightly still a yes with limitations. But so far being 1.6...and in the size it is in (sony using 854 I believe instead of 800) I'd say no...
I mean if I had a deodexed system folder that is current (like 2.1 or 2.2 preferred) it'd be possible...
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As far as im aware the SE X10 is now running 2.1
That would be cool to have. Is that more of a vanilla ROM?
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how to dump system folder...
that's also deodexed with timescape...
personally I wonder if you can just copy the system folder from a deodexed system...with timescape but graphics in framework have to be resized as well
Is it possible to boot two ROMs (Who share the one EXT part) ?
Like Ubuntu and Kubuntu
edit: Device*
Nope
/tenchars
I think this kind of thing (boot from sdcard) is made possible for xperia mini. For xperia it required a fast memory card atleast class 8.
Not yet made possible on wildfire.
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If yyou were to do such a thing, you would have to have a faster device.
I'm not sure if its relevant but if you created NANDroid backups of each rom you can boot into them in clockworkmod
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Hello XDA, I was wondering if anyone could compile these instructions into a flashable zip file. This mod basically changes the 'H' icon in the status bar, into the 4G icon for CM9 based roms only. However, if I change roms, or flash an update, I lose the mod. So, if the instructions could be compiled for me, or if someone tells me how to do it, I would be very grateful, as I am quite new to this stuff.
Instructions by TmpKranz as posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856493
Before doing anything, make a Nandroid backup, just in case something goes wrong!!!
0. Download the SystemUI.apk and place it in the root directory of your SD card.
1. Open the Terminal Emulator app.
2. Type su and hit the Enter button to gain root permissions.
3. Type busybox mount -o remount -w /system and hit the Enter button to make the /system partition writable.
4. Type cp -f /sdcard/SystemUI.apk /system/app/ and hit the Enter button to copy the modified file to where it belongs.
5. Type chmod 644 /system/app/SystemUI.apk and hit the Enter button to fix the file's permissions.
6. Reboot and enjoy.
System Ui.apk: http://db.tt/KrWrxQR5 (can't figure out how to upload files; sorry)
Thanks.
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This thread gives a basic rundown of how to create one. Its pretty straightforward actually.
My basic rundown is this (I haven't done this in a while so I could be wrong):
1) the META-INF folder structure that I believe is part of every flashable zip. I forget what information it contains offhand, but I think it is specific to device. So you could pull this from any other flashable zip for the G2/DZ. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
2) The modified file within the file structure it is on the phone. So for yours it would be /system/app/systemui.apk I think.
3) The script to copy the apk (or whatever modified files) to the appropriate locations on the phone. This can include using show_progress to update that status bar in the background of recovery, a print output command to state exactly what steps are happening, etc.
Sorry its kind of vague. I'd help you write it, but I'm at work, and don't have everything I need in front of me. Besides the fact that none I've ever written work properly. :silly: Also that this is a simple and good learning experience to see how things work. It's good to know how to do this and can be a first step for larger things.
For reference, you can check out the zip someone had put together for me when I did the old Search to Recent mod in early ICS days. Located here.
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This thread gives a basic rundown of how to create one. Its pretty straightforward actually.
My basic rundown is this (I haven't done this in a while so I could be wrong):
1) the META-INF folder structure that I believe is part of every flashable zip. I forget what information it contains offhand, but I think it is specific to device. So you could pull this from any other flashable zip for the G2/DZ. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
2) The modified file within the file structure it is on the phone. So for yours it would be /system/app/systemui.apk I think.
3) The script to copy the apk (or whatever modified files) to the appropriate locations on the phone. This can include using show_progress to update that status bar in the background of recovery, a print output command to state exactly what steps are happening, etc.
Sorry its kind of vague. I'd help you write it, but I'm at work, and don't have everything I need in front of me. Besides the fact that none I've ever written work properly. :silly: Also that this is a simple and good learning experience to see how things work. It's good to know how to do this and can be a first step for larger things.
For reference, you can check out the zip someone had put together for me when I did the old Search to Recent mod in early ICS days. Located here.
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Thanks mate, had a look, but he only really gives instructions on flashing zips.
I really need someone to do it for me, a reward may be offered*
*maybe
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Ok. This is as far as I'm going to help. You need to help yourself a bit on this.
Attached is the new zip file, that should hopefully work. I take no responsibility for what it may do to your phone.
Edit: Added signed zip
biohazrd51 said:
Ok. This is as far as I'm going to help. You need to help yourself a bit on this.
Attached is the new zip file, that should hopefully work. I take no responsibility for what it may do to your phone.
Edit: Added signed zip
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Thanks, It worked! Don't really know what u mean by help yourself though.
Thanks.
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Helping yourself meaning learning to do it rather than asking around. There is a lot you can do with a little learning and it is very rewarding.
Glad it worked.
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Helping yourself meaning learning to do it rather than asking around. There is a lot you can do with a little learning and it is very rewarding.
Glad it worked.
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Good, thanks, I'm making more .zips now. I also opened a new thread, making this public. I gave both of us the credit tho. Is that ok, or do u want me to say it was all you. It's your call. Thanks.
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No. You provided the modified apk. I just modified the zip. Took 15 minutes, if that.
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No. You provided the modified apk. I just modified the zip. Took 15 minutes, if that.
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Cool, thanks mate
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Hm, which SystemUI.apk are you guys using for the base? The reason I ask is because mimicry contains many SystemUI changes that other cm9 based roms don't have. Replacing that file will break things for sure.
There are definitely better ways of doing this than providing a SystemUI.apk to flash over, though. I'll see what I can do.
EDIT:
Alright I just put together a flashable zip that'll modify the H icon to 4G on any ROM (hdpi only). This should also work in JB, though I haven't tested it. This doesn't actually replace the SystemUI.apk, it just replaces the icons inside it and re-zip/zipaligns it.
http://mimic.ca/~jeff/h_to_4g-blk.zip
blk_jack said:
Hm, which SystemUI.apk are you guys using for the base? The reason I ask is because mimicry contains many SystemUI changes that other cm9 based roms don't have. Replacing that file will break things for sure.
There are definitely better ways of doing this than providing a SystemUI.apk to flash over, though. I'll see what I can do.
EDIT:
Alright I just put together a flashable zip that'll modify the H icon to 4G on any ROM (hdpi only). This should also work in JB, though I haven't tested it. This doesn't actually replace the SystemUI.apk, it just replaces the icons inside it and re-zip/zipaligns it.
http://mimic.ca/~jeff/h_to_4g-blk.zip
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Thanks. I don't know where he pulled it. I just was providing the zip :silly:
blk_jack said:
Hm, which SystemUI.apk are you guys using for the base? The reason I ask is because mimicry contains many SystemUI changes that other cm9 based roms don't have. Replacing that file will break things for sure.
There are definitely better ways of doing this than providing a SystemUI.apk to flash over, though. I'll see what I can do.
EDIT:
Alright I just put together a flashable zip that'll modify the H icon to 4G on any ROM (hdpi only). This should also work in JB, though I haven't tested it. This doesn't actually replace the SystemUI.apk, it just replaces the icons inside it and re-zip/zipaligns it.
http://mimic.ca/~jeff/h_to_4g-blk.zip
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maybe could be added as a mod in mimicry through aroma... some may have an interest
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demkantor said:
maybe could be added as a mod in mimicry through aroma... some may have an interest
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I would consider it if there wasn't this devastating Aroma bug right now with running programs through recovery. I've posted it on both Aroma threads & received no feedback.
That said, the method of replacing the icon right now isn't really a good indicator of true 4G. Let's say we're arguing that HSPA+ is 4G (rather than just HSPA). Currently the phone doesn't distinguish between HSPA & HSPA+ with icons, they will always just say "H" (or 4G with this mod).
I would rather programmatically determine which is which and show the 4G icon when on HSPA+. If there's interest I'll actually include it in the code, rather than as a mod option in Aroma.
out of curiosity what then is the major hurtle do distiguish between the two, is it the os not communicating properly with the firmware?
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Thx blkjck, I was using the system ui from Mimicry. That would be good if it could be added in aroma. Ill edit my thread and add your zip aswell. (Giving u credit of course)
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out of curiosity what then is the major hurtle do distiguish between the two, is it the os not communicating properly with the firmware?
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Actually no, there's a TelephonyManager case to match the NETWORK_TYPE_HS* types. HS*PA, HSPA and HSPAP respectively. They were all being lumped under one case rather than separating HSPAP to 4G. The "fix" is to match NETWORK_TYPE_HSPAP to the built in set of 4G icons (since right now only LTE is being considered 4G).
masterleron said:
Thx blkjck, I was using the system ui from Mimicry. That would be good if it could be added in aroma. Ill edit my thread and add your zip aswell. (Giving u credit of course)
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Np!
So I gotta ask everybody. Under Settings -> About Phone ->Status -> Mobile Network type, what do you see? I'm not able to get HSPAP:15 on my mobile carrier, the only support HSDPA (up to 42mbps). Is anybody hitting HSPAP:15 w/ the Desire Z? That's what the 4G icon "fix" would look for since only HSPA+ and LTE are currently considered 4G technologies and not the lower HSDPA.
So I guess I need to clarify. Do you guys want to force your phones to be purposely inaccurate by labeling HSPA/HSDPA as 4G or is this an issue of HSPA+ (HSPAP:15) not being properly identified as 4G?
EDIT: Okay so according to GSM Arena, our phones aren't even capable of getting HSPA+.
Uhh.. so lemme ask you guys. Why are you trying to incorrectly label your phones as 4G when they're not?
If anyone wants these zips, they are herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1860058
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blk_jack said:
Actually no, there's a TelephonyManager case to match the NETWORK_TYPE_HS* types. HS*PA, HSPA and HSPAP respectively. They were all being lumped under one case rather than separating HSPAP to 4G. The "fix" is to match NETWORK_TYPE_HSPAP to the built in set of 4G icons (since right now only LTE is being considered 4G).
Np!
So I gotta ask everybody. Under Settings -> About Phone ->Status -> Mobile Network type, what do you see? I'm not able to get HSPAP:15 on my mobile carrier, the only support HSDPA (up to 42mbps). Is anybody hitting HSPAP:15 w/ the Desire Z? That's what the 4G icon "fix" would look for since only HSPA+ and LTE are currently considered 4G technologies and not the lower HSDPA.
So I guess I need to clarify. Do you guys want to force your phones to be purposely inaccurate by labeling HSPA/HSDPA as 4G or is this an issue of HSPA+ (HSPAP:15) not being properly identified as 4G?
EDIT: Okay so according to GSM Arena, our phones aren't even capable of getting HSPA+.
Uhh.. so lemme ask you guys. Why are you trying to incorrectly label your phones as 4G when they're not?
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well I'm not interested really, when I first got my g2 I was shocked to see 4g in the status bar as I checked before I got it hoping to use tmobiles "4g" network and here I was like "yea it works" did a little research and found it was added to some ota update as a marketing gimick and nothing more.
having said that my girlfriend also has one of these and was disapointed when I rooted her phone and put a custom rom on it, she dosent like the h for whatever reason so I put the 4g on hers and she has been happy ever sense. personally I don't care much for it and only suggested adding to aroma for people like her who want 4g and people like me who want h
but no biggie either way on hers or my behalf as she will never go to a new rom (hates change when it comes to technology) and ill never use it
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Hey im porting this rom to the Jewel or HTC EVO 4G LTE and I see no HTC related files for kernel, build, and Vendor folders.
Should I use the same folders from a different port like Evervolv and just copy and paste the folders or should I do all the stuff manually?
EDIT: Should I just edit the local manifest so it can pick up the appropriate files?
I was hoping it would be as easy as that but something tells me no (still hoping)
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EDIT: Should I just edit the local manifest so it can pick up the appropriate files?
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yes - that would be the start if you already have an
existing device kernel and vendor folder for your device
It may require some minor changes in the device tree to
work with the pure AOSP build we are using.
So the closer the original device is to AOSP the better
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yes - that would be the start if you already have an
existing device kernel and vendor folder for your device
It may require some minor changes in the device tree to
work with the pure AOSP build we are using.
So the closer the original device is to AOSP the better
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I'm using Evervolv source and its pure AOSP with some changes. Also it supports my device. So ill just move the folders to the OMNI source and then I'd do lunch or do I do brunch?
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I was thinking the same thing I now see that they added android_device_htc_msm8960-common to the omnirom repository so we may just be able to edit the localmanifest to pull some of the device specific stuff from another AOSP based rom repository (like CM) and preform an extractfiles for the device specific blobs and it should work . I am going to try when I have some time for the One S.