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my X10a isnt updated to latest build number?

hello
from what i have been reading build number should be R2BA026.
mine is still R2BA023, is this normal?
i have ran SEUS, and the "software update" on my phone and they all show its updated

Are you branded or unbranded
Sent from my X10a using XDA App

Yes its normak if you have a brandet version. That means your carrier need to send out the firmware to seus. They maybe just eaitet fir the android 2.1 update. Instead of rolling 26 aswell
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i have a X10a through telstra, its also rooted.
wonder if i'll ever get updated?

aussiesausage said:
i have a X10a through telstra, its also rooted.
wonder if i'll ever get updated?
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mate, u will either need to debrand completely, or flash your phone with a different ROM
(or is that basically the same thing !) i flashed my optus branded x10 with global generic (i think its UK or Nordic) and all is good.
another benefit of this is that u wont have to wait for Helstra to get their finger out and have a 2.1 branded ROM for you. if you have a generic rom, then you get the 2.1 update as soon as its available (via seus obviously)
cheers, tim
edit: when you run SEUS - it checks what version you have (telstra) and then looks in the dB for the latest telstra rom available. telstra have only published/released up to the version you are running, therefore "no updates available". If you were running a generic version, when you connected up to SEUS it would be looking for a different version. hope that is a bit clearer

if i completly debrand it, and something happens to it, can i just brand it again and send it back, kinda like. rooting then un-rooting ect
?

mrtim123 said:
mate, u will either need to debrand completely, or flash your phone with a different ROM
(or is that basically the same thing !) i flashed my optus branded x10 with global generic (i think its UK or Nordic) and all is good.
another benefit of this is that u wont have to wait for Helstra to get their finger out and have a 2.1 branded ROM for you. if you have a generic rom, then you get the 2.1 update as soon as its available (via seus obviously)
cheers, tim
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I'm also with optus, do I need to flash mine? or is optus quick with releasing updates.
Also does you optus My account widget works in your phone, coz mine doesn't show data usage.
I contacted optus to find out why and they had no idea that we got a widget in the first place

aussiesausage said:
if i completly debrand it, and something happens to it, can i just brand it again and send it back, kinda like. rooting then un-rooting ect
?
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sure can mate, look at the decrypted ROMS page in the DEV section. But unless something serious goes wrong, you will never load a telstra rom on it again
HQXU said:
I'm also with optus, do I need to flash mine? or is optus quick with releasing updates.
Also does you optus My account widget works in your phone, coz mine doesn't show data usage.
I contacted optus to find out why and they had no idea that we got a widget in the first place
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I found that optus were the quickest of the Aussies, but still they would be a few weeks behind. You will NOT get the update within the same day as it gets released - put it that way.
re: widget - yeah mine never worked but now im on generic i dont have it anyway

wow, i just had a look through that thread, and theres pretty much nothing that would walk me through it, so basically i think i would screw my phone
unless ofcourse you feel like helping me, it sounds good!
could you help me out with what i need to get started or a tutorial or something?

aussiesausage said:
wow, i just had a look through that thread, and theres pretty much nothing that would walk me through it, so basically i think i would screw my phone
unless ofcourse you feel like helping me, it sounds good!
could you help me out with what i need to get started or a tutorial or something?
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right, im gunna want a bit of confirmation from others here....been a while since i did this.
using Bin4ry's post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907 i grabbed the latest files from the fileshare websites listed. basically the files that Bin4ry and the other guys have created are a script (batch files) that prompt you step by step. i know the method is called ROOT but its the same process. To ROOT in this original method, you had to flash back to an older revision of the firmware and then update. When you flash back to the older version, it is a generic version. Then you can simply use SEUS to update to newest. KEEP IN MIND that doing ANY kind of firmware update will completely erase anything on the internal memory. This is NOT the sd card, so pics and such will be ok but contacts - msgs - settings will all be gone. might be best to do the one-press root, install titanium backup first and then backup your phone book and other important apps that you may have.
main thing is to ask questions. there are sh!tloads of ppl on here with heaps of knowledge. be safe in the knowledge that you cannot, CANNOT completely screw your phone. you can always flash another firmware back onto it using SEUS. once ppl hack the bootloader, this will be a different story but until then just get in there and have a go
good luck and happy modding!!

mrtim123 said:
right, im gunna want a bit of confirmation from others here....been a while since i did this.
using Bin4ry's post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907 i grabbed the latest files from the fileshare websites listed. basically the files that Bin4ry and the other guys have created are a script (batch files) that prompt you step by step. i know the method is called ROOT but its the same process. To ROOT in this original method, you had to flash back to an older revision of the firmware and then update. When you flash back to the older version, it is a generic version. Then you can simply use SEUS to update to newest. KEEP IN MIND that doing ANY kind of firmware update will completely erase anything on the internal memory. This is NOT the sd card, so pics and such will be ok but contacts - msgs - settings will all be gone. might be best to do the one-press root, install titanium backup first and then backup your phone book and other important apps that you may have.
main thing is to ask questions. there are sh!tloads of ppl on here with heaps of knowledge. be safe in the knowledge that you cannot, CANNOT completely screw your phone. you can always flash another firmware back onto it using SEUS. once ppl hack the bootloader, this will be a different story but until then just get in there and have a go
good luck and happy modding!!
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thankyou, but my phone is already rooted, does that mean i can install a diffrent ROM? or has other stuff gotta be done to isntall a diff one?

mrtim123 said:
I found that optus were the quickest of the Aussies, but still they would be a few weeks behind. You will NOT get the update within the same day as it gets released - put it that way.
re: widget - yeah mine never worked but now im on generic i dont have it anyway
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a few weeks thanks I will try to flash it.

aussiesausage said:
thankyou, but my phone is already rooted, does that mean i can install a diffrent ROM? or has other stuff gotta be done to isntall a diff one?
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main reason that you would root first is so you can use titanium backup to backup your apps and settings. You will still need to flash to a non branded firmware, jerplea has a few ROMS on his posts, probably best to have a look in those threads and ask the masters
i am by no means an expert, i just fumbled my way through it

mrtim123 said:
main reason that you would root first is so you can use titanium backup to backup your apps and settings. You will still need to flash to a non branded firmware, jerplea has a few ROMS on his posts, probably best to have a look in those threads and ask the masters
i am by no means an expert, i just fumbled my way through it
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heh, i just bricked my phone trying the SEUS way lol, fixed it though
i got no need to back up, nothing on there as its a pretty new phone anyway
trying that flash tool thing from the decrypted roms thread
confusing as hell

oh man, i give up. i got no idea how to do this from any of the posts.
just tryed the flash tool thing and it wont work either.
i give up

aussiesausage said:
oh man, i give up. i got no idea how to do this from any of the posts.
just tryed the flash tool thing and it wont work either.
i give up
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when you say wont work....what do you mean? When running the flash tool are you following the prompts on screen? you need to have USB Debugging enabled on the Settings=>Applications=>Development enabled. let me kow where it is failing and we might be able to get it working for ya....if you are still keen anyway

just been reading through the original post from Bin4ry again (the flashing/rooting one)....i think that you should post on it exactly where the problems are, where it is failing and what you are doing. There are several active users on there that are very knowlegable on flashing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907

i have debugging enabled.
i turn my phone off, hold down back, plug it in. and the green light lights up ( as it says in the read me ), i start X10flash.bat, and then it says C:/andrew/downloads/X10flash.jav -jav. ( or something like that ) is not a valid internal or external command, press enter to exit

aussiesausage said:
i have debugging enabled.
i turn my phone off, hold down back, plug it in. and the green light lights up ( as it says in the read me ), i start X10flash.bat, and then it says C:/andrew/downloads/X10flash.jav -jav. ( or something like that ) is not a valid internal or external command, press enter to exit
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it sounds like a java problem actually.....do you have java installed?
what OS are you on? if its Win7 64bit (or Vista 64bit), there is a 64bit java fix that you need to run also. have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713457
if you are on a 32bit machine then chances are its a deviceID issue but from what you have posted above - it looks like the java problem.

win64 bit, and i think i got java cant remember lol.
will check it out though soon thanks

Android version update on HTC G1 steps

I`ve been searching all day for the steps I need to perform in order to update my Andoid version on my HTC G1.
I`s appreciate all the help in finding the topic if it does exist or to tell me all the steps and software I need to perform in order to get this done.
Thank`s

cangri12 said:
I`ve been searching all day for the steps I need to perform in order to update my Andoid version on my HTC G1.
I`s appreciate all the help in finding the topic if it does exist or to tell me all the steps and software I need to perform in order to get this done.
Thank`s
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So in other word you want to root your phone and install a custom rom, did I get that right?
First find a thread in g1 that explains rooting process, Then go to 'G1's android development' and pick a custom rom that you would like to try, and follow the instructions give in the first post of the custom rom, good luck and happy flashing!
Sent from my T-Mobile G1 using XDA App

I would like to add, do research on the ROM before you decide which one you will flash. See which one you like the best before you install the ROM. It will be a lot easier in the long run. But of course, you can try each one to see what you like best about them. And then go with the best one (That's a long way and a lot of flashing to do).
This is from my experience (even with the research I did), I currently have a ROM that I might not keep. But it suit me for now until I do more research on what will be the best one for my use.

azrash said:
So in other word you want to root your phone and install a custom rom, did I get that right?
First find a thread in g1 that explains rooting process, Then go to 'G1's android development' and pick a custom rom that you would like to try, and follow the instructions give in the first post of the custom rom, good luck and happy flashing!
Sent from my T-Mobile G1 using XDA App
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rooted or non rooted I don`t care,as long as I can update the version.
i`ma take a look to see what I can do.

cangri12 said:
rooted or non rooted I don`t care,as long as I can update the version.
i`ma take a look to see what I can do.
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The only way is to rooted. Especially if you want to get the latest Android 2.x.

UPDATE to 2.3.4 (rooted) for ALL Nexus S phones

I DONT TAKE THE CREDIT OF THIS GUIDE. I TAKE THAT FROM A OTHER SITE I HAVE TEST IT ON MY NEXUS S 9020A FROM ROGERS.
Here's an easy way to jump to stock + rooted 2.3.4 for ALL Nexus S phones.
Download this full version of 2.3.3 from Google and place it on your internal storage.
Download the 2.3.4 ( GRI40 to GRJ22) OTA update from Google and place it on your internal storage.
Download the SuperUser package from ChainsDD and place it on your internal storage.
Reboot into recovery, and Nandroid your current system. If you don't do this, and something goes wrong you'll be sorry.
In ClockworkMod recovery, wipe data/factory reset. this may not be needed, but if you boot loop when restarting and have no recovery installed, you'll be SOL. Just do it.
Next flash the f182cf141e6a.signed-soju-ota-102588.f182cf14.zip (the first file you downloaded). Don't exit recovery!
Then flash the a14a2dd09749.signed-soju-GRJ22-from-GRI40.a14a2dd0.zip (the second file you downloaded). Don't exit recovery!
In Clockwork, go to the mounts and storage menu and mount /system and mount /data.
The flash su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip (the third file you downloaded).
Reboot.
When you boot up, you'll be running 2.3.4, and be rooted. But you won't have ClockworkMod recovery any longer. There's two ways to tackle this one.
The easy way, but not permanent:
Go to the Market.
Install Rom Manager.
Flash Clockwork recovery every time you need to boot into it.
The better way, and is permanent.
Using a file browser with root permissions, find /etc/install-recovery.sh in your system.
Rename it to /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Go to the Market
Install Rom Manager
Flash Clockwork recovery.

Fizwiz said:
The easy way, but not permanent:
Go to the Market.
Install Rom Manager.
Flash Clockwork recovery every time you need to boot into it.
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Better way to flash recovery is with "fastboot flash recovery <filename>". Rom Manager doesn't always flash it correctly for some reason, gotta do it more than once sometimes before it will stick.
Fizwiz said:
The better way, and is permanent.
Using a file browser with root permissions, find /etc/install-recovery.sh in your system.
Rename it to /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Go to the Market
Install Rom Manager
Flash Clockwork recovery.
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Some Nexus S's don't have the "install-recovery.sh" script so any changes to the recovery will be permanent on those phones. For example, the ones sold in Canada (i9020a - GRI54).

Also the i9020a user will end up with a useless modem as the radios are different between the roms
See here
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13319975&postcount=32
Sent from my Nexus S

Thanks for posting this guide. Any chance you could also post a link to the stock rom too?
Thx
L
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Matridom said:
Also the i9020a user will end up with a useless modem as the radios are different between the roms
See here
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13319975&postcount=32
Sent from my Nexus S
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This guide worked perfectly for me, no problems on my i9020a with KB2, KB3 or KD1 running 2.3.3, or KD1 running 2.3.4.

laurentbon said:
Thanks for posting this guide. Any chance you could also post a link to the stock rom too?
Thx
L
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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I just searched the file names Fizwiz posted on google, you should be able to get dl links from the google servers for the two android files and an xda link for su, and cwm recovery if you need.

@FizWiz Where did you find this guide? what site?

I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..

NexusCrazy said:
I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..
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The nexus s bootloader can be locked and unlocked anytime you want. so dont worry about it. it is not like the nexus 1 where, once u did oem unlock, you could not revert back. this time, google even allows us to oem lock. hehehe.
enjoy ur new phone!

deeren said:
The nexus s bootloader can be locked and unlocked anytime you want. so dont worry about it. it is not like the nexus 1 where, once u did oem unlock, you could not revert back. this time, google even allows us to oem lock. hehehe.
enjoy ur new phone!
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I'm devastated about some t**t stealing my Nexus One but on the other hand I'm so looking forward to getting My Nexus S and gaining root, flashing a few different ROM's but will probably end up with Cyanogen Nighty's + installing some good Root only Apps.
So how do you lock it, by using ADB and fastboot oem lock

I have put the link to download the file in the first post.

NexusCrazy said:
I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..
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There is an app called "Plan B" on the market. You can install through your browser. What it does is send an email to the google account registered on your phone with the location coordinates. Then you can also text the number with a keyword to get your location details. If I had known about it earlier I would have done the same for my lost/stolen phone before blocking my sim and changing passwords. I would assume it's probably too late for you too. But, this is FYI.

Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?

question ?
I already asked about this at another thread so i apologize for asking again:
As far as i understand this link:
2.3.4 ( GRI40 to GRJ22) OTA update
is the Radio update to GRJ22. can i safly flush it (only it) if i have:
NsCollab-1.0.21(cyanogenMod-7-Nightly-49) ?
please note signature for any other information...

I wanted a nexus s now, just because you guys get Google talk with video chat.

thanks for the guide, i got my phone to boot in 2.3.4 however it seems mines not rooted? something I forgot?

citricacid said:
thanks for the guide, i got my phone to boot in 2.3.4 however it seems mines not rooted? something I forgot?
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Did you flash the su 2.3.6.1 zip file from CWM recovery?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

the7thson said:
Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?
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Try ghost commander.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

the7thson said:
Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?
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I used an app called Super Manager from the market, it has a root explorer built in. Renamed the install-recovery file, but clockworkmod still doesn't seem to stick permanently. Can anyone tell me which program to use to rename this file so that the recovery doesn't get changed?
Thanks.

zero383 said:
Try ghost commander.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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Thanks for your reply! I just tried Ghost Commander, but the rename doesn't stick for some reason. The filename stays install-recovery.sh. I'm just holding down the filename in ghost commander and then clicking "rename" in the menu and changing the name to install-recovery.sh.bak, but it doesn't save it.. I'm rooted on 2.3.4, any ideas why this might be happening?

Debrand HTC Wildfire with Vodafone Froyo ROM

Hello,
I'm used to debrand and flash Sony Ericsson devices, but my girlfriend has a HTC wildfire and I'm kind of confused with the debranding...
I found unrevoked3 and wanted to use it, but I don't even get to the part were I should install the android 1.0 drivers, since the pc ıs only asking my for adb-drivers. Does HTC have different then Sony Ericsson? Which one shall I take?
Also I always found manuals about using a goldcard, but these are supposed to be outdated?
Also I'm not able to find an original firmware... I only find RUN exe files. Can someone tell me if it ıs possible to flash original firmware through clockwork mod and maybe give me a link?
I would really appreciate if you guys could help me!
THANK YOU!
Linkin

Look at my guide. It gives you all the files, and is a very simple and easy to use guide.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium

Thank you for your answer. I have 2 further questions though:
1) Do I really still need the goldcard (thought this was old school^^)?
2) I still dont know how to flash an original firmware AND WHICH FIRMWARE I SHALL TAKE? Can someone please help me with this?

Linkinsoldier said:
Thank you for your answer. I have 2 further questions though:
1) Do I really still need the goldcard (thought this was old school^^)?
2) I still dont know how to flash an original firmware AND WHICH FIRMWARE I SHALL TAKE? Can someone please help me with this?
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There is a guide on downgrading the phone to an Unbranded WWE ROM here. This will erase all data(including Recovery, everything), but will downgrade you to a Universal ROM with no network branding, as well as HBOOT 1.00.001.
Goldcard? YES. A guide for the same is in the link, follow it to the letter and there will be no problems.
-Jack

Thank you very much! I'm going to try it tomorrow ;-)
One more question though: can someone tell me where to get the newest RUU file? Update via htc sync?
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium

Linkinsoldier said:
Thank you very much! I'm going to try it tomorrow ;-)
One more question though: can someone tell me where to get the newest RUU file? Update via htc sync?
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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The step2.bat in the guide is the rom itself. But if you still need a link, it is here. That is the same RUU used in Step2.

worked like a charm! Thank you again!
Do you see any easy way to root the phone now?
Gingerbreak and Superoneclick didnt work :/
edit: never mind, I post it below

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
You should be able to use revolutionary but...........
Read the first post, I know its a lot but there's everything you'll need in there.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium

thank you, I found that way but since it is not my phone, i dont want to s-off it
Anyway, my girlfriend don't need root that much, so I guess I will just leave it here and reinstall here software manually!
Thank you everyone for your help and support!
*edit:
if someone finds a way to root phone without S-OFF: your idea is welcome

In that case, you will have to go through HTC DEV to unlock the bootloader, which is a FAR more cumbersome process IMO. Anyway, upto you really. Otherwise, rooting without S-OFF is not possible on Froyo.

Thank you for that answer. I will look into it... At the moment my girlfriend is happy with the Rom I gave her... But I think about cyanogenmod might be faster (phonepad input on Frodo is really slow...)? We will see :-/
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium

[Q] First thing to do with new G2?

Hey! Tomorrow I'll be receiving a new LG G2 and I'm wondering what's the first thing I have to do in order to root it.
I always used HTC and Moto devices so I have quite an experience in unlocking bootloaders, but in the guide for rooting I red here, your don't have to unlock the bootloader or anything like that in order to root it, is that right? Is any step I should do before trying to root?
Thanks for your help in advance!

lauticol said:
Hey! Tomorrow I'll be receiving a new LG G2 and I'm wondering what's the first thing I have to do in order to root it.
I always used HTC and Moto devices so I have quite an experience in unlocking bootloaders, but in the guide for rooting I red here, your don't have to unlock the bootloader or anything like that in order to root it, is that right? Is any step I should do before trying to root?
Thanks for your help in advance!
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Hi, You have to know first what model and what version, KK? or JB?
After that, if is on KK use this Towelroot (just search forum)
All the credit goes to @geohot for amazing root by just an apk
1. Install apk
2. Make it rain
3. Phone will reboot
4. install Super SU from play store
5. Sit back and relax
For TWRP use this How To Install TWRP Recovery On LG G2 Running Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
Hope this helps

matury said:
Hi, You have to know first what model and what version, KK? or JB?
After that, if is on KK use this Towelroot (just search forum)
All the credit goes to @geohot for amazing root by just an apk
1. Install apk
2. Make it rain
3. Phone will reboot
4. install Super SU from play store
5. Sit back and relax
For TWRP use this How To Install TWRP Recovery On LG G2 Running Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
Hope this helps
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Hey, I have a D806 model. It's with JB and when I hit the manual update check it says something like "Device not registered yet".
What's best to do? First update and then root or the other way round?

lauticol said:
Hey, I have a D806 model. It's with JB and when I hit the manual update check it says something like "Device not registered yet".
What's best to do? First update and then root or the other way round?
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Well, first of all, after you root, NEVER take an OTA update or you'll brick. That being said, although the previous way mentioned is easier, I'd suggest getting used to adb and its miracles. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869 for a guide on how to root with adb. Adb is very useful if you screw something up.
As for the order in which to do things, it's basically up to you. I believe the 806 is the same as the 802, so check that section out for stock ROMs and such, especially if you root first. It seems like you may have to update manually either way since you get an error while trying to OTA update.

Moppusan said:
Well, first of all, after you root, NEVER take an OTA update or you'll brick. That being said, although the previous way mentioned is easier, I'd suggest getting used to adb and its miracles. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869 for a guide on how to root with adb. Adb is very useful if you screw something up.
As for the order in which to do things, it's basically up to you. I believe the 806 is the same as the 802, so check that section out for stock ROMs and such, especially if you root first. It seems like you may have to update manually either way since you get an error while trying to OTA update.
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I know about adb and know how to use it. I wanted yo stay stock a little longer in case i have to take it back. Thanks a lot for your help!
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lauticol said:
I know about adb and know how to use it. I wanted yo stay stock a little longer in case i have to take it back. Thanks a lot for your help!
Sent from my LG-D806 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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My pleasure I'm actually really new to Android myself (got my first device in May) and it felt overwhelming at first but everyone on XDA and all the threads are so helpful.
I almost got a HTC One before deciding on the LG G2 and I just love it. Loooooooove it.

Everything you need to root and install TWRP 2.7 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
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Moppusan said:
My pleasure I'm actually really new to Android myself (got my first device in May) and it felt overwhelming at first but everyone on XDA and all the threads are so helpful.
I almost got a HTC One before deciding on the LG G2 and I just love it. Loooooooove it.
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Thanks for the info! I have to say I miss the luxury feeling the HTC One has, but love the screen size of the G2!
ATOJAR said:
Everything you need to root and install TWRP 2.7 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
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Hey, I've already rooted it using adb. I thought I'd be fine with some Xposed modules, but I couldn't find many for the G2 so I think I'll end up installing a custom ROM based on KK stock, but since I'm in Jelly Bean I don't know how to do this (read somewhere I should flash a baseband of KK or somethings like that and got really scared haha)
Hope you can help me!
EDIT: Downloaded the Kitkat baseband and CloudyG3 ROM. I don't have TWRP because I can't find the file for D806. I'd appreciate if someone could guide me to the right direction!

lauticol said:
Hey! Tomorrow I'll be receiving a new LG G2 and I'm wondering what's the first thing I have to do in order to root it.
I always used HTC and Moto devices so I have quite an experience in unlocking bootloaders, but in the guide for rooting I red here, your don't have to unlock the bootloader or anything like that in order to root it, is that right? Is any step I should do before trying to root?
Thanks for your help in advance!
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Fire up the camera it's pretty solid and takes good photos outside

CHlCKEN said:
Fire up the camera it's pretty solid and takes good photos outside
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Yeah, but i was talking about the modding hahaha
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Wow you learned a a lot quicker than me and I've been on android since 2012