Does your new MyTouch have a 3.5 mm headphone jack?
Are you confused on wether it's a 32A or a 32B?
Do you need to know how to root it?
Do you need to know how to flash a custom recovery and which one?
Do you have the right radio?
Are you afraid that you might brick your phone?
THEN THIS IS THE THREAD FOR YOU!!!
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*XDA-Developers and it's members are not held responsible for any damages and encourages all readers (members and non-members) to read thoroughly before attempting any modification of any device. Proceed with caution and at your own risk.
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crypysmoker said:
Universal Androot confirmed working. This method is no longer needed and is to dangourous for some people so please use universal androot 1.5.3+
IF READ CORRECTLY YOU WILL NOT BRICK. BUT, Since a few of you dont have that ability, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU BRICKING YOUR PHONE. There are no pros to rooting this phone yet, leave it alone if you dont know what your doing PLEASE. I beg you. You are in essence almost bricking your phone in order to root it in the first place. These arent fun and games, It is dangerous to rush this stuff
Listen.. Im more then happy to help people. BUt I fully understand why so many devs have left this place. Some of you are so utterly ridiculous with your questions, wanting someone to hold your hand. I cant sit on gtalk for hours helping you go through what should take 10 min , I have a life and kids and other things to do. I did this because I was bored and wanted to see if I could. There is not point in rooting it yet, there are no roms, nor will there be for at least a month. Please, if you cant even understand simple questions, have never rooted or even used an android phone before, please.. do not bother me. This place is insane with stupidity. I will change the tutorial in a little more detail later, but fo rnow, DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YORU DOING. IF YOUR BREAK YOUR CRAP< I DONT CARE, BECAUSE IT WASNT MY FAULT.
I am in no way an angry or mean person, but you people have given me a migraine. I see why all the rom devs hide from here so much
THERE IS NO POINT IN ROOTING THIS PHONE YET PEOPLE, SO STOP.. OMG PLEASE STOP LOL
IT HAS BEEN DONE!!! lol
After 3 days, sleepless night and 5 min from returning the phone, Together with the Awesome Cursordroid We have achieved full root of the fender mytouch/ Mytouch 1.2 revision.
Now.. Understand.. not many will have the fender Mytouch.. but this is the hardware they WILL be using in the fully confirmed Mytouch 1.2
If you do not follow my instructions fully, NOTHING WILL WORK.
Start by making a working gold card, pay VERY CLOSE attention to what the instructions for making a gold card say
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/14/how-to-root-your-mytouch-3g/
READ READ READ. DO NOT download the SAPPimg.zip file it says on that page.
Get the top fixed SPL file 2010 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4332591&postcount=1
Once you have you working goldcard (remember, apply to PHYSICAL not LOGICAL) rename the fixed SPL/rom you just downloaded to SAPPIMG.img
Put that file on your gold card
Hold volume down while hitting power
You will boot into Hboot, and if goldcard was made correcly and file is in root, it will begin to read. MAke sure battery is full or chargeing. follow on screen directions for flashing. Reboot into Hboot.
You are now screwed with a downgraded SPL and radio that do not work on this phone YAAAAAAY.
Now grab the stock radio and SPL from Cursordroid here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5451898&posted=1#post5451898
From there on follow hiw directions for reupdating your radio and spl, plus give yourself a new recovery making ROOT.
Im not good at tutorials or typing on a tiny netbook keyboard so please forgive. Anyquestions please ask and I will go into more detail
In order
Goldcard
Amen ras fixed spl rom renamed SAPPIMG.img
Boot into Hboot volume down/power
let rom install saying yes to what it says. If it works..
Now boot into your recovery through fastboot
Flash phone with stock fender rom
reboot into fastboot
back out of update when it asks and flash STOCK radio and SPL back, now reboot
your splash screen for fender IS GONE, get over it. You can make a new one later if you realllly need to.
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Yet, even more information.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_Fender/1.2
Installing CyanogenMod on the 32A (myTouch 3G 1.2 / Fender LE (3.5mm jack) version) requires an additional step whereby a "gold card" is created as part of the installation process.
The process of upgrading from a stock ROM is fairly simple, following the instructions below.
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Before you do anything — Make a backup
Don't forget to back up your data. If you have synced your phone with your Google account, your contacts, calendar, Gmail, and some Google data will not be lost and will come back after the next sync; However, you should backup anything you want to keep that is not stored on your SD card.
SMS/MMS messages
Call Log
Bookmarks
Applications; use Titanium Backup or the Astro file manager, for example
Any application data not on the SD card
It would also be a good idea to back up everything stored on your SD card in the rare case the card must be formatted to resolve any major problems.
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Before you begin
What You'll Need:
1.Your myTouch 3G 1.2 or Fender LE.
2.Mini USB cable.
3.microSD to SD adapter for your computer.
Prep
1.Get the latest Amon_Ra recovery
Make sure you chose the G version
2.Create a "Gold Card". It is recommended (but not necessary) to use a spare microSD card.
3.Back up all your microSD card contents to your computer.
Creating the Gold Card
Create a Goldcard
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Rooting
Downgrading
1.Download the sapping.zip file from here: Link Mirror 2.Place the zip file on your newly created Gold Card. If it isn't already, shut the phone off and place the microSD card back into the phone.
3.Then turn the phone back on by holding down Volume Down and Power. It should boot into bootloader mode and automatically find the sappimg file and ask you to push the trackball (action) to begin the update. Push the trackball and let it update.
4.Once it finishes flashing, it should ask you to reboot. Reboot and let it load to the new "htc Magic" boot screen.
5.Chances are at this point that the phone will not successfully boot. THIS IS NORMAL. Simply remove and re-insert the battery, as we're not done yet!
6.Download the following zip file (the stock myTouch SPL and Radio) and extract it: [1]
7.Copy the two files inside the zip to the root of your SD Card
8.Take the latest Amon_RA recovery you downloaded earlier and copy it to the root of your SD Card.
9.Download terminal emulator from the market and run the following commands:
flash_image flash radio /sdcard/radio.img
flash_image flash hboot /sdcard/hboot_7201A_1.33.0013G_091021.nb0
flash_image flash recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.7.0G-cyan.img
WARNING: Do NOT upgrade the SPL (hboot) with anything other than the 1.33.0013G version! Otherwise, You will lose audio to your earpeice.
1.Press MENU to power down the phone.
2.Reboot holding down the Power and Home buttons until the recovery menu appears.
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Easiest method!
Easiest method!
candymanmike said:
This is a guide on how to root your phone and install a custom ROM using Universal AndRoot. It supports several phone models and is the simplest way to root a phone I have ever seen. It features a 1 click root and a 1 click unroot option. Rooting with this method does NOT affect your bootloader, therefore if your phone needs serviced you can (theoretically, I have not verified this to be true) simply unroot and restore to normal.
As always myself, XDA, ROM developers, your friends, your mom, the rulers of the world and the developers of this app are NOT responsible for any bricks YOU create by taking the risk of rooting your phone. Also there are no guarantees that your warranty will not be null and void. If you NEED your warranty, DO NOT root your phone. Use at your own risk!
First we will gather the items needed to complete this process.
Universal AndRoot Version 1.6.1 is the newest STABLE release. The newest version is 1.6.2 beta 5, which is where the updated list above comes from and is said to be very close to the final release version.
Next go to the Android Market and install AppInstaller (there are a few versions including appsInstaller by modmymobile, all are free)
While in the market, also grab ROM Manager (also free)
Next download the ROM you would like to use. I personally recommend CyanogenMod 6.0.0 DS - stable. This link will take you to the Cyanogen downloads section where you will have to select your phone and search for the ROM you want.
While you are there, also grab the Google Addon pack for your phone.
Of course it is up to you to choose a ROM you like. You can also keep your stock ROM if you choose.
Lets Begin!
Install the Universal AndRoot .apk file, the ROM you chose and the Google Addon to the root of your microSD card
Open AppInstaller and let it locate your AndRoot .apk on your microSD. Select it and install it to your phone.
Open Universal AndRoot from you app menu. It should read your phone and show your firmware version. Click the "Root" button and let it do it's thing. It really only takes a minute or 2. When finished it will let you know. Congratulations, at this point you are now rooted.
Now for a custom ROM!
Open ROM Manager. Install Recovery. The default recovery for ROM Manager is ClockworkMod Recovery (which is what I am using) but a lot of people seem to like RA Recovery. This option is at the bottom of ROM Manager under "Flash Alternate Recovery". Whichever you choose, let the Recovery flash.
Next choose "Backup Current ROM", then "Reboot Into Recovery" (for future reference, you can also get into recovery mode by turning your phone off, then hold down the "home" button hit the power button. continue hold home as it powers on.)
Chose "wipe data/factory reset" then "wipe cache partition". This step is important. I know from personal experience if you don't do this you may end up in a bootscreen loop!
Choose "install zip from sdcard". Navigate to the ROM you loaded on your microSD and flash it.
After the phone reboots (which can take a few minutes the first time after flashing a new firmware version) go back to ROM Manager and again choose "Reboot Into Recovery". Once in recovery, again choose "install zip from sdcard". Navigate to the Google Addon pack on your microSD and install it.
Once you are rooted and running your new ROM, go into ROM Manager and partition your sd card. This is optional.
That is it. You should be good to go! Way easier and faster than the old goldcard method!
This is my first XDA guide. I hope it is up to your standards!
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Will all 32a/nr roms work on the 1.2?
Sent from my HTC Magic using XDA App
soub31 said:
Will all 32a/nr roms work on the 1.2?
Sent from my HTC Magic using XDA App
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NO! 32A roms WILL NOT WORK!!!!
As Amon Ra put it:
"The following instructions :
will void all warranties of your phone!
will erase all your userdata!
will change your current ROM/SPL!
will change your current splash screen!
could brick your phone!
Proceed at your own risk!"
So I've taken the guide that I used to root my myTouch 1.2 with T-Mobile, updated some of the information, and added some explanations. All thanks is owed to The Unlockr for the guide, I'm merely going to attempt to explain what your actually doing in the process and just try make the whole ordeal easier. If I would have known what i was actually doing, it would have taken me 45 minutes to root my phone, vice the good 7-8 hours I put into it. I am by no means an expert on rooting, so feel free to critique what I put in here, and I'll make adjustments as needed.
What's unique about the myTouch 1.2 and the Fender edition is that both phone's have a "perfected" SPL, that does not allow for fastboot access via USB. This means that you can't push any command prompt commands to the phone from your computer, which is what you have to do to get the phone rooted. With these instructions, you'll flash a "non-perfected" SPL onto your phone, load up a custom recovery (which is how you will load up ROM's and do a few other things in the future), and then reflash the phones original "perfected" SPL. Without the original SPL, your phone will not function correctly.
I would suggest opening all the links before continuing so you won't have to wait for the downloads to start as your going. Make sure you remember which link is which tab!!!
From The Unlockr:
I. Setup ABD/Create a Goldcard
Follow this procedure completely to create a working goldcard, then return to this procedure and continue:
How to Create a Goldcard
Follow these instructions without fail. If anything get's messed up here then you won't be able to flash a new SPL and you'll have to attempt to remake the Goldcard again. If you attempt to load the sappimg without using the Goldcard or without a properly done Goldcard, you will get either "Incorrect model ID" or "Main Version is Older". The Goldcard basically tricks the phone into not checking these two parameters, which is what let's you get the "unperfected" SPL on to your phone. ADB is the program that allows you to have a command prompt interface from your computer to your phone.
Note for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: When your setting up your phones drivers during the ADB setup process, be sure to allow Windows Update to check for drivers. It will allow your computer to automatically install the drivers vice having to manually install them yourself. The option to turn it on should come up when Windows gives the notification that it was unable to install drivers for your device
II. Flash the Sappimg file
1. Download the Sappimg File and save it to your newly created goldcard (NOT in any folders, just on the Goldcard itself).
sappimg.zip
2. Once the sappimg.zip file is on your goldcard, turn off the phone and put your Goldcard SD into your phone. Then turn it back on by holding down Volume Down and Power. It should boot into bootloader mode and automatically find the sappimg file and ask you to push the trackball to begin the update. Push the trackball and let it update.
*If it tells you Error – Wrong Model ID or anything similar, the goldcard was not created correctly, go back to that procedure and try again.
Here your loading an Engineering SPL, so that we'll be able to get access to the phone via Fastboot USB and load up your new recovery. Be patient once you turn your phone back on, as it will unzip the file, then check the contents. If you get an error, you've got a problem with your Goldcard and need to redo it.
3. Once it finishes flashing press the "Send" button to reboot and you will notice your touchscreen does not work (don’t panic). Turn off the phone, then turn it back on by holding down Back and Power (to get into fastboot mode).
4. Download these two files and save them into C:\AndroidSDK\Tools folder you setup during the ADB setup procedure:
Stock MyTouch SPL
and Radio
5. Then download the Custom Recovery Image and save it to the C:\AndroidSDK\Tools folder you setup during the ADB setup procedure as well:
Amon Ra’s Recovery
6. Now that you have the recovery, spl and radio all saved in the tools folder of the Android SDK (same folder as the adb program), plug in your phone (while in fastboot mode from step 3).
7. Open the command prompt on your computer and type the following with hitting enter at the end of each line:
cd\
cd AndroidSDK\tools
fastboot devices
A serial number should come up, indicating that your computer can see the phone in fastboot mode. If so continue by typing in the following with hitting enter at the end of each line:
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot flash hboot hboot.nb0 (the 0 at the end of this line is a zero not an oh).
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
8. Once the phone starts to turn back on begin holding home and power (do not let go until you see the recovery mode) to boot into recovery mode.
This could take a while. I believe the first time I tried to get in I had to hold them down for ~1 minute before getting in. You should see the HTC Magic splash screen pop up first. There is a guide to changing out the splash screen (which is just a picture) within these forums but I'll leave it to you guys to search for it.
9. You should end up in Amon Ra’s recovery mode.
10. At this point, you want to plug your ORIGINAL SD card into your computer and copy the "DCIM" and "Music" folders (if you have them) over to your computer to backup your pictures/video/music. Then take the Goldcard out of your phone and put your ORIGINAL SD back in.
11. With your phone connected via USB to your computer and in Amon Ra's Recovery, highlight USB MS and press the trackball. This should mount your SD card to your computer so that you can move files to it.
12. Download these three .zip files:
Cyanogen 6.1
Google Apps
614 MHz OC/UV Kernel
You need the OC kernel because there's a known issue with CM 6.1 having a green tint without flashing a new kernel.
13. Copy those three files over to your phone's SD within Windows, "Safely remove hardware" in Windows, then disable USB MS by pressing the Home button. Back out to the main screen.
14. In the recovery select "Wipe" and you want to wipe "data/factory reset" then "Davik-cache".
15. Back out to the main menu and select "Flash zip from sdcard". First you want to select " update-cm-6.1.0-DS-signed.zip" and hit Home to confirm. Once complete, select "Flash zip from sdcard" and this time select "gapps-mdpi-tiny-20101020-signed.zip" and hit Home to confirm. Once complete, one again select "Flash zip from sdcard" and this time select "oc614-cm-2.6.34.1-6.0.0rc2-signed.zip" and hit Home to confirm.
16. Back at the main screen select "Reboot system now". This will load your phone back up as normal and you should now have a working rooted phone with the Cyanogen 6.1 ROM! Jump in there and check it out.
If you want to try out a different ROM, check this thread out. Go to the section called "MT3G 1.2 / LE Fender".
Credit to DonJuan692006 for this.
Thanks to Amon Ra for his recovery images!
Thanks to Unlockr for the original How To!
Thanks to the Cyanogen team for an awesome ROM!
LINK Resources:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/11/how-to-root-the-mytouch-1-2-and-fender-mytouch/
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=530492
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529019
wouldn't it better to recommend to use Pershoots OC/UV/XTRA kernel? It does OC to 614, is more current than Dumfuq 2.6.34.1 kernel.... honestly been pretty stable.
the previous builds of 2.6.35.9 and lower did not have the 3.5mm audio support.. but it was re-added in the 2.6.35.10. It also resolved the green tint issue of CM6.1-DS
NetrixTardis said:
wouldn't it better to recommend to use Pershoots OC/UV/XTRA kernel? It does OC to 614, is more current than Dumfuq 2.6.34.1 kernel.... honestly been pretty stable.
the previous builds of 2.6.35.9 and lower did not have the 3.5mm audio support.. but it was re-added in the 2.6.35.10. It also resolved the green tint issue of CM6.1-DS
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Yeah I use pershoots myself from the rom manager.
Another OP made the thread actually and sent me the HTML via e-mail.
614 isn't stable for me though.
My Thoughts and Things to Know
READ ME BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO YOUR PHONE OR STARTING A NEW THREAD!!!!!
The myTouch 1.2/Fender is a rather unique device. If you boot into fastboot you will notice that the following information is displayed:
Code:
Sapphire PVT 32A Ship S-on G
Hboot-1.33.0013 (Sapp31000)
CPLD-13
RADIO-2.22.23.02
Oct 21 2009
Let's break that down a little bit.
You see in the first line 32A...but this is very misleading. The myTouch 1.2 is actually a 32B device, just with 32A memory and controller, but it IS a 32B device for pretty much all intents and purposes.
Secondly, you'll notice S-ON. This means that remote security from the bootloader is enable. What does that mean for the user??? Simple, you'll never be able to run a remote fastboot command.
Second line, 1.33.0013. This is your SPL and the ONLY SPL that will allow the phone to function properly. This, as well as the radio, will always need to be the stock versions or you'll either brick your phone or never get a ROM to work.
Also to note, this is considered a perfected SPL. What does "perfected" mean? Remember the "S-ON"?? That is what makes it perfected.
Lastly, the radio, 2.22.23.02. There is actually now a newer radio, 2.22.28.25 available, however, I personally have noted no real performance gain/loss. Again, along with the SPL, you will never want to change this unless you absolutely know what your doing or an expert tells you to.
Now, on to the good stuff.
How do I root my phone???
The first few posts of this thread are the various methods to go about rooting the myTouch 1.2/Fender. The easiest and least dangerous method would be to use one of the one-click root programs such as Universal Androot or SuperOneClick. These methods will give your phone permanent root permissions (permanent until you do a factory reset or receive certain OTA updates later on down the road). The big deal here is that with root permissions you are able to download a nice little application from the Market called ROM Manager that allows you to flash a custom recovery onto your phone. The custom recovery is the bread and butter of modifying your phone. It allows you to flash custom ROM's, flash new kernel's for overclocking, etc.
What radio should I use?/What's the best SPL?
Simply put, don't mess with your radio or your SPL ever except for under very specific circumstances. Those circumstances being, your rooting your phone using the goldcard method or you need an engineering SPL to be able to run a command from fastboot. Even in either of those cases, this should be done very carefully and you will always need to revert back to the original SPL/radio. If you ever need to run something from fastboot and are thinking about flashing an
engineering SPL to do so, make sure you ask an expert first before proceeding. The number one reason for people bricking their phone is because they have taken it upon themselves to try flashing random file they've found via Google.
What ROM's can I use?
This is an easy one. Pretty much any ROM made for 32B phones that does not require a specific radio. I haven't personally tried this out, but I've had reports from a few people that just about every ROM for the G1 not requiring a specific radio works for the 1.2/Fender. Worse case scenario if you flash a ROM that isn't going to work, you'll get stuck in a boot loop and will just need to flash a new ROM or restore a backup.
What is a backup?
A backup essentially saves the state of your phone. For those computer savvy, it's like creating an image of a hard drive. The easiest way to create a backup is via a custom recovery. Both ClockworkMod and Amon Ra's recovery's include backup applications (e.g. Nandroid, Bart, ClockworkMod). Immediately after achieving root, getting your custom recovery installed, and verifying that your ROM boots properly, you should create a backup. This way, if your phone ever starts going down the tube or you manage to hose something up with your ROM, you can simply restore your backup and be back up and running. This will not fix a truely bricked device however, so don't get your hopes up.
Is my phone bricked?
The basic definition of a bricked devices is one that will not boot into a ROM, will not enter the bootloader, and will not enter recovery. If you still are able to boot into any of the three mentioned, your not bricked and there's a chance to save your device. The problem is that when most people get close to this state (they can only get into fastboot for example) they'll go into a panic and start trying any and everything to get their phone back up and running. This is NOT the thing to do. If you ever are stuck in a similar situation, please come ask for help and don't do anything else with guidance.
How do I get into the bootloader/recovery?
All of these steps are to be completed with the phone powered off.
For fastboot - hold back+power until your loaded into a white screen with the Android dude skateboarding.
For hboot - hold Volume Down+power until your loaded into a white screen with the Android dude skateboarding.
For recovery - hold the home button+power until your loaded into your recovery. For the stock recovery it'll be a triangle with an exclamation mark in it and an error pointing to a box. Hitting the home button again will get you the rest of the way into the stock recovery. If you have a custom recovery you will be loaded into a basic menu.
It's essential to familiarize yourself with these menu's. Before you do anything to start rooting, you should boot into fastboot and right down the information there and keep it somewhere. If your run into problems later on and you can still get into fastboot, make sure you get in there and right down what it's showing then. Make sure you include whatever your fastboot information is whenever your posting about a problem in the forums.
That's all I can think of for now. So good luck!
kernels and spls
Could anyone help with two (or four) nagging questions I've been trying to find answers to?
1.a. what is the difference between droidbasement.com/g1/kernels/ram/2635/17/boot-cm_2635.9_ds_32b-oc-uv-xtra-ram-fp-120810.zip
and
droidbasement.com/g1/kernels/ram/2635/17/boot-cm_2635.9_ds_32b_radio2708-oc-uv-xtra-ram-fp-120810.zip
?
1.b. I have successfully flashed the first one on my device to fix the green hue issue on CM6.1. Is there any benefit to flashing the second?
2.a. I would like to change my splash1, but can't use fastboot because I don't have the Engineering SPL. Is there any easy way to change the splash1 without having to do the 3-step process of a) flash to Engineering, b) update the splash screen, and c) flash back to stock SPL?
2.b. OK this may be a long shot, but as a programmer, I'm kind of curious: if the answer to 2.a. is "no", then, is the "splash1" image saved in any recovery files anywhere when you do a backup (e.g. if I go into ClockWordMod ROM Manager and choose "Backup Current ROM", does the backup include the splash1 data?), and, if so, would it be feasible to search the recovery image for the splash1 data (e.g. with a program that looks for a binary string matching the raw data of the current splash screen)-- of course, the data would have to be raw and unencrypted and uncompressed-- replace it with the new splash1 data, and then do a restore from the resulting modified recovery file, in order to change the splash screen?
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Androot + ClockworkMod ROM Manager + CM6.1
SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON G
HBOOT-1.33.0013 (SAPP31000)
CPLD-13
RADIO-2.22.23.02
Oct 21 2009, 22:33:27
mattewong said:
Could anyone help with two (or four) nagging questions I've been trying to find answers to?
1.a. what is the difference between droidbasement.com/g1/kernels/ram/2635/17/boot-cm_2635.9_ds_32b-oc-uv-xtra-ram-fp-120810.zip
and
droidbasement.com/g1/kernels/ram/2635/17/boot-cm_2635.9_ds_32b_radio2708-oc-uv-xtra-ram-fp-120810.zip
?
1.b. I have successfully flashed the first one on my device to fix the green hue issue on CM6.1. Is there any benefit to flashing the second?
2.a. I would like to change my splash1, but can't use fastboot because I don't have the Engineering SPL. Is there any easy way to change the splash1 without having to do the 3-step process of a) flash to Engineering, b) update the splash screen, and c) flash back to stock SPL?
2.b. OK this may be a long shot, but as a programmer, I'm kind of curious: if the answer to 2.a. is "no", then, is the "splash1" image saved in any recovery files anywhere when you do a backup (e.g. if I go into ClockWordMod ROM Manager and choose "Backup Current ROM", does the backup include the splash1 data?), and, if so, would it be feasible to search the recovery image for the splash1 data (e.g. with a program that looks for a binary string matching the raw data of the current splash screen)-- of course, the data would have to be raw and unencrypted and uncompressed-- replace it with the new splash1 data, and then do a restore from the resulting modified recovery file, in order to change the splash screen?
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Androot + ClockworkMod ROM Manager + CM6.1
SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON G
HBOOT-1.33.0013 (SAPP31000)
CPLD-13
RADIO-2.22.23.02
Oct 21 2009, 22:33:27
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droidbasement.com/g1/kernels/ram/2635/17/boot-cm_2635.9_ds_32b_radio2708-oc-uv-xtra-ram-fp-120810.zip is for the 2708 radio which you DON'T have so don't flash it.
No. Flash the Engineering SPL, flash the splash screen, flash the stock spl back. Only way.
No. Splash files are not saved or effected by nandroid. So you can flash the splash screen and restore a nandroid backup (or clockwork backup, whatever) and you'll still have your splash screen.
ok, thank you
can we install the new radio or spl on our phones?
soub31 said:
can we install the new radio or spl on our phones?
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I've heard that we could but I wouldn't recommend it because it really doesn't benefit.
Binary100100 said:
I've heard that we could but I wouldn't recommend it because it really doesn't benefit.
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also one last thing i guess we use 32b roms on our phones what about roms the use 2708?
could we just flash an appropriate kernel afterwards?
soub31 said:
also one last thing i guess we use 32b roms on our phones what about roms the use 2708?
could we just flash an appropriate kernel afterwards?
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If you're referring to CM 6.1.0 and the like, yes.
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If you're referring to CM 6.1.0 and the like, yes.
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not just cm6 roms like yoshi and enomothers when ever i flash them and then the right kernel i just get stuck at the splash screen
I've flashed Yoshi and it did not work at all. It boots to the spalsh1 then to the Android but bootloops from there. So no on Yosi. As for Enomothers, I have successfully flashed this rom and and enjoyed it. However, read all the information before flashing. He has certain requirements that are not compatible with our phones.
Which version of Yoshi are you guys trying?
Related
Guide To rooting mytouch 3g 32b (Even if you have 1.6 update)
Propz to:Amon_RA, andreev2001, Cyanogen, and any one else sources I used
Ok after Searching the forums and finding all types of ways to root a Mytouch and having some/no luck I decided
to created a thread that goes into complete detail(or try to at least) about each step that is guaranteed to work if done correctly.
READ
This guide does not require a goldcard or adb . I am also not responsible for bricked/broken phones. Now since that's out of the way happy rooting!!
IF your phone is currently running 1.5(cupcake) already then skip to step 3
1.First of all we can't really do anything with 1.6 so we must downgrade to 1.5 by downloading this sappimg.nph and installing it
2.Once downloaded put it on your sdcard and reboot and go into hboot mode (Hold END+VOLUME DOWN). Preform the update
3.Once update is COMPLETLY finished and it asks you to reboot. Do so, then load your phone up fully and download this apk here (flashrecovery.apk) then run it.
Skip these steps and go to step 4 if you know how to install a apk
3a.to install this apk you have to enable the install unkown source in your settings. To do this hit menu >Settings>Applications>Unkown Soruces(check this).
3b. After this go to the market and download a app called "Astro" (the description should mention somthing about file manager) or you could use another apk installer but I prefer this one.
4. After installing the apk run it and click on “backup recovery image” let it do what it does then click on “Flash Cyanogen Recovery 1.4″.
5.Once that is done you want to download the SPL by clicking here, then put it on your sdcard. After that download any ROM(If you dont know what a ROM is search, I cant tell you everything ) of your choice and rename it "update.zip" without quotes then place it in your sdcard
6.Reboot your g1 and hold down the "HOME" key and it should bring up the flash image recovery screen. Choose apply any zip from sd and then choose "update.Engineering-SPL-HBOOT-1.33.2005-signed.zip". It finishes almost immediately with message saying successfully flashed(if it doesn't you prolly ate to much chicken ).
7. Then after it is installed select the restart option and then load into fastboot mode (Hold "BACK" arrow key while its restarting). Once fastboot is loaded the SPL info should say HBOOT-1.33.2005 (SAPP30000). If it does congrats almost there!!!!! If it doesn't, you did somthing wrong and you need to retrace you're steps.
8.Exit fastboot by hitting the "GREEN" button and before the phone boots up hold the "HOME" button and then go to "apply sdcard:update.zip". Let it install and VOL LA you installed your ROM. Preform a reboot and you will now have a rooted phone with a custom ROM
1) thanks for posting, ive tried to follow other instructions over the past few days to no avail
2) any chance of hosting the sappimg.nph file somehwere else? I cant access rapidshare from my phone. I would greatly appreciate it.
OMG SOOO EASY!!!! Mods should sticky this as the new root / rom upload process
I was running android 1.6 on tmobil mytouch 3g with perfected spl 1.33.2006
@ascis sure ill host the files on my website later (im not @ home right now)
@nonmindo thanks and i hope u had a easy time rooting
@ascis sure ill host the files on my website later (im not @ home right now)
@nonmindo thanks and i hope u had a easy time rooting
Thanks for posting - much appreciated. Can I ask what the benefit of changing the SPL is? Is this required?
My concern is regarding warranty - if I flash a new SPL, it is my understanding that I will not be able to flash my current one back, and hence return the phone to stock if the need arises.
ParanoiaPersonified said:
Can I ask what the benefit of changing the SPL is? Is this required?
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Yes, it is required. You cannot root with the MT3G SPL, so you need to change the SPL.
ParanoiaPersonified said:
My concern is regarding warranty - if I flash a new SPL, it is my understanding that I will not be able to flash my current one back, and hence return the phone to stock if the need arises.
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You can flash it back to the original SPL. You would then be unrooted. Look at Amon_RA's original rooting process with Gold Card. At the bottom, he gives directions on how to return your phone to the unrooted state in case you need to do that.
Thanks, I thought with one-click-root, once you'd got the recovery rom flashed, you were done - that you had root and could flash what you liked.
For the record, I'm Voda 32B, but have perfected SPL .0007.
[EDIT] Yes, that thread has a file to return to stock, but only for MT3G, which is why I am hesitant to flash a new SPL to my device.
I've still seen in lots of places mind, that suggest this process works without the flashing of a new SPL. Such as: http://www.ryebrye.com/blog/2009/08/16/android-rooting-in-1-click-in-progress/
[EDIT]
What happened to the ability to format and
and put partitions from the recovery? I just got another Mytouch and rooted it and no ability to put the partions from the recovery mode? I think I had version 1.2 and now I have 1.4
FenderGuy said:
and put partitions from the recovery? I just got another Mytouch and rooted it and no ability to put the partions from the recovery mode? I think I had version 1.2 and now I have 1.4
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You still can, but not with the recovery img ur using wirch is cyanogen 1.4. Just flash amans new recovery img and you will be able to partion
4. After installing the apk run it and click on “backup recovery image” let it do what it does then click on “Flash Cyanogen Recovery 1.4″.
backup failed:I received that could not run command
cparekh said:
Yes, it is required. You cannot root with the MT3G SPL, so you need to change the SPL.
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I have rooted my myTouch3G with the 1-click method (twice actually, needed to take it to the store), and I have the perfected SPL 1.33.2006.
The main issue with this SPL is that it does not allow you to use fastboot. As far as I know, this has nothing to do with root access.
Can confirm that I've performed the OP's procedure but *without* flashing a new SPL, and everything is working fine.
Now running CyanogenMod 4.2.2 w/ CM Recovery 1.4.
Does anyone have the link to the partitions recovery? I tried to put the Hero recovery on and it does not want to come on and I still show the Cyanogenmod v1.4 +jf....someone help
Also in the top it has Andriod system recovery (2)? I did it twice, how do i take one off?
kryptik06 said:
@ascis sure ill host the files on my website later (im not @ home right now)
@nonmindo thanks and i hope u had a easy time rooting
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Any word on rehosting? I know its a pain but my phone is my only internet connection.
acis said:
Any word on rehosting? I know its a pain but my phone is my only internet connection.
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here you go sorry for the wait
http://www.4shared.com/file/145083511/5ffeb21d/SAPPIMG.html
vodafone htc magic 32b gives error to ur method
error "update fail model id incorrect "
i think this sappimg is for the mytouch and not for htc magic vodafone. so it gives this error.
do you have any solutions for this.
thank you
kryptik06 said:
here you go sorry for the wait
http://www.4shared.com/file/145083511/5ffeb21d/SAPPIMG.html
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Flashed last night, worked perfectly. I had no idea it was going to be this much faster. Thankyou.
I am looking for a rom that has a wifi tether app!
yes I am to the step where u download a rom and I am looking for a rom that has WIFI TETHER for my laptop...
much will be appreciated if u can help=D
- THANKS
well i guess right now i just want my phone rooted...
i just want a rooted phone cuz i can download a wifi app i just need a rooted phone....thanks for your post though....much much much much appreciated...nice and simple...other post or vids ive seen go to far in to detail about it and i forget what step im on .lol
-THANKS
Hi, I've recently bought a HTC Magic and since then I've been reading into how to root my phone. Before I start I would like to know if it's possible on my phone.
Details:
HTC Magic Vodafone Uk (32B)
Hboot: 1.33.0007
Firmware version: 1.5
Build: CRC24
I've read from a thread in another section of this forum
that it would be impossible because of 1.33.0007 being a perfect spl BUT my phone is running the firmware version 1.5, with a CRC24 build. Would this mean I will be able to root my phone or not?
Also I've been reading up on how you either have cupcake or donut. My version is 1.5 so would that mean I have cupcake?
I'm worried that I might brick my phone so would prefer to use the one click tutorial at theunlockr (would add link but I can't) which is for htc magic running on cupcake.
Would it work?
Sorry for all my questions and I probably will end up asking more
Thanks if anyone can answer these for me!
You should be able to root using the relentless rooter or by following the guide on the unlockr. You are lucky you are running cupcake and don't need to downgrade
I think you are only really at risk when you flash radio and spl. Using the unlockr's stuff shouldn't be too bad. But read eveerything a bajillion times incase
same boat
Hey bunnybag
Was in the same boat as you until yesterday.
Also had a perfect SPL (0010) on a 32A.
I was also reading up a lot wrt getting a new ROM on my phone, and was also afraid of bricking it...
The gold-card method seemed quite involved, and that QMAT application doesn't exist anymore, and the newer version of it, does not run in XP or Vista...
Yesterday, I used the one click method from theunlockr, and after a few mistakes, it worked! Now I have a shiny CyanogenMod running with a 1.6 donut
It seems with the one click method -that you do not need to change the radio or SPL (which I guess are the most dangerous flashes to attempt)
Quicky summary of what I did, and where I deviated:
1) Read the one click method from theunlocker, and some of the comments at the bottom. Also - very importantly - watch the YouTube video at the top of the one click method page a few times!!
2) Downloaded the FlashRec apk (follow link on the one click method's page)
3) Installed FlashRec (the latest version of FlashRec looks slightly different to the one in the YouTube video but functions the same)
4) Did a backup of the existing recovery image via FlashRec. After the backup, you can copy the backed up .img to your PC...
5) Copied the latest Amon RA recovery image (v1.5.2) onto the SD card. Make sure you get the right one... there is a different one for 32A/32B... [Deviation from the one click method- which uses an older version of the RA recovery image]
6) Attempted to flash the new RA recovery via FlashRec. Here is where I struck a problem - the thing just stalled - for a good 10mins - and said 'do not interrupt' :|
I hooked up the USB cable, and from the command prompt ran: adb catlog
From here, scrolling up, I could see that FlashRec gave some message of invalid recovery image... Bit of a bummer - I checked the CRCs of the recovery image after copying it to the SD, and also tripple-checked the filename I typed into FlashRec! In the one click method page, they also warn about inadvertently adding spaces to the end of the filename when you type it in. I also checked for that.
I attempted it once more as follows:
-Rebooted phone
-Deleted the RA recovery .img from the SD
-Re-copied it onto the SD, and this time renamed it to something easy: ra.img
-Checked the CRC
-Ran FlashRec, and specified the path as: sdcard/ra.img
-Flash succeeded! maybe FlashRec can't handle very long file names?
7) After the recovery was flashed, I booted into recovery mode (HOME & POWER). Seems like the Amon RA recovery image takes slightly longer to boot that the stock recovery... so - don't crap yourself if it takes a few seconds. This is also a good point to stop, and watch the second video from theunclockr on how to load a new ROM...
8) After verifying that the new recovery image was working I booted back into Android, and I copied my ROM's files onto the SD. I used the Cyanogen Mod. The Cyanogen wiki has a page on how to load it for a 32A and also 32B.
Basically, you need the latest stable cyanogen mod, an Android 1.6 "defanged" ROM (link available on the Cyanogen wiki), and a new kernel. The kernel is 32A/32B specific, so get the right one.
9) With the 3 files on the SD, I booted back into the new RA recovery I just flashed.
10) Did a Nandroid backup
11) Did a wipe/factory reset [Deviation from theunlockr method: I did not format my SD card, or partition it into Ext & Swap. I prefer not to have a Swap partition on the SD, nor do I think I'll need to swap any apps out to the SD card... I think the 32A has enough space... you can read further about it in the xda-developers wiki, under page: HTC_Sapphire_Hacking_2]
12) Still in RA recovery, I applied (in order) a) the defanged 1.6 ROM, b) the Cyanogen mod, c) the new 32A kernel
13) Flashing it takes a while - there is a progress bar...
14) Reboot after all 3 were flashed. The first reboot takes a looong time... couple of minutes... don't worry, or try to reboot again... just give it time.
15) Once inside - tested everything: GPS, Wifi, Phone, Market, G-sensor, Gtalk, Gmail.
16) It might be worth while to note that once the phone is booted, and you've entered your SIM PIN, and the Android desktop is displayed, it can still take a few seconds - 4 or 5 I guess, before you are able to interact (swipe desktop left/right). Give it time to settle down, and all is well
//TODO: still need to flash a new splash-image...
Good luck - post back here with your results!
How to root Magic (32A) with Europe ROM ROM Version:3.05.401.3 with Sense?
Have somebody any idea, how to root Magic (32A) with Europe ROM Version:3.05.401.3 with Sense? Thanks!
bogo_mips said:
Hey bunnybag
-Re-copied it onto the SD, and this time renamed it to something easy: ra.img
-Checked the CRC
-Ran FlashRec, and specified the path as: sdcard/ra.img
Good luck - post back here with your results!
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Ah, I tried using the unlockr's method and failed at flashrec. The unlockr kept saying that the reason was because I was already on Donuts but that is not true. I ended up using the relentless rooter software (looking back, his method is basically an automation of the original method).
Maybe you should post this also in the unlockr so that people who have "backup failed" messages know what to do?
Thanks for the info. It will be very helpful for other members trying to use the unlockr method.
Thanks for the post guys.
@bogo_mips: Great advice and I'll more than likely use this along with the unlockr one click tutorial.
Oh and there's one thing I'm worried about. My phone has somehow automatically downloaded the 1.6 upgrade and it keeps asking me to install it. Anyone know of a way to delete it so that it won't upgrade?
I'm worried that it might install if I turn my phone off.
@bunnybag: that 1.6 download sounds like a problem... if it takes, you'll no longer be able to do to the one-click method...
Check around the forum for advice. I'd guess - since the download would have had to happen in user-space, that the downloaded file might be sitting on the SD card or possibly the phone's flash. Get that Linda Filemanager app from the market and poke around... I guess if you could find the file, and delete / rename it - you could avert an install?
Alternativley, I'm guessing that if you can attempt the one-click method, that you'll have a new recovery image before you power down your phone, so - I think that will keep you safe...
@visitador02: according to the FlashRec page, there are 1.5 cupcakes out there which have been patched, so - FlashRec can't work on them... maybe that is what happened to you...
Ok, i just want to say hello to all members, and i hope you'll be abe to help me.
I have HTC Magic with these specifications:
SAPHHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S ON H
HBOOT 1 76 2009 (SAPP10000)
CPLD 12
RADIO 6 35 08 29
Dec 8 2009 17 38 48
Firmware ver 1 5
Kernel Version 2 6 27 5b476e83 htc kernel and18 2 989
Build Number 3 05 401 3 CL 98222 release keys (coulndt put dots between number again, because I'm new user)
I have downloaded and installed the HTC Sense update on this phone few months ago. (I couldn't download the Sense update from the HTC site with my phone's serial number that i entered, instead I found and downloaded the update here on the forum, that someone posted.)
Before the update, my phone SPL was 1 33 something and radio was 2 22 something if I remember correctly.
I have tried this:
How to root the HTC magic in one click guide on unlockr site (cannot provide you the link cause i'm a noob user and cand post links
I wanted to do the rooting the easy way but it was a "no go" i guess
With the FlashRec.apk application couldn't get past the "backup failed" message, because of the SPL i guess??
Then i tried this, because the first article said at the and that i need to unroot the phone with this guide "how to unroot your mytouch 3g" guide also from unlockr site.
I downloaded the sappimg NBH file from the provided link and put it in the root of the SD card, tried the fastboot (volume down + power button) but i could flash the phone, got the "wrong main version" message.
At the end of the article it says that the known issue is
"Issue: Phone says that the wrong Main Version is Older or Wrong Model ID"
and that the solution is:
"Solution: Use our Goldcard Method instead."
I am going to buy a gold card tomorrow, and i would be very thankful if you could point me into the right direction and give me some explanations and hints what should i do next, considering that i have a very "root unfriendly" versions of SPL and Radio. All help is appreciated.
You don't buy a gold card, you make one with an ordinary microsd card and some software you download. Here are instrucitons to get you started:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
And since the Wiki is down, go to this thread and follow those instructions.
Ok, guys, i made the Goldcard, according to the instructions on the unlockr site, and everything seems ok. I get the problem when i try to load SAPPIMG file from HBOOT, it picks up the sappimg file and start loading it but does not ask me to flash or anything similar, just finishes the process of checking and stays in the HBOOT screen, like nothing happened. Could this be because of a 1.76.0009 perfected SPL that my Magic has? Can my magic be even rooted?
I have done the Goldcard rooting method on the unlockr site, just for the info.
It should tell you to push "action" to continue after it checks the sappimg, with the "action" being to push the trackball.
Sent from my HTC Magic using XDA App
I've made it. It's rooted now.
Used instructions for rooting 1.76.0009, from Orange_24 (whom i thank soooo much)
I have installed Amon_RA's recovery image RA-sapphire-v1.6.2H.
I am still having problems.
I can't install [32a][3.22][6.35] CM6 - FroyoRedux Mod v1.5 (08/01/2010) Froyo Supreme ROM. I start recovery mode (home + power) button, and start Flash Zip form sdcard (i previously copied the CM6-FroyoRedux-v1.5-32a-blk.zip file to the sdcard root) and I always get the "verification failed" message" and that some file is corrupted (it's not the same file always).
My SPL and Radio now are:
SAPHHIRE PVT 32A ENG S OFF H
HBOOT 1.76.2007 (SAPP10000)
6.35.xxx
Check that the ZIP file was downloaded correctly and that your SD card isn't broken. Best way to check would be to copy a file on your card and check if it has the same MD5 sum as on the computer.
God da*n it!
Why do I have problems every step of the way!!??
I have checked the MD5 and managed to install the ROM. Now i'm stuck at the infinite boot screen. Please help, i'm really running out of patience. (I have made Nand backup and stored it on my PC if all else fails).
Don't get me wrong, but from this little experience that i have until now i got the feeling that the rooting concept is just too cumbersome and that all this problems and inconsitencies are the reason why many people never let them selves into the rooting thing. I just hope the reward will be proportional to the amount of problems that an average ROOT beginner user comes in contact for the first time.
PLEASE HELP THIS IS URGENT!!!
I might have bricked my phone. After succesfull install of CM6, my phone went to boot loop, so i tried to NAND restrore my phone. I got the error message to do the NAND restore. I got the error message, saying that to do it from the adb. I didnt know how to do it, so i tried to put some other ROM, just to get the phone working. I tried with the Amon RA's clean donut ROM. Also got the infinite boot. So i tried other recovery, the recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.7.0H, flashed it through recovery adb and got the sporadic restarts after flashing when i go into the recovery mode.
After that i flashed the recovery-RAv1.2.0H.img from fastboot because this recovery is mentioned on the unlockr site instructions on how to install custom ROM. Now i cant get into recovery mode, and cant flash none of the above mentioned recoveries from fastboot.
I really need help and information is my phone bricked. Please, i have been on my computer for the whole weekend, messing around with my android phone.
ill look into wut u can do..
Flash this recovery: http://www.theandroidkitchen.com/fi...download=recovery-RA-Magic32A-6.35-v1.6.2.img and use only ROMs made for NEW RADIO/NR/6.35. Either that, or flash the old radio/spl using eyegor's Radio Switcher (see dev thread).
^ Thank you in advance
The current state of the phone is, just to give you info:
Engineering SPL, S-OFF, HBOOT is 1.76.2007, Radio 6.35.08.29, recovery (flashed from Fast Boot) recovery-RAv1.2.0H which is stuck at boot loop, and Amon RA's clean donut ROM which is also stuck at boot loop.
I suppose the only way to fix this problem is to use adb from Fastboot USB or using gold card?
What are the symptoms of a definitively bricked phone?
keinengel said:
Flash this recovery: http://www.theandroidkitchen.com/fi...download=recovery-RA-Magic32A-6.35-v1.6.2.img and use only ROMs made for NEW RADIO/NR/6.35. Either that, or flash the old radio/spl using eyegor's Radio Switcher (see dev thread).
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Can you give me the console command to flash it from fastboot? Is that the only way to flash recovery? I have tried flash recovery <recovery_name.ext>, but with no success, i get the :
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-Magic32A-6.35-v1.6.2.img
error: cannot load 'recovery-RA-Magic32A-6.35-v1.6.2.img'
EDIT:
Me stupid, forgot to place the recovery in tools folder
I'll try now to load some ROM for 6.35 radio, or maybe downgrade the SPL/Radio
Mods can we make this a sticky to stop further irrelevant threads
Please categorize your question accordingly, Anaylize which forum to post it
Development forum is only for development of phone OS related stuff
Q- My phone is stuck and the android loading or the second screen
A- your ROM flash went wrong or some system files are missing
Remedy- Flash the ROM again or try flashing some other ROM, check your SD card if its inserted properly(If you have Linux-swap or apps 2 sd activated)
Q- I cant go past the first splash screen and i cant move into recovery or bootloader
A- Say goodbye to your phone, it is bricked.
Remedy- PM me maybe i can help you get a new phone (already got a new phone after bricking)
Q- I cant go past the first screen but can enter recovery or SPL
A- Your ROM is not flashed properly or check your SDCARD maybe its not inserted (SDCARD step only if you have apps 2 sd , linux-swap or data 2 sd)
Remedy- flash a new ROM, use nandroid and and try reformatting the ext partition
Q- My phone is slow
A- Your phone is overloaded
Remedy- Try wiping, removing some apps and increase linux swap
Q- Home screen reloads after quitting Application
A- Your RAM is not enough, phone quits Launcher or Rosie to make some RAM free
Remedy- Use or increase linux swap or try increasing swappiness
Q- Sdcard says update.zip not found
A- maybe you renamed the update.zip as update.zip.zip .If you have enabled show file extensions for know file types then rename it as update.zip and if not then rename it as update
Q- Which ROM is best for me/ Which ROM is the best for 32A/B?
A- Take some time on the forums, look at the ROMs available for your device and individually assess what works for you by reading the various issues affecting them and make a decision. If that still doesn't work out for you, hey, that's what makes XDA great, try a different one and so on, till you find one that YOU'RE happy with. It's very subjective since what my needs are could be totally different from what yours are.
Q-What will/is released, When will be released, New is released
A- Post is General Forum, leave this forum for Phone Development by Developers
Any other questions or suggestions welcome
Q- Which ROM is best for me/ Which ROM is the best for 32A/B?
A- Take some time on the forums, look at the ROMs available for your device and individually assess what works for you by reading the various issues affecting them and make a decision. If that still doesn't work out for you, hey, that's what makes XDA great, try a different one and so on, till you find one that YOU'RE happy with. It's very subjective since what my needs are could be totally different from what yours are.
Q- ADB doesn't find or see my device?
A- I suggest reading the Sapphire Wiki as it contains a lot of information about troubleshooting when you're stuck
Q- I have no data/ 3G connection
A-Check under settings ->wireless controls->mobile networks->access point names, If you have no APN set then add your carrier APN settings from this list here
anybody with a new no thread start wiki
charnsingh_online said:
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Q- I cant go past the first splash screen and i cant move into recovery or bootloader
A- Say goodbye to your phone, it is bricked.
Remedy- PM me maybe i can help you get a new phone (already got a new phone after bricking)
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Not 100% correct: if you can still load in fastboot mode (vol DOWN+POWER) you can still boot a recovery image and flash it on the device:
1. fastboot mode
2. fastboot boot myrecovery.img
3. (in the recovery) adb shell mount /sdcard
4. adb push myrecovery.img /sdcard/recovery.img
5. adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
myrecovery.img: whatever the file is called.
Bootloader is same as fastboot mode
Hey...
How do I know if I have a 32a/32b phone?
I've got a myTouch 3g and I just got it a month ago.
Is rooting illegal? I know it voids your warranty but do you get apps for free and stuff?
juiceaccts said:
How do I know if I have a 32a/32b phone?
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Boot your phone into fastboot mode:
Power phone off
Hold Back key and power phone on
It will bring up a screen which either says
SAPPHIRE PVT 32B SHIP S-ON G
or
SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON H
There will be instructions on the screen to power the phone off so you can boot as per normal.
elegos said:
Not 100% correct: if you can still load in fastboot mode (vol DOWN+POWER) you can still boot a recovery image and flash it on the device:
1. fastboot mode
2. fastboot boot myrecovery.img
3. (in the recovery) adb shell mount /sdcard
4. adb push myrecovery.img /sdcard/recovery.img
5. adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
myrecovery.img: whatever the file is called.
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Yeah but charnsingh says, if we CAN'T go into recovery.. You're assuming we can
The post is a bit misleading, cos we don't expect physical damage to the device (in which case, you get to the first splash, but can't reach recovery.. i.e. your Back/Vol. down buttons don't work)
Q: What's Goldcard? and how to make a Goldcard
minhzc said:
Q: What's Goldcard? and how to make a Goldcard[/QUOTE
damm - i understand all, but what is a goldcard and how to create?
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Goldcard, a special sd card that ur phone spl accepts, search the dream forum
Whenever I flash a new ROM I backup my data and apps using either Backup To Root or MyBackup Pro. When I reinstall my apps it never puts the apps back into the Market under my Downloads so that if the app developers update their apps it shows that there is an update. IN fac the only apps shown are the ones I've purchased.
What do I need to do, besides reinstalling each one individually, in order to have the Market get all my apps in the Downloads the way I want them?
Thanks
can someone explain what SPL refers to?
and then i hear terms like perfected SPL, eng SPL....
ive flashed some ROMs earlier...without worrying too mmuch about this SPL business, and now with a mandatory rogers update out, people are talking about SPLs (see rogers thread)
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So what is an SPL anyway? What does it do?
The SPL, or Second Program Loader, is essentially the Android bootloader. It's job is more than just loading the Android OS - it also offers several other boot options, including Recovery mode, Fastboot, and HBOOT modes, and ultimately it's the SPL that allows manipulation of the flash nand on your device. Part of the SPL's job is to ensure that the data flashed to the device is correct. Most of the current shipping SPLs (apart from the "Perfect SPL's) let us flash a complete ROM image, but don't let us flash a recovery rom or boot image as it checks the verification signature. Haykuro has modified the SPL's available to remove this check and this is what the Engineering SPL's available offer. As the SPL is so crucial to the handset though, you have to be very careful when flashing it as if it's updated incorrectly then you may be incapable of restoring it without specialised hardware and knowledge. You essentially have a very expensive brick
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From the xda HTC sapphire wiki
remap "search" button on MyTouch
I have searched the forum and only found results for the G1 or remapping the soft keyboard...
Can the search button (magnifying glass) be ramapped as hard key to the camera?
If this has been discussed and i missed it, links are appreciated.
If it's a kernel-level issue, i'm on enomther's TheOfficial 2.5.1 AOSP.
Thanks in advance
[Sorry mods if this isnt the right place to ask this, tired, at work and pretty much I was asleep at the wheel. Please move this to the appropriate subforum if need be. ]
if i download a rom using my phone can i rename it and apply it or do i need a computer. im already rooted and ive got the requirements for the rom already on my phone. i just want to know if its possible or not.
it will work without computer
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Hi, I have been Googleing for a while now and cant find any info on how to remove my current Android keyboard from my current ROM and replace it with the Hero keyboard – does anyone have any links relating to ROM modification. I a have come across how to download the Hero keyboard and load it into your current setup but I kept on getting FCs plus I want to learn how to modify any part of a ROM not just the keyboard.
Thanks.
Does my new mytouch with the more ram and 3.5mm jack have an actuall name?
Hello, I recently purchased my first smartphone. The mytouch3g with 288 ram and 3.5mm jack. For two weeks now I have been researching about rooting and roms. Most of the info that i am reading/viewing is on the oringinal mytouch3g...does this stuff still apply to mine? Will installing a custom rom give me more ram? Obviously I am completely new to all this but I am finding all this stuff to be quite fascinating...Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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As a solution to the brick issue and not getting past the bootscreen or not beeing able to load fastboot or recovery here's a solution which I had tried on my magic after I lost all hope and it worked ..Thanks to God and google
while on the bootlogo screen stuck, insert your datacable. it will show fastboot in red color on top corner.
run the android sdk cmd from dos prompt and enter "fastboot boot recovery_image_name.img" provided you can find the appropriate recovery image for your phone.
after updating, it will restart and you will bt good to go
I saw a few threads on this, but I wanted to clarify the procedure that I did, in the hopes of helping others.
My configuration was ShadowRom v0.0.1 with S-Off Rooted, etc.
NOTE: THIS PROCESS IS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE S-OFF ONLY-
1. I downloaded an original 2.1 PB31IMG.zip and put it on my SD card
2. Power off the phone and then hold the volume-down button and press power again to boot into FastBoot
3. Wait for FastBoot to read that there is an update and then press Vol-UP to start the update
4. After the update is finished, it will asK to reboot. Reboot the phone and it will boot back into FastBoot mode again (I don't know why, but it is verified.) Then it will give you the option to use FastBoot again. Press power button to start that mode. Apply the SAME update a second time. Then after the process has completed, follow the instructions to reboot.
5. You will now be downgraded to 2.1. Sign in as you normally would and go through the setup motions. Then go to Settings-Applications-Development and turn on Development when USB connected.
6. Download the S-ON zip from unrevoked and put that on your SD card. ALSO MAKE SURE TO DELETE THE ORIGINAL PB31IMG.ZIP from your SDcard!!! Download the Unrevoked 3.21 (you guys are gods) tool and connect to your pc to root the phone again.
7. Once this process is completed and you are in the clockwork recovery, go to flash zip from SDcard and flash the S-ON zip file that you put on your SD in the previous step.
8, Reboot your phone and go back to your normal Rosie with the clock, etc.
9. Download the 2.1 RUU that is labeled RUU_IncredibleC_Verizon_WWE_1.22.605.2_Radio_1.00.03.04.06_hboot_0.79_release_161494_NoDriver_0514.exe
10. Run this RUU with your phone connected. This will update the ROM from 1.22.605.0 to 1.22.605.2... at least in my case. Other PB31IMG.zip files may contain lower versions.
NOTE: The purpose of running the RUU is because you had to have root to flash the S-ON tool and now you need to flash a RUU to have the original Recovery... The easy way.
11. After you run the RUU and it flashes your phone with an update, log in like you normally would handle the setup and connect to WIFI to setup your google account. At some point, shortly after the setup, you will have a notification to install the 2.2 upgrade. From this point just follow the directions. This process DOES take a while and it will boot the phone over and over and display screens of a brightly lit phone and no words, OVER AND OVER.
I hope this helps people who are concerned about warranty issues that are related to legitimate hardware problems and need to have S-ON and a normal recovery and ROM that is stock. Thank you to XDA and everybody. I have been on here since my G1 and JesusFreke and Haykuro and TheDude. I wasn't sure if I was allowed to say where I was pulling the files from, but I'm sure that they will be easy to find for serious users.
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-God Bless.-
Wouldn't it be the same if I s-on ed and then RUUed to 2.2?
As far as I know the two updates are almost identical. However there are some minor differences. The purpose of this thread was to make sure there aren't any at all and to verify receipt of stock OTA. As far as I can tell you have to have stock recovery AND S-ON because otherwise your 2.1 Rom will show as being up to date.
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Wouldn't it be the same if I s-on ed and then RUUed to 2.2?
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You say there is a minor difference between the RUU 2.2 and the OTA 2.2.
What is it? I want to know as I haven't found any. I already know the major difference between the OTA and RUU is that the OTA can only be applied if you have the correct radio, hboot, recovery, and android OS.
Please explain as I have yet to find any thread that gives a detail list of the differences. I mean both the OTA and the RUU share the same build number. If there is a difference between them then the build number should be different.
Also I would like to add that according to the news that has been posted about conflippers website http://shipped-roms.com/ (Updated: Is now not owned by him but by PPCGeeks)
The the rules that HTC put on him is that he is not allowed to host test builds. He is allowed to host the files of the official releases.
This should also mean the the RUU that is hosted their is the correct build that is on our phones.
These instructions confuse me. How is this different from the "get back to stock" thread?