Fascinate Beginner's Guide / FAQ - Fascinate General

Hello everyone. I haven't been able to maintain this beginners' guide, but I highly recommend the following two threads:
Droidstyle's guide has anything and everything you need to get rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
User jawman27 has put together a glossary to help new users understand rooting terminology:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513143
Enjoy.

Nice job!!
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Great writeup I wish there was something like this around back when I was a noob. I like how you explained what everything meant... Good job man...
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Thanks for this. I've been debating whether or not I should root my Fascinate and this just may give me the confidence to give it a try!

Nice job!
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Methinks this deserves a sticky

It's Well worth it jiggaman it gets addicting, im sure hooked on this phone haha
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Will this work for the Samsung mesmerise from us cellular?
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/ta/ said:
Will this work for the Samsung mesmerise from us cellular?
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No, this is strictly for the Fascinate, I don't really know the specifics but the mesmerize is different, I think theres a separate forum for that phone.

Great job Bawb3. I wish there was also something like this for stock app preferred replacements/alternatives all grouped together. For example, Dolphin instead of the default browser, debinged browser, replacement SMS clients, and 'must-have' apps for post rooting. Something like that, maybe to go hand in hand with this guide, to get newbies started. I would do it myself but I'm still a newbie. Wishful thinking, but mainly I just wanted to say thanks!

eeshuz said:
Great job Bawb3. I wish there was also something like this for stock app preferred replacements/alternatives all grouped together. For example, Dolphin instead of the default browser, debinged browser, replacement SMS clients, and 'must-have' apps for post rooting. Something like that, maybe to go hand in hand with this guide, to get newbies started. I would do it myself but I'm still a newbie. Wishful thinking, but mainly I just wanted to say thanks!
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Maybe thats something I could put together in the future, for now I'm just trying to help the new people, and maybe reduce the clutter of simple question threads that this guide could help weed out.
P.s. thanks for all the compliments everyone!

Great
Great guide, it took me about two days of digging to understand all of this and you put it in one nice package.

okubricko said:
Great guide, it took me about two days of digging to understand all of this and you put it in one nice package.
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Thanks
Yeah, kinda why I tried to put everything together in one guide. It's hard to cover everything, but theres plenty of other guides for different things floating around.

Thank you for this beginner's guide. I'm new to flashing and rooting but following your instructions and links, I now have a sweet android phone I can call my own.
Running JT super-clean and Stupid Fast overclocked with upgraded DJ05
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losdonoso said:
Thank you for this beginner's guide. I'm new to flashing and rooting but following your instructions and links, I now have a sweet android phone I can call my own.
Running JT super-clean and Stupid Fast overclocked with upgraded DJ05
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Glad I could help!

I'll try and keep this updated when we make progress with asop and gingerbread as well.
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Thank you SO much! I think this has been one of THE BEST guides I have seen thus far.. It explains pretty much EVERY in great common language. Now if only I can get past my current roadblock so I can actually continue through all of these steps :/ but when I do, I'm coming back to this thread for reference!
Thank you!

This guide is great! Thank you, it sure helped me to have a better understanding of root, roms, and kernel's.
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Thank you.
One suggestion, maybe host the root file on your post or offer up a mirror link. Registering for another forum is no biggie, but I'd rather not since I'm more comfortable here on XDA.

AdoptedDeV said:
Thank you.
One suggestion, maybe host the root file on your post or offer up a mirror link. Registering for another forum is no biggie, but I'd rather not since I'm more comfortable here on XDA.
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Good idea, I had forgotten that you had to register there. I'll get to it when I can, been slightly busy, thanks!
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Overclocking

Can someone please help me. I'm trying to overclock my g2, but it keeps failing. I'm new to rooting and adding and all that. I followed the youtube video instructions to the T and its saying failed. Please help me, so this phone doesn't become a paper weight like my mytouch. Any step by step help, would be greatly appreciated. I'm new to this. Thanks alot
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Arne2010 said:
Can someone please help me. I'm trying to overclock my g2, but it keeps failing. I'm new to rooting and adding and all that. I followed the youtube video instructions to the T and its saying failed. Please help me, so this phone doesn't become a paper weight like my mytouch. Any step by step help, would be greatly appreciated. I'm new to this. Thanks alot
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If you do brick your phone, with its heft it should make for a much better paperweight than your mytouch. I think you'll be happy with its function as such.
Refer to the oC thread in the development section. Read the first page and if you need to most of the thread.
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Arne2010 said:
Can someone please help me. I'm trying to overclock my g2, but it keeps failing. I'm new to rooting and adding and all that. I followed the youtube video instructions to the T and its saying failed. Please help me, so this phone doesn't become a paper weight like my mytouch. Any step by step help, would be greatly appreciated. I'm new to this. Thanks alot
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=813681
You did at least look here right?
This same topic was addressed last night in this general forum. You should have searched. But because I'm such a good person here.
I'll link you everything you need.
the module you'll need is here. It's the "Binary (OTA 11/03)" file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8715636&postcount=1
The gscripts are here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9063932&postcount=5
Read this to know what the scripts do. Dont download any files from there just read the text.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8716108&postcount=24
Also download gscript off the market. It's free.
And last just see the video in my link. The first script you'll wanna push is the cpoc file.
EDIT: take a look at the youtube video in the first link, towards the end it will tell you what to set the SetCPU setting as. If you're cheap and don't wanna buy SetCPU you'll be surpirsed to know that XDA members get it free. I won't tell you where you can find it. Learn to search for things using google.
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But thanks. I got it right now. And running 1442. And unbricked my mytouch. Its running 2.2 now as well. Thanks for the help from you others, that know how to respond to people
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Arne2010 said:
But thanks. I got it right now. And running 1442. And unbricked my mytouch. Its running 2.2 now as well. Thanks for the help from you others, that know how to respond to people
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Glad you got it done... if anything man I feel you. I was too like this at first and had someone literally walk me thru all the steps thru google talk.
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Haha. I unbricked it and running 2.2 on the mytouch now. Thanks though
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Thanks
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Thanks man. Like I said. Im 19 and just learning. Thanks for the insight
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Theme guide?

I'm thinking of making a new guide to help people to learn how to theme. I would like to include screenshots with exact details of what path to the images and xml codes to edit. Also directions on how to decompile, compile apks and the dreaded .9 png's.
This will take me some time to put together so any themers out there who would like to help me please pm me and maybe we can split up the apk's and each take a few to work on.
Not only will this be great for people to learn but also a great referance for us themers by combining our knowledge into 1 place. Who knows maybe we will even learn something new to add to our themes.
Any help will be appreciated!
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ringold24 said:
I'm thinking of making a new guide to help people to learn how to theme. I would like to include screenshots with exact details of what path to the images and xml codes to edit. Also directions on how to decompile, compile apks and the dreaded .9 png's.
This will take me some time to put together so any themers out there who would like to help me please pm me and maybe we can split up the apk's and each take a few to work on.
Not only will this be great for people to learn but also a great referance for us themers by combining our knowledge into 1 place. Who knows maybe we will even learn something new to add to our themes.
Any help will be appreciated!
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What would you change from Dreams guide?
Wait so there's already a guide like this
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stumpyz9 said:
Wait so there's already a guide like this
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No not yet. It was just I thought I had. As I was learning to theme I was wishing there was something like this. There are some good guides but they're not as detailed as I would like. They just get your foot in the door. There are lots of things I've learned on my own. I would like to do this to cut out some of the trial and error.
I'm gonna start on it tonight but it will be a while before I'm done with it.
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shane6374 said:
What would you change from Dreams guide?
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Dreams guide is good but I would like to add screen shots and more specifics as to what xmls change what and what images change what. In the sreenshots I'll draw an arrow or something like that and type the path to where the xml/png or whatever is.
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Sounds like a really cool idea.
I for one have read the other guide, but anything visual always helps me to pick up on things. This would be awesome for those of us hoping for a start putting themes together.
I have had some ideas for themes that I think would really only suit me and perhaps 4.78 other people so it's not really something I want to ask themers to dedicate time to (can anyone say Schoolhouse Rocks theme?), when there are so many others with more adoption and demand.
I look forward to the completion.
As someone who has tried to take up trying to make themes and has failed miserably, I approve of this concept...
A detailed theme guide in addition to Dream's would have been great for when I was learning.
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Dreamsforgotten has an excellent guide. Haven't you been to the Themes forum? Usually themers hang out there...don't know why? LOL.
Can't seem to find it
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Can't seem to find it
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Its stickied at the top of Themes. If you are on xda app hit stickies.
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I think the #1 question I get asked is about the tools needed and how to set them up properly.
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shane6374 said:
I think the #1 question I get asked is about the tools needed and how to set them up properly.
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That's what I'm confused about. The guide was so confusing and didn't explain it(I don't think)
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IMO Dreams guide makes perfect sensec, but I guess thats just me. But, there is nothing wrong with visuals. But, I hope you don't try to take screenies of all of the 1100ish+ framework icons lol
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zanderman112 said:
IMO Dreams guide makes perfect sensec, but I guess thats just me. But, there is nothing wrong with visuals. But, I hope you don't try to take screenies of all of the 1100ish+ framework icons lol
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It didn't explain how to set it up or how to use it. Just kinda explained what everything was and what was needed.
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stumpyz9 said:
It didn't explain how to set it up or how to use it. Just kinda explained what everything was and what was needed.
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I'm pretty sure his guide foes into detail about what to install where and links to get them and steps in order of install. I'd be lost without Shane.
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zanderman112 said:
IMO Dreams guide makes perfect sensec, but I guess thats just me. But, there is nothing wrong with visuals. But, I hope you don't try to take screenies of all of the 1100ish+ framework icons lol
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Na probably not like that lol. Most of the images in the framework pretty much explain themselves. For new themers it may look a little overwhelming. The status bar alone has a few hundred images if you consider all the battery images. things like that I wouldn't need to eplain every single battery % image lol. The right screnshot could show enough to explain almost 1/4 of the images. I can still remember the first time I decompliled an apk and was gonna try xml edits. Wow was I lost and didn't have a clue where to start or what did what. A simple referance like this could have saved me a lot of time and will probably make things much easier for new themers. Who knows maybe myself or some of our current themers will learn something too. Anyways I will get started on this soon
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I think Dreams guide did a good job of explaining xml but maybe could have used a few more examples. What the guide doesn't cover is adding images into a theme through the xml files. His explanation of .9.png's and how to edit them is about as good as I've read anywhere. Also, for those that don't know, theimpaler also has a guide in the general android themes area in the stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
Where is the dreamsguide. I had the wrong guide. Lol
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epic 4g themes section. its stickied.
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(root) (rom) I WANNA ROOT AND PUT AN AWESOME CUSTOM ROM

i really wanna root my phone and add an awesome custom rom. im a huge fan about speed and battery life and the cool little screen lock that looks like a tv turning off
Nicgraner said:
That definition USED to be true..this is now the definition. this post.
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well... the OP isn't really being a "noob".. he's being a **** for not reading and posting these useless threads in the Dev Section.
Obviously hasn't read anything. he's like those babies that want to be spoon fed.
hey you know what? why don't you send your device to me, i'll root it and everything for you!
this isn't "noob" this is "baby"
noobs try their best to learn and get to the top. like i did (still learning now)
babies don't do anything searching/learning/reading and just want to be spoon fed.
anyway... have you checked the resource bible yet?? that really helps... and also read my guide for noobs in the General section...
XDA is so hostile now these days. At least answer the question if you're going to slam him.
Start here bud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4B4y0CQUDo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
After you're done rooting, follow the other videos in that channel to get what you want. Good luck and make sure you post in the Q&A next time.
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jasey11 said:
i really wanna root my phone and add an awesome custom rom. im a huge fan about speed and battery life and the cool little screen lock that looks like a tv turning off
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check the resource Bible.
If I helped, give thanks, if you please.
........Death before dishonor........
Team MS
Hey u should try coredroid I think its awesome I've been using it for quite sometime
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He first needs root lol
Mikrunny is nice. Very fast too.
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HTC Glacier: Full Update Guide
This guide can also help you out in downgrading, rooting, and installing roms.
saranhai said:
well... the OP isn't really being a "noob".. he's being a **** for not reading and posting these useless threads in the Dev Section.
Obviously hasn't read anything. he's like those babies that want to be spoon fed.
hey you know what? why don't you send your device to me, i'll root it and everything for you!
this isn't "noob" this is "baby"
noobs try their best to learn and get to the top. like i did (still learning now)
babies don't do anything searching/learning/reading and just want to be spoon fed.
anyway... have you checked the resource bible yet?? that really helps... and also read my guide for noobs in the General section...
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you kind of lost me. im sorry if i've offened anyone. i tried to install a new rom on my old nexus s phone and i bricked it to the point where i needed a new monther board. i just dont wanna mess up my phone. and i'm looking for a root and rom i've done some research and all i find is people suggesting stuff but never a video or a source to it. i always find "oh rom X is good" or "rom Y is the best you can get" but thanks anyways
mackster248 said:
XDA is so hostile now these days. At least answer the question if you're going to slam him.
Start here bud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4B4y0CQUDo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
After you're done rooting, follow the other videos in that channel to get what you want. Good luck and make sure you post in the Q&A next time.
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sorry im noob so i wasnt sure where to post this thread thanks for the help!
jasey11 said:
you kind of lost me. im sorry if i've offened anyone. i tried to install a new rom on my old nexus s phone and i bricked it to the point where i needed a new monther board. i just dont wanna mess up my phone. and i'm looking for a root and rom i've done some research and all i find is people suggesting stuff but never a video or a source to it. i always find "oh rom X is good" or "rom Y is the best you can get" but thanks anyways
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Ah... so you're the daring type
-Team MS
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saranhai said:
Ah... so you're the daring type
-Team MS
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-___- nice. if you're not here to actually help (thats what XDA is about) then GTFO.
jasey11 said:
-___- nice. if you're not here to actually help (thats what XDA is about) then GTFO.
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Hahahaha. That was pretty funny.
I'm the daring type too. Its amazing I haven't bricked anything. Don't be like me.
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sorry im noob so i wasnt sure where to post this thread thanks for the help!
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Be sure to have a full understanding of what needs to be done before doing it yourself.
I do believe we were all babies or noob at some point..best thing for you is do a search before posting.. Try YouTube, Google.. If you don't understand.. You can post what your having problems with we are all here to help...xda is gadgets foundational library of knowledge.
Jr
See I was watching videos all day yesterday and they all said something about temp root then perm root. And I dont even.know if my version of andriod can be rooted. So its getting a little discouraging.
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Estallings
That kinda didnt make sense
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Nw5
And im so lost here
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Temp root is just temporary rooting the phone.. Usually after you restart your phone it goes away..permanent root is rooting your permanently..even after you shutoff or restart your phone it stays root.. Then you can install/flash custom roms etc..try looking at the guide resources bible.. And Google some terms you don't understand...also YouTube " root mytouch4g" look at as much videos as you can before you start doing anything...
Am guessing you have version 2.3.4.. Press menu..settings...about phone..software information...android version.. What does it say...
If it says 2.3.4 then you need to downgrade to 2.1 before you can before root your phone.
Also take time to read this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175
rooting and CFW
Haha, I remember being in your exact position, except i had to downgrade. But here's what I did bro. Follow this link: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Glacier:_Full_Update_Guide. It will tell you all about rooting and downgrading if you have to. It's what I used to root my Glacier. DO NOT use any one click root apps or programs to root. ADB is probably the most secure and reliable way to root your phone. Make sure you are running Froyo, also. And as for the ROM, it all depends on your preference. In my view, there are three types of ROMs- Sense, Stock, and MIUI. Sense will most likely be 3.0 or 3.5, I like it because it is smooth and I love Sense. I would recommend using either Virtuous or CoreDroid. But then there is Cyanogenmod 7. It's the best stock Android ROM, full of tons of tweaks and mods. Last, there is MIUI, which is it's own thing. I use it when I get bored of Sense and CM7 because it's so different, that I feel like i'm not even running Android
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I can also post a link on how to set up and use ADB if you want

new too the nexus 7

My new nex 7 will be here tomarrow.would like some tips on best root,firmware and Rom combo.
I have been hacking since the evo and now have a evo LTE now.I like HTC sence setup and am running
Meanroms now.thank for the help.
Hulkanator said:
My new nex 7 will be here tomarrow.would like some tips on best root,firmware and Rom combo.
I have been hacking since the evo and now have a evo LTE now.I like HTC sence setup and am running
Meanroms now.thank for the help.
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Please start reading.. I don't know why you think we should spoon feed you..
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Josepho1997 said:
Well he's considered a n00b, which could be interpreted as a baby, so...
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Sounds.. The only way he's going to learn is by reading it.. If he doesn't the next thread he makes will be named "HALP!! I BRICKED MY 7!"...
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Was looking for some help, I have spent some time reading.I just wanted some help with the best direction
Too go with. Instead I get flamed.I thought we as a community would be better than this.it would be easier just to say
Root with this,use this frimware,this is the Rom too use, and here's some tips. But I guess not.
kilometers4 said:
Sounds.. The only way he's going to learn is by reading it.. If he doesn't the next thread he makes will be named "HALP!! I BRICKED MY 7!"...
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People like you makes someone experience in a area which they don't have knowledge in terrible.
If your logic made sense there wouldn't be school.
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skugpezz said:
People like you makes someone experience in a area which they don't have knowledge in terrible.
If your logic made sense there wouldn't be school.
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Ok buddy.. All I'm saying is if he took the time he used to make this thread to read stickies, root guides and the q&a section he would be more prepared to mess around with his device with less risk of breaking it.
There is enough good threads with good knowledge that if he spent time in looking would be fine
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Guys Come On... he's a noob. Cut him some slack, even though must of us have common sense to do some homework (research) before posting questions like that doesn't mean we have to bully him. Hulk just do some more research and if you find a topic that you don't understand, then post stating what your not understanding.
no clue
no clue, you have no clues
Read / research / read / research
BTW what's good for me not necessarily will be good for you too.
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Hulkanator said:
My new nex 7 will be here tomarrow.would like some tips on best root,firmware and Rom combo.
I have been hacking since the evo and now have a evo LTE now.I like HTC sence setup and am running
Meanroms now.thank for the help.
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Welcome to the n7 forum, and boy what a welcome...... Unless you are comfortable with sending commands via adb use one of the root kits, they offer more than just rooting.
Not to many roms or mods to choose from, but everybody has that there on taste.
Like offers have said search and read, then ask in those threads if unsure.
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kilometers4 said:
Ok buddy.. All I'm saying is if he took the time he used to make this thread to read stickies, root guides and the q&a section he would be more prepared to mess around with his device with less risk of breaking it.
There is enough good threads with good knowledge that if he spent time in looking would be fine
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When I just got my amaze 4G, I read and followed instructions and still messed up my phone.
Thanks to the member dark nightmare for ‘spoon feeding‘ me step by step and got my phone back to perfection.
That dude is awesome.
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wow, what a messed up welcome. this IS the Q&A section. We all have been new, most of us has messed up, even following directions.
So, Did your N7 arrive yet?
CleanRom is one of my favorites when I feel like running a custom ROM. Im back to 4.2.1 at the moment.
I think WUG's toolkit is pretty easy for a beginner.
If you really want to play though, learn how to use adb. It may be a learning curve for some, but its really easy and fast.
Of course, search is always your friend, but most of us will still be here to help out if you need it!
Enjoy the Nexus, its a blast!
Patience people .he is a virgin !!!!
Welcome to xda Nexus 7 forum and (i guess ) Newbie Target practice Zone.
I think the biggest advice anyone can give you. Is something people do not often say. Before you flash unlock root or change one app on your device. Learn the STEPS TO GO BACK. Make all the necessary backups. Follow all instructions. But only after you understand what they are doing to your device. Read The forums about the different roms . Especially user responses and comments on the different roms.
Most of all Learn your device . Learn recoverys and basic fast-boot and adb..
Backup Backup and know how to use your backup...
NOT TO MENTION BACKUP
again welcome to the fourm and please Backup read re read.. then think before you flash.
Erica Renee ..:silly:
He's right. What's good for some may not be good for others. I'll suggest a few things. Keep in mind these are what I prefer:
Mskips Toolkit. I love it. User friendly and easy to navigate even if you're not familiar with rooting. Offers an all in one option (option 8) that unlocks the bootloader, roots, installs busy box, installs your choice of custom recovery, and will recommend the 3.34 boot loader instead of using the built in supplied by Google. 3.34 keeps root more reliably than others for some. Its compatible with all versions, it will buy you dinner, and kiss you goodnight.
Again, my preference but I've had nothing but success with Mskips work.
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erica_renee said:
Welcome to xda Nexus 7 forum and (i guess ) Newbie Target practice Zone.
I think the biggest advice anyone can give you. Is something people do not often say. Before you flash unlock root or change one app on your device. Learn the STEPS TO GO BACK. Make all the necessary backups. Follow all instructions. But only after you understand what they are doing to your device. Read The forums about the different roms . Especially user responses and comments on the different roms.
Most of all Learn your device . Learn recoverys and basic fast-boot and adb..
Backup Backup and know how to use your backup...
NOT TO MENTION BACKUP
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+1 this. Most definitely. :good:
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Hello everyone,
After lurking around XDA for a while, I've decided I'm tired of just flashing ROMs and would like to become more active in learning Android development. In that pursuit I have acquired a second OG EVO for development purposes, and figured helping others will probably help me out as well. So if any devs need a ROM(or anything related) tested, please feel free to PM me. Thanks!
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chrisstl said:
Hello everyone,
After lurking around XDA for a while, I've decided I'm tired of just flashing ROMs and would like to become more active in learning Android development. In that pursuit I have acquired a second OG EVO for development purposes, and figured helping others will probably help me out as well. So if any devs need a ROM(or anything related) tested, please feel free to PM me. Thanks!
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Not too long ago I made this same decision, and I've been learning so much and getting into it: Two people you will want to contact are Wambo_Bomb and Jlmancuso. Both are extremely helpful.
If you want to try to build, there are two really good guides I'd recommend. Also, I would use both of them together, each have details you'll probably want.
Guide 1
Guide 2
Yes sir I can send you some test subjects and always more than willing to help out people wanting to learn.
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nate234 said:
Not too long ago I made this same decision, and I've been learning so much and getting into it: Two people you will want to contact are Wambo_Bomb and Jlmancuso. Both are extremely helpful.
If you want to try to build, there are two really good guides I'd recommend. Also, I would use both of them together, each have details you'll probably want.
Guide 1
Guide 2
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Thank you for the info and the guides! :good:
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Yes sir I can send you some test subjects and always more than willing to help out people wanting to learn.
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Thanks! I'm rooting the new device now and will be able to test anything for you later today. :good:

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