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I am going to root and flash a Tom on friends fascinate. Its at stock the new update. I know how to rootbut once that's done can I just flash any Tom or do I need a different modem?
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rrodxbox360repair said:
I am going to root and flash a Tom on friends fascinate. Its at stock the new update. I know how to rootbut once that's done can I just flash any Tom or do I need a different modem?
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If it's on DL09 you can flash DJ05 or DL09 roms. Those should work just fine.
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Thanks I am not a complete noob, I have worked with the vibrant, epic, captivate, mytouch 4g and hd2, so things are somewhat similar. Are there any solid froyo roms? From what I saw any thread that mentioned froyo are alpha or beta.
Also is this the correct process just to be 100% clear:
root
get rom manager and flash clockwork recovery through rom manager
flash rom

Yes. But you missed two steps.
1. Installing clockwork recovery is more involved on this pda. You need to download a patch for clockwork recovery and flash it using odin. (hitting the flash button in RM copies an update.zip to your sd card, which is important too but not the only step)
Use this guide or equivalent:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
2. Also, before you install your first ROM, always perform a backup through Rom Manager or recovery first! You should always know a route back to stock.
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Thanks. I can not believe that fascinate users only have alpha froyo builds! I got rid of my vibrant because I had enough with froyo.

rrodxbox360repair said:
Thanks. I can not believe that fascinate users only have alpha froyo builds! I got rid of my vibrant because I had enough with froyo.
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You can thank Samsung for the delays, since they released almost useless source code for the radio interface layer (RIL) for the Fascinate. It took combined efforts of jt1134 and punk.kaos to reverse engineer a working RIL to get as far as they have. Now that there's been a leak of an official Froyo update, including a new kernel, I imagine we'll be seeing beta releases sometime in the near future. Oh, and don't forget that GB is being worked on as well.

soba49 said:
Yes. But you missed two steps.
1. Installing clockwork recovery is more involved on this pda. You need to download a patch for clockwork recovery and flash it using odin. (hitting the flash button in RM copies an update.zip to your sd card, which is important too but not the only step)
Use this guide or equivalent:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
2. Also, before you install your first ROM, always perform a backup through Rom Manager or recovery first! You should always know a route back to stock.
Swyped w/ XDA App. When in doubt, mumble.
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Thanks!
If we do not backup we are asking for trouble and hours lost in a day/night.

[Q] How to install Android 2.3?

Hello, i just bought myTouch 4g and i'm a noob, could someone explain me how to install the Android 2.3 from zero?? I want the Nexus s version. Please!!!

ringox said:
Hello, i just bought myTouch 4g and i'm a noob, could someone explain me how to install the Android 2.3 from zero?? I want the Nexus s version. Please!!!
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1) root the device and turn s=off. Threads in the development section
2) visit the Cyanogen mod CM7 thread
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Root your phone via one of the many available methods although the gfree has seemed to have some issues. I'd recommend visionary method. Once you have root and have S-off install Rom manager via the market and flash clockwork (and correct me if I'm wrong as I get confused a lot with recoveries build #'s lol) mod recovery version 2.5.1.2, 3.0.0.5 or 3.0.0.6. 3.0.0.6 is the best available currently. After flashing clockwork in Rom manager (its the first thing that pops up) scroll to download Rom and download cyanogen mod 7 rc4 from that menu. (You will have finished downloading the rom and have booted into recovery by now) MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE PRECEDING. Then Wipe data and cache via recovery and then go to install zip via SD card then choose it again find the .zip file for cm7 and hit install. It WILL take awhile to install. After it finishes reboot. Again this will take awhile. Once it comes up, wait 3 minutes or so then reboot. Then set up and your good to go. Once you've done that its basically rinse repeat for other roms. But remember to read the roms flashing instructions before hand as it may have some wacky process for flashing. Good luck!
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Not to nitpick, but 3.0.2.4 is the latest version. It just came out the other day, so that's probably why you're not aware.
EDIT: To the OP, like neidlinger said, your first step is to root. This is the guide I followed and it works great: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858021.

TeeJay3800 said:
Not to nitpick, but 3.0.2.4 is the latest version. It just came out the other day, so that's probably why you're not aware.
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I was aware just wasn't aware of the stability thanks for the heads up though!
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Nicgraner said:
I was aware just wasn't aware of the stability thanks for the heads up though!
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I usually worry about the same thing with brand new releases. In this case, it seems to be good to go.

Thanks man if it looks good to you I'll probably flash it
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Thank you to all of you guys!! I'll try to do it this afternoon.

So I just need to follow this instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858021 and find a good custom rom to install, right?? which kind of room do you recomind me, as I said I want the Nexus S apariance.

ringox said:
So I just need to follow this instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858021 and find a good custom rom to install, right?? which kind of room do you recomind me, as I said I want the Nexus S apariance.
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Once you're finished with that tutorial, you'll be rooted and have a custom recovery installed. At that point, create a Nandroid backup, and then wipe all three items in the recovery menu and install the custom ROM. There is no direct Nexus S port to the MT4G, but CM7 and RoyalGinger are essentially the same thing, and in fact better, so check those out in the dev section.

ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.0

I haven't seen anything about the updated ClockworkMod Recovery here on XDA, and I'm not sure if many others know about it. =P
Update: ClockworkMod Recovery for the Droid X has been updated to 5.0.2.0. A new blue recovery!
WARNING: This can be used on both 2nd init and blur roms; however, on blur roms you must first use Droid 2 Bootstrapper to bootstrap.
EDIT: Make sure that you're ROM Manager is up-to-date. A new version was just released that fixes bugs with flashing the new recovery.
Open ROM Manager and select 'Flash ClockworkMod Recovery'.
When it asks you to confirm your device select 'Droid X (2nd init)' or 'Droid X', respective to your current rom.
It should then download and install ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.0.
Reboot hy holding the power button and selecting Reboot > recovery, or rebooting to recovery from ROM Manager. Enjoy your new blue recovery ^_^
EDIT: In MIUI on the Defy base you must use `CWM Recovery' from the reboot menu to access ClockworkMod Recovery.
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Strange...I did those steps and I'm still getting v2.5.0.8

Try seeing if an update is available for ROM Manager. If it is, install the update and try again.
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infazzdar said:
Try seeing if an update is available for ROM Manager. If it is, install the update and try again.
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Found the update.zip files however how do I flash it with ROM Manager? I've used it maybe a handful of times and that was only when I first started playing with ROMs late last year. I haven't used it since then...always done everything with CWM.

JagoX said:
I'm assuming you mean an update.zip file? I see one with today's date in the root directory of my SD card.
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No, I mean check the Marketplace to see if an update for ROM Manager is available. It was updated this morning to further support CM7 on the Droid X.
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infazzdar said:
No, I mean check the Marketplace to see if an update for ROM Manager is available. It was updated this morning to further support CM7 on the Droid X.
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Oh weird...it didn't show up in my Market list as needing an upgrade but was available. No luck though Gonna try removing ROM Manager entirely with TB, rebooting & reinstalling ROM Manager to see if that fixes it.

JagoX said:
Oh weird...it didn't show up in my Market list as needing an upgrade but was available. No luck though Gonna try removing ROM Manager entirely with TB, rebooting & reinstalling ROM Manager to see if that fixes it.
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Good luck. Be sure to make a nandroid backup just in case =P
I'll keep searching and see if I can find a remedy for your issue.
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infazzdar said:
Good luck. Be sure to make a nandroid backup just in case =P
I'll keep searching and see if I can find a remedy for your issue.
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Thank you Captain Obvious j/k
I get kind of tired of hearing my wife say "what are you doing to your phone now?" if I reinstall a ROM too much in one week LOL

Yea still no luck
Did the following (based on a suggestion in the Rootzwiki forum):
- Fully removed RM & the Premium license files
- rebooted
- reinstalled RM & Premium license
- Cleared Download cache in RM
- re-installed CWM 2.5.0.8 (chose Droid X)
- Cleared Download Cache
- updated CWM to 4.0.0.5 (choosing DX 2nd-init)
- reboot
- no luck
Gonna try removing RM again & going straight to CWM 4.0.0.5 to see if that works.

What good does having the newer recovery do? Just curious.

ghub1 said:
What good does having the newer recovery do? Just curious.
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Through my experiences I've discovered that it's faster... and orange!
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infazzdar said:
Through my experiences I've discovered that it's faster... and orange!
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I tried flashing it as well and it says in ROM manager that I'm on 4.0.0.5 but in recovery it says 2.5.0.8 so weird. Have you figured out what causes this?

ghub1 said:
I tried flashing it as well and it says in ROM manager that I'm on 4.0.0.5 but in recovery it says 2.5.0.8 so weird. Have you figured out what causes this?
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Make sure that your ROM Manager is up-to-date and try again. The latest version has a bug fix that wasn't in the version updated this morning. (I believe)
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infazzdar said:
Make sure that your ROM Manager is up-to-date and try again. The latest version has a bug fix that wasn't in the version updated this morning. (I believe)
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Ya I updated and still not working. then uninstall and reinstall still not working. its really weird.
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Now its working randomly. Not complaining haha

ghub1 said:
Ya I updated and still not working. then uninstall and reinstall still not working. its really weird.
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Now its working randomly. Not complaining haha
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I got mine working now An update came out (v4.3.2.3) which mentioned a fix for this exact problem & it updated properly for me too. I did notice that cache partition wiping is not as fast as v2.5.0.8 but who cares...IT'S ORANGE!

I know right, that is some sexy orange. One thing though is I've heard that you can only use backups made with 4.0.0.5, haven't actually run into myself since I cull my backups every once and a while to free up SD card space, and that some update zips won't work anymore because the new clockwork requires another file inside of it, my memory is failing me on what that file exactly is.

How is the 2nd inti different from Koushs recovery? I heard it had something specifically to do with CM7. But why cant they use the normal CWM. Wasn't obsidian able to use the regular CWM it was almost pure AOSP besides the kernel. So why the change? Just curious why it is needed.

joebob296 said:
How is the 2nd inti different from Koushs recovery? I heard it had something specifically to do with CM7. But why cant they use the normal CWM. Wasn't obsidian able to use the regular CWM it was almost pure AOSP besides the kernel. So why the change? Just curious why it is needed.
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cvpcs did a really nice write-up on the subject that should answer all your questions =)
http://cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-14/2nd-init._what_it_is_and_how_it_works

meshdub said:
cvpcs did a really nice write-up on the subject that should answer all your questions =)
http://cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-14/2nd-init._what_it_is_and_how_it_works
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Thank you very much I am now indulged in an interesting read.
EDIT: Ok so I read the post and followed it somewhat not knowing all the technicalities but got the jist of it. We still cant unlock the boot loader or kernel. Knowing this, what features are not going to be implemented in CM4DX?

joebob296 said:
Thank you very much I am now indulged in an interesting read.
EDIT: Ok so I read the post and followed it somewhat not knowing all the technicalities but got the jist of it. We still cant unlock the boot loader or kernel. Knowing this, what features are not going to be implemented in CM4DX?
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As far as I know, right now all of CM7 features are implemented, except for the known bugs like camera/camcorder not working.

[Q] why am i stuck?

Hello!
I've installed magldr 1.13 with clockworkmod 3.0.0.5 and installed a MIUI rom on www.miui.nl. But when the rom boots, im stuck at a black screen with HTC on it.
Help?
greets

wrong forum... Mods move this pls.
Check requirements? Partition Sd-card, Cwm size correct?

dahunt3r said:
Hello!
I've installed magldr 1.13 with clockworkmod 3.0.0.5 and installed a MIUI rom on www.miui.nl. But when the rom boots, im stuck at a black screen with HTC on it.
Help?
greets
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The reason you are stuck might be because you are using an old recovery.

[email protected] said:
The reason you are stuck might be because you are using an old recovery.
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perhaps he didnt wait long enough or something. the cwm version he used, is the best/stable one out there, so i doubt that would be the problem
dahunt3r, give us some more informations.

do u have the correct cwm partition for the rom? that would cause you to be stuck on htc screen

greg17477 said:
perhaps he didnt wait long enough or something. the cwm version he used, is the best/stable one out there, so i doubt that would be the problem
dahunt3r, give us some more informations.
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It might be stable but i read somewhere that certain roms wont boot using recovery below 3.2.0.5 so that cant be correct.4.0.1.4 is the latest and its also stable. But i havent seen any devs using that number recovery maybe 3.0.2.4 or 3.0.2.5 but not 3.0.0.5. just saying. if you are using an recovery than it would be perfect for a froyo rom but not gingerbread. just my opinion.

[email protected] said:
It might be stable but i read somewhere that certain roms wont boot using recovery below 3.2.0.5 so that cant be correct.4.0.1.4 is the latest and its also stable. But i havent seen any devs using that number recovery maybe 3.0.2.4 or 3.0.2.5 but not 3.0.0.5. just saying. if you are using an recovery than it would be perfect for a froyo rom but not gingerbread. just my opinion.
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3.0.0.5 is the first one, which worked on HD2. It was supplied by RaiderX. I dont know how long your allready are on your android journey, maybe you didnt have the chance to know RaiderX and for cwm its not important if its ginger or froyo or whatever and this version works with every rom. But i am not here to tell people what version they should use or to start a fight which version is better
cheers

Best or Easiest or?

Read a lot of threads. I'm on 2.2 rooted still. Whats the easiest way to get to 2.3 rooted. It seems like the 2 ways i've seen are for people that have 2.3 now and need to downgrade.
You can tell me how stupid i am if you like, i'm prepared for it after reading a lot of the comments in various threads here.

trsix said:
Read a lot of threads. I'm on 2.2 rooted still. Whats the easiest way to get to 2.3 rooted. It seems like the 2 ways i've seen are for people that have 2.3 now and need to downgrade.
You can tell me how stupid i am if you like, i'm prepared for it after reading a lot of the comments in various threads here.
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As long as your rooted with s-off and 2.2 just make sure your recovery is up to date and just do a full system/data/cache format wipe dalvik cache and flash ant custom GB ROM you like
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up to date
strapped365 said:
As long as your rooted with s-off and 2.2 just make sure your recovery is up to date and just do a full system/data/cache format wipe dalvik cache and flash ant custom GB ROM you like
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Is this considered up to date?
recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-speedy
PG06IMG_Speedy_Sprint_WWE_1.17.651.1_Radio_1.07.00.1129_NV_SPCS_1.52_1

trsix said:
Is this considered up to date?
recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-speedy
PG06IMG_Speedy_Sprint_WWE_1.17.651.1_Radio_1.07.00.1129_NV_SPCS_1.52_1
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Your recovery isn't 100% up to dat I think cwm is on like version 5 something and twrp is a great recovery to have It's recently new you should give it a try, but I don't think you will have a problem flashing a GB ROM on clockwork 3.x.x.x
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If you are on 2.2 rooted update to the latest version of ROM manager and flash the latest version of Clockwork recovery through ROM manager (5.0.2.0).
If you want to run a 2.3 Sense ROM I suggest mikshift. Also, Supreme Sense is really nice.
Other than that I suggest the latest CM7 nightly.