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Android version update on HTC G1 steps

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

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

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

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

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

[request] Full rooting guide for the SGS2

Hello and welcoming myself to this new community of SGS 2 users. Coming from the HTC Desire section, I am quite confounded (entirely my own fault, of course) by the sheer confusion between the "Original Development" and the, uh, "Derivative Development" sections. More on that later, but...
Now what's REALLY confusing me is the complete lack of a start to finish rooting guide, or even a CWM guide for the SGS2 in the forum. Does anyone around have good link, and also where should I go to for my first ROM? Any ideas?

Go for the big well-known roms to start. VillainROM, Cognition or Lightning Rom. They all have tutorials to flash the specific roms when coming from stock.
I came from the Desire too, the weird thing about the SGS2 is that you flash roms that have the root installed in there. So you flash a rom with a rooted kernel inside of it, your phone is rooted. Change the kernel only to a stock one, root is gone.
So check the rom threads.

prodygee said:
Go for the big well-known roms to start. VillainROM, Cognition or Lightning Rom. They all have tutorials to flash the specific roms when coming from stock.
I came from the Desire too, the weird thing about the SGS2 is that you flash roms that have the root installed in there. So you flash a rom with a rooted kernel inside of it, your phone is rooted. Change the kernel only to a stock one, root is gone.
So check the rom threads.
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Ah... so... er... how do I get CWM inside? I saw the VillainROM thread and it says I need CWM inside before I can begin...

sakai4eva said:
Ah... so... er... how do I get CWM inside? I saw the VillainROM thread and it says I need CWM inside before I can begin...
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start by flashing cf-root kernel via ODIN. instructions are in chainfire's cf-root thread.

Nitrile said:
start by flashing cf-root kernel via ODIN. instructions are in chainfire's cf-root thread.
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Alright. Thanks for that.

i guess this might help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
also here is a good collection of shipped roms and another rooting guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i used the latter to root my phone yesterday, a first for me, since this is my first android phone, and it worked at once and it took less than 10 minutes till i was up and running again.

Why don’t we all take a breather and don't mistreat the newbie..I mean the new user.
Don't make me get on my high horse....it won't be pretty
Cheers,

As MTM said, take a couple of breaths and learn how to be nice to your fellow forum members. Next person to be disrespectful will earn a temporary ban. You have been warned.

It took me a while to get up to speed with the way things are here too.
The usual steps would be:
- download a stock rom
- flash cf-root
- choose your custom rom
From here onwards, its an ocean of info.

byobodybag said:
It took me a while to get up to speed with the way things are here too.
The usual steps would be:
- download a stock rom
- flash cf-root
- choose your custom rom
From here onwards, its an ocean of info.
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Yeah... getting up to speed here is a little difficult. I came from the HTC Desire, so I was pampered, of sorts, by the fullness of guides there.

willverduzco said:
As MTM said, take a couple of breaths and learn how to be nice to your fellow forum members. Next person to be disrespectful will earn a temporary ban. You have been warned.
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Did the disrespectful posts vanish or did I just not get it ?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

norpan111 said:
Did the disrespectful posts vanish or did I just not get it ?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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It disappeared.

sakai4eva said:
Yeah... getting up to speed here is a little difficult. I came from the HTC Desire, so I was pampered, of sorts, by the fullness of guides there.
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There are no pretty guides because , its so extremely easy to root SGS2 , all you do is flash "cf kernel with CWM" via ODIN = done you rooted
Then you have CWM recovery and you can flash any SGS2 ROM. No need for any hacks or exploits.

ghost77 said:
There are no pretty guides because , its so extremely easy to root SGS2 , all you do is flash "cf kernel with CWM" via ODIN = done you rooted
Then you have CWM recovery and you can flash any SGS2 ROM. No need for any hacks or exploits.
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I was confounded by the mere mention of ODIN. Apparently, everybody knew where to download/get it and how to use it but nobody provided a link. I sorted that out anyway.
I had to appreciate the relative openness of Samsung vs. HTC at this point

sakai4eva said:
Hello and welcoming myself to this new community of SGS 2 users. Coming from the HTC Desire section, I am quite confounded (entirely my own fault, of course) by the sheer confusion between the "Original Development" and the, uh, "Derivative Development" sections. More on that later, but...
Now what's REALLY confusing me is the complete lack of a start to finish rooting guide, or even a CWM guide for the SGS2 in the forum. Does anyone around have good link, and also where should I go to for my first ROM? Any ideas?
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Welcome to the sgsii forums! I hope more and more people jump on the international bandwagon. I came from the samsung captivate forums so this wasn't that big of a difference. I think over time this forum will get better and more organized, as it's still relatively new.
Sent from my GT-I9100

Haha, thanks! Been missing the warmth of the Desire section

Can i root 2.3.3 Gingerbrad DHD?

I really need to root i bought DHD 4 months ago but i updated it accidently
can i root it now is there any way?
please help me out. I never rooted any phone before.
thanks.

I'm pretty sure you can.
DHD Development Sticky Roll-Up Thread **Check this thread BEFORE posting**
Everything you need to know is in the link above. Next time use the search function/look through the threads for similar posts.
Good luck!

Yeah you can all you need to do is downgrade first.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

You can. I had to switch my dhd recently due to hardware issues. They gave me back a gb dhd which was rooted again by me at the first evening. Follow the instructions and you can manage it!
Sent from LeeDrOiD Desire HD using XDA app.

Time ago I upgrade too by mistake to '2.3.37' and this thread had the solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
Be carefull in goldcard step when copying the serial from phone to post in the revSkill page. Took me two attempts to create correctly the goldcard to execute the downgrade.

i could do with pointing in the right direction
i have a dhd - unbranded
android 2.3.3
sense 2.1
build 2.50.405.2
i have read through the downgrading instructions i have found and downloaded the files but can't get it to work
when i run adb it doesn't even find my dhd!
any advice would be appreciated
ash .

maybe you forgot to turn usb debuging? or set to carge only ? or put all files to downgrade folder? try doing everything the tutorial says, cuz i had no problems when downgrading my DHD. Good luck

anndrius said:
maybe you forgot to turn usb debuging? or set to carge only ? or put all files to downgrade folder? try doing everything the tutorial says, cuz i had no problems when downgrading my DHD. Good luck
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debugging was off!!!!!!!!!!!
why i have no idea
many thanks
ash .

i'm glad to help you I know i'm happy that i rooted my phone, custom roms are awesome

Hey Hey !!!
First post here on XDA but have been a seasoned voyeur...
you made me buy back my DHD with all the tricks... recommended to 3 pals.
i dont want to sound like a suck arse but genuinely impressed! have now rooted all of the above mentioned pals..
to be fair their crack regarding phones wasnt really enough so decided to register!
Thanks again!
gives me something to do whilst smashing out the gin !

How to root and install ICS on MyTouch 4G (v2.3.5)

Hi all,
First of all my name is AL and I am new to the forum. I am an IT tech but I have to admit I'm COMPLETELY LOST when it comes to 'messing around' with cell phones. I have an HTC Glacier (MyTouch 4G) on version 2.3.5 and I want to root it and install ICS (4.0.3 I believe is the latest) on it. I have looked around all over the web but haven't found detailed instructions on how to do this and the few I have found require for my phone to be on version 2.2.1 only. I am more than willing to 'donate' for someone to provide me with detailed step-by-step instructions on how to achieve my goal of running ICS on my MyTouch 4G. I will appreciate all the help and input you guys can give me!
Thanks in advance!!!
AL

You might want to check out the mytouch 4g forum instead of asking in the hardware hacking forum. Posting in the wrong place just clutters up the forum and next time you might not get a response. Also check out the rules on xda.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=796
If this is your first time flashing a rom, learning how to root, etc. I would suggest going to youtube and watch some videos on how to do different things like that.
But to get you started
Rooting/S-Off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
And look for a rom that you might want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=796
Be careful, this can break your phone and void your warranty. Read everything first and if you don't feel comfortable doing it, then don't do it. It is no body's fault but yours if something goes wrong.
Enjoy

I too will help you, but I suggest u do it in steps. Step 1 you need to downgrade to Froyo 2.2.1 and here is a link to the guide. Read it a couple times until you understand it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
After you downgrade, you will need to root and get s-off, and here is a link to the guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
And after that you will need to flash a custom recovery, and install engineering bootloader. Then you can flash away..but be warned, you can brick your phone if you aren't careful. So make sure you read and understand what u r doing...
from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

[Q] Completely new to hd2, but not new to rooting

I am new to the hd2 because I got it for a cheap price from a friend because I thought it would be interesting to use. Its in great condition. I would like to install cwm and ics on it. Its just a little more confusing since this isn't made for android. Could somebody give me a detailed guide or video guide link to install cwm and use it properly for this phone? I'm sort of lost when it comes to the bootloader and stuff. I'm not dumb with computers and phones so don't be afraid to give me a hard guide. I just want one that will do the job and get this device running cwm so I can flash ics or miui. Thanks!

zachpozniak said:
I am new to the hd2 because I got it for a cheap price from a friend because I thought it would be interesting to use. Its in great condition. I would like to install cwm and ics on it. Its just a little more confusing since this isn't made for android. Could somebody give me a detailed guide or video guide link to install cwm and use it properly for this phone? I'm sort of lost when it comes to the bootloader and stuff. I'm not dumb with computers and phones so don't be afraid to give me a hard guide. I just want one that will do the job and get this device running cwm so I can flash ics or miui. Thanks!
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Just look in the sticky links. There are all sorts of guides available.
And please us the search button.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783
http://tech.memoryx2.com/HD2_Home
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021837

try the link below it might help