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Gingerbread

How would I go about getting gingerbread on my new mt4g?
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download cm7 (cyanogen mod 7) or download nexus s...either one will work from the development section. to use gingerbread, you will need clockwork recovery 3. (2 is flashed from rom manager) directions to flash clockwork recovery can be found through a search.
here are the links
CM7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916930
Nexus S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895985

Thanks. Would I need to root my phone first? And would I need a comp doing al this?
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trofeo.08 said:
Thanks. Would I need to root my phone first? And would I need a comp doing al this?
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You don't NEED a computer to do this, but it GREATLY helps things along.
and YES you must be perma-rooted with s=off.

Ok. Thanks. How long would all this usually take. How do I go about rooting my phone.
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trofeo.08 said:
Thanks. Would I need to root my phone first? And would I need a comp doing al this?
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yes. to root your phone i suggest following the true permroot guide.
for the need of a computer..it is not required, but is recommended. it would easier to root your phone and flash your recovery with.
the true permroot guide can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
i also included some guides (credit goes to posters)
Guide to Flash CM7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919332
Also here is a guide to flashing recoveries(this needs to be done before flashing CM7):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900608
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10670110#post10670110
if you need more guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175

Thanks. Ive been reading a lot of forums on it. And it seems difficult prob cuz I don't quite understand all the lingo just yet but im trying.
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You always need root to flash custom roms

Root Nd update to 2.3

How do I root my mt4g , and what apps do I need to get before doing it to successfully install gingerbread . Plz help
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CBConsultation said:
Seriously? You FAIL.
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trofeo.08 said:
How do I root my mt4g , and what apps do I need to get before doing it to successfully install gingerbread . Plz help
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Dude, he was asking for HELP, not to be made fun of...
no, back to the question at hand. to root the mytouch 4g, you would need to follow one of the guides to rooting found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175
that link also has links to all the other things you will need, but Ill provide them here as well for time's sake.
once you do that and have s-off, you will need to flash an alternate recovery to flash a rom. Normally, you would need to install rom manager to do this, then flash clockwork recovery through there, but to install gingerbread, it requires a special version of the recovery which is not officially supported by rom manager yet, so you will need to either install through fastboot (follow the steps provided here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=852905 )
or else follow the instructions provided by TruBlue found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10670110#post10670110
once you have the right recovery installed, youll need to wipe data and caches, and then flash the gingerbread rom of your choice.
As for what apps you will need for all this: ROM Manager, as I mentioned (the premium version if you'd like to take advantage of CM built in nightly build update notifications). Titanium Backup (for backing up all your apps so you dont have to manually redownload them all, and have your app data intact on the new rom), and Root explorer (optional) for a root-enabled file manager.
Any further questions, feel free to send me a PM. Thanks to Tiger013 for compiling the list of everything, grankin for his Root how-to's, and TrueBlueDrew for his how to on install CWM 3x.

trofeo.08 said:
How do I root my mt4g , and what apps do I need to get before doing it to successfully install gingerbread . Plz help
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For the flamer above...a quick check would tell you that this person is a newbie
to install gingerbread
1. root your device. check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
2. learn adb and how to flash recovery. check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10670110#post10670110
3. download cm7. (this is a beta, though i use it with no problems)...check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916930
4. flash using clockwork recovery
NOTE: flashing cm7 directions and some other tidbits can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919332
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919834
and a guide with all info on this phone (flashing, roms, how to's, themes, ect.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175
Credit for Guides go to original posters

VibrantOwnr said:
For the flamer above...a quick check would tell you that this person is a newbie
to install gingerbread
1. root your device. check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
2. learn adb and how to flash recovery. check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10670110#post10670110
3. download cm7. (this is a beta, though i use it with no problems)...check out this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916930
4. flash using clockwork recovery
NOTE: flashing cm7 directions and some other tidbits can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919332
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919834
and a guide with all info on this phone (flashing, roms, how to's, themes, ect.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866175
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Thanks, bro much more concise than I was.

jmwils3 said:
Thanks, bro much more concise than I was.
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jmwils3...just realized you beat me too it, but thanks

Thanks . I tried several ways to root my phone but seems everytime I go to the recovery screen I still get s on.
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trofeo.08 said:
Thanks . I tried several ways to root my phone but seems everytime I go to the recovery screen I still get s on.
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well first of all, s-on is found in hboot, not recovery. and to get s-off, I found the easiest way was this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225

Yes I know I'm a noob but I got the hang of trying to root ny phone. But seems I can't get the perm to stick.
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I tried that one many times and yet I still get s on
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trofeo.08 said:
Yes I know I'm a noob but I got the hang of trying to root ny phone. But seems I can't get the perm to stick.
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dude, after it took me a month(ish) to figure out how to root my own phone (with generous help from mftek), I wouldnt call anyone a noob. do you have google talk? I can try to walk you through the rooting process, and thats generally faster than posting. My username there is the same one I use here.

Yea I do and thanks would be great to get help. Mines the same as my username as well
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trofeo.08 said:
Yea I do and thanks would be great to get help. Mines the same as my username as well
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just sent you an buddy request.

I didn't get anything. I sent one
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I just sent you an email too
trofeo.08 said:
I didn't get anything. I sent one
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have you tried the visionary app?

ive been using visionary but still it seems not to stick'

Perm Root Method w/o HTC Sync??

Is there a perm. root method that doesn't involve using HTC Sync?

I'm rooted and have yet to install the HTC sync software...just follow the directions in one of the two rooting threads.

I had to install sync to get the drivers but if you already have them installed you're good
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JKILO said:
I had to install sync to get the drivers but if you already have them installed you're good
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Yep same here. I couldn't find stand alone drivers at the time. HTC didn't have them listed and my Windows XP computer couldn't install drivers for my phone.

Where? Do i go to root the evo shift?
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spyke24 said:
Where? Do i go to root the evo shift?
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Here's a good start--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934165
If you see anything about Recovery ignore it and download ROM Manager from the Market.
^ Shift Faced

Unknown Source

I just tried downloading and installing the new Android Market. The apk downloaded when I clicked install it stated unknown source.
I read somewhere about a check box but my phone does not have this check box. So how do I fix the problem?
Help please.
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go into settings > applications > there should be a checkbox there if you are rooted and running a deodex rom.

I am not rooted. I am on a stock rom.
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Root then
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How?
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Look for your phone in the forums, there should be plenty of guides on how to do it
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ericu571 said:
How?
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Look for "Gladroot" or "Gingerbreak"...

The "adb install" method should work too.

You will need GladEnabler for sideloading. This is what will give you the "unknown sources" checkbox. Rooting does not give you sideloading.
You will however require root before you can use GladEnabler.
Follow the Gingerbreak instructions to gain root. Look for Gingerbreak.exe at the bottom of the 1st post. This is the easiest way to use Gingerbreak. You can also use adb if you are comfortable with it per the instructions.
Note: You will lose everything on your internal sdcard when you use Gingerbreak, so backup up anything on the internal sdcard which you do not want to lose. You can just copy and paste the files to your external sdcard or a pc, then copy and paste the files back afterwards.

I have a bone stock, unrooted, Atrix.......and the download worked for me....I was very surprised, because of the not being able to sideload.....but it did ask first, if I wanted to download and replace, because it is a system app.....but works great, but not sure how much i like the new look......still getting used to it.....

Do they have a mac version?
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ericu571 said:
Do they have a mac version?
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You will have to search for that. I don't know myself.
Just looked at Sideload Wonder Machine also, and it is for Windows.
There may be something else for Mac which will allow you to sideload like that does on Windows.
<edit> Found it for Mac. Will post download link for you shortly.
<edit2> Ok, here it is ------> Installer Script. Website link ------> http://forums.androidcentral.com/android-sideload-wonder-machine/24362-sideload-wonder-machine-linux-mac.html.
I believe you don't even need root for this to work with minimal functionality. You will need root because Market is a system app. You have to join the community to get access yourself to the downloads. Hope this helps you out!

ericu571 said:
Do they have a mac version?
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Just find a PC and do it.
If done correctly, it takes about five minutes.
Or try bootcamp.

Root lg g2 with Linux?

So been searching and searching and really hope I don't have to put windows on my computer for this to be done. Sprint varient but I'm pretty sure some other Linux users out there are wondering the same.
Not new to xda or android. But I've always had nexus phones and was always able to use the OEM unlock in terminal. seeing how this was a free phone I said **** it. I like the phone itself but the software is ass. All the bloat is ridiculous didn't know you guys had this mucvh crap on your phones. ( nexus no bloat).
Anybody willing to point me In the right direction or we can figure this **** out together no problem hooking someone up with logcats and ****.
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Virtual machine, or download the files of the windows root method, open the .bat file with text editor and finally manully repeat the commands
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Makrilli said:
Virtual machine, or download the files of the windows root method, open the .bat file with text editor and finally manully repeat the commands
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Mind linking me the files the only ones I see are for Odin or that website.
Thanks
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So I downloaded the files from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522346
Checked out the .bat file going to break it down then try it out. Thanks for the help.
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kidrobot52 said:
So I downloaded the files from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522346
Checked out the .bat file going to break it down then try it out. Thanks for the help.
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kidrobot52,
This is relevant to my interests.
I haven't gotten my phone yet, but root, cwm etc using Linux would be awesome. Otherwise a method that doesn't require a computer at all would be even better.
From what I've read you're going to need the drivers and they are Windows only, but if you had success doing root with your method, please describe it to us. :fingers-crossed:
Compass.

So I rooted my lg on a friends PC. But is still want to know if this works. Being that ioroot also works rooting the sprint galaxy tab 3 I'm going to try and rooot it on Linux that easy if I **** up I still have my phone. Lol but if it works correctly I will unroot my lg g2 and try rooting it again in Linux. I'll report back tonight my findings.
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I downloaded ioroot13.zip from the link below, and it has a linux script. :good:
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G2/
Searching xda's forums nobody mentions that drivers are necessary for rooting with Linux.
Compass.

Well that sent new into multiple boot loops. Must've been something I did trying again. On my lg when I go into download mode it gets stuck at firmware update do not unplug USB. And stays at 0 so I'm baffled.
A side note if never needed drivers for my phone on Linux. But then again I come from nexus devices.
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Compass Linux said:
I downloaded ioroot13.zip from the link below, and it has a linux script. :good:
Searching xda's forums nobody mentions that drivers are necessary for rooting with Linux.
Compass.
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No need to install any driver.
However, you need to configure your system to recognize LG Phones so ADB will be able to list it
Check how to do it on android development site. Search for 'Using Hardware Devices'
Cheers

condesales said:
No need to install any driver.
However, you need to configure your system to recognize LG Phones so ADB will be able to list it
Check how to do it on android development site. Search for 'Using Hardware Devices'
Cheers
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I got it working as you mentioned.
The major issue I had was that the ioroot I was using didn't detect my phone.
Compass Linux.
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kidrobot52 said:
Well that sent new into multiple boot loops. Must've been something I did trying again. On my lg when I go into download mode it gets stuck at firmware update do not unplug USB. And stays at 0 so I'm baffled.
A side note if never needed drivers for my phone on Linux. But then again I come from nexus devices.
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Indeed you don't need drivers for Linux.
I configured udev in my box to detect my phone but I'm not certain that is really necessary.
If you type "./adb devices" and get as output "<serial number> device", your phone has been detected.
Compass Linux.