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Leaked beta Froyo 2.2 update download, instructions, and HelixLauncher user Warnings

There is a thread with this info in it, but it is buried deep in over a hundred pages and I thought the warning for HelixLauncher bared having a new post.
Here is the link to download the update.
http://android.clients.google.com/packages/passion/signed-passion-FRF50-from-ERE27.1e519a24.zip
Looks like that link is dead... here is a mirror
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/113487/signed-passion-FRF50-from-ERE27.1e519a24.zip
And one more just in case the others go down.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b1chb29/n/update-nexusone-FRF50-signed.zip
Warning!! If you use Helixlauncher, uninstall or remove its defaults. It will go into a Force Close loop, making the phone unusable without booting into recovery again and performing a factory wipe/reset.
How to flash the update, I used these steps and it worked fine, but remember, there is always the possibility to brick the phone.
1. Download file from link up there.
2. Rename the file to update.zip.
3. Note that if you're using Windows and don't have "show file extentsions" turned on in the file explorer you won't see a .zip. Just rename it to "update" (no quotes, of course) because it's already a zipped file.
4. Copy the update.zip file onto your microSD card.
5. With your Nexus One off, hold down the trackball and press the power button.
6. You'll be booted into a white screen with three Android robots on skateboards. Select "Bootloader."
7. On the next screen, select "Recovery."
8. Your phone will reboot, giving you a picture of the Android robot and an exclamation point inside a triangle.
9. Now press the power button and volume up button at the same time. It could take a couple of tries.
10. Now (using the trackball this time) choose "Apply sdcard:update.zip" and let things run their course.
Taken from the update-1 instructions on:
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-ma...your-nexus-one
Also, I don't think my phone rebooted own its own after the update. After a minute or two, I tried hitting power and power+vol up to get the menu and reset manually. During that time it reset and booted up fine. So I say give it a few minutes before trying to reboot after the update finishes.
Edit: a ton of threads have popped into existence about froyo, but I didn't see any with early warnings about Helixlauncher.... ah well, maybe this post can be helpful for someone out there.
Edit 2: From what I am seeing, AT&T phones are on a different build of Android than the T-mobile N1. Seems like if you have an AT&T version you are out of luck for right now. This update was meant for the demo devices given to the Press outlets around launch, before the AT&T phone existed.

thanks for this, just a quick question.
Is this ok to use on a nexus one in england? it's not usa only or something is it?
thanks

Can it be flashed over Cyanogen? I read somewhere that it couldn't...

shrub said:
thanks for this, just a quick question.
Is this ok to use on a nexus one in england? it's not usa only or something is it?
thanks
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If it is a US update then using it on a nexus one in England might not be a good idea, but I doubt it would hurt the phone, but some things might not work right.
St.Jimmy! said:
Can it be flashed over Cyanogen? I read somewhere that it couldn't...
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You have to be back to stock recovery, so best to follow the directions in this thread. -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686593

you made my day, man. Downloading...

Marine6680 said:
If it is a US update then using it on a nexus one in England might not be a good idea, but I doubt it would hurt the phone, but some things might not work right.
You have to be back to stock recovery, so best to follow the directions in this thread. ->
I flashed it over cyanogen 5.0.7 Test2 and it worked without any problem. Just helixlauncher is going nuts
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Yeah I had to do a wipe when Helixlauncher went nuts on me, but Android restored all my apps for me lol.

Re: Official Froyo 2.2 update download, instructions, and HelixLauncher user Warnings
So...can we reinstall helixlauncher safely after updating? Just want to make sure

naynada said:
So...can we reinstall helixlauncher safely after updating? Just want to make sure
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Not sure if Helixlauncher will already work with Froyo

i keep gettin installation aborted

Ritmjunk said:
Marine6680 said:
If it is a US update then using it on a nexus one in England might not be a good idea, but I doubt it would hurt the phone, but some things might not work right.
You have to be back to stock recovery, so best to follow the directions in this thread. ->
I flashed it over cyanogen 5.0.7 Test2 and it worked without any problem. Just helixlauncher is going nuts
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Wait what?!?! Your saying it works just flashing over CM? Iv read all day that you have to go back to stock.. Have you tried/know if it works over 5.0.6?
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Crime843 said:
i keep gettin installation aborted
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I cant find it in the market anymore .....

johanove said:
Ritmjunk said:
Wait what?!?! Your saying it works just flashing over CM? Iv read all day that you have to go back to stock.. Have you tried/know if it works over 5.0.6?
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I'm not joking really. I flashed it over cyanogen 5.0.7 TEST 2 and my N1 is working fine. I'm from Belgium and bought the N1 in U.K.
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Ritmjunk said:
johanove said:
I'm not joking really. I flashed it over cyanogen 5.0.7 TEST 2 and my N1 is working fine. I'm from Belgium and bought the N1 in U.K.
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Ok I assume you used Paul's release then?
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johanove said:
Ritmjunk said:
Ok I assume you used Paul's release then?
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Jeeee yes, sorry .... I just saw the header and this topic is about the official release/download. Indeed I used Pauls release..... sorry my mistake.
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naynada said:
So...can we reinstall helixlauncher safely after updating? Just want to make sure
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Ritmjunk said:
Not sure if Helixlauncher will already work with Froyo
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Yeah I'm thinking the new update broke it, helixlauncher is integrated much deeper into th OS than most apps, so it would be more vulnerable to even small changes
Crime843 said:
i keep gettin installation aborted
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I read somewhere, that another person had the same issue. Are you using stock recovery? Also, are you on the latest 2.1 update 1? I'm not sure the issue really. Try a search of the other threads, see if there is a solution.

same here... tried it twice with installation aborted each time. Redownloaded the file... renamed and copied to the sd card again.... same results.

Ritmjunk said:
johanove said:
Jeeee yes, sorry .... I just saw the header and this topic is about the official release/download. Indeed I used Pauls release..... sorry my mistake.
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Cool, ill give it a try then. Thanks for your quick response!
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Can someone post a link to HelixLauncher? Can't find it in the Market.
Thanks!

about the HELIXLAUNCHER:
there is NO NEED FOR WIPING everything! i had the same problem after updating and these force kills were really anoying.
here's what you have to do
1. remove your sim card (necessary because other wise your phone will reboot in safe mode - don't ask me why, but it did)
2. get into safe mode: (menu button long press while the X flashes on the load, give it a few tries, it vibrate long if it works)
3. delete helix
4. reboot
5. pray and thank me ;-)
worked for me!

[Q] liberty 1.5 help!!!

tried to put liberty 1.5 on friends phone but it is stuck at the liberty start page where it just says liberty, can you help me please!!! is it bricked? i did an nandroid back up with bootstrap and rom manager and titanium back up and another back up service from the market any suggestions, i did a factory wipe but didnt wipe the catche

doing a factory reset wipes data and cache. no need to do the cache seperately.
have you tried pulling the battery for a minute?
are you able to get to the clockwork recovery screen?
what version rom were you on before flashing?
have you tried booting into stock recovery and doing a factory reset?

tried pulling out battery just gives me a liberty screen
dont know how to get into recovery from here
was coming from stock
dont know how to get to factory rest thanks for the speedy and helpfull toughts man friend is pissed lol

tom2tone said:
tried pulling out battery just gives me a liberty screen
dont know how to get into recovery from here
was coming from stock
dont know how to get to factory rest thanks for the speedy and helpfull toughts man friend is pissed lol
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you're welcome. i know how frustrating it is when you mess up a friends phone. ha
with the phone off, hold the home button in and turn it on. dont let go of the home button till you see a triangle. then press the search key and do factory wipe a few times

it didnt work it just threw me back to the liberty screen...****! lol

i didnt mention that i had booted a custom theme also if that is any diffrent.

tom2tone said:
it didnt work it just threw me back to the liberty screen...****! lol
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what part didnt work? were you able to do the factory resets? if you were, then you have to sbf

i did do the factory reset i dont know how to do the next part reall appriciate the help, do you take donations bro?

tom2tone said:
i did do the factory reset i dont know how to do the next part reall appriciate the help, do you take donations bro?
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damn, that sucks. since that didnt help, and you cant get into clockwork recovery, you'll have to sbf. here's instructions http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...e-droid-x-sbf-flashing-guide.html#post1025365
my help is free. i appreciate the offer though. i can walk you through this on messenger if you need the help. i'll send you a private message

that would be great i dont know how to do that though

tom2tone said:
that would be great i dont know how to do that though
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i know, you told me that already. lol, thats why i gave you instructions and told you i could walk you through it on messenger if you wanted.

going to unbrick now, do you have the latest rom that you are running so i can put a good copy of one on my friends phone?

sorry to be unclear i ment the messanger part, but i found some youtube videos since i am a visual learner appreicate it though

tom2tone said:
sorry to be unclear i ment the messanger part, but i found some youtube videos since i am a visual learner appreicate it though
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the rom is in the sbf. it puts your phone back to the way it was when you pulled it out of the box.
do you know how to use any messenger so that i can chat with you to make sure you're doing this right? you have me a little worried. lol

thanks for the help

tom2tone said:
thanks for the help
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you're welcome. glad you got it back up and running.

MYTOUCH 4G HELP PROBLEM PHONE NOT STARTINGUP/LOADING COMPLETElY

Hi i have a MyTouch 4G rooted with Virtuous Fusion ROM. Everything was working until when I tried to install Miui Music Player on it. I did adb push but after doing it when i unplugged the phone from my computer several Force Close came up then i rebooted my phone then the MYTOUCH Tmobile logo start up screen came then the HTC logo came then my phone will shut down. I tried to start my phone again the same thing happen. I did Hboot and tried recovery from there but it didnt work. I tried Factory Reset but it failed. I go to clockwork recovery mode if i do backup and restore or factory reset nothing happens. Does it mean my phone is gone? Is there anything i can do to fix it? Please anybody help Does this mean my phone i bricked

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As a large forum we don't need unnecessary clutter, You're free to edit your message as you like, so if you do not receive an answer revisit your message and see if you can describe your problem better. Not everyone is online at the same time, it might take a while before you receive an answer
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Double posting is a big no no.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14051045

oh ok sorry i did not know

pching999 said:
oh ok sorry i did not know
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Are you getting any cache errors in recovery mode?

TeeJay3800 said:
Are you getting any cache errors in recovery mode?
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Since my phone doesn't start or load completely. I do the Hboot then i click the recovery so i will boot to clockwork recovery. In clockwork recovery any option i choose from the menu there is nothing happening clockwork is not responding. Im stuck at the menu. Do you have any ideas what can i do to make it work?

pching999 said:
Since my phone doesn't start or load completely. I do the Hboot then i click the recovery so i will boot to clockwork recovery. In clockwork recovery any option i choose from the menu there is nothing happening clockwork is not responding. Im stuck at the menu. Do you have any ideas what can i do to make it work?
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I don't get any cache errors

pching999 said:
Since my phone doesn't start or load completely. I do the Hboot then i click the recovery so i will boot to clockwork recovery. In clockwork recovery any option i choose from the menu there is nothing happening clockwork is not responding. Im stuck at the menu. Do you have any ideas what can i do to make it work?
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Are you clicking the trackpad to make the selection? I ask because some people have tried using other buttons to select and then thought their phone was bricked.

Are you using the trackball to make selections in clockwork?

TeeJay3800 said:
Are you clicking the trackpad to make the selection? I ask because some people have tried using other buttons to select and then thought their phone was bricked.
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no i click the power button to make selection and the volume bar to move up and down

pching999 said:
no i click the power button to make selection and the volume bar to move up and down
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Try clicking the trackpad...

TeeJay3800 said:
Try clicking the trackpad...
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9:43 and 9:44 same posted solution. lol, I think we may be on the same page TeeJay

lowandbehold said:
9:43 and 9:44 same posted solution. lol, I think we may be on the same page TeeJay
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Great minds think alike. Hopefully that was his only problem. I have to say though, there's something pretty funny about someone thinking their phone is bricked because they're using the wrong button to make selections in recovery! I'm not making fun of anyone, but it does make my chuckle a little.

TeeJay3800 said:
Try clicking the trackpad...
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I clicked the track pad it worked thanks. However what should i do next to fix my problem. Do i need to do back up and restore let me know know what to do next

pching999 said:
I clicked the track pad it worked thanks. However what should i do next to fix my problem. Do i need to do back up and restore let me know know what to do next
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If the ROM still won't boot, I would wipe data, cache, and Dalvik-Cache, and then flash the ROM again (assuming the zip is still on your SD).

TeeJay3800 said:
If the ROM still won't boot, I would wipe data, cache, and Dalvik-Cache, and then flash the ROM again (assuming the zip is still on your SD).
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do i have to wipe them three times

pching999 said:
do i have to wipe them three times
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Wipe each item once. I think the new recoveries wipe everything when you select 'data', but do the other items just to be sure. Dalvik-Cache is under the Advanced section.

Thanks a lot. My phone working now!
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Wipe each item once. I think the new recoveries wipe everything when you select 'data', but do the other items just to be sure. Dalvik-Cache is under the Advanced section.
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Hi thanks a lot for your help. Your Track pad solution is golden. My phone is working now. Take care and keep helping people

Glad I could help.

Haha I feel for you OP I had this problem at first (came from an EVO didn't have a trackpad) so I was confused. Didn't take much before I realized it was the trackpad inside. My new problem is my trackpad broke lol. So now I can't select anything (in the OS or in the Recovery) somehow I got the power button to work one time while I was in recovery (little white writing even came up like it does when you flash a rom that said "power button select enabled") never got this to happen again though, any ideas?

dcwiker05 said:
Haha I feel for you OP I had this problem at first (came from an EVO didn't have a trackpad) so I was confused. Didn't take much before I realized it was the trackpad inside. My new problem is my trackpad broke lol. So now I can't select anything (in the OS or in the Recovery) somehow I got the power button to work one time while I was in recovery (little white writing even came up like it does when you flash a rom that said "power button select enabled") never got this to happen again though, any ideas?
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ask teejay3800 the one who helped me may be he can answer your question?

[Q] Mytouch 4G Gingerbread root and unbrick

Hey guys, about a week or two ago, I went to a T-Mobile store to upgrade to 2.3.4. I have been looking into rooting and loading CM7, but im not sure how to do it and what is the best way. I was thinking about doing it with ADB, but im just too chicken to try it. I can't afford to break this phone, so i have to be really careful. If you have any other better ideas as to how I could root 2.3.4, that would be awesome. Also, if you have found any way to unbrick it if it gets bricked somehow in the process, that would be great too. I am an experienced hacker, and am working on starting to develop apps for Android and Apple. Thanks guys, I really need your help.

There is no root for 2.3.4 yet
Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk

Please read the Wiki in my signature. It has all the guides you'll need.

Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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Just want to note that that guide is not the solution for all Gingerglaciers. Some devices (mine included) cannot make it past the first step due to 'permission denied'.
Who else is in the waiting line for rootage?

AwesomeTurtle said:
Just want to note that that guide is not the solution for all Gingerglaciers. Some devices (mine included) cannot make it past the first step due to 'permission denied'.
Who else is in the waiting line for rootage?
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how are you entering the first step, the reason i ask is because i had to help someone who entered it wrong once he followed what i told him it was smooth sailing

AwesomeTurtle said:
Just want to note that that guide is not the solution for all Gingerglaciers. Some devices (mine included) cannot make it past the first step due to 'permission denied'.
Who else is in the waiting line for rootage?
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This says nothing about the quality of the solution, but rather means that you're not executing the guide correctly.

agrabren said:
* If you get a permission denied, we don't have enough access rights and can't exploit the device.
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Just in case you all start getting condescending about people not pulling through successful with Ultimate Guide Deluxe. I am not doing it wrong and chances are I know a tad more about this process than you.

There are always chances. On the other hand, chances often lie. Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185243&page=7
From post 62 downwards.
Then you can count your chances again, or post here about how you and some others missed the obvious.

AwesomeTurtle said:
Just want to note that that guide is not the solution for all Gingerglaciers. Some devices (mine included) cannot make it past the first step due to 'permission denied'.
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I am. I'm not well versed enough to do the downgrade-via-ADB thing. All I want to do is temproot, freeze the bloatware on the stock 2.3.4. I'm not interested in flashing a ROM or having permanent root. From what I understand, this isn't possible without downgrading.

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I am. I'm not well versed enough to do the downgrade-via-ADB thing. All I want to do is temproot, freeze the bloatware on the stock 2.3.4. I'm not interested in flashing a ROM or having permanent root. From what I understand, this isn't possible without downgrading.
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No, it isn't possible. You have to downgrade and install pre-rooted 2.3.4.
It's not really that hard. You could start by trying to set up ADB, and if you get a working environment - you'll know that you're good to go with the guide.

Sorry to raise a dead thread, but I was just wondering if anyone had come across a 2.3.4 root method. I am trying to root my fiancee's device and seem to be getting nowhere.
Apologies also if this has already been addressed.
Thanks guys =]

The rooting method for 2.3.4 involves downgrading to 2.2.1. That's the way it has been, that's most probably the way it'll stay, for a long time, possibly indefinitely.

how to unbrick t-mobile htc mytouch 4g glacier
guys, i successfully rooted my friend's htc glacier mytouch 4g.i noticed dat the backup failed.then i tried flashing this ROM cm-10.1-20130710-Albinoman887-glacier.zip, it was successfully installed.i now clicked on reboot it just got stock on flash screen.i tried factory reset. but any time i clicked on it it takes me back to recovery mode.please help me.my friend is about to turn me to his enemy.

take out your battery, then out it back in
Hold the volume down button and the power button, select recovery (use the volume keys)
Then when your in there, do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik (if your using cwm then go to advanced then wipe dalvik)
Then re-flash the rom.

N_otori0us_ said:
take out your battery, then out it back in
Hold the volume down button and the power button, select recovery (use the volume keys)
Then when your in there, do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik (if your using cwm then go to advanced then wipe dalvik)
Then re-flash the rom.[/QUOwhen i click on factory reset, it boots into recovery mode.i have tried two different roms cm10.1 amd a cm7 but not the stock rom. please i need more help
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daddydizzleman said:
N_otori0us_ said:
take out your battery, then out it back in
Hold the volume down button and the power button, select recovery (use the volume keys)
Then when your in there, do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik (if your using cwm then go to advanced then wipe dalvik)
Then re-flash the rom.[/QUOwhen i click on factory reset, it boots into recovery mode.i have tried two different roms cm10.1 amd a cm7 but not the stock rom. please i need more help
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lol you wanna go back to stock?
Ok then, well look around for the PD15IMG.zip for 2.3.4 then put it on your sd card at the root, and then go into bootloader again.
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N_otori0us_ said:
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lol you wanna go back to stock?
Ok then, well look around for the PD15IMG.zip for 2.3.4 then put it on your sd card at the root, and then go into bootloader again.
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aiit thanks.i would try it n get back to u tomorrow.downloading it right away.
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daddydizzleman said:
N_otori0us_ said:
aiit thanks.i would try it n get back to u tomorrow.downloading it right away.
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Ok, make sure you get the right one. 2.3.4
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crazydrummer95 said:
Hey guys, about a week or two ago, I went to a T-Mobile store to upgrade to 2.3.4. I have been looking into rooting and loading CM7, but im not sure how to do it and what is the best way. I was thinking about doing it with ADB, but im just too chicken to try it. I can't afford to break this phone, so i have to be really careful. If you have any other better ideas as to how I could root 2.3.4, that would be awesome. Also, if you have found any way to unbrick it if it gets bricked somehow in the process, that would be great too. I am an experienced hacker, and am working on starting to develop apps for Android and Apple. Thanks guys, I really need your help.
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Rooting is easy and safe i rooted mine last week and i don't brick my baby... Just take a giant step to follow the information carefully and read the pdf it helped me too.. And adb is easy to use just takes time.
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Used Titanium now phone stuck on Android is upgrading screen...

I ran the cache cleaner on Titanium Pro, and after restart my phone appears to be updating then shows an Android is upgrading....screen and just stays there forever. I can restart the phone using the power button and volume down keys, but it just keeps coming back to the Android is upgrading....Starting apps screen. I've got a rooted phone, obviously, but never messed with any custom ROMS or anything like that. Any ideas? thanks

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I ran the cache cleaner on Titanium Pro, and after restart my phone appears to be updating then shows an Android is upgrading....screen and just stays there forever. I can restart the phone using the power button and volume down keys, but it just keeps coming back to the Android is upgrading....Starting apps screen. I've got a rooted phone, obviously, but never messed with any custom ROMS or anything like that. Any ideas? thanks
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you might have to flash back to stock via RSD lite - but not sure.

How long is "forever?" Every time I clear my cache, it takes a while for the phone to start.

Forever is over an hour before I give up and restart it again. Just gonna take it to Best Buy and get a new one hopefully. Done with rooting.

brickedrazrm said:
Forever is over an hour before I give up and restart it again. Just gonna take it to Best Buy and get a new one hopefully. Done with rooting.
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Rooting isn't the issue. Wiping cache through TiBu is. Just keep this phone, fastboot back to stock, and start over. If you're just going to give up this easily, you might as well get an iPhone. :good:

How do I fastboot back to stock?

nevermind, I figured it out. Thanks for your help!

brickedrazrm said:
nevermind, I figured it out. Thanks for your help!
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I'm glad to hear you got it figured out, and I apologize if I seemed like a jerk in my previous post. Now, you know all about fastboot.

It was you using the term "fastboot" that led me to the proper guide on how to do it. Very simple. I was concerned because the computer wasn't seeing my phone when I plugged it in with a usb, but RSD found it no problem. Thanks again!