Database Users

Desire HD arrived! Now what?

Seriously, I know you guys hate noob posts, that been covered 1000x before.... but, my phone just arrived! This site is very large and scary... if someone could point me to a how to guide and a recommended rom... I would appreciate it.
Thx

THE BEST PLACE to start is: http://www.youtube.com/user/HTCShowMe

uh, thx?
I meant for rooting, custom roms etc... but thx either way.

Try this http://hemorrdroids.net/overclock-undervolt-your-desire-hd/
You can look for custom roms in the Dev section. There are other guides in there too.

Mr.Kakarot said:
uh, thx?
I meant for rooting, custom roms etc... but thx either way.
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First you should decide why you need to root or flash custom roms. If you find out you should also make sure that you know "how to do" steps for rooting transactions.

eozen81 said:
First you should decide why you need to root or flash custom roms. If you find out you should also make sure that you know "how to do" steps for rooting transactions.
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Sage advice, my thoughts, apply the current OTA update and see how you get on with it as stock, then when you know where you stand think about modding it, Visionary (from Paul at modaco) will attain temp root for you to expirement with and see what root will give you without risk and can apply permanent root when and if its required. Main advice is enjoy your new phone
BTW hold off applying any future OTA updates until they have been examined, as I believe the latest Incredible OTA closes off many of the current root exploits

I would play around with it first before rooting. This way you can see what you think is missing and choose the rom you want accordingly

Agreed and thanks for the concern
I got the same advice when I posted about my nexus one..... 3 days later, I rooted! Wish I read that comment about ota
first though.....
I'll hold off a cooked days as I might not keep it, having no 3g is tough, camera doesn't seem very good and the speaker sound is very tingy.... it has proved I missed Android but this might not be the phone for me
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

1st time rooting

hey guys i just rooted for the first time and i currently flashed bionix v to my phone. i was wondering once you have your phone rooted, where should i go from there to customize it? how much can you customize a rom? i got the whole rooting thing done, but i dont know how to take advantage of being rooted. if someone could point me in the right direction i would appreciate it. thanks

hurricanes52 said:
hey guys i just rooted for the first time and i currently flashed bionix v to my phone. i was wondering once you have your phone rooted, where should i go from there to customize it? how much can you customize a rom? i got the whole rooting thing done, but i dont know how to take advantage of being rooted. if someone could point me in the right direction i would appreciate it. thanks
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Full Control Over Android
You have access to alter any system files, use themes, change boot images, delete annoying stock apps, that might drive you crazy. I don't think there is a sticky on just what to do with root. A good place to start is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732458
It has things to do with root.
Hope this gives you some help

thanks but i was looking for something more specific like how customize the roms, and programs i can download that i couldnt before. i tried the search button but no luck. do you happen to know of any?

Here's the answer to your question, research. Sorry bro, not trying difficult but that's the honest answer. Read, read some more and then read again. Your gonna have to put some skin on the table if you want the reward my friend. Have fun!
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learn how to use odin.
heres something else
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804146

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.

[Q] X8 on the three network

hey, im am a noob at these things so please done have a go at me. i want to root my x8 and install a custom ROM but i am worried that since i am locked to three there might be some problems. has anyone rooted and installed customs ROMS on their x8 while being locked to three ? i want to make sure its possible before i attempt anything

ToTaLePiCfAiLz said:
hey, im am a noob at these things so please done have a go at me. i want to root my x8 and install a custom ROM but i am worried that since i am locked to three there might be some problems. has anyone rooted and installed customs ROMS on their x8 while being locked to three ? i want to make sure its possible before i attempt anything
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My wifes X8 is locked to Three (swedish 3). There were no problem to root and install a custom ROM.

annamattias said:
My wifes X8 is locked to Three (swedish 3). There were no problem to root and install a custom ROM.
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thank you so much i feel alot better about rooting it now ^_^ but is there anyone on UK three (since thats the one i am on) ? i just want to be 100% sure about everything

so custom recovery

just a pre recovery jitters how many people have got it loaded and sucess of using it?

im still waiting for an easier method to flash CWR, so in the mean time I'm reading the thread daily maybe ill get enough courage and do it. I have flashed my old G1, N1, mytouch3g but the process for the iconia scares me a bit when I see there's a posability of bricking the device.
Great job to the devs getting this far and ill continue to patiently wait and thank you guys for all the hard work

babyboy8100 said:
im still waiting for an easier method to flash CWR, so in the mean time I'm reading the thread daily maybe ill get enough courage and do it. I have flashed my old G1, N1, mytouch3g but the process for the iconia scares me a bit when I see there's a posability of bricking the device.
Great job to the devs getting this far and ill continue to patiently wait and thank you guys for all the hard work
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If you want I can guide to you step by step, its very easy really

same here, i flashed custom roms on my G1 and desire over a 100 times. But as long as there is not a user friendly way to get clockwork recovery on the a500 im staying far away from this.

Is there like a step by step tutorial on how to do this stuff? I'm a total n00b but I would like to start learning. I just don't know where to start. Lol

lord_voldemort666 said:
Is there like a step by step tutorial on how to do this stuff? I'm a total n00b but I would like to start learning. I just don't know where to start. Lol
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if you don't throw me an avada kedavra, I can help via gtalk

Alejandrissimo said:
if you don't throw me an avada kedavra, I can help via gtalk
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Haha! Well I guess that'll depend on how well you lead me through this. . I cant do it until I get a MICRO SD card so that I can root though. :-(

Alejandrissimo said:
If you want I can guide to you step by step, its very easy really
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Thanks, Alejandrissimo soon as I get a chance ill give you a ring on gtalk if I get really stuck o flashing CWR.

A500 with Prime 1.4 & CWM installed