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Gave up waiting and installed Cyanogen

Well guys I gave up waiting for Froyo from HTC and have spent the morning doing the rather tricky task of rooting my Legend and installing Cyanogen.. it was a bit of a nightmare and I wouldn't recommend beginners try it but its installed now and I like it a lot.. and hey its froyo... no more running out of space!

Why wouldn't you advice beginners to try it?
It wasn't that hard for me and I'm really glad I did it.
Didn't had any experience with the adb but I liked it a lot it wasn't super easy but I was glad I pulled it off.

JonasDroid said:
Why wouldn't you advice beginners to try it?
It wasn't that hard for me and I'm really glad I did it.
Didn't had any experience with the adb but I liked it a lot it wasn't super easy but I was glad I pulled it off.
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What I meant was if you don't even know how to unzip stuff for example or you don't know what a command prompt is... I wouldn't bother trying to do it!

It was a pain in the behind for me during the first attempts as i needed to use the hack to be able to downgrade wich took me quite some time lookin into , once done that the only thing that actualy got in my way was the port remaining open , had no idea why it couldnt connect my device , but if you copy any error from just about anything into google , most likely within 30mins of that your problems are solved.
Either way it isnt really that hard just need some common sence and patience, read things completely and dont rush tru it and yer done in a jiffy.
Have fun for those trying

Also, the learning curve is invaluable. My first experience on these forums was downgrading and rooting. I'm no expert, but I know a lot more than I did in 3(ish) short months.

I think the main thing is follow the how-to's STEP by STEP and you and your phone will just be fine.
And reading posts from the beginning to the end helps 2
over and out !

Step by Step instructions for noobs?
Can someone then point me to step by step instructions from a vanilla 2.1 vodafone legend to use the azure mod?
The only reason why I ask is Ive read a bunch of postings and gotten totally confused.. I know I need to create a gold SD card, boot, patch then downgrade to 1.3 and then Im kinda stuck..
Oh for the record I am technical (java programmer now architect) but its a case of cant see the trees caus. of the forest!!!
thanks all
Angelo
ps if we could make this a sticky that would be fab

Did you read the sticky in the developers thread? It trells you exactly how to do it.
Sent from my Legend using XDA App

I did the same... It took me some time to get through everything (mostly due to my Internet connection here in Afghanistan), but I got it done, and I'm so glad I did. I wasn't unhappy with RUU 2.03, but I really needed to have PIN security instead of the silly pattern thing. I will definitely go back to RUU once it's available.

liltbrockie said:
What I meant was if you don't even know how to unzip stuff for example or you don't know what a command prompt is... I wouldn't bother trying to do it!
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i consider myself as a begginer,and i understand what u meant...i also just rooted my legend but now im still figuring out what is the best ROM for legend for users that want the best performance for their legend..any suggestion??and,can i use other phone ROM for my legend?? THANX

xfidox said:
i consider myself as a begginer,and i understand what u meant...i also just rooted my legend but now im still figuring out what is the best ROM for legend for users that want the best performance for their legend..any suggestion??and,can i use other phone ROM for my legend?? THANX
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Look around and you will find. No you cannot.

rajasyaitan said:
Look around and you will find. No you cannot.
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okay..other than xda, where can i find ROM for my legend ah??trima kasih rajasyaitan!!

Hi im new and... :)

hello im new to all this android moding but I come from flashing nokia phone. I would like to know if there is a ROM that looks like samsung original? No cosmetic mods... All I want is speed speed speed. Someone help me

1. Wrong section
2. If you want speed, stock firmware is as good as it gets imho. All these other "roms" are just deodexed variants which doesn't give you speed improvement just more theming options.
3. What you want is a good custom kernel. I'd recommend trasig's kernel. Been using it for a month now and its very stable.

right now im running
2.2
i9000bujp4
karnel- 2.6.32.9 root
froyo.bujp6
+ lag fix but my phone still lags in the apps menu
I wanna update to the latest version but dont know how (kies not working). So roms dont give speed? only karnels do? I also need slovenian language

Like i said considering we're dealing with closed source and all these roms based on same firmware, deodexing,zipaligning...etc won't give you as noticable a difference as will a different kernel
In ur case ur looking for a ext4 kernel. May i suggest voodoo.

Hello, I've been using darky's ROM since the beginning, and I must say that his 8.0 edition ( gingerbread ) is a hell of a fast ROM indeed ! Cosmetics is reduced to just the gingerbread theme, which is nice and gives a good feeling on SGS.
Hope I helped you with this one

Hi I'm new and ignorant.
Hi I'm new and cant read.
Hi I'm new and [ . . . . . .].

Stupid know it all. Yes thank you for your help now all i need is a stock theme,guode to update to jpy and guide on how ro instal all of this. Once again im a noob and noobs must exist

Try.... Search? The help is here, just look for it before asking the same questions.

Dont talk **** on xan. Uv app is the ****.!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

liveboy100 said:
Stupid know it all. Yes thank you for your help now all i need is a stock theme,guode to update to jpy and guide on how ro instal all of this. Once again im a noob and noobs must exist
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<sarcasm>Great attitude bro </sarcasm>
A bit of reading and searching was too much huh? Cripes.
Yes, everyone starts out as a noob. Just most of us choose to follow the well-outline procedures that the experts have already made very clear.

liveboy100 said:
Stupid know it all. Yes thank you for your help now all i need is a stock theme,guode to update to jpy and guide on how ro instal all of this. Once again im a noob and noobs must exist
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You're WRONG. Newbs must exist. Noobs must not. And newbs should do non-newbs the favor of reading things like the FAQ before asking for help on the most basic things. We spend a lot of time making things as easy as possible for newbs.

Hint. Look in general section under sticky. Stock ROM's listed.
The modified ROMs are in Dev section.
I recommend spikes. Installation is in spikes 1st post. But better to flash stock on first attempt.
P.s. if u fight fire with fire u all waste time. If your gonna answer a thread then a negative response takes just as long as a positive response.
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Hi!
I've decided to not open a new topic for this, since I have the exact same firmware as the OP.
The problem is, I can't find any information on this specific firmware, and I don't know if it's any good, or will I have to replace it... I'm hoping this won't be necessary tho, because this is my first Android device, and I'd like to start with simpler stuff, like rooting...
Which also brings me to my next problem: it says [email protected], and I have no idea what that means... Did I get a rooted version? Also, the 3-button combo for accesing download and recovery modes is working, and if I understood correctly, you are supposed to unlock it by yourself...
So, I'm hoping someone can enlighten me, and perhaps give me some pointers on how to play around with this amazing device...
Thanks!

No man.... newbs like me exists... i have low post count cuz i search and ask in specific threads before making a thread without reading first.
I know this community since 7/2009 and registered last year to participate instead of just leeching.
You can use google instead of forum search if you dont like it
On google enter:
[search term] site:http://forum.xda-developers.com
You cant even imagine how many answers you will find quietly.
Reading is better than asking same sh!t 100 times

Well, the problem is i dont know what to look for exactly, and its even tougher with the language barrier...

As posted.
Hint. Look in general section under sticky.
jje

A ni fajn ko se moraš ukvarjat s prepotentnim budalam?
Daj povej kaj si zvedu okol BUJP4, ker ga mam jest tud.
Kaj si flašal čez?
lp

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
Ian

HTC wildfire root problem. Firmware to new

Hello everybody
I want to root my HTC wildfire devices. For this I downloaded the unrevoked software with its drivers. After that I followed all the steps from xda forum. But at the last.... I am getting an error message about....firmware too new....(I m Frm my phn, do I can't provide the link or correct message).....please help me
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

That is an error you get with the newest update from HTC. This update contains the HBOOT 1.01. That can't be rooted using unrevoked. this is a post regarding the same problem
If you read a little more you see that AlphaRevX states they has the solution but it is not quite there yet.
As of now the only way to root it is to get someone with an XTC clip to get it s-off first.
there are allready a lot of posts in here regarding this problem.

shemulweb said:
After that I followed all the steps from xda forum.
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Did you tried to read more on the forum or just that only post?!
10.000+ messages that it isnt possible with your config!
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Would it be possible if i dunno maybe a little patience and manners was extended instead of having a pop at new comers? Would it really hurt that much to do Kjeerik did and link to a main post? How many times have you started looking for info and found after hours its right in front of you.
Dosnt hurt to be polite

so what the luck
so any luck to root this device ? or anything ?

shemulweb said:
so any luck to root this device ? or anything ?
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Nope. But there is a beta testing going on for alpharevx, so there is already a solution in the pipeline. I'm afraid the only the that can be done is wait and hope it gets trough the test phase..
For the rest of your possible questions:
- nobody knows how long to wait, probably not even the dev's.
- the beta testing is "closed", which means that you have to be invited by the alpharev team personaly. I'm sure that they have enough wildfires to test, because they don't launch any questions for people willing to sacrifice there wildfire. So no need to contact them: if everyone sends them with the same question, then one can call that spamming
So again, sit back and relax, as it is the only thing that can be done now
Erwin

CM7 Install.....confused

Hi all. I have searched and searched the forum and been reading numerious posts over the last few weeks and have ended up more confused than ever.
I am fed up with the standard froyo on my uk vodafone defy and want something better. I read good things about cm7 and would like to give it a try, however I am not very technical when it comes to such things, I have found various guides all of which differ, the main cm7 thread on here does not seem to lead me to a download link.
Can anyone help?? idiots guide maybe......
what cm7 do I download and where and how to install.
I really have tried to understand some of the posts but will admit to some of it going straight over my head.
regards
Mark

Is your phone rooted already? If so, do you have Clockwork Mod recovery? If not, you have to have that done before flashing a new ROM. If you do a search for the Defy youll find info on how to perform these operations... Cheers
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

Phone isnt rooted, I really dont know where to start, ive read so much its confused me totally.
Mark

Check out this site, the method is very simple and wil help you with step 1: rooting your phone
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/root-motorola-defy
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

Once you have completed that you can install ClockworkMod recovery and then flash CM7....you will love it!!
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

my friend if you cant understand the open discussions here. u can check out youtube. just search it, many good tutorials are available there showing the steps to install cm7.. tutorials by arjoma are really worth and very easy... but suggest you before u try anything on ur fone be equipped with all softwares needed and knowledge.. cuz its little risky .. so prepare and then go ahead .. good luck ..
mark-w said:
Phone isnt rooted, I really dont know where to start, ive read so much its confused me totally.
Mark
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mark-w said:
Hi all. I have searched and searched the forum and been reading numerious posts over the last few weeks and have ended up more confused than ever.
I am fed up with the standard froyo on my uk vodafone defy and want something better. I read good things about cm7 and would like to give it a try, however I am not very technical when it comes to such things, I have found various guides all of which differ, the main cm7 thread on here does not seem to lead me to a download link.
Can anyone help?? idiots guide maybe......
what cm7 do I download and where and how to install.
I really have tried to understand some of the posts but will admit to some of it going straight over my head.
regards
Mark
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Hi there! Please watch carefully this video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xSIEx7kiXU
As a suggestion, make sure you have your battery over 80% before starting the process and download all these and put them on your SD Card :
Download SuperOneClick to root here: http://goo.gl/xk0AH
Defy Sndinit apk: http://goo.gl/5P89P
Download the ROM itself: http://goo.gl/XyfLE
Download the Google Apps: http://goo.gl/KMFhq
Oh, and don't forget to install all defy drivers on your PC BEFORE! Good luck !

ICS 4 on Desire HD

Hello Everyone,
I am very new to this forum. Having HTC Desire HD. Already rooted. Now looking for to update ICS 4. Please can you help me how to do this step by step. I would be grateful.
Thank you so much in advance.
Savi

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30519393
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savi25 said:
Hello Everyone,
I am very new to this forum. Having HTC Desire HD. Already rooted. Now looking for to update ICS 4. Please can you help me how to do this step by step. I would be grateful.
Thank you so much in advance.
Savi
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Wathc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeXaDOT3u6g

Always try searching the forum before asking a question. You will be surprised how many people ask the same questions.
For the time being, look in the Android Development forum, there are ICS custom ROMs for you to try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=765

Hi All,
Thanks for the links. I tried something...not sure what..now not able to move from the white screen. I can go to ACE HACK KIT menu but not able to see my main window. Scared already due to my silly work...phone gone? Can anyone advice? Thank you so much.
Savi

Already rooted? Go to the link I posted, post#7. Try and boot into recovery.
Give more details next time. Knowing what you did helps fixing your issue.
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Many thanks for you help.
I can used the adb command prompt. I feel same thing like me this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658765
Not sure how move forward from here. If you able to get from this, please advice.
Thanks.

Hi everyone,
I'm having DHD with Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0, i've bought it a year and a half ago, and I never touched it, so it is unrooted and has it's original (stock) room.
Now I'd like to flash a custom rom to it, I've done a lot of research and found out I need to downgrade my device to be able to root it. Now, I've spent hours looking for a proper guide of how to downgrade the device and root it, but found nothing really.
Can you help me? I've almost given it up :S
Thank you very much in advance whoever helps me!

savi25 said:
Many thanks for you help.
I can used the adb command prompt. I feel same thing like me this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658765
Not sure how move forward from here. If you able to get from this, please advice.
Thanks.
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Not sure where you are right now, what you have done nor whats going on.
wex288 said:
Hi everyone,
I'm having DHD with Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0, i've bought it a year and a half ago, and I never touched it, so it is unrooted and has it's original (stock) room.
Now I'd like to flash a custom rom to it, I've done a lot of research and found out I need to downgrade my device to be able to root it. Now, I've spent hours looking for a proper guide of how to downgrade the device and root it, but found nothing really.
Can you help me? I've almost given it up :S
Thank you very much in advance whoever helps me!
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Go to the link in the second post. You'll find most of everything there to get started.
Sent from a dream.

Many thanks again for your support.
I am not sure how bootloaded would be..? I tried to re-root again I am getting this error. Could you able to find my mistake from here?
************* PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM ************
** SD card is either damaged or not mounted.
** Are you sure Charge Only mode is DEFAULT
** and not just switched on? READ THE EFFEN MANUAL
************* PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM ************
ECHO is off.
ECHO is off.
Press any key to continue . . .

I kept getting that on my first ever root attempt. Turns out it was my lead. Make sure it's the original lead. (mine was actually the original but it was faulty, did charge still though) hope this helps.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app

wex288 said:
Hi everyone,
I'm having DHD with Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0, i've bought it a year and a half ago, and I never touched it, so it is unrooted and has it's original (stock) room.
Now I'd like to flash a custom rom to it, I've done a lot of research and found out I need to downgrade my device to be able to root it. Now, I've spent hours looking for a proper guide of how to downgrade the device and root it, but found nothing really.
Can you help me? I've almost given it up :S
Thank you very much in advance whoever helps me!
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You need to use AAHK (Advanced Ace Hack Kit). You can no longer find it on XDA.
But if you search google for AAHK you will find their support page, and you can download it from there.
Also mae ksure to read the manual (called the effin' manual). Don't skip a word!!
Also, since you are on 2.3.5 you need to downgrade. Instructions are on the effin manual.

Teichopsia, I can't thank you enough man!! You helped me A LOT with that link
I've done this for the first time ever, and all went the way it should! Running ICS wooooo!
THANKS A MILLION TIMES!

wex288 said:
Teichopsia, I can't thank you enough man!! You helped me A LOT with that link
I've done this for the first time ever, and all went the way it should! Running ICS wooooo!
THANKS A MILLION TIMES!
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The guide was written by glevitan, thus, he deserves the thanks. All I did was point you in the right direction (and proof-reading that guide about 5 times before it was uploaded ).
From that same link check out post #179, currently it should be the last page.
I'm glad it's all sorted out. Happy flashing.
Sent from a dream.

Well, anyway, thanks to both of you then
I'm very happy