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[Q] Return to Stock Settings

I have a BELL Desire Z which I rooted, S-Off and then flashed with the HTC Sense ROM from Paul O'brien. I am having more issues than anything so I want to know how I get back to the stock ROM.

I take it you dont have a nandroid backup? You could try that RUU method, it usually restores your self back to stock. I have my stock nandroid iimage lying around if ya need it.
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The bell rom posted is .1, not the .5 version that's shipped.. so I don't think it's the same. So the RUU method wouldn't work..

I did a backup, but will it reset all my personal settings etc?
Is there a stock released ROM from HTC or bell or even an update on the way?
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Be careful ! Do not try to flash an RUU that is older than the ROM you have, if you have S-OFF or you could end up bricking your phone - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838484
You can use the "debranding" guide in the dev forum to go back to an older ROM if you have S-OFF.

In about it says the software is 1.34.405.5
What do I need to do exactly to get back to stock safely.
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Stealth1985 said:
In about it says the software is 1.34.405.5
What do I need to do exactly to get back to stock safely.
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If your current ROM is 1.34.405.5, then you should be able to safely use either the stock 1.34.405.5 RUU, or the ROM extracted from that.
It's if you're trying to flash a ROM with a lower version number than that you're already running, if you're S-OFF, that you'll run into problems.

Thanks for the info, is there anywhere to download the stock Bell ROM from? Alot of these threads are confusing for a n00b like myself with all the abbreviations and different versions.
I basically want to get back to stock, root the phone, delete the bloatware and overclock it.

I was wondering... if you made a nandroid backup after having done some app installations and such of the stock rom, and you flashed back to that backup, you'd have your original ROM with all the app installations and settings you set right? What happens if you then proceed to do a factory reset? Does the ROM revert back to stock? Or does it simply revert back to the state of the ROM when you made the backup?

Stealth1985 said:
Thanks for the info, is there anywhere to download the stock Bell ROM from? Alot of these threads are confusing for a n00b like myself with all the abbreviations and different versions.
I basically want to get back to stock, root the phone, delete the bloatware and overclock it.
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Although several stock ROMs are on this forum, unfortunately it looks like the current Bell ROM isn't there, only an older one. It would obviously be very useful if someone could get hold of it and upload it.
You can do a factory reset to set everything back to how your ROM came initially, if it's still on the stock ROM. But if you want to delete the bloatware and overclock etc, you may well be better flashing a different ROM, have a look and see what ones sound good.

My question is sort of along the line of that of the OP, since I'm somewhat new to this process still I hope you'll humor me. I've done a ton of reading, but I still have a few q's I couldn't seem to find buried in my research...
I have a Bell Desire Z, unlocked, rooted, S-OFF. I installed ClockWork & flashed the recovery partition and did a nandroid backup of my stock Bell partition. I then did a wipe / install of the non-sense G2 ROM Paul put out and have been using it (and enjoying it) quite a bit.
I think I'd like to try a Cyanogen ROM now, is it really just as simple as flashing the RC3 (doing a complete wipe, obviously) and then I'm good to go? I can then just restore apps/settings with Titanium...
If I want to revert back to my original Bell ROM, do I just restore that ROM from the nandroid backup I made as soon as I installed ClockWork?
If I'm on Pauls G2 Rom (or Cyanogen's ROM), and I do a 'factory wipe', that just resets the factory settings of that particular ROM right? It wouldn't take me back to the stock Bell ROM would it? (very sorry if this seems noobish)
Thanks folks.

Anyone?

sickens said:
I have a Bell Desire Z, unlocked, rooted, S-OFF. I installed ClockWork & flashed the recovery partition and did a nandroid backup of my stock Bell partition. I then did a wipe / install of the non-sense G2 ROM Paul put out and have been using it (and enjoying it) quite a bit.
I think I'd like to try a Cyanogen ROM now, is it really just as simple as flashing the RC3 (doing a complete wipe, obviously) and then I'm good to go? I can then just restore apps/settings with Titanium...
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Yes, you can wipe and flash Cyanogen. Yes, you can restore apps with Titanium. However, I don't yet understand how this works with "system"-type apps. e.g. what if you are using a different SMS app in Cyanogen to the stock ROM, can you restore your messages ? Of course if you are restoring an app that you installed on your stock ROM, to the Cyanogen ROM then Titanium should do it fine.
If I want to revert back to my original Bell ROM, do I just restore that ROM from the nandroid backup I made as soon as I installed ClockWork?
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Yes.
If I'm on Pauls G2 Rom (or Cyanogen's ROM), and I do a 'factory wipe', that just resets the factory settings of that particular ROM right? It wouldn't take me back to the stock Bell ROM would it? (very sorry if this seems noobish)
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Yes, it just takes you back to the factory settings for that ROM that you're currently on. It won't take you back to the original ROM that came with your phone if you've switched to something else.

thank-you very much steviewevie I was hoping you'd respond! I appreciate it. It was the vote of confidence I needed to proceed.

sickens said:
thank-you very much steviewevie I was hoping you'd respond! I appreciate it. It was the vote of confidence I needed to proceed.
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You're welcome. I was pretty confused by what Titanium did at first, until I actually came to use it (along with a Nandroid backup) to do a backup of all my stuff and restore (using Nandroid) after I'd temporarily reverted to an earlier ROM.

I need to revert back to the stock Bell Desire Z ROM as well but didn't make a backup.

[Q] How to install Android 2.3?

Hello, i just bought myTouch 4g and i'm a noob, could someone explain me how to install the Android 2.3 from zero?? I want the Nexus s version. Please!!!

ringox said:
Hello, i just bought myTouch 4g and i'm a noob, could someone explain me how to install the Android 2.3 from zero?? I want the Nexus s version. Please!!!
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1) root the device and turn s=off. Threads in the development section
2) visit the Cyanogen mod CM7 thread
[sent via Cyanogen powered Android]

Root your phone via one of the many available methods although the gfree has seemed to have some issues. I'd recommend visionary method. Once you have root and have S-off install Rom manager via the market and flash clockwork (and correct me if I'm wrong as I get confused a lot with recoveries build #'s lol) mod recovery version 2.5.1.2, 3.0.0.5 or 3.0.0.6. 3.0.0.6 is the best available currently. After flashing clockwork in Rom manager (its the first thing that pops up) scroll to download Rom and download cyanogen mod 7 rc4 from that menu. (You will have finished downloading the rom and have booted into recovery by now) MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE PRECEDING. Then Wipe data and cache via recovery and then go to install zip via SD card then choose it again find the .zip file for cm7 and hit install. It WILL take awhile to install. After it finishes reboot. Again this will take awhile. Once it comes up, wait 3 minutes or so then reboot. Then set up and your good to go. Once you've done that its basically rinse repeat for other roms. But remember to read the roms flashing instructions before hand as it may have some wacky process for flashing. Good luck!
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Not to nitpick, but 3.0.2.4 is the latest version. It just came out the other day, so that's probably why you're not aware.
EDIT: To the OP, like neidlinger said, your first step is to root. This is the guide I followed and it works great: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858021.

TeeJay3800 said:
Not to nitpick, but 3.0.2.4 is the latest version. It just came out the other day, so that's probably why you're not aware.
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I was aware just wasn't aware of the stability thanks for the heads up though!
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Nicgraner said:
I was aware just wasn't aware of the stability thanks for the heads up though!
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I usually worry about the same thing with brand new releases. In this case, it seems to be good to go.

Thanks man if it looks good to you I'll probably flash it
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Thank you to all of you guys!! I'll try to do it this afternoon.

So I just need to follow this instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858021 and find a good custom rom to install, right?? which kind of room do you recomind me, as I said I want the Nexus S apariance.

ringox said:
So I just need to follow this instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858021 and find a good custom rom to install, right?? which kind of room do you recomind me, as I said I want the Nexus S apariance.
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Once you're finished with that tutorial, you'll be rooted and have a custom recovery installed. At that point, create a Nandroid backup, and then wipe all three items in the recovery menu and install the custom ROM. There is no direct Nexus S port to the MT4G, but CM7 and RoyalGinger are essentially the same thing, and in fact better, so check those out in the dev section.

[Q] how to flash stock rom without loosing root?

I have an old Tmobile G1 rooted that I would like to flash a stock rom 1.6 without loosing root. anyone Knows hot to do this?

What do you mean with "without loosing root"?
Without loosing custom recovery / installed SPL or without loosing the "root" functionality within the rom?
2nd will be a bit difficult, because it's no longer "stock", but there are some roms from Enomther which are going in that directions.
1st should be more easy (just an idea, I didn't try yet): Take the signed-kila-xxx.zip (full update release to 1.6), unzip, remove the radio, spl, recovery from it, modify the update-script, repack and sign (if you want to flash with Amon RA).
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Where do I find that?
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I meant the first one.
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Try a search here in the forum for threads started by Enomther. They are a bit old, but I liked them
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i have a copy of a generic stock rom made for rooted devices... i just never use it, was kinda just a rom with a root guide to have untill you install your own custom rom... but here's a thought
1. there are plenty of roms that are fully functional and much better, faster, and smoother than the stock 1.6 G1
2. can use the generic rom i mentioned, but again im not sure how it's functionality is compared to stock.
3. Unroot the device and flash stock 1.6
i don't have links right now but send me a PM on which one you want to do and ill get them for you..

Custom Roms for ICS

Hello
I am considering installing a custom rom for ICS. I notice that some are in RC stages. I have a few questions:
What custom rom is the best for ICS?
Can you update the rom version without needing to reflash?
Thanks

oxfordmark said:
Hello
I am considering installing a custom rom for ICS. I notice that some are in RC stages. I have a few questions:
What custom rom is the best for ICS?
Can you update the rom version without needing to reflash?
Thanks
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Lokk at here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427477
Allways an update version needs to be flashed, but if you are on ICS you normally are not needed to make a factory reset. Only flash the update and reboot.
Nevertheless it is usefull to safe your data. CWM backup and Titanium Backup I would advice.

You should probably post in Q&A for this stuff.
There are two prominent versions at the mo,
1 - Onecosmics ICS RC 2.1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398223)
2 - Teamhacksungs ICS ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363593)
There are a few more but these are probably your best place to start.
OneCosmics version is based on stock ICS, Teamhacksungs is more of a CM7/ICS build, so not totally stock.
Both work well, but neither are perfect yet. Onecosmics is goodin my eye as i like stock. Keep it simple and hopefully little will break....
You should also read the android development page for i9000, this will show you all you need and you can read what you like!
Getting a 'Custom Rom' will be rare at this point as stock still isn't 100% to work off.
You can install both via CWM i believe. Just ensure you go from stock and backup via Nandroid or similar.
Going back to GB, you can just flash via ODIN.
Flake x

n99flake said:
You should probably post in Q&A for this stuff.
There are two prominent versions at the mo,
1 - Onecosmics ICS RC 2.1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398223)
2 - Teamhacksungs ICS ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363593)
There are a few more but these are probably your best place to start.
OneCosmics version is based on stock ICS, Teamhacksungs is more of a CM7/ICS build, so not totally stock.
Both work well, but neither are perfect yet. Onecosmics is goodin my eye as i like stock. Keep it simple and hopefully little will break....
You should also read the android development page for i9000, this will show you all you need and you can read what you like!
Getting a 'Custom Rom' will be rare at this point as stock still isn't 100% to work off.
You can install both via CWM i believe. Just ensure you go from stock and backup via Nandroid or similar.
Going back to GB, you can just flash via ODIN.
Flake x
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Do you flash it like other roms? 3 files in Odin?

oxfordmark said:
Do you flash it like other roms? 3 files in Odin?
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No flashing is through recovery mode (cwm) . All instructions are posted in teamhacksung ics first post.
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I cant see anything about flashing from a stock rom. I need a "from scratch" guide.

I myself would go for onescomics, but i just like stock android over CM7

oxfordmark said:
I cant see anything about flashing from a stock rom. I need a "from scratch" guide.
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Basically -
you want ICS to be installed over a clean firmware install to avoid potential problems. i.e. Stock firmware (stock with root is fine by the way!) with a factory reset & cache wipe from recovery mode. THEN install ICS via CWM.
If you are on stock GB already, then just do a factory reset & Cache wipe and go from there with instructions on Onecosmics thread mentioned above etc.
Make sure you know what you're doing and backup your efs etc.
That help?
Flake x

How do you install cwm?
The instructions doesnt.give detailed instructions..
Can you post what i should do from installing cwm to flashing the rom? I am using jvu btw.
Sorry for being thick
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oxfordmark said:
How do you install cwm?
The instructions doesnt.give detailed instructions..
Can you post what i should do from installing cwm to flashing the rom? I am using jvu btw.
Sorry for being thick
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Cripes, you should do some forum reading, i'm worries you don't know enough to be doing this to your phone (sorry, i just don't want you to do something you're not sure about...)
CWM is generally installed when you root your phone, easiest method is with Chainfire's Root (i think SuperOneClick is also working again now, but i can't guarantee it'll work on JVU).
CF-Root (Chainfire's Root) look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
Make sure you use root for JVU, and follow instructions, flash with ODIN.
This will install CWM and superuser. You can do a backup in CWM. Please read up on how it works, there are plenty of guides out there. for EFS backup, read about, i'd advise it, just in case. With root, there are programs you can download from market to do it, or Nandroid, if you know how that works.
NB: ROOTING VOIDS YOUR WARANTEE
kapeesh?
whatever you do, make sure you know what you're doing before flashing anything.
and read up on CWM and recovery mode. There be dragons in there....
Flake x
(p.s. remember to thank all the useful people yeh? )

Be careful have a good read up before you decide to flash. Make sure you read up on how to un brick your phone just in case.
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Ok i have been.reading up. One morr thing. I will use the root above then back up everything. I can do this from jvu?
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oxfordmark said:
Ok i have been.reading up. One morr thing. I will use the root above then back up everything. I can do this from jvu?
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Yup. Cf-root is available for JVU.
Flake x

Done, had a scare at first.
When i flashed from cm7 to ics it didnt recognise my iemi or get a signal.
I Odin'd back to JVU and flashed the kernal then went straight to ICS and its working fine.

Yeah, I got the generic imei on flashing cm7, don't know why, as I'd used cm7 before with no issues. Fortunately had a backup. Bit scary though.

oxfordmark said:
Done, had a scare at first.
When i flashed from cm7 to ics it didnt recognise my iemi or get a signal.
I Odin'd back to JVU and flashed the kernal then went straight to ICS and its working fine.
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Glad it worked! Remember your thanks.
Flake x

[Q] NOOB - Stuck

Hello,
I have rooted my phone few months ago. Now its giving me error. Like applications get closed and every thing. I want to clean all this and go for fresh stuff.
I have heard if I do it again,my phone might get bricked.
There are a lot of threads.. Can you point me to the thread, Which I should follow to get my phone a clean root. Not sure whats level of rooting..
I understand rom installation after wardss
BTW, Its Mobilicity HTC Panache

ahaseeb said:
Hello,
I have rooted my phone few months ago. Now its giving me error. Like applications get closed and every thing. I want to clean all this and go for fresh stuff.
I have heard if I do it again,my phone might get bricked.
There are a lot of threads.. Can you point me to the thread, Which I should follow to get my phone a clean root. Not sure whats level of rooting..
I understand rom installation after wardss
BTW, Its Mobilicity HTC Panache
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ahaseeb said:
Hello,
I have rooted my phone few months ago. Now its giving me error. Like applications get closed and every thing. I want to clean all this and go for fresh stuff.
I have heard if I do it again,my phone might get bricked.
There are a lot of threads.. Can you point me to the thread, Which I should follow to get my phone a clean root. Not sure whats level of rooting..
I understand rom installation after wardss
BTW, Its Mobilicity HTC Panache
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Without a coherent thought its kinda hard to figure out exactly what you need. If your device is rooted then you dont have to reroot to change something. Can you tell us exactly what you are trying to accomplish?

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Are you referring to this thread ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394238
My phone is not dead . its working . Only problem is that the ROM is crashing and I am not sure which stage of phone I am on. It shows S-Off when I turn on using Power + Volume Down...
Do It means , Its completely rooted ?
eqjunkie829 said:
Without a coherent thought its kinda hard to figure out exactly what you need. If your device is rooted then you dont have to reroot to change something. Can you tell us exactly what you are trying to accomplish?
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Its shwoing S-Off in start. Is there any thing else, I could tell ?

ahaseeb said:
Are you referring to this thread ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394238
My phone is not dead . its working . Only problem is that the ROM is crashing and I am not sure which stage of phone I am on. It shows S-Off when I turn on using Power + Volume Down...
Do It means , Its completely rooted ?
Its shwoing S-Off in start. Is there any thing else, I could tell ?
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Can you boot into recovery? If so just download a new rom and flash a new rom.
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Which ROM are you using right now?
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I am having some issues with mine, I'll put the stock ROM at least it's stable and this won't unroot the device anyways.

eqjunkie829 said:
Can you boot into recovery? If so just download a new rom and flash a new rom.
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I did. I went to ROM manager and clicked on Backup and it restarted with a Phone and a red exclaimation mark. Same thing happened when I used it to install ROM. It do boots into the recovery though
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Which ROM are you using right now?
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I am using plain HTC 4G ROM. I found it online. No idea where..
dziridz said:
I am having some issues with mine, I'll put the stock ROM at least it's stable and this won't unroot the device anyways.
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Thats right. BUt I wanted to bring it to stock state or with the stable rom. STable rom is good idea

ahaseeb said:
I did. I went to ROM manager and clicked on Backup and it restarted with a Phone and a red exclaimation mark. Same thing happened when I used it to install ROM. It do boots into the recovery though
Thats right. BUt I wanted to bring it to stock state or with the stable rom. STable rom is good idea
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....When in ROM Manager, click on the first item that says "Flash Clockworkmod Recovery"..that'll get you a recovery, to make a backup, and to flash a new ROM. And to bring it to stock, the stock ROMs are here, just choose 2.2.1 or 2.3.4, then flash in recovery, or rename to PD15IMG.zip and reboot into bootloader, sorry I forgot which one when flashing stock. FLASHING STOCK WILL TAKE AWAY YOUR ROOT! If you want rooted GB, gohere! Good luck!

^^ Thanks. It worked. Now I can install a new ROM. I am having trouble backing up. ROM manager backs up the entire ROM. I just need Settings, SMS and contacts to be backed up. Not ROM

ahaseeb said:
^^ Thanks. It worked. Now I can install a new ROM. I am having trouble backing up. ROM manager backs up the entire ROM. I just need Settings, SMS and contacts to be backed up. Not ROM
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then use TI backup...

ahaseeb said:
^^ Thanks. It worked. Now I can install a new ROM. I am having trouble backing up. ROM manager backs up the entire ROM. I just need Settings, SMS and contacts to be backed up. Not ROM
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Use TI Backup, it my personal preference, mybackup pro/root. Both are great, choose which one
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I have installed Titanium Premium. It has a very huge list of apps. I only watch SMS, Call Log, Contacts to be backed up and no applications back up. any quick way ?

There is a batch mode you can use.
Click preferences button / batch.
If you use your Google account to manage your contact, no need to backup them.
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After I click batch, I see the option backup all system data and all apps. Is this the right option for me ? It will backup all SMS, Call Log etc ?

Yes, It should be ok. I usually backup everything and restore only what I need. If you are not short on disk space, it's easier...
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