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[Q] I could use a hand...

okay, so im really new to this. i want to get rid of all the crap bloatware that my droid 2 comes with and i was checking out the vanilla rom. ive never installed a rom so if anyone of you could link me to a video or a complete idiot proof walkthrough for the new vanilla rom i would greatly appreciate it. im android stupid!

How about read? there are step by step instructions on the roms page, just follow them:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=823473
Angdroid said:
Install Insctructions:
Installing ROM:
This Method works for all supported devices.
It is suggested you follow all the steps even if you are coming from previous Fission ROM. If you do not want to perform all wipe steps then at least wipe system.
Pre-Installation Tasks:
You must have root. You can use our One Click Root in this THREAD.
You must have Koush's Bootstrap program for your device. Download from Market or check HERE.
Select the ROM for your device (Droid2, Droid2 WE, DroidX or Droid Pro)
Download and place ROM on SD Card
Open Bootstrap
Tap "Bootstrap Recovery"
Tap "Allow" if asked to grant SU Persmission
Tap "OK' on "Success" screen
Tap "Reboot Recovery"
You will be booted into Recovery
Use Volume up/down keys to navigate through menu. Press Camera button to Confirm selection. Power button to back up to last menu.
Create Backup - "backup and restore" then select what you want to do
Back out to main menu
Wipe Cache
Wipe Data
Mount System - Screen will read "UNMOUNT /SYSTEM" when mounted
Mount Data - Screen will read "UNMOUNT /DATA" when mounted
Back out to Manin Menu
Install Zip From SD Card
Choose Zip From SD Card
Select your ROM
Yes - Install
Wipe Cache
Wipe Data
Reboot
Back into Android
Perform a Factory Reset
Open App Draw
Tap Settings
Tap Privacy
Tap Factory Reset
Tap Reset Phone
Tap Erase Everything
Your phone will now be rebooted, perform factory reset and then reboot itself when completed.
Activate phone when prompted.
Enjoy!
Installing Updates and Add Ons:
Open Bootstrap
Tap "Bootstrap Recovery" - if you have not installed yet on new ROM
Tap "Allow" if asked to grant SU Persmission - If you have not granted it SU permission
Tap "OK' on "Success" screen - if you have not installed yet on new ROM
Tap "Reboot Recovery"
You will be booted into Recovery
Use Volume up/down keys to navigate through menu. Press Camera button to Confirm selection. Power button to back up to last menu.
Mount System - Screen will read "UNMOUNT /SYSTEM" when mounted
Back out to Manin Menu
Install Zip From SD Card
Choose Zip From SD Card
Select your Zip File
Yes - Install
Reboot
If you are installing more than one update zip then please remember to mount system before installing new file.
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thank you sir!

steveringer08 said:
thank you sir!
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Can I close this?

Yes, sir you may

steveringer08 said:
Yes, sir you may
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Thanks Glad the problem was solved!

Can't run XRecovery! HELP?!

Hi there!
I copied and pasted the folders into \system\bin but when i restart the phone, i can't run xrecovery... i keep tapping the right key and nothing! the phone only restarts...
Then i tried another version, and nothing too...
The phone is rooted as it shows in busybox... (busybox is installed).
Anyone had this problem?
Regards

try to find the right busybox, dont install/update from the market.
mine is version 1.15.3

I have this busybox installed try it

Have you tried the automatic installation?!

Stop trying to second guess the problem, here is a video which is very clear how to install it, check have you done everything on the video, its nice and short ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJIU5qIdC-w
Enjoy ;D

try this thread
its the .apk version of installing X8 xrecovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11667326&postcount=1

Having the same problem
Completely new to all this, but I'm having the same problem.
I have already installed a custom ROM successfully, but it started boot looping due to me having old firmware.
I updated the firmware with PC companion to latest version, rerooted, and tried again, but now I am unable to boot into Xrecovery. I have tried a few different versions of busybox and xrecovery, but nothing worked.
I just did a factory reset, and formatted the SD card, and now I am unable to paste files into sytem/bin using root explorer.
What have I done wrong??
Any help much appreciated!

Look in here, maybe it will help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989782

Root & Install xRecovery
Hi,
DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind.
A) INSTALLING xRecovery
WHAT YOU NEED: <download>
1) SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse.zip
2) xRecovery0.1.rar
3) Root.Explorer.v2.14.1.apk
HOW IT IS DONE:
Step 1: Root your Xperia X8
- download and unzip SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse to PC Desktop
- connect Xperia X8 to PC (Do not mount)
- on your phone <goto><setting><applications> select <unknown sources>
- on your phone <goto><settings><applications><development> select <usb debugging>
- Launch SuperOneClick -> click <Root>
- you will see - <not successful - is your phone software higher than 2.0?>
- click <yes> and then <success> & <test su> message
NOTE:
If you are successful in ROOTING your phone - SuperUser app will be installed to your Xperia X8.
If you are not successful check your PC <devices><usb> to see if your phone is recognized by your PC (troubleshoot PC driver problem) and then <Launch> <SuperOneClick> again.
[if you don't have a file manager on your phone]
Install <Astro File Manager> from Android Market
Step 2: Mount Xperia X8 (to access SD Card)
- copy <Root.Explorer.v2.14.1.apk> to root of SD Card
- using PC create folder <xRecovery> and unzip xRecovery0.1.rar
- put the 3 files into the xRecovery folder you've created
- copy the xRecovery folder to root of SD Card
Step 3: UnMount Xperia X8 from PC
Step 4: Launch <Astro> Install <Root Explorer v2.14.1.apk>
Step 5: Go to Market and search for and install & launch <BusyBox>
Step 6: Copy xRecovery files to </system/bin> of your phone
- Launch <Root Explorer>
- scroll down to /sdcard <click to access>
- scroll down to xRecovery folder <click to access>
- Select each of the 3 files (one by one) <click & hold><copy>
- <click> parent folder (twice)
- scroll down to <click to access><system>
- <click to access><bin> and press <paste> button
COPY ALL THE 3 FILES (one by one) FROM xRecovery Folder to </system/bin> folder
(i.e. busybox, chargemon and xrecovery.tar)
Once you have done that... you have installed xRecovery to your Xperia X8
SHUTDOWN -> Wait 5 seconds and REBOOT
When you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen - start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
USING xRecovery
Select Buttons = Volume Up & Volume Down Buttons
Enter Button = Home Button
Back Button = Back Button
To BACKUP your Xpedia X8's current ROM
select <backup and restore><backup> from the menu
This will create a backup file in your SD Card <SD/xRecovery/backup>
To RESTORE from a backup of your current ROM
select <backup and restore><restore> from menu & select the <file_name>
And that's it..... Have Fun!!!

I had a similiar problem and this is what i did.
switch fone on by using on button on top of x8. then it will vibrate about 1 second after, then.when the sony ericcson sign comes up.
depress the down volume key. and keep ti pressed, then press the power ky until andoid menu/xrecovery menu comes up.

Sorted. I downloaded the flash tool from here, and it worked first time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986697

Had the same problem.
Updated the latest kernel and baseband via PC-companion.
Copy/pasted the xrecovery to the bin folder and it didn't copied properly.
Problem fixed with latest version of RootExplorer.
Just use busybox from the original xrecovery package, do not I repeat do not install
busybox from the market.
I coudnt get in xRev with market busybox but with org busybox it loaded perfectly.

ilfaychaud5000 said:
...switch fone on by using on button on top of x8....
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Wow, I always thought that was the only way to do it
ilfaychaud5000 said:
depress the down volume key. and keep ti pressed, then press the power ky until andoid menu/xrecovery menu comes up.
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Well, just power on, and when the Sony Ericson logo appears, start pressing the '<-' (back) key as if you were pressing the 'Del' key in your computer to boot into bios!
That should do it!

ilfaychaud5000 said:
I had a similiar problem and this is what i did.
switch fone on by using on button on top of x8. then it will vibrate about 1 second after, then.when the sony ericcson sign comes up.
depress the down volume key. and keep ti pressed, then press the power ky until andoid menu/xrecovery menu comes up.
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Thanks man, pressing down volume key solve the problem also on my SE X8 E15i with android 2.1-update1

[Q]How to add boot animation

Hey,
I would like to add boot animation.
1.I need to know what CMW I have cuz there is CMW 2x and CMW 3x.I'm using g3mod v2.0 kernel?
Then I need to know hot to do it?
I guessed I have 3x CMW and downloaded that boot animation(from xda forum)
I tried to add it with update.zip in CMW and it says Instalation aborted.
Thnx

Put the .zip file on your sd card (any folder, but the easiest is top level "/").
Press the power button until the boot menu shows up, then select "Recovery". This will automatically bring you to CWM.
Select "Update .zip" with the vol+ and vol- buttons, confirm with the home button. Then use "Select .zip" and navigate to where your boot animation .zip file is, select and click on it. Confirm by selecting in the additional menu. Then go back and select "Reboot".
Have fun!

tbschommer said:
Put the .zip file on your sd card (any folder, but the easiest is top level "/").
Press the power button until the boot menu shows up, then select "Recovery". This will automatically bring you to CWM.
Select "Update .zip" with the vol+ and vol- buttons, confirm with the home button. Then use "Select .zip" and navigate to where your boot animation .zip file is, select and click on it. Confirm by selecting in the additional menu. Then go back and select "Reboot".
Have fun!
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I did that and then it says:
Installing update...
E:Error in/mnt/sdcard/AndroidSciFi-Edify.zip
(Status 0)
Instalation aborted

Try this..
Rename the zip to bootanimation.zip then copy it in root exploeer & navigate to /data/local .. Paste it there.. Now reboot to see if bootanimation wrks.

Use the amend zip
Aka cwm 2.x zip
Or
Extract the zip u have and put the bootanimation.zip file in /system/media

cdesai said:
Aka cwm 2.x zip
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I did that and now it works, thnx

[Q] Feedback to [GUIDE] Root (Updated for ICS) #213 on page 22

Am 10 postings away from being allowed to join the original discussion.
Have ICS 4.0.4 OTA upgrade to ...-P6800XXLQ1-...
Used the procedures and data from Attached Files of posting #213 by kable in #213 in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454112&page=22
CWM installed well from recovery.
But CWM did not install root.zip!
Error message:
CWM Recovery v5.8.1.5
E: Can't mount /sdcard/
What could have gone wrong? What further details are needed to find a remedy? What else is needed to root successfully?

Updates:
I have found solutions after reading all posts related.
If you have just PC Odin an unrooted SGT 6800 into ICS, your SGT now cannot be rooted. What I have done thereafter is as follows:
1. PC Odin CWM 5.5.0.4 into my 6800;
2. set-up your 6800 into recovery mode ( press power & vol-up same times, release power button once your see active screen, then release vol-up button as well, you will be in CWM recovery mode;
3. goto zip from sdcard; toggle signature verification & script asserts to disable;
4. then choose zip from internal sdcard; from there you should choose root.zip ( this root.zip was saved into your external sdcard in advance.)
5. Once done, choose reboot.
Now you new ICS is rooted.

Which zip and which sdcard, that is the question.
Hi ronnieho,
thanks for your quick response and help. I am sure you will get me running. Please give me some more details which due to my lack of experience I feel to be missing.
Please let me explain this, then you will know which details still trouble me:
Last week I managed to root my ICS SGS2 following these instructions:
http://www.pocketpc.ch/samsung-gala...-stock-ics-firmware-ohne-flashen-kernels.html
It is in german, but based on the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
The german instruction was very specific about which zip to put into which (internal or external) sdcard.
The english XDA instructions are not that specific about these obviously very important details.
Would you please add these details to your instructions:
1. PC Odin CWM 5.5.0.4 into my 6800;
Does this mean, place CWM.zip into the external sdcard (i.e. /sdcard/extStorages/SdCard) of the 6800?
From the threads refered to in my first post I have CWM 5.8.1.5. May this work too? Or must it be CWM 5.5.0.4? Where can I get CWM 5.5.0.4?
2. set-up your 6800 into recovery mode ( press power & vol-up same times, release power button once your see active screen, then release vol-up button as well, you will be in CWM recovery mode;
Yes, this is how I get into recovery mode.
3. goto zip from sdcard; toggle signature verification & script asserts to disable;
goto _which_ zip from _which_ sdcard.
Rooting my SGS2 I used
- install zip from sdcard
Here _sdcard_ meant the external sdcard
And _zip_ meant CWM.zip.
Is this also true for your instruction step 3?
toggle signature verification & script asserts to disable;
Where/to what item should I apply these instructions?
4. then choose zip from internal sdcard; from there you should choose root.zip ( this root.zip was saved into your external sdcard in advance.)
So far I did not save any zip to the internal sdcard?
Should I have saved root.zip into the internal sdcard in step 1?
Which root.zip? Remember, I have CWM.zip and root.zip from the Attached Files of posting #213 by kable in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454112&page=22
Can I use these files or should I download different zip-files? From where?
Sure, I could simply try out my questions, but I am afraid to brick my Tab.
Another important detail may be that I did not use Odin to copy the zip files to the tap. In my successful rooting of the SGS2 I simply used the USB MTP connection and copied the zip-files like I copy video and audio files, and it worked. I would prefer to keep this copy practice also regarding the Tab7.7. Or must I copy with Odin? Why? Do I miss something if I copy in MTP mode? Does Odin do a different copy? Does Odin copy to different/specific sdcard locations?
I am confident that using your instruction will make the difference. Please give me the details which I feel to be missing.
Thanks!

Took the risk - Success, at last!
Since I did not get any more helpful answers, I had to reconsider the situation. Finally I decided to take the risk by using a best of
a) the xda-developers [GUIDE] Root (Updated for ICS)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454112
, e.g. postings #1 by Jade Eyed Wolf, #213 by kable, #227 by ronnieho, #230 by mashkuov, etc.
b) aljee77 guide for the SGS2
http://www.pocketpc.ch/samsung-gala...-stock-ics-firmware-ohne-flashen-kernels.html
Trusting that the xda-developers zip-files, CWM.zip and root.zip, will be ok for the Tab7.7
and hoping that the aljee77 procedure will also work as well for my Tab7.7 as it has worked for my SGS2,
I took the risk and finally succeeded to root my Tab7.7.
My successful procedure (Thanks to aljee77 and mashkuov):
1. Data preparation (zip-files)
1.1 Downloaded CWM.zip and root.zip to my computer from mashkuov, post #230 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454112&page=23
1.2 Copy these zip files from my computer to respective sdcard in my tab.
I have the Samsung Kies drivers installed on my computer. But I do not use Odin. I connect the tab and the computer with the USB data cable and simply use the USB MTP connection. I simply copy the zip-files like I would copy video and audio files by simple Windows Explorer file-drag/drop between the the source/target location icons.
1.3 I copy CWM.zip into my _external_ SDCARD
(on the computer: GT-P6800/Card
on the tab: /sdcard/extStorages/SdCard)
1.4 I copy root.zip into my _internal_ SDCARD ( /sdcard/ ) <--- aljee77 procedure <--- :good:
(on the computer: GT-P6800/Tablet
on the tab: /sdcard/)
2. Temporary installation of CWM Recovery:
- Reboot to recovery:
2.1 Download and install LATEST SAMSUNG KIES (or stand-alone USB drivers if you can find them)
2.2 Transfer CWM.zip to the EXTERNAL CARD on Galaxy Tab 7.7 (already done in step 1.3)
2.3 Turn off the Galaxy Tab 7.7
2.4 Enter Recovery
- Hold Volume UP button + Power Button
- When TAB turns ON, RELEASE POWER BUTTON (Keep Holding Volume UP Button)
* Will Enter Recovery
2.5 In the following basic menu use Volume Up/Down to navigate and Power OFF to select/accept options!
- Choose apply update from external storage.
- Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appears.
* Now a temporary CWM is installed and activated.
* This CWM recovery is only a _temporary_ CWM and will be gone after reboot!
* see #217 by vegaman: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28300775&postcount=217
3. Install root
* Once the CWM recovery appears:
* _Touch-screen_ to navigate and to choose an option!
- install zip from sdcard (1st CWM menu)
- choose zip from internal sdcard (2nd CWM menu) <--- aljee77 procedure <--- :good:
- toggle signature verification & script asserts to disable <--- ronnieho #227 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454112&page=22
- +++ GO BACK ++++ (from 2nd to 1st CWM menu)
- reboot system now (1st CWM menu)
* After reboot your tab will be rooted and temporary CWM will be gone.
4. Enjoy!
Now the tab is rooted! Temporary CWM is gone.
Now you can download Superuser App and Superuser Elite App (both by ChainsDD) from the market.
5. If you want a permanent CWM see #220 by Handymeister: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28319010&postcount=220
- after installing temporary CWM I flashed the root.zip with it.
- then reboot
- with root I flashed the CWM with Mobile Odin and that works fine and is now resistant again
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6. If you need to unroot, see #5 by kazuni: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21600037&postcount=5
Re-flashing manufacturer rom through Odin is the only method as far as i know
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Many thanks to aljee77 from pocketpc.ch and to the xda-developers posting experts in [GUIDE] Root (Updated for ICS)!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454112
Problem solved!

[GUIDE] How to root ZTE Blade , install CWM and install ROM without PC

In this Guide,I will show you how to root your ZTE Blade , install Clockworkmod and install a ROM , without a PC.​ZTE Blade is also known as:
-Base Lutea
-Orange San Francisco
-Dell XCD35
***CLICK HERE TO GET THE ZIP PACKAGE!***​Download the ZIP package made by me ; containig all files you will need (depends what Gen your Blade is):
-Ask Mr Pigfish (to know if your device is Gen1 or Gen2 Phone)
-gen1-to-gen2.zip (If your device is a Gen1 , this will make it to Gen2 , I will explain it to you in detail)
-ES File Explorer
-u_Root.apk
-latestgen2.zip
-recovery.apk
To unpack the ZIP , get a File Manager or ZIP unpacker from Android Market (Play Store)
The ROM you want to install ( I highly recommend a ICS ROM - from Cyanogenmod) you can easily download to your phone.
This all files you can easily download to your /sdcard , you won't need a PC.
This Method to root your ZTE Blade is the safest.
First we need to know what Gen your ZTE Blade I is.
To look what Gen your Blade is , install and run Ask Mr Pigfish.apk , this will say you in less seconds what Gen your device is.
**If it is a Gen1 phone , follow these steps with the Headline "Gen1 Phone".**
--If it is a Gen 2 phone , follow the steps with the Headline "Gen2 Phone" .--
**Gen1 Phone**
Get the files from the zip:
-ES File Explorer
-gen1-to-gen2.zip
Steps:
-With the ES File Explorer you have to unzip the gen1-to-gen2.zip to your sdcard (/sdcard/)
-You will get a folder named "image" on your SDCard.
-Turn off the phone , remove the battery and put the battery back in.
- Hold the front MENU-Button and Volume+ button together and press power on (so you hold three buttons during power on)
-When you see some green Text appear , you can let the buttons.
-Now your phone is converted from Gen1 to Gen2!
-Now the Phone will reboot , and you will get to CWM Recovery!
----NOW WE NEED TO INSTALL A CUSTOM ROM-----​
-Get a Custom ROM from ZTE Blade Android Development , no matter what version is (Gingerbread or ICS or other Version - doesn't matter).
-The ROM must be made only for the Blade.
-Save the ROM at /sdcard/.
-Turn your phone off.
-During pressing power on your phone , press Volume- , and let the 2 buttons only go , when you are in Clockworkmod Recovery.
-In the CWM-Recovery you can only navigate with the buttons (Menu,Volume +/-)
-Scroll to "Wipe Data&Factory Reset" with Volume buttons and press the MENU button.
-Choose Yes.
-Then make the same at "Wipe Cache"
-When you are with both wipe finished , go to "Install .zip from sdcard" -> "choose .zip from sdcard" -> go to your RomName.zip (RomName is the name of the ROM!) , then choose "Yes" and the ROM is installing.
-When the ROM is installed , just "reboot system now" and your device is rebooting!
**First boot needs some time**
______________________________________________________________________________​
"Gen2 Phone"
Get the files from the zip:
-ES File Explorer
-u_Root.apk
-recovery.apk
-latestgen2.zip
Make sure "Unknown Sources" and "USB-Debugging" are enabled (at Settings)!
-Install the u_Root.apk
-Tap "Open"
-Tap "Permanent Root"
-Please be patient. This process can take up to 15 Minutes , your phone might reboot.
-When it is ready , download the latestgen2.zip .
-Extract the latestgen2.zip to your /sdcard/
-You will get a file named "clock.img"
-Now make sure again if "Unknown Sources" are enabled.
-Download now the recovery.apk .
-Install it and open it , "Superuser will ask for permissions - you have to tap OK"
-Tap Recovery Tab
-Tap install recovery
-Tap /sdcard/clock.img and press OK.
-Wait till Installing is finished , then Tap "Reboot to Recovery" and click OK.
**Congrats , you have now CWM!**
----NOW WE NEED TO INSTALL A CUSTOM ROM-----​
-Get a Custom ROM from ZTE Blade Android Development , no matter what version is (Gingerbread or ICS or other Version - doesn't matter).
-The ROM must be made only for the Blade.
-Save the ROM at /sdcard/.
-Turn your phone off.
-During pressing power on your phone , press Volume- , and let the 2 buttons only go , when you are in Clockworkmod Recovery.
-In the CWM-Recovery you can only navigate with the buttons (Menu,Volume +/-)
-Scroll to "Wipe Data&Factory Reset" with Volume buttons and press the MENU button.
-Choose Yes.
-Then make the same at "Wipe Cache"
-When you are with both wipe finished , go to "Install .zip from sdcard" -> "choose .zip from sdcard" -> go to your RomName.zip (RomName is the name of the ROM!) , then choose "Yes" and the ROM is installing.
-When the ROM is installed , just "reboot system now" and your device is rebooting!
**First boot needs some time**
Your ROM might need Gapps , you will find them HERE.
Download the Gapps for your Android Version ; If you use ICS , choose the Gapps_ics_xxxx.zip !
The Gapps are in a flashable .zip , just flash the .zip wia CWM.
ZTE Blade ROMS are working for BASE Lutea , Dell XCD35 and Orange San Francisco too , they have different names , but are the same device.
Have fun with the bunch of Custom Rom and Mods

"dead link"***CLICK HERE TO GET THE ZIP PACKAGE!*** and the device known as avea in touch

Desparoux said:
"dead link"***CLICK HERE TO GET THE ZIP PACKAGE!*** and the device known as avea in touch
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Sorry, but devhost deleted the ZIP , don't know why.
Will try it to upload another time.

Why not use mediafire or a shared file in dropbox.
Is there anywhere else I can obtain some of these files in the meantime?

cwm
kevinrus123 said:
In this Guide,I will show you how to root your ZTE Blade , install Clockworkmod and install a ROM , without a PC.​ZTE Blade is also known as:
-Base Lutea
-Orange San Francisco
-Dell XCD35
***CLICK HERE TO GET THE ZIP PACKAGE!***​Download the ZIP package made by me ; containig all files you will need (depends what Gen your Blade is):
-Ask Mr Pigfish (to know if your device is Gen1 or Gen2 Phone)
-gen1-to-gen2.zip (If your device is a Gen1 , this will make it to Gen2 , I will explain it to you in detail)
-ES File Explorer
-u_Root.apk
-latestgen2.zip
-recovery.apk
To unpack the ZIP , get a File Manager or ZIP unpacker from Android Market (Play Store)
The ROM you want to install ( I highly recommend a ICS ROM - from Cyanogenmod) you can easily download to your phone.
This all files you can easily download to your /sdcard , you won't need a PC.
This Method to root your ZTE Blade is the safest.
First we need to know what Gen your ZTE Blade I is.
To look what Gen your Blade is , install and run Ask Mr Pigfish.apk , this will say you in less seconds what Gen your device is.
**If it is a Gen1 phone , follow these steps with the Headline "Gen1 Phone".**
--If it is a Gen 2 phone , follow the steps with the Headline "Gen2 Phone" .--
**Gen1 Phone**
Get the files from the zip:
-ES File Explorer
-gen1-to-gen2.zip
Steps:
-With the ES File Explorer you have to unzip the gen1-to-gen2.zip to your sdcard (/sdcard/)
-You will get a folder named "image" on your SDCard.
-Turn off the phone , remove the battery and put the battery back in.
- Hold the front MENU-Button and Volume+ button together and press power on (so you hold three buttons during power on)
-When you see some green Text appear , you can let the buttons.
-Now your phone is converted from Gen1 to Gen2!
-Now the Phone will reboot , and you will get to CWM Recovery!
----NOW WE NEED TO INSTALL A CUSTOM ROM-----​
-Get a Custom ROM from ZTE Blade Android Development , no matter what version is (Gingerbread or ICS or other Version - doesn't matter).
-The ROM must be made only for the Blade.
-Save the ROM at /sdcard/.
-Turn your phone off.
-During pressing power on your phone , press Volume- , and let the 2 buttons only go , when you are in Clockworkmod Recovery.
-In the CWM-Recovery you can only navigate with the buttons (Menu,Volume +/-)
-Scroll to "Wipe Data&Factory Reset" with Volume buttons and press the MENU button.
-Choose Yes.
-Then make the same at "Wipe Cache"
-When you are with both wipe finished , go to "Install .zip from sdcard" -> "choose .zip from sdcard" -> go to your RomName.zip (RomName is the name of the ROM!) , then choose "Yes" and the ROM is installing.
-When the ROM is installed , just "reboot system now" and your device is rebooting!
**First boot needs some time**
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"Gen2 Phone"
Get the files from the zip:
-ES File Explorer
-u_Root.apk
-recovery.apk
-latestgen2.zip
Make sure "Unknown Sources" and "USB-Debugging" are enabled (at Settings)!
-Install the u_Root.apk
-Tap "Open"
-Tap "Permanent Root"
-Please be patient. This process can take up to 15 Minutes , your phone might reboot.
-When it is ready , download the latestgen2.zip .
-Extract the latestgen2.zip to your /sdcard/
-You will get a file named "clock.img"
-Now make sure again if "Unknown Sources" are enabled.
-Download now the recovery.apk .
-Install it and open it , "Superuser will ask for permissions - you have to tap OK"
-Tap Recovery Tab
-Tap install recovery
-Tap /sdcard/clock.img and press OK.
-Wait till Installing is finished , then Tap "Reboot to Recovery" and click OK.
**Congrats , you have now CWM!**
----NOW WE NEED TO INSTALL A CUSTOM ROM-----​
-Get a Custom ROM from ZTE Blade Android Development , no matter what version is (Gingerbread or ICS or other Version - doesn't matter).
-The ROM must be made only for the Blade.
-Save the ROM at /sdcard/.
-Turn your phone off.
-During pressing power on your phone , press Volume- , and let the 2 buttons only go , when you are in Clockworkmod Recovery.
-In the CWM-Recovery you can only navigate with the buttons (Menu,Volume +/-)
-Scroll to "Wipe Data&Factory Reset" with Volume buttons and press the MENU button.
-Choose Yes.
-Then make the same at "Wipe Cache"
-When you are with both wipe finished , go to "Install .zip from sdcard" -> "choose .zip from sdcard" -> go to your RomName.zip (RomName is the name of the ROM!) , then choose "Yes" and the ROM is installing.
-When the ROM is installed , just "reboot system now" and your device is rebooting!
**First boot needs some time**
Your ROM might need Gapps , you will find them HERE.
Download the Gapps for your Android Version ; If you use ICS , choose the Gapps_ics_xxxx.zip !
The Gapps are in a flashable .zip , just flash the .zip wia CWM.
ZTE Blade ROMS are working for BASE Lutea , Dell XCD35 and Orange San Francisco too , they have different names , but are the same device.
Have fun with the bunch of Custom Rom and Mods
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holla sir my name is sardul gupta i m using this phone from last 1 year i totally dissapointed with the ui of this phone can u tell me how to install cwm in this device thanks

any way to get a mirror because I can't download the package, it tells me to disable adblock (haha **** you??) how about some free host like dropbox or google drive?

Plz sir send me download file that zip file not available
Plz sir send me zip file

Why such fail hit this forum!!!
It's completely useless...
Because slowly everything will be paid!