I bought this htc trophy from someone I didnt know at the time that its rooted. i would really like to unroot it since the marketplace wont work. please can some one tell me how. i know how to root and unroot an android but nothing about windows phones!
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I have an HTC Magic running Android 1.6
I would like a newer version, 2.1 or 2.2, however I am aware that Vodafone AU will not be releasing any updates.
Could anyone please point me in the right direction to get a ROM upgrade?
Please bear in mind I am new to this and do not wish to brick my phone!!
Thanks
Steve.
By the way... I am now downloading the official HTC Magic ROM with Sense using a serial number posted in these forums.
Given this is not strictly for my phone, although it is still an HTC Magic, will this ROM work? Is this safe to install?
A long time left on my download before I can give it a try...
Thanks, Steve.
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Hi there,
did you get anywhere with this? How did it go? I am in the exact same boat as you, but am not sure how to go about it since htc dont provide an update for the Vodafone branded devices. I believe this is because of the Google logo on the back, and google thinks we shouldnt have sense if it has their logo on it.
Anyway, if you could let me know how you went with it that would be great.
Thanks
A few people have bricked their phones doing that, not a good move.
Sent from my HTC Magic using XDA App
hmm, i say dont do it...
Hello everyone,
I am writing to find out if anyone out there can tell me if I should install the official updates for my Rogers branded Magic and if so should i install them in order? You see I have an unlocked Rogers branded Magic that I used for a while before getting my Tilt 2 however I am looking at using the Magic again now that I've learned about PDAnet for tethering. Anyways, since I hadn't looked into Android since getting the Tilt 2 I thought I'd see if there had been any updates and I found on HTC's downloads a couple of updates for the Rogers Magic and rather like the idea of Sense and multitouch but want to know if these updates will relock my phone forcing me to learn how to unlock it again? (I originally bought it unlocked and have to have it unlocked because I am on AT&T). I've also considered rooting and flashing a newer ROM however without the Wiki being up I'm kind of scared that I don't understand enough about it to do it correctly. Anyways, if any of you could please let me know if the updates would break my ability to use my phone on AT&T could you please let me know about this and any other drawbacks to applying the upgrades? Thanks and I hope that you all have a nice night.
I unfortunately can't answer your question about the updates, however, if you do decide to root your phone I put together a guide that's based on how I did it and the resources I used, just all pulled into one post. Check it out if you'd like: here.
Hello Everyone,
This is my first Driod device. I used to use a BB but my friend gave me an HTC Rogers magic and I figured I would give it a try. It does NOT have the 911 patch installed. I may by the Samsung Captive S when it comes out to Rogers and I figured I would try Andriod with this phone first. I have a couple of questions:
- When i try installing the 911 patch my phone disconnects from HTC sync for some reason. HTC sync finds the phone prior to the patch install but when i try installing the patch it give me an error msg asking me to check my usb cable. Any thoughts why? I am running windows 7 64bit.
-How hard is it to root the HTC Magic? I am not that good with programming code or anything like that. I was told i should upgrade to 2.1 but i need to root it first.
-any other helpful links or tips will be greatly appreciated.
Sorry i just wanted to add that my friend told me i may need to sign the Rogers HTC magic wavier before i root my phone or they will cut off my data. Anyone know if this is true.
Thanks
easy root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=756942
10 min max and no need of code experience
Give it a try :0)
Not sure about the waiver but I would definitely load a different ROM than what Rogers ships by default.
On my Rogers Magic I've just loaded the Froyo Redux 1.7 mod which is based on CyanogenMOD 6.0 RC3. Works like a champ!
I recommend that you spend some time reading these forums a bit before jumping in. your patience will be rewarded!
Many rogers magic users have been through this before so its likely any question you have has already been answered.
good luck!
Hi, im wondering if anyone can help me, i bought a HTC hero last year on o2. When i go to settings>about phone, there is no option for me to upgrade my software. It's still on 1.0.0.
IS there any way i can upgrade my software, as my phone is getting really slow and non responsive.
Any help would be very helpful
I had no idea o2 sold the phone. Check my newbie guide to root and install a custom rom. Probably the only way you'll see any sort of update.
Ask first your customer service.
I have a my touch 3g 32B and I have the 2.2 Froyo update from T-Mobile. I am trying to root the phone because I do not like this update. Can someone please tell how to root 2.2 on this phone or how to go back to 1.6 Donut so I can root this phone. I am stuck and do not want to buy a new phone because I like this phone and I am short on funds as well. So if someone can please help I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!!!!
There's a few one step root programs out there that work for the update. Just Google it.