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If you could spare a little time this morning I would appreciate it a bunch!

Hello everyone, my name is Cody and I just joined this forum today. I dumped my iPhone 3Gs and got me the ATT band Nexus One. I love it and I have done a lot of research regarding rooting this phone. I have never rooted a phone before and this is my first android device! I made up my mind (after spending hours and hours researching) to root my N1. The advantages are great and after using my N1 for a week and really getting to know my phone I want to get into flashing ROMS etc.
This leads me to my request. I am sorry if I am in the wrong place, but I was wondering if someone that has experience in rooting (preferably with the ATT Nexus One, if that even matters) the N1 would take a bit and maybe shadow me in the process. I know that is a lot to ask and again I am sorry. I just want to make sure I do this right and that I am doing everything that I need to do. I have read that it can take a few hours so I have all the time in the world this morning. I don't know what would be easier but I have a blackberry lying around that I could call someone or if that would be weird I am open to suggestions. I don't need someone to hold my hand through the process just be there if I have any questions. I am open to all kinds of help (email, PM, chat, etc)
I have a Macbook (early 2008 edition, if that even matters) My nexus one is is Firmware version: 2.1 -update1 (you probably knew that), Baseband version: 32.26.00.24U_4.04.00.03_2, Build Number: EPE54B, Kernal Version 2.6.29-01117-g4bc62c2 android-build apa26 #1.
I dont know if you need this info but I have read that you need to flash the radio to the right version so I was writing this to see if I have the right one. I would like to do this without messing with the radio (I dont really feel like bricking this gorgeous piece of machine) I do know that I should never remove the battery. If I am missing anything please let me know I am very patient and want to do this right. I havent downloaded the things that I need just yet but I can do that. If someone would maybe let me know the latest Cyan Mod. (Oh I should of mentioned for now I would just like to root and flash the newest stable Cyan)
I know this is a lot to ask and again I am really sorry (especially if this is in the wrong area to post this) Even if you don't have the time to shadow (I dont blame ya) I would appreciate any info that you have the time to spare. Thanks again guys and I look forward to meeting you all!
Cody

I'd wait until you have a reason for doing so...

At least you have the latest Radio and won't have to mess with that... just read up the posts with directions to unlock the bootloader and go from there.

I have done some research and would love to unlock the extra RAM as well as run custom ROMS (I would like to try out the Desire ROM for sense)

You pretty much seem to be capable of rooting. Do you have the guides for rooting. They work on att nexus so it doesn't make a difference. The latest cyan is 5.0.5.3 I believe, and can be download from his website. However If you go to the developing forums you can click on his rom by Cyanogen, And not any others that say his name. You will then see a download link in the post. But for now just do the whole rooting process. It should take you under 30 minutes. Its very easy. Just go for it. Don't worry about bricks. Hasn't happened yet. But if anything pm me your Gmail if You wished to get more detailed help. Im typing from my phone so can't get into much detail for now. Sorry.
Edit: The roms however such as Cyan already unlock the extra ram.

uansari1 said:
At least you have the latest Radio and won't have to mess with that... just read up the posts with directions to unlock the bootloader and go from there.
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Great, thanks for the info that is one of the questions I had that was unanswered even though I have done a lot of research. Is there any good beginner (mac) walkthrus on this site? I am searching right now, but just thought I would ask. Thanks again for your help.

angermeans said:
I have done some research and would love to unlock the extra RAM as well as run custom ROMS (I would like to try out the Desire ROM for sense)
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GEE, I wonder where someone could find a simple and easy to follow rooting guide / a guide for Sense! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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google is your friend.... you're going to run into things that everyone else assumes/knows and you'll want to be able to find answers rather than waiting on someone else to answer a blog post.

One quick thing before I get started (again, thanks for all you guys for helping me) I am going to be doing this on my macbook running Snow leopard version 10.6.3 is there going to be any problems I am going to run into? Do I need to download any drivers on top of the three programs I am to download (ie. Amon recovery image, google apps, and of cyanogen). I just want to make sure I am getting all this correct before I start

i got the over under at 3 days on this guy posting something along the lines of "You bastards bricked my phone, FIX IT!"

angermeans - you will find that users of this forum are not very tolerant of requests such as yours when the information you seek is easily available on this forum.
Really - don't be afraid, read up, follow the tutorials exactly, and you will have yourself a nicely customized phone in no time.
Or a very expensive paperweight. Kidding...

angermeans said:
Hello everyone, my name is Cody and I just joined this forum today. I dumped my iPhone 3Gs and got me the ATT band Nexus One. I love it and I have done a lot of research regarding rooting this phone. I have never rooted a phone before and this is my first android device! I made up my mind (after spending hours and hours researching) to root my N1. The advantages are great and after using my N1 for a week and really getting to know my phone I want to get into flashing ROMS etc.
This leads me to my request. I am sorry if I am in the wrong place, but I was wondering if someone that has experience in rooting (preferably with the ATT Nexus One, if that even matters) the N1 would take a bit and maybe shadow me in the process. I know that is a lot to ask and again I am sorry. I just want to make sure I do this right and that I am doing everything that I need to do. I have read that it can take a few hours so I have all the time in the world this morning. I don't know what would be easier but I have a blackberry lying around that I could call someone or if that would be weird I am open to suggestions. I don't need someone to hold my hand through the process just be there if I have any questions. I am open to all kinds of help (email, PM, chat, etc)
I have a Macbook (early 2008 edition, if that even matters) My nexus one is is Firmware version: 2.1 -update1 (you probably knew that), Baseband version: 32.26.00.24U_4.04.00.03_2, Build Number: EPE54B, Kernal Version 2.6.29-01117-g4bc62c2 android-build apa26 #1.
I dont know if you need this info but I have read that you need to flash the radio to the right version so I was writing this to see if I have the right one. I would like to do this without messing with the radio (I dont really feel like bricking this gorgeous piece of machine) I do know that I should never remove the battery. If I am missing anything please let me know I am very patient and want to do this right. I havent downloaded the things that I need just yet but I can do that. If someone would maybe let me know the latest Cyan Mod. (Oh I should of mentioned for now I would just like to root and flash the newest stable Cyan)
I know this is a lot to ask and again I am really sorry (especially if this is in the wrong area to post this) Even if you don't have the time to shadow (I dont blame ya) I would appreciate any info that you have the time to spare. Thanks again guys and I look forward to meeting you all!
Cody
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Dude, you can do it yourself. It isn't all that difficult. Moreover, there are so many guides available in this forum. Just search it and you'd be good to root your device yourself....

Ok so I got the phone rooted and unlocked and I have downloaded the latest Cyanogen ROM. I am using a Mac and from what I can see I have to put the downloaded (Latest Cyan mod and google features) on the root. I do that and when I hit flash zip from sdcard I get the error E:No zip files found.
Could this be because my mac is auto unzipping the .zip?

angermeans said:
Ok so I got the phone rooted and unlocked and I have downloaded the latest Cyanogen ROM. I am using a Mac and from what I can see I have to put the downloaded (Latest Cyan mod and google features) on the root. I do that and when I hit flash zip from sdcard I get the error E:No zip files found.
Could this be because my mac is auto unzipping the .zip?
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No need to unzip, after you download the .zip files just open finder, find them and then drag them over to your SD card.

whoops, didnt read the last message. obsolete!

I just want to say that I owe you guys a big thank you for all your help today. I went in a newbie and came out five hours later still a newbie but with a rooted nexus one with the latest cyanogen mod build. I am really sorry that I posted this in the wrong place and I am so glad that there are good people that tolerated my "newbiness" I learned a lot today and I am very happy with my decision. This was the first time that I have ever rooted a phone and I can say that I know quite a bit more than I did before. I look forward to spending a lot more time on this forum so one day I may help others out the way you guys have helped me.
Signed a very happy Nexus One owner.

Help needed

Hi there guys/girls,
I have just joined the SGS2 crew after moving from my Atrix and need help rooting my phone.
My phone is a UK 3 Samsung Galaxy S2 (it has the annoying 3 bootlogo and 3 apps in the phone).
Having had a look on the forums i'm confused in regards to what steps to take.
Can anyone tell me what is the easiest way to root?
Do I have to follow specific steps as my phone is a network branded handset?
About my phone:
Android Version - 2.3.3
Baseband - I9100NEKD5
Kernel Version -
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected]#2
Build number - GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
The first person that can give me a noobs guide which results in my phone being successfuly rooted will get a drink from me.
Thanks in advance,
Ron

Have a read here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522
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Hi there,
Thanks for the reply but i'm confused in regards to which files I need to use specifically for my phone.
Also how can I flash the default unlocked SGS2 rom (the one without the crappy network branding)?
Please explain in noobs terms as I am not familiar with odin whatsoever.
Thanks again
Ron

I have FINALLY managed to flash the stock samsung unlocked rom and root my phone!
WOW what a long ass procedure.... I had become to used to using tools like gingerbreak which had made me rusty in terms of modding but got there in the end.

You thought it was a long procedure? Took me like 30 seconds after installing Odin. Glad you finally got it rooted though.
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ronak47 said:
I have FINALLY managed to flash the stock samsung unlocked rom and root my phone!
WOW what a long ass procedure.... I had become to used to using tools like gingerbreak which had made me rusty in terms of modding but got there in the end.
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It's one of those things that becomes routine once you've done it a few times. I even remember following a guide to flash a ROM via a custom recovery and thinking this it pretty complicated, now it all seems so simple

Heimdall issues

I downloaded this app/program and can't find it anywhere on my computer. Not in the applications folder or anywhere. I can't figure out how to open it so I can root my Samsung GALAXY S II i9100.

If you're struggling at that point, rooting is probably not for you.

Your supposed to download the heimdall suite. Then after it installs and everything, it asks you to reboot which is necessary. After it reboots, go to applications and look for heimdall-frontend.
Btw, heimdall in general is just complicated idk why their website advertises it as being easy.
I legit just used bootcamp and installed windows 7 last night, used to rooting and everything on windows anyway since that what i did when i had a Galaxy S.
Just install windows on your Mac, it makes life easier for doing anything android.

pewpewbangbang said:
Your supposed to download the heimdall suite. Then after it installs and everything, it asks you to reboot which is necessary. After it reboots, go to applications and look for heimdall-frontend.
Btw, heimdall in general is just complicated idk why their website advertises it as being easy.
I legit just used bootcamp and installed windows 7 last night, used to rooting and everything on windows anyway since that what i did when i had a Galaxy S.
Just install windows on your Mac, it makes life easier for doing anything android.
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Thanks. After 3 times it finally showed up in applications. I don't want to have to buy Windows just to root a phone, ya know!! guess I could get a torrent?
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oinkylicious said:
If you're struggling at that point, rooting is probably not for you.
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Thanks for the constructive help bud.
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Gary86 said:
Thanks for the constructive help bud.
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You're welcome. Thanks for posting in the correct forum and double posting.

No problem. I was going to post in another forum but kept giving errors about being banned if it was wrong place.
Don't know why you felt compelled to post if you weren't gonna be helpful.
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Help, please!

My friend asked me to root his samsung galaxy for him. He doesn't have a sim card in it and it is running 2.2 froyo. I have tons on experience rooting and ROMing my Droid x2 from Verizon and my Acer tablet but I don't know where to begin on this phone. I read the sticky and I've been researching for the past week and have still yet to even get the correct drivers. My friend needs it tommorow, and he already gave me some money to do it for him. If any one, any one at all could link me to the drivers for the phone, and how to root it (prefferebly not through adb) or if you can do it without hooking it up to the computer, I would be eternally greatful! All I need to do is get the phone rooted and get a recovery on there. Somebody please help! Thanks guys!!!

galaxy what?
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Galaxy s!!! When it boots up it says world phone too, if that makes a difference

There's a bunch of different galaxy s phones. Start by making sure you know which one it is and just reading all the stickies threads. I don't have any experience with galaxy s phones though so I might not be much help but ill do what I can.
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Well I know its for [email protected]
Model number-SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
Firmware version-2.2
Basebamd version-I87UCKB2
Kernel version -2.6.32.9
Build number-FROYO.UCKB2

If the phone is Galaxy S i9000 check this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494493
(there are also other very good guides in the general section , but this one is the easiest i think)
Dex

Search around here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=706 that's the forums for the correct phone
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Guys I have the right drivers! The phone and my computer are communicating well now. I just need a program that will root the phone. I've looked through all the posts, guys. Direct links to programs and personal experiences welcome...

chandler507 said:
Guys I have the right drivers! The phone and my computer are communicating well now. I just need a program that will root the phone. I've looked through all the posts, guys. Direct links to programs and personal experiences welcome...
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Dude,
Get an Gingerbread Stock version of Gingerbread (see www.sammobile.com) I recommend I9000_JVZ and download-it. then flash-it. You cand find step-by step how on this forum.
After you flash it you can flash wwith odin the proper version fot CF-Root from chain fire (it should be with the same extension _JVZ or _JVT, because it is working just fine).
If you do not fing them send me your mail and I wil upload them for you. All of them.

Can you email me? Looking for some more personalized help and I need yo get this done today. [email protected]

Look In this ... theandroidsoul.com/xxjvp-android-2-3-4-firmware-galaxy-s-install-and-download/

how to ROM my ATT Galaxy S4?

Hello friends
firs i want to thank you for the wonderful work.
i have an att galaxy s 4:
samsung-sgh-I337
4.2.2
I337ucuamf3
karnel version 3.4.0-812098
i cant find a manual to rom this device.... i tried to ROM it once and the device died i had to change in att store.
i would like to find a manual to rom my device "CyanogenMod 10.2 ".
pleas help me to find the manual to rom my device
thank you :good:

zohar2avi said:
Hello friends
firs i want to thank you for the wonderful work.
i have an att galaxy s 4:
samsung-sgh-I337
4.2.2
I337ucuamf3
karnel version 3.4.0-812098
i cant find a manual to rom this device.... i tried to ROM it once and the device died i had to change in att store.
i would like to find a manual to rom my device "CyanogenMod 10.2 ".
pleas help me to find the manual to rom my device
thank you :good:
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from my brief searches in here today, it ain't happening with mf3 right now. you can root it but that is about it. no custom recovery and now roming.
i just got mine today and was sad (came from htc one)

This should have been posted in q&a. A search would have found your answer. But start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391

"ROM your device" ? Really ? OK first -you can root, install custom recovery, and install new Roms."ROM your device" as you call it . even on mf3. You obviously don't know a whole lot about what you are trying to do, due to the way you asked and your knowledge of.... So my suggestion is to stay stock download "GO Launcher" or something until you have done ALOT of research. And I do mean ALOT of research. You don't wanna end up with a brick and I'm sure I speak for the rest of us on XDA when I say "we don't need the forum filling up with post / questions on how to unbrick your device that you .."I just wanted to run iOS 7". So with that said good luck and happy reading.
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jess.hickey said:
from my brief searches in here today, it ain't happening with mf3 right now. you can root it but that is about it. no custom recovery and now roming.
i just got mine today and was sad (came from htc one)
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incorrect. see jd's post below:
jd1639 said:
This should have been posted in q&a. A search would have found your answer. But start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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