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Hi all,
I am very new user of android g1 phone so i would like to ask you sum silly questions :
1. How to know that my google g1 phone is rooted ( I bought it from ebay ).
2. How to install / download sweeter home ..
thanx in advance
If it has an app called Superuser Whitelist installed then it is definitely rooted. If not, you need to get an app from the market called Terminal Emulator. Open it and type getprop ro.secure . If the response is 0 then you are rooted. Otherwise you are not rooted.
To install apps, just open the Market. You can search by name at any time by pressing the keyboard search button (looks like a magnifying glass).
thanx jashsu for reply , there is no any application installed called Superuser Whitelist in my phone and as per your advise i installed Terminal emulator , response is 1, that means my phone is not rooted right ???? suggest me what is difference between rooted or non rooted phone, what can i do with rooted phones , plz....
writeonthis said:
thanx jashsu for reply , there is no any application installed called Superuser Whitelist in my phone and as per your advise i installed Terminal emulator , response is 1, that means my phone is not rooted right ???? suggest me what is difference between rooted or non rooted phone, what can i do with rooted phones , plz....
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Koush's sticky (link below) describes why and how to gain root. I would suggest you only perform it if you are confident in your proficiency with computers and following computing-related instructions. If the notion that you might disable your phone for some unknown reason and not be able to instantly restore it worries you, then do not root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
thanx again one more problem i am facing is whenever i start camera it shows please insert sd card before using the camera , but when i go sd card and memory option there it shows sd card space is 968 mb that means sd card is inside, Whats wrong with my phone please suggest
Hm. Give this a shot:
1. Connect G1 to computer
2. Mount the sd card (on G1)
3. Copy the contents of the /Camera folder to computer
4. Delete the /Camera folder
5. Dismount the sd card (on the computer)
6. Unplug G1
After that try your Camera app again. If it doesn't work, check another app that uses the sd card, like the Music app.
Just to tip you off, don't know if this has been fixed yet, but when I rooted my phone around 2 months ago, the RC29 image didn't work... in fact it bricked my phone causing it to go straight to the bootloader no matter what, I had to find another source to download the RC29 to get it to work, and following that rooting went smooth (telnet part was a bit rough) and now its great!
Welcome to the world of the Android
Thanx 2 all, finally i formatted my card and its working properly even in camera , thanx again
The Motorola Flipout is fairly easy to root, at least now. Universal Androot (get it here) works.
I am thinking about moving apps to the sd card. However, since I haven't reflashed the phone, and I don't have a ROM for it, I'd like to do it without reflashing. Is that possible?
If I partition an SD card correctly (ext3), copy all of /data onto that partition, and then mount that partition over /data, will that work? Or do I have to mount the card before the phone boots?
Or is it better to just copy /data/data, and mount the partition over /data/data?
It seems to me that mounting over a directory, as opposed to creating a link is least invasive, because on reboot the phone is as it was before. Is this right?
If I have to mount the sdcard before the phone boots, can I just edit one of the init scripts, or is that more complicated? I read about editing init.rc and repacking boot.img
Oh, HOWTO unpack edit and repack boot images seems to give good instructions. On the Flipout, boot is mtd4, and recovery is mtd5.
If I only modify boot, I can't brick my phone too badly? Since I haven't changed recovery, I should be able to recover (?). Can I create an update.zip that flashes the old boot.img and undoes my changes in case something goes wrong?
I just got the flipout from rogers.. Is there anyplace that has a development forum for it? And does it have the efuse ? If it does, is it possible to do what was done with the droid X to it?
How did go so far ghostwheel? I'm eager to hear what else you have figured out.
You use App2Card.apk at below for app2sd without flash:
http://www.tinhte.vn/f280/app2card-2-4-4-20-9-cai-dat-ung-dung-len-nho-phan-vung-456586/
Requires: just a rooted phone
Steps:
- install app
- click Menu / Partition button then use slide bars to create ext2 for your sd card if it hasn't been splited yet
- click Install App2card button
- phone will be rebooted and you just taste app on sd after then
Note: above page has further instruction but it is vietnamese, you must use google translate to get it. This app runs perfectly on my Milestone.
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ghostwheel said:
The Motorola Flipout is fairly easy to root, at least now. Universal Androot (get it here) works.
I am thinking about moving apps to the sd card. However, since I haven't reflashed the phone, and I don't have a ROM for it, I'd like to do it without reflashing. Is that possible?
If I partition an SD card correctly (ext3), copy all of /data onto that partition, and then mount that partition over /data, will that work? Or do I have to mount the card before the phone boots?
Or is it better to just copy /data/data, and mount the partition over /data/data?
It seems to me that mounting over a directory, as opposed to creating a link is least invasive, because on reboot the phone is as it was before. Is this right?
If I have to mount the sdcard before the phone boots, can I just edit one of the init scripts, or is that more complicated? I read about editing init.rc and repacking boot.img
Oh, HOWTO unpack edit and repack boot images seems to give good instructions. On the Flipout, boot is mtd4, and recovery is mtd5.
If I only modify boot, I can't brick my phone too badly? Since I haven't changed recovery, I should be able to recover (?). Can I create an update.zip that flashes the old boot.img and undoes my changes in case something goes wrong?
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Hi,
I'd really like to help with that (I'm a confirm dev. for Cliq and CliqXT phones).
Hopefully we can do great things like we did for Cliq and CLiqXT (upgrade to 2.1!). (check my work at http://bit.ly/adlxmod).
First thing would be to generate a system dump (a dump of all the files in the /system partition). Hopefully we then could generate a custom recovery to flash on the phone, and then custom roms, either base on the dump you provide or other roms from other files. Contact me on twitter @adumont (say it's for Flipout) and I'll guide you to generate the dump!
Looking forward to do great things for that litle phone!
I'm in touch with adlxdum to give him my dump but I think we should start a separated thread like "Custom rom, modding (work in progress)" so that we can follow adlxdum work.
And...thx in advance ;-)
flusshd said:
You use App2Card.apk at below for app2sd without flash:
http://www.tinhte.vn/f280/app2card-2-4-4-20-9-cai-dat-ung-dung-len-nho-phan-vung-456586/
Requires: just a rooted phone
Steps:
- install app
- click Menu / Partition button then use slide bars to create ext2 for your sd card if it hasn't been splited yet
- click Install App2card button
- phone will be rebooted and you just taste app on sd after then
Note: above page has further instruction but it is vietnamese, you must use google translate to get it. This app runs perfectly on my Milestone.
Sent from my Milestone using XDA App
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Worked!
I couldn't repartition the SD card with the program, so I had to partition it myself. But once that was done, thing seem to work well. A bit slower...
I'm not totally sure how to use the app. Internal seems to still be full, but ext2 on the SD is quite empty. I can't seem to be able to tell if an app is installed to internal or external.
I have to try and install some more apps to see if I run out of memory.
Thanks!!
I'm guessing the flipout and charm are almost identical phones?
My wife has a charm and i'm one of those "i'm not a developer, but I'd like to help" guys.
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I'm guessing the flipout and charm are almost identical phones?
My wife has a charm and i'm one of those "i'm not a developer, but I'd like to help" guys.
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Yes, I think they are very similar.
One thing that I'm interested in is the accelerometer. On the Flipout, most apps that use it are twisted - for example wikitude, and many games (labyrinth lite works!) I wonder if things work on the charm...
the charm has the same issue.
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the charm has the same issue.
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thanks! Too bad....
Hi ghostwheel
I've tried installing app2card, but I'm having some problems. I got the new version 2.7.2.
As you said, the partition doesnt work. For me it says sd card is full but its empty...
How did you manually partition it?
I've found some tutorials but it was for other phones and they required a custom rom...
I partitioned the card using a linux computer, with the program fdisk.
I allocated 2GB to a partition of type ext2. But, I think there are many alternatives for partitioning a disk, see this page:
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f9/how-to-create-ext2-partition-14232/
Wow great link! Many different options! Will try this as soon as I get a micro sd card adapter. Thanks!
You mentioned in your old post that you were having problems using app2card, That you weren't sure if it was working. Have you been able to use it since? Is it working well? and if not have you found an alternative?
I just started using this phone and I'm almost running out of memory... this is quite annoying!
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You mentioned in your old post that you were having problems using app2card, That you weren't sure if it was working. Have you been able to use it since? Is it working well? and if not have you found an alternative?
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Yes, I was having problems. Mainly when restarting the phone, sometimes oodles of apps don't work, including launcher pro, and app2card. You have to remember that when the phone reboots and seems to have FC problems, don't chose any home screen as the default, in case it crashes, and keep a spare app2card to reinstall on the sdcard. I think "severe" problems I had only twice, or so.
So, I have almost no problems. Most of the time it works really well. So well, in fact, that I'm a bit afraid to upgrade it, in case something breaks. And, I totally forgot what it is like to have to delete apps to install another one.
I have more of the opposite problem - finding an app among all those installed takes a realllly long time if you forgot its name. Apps organizer helps.
hello, i am new and i have flipout to test in poland orange network, i just root him using 1st post in this forum, great job! thanks
OK, I am having some problems with the current version of app2card. As I said, sometimes when I turn the device off and back on, app2card fails, and many apps give a FC which starting. Then one needs to fix the apps from app2card. It seems that once that is done, some apps lose some of their data. So, for example, droidwall (excellent program!!), lost all firewall data. I'll have to check if newer versions of app2card don't have this problem. It doesn't happen very often.
Instructions to root Flipout
Hi - I'd consider myself a newbie regarding rooting. I just got the AT&T Flipout - I really like the form factor. I just tried running the Universal Androot from my phone but got the security warning message about only being able to install from trusted sources.
Can someone point me in the right direction please?
Many thanks!
it says that with a lot of apps installed like that, including gmote that I downloaded from the developers site. Just look at what you're downloading like you would on any machine
go to settings > Application and tick on unknown sources to be able to install it.
Hello again,
I see that it's riridiculous to make a lot of topics, so I will post all my questions in this thread. So let's start :
1. I want to update to 2.3 or atleast 2.2 ROM. I wanted to use Cyanogen mod, but in http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices I can't see my phone. What should I do? If you know please write link.
2. How to install ROM with Fastboot or Recovery or something like that? Also please write guide link.
3. Why I can't root my phone with this guide http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-gt540-optimus-gt540-modaco-com/310737/how-to-root-your-lg-gt540/?
In Stability Test menu I can't find chose for "Enable Root Permission".
4. Is there any way to move Apps to SD without ROOT and updating to newer than 2.1 version?
I think that enough. What who will help me, I will be thanks forever!!!
Hello,
1. Our phone is not supported entirely by cyanogenmod so what developers do is port it to our phone but still not all the options work, but most of them does.If you are not informed some a user has created a petition to cyanogenmod wich all the people that has LG GT540 should sign.
What we ask?
That CM officially support the phone and develop official CM roms for the handset.
Offical Cyanogenmod Support Petition
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12770991#post12770991
3. if you have stock 2.1 use Z4root, all the custom versions are coming rooted already, so you dont have to worry about that anymore.
4. With 2.1 you can but you must partition your sdcard with a partition tool software, i use EASEUS Partition Master-Home Edition its free also in 2.1 you can use link2sd app for that purpose or app2sd script. I personaly use link2sd it works fine for me.
Now with 2.2+ versions that has cyanogenmod option you can move apps2sd with an option in Applications setting:
First: thick Allow application moving
Second: in Install Location pick External
Or you can install an application from market called App2SD is free and you can manage all your applications from there.
THANKS ARE WELCOMED
THANKS! THANKS! THANKS!
Also, could you write more how to partion my sd and move apps to it? Do you have any guide for this or something like that?
Sorry for double post. So I can move apps to sd with doing something with sd and link2sd app? Could you post guide for these things?
Before anything i will recommend you the 2.2 ROM superfast froyo im using it, and has been great so far. Follow my guide and flash the fastboot version for CLEAN INSTALL. Tomorrow the guy that made it is supose to post an update, so better way until tomorrow.
Once you have the ROM flashed use the App2SD application from market for move your applications. NO need to partition your sdcard.
Ok if want to keep in 2.1 version then link2sd is for you
1. first download EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition
2. Once installed plug your phone to the computer, wait until it be recognized
3. Open EASEUS "run as Administrator" (if windows7 user) and you will see the software recognized your SDcard (you can figure for the size of your sdcard)
4. Right clic on the partition and select Resize/Move
5. Resize from right to left until you see in Unallocated Space After 512 MB or close (510 is enough) . Clic OK
6. Now that you have a new partition, right clic, select Resize/Move and do the same process again for create a new partition of 32 MB (that is for Swap). What is swap? its like a second memory. Clic OK
7. Now select each partition,right clic and select FORMAT:
* 1st partition >> FAT32 format
* 2nd partition >> Ext2/FAT32 format (pick one i use Ext2)
* 3rd partition >> do not format (use SWAPPER 2 app from market to activate it)
ALL 3 PARTITIONS MUST BE PRIMARY NOT LOGICAL
Thanks
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But Swapper write's it need's root permission.
Kothas said:
But Swapper write's it need's root permission.
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yes it needs root permissions so if you have stock 2.1 then root it with Z4root app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9109591&postcount=1
Z4root v1.3.0
http://www.mediafire.com/?k0txyrr56s48y5w
Holy crap... I am coming from a Galaxy SII, now got an Atrix today (Bell Version)
And omg, what a mess it seems?
Was so easy to root and add my own ROMS to the S2, with this Atrix, theres so much crap I gotta do in order to get CM7.
I am bare stock, out of the box. I need a super easy guide on how to unlock bootloader and get CM7 on this.
I am on gingerbread... Stock..
Help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
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Says it works for AT&T ONLY for boot loader unlock :9
This is what you need mate : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
I'm on bell in Greater Vancouver.
everything you do is at your own risk
but anyway this is what i did.....
courtesy of J-roc
root,cwm,unlock bootloader,flash GB
Pt 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQzZOj0-BA
Pt 2. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmoki.../4/BYM-YeSH22o
Pt 3. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmoki.../3/CwJGetPHlzE
Pt 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcgvglaXLyM
Pt 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFhKFeTBuM
Fairly straight forward and simple.....had no problems
After that follow the other videos for cm7 install
Thanks guys, I got the bootloader unlocked, installed racer recovery, but I cannot delete the file in syste/etc install-recovery.sh because it give me error saying FILE is Read OnlY! Im using root explorer, and tried ASTRO, and I am not rooted, so I cant get permission to delete it???
I just need to delete that to get into proper recovery mode and install CM7, its already in my SD card.
MANNNNN, just need final step
Ive tried 3 methods to root my phone, none worked. I need to delete that install-recovery.sh file
Looks like I missed the STICKY about Petes 1 click root!!!
WORKED
Deleted the file I was talking about, and when Im in recovery mode, still just show android and triangle, clicking the corner dont do anything...
Do I need to reflash the racer recovery maybe?:
WOW! I reflash the racer and now it works, installing CM7 now
Hey guys Im missing the Market and when I try to download from the web it says I need an SD card
What do I do now? I need Market, anyway I can get it without it asking me for an SD card? My Atrix is 16GB....
CM7 is installed, just missing Market now...
if I'm not mistaken, the atrix CM7 requires use of an external SD card.
JoeM01 said:
if I'm not mistaken, the atrix CM7 requires use of an external SD card.
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Seriously, wtf.
So I wont be able to get Market apk without buying an sd card for the Atrix which already has 16gb unused in it....
i think there's a way to swap around the settings so that CM can use the internal memory. check the FAQ's listed in the CM7 thread.
You could try going into
Cyanogen mod settings > applications> use internal storage, and then try to dl the market.
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Thanks everyone. Got it set up perfect now
Hi and welcome. Rooted my wifes nook with NookManager. Everything went OK. I installed ADB to install apps. I would like to ask for help with few problems:
1. How to enable Norefresh
2. How to enable Multitouch
3. When installing apk over Adb over wifi on internal memory is ok, but when trying installing on SD card with -s parameter i got error saying unknown parameter. When downloading apk with opera mobile i can save on sd card and install.
Ad1. So far installed NoReffresh.apk but see no difference
Ad2. Downloaded Multitouch.zip file from this forum and used android commander fo flash zip - no difference
marcingol said:
Hi and welcome. Rooted my wifes nook with NookManager. Everything went OK. I installed ADB to install apps. I would like to ask for help with few problems:
1. How to enable Norefresh
2. How to enable Multitouch
3. When installing apk over Adb over wifi on internal memory is ok, but when trying installing on SD card with -s parameter i got error saying unknown parameter. When downloading apk with opera mobile i can save on sd card and install.
Ad1. So far installed NoReffresh.apk but see no difference
Ad2. Downloaded Multitouch.zip file from this forum and used android commander fo flash zip - no difference
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I'm using 1.2 firmware and rooted the same way as you did.
I've burned CWM to an sd card http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360994
and installed the CWM zip #174 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1906507 that installs a new kernel, fast mode, and enable multitouch.
But fastmode didn't worked so far, just multitouch, seems like 1.2 broke it.
Regarding display modes: EpdController is different under 1.2
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35723797&postcount=15
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35390192&postcount=8
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But fastmode didn't worked so far, just multitouch, seems like 1.2 broke it.
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I'm new and not a programmer, but 1.2 didn't break fastmode itself, just the activation method. Someone wrote a script to work around it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35362768&postcount=105