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New to HTC, What should i do first?

I am new to HTC i had my TP2 for 3 weeks now but i havent done anything to it at all and today i got the HTC magic (Ion) and im wondering, what can i do to make this device even better? I see alot stuff about the Roms thingys but i have no idea how to put them on the device. If anybody would be so kind and sorta guide me to make my HTC magic even better than it is right now. Thank you

mac208x said:
I am new to HTC i had my TP2 for 3 weeks now but i havent done anything to it at all and today i got the HTC magic (Ion) and im wondering, what can i do to make this device even better? I see alot stuff about the Roms thingys but i have no idea how to put them on the device. If anybody would be so kind and sorta guide me to make my HTC magic even better than it is right now. Thank you
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READ, and Read Somemore!

mac208x said:
Where at least? I dont see any tutorials, they should be in the sticky's
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Hi, you will first need to "root" the phone, basically the process which gives you FULL access to your device, you are then able to install a rom of your choosing. A gtood place to start is in the following article, which describes exactly the process of rooting your handset.
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
Any questions, just ask.

Does anybody know if the Google Ion version of the phone needs to be rooted? The instructions that came in the box suggest that it's possible to install new roms without any hacking because it's a device intended for developers.

chefgon said:
Does anybody know if the Google Ion version of the phone needs to be rooted? The instructions that came in the box suggest that it's possible to install new roms without any hacking because it's a device intended for developers.
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Thx s1nn0n, at least one good person here, well if what chefgon says is true i guess it will save me some trouble rooting the device because i have the Developers one

So after i root my Ion, i would like to install the superhero v2 rom what do i do than?

Tried the link, i have no freaking idea what all that **** means or what to put where

mac208x said:
Tried the link, i have no freaking idea what all that **** means or what to put where
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If you cant find any help by reading, maybe you should just let i be.
I learn by reading - even in this tread.

s1nn0n said:
Hi, you will first need to "root" the phone, basically the process which gives you FULL access to your device, you are then able to install a rom of your choosing. A gtood place to start is in the following article, which describes exactly the process of rooting your handset.
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
Any questions, just ask.
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Just used the mentioned Tutorial for rooting, but at Step 12 I get a denied access error.
any ideas / advice
thanks,
DT Bogor

dtbogor said:
Just used the mentioned Tutorial for rooting, but at Step 12 I get a denied access error.
any ideas / advice
thanks,
DT Bogor
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Make sure you type the command exactly as written, do not mix back slash and forward slashes, and it will also be case sensitive. If your still having problems power the device down and back up to allow it to remount sd.

thanks, but same problem.
Done step 11. then reboots OK,
tried for Step 12 and keep getting "Access denied", never type anything, only "cut/paste" to avoid possible typing errors.
also tried putting into Fastboot mode (with skateboarders) , this is no use as 'device not found".
any further suggestions? or more simple step-by-step

Gave up waiting and installed Cyanogen

Well guys I gave up waiting for Froyo from HTC and have spent the morning doing the rather tricky task of rooting my Legend and installing Cyanogen.. it was a bit of a nightmare and I wouldn't recommend beginners try it but its installed now and I like it a lot.. and hey its froyo... no more running out of space!

Why wouldn't you advice beginners to try it?
It wasn't that hard for me and I'm really glad I did it.
Didn't had any experience with the adb but I liked it a lot it wasn't super easy but I was glad I pulled it off.

JonasDroid said:
Why wouldn't you advice beginners to try it?
It wasn't that hard for me and I'm really glad I did it.
Didn't had any experience with the adb but I liked it a lot it wasn't super easy but I was glad I pulled it off.
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What I meant was if you don't even know how to unzip stuff for example or you don't know what a command prompt is... I wouldn't bother trying to do it!

It was a pain in the behind for me during the first attempts as i needed to use the hack to be able to downgrade wich took me quite some time lookin into , once done that the only thing that actualy got in my way was the port remaining open , had no idea why it couldnt connect my device , but if you copy any error from just about anything into google , most likely within 30mins of that your problems are solved.
Either way it isnt really that hard just need some common sence and patience, read things completely and dont rush tru it and yer done in a jiffy.
Have fun for those trying

Also, the learning curve is invaluable. My first experience on these forums was downgrading and rooting. I'm no expert, but I know a lot more than I did in 3(ish) short months.

I think the main thing is follow the how-to's STEP by STEP and you and your phone will just be fine.
And reading posts from the beginning to the end helps 2
over and out !

Step by Step instructions for noobs?
Can someone then point me to step by step instructions from a vanilla 2.1 vodafone legend to use the azure mod?
The only reason why I ask is Ive read a bunch of postings and gotten totally confused.. I know I need to create a gold SD card, boot, patch then downgrade to 1.3 and then Im kinda stuck..
Oh for the record I am technical (java programmer now architect) but its a case of cant see the trees caus. of the forest!!!
thanks all
Angelo
ps if we could make this a sticky that would be fab

Did you read the sticky in the developers thread? It trells you exactly how to do it.
Sent from my Legend using XDA App

I did the same... It took me some time to get through everything (mostly due to my Internet connection here in Afghanistan), but I got it done, and I'm so glad I did. I wasn't unhappy with RUU 2.03, but I really needed to have PIN security instead of the silly pattern thing. I will definitely go back to RUU once it's available.

liltbrockie said:
What I meant was if you don't even know how to unzip stuff for example or you don't know what a command prompt is... I wouldn't bother trying to do it!
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i consider myself as a begginer,and i understand what u meant...i also just rooted my legend but now im still figuring out what is the best ROM for legend for users that want the best performance for their legend..any suggestion??and,can i use other phone ROM for my legend?? THANX

xfidox said:
i consider myself as a begginer,and i understand what u meant...i also just rooted my legend but now im still figuring out what is the best ROM for legend for users that want the best performance for their legend..any suggestion??and,can i use other phone ROM for my legend?? THANX
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Look around and you will find. No you cannot.

rajasyaitan said:
Look around and you will find. No you cannot.
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okay..other than xda, where can i find ROM for my legend ah??trima kasih rajasyaitan!!

HTC HD2 - Changing to Android. Pls Help

Hi,
I have just purchased a new HTC HD2 on T-Mobile (U.K.) and I am loving it !
I am a total novice and wish to change from Windows 6.5 to the better latest Android OS.
Can anyone please tell me how to do this? I have no idea what I am doing and do not want to do something which may jeopardise the phone (I do know that it does affect the warranty) The only thing I know about 'Flash' it flashing my mobile in public.
I would really like if someone can give me Step by Step instructions via a video so I can see what I am doing.
Any feedback would be really appreciated.
Many thanks

DoctorGore said:
Read this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939682
Don't rush anything. Make sure you have a good idea about what you're doing and what you can do if things go wrong. If you're unsure about anything just use the search feature first and if you're still iffy about something, ask a question.
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Thanks for the reply. I found these two sites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmfSpQBVx-E&feature=related
http://theunlockr.com/2010/07/03/how-to-get-android-on-your-htc-hd2/
Can I use these sites as reference? And if, for anyone reason I wanted to turn back to Windows 6.5, how would I do that?

xda_apprentice said:
Thanks for the reply. I found these two sites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmfSpQBVx-E&feature=related
http://theunlockr.com/2010/07/03/how-to-get-android-on-your-htc-hd2/
Can I use these sites as reference? And if, for anyone reason I wanted to turn back to Windows 6.5, how would I do that?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
I think you are making this harder than it needs to be. Just follow the instructions given to you in your previously started thread about the same thing. The link to MSkip gives you detailed instructions on how to install Android on your HD2 and how to revert back to WM6.5 if you so desire.

beergenius said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
I think you are making this harder than it needs to be. Just follow the instructions given to you in your previously started thread about the same thing. The link to MSkip gives you detailed instructions on how to install Android on your HD2 and how to revert back to WM6.5 if you so desire.
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Thanks for the reply. What is the latest version of Android for HTC HD2? The link you gave me, is that the latest version?

Google is your friend. Haven't used it in a while. If you are that unsure of flashing Android to your HD2 just buy an Android powered phone. Sorry to be so brash but just follow the instructions.

beergenius said:
Google is your friend. Haven't used it in a while. If you are that unsure of flashing Android to your HD2 just buy an Android powered phone. Sorry to be so brash but just follow the instructions.
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Still lost

DoctorGore said:
I'll try to explain a bit. First off you've got to install the things that let you install Android in the first place (HSPL, MAGLDR, CWM etc) and after that you install a ROM. A ROM is the thing that will decide what version of Android you phone will have. If you don't like the ROM you have, or if you just want the newest version of Android, all you have to do is change it. You don't have to re-install everything again, just your ROM.
You might have to change your CWM partition size when you choose a new ROM, but the chef (person who made the ROM) will let you know what size you need in the thread. This is also easy and doesn't require you to re-install everything. Don't worry if you don't know what a CWM partition is because it'll make sense eventually.
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Thanks for the reply which I found very helpful. Can you tell me where to download the latest ROM to download for T Mobile U.K.?
I found this site:
http://theunlockr.com/downloads/windows-phone-downloads/windows-phone-roms/htc-hd2-roms/
Can I use any of the ROM's?

need to comeback from ubuntu to android

i've just install ubuntu preview to my nexus, now i want to come back my android but my lap cant regconize the nexus for me to copy zip file ( for reinstalling android) please help me.

hlpdt10 said:
i've just install ubuntu preview to my nexus, now i want to come back my android but my lap cant regconize the nexus for me to copy zip file ( for reinstalling android) please help me.
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You were warned to do a full nandroid backup before you proceed to flash Ubuntu. Next time you flash, make a backup. I would like to give you a in-depth on how to revert back to android but I'm in class at the moment. (LOL. Sorry. I hope someone will help you soon!)

Suppose you could read the guide Ubuntu posted on their FAQ on how to go back to Android...but then again that's far to easy
Here's the link as I'm feeling generous this afternoon...
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install?action=show&redirect=TouchInstallProcess#Restoring_Android

i couldnt flash android from ubuntu, i dont know why but i couldnt install ubuntu preview from my vitual ubuntu i have to flash by zipfile to my nexus.
how can i do now?

please i really need help, any one know?

Just get the N4 toolkit and flash the stock image from there.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

hlpdt10 said:
please i really need help, any one know?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38742462&postcount=3

EddyOS said:
Suppose you could read the guide Ubuntu posted on their FAQ on how to go back to Android...but then again that's far to easy
Here's the link as I'm feeling generous this afternoon...
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install?action=show&redirect=TouchInstallProcess#Restoring_Android
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i tried this in this afternoon but nothing happen. is there any another way?

just flash any rom/stock rom/nandroid backup through the recovery that ubuntu installed on your phone.
you don't have a rom to flash on your phone?
use ADB to push it to your phone when you're in the recovery.
FFS why can't people read simple guides and use their brain for a second?

could you please help me more clearly, im noob and try to reinstall but not working !!

hlpdt10 said:
could you please help me more clearly, im noob and try to reinstall but not working !!
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If you're a n00b why on earth did you flash something so radically different? Surely you thought to know the restore routine before hand?
Read efrant's guide in General, it has every step in there. If you can't follow that then you're on your own...

finally i can reinstall anroid to my phone using adb push thanks so much

So you didn't even follow efrant's guide? What's the point in asking for help if you don't bother to take it when offered?

==i'm so confused==

I'm a noob to rooting and i don't know what to do next. I used kingo to root my phone. Ok, now i want to install a rom to the phone. There's different ones...what do yall think is the best? I don't care about animations and stuff. I'm all about performance. I want my phone to run as fast as possible. I dont know nothing about safestrap and twrp or whatever it is. Help is definitely needed. Thanks in advance.

JONES774337 said:
I'm a noob to rooting and i don't know what to do next. I used kingo to root my phone. Ok, now i want to install a rom to the phone. There's different ones...what do yall think is the best? I don't care about animations and stuff. I'm all about performance. I want my phone to run as fast as possible. I dont know nothing about safestrap and twrp or whatever it is. Help is definitely needed. Thanks in advance.
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I recommend reading up in this thread. It's got all you need and will answer alot of questions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543386
***Note 3 Root - Recovery - Roms*** step by step

Harleydroid said:
I recommend reading up in this thread. It's got all you need and will answer alot of questions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543386
***Note 3 Root - Recovery - Roms*** step by step
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thanks for that :good:

JONES774337 said:
thanks for that :good:
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You bet. Let me know if you have anymore questions. But az_bikers thread is really thorough.
Some great roms here.
This one is my favorite.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620723
[ROM] Eclipse Note 3 TW - 1.0.1 (1/22/14) - AOSP styling - Light & Dark themes!