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hi there.
i got my legend 3 days ago
i got it from some guy that used it for a while, he told me that it has installed superuser whit it the phone can run normaly, including updates, reading every simcards etc....
now i've read that for legend is released 2.2 sw, but my phone is running on 2.1-update1
and dont show me new updates when i click to check for it...
so guys plss can some of you post me here a step by step tutorial what should i do
to get my phone running on froyo or gingerbread if its possible
ty in advanced
confused android user
There's already plenty of tutorials in Development / stickies, some are not stickied, so you might have to search a bit...
As for the update, best way for you check few ROMs and install via ROM manager since you are rooted... B0.7 is particulary good one
ok i manager to install cyanogenmod 6.1 on my legend works great
btw why i cant login my acc on XDA app in phone?
you can go to the market and download Rom Manager... my preferred way in managing rom. it can download rom too ;-), if you found new rom that you want to test other than the ones found in Rom Manager. download it and put it on the root of your sd card so that its easy to look for.
eg. Blay0's B 0.7 rom found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866849
or
CM7 from here. http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=nightly&device=legend
and remember to Wipe Data and Cache if its a new ROM to avoid boot loop.
you can then use "Manage and Restore Backups" to jump between roms that you've backup or rename them to not get mix-up...
Have fun ^^
Hey guys...Im a newbie in all these kinda stuffs... if ur pro, passing by here please drop a comment to help me. u don't really have to answer all questions r.....
If u feel lazyy to answer me just gime a link which can answer me. MANY THANKS!
SE x8 don't support Flash Player, so i cant play
vids on browser but i know that when rooted, my phone's OS or ROM ( or something similar) can be changed , and many different "things" can be done, my questions are : Is supporting flash player included in the "things"?Which OS or ROM should i change to? Someone suggested me Skyfire Web Browser.. I was stunned... LOL I don't need a browser which can support flash! i needa phone which can support flash player.
Im a newbie and my knowledge is, originally our phones are running on stock roms(which don't allow many things to be done) , once rooted, we can change the stock roms to customized roms...
And we can turn our phone into phones like HTC Desire or G1 or Samsung Galaxy...I NOE IM NOOB PLEASE CORRECT ME!
Everytime i did try to do research on how to make my phone better after rooting, but everytime i view a thread, i will be like
" ****! what u guys talking man ..The words u guys use are killing me...i don't get u guys at all.."
so here are some noob questions please help me :
1)What is/are
modules?
sense? ive seen some people say they can make their X8 run on HTC sense?
firmware?
build number? mine is 2.0.1.a.0.47 , people say there is 2.1.1.bla.bla.bla. Should i and how to update ? (MY X8 is already rooted)
i've found out that, its a should to upgrade my phone to 2.1.1 , as many latest customized ROMs like gingerbread and froyo can be supported on 2.1.1 only.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941458&page=8 ,
i dont get him. if i wanna upgrade, should upgrade then re-root my phone or what
xRecovery?
Jit?
Floyo? Froyo? Gingerbread? are they just themes or what..? What's the advantages of installing them?
Flashing ROMs?
SI number?
2) How to get
multitouch works on x8
flash player works on x8
WHY some people can have their x8s running on android 2.2 or 2.3? WHen running on 2.2 2.3, what's the advantages
IM REALLY CONFUSED NOW DONT KNOW WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST NOW! first step should be updating my firmware to 2.1.1.a.0.6 eh?
answer
to answer some of your questions, skyfire does support flash and gingerbread, froyo, floyo and all those are roms (operating systems for the phone). you can get gingerbread themes for the older roms. i am actually just after figuring everything out and i just flashed my phone with the latest gingerbread rom
xRecovery = something like a "boot programme" with this you can buck up, mount sd card on case your phone broke down, update to an othed rom, put themes.. And many more... Is the next step after roof.
Jit= something like a programme... But not a programme, it make your phone faster.
Update: depends on your country... Make an update from cp companion.
Multytouch / Dualtouch : not availiable, developers are trying to crack bootloader and some others port it as a module.
Module: if you are not an expert on linux, u dont need to know what this is , its something like help drivers I think...
Flash on x8: Adobe release flash for android 2.2 but last offisial version was 2.1 ... Only easy way to install it is to flash your phone with a rom 2.2 and up, for x8 (with xRecovery)
(no unoffisial rom is realy stable but there are good enought.)
Android 2.2 and up: x2-x5 faster, the speed defference is realy big, so u can get more from your device.
Is: I think this is a code of your phone , a signature of the country it comes from, used on update.
There are some othes simillar numbers like it, ex. Market number...
This is what I know... maybe I am wrong.
1.You can have flash in 2.2 and above ROM..but atm,i dont think theres is fully working
ROM yet to play with it..most of dev a trying their best to make completed ROM,so please be patient a bit.You can try Racht or Jarpelea ROM which is the best rite now for X8, search for it in X8 Android Developement Section.
2.Yes every phone is shipped with stock ROM and we need to rooted it to be able to customized it, Yes you can also turn your phone like HTC Desire or G1 or Samsung Galaxy but in what thing? if u said ROM,you'll have to wait for dev to port the ROM to our X8. and if u said about theme,theres alot of theme,app that can change ur X8 interface to htc,g1.
3.As an regular user, idont think u have to know what modules is,its related to system driver or kernel that u dont want to messed with.Sense is a theme that available on every HTC phone, what their mean by "X8 run on HTC sense" is there a able to use HTC Sense theme on our X8..have u ever see Sense clock? the square white flip clock that available on every HTC phone, thats one of it.
Firmware is also known as official [email protected] from SE like ROM and App.
2.0.1.a.0.47 << this is an old ROM, the latest one is 2.1.1.A.0.6..Yes u should have to update as every update mean better performance, and bug fix..u can update via PC Companion..updating will clear all your data in internal memory, so it doest matter if you already rooted,PC Companion will install new ROM and you have to rooted it again. Yes you are rite, most of dev customized their rom based on latest [email protected] available..Yes again,update will wipe all your things located in internal memory and be replaced with the new one, so upgrade through PC companion and rerooted again.
xRecovery is an app that able u to [email protected] modified system file,able to backup and restored your whole phone if something goes wrong,able to [email protected] [email protected] ROM and many others,i can say it a must have app if u always want to messed with ROM @ custom file from dev.
JIT mean JUST IN TIME,its a file that able to boost your cpu and at the same time save you battery (for me) what is mean by Just In Time is,when u used this file,cpu will only be used when needed eg.opening app,playing games.
Floyo? Froyo? Gingerbread? <<<its a name of ROM,floyo is modified ROM name taken from Froyo which is official Adroid ROM..2.1 (Eclair),2.2 (Froyo),2.3 (Gingerbread)..we are 2.1 which is eclair.
Flashing Roms same a isntalling new rom,upgrading new rom,changing rom to ne one.used xrecovery to flash new rom.
SI number as i know is country code number that determined your location.let say:
2.1.1.A.0.6 for ORANGE <<<build number ORANGE is carrier
SI 1241-4645 <<<<Location code,we cant have same SI number as him if we are from diff location.
multitouch works on x8 <<<Not yet until dev able to [email protected]@modified SE bootloader,multitouch need a driver that properly start whan device boot
(bootloader is SE app that check every driver on every boot,every driver have some sort of SE sign to determined the officiality of the file)
WHY some people can have their x8s running on android 2.2 or 2.3? WHen running on 2.2 2.3, what's the advantages.
==because dev already port the ROM to suitable with X8, that y they can have it running on our X8. 2.2 and 2.3 is a latest build,as you know latest build mean better performance,latest things added in the ROM,and flash can only be run on that ROM..thats the advantage!!
Yes,i think u should update your phone first.
Here you go,hope that i already answering all ur quest.
Arghhhhh thanks so muchhhhh guys. XD
when updated, my phone's internal memory will be cleared up..including all the SYSTEM APPS? then automatically in the new ROM i will have the same SYSTEM APPS as in a newly bought phone?
and i used link2sd, apps that i linked to sd will be wiped away too?
xiaofatty1 said:
Arghhhhh thanks so muchhhhh guys. XD
when updated, my phone's internal memory will be cleared up..including all the SYSTEM APPS? then automatically in the new ROM i will have the same SYSTEM APPS as in a newly bought phone?
and i used link2sd, apps that i linked to sd will be wiped away too?
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yes,everything will be like out of the box! try to backup using se backup and restore..mybe it can save you lot of time,but not sure whether can backup app or not..have not using it..
kecil26 said:
yes,everything will be like out of the box! try to backup using se backup and restore..mybe it can save you lot of time,but not sure whether can backup app or not..have not using it..
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i have not update yet
My phone is currently :
Firmware version 2.1-update 1
build number 2.0.1.a.0.47
WHY was it not updated to 2.1.1.a.0.6 when i update it from 1.6 to 2.1?
What should i do now ? - how to -
i updated the phone from 1.6 to 2.1, using PC companion, like about 2 months ago.. At that time M'sia still dont have 2.1.1.a.0.6??
SE updated 1.6 to 2.1 through 2.0.1.a.0.47
Later another update was released (2.1.1.a.0.6)
You can find update news from SE Malaysia here
Do go through all threads to have understanding of rooting and add ons.
Okay one quick, last question : Do i have to unroot my phone first before i update?
xiaofatty1 said:
Okay one quick, last question : Do i have to unroot my phone first before i update?
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Nop, just have to root your phone again..
I am updating now....Whenever i connect my phone and choose " Connect phone" my phone will reboot itself....
Owh i got it =) "Downloading" now Thanks guys
we can´t have full flash on our x8(lite is possible) because our processor is not supported.
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we can´t have full flash on our x8(lite is possible) because our processor is not supported.
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i dont really get ya..r u trying to say that x8 cannot support rom > 2.1 fully?
just updated to 2.1.1 n rooted..wonder whats next step? which rom shud i choose if i want htc hero theme
what is busybox
Hey guys I got a few questions,
1. Well its been a long time since I installed an android ROM on my HD2 so I have no idea what i installed at all. Is there any way finding out ?
2. Are there any new programs/new things that should be installed on an HD2
3. Any thing else you reccomend ?
4. How can i remove everything safely from the android rom i have and the bootloader i have.
5. Are there any good Gingerbread ROMS thats well maintained and has sense or thats actually pretty popular ?
6. Any things you might think i might need to know ? Because last time i logged in XDA was like January and alot probably has changed....
From what I know:
Android ROM version: 2011/02/02 gpc_hd2_gingerbread_v1.5
Bootloader?: by cotulla AMGLDR V1.3
I forgot how to use everything etc etc . Please kindly help me
EDIT: Umm, If possible are there any good stock roms or closest to being a stock ?
Well, for number 1 for me under settings>about phone>mod version it tells me that I am using 'Cope and WarrenB's AmeriCanAndroid', but dunno about the rest. Maybe you should search the forums for gpc_hd2_gingerbread and see what results you find.
I think you can find the answers for you questions in my thread, check it out
thanks if i want to clear everything, even the bootloader how? do i just use the task 29 method where you put a stock rom on the sd card and hold the down volume while on boot ?
IMHO you don't need to do a task29. Just make sure you have the correct Clockwork partition layout for the ROM you are installing (it will be mentioned in the ROM's thread).
If you are looking out for a new ROM, I really suggest you take a look at Typhoon's ROM here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933951
It needs a 150M System partition and 5M cache partition.
Ok, so i had an optimus one, but this is completley different so please help...or point me to some help pages and stuff
I bought an HTC DESIRE HD , as i notice is rooted, it has RCMixHD 6.0.0.1(android 2.3.3 Sense 2.1) ,
kernel V2.6.35.10 - [email protected] march 29
So :
What do i need to install a new ROM ?
I read something about some radio vers, what up with that??
And if i find something else to ask, i will write here !
Thanks in advance , sorry for being a noob
reading is fundamental. i researched HTC phones months before i bought one(came from blackberry). after i got my DHD i stumbled across "rooting". so i did months of research before i rooted my phone. i still feel like im a noob because im still learning and finding new things out. my point is...you should do the research and not expect people to feed you the answers you are looking for. im not trying to be a ****. just shedding some enlightenment.
sent from the Penh.
Yep, no one can click a button and make you learn things like that.
Check the how to threads in the subforum "Desire HD Android Development".
Everything you need is there.
Read, read, read.
well i have experience in android , had 3 devices before but htc devices are a little diff . since my device is rooted , just needed some small steps to move around here
OK ! at least please tell me if can safely update RIL ... i have an older vers and how i can install android revolution ROM
THX!
Start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076&highlight=clockwork
See point number 3 (last lines in the first post), to check if you have ClockWorkMod Recovery installed (you probably have). Do it anyway, to update to new version, if it's the case.
You will flash your roms through ClockWorkMod Recovery.
To reach it, shutdown your phone. Then hold the volume down key and press the ON button (top one). You're in bootloader mode. Choose recovery from the menu, using the volume keys and the On/Off button to confirm.
You will boot into ClockWorkMod Recovery. To install a rom, you would already have downloaded the file in the developer's thread and copy the zip file to the root of the sdcard. Don't mess with the zip.
From the ClockWorkMod Recovery menu, choose install zip from card.
To install radios:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1040986&highlight=radio
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597&highlight=radio
thx joooeee !!! so i found out that my phone is ENG s-off ! that is some work not needed to do by me!
About the RIL, you will only need it if the rom has Sense. No Sense roms don't need it.
And you need to match the RIL to the Radio version installed.
ok so despite what you said, i managed to learn some stuff , i updated radio and RIL
and i have the phone for 3 hours
thx jooooe ! you really helped
Nice. You are ready to become a rom flasher addict.
yeaaah ) and the thing is that this phone has a loooooooooooot of roms ) boston and LG optimus one had few ...and those few are buggy
L.E - flashed 1st ROM ) i haaaaaaaa
As stated everything you need to know is already posted in the forums. Calling your self a noob doesn't excuse you not doing your research before opening a new thread. Come on really? No matter the device there are stickies for them all with all the info a new flasher needs to get started.
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Hi All
I am newbie here. Having a Motorola Defy ( Bayer module ). Want to update the Froyo 2.2.2 to GB. I read lots of articles on this site & watched videos. Found a video on youtube flashing defy with MS2Ginger. Link is as below :
youtube.com/watch?v=veF5u-BOTJo&feature=related
( Please add www as this doesn't allow me to add )
Just wondering if someone could tell me if this is safe method to flash my mobile ( in case if something goes wrong or I don't like the ROM, I could go back to my Froyo ). In the video person has used fixed sbf . Please suggest, can I use this method to flash ?
Secondly, which ROM will be better : CM 7.1.0 or MS2ginger ?
( In India , lots of call drops n data problems kind of things I have read on this site ) But I want a fast and hassle free ROM. Please suggest if any other good ROM is there , particularly suitable to Indian conditions.
Sorry for my poor English . But please support.
Thanks
Tarun
For upgrading using sbf, follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
Check the version you want to upgrade. I have defy+, with 2.3.4. I flashed mine to 2.3.6 in 15 minutes.
Download the motorola driver ,RSD Lite, and the stock sbf which your model supports.
Shutdown defy. Press Vol Up + Power, connect usb. run rsd lite to install the sbf. It simply flashes the phone to the new version.
Or you can use recovery (Vol Down + Power ) then Press Volume up. Here you can flash using recovery any CM7 based roms.
Which ROM is good enough
Thanks ksrgroup, but any suggestion for ROM, like almost every ROM has some problem. I was planning to choose one CM 7.1.0 & MS2ginger ? .. Any idea..
Also, flashing full sbf I guess my downgradability will be lost.
Can someone clear this concept under what circumstances my downgradability is lost ?
Pls help
Pls help
Did anybody check the youtube link i gave ? Can someone tell me if its the method which keeps the downgradability ?
Please support..
Also, suggest a good ROM too..!!
Hi,
Your current rom is froyo 2.2.2 version. If you want save your downgradability DON'T FLASH a FULL GB SBF. You can flash all the CM7 (froyo original kernel) and MS2ginger (Nandroid + fixed SBF) roms without problem and all the NANDROID of GB version made by walter79. But don't forgot to made a nandroid backup of your rom before and try to find the full sbf of your current rom if you need to go back stock (warranty).
About the rom CM7 vs MS2ginger :
This roms are very different so try them to make your own opinion. My favorite is CM7 (more closed to AOSP rom) but it's really a personal choice and these 2 roms are pretty good.
Steps for making Nandroid back up for MS2ginger
Hi
Thanks for ur reply. please tell me the steps of making nandroid backup of my ROM.
Also, any link for the data base of full sbf of Froyo 2.2.2 ( my current ROM )
Nandroid backup & Full sbf
Hi, please help for :
How to take nandroid backup of current ROM ( Froyo 2.2.2 )
Link for full sbf for Froyo 2.2.2
General infos/guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
Root for froyo 2.2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Root for GB 2.3.6
http://shortfuse.org/
Defy 2ndinit (second boot and recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212
SBF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordan/list.php
… for more Google is your friend!
Pls Help : Concept of Nandroid backup & fixed sbf
Hi
I read almost all the guides available on this site. I am sorry being new to this couldn't understand much about these 2 things :
Nandroid backup & fixed sbf
a) Suppose if I want to update my Froyo 2.2.2 to MS2ginger, then in this case whose Nandroid backup has to be taken & how it is taken?
b) Secondly should I use fixed sbf of Froyo or MS2giner ?
Please help me to understand this concept, I am really really confused , N I am dieing to update my Defy .. Pls support ..!!
Pls reply to my above post.. need help..!!..pls ..pls ..pls..!!
Call drops with MS2Ginger : Pls help
Hi all
Finally after reading lots of details I updated my Defy with MS2ginger 2.1 ( GB 2.3.4) .. .. But I am facing 2 probs :
1) Call drops : many times my fone gets disconnected . I tried ITfunz baseband switcher, but couldn't find the one for India. Then in this case which should be used. Secondly what is the method to find currently which band I am using.
2) There is an app " Accu weather " . I don't want to use this app. it eats a lot of RAM . Any method to uninstall it from my Defy.
Please help frenz..!! ...
To check the band you use : Settings / Wireless and networks / Mobile networks.
For save/recover/delete apps : Titanium backup on the Market
but how to stop call drops ..???
taruntyagi1981 said:
but how to stop call drops ..???
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You don't need a specific baseband for India, use anything that says 900/2100MHz because that is the frequency that mobile service is provided here. (900/2100MHz in Hong Kong = 900/2100MHz in India or anywhere else in the world)
tejus.k.v said:
You don't need a specific baseband for India, use anything that says 900/2100MHz because that is the frequency that mobile service is provided here. (900/2100MHz in Hong Kong = 900/2100MHz in India or anywhere else in the world)
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Thanks buddy...!!
Any idea how to remove the accuweather app from MS2gigner ( its default app ) ?
taruntyagi1981 said:
Thanks buddy...!!
Any idea how to remove the accuweather app from MS2gigner ( its default app ) ?
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If you mean system app, you can remove it using Titanium Backup. Or just freeze it if you have TiBkup Pro...
Or if you want, you can delete it from /system/app using some root explorer like ES File Explorer with root permissions
tejus.k.v said:
If you mean system app, you can remove it using Titanium Backup. Or just freeze it if you have TiBkup Pro...
Or if you want, you can delete it from /system/app using some root explorer like ES File Explorer with root permissions
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Thanks for reply Tejus ! A few more favour I need from you
1) With MS2Ginger my Defy is consuming little more battery in idle state. Any idea how to save it ?
2) Also, any idea to improve the speed of my Defy ( say by overclocking etc.. ) I mean after flashing new ROM what else I can do more wid my fone ..! ( I know not a good ques, but want more from my fone ) So if u have ne such links please provide me ..!!
Thanks again..!!
taruntyagi1981 said:
Thanks for reply Tejus ! A few more favour I need from you
1) With MS2Ginger my Defy is consuming little more battery in idle state. Any idea how to save it ?
2) Also, any idea to improve the speed of my Defy ( say by overclocking etc.. ) I mean after flashing new ROM what else I can do more wid my fone ..! ( I know not a good ques, but want more from my fone ) So if u have ne such links please provide me ..!!
Thanks again..!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21512798&postcount=3
taruntyagi1981 said:
Thanks for reply Tejus ! A few more favour I need from you
1) With MS2Ginger my Defy is consuming little more battery in idle state. Any idea how to save it ?
2) Also, any idea to improve the speed of my Defy ( say by overclocking etc.. ) I mean after flashing new ROM what else I can do more wid my fone ..! ( I know not a good ques, but want more from my fone ) So if u have ne such links please provide me ..!!
Thanks again..!!
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Tarun, I tried almost all the available ROMS for defy, and i would suggest cm7 or ms2g. If you have titanium backup pro, then you can freeze otherwise take backup and uninstall. For speed improvements you can overclock and remove the moto bloat ware. If you have root explorer you can simply edit system/bootmenu/config/overclock.cnf file otherwise boot into boot-menu, then cpu-settings and change the clock and vsel values to your likings and save (dont forget) and reboot.
You can use LG camera for video bit rate changing, i use 720p with 13-20mbit/sec rate and quality is very good.
The battery consumption in standby is vry low for ms2g till all the roms i used. during night where in unused timings for every 3+ hours 1% consume which is too good. For CM7 based roms it was 35-40min whic too bad for me. wait for a day/two till your battery stabilizes.
premaca said:
Tarun, I tried almost all the available ROMS for defy, and i would suggest cm7 or ms2g. If you have titanium backup pro, then you can freeze otherwise take backup and uninstall. For speed improvements you can overclock and remove the moto bloat ware. If you have root explorer you can simply edit system/bootmenu/config/overclock.cnf file otherwise boot into boot-menu, then cpu-settings and change the clock and vsel values to your likings and save (dont forget) and reboot.
You can use LG camera for video bit rate changing, i use 720p with 13-20mbit/sec rate and quality is very good.
The battery consumption in standby is vry low for ms2g till all the roms i used. during night where in unused timings for every 3+ hours 1% consume which is too good. For CM7 based roms it was 35-40min whic too bad for me. wait for a day/two till your battery stabilizes.
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Hi Prem, thanks for your response ..!! Soon WajkIUI v4.0 will be launched ( this week only ) .. So, I am planning to switch to this ROM. I have 2 questions for you
1) What was ur experience with Wajk ROMs
2) Tell me Steps ( detailed one ! ) for switching from MS2ginger to Wajk IUI.
Thanks in advance ..!