i have a g2, i want to Know what are some of the better roms that i can use, i would also like a detailed guide on how to root. i have never rooted before and i dont want to mess anything up.
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Hello community. I just purchased the 3.5mm myTouch and can't decide if I should attempt to root it (just learn the term two days ago). After reading tutorials, I feel that I could do it without bricking the device, but I still have some doubts. For example, if I root my phone, would I still have access to the apps that came pre-loaded with it and also to the android market? Tethering would be the main reason for me to root, but what would be the easiest to use rom for it? I've never had a smartphone before, and I really only wanted this one for quick internet queries and checking my email; that said, is it better for me to root?
Forgot to ask. Is there some website dedicated to HTC Magic running ROMs?
Hi,
You can root it for thethering but you can only use the stock system you already have or the one from the Fender, AFAIK. Other ROMs won't work properly (touchscreen issue).
Here is some reading about this and here is a Rooted Fender Edition ROM by Cursordroid. I hope it'll help
Thank you for the info. From what I read, I think I will rather wait for the people developing to finish working their magic before I try to root my phone. I am honestly at a loss with all the technicalities of it and do not want to do something I will regret.
I am new to this can someone please answer a couple of questions for me:
What is meant by new radio? and what is the best version? what does it do to improve the phone? How do I install it?
Secondly, Is there a way to back up all my apps, ie task manager, and reg edits on things like opera, so that my phone, comes back they way i had it before the rom upgrade.
I know you all probably think this is basic but im so confused, and dont really want to have to re-apply all my tweaks again after the rom update if i dont have too.
Any help much appreciated
Hi,
I have bought a brand new HTC Wildfire and am awaiting for it to be delivered. It is on Vodafone (uk).
I would like to root my phone when i get it and would appreciate your time if you could help answer some questions i have.
1) If i root my phone can i revert back if i want to? by this i mean go back to the Vodafone default, sorry don't know what they call it, basically so it's back with Vodafones custom android or whatever it is they call it.
2) I guess i will loose everything on the phone like apps etc? can i backup everything before hand?
3) I would like Android 2.2 which i believe is the latest version, by rooting the phone how would i go about then updating to Android 2.2? would i just need to check for updates from the HTC website or something?
4) I here about all these custom roms, can someone explain what these custom roms are? are they modified versions of android or something?
5) If i am able to update to Android 2.2 does that mean i can install apps on the sd card to save the memory in the phone as this would really benefit me?
6) Do i need to root the phone to install Android 2.2 on it?
Maybe i don't need to root the phone to get Android 2.2, if not does anyone have a guide on how i can do this please?
Thanks for any help and sorry if these questions have been answered before.
I did read the UnRevoked Guide which has explained things a bit and sounds the easiest way and red all the replies to.
Thanks
MR
1) Yes. You do this by finding the relevant RUU on the internet and then flashing it to your phone.
2) Rooting does not make you lose any of your apps, it just gives you more access to your phone in a way. When you install a custom ROM you can use a program like Titanium Backup to backup all your apps. Also you make a Nandroid backup of your phone that you can recover in case something goes wrong.
3) Over the air (OTA) updates of Android 2.2 will be coming before Christmas it is thought so if that is all you want you could wait. There are a few different 2.2 based ROMs available on this forum if you look through the threads. This thread lists the different ROMs with links to each thread and there are some links to guides as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822181
4) The custom ROMs are community modified versions of Android that provide something different to the stock ROM. Some of them have HTC Sense, some of them are the standard Android interface. Which one you choose all depends on what you want out of your phone. See the link above for more info.
5) Yes a feature of Android 2.2 is apps2SD. This is available in the custom ROMs.
6) If you don't want to root your phone then you can wait for the OTA update of 2.2 from Vodafone. If you don't want to wait then you will have to root your phone.
I believe those answers to your questions are correct although you could be better waiting for a more experienced member to reply. I suggest you read as much as you can about rooting and installing custom ROMs so you can make sure you are making the right decision and that you know what you are doing.
You need to be aware that rooting your phone will void your warranty.
Hi,
Thanks for replying, this has really helped answering my questions
Thanks
MR
Hey Guys,
Sorry for this post already ha. I am not familiar with this phone i am trying to help my brother out. The wiki and a lot of general info seems fairly outdated. Is this all still the most efficient way of doing things? I have not played around with the phone yet so i am going to ask some probably dumb questions. I have an SGS phone which everything seems much easier on.
The phone i need help with is the Mytouch3g 3.5mm (I believe this is the 32A from what i have read)
My question is after rooting can i use rom manager for recovery and to put a new rom on preferably the cyanogen froyo rom. I believe is listed.
If not is there any chance someone could walk me through the process. I have read up but I have not seen a step by step to getting a Rom fully installed and in the rom areas i see a lot about changing radio and such stuff.
If i could get a PM or post or even link to where i am referring to that would be great. Also how does one go about wiping this device before changing mess. Alright thank you so much for your time.
this is my first lg phone and i intend to read up on things as i always do, but i have a few questions/requests to get me going.
i want to root etc etc.
it has build jdq39b and wants to update (im not taking it), i want to be as unlocked and crack flash friendly as possible.
i basically need some direction/suggestions to get me headed in the right direction. ill do all the reading to figure out the specifics on how to do things once i know what im looking for or need to do/not do.
tyvm