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[GUIDE] Upgrading your phone to 2.2.1/Darkys 9.2 / 9.5 PAINLESSLY

Heres a quick and easy guide to upgrading your phone,
to android 2.2.1 & a custom rom called Darkys Rom
Its better than standard 2.2 or 2.2.1 updates you get from Telstra/Optus
MUCH better. Faster. More Stable etc.
Here are the instructions from the start
Step 1
Download z4root to your phone http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/70574271/file.html
Install, Run & press "Root". Be patient till its done
Step 2
Download darkys rom http://www.zshare.net/download/86121646fdc63834/
Extract on your computer
On your phone: If you have lagfixes enabled, disable them, else ignore this
Backup your data. This will wipe your entire phone
Step 3
Turn phone off
Press & hold VolumeUp , Power , HardMenuButton for a few seconds
Recovery Menu will load
Use VolumeUp & VolumeDown keys to navigate, HardMenuButton to select options
Choose wipe data/factory reset
Once finished turn phone off
Step 4
Press & hold VolumeDown , Power , HardMenuButton for a few seconds
Downloading Screen will load
On your computer, run Odin from the files you extracted
Connect your phone to the computer, you should see a message in Odin "Added"
Tick 'Repartition' option & Select the following files from the extracted package
PDA: darky_odin.tar.md5
PIT: s1_odin_20100512.pit
Press Start & Wait Before & After Screenshots below
Phone will reboot & screen will come on Android System Recovery <2e>
Select reboot system now using the HardMenuButton and the phone will restart
Before
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Optional Extras
Configure the rom to add extra features
1. Go to android market place
2. Download install & run DarkyROM Configurator
3. Configure whatever options you like here, theres not many - Dont select "wipe" then click menu save & exit
4. Copy the file resurrection.zip (extracted from the original zip file you downloaded) to your INTERNAL sd-card
5. hold the power button down till you get the options -> reboot into recovery
once in recovery mode
5A. choose "install zip from sd card"
5B. choose "choose zip from from sd card"
5C. Find the resurrection.zip file & do it
5D. go back to main menu & reboot system
DONE
update to darkys rom updated version 9.5
1. download here & copy to your internal sd card http://www.multiupload.com/3GOGVFRY35
2. Copy the file to your internal sd
3. reboot into recovery
4. choose install zip from sd card
5. choose choose zip from sd card
6. choose the rom file & flash
7. reboot
Flash a new modem
1. Go here and download whatever modem you like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876391
2. Copy the file to your internal sd
3. reboot into recovery
4. choose install zip from sd card
5. choose choose zip from sd card
6. choose the modem file & flash
7. reboot
Flash updated kernel
1. download kernel here http://www.darkyrom.com/apk/Dark_Core_1.2_cwm.zip
2. follow "Flash a new modem" from step 2.

And upgrading your post to the General Section would be the best situation. This is not development.

Needs to be in the general section and double posting...

sorry I mixed up clicked the wrong forum before writing the post
can a mod please move this to General!

Everything you wrote here, it's also explained in the Darky's thread and in bunch of other tutorials.
I can't find the usefulness of this guide.

x86-Dark said:
Everything you wrote here, it's also explained in the Darky's thread and in bunch of other tutorials.
I can't find the usefulness of this guide.
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Consider it consolidated.

You guys are right....wrong section....but wow take it easy on him! He was only trying to help. ....
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

It's a more clear & consolidated guide as chatbox pointed out
I've tidied it up to make it easier to read.
I'm sure now you'll see it's more useful / easy to follow than all the other guides out there

you do not need to root the phone before hand as darkys is pre routed for you once you have flashed it with the rom

how about adding instructions for us that need to use a different modem? (i8000m)

Very helpful. Thanks!

[Q] How to root ZTE V788D?

I need to root this phone. It has android 2.3.6
I tried searching in google but only CHINESE tutorials came up...
I tried superoneclick, z4root and unlock root. Nothing seems to work for me.
I also tried this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319257
but I can''t start clockworkmod.
I used root checker to see what files I'm missing and it said su and sudo are not found.
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I'm completely a newbie in rooting phones so any help would be appreciated.

nevermind. I did it

supermeggs said:
nevermind. I did it
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May I know how to do it? Many thanks.

SOLVED, succesfully root ZTE V788D
I succesfully rooted ZTE V788D. So share the experience. It needs know a little bit chinese. It is here: b bs .malshenz u. co m/read-htm-tid-107055-fpage-2.h tml and it is very easy. (REMIND: I tried on Windows 7 but it doesn't work, it needs Windows XP!!!) 1) download and install drivers drom file V788D驱动, download from page: w w w . zte. co m. cn/cndata/mobile/mobileinfo/201204/t20120405_299693.h tm l (maybe needs reboot) 2) download three programs from post from b b s. malshenzu. c om/read-htm-tid-107055-fpage-2.ht m l , 3)copy root_73356 zip file to SD card. 3) unzip and install MotoHelper_2140_Driver_550, 4) link USB cable 5)unzip and run recovery_V788_v2 , it flash the chinese flasher(if not or if it stops on WO screen, remove battery and reboot and try again, I did it twice. 6) reboot to recovery (sound up and power button) . 7) on chinese screen find 从SD卡选择刷机机包 ,　choose your root_73356 zip file on SD card, enter and it will flash root. 8) reboot 重启,　and that is it, ROOT!

bawei said:
I succesfully rooted ZTE V788D. So share the experience. It needs know a little bit chinese. It is here: b bs .malshenz u. co m/read-htm-tid-107055-fpage-2.h tml and it is very easy. (REMIND: I tried on Windows 7 but it doesn't work, it needs Windows XP!!!) 1) download and install drivers drom file V788D驱动, download from page: w w w . zte. co m. cn/cndata/mobile/mobileinfo/201204/t20120405_299693.h tm l (maybe needs reboot) 2) download three programs from post from b b s. malshenzu. c om/read-htm-tid-107055-fpage-2.ht m l , 3)copy root_73356 zip file to SD card. 3) unzip and install MotoHelper_2140_Driver_550, 4) link USB cable 5)unzip and run recovery_V788_v2 , it flash the chinese flasher(if not or if it stops on WO screen, remove battery and reboot and try again, I did it twice. 6) reboot to recovery (sound up and power button) . 7) on chinese screen find 从SD卡选择刷机机包 ,　choose your root_73356 zip file on SD card, enter and it will flash root. 8) reboot 重启,　and that is it, ROOT!
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thanks this works

Appendix: If you succesfully flash root (or ROM) you can discover that if reboot to recovery, it is back in factory english recovery. If you want upload the chinese recovery flasher to V788D again, it doesn't work. The very simply SOLUTION: 1) after install RE(root explorer) go to /system/ and erase the recovery-from-boot.p file 2) go to system/etc and erase the install-recovery.sh file. 3) on windows XP run the recovery_V788_v2.exe and reflash it again. Reboot phone to recovery and you have got the chinese recovery again ! ! !
Enjoy!

[Q] i have problem for hd mini

i have problem i follow method rom photonic CM 7.2 nand boot but ihave screen stuck on
nand id:0x5500bcec maker=0xec device=0xbc
press VOLUME UP for RECOVERY
press VOLUME DOWN for FASTBOOT
ERROR: cannot read boot image header
ERROR: could not do normal boot. Reverting to fastboot mode.
ENTERING FASTBOOT MODE
udc_start()
then i follow this
1 Preparation
1a. Extract the LK_16.Jul.2012.rar or ("CWM LK Boot Recovery (16-July-2012).zip" for the iPlasm’s Photonic ROM) to anywhere on your computer. Note this file is updated from time to time too just like the roms.
1b. Open that folder and unzip (extract) the subfolder "LK-Photonic-SD.rar" ("LK Boot SDCard.zip" for iPlasm’s Photonic ROM). Copy each of those three files (without folder) directly to the Root of SDCard ie. Lk.bin, startup.txt and HARET_Photon7227.exe.
1c. Also copy gapps-ics-20120317-signed.zip and the CM9 rom file(s).zip to SDCard (plus all updates if any are specified for the ROM) directly to the Root of SDCard too. Do not unzip (extract) these .zip files. If you don’t copy these zip files now, you can still do later after the NAND has been installed except you have to mount the USB drive with the cable via CWM Recovery LK Boot.
1d. Make sure your GPS is working in WM6.5 (to prevent the GPS issue).
1e. Make sure you have your official Stock ROM for your device (country specific) in case you need to restore to WM6.5. Refer to Schlund's instructions headed under How to go back to WinMobile NAND-BOOT
2 Install Munjeni's CWM Recovery LK Boot (16 July 2012)
2a. Disconnect the cable then in the Phone, Open File Explorer and navigate to SDCard and touch at HaRET. File Explorer at this step means the HD Mini file explorer for Windows Mobile 6.5 (the original WM6.5 operating system already on your phone). HARET.exe must be run from the phone. If you don't follow instruction 1b and 1c properly (to put the necessary files on the SDcard), then this step won't work.
2b. The screen will reboot and show the following (or something similar) in dark blue text. Don't panic as it is a normal part of the procedure!:
nand id:0x5500bcec maker=0xec device=0xbc
press VOLUME UP for RECOVERY
press VOLUME DOWN for FASTBOOT
ERROR: cannot read boot image header
ERROR: could not do normal boot. Reverting to fastboot mode.
ENTERING FASTBOOT MODE
udc_start()
2c. Since you are now in fastboot mode, you need to install the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) driver files. To do this, just reconnect the USB cable between the phone and the PC. You may be asked on the PC for the drivers needed to connect the phone. If so, they are in the Google Windows USB driver folder (in the LK_16.Jul.2012.rar (Munjeni)/ "CWM LK Boot Recovery (16-July-2012).zip" (iPlasm).
2d. Wait very patiently for a few minutes whilst the drivers are installed (it might seem it is not doing anything in this time but you need to wait). You can check if they are installed by opening the Windows device manager and looking for a fastboot device listed under the USB hardware. If not, then do a manual install in Windows.
2e. Once the Windows notification pops up to say the device drivers have been installed (assuming the PC needs to install the drivers), then click on the PC file “Update.bat” (this file is in the LK_16.July.2012.rar/CWM LK Boot Recovery (16-July-2012).zip). In the menu that comes up, install options (ie. First do (1) then select (2)). What this does is it automatically erases boot recovery, userdata, system, cache, misc, and recovery.
my mobile screen stuck this
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and my pc cannot connect to mobile
i need your help thank you sir
sorry my english no good

Everything you did is perfect!
now, in the last (2e.), What windows you're using and 32bit or 64bit?
after that, It seems you haven't entered (FastBoot) or it haven't been probably entered Fastboot in the picture, It should be written under line 5 or 6.
When written similar (entering fastbootmode) then you can install by clinking Update.bat, and do the instructions...
And remember... every time when you want to install new cwm recovery you should be in Fastboot mode.
Have a nice try...

What windows you're using and 32bit or 64bit?
my windows 7 32 bit but no noting all popup
now i follow click update.bat and choose 1 that right
how long for waiting device
thank you for your coment

This image shows that your phone hasn't been connected to PC or the ADB drivers aren't installed correctly.
And this installation take about 3 minutes. But this < Waiting for device > means your phone either not connected or adb hasn't been ready...
I was used Windows XP 32Bit, your windows732bit should work also

hello my friend thank you your comment i still problem
i have new question i pull my sdcard from mobile
and put in card reader my file is
is it correct? i follow step
3.Copy 3.Copy cm-7-20120618-UNOFFICIAL-photonic-r10.zip, the GAPPS file and the content of lk-photonic-sd.rar archive to the root of your sdcard and run HaRET from your device, the GAPPS file and the content of lk-photonic-sd.rar archive to the root of your sdcard and run HaRET from your device
on 3.Copy cm-7-20120618-UNOFFICIAL-photonic-r10.zip must extract yes or no
thank you very must:good:

Yes, all is perfect!, only you should not extract GAPPS.
How it's going on?

if i want go back to first step or windows phone
how can i do? pls
thank you sir

see at the bottom of page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21617447&postcount=2

Nexus 4 Stuck In Download Mode

Hie my nexus 4 stuck in download mode
I Hope a vedio tutorial helps lot it saves many bricked phones
when i just connect to a charger or pc just it enters download mode and icon says
donot unplug untill process is completed
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i tried following tutorial
Flashing using LGNPST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/tutorial-how-to-unbrick-n4-t2347060
there links were dead so ive found another thread from
http://4pda.ru/forum/lofiversion/index.php?t400241-650.html
i have following files:
LGNPST from :
https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=...989DD7AAE2FA7A70!643&parId=root&action=locate
Flashable bin file using LGNPST From :
https://yadi.sk/d/v_vjNh0JmF3cr
i had no problems with drivers
i installed them using :
driver folder inside LGNPST.zip
i followed following steps in the installation:
1) Install lg usb drivers from lg.com, lg.com -> support -> mobile phones -> optimus g
done
2) Install LGNPST_ACG_v2.2.3_lan_version.msi
done
3) Install LGNPST_GenericModels_Ver_5_0_12_0.msi
done
4) Install LGNPST_Components_Ver_5_0_12_0.msi
done
5) Copy and replace LGNPST_ACG.exe to lgnpst folder under program files
done
6) Copy both dll's to same lgnpst folder in program file
moved models folder(inside LGNPST.ZIP) to LGElectronics directory as folllows
C: \ the LG Electronics has \ LGNPST \ Models \ LGNPST_LS970.dll"
there my dll is located.
7) open cmd as admin
done
8) run regsvr32 c:\path\to\lgnpst\folder\LGLS970_20120926_LGFLASHv141.dll
im confused here
when i add this im having error dll failed to load make sure binary is stored in specific path.......specific module cannot be found
9) Download .tot file for you're phone
done i have it
10) rename .tot to .bin
done
11) Open LGNPST
done
12) Select 970 dll and .bin file
my device is connected and i have some other dll to be selected
and not LGNPST_LS970.dll
i did added bin file fine
13) Start
ERROR
Finished within a second

When not connected to a USB cable, are you able to enter fastboot mode?

Im not able to go fastboot mode
audit13 said:
When not connected to a USB cable, are you able to enter fastboot mode?
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i just have download mode available :/
and that do comes without any manual actions
just giving power to mobile boots to download mode
both in cases of charging and pc connectivity

Have you tried using the LG mobile upgrade tool: http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/mobile-support ?
It might help for the Nexus 4 as I had an LG G2 that was stuck in download mode after incorrectly flashing a recovery and ROM.

not helpful
ive installed it says software is upto date

ive installed it says software is upto date
audit13 said:
Have you tried using the LG mobile upgrade tool: http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/mobile-support ?
It might help for the Nexus 4 as I had an LG G2 that was stuck in download mode after incorrectly flashing a recovery and ROM.
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it just installed usb drivers

Looks like the bootloader and image is missing from the phone.

nexus download mode
HOLD DOWN THE POWER BUTTON FOR 10 SECONDS THIS SHOULD WORK
Download mode is for installing ROMs/kernels/and programs to the device.
You can safely reset the phone if you are not writing anything to it (which generally requires being connected to your computer via usb). When it says do not unplug or disconnect until process is complete it is referring to the ROM writing process, which it sounds like you haven't initiated.
You likely entered it by holding a certain key combination while powering on the phone.

LG G3/G3s/G3 Beat telekom,orange or any other operator

Hi everyone,
I want to show u how to upgade your LG G3s/beat to adroid 7.1.1 lineage OS.
It has taken me some time to find and to gather all needed files but i was succesfull
So I had my lg running on android 5.1 Lollipop but I had problem cause my device was blocked by operator. So first of all we need to
root the device (when u have your device rooted just simply skip this step)
Step 1: rooting the device (working for all devices)
All you need to do is just simply download and install Kingroot -- https://kingroot.net/
then you hit the root button it will take just a while to root your device
note- i really dont like this chinese rooting program but it is the only way to root operator-blocked device !
Step 2: installing custom recovery
download and istall TWRP recovery -- https://ulozto.sk/!lisJevpDG1oS/recovery-d722l-apk
hit the install recovery button
now read CAREFULLY- when you want to enter the recovery turn off the device, when the device is turned off now hit the
volume DOWN and power button at the same time wait for LG logo appears release the press buttons and press them again untill the factory reset option appears, now when you have correctly installed recovery just press YES delete all data (2times)
(move with up and down keys and select with power button)
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Step 3: okay now you are in recovery
hit the WIPE button first you need to SWIPE to FACTORY RESET (this will erase all of your data so before doing that backup your data when you want) then hit advaced wipe select all files apart from SD card (unless u want to wipe ur SD card data )
and swipe to wipe
Step 4: installing OS
here is the lineage OS(for model D722 may work for D724 and others ) -- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224413403 if u have problems to install this ROM try one of these-- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=142084&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
copy the OS . zip file to your SD
now hit the istall button in recovery and select OS
now wait untill installing is finished
now hit the reboot button in recovery and select reboot to SYSTEM first booting may take a while
NOW you have OS installed and you are runnning clear OS without any s*it APPS
Step 5: go to --settings and allow developer options, select allow root acess but OOPS what u see. U can only allow root acess
on ADB not apps so u need to root device. Its very simple
Download this root file .zip -- https://ulozto.sk/!rzlO9PPtP5yy/addonsu-arm-signed-zip
now reboot into recovery and install this zip go to setting--developer and now select ADB and APPS root option
and WOALAA you are rooted
NOTE: if you have problems entering the SD card in the file exporer just simply reboot into recovery open file manager in
advanced option in recovery and delete Android secure folder in your SD card
First time when you open the camera hit on the video button and app will force close.This will happen only once dont be afraid.
Now reopen the camera and enjoy!
I am not using any of the google apps (as market i use only Blackmart alpha-low capacity market with all paid apps)
but when you want google apps for some reasons just leave a comment and i will give you link
screenshots:

google apps
could you please share the link for google apps

opengapps.org/?api=7.0&variant=pico
Here you go
Note: google assistant work well on it