Hello everyone, I have a Samsung S5 from Verizon Wireless, I would like to root my phone and run a different rom on it. Currently the phone is completely factory software wise and is on the latest 4.4.4. NI2 update. I was trying to root it myself and read through everything and honestly its my specialty.
I am willing to pay someone to get my phone rooted with me. People can message me here with a price and information. I will make payments through Paypal - 50% up front - 50% on completion.
I have various messengers (AOL, GMAIL, HOTMAIL, YAHOO, TRILLIAN) and remote access softwares (TeamViewer) that can be used in assisting us walk through this remotely.
Thank you
Jaremy Cheetwood
jcheetwood said:
Hello everyone, I have a Samsung S5 from Verizon Wireless, I would like to root my phone and run a different rom on it. Currently the phone is completely factory software wise and is on the latest 4.4.4. NI2 update. I was trying to root it myself and read through everything and honestly its my specialty.
I am willing to pay someone to get my phone rooted with me. People can message me here with a price and information. I will make payments through Paypal - 50% up front - 50% on completion.
I have various messengers (AOL, GMAIL, HOTMAIL, YAHOO, TRILLIAN) and remote access softwares (TeamViewer) that can be used in assisting us walk through this remotely.
Thank you
Jaremy Cheetwood
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Please read my guide start at step 3
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Please read my guide start at step 3
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Thank you very much I was successfully able to root my phone and i really appreciate your guide.
ROM recommendations? Looking for clear, simple, fast and has all major functionality.
Thanks in advance.
jcheetwood said:
Thank you very much I was successfully able to root my phone and i really appreciate your guide.
ROM recommendations? Looking for clear, simple, fast and has all major functionality.
Thanks in advance.
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There is only one ROM for 4.4.2 NI2 right now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/tw-kitkat-4-4-4-nha-rom-9-13-t2875815
And if there were more than one ROM, the recommendation would be to read the OP (first post) of each ROM thread, check out the features listed for each ROM, and decide on your own which ROM to run. Try it out for a while, and if you find you don't like it, try a different ROM. No one can tell you which ROM you are going to like best, you are the only one who can judge that. One one person prefers may not be what you prefer. That is why asking for ROM recommendations gets threads closed around XDA.
Here is a screenshot of my current versions, etc.
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Hello i need info or at least somebody tell me where to get info on how to flash the HTC XV6900 to Metro Pcs fro Sprint. I searched but could not find a definitely answer or a write up on how to do this.I just bough one from a guy on craigslist after reading it can be flashed and since my phone is dying anyway seem like the perfect moment.
I know i can pay someone else to do this but after my wife and 2 girls saw mine and watched a video on you tube of a flashed Touch they all want one so paying $60+ to get it flash plus the cost of each phone is not possible.Also there are people selling the software for flashing but i don't want to pay for something that may not work or maybe can't do myself after all.
Also want to note that i'm using linux on my laptop but have windows on my wife desktop.
nobody????
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Vogue
Follow the link above and start doing lots of reading my friend.
PS. Make sure you do lots of reading or you may brick your device.
thanks!!!!
ok guys i downloaded all the files for the vogue are there any write up on how to flash the phone to metro i saw one for Cricket anybody knows what needs to be changed in order to use with Metro Pcs
Cricket Guide
help with xv6900
did you finally get your phone flashed? I am presently in the same situation that you were in. Any help is appreciated.
mtwocrow said:
did you finally get your phone flashed? I am presently in the same situation that you were in. Any help is appreciated.
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Hello i need info or at least somebody tell me where to get info on how to flash the HTC XV6900 to Metro Pcs fro Sprint. I searched but could not find a definitely answer or a write up on how to do this.I just bough one from a guy on craigslist after reading it can be flashed and since my phone is dying anyway seem like the perfect moment.
I know i can pay someone else to do this but after my wife and 2 girls saw mine and watched a video on you tube of a flashed Touch they all want one so paying $60+ to get it flash plus the cost of each phone is not possible.Also there are people selling the software for flashing but i don't want to pay for something that may not work or maybe can't do myself after all.
Also want to note that i'm using linux on my laptop but have windows on my wife desktop.
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Guys, read this link HERE it will help you out with what to read up on, what files are needed and where to get them and a step by step on what you will see when flashing
This is for a Custom WinMO 6.5 ROM from NFSFAN though so if you need something else you can still use it just some of the examples may not relate but the idea is still the same
As for the Linux user - do this via your wifes desktop (I love Linux just have Windows all over my house for work as well)
Detroit Doug
i am wanting to flash sprint htc 6900 to cricket
i am wanting to flash my vogue 6900 could anybody tell me the right way to do it it and for it to fully work(txt,pic txt,call,internet etc.) please i think i may have found how to unlock it and stuff but i want to make sure its right could anybody help. all the other threads i looked at was to flash the other htc's to cricket but not the 6900 could someone help.
thanks and god bless
People keep posting links to the HTC Elf/Elfin could someone use the steps to SIM and CID unlock their HTC Vogue using the steps for the Elf/Elfin without it bricking?
As of right now, there aren't any steps(that I'm aware of) for flashing/ CID unlocking the HTC Touch.
The best instructions I found were here. Just scroll down to where it gives instuctions for the Touch. There are even instuctions for flashing ROM via memory card(which I can tell you do work).
Basically you'll need the correct coke unlocker and the new ROM. First you flash the cokeman unlocker that matches your situation and then when that's finished flash the ROM. I recommend flashing the new ROM at least twice before you start using it. I flashed the new NFSFAN's v8 Windows 6.5 ROM three times and it's working way smoother than last time when I was running v7....which I only flashed once. The best advice I can give you is to have patience.
Hi all,
Just got my unlocked HTC Magic yesterday. Purchased in Malaysia.
However, there is no access to android market (not installed on phone).
The gmail contact sync, google calander sync is also not there. anyone can help me with this?
You could always go here for your apps. Sorry can't help with the Google stuff.
Clinton
You could always try to follow one of the guides, and do a genaric reflash on the rom? Is yours a google, or htc? Easiest way to find out is to check the battery cover, if it says google or htc on it. From there, if what Clinton wrote doesn't work out, just find a guide in the development subforum, and go from there.
mine is the HTC branded one. the thing is, i am not really sure on how to proceed with reflashing the ROMs. tried reading the quides but there are some things i don't understand.
Well if you want to flash a rom you'll need to figure out which SPL your phone uses, see if it's flashable. Here's a list of the SPLs for the Magic. And Here's the guide I would fallow to do the ROM Flash and backup.
Clinton
thanks..reading up and i am starting to understand a little. will try it out later. downloading the files now (SDK,recovery,ROM)
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Hi all,
Just got my unlocked HTC Magic yesterday. Purchased in Malaysia.
However, there is no access to android market (not installed on phone).
The gmail contact sync, google calander sync is also not there. anyone can help me with this?
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Hi,
The daldroid rom from the links below works fine for the malaysia version of magic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523680
hengsin, are you malaysian too? care to trade stories or help guide me?
as for rom, i am trying out *ION for TW MAGIC users (based on nk02's first release of ION rom)
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i can't seem to get past getting root. when i am in fastboot and i want to create a nandroid backup or apply the update, i keep getting Can't mount SD card error.
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hengsin, are you malaysian too? care to trade stories or help guide me?
as for rom, i am trying out *ION for TW MAGIC users (based on nk02's first release of ION rom)
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Yes, I'm. I afraid I can offer very limited help as I don't own a magic, just helping my wife to get her full access to all google services.
I guess as long as adb and fastboot works well on your laptop, thing should be pretty straightforward. As a precaution, don't try rom that 've no positive feedback from other forum user or if you are not sure whether it is for your model ( there are 2 version of magic - pvt32a and pvt32b, the malaysia version is pvt32a ). Finally, flashing radio and spl could be dangerous, definitely not for beginner.
Regards,
Low
str4vag said:
hengsin, are you malaysian too? care to trade stories or help guide me?
as for rom, i am trying out *ION for TW MAGIC users (based on nk02's first release of ION rom)
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Fews more things to add:
* the daldroid rom include both google services and microsoft exchange client. note that some of the rom out there doesn't include the htc exchange client.
* you will have to manually enter apn ( for 3g access ) after you flash your phone so do note your current apn setting down.
* backup your current rom using nandroid before flash
* a tricky thing here is the sdcard doesn't immediately comes online when you fastboot your phone, sometime u have to wait for a minute.
* the first boot after flash is very slow, be patient ( read somewhere that can use adb logcat to monitor the progress, not sure but u can try ).
i see. that is probably why i can't get the backup to work. thanks. really helpful there.
I see, thanks for the info. i take the daldroid ROM then. having both google and exchange is good for future use. Do i need to reflash the the radio and spl if i take the daldroid ROM?
Success. managed to load dildroid ROM. all working so far
Thanks to aniteshj for suggesting the reflash. and ClintonH and Hengsin for the useful useful links.
and props to the tireless people behind the guides, the ROM, the fastboots. all of you rock.
Hi guys,
Today I become the owner of HTC HERO but unfortunatelly with firmware 1.5. Since this is my first android phone I need from somebody little instruction how to upgrade to VillainROM 12 or some others. I didn't have any experience with such upgrades but I had huge experince with upgrading satellite receivers, lcds, so I believe it won't be so complex for me.
Please write me some short instruction or leave MSN via private message to contact you.
Thanks in advance,
...MpegTv...
Use BTDAGs guide linked in my signature. Read the whole thing through 1st, including the FAQ,... then go for it!
First i apologize for creating another new thread and disturbing you guys. But i took mytime going through the website and the tutorials, and it made me more confused.
Quick info got HTC HD2 from craigslist today and thinking for a possible solution to unlock the device..here people talks about various ROM's , i think installing any of one these wont unlock the phone. Can you please suggest me how to unlock the mobile by pointing to a thread or tutorial.
my htc details
OS version 5.2.21892
manila version 2.5.20121412.2
ROM version 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE
Radiio version 2.10.50.26
protocol version 15.39.50.07u.
the threads talks about various ROM and HSLP and all..but i am completely lost what is what.
Thanks,
WY.
going to sleep my next reply will take time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
Sticky right at the top of rom threads!!!
so flashing means unlocking...and i dont have a sd card with still i can do it right.
whatyaar said:
so flashing means unlocking...and i dont have a sd card with still i can do it right.
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A Rom is basically an operating system for your phone. A Custom/Cooked Rom is a Stock/Shipped Rom that has been stripped of clutter and tweaked to give the best performance. Custom Roms usually contain the latest updates and programs so are more stable and up to date and work better than stock roms that are supplied with your phone.
In my understanding, think of flashing as giving your phone more freedom and you only need to flash HARDSPL your device only "ONCE" to take advantage of the features that custom ROMs offer. You can hardspl ur device easily via usb cable (without a memory card), so read the post in d link above thoroughly n ask feel free 2 ask more questions.
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the threads talks about various ROM and HSLP and all..but i am completely lost what is what.
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The HPSL is what, for lack of a better term, "jailbreaks" the HD2. The ROMs are the operating systems of the phones. Radios are also an important thing, and they have something to do with how your phone interacts with the network.
Now, I'm a n00b myself, so anybody please feel free to correct any errors I made.
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so flashing means unlocking...and i dont have a sd card with still i can do it right.
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I want to make sure you're not getting confused on something here...
Are you trying to get your phone to the point where you can run non-official ROM's on it? That's what using HSPL and flashing is.
Or, are you trying to be able to use the phone with other carriers than T-Mobile? That requires unlocking (completely independent of HSPL/flashing), and that's not something that's there's a tutorial for you to do...you either need to call T-Mobile and tell them you need the unlock code, or if you aren't a T-Mobile customer you will need to use one of the various unlocking services you'll find on e-bay, etc.
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I want to make sure you're not getting confused on something here...
Are you trying to get your phone to the point where you can run non-official ROM's on it? That's what using HSPL and flashing is.
Or, are you trying to be able to use the phone with other carriers than T-Mobile? That requires unlocking (completely independent of HSPL/flashing), and that's not something that's there's a tutorial for you to do...you either need to call T-Mobile and tell them you need the unlock code, or if you aren't a T-Mobile customer you will need to use one of the various unlocking services you'll find on e-bay, etc.
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thanks a lot you answered mypoint correctly. i tried to flash the rom from the above link and then installed Cleanex ultra series.
..dint liked it and want to get my previous settings. i selected clear data..butits not doing any thing...can anyone help.
whatyaar said:
thanks a lot you answered mypoint correctly. i tried to flash the rom from the above link and then installed Cleanex ultra series.
..dint liked it and want to get my previous settings. i selected clear data..butits not doing any thing...can anyone help.
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The step you're trying there (clear data) is also known as a "hard-reset"...it wipes the data off your phone and returns it to the orginial state of whatever ROM you currently have flashed on it (in your case: Cleanex)....so to get it back the way it was when you bought it, you'll need to flash a stock T-Mobile ROM back on to it.
sirphunkee said:
The step you're trying there (clear data) is also known as a "hard-reset"...it wipes the data off your phone and returns it to the orginial state of whatever ROM you currently have flashed on it (in your case: Cleanex)....so to get it back the way it was when you bought it, you'll need to flash a stock T-Mobile ROM back on to it.
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can you guide me how to do it. so will there be .exe that can be downloaded from tmobile and connect my mobile and execute it..
some body please help me to find the Original tmobile USA rom.
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can you guide me how to do it. so will there be .exe that can be downloaded from tmobile and connect my mobile and execute it..
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Yes, that's pretty much exactly how it works. You can find the official download for it at this link:
http://dl.htc.com/ruudownload/t-mobileUS/Filedownload.aspx?pid=leo
You'll have to enter your phone's IMEI number (located on a sticker beneath the battery) to verify that you have an HD2, and then it will let you download. It's pretty simple to do, but here's a set of detailed instructions if you need (which include the step of downloading from that link above):
http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm54430.xml?
thank you very much Mr.sirphunkee ...you saved my day.
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thank you very much Mr.sirphunkee ...you saved my day.
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No problem...that's what we're here for
whatyaar said:
First i apologize for creating another new thread and disturbing you guys. But i took mytime going through the website and the tutorials, and it made me more confused.
Quick info got HTC HD2 from craigslist today and thinking for a possible solution to unlock the device..here people talks about various ROM's , i think installing any of one these wont unlock the phone. Can you please suggest me how to unlock the mobile by pointing to a thread or tutorial.
my htc details
OS version 5.2.21892
manila version 2.5.20121412.2
ROM version 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE
Radiio version 2.10.50.26
protocol version 15.39.50.07u.
the threads talks about various ROM and HSLP and all..but i am completely lost what is what.
Thanks,
WY.
going to sleep my next reply will take time.
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I read in the forum that the ROMs don't unlock your phone. They are just customizations for whatever the purpose may be. I use MIRI v17.6 ROM so that I can run Android on my HD2 US. I'm only missing Microsoft Word Mobile. My HTC HD2 US is unlocked because I paid cash for it and I requested the unlock code from T-Mobile unlike my iPhone 3GS that is still locked even though I owed no money on it.
I have not read anything about unlocking (rooting in this forum?) your HD2 (I assume) in this forum. Remember, Google has the answer for virtually everything if you ask her.
I hope you slept well!
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The HPSL is what, for lack of a better term, "jailbreaks" the HD2. The ROMs are the operating systems of the phones. Radios are also an important thing, and they have something to do with how your phone interacts with the network.
Now, I'm a n00b myself, so anybody please feel free to correct any errors I made.
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Also, if i may add, the HPSL3 is some kind of protection not to damage your phone in case you use the wrong ROM, I read. therefore, for the HD2 US, I watched on youtube how to install the HSPL3. Then I picked a ROM that suits my purpose and I flashed my HD2 (on youtube also). That's it. I did not have to bother installing a radio file because my ROM did not require it since I have the US hd2.
ketzazu said:
I read in the forum that the ROMs don't unlock your phone. They are just customizations for whatever the purpose may be. I use MIRI v17.6 ROM so that I can run Android on my HD2 US. I'm only missing Microsoft Word Mobile. My HTC HD2 US is unlocked because I paid cash for it and I requested the unlock code from T-Mobile unlike my iPhone 3GS that is still locked even though I owed no money on it.
I have not read anything about unlocking (rooting in this forum?) your HD2 (I assume) in this forum. Remember, Google has the answer for virtually everything if you ask her.
I hope you slept well!
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Ketzazu, did you read any of the posts in this thread after the 1st one...?
Hey folks, novice user here.
Quick background: I've had the HTC Legend for over a year now, it's on the Bell network however I unlocked it the first day I had it with a $5 unlock code deal from RedFlagDeals so the phone is UNLOCKED. I've put SpeakOut! SIM cards into it, it's on a Bell one now, etc.
The thing is, I've never, ever updated the software on this thing, at all. It's on whatever basic firmware came in the HTC Legend box to begin with. About phone says: Firmware Version 2.1-update1, Kernel Version 2.6.29-9e497, Build & Software Number 2.02.666.3
So in a nutshell, can somebody help this novice user get the latest and greatest onto here? I also would like to wipe out all my contacts & account infos etc. and start from scratch
The links and acronyms are all very confusing for me since I'm just trying to learn this all at once, so any help would be greatly appreciated. I have subscribed to the thread so I will get replies instantly!
Thanks in advance all!
Check out this Thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954450
All instructions and downloads in one place.
rom 2.2
mike998 said:
Check out this Thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954450
All instructions and downloads in one place.
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do as he said then what you want to do is install this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866849
basically becuase bell hasnt released an official 2.2 update you have to downgrade your legend (yes counter productive it seems) then root it(jailbreak it) so you can install custom ROMS which is basically android 2.2 plus lots of extra tweeks