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Hello everyone this may be a silly question but I see a lot of talk about roms within these forums can someone please tell me what are roms and how to install them.
Are they like cab files? or is it more like a OS system for mobile devices...
Will Roms override the os system that's on my device now? thanks for any info on this
the rom is the whole OS, including any pre installed programs. It is a big file, around 200meg that gets flashed to the rom memory chip on your phone. When you boot for the first time, it configures (installs, sets itself up) itself onto your device.
If you install a new rom, it completely removes the old rom, so if you hard reset, you get a fresh copy of teh new rom, you can only go back to teh original rom by flashing the original one again.
Think of it a bit like the windows cd that you use to install your PC.
PLease dont reply with 'how do i do it?', , go and read, then tomorrow, read it all again, then read some more, and then read it all again. By saturday/sunday you should be ready to do a trial flash.
PLease dont reply with 'how do i do it?', , go and read, then tomorrow, read it all again, then read some more, and then read it all again. By saturday/sunday you should be ready to do a trial flash.[/QUOTE]
Wow! That's what I did and ya know what? It works.....Try it
HA! You have alot to learn.
? Thanks for reviving a long dead thread with nothing usefull! HA! ...seriously, please refrain from doing that...it clogs up the forums.
I flashed my first rom about 4 months ago using the how to section for noobs. I read it several times, did each step one at a time, testing at each stage to make sure I'd done it right and it works like a charm. Best place to start.
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? Thanks for reviving a long dead thread with nothing usefull! HA! ...seriously, please refrain from doing that...it clogs up the forums.
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Um..........I'm sorry but i don't get this i've read this thread over and over, and it helped me understand what they are, but not how to use them or modify them........
I'm not trying to revive this thread for no particular reason, but understand what exactly happened, and learn about the topic of this thread.......
As mentioned, there are plenty of tutorials on how to install roms and all about roms in the forums
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Dude I have the same question
Hi all. I have searched and searched the forum and been reading numerious posts over the last few weeks and have ended up more confused than ever.
I am fed up with the standard froyo on my uk vodafone defy and want something better. I read good things about cm7 and would like to give it a try, however I am not very technical when it comes to such things, I have found various guides all of which differ, the main cm7 thread on here does not seem to lead me to a download link.
Can anyone help?? idiots guide maybe......
what cm7 do I download and where and how to install.
I really have tried to understand some of the posts but will admit to some of it going straight over my head.
regards
Mark
Is your phone rooted already? If so, do you have Clockwork Mod recovery? If not, you have to have that done before flashing a new ROM. If you do a search for the Defy youll find info on how to perform these operations... Cheers
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Phone isnt rooted, I really dont know where to start, ive read so much its confused me totally.
Mark
Check out this site, the method is very simple and wil help you with step 1: rooting your phone
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/root-motorola-defy
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Once you have completed that you can install ClockworkMod recovery and then flash CM7....you will love it!!
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my friend if you cant understand the open discussions here. u can check out youtube. just search it, many good tutorials are available there showing the steps to install cm7.. tutorials by arjoma are really worth and very easy... but suggest you before u try anything on ur fone be equipped with all softwares needed and knowledge.. cuz its little risky .. so prepare and then go ahead .. good luck ..
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Phone isnt rooted, I really dont know where to start, ive read so much its confused me totally.
Mark
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mark-w said:
Hi all. I have searched and searched the forum and been reading numerious posts over the last few weeks and have ended up more confused than ever.
I am fed up with the standard froyo on my uk vodafone defy and want something better. I read good things about cm7 and would like to give it a try, however I am not very technical when it comes to such things, I have found various guides all of which differ, the main cm7 thread on here does not seem to lead me to a download link.
Can anyone help?? idiots guide maybe......
what cm7 do I download and where and how to install.
I really have tried to understand some of the posts but will admit to some of it going straight over my head.
regards
Mark
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Hi there! Please watch carefully this video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xSIEx7kiXU
As a suggestion, make sure you have your battery over 80% before starting the process and download all these and put them on your SD Card :
Download SuperOneClick to root here: http://goo.gl/xk0AH
Defy Sndinit apk: http://goo.gl/5P89P
Download the ROM itself: http://goo.gl/XyfLE
Download the Google Apps: http://goo.gl/KMFhq
Oh, and don't forget to install all defy drivers on your PC BEFORE! Good luck !
Hi everybody, I just bought a HTC Desire HTC after my SGSL, so I'm new to it ! can anyone tell me where to find a thread for begenning things like flashing, rooting, ....
www.google.com
When you signed up, you agreed to a little thing called searching.
Sorry bub, but we do need a little effort on your part before we start helping you out.
After you have searched a little, sure, come back and ask what you need.
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Teichopsia said:
www.google.com
When you signed up, you agreed to a little thing called searching.
Sorry bub, but we do need a little effort on your part before we start helping you out.
After you have searched a little, sure, come back and ask what you need.
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I'm already initiated .. I used to root and flash my i9003 but I want to know only if it's the same ? I mean using odin and that stuff !! also how to get into download mode
Ghassen_Khalil said:
I'm already initiated .. I used to root and flash my i9003 but I want to know only if it's the same ? I mean using odin and that stuff !! also how to get into download mode
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Nope, Samsung Is way much easier than the DHD....just read, search and then ask before going on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507541
Great post to use when rooting for the first time
Thank's guys
This is the only tool you need to root and gain an unlocked bootloader.
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/
Download the advanced ace hack kit and read its manual. Don't use HTCDEV to unlock your bootloader that will only give you problems later.
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And what about Installing custom ROMs ?
You've shown no initiative by searching, the answers are there, its in your interest to find them.
XDA Rule 1 - Search.
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Hello Everyone,
I am very new to this forum. Having HTC Desire HD. Already rooted. Now looking for to update ICS 4. Please can you help me how to do this step by step. I would be grateful.
Thank you so much in advance.
Savi
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30519393
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savi25 said:
Hello Everyone,
I am very new to this forum. Having HTC Desire HD. Already rooted. Now looking for to update ICS 4. Please can you help me how to do this step by step. I would be grateful.
Thank you so much in advance.
Savi
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Wathc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeXaDOT3u6g
Always try searching the forum before asking a question. You will be surprised how many people ask the same questions.
For the time being, look in the Android Development forum, there are ICS custom ROMs for you to try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=765
Hi All,
Thanks for the links. I tried something...not sure what..now not able to move from the white screen. I can go to ACE HACK KIT menu but not able to see my main window. Scared already due to my silly work...phone gone? Can anyone advice? Thank you so much.
Savi
Already rooted? Go to the link I posted, post#7. Try and boot into recovery.
Give more details next time. Knowing what you did helps fixing your issue.
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Many thanks for you help.
I can used the adb command prompt. I feel same thing like me this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658765
Not sure how move forward from here. If you able to get from this, please advice.
Thanks.
Hi everyone,
I'm having DHD with Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0, i've bought it a year and a half ago, and I never touched it, so it is unrooted and has it's original (stock) room.
Now I'd like to flash a custom rom to it, I've done a lot of research and found out I need to downgrade my device to be able to root it. Now, I've spent hours looking for a proper guide of how to downgrade the device and root it, but found nothing really.
Can you help me? I've almost given it up :S
Thank you very much in advance whoever helps me!
savi25 said:
Many thanks for you help.
I can used the adb command prompt. I feel same thing like me this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658765
Not sure how move forward from here. If you able to get from this, please advice.
Thanks.
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Not sure where you are right now, what you have done nor whats going on.
wex288 said:
Hi everyone,
I'm having DHD with Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0, i've bought it a year and a half ago, and I never touched it, so it is unrooted and has it's original (stock) room.
Now I'd like to flash a custom rom to it, I've done a lot of research and found out I need to downgrade my device to be able to root it. Now, I've spent hours looking for a proper guide of how to downgrade the device and root it, but found nothing really.
Can you help me? I've almost given it up :S
Thank you very much in advance whoever helps me!
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Go to the link in the second post. You'll find most of everything there to get started.
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Many thanks again for your support.
I am not sure how bootloaded would be..? I tried to re-root again I am getting this error. Could you able to find my mistake from here?
************* PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM ************
** SD card is either damaged or not mounted.
** Are you sure Charge Only mode is DEFAULT
** and not just switched on? READ THE EFFEN MANUAL
************* PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM ************
ECHO is off.
ECHO is off.
Press any key to continue . . .
I kept getting that on my first ever root attempt. Turns out it was my lead. Make sure it's the original lead. (mine was actually the original but it was faulty, did charge still though) hope this helps.
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wex288 said:
Hi everyone,
I'm having DHD with Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0, i've bought it a year and a half ago, and I never touched it, so it is unrooted and has it's original (stock) room.
Now I'd like to flash a custom rom to it, I've done a lot of research and found out I need to downgrade my device to be able to root it. Now, I've spent hours looking for a proper guide of how to downgrade the device and root it, but found nothing really.
Can you help me? I've almost given it up :S
Thank you very much in advance whoever helps me!
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You need to use AAHK (Advanced Ace Hack Kit). You can no longer find it on XDA.
But if you search google for AAHK you will find their support page, and you can download it from there.
Also mae ksure to read the manual (called the effin' manual). Don't skip a word!!
Also, since you are on 2.3.5 you need to downgrade. Instructions are on the effin manual.
Teichopsia, I can't thank you enough man!! You helped me A LOT with that link
I've done this for the first time ever, and all went the way it should! Running ICS wooooo!
THANKS A MILLION TIMES!
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Teichopsia, I can't thank you enough man!! You helped me A LOT with that link
I've done this for the first time ever, and all went the way it should! Running ICS wooooo!
THANKS A MILLION TIMES!
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The guide was written by glevitan, thus, he deserves the thanks. All I did was point you in the right direction (and proof-reading that guide about 5 times before it was uploaded ).
From that same link check out post #179, currently it should be the last page.
I'm glad it's all sorted out. Happy flashing.
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Well, anyway, thanks to both of you then
I'm very happy
hi can anyone care to help me find recovery for my phone recovery.tar (odin version)?? for att s4?
mdanish4 said:
hi can anyone care to help me find recovery for my phone recovery.tar (odin version)?? for att s4?
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Reported
Does not exist
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scott14719 said:
Reported
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reported?
TheAxman said:
reported?
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This guy has made 5 posts in the AT&T S4 forum for this. He ignores what he was told and just makes another post for the same thing. If you look at his info (unless he changed it) he is listed as "T-Mobile".
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This guy has made 5 posts in the AT&T S4 forum for this. He ignores what he was told and just makes another post for the same thing. If you look at his info (unless he changed it) he is listed as "T-Mobile".
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Whats wrong if I created 5 posts?? Well I opened only 3.. I am confused thats why I am looking for answers from different peoples.. and for your information I have been readin reading and reading.. u dont need to do that..
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Whats wrong if I created 5 posts?? Well I opened only 3.. I am confused thats why I am looking for answers from different peoples.. and for your information I have been readin reading and reading.. u dont need to do that..
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You've been given the answer, bro, and it's that you cannot install a custom recovery because you upgraded to MF3. Game over, man, game over!
Thank you!!
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mdanish4 said:
Whats wrong if I created 5 posts?? Well I opened only 3.. I am confused thats why I am looking for answers from different peoples.. and for your information I have been readin reading and reading.. u dont need to do that..
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Not that you care, but this is directly from the XDA rules that you agreed to but obviously did not read...
1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting, whether you have a question or something new to share, it's very likely someone already asked that question or shared that news.
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5. Post a message only once.
As a large forum we don't need unnecessary clutter, You're free to edit your message as you like, so if you do not receive an answer revisit your message and see if you can describe your problem better. Not everyone is online at the same time, it might take a while before you receive an answer.
In your case you got a couple of good answers (maybe not the answers you wanted, but still accurate) and you decided to ignore them.
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Who assigned you as the snitch. I started reading his threads since I keep seeing you constantly spamming every single one. From what I've read he's currently making progress. He managed to get his phone to boot after what seemed like a brick on mf3 firmware which I'm curious how he did that. You see I found something interesting and what seems can be useful for others who soft bricked their phones with mf3 stock from the information he provided. But you, I see you as that one causing the annoyance and lack of progress to help some one who has been reading and has been trying to figure out a way to fix his problem.
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Who assigned you as the snitch. I started reading his threads since I keep seeing you constantly spamming every single one. From what I've read he's currently making progress. He managed to get his phone to boot after what seemed like a brick on mf3 firmware which I'm curious how he did that. You see I found something interesting and what seems can be useful for others who soft bricked their phones with mf3 stock from the information he provided. But you, I see you as that one causing the annoyance and lack of progress to help some one who has been reading and has been trying to figure out a way to fix his problem.
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Regardless scott was just following and enforcing forum rules...which is a good thing. If the op wants he can create a new thread explaining how he got his device to boot back up...but from what ive read he never really bricked it...just messed up hus recovery so he couldnt enter stock recovery anymore...could still boot up but bootimg recovery sent him to download mode.
Now calling someone on here a snitch for enforcing forum rules is not ok, if you have a problem with the way hes doing things than let him no through pm or contact a mod if needed for further assistance with the issue...a mod can than evalute the problem and decide what needs to be done lock thread/delete posts/leave alone
Lets try and make xda a nice friendly environment...even if somebody annoys you or does something you dont like...
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mdanish4 said:
hi can anyone care to help me find recovery for my phone recovery.tar (odin version)?? for att s4?
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You can fing recovery image here : http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager . I'm not sure if this will help.