HOW-TO * Flash the Eng-Release to the Slide
eugene373 said:
This is not ment to be an everyday Rom!! It's only Vital for the testkey in recovery that gets flashed!!
Flash this, update the Radio & flash to a new Rom like Slidemeroot2.zip
The only thing we need is the Recovery from it.
Also this should be Sticky atm, as this is the only way as of now to flash a recovery!
The Recovery gives use the abilty to flash any update.zip after it is signed with testkeys... But we are using ClockworkMod Recovery due to options it has..
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Before we Start, You must Have ROOT & Downloaded this .zip and Place on your Sdcard
File is Here > http://outboundlink.net/anxo/dr_ta_...://www.4shared.com/file/OsmF_ZD7/ESPRIMG.html
Files Needed Before We Start > SlideEng-package.zip
Step 1.
adb push /{the folder u downloaded it to}/flash_image /data/local
Step 2.
adb push /{the folder u downloaded it to}/mtd0.img /data/local
Step 3.
adb shell
Step 4.
su
Step 5.
cd /data/local
Step 6.
chmod 04755 *
Step 7.
/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/mtd0.img
Step 8.
Power Off Phone!
Step 9.
Power on Using Volume Down + Power
Step 10.
hit Volume Up to Update!!!
Enjoy!!!
~Eugene
eugene373 said:
Uploading and Making how-to
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This is excellent news! a much easier way to get root on this device!
Not sure if it's an alternate way, I think it's a downgrade after root is applied... We'll have to wait and see.
your right, fer, its a downgrade for an engineering build that you can do ONCE YOU HAVE ROOTED
So is this to unroot, once rooted?
forgive an ignorant question, but what does this gain us?
no this is to downgrade the build to engineering
just finished installing the update, system is rebooting now, will inform how it is eugene totally deserves props for this... donate if you can, i know i am as soon as my check clears
oh and his phone support is as good as golden ^^
king you were going to make a rooting vid right
yeah, but it'd prob be best for multiple people to make one, that way if someone doesnt understand how i do it then they may understand your way better, got me?
thnk u Eugene todays my bday n i was very happy to wake up to ROOT
HighRidas said:
thnk u Eugene todays my bday n i was very happy to wake up to ROOT
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No Problem & happy Birthday
Is this build lighter? Im just wondering... can wait for a2sd! I might try out the old app by marcus until we get a rom with the scripts added.
sino8r said:
Is this build lighter? Im just wondering... can wait for a2sd! I might try out the old app by marcus until we get a rom with the scripts added.
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lighter on the system....data went from 135mb free to 74mb free because this is the build from before the final build freed up some memory
hey eugene!
Is the"ENG" the same evo looking rom you have on your slide?
no.. eng is engineering build, means it was what they produced before the release build to test **** on
kingofyo1 said:
no.. eng is engineering build, means it was what they produced before the release build to test **** on
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so where do i find it? lol
uhh the first page of this thread
So is there any way to revert back to the release build yet? Just wondering.
r0adki111 said:
So is there any way to revert back to the release build yet? Just wondering.
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Yeah that's a great question. My best friend did this to his phone and I actually read through before I flashed the image. He said his phone is running slow and wants to revert back. Is there anyway yet to get back to the original build?
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Okay before we start... If you Already Flashed the Eng-Build release... You Don't have to Flash it again!!!
You need to have Rooted your Phone Here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702973
Next you needed to Follow the Downgrade & flash the ENG_Build Here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703076
Okay! Now if All that is Done, we can Move on!!!
Download the SlideMEROOT.zip & Place on the SDCARD here > SlideMEROOT2.zip
Mirror > http://www2.dirkadirkaonline.com/android/SlideMEROOT2.zip
Mirror 2 > http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=chiefzreloaded/ROM/&file=SlideMEROOT2.zip
Download the Update.zip & Place on the SDCARD Needed to Run the Recovery for the Update Here > update.zip
OKAY!!! Let's Begin!!
Boot the Phone into Recovery Mode! 9 Volume Down + Power for Menu Options
Wipe Data / Factory Reset from original Recovery first then Process!!
Step 1.
Select update.zip from the Factory Recovery
Step 2.
install zip from sdcard
Step 3.
choose zip from sdcard
Step 4.
select SlideMEROOT.zip
Step 5.
EnJOY~!!!
*EDIT* SlideMEROOT2 Posted
This Rom Includes:
138MB Free of Memory again!!
Wifi Fixed
BlueTooth Fixed
Live wallpaper Support! ( Need ADW Launcher from market to work!! )
Root
Superuser.apk
SU in /system/bin
Busybox
Based Off the Stock Retail Rom you Original Had Before doing anything to the Phone!!
Does this have the pre-loaded apps from T-Mo on it? What are the goodies?
thank you thank you thank you
Little scared of this.. so no wipe? does it have as much app memory as the one that came on the phone?? once we flash this no going back to the original rom.. Is this just literally the original ROM with those tweaks? no cpu scaling or any of that stuff?
Removed to fix critical error
Slidemeroot link is not working!
Have eng build flashed!
ready to load!
helllpppppP!
- faylix / local
faylix said:
Slidemeroot link is not working!
Have eng build flashed!
ready to load!
helllpppppP!
- faylix / local
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I know! I removed to Fix BLueTooth & Wifi..
Neither of those work due to my error.
will there be a new one up soon?
You're a legend now. Everyone else is just building on what you are doing right now!
Thanks man. You made me love this phone all over again when I was thinking about going full touch screen. I love QWERTY, I never want to leave it!
- faylix / local
(ps: wes and * I'd love wifi tether to work though )))
And just so everyone knows, installing the engineering build wipes everything.
Not trying to go through customizing everything again just to apply the update and wipe it all again tomorrow morning!
Euguene please feed my late night flashing urges!
hehe
- faylix / local
sigh flashed this already hope and update is out soon , BTW don't forget to wipe! lol my phone was stuck in a boot loop after flashing this, was OK after a full wipe in recovery
eugene373 said:
I know! I removed to Fix BLueTooth & Wifi..
Neither of those work due to my error.
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Ohh **** just re-read that i see whats wrong now.
Okay will wait!
thanks so much for working on this for us.
Unlike some I appreciate all the hard work that goes into this, and I understand how hard it is to work on something like this for all of us and have a life too.
You devs rock!
Okay Fix is Now Posted!!
SlideMEROOT2.zip
Install has Changed as well!!
Muchos gracias man.
Just to be clear, from eng build we do full wipe and and restore? this won't take away root? We wont' have to go through the adb loop again? lol!
- faylix / local
nice once again thank u....im definetly donating friday wen i get payed will thys update the radio aswell?
faylix said:
And just so everyone knows, installing the engineering build wipes everything.
Not trying to go through customizing everything again just to apply the update and wipe it all again tomorrow morning!
Euguene please feed my late night flashing urges!
hehe
- faylix / local
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I post this For a Reason! You need the ENG-Build for the Recovery / Boot.img
But I've included the eng-boot.img in teh update.
Other than flash the eng-build by bootloader we don't have write access to the recovery..
The eng-recovery works better than the current one, and if you flash it all you have to do is unplug the usb & back in again.. no more trying to get it to see the device & make it some much more easier dealing with recovery mode!
Guys post up if this new build get wifi tether working.. Or if it allows your to delete stock apps through file explorers.
eugene373 said:
I post this For a Reason! You need the ENG-Build for the Recovery / Boot.img
But I've included the eng-boot.img in teh update.
Other than flash the eng-build by bootloader we don't have write access to the recovery..
The eng-recovery works better than the current one, and if you flash it all you have to do is unplug the usb & back in again.. no more trying to get it to see the device & make it some much more easier dealing with recovery mode!
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We bow to your droid knowlege.
turboyo said:
Guys post up if this new build get wifi tether working.. Or if it allows your to delete stock apps through file explorers.
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once again, to do that stuff you need to run the update.zip I post!
Once in ClockworkMod recovery, Mount system via the menu then remove what you need...
Ok, so I did the first posted root method. Now I need to flash to the eng. This will wipe all apps and settings on the phone? Then after I put the eng ROM on it I can go right from there and apply the SLIDE2.zip flash?
eugene373 said:
once again, to do that stuff you need to run the update.zip I post!
Once in ClockworkMod recovery, Mount system via the menu then remove what you need...
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got it as far as removing apps goes cool...
Now just for amusement purposes its possible to flash this with just root and not downgrading but we would have to do the hole loop thing again??
Thanks for all the work man this is awesome!!
SlideM, Non-Sense UI Rom
SlideM is a Stripped Down build of SlideMEROOT2 & Very Stable!!
Download > SlideM.zip
*Rom SlideM Stable *
- Update Progress Working ( Via Recovery )
- Standard Android Boot
- Keyboard & Lights
- Genius Button
- LWP
- Busybox
- Root
- Swype & Dragon Dictation
- LauncherPro
- Flash
- Terminal Info
If I am already on SlideMe2, does this require a wipe?
I am assuming installation is basically the same...
1. Boot to recovery, run update.zip to get Clockwork
2. Install from SD > Choose zip > Update SlideM.zip
?
Re: (ROM)(SLIDE) SlideM with a Touch of Eclair *6/21/2010*
Gonna try right away!
Thanks for all u do, hope u got to enjoy your fathers day!
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using Tapatalk
fermunky said:
If I am already on SlideMe2, does this require a wipe?
I am assuming installation is basically the same...
1. Boot to recovery, run update.zip to get Clockwork
2. Install from SD > Choose zip > Update SlideM.zip
?
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yes a wipe is Needed, as this is not an update to slidemeroot2.zip
Fordude said:
Gonna try right away!
Thanks for all u do, hope u got to enjoy your fathers day!
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using Tapatalk
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Thanks & Yes I did enjoy Father's Day
@Everyone..
It's fine to download now, Correct link fixed & Sorry about that..
eugene373 said:
yes a wipe is Needed, as this is not an update to slidemeroot2.zip
Thanks & Yes I did enjoy Father's Day
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Very cool. And when you say "slimmed down", was anything removed? I hope it's Sense Gonna try this none the less since it seems things I want are working. Thanks Eugene, I may have to now buy you a soda!
Edit: Also, are you going to start adding the name and version of your ROMs to the About Phone section?
fermunky said:
Very cool. And when you say "slimmed down", was anything removed? I hope it's Sense Gonna try this none the less since it seems things I want are working. Thanks Eugene, I may have to now buy you a soda!
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Sorry, this is not a Sense UI Rom..
eugene373 said:
Sorry, this is not a Sense UI Rom..
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I meant to say "I hope Sense was removed"... if so, definitely giving this a try.
Theres no sense in that other rom.. or this one. I have done it.. I'm the first to announce that I have tried SlideM and its [email protected] Very clean, fast boot, straight to my favorite launcher. Bravo. Thanks!
Might try this out soon....im still loving the legend rom....
Btw hello everybody...ive been a luker for a while and decided to join up
I've been playing with this rom for a few minutes now. Getting use to ADW Launcher as I never tried it, but just happy I have no Sense!.
how long does this rom take to boot?
neva dinova said:
how long does this rom take to boot?
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adb reboot was about 35 seconds from me hitting Enter and then me being able to make a phone call.
Also, 121mb free after installing all my apps back with this rom. So far so good. It was 133mb free after first boot.
it doesnt boot for me waited like 3 or 4 minutes then flashed to legend 2 slide and it booted
Root,
I notice in the OP is shows Root. Does this still require us to Root in recovery (Mount System), or does it now work within the OS?
Downloading asap, cant wait to test this out!
DGarmon said:
I notice in the OP is shows Root. Does this still require us to Root in recovery (Mount System), or does it now work within the OS?
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Not sure what you're asking. As long as you have already rooted and installed the eng build, then all you need is the update.zip file, which allows you to get clockwork recovery initially by hitting "Apply update.zip", and then you can apply the SlideM.zip. I did not need to mount anything, and you certainly don't need to "re-root" if you've done that already.
Re: (ROM)(SLIDE) SlideM with a Touch of Eclair *6/21/2010*
The only thing I personally miss is facebook contact sync .. I believe because the facebook for mytouch app is not included..
Eugene do you have that apk so I can just add it on?
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fermunky
I'm on SLIDEMEROOT2. If I want to remove or make changes to /System, I would have to go into clockwork recovery to mount the system then issue ADB commands (correct me if I'm wrong please LOL). I have some apps that require Root access to the system folder (Root explorer, Meta-morph too name a few) to make any changes, I know I can get into those folders within the OS but just can't make any changes. I'm really looking into themeing the Frameworks.apk but understand MTS isn't fully Rooted because of the Kernal being locked down. I was just wondering, I will just try this ROM and see what I can come up with. Thanks.
I'm really liking this ROM. It is fast. And not one FC yet Eugene will be getting a Pepsi soon.
Oddness... I tried flashing this ROM and I know it made changes due to losing sense launcher and gaining launcherpro... noticed missing stock HTC apps but no difference in free space, unresponsive SU and FC attempting to open accounts and sync
Factory Champion build Espresso Rom
To get the 1.27.531.1 Build, See Wes, Link on Aspin > http://db.androidspin.com/androidspin_filedownload.asp?release=280&type=1x
Ive Decided to Post the Champion build Rom due to Request, You will need to Flash the mtd0.img file with Directs in the Eng-build thread before flashing!!
Just Rename > ESPRIMG(2).zip
to ESPRIMG.zip & place on the Root of your Sdcard..
Need to be Rooted First!!
Files Needed Before We Start > SlideEng-package.zip
Step 1.
adb push /{the folder u downloaded it to}/flash_image /data/local
Step 2.
adb push /{the folder u downloaded it to}/mtd0.img /data/local
Step 3.
adb shell
Step 4.
su
Step 5.
cd /data/local
Step 6.
chmod 04755 *
Step 7.
/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/mtd0.img
Step 8.
Power Off Phone!
Step 9.
Power on Using Volume Down + Power
Step 10.
hit Volume Up to Update!!!
Whatta geek!
Does that have the HTC sig or is it for custom recovery?
attn1 said:
Whatta geek!
Does that have the HTC sig or is it for custom recovery?
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Straight Htc Sig's.. Factory ESPRIMG.zip
eugene373 said:
Straight Htc Sig's.. Factory ESPRIMG.zip
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Very good.
if i'm on stock rooted and need to unroot, would i need to flash the eng build first then this image or just this? or is it also possible by just a factory reset?
poetik517 said:
if i'm on stock rooted and need to unroot, would i need to flash the eng build first then this image or just this? or is it also possible by just a factory reset?
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No need to go to the eng build. As to go to the eng build you would use another img file.
eugene373 said:
Factory Ship Espresso Rom
Ive Decided to Post the Factory Rom due to Request & I've already saw one or two Problems from the Phone so far, and thought it would be a good idea to give everyone the Option to go back to Stock!!
Just Rename > ESPRIMG(2).zip
to ESPRIMG.zip & place on the Root of your Sdcard..
1.
Power Off the Phone either by Power Down / Battery Pull..
2.
Hold Volume Down + Power Button..
3.
Walk away, get a soda / Give the Better half a Kiss or two
4.
Hit the Volume Up key to Confirm to Flash.
Once Done you will have a Stock Espresso Phone again..
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Here is a mirror (since I am the one who originally posted =P):
http://db.androidspin.com/androidspin_filedownload.asp?release=280&type=1
Wes, I'm sorry you feel that way.. Originally Posted it? That is the First time I have saw yours, so I feel it un-fair to say ( I originally Posted ).. Due to it not being the Same Version!
I however got mine from my HTC buddy at the Same Time I got the Eng-Build I posted for everyone.. Mine was Designed for the OTA Update that bring you into 1.27.531.1,
The one you Posted is already 1.27.531.1! lmao!!!
They are not the Same Version.. Please Look at the android-info.txt
Sorry man,
~Eugene
wesgarner said:
Here is a mirror (since I am the one who originally posted =P):
http://db.androidspin.com/androidspin_filedownload.asp?release=280&type=1
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Thanks Bro I was stuck on the T-mobile boot screen and this image worked. The one from eugene373 does not work it says something like newer or older version and it fails
Thanks wesgarner I would start a new thread and make it a sticky
also thanks eugene373 for all of the roms without you I would have never got my mt3g but for some reason wesgarners worked and yours didnt.
It might be cause I took out my sim card when I used wesgarners i never removed my sim card when using yours, it my need to be a added step.
Thanks
RaffieKol said:
Thanks Bro I was stuck on the T-mobile boot screen and this image worked. The one from eugene373 does not work it says something like newer or older version and it fails
Thanks wesgarner I would start a new thread and make it a sticky
also thanks eugene373 for all of the roms without you I would have never got my mt3g but for some reason wesgarners worked and yours didnt.
It might be cause I took out my sim card when I used wesgarners i never removed my sim card when using yours, it my need to be a added step.
Thanks
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OP Updated !! Now has the Correct info need if people want to flash this build
To use my Image, you will need to flash the mtd0.img I have posted in the eng-build thread.. So you can Downgrade if needed..
But you need a Rooted Phone First..
Wes Rom is Pure Stock though that comes with the Factory Release Phones
so is this a rom or what?
im confused whats special about im curious
wesgarner said:
Here is a mirror (since I am the one who originally posted =P):
http://db.androidspin.com/androidspin_filedownload.asp?release=280&type=1
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wes do we follow the same instructions as eugene listed?
Ok I'm a little confused. So in order to use this esprimg we need to repeat the same steps again that we did for the eng build or can we simply just put this in the root of the sd card and go into bootloader?
This is the Rom that was On all the TMO employee before Launch!
If you need or have to ask, then likely this wont be much good for you, it's just another Alt. Factory image we have if you want to play with it.. Nothing more
I know it just takes you back to factory but I'd like to know exactly how to do it if ever need be...
Use Wes Rom he Posted..
Regarding the Instructions, I posted them in the OP
RaffieKol said:
Thanks Bro I was stuck on the T-mobile boot screen and this image worked. The one from eugene373 does not work it says something like newer or older version and it fails
Thanks wesgarner I would start a new thread and make it a sticky
also thanks eugene373 for all of the roms without you I would have never got my mt3g but for some reason wesgarners worked and yours didnt.
It might be cause I took out my sim card when I used wesgarners i never removed my sim card when using yours, it my need to be a added step.
Thanks
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You clearly didn't follow the Directions
It's going to, that why you have to flash teh mtd0.img to misc
eugene373 said:
You clearly didn't follow the Directions
It's going to, that why you have to flash teh mtd0.img to misc
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I understand what you mean and how to use this rom but when I was stuck on the Mytouch boot screen I am unable to use adb to push.
With wes image i just had to place it in the sdcard and load into Fastboot mode with Volume Down button and Power and it loaded all of the images and took me back to stock.
Either way thanks eugene373 I think that you are so knowledgeable with these device that's its harder for average person like me to follow thanks again
RaffieKol said:
I understand what you mean and how to use this rom but when I was stuck on the Mytouch boot screen I am unable to use adb to push.
With wes image i just had to place it in the sdcard and load into Fastboot mode with Volume Down button and Power and it loaded all of the images and took me back to stock.
Either way thanks eugene373 I think that you are so knowledgeable with these device that's its harder for average person like me to follow thanks again
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Oh, then I clearly didn't understand what you mean, & for that I'm sorry
Yeah for something like that, you will have to use Wes Factory restore..
I am new to the whole rooting of android phones so please don't haze me too badly for potentially asking a stupid question;
I was successful in rooting my mytouch 3g slide and installed slidemr5 rom onto it. I did not like how light the rom was and some other general things i wasn't expecting so i found this thread and used this rom to revert back to the factory settings and it worked great (thanks eugene and wes). I was under the impression i would be using my stock rom and the phone would still be rooted but when I go to install apps that require root it says that I am not on a rooted phone. Is this normal or did I do something incorrectly? If it's normal than is there a way for me to have this build/rom and the phone still be rooted? Again I apologize for asking a dumb question, I've made it pretty far in this entire process w/o having to post on a forum yet..
WARNING... Proceed at ur own risk... this will break root...
Okay... so i have gotten enough complaints about me having this being unfair and i guess i was trying to be the "overly protective mother" of the slide community... So i have decided to release this and let u guys run wild with it... That should end discussion on whether my initial choice was right... I do this with a GIANT DISCLAIMER: THIS WILL IN FACT BREAK YOUR ROOT!! I am in no way responsible for anything u do with this, what happens to ur device or if ur girlfriend breaks up with u ect... So with that said... here u guys go... have fun with it and those who do flash it post some noticed changes/results.... CR
Instructions: DL the package, unzip the "nothing" folder... rename "OTAPkg.zip" to update.zip and put it on the root of ur SD card... apply this update in stock recovery, reboot, done...
OTAPkg
and i just got my slide rooted 10 mins ago lol !! do u know if this makes it easier to read adb in recovery?
I would NOT flash this if i were u... it will kill root and contains an untested recovery.... If u want the latest and greatest, grab the radio update from this in my other thread.... CR
dcowboys2184 said:
and i just got my slide rooted 10 mins ago lol !! do u know if this makes it easier to read adb in recovery?
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Dude...this BREAKS YOUR ROOT. That means once you do it, not only are you unrooted, you can't reroot as of yet. So no, it doesn't make it easier to read adb in recovery.
dcowboys2184 said:
and i just got my slide rooted 10 mins ago lol !! do u know if this makes it easier to read adb in recovery?
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no it does not. it was just stated that it breaks your root. it puts a new recovery that patches the current way to root!
as stated to you before, i'm not applying this. however i was curious to something and had a question.
you say to rename to "update.zip" and place on root of sd. i already have a file named such in that location (i'm assuming it's clockwork). would i place the ota there for the time being since it is only needed to boot to stock recovery? and then when done, replace clockwork update.zip?
also, poking around in the files, i noticed a new or updated mytouch music file. it was the only one that stood out to me, as i know nothing about the other files lol.
new radio it is !!!! hey go easy i don't ask much on here cause i have common sense just one of those maybe questions !! lol !!!
poetik517 said:
as stated to you before, i'm not applying this. however i was curious to something and had a question.
you say to rename to "update.zip" and place on root of sd. i already have a file named such in that location (i'm assuming it's clockwork). would i place the ota there for the time being since it is only needed to boot to stock recovery? and then when done, replace clockwork update.zip?
also, poking around in the files, i noticed a new or updated mytouch music file. it was the only one that stood out to me, as i know nothing about the other files lol.
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yes, if ur rooted, which i know u are , then the update thats on the root of ur SD is CW Mod... IF u were to flash this, just back up ur update.zip from ur card and put it in a folder, then put this OTA on the card in its place and apply accordingly... CR
PS: Dont do it lol...
Am I the only one waiting to see how long it takes for someone to "HELLLLLP I lost root!" in here? lol
i tried to install but it says assert failed E:Error i /sdcard/update.zip (Status 7) install aborted
Removed, thought I was in the thread about the new radio. Do NOT apply this if you're rooted.
Whoareyou said:
i tried to install but it says assert failed E:Error i /sdcard/update.zip (Status 7) install aborted
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Rename it to update without the .zip. It should work then.
its not update.zip.zip its just update.zip also i dont hve clockworkmod i un rooted also im on Champion build,... will that effect anything
migueltherocker said:
Flash it from ClockworkMod recovery, named the way it was when you downloaded, don't rename it to update.zip
Then in ClockworkMod, press install zip from sd card, go to the radio update, select it, click yes, and wait a few seconds. It will tell you to reboot to finish installation. Press the back button, select reboot, and it will finish installing. Give it 2-3 minutes to finish installing.
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that would be the method to flash the radio update... if ur trying to flash this full one the process will work but ur gonna lose root
Whoareyou said:
its not update.zip.zip its just update.zip also i dont hve clockworkmod i un rooted
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Then yes, the person above us is right. update.zip, from stock recovery just select apply update.zip. It should work, but I can't really test it out for you since I'm rooted.
I ran the update.zip it worked 100%
i cant flash this so i tried to get into clockwork but the root method doset work for some reason
Its a patch update... ur build cant be the champion because it patches UP from 1.27.531 to 1.35.531.... ur current build is 1.18.531.... u need to update to the release software then apply this...
ChiefzReloaded said:
Its a patch update... ur build cant be the champion because it patches UP from 1.27.531 to 1.35.531.... ur current build is 1.18.531.... u need to update to the release software then apply this...
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and where do i get this
if you want to reroot after flashing this cant you just reflash the ESPRIMG.zip from hboot and then redo the root process?
Hey guys, so I came home from work to find my girlfriend trying to root her vibrant as you can probably tell I own a Samsung Epic. I believe her phone is bricked and I can not get into download mode. I have watched numerous videos but all shows what to do when in download mode. I can't get past the screen with the exclamation point. Please help because I can't stop her crying. Thanks in advanced guys.
MrEpic said:
Hey guys, so I came home from work to find my girlfriend trying to root her vibrant as you can probably tell I own a Samsung Epic. I believe her phone is bricked and I can not get into download mode. I have watched numerous videos but all shows what to do when in download mode. I can't get past the screen with the exclamation point. Please help because I can't stop her crying. Thanks in advanced guys.
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No worries, this sounds fixable. ^^
So calm your GF down and follow the directions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
Good luck!
Xenoism said:
No worries, this sounds fixable. ^^
So calm your GF down and follow the directions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
Good luck!
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Xenoism to the rescue.. calm your GF first
Xenoism said:
No worries, this sounds fixable. ^^
So calm your GF down and follow the directions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
Good luck!
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Thanks you all...she now cries tears of joy!! Gotta love xda and the people involved in this community!!
MrEpic said:
Thanks you all...she now cries tears of joy!! Gotta love xda and the people involved in this community!!
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Haha, that's what we are here for man ^^
Xenoism said:
Haha, that's what we are here for man ^^
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Also...while i have your attention lol...im going to try and root it this time! Do you guys believe that "eddie1west" on youtube is a good try to try and root the phone? He seems pretty legit. He has a video that shows me how to go back to eclair so i can root and a video that shows me how to root? Is this correct? Do you suggest someone else or another method? Thanks..
MrEpic said:
Also...while i have your attention lol...im going to try and root it this time! Do you guys believe that "eddie1west" on youtube is a good try to try and root the phone? He seems pretty legit. He has a video that shows me how to go back to eclair so i can root and a video that shows me how to root? Is this correct? Do you suggest someone else or another method? Thanks..
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Look in the bible in the dev section
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nick1217 said:
Look in the bible in the dev section
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Wow you guys got it together over here lol....good look....thanks once again...
MrEpic said:
Wow you guys got it together over here lol....good look....thanks once again...
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We do have an awesome community here. I'm happy to be a part of it ^^
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We do have an awesome community here. I'm happy to be a part of it ^^
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Hey guys...i went to the bible but all it says is "....rename the samsung udate zip to...."...uhh...where can i find that zip lol..i keep soft bricking her phone with this youtube version...obviously i need to use the bibles instructions before his..???
MrEpic said:
Hey guys...i went to the bible but all it says is "....rename the samsung udate zip to...."...uhh...where can i find that zip lol..i keep soft bricking her phone with this youtube version...obviously i need to use the bibles instructions before his..???
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Also she is coming from froyo..
You can root it in froyo but the question is what do you want to do. If you are going to flash a custom ROM then you need to go back to stock (eclair). Either way, short fuse super one click is best way to get root. Google how to root vibrant with super one click, you should find files and directions. The update zip you referred to is directions to get CWM recovery.
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You can download the Superuser.zip and/or the CWR zip from my signature.
If you are just going to root it and leave Eclair on there, then pull the Superuser zip from my signature.
If you are going to flash a custom ROM on there, then pull the CWR zip from my signature (but make sure you have already downloaded a ROM.zip to flash with this).
For Root. Put Supersuser.zip in your Internal_SD card and make sure it is named Update.zip and the only thing on there named that. Boot into recovery using the key combo (Volume +/- and Power, when you see Vibrant come up, release the Power button but keep ahold of the Vol+/-) It will boot into "stock" recovery. Scroll down to Reinstall Packages and hit it. Might have to hit it twice, then reboot. You should have Root.
For CWR/Custom ROM. Same as above only no need for the Root.zip. Find a ROM that you want to flash (make sure to read OPs) and download it and put it on a folder where you know it will be in the phone. Just put the CWR on your Internal_SD and again make sure it is named Update.zip. Boot into recovery, scroll down to Reinstall Packages, hit it. It will cycle through and the stock (blue) recovery will turn to CWR (green) and you can then scroll down to Install From SD card and find the ROM that you downloaded beforehand.
Some things. Booting into recovery isn't easy and can take you a few times to get it. Also you can root using Z4 app, but you'll have to find that on your own.
Woodrube said:
You can download the Superuser.zip and/or the CWR zip from my signature.
If you are just going to root it and leave Eclair on there, then pull the Superuser zip from my signature.
If you are going to flash a custom ROM on there, then pull the CWR zip from my signature (but make sure you have already downloaded a ROM.zip to flash with this).
For Root. Put Supersuser.zip in your Internal_SD card and make sure it is named Update.zip and the only thing on there named that. Boot into recovery using the key combo (Volume +/- and Power, when you see Vibrant come up, release the Power button but keep ahold of the Vol+/-) It will boot into "stock" recovery. Scroll down to Reinstall Packages and hit it. Might have to hit it twice, then reboot. You should have Root.
For CWR/Custom ROM. Same as above only no need for the Root.zip. Find a ROM that you want to flash (make sure to read OPs) and download it and put it on a folder where you know it will be in the phone. Just put the CWR on your Internal_SD and again make sure it is named Update.zip. Boot into recovery, scroll down to Reinstall Packages, hit it. It will cycle through and the stock (blue) recovery will turn to CWR (green) and you can then scroll down to Install From SD card and find the ROM that you downloaded beforehand.
Some things. Booting into recovery isn't easy and can take you a few times to get it. Also you can root using Z4 app, but you'll have to find that on your own.
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Well thanks guys....well she ultimately wants to flash a custom rom....being a "typical female" and i quote "I want a rom with a pretty theme!" So ill find a custom rom with a pretty theme...go the whole nine and keep you guys posted on my progress. Thanks once again..i been in it for a minute but rooting a different phone completely makes me feel like a....like a....well...noob lol....later guys!!!
Z4 Root can be found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953