Welcome to DaxElectro's Frequently Asked Question area! I know some noobs (NO OFFENCES) like u keep asking the repeated questions...
Post #1<-- Rooting
Post #2<-- Recovery, Flashing ROMS, fixing permissions
Post #3<-- Installing Apps, Suggestions by sweetnsour
Post #4<-- Patches by devs
So Let's Get Started!
Firstly, you are reminded, NOT TO ASK ETAs
Q. How do i root my Optimus One/Optimus V?
A. Is been everywhere now... So now i show u where is the links...
If ur phone is running on 2.2.1 or 2.2.2, follow this guide below:
SuperOneClick v2.1.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
1. Download the zip
2. Extract it to the root directory like:
C:/User/User/Desktop/SuperOneClick
3.Turn on ur USB Debugging at Settings > Application > Development
4. Plug your phone into the PC
5. Press ROOT
6. Drink something or Fanta
7. Done, next go to Post 2 for How to flash ROM and permissions...
2.3.3 Rooting Guide here... Thanks to duvrak0
Firstly, download this zip from here and extract it to your desktop
And download driver pack from here
0. Backup ur SMS/Contacts and everthing with MyBackup Pro
1. Hard reset your phone either with system->privacy->erase all data or turning your phone off, and holding HOME + VOLUME DOWN + POWER BUTTON.
2. After phone boots up, you have clean file system, then go to Applications, and turn on USB debugging mode.
1. Connect your phone with usb cables, make sure you have installed all the drivers needed, and connect phone in DEBUGGING Mode (provided a bit upper on this post)
2. In the extracted folder called root on your desktop, go to ADB folder and start cmd7.exe if u run win7 or cmdXP.exe (run as administrator in both options) if ur pc runs win XP. (your address bar should like something like this:
C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR NAME HERE\Desktop\root\ADB
3. After starting cmd7 (for Windows 7 or Windows Developers Preview) or cmdXP (Windows XP), type following commands
Code:
adb devices
then
Code:
adb shell
(symbol will change to $ or #) and copy paste following command into your terminal
Code:
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf
4. After doing this, Reboot... Or do this command on sdk:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
5. After reboot, go to root folder on desktop again, and start SuperOneClick.exe
6. Select GingerBreak method and press root button
7. After BOOM!!!, if not working, restart from Step 1... You have rooted Optimus One.
8. Reboot again and update superuser app from market (version must be 3.0.6 and binary must be 3.0.0)
Now for Optimus V (Cant tell much as i dunt have a Optimus V, sorry guys, girls!)
Go to this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197991
Installing Recoveries, ROMs and fixing permissions
Recoveries
How do i install recovery, is it risky?
A. It maybe risky in someways but 100% unrisky if u do it correctly... And dont blame for spoiling ur phone, do remember that...
Install Recovery via ROM Manager
1. U HAVE TO BE ROOTED BEFORE DOING THIS!
2. Download and Install"ROM Manager" from Market.
2b. Allow permission when SuperUser's permission popup...
3. Then press "Flash Clockworkmod Recovery"
4. Then choose "LG Optimus One P500"
5. Wait till it downloads and make sure the version is 5.0.2.0
6. Then Reboot
7. DONE!
Custom Recoveries
Custom recoveries can be flash using the current recovery. So to flash it, do this... :
1. Download the recovery u want...
Whole Stacks of Recovery by ciaox
TeamWin Recovery
2. Then, reboot into recovery
3. Go "Install from sdcard"
4. "choose from sdcard"
5. Then select the Recovery u want to flash
6. Press yes.
7. Return to main menu
8. Go to 'Advanced'
9. Reboot recovery
10. Done!
NOTE! TWRP Recovery and AmonRA Recovery will not support the ROM Manager, u will loose support of choosing the files you want to flash at the ROM Manager
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Q. Ok i have already flash my recovery and my desired recovery... So how to flash ROM and damnit, i love ICS!
A. U love ICS, go n get Nexus S... Flashing ROM is easy... And its better for u too not having apps inside the ROM... So now, we will head to the flashing part...
1. Download ur desired rom in the development section and some suggestions at sweetnsour's....
2a. Place the ROM into sdcard.
If u dont want sd partition, skip to Step 7
2b. Go to advanced
2c. Make sure you have backup your sdcard
3. Partition Sd Card (For TWRP is Partition SD Card)
4. Select EXT 3 or EXT 4...
5. Select Swap 512 mb or above.
6. Done.
7. Go to mounts and storage, select format system
8. Press Wipe data/factory reset
9. Go to 'install from sdcard' then select 'choose from sdcard'
10. Select the ROM u like, then install... Plus ur Gapps too!
11. Done and Reboot!
2nd Reserved
This guide is not complete...
Thanks, but what if I want to try a new ROM after already having a custom ROM ,like say i have Miks Rom and want to try Andy's ROM next , what steps then ..
bronzzy said:
Thanks, but what if I want to try a new ROM after already having a custom ROM ,like say i have Miks Rom and want to try Andy's ROM next , what steps then ..
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Make a Nandroid and wipe data then flash Andy's... To backup ur apps, use Titanium Backup Pro... Sms/contacts, use My Backup Pro
How to install the Ungaze's data2sd_v4b5 on your rom(Ice CCream Sandwich <3 v6.5.1)
Cool!
Superuser binaries have been updated to 3.0.3 now.
Dax, you are too kind.
I think anyone wanting to root/recovery/flash should do their time reading, and then read some more.... THEN and only THEN should be allowed to ask intelligent questions based on the research they have done.
In the end I think you are only allowing newbs to be lazy with your UCG.
We have stickies for this very reason, but no one reads them it seems.
And no one seems to watch this either, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JmvCpR45LKA
zPacKRat said:
Dax, you are too kind.
I think anyone wanting to root/recovery/flash should do their time reading, and then read some more.... THEN and only THEN should be allowed to ask intelligent questions based on the research they have done.
In the end I think you are only allowing newbs to be lazy with your UCG.
We have stickies for this very reason, but no one reads them it seems.
And no one seems to watch this either, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JmvCpR45LKA
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Once i've complete this guide later, i want this to be sticky!
DaxElectro said:
Once i've complete this guide later, i want this to be sticky!
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Don't be stupid ..there are already a lot off threads giving such details and also sweetnsour s sticky is also much better! Please take your off this and do some developing
Also I can understand you are copying and pasting a lot of things from somewhere else cos your English is not good enuf for such detailed explanations
Just my opinion ..no offense
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
DaxElectro said:
Once i've complete this guide later, i want this to be sticky!
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Whew..
Finally i can get some relief from random PM's.
Peace For a while.
Cheers Dax !
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androidusero1p500 said:
Don't be stupid ..there are already a lot off threads giving such details and also sweetnsour s sticky is also much better! Please take your off this and do some developing
Also I can understand you are copying and pasting a lot of things from somewhere else cos your English is not good enuf for such detailed explanations
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
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Well said and pretty much true.
There is another thread like this by victortangocharlie where hes exlplained multiple methods for installing recoveries.
But stickysours thread is huge. and too many questions, so a compact thread is always better implemented.
P.S - IMO !
Rutuj said:
Whew..
Finally i can get some relief from random PM's.
Peace For a while.
Cheers Dax !
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Well said and pretty much true.
There is another thread like this by victortangocharlie where hes exlplained multiple methods for installing recoveries.
But stickysours thread is huge. and too many questions, so a compact thread is always better implemented.
P.S - IMO !
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It might be huge but is well differentiated and subdivided into different points and its better to read and research everything stated out there to avoid unwanted problems since we are gonna play wid the android system ..
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
I reported to mod, to close thread... Now finding a way to learn how to get sources and make a kernel for SGM.33
Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk
Related
this thread is open to help newbies to install the 2.1 custom rom with the simples way..
you also can discuss any problem here..
dont mess the dev thread with a dumb question...
thanks to "Perceval from Hyrule" for the original tutorial..
this is revise version for 2.1
INSTALLATION FOR 2.1 AOSP
Before attempting anything, make sure you have AT LEAST 50% of battery charge. Don't try anything with low battery, you can abort the flashing and brick your device !!!
Please make sure you're also running a 2.1 rom (Generic, nordic, official, custom...)
1st step:
make sure your computer is adb debugging ready..
in case in need for command execution..
- Download Android SDK
You don't need to save the entire archive (but you can), you just need the Tools folder (because it contains ADB, the Android Debug Bridge we need to install files).
2nd step:
- On x10 :
Enable USB debugging (Setting > Applications > Development).
Root your device. easiest way by using z4root.
Download and install Busybox (from Market), make sure it says "Done!".
3rd step:
install xrecovery for recovery menu.
xrecovery a.k.a recovery menu
4th step:
option 1:
Download rom.
2.1 AOSP ROM (make sure 2.1 since this tutorial is for 2.1)
extract the rom (u will get 2 folder + 1 files)
upload the file into your sd card root(sdcard/*.zip)
rename the *.ZIP to Update.ZIP
*the 2 folder contain application which u can install if u like
option 2:
Download rom.
2.1 AOSP ROM (make sure 2.1 since this tutorial is for 2.1)
extract the rom (u will get 2 folder + 1 files)
upload the file into your sd card root(sdcard/*.zip) or in any folder u like
*the 2 folder contain application which u can install if u like
5th step:
boot into recovery menu (by restart and hit few times back button when "SONY ERICSSON" word appear)
backup your original rom(in case u want to restore next time)
hit full wipe
option 1:
hit install update.zip from SD card
option 2:
hit install custom zip
search for the custom zip in folder where u save it
hit the zip file
after reboot, u will get custom rom installed in your X10
good luck ;-)
TIPS
1-u can do like rendeiro2005 said by creating rom folder and put the rom collection in it..
so if u want to change or try other rom just choose zip file from the particular folder...
this require using step from option 2
2-another one, by creating folder which contain backup image..
u can collect your friends backup image and put in one folder..
if u want to try, just restore the particular image file using backup/restore option in recovery menu and choose the backup image file..
collection of custom rom backup file for recovery menu:
2.1 Custom ROM AOSP by jerpelea & zdzihu
2.1 Shipped ROM 002 Full by jerpelea
2.1 Shipped ROM 002 Light 002 by jerpelea
Eternity by SEMPITERNAL
Xten by rabetionline
X10 Eminence by XperiaX10iUser
[2.1 AOSP THEME] X10 AOSP Theme by rmourar
Android 2.1 Gingerbread Style by Thijs96
for testing purpose only (not fully work)
MIUI tehnical preview by jerpelea
Gingerbread 2.3 PREVIEW rom by zdzihu
p/s: anyone who want to contribute their customize custom rom using backup image and list here can either pm me or response in this thread..
for use with recovery menu only..
Hi bro,
Only two calls on your excellent tutorial:
1. No need to put the rom in the root of the sdcard. I, for example, to distinguish the roms, I`ve created a folder "Rom" in the root and put the roms in there.
2. It is not necessary to rename the *. zip file.
When we entered the xRecovery, you can go to "install Custom Zip> zip Choose Custom from sdcard>" Now in my case I a. .. "Roms >........" and I intend to choose
rendeiro2005 said:
Hi bro,
Only two calls on your excellent tutorial:
1. No need to put the rom in the root of the sdcard. I, for example, to distinguish the roms, I`ve created a folder "Rom" in the root and put the roms in there.
2. It is not necessary to rename the *. zip file.
When we entered the xRecovery, you can go to "install Custom Zip> zip Choose Custom from sdcard>" Now in my case I a. .. "Roms >........" and I intend to choose
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thanks for the info..
i forgot we have 2 ways of installing...
reupdate..
fyzm345 said:
thanks for the info..
i forgot we have 2 ways of installing...
reupdate..
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it`s not a different way.
i think that way would be more simple (for me at least) `couse you can have different roms puted on the same directory without, everytime that you want to install one change his name to default.zip
but...great TUT (clap your hands floks)
Since i haved installed the 2.1 AOSP, my recovery were deleted !
So i install the xrecovery.apk but it doesnt work (don't fin the SD Card), so i paste the 3 files with root explorer but nothing to do... the recovery doesn't work at all =(
Bluewall said:
Since i haved installed the 2.1 AOSP, my recovery were deleted !
So i install the xrecovery.apk but it doesnt work (don't fin the SD Card), so i paste the 3 files with root explorer but nothing to do... the recovery doesn't work at all =(
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its work actually...
try repeat the paste 3 file and make sure the file is exist..
also when paste make sure u hit the mount r/w button in root explorer..
It says make sure you are 2.1 but I'm not im 1.5...... basically I'm stock X10..... and i want to flash so does it matter if I'm 2.1 or not. Because it doesn't make since that you say make sure your 2.1 but I'm flashing to get 2.1
Tchem said:
It says make sure you are 2.1 but I'm not im 1.5...... basically I'm stock X10..... and i want to flash so does it matter if I'm 2.1 or not. Because it doesn't make since that you say make sure your 2.1 but I'm flashing to get 2.1
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hah...
get it...
actually, to make the xrecovery works, u need to use 2.1...
u can try this flashing tool and reflash your x10 into version 2.1 1st..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825201
after flash finish, then u follow the step at this thread...
*credit to Bin4ry for the tool and link...
Ahhhhh so that's what I'm doing wrong. But I'm already rooted so can I flash as you say even after I'm rooted and everything will work smoothly?
Tchem said:
Ahhhhh so that's what I'm doing wrong. But I'm already rooted so can I flash as you say even after I'm rooted and everything will work smoothly?
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yeah...
lets fix it..
u already mess the guide actually...
so let start over again...
make sure u flash ur phone into 2.1...
did u already flash into 2.1??
No I have to wait till my wife gets home she has the phone with her. I'm working out the prelimerarys so when she gets home I can jump right into it.
Tchem said:
No I have to wait till my wife gets home she has the phone with her. I'm working out the prelimerarys so when she gets home I can jump right into it.
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okay...
u need to flash it to 2.1...
after that, u can follow tutorial from this thread...
since my country is almost 2 a.m, i cant help u for this moment..
i will catch up with u tomorrow...
Just wondering
Hey guys
well i was trying to install 2.1 ASOP, but i notice that i cant do it because i have the dual boot to 2.2.1
Do you guys have a solution so i can use all 3?? or should i just reflash my phone to enjoy 2.1 ASOP or should i stay with my dual boot and play with froyo??
Marazao said:
Hey guys
well i was trying to install 2.1 ASOP, but i notice that i cant do it because i have the dual boot to 2.2.1
Do you guys have a solution so i can use all 3?? or should i just reflash my phone to enjoy 2.1 ASOP or should i stay with my dual boot and play with froyo??
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Install all 3?! Yes you can...if you want you can install WM and iOS
Now mre seriously.
If you want to install 2.1 you have to format sdcard to one partition only. 2.1 doesn't work with more than 1.
Then you can flash...follow this guide to do so
Sent from my Xperia AOSP using XDA App
I want to recover my x10!! It stays on boot screen of Eternity build 002!!!!! PC companion dont work. Anyone that help me will have his name in my signature in big!! PLEASE!!!
PlayGunsta said:
I want to recover my x10!! It stays on boot screen of Eternity build 002!!!!! PC companion dont work. Anyone that help me will have his name in my signature in big!! PLEASE!!!
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reinstall trhough SEUS?!
+1
thanks for the easy guide.
is there any way how to upgrade without using usb???
I have everything installed minus custom rom, I'm hesitant because I'm running different firm ware does this matter. I see most custom are .204 and mine is like .506, I'm running a Rogers x10a I do believe. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
Updated guide to fit beta3
Updated first post with step by step for new Beta2 and DualTouch! +Quick howto for advanced users!
Updated second post with step by step for root and xRecovery!
Quick How-To for advanced users going from Beta1/Beta2 to Beta3:
Dont read this if you don´t know what you are doing! Follow the entire guide instead!
Code:
Backup Beta1/Beta2 in xRecovery
Flash FreeX10-beta3.zip
Flash gapps_1901_FreeX10.zip
Boot into Beta3 and wait some time.
Reboot to xRecovery
Go to Advanced Restore in Backup and Restore
Restore only "Data" from Beta1 or Beta2
Wipe Dalvik-Cache and reboot
Done ;)
For DualTouch see bellow!
Here is a complete guide for installation:
If you can´t install Froyo by following this guide you should probably stick to official firmware.
What you need:
Sony Ericsson X10! Not working on: mini, mini pro or x8!!!
Official (or prerooted) firmware version 2.1. Or some custom 2.1+ rom.
Root
xRecovery by zdzihu
Free X10 beta3 by zdzihu
What you do:
1. Make sure you have android 2.1+ on your X10.
2. Root your phone if it´s not rooted! See post 2 for How-To!
3. Install xRecovery if you don´t have it already. See post 2 for How-To
4. Copy following files to the root of your sdcard:
FreeX10-beta3.zip
gapps_1901_FreeX10.zip
5. Reboot your phone and keep pressing the back button till you enter xRecovery.
6. Go to "Backup and restore" and make a backup of your current system.
7. Then select "Install custom zip" and browse for FreeX10-beta3.zip
8. Then again select "Install custom zip" and browse for gapps_1901_FreeX10.zip
9. Reboot your phone and wait for it to get signal after some automatic reboots!
10. If you are updating from Beta1 or Beta2 and want to restore your data then go to "Backup & Restore" in recovery, select "Advanced restore", Select your Beta1 or Beta2 backup and restore "DATA" only!
It´s not recommended to restore data from 2.1!
Enable DualTouch (Optional):
1. Download FlashTool
2. Download X10_1.0_Bin4ry_Dualtouch.ftf
3. Extract FlashTool on your computer
4. Copy X10_1.0_Bin4ry_Dualtouch.ftf into your Flashtool/firmwares folder
5. Turn off your Phone
6. Remove the battery for 5+ seconds
7. Insert battery but do NOT power on your phone
8. Start X10FlashTool.exe
9. Press "Connect", choose X10 and press "Ok"
10. Press and hold your back button on your phone.
11. Connect your phone to your computer (Still holding the back button)
12. Press "Ok" at flashtool prompt and release the back button
13. Press "Flash" in flashtool and select "Dualtouch"
14. Let it flash and your are done
15. Just boot your phone and enjoy DualTouch
How to update to latest hotfix:
If there is a new hotfix released you just have to apply the new hotfix, no need for reinstalling the whole rom.
1. Download latest hotfix
2. Put it in the root of your SDCard
3. Reboot your phone
4. Press back button untill you enter xRecovery
5. Select ""Install custom zip" and browse for the latest hotfix
6. Reboot your phone and you are done!
If you want to change your theme you can try one of this:
GreenGlow by XperiaX10iUser
Gbread by wesvista
GALAXY by EMPREX 2
BuuFm0d by th4r
X FX10 by SEMPITERNAL
FAQ:
Q: Do I have to wipe anything before installation?
A: No! When you install FreeX10 it will wipe your system, data and cache.
Q: Can i install Jit on this rom?
A: Jit is already activated in Froyo!
Q: Can I dualboot this with my official 2.1?
A: No!
Q: Will Flash Player work with this rom?
A: Yes
Q: Does this include the latest baseband or does it use whatever version is on the x10?
A: It uses the version that is on the x10!
Feel free to help me improve this guide, just post here and I will update this post with all good tips!
All credits go to zdzihu and everyone involved.
If you want to buy zdzihu a beer click here
I just write the howto so don´t thank me, it´s not my work!
Thanx to:
zdzihu
jerpelea
Bin4ry
XperiaX10iUser
SEMPITERNAL
wesvista
streamnlnl
How to root step by step:
1. Enable Usb Debugging
Press Menu Button
Settings
Applications (Check "Unknown sources" here)
Development
Tick USB debugging
2. Download rootme.tar.bz2 or SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse.zip
3. Connect your phone to your PC
4. Run any of the preferred root files.
5. Reboot your phone and done!
How to install xRecovery step by step:
1. Download xRecovery-0.2-release.apk
2. Copy it to your SDCard and install by using a filebrowser like "Root Explorer" or "ASTRO"
3. Download "BusyBox" by Stephen (Stericson) from market
4. Launch "BusyBox" from your appdrawer and press Install on the bottom of the screen!
5. Launch "xRecovery Installer" from your appdrawer.
6. Press Install "xReccovery"
7. Reboot your phone and done!
I think you should also post the link for sdk. Bcoz, lots of lazy people around here who dont know how to search the net.
shaider_516 said:
I think you should also post the link for sdk. Bcoz, lots of lazy people around here who dont know how to search the net.
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if they`re lazy...to bad
That's a solid enough guide I'd say but sorry just one more thing I can think that might be valid to add if I may;
Before going to say about adb for flashing screen recommend a fresh install first as that is much easier for the user to do if they just done it than read and learn all about adb. Just a thought but good guide, please delete this post if its considered as spam or not relevant.
sent from my x10i 2.2.1
steve.adams.x10 said:
That's a solid enough guide I'd say but sorry just one more thing I can think that might be valid to add if I may;
Before going to say about adb for flashing screen recommend a fresh install first as that is much easier for the user to do if they just done it than read and learn all about adb. Just a thought but good guide, please delete this post if its considered as spam or not relevant.
sent from my x10i 2.2.1
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It´s ok, spam this thread as much as you want, it´s for questions, answers and discussion
I added "run cmd on your computer", you think people will understand?
If they install SDK then they should be able to just type that command in cmd
rodak said:
Q: How do I change the bootanimation?
A: You can´t, will be possible in the final version!
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In fact you can change as follows (at your own risk)
1. Use Root Explorer to delete \system\media\bootanimation.zip (or replace with your own)
2. Copy framework-res.apk from \system\framework to sdcard
3. replace the following image files in framework-res.apk (I use total commander) with the stock image files:
i) android-logo-mask.png & android-logo-shine.png in assets\images folder
ii) default_wallpaper.jpg in res\drawable-hdpi folder
4. Copy framework-res.apk from sdcard back to \system\framework folder
5. reboot
Thanks, will this to my thread.
cobrato said:
In fact you can change as follows (at your own risk)
1. Use Root Explorer to delete \system\media\bootanimation.zip (or replace with your own)
2. Copy framework-res.apk from \system\framework to sdcard
3. replace the following image files in framework-res.apk (I use total commander) with the stock image files:
i) android-logo-mask.png & android-logo-shine.png in assets\images folder
ii) default_wallpaper.jpg in res\drawable-hdpi folder
4. Copy framework-res.apk from sdcard back to \system\framework folder
5. reboot
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Thanks dude, worked a treat with Mr Rusch's X10 Mod Tool and 7zip.
Installed and seems to be working fine aside from the screen flickering which I can't seem to get rid of. The ADB thread has a link for android SDK which seems to be out of date because it no longer links to a download. I can't figure it out otherwise. Anyone wanna help me get rid of the screen flickering?
Reinstall the zip via xRecovery, jusy as you did the first time you installed FreeX10.
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The guys/girls running super bit of software.
Could someone tell me if the alarm clock feature ia working correctly and stable as I would end up unemployed with out a reliable alarm clock
Thanks
Kieron
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kieronw3 said:
The guys/girls running super bit of software.
Could someone tell me if the alarm clock feature ia working correctly and stable as I would end up unemployed with out a reliable alarm clock
Thanks
Kieron
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Yes the alarm app is working fine without any issue , i have been using since 4 days and if you have any issues with alarm, their are thousands of app available for alarm.
restore of "productive" data from 2.1
rodak
thanks to you for this info, many things became clear after this!
what I woulk like to discuss is to restore data (contacts, sms, apps settings) from previous (2.1) version. may I use titanium backup ? will then all custom data & apps & settings work as in 2.1 ?
rgds
lada
chintan11 said:
Yes the alarm app is working fine without any issue , i have been using since 4 days and if you have any issues with alarm, their are thousands of app available for alarm.
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Thanks for the info will be trying this rom asap
Kieron
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
ladaaa said:
rodak
thanks to you for this info, many things became clear after this!
what I woulk like to discuss is to restore data (contacts, sms, apps settings) from previous (2.1) version. may I use titanium backup ? will then all custom data & apps & settings work as in 2.1 ?
rgds
lada
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Yes, you can restore data with titanium, but I recommend a fresh install of all your apps.
The only thing I restored with Titanium was my SMS/MMS.
Contacts and calendar synced with gmail.
The other apps was a fresh install from market.
That way i'm sure no junk from 2.1 will mess up my freshly installed 2.2 rom
But sure you can, if you want, restore most of your apps and data.
Maybe just me that want everything fresh
kieronw3 said:
Thanks for the info will be trying this rom asap
Kieron
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But make sure you disable your SIM PIN code.
If your phone reboots during the night I'm not sure the alarm will work if the phone asks for PIN.
nexile said:
Installed and seems to be working fine aside from the screen flickering which I can't seem to get rid of. The ADB thread has a link for android SDK which seems to be out of date because it no longer links to a download. I can't figure it out otherwise. Anyone wanna help me get rid of the screen flickering?
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You have a link to Android SDK installer in the first post under "What you need:"
Download, install, start cmd, connect your phone and type: adb killall servicemanager
rodak said:
If you want to change your theme you can try one of this:
DarkStyle by XperiaX10iUser
X FX10 by SEMPITERNAL
Gbread by wesvista
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Thanks.
Updated second post with step by step for root and xRecovery!
hm, my app2sd fails every time.
can somebody help me to get it work?
greetz
ok it works now. reinstalled the latest hotfix.
nice work. i love this rom
setaseti said:
hm, my app2sd fails every time.
can somebody help me to get it work?
greetz
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Complete Guide to Unlocking your amaze/rooting/Restoring
STEP 1. Unlocking BootLoader - HTC Method
1. Go to http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
2. Follow steps to unlock bootloader
Note: It doesnt show amaze on supported devices but it will still work
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STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery - v5.0.2.7
1. Download recovery v5.0.2.7 for the Amaze 4g Here: Download ClockworkMOD 5.0.2.7 Make sure its named PH85IMG.zip Nothing else or it wont work
2. Copy the PG85IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card External SDCARD)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android after installation is successful (normal screen with homescreen)
6. Delete PG85IMG from your memory card and you can now root using step 3 below or install a custom ROM using CWM (Customs Roms are already rooted)
An alternate method would be to try Binary100100's .bat script found here.
Rooted CWM Amaze Roms
- BeastMOD (AOSP LIke with Sense camera)
- Amazing QuikSense (debloated Tweaked Stock sense build)
- Various Stock Amaze Roms (ota ones)
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Step 3. To permanently root your Amaze 4g - (This means you will NOT LOSE ROOT on rebooting)
1. Download the file su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip from here: su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip
2. Copy su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip to your SD card root folder (main folder of your memory card)
3. Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below. See To Start Clockwork recovery)
4. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT!
5. Navigate to "Backup & Restore" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select) then select "Backup"
6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after backing up
7. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
8. Then select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip"
9. Then select "Yes - install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
10. Then go back
11. Then reboot.
12. You're rooted!
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Step 4. Restore your Amaze 4g To STock- (This means you will have amaze back to the way you bought it from store)
1. Follow updated guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
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MODERATOR NOTICE
WE DO NOT HAVE ANY WAY TO GET S-OFF ON THIS DEVICE AT THIS TIME
IT IS BEING WORKED ON BUT WE CANNOT GIVE UPDATES ON DEMAND.
WHEN S-OFF IS AVAILABLE THERE WILL BE A NEW THREAD OPENED AND STICKIED.
STAY TUNED!
Enjoy guys saw someone wanted one of these so i made it ;D
much appreciated!
Thanks for the easy guide!
Q: Is it still better to wait for S-Off? or since the recovery is out it doesn't matter that much? that still kinda confuses me trying to read all the threads about it :/
i didnt want to wait for s-off so i did htc way but you can if you want i would go htc way thouh
Hey bro im on a mac and when i run the "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" command i get command not found? Im putting the two files on an folder called android on the root of my hardrive putting the phone on bootloader screen?
I only put the adb and fastboot-mac exe in the android folder like it says on htc?
Help lol..
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nvm bro found out how to do it.
Sorry for the newb question. Does unlocking the bootloader cause me to lose my contacts?
*Herp derp ****in back up right there in the Contacts menu.
xboarder56 said:
Enjoy guys saw someone wanted one of these so i made it ;D
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Thanks...
Now i can take my amaze back for replacement.
Thanks for organizing this.
Willieumm said:
Thanks for organizing this.
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Great guide.
Question for noob's - could they unlock bootloader, then unroot, and then install ROM Manager and then let it install Recovery?
XBoarder - This is fantastic. A perfect summary of all the great work you and those helping you have done since the amaze came out. I speak for most when I say that I am very happy to see you still here and continuing all the hard work you have already put into these forums. I hope you continue to do your thing despite the actions of any one person. We need people like you here badly!
I've been lurking since day 1 and you continue to impress. This excellent guide and your amazing 1.1 have brought me over. I was a bit worried about buying a phone that hadn't even been rooted yet (I got mine on the first day) - thanks for making it worth it!
buddhag33k said:
XBoarder - This is fantastic. A perfect summary of all the great work you and those helping you have done since the amaze came out. I speak for most when I say that I am very happy to see you still here and continuing all the hard work you have already put into these forums. I hope you continue to do your thing despite the actions of any one person. We need people like you here badly!
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Cannot be said Any Better
I'll simply add the dude is really a Pro - seems when he gets a bit frustrated he puts his Best Foot Forward.
Great Guide X !!
Sent From Da Wickedly Fast Amaze_4G using XDA App
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card External SDCARD)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update
Not getting prompted....
What am I doing wrong?
SERIOUSLY how the **** am I getting this wrong?????
I have tried dropping those files on my SD a blank SD
I unzipped put on there
left zipped on there
had it where it was the only thing on there
I never get prompted for an update...
ANYONE HAVE A SUGGESTION>>>>??????????????
Put it into /SDCARD2 not /SDCARD then go to HBOOT screen & it should ask u do u want to start update
Turboboxer said:
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card External SDCARD)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update
Not getting prompted....
What am I doing wrong?
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superb.
thanks for all of your hard work man!
GSMachinst said:
Hey bro im on a mac and when i run the "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" command i get command not found? Im putting the two files on an folder called android on the root of my hardrive putting the phone on bootloader screen?
I only put the adb and fastboot-mac exe in the android folder like it says on htc?
Help lol..
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nvm bro found out how to do it.
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What they don't tell you is that you have to rename fastboot-mac to fastboot and go into terminal and set the permissions for fastboot for YOU to have access to. I spent about 3 hours last night dealing with this issue and am not on my laptop to give you direct link to instructions but if you google "how to get fastboot to work on mac" you should be able to find instruction on how to "sudo" fastboot.
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xboarder56 said:
Enjoy guys saw someone wanted one of these so i made it ;D
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So what is the main purpose of S=OFF, so I really shouldn't concern myself to much and proceed with this then?
Been hesitant but REALLY need a the right info
Revolution said:
Put it into /SDCARD2 not /SDCARD then go to HBOOT screen & it should ask u do u want to start update
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I don't know what that means.
I am taking my micro out putting it in an adapter and placing the zipped file on there
I place back in phone once it is copied and hboot to no prompt for an update... nothing...
Turboboxer said:
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card External SDCARD)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update
Not getting prompted....
What am I doing wrong?
SERIOUSLY how the **** am I getting this wrong?????
I have tried dropping those files on my SD a blank SD
I unzipped put on there
left zipped on there
had it where it was the only thing on there
I never get prompted for an update...
ANYONE HAVE A SUGGESTION>>>>??????????????
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dont unzip it
leave it named PH85IMG.zip
xboarder56 said:
dont unzip it
leave it named PH85IMG.zip
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Doesn't work... Tried that.... tried steps in the recovery specific thread too... what could I possibly getting wrong...
Does it matter I use WINraR?
I have just been copying the .zip over to the SD.
Via an adapter to card reader and by leaving it in the amaze and loading it.... NO LUCK
does a quick scan after hboot screen appears with no image listed under every heading if that helps
download it (dont even open it) just drag it on your sdcard put in phone reboot into hboot
Hi! So I've sucessfully rooted my phone using the SuperOneClick or whatever its called...I need help backing up my rom. Already tried to follow these instructions;
G. Flash Custom Recovery:
1) Push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-galaxyace.img to your device using "adb push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img /tmp/" command
2) Turn off your phone
3) Press POWER+HOME BUTTON
4) Login to your device over "adb shell"
5) Mount /system using "mount /dev/block/stl12 /system" command
6) Flash CWM recovery using "flash_image recoveryonly /tmp/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img" command
7) Umount /system using "umount /system" command
8) Reboot your device using "reboot recovery" command to test your new CWM recovery
9) Reboot your device
This is great and all...except for the fact that this keeps happening;
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb push recovery-cloc kwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img /tmp/ cannot stat 'recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxyace.img'
I've already moved the entire zip and folder into platform-tools. What is it I do now?
Would just like to know before I commence with downloading more apps.
Thank you in advanced,
WarDerp
Help please
Why are you using DB shell method? Just put zip on Sd card and install via recovery. androidflip.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-v5-on-galaxy-ace-s5830/
Bakuron said:
Why are you using DB shell method? Just put zip on Sd card and install via recovery. androidflip.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-v5-on-galaxy-ace-s5830/
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Thanks. But which Zip? the one found on that website? I have clockwork but it doesn't recognize my phone model. Do I install that .apk included on? Some of these instructions are pretty vague to be honest. There's another version of that tutorial that goes more in depth but its for an older version. I don't really want to flash anything without knowing what I'm doing..
When you say 'you have clockwork', that's a very vague statement. Please elaborate.
The zip file on that website provides a version of clockwork that will 1. provide a backup of your rom and 2. works for SG Ace. Which is what you want right? If not don't read any further and do some more searching around!
So let's go over what the website says. Download the zip file to your computer, paste it to your SD Card (anywhere on your SD Card). When it says 'paste the zip file as it is', it doesn't mean 'paste the .apk included in the zip file', it means 'paste the zip file'...
Disconnect your phone from your computer. Turn your phone off. Reboot into recovery by holding down the middle button and then pressing the power button. That will bring up 'recovery mode'. In recovery mode you will see the option 'apply update from SD Card', select that option with the middle key. It will then show you a list, in which will appear the .zip file you 'pasted into the SD Card'. Go to it and press the middle button. It will then install Clockwork Mod Recovery on your phone.
This should appear as an app, with the Clockwork bowler hat symbol. In there you can then press the 'create backup' and it will automatically reboot into recovery and show you the process of copying all the files into the 'clockwork recovery backup' folder that will have been created on your SD Card.
Is there anything vague about that?
Bakuron said:
When you say 'you have clockwork', that's a very vague statement. Please elaborate.
The zip file on that website provides a version of clockwork that will 1. provide a backup of your rom and 2. works for SG Ace. Which is what you want right? If not don't read any further and do some more searching around!
So let's go over what the website says. Download the zip file to your computer, paste it to your SD Card (anywhere on your SD Card). When it says 'paste the zip file as it is', it doesn't mean 'paste the .apk included in the zip file', it means 'paste the zip file'...
Disconnect your phone from your computer. Turn your phone off. Reboot into recovery by holding down the middle button and then pressing the power button. That will bring up 'recovery mode'. In recovery mode you will see the option 'apply update from SD Card', select that option with the middle key. It will then show you a list, in which will appear the .zip file you 'pasted into the SD Card'. Go to it and press the middle button. It will then install Clockwork Mod Recovery on your phone.
This should appear as an app, with the Clockwork bowler hat symbol. In there you can then press the 'create backup' and it will automatically reboot into recovery and show you the process of copying all the files into the 'clockwork recovery backup' folder that will have been created on your SD Card.
Is there anything vague about that?
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No need to get upset, but respect for helping me. So, in short, this will allow Clockwork Rom Manager to detect my model of phone and then allow me to back up my current rom, right?
I'm running Clockwork Rom Manager 5.0.0.3. What is the .apk he's including? Its not my fault if I have concerns..
WarDerp said:
No need to get upset, but respect for helping me. So, in short, this will allow Clockwork Rom Manager to detect my model of phone and then allow me to back up my current rom, right?
I'm running Clockwork Rom Manager 5.0.0.3. What is the .apk he's including? Its not my fault if I have concerns..
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dont install rom manger it kills ur phone
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
spacecaker said:
dont install rom manger it kills ur phone
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K so, what do I do? I mean wtf...do I just unroot my phone and pretend this never happened? I want to back up my rom, and if you're saying not to, and he's saying its okay...and there's a divide...how is this supposed to be noob friendly?
WarDerp said:
K so, what do I do? I mean wtf...do I just unroot my phone and pretend this never happened? I want to back up my rom, and if you're saying not to, and he's saying its okay...and there's a divide...how is this supposed to be noob friendly?
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you may not install rom manager because it kills your phonw
you need to use
the cwm .zip file given on dev section
rom manager has bricked and killed a lot phones
if you want to back upp stock rom
first download
cf root
flash it in cwm
then
convert system to ext4
then make backupp
otherwise you cant restore it
or use odin
to flash back
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You mean to tell me...that I'm supposed to flash another ROM before I backup my own?
What nonsense! I just want to do something so simple. And you keep saying not to use ROM Manager...but you recommend Clockwork Manager.
Sigh...
WarDerp said:
You mean to tell me...that I'm supposed to flash another ROM before I backup my own?
What nonsense! I just want to do something so simple. And you keep saying not to use ROM Manager...but you recommend Clockwork Manager.
Sigh...
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no
just a kernel
not a rom
and not clocwork manager
but the recovery -cwm recovery-
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Est-ce que tu parles francais?
Je ne comprende pas les instructions...
What is it I do exactly, from the begining, from a to z without any room for misunderstanding things, si vous plait
If you can put both french and english, that would be nice
what model is your phone?
wfeimobile said:
what model is your phone?
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The samsung Galaxy Ace Gt-S5830D
But I'm not looking to modify it until I back up my ROM
*facepalm* Ohh spacecaker.....
Look OP , you cannot use ROM Manager because it bricks your phone .
You have to flash ClockworkMod Recovery through stock recovery (it's a zip file)
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
Ok, how do I do this? And from the beginning please
Step by step
Much thanks thus far!
WarDerp said:
You mean to tell me...that I'm supposed to flash another ROM before I backup my own?
What nonsense! I just want to do something so simple. And you keep saying not to use ROM Manager...but you recommend Clockwork Manager.
Sigh...
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No there is a miscommunication here. ROM MANAGER will brick your phone but CLOCKWORK RECOVERY is fine. They are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS.
CLOCKWORK RECOVERY can be got FROM THE LINK I PROVIDED and installed via the instructions I repeated here.
Edit: For the record the link I provided will install CWM Manager v1.80 AS WELL AS Recovery. This is not the same app as ROM Manager and it simply provides a user interface that takes you directly to Recovery Mode and create backups without having to go into recovery mode manually.
WarDerp said:
Ok, how do I do this? And from the beginning please
Step by step
Much thanks thus far!
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1) Download the Clockworkmod zip
2) Place it in your sdcard , preferably not in any folder
3) Go into recovery mode in your Ace
4) Select "install zip from sdcard"
5) Select your Clockworkmod zip
6) Reboot , then go into recovery again
DONE !
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
EmoBoiix3 said:
1) Download the Clockworkmod zip
2) Place it in your sdcard , preferably not in any folder
3) Go into recovery mode in your Ace
4) Select "install zip from sdcard"
5) Select your Clockworkmod zip
6) Reboot , then go into recovery again
DONE !
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
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YES THANK YOU
Also what does the last part of your post mean lol
And, this Clockworkmod.zip...do I get it from the link Bakuron posted?
WarDerp said:
And, this Clockworkmod.zip...do I get it from the link Bakuron posted?
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YES!
The last part of his post is a 'sig'...the hint is in its repetition...
Edit: But if you have Rom Manager for the love of God delete it first, before you do anything else. It will brick your phone!!!!!
PLEASE HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!!
Intro:
Even though there a lot of articles on how to root most of them are not detailed and still many of you out there who have still not rooted your phone this guide will guide you.
I've gone through lots of articles on how to install CWM recovery , How to Root Canvas HD but almost all of them are not noob friendly and you just don't understand them. As a new user i myself took days to get acclimatized to rooting.........
This is a noob friendly guide to root and install CWM recovery both on 4.1 and 4.2 versions.Everyone can go through this!
Sources & Thanks.
1) Thanks to XDA i've taken a lot of resources from XDA.
2) Thanks to developer of motochopper.
3) Thanks to developer of mobile uncle tools.
4) Thanks to micromax for a beautiful device.
5) Taken help from google.
First what is rooting?
Rooting is a process allowing users of Smartphone’s, tablets, and other devices running the Android operating system to attain privileged control (known as “root access”) within Android’s subsystem. Basically rooting is performed to overcome the limitation that wireless service providers and hardware manufacture of android phone put on some devices. If your android mobile is rooted that means you are the SUPER USER on your android cell phone and you get ability to customize or replace system applications. This little word rooting provide you power to run specialized apps that require administrator-level permissions and perform another operation which are inaccessible to a normal android.
I think this should be more than enough and you would have already spent your time on this!! Hope so
Now what is CWM recovery?
All of the Android devices consign with a recovery assuage that is a basic partition on the device's internal memory and also can be booted into it. The stock recovery of almost all of the Android devices provide a few basic yet useful options that allow us to factory reset our device, clearly it is cache partitioning, and bring back its operating system using an official ROM in zip format, but that is the only thing you can do with it. This is the reason where a custom recovery becomes handy.
A custom Android recovery initially replaces all the stock recovery with the one that lets you to do all that you can with the stock recovery, plus a overabundance of options that give us a lot more control on the device. With a custom recovery, you can install official and unofficial ROMs as well as other updates also including hacks, themes, kernels.Using zip files, wipe not just user data but every standard partition on our device, ascend the storage card for USB mass storage access without leaving recovery, partition your SD card, wipe dalvik cache and battery status, fix the permissions, perform, manage and restore backups, and so on.
This is where CWM recovery comes in our aid!!
There is also another very popular recovery named TWRP which many developers still recommend but still a major drawback is that many ROM developers still prefer CWM so i say go with CWM!
Guide: How to Root + CWM Recovery, NOOB Friendly.( Method 1)
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Note: Follow any One of the following Methods to root.
Method 1:
Prerequisites:
1) Motochopper tool:
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/t0o4dpvigwyb09l/motochopper+BY+djrbliss+on+droidrzr.com.zip
2) CWM recovery image: (Note two versions are available the first one is a touch based version while the second one is not)
Link: 1)http://d-h.st/OGP
2)http://d-h.st/3xk
3) Mobile uncle tools:
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....toolbox&hl=en
4) Have your CHD charged fully before following this procedure.
5) CHD of course.
6) USB cable.
Rooting procedure :
1) Connect your mobile with PC with the given cable.
2) Install appropriate drivers (i.e either 32 bit or 64 bit)(provided with the phone)
3) Enable USB debugging and connect as MTP(Media storage)
4) Open motochopper click the file run.bat .
5) Hit 1 for normal mode.
6) Now just follow the one screen tips and after the process is finished , your phone will reboot and voila it is rooted!!!
Method 2:
In this method we're going to root the device using Framaroot.
Requirements:
1. Canvas HD of course
2. Framaroot application
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
Go there and download the latest version of the application.
3. CWM recovery image: (Note two versions are available the first one is a touch based version while the second one is not)
Link: 1)http://d-h.st/OGP
2)http://d-h.st/3xk
4. MobileUncle MTK Tools:
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&hl=en
How to root:
1. Install the Framaroot application( If you don't know how to install it then follow this.Go to the location where you've placed the app click it then then click install that's it).
2. Open it. Now Select the option "Install SuperSU" and hit Boromir.
3. Reboot your Device
Voila is is rooted!!!
Install CWM Recovery:
1. Install mobile uncle tools, remember it require root access to work properly.
2. Place the CWM image in the root of your sd card. Now what is Root , root layer is the top most layer. That is just open the SD card and place it there itself do not place it inside a folder or sub folder only then mobile uncle tool can recognize it.
3.Open Mobile uncle tools and select the option Recovery update.
Now you'll see the file you placed in your sd card ,now click it and then click ok. Now it will ask "boot into recovery mode" click yes and now you are in CWM recovery!
Note: If you have connected to internet while doing this you may get loads of other options after clicking recovery update don't worry just click the one you placed in sd card. verify the name twice.
Method 3:
Prerequisites:
To download both go to http://androidsu.com/superuser/ scroll down a bit and you'll see ARM devices (2.0 – 4.1) in that version 3.1.3 two packages Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip and this su-bin-3.1.1-arm-signed.zip.
1) SU Package
2) SU BIN
How to Root:
1. Copy both the files to the root of your SD card. Now what is Root , root layer is the top most layer. That is just open the SD card and place it there itself do not place it inside a folder or sub folder.
2. Now again restart the phone to recovery mode by pressing Power Key + Volume UP + Volume Down Key.
3. You will see an Android icon with warning/error on the screen, press the power button.
4. You will see the recovery mode menus in the screen. Now this is tricky, to select any option from the screen you have to press two touch buttons simultaneously on your phone’s bottom, left one which is for the menu and right one which is for going to the previous screen. You have to keep pressing it for 5-6 seconds.
5. From the recovery screen select “wipe data/factory reset” and then “wipe cache partition”
6. Once it’s done, select “apply update from sd card” option and choose the file “Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip” from the SD card.
7. Repeat the above step and choose the file “su-bin-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip”.
Once you flash both the files select the option “reboot system now” from the recovery screen.
Install CWM Recovery:
1. Install mobile uncle tools, remember it require root access to work properly.
2. Place the CWM image in the root of your sd card. Now what is Root , root layer is the top most layer. That is just open the SD card and place it there itself do not place it inside a folder or sub folder only then mobile uncle tool can recognize it.
3.Open Mobile uncle tools and select the option Recovery update.
Now you'll see the file you placed in your sd card ,now click it and then click ok. Now it will ask "boot into recovery mode" click yes and now you are in CWM recovery!
Note: If you have connected to internet while doing this you may get loads of other options after clicking recovery update don't worry just click the one you placed in sd card. verify the name twice
Disclaimer:
I'm not responsible for any damage caused to your phone proceed ahead with caution.
Guide: How to Root + CWM Recovery, NOOB Friendly.( Method 1)
Verification:
Now you'll most probably see an app super user which almost confirms you've successfully rooted
but still if you have doubt download some app like root checker(free in playstore) to confirm whether you've successfully rooted or not.
How to unroot and replace stock recovery:
Requirements:
1) Rooted CHD.
2) Mobile uncle tools:
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....toolbox&hl=en
3) Stock recovery image:
Link: http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...9fc330101/530787d3/2/0/2/9/0/6/1/recovery.img
Replacing stock recovery:
1. Place the stock recovery image in the root of SD Card and rename it to recovery.img .
2. Now install Mobile uncle tools.
3. Now open MobileUncle and tap on Recovery Update, it will search the file by itself, you just have to select the file and confirm.
4. It will then ask whether you want to boot into recovery, if you want to confirm you can tap on yes otherwise its not required.
You've now successfully replaced stock recovery.
UNROOTING:
1.Open SuperSU and go to settings, scroll down to Full Unroot and tap on it. The process would be finished within 1 or 2 secs now you have a unrooted device.
Yes ready to be taken to customer care!!!!!!
Now your warranty is intact you can go to service center for any help from them.
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G.Ashwinkumar said:
I've gone through lots of articles on how to install CWM recovery , How to Root Canvas HD but almost all of them are not noob friendly. As a new user i myself took days to get acclimatized to rooting.........
This is a noob friendly guide to root and install CWM recovery both on 4.1 and 4.2 versions.Even the geeks can go through this!!:laugh:
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NICE WORK DUDE...nw i knw how to ROOT...SO,yeah its really noob friendly...as m a noob :laugh:
is there any other way to ROOT....
nd with this CWM we can install custom ROMS ???
Descriptive enough! This helped...
Sunny37886 said:
NICE WORK DUDE...nw i knw how to ROOT...SO,yeah its really noob friendly...as m a noob :laugh:
is there any other way to ROOT....
nd with this CWM we can install custom ROMS ???
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There are many other ways to root indeed.
Yeah you can install custom roms take nandroid backups etc.
Enjoy !
Have you rooted if so post your experience!::good:
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G.Ashwinkumar said:
There are many other ways to root indeed.
Yeah you can install custom roms take nandroid backups etc.
Enjoy !
Have you rooted if so post your experience!::good:
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didnt tried yet...will post if i did..afraid , as m new to these things..NOOB .. nd bought canvas only 2weeks back.
Sunny37886 said:
didnt tried yet...will post if i did..afraid , as m new to these things..NOOB .. nd bought canvas only 2weeks back.
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Don't be afraid follow the steps.one by one that's it.
when i open "CWM recovery image " link, it says file is removed...
yeah
nitin verma said:
when i open "CWM recovery image " link, it says file is removed...
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oh yeah i faced the same thing .... any suggestions what to do ? as i m noob in this thing as well.
Have updated check now
zeeshannoorani said:
oh yeah i faced the same thing .... any suggestions what to do ? as i m noob in this thing as well.
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I have updated the links check now.
nitin verma said:
when i open "CWM recovery image " link, it says file is removed...
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I have updated check the links now.
lets see..
G.Ashwinkumar said:
I have updated check the links now.
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Hey lets see how it goes... thanx for replying....
i have 2 questions for you ,
1) do i need back up my device i mean the stock rom or something? if yes then how ?
2) about the unrooting just in case if there is a goof up and i unroot it will it work properly ? as mostly micromax phones have a lot of problem and i am old user of micromax android phones so every now and then i have to run to the service center for one reason or the other. So warranty is there , i have read some where there are some clock timer issues on phones which enables the service center guys to differentiate the rooted phone ? is it true? kindly guide.
i m still going with the process you listed and will let you know how it goes for me.
Thanks man.....
And
what will happen after i click on recovery update....
Will it make a backup of current rom?
Please reply......
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nitin verma said:
Thanks man.....
And
what will happen after i click on recovery update....
Will it make a backup of current rom?
Please reply......
Sent from my Micromax A116 using xda app-developers app
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G.Ashwinkumar said:
I have updated check the links now.
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Sent from my Micromax A116 using xda app-developers app
zeeshannoorani said:
Hey lets see how it goes... thanx for replying....
i have 2 questions for you ,
1) do i need back up my device i mean the stock rom or something? if yes then how ?
2) about the unrooting just in case if there is a goof up and i unroot it will it work properly ? as mostly micromax phones have a lot of problem and i am old user of micromax android phones so every now and then i have to run to the service center for one reason or the other. So warranty is there , i have read some where there are some clock timer issues on phones which enables the service center guys to differentiate the rooted phone ? is it true? kindly guide.
i m still going with the process you listed and will let you know how it goes for me.
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Welcome,
For your first question,
At this stage you will not be able to take the backup of the entire ROM since as you don't have CWM. But in case if you're already rooted then download titanium backup pro and use the backup all feature and in case if you've not rooted then follow this process. Backup all your contacts to your gmail account using the sync option. Then backup messages and call log if you want through some backup app like snap pea. Then download app uninstaller from playstore a free app and backup all the apks ( second or third option don't remember exactly) then backup this file to your PC ( the file name is android it will have the folder data inside it and sometimes another folder obb copy both).
SO by now you have a backup.
Now coming to your second question,
Yes the unrooting will work without any problem You just have to go to the settings and click full unroot and its over! You're worried too much i think no just do full unroot and they wont be able to identify it if you still have doubt then after unrooting you can factory reset your phone and then there is almost no chance the customer care guys find it out.
nitin verma said:
Thanks man.....
And
what will happen after i click on recovery update....
Will it make a backup of current rom?
Please reply......
Sent from my Micromax A116 using xda app-developers app
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No after you click on recovery update it will just flash the new recovery and in this case CWM recovery it will not make any backup or so.
But since you're rooted( if i remember properly) then use titanium backup pro to backup whatever you need. But at thi moment you cant backup the entire rom as you've still not flashed CWM!