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Hello, I updated to 2.2 using Kies mini and would like to root my Vibrant and flash the Team Whiskey ROM. From what I have read, rooting and stuff isn't as simple as it was with 2.1? The only other phone I have ever rooted was the MyTouch 3G, but that was a long time ago and I don't really remember anything about rooting. I am not familiar with ODIN and ClockworkMod and stuff...
Is there a step by step guide in layman's terms on how to do this from 2.2?
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCDsAHfoVwc
-follow the guide. use the nero vX instead of axura
2. ????
3. Profit!
I followed the steps here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10839104
And when I get to the part where I reinstall packages, it keeps rebooting into Samsung recovery, not clockwork recovery
When trying to reboot into clockwork mod recovery, sometimes you have to apply the update.zip several times before it actually reboots into CWM.
jmoreau10 said:
I followed the steps here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10839104
And when I get to the part where I reinstall packages, it keeps rebooting into Samsung recovery, not clockwork recovery
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jmoreau10 said:
Got it working man, thanks.
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You got it working man, please edit up there ^^^^^^^.
Also, here is my tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925400
why would you wait and get the stock froyo then want to custom install another rom when you could have just done that in the first place.... i have a program that will one click root your stock 2.2 and you will be just fine
Can anyone give step-by-step instructions on how to change the Splash Screen? I'm tired of looking at that Motorola image...Thanks in advance! I saw the thread for the Evo, but wasn't sure that would work here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814437
Just an update: I tried using the method described in the aforementioned thread - Didn't work...didn't think it would either, Photon froze during install, pulled battery, and it booted as normal (update didn't work and Motorola red dot was still there)
Does ANYONE have a custom splash for the Photon yet?
KTT16 said:
Can anyone give step-by-step instructions on how to change the Splash Screen? I'm tired of looking at that Motorola image...Thanks in advance! I saw the thread for the Evo, but wasn't sure that would work here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814437
Just an update: I tried using the method described in the aforementioned thread - Didn't work...didn't think it would either, Photon froze during install, pulled battery, and it booted as normal (update didn't work and Motorola red dot was still there)
Does ANYONE have a custom splash for the Photon yet?
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Boot Logo for Photon
The above link is for the Atrix, but is exactly like the Photon. I have used this link step by step and have successfully flashed several "splash" images, bettery known in the motorola world as Boot Logos.
Hope this helps!
justforflashing said:
Boot Logo for Photon
The above link is for the Atrix, but is exactly like the Photon. I have used this link step by step and have successfully flashed several "splash" images, bettery known in the motorola world as Boot Logos.
Hope this helps!
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splash screen =/= to boot logo.
edit: it is the screen when you first power your device on where it says dual core.
in the evo dats fastboot was needed to flash the file.
[email protected] said:
splash screen =/= to boot logo.
edit: it is the screen when you first power your device on where it says dual core.
in the evo dats fastboot was needed to flash the file.
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Thanks so much for the help. The steps were really easy to follow and it worked!
KTT16 said:
Thanks so much for the help. The steps were really easy to follow and it worked!
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Are you saying that you flashed a splash image via fastboot?
edit: I saw your thread on androidforums ill have to try on my windows machine
Yeah. I followed the steps and did it via fastboot. I didn't realize it was so easy!
My father-in-law got a Prime about a year ago and used it for a month. Last night I came into my possession! So with what little time I had last night to play with it I unlocked the bootloader. I'm running 4.0.3 and the build is 9.4.2.21 (I know the last number is 20-something but I don't have it in front of me so I can't verify this but I think it's 21).
So I have the bootloader unlocked but I am a little cautious on how to proceed. I'm not new to rooting cause I did it on my OG Droid, Thunderbolt, and Verizon SGS3 but I've never used NV Flash so I just have a few things I was hoping the Prime community could help me with. I have read through the development forum but nothing really lays out steps. There is a video to unlock the bootloader and other videos showing how to root. Like I said, I just wanna make sure I'm doing it right.
How I think the steps go:
1) Unlock Bootloader (DONE)
2) Install Recovery (TWRP)
3) Run NV Flash (can this be done on ICS or JB?)
4) Root using an ICS one click method (this seems to be an easy one to use zedomax one click
5) Upgrade the bootloader from ICS to JB (not sure how to do this or where to get the JB bootloader)
6) Install JellyBean ROM of choice (Energy ROM seems to be pretty popular)
Any help/advice?
schmaltzy said:
My father-in-law got a Prime about a year ago and used it for a month. Last night I came into my possession! So with what little time I had last night to play with it I unlocked the bootloader. I'm running 4.0.3 and the build is 9.4.2.21 (I know the last number is 20-something but I don't have it in front of me so I can't verify this but I think it's 21).
So I have the bootloader unlocked but I am a little cautious on how to proceed. I'm not new to rooting cause I did it on my OG Droid, Thunderbolt, and Verizon SGS3 but I've never used NV Flash so I just have a few things I was hoping the Prime community could help me with. I have read through the development forum but nothing really lays out steps. There is a video to unlock the bootloader and other videos showing how to root. Like I said, I just wanna make sure I'm doing it right.
How I think the steps go:
1) Unlock Bootloader (DONE)
2) Install Recovery (TWRP)
3) Run NV Flash (can this be done on ICS or JB?)
4) Root using an ICS one click method (this seems to be an easy one to use zedomax one click
5) Upgrade the bootloader from ICS to JB (not sure how to do this or where to get the JB bootloader)
6) Install JellyBean ROM of choice (Energy ROM seems to be pretty popular)
Any help/advice?
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You have unlocked so now get nvflash done http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/ you can only do this while on ICS and if you make backups of the files created during the process you can never hard brick your device so get this done first.
Once that is done you can flash TWRP for ICS (make sure it is ICS version while on ICS bootloader, you will install a JB version later on)
You can now go about updating to jellybean bootloader and custom rom. You do not need to root first as the root will be built into the custom rom.
The easiest way I can suggest is to follow my instructions in the second post here for "Upgrade Instructions for ICS" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
If you wanted to install energy rom instead of Hairybean just replace the hairybean 1.51 rom in the instructions with energy rom and do the same.
flumpster said:
You have unlocked so now get nvflash done http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/ you can only do this while on ICS and if you make backups of the files created during the process you can never hard brick your device so get this done first.
Once that is done you can flash TWRP for ICS (make sure it is ICS version while on ICS bootloader, you will install a JB version later on)
You can now go about updating to jellybean bootloader and custom rom. You do not need to root first as the root will be built into the custom rom.
The easiest way I can suggest is to follow my instructions in the second post here for "Upgrade Instructions for ICS" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
If you wanted to install energy rom instead of Hairybean just replace the hairybean 1.51 rom in the instructions with energy rom and do the same.
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Awesome! Thanks for the help!
Couple questions:
1) I read through that second post and the TWRP update says "HairyBean TWRP Update." I'm guessing what this does is install a JB version of TWRP. Question is, does it matter that is is labeled with "HairyBean" if I am going to install something other than that ROM?
2) ROM suggestions? I just read some posts of people saying they really like Energy ROM. How's HairyBean? Comparison between the two?
schmaltzy said:
Awesome! Thanks for the help!
Couple questions:
1) I read through that second post and the TWRP update says "HairyBean TWRP Update." I'm guessing what this does is install a JB version of TWRP. Question is, does it matter that is is labeled with "HairyBean" if I am going to install something other than that ROM?
2) ROM suggestions? I just read some posts of people saying they really like Energy ROM. How's HairyBean? Comparison between the two?
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1. Hairybean Twrp is just a version I made that looks like you are in Jellybean and to me has a more logical layout. There is also an installer script that you run from windows to make it easier for people to install. If you want the default look then go to the twrp website and get the ics version and run the commands manually. It makes no difference what twrp you are running it is just cosmetic.
2. They are both based on stock rom, Hairybean looks more like the standard Jellybean where as Energy rom is themed. It is all down to personal preference. Try both and see which one you prefer.
edit.. Don't forget you are going to need an ICS version of twrp first. The hairybean twrp is for after you have flashed the JB bootloader.
edit 2.. There is a version of ICS twrp in this link you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34477681&postcount=5705
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...There is a version of ICS twrp in this link you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34477681&postcount=5705
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I downloaded that but it says in your post to open the .bat file in the zip.
Can I just flash ICS TWRP using an app like ROM toolbox or can I only do it through a windows machine using the .bat file?
schmaltzy said:
I downloaded that but it says in your post to open the .bat file in the zip.
Can I just flash ICS TWRP using an app like ROM toolbox or can I only do it through a windows machine using the .bat file?
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Ah, are you using linux or mac? The bat file is for windows yes.
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Ah, are you using linux or mac? The bat file is for windows yes.
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Using Windows.
I was just curious if it could be done through the tablet or if I need to use the computer to do it.
schmaltzy said:
Using Windows.
I was just curious if it could be done through the tablet or if I need to use the computer to do it.
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You can do it thru the tablet but it is a last resort really.
Download - ADB / Terminal method (not recommended):
Download the corresponding .blob file above. Save it to the root of your /sdcard directly (internal memory only) and rename it to twrp.blob
Launch terminal emulator or connect to your computer and open an adb shell, then type the following:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
Then reboot normally (NOT to recovery) to complete installation.
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You can do it thru the tablet but it is a last resort really.
Download - ADB / Terminal method (not recommended):
Download the corresponding .blob file above. Save it to the root of your /sdcard directly (internal memory only) and rename it to twrp.blob
Launch terminal emulator or connect to your computer and open an adb shell, then type the following:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
Then reboot normally (NOT to recovery) to complete installation.
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Yea, you know, I think I'll just do it through my PC. Sounds like the safer method!
Just reading up on NV Flash right now. That seem like the most complicated process compared to what you laid out for me above....but it doesn't look too bad.
schmaltzy said:
Yea, you know, I think I'll just do it through my PC. Sounds like the safer method!
Just reading up on NV Flash right now. That seem like the most complicated process compared to what you laid out for me above....but it doesn't look too bad.
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It looks complicated but is simple really. Just follow the instructions one step at a time and all will be good mate
flumpster said:
It looks complicated but is simple really. Just follow the instructions one step at a time and all will be good mate
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Yea, not too worried. Like I said, I've rooted every Android phone I've had. Also had the HP Touchpad for a while and that thing was scary at times when using mooboot.
Thanks again for the help man! Hopefully I get to try this tonight and I'll let you know how it goes!
I've got a problem.....I can't figure out how to flash TWRP for ICS. From my rooting experience, I was going to flash it through ROM Manager or ROM toolbox but you need root in order to do that. I can't seem to get root though. I tried Zedomax and TPSparkyRoot but I can't get root access. How do I flash TWRP or any recovery for that matter without obtaining root access?
I did the NV Flash and it went good. FYI
schmaltzy said:
I've got a problem.....I can't figure out how to flash TWRP for ICS. From my rooting experience, I was going to flash it through ROM Manager or ROM toolbox but you need root in order to do that. I can't seem to get root though. I tried Zedomax and TPSparkyRoot but I can't get root access. How do I flash TWRP or any recovery for that matter without obtaining root access?
I did the NV Flash and it went good. FYI
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I linked you to it on the last page.
Download the zip in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34477681&postcount=5705
Extract it to your pc.
Power off the prime and then hold down power button and volume down for about 10 seconds until you see icons on your screen. Press volume down to go to the usb icon and then press volume up to enter fastboot mode (it will say entering fastboot mode and freeze on your screen, this is normal)
Make sure you have the drivers installed on pc for fastboot. You probably did it when you did nvflash but if not get them here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426502
Now run the bat file from the zip you extracted earlier and follow the onscreen instructions.
flumpster said:
I linked you to it on the last page.
Download the zip in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34477681&postcount=5705
Extract it to your pc.
Power off the prime and then hold down power button and volume down for about 10 seconds until you see icons on your screen. Press volume down to go to the usb icon and then press volume up to enter fastboot mode (it will say entering fastboot mode and freeze on your screen, this is normal)
Make sure you have the drivers installed on pc for fastboot. You probably did it when you did nvflash but if not get them here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426502
Now run the bat file from the zip you extracted earlier and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Got ya!
I did all that and it says it installed OK but how do I get into the recovery now?
The CMD window closes and my Prime is still on the fastboot screen. What buttons do I hold/press to get into TWRP?
Edit - NEVERMIND! Got there! Just had to hit the volume up button!
SUCCESS!
Love the Aroma installer and all the options. Just logging in now. Thanks for all your help!
You have a donate button for guiding me through this process?
schmaltzy said:
SUCCESS!
Love the Aroma installer and all the options. Just logging in now. Thanks for all your help!
You have a donate button for guiding me through this process?
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I don't need donations thanks mate. Class it as a Xmas present
Enjoy.
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I don't need donations thanks mate. Class it as a Xmas present
Enjoy.
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Well I appreciate it! Merry Christmas!
I have a us T-Mobile p769 and I tried to root and put on a cm10 rom and ran into this error. I have rooted many android phones and tablets and kindles, and have never had so many problems as with this phone. does anyone know of a way to restore this phone?
I have tried redoing offline method but cant not get into the phone when put into SW update mode the only other option I have is the lg recovery screen for lg data techs. if I tried to do a hard reset it just goes straight back to this screen(see attached) thank you in advance for any help.
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I have a us T-Mobile p769 and I tried to root and put on a cm10 rom and ran into this error. I have rooted many android phones and tablets and kindles, and have never had so many problems as with this phone. does anyone know of a way to restore this phone?
I have tried redoing offline method but cant not get into the phone when put into SW update mode the only other option I have is the lg recovery screen for lg data techs. if I tried to do a hard reset it just goes straight back to this screen(see attached) thank you in advance for any help.
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It looks like you missed a step and did not unlock your bootloader.
To restore your phone follow this post
Lelus said:
It looks like you missed a step and did not unlock your bootloader.
To restore your phone follow this post
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this is the part where you need to leave your phone on for an hour where it unlocks correct?
I will try that again thank you for your speedy reply.
Lelus said:
It looks like you missed a step and did not unlock your bootloader.
To restore your phone follow this post
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It looks like I cant fix this because I cant do flash\root portion before I can do the unfixer?
rprouty39 said:
It looks like I cant fix this because I cant do flash\root portion before I can do the unfixer?
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Fastboot and uxfix first then you should be able to flash and root from s/w mode.
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Fastboot and uxfix first then you should be able to flash and root from s/w mode.
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this is where it has been sitting for a little over an hour now how will I know when it is done will there actually be a message or go back to a prompt instead of just a flashing cursor? sorry not a noob tried to see in your batch file but couldn't tell
still no luck
I tried unfix and still no luck can not get into phone and still have security error mirrored is there any possible way to fix this really need to unbrick my phone please any suggestions appreciated
rprouty39 said:
I tried unfix and still no luck can not get into phone and still have security error mirrored is there any possible way to fix this really need to unbrick my phone please any suggestions appreciated
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What exact steps do you take ?
Make sure to fastboot your phone like described here before runing start.bat
Lelus said:
What exact steps do you take ?
Make sure to fastboot your phone like described here before runing start.bat
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I tried to use the fast boot method in that thread but it gets stuck with a black fast boot screen on the phone and the program doesn't know what to do because none of the phones are the same as mine. so I tried to do unfix after it had fastboot screen on phone but that didn't do anything to the phone either not sure how to actually get into attached screen or have a file to upload if I could get into it.
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What exact steps do you take ?
Make sure to fastboot your phone like described here before runing start.bat
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after following that post I don't know what to use for backup and this is what happens if I do unfix right after
rprouty39 said:
I tried to use the fast boot method in that thread but it gets stuck with a black fast boot screen on the phone and the program doesn't know what to do because none of the phones are the same as mine. so I tried to do unfix after it had fastboot screen on phone but that didn't do anything to the phone either not sure how to actually get into attached screen or have a file to upload if I could get into it.
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black fastboot screen on the phone is what you are supposed to see.you need to run command prompt as administrator
Lelus said:
black fastboot screen on the phone is what you are supposed to see.you need to run command prompt as administrator
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that's what I saw was the black fastboot screen and then I ran unfix with admin rights cmd prompt it did something but couldn't see what it was then I put it in s/w upgrade and tried to do root and flash guide but I cant get that to work because I cant adb into the phone or can I do the root lelus from the fast boot prompt?
rprouty39 said:
that's what I saw was the black fastboot screen and then I ran unfix with admin rights cmd prompt it did something but couldn't see what it was then I put it in s/w upgrade and tried to do root and flash guide but I cant get that to work because I cant adb into the phone or can I do the root lelus from the fast boot prompt?
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how about your screen ? is it ok now ?
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how about your screen ? is it ok now ?
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the screen isn't inverted anymore but still says security error and then after a few minutes it shuts down
rprouty39 said:
the screen isn't inverted anymore but still says security error and then after a few minutes it shuts down
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good, you are done with fastboot.
Put your phone into s/w upgrade
Do following steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11,(offline flash) from [GUIDE] Root L9 ICS/JB with New Lelus method & Offline Flashing [LOCKED BL] [31-Mar] by cmahendra Your phone should boot normally after that. Then from same guide steps 0, 5, 7, 8 (root).
Lelus said:
good, you are done with fastboot.
Put your phone into s/w upgrade
Do following steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11,(offline flash) from [GUIDE] Root L9 ICS/JB with New Lelus method & Offline Flashing [LOCKED BL] [31-Mar] by cmahendra Your phone should boot normally after that. Then from same guide steps 0, 5, 7, 8 (root).
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thank you for all your help so far you are a life saver!!! I did 1-11 so far a few more things and I think I am in the clear...
1st do I need to run unfix before I run 0-8 root
2nd after that do I do # 12
3rd is there a good JB I can install on this phone with out having this problem again
rprouty39 said:
thank you for all your help so far you are a life saver!!! I did 1-11 so far a few more things and I think I am in the clear...
1st do I need to run unfix before I run 0-8 root
2nd after that do I do # 12
3rd is there a good JB I can install on this phone with out having this problem again
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You won't need unfix anymore, #12 and #13 can be done after you completely restore your phone.
Pinoyto has been working on CM10.1 ,which works quite alright but installation might be tricky and it needs unlocked bootloader.
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You won't need unfix anymore, #12 and #13 can be done after you completely restore your phone.
Pinoyto has been working on CM10.1 ,which works quite alright but installation might be tricky and it needs unlocked bootloader.
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ok that's why I started all this is for JB like I said earlier I have rooted and installed roms on a lot of android devices just never have run into one like this phone especially this crazy stuff where u have to guess on where to click
rprouty39 said:
ok that's why I started all this is for JB like I said earlier I have rooted and installed roms on a lot of android devices just never have run into one like this phone especially this crazy stuff where u have to guess on where to click
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another question I put 10g back on and used the bin for it but how do I get the back and menu buttons working and get it to stop having to guess where to click on ok and icons? I am trying to do step #12 and #13. if that cm10 works it should be the same way I installed the 760 cm10 I installed and messed up because I forgot to unlock bootloader first
rprouty39 said:
another question I put 10g back on and used the bin for it but how do I get the back and menu buttons working and get it to stop having to guess where to click on ok and icons? I am trying to do step #12 and #13. if that cm10 works it should be the same way I installed the 760 cm10 I installed and messed up because I forgot to unlock bootloader first
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digitizer fix
cwm from #12 isn't exactly proper recovery , it works mostly as backup/restore for stock ics, you won't be able to install any roms from it.
So I found my old NT I had since it first came out. I had it rooted and whatnot and something happened to it(I dont remember) and now I tried to install the stock firmware on the device to re-root and now it says Installing software, and then 10 seconds later it shows an exclamation point and it says to restart.
I dont remember exactly what happened, so I cant be much of help. I do think I had a post on here a year or so ago. Anyway is there anything else I can do to fix it? Or should I just throw it out
You could try the repart.img
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663836 (Download in step 1 and jump to step 2 if you already got the sfotware to burn sd)
If I were you I would just follow this guide to install full android:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43326042&postcount=123
asawi said:
You could try the repart.img
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663836 (Download in step 1 and jump to step 2 if you already got the sfotware to burn sd)
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InUrKitchin said:
If I were you I would just follow this guide to install full android:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43326042&postcount=123
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thanks a lot.....i'll try both ways