Hey all,
I'm not a total noob when it comes to rooting and modding my Android devices, but I feel that I need a little help here. I've never dealt with an HTC phone, especially one that has a locked bootloader. I'm finding it extremely confusing when I go through the seemingly millions of steps towards rooting and installing a custom rom. I am looking for help or links to a guide that tells me what to do step-by-step. I understand that there are a lot of talented developers here that probably find people like me annoying, but I greatly appreciate any help I can get. Thank you.
sportsinger75 said:
Hey all,
I'm not a total noob when it comes to rooting and modding my Android devices, but I feel that I need a little help here. I've never dealt with an HTC phone, especially one that has a locked bootloader. I'm finding it extremely confusing when I go through the seemingly millions of steps towards rooting and installing a custom rom. I am looking for help or links to a guide that tells me what to do step-by-step. I understand that there are a lot of talented developers here that probably find people like me annoying, but I greatly appreciate any help I can get. Thank you.
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First of all are you unlocked ? If not go to htcdev website and follow the instructions to unlock. Then there are some stickied guides to rooting and installing already up on either this forum or the htc rezound android development part. If still have questions I can write up what I did step by step. I just don't know how to link yet sorry
sportsinger75 said:
Hey all,
I'm not a total noob when it comes to rooting and modding my Android devices, but I feel that I need a little help here. I've never dealt with an HTC phone, especially one that has a locked bootloader. I'm finding it extremely confusing when I go through the seemingly millions of steps towards rooting and installing a custom rom. I am looking for help or links to a guide that tells me what to do step-by-step. I understand that there are a lot of talented developers here that probably find people like me annoying, but I greatly appreciate any help I can get. Thank you.
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Don't worry about asking questions. It's part of learning. Here's the short list(I should have this permanently copied to my clipboard haha)
1) Get the HTC USB Drivers
-- If HTC sync is installed, uninstall it. The drivers will remain
2) Grab the mini-sdk or my carepackage..SSDD
-- Contains ADB and fastboot and two dll's. Skip if you have the android SDK installed
3) Turn off fastboot(under settings -> Power)
4) Turn off your phone. Power on holding power and volume down
5) Sign up and follow directions on htcdev.com
-- do not download anything additional. That's what steps 1&2 did
6) Now you're unlocked, grab Amon-Ra(found in the dev section)
7) Flash Amon-Ra using fastboot ( "fastboot flash recovery <path to recovery.img>" )
8) If you're used to installing a ROM, you should be cool from here.
For full walkthrough and support files check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415615
The super-noob sticky in the dev section helped me greatly.. Commands there are great to know as they translate to flashing different recoveries, kernels, etc. Coming to this phone it's extremely important to know/understand that depending on how the dev created their rom- the kernel associated with that rom may not be be automatically installed when you're flashing/rebooting.. It's prob the the most frequent question/problem on these threads..
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As a newbie to Android, and without having to read a thread thats got thousands of replies, can someone detail exactly, and in very plain steps how to put TnT lite on the gtablet using windows 7 on a laptop? thanking you in advance.
I suggest you look at the sticky posts of the development section, there is one with detailed instructions. Also look at the sticky post about posting in the correct section.
First off I would install clockworkmod recovery bekit .08 this will help you if you run into trouble
Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
Then come back...
philbailey said:
As a newbie to Android, and without having to read a thread thats got thousands of replies, can someone detail exactly, and in very plain steps how to put TnT lite on the gtablet using windows 7 on a laptop? thanking you in advance.
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philbailey said:
As a newbie to Android, and without having to read a thread thats got thousands of replies, can someone detail exactly, and in very plain steps how to put TnT lite on the gtablet using windows 7 on a laptop? thanking you in advance.
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Reading the posts in the development section is going to keep you from making huge errors. There is no easy howto if you don't have the basic knowledge however let me link a few threads. Read the first post of these threads. If won't take more that 30 minutes and you will have a much better understanding of what you are about to do. Then it will be easy to do what you want.
Understand how update.zip with standard recovery works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892090
Install Clockwork recovery (optional) HIGHLY recommended
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
TnT Lite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842004
You should do this if you install clockwork to save from future problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896395
The basic market fix is in the clockwork thread I linked along with flashing instructions. It is impossible to make a complete step by step howto guide if we don't know your knowledge base therefore if you have a basic understanding of the terms and ways we do things it will be much to help you.
I don't mean to be rude but if you don't want to take the time to understand what you are doing then why would we take the time to help you.
Good luck and happy reading. Feel free to ask questions after you search the forums. Almost guaranteed to find your answer.
I am also in limbo with this!
yaudon,
If you are saying what I think you are saying -- no problem -- just read the stickies and particularly the ones Bad Frog put in this thread.
Too many people come here with little knowledge (as all of us did not too long ago!)
and want instant gratification -- I want it and I want it now!
If you are going to mod, you have to be willing to read and work and sometimes
suffer.
I think the results are worth it. IMHO
Rev
People have posted some great posts here. Let me do a quick recap on what it requires.
1. Root your G-Tablet.
2. Install Clockwork ( should be 0.8)
3. Download your preferred rom to install(most are already in update.zip format) and put on your internal sd card in the root directory of your G Tablet.
4. Reboot into recovery (volume up and power button).
5. Backup your current rom
6. Select install from zip
7. Reboot into new rom.
Hello everyone,
I wanted to take some time today to make a very clear and concise guide on how to complete the root process for the EVO3D. I understand that there is at least one other floating around at this point. If you don't have a firm grasp of how all of this works though, you may run into problems or have questions. I commissioned my guide to try and add clarity to the process and to also teach our communities newest members some of the ins and outs of modding our phones. The guide is far too large to post in a thread, therefore I've created a PDF of it and am offering it for download.
Feel free to mirror my guide and provide me with the link so that I can add it below.
Below is a Preface and Contents of the Guide. Feel free to ask questions or address any concerns you may have as I will be revising the guide.
The Complete Guide to Obtain S-OFF, Flash Recovery, and Install ROOT for the EVO3D
Authored by: sidepart of the
XDA-Developers Forum
Revision 1.1 - Published July 30, 2011
Preface
Prior to reading this document, please be aware that as a disclaimer, I am not responsible for anything that goes wrong in this guide. Some people will run into issues that others do not. This is especially true with the differing versions of the Android-SDK. Some advanced users are using an older version which uses different commands than are offered by the latest Android-SDK. I encourage you to ask questions and keep an open mind. Try to understand the commands that are given here, and how you might have to be flexible in changing them to work for your situation. If at any time you are not comfortable with this process I highly recommend seeking out assistance from a more knowledgeable friend.
What this Guide Assumes
I assume that you will be downloading the latest version of the Android SDK which at the time of this document’s creation is R12. I also assume that you are using Windows 7, but this translates very easily into Windows Vista or XP.
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any problems or fatal errors that may or may not occur through the process of performing the instructions of this guide. If at any time you are not comfortable with this process I highly recommend seeking out assistance from a more knowledgeable friend.
Contents of this Guide
What is S-OFF, Recovery and Root?
It’s not Just “ROOT”. Getting Past Outdated Nomenclature.
When I Say, “Do this”, Perform the Following Steps
Going to HBOOT
Booting into Recovery
Enabling USB Debugging
Install the Android-SDK
Obtaining S-OFF Status
Obtaining “unrevoked & AlphaRev’s: Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool”
Common Questions
Running “unrevoked & AlphaRev’s: Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool”
Common Questions
Flashing a Recovery Program
Flashing the TeamWin Recovery Project Recovery Program
Flashing or Installing the Superuser Management Program (Root)
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
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Changelog
Revision 1.1 - July 30, 2011
Fixed some glaring grammatical and spelling errors.
Added a Common Questions section under item 4b.
Added a common question to 4b,i. It instructs users on how to paste their Beta key-code into the Revolutionary EXE program.
Fixed some formatting.
Used your guide and had no problems thank you!
Have not used it yet but this is very helpful... will be rooting my wifes e3d tonight... wasn't going to do it off of the other thread... I had no idea what it was talking about. Thanks for taking the time to put this together
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Kind of hilarious to see my access.log right now. Lots of people looking at the guide interspersed with a few people discovering my site's index.html.
Used your guide and almost worked flawlessly The only problem I had was flashing the TeamWin recovery with the following command: ..\tools\fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery-twrp-shooter-1.0.0.img
The img that I downloaded through the site was like 1.0.1, but the error was on my end. Otherwise awesome guide!
So much info!!! love it.. nice
Sent from my PG86100 using www.psvitahacks.co app
bryangene said:
Used your guide and almost worked flawlessly The only problem I had was flashing the TeamWin recovery with the following command: ..\tools\fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery-twrp-shooter-1.0.0.img
The img that I downloaded through the site was like 1.0.1, but the error was on my end. Otherwise awesome guide!
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I think they may have updated since I first published. I might see if I can emphasize that you're supposed to use the downloaded filename in the command.
Excellent guide!
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA Premium App
Lovely guide! for those who get
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 0)
just reflash su >_>
zander145 said:
Lovely guide! for those who get
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 0)
just reflash su >_>
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I actually tried to load the zip from http://goo-inside.me/superuser and it wouldn't work. Retried it quite a few times and got the same error. I found an unsigned version of it in clark44's guide and that one worked just fine. Not sure what the problem was, hence my recommendation to grab superuser from the market and follow it's instructions instead. Seems to be working out well.
I think I might add something about this to the guide if too many people are running into the problem.
Any problems with not being able to send/recieve calls/texts with this? Haven't really messed around too much with the girlfriend's phone b/c she's terrified of not being able to get calls and what not..
I know this is a beta setup for now, so i'm assuming it'll turn into a simple one click type of thing when it gets to that point..?
Edit: I went through all this on my phone and had no problems really except having to call Sprint ..
Followed the guide as instructed...revolution wont recognize my device...it just hangs on waiting for device. I double checked to ensure usb debugging was enabled but it just hangs there.. Again i did follow the guide from step 1 and this is where im at...any suggestions?
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Followed the guide as instructed...revolution wont recognize my device...it just hangs on waiting for device. I double checked to ensure usb debugging was enabled but it just hangs there.. Again i did follow the guide from step 1 and this is where im at...any suggestions?
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I would take a look at the documentation for the Revolution EXE, it could shed some more light on the situation that you're experiencing. Off hand though, I do have some recommendations.
Do you have HTC sync installed? I was reading around and found that this was causing an issue with the revolution program. Try removing that first.
If that's not the case and this still isn't working, there could be a driver conflict with some previously installed android drivers on your system. To clear that up, I would recommend grabbing the latest HTC drivers mentioned in the Revolution documentation. This is the most recent link that I've found: http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
The process may require you to manually remove the old drivers and manually install the new ones. If you're not certain of how to do this, it's beyond the help of my guide. I would encourage you to look up the process online or ask a friend to show you.
Hope this helps!
Neogenx said:
Any problems with not being able to send/recieve calls/texts with this? Haven't really messed around too much with the girlfriend's phone b/c she's terrified of not being able to get calls and what not..
I know this is a beta setup for now, so i'm assuming it'll turn into a simple one click type of thing when it gets to that point..?
Edit: I went through all this on my phone and had no problems really except having to call Sprint ..
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The only related issue that I've come across is the "Error 16" when provisioning the phone after s-off. As you found, this usually fixed with a call to Sprint. I'll never say, "never" though. Be aware that making modifications to the phone always carries with it an inherent risk, however small or unlikely. The risk of course is part of what makes it fun, but girlfriends (mine) seem to seldom understand this.
If the root method is ever released, there is potential for it to become more of a one-click procedure, but I don't think there's a guarantee of course.
Thanks for the guide!
I'm stuck though!
The Revolutionary Command Window says:
"Waiting for fastboot..."
And my phone rebooted into the HBOOT screen but it shows: S-ON
What should I do?
Is this in your guide?
1. Install drivers: http://www.multiupload.com/2OFYWZFCCR
2. Put phone in full boot, usb debugging on , charge only.
3. Uninstall HTC Sync if installed.
4. Profit.
sidepart said:
I would take a look at the documentation for the Revolution EXE, it could shed some more light on the situation that you're experiencing. Off hand though, I do have some recommendations.
Do you have HTC sync installed? I was reading around and found that this was causing an issue with the revolution program. Try removing that first.
If that's not the case and this still isn't working, there could be a driver conflict with some previously installed android drivers on your system. To clear that up, I would recommend grabbing the latest HTC drivers mentioned in the Revolution documentation. This is the most recent link that I've found: http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
The process may require you to manually remove the old drivers and manually install the new ones. If you're not certain of how to do this, it's beyond the help of my guide. I would encourage you to look up the process online or ask a friend to show you.
Hope this helps!
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Updating the driver worked..im good to go now.. thnx..
Hey guys I recently got the Amaze (2 days ago). When I got it, it was on GB but I went to T-mobile to get a new sim and the guy updated my phone to ICS. Now ive tried rooting it but it does not work, i tried with the all tool kit program and the one click root. IS their anything I am doing wrong? Also do I have to be in recovery mode or can I be at the home screen? Debugging is on.
The only thing I can tell your doing wrong is your not reading enough. There is an Amaze Bible. There are How To Root Tutorials. It's been asked multiple times.
I haven't used All In One (AIO) Tool Kit but I think there's a Tutorial.
Sorry..its just frustrating coming to a forum and everyone ask the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over......you catch my drift?
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It's Better To Fail At Originality
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pakakid said:
Hey guys I recently got the Amaze (2 days ago). When I got it, it was on GB but I went to T-mobile to get a new sim and the guy updated my phone to ICS. Now ive tried rooting it but it does not work, i tried with the all tool kit program and the one click root. IS their anything I am doing wrong? Also do I have to be in recovery mode or can I be at the home screen? Debugging is on.
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If you searched the word "root" in my thread, there are many posts mentioning that it does not work and I said I was gonna eventually fix it.
On other terms, flash this in recovery
Try the tool kit again, note that you have to install a custom recovery before trying to root via the tool kit, once you have a custom recovery, boot into recovery then hit the root option, it should ask you to press enter once you're in recovery, do this and you shall be rooted.
Dark Nightmare said:
Try the tool kit again, note that you have to install a custom recovery before trying to root via the tool kit, once you have a custom recovery, boot into recovery then hit the root option, it should ask you to press enter once you're in recovery, do this and you shall be rooted.
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As mentioned below, this might not be working for everyone. It pushed all the files for me but did not result in root. Flashing the superuser zip linked below is what finally worked for me.
hasoon2000 said:
If you searched the word "root" in my thread, there are many posts mentioning that it does not work and I said I was gonna eventually fix it.
On other terms, flash this in recovery
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Double0EK said:
The only thing I can tell your doing wrong is your not reading enough. There is an Amaze Bible. There are How To Root Tutorials. It's been asked multiple times.
I haven't used All In One (AIO) Tool Kit but I think there's a Tutorial.
Sorry..its just frustrating coming to a forum and everyone ask the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over......you catch my drift?
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On a separate note,
I very much appreciate the help that can be received here and there quite a few tutorial threads. The problem I think some people have, including me, is that what is written doesn't always make sense to those who don't live and breathe android. I'm fairly tech savvy (have built computers, know basic bash scripting, and have spent excessive amounts of time troubleshooting and hacking in Linux) but instructions like "flash stock RUU in hboot" don't make much sense until you've spent a lot of time reading.
Hasoon's tool is very close to what is needed. Hopefully whatever issue there is with the root option can be fixed. Or maybe it's just a matter of better understanding of how to use it.
droidux said:
As mentioned below, this might not be working for everyone. It pushed all the files for me but did not result in root. Flashing the superuser zip linked below is what finally worked for me.
On a separate note,
I very much appreciate the help that can be received here and there quite a few tutorial threads. The problem I think some people have, including me, is that what is written doesn't always make sense to those who don't live and breathe android. I'm fairly tech savvy (have built computers, know basic bash scripting, and have spent excessive amounts of time troubleshooting and hacking in Linux) but instructions like "flash stock RUU in hboot" don't make much sense until you've spent a lot of time reading.
Hasoon's tool is very close to what is needed. Hopefully whatever issue there is with the root option can be fixed. Or maybe it's just a matter of better understanding of how to use it.
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That's why we have an amaze bible thread bro, we have every and anything about the amaze from the simplest term broken down and explained, that includes but not limited to hboot, s-off, fastboot, bootloader, etc. Check it, you'll be glad you did.
droidux said:
As mentioned below, this might not be working for everyone. It pushed all the files for me but did not result in root. Flashing the superuser zip linked below is what finally worked for me.
On a separate note,
I very much appreciate the help that can be received here and there quite a few tutorial threads. The problem I think some people have, including me, is that what is written doesn't always make sense to those who don't live and breathe android. I'm fairly tech savvy (have built computers, know basic bash scripting, and have spent excessive amounts of time troubleshooting and hacking in Linux) but instructions like "flash stock RUU in hboot" don't make much sense until you've spent a lot of time reading.
Hasoon's tool is very close to what is needed. Hopefully whatever issue there is with the root option can be fixed. Or maybe it's just a matter of better understanding of how to use it.
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Google is your friend. I taught myself many things from Google before I asked a question. If I am TRULY stuck, I'll ask a question.
Look at the threads I made, I rarely ask a question because I found it from Google.
You can learn a lot by yourself and just searching stuff online. Not that hard lol
hasoon2000 said:
Google is your friend. I taught myself many things from Google before I asked a question. If I am TRULY stuck, I'll ask a question.
Look at the threads I made, I rarely ask a question because I found it from Google.
You can learn a lot by yourself and just searching stuff online. Not that hard lol
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I completely agree. I've taught myself tons about programming and such using Google, but you also have to have enough background knowledge to know what to look for and recognize when you find it. I've mostly asked questions here but it wasn't until I did a lot searching and trying things. Eventually, when something doesn't work you can stop and ask a question or keep messing around. In the later case, you either brick the phone or become one of the experts (after bricking the phone ).
Problem with google is that it often points to a thread here which invariably results in someone new asking a question that's been asked before. Happens in all forums.
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That's why we have an amaze bible thread bro, we have every and anything about the amaze from the simplest term broken down and explained, that includes but not limited to hboot, s-off, fastboot, bootloader, etc. Check it, you'll be glad you did.
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I did.
Ok, you know, today I got my phone, I had been waiting forever, I got it and within 2 hours I screwed it up. I have followed and followed many forums and posts on how to fix this, and I am just.. lost. So please i need your help, I am seriously stressing out, and I know I shouldnt, but this is my first android phone. I am shot right now.
I had unlocked the bootloader, and then I tried to root it, then it rebooted and went into bootloop mode or whatever it is.
I still cannot figure out how to use this Hasoons2000's OX+ AIO kit. So I am just leaving it alone.
Ok the PC doesn't recognize it as a storage device, but the fastboot does recognize it, as I have executed a few commands, like reboot or something, just to test that it works.
My phone is ATT but I am in Russia so there is no sending this anywheres. All I want to do is reboot the OS and have it work again, I dont care what mod or stock rom it is, I just really need some direction here.
I know something about RUU, ATT RUU, Fastboot, some other stuff, I have like 5 pages on XDA pulled up and I cant figure this out.
What is the CMW or TWRP or whatever it is called? How do I flash a zip or an img to the phone? I really just want my phone on again.
Yes Ive done stupid noob stuff, but you learn. So please I am kindly asking for any assistance,
No need to stress. Its fairly hard to brick your phone, good way to learn quick also is to screw with it.
Just need the right guide and I think this will help you since u have fastboot access hopefully. Its a pain rebuiling so read everything so u only have to do it once.
Remember these guides are for different phones so don't use the ruu or recovery links, user my links below.
Your phone is:
AT&T(Evitare)
This guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30863908
Or this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27301573
This is for another phone so you need to choose an ATT ruu from here for step 1:
Your phone is a HTC One X+ for AT&T(Evitare)*
http://www.androidfiles.org/ruu/?developer=EvitaRE
More info here for custom recoveries etc which is cwm and twrp for deploying roms, backing up your current installed Rom and general tools for fixing or enhancing your phone, displayed prior to your phone booting into android:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37778531
Sent from my HTC One X+ using xda premium
somemadcaaant said:
No need to stress. Its fairly hard to brick your phone, good way to learn quick also is to screw with it.
Just need the right guide and I think this will help you since u have fastboot access hopefully. Its a pain rebuiling so read everything so u only have to do it once.
Remember these guides are for different phones so don't use the ruu or recovery links, user my links below.
Your phone is:
AT&T(Evitare)
This guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30863908
Or this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27301573
This is for another phone so you need to choose an ATT ruu from here for step 1:
Your phone is a HTC One X+ for AT&T(Evitare)*
http://www.androidfiles.org/ruu/?developer=EvitaRE
More info here for custom recoveries etc which is cwm and twrp for deploying roms, backing up your current installed Rom and general tools for fixing or enhancing your phone, displayed prior to your phone booting into android:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37778531
Sent from my HTC One X+ using xda premium
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thank you very much I really appreciate your help. I finally figured out the ruu.exe thing, I didnt know they had to be the same numbers, ex 1.15.xxx.xx or whatever.
You see what happened originally was that I unlocked the bootloader, easy pie, but I tried to root it and that is when it started looping. Maybe I didnt understand something, but I seemed to have messed up right there.
Is there really any reason to root? I mean yeah there is super user, but doesnt bootloader help with that a bit? I know BL is for flashing custom roms and all.
May I ask how to flash a custom rom? I really want all of this ATT stuff off of my phone, I really dislike it.
Yes I know I can search, here, google etc. And maybe I should, but I end up getting so many different results, and here and there, and this and that. It really is just easier to talk to one single person who knows what they are doing. So if you could help me, I would again extend my appreciation.
Also I have the android revolution for ox+, and I dont know if it is.. you know.. THE BEST or not. Dont know what to do.
And yes, you live and learn, took me forever with iphones, then I realized hacking and roms and stuff were completely different from iphone. So new game new story.
Being newly interested in rooting and tweaking my devices (started with my S3) there are a lot of terms that are mentioned in customizing threads that I do not understand, and a lot of those threads don't have detailed instructions for someone that's new to tweaking. Is there one post somewhere on xda that lists terms, methods, etc for newcomers like me?
I don't trust any forum other than xda because I simply think its the best forum for tweaking, etc so I don't really trust links outside xda. I also know that the way some things need to be done is device specific.
I'm confused about how to "flash" something in "recovery' (such as removing the wifi notification thread), flashing a custom recovery, using Goomanager to flash, etc. Don't get me wrong; I can follow detailed instructions as long as they are there......but if they aren't, that leaves me and a great deal of newcomers in the dark.
Some of these things are done via the phone and some have to be done via PC....and many times there aren't detailed instructions so I'm unsure what I an supposed to do and don't want to brick a $700 device.
So....is this information contained in all separate posts throughout the forum? Or is there one thread per device that details it? Being as some of these things are device specific, I'm hesitant to even look in other device forums.
Thanks for reading, and any assistance is appreciated.
wolfgrrl said:
Being newly interested in rooting and tweaking my devices (started with my S3) there are a lot of terms that are mentioned in customizing threads that I do not understand, and a lot of those threads don't have detailed instructions for someone that's new to tweaking. Is there one post somewhere on xda that lists terms, methods, etc for newcomers like me?
I don't trust any forum other than xda because I simply think its the best forum for tweaking, etc so I don't really trust links outside xda. I also know that the way some things need to be done is device specific.
I'm confused about how to "flash" something in "recovery' (such as removing the wifi notification thread), flashing a custom recovery, using Goomanager to flash, etc. Don't get me wrong; I can follow detailed instructions as long as they are there......but if they aren't, that leaves me and a great deal of newcomers in the dark.
Some of these things are done via the phone and some have to be done via PC....and many times there aren't detailed instructions so I'm unsure what I an supposed to do and don't want to brick a $700 device.
So....is this information contained in all separate posts throughout the forum? Or is there one thread per device that details it? Being as some of these things are device specific, I'm hesitant to even look in other device forums.
Thanks for reading, and any assistance is appreciated.
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Well, this can be a complex arena to play in. For the S4, you'll want to download Odin v3.07 and a copy of the stock ROM just in case you break something.
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
ROM = read-only memory - this is the part of your phone's internal storage you're not really supposed to be able to play with (like /system, or the phone's radio for example)
The act of "flashing" is writing data to ROM
Recovery just means that you should always be able to boot your device into this mode to RECOVER from a software problem; IE: flashing a bad ROM (IE: one that doesn't work and you can't start your phone anymore).
I don't really know a whole lot more than that, I just poke around and pretend like I do =)
OverkillSD said:
Well, this can be a complex arena to play in. For the S4, you'll want to download Odin v3.07 and a copy of the stock ROM just in case you break something.
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
ROM = read-only memory - this is the part of your phone's internal storage you're not really supposed to be able to play with (like /system, or the phone's radio for example)
The act of "flashing" is writing data to ROM
Recovery just means that you should always be able to boot your device into this mode to RECOVER from a software problem; IE: flashing a bad ROM (IE: one that doesn't work and you can't start your phone anymore).
I don't really know a whole lot more than that, I just poke around and pretend like I do =)
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Thanks As I learn more, I think I'm going to make a post that contains everything I learn, so others have it all in one place.
Well, there's a LOT to learn...like I said; complex arena. So much so that there's no way to make a single post take you from newbie to knowledgeable newbie in one read.
Then there's Google;
"what is rom"
"what is flashing rom"
"what is recovery mode android"
Eliminates the need for said post
Plus, by the time you get it all written, it will have all changed ^_^