Change Splash Screen? - Motorola Photon 4G

I did this on my HTC, would love to change the opening boot image. Can we do it?

Sure can. Head on over to tge photon 4g apps and themes forum. There's a couple threads over tgere about it and one or two of theme have "how-to's" in them.
I'm a MoPho-er

Are you referring to boot animations? See my sig. I'm talking about the first image displayed when the phone boots.

FernBch said:
Sure can. Head on over to tge photon 4g apps and themes forum. There's a couple threads over tgere about it and one or two of theme have "how-to's" in them.
I'm a MoPho-er
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Akilldema said:
Are you referring to boot animations? See my sig. I'm talking about the first image displayed when the phone boots.
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I'm not sure if you went over to that section and looked around, as FernBch suggested, but these might get you up to speed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238920
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187337
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248221
Best regards,
-boggsie

Yes you can change the first splash screen that comes on before the boot animation. There is a thread on it. I'm on my phone so no link right now.
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Excellent, I'll open those up on my PC. Thanks.

Hmm, tried the CWM flashable zip creator and it failed to mount and aborted install.

Akilldema said:
Hmm, tried the CWM flashable zip creator and it failed to mount and aborted install.
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You're probably looking at a post in this thread:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16634732
Reading through the entire thread reveals that many folks ran into errors based on incompatibility between the *.ZIP file and different versions of CWM.
You've got to create the *.BIN file to put into the *.ZIP to flash via CWM, so you might as well go ahead and flash it via fastboot.
Like anything else; Flash via CWM or via Fastboot only after you have read and are very confidant in what you are doing.
Best regards,
-boggsie

I've tried using the cwm flashable zips when I first did mine and they never worked. Fast boot is the only way I have gotten it to work. It only takes like 2 seconds to do.
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When you select the first 70 digits and then hit delete the next screen should pop up and you should select the second buble option delete actual number of digits then the same exact thing for the last two digits of your pic delete actual count. Now when you open your headerlogo.bin select all of it and hit copy, when the next window pops open leave it as is " dont select actual count" now go to your picture bin file and paste it to the very begining of your numbers when the screen pops up leave everything as is " dont select actual count". You should know the rest of the steps with the help of those links provided however i say this shpill because its not said in those links specifically how to choose the copy and pasting. There is a difference, for me when i tried selecting actual count for every pop up windows my image wouldnt flash over. So good luck.
Here is a little tut below
androidforums.com/photon-4g-all-things-root/405547-how-change-photon-splash-screen.html
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Same instructions as posted above from XDA.. fastboot link is dead.

Oh really i didnt know they thoroughly explained the copy and paste procedure to the very last detail good to know.
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I may make a video on how to do it.
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[Q] Optical Sensor button mod for awake ?

anyone have a mod for optical sensor button ? i saw some post for other device and i tested on my phone and it went into a boot loop. this will be a nice mod since the power button is on the top right side of the phone and is kinda hard to press.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7292981&postcount=12
mattbollenbach said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7292981&postcount=12
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thank for link
mattbollenbach said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7292981&postcount=12
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That doesn't work for everyone, so a more permanent solution will have to be devised.
craig.cabrey said:
That doesn't work for everyone, so a more permanent solution will have to be devised.
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i've done this mod that exact same way on my aria with 4 different roms with no issues at all every time.
you really just need to save the qwerty.kl file and push it to the phone. reboot into recovery, go to the partitions menu, mount the system partition, push the file via adb, reboot your phone and voila.
jaex said:
anyone have a mod for optical sensor button ? i saw some post for other device and i tested on my phone and it went into a boot loop. this will be a nice mod since the power button is on the top right side of the phone and is kinda hard to press.
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SEARCH...!
Please take a moment to review the forum rules with regards to searching existing threads prior to creating a new one, and also regarding the proper sections to post in. Moving to General as this is not a Development thread.
you really just need to save the qwerty.kl file and push it to the phone. reboot into recovery, go to the partitions menu, mount the system partition, push the file via adb, reboot your phone and voila.
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oh my gosh that seems painfully complicated considering the simplicity of the issue. that's kinda funny really
mattbollenbach said:
i've done this mod that exact same way on my aria with 4 different roms with no issues at all every time.
you really just need to save the qwerty.kl file and push it to the phone. reboot into recovery, go to the partitions menu, mount the system partition, push the file via adb, reboot your phone and voila.
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I've done that. The qwerty.kl method just simply isn't working for some people.
This worked for me
Couldn't figure out how to add attachments to this post, and it won't let me add an external link since it's a new forum account. google ojwake-signed.zip or something.
Steps: Load file to SD card, boot in to recovery mode, install zip, locate this zip on flash card, reboot.
(ojwake-signed.zip)
Don't remember where i got this, but kudos to that guy!
Neverwhere10
HTC Aria Liberated B005.
gdeadfan said:
oh my gosh that seems painfully complicated considering the simplicity of the issue. that's kinda funny really
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7292981&postcount=12
Just to make it even easier on you
EDIT-Short Version...Download file from link above
-:Have Clockwork Recovery Installed and know how to use ADB:-
-DOWNLOAD ATTACHED to linked post qwerty.kl (may need 7zip to extract file from archive...)
-BOOT into CLOCKWORK recovery with NO USB PLUGGED INto phone!!!
-PARTITIONS>MOUNT /SYSTEM
-adb push qwerty.kl /system/usr/keylayout|adb reboot
As far as I know, this ridiculously simply method of pushing qwerty.kl has worked for everyone except the few that didn't boot into clockwork correctly, once they booted into clockwork correctly it then worked for them.
I updated the instructions to be crystal clear for all you noobs. If pushing a file to your android device is too painfully complicated for you, I suggest you read/search more and figure out what you are actually doing.
Neverwhere10's steps are just as painfully complicated, but at least he is providing some constructive input.
Thanks!
Worthless thread is worthless.
jaex said:
anyone have a mod for optical sensor button ? i saw some post for other device and i tested on my phone and it went into a boot loop. this will be a nice mod since the power button is on the top right side of the phone and is kinda hard to press.
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Thanks for asking this question when you did...
mattbollenbach said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7292981&postcount=12
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Thank you so much for the link... this is great.. love it... like jeezy
This mod is built into the CM6 rom.
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There is also a setting in one of the menus if you are using any of attn1's cm roms for this same thing. I currently have my aria set this way and I am using cm008 as of right now.
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
If you have not already seen it, or if an application is an acceptable solution, widgetlocker is a nifty program.
jaex said:
anyone have a mod for optical sensor button ? i saw some post for other device and i tested on my phone and it went into a boot loop. this will be a nice mod since the power button is on the top right side of the phone and is kinda hard to press.
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This is an interesting question, maybe we should take a test to see, and I want to ask and optical sensor is the same?

[SPLASHSCREENS] Custom H-Boot flashable Splash Screens Get Them HERE! 8/12/11

CUSTOM SPLASH SCREENS FOR THE EVO SHIFT
***must have S-OFF and FULLY rooted****
LEAVE IMAGES IN THREAD MUST BE 480x800
Feel free to edit in Gimp, Photoshop, pixlr, etc...
dont know what a splash screen is? here or the annoying white htc screen as you boot up
STANDARD DISCLAIMER: IF YOUR DEVICE BRICKS OR BREAKS BECAUSE OF YOU NOT READING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE
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Instructions
1. Leave file in the root of sd card, rename PG06IMG_xxxx.zip as PG06IMG.zip
2. boot into your bootloader and it will read the file (PG06IMG.zip) as a update
3. volume up, or yes
4. done, reboot and enjoy your splashscreen
when I say 'by _______' I mean the editing, most of these images do not belong to me so I will not take credit for the original, just the edited splash.
Stock thanks to strapped365 - download ]
Here are some other good splash screens for the shift, really nice job guys. I might post some of my favorites on this thread.
ROM SPECIFIC
MikRoms Revolution by im.nick.hello- download - screenshot
OTHER/MISC
The 'Unofficial' XDA Splashscreen by im.nick.hello- download - screenshot
Banksy Mona Liza by banksy- download - screenshot
Squidward Vampire by Caiaphas- down
The Patent Wars by im.nick.hello - download - screenshot
SimpleShift by im.nick.hello - download - screenshot
Mass Effect 3: ShiftHappens - download - screenshot
Coming Soon:
Htc: quietly toasted
maybe some y u no?
not many request so far.. just leave them in the thread
BRANDS
ALL SCREENSHOTS: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjvQDzRh
Great thread to start up man!
Ill surely post a few when I get my comp up and running again.
notsointeresting said:
Great thread to start up man!
Ill surely post a few when I get my comp up and running again.
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great, that would be awesome
I've been meaning to do this one for a while for myself but never had the time.
Caiaphas said:
I've been meaning to do this one for a while for myself but never had the time.
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ill get to it this afternoon
im.nick.hello said:
ill get to it this afternoon
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Thanks in advance!
Caiaphas said:
I've been meaning to do this one for a while for myself but never had the time.
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thats going to be a sweet splash!
strapped365 said:
thats going to be a sweet splash!
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finished the vampire one...
not much activity so far, i guess not too many people want them
How would I flash back to the stock htc splash if i wanted?
Sent from Gingerbread Speedy 4G
Wow you're quick! Thanks again
crump84 said:
How would I flash back to the stock htc splash if i wanted?
Sent from Gingerbread Speedy 4G
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ill post one right now
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ill post one right now
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Cool.. Thanks
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you got the stock one i backed up and sent you right? if not let me know i think its still on my pc somewhere in all these files i now have
More guidance
Here is a link to a thread from January-February time frame...has some info for creating the .img file used in the PG06IMG.zip out of a .bmp file.
We used to do this in adb, but this method appears to be slicker and has the advantage of being able to change between any number of splash screens on a whim...without needing a computer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935024
Edit: an even better link to the program nbimg.exe for converting bitmaps to .img is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405118
(I reread the OP again and still can't find any info regarding the conversion .bmp >> .img...or is that not necessary with this method?)
hdmunger said:
Here is a link to a thread from January-February time frame...has some info for creating the .img file used in the PG06IMG.zip out of a .bmp file.
We used to do this in adb, but this method appears to be slicker and has the advantage of being able to change between any number of splash screens on a whim...without needing a computer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935024
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i think i have a pretty easy method, but thanks anyway... do you have any request
Just went to flash mine and I had to change then name in the file from vampire to splash1 first but once I got to the splash screen it didn't come out right. I don't know what happened, but all I did was open the zip in astro and changed the name so bootloader could read it correctly.
Caiaphas said:
Just went to flash mine and I had to change then name in the file from vampire to splash1 first but once I got to the splash screen it didn't come out right. I don't know what happened, but all I did was open the zip in astro and changed the name so bootloader could read it correctly.
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im sorry... i messed up, ill fix it tonight.
i kinda rushed making it and didn't test but tomorrow it will be all good
ok this one should be fine.. http://www.multiupload.com/U4PCFHYJ5K
i havn't tested it but it should work fine now... if the image is destorted then it wasn't 480x800, if it is a bootloader error then its my fault
thanks for the patience
I knew this thread looked really familiar.. Here's a thread that was started about 4 or 5 months ago Throw your Splash Screens here!. There's several nice splash screens throughout the thread, also the stock splash is in the op.
I have a strange feeling PhotoShop didn't save it as that resolution but I'll find out in a few when I go to flash.

Please Help!

Hey, everyone. I know this is probably the last thing you want to read, but I could really use some prompt help.
I tried the method posted in: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686551
I got to step 3, but it didn't let me choose recovery. It just started installing the update. However, when it rebooted, it never got past the white HTC boot screen. I pulled the battery, pulled the MicroSD card, went back into the bootloader and tried running Factory Reset. Same result - stuck at white HTC boot screen.
Some more information:
1. Device is completely stock - no customer bootloader, stock Gingerbread OS. (2.3.4. That's why I wanted to try this in the first place. According to HTC, my IMEI number block hasn't been updated for ICS, yet.)
2. I renamed the file "update" as per the thread.
I'm hoping that the devs and contributors here will have mercy on a lowly noob who's having problems. I'm hoping to either return to stock and wait for the ICS update, or get to the point where I can install a custom ROM found here. (I was thinking SpeedROM). But, as my device has Gingerbread (or, potentially nothing at this point), I'm not sure where to go from here.
Thanks so much for any suggestions. You guys are the best, and I love this site.
Not sure if you've tried this yet, just name your file as PH85IMG.zip and place it on your microSD. Boot into bootloader and let it run the update. If this is what you did, then I have no clue what happened.
Just out of curiosity, why didn't you get the official OTA the official way if you're completely stock?
PS - This question belongs in the Q&A subforum. Remember that next time if you don't want to get flamed =)
kered424 said:
Not sure if you've tried this yet, just name your file as PH85IMG.zip and place it on your microSD. Boot into bootloader and let it run the update. If this is what you did, then I have no clue what happened.
Just out of curiosity, why didn't you get the official OTA the official way if you're completely stock?
PS - This question belongs in the Q&A subforum. Remember that next time if you don't want to get flamed =)
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Thanks! I'm trying that now.
And, I appreciate the advanced notice. Is there a way I can transition the thread, so as to avoid further confrontation?
takingflight005 said:
Thanks! I'm trying that now.
And, I appreciate the advanced notice. Is there a way I can transition the thread, so as to avoid further confrontation?
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It happens. No worries, the Mods will move it for you.
kered424 said:
Not sure if you've tried this yet, just name your file as PH85IMG.zip and place it on your microSD. Boot into bootloader and let it run the update. If this is what you did, then I have no clue what happened.
Just out of curiosity, why didn't you get the official OTA the official way if you're completely stock?
PS - This question belongs in the Q&A subforum. Remember that next time if you don't want to get flamed =)
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The official update just never showed up. I literally lost count of the number of times I went into Settings > About phone > HTC software updates > Check now.
I've been on probably 4 chats and 4-5 calls between T-Mobile customer service and HTC tech support. The general consensus is that my phone's IMEI number is in a block that hasn't been authorized for the ICS update, yet. But, I really wanted to upgrade, and I think it's ridiculous that it's been 2 months since the update and my phone can't.
Ok, so I'm first going to apologize, since I've heard that double-posting is very much not accepted by forum communities.
I've tried several times to fix this. I renamed the file as was suggested, and went back into the bootloader. It (apparently) scans the MicroSD card for files, and says "Loading...[PH85IMG.zip]" (It attempts to load PH85DIAG.zip, says no image, and PH85IMG.nbh, and again says no image)
After this, it says "Checking..[PH85IMG.zip]" (That is the only thing it says)
Then, I get the options:
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
CLEAR STORAGE
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
If I go into FASTBOOT, it doesn't really help - just reboots either the bootloader (repeating this process, obviously) or the phone, which goes back to the white HTC boot screen it's hanging on.
If I go into RECOVERY, there's not option to install the .zip like the other page suggests, but if I try "Install update from SD card" it gives me "Illegal operation" and reboots.
If I go to FACTORY RESET, it acts like it's reinstalling, but leads to the same problem.
I'm thinking that I just nuked the phone's internal storage, and completely deleted the original OS. Any ideas on how to resolve that?
Or, if that's not the problem, where should I go from here?
It's funny....I troubleshoot computers for a living....but I'm lost right now on this phone.
Thank you for the continued help, gents! I'd really like to not have to throw away a $350, brand new phone....
I would guess you have one of the 3
the wrong carrier's ruu
A bad download of ruu
Renamed wrong (maybe you added ".zip" when it already had the ext but is just hidden by windows 7)
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glacierguy said:
I would guess you have one of the 3
the wrong carrier's ruu
A bad download of ruu
Renamed wrong (maybe you added ".zip" when it already had the ext but is just hidden by windows 7)
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Hm....well, it's not the third. I doubt the first, unless the wrong file was linked in the thread I mentioned. I'll try downloading the file again.
So, if this still doesn't work for me, let's attack this from a different angle. Are there any other options? Could I change the bootloader, install the leaked ICS ROM, then install another one after that? Like I said, I had been considering trying out Project Butter Speed ROM. I know that the instructions for all that are in the Amaze Bible thread, but there's such a large volume of data there, it's hard to sift through.
Edit: Re-downloaded the file; no change. Any more suggestions?
I've been away a while, but if my memory serves me correct, to install it using ph85img, you must first relock your bootloader. are you locked or unlocked right now?
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I've been away a while, but if my memory serves me correct, to install it using ph85img, you must first relock your bootloader. are you locked or unlocked right now?
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I never unlocked or modified the bootloader in any way. That's why I thought this would work. My impression was that basically everything had to be stock.
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I never unlocked or modified the bootloader in any way. That's why I thought this would work. My impression was that basically everything had to be stock.
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I think you need to reconsider the name of your file. If it shows up as PH85IMG.zip, more likely than not, it is actually named PH85IMG.zip.zip
This is due to how Windows reads files. If the file is of a known file type, it will not show up the extension (even though it IS there).
Try renaming it to PH85IMG and then put it in the root directory of the SD card and then boot into bootloader. It *should* read it.
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I think you need to reconsider the name of your file. If it shows up as PH85IMG.zip, more likely than not, it is actually named PH85IMG.zip.zip
This is due to how Windows reads files. If the file is of a known file type, it will not show up the extension (even though it IS there).
Try renaming it to PH85IMG and then put it in the root directory of the SD card and then boot into bootloader. It *should* read it.
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I'm a computer support tech. Trust me, I did not add an extra file extension, lol. Windows does indeed recognize it as a zip file, so I know the extension is properly set. Name is just set to "PH85IMG"
Not trying to sound like a jerk; just making sure people know where I'm coming from.
takingflight005 said:
I'm a computer support tech. Trust me, I did not add an extra file extension, lol. Windows does indeed recognize it as a zip file, so I know the extension is properly set. Name is just set to "PH85IMG"
Not trying to sound like a jerk; just making sure people know where I'm coming from.
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I understand that, but if you read through the Q&A section, you'll know why I imperatively make that statement. Can you link me to which file you're trying to flash? I'm thinking it might be a wrong file you're trying to flash.
When you flash or update via a stock ruu, it may seem stuck but it isn't, first boot always takes time, read through this thread properly when I get home, the guys seems to be here, so I'm not needed anyways.
Sent from a Galaxy flowing with Jelly Beans.
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I understand that, but if you read through the Q&A section, you'll know why I imperatively make that statement. Can you link me to which file you're trying to flash? I'm thinking it might be a wrong file you're trying to flash.
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http://www.4shared.com/zip/V4cIZsvx/OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TMOUS_214531.html
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http://www.4shared.com/zip/V4cIZsvx/OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TMOUS_214531.html
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Try this one. It's the latest one out there. Link is here
Don't forget to give thanks to krook6023 for providing this.
His original thread is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617644
Anyways, download that one, then rename it to PH85IMG, put it in the microSD card and then boot into bootloader. It should work. Let us know if it does not.
That one worked! The original file I was trying never propmpted me to update. This one went off without a hitch.
Again, my great thanks to everyone in the thread!
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using xda app-developers app
takingflight005 said:
That one worked! The original file I was trying never propmpted me to update. This one went off without a hitch.
Again, my great thanks to everyone in the thread!
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using xda app-developers app
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Glad you're up and going. FileFactory has such ****ty download speeds that its possible something became corrupt in the 4 hours or so that it took to download the original. I had a similar issue. Enjoy your ICS man!!!
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Glad you're up and going. FileFactory has such ****ty download speeds that its possible something became corrupt in the 4 hours or so that it took to download the original. I had a similar issue. Enjoy your ICS man!!!
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Thanks! I am really enjoying the new features. Many things that, after I use them, I think "That should have been the way right from the beginning."
The one thing I would like is the stock ICS notification bar....but then, that's why I rooted, isn't it?
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The one thing I would like is the stock ICS notification bar....but then, that's why I rooted, isn't it?
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There's a mod for that
Check themes and apps section
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Bricked girlfriends phone!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys, so I came home from work to find my girlfriend trying to root her vibrant as you can probably tell I own a Samsung Epic. I believe her phone is bricked and I can not get into download mode. I have watched numerous videos but all shows what to do when in download mode. I can't get past the screen with the exclamation point. Please help because I can't stop her crying. Thanks in advanced guys.
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Hey guys, so I came home from work to find my girlfriend trying to root her vibrant as you can probably tell I own a Samsung Epic. I believe her phone is bricked and I can not get into download mode. I have watched numerous videos but all shows what to do when in download mode. I can't get past the screen with the exclamation point. Please help because I can't stop her crying. Thanks in advanced guys.
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No worries, this sounds fixable. ^^
So calm your GF down and follow the directions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
Good luck!
Xenoism said:
No worries, this sounds fixable. ^^
So calm your GF down and follow the directions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
Good luck!
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Xenoism to the rescue.. calm your GF first
Xenoism said:
No worries, this sounds fixable. ^^
So calm your GF down and follow the directions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
Good luck!
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Thanks you all...she now cries tears of joy!! Gotta love xda and the people involved in this community!!
MrEpic said:
Thanks you all...she now cries tears of joy!! Gotta love xda and the people involved in this community!!
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Haha, that's what we are here for man ^^
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Haha, that's what we are here for man ^^
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Also...while i have your attention lol...im going to try and root it this time! Do you guys believe that "eddie1west" on youtube is a good try to try and root the phone? He seems pretty legit. He has a video that shows me how to go back to eclair so i can root and a video that shows me how to root? Is this correct? Do you suggest someone else or another method? Thanks..
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Also...while i have your attention lol...im going to try and root it this time! Do you guys believe that "eddie1west" on youtube is a good try to try and root the phone? He seems pretty legit. He has a video that shows me how to go back to eclair so i can root and a video that shows me how to root? Is this correct? Do you suggest someone else or another method? Thanks..
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Look in the bible in the dev section
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Look in the bible in the dev section
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Wow you guys got it together over here lol....good look....thanks once again...
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Wow you guys got it together over here lol....good look....thanks once again...
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We do have an awesome community here. I'm happy to be a part of it ^^
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We do have an awesome community here. I'm happy to be a part of it ^^
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Hey guys...i went to the bible but all it says is "....rename the samsung udate zip to...."...uhh...where can i find that zip lol..i keep soft bricking her phone with this youtube version...obviously i need to use the bibles instructions before his..???
MrEpic said:
Hey guys...i went to the bible but all it says is "....rename the samsung udate zip to...."...uhh...where can i find that zip lol..i keep soft bricking her phone with this youtube version...obviously i need to use the bibles instructions before his..???
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Also she is coming from froyo..
You can root it in froyo but the question is what do you want to do. If you are going to flash a custom ROM then you need to go back to stock (eclair). Either way, short fuse super one click is best way to get root. Google how to root vibrant with super one click, you should find files and directions. The update zip you referred to is directions to get CWM recovery.
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You can download the Superuser.zip and/or the CWR zip from my signature.
If you are just going to root it and leave Eclair on there, then pull the Superuser zip from my signature.
If you are going to flash a custom ROM on there, then pull the CWR zip from my signature (but make sure you have already downloaded a ROM.zip to flash with this).
For Root. Put Supersuser.zip in your Internal_SD card and make sure it is named Update.zip and the only thing on there named that. Boot into recovery using the key combo (Volume +/- and Power, when you see Vibrant come up, release the Power button but keep ahold of the Vol+/-) It will boot into "stock" recovery. Scroll down to Reinstall Packages and hit it. Might have to hit it twice, then reboot. You should have Root.
For CWR/Custom ROM. Same as above only no need for the Root.zip. Find a ROM that you want to flash (make sure to read OPs) and download it and put it on a folder where you know it will be in the phone. Just put the CWR on your Internal_SD and again make sure it is named Update.zip. Boot into recovery, scroll down to Reinstall Packages, hit it. It will cycle through and the stock (blue) recovery will turn to CWR (green) and you can then scroll down to Install From SD card and find the ROM that you downloaded beforehand.
Some things. Booting into recovery isn't easy and can take you a few times to get it. Also you can root using Z4 app, but you'll have to find that on your own.
Woodrube said:
You can download the Superuser.zip and/or the CWR zip from my signature.
If you are just going to root it and leave Eclair on there, then pull the Superuser zip from my signature.
If you are going to flash a custom ROM on there, then pull the CWR zip from my signature (but make sure you have already downloaded a ROM.zip to flash with this).
For Root. Put Supersuser.zip in your Internal_SD card and make sure it is named Update.zip and the only thing on there named that. Boot into recovery using the key combo (Volume +/- and Power, when you see Vibrant come up, release the Power button but keep ahold of the Vol+/-) It will boot into "stock" recovery. Scroll down to Reinstall Packages and hit it. Might have to hit it twice, then reboot. You should have Root.
For CWR/Custom ROM. Same as above only no need for the Root.zip. Find a ROM that you want to flash (make sure to read OPs) and download it and put it on a folder where you know it will be in the phone. Just put the CWR on your Internal_SD and again make sure it is named Update.zip. Boot into recovery, scroll down to Reinstall Packages, hit it. It will cycle through and the stock (blue) recovery will turn to CWR (green) and you can then scroll down to Install From SD card and find the ROM that you downloaded beforehand.
Some things. Booting into recovery isn't easy and can take you a few times to get it. Also you can root using Z4 app, but you'll have to find that on your own.
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Well thanks guys....well she ultimately wants to flash a custom rom....being a "typical female" and i quote "I want a rom with a pretty theme!" So ill find a custom rom with a pretty theme...go the whole nine and keep you guys posted on my progress. Thanks once again..i been in it for a minute but rooting a different phone completely makes me feel like a....like a....well...noob lol....later guys!!!
Z4 Root can be found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953

Radios guide to flashing new ones and list of radios available lease

HI I have been searching this forum but I have come up dry. Can someone paste me a link to a guide for flashing radios and also is there a list of available radios and where to get them?
I would like to try our the avail radios to see which will give me by best connectivity.
Thank you for your time!
j
plainbum said:
HI I have been searching this forum but I have come up dry. Can someone paste me a link to a guide for flashing radios and also is there a list of available radios and where to get them?
I would like to try our the avail radios to see which will give me by best connectivity.
Thank you for your time!
j
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10 seconds of searching.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2108510
broprah said:
10 seconds of searching.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2108510
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Can you guess where I made my mistake in searching??
Ill start searching for a Modem flashing guide now.
BTW thanks!
plainbum said:
Can you guess where I made my mistake in searching??
Ill start searching for a Modem flashing guide now.
BTW thanks!
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You made your mistake by not looking at all.
If you want a guide to run you through these things look at droidstyles sticky in the Development section. It explains everything you need to know.
Short of it is you need to check the MD5sum of the radio once you have downloaded it to your phone, you can use apps like AFV from the Play Store to check the MD5. Then boot to recovery (from a powered off state Vol Up, Home, Power), hit install, find the Radio wherever you put/downloaded it and swipe to install, and reboot. Thats it.
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You made your mistake by not looking at all.
If you want a guide to run you through these things look at droidstyles sticky in the Development section. It explains everything you need to know.
Short of it is you need to check the MD5sum of the radio once you have downloaded it to your phone, you can use apps like AFV from the Play Store to check the MD5. Then boot to recovery (from a powered off state Vol Up, Home, Power), hit install, find the Radio wherever you put/downloaded it and swipe to install, and reboot. Thats it.
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Actually shangrila500, I did do some searching as I stated in my OP. I believe the reason I missed was I was searching for the term "radio" not "modem" . My last phone's (Thunderbolt) forums used the term radio instead.
First we had to:
- rename the .zip file: "PG05IMG.zip"
- then we had to put the .zip file in the root directory of our sd card
- reboot
- accept the update
- lastly you had to erase the "PG05IMG.zip" file from the root of the card otherwise you could go into bootloops.
Yeah, it was a bit of hoop jumping to flash radios, thats why I asked if there is a procedure for my new Note2,
Thanks for your walk through, it helps me out greatly (and others) !!! :good::good::good:

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