I'm new to the whole Android OS, and I recently bought an Xperia X10 Mini, but unfortunately it runs only Eclair 2.1 which doesn't support some apps I'd like to have, so I want to upgrade it to 4.1.2 but I have no idea how to do it. I can't find a proper tutorial anywhere, and I really don't want to brick my phone, so if please someone can post a nice tutorial it would be really appreciated, thanks in advance.
P.S. I'm sorry if there's another thread about this, I couldn't find it and I can't post in a dev thread because I'm a new member.
DarkRabbit_ said:
I'm new to the whole Android OS, and I recently bought an Xperia X10 Mini, but unfortunately it runs only Eclair 2.1 which doesn't support some apps I'd like to have, so I want to upgrade it to 4.1.2 but I have no idea how to do it. I can't find a proper tutorial anywhere, and I really don't want to brick my phone, so if please someone can post a nice tutorial it would be really appreciated, thanks in advance.
P.S. I'm sorry if there's another thread about this, I couldn't find it and I can't post in a dev thread because I'm a new member.
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Most TUTs are the same for all ROMs.
Here i made one for SEMC Debrand, but you can follow same steps for any JB-ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859114
Instead of GB-kernel, use JB-kernel as described for specific JB-ROM.
You can disregard the part of backup old data in phone if it's synced to a Google Account.
Emperor.dk said:
Most TUTs are the same for all ROMs.
Here i made one for SEMC Debrand, but you can follow same steps for any JB-ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859114
Instead of GB-kernel, use JB-kernel as described for specific JB-ROM.
You can disregard the part of backup old data in phone if it's synced to a Google Account.
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Okay thanks I'll try it this afternoon.
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Hi all, I just received my HTC Hero. It currently has the default android 1.5 rom.
What is the BEST rom update that is stock, no changes and which version?
There is 1.6, 2.0 and 2.1
What do you advise me to get and why?
Also, lastly, please could someone send me a link with instructions of how to update rom/software needed for update as I don't want to brick a brand new phone.
Regards.
tiny33333 said:
Hi all, I just received my HTC Hero. It currently has the default android 1.5 rom.
What is the BEST rom update that is stock, no changes and which version?
There is 1.6, 2.0 and 2.1
What do you advise me to get and why?
Also, lastly, please could someone send me a link with instructions of how to update rom/software needed for update as I don't want to brick a brand new phone.
Regards.
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only android 1.5 is stock for the hero
knudsen81 said:
only android 1.5 is stock for the hero
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So that's the BEST, fastest and most reliable rom?
Vanilla: aHero or AOSP VanillaEclair 1.3
Sense: VillainROM 5.5 or BeHero
tiny33333 said:
So that's the BEST, fastest and most reliable {stock} rom?
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hasn't been developed on this forum....? Just check the HTC website for your latest retailer's ROM. They have instructions on there, if you're unable to follow "double click the exe to update" then please post somewhere else..... anywhere else..... preferably far away from here
I don't really know why your asking which stock rom is best on a forum which develops customised roms... on the other hand, if you want a guide explaining step by step how to install a customised rom (which are often far from stock) please read the first guide in my sig.
It is entirely up to you which ROM you pick but if you're going to create ANOTHER topic about which rom is "best" please read the Q&A section first and post in one of the hundreds of topics which have already been created in there!
btdag said:
hasn't been developed on this forum....? Just check the HTC website for your latest retailer's ROM. They have instructions on there, if you're unable to follow "double click the exe to update" then please post somewhere else..... anywhere else..... preferably far away from here
I don't really know why your asking which stock rom is best on a forum which develops customised roms... on the other hand, if you want a guide explaining step by step how to install a customised rom (which are often far from stock) please read the first guide in my sig.
It is entirely up to you which ROM you pick but if you're going to create ANOTHER topic about which rom is "best" please read the Q&A section first and post in one of the hundreds of topics which have already been created in there!
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Cheers! I will visit HTC's website and follow rom update instructions...
Hi Guys, can you please help me updating my Samsung Fascinate Verizon phone, it's currently running @
Firmware version : 2.1-update1
Basband version : S:i500.04 V.EA28
Kernel version: 2.6.29
I really need help badly, since i'm not located in US, and everytime i try to update it, it says Check for software update when service is available.
but i can't get the service since it's a verizon phone and im not in use, and it's not activated anymore, i'm just bypassing the activation screen by pressing *83786633..
Please help me update the phone w/ the complete instruction, i want to have at least 2.2, so that many apps would work cause lot of apps work w/ 2.2 or higher.
Please someone help me, i really don't know what to do and i'm having a hard time understanding the forum post since im not that aware w/ the abbrivation thats being used.
Help me please.
Thanks a lot.
**if you are willing to help me "mam,sir"
kindly provide me a detailed instruction. and the apps or software that i need to download to do the instruction that you will give me..
i will surely appreciate your help and i will never forget it.. please help me tnx. anyone please.
- also i tried kies but phone it self does not have kies option im so out now idk what to do.
Why can't you just use droidstyles guide on here. I don't think you need anyone to walk you through it step by step when he has already done that .
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
and dont forget to look at jawmans noob glossary aswell.
Are you rooted?
@droidstyle i saw your post. so neat. i was about to try it, but im not sure which one should i do first, since your instruction is like for those who have 2.2 or froyo, i only have 2.1(eclair), i want to get atleast froyo for now, or maybe ginger bread but i dont know which one should i use first?
i saw your psot in this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
please response..
You can use any of sections 1,2,3, or 4 as it doesn't matter what you start with but rather what you want to end up with. For example, if you want to end up on Ice Cream Sandwich (newest OS) use section4. If you want EH03 Touchwiz Gingerbread (last version officially release by Samsung) then use section 2.
Again, use the section that says the ROM you want your phone to run. They aren't meant to be followed in sequence. Just choose the section that names the ROM you want to end up on.
Follow the steps word for word. I have a feeling English may be your second language, though you do speak it very well. This guide puts the steps in very simple terms. If you don't understand you probably should seek a guide in your native language or someone who can translate for you.
Best of luck.
step 5 actually worked fine, i tried the froyo 1. thanks droidstyle
i actually want to ask some follow up question..
Does android phone have adobe flash player, cant find it in store, but it is a required file to run some applications.
Also i want to ask your honest opinion guys, which among this software should i use? which is stable have long battery life and good for games. as of right now im using the froyo that can be found in Section 5.
Last question, is there a way to download apps, for free instead, i mean full version for free, cause i tried using my CC and it's not working wonder why.. its always declined.
Thanks so much anyway for all the answers i got from you guys. appreciate it so much.. kindly answer my other questions please Thankyou so much
-- Also i want to ask, cause i really can't understand the advantage of having the phone rooted or what. kindly please tell me the advantage please if you have time.. appreciate it so much!!! rock on!!
treborjac said:
step 5 actually worked fine, i tried the froyo 1. thanks droidstyle
i actually want to ask some follow up question..
Does android phone have adobe flash player, cant find it in store, but it is a required file to run some applications.
Also i want to ask your honest opinion guys, which among this software should i use? which is stable have long battery life and good for games. as of right now im using the froyo that can be found in Section 5.
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You should create a nandroid backup as soon as you finish a good enough config as a base line to return to.
Last question, is there a way to download apps, for free instead, i mean full version for free, cause i tried using my CC and it's not working wonder why.. its always declined.
Thanks so much anyway for all the answers i got from you guys. appreciate it so much.. kindly answer my other questions please Thankyou so much
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Try to google for "blackmart", it'll let you install anything even things which should never be installed hence the need for nandroid backup.
-- Also i want to ask, cause i really can't understand the advantage of having the phone rooted or what. kindly please tell me the advantage please if you have time.. appreciate it so much!!! rock on!!
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A rooted phone let you have more options to decide what you want to do to your phone. For example Droidwall only works on rooted phone, the firewall will let you block all apps which wanted net access for ads which nearly all of them do and bogged down your data bandwidth if too many of them were installed.
Hi everyone, I'm one of the noobs that just started and are trying to flash new roms to our phones and all this cool stuff.
I've been reading the awesome guides from this forum but I think some may be a bit outdated and right now I find myself reading this', where the OP recomends using FlashTool v0.5.3 but as I can see the latest one is v0.9.5.0. Now, I just want to make sure if I should use the latest one or the one in the guide for greatest effectiveness. So, I basically need someone to tell me if I should go with the old one or if someone could make a miniguide or find me one for the newest one.
Thank you! Hopefully some day I can contribute to this forum somehow too
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Hi everyone, I'm one of the noobs that just started and are trying to flash new roms to our phones and all this cool stuff.
I've been reading the awesome guides from this forum but I think some may be a bit outdated and right now I find myself reading this', where the OP recomends using FlashTool v0.5.3 but as I can see the latest one is v0.9.5.0. Now, I just want to make sure if I should use the latest one or the one in the guide for greatest effectiveness. So, I basically need someone to tell me if I should go with the old one or if someone could make a miniguide or find me one for the newest one.
Thank you! Hopefully some day I can contribute to this forum somehow too
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Newer is better, because bugs will be fixed, just go with the latest... The Interface and features listed in the guide will still be applicable, so you can just follow those instructions.
Hi there,
as I'm totally noob on Samsung and I don't know really nothing about their devices - my brother in law gave me his business S3 (GT-I9300) for his vacation with the order to get him the current rom flashed.
Now, as I'm a HTC fanboy this is really pain as I'm currently trying to figure out what is needed to flash a custom rom.
I know an HTC needs to be unlocked/ s-offed/ rooted - but what about a Samsung?
Heard somewhen some words like Kies and Odin and am trying now a noob proof tool named SkipSoft Toolkit
I really lost overview here because all specific Samsung relevant words and explanations are like Alien language to me....
If someone could just point me to the steps I'd follow like
1. Unlock with ____link____
2. Root with
3. Recovery
4. other steps
I'd really appreciate your help!!
an HTC fanboy
Go read the sticky thread in general forum.
Prinz069 said:
I really lost overview here because all specific Samsung relevant words and explanations are like Alien language to me....
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boomboomer said:
Go read the sticky thread in general forum.
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Thx for your reply...That's why I'm on HTC. Mod, please close this thread or better - delete it
Hello again guys right I have another question and I know its more than likely been answered a million times but I am truly a newbie my question: Rooting does it let you put the latest or recent android os on old android tablets? Like for example my archos 80 xs which in another thread which I need help on as Its going nuts atm! Which if you check my other thread you'll see what that's about. Anyway I look forward to your answers and thank you in advance .
Phatfiesta said:
Hello again guys right I have another question and I know its more than likely been answered a million times but I am truly a newbie my question: Rooting does it let you put the latest or recent android os on old android tablets? Like for example my archos 80 xs which in another thread which I need help on as Its going nuts atm! Which if you check my other thread you'll see what that's about. Anyway I look forward to your answers and thank you in advance .
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Rooting it or not is not essential to that but you should need two main things in order to do this:
- Your device´s bootloader need to be unlockable or is unlocked by default or as in old times happened with some devices doesn´t matter if it is unlocked or not (prior to KitKat)
- And of course that it is a custom ROM available for your specific device.
SubwayChamp said:
Rooting it or not is not essential to that but you should need two main things in order to do this:
- Your device´s bootloader need to be unlockable or is unlocked by default or as in old times happened with some devices doesn´t matter if it is unlocked or not (prior to KitKat)
- And of course that it is a custom ROM available for your specific device.
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Thank you for getting back to me where would find a custom rom please and is it easy to do?
Kind regards ste
Phatfiesta said:
Thank you for getting back to me where would find a custom rom please and is it easy to do?
Kind regards ste
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Just check in the General Forum and in the Development section for your device and if it is any you´ll find it there.
SubwayChamp said:
Just check in the General Forum and in the Development section for your device and if it is any you´ll find it there.
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Great thank you