CONTRADUDE PRESENTS
CleverNameHere Rom Release 2 Beta 3
This rom is discontinued as I have moved on to the Nexus 7. God Bless, everyone!
This ROM is based off of the Evo View 4G's 3rd OTA (Honeycomb update) and was created with DSIXDA's rom kitchen. Special thanks to pardonmyfreedom for figuring out the view's mount points, Globatron for S-off, lovethyevo for great advice and assistance with kernel building and Zepplinrox for V6 SuperCharger
Features
Rooted
Busybox
Deodexed
Zipaligned on boot
Ad Free Hosts file added
Bash shell & nano installed along with sysro/sysrw scripts
Added custom boot animation (found about 4th hand, will give credit when I can find original owner) and switched the shutdown animation to the stock HTC one
Filesystem Tweaks
V6 Supercharger setting is baked in the /data folder, 1000hp settings enabled with Nitro Lag Nullifier More information here
Removed most of the bloatware, I'd love feedback if this isn't enough though
Disabled HTC update checking
baked in Facebook & Facebook messenger, google+, google voice, ES file explorer, Titanium Backup & Mybackup Root, Onlive Client, Boat Browser, Script Manager and XDA forum browser
Enabled bluetooth headset support, haven't tested it but it saw my jawbone and paired with it.
Please help me test this rom while I'm continuing to add features as well as offer suggestions for improvements. I already have a few in mind as well, just need to continue working through them. I'm also looking for anyone who has theming experience since I'm an IT guy and not a graphics designer ;-)
Downloads
WARNING: betas wipe /data. RC1 will not and will arrive after beta 3 is debugged.
RLS 2 Beta 3 @ Multiupload
Older Releases
RLS 2 Beta 2 @ Multiupload
RLS 2 Beta 1 @ Multiupload
Screenshots
waiting on screenshots here until the rom has theming built in.
Benchmarks
Coming soon, after my vacation
Pre-Installation Instructions
Make sure your HTC Evo View 4G is S-off and has a recovery installed, the best way to do that is to follow this guide by Globatron for S-off Gingerbread. After you have completed that process follow this guide to bring yourself to Honeycomb. You must upgrade to Honeycomb in this way to be able to use my Rom. Finally, You also need to have an SD Card in your view in order to be able to flash things through ClockworkMod.
Installation Instructions
The betas of this ROM will wipe data, so I recommend backing up important information in MyBackup Root and Titanium Backup. The Full Releases (RLS 1, RLS 2, etc.) and Release Candidates (RC1, Etc.) will not wipe data, but if you're coming from stock or just want to make sure your devices is clean, do a factory reset from within clockworkmod recovery between steps 3 and 4 of the guide below.
Copy the Rom .zip file to the base of your SD Card, not the internal storage of your View
Boot into your tablet's bootloader by holding volume down & power while unit is powered off
select recovery by using the volume arrows and hit power to select
you should now be looking at a black screen with blue text, if not make sure you followed the S-off guide. using the volume keys to navigate and power button to select, select install zip from sd card using power
select choose zip from sdcard
select the clevernamehere .zip file on your sdcard
navigate down to the option that says 'Yes - Install clevernamehere*.zip' where * is the name of the version of the rom (eg. beta1)
Rom will now install and run it's course. The script will be more verbose then it is now by the final version
select the +++++Go Back+++++ option
now select reboot system now and the view will reboot. this will take a while, just like it did when you took it out of the box.
Rom is now installed and working! let me know if you find any bugs or have feature requests.
Removing all user data before installing a new rom (Factory Data Reset)
Boot into your tablet's bootloader by holding volume down & power while unit is powered off
select recovery by using the volume arrows and hit power to select
you should now be looking at a black screen with blue text, if not make sure you followed the S-off guide. using the volume keys to navigate and power button to select, select wipe data/factory reset.
navigate down to the option that says 'Yes -- delete all user data' and select it. This will wipe ALL of your data and the data will be unrecoverable after this unless you have backed it up using Titanium Backup and Mybackup Root.
device will now wipe itself and take you back to the main clockworkmod menu. continue on from step 4 of the above guide to flash the rom if you already have the .zip on your device.
Uninstallation Instructions (going back to stock)
waiting for an RUU for now. Strongly recommend NANDROIDing your stock rooted image before flashing regardless.
otherwise use this tool to return to stock or gingerbread. works well (I've tested it once) and it was created in conjunction with globatron
RSVP ")
Looking fwd to it
NewKidd Deodexed files here if it'll assist: http://www.multiupload.com/6LXUNN3YK9
I had to take the same shortcut he did on voicesearch. not totally happy with it, but no matter what method I tried to deodex it, it always failed.
contradude said:
I had to take the same shortcut he did on voicesearch. not totally happy with it, but no matter what method I tried to deodex it, it always failed.
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Honestly, its not a big deal if you just drop it from /system completely. Its not that hard to get into the market.
I loved your GB rom and I am looking forward to this one. I was getting ready to do a data wipe then I saw your post so it saves me from doing an extra one. I will just for your rom.
cool cant wait for this one.
Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear you have to work today.
*this space for rent*
Can't wait to see the rom, contra.
contradude said:
This post will shortly contain information and links to my honeycomb ROM. Took too long to finish alpha testing it before work today. I'll have a beta 1 posted hopefully on lunch today, but it's pretty rough. deodexed/zipalign/init.d scripts/root basically. it seems to hesitate less to me, but it could be placebo ;-). it's uploading to multiupload now, but will take longer than I have left to complete.
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To quote jungle recon: HELL YEAH!!!
GODZSON said:
RSVP ")
Looking fwd to it
NewKidd Deodexed files here if it'll assist: http://www.multiupload.com/6LXUNN3YK9
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so is the is a rooted version of Honeycomb ?? that can be flashed without using the Fastboot method ??
if you are referring to my rom, yes it can be flashed normally in clockworkmod recovery but the betas of my rom always wipe data when they are flashed. backup your data in tibu and mybackup first.
Just found out the free xda app works properly on honeycomb. Going to bake it in next release.
Contradude,
Any extra features you implemented or plan to implement?
I tell you right now, the most digusting (for me ) in HC is "no more hardware buttons".
New software-only buttons take away precious screen space on 7" and make watching full screen video impossible.
Dell Streak has a patch to turn hardware buttons on and off. Maybe we can get it on the View as well.
My dream feature would be USB host.
Thanks.
I am staying away from HC for now.
Actually MX Video goes full screen and the software buttons are hidden... Great program!
So if I have read everything correctly if we do this we can't get back to GB at the moment. Is that correct.
dmunseyautotech said:
So if I have read everything correctly if we do this we can't get back to GB at the moment. Is that correct.
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Yes, that is correct.
I know that too well.
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AFSOC_Commando said:
Actually MX Video goes full screen and the software buttons are hidden... Great program!
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That's good to know.
However, Sling, Vulkano and Daroon (the only player for the DVDs) can not do it.
DLing now, will test and post quadrant score, and test all radios (4G too), and everything else.
@contra I posted which bloatware apps I removed with no issue here
Also, looking forward to being able to auto-hide the notification bar and re-enable the HW buttons.
There is an app called Honeybar that hides the notification bar but it's a paid app $1, also there is one called Hidebar I tried, but in order to get the notification bar back up you're supposed to touch the screen in certain parts and no matter where I touched it didn't bring the bar back up so I don't think it's compatible with our tablet just yet. Oh and that last one is free btw. I'll try to find it, post a link, and contact the developer to add support for the View/Flyer.
Thats what I thought. I will wait. Love the name by the way "maine coon". I have a black maine coon cat asleep in my lap as I type this. Thanks for the quick reply.
Will be peeping out, I just got back home from a trip nicely down..
I will follow up with Lee regarding the HC hardkeys mod that we got connected with TheManii..
Related
Ok, before you tell me to search, I have. For two days. I have looked at everything from forums to youtube videos on how to root the droid eris. The thing I am trying to do the unrevoked method. The thing I can't get past is in the begining. I go to the hboot screen by pressing volume down and power. I plug in my usb cable and nothing happens. I think I'm supposed to see it say hboot usb plug. It doesn't. I go to devise manager just to check and it doesn't show my phone. So I'm sure you can see my frustration not even being able to get past the first step. Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Matt
Got it fixed using the 1 click root from the market. Then added XTR Sense rom. Works great.
Congrats and welcome to a whole new Eris!
Yes, congratulations, and furthermore, excellent choice of a "replacement" ROM, I just recently went back to xtrSENSE after perhaps four months playing with Froyo.
FYI, I suspect the issue was you might've needed the Windows drivers for the phone loaded before using the unREVOKED method, but it's just a guess.
Install HTCSync (available from HTC's website) for the Droid Eris and that'll install the correct drivers, which will take a moment to load the first time you plug your phone in via USB next time. Also, give it a moment to load those drivers before doing anything like mounting the SD card to the computer via USB.
I just rooted mine back in December and the 1 click was the one that made the most sense for me, i didnt even kno bout the unrevolked til after i was rooted....but im loving the cm7 gingerbread roms, for being such early versions there really stable
Sent from my GSBv1.5-ERIS using XDA App
Pauly2277 said:
I just rooted mine back in December and the 1 click was the one that made the most sense for me, i didnt even kno bout the unrevolked til after i was rooted....but im loving the cm7 gingerbread roms, for being such early versions there really stable
Sent from my GSBv1.5-ERIS using XDA App
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Belated welcome to rooting, then.
roirraW "edor" ehT said:
Belated welcome to rooting, then.
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Why thank you sir....i just dont kno why i didnt do it earlier
Sent from my GSBv1.6-ERIS using XDA App
Pauly2277 said:
Why thank you sir....i just dont kno why i didnt do it earlier
Sent from my GSBv1.6-ERIS using XDA App
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You were probably afraid that you'd let the smoke out.
I'm about to take the plunge myself. I use the Trackmaster app for recording lap times. From my research, Sense does not support the SPP (Serial Port Protocol) bluetooth profile. But, I understand that a non-sense (AOSP) ROM will have the entire bluetooth stack intact.
I've been following the tazz and shed GB threads with much admiration. It's just amazing what some folks will do for coffee money. And guys, I wish you all the best with your personal struggles!
My plan is to root this week. Make sure the phone remains stable. Practice that Up-Volume & Power Button thing a few times to make sure I can follow the flash procedure. Then grab GB next week.
I've read the rooting for dummies thread, and will use the one-click root app from the market. Free one first. Then if all is well I'll download the pay one.
Successful GB load will get a meal, and after I confirm my bluetooth GPS unit works with Trackmaster, coffee money will follow.
As you may be able to tell from the above sentence fragments (or maybe the straight forward I don't give a sh.t if I violate any social protocol plan) I'm a former Engineer (retired), so constructive advice / criticism is greatly appreciated. And I got the time to double-check everything.
Alan Wolfe
Many people with less analytical skills than you have rooted, and it sounds like you've done your homework, so it should be a snap for you. The only thing I will add is to re-emphasize what you proabably have already read - that you should:
- check the file integrity of all file downloads (using MD5 sigs or "jar verify" principles for ROM files, e.g. use 'scary alien's" AFV (Androd File Verifier) free market app)
- charge the phone well before any flashing operations (and don't let it sit in HBOOT or Fastboot modes for extended period of time - it discharges rapidly, even if plugged in)
- make a Nandroid backup of your existing ROM. If things don't work out with the BT issues, you can always go back to where you were, little worse for the wear.
cheers and good luck
Thanks - didn't have the MD5 crypto check in the plan, but it is now.
I just can't believe how good the work being done here is. I used to contract for much poorer work for much more money! This just proves that passion beats bucks every time!
p.s. I pushed that Thanks button for you, but damned if I can tell if it worked
p.p.s Got the Thanks thing - I see it now.
bftb0 said:
Alan Wolfe
Many people with less analytical skills than you have rooted, and it sounds like you've done your homework, so it should be a snap for you. The only thing I will add is to re-emphasize what you proabably have already read - that you should:
- check the file integrity of all file downloads (using MD5 sigs or "jar verify" principles for ROM files, e.g. use 'scary alien's" AFV (Androd File Verifier) free market app)
- charge the phone well before any flashing operations (and don't let it sit in HBOOT or Fastboot modes for extended period of time - it discharges rapidly, even if plugged in)
- make a Nandroid backup of your existing ROM. If things don't work out with the BT issues, you can always go back to where you were, little worse for the wear.
cheers and good luck
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One thing to add: the Gingerbread ROMs require you to download and flash a google apps .zip file before you restart the phone, unlike many other ROMs that include Google apps as part of the ROM. So, that is one more file that you need to check an MD5 hash, and the procedure will be something like this:
- download and verify the GSB/Tazz and Google apps zip files
- copy them to the root directory of the SD card, and check the MD5s there as well
- root the phone
- restart it to get the root process to install custom recovery
- restart in Recovery
- Nandroid backup what you have
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe Dalvik cache
- Flash GSB (or Tazz, whichever one you choose)
- Flash Google apps
- restart the phone
doogald said:
One thing to add: the Gingerbread ROMs require you to download and flash a google apps .zip file before you restart the phone, unlike many other ROMs that include Google apps as part of the ROM. So, that is one more file that you need to check an MD5 hash, and the procedure will be something like this:
- download and verify the GSB/Tazz and Google apps zip files
- copy them to the root directory of the SD card, and check the MD5s there as well
- root the phone
- restart it to get the root process to install custom recovery
- restart in Recovery
- Nandroid backup what you have
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe Dalvik cache
- Flash GSB (or Tazz, whichever one you choose)
- Flash Google apps
- restart the phone
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Interesting doogald. I understood that root should be done first before any downloading. Thanks for the above instructions! I had things a little out of order. Would you mind clarifying when the SD card format should be done? I was going to:
- root the phone
- format SD
- copy ROM and gapps
- MD5 check
- restart ... and follow your order above.
Alan Wolfe said:
Interesting doogald. I understood that root should be done first before any downloading. Thanks for the above instructions! I had things a little out of order. Would you mind clarifying when the SD card format should be done? I was going to:
- root the phone
- format SD
- copy ROM and gapps
- MD5 check
- restart ... and follow your order above.
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Honestly, I think that the SD card format is unnecessary. Unless I am mistaken, it was suggested in part to rule out issues people might be having moving from rooted Froyo to Gingerbread, to erase the SD card's /.android_secure hidden folder - where apps that are moved to SD Card in Froyo are stored. That will not be an issue for you if you are stock Eris.
However, it won't hurt to do it, and that would be the step that it should be done.
Thanks again. Its nice to get confirmation.
Ignorant question - The one-click root app says to "reboot" the eris. How do you reboot the eris?
I searched forum - read the whole one-click app thread - googled "reboot eris" and got nothing.
NEVERMIND!!! I turned the phone off, vol - & power, select recovery with vol +, then select reboot.
And I got a Superuser Permission... widget now.
Alan Wolfe said:
I'm about to take the plunge myself. I use the Trackmaster app for recording lap times. From my research, Sense does not support the SPP (Serial Port Protocol) bluetooth profile. But, I understand that a non-sense (AOSP) ROM will have the entire bluetooth stack intact.
I've been following the tazz and shed GB threads with much admiration. It's just amazing what some folks will do for coffee money. And guys, I wish you all the best with your personal struggles!
My plan is to root this week. Make sure the phone remains stable. Practice that Up-Volume & Power Button thing a few times to make sure I can follow the flash procedure. Then grab GB next week.
I've read the rooting for dummies thread, and will use the one-click root app from the market. Free one first. Then if all is well I'll download the pay one.
Successful GB load will get a meal, and after I confirm my bluetooth GPS unit works with Trackmaster, coffee money will follow.
As you may be able to tell from the above sentence fragments (or maybe the straight forward I don't give a sh.t if I violate any social protocol plan) I'm a former Engineer (retired), so constructive advice / criticism is greatly appreciated. And I got the time to double-check everything.
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I could tell. The way you wrote reminded me of myself, at least from time to time. And probably even more often how I think.
Alan Wolfe said:
Thanks again. Its nice to get confirmation.
Ignorant question - The one-click root app says to "reboot" the eris. How do you reboot the eris?
I searched forum - read the whole one-click app thread - googled "reboot eris" and got nothing.
NEVERMIND!!! I turned the phone off, vol - & power, select recovery with vol +, then select reboot.
And I got a Superuser Permission... widget now.
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FYI rebooting the phone at it's simplest is just telling the phone to shut down the Android OS and then boot it back up. This doesn't have to involve actually shutting the power off to the phone but it can if you so choose. Also, some ROMs and/or through some apps/widgets, you can explicitly command your phone to "reboot" from within the Android interface. I just didn't want you to think that any time a "reboot" is needed, that you have to boot into recovery and choose the "reboot" option from there.
It's just like a reboot on a computer. Actually powering the computer off isn't really necessary to affect a reboot.
Welcome to root and XDA!
Thanks!
I saw a lot of references to Titanium Backup so I DLed the free version. Its happy now after I enabled USB Debugging and download from Unknown sources. So now that I have double checked I Know I got root now.
Oh, and since I confirmed root I uninstalled the one-click root app and made a donation to the San Antonio Food Bank.
Welcome to the dark side ! At least we have coffee and cookies here !!! LOL
Seriously though, so what ROM did you end up choosing ? Any time someone new to the forums finally roots and flashes a ROM we like to see how things are going and see that your process was successful !
GSB 1.7
Awesome!!!
Now I gotta finish up downloading my apps and getting things set up. This is totally cool.
I did:
- reformat SD
- copy goodies from PC
- wipe data
- wipe dalvik
- flash GSB
- flash gapps
- flash c2c
- reboot
Sooo I am very happy my Ginger Tazz. It is awesome. Now looking into different themes. One concern is skype mobile says it only works on verizon wireless. Im on VW. Why isnt it working?
Thanks
Sent from my Ginger Tazz using XDA App
msturner79 said:
Sooo I am very happy my Ginger Tazz. It is awesome. Now looking into different themes. One concern is skype mobile says it only works on verizon wireless. Im on VW. Why isnt it working?
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There are two Skype apps for Android: a "special" one for VZW that does not work with WiFi (at least on the Eris it does not), and a real version that does work over WiFi. The VZW version will use Verizon minutes to make calls to phone numbers but 3G for Skype to Skype (and international calls.) I think that the real Skype app uses 3G or WiFi for everything, but 'm not sure.
In the market: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skype.raider&feature=search_result and https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skype.android.verizon&feature=search_result
CREDITS TO GabrialDestruir,et al (MN 4.5.6) & Dalingrin (OC kernel)
* All warnings implied and applies.. your Nookie might turn into a Cookie... so use at your own risk!
* I'm NOT a DEV nor is this something special, so get over it
This CWR flashable kernel is ONLY for STOCK Barnes and Noble's Froyo 1.2 update. MiniRooter V2 is based upon GabrialDestruir's MN 4.5.6 & Dalingrin OC kernel for stock Froyo 1.2 release 5/13.
Why should I jump on this bandwagon??
MiniRooter will make you 35% happier... j/k it might make you sadder. Ok, maybe not, but it will save you some headaches. It was made for my own selfish use, but I decided it was time to share.
It is NOT for people who wants FULL Android tablet functionality! Go install CM7, Nookie Froyo, or use the ManualRooter.
The purpose of Mini Rooter is to allow stock BN 1.2 users access to SU, overclock, install third party apps (sideload), and install apps from Amazon app market. It is intended to mainly add and NOT modify any essential NOOK files, thus keeping the BN Nook experience as functional as possible for its intended purpose. However, you can really make it bi-polar and install other stuff too if you want. For a GREAT & free exchange email client w/calendar, find MoxierMail from the Amazon appstore. It is awesome.
The main reason for not modding file systems and installing the google market is to avoid problems I ran into with the MN 4.5.6 install, ie. touch page flips of children's book, BN store not working on purchases, instore access, and other headaches.
NO install issues with Angry Birds from the Amazon app store. When installing, choose "Package Installer"
Essentially, this mod is for newbies and/or tree-hugging hippies and minimalists with a lust for power and a thirst for frozen lemonade. mmm.. frozen lemonade.
What it does?
* Installs SU & busybox (rooting)
* Replaces stock kernel with Dalingrin's OC Kernel (up to 1.2ghz!!)
* Installs these apps:
adbwireless
Amazon Appstore
Button Savior
Calculator
SetCPU - you should donate (its also on the android market)
TouchRecalibrate
Zeam
Nook Color Tools - change settings, install 3rd party apps
Rom Manager - CWR & backups
Youtube - for learning how to dougie
Pick a Flavor:
MiniRooterV2-BN1.2-OC
MiniRooterV2-BN1.2-OC-dualboot
*Added 5/17
Flash these files after the previous if your girlfriend/sister/wife keeps nagging you this Nook Color is too fast, and you want to put an end to that.
Stock Kernel - BN 1.2 - Froyo
Stock Kernel - BN 1.2 - Froyo - Dual Boot
* These should work for other practical applications as well, so feel free to snag them just in case.
Devs - please let me know if you wish me to remove any/all of your work that have been included in this release. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, which inspires me to learn and contribute to this community.
Mods - if this is not acceptable, please move it/delete/or throw a fit.
FAQ:
ghintx said:
Unfortunately, I am having 2 issues. One is getting apps from the Amazon App store to install. I keep getting told that the system will only install apps from the Andoid app store, even though the settings are correct. The second issue is with button savior. the back button is not working in the applications section of the settings...
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1. Go into Nook Color Utils - uncheck and then recheck "Allow Non-Market Apps"
2. Button Savior needs Super User permission, so make sure you press "Allow" when the pirate greets you.. in some cases it will not work since the stock BN codes has set the 'n' button to be "back" in fullscreen apps. In cases where there's a "back" button on the taskbar, that will also take priority from button savior.
Great work! Exactly what I was looking for. Only a few questions:
Do side-loaded apps appear in the APPS menu or do I have to use Zeam to access them?
Is it possible to replace Dalingrin's kernel with stock afterward?
Thanks
MK[PCTF] said:
Great work! Exactly what I was looking for. Only a few questions:
Do side-loaded apps appear in the APPS menu or do I have to use Zeam to access them?
Is it possible to replace Dalingrin's kernel with stock afterward?
Thanks
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Use Zeam for sideloaded apps to show, download AppHome if you want to use the 'n' button to default to Zeam and still return to stock Home.
Just flash a stock kernel over it if you don't want to OC... or just not do anything to setCPU.
Btw: GOOOO THUNNDDERRR!!! Wooohoo... Durantula!!!
Something told me to look at XDA one more time before getting back to work. This is awesome, thanks.
Question
Sorry if this is a noob question, but how do I boot from this? I just got a replacement Nook Color that came pre-loaded with 1.2 and I can't seem to nooter it for the life of me!! I've downloaded this and copied it to an SD card, but it doesn't boot. I can't get it to boot from a Clockwork Recovery SD card either. Any help would be appreciated!!
More than happy to be corrected, but isn't SetCPU a paid app?
GabbleRatchet said:
More than happy to be corrected, but isn't SetCPU a paid app?
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SetCPU is here... yes, you should donate or buy it if you wish. Thanks for pointing this out. I added the link to SetCPU from XDA. I might remove this if it becomes an issue and include No-Frill or something.
Zephyr757 said:
Sorry if this is a noob question, but how do I boot from this? I just got a replacement Nook Color that came pre-loaded with 1.2 and I can't seem to nooter it for the life of me!! I've downloaded this and copied it to an SD card, but it doesn't boot. I can't get it to boot from a Clockwork Recovery SD card either. Any help would be appreciated!!
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First of all, you have to be able to get into Clockword Recovery. If you can boot into CWR from and SD card, all you have to do is choose "install from zip", choose the file from the OP, yes, and flash it. That should do the trick. It's not a "bootable" file by any means. If you still have problems, keep reading and try different methods. It's hard to give you advice since I don't know your level of knowledge.
Unfortunately, I am having 2 issues. One is getting apps from the Amazon App store to install. I keep getting told that the system will only install apps from the Andoid app store, even though the settings are correct. The second issue is with button savior. the back button is not working in the applications section of the settings...
ghintx said:
Unfortunately, I am having 2 issues. One is getting apps from the Amazon App store to install. I keep getting told that the system will only install apps from the Andoid app store, even though the settings are correct. The second issue is with button savior. the back button is not working in the applications section of the settings...
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1. Go into Nook Color Utils - uncheck and then recheck "Allow Non-Market Apps"
2. Button Savior needs Super User permission.. in some cases it will not work since the stock BN codes has set the 'n' button to be "back" in fullscreen apps. In cases where there's a "back" button on the taskbar, that will also take priority from button savior.
HTCF4N said:
1. Go into Nook Color Utils - uncheck and then recheck "Allow Non-Market Apps"
2. Button Savior needs Super User permission.. in some cases it will not work since the stock BN codes has set the 'n' button to be "back" in fullscreen apps. In cases where there's a "back" button on the taskbar, that will also take priority from button savior.
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That did it! Thanks! Now I just need to figure out how to dual boot this...
ghintx said:
That did it! Thanks! Now I just need to figure out how to dual boot this...
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Glad to hear that.. Dual booting is kind of hairy, so make sure you do a lot of reading and do a nandroid backup before plunging in.
I have the stock BN 1.2 minirooted on the dual boot of the emmc. Primary partition has been back and forth between cm7 and nookie froyo.
HTCF4N said:
Glad to hear that.. Dual booting is kind of hairy, so make sure you do a lot of reading and do a nandroid backup before plunging in.
I have the stock BN 1.2 minirooted on the dual boot of the emmc. Primary partition has been back and forth between cm7 and nookie froyo.
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That's what I was looking to do, but using the phiremod 6.2. Any suggestions?
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Glad to hear that.. Dual booting is kind of hairy, so make sure you do a lot of reading and do a nandroid backup before plunging in.
I have the stock BN 1.2 minirooted on the dual boot of the emmc. Primary partition has been back and forth between cm7 and nookie froyo.
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How about using [ADV][DEV][CWM]Copy Nook Stock to SDcard Image[5/9] thread to move your image to SDcard.
Keep whatever we want in emmc, and boot this from the SDcard.
I currently have phiremod v6.2 in emmc, with Dal's beta 3.1 32 kernel on verygreens SDcard. Going to try installing [UPDATE ZIP] Stock 1.2 update.zip flashable from CWM, your ROM, and then using rack's [ADV][DEV][CWM]Copy Nook Stock to SDcard Image[5/9] thread to move your image to SDcard to move it to another SDcard.
From CWM will do nandroid backup before and will restore after I complete the above procedure. When I boot phiremod v6.2 from emmc, I have a 16GB data/video/music SDcard in my nookcolor.
lschroeder said:
How about using [ADV][DEV][CWM]Copy Nook Stock to SDcard Image[5/9] thread to move your image to SDcard.
Keep whatever we want in emmc, and boot this from the SDcard.
I currently have phiremod v6.2 in emmc, with Dal's beta 3.1 32 kernel on verygreens SDcard. Going to try installing [UPDATE ZIP] Stock 1.2 update.zip flashable from CWM, your ROM, and then using rack's [ADV][DEV][CWM]Copy Nook Stock to SDcard Image[5/9] thread to move your image to SDcard to move it to another SDcard.
From CWM will do nandroid backup before and will restore after I complete the above procedure. When I boot phiremod v6.2 from emmc, I have a 16GB data/video/music SDcard in my nookcolor.
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Used emmc CWM to install Stock 1.2 update and this ROM. Did factory reset and then install both from CWM before rebooting. Will setup some before moving to SDcard.
Edit 1: Will report status as I go here.
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[*] The main reason for not modding file systems and installing the google market is to avoid problems I ran into with the MN 4.5.6 install, ie. touch page flips of children's book, BN store not working on purchases, instore access, and other headaches.
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For the record, a fix for the kids books was posted last week (it's in the OP for MN) and the other things still work with MN 4.5.6 for most people (I have two with none of those issues). Nice work though!
You might want to update the versions though. SetCPU is at 2.13. And Zeam is up to 2.9.5 (looks like this is 2.9.2)
GabbleRatchet said:
More than happy to be corrected, but isn't SetCPU a paid app?
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It's free for XDA members so you don't have an issue there, but let your conscience be your guide to donation.
Zephyr757 said:
Sorry if this is a noob question, but how do I boot from this? I just got a replacement Nook Color that came pre-loaded with 1.2 and I can't seem to nooter it for the life of me!! I've downloaded this and copied it to an SD card, but it doesn't boot. I can't get it to boot from a Clockwork Recovery SD card either. Any help would be appreciated!!
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This is quite concerning actually because there was a report of another recent Nook that would not boot from SD. They "determined" that was a faulty Nook, but your situation worries me. Please keep us posted on this one.
Zephyr757 said:
Sorry if this is a noob question, but how do I boot from this? I just got a replacement Nook Color that came pre-loaded with 1.2 and I can't seem to nooter it for the life of me!! I've downloaded this and copied it to an SD card, but it doesn't boot. I can't get it to boot from a Clockwork Recovery SD card either. Any help would be appreciated!!
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Zephyr - What are the first six digits of your Nook's S/N? Something like 201146....?
doncaruana said:
For the record, a fix for the kids books was posted last week (it's in the OP for MN) and the other things still work with MN 4.5.6 for most people (I have two with none of those issues). Nice work though! ...
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If I wanted couple of the gapps, say gmail and google voice could I just use my side loaded Titanium Backup to restore them from my CM7 data disk that contains them?
In MN what gapps are they using? Could I add them here later if I wanted to? I guess that defeats the purpose of this ROM.
Is there an alternative to gmail that anyone would recommend? I use google voice in CM7 for texting, how about an alternative for google voice?
doncaruana said:
For the record, a fix for the kids books was posted last week (it's in the OP for MN) and the other things still work with MN 4.5.6 for most people (I have two with none of those issues). Nice work though!
You might want to update the versions though. SetCPU is at 2.13. And Zeam is up to 2.9.5 (looks like this is 2.9.2)
It's free for XDA members so you don't have an issue there, but let your conscience be your guide to donation.
This is quite concerning actually because there was a report of another recent Nook that would not boot from SD. They "determined" that was a faulty Nook, but your situation worries me. Please keep us posted on this one.
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I don't have my NC with me (at work right now) to verify the S/N, but I was able to root my previous NC (very seasoned with rooting many other android devices) with no problems. I'm beginning to think that I may have a "faulty" one, but I don't know how I can get it swapped again within the warranty. I did notice ONE dead pixel, but I doubt they'll swap it out for that! This thing is virtually useless to me without being able to root it!!!
Can install Keyboards automatically or will I work the same as 4.5.6?
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lschroeder said:
If I wanted couple of the gapps, say gmail and google voice could I just use my side loaded Titanium Backup to restore them from my CM7 data disk that contains them?
In MN what gapps are they using? Could I add them here later if I wanted to? I guess that defeats the purpose of this ROM.
Is there an alternative to gmail that anyone would recommend? I use google voice in CM7 for texting, how about an alternative for google voice?
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You could try installing gapps and google voice and see if it works. It might not without modifying system files, and that's something this release tries to avoid. You don't need an alternative to gmail since the included BN email app is a multi-email client (gmail, yahoo, etc) but doesn't include exchange (Moxier Mail is a great alternative).
Can install Keyboards automatically or will I work the same as 4.5.6?
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what??
For the record, a fix for the kids books was posted last week (it's in the OP for MN) and the other things still work with MN 4.5.6 for most people (I have two with none of those issues). Nice work though!
You might want to update the versions though. SetCPU is at 2.13. And Zeam is up to 2.9.5 (looks like this is 2.9.2)
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That's nice.. I only had to format/reinstall 23523434x to find out after MN, the BN store doesn't even load, give me these weird errors and check barnesandnoble.com blah blah. I then became a hippy and did it my way. And sometimes, less is more... even in version numbers of apps (which doesn't add anything to the functionality except a new version number).
@ Zephyr757 - hope you didn't get a lemon. I thought you just copied the zip file to the uSD and tried to boot that.
I am new to the forum and the G Tab but have been browsing. I just got the G Tab today and wanted to pursue the Roebeets+Clemsyn's Honeycomb COMBO alpha path!
I have a few questions...
Assuming I have the 1.2 BL (4349) out of the box do I still need to re-partition the G-Tab with 2048/0MB and wipe before proceeding?
Can I skip the following steps?
1. Nvflash to 3588 STOCK DO NOT USE CWM FOR 3588
2. Do not install CWM (we need the stock recovery)
3. DO NOT INSTALL CWM (we need the stock recovery)
4. PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL CWM
5. Reboot
And start from here assuming the partition sizes are correct?
6. RENAME COMBO FILE NAME TO Update.zip
7. Move Update.zip to /sdcard folder
8. Unzip recover.zip and move recovery folder to /sdcard folder
8. Turn off
10. Press Power+Volume up then this will install Update.zip
I know I should NOT install CWM as it wont work until after I flash the ROM which I assume is included in the ROM image.
Is there anything else I need to do before proceeding? I will backup the original ROM of course.
Thanks in advance and what an excellent resource
Do you know what what alpha means? It means it's not recommended for new users. There are many things that still don't work.
That said, technically you can skip all of that. Do you even know why we recommend people to repartition to 2048/0? It's because of compatibility issues. If you don't repartition from the beginning, the system will eventually force closes everything.
I highly recommend you visit my sight. It's written for beginners.
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
Yes I do know what alpha means I deal with devs all of the time. I wanted to clarify the partition sizes because it wasn't mentioned in the dev thread as most users there were already coming from previous mods. I will check out your site though and I appreciate the advice. I may be a noob to the G-Tab and Andriod but am an IT admin by trade.
Thanks!
Ok. Still, chances are you will eventually have force closing issue. And I do mean it's bad. That's why the recommendation nowadays is for people to repartition right away before they start putting their own crap into the sdcard. Partitioning erases everything in the sdcard. So, better do it now than later when you already have all your crap in there.
Agreed! I went through your sight and it was very helpful. Thanks. I didn't realize that VS kept the same partition scheme I thought maybe with 1.2 they would have made some changes for the better. But it doesn't matter I will wipe and reformat anyway. I got the G-Tab yesterday and fired it up. WOW is it slow for a dual core. My Droid X runs circles around it...
Thanks again!
Oh by the way... I configured WiFi and I dont broadcast my SSID. I setup the G-Tab for my network and but it stated "Network out of range". So I enabled the SSID and then it connected. Everything worked just fine until I turned off the SSID broadcast again. Now the G-Tab cannot states it's out of range again. Is there anyway to force it? My other Android device and iPad dont have this issue. I hate broadcasting my SSID.
Thanks!
Hey GI,
Can you verify this step from your site? In Part D after the backup you don't want to go to Install ZIP? I skipped that because it is repeated after the wipes and that made more sense...
Thanks!
Part D (flashing a 1.2 ROM)
After backup is done, ----->>>>>>go back out and select "install zip from sdcard". <<<<<<<---------
Choose "wipe data/factory reset".
Choose "wipe cache partition".
Once it's done, go back out to root menu and choose "advanced".
Choose "Wipe Dalvik Cache".
Go back out and choose "install zip from sdcard".
Go into folder "Rom" and choose the Rom that you picked from the list. Watch it install.
After ROM installation is complete, repeat steps 6 and 7 for the GAPPS file IF YOU NEED TO.
Once everything is done, go back out to root menu and choose "reboot system now".
Well, we have a rooted and ROM'd G-Tab and man it is way more snappy. Thanks again to GI for his excellent web site. The new ROM also fixed my WiFi issue
G-Tab Rom
DroidxManiac said:
Well, we have a rooted and ROM'd G-Tab and man it is way more snappy. Thanks again to GI for his excellent web site. The new ROM also fixed my WiFi issue
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Which Rom did you end up going with? My GTAB will be here Monday. I want to get rid of the stock sluggishness but I'd also like my first ROM to have full functionality , etc so I can check out the camera, videos and all that on my new device. Maybe after some playtime I'll jump to an HC beta that still has issues.
I've done plenty of modding and ROM swapping for the last year on my Cappy, Atrix, and Aria so I'm no noob. I would just like to jump right into the most feature rich, yet stable ROM on day one so I can really check out my new device.
Thanks!
grayfoxx said:
Which Rom did you end up going with? My GTAB will be here Monday. I want to get rid of the stock sluggishness but I'd also like my first ROM to have full functionality , etc so I can check out the camera, videos and all that on my new device. Maybe after some playtime I'll jump to an HC beta that still has issues.
I've done plenty of modding and ROM swapping for the last year on my Cappy, Atrix, and Aria so I'm no noob. I would just like to jump right into the most feature rich, yet stable ROM on day one so I can really check out my new device.
Thanks!
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Pretty much all froyo roms listed on my site have full functionality (HW accel, video, sound, wifi, camera, etc.). And all of them can be overclocked.
With gingerbread roms, you really need to overclock to get the same video smoothness that you see in froyo because of the lack of HW accel. This is not the developer's fault. And no, it's not my fault either. The mofos NVIDIA and VS decided to stop supporting their product a couple months after they were released.
I'd stay away from the honeycomb roms if I were you. All of them are in their alpha stages right now. Even though most functions work, there are still instability issues. They're only recommended for testers right now.
goodintentions said:
Pretty much all froyo roms listed on my site have full functionality (HW accel, video, sound, wifi, camera, etc.). And all of them can be overclocked.
With gingerbread roms, you really need to overclock to get the same video smoothness that you see in froyo because of the lack of HW accel. This is not the developer's fault. And no, it's not my fault either. The mofos NVIDIA and VS decided to stop supporting their product a couple months after they were released.
I'd stay away from the honeycomb roms if I were you. All of them are in their alpha stages right now. Even though most functions work, there are still instability issues. They're only recommended for testers right now.
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@goodintentions. I thank you to provide your useful advice.
grayfoxx said:
Which Rom did you end up going with? My GTAB will be here Monday. I want to get rid of the stock sluggishness but I'd also like my first ROM to have full functionality , etc so I can check out the camera, videos and all that on my new device. Maybe after some playtime I'll jump to an HC beta that still has issues.
I've done plenty of modding and ROM swapping for the last year on my Cappy, Atrix, and Aria so I'm no noob. I would just like to jump right into the most feature rich, yet stable ROM on day one so I can really check out my new device.
Thanks!
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I tried three or four ROMs so far. Among them, my favorite is:
Calkulin + Clemsyn Combo Overclock at 1.5 ghz v5 (Froyo)
It is impressively fast, and the phone function works right of the box. It integrates nicely with either Google voice or Skype.
Calkulin's rom is by itself an already super fast rom. It's actually based off of the TnT. Incredible how he was able to make it work so well.
CONTRADUDE PRESENTS
CleverNameHere Rom Release 1
This rom is discontinued as I have moved on to the Nexus 7. God Bless, everyone!
This ROM is based off of the Evo View 4G's 2nd OTA (security update) and was created with DSIXDA's rom kitchen. Special thanks to pardonmyfreedom for figuring out the view's mount points.
Features
Rooted
Busybox
Deodexed
Zipaligned on boot
Ad Free Hosts file added
Bash shell & nano installed along with sysro/sysrw scripts
Added custom boot animation (found about 4th hand, will give credit when I can find original owner) and switched the shutdown animation to the stock HTC one
Hardware Accelerated UI
Dalvik heap increased
Filesystem Tweaks
SD card speed tweak
Juwe11's ram optimization script
New Market
Removed most of the bloatware (including teeter, which i'd forgotten before), and left blockbuster, qik, polaris office and sprint nav in data/app so that it can be easily removed if you prefer to do so
Disabled HTC update checking
baked in facebook, google+, es file explorer, Titanium Backup & Mybackup Root, Onlive Viewer, Dolphin Browser HD
Skype for chat included, along with enabling bluetooth headsets
Features in optional theming zip (coming soon, need to rebase off of OTA2)
Crysis Battery Mod
running test icon set
Changed off green (HTC Color) into actually green on loading circle and download bar
Green Overscroll
Please help me test this rom for a couple of days while I'm continuing to add features as well as offer suggestions for improvements. I already have a few in mind as well, just need to continue working through them. I'm also looking for anyone who has theming experience since I'm an IT guy and not a graphics designer ;-)
Downloads
RLS 1 @ Goo.im
Older Releases
Removed until alternate hosting is arranged
Screenshots
waiting on screenshots here until the rom has theming built in.
Benchmarks
The results speak for themselves
Quadrant Scores for Beta 2:
1882,2181,2093
Quadrant Scores for Beta 3:
2407, 2528, 2515
Pre-Installation Instructions
Make sure your HTC Evo View 4G is S-off and has a recovery installed, the best way to do that is to follow this guide by Globatron. You also need to have an SD Card in your view in order to be able to flash things through Clockwork Mod.
Installation Instructions
The betas of this ROM will wipe data, so I recommend backing up important information in MyBackup Root and Titanium Backup. The Full Releases (RLS 1, RLS 2, etc.) and Release Candidates (RC1, Etc.) will not wipe data, but if you're coming from stock or just want to make sure your devices is clean, do a factory reset from within clockworkmod recovery between steps 3 and 4 of the guide below.
Copy the Rom .zip file to the base of your SD Card, not the internal storage of your View
Boot into your tablet's bootloader by holding volume down & power while unit is powered off
select recovery by using the volume arrows and hit power to select
you should now be looking at a black screen with blue text, if not make sure you followed the S-off guide. using the volume keys to navigate and power button to select, select install zip from sd card using power
select choose zip from sdcard
select the clevernamehere .zip file on your sdcard
navigate down to the option that says 'Yes - Install clevernamehere*.zip' where * is the name of the version of the rom (eg. beta1)
Rom will now install and run it's course. The script will be more verbose then it is now by the final version
select the +++++Go Back+++++ option
now select reboot system now and the view will reboot. this will take a while, just like it did when you took it out of the box.
Rom is now installed and working! let me know if you find any bugs or have feature requests.
Removing all user data before installing a new rom (Factory Data Reset)
Boot into your tablet's bootloader by holding volume down & power while unit is powered off
select recovery by using the volume arrows and hit power to select
you should now be looking at a black screen with blue text, if not make sure you followed the S-off guide. using the volume keys to navigate and power button to select, select wipe data/factory reset.
navigate down to the option that says 'Yes -- delete all user data' and select it. This will wipe ALL of your data and the data will be unrecoverable after this unless you have backed it up using Titanium Backup and Mybackup Root.
device will now wipe itself and take you back to the main clockworkmod menu. continue on from step 4 of the above guide to flash the rom if you already have the .zip on your device.
Uninstallation Instructions (going back to stock)
Download the shipped rom RUU from here. This was posted by Football on the Flyer Shipped ROMs list here
with your tablet powered on, plugged into your computer via USB, run the RUU. It will take over after you confirm you want to 'update' and format you back to almost completely stock (I was still s-off but I had lost root of course)
go ahead and update your tablet back to the latest OTA (the first OTA) using software update on your tablet.
now go to this thread by attn1 about getting clockworkmod back as well as root. don't forget the view is named the express and DO NOT download anything from this link that has flyer in the name
you are now ready to flash another rom or reflash mine
im giving this a try ill report back....
Thanks! Let me know what you think. I have a few ideas for speed improvements and I will for sure have a more descriptive flashing script
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so far so good
a few questions though
Can you turn 4g service on automatically
is this going to be a sense or senseless rom or both?
any plans on removing the default sprint crap bundled with the phone?
rom name recommendation ContraView Rom
burry said:
so far so good
a few questions though
Can you turn 4g service on automatically
is this going to be a sense or senseless rom or both?
any plans on removing the default sprint crap bundled with the phone?
rom name recommendation ContraView Rom
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Removing sense is always a large undertaking. I'll tackle that at a later time, so sense for now. Beta 2 is going to remove as much as possible and put it into a zip for the few users who might actually want it. I'll look into having 4g autostart as an option. Thanks for the name suggestion.
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Beta 2 is now uploaded. I have been working on theming and it is quite a bit harder on sense based roms than it is on touchwiz. I'll also upload the removed apks as a zip file tomorrow.
Since there are currently only 2 roms specific to the View I thought I would give yours a try as well as the XPRS rom. I really dig that boot screen. So far everything seems to be smooth without any issues. I am running it with the ADW Ex launcher and all of my primary apps work well including netflix..
contradude said:
Beta 2 is now uploaded. I have been working on theming and it is quite a bit harder on sense based roms than it is on touchwiz. I'll also upload the removed apks as a zip file tomorrow.
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If you need some help let me know, im almost done skinning all of i00 rom. Im not sure if its the same for the View but fusion.apk and rosie.apk wont compile with m10 editor, just fyi.
Sent from my HTC Flyer.
great start to roms
Scabes24 said:
If you need some help let me know, im almost done skinning all of i00 rom. Im not sure if its the same for the View but fusion.apk and rosie.apk wont compile with m10 editor, just fyi.
Sent from my HTC Flyer.
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I like the unlock for the view just need come custom themes now thanks
Where is the download link.
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Scabes24 said:
If you need some help let me know, im almost done skinning all of i00 rom. Im not sure if its the same for the View but fusion.apk and rosie.apk wont compile with m10 editor, just fyi.
Sent from my HTC Flyer.
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I'd actually love some help skinning once I hit feature complete right before the RC. I'm headed there pretty quick, just have a few tweaks that i'd like to get implemented first
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fcoco32 said:
Where is the download link.
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It's the link listed as beta 2 @ multiupload under downloads... I'm uploading beta 3 tonight as well. Just need to finish working on it
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contradude said:
It's the link listed as beta 2 @ multiupload under downloads... I'm uploading beta 3 tonight as well. Just need to finish working on it
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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Aye c-dude any chance of a change log for those of us wondering? Thanks for the ROM. We need more View chefs and your contribution is DEFINETLY appreciated!!!
Why the hate for stock?
Do you have a completely stock updated rooted ver? What base are you using?
Edit: This was not meant to as disrespect to you. Thanks for all the hard work. The talented devs are the only reason we have this community today.
ContraDude thanks for all the hard work on this rom as its really the only rom we have on the view that is currently being worked on, once they have the kernel source released I know some devs who are willing to make some kernels for our tab. However, one request that I have which you may be able to figure out, as I could not, is how to get the android market to install apps it says arent compatible. I originally thought that changing the fingerprint would fix the issue however I have changed the fingerprint to several different devices and currently have the fingerprint showing the tab as an EVO 3d to the android market. Unfortunately this still doesnt get apps like facebook, go sms, or other apps to show up. I have attached a screenshot that shows my tab showing up as an evo3d. Also I believe that it may have something to do with other lines in the build.prop that show that the device is not a phone, not sure where those are. However I did completely take out an reference of the model number, product, and brand to mirror those from the build.prop of my evo 3d, so I changed more than just the fingerprint and it still doesn't work.
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No one is willing to do their own dirty work anymore. What happened to if you don't want it uninstall it now that you have root. Do you have a completely stock rooted updated ver? I cannot find a 2.3.4 stock rooted rom for my wife's view.I saw you removed teeter which my kids love, kept in blockbuster, polaris, and telenav(no good without premium gps fee) which I don't use. I cannot take any Ota's without causing problems so I am still 2.3.3. But every rom maker out there is all about remove this and remove that. I for one have no problem removing stuff I don't use, and on the other hand do use some of the bloat apps everyone is so "remove happy" over. Sorry for the rant but it used to be the user removed what they didn't want. I thought that is what root was for. Thanks for your time.
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Thanks for being a sterling example of everything that's wrong with XDA. You complain that people don't do their own work, then complain when you have to do your own work?
If you wanted a rooted stock rom, why are your looking at custom rom's? Run the s-off tool then flash the zip that gives you root. At that point you have a rooted stock rom.
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Thanks for being a sterling example of everything that's wrong with XDA. You complain that people don't do their own work, then complain when you have to do your own work?
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Thanks for being an example of the majority of XDA users, quick to flame and not help. Yes the rant could have been left out but that was my opinion on removing apps. No one can say what the next guy will or will not use, just pointing out somewhere it was agreed that stock apps were bad. I learned with the 3d that some bloat apps are system and will not install correctly with the normal installation of apk's(reader being one of them). I can put these back into system myself as I have done it many times already. No disrespect was aimed at anybody but it seems you are ready to fire back at a moments notice.
ElAguila said:
If you wanted a rooted stock rom, why are your looking at custom rom's? Run the s-off tool then flash the zip that gives you root. At that point you have a rooted stock rom.
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Custom roms can still be custom without removing stuff. It's the added tweaks that make them custom. And I am currently Stock rooted.
ROOTING + UNROOTING INFORMATION + COMMON QUESTIONS + PROBLEMS w/ LINKS
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT OCCURS TO YOUR PHONE. THIS IS A COLLECTION OF INFORMATION I FOUND TO BE USEFUL. I ONLY ORGANIZED IT HERE TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND.
Don't forget to thank people who made the ROMs, Root Methods, etc. They put in a lot of work and take a lot of time helping people. All it takes is a click of a button. One for me too! It's a lot of work trying to keep everything updated. =P
This will and always will be a work in progress. If you feel something should be added, clarified, or corrected feel free to PM me. I'm not perfect and I can't read everything so any and all help is appreciated. (Yes of course I will credit you. Just no plagiarism!)
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Preface:
I made this guide to be a collection of information for the latest rooting methods as well as common questions and problems that arise from rooting/flashing/etc. Please read the entire guide if you are new to rooting. Also the common questions and problems are found in posts 2 and 3 of this thread. I hope you find this to be helpful. Happy and safe rooting.
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Latest News:
-CM10 PREVIEW BUILDS READY FOR AT&T, TMOBILE, & SPRINT! Go to the Original Development forum for your carrier.
-You can now reset your flash counter! Check out "Triangle Away 1.70" in the Play Store. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114 HUGE THANKS TO CHAINFIRE!
-VERIZON GALAXY S3 ROOTED!!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885
-Clear your Google Wallet data before you flash a ROM! Doing it in Titanium Backup does not work. Do so by opening Google Wallet, Menu > Settings > Reset Google Wallet.
-If you flashed an international ROM or root method and you were soft bricked, here is how to fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727443
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Rooting Information
What is rooting and why should/shouldn't I do it?
Rooting is a way of gaining access to the root directory of your phone enabling you to change every aspect of your phones software that the manufacturer has locked. This enables you to do many things with your device that the manufacturer did not intend. Here are some reasons why people root and why people don't.
Reasons to root:
Get the latest versions of Android on your phone before anyone else.
Try faster and more optimized versions of your phone's software.
Overclocking and underclocking your phone.
Longer battery life.
Theme your phone a lot more.
FREE Wireless Tethering.
Remove unwanted Sprint software.
Reasons to NOT Root:
Not comfortable with troubleshooting your phone and phone problems.
Do not have the time to spend going through countless forums to find solutions to problems.
Possibility to break your phone permanently causing you to go back to Sprint (IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE) to get another one or buy another if you don't have insurance.
VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. (Can be undone)
Very time consuming and addicting.
Do not know what a "driver" is for a computer.
Have no knowledge of DOS.
So how do I root?
Warnings:
-Don't use any method just because the guide says "ROOT METHOD". Make sure its the latest root method used for your situation. Even this guide will get outdated one day (I'll try my best to keep it up to date).
-Rooting will cause all your information to be lost if you did not properly back them up. You will lose anything saved on the phone, such as contacts (not synced to Google) and applications and settings. Anything on your SD card will still be there such as music and pictures and video.
Basic terminology:
If you are new to Android or not comfortable yet, learn the terminology first! Found a great link to almost all the terms you will run into. If you don't understand something, ask! Its better than turning your phone into a paperweight!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824
The SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 QCOM TOOLKITis currently used to ROOT your device. Please read that thread carefully and follow all directions to get it started. Also before you flash ANYTHING, go to your Google Wallet app and clear data in Android. Clearing in Titanium Backup or any other app will not work. You must clear the data before flashing anything or it will not work! You have been warned!
Root Methods per Carrier (Windows)
AT&T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 - Does not trip flash counter
Sprint:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746680
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774722 - Does not trip flash counter
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687 - Does not trip flash counter
Verizon:
GUIDE TO ROOTING: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 (Thanks droidstyle)
This might be complicated for some users. Please follow all directions CAREFULLY!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885
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What do these methods do?
They root your device and give you the option of installing a custom recovery which is used to flash custom software on your phone! If that was in another language, go up and read through the link on Basic Terminology.
How do I know if I am rooted?
You followed the above instructions and have Superuser in your App Drawer. You can also go to the Play Store and download a root checker.
I am rooted now. What can I do?
FIRST MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP! ALWAYS DO THIS BEFORE YOU FLASH SOMETHING. THESE ARE BIG FILES SO TRANSFER THEM TO YOUR COMPUTER TO SAVE SPACE ON YOUR SD!
A nandroid backup basically takes a snapshot of your phone which you can restore. While it will fix most problems, it is not a cure all. It will fix most if not all ROM flashing blunders.
How do I make a Nandroid Backup?
#1 - Go into recovery by powering off your phone first, then holding [Volume Up], [Home Key], and [Power Key] together till you see the Samsung logo flash. Use [Volume Up or Down] to navigate the menus and [Power Key] to select.
#2 - Go to "backup and restore" and hit the [Power Key]
#3 - If you have an SD card, I recommend placing the backup there as it is quite large.
#3a - If you have an SD card, select "backup"
#3b - If you do not have an SD card or don't want to save to your SD card, select "backup to internal sdcard"
#4 - Wait for a very long time till it finishes. Once it does it will bring you back to the menus.
#5 Select "+++++Go back+++++"
#6 Do your business in recovery or "reboot system now"
OK. I made my Nandroid Backup. What can I do now?
You can now flash custom ROMs, kernels, radios, themes, etc. Go to your specific carrier's Development section on the forums. You will find ROMs, radios, kernels, etc there.
For themes and Apps, go to the Themes and Apps section of the forum.
WARNING: For the time being, you MUST flash the ROMs found in your respective carrier's forums. DO NOT FLASH A ROM FOR ANOTHER CARRIERS OR THE INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS GALAXY S3!
AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1633
Sprint
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1639
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1645
Verizon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1672
Themes & Apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1671
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How do I flash a ROM/Kernel/Theme/etc
#-1 - READ THE THREAD FIRST FOR THE INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS! They will usually be a summarized version of this!
#0 - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AT LEAST 30% BATTERY! IF YOUR PHONE DIES, IT WILL STAY DEAD (most likely). YOU CAN NOT CHARGE WHILE DOING THIS!
#1 - Download the ROM of your choosing from your carrier's forums. It will be in a .zip file format. DO NOT UNZIP IT!
#2 - Save this file to your SD card or internal storage.
#3 - Power off your device.
#4 - Go into recovery by powering off your phone first, then holding [Volume Up], [Home Key], and [Power Key] together till you see the Samsung logo flash. Use [Volume Up or Down] to navigate the menus and [Power Key] to select.
#5 - IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE A NANDROID BACKUP, SEE ABOVE! IF YOU HAVE NOT RESET GOOGLE WALLET AND ARE ON SPRINT! STOP AND GO BACK AND RESET IT!
#6 - Use the volume keys to select "wipe data/factory reset" and hit the power key. Select "Yes -- delete all user data" and hit the power key.
#7 - In the main menu, select "advanced" and then select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and then select yes.
#8 - Go back to the main menu and use the volume keys to select "install zip from sdcard" and hit the power key.
#9 - What you select next will be based on where you saved it.
#9a - If you saved in the SD card, select "choose zip from sdcard"
#9b - If you saved in the internal storage, select "choose zip from internal sdcard"
#10 - Use the volume keys to select the .zip file you downloaded and hit the power key.
#11 - WAIT FOR IT TO FINISH!
#12 - Congrats! You just performed your first flash. Go back to the main menu and reboot your device.
#13 - Enjoy.
How do I return to stock (unroot)?
AT&T
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737848
Sprint
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737859
T-Mobile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855
Verizon
GUIDE TO UNROOTING: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 (Thanks droidstyle)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755386
How do I backup my apps?
Use MyBackup. You can use this to backup and restore your apps without the need for rooting. (Thanks teh roxxorz)
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Appbrain is good if you are using market only apps. However app data won't be saved.
Titanium Backup is also good if you are rooted.
Credits:
teh roxxorz, noobnl, cypher_zero, qbking77, appdroid, & droidstyle
Common Questions
I am getting an Over the Air (OTA) update from Sprint. Should I accept it if I am rooted?
IF YOU ARE ROOTED, DO NOT ACCEPT THIS OTA.
This means that your phone's software is not up to date and it is telling you to update. You must download a ROOTED version of the update and manually flash it. Accepting this will cause you to lose root and worst case, brick your phone. SO DON'T DO IT! lol
I rooted using ABC's method. Do I need to root again using XYZ's?
No. Once you are rooted, you are good to go.
I turned my phone into a paperweight/bricked it/"borked" it/its just not working no matter what I do. What can I do?:
No information yet!
If you have Sprint's Total Equipment Protection Program, you are in luck. They changed their policy on October 23rd. Here are the details of what it covers.
http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-tepsr-changes-next-week-13303/
If the phone is beyond repair, you will have to go through Asurion and pay the $100 deductible. TEP does not cover rooted phones. You have to go through Asurion.
If you don't have TEP, everything except water/fire damage and lost phone replacements cost $35 per incident as long as the phone is not beyond repair. If it is beyond repair, you will have to buy a new phone.
What is PRL?
PRL stands for Preferred Roaming List. Its a list of roaming towers in your area. Its best to keep this updated in crappy coverage areas.
What is PRI?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751935&page=7 <- Debate on what it stands for. (REALLY?!)
In actuality it is called "Product Release Instructions" and is essentially a list of settings for the radio. It's the PRI which uses the PRL to enable data roaming by connecting it to towers/cell sites listed in the PRL and for other things such as to allow calls to interrupt an active data session (ring-through).
How do I update my PRL/PRI?
Go to Menu > Settings > System Updates > Update PRL + Update Profile.
I see "deodex" and "odex" ROMs. What are those?
Basically if you want to theme your ROM you want to use deodexed ROMs. Odexed ROM's are made to be streamlined. There is a performance difference. Deodexed ROM's will take longer to boot up because everything or almost everything is unpacked. Odexed ROM's will boot faster and be more responsive.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=What+is+deodex
Google is your friend =P
FREE Wireless Tether:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?can=2&q=Evo
***Some builds don't work with certain ROM's. Trial and error or searching within your ROM's thread will let you know which build numbers will work for you. Also note if you enable WIFI Encryption, the password is CASE SENSITIVE! Make sure you know that as you are typing the password in due to certain keyboards auto capitalizing. ***
Launchers: (Will review once I get my phone)
ADW
LauncherPro
Apex Launcher
Nova Launcher
Widgets (Will review and add more once I get my phone)
Beautiful Widgets - Sense like clocks and weather. Make sure to download the animation package if you want animated weather.
OneSeven - A text based date widget
Tajm - A text based clock
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Battery - Common Questions and Problems
What is the best ROM + Kernel combination for battery life?
There is no right answer for this. Battery life is affected by so many factors, the only thing you can do is trial and error. Here are most of the factors that can affect battery life:
-Phone Settings (Haptic feedback, screen on duration, auto sync, radios, etc)
-ROMs
-Kernels
-Overclocking + underclocking
-Apps
-Signal strength
-Roaming
-Battery type
-Battery stats
-Calibrating the battery
-PRI
-PRL
-The water you drank the other day
-The **** you took just before
So how do I improve battery life?
No information yet.
Common Problems:
I created a bug thread check that first!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722363
Standard Troubleshooting For Many Flashing Problems:
-Try Rebooting. Most problem will be solved this way.
-Was it fine before your Nandroid Backup? If so, restore your backup.
-If you flashed something and are having issues, did you wipe your data/cache/dalvik? If not then do it and reflash.
-If you are still getting problems, the file is most likely corrupt or outdated. Try redownloading and making sure the file is updated for your ROM + Version #
-If the file is updated and NOT corrupt, SEARCH FIRST IN THE FORUMS OR GOOGLE! You will be surprised on the answers you can find in 15 seconds of searching.
-Can't find any solution or workaround? Then make a post in that thread with details of your problems, as well as ROM, error messages, etc.
I am getting random Force Closes (FCs) after flashing ****.
Did you wipe your data/cache/dalvik? Also go to Mounts and format /system. If not do a Nandroid Restore to the backup you should have done before flashing and then wipe data/cache/dalvik and then reflash. See if you still get a FC. If you do, there might be a problem with whatever it is you flashed with the ROM you are using. Check on the thread you downloaded it from for support.
I am stuck in a boot loop.
If you flashed a new ROM and you are stuck in a bootloop, you probably didn't erase your data/cache/dalvik. Try that and reflash your ROM. This will fix most boot loop issues. If it was from something else, make a post in your respective threads or in Q+A.
I am stuck in a NAND Backup!
Pull your battery and restart the backup. You might also want to erase the NAND backup that failed by going to your respective NANDROID backup folder on your SD card.
I am a MAC user and I downloaded ____'s ROM and it doesn't work.
Macs will recompress the file. Use Firefox to download and make sure it doesn't recompress the file. It should work then. Either that or use a Windows based PC.
I tried to NANDROID BACKUP and I got an error message saying "Run 'nandroid-moble.sh' via adb!"
Your SD card is full.
I am having issues with Google Wallet saying it is no longer secure. What is wrong/how do I fix it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730837
Custom ROM Reviews
This will be a section where I will do a thorough review of custom ROMs. These are based on my own usage and your mileage may vary depending on what apps/etc you use. I will take requests to do certain ROMs and I will post up a schedule to do reviews so you can send me questions ahead of time. Please also note, that I will only test Sprint ROMs because I only have a Sprint device. I will take reviews from other people on different carriers.
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Each ROM will be broken down as follows:
ROM Name:
ROM URL:
Version/Build:
ROM Type: (AOSP/TW/AOKP/ETC)
Recommended for:
Stability:
Features:
Bugs/Issues:
Final Thoughts:
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ROM Name: Sprint CM10 Preview Build
ROM URL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778266
Version/Build: 7/20 Preview Build
ROM Type: CM10 (AOSP)
Recommended for: Experienced flashaholics
Stability: This is a preview build just for the community to see what is in store for their phones on Jelly Bean with CM10. There are bugs expected with this. However for a preview build, this is surprisingly stable. This build came out today and while it is still too early to say it is fully stable, it is surprisingly smooth and as of this moment, it is stable for me. I did run into a very annoying com.android.phone FC loop in the previous build that wouldn't go away till you wipe and reflash the ROM. I'm waiting to see if it happens again on the 7/20 build.
Features: Jelly Bean and all its features. http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html
It is an AOSP ROM so it has better integration with Google products like Google Voice and no bloat. It is a CyanogenMod ROM so it is made for performance. It is very snappy and will only get faster and smoother once they integrate Project Aurora. If you want to test Jelly Bean, you can flash this. However you are warned that it may crap out on you. If you need 100% stability, then don't flash it.
Bugs/Issues: The camera will take pictures but I did get a force close (FC) on the Gallery and it will freeze. The previous builds did have a green hue over the camera but that is fixed. The widget toggle buttons are being worked in but they are not working as of this build. Facebook integration with contacts isn't good. Contact images do not get linked/joined with existing Google contacts. Bluetooth music does not work. Audio over Bluetooth is not working either. Phone calls over Bluetooth work but it is a little distorted.
Final Thoughts:
The reason why I jumped to CM10 despite knowing it is buggy is to try out Google Now with the new speech engine and Project Butter and it did not disappoint. It took a day or so to get Google Now to learn my habits but it was pretty much on point! The new speech recognition engine is AMAZING! Very quick and the most accurate I've used to date and I've used a lot. Overall, I would recommend this for anyone who wants to test the latest and greatest Android flavor but can work though bugs and issues.
Reviewed on 7/20/12 @ 1:46PM EST.
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If you want to ask me any questions, feel free to PM me or add me on GTalk @ [email protected]
Rooted Application Reviews
This will be a section where I will do reviews of rooted applications. These are based on my own usage and your mileage may vary depending on what apps/etc you use and what you use it for. I will take requests to do certain applications and I will post up a schedule to do reviews so you can send me questions ahead of time. Please also note, that I am on a Sprint device. I have bought a few paid rooted applications and utilities but I can't buy them all. I hope that I can get some donations going so I can buy more of these applications to review. If you are an application developer and would like me to review your application, please PM me and I'll toss one up.
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Each application will be broken down as follows:
Application Name:
Developer:
Developer's Site:
Version/Build:
Application Description:
Stability:
Features:
Bugs/Issues:
Final Thoughts:
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Application Name: Titanium Backup
Developer: TITANIUM TRACK
Developer's Site: http://www.matrixrewriter.com/android/
Version/Build: 5.4.1.1
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xMiwiY29tLmtlcmFtaWRhcy5UaXRhbml1bUJhY2t1cCJd
Paid/Free? Both.
Price: $6.58 USD
Application Description: You can backup, restore, freeze (with Pro) your apps + data + Market links. This includes all protected apps & system apps, plus external data on your SD card. You can do 0-click batch & scheduled backups. Backups will operate without closing any apps (with Pro). You can move any app (or app data) to/from the SD card. You can browse any app's data and even query the Market to see detailed information about the app.
Stability: Very stable. It works with all ROMs I've used across many devices.
Features: TOO MANY! Look in the Play Store for features
Bugs/Issues: Very little if any.
Final Thoughts:
Titanium Backup has been on all the phones I have used and it is VERY VERY VERY handy. I highly recommend everyone use this for backups. The pro version allows you to auto upload your backups to the cloud so you don't waste space on your device plus other features. It also helps you get rid of certain apps and freeze them which can be really handy. There are some quirks but not with the application. What I mean is if you restore the wrong application or an application that is not compatible with your ROM, it will cause FC errors. Same thing with deleting a system application.
Reviewed on 7/20/12 @ 1:46PM EST.
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If you want to ask me any questions, feel free to PM me or add me on GTalk @ [email protected]
sekigah84 said:
Hut!
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1, hut 2 hut 3 hut, Ol' Dirty Bastard live and un-cut
Can anyone confirm that this method works and what bugs there are? In other words, is it safe!!?
wramos93 said:
Can anyone confirm that this method works and what bugs there are? In other words, is it safe!!?
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Not as of yet. It's still fresh. I can't comment cause my phone isn't here yet =[
sekigah84 said:
Not as of yet. It's still fresh. I can't comment cause my phone isn't here yet =[
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Its safe; I'm rooted and using TB like a boss, before this thread was updated.
Though I would like to say that at the end where you list the chmod permissions, you can alternatively just install busybox from the market, after you have installed cwm and flashed the super user zip in recovery.
And with that, my support for this thread too begins.
teh roxxorz said:
Its safe; I'm rooted and using TB like a boss, before this thread was updated.
Though I would like to say that at the end where you list the chmod permissions, you can alternatively just install busybox from the market, after you have installed cwm and flashed the super user zip in recovery.
And with that, my support for this thread too begins.
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P.S. Your Delorean needs fueling.
sekigah84 said:
P.S. Your Delorean needs fueling.
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It does, I'll be sure to do so. Also hit me up if you need anything.
teh roxxorz said:
It does, I'll be sure to do so. Also hit me up if you need anything.
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Will do rox. Let me know about any quirks with the phone.
sekigah84 said:
Will do rox. Let me know about any quirks with the phone.
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This thing handles like I handle noobs on halo and gears of war: like. a. boss.
Handles multitasking well, played super mario 64 like butter; so far I haven't had any issues at all.
teh roxxorz said:
This thing handles like I handle noobs on halo and gears of war: like. a. boss.
Handles multitasking well, played super mario 64 like butter; so far I haven't had any issues at all.
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AHHH im jelly. SHIP MY 32GB SPRINT! ROARRRRRRR
I'm doing some self learning ATM to get devin. Hopefully I'll be getting a ROM out within the next few months lol
sekigah84 said:
I'm doing some self learning ATM to get devin. Hopefully I'll be getting a ROM out within the next few months lol
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Hey power to ya man. You know where to find me.
Noticed people having trouble getting to recovery. For me, trick was NOT holding down power, rather pressing once while holding home and volume down.
Just wondering, does the process that flashes cwm recovery through Odin, then flashes the root through the recovery, does that manipulate the kernel at all? And if it does will I have to worry about signal issues or low bars? I want to keep my phone as stock as possible, but want to remove bloat, and possibly tether. But want to maintain the integrity of the kernel by not making drastic change to it. Can someone explain to me what this root method actually does to allow access? Thank you for your time.
I will update this to combine all information across carriers soon.
wpjessie said:
Noticed people having trouble getting to recovery. For me, trick was NOT holding down power, rather pressing once while holding home and volume down.
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Basically hold down the power button, but when you see that blue flash that says recovery at the top of the screen, release the power button.
rogermhoffmanjr said:
Just wondering, does the process that flashes cwm recovery through Odin, then flashes the root through the recovery, does that manipulate the kernel at all? And if it does will I have to worry about signal issues or low bars? I want to keep my phone as stock as possible, but want to remove bloat, and possibly tether. But want to maintain the integrity of the kernel by not making drastic change to it. Can someone explain to me what this root method actually does to allow access? Thank you for your time.
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Basically flashes the CWM recovery, install su, binaries, ect. The kernel is still stock, and you'll be able to remove bloatware and use rooted apps.