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I have begged my friend to dump the HK local ROM (from 838pro) for me. I have a Taiwanese CHT9000. After reading the previous articles, it seems that the files in my hand (3 raw files) cannot flash the ROM into my CHT9000. Is that correct? So, what's the purpose of dumping the ROM?
Sorry...I am the beginner here.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeFAQ
Is it possible extract a ROM from a device and convert it to a flashable ROM? (to have a Backup or to flash it on another device)
Short answer: No, it is not possible.
Long answer: A ROM consists of 7 parts:
1. Extended ROM
2. OS Image
3. IPL (part of bootloader)
4. SPL (part of bootloader)
5. Splash screen
6. HTC Logo (normally uses the same image as the splash screen)
7. GSM radio code
You can dump the original rom, but only the things contained in the FLASH will be dumped, this does not include the IPL, SPL, splash and radio parts, so its unuseful for flashing it back.
Theoretically: if you would have the private keys for one of the 3 certificates stored in the bootloader, used to verify .nbh files, you would be able to create your own .nbh file, and flash it.
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Hi pof,
Yes. I have read that. So, what's the answer? What does those raw files do? What's the purpose of getting the FLASH dumped? For development?
I used them mainly to see diffs betwen roms / vendors OS bundle and extract files from ROM. You can make a modified OS image out of a dumped OS rom, so when we will be able to flash our own code (see SD-image flashing on the wiki) you can delete unuseful files (help, images...) and add programs directly to the rom... but there's a lot of work to do until we reach that, and very few people can help in the research
Hi
I have another problem. I have dumped my MDA Vario II German ROM and extracted the Part02.raw.
If I try to use the extracted .cab files, the installation fails. Even I can't open the .cabs with Winrar.The files are damaged.
I've tested it with an other Part02.raw from the Developers FTP with the same result.
What's wrong ?
It semms, that the ROM dump ist useless.
Even, you can't use the midi and wave files.Also bmp and jpg files have the same problem.
Couriosity is, that some files work and most not.
I think it's the same problem with other parts of the romdump.
Hey guys
I dumped the black2.5 rom, hoping to make some modifications to the unlock app. Now I have a .raw image, but I am a little unsure as to reading it. I downloaded duttys koch, but I dont think that was the right approach. Im not seeing anything on the wiki, and my searching has brought me here. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
@peezy:
Here's how to reconstruct a dumped rom:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HowtoReconstruct
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Trinity_HowtoReconstruct
But in your case, you have the NBH, so no need to dump & reconstruct, you can work with it with tadzio imgfs tools + bepe's packagetool.
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@peezy:
Here's how to reconstruct a dumped rom:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HowtoReconstruct
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Trinity_HowtoReconstruct
But in your case, you have the NBH, so no need to dump & reconstruct, you can work with it with tadzio imgfs tools + bepe's packagetool.
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Hopefully a little humor won't get me in trouble, but with dutty's koch, tadzio's tool and bepe's package - you should have everything you need
@pof thanks a bunch!
@todd ahhhh yeeaaahh... <70's pr0n music.wav>
just thought I'd bring this to the attention of the Hermes people;
you can generate custom NBH files from the extracted .nb files yourself with a tool by bot called NBHGen - currently it's a sticky in the trinity forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294046
as a note; before you generate the NBH, take the TRIN100 and substitute it for HERM100.
also, delete out any files you don't want to include in the NBH and you're done!
That should work nicely for producing radio roms in nbh for use with sspl...
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That should work nicely for producing radio roms in nbh for use with sspl...
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indeed, I've uploaded a Radio ROM to the wiki which I have used tonight since I needed to "retail" my PDA, it's a packaged file, and it works... also I made a few modifications to the updater to customise it somewhat for our new method of flashing, just to help the noobies.
it's the 1.06.04 radio.
Just an update; something Pof might like to do: I replaced EnterBL.exe with SSPL-HERM.exe (renamed it)... if you have your unlocker, you could very easily integrate it with this, obviously they need to tap "Yes" on their PDA to run the bootloader, but I've modified the updater to provide instructions... so you might like to check it out
The modified updater is here: ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Hermes/ModifiedRUUUpdater.rar
does anyone know if you can flash a non-SuperCID device with a generated nbh if you use it in tandem with SSPL?
I generated an NBH with OS,GSM,ExtROM and SplashScreens with the ORANG003 ID bu the flash failed, any ideas why?
SPECIAL NOTICE
If you want to include an ExtROM, change the 900 to 700 or you will brick your hermes (note that you *CAN* recover very easily from this... but it's better not to need to)
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That should work nicely for producing radio roms in nbh for use with sspl...
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THIS WORKS GREAT.
Here are Radio ROMs:
1.27 http://uploadingit.com/files/8194/NBH Radio Only 1.27.00.00.zip
1.33 http://uploadingit.com/files/8194/NBH Radio Only 1.33.31.00.zip
1.34 http://uploadingit.com/files/8194/NBH Radio Only 1.34.00.10.zip
Olipro said:
does anyone know if you can flash a non-SuperCID device with a generated nbh if you use it in tandem with SSPL?
I generated an NBH with OS,GSM,ExtROM and SplashScreens with the ORANG003 ID bu the flash failed, any ideas why?
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Is there a way to make a nb file from an extracted custom rom in order to use this to make the complete nbh?
hi
before installing Tom rom I have decided to dump my original rom in case I needed to put it back.
anyway I have been able to dump the 4 Raw files. now I see that in the Kaiser section there is a guide on how to reconstruct a rom to make it flashable and I wonder if I can do the same with my Niki.
any expert could pls confirm this?
thanks in advance for your help.
cheers
edit: I ve just noticed that there are some other threads about this subject...anyway if someone can confirm the right procedure would be great. thanks
Yeah, also wondered about that Kaiser rebuilding tutorial.
Talked to a few people over PM who have the same problem.
But even in the Threads nobody who knows more about flashing/ROMs seem to be willed to help out with a fre informations. :-/
Still confused about the needed baserom in this thread.
-Is this available for Niki? (Where)
-Why do i need it / why can't i rebuild a rom ONLY with my phone and need something like a bsserom?
-if i use baserom from a english device, what will happen if I use with my german RAW files?
Thyraz said:
Yeah, also wondered about that Kaiser rebuilding tutorial.
Talked to a few people over PM who have the same problem.
But even in the Threads nobody who knows more about flashing/ROMs seem to be willed to help out with a fre informations. :-/
Still confused about the needed baserom in this thread.
-Is this available for Niki? (Where)
-Why do i need it / why can't i rebuild a rom ONLY with my phone and need something like a bsserom?
-if i use baserom from a english device, what will happen if I use with my german RAW files?
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well..nice qustions..to which obviously I cant reply..hope someone will be so kind to help us out.
Thyraz said:
Still confused about the needed baserom in this thread.
-Is this available for Niki? (Where)
-Why do i need it / why can't i rebuild a rom ONLY with my phone and need something like a bsserom?
-if i use baserom from a english device, what will happen if I use with my german RAW files?
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a baserom is nothing more then a normal rom, just put a rom you like, together with the dumped filen in the kitchen folder. maybe ruu needs some information from the rom file itself, which are not present on the device.
what you find on your device is just that what you dumped. (but after hardreset)
.. i know that this not matters for you anymore. but eroG needs to know.
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a baserom is nothing more then a normal rom, just put a rom you like, together with the dumped filen in the kitchen folder. maybe ruu needs some information from the rom file itself, which are not present on the device.
what you find on your device is just that what you dumped. (but after hardreset)
.. i know that this not matters for you anymore. but eroG needs to know.
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well yes I defenitely needed to know these things...
now, if it is not of too much trouble for you, where do I find a baserom and is there a guide on how to do it...just to avoid stupid mistakes while doing it?
thanks a lot
So, from baserom there are not much information used. (Perhaps Header information for Rom file, or something like that)
My new ROM is (more or less) the same result as on my device?
And Baserom isn't a own file format, i can use the wwe-rom postet here in the forum?
thx for help
Thyraz said:
And Baserom isn't a own file format, i can use the wwe-rom postet here in the forum?
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Yes that should work fine.
request guide on how to get dumped rom back to device
i've read alot about how to dump rom from device and how to get dumped rom back to device.
the more i read i got confident how to dump rom .... did it .. and now have my 4 raw files.
on the other hand the more i read about how to get dumped rom back to device ... more and more i got unsure how to do it.
so please all senior posters and specialists - can you please post a cookbook on how to get it back to the device ?
thanks ! alot and keep up the good work here !
Sackbauer, I totally agree with him.
I have 4 Raw files for a Norwegian ROM, but how do can i "transform" them into a acctually "flash" file?
Please someone with the knowledge, write a "easy to understand/ step by step" guide to the ones that don't have a clue about this..
Ole
im getting kinda confused with this also, dumping the rom is no big deal, but putting it back together and flasing my phone with it, thats the big how to...
I has contact with Tom.
And he busy with vietnamese new year now.
He said will back after 1,2 day and answer all questions..
Don't worry
... good to hear that tom will take care after his new year ;-)
also keep my fingers crossed that someone is able to check radio rom and possibly enable gps and wifi ...
let me try first:
- download this kitchen
- Copy your part01.raw and part02.raw into the BaseRom Folder of this kitchen
- Copy a Nike RUU_signed.nbh into the BaseRom Folder (e.g. tom_codons rom just open the. exe with winrar and extract the file)
- Open !Begin.cmd, press 2 and do everything, what is prompted
- Open !Cook.cmd and do what is prompted
- when HTC Rom Tool is opened press Rom_Builder and ... right from System. Then Choose os_new.nb and press built
i wrote this without testing again. so if i missed something tell me, please and i'll try to help.
sounds good !
will try it later this evening and will let you know ...
thanks so far
omg .... it appears that i just "cooked" my first rom out of my dumped files from my niki .
thanks therealholg for your guide !! thats what i was looking for.
the only thing which makes me a bit nervous about reflashing my just cooked rom onto my device is that during cooking it sometimes says "file not found".
but after ignoring these messages i have a nbh file which obvioulsy was not in the folder before !!! ;-) yeah
so, now i know how to revert the process but i am to anxious to try it as this is my only niki.
lets see and wait what others say about the step by step guide of therealholg ...
in anyway - you made my day therealholg
cheers
wow... thanks for this...
tryed it out and works...
the only thing is that it still says Niki Project on the boot screen...
everything else works just fine
marazi said:
wow... thanks for this...
tryed it out and works...
the only thing is that it still says Niki Project on the boot screen...
everything else works just fine
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You can add the splash screen in HTC Rom Tool.
therealholg said:
let me try first:
- download this kitchen
- Copy your part01.raw and part02.raw into the BaseRom Folder of this kitchen
- Copy a Nike RUU_signed.nbh into the BaseRom Folder (e.g. tom_codons rom just open the. exe with winrar and extract the file)
- Open !Begin.cmd, press 2 and do everything, what is prompted
- Open !Cook.cmd and do what is prompted
- when HTC Rom Tool is opened press Rom_Builder and ... right from System. Then Choose os_new.nb and press built
i wrote this without testing again. so if i missed something tell me, please and i'll try to help.
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What to do with part00.raw and part03.raw?
Part00.raw is the are with IPL, SPL and Splashscreen. We don't want to override our new SuperCID Bootloaders
Part03.raw is content of your local storage ... i think you can't flash this area with ruu.
hi all friends...!
I'm just back from some days busy with vietnamese new year.
And have made code kitchen for reconstruct a dumped rom niki device.
What we need to do now ?
1. Copy part02.raw u dumped from original rom to Tools folder and run step1.bat
2. Extract RUU_signed.nbh from Ship rom and put in ShipRom folder.
Link download :
http://www.asia.htc.com/download/RU....707.09_Radio_Nike_1.58.16.27_signed_Ship.zip
Or here :
http://www.asia.htc.com/download/RU....871.14_Radio_Nike_1.58.16.27_signed_Ship.zip
3. Run Reconstruct a dumped rom.cmd in my Tools and wait some times.When page DOS done it will exit .U go to Update_Rom folder already have new RUU_signed.nbh.This files reconstructed your original Rom with your languages.
Have funs..!
Tools I have tried so far to cook a personalised ROM for my Gene: (Authors name mentioned in green)
Tool to dump OS.nb and ExtROM.nb directly from Gene to SD card - Attached. Usage information here (Orefkov)
Tool to edit registry (default and user rgu files) for Gene - In this forum here (Orefkov)
HyperCore Kitchen from Anichillus (Includes the PKGTool, IMFG Tools and BuilOS) Device & Settings txt files for HyperCore to cook for Gene are attached here (Anichillus)
MSFlshTool from Scoter Kitchen for extracting the XIP out of OS.nb (procedure) (Scoter Kitchen)
Tool for extracting XIP out of OS.nb properly with procedures here (Anichillus)
XIPTool for dumping the extract .bin file and XIPPort tool for porting the core - Attached (Bepe)
Tools for relocating modules and files in XIP found here (Misar)
BuildOS tool from Kaiser Kitchen (Its got package tool and porting tool built-in) (Alex)
BenThon's MSCEInf and Ervius Package Creator to the for creating OEM Packages out of Cabs. Tutorial refered to creating the packages is here (Ervius & BenThon)
HTC ROM Tools for creating final .nbh file - Attached (Dutty)
FlashBootSplash tool for creating first splash screens - Attached. Usage information here (Vukile)
TFAT Image Editor for editing ExtROM (author unknown)
HSPL for Gene to be able to flash custom ROMs here - (procedure) (Olipro)
Excellent guidance for upgrading Gene ROM by Mobix here (Mobix)
I know there are a lot many other files for editing the rgu files and creating hv files but I didnt try them. I dumped the ROM successfully and still learning to delete or add packages. Although I am not saying that I successfully flashed my Gene with the ROM I cooked, but learning never stops till someone expert comes along to explain things and to guide us cooking wannabes to a nice kitchen and a nice personalised ROM Your suggestions and guidance and advices are all more than welcomed here
The post below is where I am going to post the packages I create and the one below that is where I am going to put up the problems I face so no one else will repeat and brick their phones
Also attached the original Gene RUU, just in case
I did my part of dumping the OS.nb in HyperCore as mentioned in anichillus's thread here. Then I used the package tool to make packages from the dump and transfer the SYS and OEM folder to Build. I haven't yet mastered the art of adding or deleting the packages here but I certainly deleted the useless images and theme files which eats up space. Post that I did the BuildOS which created the OS-New.nb very nicely. Used HTCrT tool to create the new RUU_Signed.nbh with the OS and ExtRom. While flashing the RUU showed "Flash Write Error" at about 99%. Need guidance after or prior to that, although will not stop trying and will keep posting the progress so far here
OEM Packages created by me
(A) OEM Packages created by me with Alex's procedures:
DciNoBar
FTouchFlo_V1_4_1
FTouchFloConfig_V0_9
HomePluginWM6
LG_Today_Buttons-ENG
PCMKeyboardEN-0_13
Schaps_AdvancedConfig_v2_1_0_0
SMSDRFixWM5
Spacer2_ARM
DOWNLOAD Package A
Problems I have faced so far
When I tried to recreate the hive files (default and user) Problem was faced in default.hv. Attached CMD screen, default.rgu and boot.rgu file - Solution: Found by Orefkov here
After I tried to flash my Gene with my custom cooked ROM, it left me with a blank phone. Although I passed the 1st splash screen then it was blank - Solution: Found by Anichillus here
Thanks to following experts for guiding me and lending a helping hand
Anichillus, Villaboy25, Nirvana1981, Orefkov, C_Shekhar
@ammet .. from where do we get OS.nb file ?? all i have is the WM6 .nbh file.
mobix said:
@ammet .. from where do we get OS.nb file ?? all i have is the WM6 .nbh file.
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updated the first thread on first point sorry, forgot to add in first place
Error at 99% of flashing - dont use Tadzio imgfs tools, its make smaller nb file, and its not work on gene. Use mamaich's imgfs tools.
orefkov said:
Error at 99% of flashing - dont use Tadzio imgfs tools, its make smaller nb file, and its not work on gene. Use mamaich's imgfs tools.
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that is great inputs my friend.. can u be kind enough to also post the link to these tools? please.. it will be easier to arrange for all readers
@orefkov
did your gene comeback?
did it die?
Work with registry.
Some key's names in gene registry have '\' (slash) symbol in it.
Rgucomp dont work with this. You need replace '\' in key's names on '\\'.
I write simple script for it.
try to make the chs rom ver.
but need your help.
nirvana1981 said:
@orefkov
did your gene comeback?
did it die?
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My old gene is die, but Im got money back and bay new gene.
guys.. i request you all to post your inputs as simple as possible so every noob can also understand your expert inputs u guys are cool
nirvana: what is chm rom?
orefkov: what does the regedit do and what should be edited exactly?
did you try to enlarge the rom , del the extrom ? it's unuseful.
orefkov said:
Work with registry.
Some key's names in gene registry have '\' (slash) symbol in it.
Rgucomp dont work with this. You need replace '\' in key's names on '\\'.
I write simple script for it.
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did u check my third post for the solution that is not yet found? can u guide us all on that problem?
can use it ,and make extrom work. got 10m free.
nirvana1981 said:
can use it ,and make extrom work. got 10m free.
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brother... please tell us all what u guys talking about also how do we also claim that extra space and did u reply to the pm i sent? please
ababrekar said:
did u check my third post for the solution that is not yet found? can u guide us all on that problem?
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Just download this archive, and read readme.txt in it.
orefkov said:
Just download this archive, and read readme.txt in it.
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i did download ur archieve... saw the readme.. so should i just run both batch files without editing anything? i dont need to edit anything right?
by the way.. updated the first post with the archieve, it will be easier for others to follow
after fighting for few hours and numerous changes i was able to complete the first step, of getting OS dump using Hypercore Kitchen. Now it seems I'll have to redo some part again tonite !
mobix said:
after fighting for few hours and numerous changes i was able to complete the first step, of getting OS dump using Hypercore Kitchen. Now it seems I'll have to redo some part again tonite !
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orefkov has posted a reply here in above post... check it out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1963703&postcount=6
Does anyone have just the OS ROM portion of the new VZW MR1 update? If so could you link it or explain how you disassemble the NBH file? What tools did you use and do you know of a good thread to learn to make your own kitchen?
Yes, I have searched for these. Kitchen one just returns too many results. The Stock OS querry returns too many unrelated posts. I have seen it floating around before.
Any help is appreciated with any portion of this post.
Thanks!
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Does anyone have just the OS ROM portion of the new VZW MR1 update? If so could you link it or explain how you disassemble the NBH file? What tools did you use and do you know of a good thread to learn to make your own kitchen?
Yes, I have searched for these. Kitchen one just returns too many results. The Stock OS querry returns too many unrelated posts. I have seen it floating around before.
Any help is appreciated with any portion of this post.
Thanks!
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First, you need to extract the self-extracting EXE that Verizon/HTC made.
Download the utility called NBHUtil. This will extract the NBH file and create NB files. In order to compile the individual files into an NBH again, use NBHGen, found in the kitchen under tools, with the following schema...
***Sample
TITA1000
00000000
VZW2.09
USA
200,0_SPL.nb
600,1_Splash.nb
601,2_SubSplash.nb
900,New_ExtROM.nb
300,3_Radio.nb
400,4_os-new.nb
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1 - is the phone model. Must be written as TITA1000
2 - CID
3 - Version
4 - Region Code
5 - 10 - these are the individual files.
first 3 digits is the area of memory to write the file. These MUST be as the sample. Then a comma and the "File Name". In order to create an NBH file that only has one, just delete the other lines. For OS only make it like this...
** OS Only
TITA1000
00000000
DCD_3.2.6
USA
400,4_os-new.nb
*** End OS Only
Edit: Forgot to explain NBHGen. It is a command line utility. Create the "Sample" text above and name it ****.txt (whatever you want to call it). Then run in CMD prompt..... nbhgen ****.txt. All the files must be in the same directory. If it finds the txt file, and the nb files, it will successfully create the NBH file as Ruu_signed.nbh
** OS Only
TITA1000
00000000
DCD_3.2.6
USA
400,4_os-new.nb
*** End OS Only
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This isn't a dcd rom so why would you call it DCD_3.2.6? Should be whatever the output from nbhextract gives.
gc14 said:
This isn't a dcd rom so why would you call it DCD_3.2.6? Should be whatever the output from nbhextract gives.
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Yes. I am aware... it's just a sample. You can call it whatever you want. Obviously don't use somebody's "Copyrighted" name. LOL.
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This isn't a dcd rom so why would you call it DCD_3.2.6? Should be whatever the output from nbhextract gives.
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Thank you both very much. This is the info I needed. I want to delve into making my own kitchens. This is what I needed.
Thank you both!
nitro66215 said:
First, you need to extract the self-extracting EXE that Verizon/HTC made.
Download the utility called NBHUtil. This will extract the NBH file and create NB files. In order to compile the individual files into an NBH again, use NBHGen, found in the kitchen under tools, with the following schema...
Edit: Forgot to explain NBHGen. It is a command line utility. Create the "Sample" text above and name it ****.txt (whatever you want to call it). Then run in CMD prompt..... nbhgen ****.txt. All the files must be in the same directory. If it finds the txt file, and the nb files, it will successfully create the NBH file as Ruu_signed.nbh
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Quick Question. I noticed the NBH tool you posted as the ability to make and NBH files as well as tear them down. Would you use the NBH Gen program to generate NBH files over this NBHUtil that you posted?
EDIT: Nevermind! I built my first OS only ROM from these two tools. My next question is how do I break the OS.NBH or NB down into the actual kitchen files. I would assume that is the next step to creating your own kitchen, correct? Long ago on my Apache I used the DogGuy Kitchen maker with success. I tried that the other day and it made a mess of my Titan, hehe. Any suggestions? Alos, I would prefer to learn command line if at all possible. I hate GUI's. Yes I really did say that. I hate GUI's.
These tools are in the kitchen as well. There is a readme attached.
scrosler said:
Quick Question. I noticed the NBH tool you posted as the ability to make and NBH files as well as tear them down. Would you use the NBH Gen program to generate NBH files over this NBHUtil that you posted?
EDIT: Nevermind! I built my first OS only ROM from these two tools. My next question is how do I break the OS.NBH or NB down into the actual kitchen files. I would assume that is the next step to creating your own kitchen, correct? Long ago on my Apache I used the DogGuy Kitchen maker with success. I tried that the other day and it made a mess of my Titan, hehe. Any suggestions? Alos, I would prefer to learn command line if at all possible. I hate GUI's. Yes I really did say that. I hate GUI's.
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I've used the NBH tool to build it... but it came out funky. So I just use the NBHGen utility
nitro66215 said:
I've used the NBH tool to build it... but it came out funky. So I just use the NBHGen utility
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Ok, same thing here. Otherwise everything is working exactly as you described. Thanks.
Will try the the IMAGEFS tool now.
This is too easy... So far...
Another question but sort of off topic. Is there a way to grab a ROM NB or NBH file from my phone? If so would it bring back all the custom apps and settings?