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I have been less than pleased with my verizon Titan ever since I have had it. It runs very slow. At least twice a week, I have to remove the battery to unfreeze. The other day, I was in a patients room and noticed that her husband had a phone just like mine. I asked him if he liked it and he said that he loved it. I expressed some of my frustrations and he directed me to this website, telling me that he had installed a new radio and kitchen etc and that it now worked great. Looking at some of the websites, I have only become confused and a bit scared to try and tweak my phone. I do not know where to start.
Will somebody give me or direct me to simple idiot proof instructions on how to unlock/unleash the powers of this phone? I need instructions written for someone who knows nothing about altering smartphones.
Thanks in Advance
Not to be rude, but did you even read the stickies on the forum? Plz read the wiki's gather as much knowledge as you can about the subject and then take the plunge. You will find that the wiki's are most helpful. I would update to DCD's latest ROM and get the latest radio.
You will also find out that alot of basic apps don't come with his ROMs. Make sure you get a list of what you need on your phone before you take the plunge. Get a backup program like PIM backup.
Do searches. Research on your own. nobody here is going to do that for you. People created these wiki's for a reason. USE THEM.
In all truthfulness you should not hack your phone unless you know what you are doing. The wikis and threads are very daunting even to those who have some knowledge of what is going on.
Not trying to be rude, but maybe you need a different phone. One that works the way you want it to work right out of the box.
Best case scenario, even if you manage to fumble your way thru the wikis and then later flash your rom, are you going to be able to recover if you get stuck in the bootloader?
The wikis have the info that you need. But like learning medicine you have to apply yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=392133
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Titan
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=dcdtitanroms
http://ppckitchen.org
You may want to try this one first, to see what all this cooking stuff is all about
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Yes, this is the official sprint 6.1 update with 3.42.02 radio. Non sprint customers can use it to flash the radio only (if you can't via sd card), but again CAN'T let customizations run. Non sprint customers will have to wait until the custom rom is released.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402887
There are different methods to flash your rom, and different choices for rom updates. Read up on all of them. Trust me, you will need the info sooner or later.
Like it says in the DCD thread you need to unlock your phone, you need a rom, radio, and a carrier. I just flashed my sprint titan for the first time and just about cried when it got stuck in the bootloader.
oh looky what I just accidentally found in the forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403866
Boomstick said:
oh looky what I just accidentally found in the forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403866
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What an amazing concept, you read the forum.
Unfortunately that many guides offer what I feel to be short-cuts. It may be fine if everything goes perfectly, but the problem with such simplifications is that new people can find themselves stuck in unfamiliar territory.
People should be take the time to be aware of background to what they are doing to their phones. Personally, I'd rather recommend taking care to understand the Wiki as myself and others have made the effort to cover many possibilities and recovers when flashing.
Hysterical that the poster identifies himself as a trauma surgeon. Lets hope that if any of us is ever unlucky enough to find ourselves on the other end of the scalpel from this joker, that he isn't standing at the table saying "how do you do this?", and might have taken the time to read up first.
There is no correlation between Surgeon and Computer literacy. My wife's cousin in finishing up Med school and is as bright as they come yet not computer savy beyond common tasks.
As for the actual question he needs not to worry. Using the link with Step by Step to the Verizon upgrade will go easy for you. I only suggest doing the radio via SD card and Rom via USB.
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There is no correlation between Surgeon and Computer literacy. My wife's cousin in finishing up Med school and is as bright as they come yet not computer savy beyond common tasks.
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Its not the correlation, its the attitude.
Interesting attitudes here
I will start of first saying thank you to those of you who actually are trying to help. For the rest of you, yes I did search the forum and yes I did read the Wiki. I still did not feel like I understood things well enough to run the risk of "bricking" my phone. (That is new lingo for those of us who don't spend all of our time on computers) Of course I could spend 10 or 20 hours or more, learning more about the phone, which would mean that some time in October I might have it figured out. My job simply does not give me the time to spend hours and hours trying to tweak my phone. I am in the hospital 110 to 120 hours a week (not a month). I feel lucky when I get a few minutes with my wife and kids. But rest assured, when you crash you car and you are bleeding to death, I am there for you just as I am for everyone else. So for the rest of you who are too cocky and to much of a smartass to help someone else out, I ask what in the world are you doing in this forum anyway. I would predict that you are only in here to take what others are here to give OR just here to try and belittle or make others feel stupid.
traumasurg, well aren't you special?
(That is new lingo for those of us who don't spend all of our time on computers)
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Get off your high horse, exceptional ego, relax, and take the time to respectfully learn. Only a single comment here may have generalised and only slightly went over-board, but none were as bad as your absolute swipe against this community -- your second post to XDA.... ebb pegged it, as you do have a horrible attitude. You may have made a far better first impression by not posting your introduction to the forum as a request for a short-cut to flashing your phone without also stating that you had paid notice to the Wiki and current threads concerning flashing guides.... If you had trouble understanding, then why did you fail to state exactly where you went out-of-depth? If terminology is "new lingo" to you then did you at least cover the basics of basic in our Wiki's Titan for Beginners?
You come in here looking for help yet some of us were quite polite, accurate and specific in warning that you should not rush forward with short-cuts before being aware of what you are doing and how to recovery. Links to help were provided to you before in between your two posts. Your phone is possibly your critical property so you should avoid messing with it if unsure upon ensuring that you can maintain its function.
Warning for you in the future -- don't join a tech forum insult all as shut-in computer geeks who owe our life to you. This is an anonymous forum, and therefore all are potentially equal here. What distinguishes members is their decorum of respect and a display of an effort to learn.
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Warning for you in the future -- don't join a tech forum insult all as shut-in computer geeks who owe our life to you. This is an anonymous forum, and therefore all are potentially equal here. What distinguishes members is their decorum of respect and a display of an effort to learn.
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Look, I in no way implied that everyone in here is a shut-in computer geek, although I have no doubt that some are. If you look back over the replies to my original post, there were a couple of members who showed anything but respect. In fact, two of them even posted twice to my original question without any useful information and replied only to in effect say "look how stupid this guy is." If you were on the other end of that reply, what would you think of those here in this forum? There were however several other responses, yours included, that were helpful. Yes I did read through the Wiki and I also had previously looked at two other websites given me by my patient's husband. It was mostly greek to me. That is why I posted.
I must say, I have been in several different forums, dirtbiking, cycling, climbing, trauma, as well as other computer forums and I have never met such attitudes that I met in here this week.
I'll probably just get an iphone next week.
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I am in the hospital 110 to 120 hours a week (not a month)
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sucks to be you...
and since there is only 168 hours in a week and you say 120 of it is for work... that leaves you with 48 hours of sleeping time... which would be a little less than 7 hours of sleep a day... how do you eat? how do you shower? how do you get laid? no wonder the attitude... if no one else understands... I do
It is tough for some to answer the same questions that are (I promise) explained in the wiki. The hope is that most people would understand and be able to follow through with the instructions, but this is not for anyone, similar to HAM radio and FTA satellite.
I encourage you to go for the iphone, it seems more your speed.
Alright traumasurg, I can understand being a noob sucks. So here is a breakdown of what you should do if you want to get your phone with a new rom and gps radio.
That stock rom wont work with GPS radio. You need a non-stock rom for it to work.
Get this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402920
Get this radio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403280
use this as a guide: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TitanRecentHome
Once the rom is installed assuming you have verizon, run the carrier cab.
Get carrier cab here: http://www.lifesnotsogood.com/dcd1182/carriers/dcd Verizon Carrier 20080706.cab
Remember you will need to install the new boot loader first. Then do the rest according to instructions there.
Also, make sure you have another phone handy or a land-line handy for when u call verizon. To get it re-authenticated. You will need to do this whenever u go from a non-gps radio to a gps one. (I reccomend doing this during business hours so u dont freak and wont be able to contact them until they open in the morning)
Oh yeah make sure you backup your contacts to outlook(activesync) or use Pimbackup or your gonna be pissed off.
Well this is not one, but...
I'm not an idiot but I got an X10 via an upgrade I never even knew about "Android" at the time, I just thought it was a phone
Now I would love to root my phone and I read the start of the X10's idiot guide to root thread and I think "yeah I can do that that" then after scrolling down a bit (I've seen the latest updates) I see walls of code for this that and the other!
I'm not a part of the matrix and this code scares the crap out me, the closest I got to seeing anything like that was on the PS1 and Yakoze (sp) and that went bad doing a bouncing ball and I felt proud when I first pressed Ctrl/Alt/Del and Im 33! So do you see my concern?
I've seen all the videos posted on the link but with every update I get more confused
Could this please be a sensible thread on how to/ a guide root the X10 with the latest methods worded in a way so a complete and utter computer illiterate idiot can do the root?
I know this is very bold of me to make my first post on this forum of people that baffle me with their understanding and knowledge of coding (hence my reference to The Matrix as I love the films) but as a complete beginner in these things I would love a simple and understandable way to root and enter the code correctly.
I'm happy to reserve the next post to edit this and post #2 later one, hopefully with a guide written that I can follow and root with and the links to download the latest versions of the "root" and keep it updated when a new process comes up. The second post can be links to videos and other "How to" guides and any add on apps/updates that I will add when I can do them with a written how to from me I'm not an idiot but I have no understanding with these things but I know I can learn itand I love the idea of what I can do to my X10 and what I could do in the future with updates and cooked ROM's if the Gods crack the boot loader... All hail the Dev's!
SO how about it? For us Layman's
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the latest root method is simple.. even I can understand it and I'm new to the whole android experience.. think you should give it a try!! it just basically running files.. no need to really mess with codes..
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I will reserve this. and update it on the weekend. If I succeed in rooting then I will be an Idiot and pure noob in this to do it. I will try to write the step by step instructions on what I did.
just look at them doing it through the videos on youtube afew times, they're fraking idiot proof!
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Hi,
I understand you may be feeling a bit scared or worried for attempting this. But 95% of the 'advanced' stuff is happening behind the scenes, hence what the devs were working on in the days between achieving root and releasing root for everyone.
Get SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service), and follow instructions on that to update your phone; that will automatically install the needed drivers.
After that, get the Step1 from the guide, and follow the instruction file in that, to get your 'device ID' and that's the hardest part. After that, just keep following the guide.
If you get stuck, post in here!
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Well this is not one, but...
I'm not an idiot but I got an X10 via an upgrade I never even knew about "Android" at the time, I just thought it was a phone
Now I would love to root my phone and I read the start of the X10's idiot guide to root thread and I think "yeah I can do that that" then after scrolling down a bit (I've seen the latest updates) I see walls of code for this that and the other!
I'm not a part of the matrix and this code scares the crap out me, the closest I got to seeing anything like that was on the PS1 and Yakoze (sp) and that went bad doing a bouncing ball and I felt proud when I first pressed Ctrl/Alt/Del and Im 33! So do you see my concern?
I've seen all the videos posted on the link but with every update I get more confused
Could this please be a sensible thread on how to/ a guide root the X10 with the latest methods worded in a way so a complete and utter computer illiterate idiot can do the root?
I know this is very bold of me to make my first post on this forum of people that baffle me with their understanding and knowledge of coding (hence my reference to The Matrix as I love the films) but as a complete beginner in these things I would love a simple and understandable way to root and enter the code correctly.
I'm happy to reserve the next post to edit this and post #2 later one, hopefully with a guide written that I can follow and root with and the links to download the latest versions of the "root" and keep it updated when a new process comes up. The second post can be links to videos and other "How to" guides and any add on apps/updates that I will add when I can do them with a written how to from me I'm not an idiot but I have no understanding with these things but I know I can learn itand I love the idea of what I can do to my X10 and what I could do in the future with updates and cooked ROM's if the Gods crack the boot loader... All hail the Dev's!
SO how about it? For us Layman's
Mods please delete or move as you see fit
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Look this is quite simple... root is not for idiots. If you are one... then you should probably not be doing this. Please understand that this is not a personal attack directed at you but at the general noobness surrounding the messages flooding into these forums since root has been released.
I guess most of the hundreds of posts that you see all around in the rooting thread or the many *improved* tutorials out there are not going to help anyone unless they understand some pretty basic concepts.
I mean comon... look at howmany people have have reported "java not recognized as an internal or external command..."
not knowing anything about java, or Android or computers in general is not going to help here.
I really appreciate the efforts that the devs have put into all this already in making the process as easy as possible. All it needs is some basic knowledge of what a batch file is, what a java virtual machine is... what adb is for and it all makes sense.
The rooting process is so flexible and open that anyone with an iota of comprehension of whats going on can tweak the process to his/her liking.
Me personally, I just downloaded the OTA package in the latest update and was up and running in no time. What... no step1, step 2?
Well... no because I understand what these steps mean. Take a pause... read the scripts. Go to the library gets some books, search the internet... take a technical course, learn computer programming and then you will understand.
Making something idiot-proof is unpossible. Everytime you make it easier nature builds a better idiot. It's a neverending battle.
ddewbofh said:
Making something idiot-proof is unpossible. Everytime you make it easier nature builds a better idiot. It's a neverending battle.
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LAMAO... that was a good one man!!!
I wanted to contribute something to the development but I'm a dumby when it comes to code. For a living I coordinate techs and developers with end users, basically I'm a tech-speak translator. I've notice that around these parts there are a ton of questions that could be easier resolved by following some guidelines. So this guide isn't about how to root or rom specifically, it's tips to avoid common mistakes and make it easier to provide you with help if something does go wrong. Think of it like when you call your cable help line and they ask you "is it plugged in" if you checked to make sure it was plugged in before you called you'll get to a solution a lot quicker.
I ask that any devs who can add to this do because knowing what us regular users can do to make your job (unpaid job that is) easier benefits us all.
Back up
This is super important but a lot of us are in such a rush to play with the goodies that we skip it. Always always keep a current back up of your sd card on your pc/mac. You can create a folder called "mytouchbak" or whatever you want and just copy and paste all the files over there.
Also nandroid backup. You should keep at least 2 nandroid backups. If you're just now rooting make a nandroid back up before you do anything. Then once you have a good stable rom running make another nandroid back up. This way you can either return to a default build, or to your working rom build.
These things are important because usually if you screw something up it's usually quicker and easier to just start from the beginning rather than have someone try to figure out what tiny step out of the many involved you may have done wrong, then figure out how to fix it.
Try twice
This relates to "back up." If something seems broken start from the beginning and try it again. Most likely you missed a step, forgot a symbol in something you typed, or sometimes something just didn't quite go right. By rooting you are doing things that weren't meant to be done and sometimes some numbers just got crossed somewhere. Before you proclaim that things are broken just try it again. You would be suprised by the number of times things work the second time through.
Read the whole thread
We have all done it. You follow the instructions perfectly and something doesn't work so you run to the forum and immediately write a post saying "help, i can't get it to work" on page 80 of a thread when several other people experienced the same problem, already asked the question and a solution was posted on page 20. I know it's sometimes a pain to skim 80 pages of posts but those 80 pages are probably caused by other people not reading the thread before posting. A good tip for this is if there is something specific that isn't working like wi-fi tether, just open the search toolbar in your browser, type "tether" and then go to each page hitting search. That way you don't have to read every post but if anyone has mentioned anything about tethering it will point you right to it and you only have to read those posts.
Have a computer ready
This is one that most of us already do but the one time you forget things always go bad. Don't ever rely on remembering the instructions you read on your phones browser when working on rooting and romming. If you have a computer in front of you you can read the forums and follow the instructions word for word which gives you a better chance of success.
Read everything first
Before you start read everything from start to finish at least once. Sometimes devs skip steps that they assume we know and then mention them later. It's because a lot of things seem like something everyone should know, but we don't. In the same vein if you can find multiple tutorials read them all first. This will give you several view points on doing the same thing and will in general make the whole process make more sense to you and clue you in on things one tutorial may have skipped past.
The other benefit is sometimes a step is listed, and then right after it it will say something like "and don't do that until you do this." such as with our current rooting loop method. If you read all the steps first before starting you won't be caught off guard by things like this.
Asking for help
When you get stuck, you can't find any answers AFTER READING AND SEARCHING THE FORUM for your issue then definitely ask away. How you ask relates to how easily it is for someone to help you.
Avoid making general statements when possible, detail is a must. Instead of saying "I rooted, then did A2SD, then restarted" give the steps you took to root and A2SD by either referencing the method such as "I rooted as per the steps laid out in (link to instructions or name of method) or lay out the exact steps line for line as to what you did. If you assume you rooted right and what went wrong was you missed a step in the rooting process how is anyone supposed to tell you what step you missed.
Also format it to be easy to read. Development trains your mind to be very organized and structured. Basically don't format your post like this guide I'm writing, in large blocks of paragraph text. Instead put each command on a new line for instance:
"I did this
adb shell
adb push update.zip /sd
reboot into recovery....."
this makes it a lot easier to provide you with help.
Slow down, Find a good time
Don't rush through the process. That's how steps are missed, commands are mistyped and phones get bricked. I've done roots at 2am and couldn't for the life of me get it to work, I put it away and tried again in the morning and things went great. So don't mess with rooting and romming when you're exhausted, in a hurry, high, in the midst of an argument with your girlfriend, or any sort of other distractions.
That's all I have for now, I hope it helps. If anyone has anything to add please do.
great guide, most of us probably follow these general rules without really thinking about it and sometimes that is overlooked when a new guy comes in to try to do something.
tubaking182 said:
great guide, most of us probably follow these general rules without really thinking about it and sometimes that is overlooked when a new guy comes in to try to do something.
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Thank you. I notice that happen a lot in my job where someone with no experience in the particular tech get's lost because the things we take for granted as common knowledge really aren't for someone new to the idea. Especially with the android devices becoming insanely popular theres a huge influx of new users looking at the goodies that come with root. install a custom rom or two and everything above becomes second nature.
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Slow down, Find a good time
Don't rush through the process. That's how steps are missed, commands are mistyped and phones get bricked. I've done roots at 2am and couldn't for the life of me get it to work, I put it away and tried again in the morning and things went great. So don't mess with rooting and romming when you're exhausted, in a hurry, high, in the midst of an argument with your girlfriend, or any sort of other distractions.
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So that's why I was having problems.
this tut is NOW IN SLIDE BIBLE! just send people there any chance you get with noobs, and we'll let them search
Aweome idea for a post! Thanks!
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Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. And especially thank you for getting this posted into the slide bible. I hope this cuts down on some of the repeat questions and makes it easier for some of the new folks to not be so overwhelmed when rooting for the first time.
@Bigshow281 : I have screwed up several rootings by being a little bit too foggy to be messing with something that requires precise typing and following instructions correctly.
Dear forum members,
In case you are interested about rom flashing in your device as:
- Installing a new radio version and / or
- Trying another imgfs of other official builds
then you can post your device about info, including operator info, in order to be developed.
I will also provide an analysis of the the rom:
RUU_Mondrian_Cingular_US_1.03.502.07_5.51.09.06_22.30.50_RELEASE
provided by Football, in order for all to know what there is inside.
Flashing is as simple as that:
Set the device in boot loader mode
- From power on, press power off and hold volume down and wait up to tricolor screen be displayed. Release volume down.
- From power off, press power on and hold volume down and wait up to tricolor screen be displayed. Release volume down.
Connect it to your laptop/PC with a USB cable and double click on the provided ROMUpdateUtility.exe
Follow the on screen instructions as usual.
In case of emergency, say if flashing has stuck in 0% or other percentage do this:
Press and Hold the power button until the device will reboot.
Reboots to normal operation due to it is connected with the USB cable to a PC/Laptop.
Important note:
We flash a ROM when we have an initial ROM backup for our device
in order to flashback again to our initial ROM.
We can identify our device rom version, see this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883627
Regards,ansar.
so what exactly is RUU_Mondrian_Cingular_US_1.03.502.07_5.51.09.06_22 .30.50?
is it an update
if not whats the difference between this and what im running now?
Check the other thread squidbutt.
I have read the entire thread,and found no defiant answer to there being difference so I asked elsewhere
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I have read the entire thread,and found no defiant answer to there being difference so I asked elsewhere
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Hi,
You can identify your device version, see this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883627
Regards, ansar.
Ready to Help
I've been with XDA since my Tilt, through my Tilt2, countless number of friend's phones, and onto the HTC Surround. I've done very limited programming and the such and only opened a kitchen once or twice. I would really like to help in the development of making the OS a better place to be, (as opposed to complaining about it) but I do not know where to start. The Tilt2 has a new ROM out almost daily at times in high production. If someone could explain to me how we get the tools to get the ball rolling, how i can help, or general knowledge so that "users" on this board can become more involved/have a better insight of what happens behind the scenes, that would be awesome.
I love this forum and turn people to it on an almost daily basis. Thank you to everyone who makes this happen.
Damian Stollsteimer
drumboy03 said:
I've been with XDA since my Tilt, through my Tilt2, countless number of friend's phones, and onto the HTC Surround. I've done very limited programming and the such and only opened a kitchen once or twice. I would really like to help in the development of making the OS a better place to be, (as opposed to complaining about it) but I do not know where to start. The Tilt2 has a new ROM out almost daily at times in high production. If someone could explain to me how we get the tools to get the ball rolling, how i can help, or general knowledge so that "users" on this board can become more involved/have a better insight of what happens behind the scenes, that would be awesome.
I love this forum and turn people to it on an almost daily basis. Thank you to everyone who makes this happen.
Damian Stollsteimer
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Hi,
It is a development phase rigth now and we should wait for a consolidation of know how.
Thnx for commenting and supporting.
Regards, asnar.
Developement
It is what happens during this "Development Stage" that I would like to know more about and be involved with. Could you be more specific, use whatever techy terms you need, etc etc, I'll try to keep up.
Disclaimer: Kindly Forgive My Long Post
Some Important Details of My Phone:
Hboot version HTC EVO 3D X515m PG86300 GSM:
***LOCKED***
SHOOTER_U PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.49.009
eMMC-boot
July 18 2011, 12:09:31
ro.carrier:[HTC-India]
Shooteru
CID: [HTC_038]
Android Version: GingerBread 2.3.4
HTC Sense Version: 3.0
Software Number: 1.22.720.4
Kernel Version:
2.6.35.13-g28ad439
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Thu Jul 21 14:50:22 CST 2011
Baseband Version:
10.54.9020.00U_10.13.9020.20_M
Build Number:
1.22.720.4 CL115289 release-keys
Browser Version:
WebKit/533.1
Dear All, I have taken my time and read through and even posted on most of the forums, but unfortunately not one detailing the stuff I intend to do or proper/clear cut response. First off, I would like you to remember that I am a noob and your elaborate and detailed instructions of the steps involved would invaluably help me and hopefully others looking to do the same, so if you're in a hurry, please don't reply halfheartedly. When you have some free time, reply and I will wait patiently for your instructions on how to go about things. I will wholeheartedly appreciate whatever inputs I can receive from those with some know how about the possibilities/impossibilities of the same and please, like I said, spare the noob with some patience and offer some really helpful posts(even if delayed). Thank you.
My intention listed below: (Have already purchased a 64GB Class 10 Micro SD card)
1. Root to S-Off. (Hopefully with methods to revert back to Original state in case of Jelly bean update being released for the EVO3D or for receiving future updates).
2. Back up my Official GB and apps to be reinstalled with a boot manager to slot 1 as either recovery or First Rom.
3. Obtain The Official ICS update either via OTA or if there is an Official Ruu File for my device. Steps on how to get contacts and apps restored back to this too would be helpful.
4. Back up the ICS Rom to be installed on Slot 2 of boot manager so that dual boot of Official GB and ICS can be done.
5. Possible methods of adding the Jelly Bean Update If/When available to this mix to have a triple booting device with the official ROMs.
Based on the above, this is what I am looking for:
1. Fool proof methods and steps on achieving the same.
2, The necessary apps, recovery programs, region based Stock ROM/Ruu files(in case the backed up Official ROMs are not necessary or deemed applicable), and any other software/apps that may be needed to be downloaded/purchased for performing the same.
3. Step-by-step instructions pertaining to the particular Hboot version, CID, etc of my device.
4. Safety measures to look out for, checklist of files to have before hand and Probable methods of having a safe copy always at hand to recover mobile from any boot loops, bricking, etc.
5. Please note MOST of the links to files are not downloading, especially file factory links of the RUUs. All the other smaller files are there and can be got from alternate sources too, except the more important Big Ones Missing! Kindly rectify the same. Thank You.
I would like to inform some very important things I noticed on the forum/threads in PLENTY and what it would seem like to anyone new on the forums and if you are of sane mind, I am sure you will agree! Not that I'm asking you to, since to someone familiar with things a noob's point of view will ALWAYS seem inferior, because one very easily forgets that he was once a noob too:
1. You have instructions and threads, YES, PLENTY! BUT... There is always a drawback/s mentioned somewhere down the line that too when the thread has nearly 400+ pages! That would only make a person mad for having wasted time to find out that it is a nonworking method, etc. Either the thread has to be cleaned up of repeated questions or WRONG information. Faulty/half-working ROMs have to be either REMOVED or Carry A Warning in the TITLE as well as the 1st post itself so that people won't waste their time reading through the umpteen posts and pages or trying and failing and/or bricking their devices.
2. Too many threads of the same methods to do the same thing whereas there are issues mentioned and argued about with those methods too. Ever heard the saying, "Too many cooks spoil the broth!" ? Also, be more descriptive with titles or threads so that Search will catch it. Eg. If something is either related to GSM or CDMA(even for RUUs, if made known, would help immensely), please have it mentioned first off!
3. In the same way, Methods for Rooting, S-OFF, etc, would be BEST if they were mentioned with the supported/respective Hboot versions or CID numbers since these two seem to be the most important factors from what I have seen. It would be good if members posted their Hboot version [Power off phone, Remove battery, replace it, hold volume button down and then simultaneously press power button for 2 to 3 seconds to go to Hboot menu. Volume buttons to go up or down in the menu, To Exit, move to fastboot, with fastboot highlighted, press power button, scroll down with volume key to reboot, with reboot highlighted, press power button to Exit(see what I mean?! THIS is what a noob would want to know and Not KNOW! Unlike someone flashing 10 to 100 ROMs a day)] and CID version(CID Getter app download from Market/Google Play Store, install and Run. The First Line on TOP in Red shows the CID is...) when they say some method worked for them or DID NOT and be responsible enough to reply when the OP asks if the issue was resolved because it leaves someone reading 500 odd pages left in the dark! And trust me! It isn't an easy task!!!
4. If information is known as to which region RUU/s(Stock Roms) is for a particular CID and Hboot to work without conflicting, kindly link them TOGETHER, if others can be used mention the same, but also how and what files to have in handy in case restoration needs to be done for either warranty or other purposes, since the files will be needed according to the same by each member and having a List/Database in a separate thread with correct details of EACH would immensely help, and then at least the search function would prove more helpful. (Note to Others: Before you change CID or other Important Things, Note Down the About Phone Details of your Phone, CID number, Hboot Version, etc, on a notepad saved as HTC Evo or whatever your phone name is, with a Date in the note for each step you did and when, etc for You To Keep Track, in case the need arises down the line, NOT say you didn't think it was important! Ever try forgetting your wife's birthday or your wedding anniversary, Yeah Right! WE Don't think it's Important, but We'll know better later! ) This is a thousand times better Instead of guess work or time wasted on trial and error and reading a hundred threads that lead people in circles between will work and won't work fights, only to curse the day they thought of trying something with their device!
5. When there is a WRONG INFORMATION passed regarding a ROM/method of S-OFF, etc, get the facts verified ASAP and remove contraindicating or confusing posts or the thread itself if there is an issue, Make it compulsory for OPs to Put up A HUGE WARNING as to the drawbacks of doing something with a particular ROM (or better still Just Remove It), and make known of NON-WORKING things before Hand! Which method pertains to which versions, etc. That way noobs would not end up trying their hands at things that they are not familiar with and end up begging later PLEASE, HEELPPP, etc, on deaf ears in the forum. They can at least have working methods up and try them out and be happy once they succeed and can be even more happy to have entered XDA and can spread the good word!.:highfive:
6. This is supposed to be a forum for productivity, NOT Hold Egos OR Try and test others as guinea pigs and then claim d'oh, or Oh sorry I didn't see or notice that. Your small overlooking of an important factor might cost someone his/her device! Try and sort your $#!T Out BEFORE You post it in a forum! Give detailed answers. If You Don't Know, Say You Don't We Won't Think You Less Wiser, but will Appreciate Your Honesty! Not wait till someone gets Scr3W3D and then later cry hoarse all over the forum! And yet you try to act All High and Mighty After You are Caught With Your Pants Down! Catch My Drift?!
So admins please do clear up things a bit and get rid of unwanted posts or too many topics on the same thing, which would have consequential/negative effects on those visiting those threads, (let them bunch up all their names as credits in the single thread and oh to AVOID the EGO Clash Mention "In No Particular Order" just to make 'em happy!) because it will give a bad name to the forum which I'm sure none of us want to see happening! Just my 20 cents I hope would be useful!:angel: Oh and as a signing off to People Already on The Forum or Coming into the Forum, "I DON'T CARE if You GET Or NOT GET an EVO, JUST PLEASE DON'T GET AN EGO!!!" Take Care and God Bless!
Thank you for your thought out post. I did read the whole thing and agree that in an optimal world, posts would be much more detailed. But, to give that much detail would be a full time job and then some. So many of us give pointers to get people looking in the right direction.
When I rooted my phone as a noob, I had about 20 tabs open researching different sites and consolidating information. I learned a lot that way and am glad someone didn't spoon feed me. But to each his own I guess.
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Thank you for your thought out post. I did read the whole thing and agree that in an optimal world, posts would be much more detailed. But, to give that much detail would be a full time job and then some. So many of us give pointers to get people looking in the right direction.
When I rooted my phone as a noob, I had about 20 tabs open researching different sites and consolidating information. I learned a lot that way and am glad someone didn't spoon feed me. But to each his own I guess.
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Hi coal686, thanks for the reply. Reminds me of my school nickname thankfully which never stuck! lol Well I did type out the long post above because I wanted to mention the difficulties ANY noob would have on approaching the site and also what I DID NOT find Anywhere in the threads. (you have dual boot threads, but not the same) What would seem right direction/s to the "quickie" posters might not actually be the right direction if you read through the threads for the target. Like saying go this way, then that way; oh! and there's also this way and that way too and the person travels all those miles(pages in this case) through all those different paths(threads) only to reach the DEAD END of different sides of the SAME CLIFF to jump off! Don't believe me? Read the threads! You'll understand why and tell me honestly that you don't feel the same way when you see some or rather most of the threads after actually reading a gazillion pages.
You say difficult to give that much detail. I thought we all actually want an optimal world, not a world driven by chaos?! There is much MORE wrong detail given in a single thread or how do I put it?, Target-less detail, other than the intended purpose sometimes. If you did read my post, you would have been kinder to notice that that was what I was trying to mention and imply from my experience. Like I mentioned before, It is NO USE having SO much info(some wrong or non-working) scrambled all about with different variants with no proper target or what it is about. Do you know that if a person literally typed out a single page with proper working methods with so called "spoon-feeding explanations steps to a noob" like how I explained in my post(for the Hboot and CID) there would have been lesser space taken up in the forum and it would be BENEFICIAL to one and all who visit the forum. (also for those who don't have Mbps connections to see, again, misguiding or poorly shot videos on the same)
Don't you think those 4 or 5 points that I posted are obviously what is ideal for any/everyone. List of programs for each purpose, steps to do, Note down the About Phone info, Hboot, CID versions, correct files to download for the same, how and when to do the backup, rooting, But still if the methods were already there, there would be no need to revert or go in for warranty anyway! Tell me you see these important instructions in the best of threads up front and at the very beginning and I'll know how well you read those 20 tabs. Still don't trust me?!
I'll be frank with you, a person who is pretty confident too will come in, read, try, scream at least a million WTFs?!! and different profanities by the time he is done with just one part of the process, would have lost half or more of hair and brain cells, and read a "right-looking" thread which ends up being the wrong thread, mess up his phone, beg on the forums, curse in his heart, still beg more and by the end of it all would say $cr3W T#!s and maybe either kill his/her phone or himself/herself! lol I hope that's not the intention of the forum though, or a new depopulation method?! :laugh:MAO
However, Please tell me you don't believe I am asking to be SPOON FED according to you, and that I came and posted WITHOUT READING ANY THREAD. Just like you, I usually take just a day or two continuously reading stuff, actually more than 20 tabs at a given time to get a hold on any new topic and I'm usually done within that time because it's easy to identify the right stuff for me to get the various topics and have an understanding of what I need to know, but I cannot say the same for this experience. Multiple tabs reading of utter confusion, misguidance, so many pages bookmarked, read through, agonizing to learn, that I am asking something about a person's head(Evo 3D GSM) and two eyes(Dual boot GB/ICS) straight up and I am instead replied to with directions to a person's... tail(don't ask!), or what one or many persons think is a person's head, only directed to the wrong head! You get the picture?
Sorry for being a bit coarse, but I hope it puts my point through clearly or better for people to understand the flaw and rectify it, instead of trying to justify it. For that matter, when you see the so called multitude of videos(it's a PITA on 512kbps), which are supposed to be by people doing this stuff day in and day out, Just see the number of times, they stutter through their own stuff! They cannot go through the process correctly, forget a program in between, forget to post the links up front, or steps, things like commands and stuff are thrown about in different graphics! Are you serious?! Then go about it all haphazardly and then think to themselves, they HELPED someone!!! Boy if they were a Driving instructor there would be lesser population!
Just for entertainment purposes, This is how it would go:
noobie driver: What do I do sir?
Instructor: Well you put on your seat belt first, start the car, change the gear, slam down the accelerator.. oh $#!t wait I forgot to tell the mechanic to change the brakes, umm... adjust your mirrors, umm... oh yeah press the brakes, umm... there's a truck heading into us!
noobie driver: WTF?! What is the brakes and where is it sir?!
Instructor: What do you mean you don't know what or where the brakes are?!! It's that damn pedal down there you Noobie Nut job!!! (looks down) Oh s#!t!!! I forgot to refit the brake pedal that I took out too!!! Never mind Bubba say your prayers!!!
CRAAAAASHHHHH!
This is about the same scenario that's happening! Like with computers, just because I know a little, if I instruct someone who has never touched a computer or maybe owns a computer and types stuff on it, blindly saying, put the power cord into the SMPS socket, take the RAM out, clean it and RAM It into slot 1 not slot 2, the one next to the CPU is slot 1. Replace the CMOS battery, Check if Hard disk is connected, Check if DVD writer is SATA/IDE! Clear the CMOS jumper by moving it from pins 1-2 to 2-3 and then back to 1-2. Oh, but first, pull out the power cord before you do! Do you know what reaction I would get?! I would probably hear a BUZZ, see some sparks and have one less person and one less machine on the planet!
Now I know when reading this long post, some might be with their noses pointing in the air saying, Oh we don't have the time for this nonsense! But seriously, you think that others are enjoying the experience like I'm going through?! The neck, back and headache I'm having right now is all proof to it and if experienced by you, you'll definitely not hesitate to even spoon feed me! All this stuff will just put the TRUE picture of how things are, well, at least for now. If Anyone patient enough and want to seriously change things to an optimal world situation, and willing to guide me through though, I will STILL be Patiently WAITING for your knowledgeable inputs.
BTW, still the file factory downloads keep timing out or failing before the end and after three attempts, that too through DTA(down them all) to avoid any failure, it is coming as a failed download or simply beeps completed, but with a html of 21kb!!! Torrents Anyone?! Also for the said Hboot version and CID of my device(or am I supposed to change it?) Which are the RUUs to download? Shooter U GB/ICS Europe or Asia? I am guessing a backup of my own GB would be useful for the future just in case so how to do the needful would be good. Thanks once again for your patience on whoever gets to read this and will as usual appreciate ANY inputs on the same. Cheers and God Bless.
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@zcink: Thanks for the quick response. Oh, btw your logo pic is my pet name Micky (in case you change your pic) lol! Also what you mentioned is what I am somewhat hoping to do. Lol and I can imagine why it was quickly shot down! lol Care to post the steps though for my scenario, either here or on a separate thread and it may benefit some, if not many! I did try breaking up the paragraphs for easier reading bro. It's really not that difficult to read and sorry once again if it is. Well other than the seemingly unimportant stuff, this part from my first post being replied to in detail would be more than sufficient:
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My intentions listed below: (Have already purchased a 64GB Class 10 Micro SD card)
1. Root to S-Off. (Hopefully with methods to revert back to Original state in case of Jelly bean update being released for the EVO3D or for receiving future updates).
2. Back up my Official GB and apps to be reinstalled with a boot manager to slot 1 as either recovery or First Rom.
3. Obtain The Official ICS update either via OTA or if there is an Official Ruu File for my device. Steps on how to get contacts and apps restored back to this too would be helpful.
4. Back up of the ICS Rom with apps, etc to be installed on Slot 2 of boot manager so that Dual boot of OFFICIAL GB and ICS ROMs can be done.
5. Possible methods of adding the Jelly Bean Update If/When available to this mix to have a triple booting device with the official ROMs.
Based on the above, this is what I am looking for:
1. Fool proof methods and steps on achieving the same.
2, The necessary apps, recovery programs, region based Stock ROM/Ruu files(in case the backed up Official ROMs are not necessary or deemed applicable), and any other software/apps that may be needed to be downloaded/purchased for performing the same.
3. Step-by-step instructions pertaining to the particular Hboot version, CID, etc of my device.
4. Safety measures to look out for, checklist of files to have before hand and Probable methods of having a safe copy always at hand to recover mobile from any boot loops, bricking, etc.
5. Please note MOST of the links to files are not downloading, especially file factory links of the RUUs. All the other smaller files are there and can be got from alternate sources too, except the more important Big Ones Missing! Kindly rectify the same. Thank You.
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Lol, I can't help but notice that I mentioned the words "Official ROMs" many times just to be clear and it was so easily missed (Sorry, if I am to blame or wasn't clear enough) I am not all too keen on Custom ROMs having one or two (maybe unimportant to some, but important to me) features missing making my phone defunct, but rather thoroughly working with its original ROMs. I would however be more than happy to add Any FULLY working ROMs with maybe Sense 4.0 and Beats to the mix, but I was already told that there are NONE and also explained the reason why they are that way, so I do understand!
Let me guess my friend. Either the installed radio or the kernels must have been the issue because one would have been for GB whereas it won't work for ICS or vice versa. That's why I was hoping that someone who knows or tried out this stuff to the core would know which is the commonly working Kernel or Radio to install both ROMs without error, or if say Maybe Official backed up GB was installed back onto the phone as slot 1 and Official ICS was backed up and installed onto a partition on the SD card as slot 2, with maybe a separate partition for ROMs and Data so that say each ROM stays within that area having their own separate kernels, radios, etc when loaded into via the boot manager and hence not having issues with their working.
Sorry, I am not too well-versed with the workings of android, but I am just trying to give my thoughts based on what I know through my experience with dual booting computers, though I know we're talking different things here, but am sure some things might be common. Just out of curiosity, does maybe android not have ways to direct or redirect the phone to a separate portion to run each particular ROM and maybe because all the files are all dumped in the ROOT there are errors?
Because for example if I were to take both XP and Windows 7 files(though common platform) and place it on the same partition, there are definitely bound to be errors. Whereas GB and ICS are more like Windows XP and Linux(only Android Mobile being the common platform here) so probably placing them all in the same place(Root of phone) is scr3wing up things. Does Android segregate things(files to separate partitions) in the same way as computers do and the boot loader able to direct/redirect to the appropriate partitions/ROMs for smooth performance? OR Does it have NO method of doing so hence the chaos?!
If that was the case, any developers of the boot managers, ROMs, etc who manage to write stuff in a way that it is able to hold different kernels/radios for the respective ROM/s in separate partitions on the memory card (or Phone if enough memory on board) would be able to manipulate the system to make the boot loader redirect correctly to the appropriate partition and hence make it error free in operation since all the needed files would be present in that location. Also a common way to connect to other files(media, etc) on a Separate Data Partition, would enable each ROM to recognize/find/see those files instead of missing/not detecting files, or say getting apps and contacts for EACH Rom reinstalled again and again, similar to as on OS' of computers.
Am I just blabbering/rambling here not knowing what I'm talking about?! I guess so, but Well, just my 2 cents which could hopefully benefit for the future to someone or some developer who tries to think differently like me(err.. the thinking part that is, not the developer part! lol). Thanks and anticipating once again your knowledgeable inputs.
help needed
******LOCKED*******
SHOOTER_U PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.49.0018
RADIO-11.25.35.3504.06_M
openDSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0202
eMMC-boot
oct 3 2011,15;03;01
need help how to revive this phone is urgent thanks in advance