It's my understanding that there are currently two updated ROMS to download - the Modaco one and the generic HTC update found on the Modaco thread.
My question is, having rooted the phone, why would the Modaco one be a better bet? I feel like I may as well go for the generic one. I am a bit of a noob when it comes to things liked this, so a summary of pros and cons to each would be extremely helpful. For instance, does the generic ROM allow root access?
Also, for anyone in the same position as me, check out the unlockr guide videos on rooting and upgrading the ROM on your phone - http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-your-htc-hero/
So handy!
Thanks.
This is just from what (i think) I know...
1/ Has additional apps that are useful e.g. CustomLocale, Spare Parts, Anycut, Wifi teethering, A2SD etc. You can get these yourself but obviously you would have to do the leg work.
2/ and you get all the stuff listed on the first page of the Modaco ROM thread.
3/ If you use the generic HTC ROM it won't be rooted.
4/ Most of the folders you would want write access to are already mounted by default. If you are a noob this will save you working out how to do this.
For me it was a no brainer to use the MCR.
Thank you for the response! What do you mean by 'write access' ?
simcarloc said:
Thank you for the response! What do you mean by 'write access' ?
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"Write Access" means you can copy files on to the drive/folder. Android is based on unix so by default you don't have write or even read access to quite a few of the folders you would normally need access to for modding, copying files, deleting files, putting files on your phone etc.
You have to do this via a command prompt either from your computer when the phone is connected or using an emulator on the phone. You may or may not want to do any of these things but it would generally make life easier for you if you wanted to.
Ok. Thanks for breaking that down for me Isim.
All that remains for me to do now is partition my SD card. I have looked at some of the guides and they scare the ****e out of me. What's the simplest way of partitioning? Do I have to enter the world of command-line prompts? Any programs with a GUI?
Hi Isim , just another quick question does this rom support portuguese language, thanks
simcarloc said:
My question is, having rooted the phone, why would the Modaco one be a better bet? I feel like I may as well go for the generic one. I am a bit of a noob when it comes to things liked this, so a summary of pros and cons to each would be extremely helpful. For instance, does the generic ROM allow root access?
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If you flash to the generic ROM, you'll have to root your device again since the generic ROM won't be rooted (assuming it is the unadulterated WWE release).
Regards,
Dave
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I used to work with WM 5 & 6 phones, had plenty of them and enjoyed them all until I discovered the HTC Magic. What a giant leap forward!! Especially when using Google Apps as we do. I am however a bit reluctant to root the magic as it doesn’t seem like a walk in the park. I really miss being able to backup SMS messages and all the other apps that only run on rooted devices.
So my question is if the HERO is a rooted device or not.
Does anybody have an answer to this question? I’m so tempted to preorder one
the answer to the question should be probably yes seing how people have the system dump files. so its just a matter of time
In the meantime, you can back up SMS and MMS with GBackup from Market - backs up to Gmail automatically - can also back up call log and pics...
Dayzz
Apologies for my ignorance but what does rooting the phone mean? I've just come from using a Windows mobile phone - which I have been using since the original SPV!
Root access comes from Unix - Linux operating system speak (which is what Android runs on). Root basically means administrator privileges. So if you can run under root access then you have privileges to change/modify/do anything.
In the phone out of the box you do not have root to protect the phone from modifications that could brick it. People who do modifications under root access need to either know what they are doing, or follow a script from someone who knows what they are doing.
Ofcourse it's not 'rooted' when you unpack it from the box.
Eventually I'll guess the Hero will be rooted, but when and how... we'll just have to wait.
dipje said:
Ofcourse it's not 'rooted' when you unpack it from the box.
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Easy son... He asked, I provided.
barryallott said:
Easy son... He asked, I provided.
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wasn't ment to be offensive in any way ...
barryallott said:
Root access comes from Unix - Linux operating system speak (which is what Android runs on). Root basically means administrator privileges. So if you can run under root access then you have privileges to change/modify/do anything.
In the phone out of the box you do not have root to protect the phone from modifications that could brick it. People who do modifications under root access need to either know what they are doing, or follow a script from someone who knows what they are doing.
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But as in Unix /Linux you use an ordinary login for normal day to operations and su to to use root. You have to consciously change your privelidges which is safer!!
Simon
Lots of useful info on allsorts, including rooting and other hacks here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542452
Daisy xx
This is some GENERAL info on Rooting and the things it allows you to do with your phone - it draws on info from other ANDROID devices - the G1 and the Magic because there's not much specific stuff for the Hero yet - so this is for you Hero Pioneers to help you get started and save you reinventing the wheel
The Android Wiki here http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
has a specific section that is great at saying what root does/can do for you
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Why_Root - ESSENTIAL READING!!
This bit here has info on Wifi Tethering - that is using your phone as a modem/server for surfing the web via your phone's data plan.
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=G1_Tethering
This bit here has info on putting/running your apps from SD Card (To save space on the device memory - this was crucial on the G1 as it has about 75mb free for apps, but not such a big issue on magic and hero as they have MUCH more space - here's info anyway that might give you ideas how to do it for the Hero
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Haykuro_Apps_to_SD
Other things that root allows include changing ROMS and RECOVERY IMAGES, changing themes, adding and removing files from the main device memory using abd, fastboot or root explorers, enabling bluetooth file transfers and I'm sure there's other stuff too. Google searches or forum searches on XDA will usually bring up some great info. Use that Search function folks!!!
These threads and wiki's are from Android devices that paved the way for devices like Hero - use their knowledge well and keep Android Moving forward!!
Thanks for this, loads of info, just what I was looking for!
im looking forward to the phone that has root as easy as opening up a terminal window and typing in su-
im definately rooting my g1...and this helps ..thanks
now also http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Hero_Rooting
one question, why is tethering relevant, considering we can tether without needing root on the hero?
You can tether via USB cable on a stock Hero, but you need a rooted Hero in order to tether via WiFi.
Regards,
Dave
Apps2SD is already included in the new Modaco ROMs as well.
All you need to do is create a partition in EXT3 format on your Micro SD. I did this with a programme called Paragon Partition Manager (XP) but I'm sure there are other options.
Thanks dayzee!!
I'm new to Android and was just about to ask you thus where is a good place to learn some of the fundamentals.
Getting to know Android has been very fun and exciting so far. I'm looking forward to finding out how far I can become capable of pushing this device. I get the feeling my next upgrade will be here before I'm actually ready for it.
Usefull post, seems like no-brainer to root the Hero then.
The Android Wiki here http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
has a specific section that is great at saying what root does/can do for you
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Why_Root - ESSENTIAL READING!!
This bit here has info on Wifi Tethering - that is using your phone as a modem/server for surfing the web via your phone's data plan.
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.ph...e=G1_Tethering
This bit here has info on putting/running your apps from SD Card (To save space on the device memory - this was crucial on the G1 as it has about 75mb free for apps, but not such a big issue on magic and hero as they have MUCH more space - here's info anyway that might give you ideas how to do it for the Hero
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.ph...uro_Apps_to_SD
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the links r not active anymore
You'll can use "ShootMe" for making screenshots.
tatwamasi said:
Apps2SD is already included in the new Modaco ROMs as well.
All you need to do is create a partition in EXT3 format on your Micro SD. I did this with a programme called Paragon Partition Manager (XP) but I'm sure there are other options.
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Yes there is a better option get the Gparted Live CD its a Linux Distro deicated to partitioning and formatting of Hard drives I find it to work the best out of all software I have used and seems to partition and format better cus its its own system
Still on stock ROM. This is the info I was lookin' for. Tnx!
help
hey i am new here and recently purchased a used htc hero and it has a android version 2.2.1 kernel version [email protected] #37 modversion floyocm-1.01 so i want to know how can i put new rom in my mobile all the guides i hav read about flashing rom are from 2.1 to 2.2 .i am a little confuse which rom is best and have the best cam and all other things
Version numbers dont care, you can flash 1.5 to 2.3.2 if im correct
Just download a rom and put in on your sdcard. Then reboot to recovery menu and flash the zip from there.
otte89 said:
Version numbers dont care, you can flash 1.5 to 2.3.2 if im correct
Just download a rom and put in on your sdcard. Then reboot to recovery menu and flash the zip from there.
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Don't forget to nandroid first! Otherwise you can't go back to your previous rom in case you don't like it. Also a full wipe will help in gettings things more stable
thanks for all the info been looking for something smiliar
Thanks for the great infos, i found all of them useful for my poor hero!
thank you for this. Just what i was looking for, can twait to root my hero now xD
where can i get themes from i dont really want to use a custom rom but i want to have a different theme on my phone, where can i download them and once ive done that how do i use/set them ??
Hey people,
This question is because im an huge noob with flashing Android.
And to make it more friendly for other noobs like me.
Is there an chance that anyone could make(modify) the RRU updater from HTC as they did with the RRU updater of WinMo?
I did like that easy flashing of WinMo, and think you can do the same with Android tho?
just get the flasher, modify it so it takes the update.zip from the folder and such.
I hope someone can make that cause i dont understand all wiki's and how to's i've readed so far ....
Thanks .
no offense, but i don't think that's gonna happen. it is way to ease, comfortable, safe and debugable to use the custom recovery image, it would be a sin not to do it. plus you would be missing the great feature of the nandroid backup, an essential tool when trying new stuff/roms.
mweulink said:
Hey people,
This question is because im an huge noob with flashing Android.
And to make it more friendly for other noobs like me.
Is there an chance that anyone could make(modify) the RRU updater from HTC as they did with the RRU updater of WinMo?
I did like that easy flashing of WinMo, and think you can do the same with Android tho?
just get the flasher, modify it so it takes the update.zip from the folder and such.
I hope someone can make that cause i dont understand all wiki's and how to's i've readed so far ....
Thanks .
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Can it get much safer and easier than putting a zip file on the memory card? Don't be fooled in a false sense of security by windows performing the update...
Beter yet i think it's safer to update using a SD card. With windows you got multiple problems like cable unplugging or maybe brokken so it only works when in certain possitions. And then you have just windows overall wich is stable but is known for it's flaws. When using just the phone there are only 2 obstacles batter and you smashing your'e phone into a wall whilest updating.
Hmm, if that is the best way to do it, please give me a direction, where i can find the best, simple and savest how to... cause i cant realy find an easy one for me ...
Thanks in advance
I think this will help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124
And I can't agreed more that custom recovery is not only the best way but also the most covenient one to either backup or flash a rom.
Say good bye to those stupid phones that only work with some kind of program on some kind of operate system.
Hello,
im kind of new to this, i would really like to run android on my phone cause it has apps i like alot and unfortunately cant get those on windows.
the problem is i have no idea what's best to use and what kind of things i have to download to get it work properly.
hopefully someone can help me with this, it will be very appreciated
thanks alot.
Greets,
Marcel
Firstly make sure you have a winmo rom the is android friendly, then download an android build that you like the look of, place it on the root of your mem card /android , then run clrcad followed by haret in the android dir (get one of the many launchers to automate that though), first boot of android will take a fair while though, finally enjoy.
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Firstly make sure you have a winmo rom the is android friendly, then download an android build that you like the look of, place it on the root of your mem card /android , then run clrcad followed by haret in the android dir (get one of the many launchers to automate that though), first boot of android will take a fair while though, finally enjoy.
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ok thanks,
htcpedia.com/kwbr_HD2_com3_Android/soft/htc-leo-rom.html is this any good ? or is there anything where i can download an entire package ?
thanks
I personally use the Artemis rom as I like a rom that is as clean and default as a stock rom as possible but with the latest updates and have FroyoStone_Sense_V2 running along side it with no problems (well other than the ones known to the dev ) launched by Android_Loader_V4.1 (sorry no links, all easy found with the search on here).
It all seems confusing at first but becomes second nature soon enough, don't forget you will need to HARDSPL your device first, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433 for all the info.
okay, is that the most common one used by others ? i have no idea what i should choose lol thanks for the info so far
Anyone know how to root a Sharp SH-02E (ICS 4.0.4)? Even a temporary root is fine, I only want to install a particular apk in /system/app.
Many thanks.
I am looking for the Sharp Aquos Zeta root also, not for me but for my friend
I'll subscribe here and repost if I find something somewhere else.
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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DPK
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dkmali said:
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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DPK
Sent from my Android Smartphone
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Tried and failed.
There's a discussion on a Japanese BBS that I think is onto something. Unfortunately there's a stupid rule here that means I can't post a link to it. The page title is '【ROM焼き】docomo AQUOS PHONE ZETA SH-02E root1' and it should be the top result on Google for 'sh-02e root'. The fun starts at post 75.
If we can just get ROOT and Custom Recovery on this device - it simply becomes the most powerful and advanced communicator in the world.. However no root - no life..
Two things:
Any luck with a custom recovery yet?
And can anyone dump the kernel and stock rom?
Happy to give it a crack...
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2
Updating Aquos Phone
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Tried and failed.
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Did you manage to get update 01.00.05 anyhow flashed outside Japan?
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/support/utilization/product_update/list/sh02e/index.html
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Did you manage to get update 01.00.05 anyhow flashed outside Japan?
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/support/utilization/product_update/list/sh02e/index.html
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it is currently impossible to upgrade this phone out of Japan.
i am still on 01.00.03
I have a sh203 and I would like to root my phone also
>_<
Arrgh, this is so frustrating. You look on the 2ch thread and you can see they've done it. Temp root, MIYABI permanent root, they've done it all. The instructions aren't too hard to follow but I cannot for the life of me find the password (キーワード) required to download the files from axfc.net. If I had those files I could root the phone and post a guide here in English. For goodness sake it's staring me right there in the face and there's not a thing I can do about it. And of course because this is XDA, I can't even post you a link to the thread. It's the same thread title as earlier. You want to start from post 542 onwards, if you want a try yourself.
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Arrgh, this is so frustrating. You look on the 2ch thread and you can see they've done it. Temp root, MIYABI permanent root, they've done it all. The instructions aren't too hard to follow but I cannot for the life of me find the password (キーワード) required to download the files from axfc.net. If I had those files I could root the phone and post a guide here in English. For goodness sake it's staring me right there in the face and there's not a thing I can do about it. And of course because this is XDA, I can't even post you a link to the thread. It's the same thread title as earlier. You want to start from post 542 onwards, if you want a try yourself.
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yes , please guide me how to root the phone permantly , thanks a lot !!
OK I've made some progress. I've got a temporary root, and am three hex numbers away from a full root. You'll need
The Sharp USB drivers, that are on Sharp's developer site.
ADB, as usual
The guide itself, which I can't like to. Post 672 on the 2ch thread.
The extra files, likewise. Post 680.
.
It's well written and pretty straightforward. Only minimal use of Google Translate will be necessary.
In the guide you'll find three lines of the form
Code:
./acdbwritevalue <address> <value>
where <address> and <value> are hexadecimal numbers.
The problem is that the guide is written for build number 01.00.05, the latest one. Unfortunetely I'm stuck on 01.00.03, so while the <value> numbers are the same, the <address> numbers are differrent, and I need to find the right ones. If you're on 01.00.05 feel free to go through the guide and share your results. Alternatively, if you know how to force the phone to update without being in Japan on Docomo, please share that too.
WithLoveFromExIA said:
OK I've made some progress. I've got a temporary root, and am three hex numbers away from a full root. You'll need
The Sharp USB drivers, that are on Sharp's developer site.
ADB, as usual
The guide itself, which I can't like to. Post 672 on the 2ch thread.
The extra files, likewise. Post 680.
.
It's well written and pretty straightforward. Only minimal use of Google Translate will be necessary.
In the guide you'll find three lines of the form
Code:
./acdbwritevalue <address> <value>
where <address> and <value> are hexadecimal numbers.
The problem is that the guide is written for build number 01.00.05, the latest one. Unfortunetely I'm stuck on 01.00.03, so while the <value> numbers are the same, the <address> numbers are differrent, and I need to find the right ones. If you're on 01.00.05 feel free to go through the guide and share your results. Alternatively, if you know how to force the phone to update without being in Japan on Docomo, please share that too.
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Although I haven't got SH02E, I have found some extra files, which was mentioned in the Japanese guide for root, expect Busybox, enjoy.
The best phone of 2013 on the worse company in the world
Tommi_Vercetti said:
Although I haven't got SH02E, I have found some extra files, which was mentioned in the Japanese guide for root, expect Busybox, enjoy.
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Thanks a lot. Luckily I came to Japan for Vacation and was able to find someone else to lend me a Usim card to update. DoCoMo are worse than Motorola, Apple and ATT when it comes to restricting your phone. Hell, I can't even use the native FM function without DoCoMo. How can Sharp expect to come out of the hole of bankruptcy when doing this sort of business? Look at the crappy Samsung company. Awful phones that everyone buys because they decided to be "untied" to companies at the beginning and for that reason they owned the market.
If Japan is really serious into getting its technological market back, better start uncopying the USA practice of enslaving their phones and tablets to telecomunication companies.
It's a shame that the best phone right now, the Sharp Aquos Zeta Sh-02e, with its awesome new screen and specs, is going to the trash as if it was a failure, just because they don't make deals with companies outside Japan.
16MPixel CAMERA!!! IGZO ultra clear screen!!! Quad Core!! 2gb Ram!! all the specs of all the other phones plus like 30 that none of them have!! A total shame, Sharp!
Find it carefully and you will find a good guy have written a script for temp root, I used the script to have my SH-02E rooted.
And, as far as I can read the topic, the unlock file is for NAND crack and may write to recovery area.
I don't test that coz of warranty, the reason I want to root is to put some message backup back(something like LINE) and remote control (VNC server for example)
And, yes, you can find the temp root solution for both 1.0.4 and 1.0.5, but no 1.0.3, good luck!
Do you have some files for rooting sh02e 1.00.04
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Find it carefully and you will find a good guy have written a script for temp root, I used the script to have my SH-02E rooted.
And, as far as I can read the topic, the unlock file is for NAND crack and may write to recovery area.
I don't test that coz of warranty, the reason I want to root is to put some message backup back(something like LINE) and remote control (VNC server for example)
And, yes, you can find the temp root solution for both 1.0.4 and 1.0.5, but no 1.0.3, good luck!
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Do you have some files for rooting sh02e 1.00.04, I think many guys here are needing the solution
Hi rotalume
thanks for the note... can i ask a favor? i really need some help to install the SH-02E driver in windows.
tried to download the file from sharp's web, but after executing the install exe file, a bundle of unreadable signs come out, and i check my device manager, there is not SH-02E USB handler or SH-02E modem. I just want to make use of Helium (backup) to extract / restore apps and data...
thank you for your help in advance.
P.S. I guess to get the temp root script pushed to SH-02E, this driver is essential as well.
thanks again
jaseli said:
Hi rotalume
thanks for the note... can i ask a favor? i really need some help to install the SH-02E driver in windows.
tried to download the file from sharp's web, but after executing the install exe file, a bundle of unreadable signs come out, and i check my device manager, there is not SH-02E USB handler or SH-02E modem. I just want to make use of Helium (backup) to extract / restore apps and data...
thank you for your help in advance.
P.S. I guess to get the temp root script pushed to SH-02E, this driver is essential as well.
thanks again
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The one you've installed is not ADB Driver, check ADB driver at developer site(I'm to young to post a link )
File name will be given as this form : usb_driver_SHARP_r6.10.zip
Download and extract, then install the driver by device manager.
And, I've used Carbon before but in vain coz of ADB driver(the author had told me), I don't know if this issue has been solved.
For the files, sorry guys, I've found someone at other forums has used them for commercial purpose(it's a shame that ppl of my country is included), so the best I can give is to tell you the clue.
You can post your question and I will do my best, but no file will be provided atm.
Downloaded Sharp Aquos Zeta ADB drivers for SH-02E
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File name will be given as this form : usb_driver_SHARP_r6.10.zip
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I was able to find and download that driver by just selecting the name you wrote and making a search on Googl. It was the very first result. thanks a lot. Although I would love the name of the script or the title of the page you downloaded it from.
Thanks a lot.