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.
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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
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.
ZedEx48K said:
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
TO GET TO THE POINT, AND TO AVOID MY *****ING, SCROLL DOWN​
OK, imma recent migrating bird from the sinking WinMo ship.
Just got this phone from LG, nice phone, but the flashing guides here aren't so easy to understand
I'll quote a 6 line instruction from the Prime/Megatron ROM thread which is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870640
How to flash:
First, reboot into recovery via 3-button-combo, ADB, terminal, w/e.
Partition SDcard (swap: 0, ext: 512), ext2-ext3, then ext3-ext4 it.
Wipe data (data,cache,dalvik-cache,ext).
Connect the device to PC, copy Megatron over to the SDcard, disconnect.
Flash it via "flash zip from sdcard"
Reboot
Read important notes below
That's it.
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SERIOUS? THATS IT???????????
I have no idea what all that means, and so are millions of sad puppies who migrates from WinMo's or dreaded Dumb Phones like the ones they sell in 7-11
SO, the point is (you can stop scrolling now)
PLEASE PLEASE PLLLEEEEAAASE make a easy guide for flashing, possibily a video. Or you could make it easy enough for me to understand, and ill make the guide.
BTW, in the long term, it WILL educate FURTHER n00bs.
Thanks in advance. Sorry for the *****ing. Love u guys
OK, OK, OK, you have got me!! I will prepare some "dictionary" for all noobs. Maybe it will sounds crazy, but when I logged-in I had no idea what android is. OO is my first android phone. I have got everythink from whole this forum, but I was there since thread about P500 started so it wasn't too hard catch and read every post here. So, all informations are there, but sometimes is not possible find them.
So i just have to read everything? Optimus One Android Dev or General?
Great! Thanks a lot
But gonna go to sleep.. I'm sorry lol this is my last week of winter break and its midnight. Bye!
dongimin2 said:
So i just have to read everything? Optimus One Android Dev or General?
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About 95% of posts it will be useless because there are also some question, helps, and another stuff. There is too much words and useless trash. You also need know basics of unix-like systems to understand what are guys (and you) trying to do in adb shell, what is root and for what it is, what # mean in command line, and so on.
custom ROM is mainly for experienced user. At least, experienced in unix-like system, because android is based on it. Tools like busybox bringing next tools known from unix and some programs needs it for running. And another and another words and name what is normal for advanced user, not for n00bs here.
Because that all stuff it takes some time that I will have some usable noob dictionary.
This is a good and pretty much complete guide.
forum.androidcentral.com/lg-optimus-s-roms-hacks/48543-idiots-guide-rooting-custom-roms-optimus-s-edition.html
Rooting is the same, you just have to change some commands for the custom recovery but once you get there you'll know. And I recommend rooting via Adb, its easier for later.
btw, don't know if its a problem posting the link, if it is, sorry.
One thread is enough!
Do not do this again or you will have an infraction for spam.
Cheers
I am new to Android and am attempting to experiment a bit with my brand new sgs2. This is my 3rd Android phone. I have a basic understanding of the modifcations that can be done to the OS to make it more efficient, but don't quite understand all the little details. I have already done research, I just need someone to put it into laymans terms.
Deodexing
I understand that deodexing is an almost necessary part of any custom rom. I have found scripts that will deodex the firmware for me. I see that you can deodex the filesystem and 'framework' of the OS. What else can be deodex'ed? I see that a lot of roms boast FULLY deodex'ed. What does that entail? How would I use these scripts to make my stock rom 'fully' deodex'ed. Also, from the information I have read, deodexing makes the APK actually bigger AND run less efficient. This would actually slow the OS down wouldn't it? I guess my question is, what is the actual benefit of deodexing?
Rooting
From what I understand about this device. All we have to do is flash SU 3.0 and that will root the decvice. And the only way to flash SU 3.0 is with CWM. Is this accurate? I also understand that to get CWM on the phone we need to flash it in download mode, which essentially replaces the stock recovery option. Is all of this accurate? If so, can someone point me to a thread where it will give me the proper CWM and instructions of how to flash it? I have done this on my tab 10.1 so I assume it would be very similar.
Custom power menu
Now something like this is an actual customization of the OS. What I want to know is if the power menu is just simply modified to show the additional features (reboot, recovery...) or if a whole new image has to be created to replace the stock power menu. Also, would there be any way I could take a custom power menu from another rom and insert it into my own or would I have to have one made specifically for the device?
Zipping up a ROM
Last question I promise I have a buddy who knows nothing about electronics. He wants to have the benefits of a modded rom that is slightly faster but is terrified of digging into the device because he thinks he will brick it. I was thinking about helping him but the only thing I can think of is to mod my device and create a nandroid backup of my own device and then restore it on his. Thats all I would be capable of without some guideance. How hard would it be to take my own modded rom and make it into a flashable zip rather than me try to restore a huge nandroid?
I was thinking about posing these questions directly to one of my favorite dev's via PM, but they have a lot on their plates and I didn't want to bug them. I feel like everyone in this forum is more knowledgeable than I am and there would be plenty of people willing to lend some info. Anyways thanks in advance.
Deodexing - This is something I've never done before, so I'm not familiar with the details, but the basics are: Deodexing will cause a small penalty in startup and boot times, but it makes theming and modifications MUCH easier. Theming/modding odexed ROMs is a massive pain in the ass as I understand it.
Rooting - Multiple ways to do this, I suggest reading jivy26's FAQ.
Custom power menu - I think only small parts of the framework need modding here (SystemUI.apk maybe?), and these modded parts could be flashed in CWM. However it's not something I've done before, nor do I know how to do it. Android userland is still black voodoo magic to me. I'll stay in the bowels of the system thank you very much.
Making CWM-flashable zips - also not something I can easily provide advice on. There are tutorials floating around.
Risk of bricking - as long as you don't flash bootloaders it's next to impossible to hardbrick a Samsung android device.
So essentially if Im looking to have the snappiest Rom possible which retains all of the functions and visuals of TouchWiz (no themeing or modding necessary) I would want to actually AVOID deodexing my system?
So what does that leave me with to speed up my stock Rom? OC, ram tweaks, and zip aligning?
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Hi all,
Hopefully this is something fairly simple to answer, but my dilemma is that I want to flash a different ROM onto my wifi Xoom. I understand the basic process (I flashed the ROM on my old HTC Hero several times), but have been running into trouble on the Xoom and I think it boils down to the fact that Recovery Mode can't mount my SD card. I assume by SD card it means internal storage, but it can't read that or an actual SD card so I'm not sure it matters.
Anyway, after a couple of hours of research, I discovered that the best way to fix this is apparently to re-flash my recovery to version 3.2.0.0 of CWM instead of the 5.8.3.1 the current version of ROM Manager installed. After digging around, I found what I believe is 3.2.0.0, but I can't figure out where to put it so ROM Manager can find it and flash it over the current Recovery image. Also, if anyone has a link to download 3.2.0.0 that they know works, please let me know because I couldn't find a working download link anywhere.
I've also looked into doing it through Fastboot, but can't exactly figure out how to do that, either. I downloaded the fastboot.exe application and installed the Android SDK, but it tells me that it can't start because AdbWinApi.dll is missing. Being a non-developer type, I have no idea where this is supposed to come from, how I should install it, and if there's any other steps I'm missing.
So if anybody can help me out with either of these (preferably using the older version of CMW), that'd be great, but if anyone has an even easier way to do it, please share by all means. I know what I'm doing once I get to the point of installing the new ROM and Gapps, I just need my Xoom to be able to find them first.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help out!
Stu
Use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
In the future use the search button, it was pretty easy to find with just a little effort.
063_XOBX said:
Use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
In the future use the search button, it was pretty easy to find with just a little effort.
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Will do...and thanks, that worked.