[Q] Legacy>HTC Whitestone> Dual Boot from SIM - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

First off, Im very nervous to post here. Im afraid Im posting int the wrong forum or some how asking questions in the wrong ways.. Regulars tend to get mad when us newbies get confused as to where to post our questions.
Ive searched and searched the various forums and threads for a solution to my question and have had no luck.
I have seen here androidonhtc.com, about booting the android os from your sim card, etc. And here youtube.com/watch?v=xQUICjVhfAY, of the dual booting.
I realize that the HTC Imagio, isn't a top phone choice and there isnt much development on ROMs (Even tho I dont think the dual boot has anything to do with cooked ROMS) and whatnot. However, I just want to know if this is possible on my little Imagio or not.
Ive looked and looked without results and Im hoping very much one of the regulars here would just flat out tell me if its possible so that I can further dive into making my white stone as good as it can be until I upgrade.
Thank you in advance and sorry if Ive offended by posting somewhere I shouldn't or asked what seems to be stupid questions.

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[Q] SGS3 Frsh Rooted -- Quick Question(s)

(Please Note: Thats really as far as my skills go, In no way shape or form will i understand you if you start throwing crazy ass acronyms at me, I understand some basics, and enough to quite easily root my phone, But speak to me like im retarded on these matters!)
Okay, So as the title suggests, I've just done another fresh root for my SGS3, And as of yet, Quite happy, Though one thing bothers me, I want a completely stock, practically pre-root rom,kenal, whatever the F**K i need, so that my phone is COMPLETELY stock, Other than obviously the fact that its rooted, As far as i've read around, that is completely possible, Although i live in australia, And im using the GT-I9300T (Vodafone Carrier) and exact roms for me a goddamned hard to find, But thanks to the godly genius that is the developer of the SGS3 TOOLKIT, Rooted using GT-I9300>T< Rom(?) And its better than any root attempt ive had to date--
But again, i want to try and go Complete stock, But still have my root access, with the intent of using TriangleAway to reset the counter, So if i have any issues, BAM warranty that *****..
So thats my first Request(Question?)
Second--
I've asked around, ive looked, and ive read, all that i can imagine would be useful for my level of knowledge, And being a man that enjoys learning somthing all the way when he starts it. I want to learn MORE.
But based off of the stuff im reading EVERYWHERE, There is ALWAYS (even in 'ULTIMATE' noob guides) people using phrases, acronyms, or just blatently talking about **** like its completely common knowledge to everyone, and it drives me completely INSANE!
Ill get to the point.. I live in australia, And i want(need) somone i can go to and talk about rooting, and all these sort of related topics, Now im not asking for anyone to BABYSIT me, But i learn fast, and i just need a person(s) i can go to on like, skype, or facebook, or somthing, Where i can just go "Yo, This person is talking about x, y, z, WTF IS IT!" Get a rough explanation, and wham, im a happy chap!
XDA is the damn center of the universe when it comes to android devices, and has some amazing geniuses here-- So this is my last hope, That somone HERE lives (Preferably, but not a must) in australia, that i can actually use as a Go-To for all my rooting needs (heh.. sexual joke in there somwhere?)
Thanks in advance XDA, Wouldnt be enjoying android the way i do if it werent for the place!!
I lost the will to live after your first sentence, go read the stickies in general for all answers.
boomboomer said:
I lost the will to live after your first sentence, go read the stickies in general for all answers.
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Likewise question lost in all the fog
i want(need) somone i can go to and talk about rooting>>>> logic says the OZ thread may help .
like its completely common knowledge to everyone, and it drives me completely INSANE!
>> Again its all in the faqs and guides that are stickied .
jje

help

idk how to work my way around here and Im pretty lost so I just started this thread. sorry if it bugs anyone.... I have a galaxy note SGH-i7i7 (att) currently on ICS 4.04 I wan tto find a good clean ROM that runs on at least 4.1.2 and all spen features need to work!. if you can find one with 4.2.2 and all spen features work then thatd be great.. again Im sorry if posting this bothered anyone. im just VERY lost on this web site lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367
2$HAYNE
Honestly, if you're lost navigating a website, take it very slow customizing your phone. Its a lot harder than clicking links with a mouse, and a mistake will be VERY costly.
Don't rush in. Just be a lurker and a reader for a while, at least until you can find your way around and know some basic stuff. Good luck.
I have always found The Unlockr to have very simple and precise instructions. I am also a very visual person so I use YouTube a lot.
Anyway, take your time, root and enjoy and welcome to the asylum!
http://theunlockr.com/2012/12/04/how-to-root-the-att-galaxy-note-i717-running-ice-cream-sandwich/
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rangercaptain said:
Honestly, if you're lost navigating a website, take it very slow customizing your phone. Its a lot harder than clicking links with a mouse, and a mistake will be VERY costly.
Don't rush in. Just be a lurker and a reader for a while, at least until you can find your way around and know some basic stuff. Good luck.
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Im not dumb. I know about rooting a phone installing ROM. overclocking etc.. even if Im not the one who does it.. my stepdad doess, all he told me to do was find a good ROM I like... Its just hard finding my way around here because ill find certain threads; however,they only have few replies, or the thread is discontinued or something and I got a little lost.
mtnz13 said:
Im not dumb. I know about rooting a phone installing ROM. overclocking etc.. even if Im not the one who does it.. my stepdad doess, all he told me to do was find a good ROM I like... Its just hard finding my way around here because ill find certain threads; however,they only have few replies, or the thread is discontinued or something and I got a little lost.
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WOW, "most thread only have a few replies?" ................REALLY?
I think you are looking n the wrong section. as suggested, "Super Everything Thread". you could also look in the Development section. there are threads where I have 100+ posts myself.
I am sure you are not dumb, but you are coming across a little on the lazy side. sounds like you want everyone else to do the work here. you originally posted 3 days ago and haven't found anything yet
common rules here...........
read, read, read
use the search button
help yourself first
good luck

how to unlock bootloader sch-i605 4.3 VRUAND3

Im confuse. I know you cant root a sch-i605 that has an 4.3 OTA vruand3 but is there anyway I can unlock the bootloader ? The reason im doing this is because Im using a tmobile prepaid sim card and it works ( phone, text) except that the data Im getting is stuck on EDGE . And maybe the reason is because the bootloader is lock. Can someone point me in the right direction? I have read the forums and I just want to start a new thread that will clarify my question. Thanks.
Please do a little bit more homework.
amador137 said:
Im confuse. I know you cant root a sch-i605 that has an 4.3 OTA vruand3 but is there anyway I can unlock the bootloader ? The reason im doing this is because Im using a tmobile prepaid sim card and it works ( phone, text) except that the data Im getting is stuck on EDGE . And maybe the reason is because the bootloader is lock. Can someone point me in the right direction? I have read the forums and I just want to start a new thread that will clarify my question. Thanks.
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To answer your question: Safestrap. At this moment this is the only alternative; and even then its not a robust solution.
But Amador please do a little bit more searching in the forums (or at least google) because your question has been a hot topic amongst the SCH-i605 community since the OTA 4.3 update and your answer could have been easily found. I am not going to give you a link to the Safestrap post because I want you to take initiative and I want to prevent you from being lazy like the hundreds of other people who have done exactly what you did, because instead of looking for an answer, "your kind" come here off of a google search and just keep on asking the same question over and over, pile up the forums with garbage posts, and its time consuming for anyone on the forums to answer "your kind".
A lesson to everyone else:
We welcome new talent and bright minds to contribute to the forums, and if you sincerely need help after you have dedicated hours of QUALITY research, please ask. But don't expect to be spoon fed here. If you're asking easy questions that have an existing answer in a plethora of locations out there in the big world of the internet, you will be reminded of the culture in XDA. If you ever wonder why big companies outsource telephone operators in India, this is why. To talk to ignorant people, who all require the same answer.
Bootstrap
guitari said:
To answer your question: Safestrap. At this moment this is the only alternative; and even then its not a robust solution.
But Amador please do a little bit more searching in the forums (or at least google) because your question has been a hot topic amongst the SCH-i605 community since the OTA 4.3 update and your answer could have been easily found. I am not going to give you a link to the Safestrap post because I want you to take initiative and I want to prevent you from being lazy like the hundreds of other people who have done exactly what you did, because instead of looking for an answer, "your kind" come here off of a google search and just keep on asking the same question over and over, pile up the forums with garbage posts, and its time consuming for anyone on the forums to answer "your kind".
A lesson to everyone else:
We welcome new talent and bright minds to contribute to the forums, and if you sincerely need help after you have dedicated hours of QUALITY research, please ask. But don't expect to be spoon fed here. If you're asking easy questions that have an existing answer in a plethora of locations out there in the big world of the internet, you will be reminded of the culture in XDA. If you ever wonder why big companies outsource telephone operators in India, this is why. To talk to ignorant people, who all require the same answer.
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Yes to bootstrap I tried several times to flash bootloader tried bootstrap and all done jeti x20 rom running I like the option to be able to chose the system to why flash anyother way this is simple ans safe.

[Q/P] Stuck at Sony Logo.

Hello Everyone.
I have an Z2 tablet which i love very much, and yesterday i unlocked my bootloader and installed CWM. Everything was woorking great until i booted up z2 first the sony logo came up and then xperian logo and after xperian it freezes and turn off and on.... boot loop ish. Then i tried to make a hard reset , didn't work. After Hard reset i turned it on and i'm stuck on SONY logo. I have the SGP521 WIFI + LTE.
Ps also tried wipe data and stuff from CWM didn't work
CAN ALSO GET INTO CWM but not more than that D:
Sorry for bad English. i hope you will understand
NicklasFox said:
Hello Everyone.
I have an Z2 tablet which i love very much, and yesterday i unlocked my bootloader and installed CWM. Everything was woorking great until i booted up z2 first the sony logo came up and then xperian logo and after xperian it freezes and turn off and on.... boot loop ish. Then i tried to make a hard reset , didn't work. After Hard reset i turned it on and i'm stuck on SONY logo. I have the SGP521 WIFI + LTE.
Ps also tried wipe data and stuff from CWM didn't work
CAN ALSO GET INTO CWM but not more than that D:
Sorry for bad English. i hope you will understand
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Aaargh, it is unnerving that recently the forum members have to deal again and again with people who don't read properly and flash wrong kernels.
OK, LAST TIME:
You must first know which firmware (.36, .55, .69 or .402) you have on your tablet.
Then you must flash the right kernel for that firmware (and for your device, be it WiFi or LTE) (which you obviously didn't) - yes, there are different ones, and it all is written already in the CWM thread.
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Aaargh, it is unnerving that recently the forum members have to deal again and again with people who don't read properly and flash wrong kernels.
OK, LAST TIME:
You must first know which firmware (.36, .55, .69 or .402) you have on your tablet.
Then you must flash the right kernel for that firmware (and for your device, be it WiFi or LTE) (which you obviously didn't) - yes, there are different ones, and it all is written already in the CWM thread.
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Ok, so i was an idiot for not checking that. :silly:
But are there any solutions for the problem? I can't get it to turn on so x3
Please stop that laziness and read the forums, dude!
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Please stop that laziness and read the forums, dude!
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Is that constant "newbee bashing" really necessary ?
YOU know where to read, YOU know how to do things. Others don't.
YOU may find important information at the first glance. Others don't.
YOU may succeed extracting just the right information from a hell of technical terms. Others don't.
Remember that old song from "Sesame Street" ? - In German, because you're German: "Wer nicht fragt, bleibt dumm." - "You won't learn anything if you don't ask."
Now people ask because they need help. So help them or let it be - but don't bash them for asking. Please.
We're here for helping each other, aren't we ?
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Is that constant "newbee bashing" really necessary ?
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Rather ask: Are these constant posts and constant new threads of people who do complicated, potentially dangerous things without proper reading and proper understanding (and then crying for help) really necessary?
For many, many years tech people had a slogan: "RTFM!" A very true statement!
And this applies here, too.
And it's in the forum rules of XDA that a user, before asking or requesting something, should first properly read through the forums whether his question has been answered already.
Someone who doesn't have a couple of spare hours (which are at least needed) to read the forums and to get knowledge how things are done and to double-check and again double-check before going into action simply either should refrain from things like unlocking, rooting, modding etc. or should at least not AGAIN try to cut corners when something went wrong by simply posting "HALP! BRICKED! WHAT SHALL I DO?", but at least THEN start to RTFM.
This is why people like Franco of Franco Kernel SEEM "rude" when they write in their OPs that you should inform yourself properly or otherwise shouldn't install the kernel or at least should refrain from "HALP!" posts or such. They are simply fed up with that. Understandable.
Or, another comparison and even with more negative consequences: Someone releases, say, a root app in the play store and gets tons of one-star reviews just because people with unrooted devices who can't read complain "Wohoo, the app doesn't work at all! Crap!"
hasenbein1966 said:
Rather ask: Are these constant posts and constant new threads of people who do complicated, potentially dangerous things without proper reading and proper understanding (and then crying for help) really necessary?
For many, many years tech people had a slogan: "RTFM!" A very true statement!
And this applies here, too.
And it's in the forum rules of XDA that a user, before asking or requesting something, should first properly read through the forums whether his question has been answered already.
Someone who doesn't have a couple of spare hours (which are at least needed) to read the forums and to get knowledge how things are done and to double-check and again double-check before going into action simply either should refrain from things like unlocking, rooting, modding etc. or should at least not AGAIN try to cut corners when something went wrong by simply posting "HALP! BRICKED! WHAT SHALL I DO?", but at least THEN start to RTFM.
This is why people like Franco of Franco Kernel SEEM "rude" when they write in their OPs that you should inform yourself properly or otherwise shouldn't install the kernel or at least should refrain from "HALP!" posts or such. They are simply fed up with that. Understandable.
Or, another comparison and even with more negative consequences: Someone releases, say, a root app in the play store and gets tons of one-star reviews just because people with unrooted devices who can't read complain "Wohoo, the app doesn't work at all! Crap!"
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In my defense i looked up on Google and couldn't find any solution. And because it's pretty new it's really hard to find ANY solutions. (I DID SOLVE MY PROBLEM AT LAST, WITH SOME HELP FROM FRIENDLY XDA MEMBERS)
XDA is my home when i haven't found any solutions, members are always nice telling me where to or how to fix things. They even do point out nicely if i haven't checked XDA. You do the opposite and attack on new people. :/ Oh well just a reminder don't make people feel bad because they don't know.
I'm searching and can't find the answer. How did you solved it? It would help others if you share your solution.
Thanks
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In my defense i looked up on Google and couldn't find any solution. And because it's pretty new it's really hard to find ANY solutions. (I DID SOLVE MY PROBLEM AT LAST, WITH SOME HELP FROM FRIENDLY XDA MEMBERS)
XDA is my home when i haven't found any solutions, members are always nice telling me where to or how to fix things. They even do point out nicely if i haven't checked XDA. You do the opposite and attack on new people. :/ Oh well just a reminder don't make people feel bad because they don't know.
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How do I theme my new rooted device?

Hello, I was wondering why is there no newb section on this website? surely it would help all the new comers like myself who have no idea what they're doing.
I recently rooted my device for the purpose of changing some Personal Hotspot settings so I decided to look at the other benefits I could get from rooting and one of them is Themes. My question is why is it so hard to theme your device? I thought alot of these theming apps were one click proceedurs however it is not at all the case, speaking of complications when I rooted my device I accidently deleted touchwiz home and ended up stuck on Easy Mode for a whole day even after fully wiping/resetting until I figured out the problem. I still have standard mode showing as easy mode on my device but its actually got a launcher for now so it's all good.
Anyway It would of been good to have noob/newb section on this website so I could get to grips with everything there is to know or most things anyway. Right now I don't really know where to look on this website as there are too many threads that contain complicated titles with terms I never even heard of before so let alone reading the whole threads where I just hear myself reading on and on with no understanding what so ever.
Am going to stop my little rant here, if anyone can direct me on how to setup some easy themes it would be appreciated.
MatadorZXDA said:
Hello, I was wondering why is there no newb section on this website? surely it would help all the new comers like myself who have no idea what they're doing.
I recently rooted my device for the purpose of changing some Personal Hotspot settings so I decided to look at the other benefits I could get from rooting and one of them is Themes. My question is why is it so hard to theme your device? I thought alot of these theming apps were one click proceedurs however it is not at all the case, speaking of complications when I rooted my device I accidently deleted touchwiz home and ended up stuck on Easy Mode for a whole day even after fully wiping/resetting until I figured out the problem. I still have standard mode showing as easy mode on my device but its actually got a launcher for now so it's all good.
Anyway It would of been good to have noob/newb section on this website so I could get to grips with everything there is to know or most things anyway. Right now I don't really know where to look on this website as there are too many threads that contain complicated titles with terms I never even heard of before so let alone reading the whole threads where I just hear myself reading on and on with no understanding what so ever.
Am going to stop my little rant here, if anyone can direct me on how to setup some easy themes it would be appreciated.
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Greetings an welcome to xda. We did have a forum called xda assist where all newbies could basically ask any question, it became unsustainable due to the fact it became a free tech help line for every device.
Most phone's have their own dedicated Q&A thread where you can ask anything. If you can tell me the device you have I maybe able to help you or point you in the right direction at least
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