Hey everyone how's it going? I've been out of the rooting scene for while because I've been in South Korea and haven't rooted since my G1
My question is:
Is it better to get the Archos 101 and then root it with the 2.1 eclair then get the OTA (if it's possible with root), or should I do the OTA for Froyo first, then root it? I heard you have to also mess with setCPU when you get Froyo as well because they set the speed to 800mHz which is a bit slow. I searched and couldn't find it. I've been on the G1 section of XDA for a while, so nice to be here! Take care!
You really should improve your search abilities.
1. The rooting in Eclair and Froyo are different and because there is no permanent root for the stock Android you have to use the version specific to your installed Android.
2. If you want the "real" thing, go into the http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=877 forum and install Uruk.
3. In std Froyo there is allready a setting for the 1Ghz. Don't belive old rumors.
or you get froyo and permanent root with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197
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Hi all
I'm a complete newbie to the Android, but in the four weeks I've had the HTC Hero, I've set up email, downloaded loads of apps etc, but I've started to notice some problems.
I was advised to upgrade from Android 1.5 to Android 1.6 ahead of the upcoming release of 2.1, but I want to backup all my apps, email settings, messages, etc. so I don't have to start again after the upgrade.
I've been reading through the forums for a few days, and can't find a simple guide. I've found a lot about "root" but nothing about what root is! (As I said, I'm a complete newbie)
Any chance someone could post an idiots guide?
Many thanks
You know...The problem doesn't even exist!! Are you happier than before huh? ...Why? What? Didn't you know? F***ing HTC won't release ANY 2.1 update for our Heroes until 26th of April! Oh sure, you could upgrade to 1.6 but....NO! You can't! Because HTC has decided that 1.6 upgrade will never be released! Oooorrr...You could read some guide about "rooting" your Hero and installing a custom rom This is the best and quickest way to get 2.1 features without waiting for official HTC upgrade. Even because when the new firmware will be released maybe there won't be the possibility of rooting again the phone! So you're forced to use stock rom! And if you don't like it...Well...go to hell! XD (By HTC, not by me obviously...). I can only suggest you some "short" readings and a particular 2.1 rom:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superuser (aka root user)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654030 (The most stable and fastest 2.1 rom at the moment)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124 (The most powerful and friendly modded recovery)
So read, read and read! Then, when you think you're ready, try to root your Hero, if you're not able to do it maybe you've got a perfect SPL...But this is another story...
Oh..and (google)search, (google)search, (google)search //A sort of casting....
+1 MARDURHACK.
A few more things here,...
Have a read of What Can I Do With Root - INFO
Then check out [Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom
....Then when you get to the bit about installing your custom ROM, use the link that MARDURHACK provided if you want to try out a 2.1 ROM. Or you can have a look at the other ROMs available in the development section here at XDA.
I had my Hero for about 3 weeks but wanted a 100% stable ROM, so have opted for the MODACO 3.2 ROM. It is Android 1.5, not 2.1. You can get that from HTC Hero section @ MoDaCo.com
.... I can confirm, its the dogs bollocks!
Previously, I used 1.6 without root, but now I face problem of memory shortage. Then I decide to root and make app2SD. I don't know whether when I upgrade to 2.1, the method of root will be the same as 1.6 or not?
Use a custom ROM based on 2.1. Don't update to official 2.1as getting root access or being able to flash custom ROMs may become very difficult.
There are loads of custom 2.1 ROMs which are aiming to be tweaked versions of the original without all the crap.
I personally highly recommend Villain12,... Others are saying Cronos is good,... aswel as Kimera,....
It to late I alreadyed upgrade offical's 2.1ROM about 3week ago(before post this forums).
So I can't root my Hero?
You will have to downgrade to 1.5.
Search the forum for instructions, I saw a related thread.
There is a guide http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=2096 which may help. Very positive response so far.
btdag said:
There is a guide http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=2096 which may help. Very positive response so far.
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Yeah, it seems to work fine. Big thanks to the Droid Eris guys who pioneered it
Hi all
I have recently bought myself a HTC Hero / T-Mobile G2 which I have been wanting to get for ages, I bought it from Ebay and it came with Firmware version 2.1-update 1 which I understand is Froyo?
Anyhow I was wondering if someone might be kind enough to point me in the right direction of how to root my phone, I have tried searching but the amount of entries are overwhelming and to be honest I am not sure where to start. My ultimate goal is to have it rooted and then have the ability to have apps installed to the memory card...
Also once rooted what is the best 2.1 rom to flash the phone with?
Thanks for any help in advance, it is very much appreciated!
Kris
Android 2.1 isn't Froyo - Froyo is android 2.2.
Check out this software universal androot and use that. Though there isn't a documented guide (that i know of).
My sig has a newbie guide which might work on 2.1 (unconfirmed) which you could try. If not you need to wait for http://villainrom.co.uk/ to bring back their 2.1 root guide and use that.
Thank you for your help
I am now on VillainROM 12 and am loving it!
Thanks once again...
Just so you (and others) know. I've now updated my guide to be super quick and it uses Universal Androot now too. Finally a documented method to root which uses this program.
I am running stock samsung firmware on the T-Mobile Vibrant.
I had been holding off on rooting/rom-ming it because i was afraid of bricking.
I think i want to root now for 2.2, and have been going over the forums.
However, I need a method of rooting which will also support my upgrading to a 2.3 rom later on when it is released. Because according to what i have read, the safest way to get to 2.3 would be to to go back to a stock 2.1 and then repeat whatever steps are given.
TL;DR: I need an easy point which gets me to Froyo right now which will aslo get me to Honeycomb later without too much brickage chances and complications. Thanks
You can root keeping the stock rom and still receive the OTA updates
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There is a ton of info on this site to assist IF you want to install a custom ROM. There is a great video that shows you a lot of what you need to do to be able to install the ROM. Take a look around and read read read. It is a fairly simple task and I have tried to brick my phone and ODIN has always come to the rescue!http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821468
Hello there,
I recently changed from symbian to android.....Can some help me on how to apply themes in wildfire ...especially this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060333
Theming is very different in Android compared to Symbian. What you see there requires a Custom ROM with a Theme Chooser App inbuilt into it.
So, if you have a Custom ROM (Cyanogenmod 7 or Ginger Yoshi), then just install it, and choose via Theme Chooser.
Obviously, you will need root for it, which will not be possible via software if you are on Android 2.2.1
then if i update to 2.2 can i root?
No. Please read again. If you are 2.2 you can NOT root.
Until down to 2.1, most people stuck wit dis take time to read around, you'll find your
ok mine is 2.1 and am planning root it and use cyanogen mod...after doing this am gonna install the samsung touchwiz by rolle..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709763
will this provided touchwiz file work with wildfire without the need for rooting...?
if so ill updatet to 2.2 officially and install this launcher..plzz guide me
Its under the Nexus One Forum, so its unlikely it will work. There is some user who has developed TouchWiz for the Wildfire, and you can find it at the Wildfire Android Development Forum (Just use Search).
As for root, I don't know whether it will work without root or not, but, I would personally recommend you to not update to official 2.2.1 because you will lose the ability to root (Even if you do not intend to install Custom ROMs - At this point of time), and you will have to stick with the stock functionality, meaning you will not be able to change your mind later about installing root apps and Custom ROMs like Cyanogenmod.
Of course, if you are 101% convinced you will never require root and Custom ROMs, you are welcome to update to official 2.2.1
thanks alot for the advice ...i decided to root and install CM7 rom....can you provide me the link for the touchwiz file for wildfire...ill search for it too...
Good idea in not going for the official 2.2.1 update. It will atleast keep your options open for alternatives, even if CM7 doesn't suit you.
Anyway, here is Touchwiz for Wildfire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818311