Hi,
I'm going to have a go at rootin my HTC Legend. I have 2.2 and hboot 1.0
I'm going to use the following guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894465
But I'm not sure about one bit.
"Next step is upgrading of rooted FroYo ROM. Put FroYo update ROM zip to your sdcard and install it via ClockworkMod recovery"
Where do I get the rooted FroYo update ROM file they are talking about ? Does it mean the rootedupdate.zip in the r4-legend-root zip?
Cheers.
dancemonkey said:
Where do I get the rooted FroYo update ROM file they are talking about ? Does it mean the rootedupdate.zip in the r4-legend-root zip?
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Yes.
Welcome to the forums, 'tis good to see you. Have fun rooting!
Hope this may help you in rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725430
below link for custom rom look a like froyo
Rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101439
Thanks for the info!!
I have managed to root and install 2.1 but I can't get Clockwork Mod Recovery to work.
I donwloaded the ROM manager and told it to flash recovery, I don't think that worked as I can't reboot into it.
Any idea? Phone appears to be rooted as I an SU to it and also Titanium backup starts up and gets root ok. I am probably missing something.
Cheers.
Manged to fix it!!! Loaded CM6 via recovery then managed to get Clockwork Mod to install.
All running nicely now, thanks for the help!!!!!
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do I have/need to apply the update.zip after flashing a new rom??
DCrozier28 said:
do I have/need to apply the update.zip after flashing a new rom??
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which update.zip are you talking about?
The one that roots you?
or a rom/addon renamed to update.zip?
the short answer is usually no.
if you flash a rom with root (which is most of them) then you wont have to re-root with the update.zip
if you flash back to stock firmware with no root, then you'll have to re-root with the update.zip
I down loaded the rom to my phone. When I went to CWM to flash there were to files. The rom to flash and the other was update.zip. Didn't know if I should reboot to recovery and apply update.zip.
DCrozier28 said:
I down loaded the rom to my phone. When I went to CWM to flash there were to files. The rom to flash and the other was update.zip. Didn't know if I should reboot to recovery and apply update.zip.
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as long as your already rooted you should be fine, the update.zip is probably left over from when you rooted, I've been through quite a few roms and I still have mine on there
as long as you can get to Clockworkmod Recovery you should be good to go with just flashing the rom.
Hey guys... I have a quick question for you root/flashers... I successfully did the axura 2.2 rom about 2 weeks ago and I love it. However, Master keeps coming with updates and I would like to update also. I'm a noob so I been doing some research. I hear that I should Odin to stock (I have the program but don't know how to do so), and then I'm hearing that I can just flash over my 2.2 rom... I'm really confused and I definitely do not want to brick this phone. I just want the safest, easiest way to re-flash axura 2.2.5.7 or any other rom... This will help in the future also... Thanks in advance!!!
Just flash over IF THEY ARE THEY UPDATE OF THE SAME ROM. Use clockwork recovery and select back up rom ONLY.
helikido said:
Just flash over IF THEY ARE THEY UPDATE OF THE SAME ROM. Use clockwork recovery and select back up rom ONLY.
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For my own information are you telling him to back up his present rom in rom manager and then use clockwork recovery to"install rom from sd" card or to go into clockwork recovery and"install zip from sd card etc."?
o thanks didnt know I can just flash over... so no need to delete anything right?
I've been using AmonRA recovery since I got the Optimus in December and I am comfortable with it. I've tried out Miks port of CM7 and while it's great, i sorely miss the battery performance I was getting on Froyo with Void and running 824mhz stable without any problems. That and bluetooth is sorely missed. I want to give OpenOptimus a shot, but I am extremely weary of trying to install Clockwork Mod again, because the one time I attempted it I ended up bricking my phone. Thankfully, the guy at the Tmo kiosk in the mall just gave me a new one no questions asked. I wouldn't be so hesitant to install CWM on my phone if I could install the img just like I did with AmonRA instead of trusting Rom manager to do it for me.
I don't suggest you to flash recovery via ROM manager. IMHO ClockworkMod is better,has much more options. If you'll flash the 3.1.0.0 version using my flashable zips you won't brick anything. And remember to give openOptimus a shot,you won't regret it
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I'm not sure I understand correctly. I thought that clockworkmod was the recovery that is installed by Rom Manager. All of the instructions for installing CWM simply say to install Rom Manager. Ultimately, I do aim to install OpenOptimus but I need to switch from running AmonRA recovery to CWM recovery. And what exactly do you mean by flashable zip? I installed AmonRA using the ADB and an .img file. it there is a thread anywhere here that clearly details the process to install CWM recovery, please point me to it.
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I'm not sure I understand correctly. I thought that clockworkmod was the recovery that is installed by Rom Manager. All of the instructions for installing CWM simply say to install Rom Manager. Ultimately, I do aim to install OpenOptimus but I need to switch from running AmonRA recovery to CWM recovery. And what exactly do you mean by flashable zip? I installed AmonRA using the ADB and an .img file. it there is a thread anywhere here that clearly details the process to install CWM recovery, please point me to it.
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Do you people ever use search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065197 - download and flash ZIP from recovery. Done.
Sorry about that. I didn't realize that you could actually flash a recovery from within the recovery. I just switched to CWM and flashed OpenOptimus. Waiting for first boot as I'm typing this.
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I'm not sure I understand correctly. I thought that clockworkmod was the recovery that is installed by Rom Manager. All of the instructions for installing CWM simply say to install Rom Manager. Ultimately, I do aim to install OpenOptimus but I need to switch from running AmonRA recovery to CWM recovery. And what exactly do you mean by flashable zip? I installed AmonRA using the ADB and an .img file. it there is a thread anywhere here that clearly details the process to install CWM recovery, please point me to it.
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yes a stated above u can just enter into recovery and flash any recovery u want from the link pointed out above and its safe ,since u already have recovery installed u dont need to flash recovery via rom manager and just remember that any backup taken from any recovery would be restored using the same recovery. To clear all doubts the problem has been solved and installing recovery from rom manger works flawlessly now. Note:Its advisable to use rommanager for ppl not having recovery installed just download the latest rom mager and flash choosig ur phone type.
slightly off topic, but does anyone know where I can get the T-Mobile branded P509 kdz stock firmware just in case I end up needing to roll back to stock? I can't seem to find it anywhere, the_ERROR's thread on howto is closed and the links don't work anymore.
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slightly off topic, but does anyone know where I can get the T-Mobile branded P509 kdz stock firmware just in case I end up needing to roll back to stock? I can't seem to find it anywhere, the_ERROR's thread on howto is closed and the links don't work anymore.
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This does not work, or... ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073827
nope its not safe at all using rom manager ~
I flashed CWM and my friend died a few days later.
So no it's not safe.
For me there are no problems with clockworkmod and RomManager. Flashed cwm via RomManager and everything is fine here.
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XeactorZ said:
nope its not safe at all using rom manager ~
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it not about using rom manger for flashing rom ,it just to get the cwm recovery and then going into recovery and using it from there.
Many had problems flashing rom from clockwork so that not advisable but installing cwm is fine 100% sure
M happy with CWM
Don't use tricks like ROM Manager... It's just matter of learning to use a recovery, not that difficult.. just IMHO
You just need to use ROM manager Once to get recovery. After that you can delete the program and enjoy the CWM recovery.
I have been there, I have done it, You do want it
CWM works beautifully without problems..
I use rom manager just to reboot to recovery, as i am too lazy to use the 3 button combo to goto recovery.
Flashed ROMs and zips with CWM. 100 % safe untill now..
The new updared Rom Manager has solved that issue.
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How much I've learned in just a month!
I can't believe I had to ask that question. I know now that there are numerous ways to flash recoveries. My personal preference is to do it manually using the adb.
shhbz said:
Many had problems flashing rom from clockwork so that not advisable but installing cwm is fine 100% sure
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See this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15186637&postcount=337
No, it is not 100% fine, in fact it lacks any sanity checks whatsoever.
Just flash CWM through your current recovery and you'll be fine. It's by far the safest method. If you flash through ROM Manager and after reboot you get stuck in fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015332 ... happened to me, unbricked it with some slight changes to the tutorial. Nothing important.
PS: If you don't use Rom Manager you can always do a $su then #reboot recovery in a terminal (Downloadable from market) to reboot directly to recovery.
does anyone have the update.zip to root this phone, on 2.1?
i have the root update.zip for all versions except the verizon, can anyone link me to the correct update.zip to root this phone on 2.1? ill give you some thanks, please help me out
soraxd said:
does anyone have the update.zip to root this phone, on 2.1?
i have the root update.zip for all versions except the verizon, can anyone link me to the correct update.zip to root this phone on 2.1? ill give you some thanks, please help me out
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why not flash pentafives ed05 2.2 then root? is there a reason you want to stay on eclair? I believe superoneclick works on 2.1
its been a long time since ive done this, but dont you have to root, to flash clockwork recovery, to allow you to flash a custom rom? (in that order)
soraxd said:
its been a long time since ive done this, but dont you have to root, to flash clockwork recovery, to allow you to flash a custom rom? (in that order)
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no thats old school...most roms here are prerooted now. u can simply odin powerwashed eh09 gingerbread and be rooted, debloated, and ready to roll. then go back to odin and flash cwm 2.5.x, so you can do nandroid backups and flash other roms like tsm 1.0. If you want aosp mtd roms such as miui,cm7, tsm pool party, all you need to do is odin cwm4 fixed for cm7, three finger boot into recovery, wipe data,cache,dalvik, and install mtd zip. Once it boots never use three finger recovery again. you can access recovery by long pressing the power button. pre rooting is a thing of the past and is only needed if your looking to stay on a stock rom to debloat, and use root apps such as wireless tether, root explorer, tibu, etc...
im trying to stay away from using a computer, can i just go to the market, dl rom manager, flash cwm, and flash my com rom?
soraxd said:
im trying to stay away from using a computer, can i just go to the market, dl rom manager, flash cwm, and flash my com rom?
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nope, rom manager only works "ok" with mtd based roms...I highly suggest you use a computer and familiarize yourself with odin or heimdall. I don't think there is a root method out there that will work without a pc for the fascinate.
so then i NEED to be rooted, to flash cwm?
this is what im thinking
connect to pc, and use 1 click root, to root my 2.1 stock phone
dl rom manager from the market, and flash the cwm
install my customrom.zip (com rom)
all done?
soraxd said:
so then i NEED to be rooted, to flash cwm?
this is what im thinking
connect to pc, and use 1 click root, to root my 2.1 stock phone
dl rom manager from the market, and flash the cwm
install my customrom.zip (com rom)
all done?
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yes in this case you will need to be rooted to flash cwm, since you doing it thru rom manager... those steps should work
So Im trying to install a custom Rom from stock on my homie's Vibrant but I noticed the free Rom Manager app is absent from the Market. The licence for the Premium version is there and you can download it but the free version has to be installed first. I tried pulling the one from my Vibrant and tried to install it in the now rooted stock Vibrant but it wont install and Im not even sure if you could do that anyways. I also tried just installing Clockwork Mod by renaming the zip file update.zip and flashing it with the stock recovery and I was able to get it to the "green" cwm recovery screen but everytime I tried to either wipe the catche or try to flash the custom Rom it would just freeze. Is there a work aroud to this. Thx in advance.
Sent from my Bionixly-Blutiful-Vibrant.
Was happening with me too yesterday. You need 1.7 mb update.zip file I believe. Return to jfd through odin and then go from there.
Same thing happened to me yesterday after a disastrous flash and an Odin back to stock!
Luckily I was able to Bluetooth the apk to myself from my wifes phone.
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raydm said:
Was happening with me too yesterday. You need 1.7 mb update.zip file I believe. Return to jfd through odin and then go from there.
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Ok you lost me there. Im tryin get ROM Manager in a stock rooted Vibrant. What update.zip file are you talking about? Why would I need to Odin?
Sent from my Bionixly-Blutiful-Vibrant.
look at the noob guide written by sn. he has the update.zip folder there to download to instantly put CWR on and flash away
metalcrazy22 said:
look at the noob guide written by sn. he has the update.zip folder there to download to instantly put CWR on and flash away
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Thx. alot. I never noticed that.
dude just go to 4shared.com and download rom manager their
metalcrazy22 said:
look at the noob guide written by sn. he has the update.zip folder there to download to instantly put CWR on and flash away
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if I am not mistaken, I notice that noob guide does flash CWR (method B) but it does not root the android phone since there is no ROM Manager installed.