My incredible is rooted running 2.2 and would like to upgrade with gingerbread.
I have tried a few things but seems that the ROM file that I have been able to download won't open.
Also, is CM7 better than gingerbread?
Please help.
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Jennj32 said:
My incredible is rooted running 2.2 and would like to upgrade with gingerbread.
I have tried a few things but seems that the ROM file that I have been able to download won't open.
Also, is CM7 better than gingerbread?
Please help.
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Hi - if you have not found it by now there is a great thread about this here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19356442#post19356442
wildstang83 - packaged up the OTA and made a flashable ROM that works perfectly. I had rooted with Unrevoked just to freeze some bloat and for the fun of it but had never done a ROM before this so I was definitely apprehensive but with a little help from Titanium Backup I'm purrring along with Gingerbread now.
Although I thanked him in person with a PM I would like to let anyone know who reads this he knows what he is doing and on top of that seems like a really good dude. So go for it and thanks again wildstang83!
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Hi guys I wanted to get my Vibrant from custom rom n rooted to stock rom and unrooted
i read bunch of thread including the [ROM] OFFICIAL T-Mo Vibrant JFD ODIN/Nandroid Backup Images 7/29/10 (Tested/Working)
but i can't figure out which is the right method i need to use...
i didn't use Odin, i used OneclickRoot and Rom manager to install clockwork recovery and the custom rom (nerov3)
so can anyone give me a step by step process to how to proceed w/ the back to stock
i would really appreciate it
thanks
Just read up on the ODIN.. when you go back to stock, you'll be unrooted automatically
Here the link with tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810130
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thanks guys it worked like a charm back to stock
thanks again
Thank You for the link ...
Duce HD2 said:
Here the link with tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810130
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I just want to say Thank you for the link you provided. Most posts replying to questions are the usual "just do a little searching ..." and no one ever provides a starting point.
I've spent a lot of time "searching" and running into conflicting information or information pertaining to a completely different issue.
So again, Thank you for the link. It made this post simple.
[EDIT] I almost forgot to ask jimprime, why are you wanting to go back to stock and unrooted ?
I have not yet rooted, but have noticed a lot of people are looking at going back to stock and I am curious. Why root in the first place?
well first its not really my phone second i just wanted to try out froyo on the vibrant didn't c much difference and i didn't really find it that much faster than the stock and i switch back to stock
yea this helps out alot
Hello all,
this is my first time rooting and i have read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616, im downloading the files as i type, so my question is, it it hard to root my thunderbolt? also ive read the pros and cons, and i would also like to know from u rooters, what do u like from a rooted phone?
for those who want to just the question, here u go:
1) it it hard to root my thunderbolt? (following the link)
2) u rooters, what do u like from a rooted phone?
yes im excited to attempt to trying to root my thunderbolt ^^
It's not hard, just fallow the instructions to the letter and of course make sure you have adb set up and the proper drivers installed. After that it's pretty much a cut and paste affair.
Second question: Root = freedom, simple enough.
I went to Youtube to setup my adb.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKPSe12YDxQ
Edison63 said:
I went to Youtube to setup my adb.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKPSe12YDxQ
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+1 Good guide.
just finished rooting my phone from when i initially posted, i think its rooted because it did everything on the video and now im in my search for a ROM, ty for the info peeps xD
also, since i think its rooted now, can i install any ROM, or is their some requirements for certain roms?
busybox?
i downloaded an app called root checker, says im rooted, YES!!!!
i check to see if busybox was on, it says its not installed correctly, do i need busybox?
fdp55 said:
i downloaded an app called root checker, says im rooted, YES!!!!
i check to see if busybox was on, it says its not installed correctly, do i need busybox?
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If you're going to flash a ROM it will have it installed.
setexascustoms said:
If you're going to flash a ROM it will have it installed.
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so for now its ok to have no busybox, after i install a ROM it will be in that ROM correct?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153055 this is the ROM i am thinking, will i be able to get that onto my phone? i did the 2.5 version
also ty i appreciate answering my questions!
Before you flash any ROM, do yourself a huge favor, and read the OP (original post) and then read it again. Follow the directons carefully. After your first time its like riding a bike. Search the thread before asking questions too since you will likely get hammered by people for asking questions already asked and answered. Good luck.
BAMF is a great ROM, you might search later in the thread for RC5, Adryn leaked a preview with a different kernel than RC4.
courtesy of my rooted bolt
fdp55 said:
so for now its ok to have no busybox, after i install a ROM it will be in that ROM correct?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153055 this is the ROM i am thinking, will i be able to get that onto my phone? i did the 2.5 version
also ty i appreciate answering my questions!
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You'll need an MR2 radio for that ROM, I recommend the one from the OTA. You can find it in the development thread, it gets flashed through hboot.
Edit: And yes, the ROM you flash will have busybox built in. And +1 for the post above mine, use the search function, it works well. When you do have a question post it in that ROM's thread or keep it in the Q&A section. Best of luck to you.
Hey there! Yes, this is my first post in this forum I believe, but I've been a heavy lurker since December. Currently, my tbolt is rooted and has been for a few months. I'm running BAMF 3.0 RC4 and I can honestly say, the pros far outweigh the cons. A few of my favorite pros is the ability to run a wider selection of apps, more control, the speedier updates from devs compared to Verizon/HTC, overclocking, better controlled over battery life, no bloat removal..the list goes on and on. Basically, being rooted allows me to make changes to my phone to fit my needs. And yes, it is incredibly easy IMHO to root this phone. Good luck, and have fun.
Should mention too that I did mess up my radio when I flashed GB but it was quickly fixed by reflashing. So the only con has been my own fault. I also believe that you can restore the phone to a "fresh out of the box" state should you ever need to take it back.
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ILMF said:
Before you flash any ROM, do yourself a huge favor, and read the OP (original post) and then read it again. Follow the directons carefully. After your first time its like riding a bike. Search the thread before asking questions too since you will likely get hammered by people for asking questions already asked and answered. Good luck.
BAMF is a great ROM, you might search later in the thread for RC5, Adryn leaked a preview with a different kernel than RC4.
courtesy of my rooted bolt
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Try the RC5 preview with the new MR2 OTA leaked radio. Smoothest combination I've used yet.
Yeah definitely would suggest flashing the official MR2 radio as well. It's been the most solid for me. Had issues with 2.5, and I had slow 3g speeds on the leaked MR2.
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youarealwaysthereMD said:
Try the RC5 preview with the new MR2 OTA leaked radio. Smoothest combination I've used yet.
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I'll try BAMF again when RC5 is officially released. My phone really likes Ziggy's kernels. Was flashing almost daily since I got my bolt trying to find decent battery life. Running Synergy now for a week with no issues. Liked the other roms, but Ziggy's kernel gives me the best life.
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Hi Guys
I have been on xda for a while, earlier I was using HD2 and learn quite alot from this community. Now I have got Vibrant as well reading about it on xda forums is a little confusing for me. Vibrant is not as easily flash able as HD2. So need your help guys. Let me tell you about device-
1.Its rooted and CWR is installed.
2.I installed the CyanogenMod 7 and it was working fine, Then I read about voodoo sound, to get it I flashed supported kernel -CM7_Vibrant_kernel_kang_20110504_r10_update.zip this one, but after installing it phone is not getting any signals and camera stopped working.
3.Well later on I thought to install bionix-v-1.3.1.zip but CWR is not installing saying not supported and operation abort.
Questions-
1.How do I go back to Froyo from gingrebread?
2.How to enable vooodoo sound?
Last but not the least I am already tired of flashing ROMs on my HD2 and I need little break. So please suggest best and stable ROM with vooodoo sound. So that I can use it for a while without facing any issue. Froyo or gingerbread any will do.
And please link me to some guide of vibrant where I can read and understand it. I found some guides but they dont seem complete.
Thanks in advance.
hellboyborn said:
Hi Guys
I have been on xda for a while, earlier I was using HD2 and learn quite alot from this community. Now I have got Vibrant as well reading about it on xda forums is a little confusing for me. Vibrant is not as easily flash able as HD2. So need your help guys. Let me tell you about device-
1.Its rooted and CWR is installed.
2.I installed the CyanogenMod 7 and it was working fine, Then I read about voodoo sound, to get it I flashed supported kernel -CM7_Vibrant_kernel_kang_20110504_r10_update.zip this one, but after installing it phone is not getting any signals and camera stopped working.
3.Well later on I thought to install bionix-v-1.3.1.zip but CWR is not installing saying not supported and operation abort.
Questions-
1.How do I go back to Froyo from gingrebread?
2.How to enable vooodoo sound?
Last but not the least I am already tired of flashing ROMs on my HD2 and I need little break. So please suggest best and stable ROM with vooodoo sound. So that I can use it for a while without facing any issue. Froyo or gingerbread any will do.
And please link me to some guide of vibrant where I can read and understand it. I found some guides but they dont seem complete.
Thanks in advance.
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I suggest you download the AIO Toolbox. It has everything you will ever need. I believe its the very first post on the vibrant android development forum.
You need to ODIN back to stock to get to FROYO. (use the toolbox, it has ODIN)
as for a stable froyo ROM, i suggest Project V, lots of themes + the sweet edt tweaks app.
Hope that helps
I moved away from eclair the moment i got my phone (wait for it) but whenever i move from froyo to ginger or voce versa, i always odin first and look for instructions in OP...
Alright, kang doesnt seem to be stable, similar thhing happened to me.. flash glitch or kernel du jour for CM7.. WAY BETTER and both have voodoo color and sound... once you have em, download voodoo control from market, altho they should be active by default.
Idk too much about froyo roms; i rememver using bionix 1.3.1 and loving it.
Sent from a cell tower to the XDA server to you.
Oh and if you dont mind missing gps, flash miui.. i used it for a while and it was surprisingly good.
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The 2 best guides ur gonna find are stickied in Q&A and Vibrant Android Development forums respectively.
Q&A is the "noob guide" by @s15274n the Vibrant Android Development one is "The Official Vibrant Bible" by @FATEOWNZYOU. Both should provide you with all your answers. Good luck!
You can always look through all the Roms and Etc. With my Vibrant Bible... Link im Sig.. little out of date cuz iv been on vacation.. but anything older then 2 weeks is on there for ya =)
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Thanks to all for replying for a new user, this is what I like about xda whenever you are in trouble someone will come to rescue you
I have been reading guides and post from all our members and getting hang of vibrant now. Now I know almost all necessary things, will keep reading to get more knowledge.
@FATEOWNZYOU
Your guide is great thanks man for your efforts. Keep up the good work
Actually gps is working now on MIUI not perfect but it works, try ReVaMpEd its awesome!
Anyone have any luck deodexing 2.3.5 with xUltimate? I've been trying but I get an error immediately after starting step 3. Looking at the xUltimate thread others are having the same issue but no one is responding to any questions on the thread. And yes I do know there are deodexed roms out there, so there is no need for that response.
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Anyone have any luck deodexing 2.3.5 with xUltimate? I've been trying but I get an error immediately after starting step 3. Looking at the xUltimate thread others are having the same issue but no one is responding to any questions on the thread. And yes I do know there are deodexed roms out there, so there is no need for that response.
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I am stuck on the same problem... Is it even possible to deodex the Photon 2.3.5?
Laxdude said:
I am stuck on the same problem... Is it even possible to deodex the Photon 2.3.5?
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Unquestionally possible: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837757
I use the Slim ROM on 2.3.5 OTA -- works perfectly. Then go get the Holo launcher and you'll not need much else -- at least until we get a 2nd init working.
all my opinion (but not the deodexed part -- Mof already did that and dropped everyone a great ROM).
I'm having the same issue! I would run Mof rom but I want to have the MotoBloat that Mof-Slim removes. lol I'm going to try a few things over the week and will report back if I have any luck!
Hey, I've been lurking around here for awhile and I'm a complete noob when it comes to rooting. I see all these super one click root access programs and other root programs however they don't seem dependable or they seem outdated.
Is there a really good thread or resource for a complete beginner I can look at so I can start rooting my Samsung Vibrant (2.2) ??? I would really appreciate it.
Nexus99 said:
Hey, I've been lurking around here for awhile and I'm a complete noob when it comes to rooting. I see all these super one click root access programs and other root programs however they don't seem dependable or they seem outdated.
Is there a really good thread or resource for a complete beginner I can look at so I can start rooting my Samsung Vibrant (2.2) ??? I would really appreciate it.
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May I ask, do you want to stay in Android 2.2 rooted or do you want something else? For general information there are several threads scattered in the General, Q&A and Development forums for this device:
1. ★★★ NOOB GUIDE :: Root :: Odin :: Files :: Guides ★★★
2. [REF] The Official XDA Vibrant Bible Thread -ROMS/KERNELS/MODEMS/MODS/ETC
3. [PROGRAM] AIO Vibrant Toolbox 2.5 *Beginners Start Here* Also for advanced users
Those should get you started. You need to read those to know the what to do and what not to do.
nirogu325 said:
May I ask, do you want to stay in Android 2.2 rooted or do you want something else? For general information there are several threads scattered in the General, Q&A and Development forums for this device:
1. ★★★ NOOB GUIDE :: Root :: Odin :: Files :: Guides ★★★
2. [REF] The Official XDA Vibrant Bible Thread -ROMS/KERNELS/MODEMS/MODS/ETC
3. [PROGRAM] AIO Vibrant Toolbox 2.5 *Beginners Start Here* Also for advanced users
Those should get you started. You need to read those to know the what to do and what not to do.
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Thank you so much!
And no I want to upgrade it to the latest Android OS possible for Vibrant, I'm assuming in rooting terms they are called ROMs ?
Nexus99 said:
Thank you so much!
And no I want to upgrade it to the latest Android OS possible for Vibrant, I'm assuming in rooting terms they are called ROMs ?
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The terms are in one of those threads. ROMs are the operating system you are running. Custom ROMs are systems such as CyanogenMod (CM) and the like. If you want to go up the ladder to Android 4.4.4 KitKat, then you should first find any Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS, Android 4.0.x) ROM and flash it, once you're on the recovery
then you can flash a 4.4.4 ROM such as CM11. I suggest reading those in order to familiarize yourself with the terms and how-tos. It's even more organized than when I began rooting and exploring Android back in October 2010.
might want to mention the EU bug ICS is known for, its a real pita if you get hit with it. I would skip ICS if you're still stock I'd go to GB, JB, followed by kitkat.
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dzee206 said:
might want to mention the EU bug ICS is known for, its a real pita if you get hit with it. I would skip ICS if you're still stock I'd go to GB, JB, followed by kitkat.
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just supposed to flash the ics ROM for the kernel and recovery then flash the kitkat rom right after so there won't be any time to catch the virus. I recommend using ics passion.
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just supposed to flash the ics ROM for the kernel and recovery then flash the kitkat rom right after so there won't be any time to catch the virus. I recommend using ics passion.
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Its not needed I've done it numerous times already with out any issues when ever i felt like starting fresh from stock. flashing ics for recovery and kernel just to get to 4.4+? sorry but i don't think so, you're thinking of CM10.2... one can go back to stock (Froyo) jump to GB followed by JB and of course KK pretty easily without the need to flash ICS. how can you say just by flashing ICS right after wont get you hit with the ICS bug? just flashing ICS once will risk you getting the EU bug.
I agree. If there is no need to flash ICS, then why put yourself in the possibility of getting hit by EU. Believe me, I have done extensive work on trying crack that bug with multiple people in the Captivate/Fascinate sections for nearly 2 years and to-date there is no "cure".
I thought you had to go online to get the bug. Oh well I stand corrected, didn't know you could go to JB from GB without issues