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MR H3LLMAN said:
Hey all,
Long time lurker and crack flasher here. I have a proposition for everyone here at our beloved Fascinate forums. I would like to compile a Master Beginners Guide/ Troubleshooting Guide for everyone here on the forums. I am more than willing to take care of this and plan on putting in quite a few walkthroughs/links myself but I would also appreciate it if everyone could help me gather up everything they can find and PM me the details.
On a selfish note, I have a new Fascy arriving tomorrow from Verizon and obviously want to get back modding and romming ASAP. I was wondering if someone could show me the best walk through for flashing current roms, installing kernels, installing tweaks, installing themes, a brief description of all the commands in CWM (i.e. Formatting system. partition, etc) when to do backups, do's and don'ts and any other general tips for working with a clean slate. Thank you all in advance and I look forward to maintaining this thread and cutting peoples search time from hours to minutes. Thanks again.
MR H3LLMAN
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
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So I created these instructional videos to help newbies out with loading ROMs etc.
TO ADVANCED USERS: I know that these procedures are not new but the instructional videos have seemed to help a lot of newbies and I think it would benefit anyone weary of attempting these procedures.
Please don't post how this is old news, I am well aware. These are just for newbies to help them get started. It also should help eliminate newbies asking the same questions over and over as most are answered right under the videos, and I'm sure you'll appreciate that
MODERATOR: Please sticky or add to any tutorial threads for the sake of the newbies.
Hope this helps some people out! Enjoy!
If anyone wants me to do any other videos in particular please let me know.
How To Load HardSPL, Radios, and a Custom ROM -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/09/13/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-onto-your-windows-mobile-phone/
Good morning,
I do understand and appreciate your post... But I do have a question:
Apart form the HardSPL flashing process, why don't they/you suggest flashing both ROM and Radio via SD Card?
It is faster, safer and cleaner...
Wouldn't you agree?
Kudos to you, anyway. It was a good idea to post this video.
Cheers.
HARDSPL Creator
HardSPL & Latest Radio Creator Download Link
HARDSPL for HTC Touch Pro (GSM) ? Download
Latest Radio (1.14.25.35) ? Download
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The Creator of the hard SPL is the great Olipro/cmonex
Nice work...
Hopefully this will help a lot of people
So I created these instructional videos to help newbies out with loading ROMs etc.
TO ADVANCED USERS: I know that these procedures are not new but the instructional videos have seemed to help a lot of newbies and I think it would benefit anyone weary of attempting these procedures.
Please don't post how this is old news, I am well aware. These are just for newbies to help them get started. It also should help eliminate newbies asking the same questions over and over as most are answered right under the videos, and I'm sure you'll appreciate that
MODERATOR: Please sticky or add to any tutorial threads for the sake of the newbies.
Hope this helps some people out! Enjoy!
If anyone wants me to do any other videos in particular please let me know.
How To Load HardSPL, Radios, and a Custom ROM -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/09/13/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-onto-your-windows-mobile-phone/
Wow, thanks! This really helps!
dcogen said:
So I created these instructional videos to help newbies out with loading ROMs etc.
TO ADVANCED USERS: I know that these procedures are not new but the instructional videos have seemed to help a lot of newbies and I think it would benefit anyone weary of attempting these procedures.
Please don't post how this is old news, I am well aware. These are just for newbies to help them get started. It also should help eliminate newbies asking the same questions over and over as most are answered right under the videos, and I'm sure you'll appreciate that
MODERATOR: Please sticky or add to any tutorial threads for the sake of the newbies.
Hope this helps some people out! Enjoy!
If anyone wants me to do any other videos in particular please let me know.
How To Load HardSPL, Radios, and a Custom ROM -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/09/13/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-onto-your-windows-mobile-phone/
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Moderators, I think this earns a sticky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+1 STICKY! This is a really good. Should help a lot of people! Well done
Newbie needs help - update error 262
I face this problem. Progress bar is always at 0%, update error [262]
I have done these steps:
- take out sim card
- take out microSD card
- use Topaz-HardSPL_V5_00R5_183HSPL --> update error
- use Radio - HTC Touch Diamond2 --> update error
- use ROM --> update error
Any kind soul to help me ?
hellocourage said:
I face this problem. Progress bar is always at 0%, update error [262]
I have done these steps:
- take out sim card
- take out microSD card
- use Topaz-HardSPL_V5_00R5_183HSPL --> update error
- use Radio - HTC Touch Diamond2 --> update error
- use ROM --> update error
Any kind soul to help me ?
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If you search on your error in the HSPL thread, you should find your answer.
@dcogen,
Great thread, thanks for your efforts.
Thxs that much, awsome
Good stuff. I am learning everyday.
Good to see these really appreciate the effort and surely for every one who does first time.
This is my first android phone. Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant. I plan on rooting my phone tomorrow and I was wanting to put 2.2 firmware on the phone. I have been told that there are different roms and such and I was hoping someone here could tell me which is the best way to go about upgrading my phone. I tried reading some threads but I am not sure which is the best way to go. Any help would be appreciated.
If you've never rooted your phone and installed a custom ROM before... Read, read, read these forums and especially the thread for the ROM you are thinking of installing. Know how to get yourself out of a jam before you even get in it.
Q&A Section
You might wish to begin your education here on this phone, Android, etc here:
NOOB GUIDE: HOW TO ROOT/ODIN/FLASH/RECOVER
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
Vibrant Bible / Directory
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
After reading this and understanding a few things, you should be able to flash new roms, backup, restore, fix a brick, etc.
epakrat75 said:
NOOB GUIDE: HOW TO ROOT/ODIN/FLASH/RECOVER
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
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+1...This is what I followed when I flashed my wifes vibrant awhile back, and followed again just a few days ago when I picked mine up.
As for 2.2 ROMs...you will just have to play with them. I would recommend starting with flashable ROMs as they are a little easier to work with if you do not have a lot of experience with flashing
I might suggest this one if you want a no frills basic 2.2 stable, rooted ROM to work with
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857974
Cheers
Aaron
Thread cleaned. Stop the flaming.
Thanks for the replies! I will start off with that nice guide on how to root the phone. I get the phone tomorrow so hopefully I will not be in here crying about how I ruined my phone. The last phone I modded was the first gen iPhone a few years back. There are so many different things to read that this is a little confusing. I mostly created this thread to get pointed to what works best for those on this forum.
Hey guys! I got my atrix 4g around the end of may and i haven't regretted switching from iphone since! . But i don't know alot about android hacking, modding, tips, tricks, features, etc, so as you can see i need help. I was wondering if some of the AMAZING people on the android forum could maybe take me in as an "Apprentice" so that i could learn all the hacking and tricks about atrix or android in general , like i knew when i had an iphone?
heyhey24 said:
Hey guys! I got my atrix 4g around the end of may and i haven't regretted switching from iphone since! . But i don't know alot about android hacking, modding, tips, tricks, features, etc, so as you can see i need help. I was wondering if some of the AMAZING people on the android forum could maybe take me in as an "Apprentice" so that i could learn all the hacking and tricks about atrix or android in general , like i knew when i had an iphone?
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How did you learn when you had your iPhone? In most cases most people will search and read this forum time after time and then they fig, it out. So my advice is to read and search before you want to start asking questions im sure somewhere on this thread there is the anwser you are looking for. If you cant find what your looking then you need to find someone in the dev. forum and be nice and they might will help you. There is alot of really good devs out there that are willing to help you. I am a noob too that came from iphone
heyhey24 said:
Hey guys! I got my atrix 4g around the end of may and i haven't regretted switching from iphone since! . But i don't know alot about android hacking, modding, tips, tricks, features, etc, so as you can see i need help. I was wondering if some of the AMAZING people on the android forum could maybe take me in as an "Apprentice" so that i could learn all the hacking and tricks about atrix or android in general , like i knew when i had an iphone?
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Yup, read a lot, search a lot, and you will have to try a lot. If you follow instructions, most of the time everything will go fine, but if it doesn't, you also need to look for the answers you will need to get back on track. You will get frustrated a lot, but the best way to learn anything is to try things yourself, and learn by your mistakes.
There are plenty of resources outside of XDA to learn about Android. There are some very good guides in the Atrix forums here also which will help you. Don't expect the devs to teach you programming. You will have to learn that yourself, but the devs will help you when you get stuck...........if, as was said, you treat them nicely!
Remember to post in the correct forums also. You will bring down the fires of hell on you if you post questions in the dev forum, themes in the general forum, etc.
lol thank you both, if its not too much can i run a scenario by you?
you may well know that gingerbread is comming to atrix [:{D>]
and i saw on the forum a build for 2.3.4 through hwk
Sooo many questions popped up in my head
1.what is hwk?
2.how would i return to 1.8.3 stock
3. what is flashing?
4.what is sbf?
and etc
do you know any threads or people who could help me?
also do you have any hacks on your atrix?
heyhey24 said:
lol thank you both, if its not too much can i run a scenario by you?
you may well know that gingerbread is comming to atrix [:{D>]
and i saw on the forum a build for 2.3.4 through hwk
Sooo many questions popped up in my head
1.what is hwk?
2.how would i return to 1.8.3 stock
3. what is flashing?
4.what is sbf?
and etc
do you know any threads or people who could help me?
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1) HKTW is a Chinese version of ginergbread more or less (i.e. Hong Kong Tai Wan), that happens to be usable on a U.S. AT&T Atrix w/ a unlocked boot loader. It's pretty buggy, since it wasn't specially designed for our device or carrier.
2, 3 & 4) To return to stock, which you will have to do if you flash any ROM before being able to OTA (Over The Air) update, you have to flash (a nice word for install) a fresh sbf. A sbf file is a original source file from Motorola that upon installing (i.e. flashing) will return your device back to stock, more or less. For instance, if you were to flash the 1.26 sbf onto your phone, it would exactly like the way you got it from the store; everything back to "normal" and stock. So before you do this you make a backup of your stuff, preferably on a external sd card. That way if you have to flash a sbf file and return to stock for what ever reason, you can re-install your stuff with minimal effort. Here is a good guide for flashing a sbf, explaining what you need and what to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
and here is another for all the sbf files currently:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
I'm sure you have more questions, so ask always, and I'll try to help when & where I can.
Ok, so I'm assuming you are running a U.S. AT&T Atrix??
So the first thing you are probably going to want to do is get Root access (like getting a jail break on iphone, more or less):
- If your on 4.1.83 firmware (the most current). You can check by going to setting -> About Phone -> System Version. You will need to use Gingerbreak to Root your phone. This will most likely wipe your phone, so save what you can on your pc, ext. sd card, etc.
Instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
And Crap, my wife called and whats to grab a bite to eat... start there, and I'll edit and add to the post later.
Swiftks said:
Ok, so I'm assuming you are running a U.S. AT&T Atrix??
So the first thing you are probably going to want to do is get Root access (like getting a jail break on iphone, more or less):
- If your on 4.1.83 firmware (the most current). You can check by going to setting -> About Phone -> System Version. You will need to use Gingerbreak to Root your phone. This will most likely wipe your phone, so save what you can on your pc, ext. sd card, etc.
Instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
And Crap, my wife called and whats to grab a bite to eat... start there, and I'll edit and add to the post later.
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WOW lol thank you brb 4th of july dinner
SwiftKS,
Just wanted to say thanks. While your post doesn't help me directly, it is great to see people helping others out and not just flaming newbies. You are a credit to the community!
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Sorry I haven't updated.. been working on a N00B guide that I can post and then add to, and not have to type this over & over.
Posting in the General Section.
Swiftks said:
Sorry I haven't updated.. been working on a N00B guide that I can post and then add to, and not have to type this over & over.
Posting in the General Section.
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The N00B Guide
Well i think you guys would be happy to know im now on the dark side i rooted at about 10:00 pm est yesterday
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EDIT 7-9-11
Bricked my phone edditing system folder permissions...
REGREATED ROOTING EVER SINCE
Any way to fix it its simply the phone keeps rebooting with a red light blinking and the M sign dual core stuck
Ive tried methods but they didnt work!! :'(
Check out noob guide referred to a couple posts back
heyhey24 said:
Well i think you guys would be happy to know im now on the dark side i rooted at about 10:00 pm est yesterday
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EDIT 7-9-11
Bricked my phone edditing system folder permissions...
REGREATED ROOTING EVER SINCE
Any way to fix it its simply the phone keeps rebooting with a red light blinking and the M sign dual core stuck
Ive tried methods but they didnt work!! :'(
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Pay someone bud. You arent suited for this stuff.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Fixed it on the same day lol
just didnt see that rsd noticed my phone
#teamblind ^__^
i am a humongus fan of this dev..he has brought so many really cool roms to the sprint note 3..but i am really confused about what version im even on..the titles help some..but i would like to experiance every rom,and every version from the beginning to the end.. he has so many..if somneone could help me out by creating a easy readable list of all his roms,in oder,and grouped....im pretty sure he has more than just the M.O.A.R versions..and ive had lot of trouble installing these roms also..i know there are threads helping people install instructions..im jus asking for a thread dedicated to all his roms in one place,and in order,so we can start from beginning,and upgrade accordingly..maybe even install steps for twrp,and philz in the same thread??...if im asking to much,then if someone cpould help me figure this out,and send me a mess with all links in order,cause im lost..
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i am a humongus fan of this dev..he has brought so many really cool roms to the sprint note 3..but i am really confused about what version im even on..the titles help some..but i would like to experiance every rom,and every version from the beginning to the end.. he has so many..if somneone could help me out by creating a easy readable list of all his roms,in oder,and grouped....im pretty sure he has more than just the M.O.A.R versions..and ive had lot of trouble installing these roms also..i know there are threads helping people install instructions..im jus asking for a thread dedicated to all his roms in one place,and in order,so we can start from beginning,and upgrade accordingly..maybe even install steps for twrp,and philz in the same thread??...if im asking to much,then if someone cpould help me figure this out,and send me a mess with all links in order,cause im lost..
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We need to keep all the threads separate per Rom.
For a few reasons, it would be difficult for one person to keep up with every single Rom @sac23 has made on 1 OP post.
It isn't that difficult to sift throughout the development section and or the Q&A section.
If you have issues, questions then please find a member to ask and they'll usually be MORE than happy to assist you.
We all started somewhere, usually from the bottom and some are on the top now.
I hope this answer helped your question out, I tried to the best of my ability.