Ok. Sorry for the newb question but can I flash a custom ROM and keep wimax. The 4G in my area is great but 3G is terribly slow. I've read some but I am struggling to find a straight answer. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
You sure you have read? Please go back and read some more. Just giving you a heads up (Bootloader is lock. Unlocking borks 4g. You have to unlock to flash any rom with CWM. Joker has a rom you can flash with bootstrap)
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Joker is working on something special...he is LEGEN-wait for it...and I hope you're not lactose intolerant because the second half of that word is DAIRY!
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radrian92 said:
You sure you have read? Please go back and read some more. Just giving you a heads up (Bootloader is lock. Unlocking borks 4g. You have to unlock to flash any rom with CWM. Joker has a rom you can flash with bootstrap)
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Were is the CWM rom at for download?
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Check the Android development threads..look for unlocked cwm recovery
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I finally got the nerve to try and root my 3D today and all for nothing, with the latest update on the phone you cannot root with the current HBOOT 1.5 until a update is devoloped so how long will it be before we get an update for this?
I am very anxious to root so is there an update coming soon??? PLEASE!!!!!
Sorry guys, As I was writing this post it was aready being answered, well sort of..... I still would like to find out how long it will be before an update will be out.....
you can have root with hboot 1.5. Unlock using HTC's method and install CWM. From there you can install any rom with root access.
Sitting back and watching this one... btw this should be in general or q&a.
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Sitting back and watching this one... btw this should be in general or q&a.
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sorry, I wasn't sure where to put it ...... I am fairly new to XDA, I don't post much or visit often so until I learn my way around I aplogize.....
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you can have root with hboot 1.5. Unlock using HTC's method and install CWM. From there you can install any rom with root access.
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Why would you want a semi...cwm is a hit or miss. Plus only previous s-off phones it works on. The unlock is just the.bootloader
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you can have root with hboot 1.5. Unlock using HTC's method and install CWM. From there you can install any rom with root access.
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ok, i've successfully completed the htc unlock method. trying to install CWM, do you mean rom manager? that doesnt allow me to flash a recovery, comes up with some error.
i'm coming from samsung forums, so this(htc) is all new to me. can you point me in the right direction?
i'm just trying to figure out what you mean by "install cwm".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225974
Fallow this step by step and you'll be ok.
Remember to give THANKS were THANKS is due.
This thread caught my eye, and i have to ask; what what is "HTC unlock method"? Did HTC actually keep their word and support unlocking bootloader and i just didnt hear about it yet?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes they did
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Thank you! Wow, that is awesome! I gotta go research that a bit. Just for a few limited devices, I'm guessing?
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This thread caught my eye, and i have to ask; what what is "HTC unlock method"? Did HTC actually keep their word and support unlocking bootloader and i just didnt hear about it yet?
Thanks in advance.
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No, they didn't - they released something they call unlocked, but it can't be easily or reliably rooted. They are playing word games with us.
It's not easy but it can be done if pPl know what they are doing. And id they follow instruction. Mind you I did it without a guide on a Mac.
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No, they didn't - they released something they call unlocked, but it can't be easily or reliably rooted. They are playing word games with us.
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The hboot is unlocked and you can install clockwork mod recovery how is what HTC did not easily rooted?
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Because nobody around here actually reads the forum.
Since the first few had problems loading recovery now everyone thinks it can't be done.
so how do i add the recovery?
Moved...OP in wrong section. Please see posting rules.
Great phone but it is thirsty for battery..
Are theyre any threads or tricks tips to lengthen the life ..I have had many phones and found mods that work except for the photon!!!
I am rooted thats it but bootloader is still locked! Possibly a kernel flash? Or rom?
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lojak29 said:
Great phone but it is thirsty for battery..
Are theyre any threads or tricks tips to lengthen the life ..I have had many phones and found mods that work except for the photon!!!
I am rooted thats it but bootloader is still locked! Possibly a kernel flash? Or rom?
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I know stock Is really good on battery get an app to see what's killing your battery
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lojak29 said:
Great phone but it is thirsty for battery..
Are theyre any threads or tricks tips to lengthen the life ..I have had many phones and found mods that work except for the photon!!!
I am rooted thats it but bootloader is still locked! Possibly a kernel flash? Or rom?
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You can install joker kernel and undervolt as well as putting profiles thru setcpu. Lower screen brightness all the way down. Just a few if the top of my head.
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Can i flash roms and kernels with only being rooted? Or do i need to unlock?
And whats being used on photon?
Does rom manager have cwm built in or does photon require a flashable cwm or bootstrap?
Seems everything is not as easy as was on the evo.
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lojak29 said:
Can i flash roms and kernels with only being rooted? Or do i need to unlock?
And whats being used on photon?
Does rom manager have cwm built in or does photon require a flashable cwm or bootstrap?
Seems everything is not as easy as was on the evo.
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He has both options locked and unlocked and I don't think ron manager works for the photon
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What do u mean by both version?
Links to locked version i dont think im gonna unlock but id like to try a new kernel compatible to stock rom
Im hearing rsd flash fails for almost everyone that tries and ends up bricking
If rsd flash method was 100% safe id try it.
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lojak29 said:
Links to locked version i dont think im gonna unlock but id like to try a new kernel compatible to stock rom
Im hearing rsd flash fails for almost everyone that tries and ends up bricking
If rsd flash method was 100% safe id try it.
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Custom kernel REQUIRES unlock
First time I've heard of it consistently bricking phones and I rsd flash BOTH my mophos a couple times a week. Even when rsd says "fail" I've never had an issue when doing it properly (factory reset from settings/wipe from recovery/rsd flash).
i am trying to port a rom from the atrix 2 to photon if anyone could give me links to guides on what files to swap that would be great. also i have an alpha zip but im weary about flashing could brick my photon or if it fails will i just get the failed 2 boot 2 ?
You may want to pm joker, xboxfanj, mrhinehart, shabbypenguin, or any other dev around Photon section. They can help you out!
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i am trying to port a rom from the atrix 2 to photon if anyone could give me links to guides on what files to swap that would be great. also i have an alpha zip but im weary about flashing could brick my photon or if it fails will i just get the failed 2 boot 2 ?
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First, we need a kernel to support this. Then add lib/egl. And a couple other things and it may boot. If not logcat, and see what the errors are and add those files that error from a photon rom.
Also, can u link me there? I don't see it.
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I started with the kernel from jokers skinnyrev1. Pulled& replaced boot.img-usr folder-vold.fstab & conf.xml i couldnt find lights.(device name) & sensors.dev name in the lib folder of the atrix2 rom being the idiot i am i flashed the zip i made anyway started to boot then my screen froze heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206767 my bad its from the atrix not atrix 2
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First, we need a kernel to support this. Then add lib/egl. And a couple other things and it may boot. If not logcat, and see what the errors are and add those files that error from a photon rom.
Also, can u link me there? I don't see it.
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Do i replace the whole lid/egl folders or just certain files within them
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I think homeycomb is no longer needed since we have ics in progress. But thanks to your effort.
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dxl880517 said:
I think homeycomb is no longer needed since we have ics in progress. But thanks to your effort.
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im just trying to learn how to port roms. Just figured ide start with HC
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dxl880517 said:
I think homeycomb is no longer needed since we have ics in progress. But thanks to your effort.
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We figure out how to port honeycomb it will make ics porting that much easier
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im just trying to learn how to port roms. Just figured ide start with HC
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Learning is always deserved plus your work will help ics
Can i hard brick my photon by flashing the zips i put together ?
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I started with the kernel from jokers skinnyrev1. Pulled& replaced boot.img-usr folder-vold.fstab & conf.xml i couldnt find lights.(device name) & sensors.dev name in the lib folder of the atrix2 rom being the idiot i am i flashed the zip i made anyway started to boot then my screen froze heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206767 my bad its from the atrix not atrix 2
\ ok i added the lib/egl folders and then got installation aborted in cwm ?
edit: i got it to flash but now im stuck at moto dual core screen
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i got it to boot but with fc android.phone every 5 seconds but its a start
edit: no more fc but no wifi,data,camera,calls. about phone system version 4.5.91.MB860.ATT.en.US,android version 3.1
Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526431
click here for new recovery thread
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Congrats to you guys!!!!! Now down to business
SOMEONE PLEASE flash the tmobile baseband. US TMOBILE USERS NEEEDDD ANSWERS :-D
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worked flawlessly here , I can reboot in system normally as well ..
testing other features
Confirmation number: 48R49277H9516705U
you're the man! Thanks
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Well done. Much obliged.
Nice work!!!
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Success on my Telus Note! Thanks! No issues so far..
Worked for me
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You are a gentleman and a scholar.
Works! testing backup now! Great work!
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Success on my Telus Note! Thanks! No issues so far..
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Cool...will post it in that forum soon.
Worked for me with no issues, what are the known bugs ?
Thanks
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Cool...will post it in that forum soon.
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This is actually the correct forum for Telus Notes. Rogers, Bell, Telus and AT&T all use the same hardware.
flashing on bell I717M right now will let you know
Stuck in loop right now. Flashing back to stock and will try again.
Would this trigger the flash count? I already have one count anyway, but I was thinking about exchanging the phone and root it again with Mashi's method to avoid flash counts. I have 45 days to return the phone and get another one.
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****x76 said:
Would this trigger the flash count? I already have one count anyway, but I was thinking about exchanging the phone and root it again with Mashi's method to avoid flash counts.
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Yes. Flashing with Odin will cause your flash count to increment.
goalcam said:
Yes. Flashing with Odin will cause your flash count to increment.
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Thanks bro. I was wondering if it can be done via adb or something.
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worked great. checked for any reboot issue and was fine.
then flashed a t989 radio and got the bootloop. have not been able to get out.
tried flashing back the original recovery.. still bootloops
tried flashing back to cwm recovery after that... still bootloops.
ideas?
Before i get slammed for the title
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072644
nickman529 said:
Before i get slammed for the title
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072644
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Even though I am not developer but I want to do something for Photon Community....
So please consider me part of crew....
for boot loader locking ..CG42.smg file is responsible which is packed in SBF file....
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Cooldevil1989 said:
Even though I am not developer but I want to do something for Photon Community....
So please consider me part of crew....
for boot loader locking ..CG42.smg file is responsible which is packed in SBF file....
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Cg42.smg. got it
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Cooldevil1989 said:
Even though I am not developer but I want to do something for Photon Community....
So please consider me part of crew....
for boot loader locking ..CG42.smg file is responsible which is packed in SBF file....
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Do I have to find it in the sbf file or is it in the system somewhere?
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Do I have to find it in the sbf file or is it in the system somewhere?
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This file is packed in sbf file.....
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i wanna help too.. though i dont have much knowledge but still want to learn by contributing.
prab2112 said:
i wanna help too.. though i dont have much knowledge but still want to learn by contributing.
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Read this thread, so you have a solid background in the challenges: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262266
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Read this thread, so you have a solid background in the challenges: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262266
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Sure,.. Thanks
This is a very lofty goal. Moto f*cked this thing so much that we would need a miracle to unlock 2.3.5. I'm not saying you shouldn't try, and with no development experience myself I have no room to talk. I just know that others have tried and have been fruitless, or frauds... I do hope you can crack this **** open, however. This is a devoted community and the ones still with a photon know how great a device we have. I plan on using this phone until it won't boot anymore and I hope that we can bring it to its full potential.
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This is a very lofty goal. Moto f*cked this thing so much that we would need a miracle to unlock 2.3.5. I'm not saying you shouldn't try, and with no development experience myself I have no room to talk. I just know that others have tried and have been fruitless, or frauds... I do hope you can crack this **** open, however. This is a devoted community and the ones still with a photon know how great a device we have. I plan on using this phone until it won't boot anymore and I hope that we can bring it to its full potential.
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Sweet. Appreciate it
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Saw this in the other thread
if you guys need any help ive got a stock photon sitting here for about a year now,its on 2.3.5 and ill run anything on it because otherwise its just going to set in a junk drawer forever.
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FernBch said:
Saw this in the other thread
if you guys need any help ive got a stock photon sitting here for about a year now,its on 2.3.5 and ill run anything on it because otherwise its just going to set in a junk drawer forever.
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i 2nd this. mine is sitting here stuck on the electrify 2.3.5 sbf after my friend borked it
Check the other thread I linked in the op
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Okay ladies and gentleman I know were all looking for a method to unlock bootloader for 2.3.5 on our photons, don't give up. I'm using my photon on family mobile by doing the methods described in a previous thread. I used RSD lite to flash a us cellular sbf file. I followed all instructions and now I'm using my locked photon on 2.3.5. I flashed kddi file and have my GSM radio unlocked with peetr's rom. Its all working smoothly so I say to all my fellow locked photon users ... you can still use your phone on any GSM network. I know we want to flash a ICS or JB rom but for the time being the method works. Don't give up cause it will be a pity if xda lets this awesome phone go.
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Okay ladies and gentleman I know were all looking for a method to unlock bootloader for 2.3.5 on our photons, don't give up. I'm using my photon on family mobile by doing the methods described in a previous thread. I used RSD lite to flash a us cellular sbf file. I followed all instructions and now I'm using my locked photon on 2.3.5. I flashed kddi file and have my GSM radio unlocked with peetr's rom. Its all working smoothly so I say to all my fellow locked photon users ... you can still use your phone on any GSM network. I know we want to flash a ICS or JB rom but for the time being the method works. Don't give up cause it will be a pity if xda lets this awesome phone go.
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Has anyone also looked into a locked ics rom using the gb kernel or writing our own kernels?
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Just stumbled on this. Thread closed. Until development has begun you can stick with the thread in General for your discussions, placeholder threads aren't allowed.
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