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★★★ NOOB GUIDE :: Root :: Odin :: Files :: Guides ★★★
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST POST IN IT'S ENTIRITY!!
As of July 2011, I am no longer updating this guide.
Please feel free to check here for updates (if any are made).
STEP ONE – RETURN TO STOCK JFD - USING ODIN
FOLLOW STEPS 2 - 4 :: THIS IS A GUIDE TO GO BACK TO JFD.
IT HAS ALL OF THE FILES NEEDED
I encourage you to use HashTab to verify the MD5 (verify it is a good download). These are large files – if it is NOT a good download you could really cause some issues. It takes 10 seconds – do it.
Once you are done, come back and proceed to ROOT.
GREAT, I AM ON JFD - HOW DO I ROOT?
You are likely still connected to your PC and booted up to the T-Mobile jingle. Great, drop the notification bar down and mount your phone...
There are two options here. Choose which is best for you, before you start.
ROOT ONLY METHOD:
A – This is an update.zip (633KB) that roots your phone only. You can then install Rom Manager from the Market to flash CWR (Clockwork Recovery) and install custom ROMs.
INSTALL CLOCKWORK RECOVERY AND FLASH A ROM THAT WILL GIVE ROOT ACCESS (MY PREFERRED METHOD):
B – use the other update.zip (1.7MB) and this will flash CWR for you – allowing you to immediately flash a custom ROM.. I do this because it's faster.
1.
A: Download this update.zip file to root your phone. You plan to install Rom Manager to flash CWR and a new ROM later.
B: Download this update.zip file to flash CWR... you will need to flash a custom ROM for Root. I prefer this method.
NOW DOWNLOAD THE ROM YOU PLAN TO FLASH
2.
Copy the update.zip (and the ROM) to the INTERNAL SD (not the external SD Card). sdcard/
3.
Unplug the USB (assuming you are still connected after using ODIN)...
Hold down volume up + volume down + Power for about 9 seconds.
If you prefer, you can power off your phone, then hold in all 3 buttons to boot into recovery, I don't see the point in waiting for the phone to power off.
This will get you to a recovery menu (blue/purple text) after some yellow text.
4.
In this (the stock recovery menu) select 'Reinstall Packages'
Use volume to navigate + power to select.
5.
It will cycle a bit, you will see that yellow text again, then it will return to the stock recovery. Select Reinstall packages again.
You are now in CWR (clockwork recovery).
You can either reboot, flash your new ROM or make a backup now...
I COVER HOW TO FLASH ROMS LATER – JUST KEEP READIN BELOW
Yeah, it is that easy!! Read below for more information if needed.... but at this point you probably are done with what you came here for. I would encourage reading below for general knowledge and making sure you are doing things as easily as possible.
OKAY, I HAVE ROOT - NOW WHAT? BACKUP!!!
** Below are a list of several things I suggest backing up **
Titanium Backup – APPS
Download Titanium Backup from the Market and Open it. The Paid version is worth it's weight in gold... it does everything automagically. Buy it if you plan to flash a lot or have a lot of apps.
Click Menu > Batch
Click on "Run" by backup all user apps
Click on Run the batch operation
All your apps are now backed up.
Please note that if you backup/restore System Apps, you are asking for problems. I do not ever mess with system apps and do not encourage it - unless you plan to stay on the same build. If you do, be smart about it.
Clockwork Recovery / Nandroid Backup!
Reboot into CWR (both volume buttons held in) while booting until you see “Vibrant'
Once there, go to Backup and run that. Should take about 5 minutes, maybe more.
If all hell breaks loose, this is a snapshot of your phone at that point... it's important to do this before flashing a new ROM!
Backup your Alternate Launcher (if you use one)
If you use a home replacement like ADW or LauncherPro, you can backup your home screen settings/icons (widgets cannot be restored however).
Launcher Pro: Click Menu > Preferences... scroll down to the bottom and click on backup.
ADW EX: Menu > ADW SETTINGS > BACKUP.
Once you flash your ROM, you can now RESTORE your settings.
Rooted... Got a Backup... let the fun begin!!
WHAT ROM SHOULD I FLASH?!?!?!
This question is asked a LOT. The most often answer? Read the development section and pick the one that seems to fit you... if that does not work, backup your apps and try another. This is a very liquid process. Things change, phones are different, people tastes are different. Try and try again.
I will point out that if you have backed up your apps, moving from rom to rom is NOT a hard process. You can ODIN to JFD and have a new ROM booting in 10 minutes. Easy.
OKAY, HOW DO I FLASH A ROM?
* I typically root/flash immediately after using ODIN. This is assuming you did not.
1 – Download the ROM to your PC. ROMs are typically 140-190+MB’s. So yeah, it’s a big file.
2 – Check the MD5 if so inclined (Using Hastab – linked above).
3 – Mount phone to PC
4 – Drag ROM to root of internal memory (the large SD card where folders like the DCIM folder appears).
Should appear as: sdcard/TheRomName.zip
You DO NOT need to rename the ROM
5 – Unmount and reboot into clockwork recovery (using Rom Manager, or by pressing in both volume buttons and power… holding… and releasing power once the Vibrant logo is up).
6 – OPTIONAL (in CWR): Do a Factory Wipe, Wipe Data, & Wipe Dalvik Cache (advanced menu)
7 – Go to “install zip from sd card”, select zip from sd... choose your ROM and flash it (volume keys move up/down, power selects)
8 – OPTIONAL (I do not do this): After flashing, choose to wipe data and dalvik cache
Do NOT factory wipe again
9 – Reboot phone
10 – Your new ROM is going to boot. Initial boot will take a LONG time (10 minutes maybe).
You may hear a lady's voice (Linda) converting your file system – this is normal if your ROM has the Voodoo lagfix. No worries.
Do not touch the phone for 5-10 minutes after it has booted... Seriously, Do Nothing!. . This helps clear any possible bugs. Once you've waited, reboot phone by holding in power for about 9 seconds (rough guess)... And then....
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RESTORE!!
After the phone boots and you waited, go to Market, Sign-in, Approve terms, Re-install Titanium Backup. I strongly suggest the Paid version (MUCH better)
Restore all Missing Apps+Data.
Again, I really do little with System apps.. too many issues, but the green ones may be fine to restore.
Restore anything else you have. (ie launcher)
Reboot again.
I dont use Facebook, but I've been told you need to remove it and add it sometimes?
WHAT ABOUT IF THERE IS AN UPDATE TO THE ROM?
Let's assume you flashed Axura 2.2.6 and then a week later 2.2.7 is released... well, how do you update?
Easy, just download it, place it on your internal memory, backup using titanium backup, reboot to recovery, make a nandroid backup, flash the new rom and reboot.
Now... if you are going to try a new rom (not an update to your existing ROM), you may want to go back to stock first, then flash the custom rom.
Why go back to stock? Some say that if you are on one rom and go to another rom there may be ghosts left behind from the previous rom. Using ODIN to get back to stock and then flashing a ROM ensures this is not going to happen.
RECONDITION YOUR BATTERY
AFTER FLASHING A ROM IF BAD BATTERY IS NOTED
Use phone til it dies on it's own, completely dead.
Charge phone completely, plus 30 minutes longer.
Unplug phone from charger
Reconnect, you'll notice it's not full, charge till it is again.
This is bump charging and NOT something you want to do often, a few times is okay, in my opinion. You could skip the bump charge if you like.
Phone remains plugged in.
Boot into recovery (volumes + power)
Advanced > wipe battery stats, reboot.
Use phone til it's literally about to shut off (or does)
Charge till full +
Use phone like normal
Everyone has a method, that's how I feel it works best.
WORSE CASE SCENARIO - YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE - WHAT TO DO?
Almost always a phone is not actually bricked. If you can get into download mode or see ANYTHING you can ODIN back to stock and your phone is good to go.
If you are NOT able to get into download mode, please read the thread below to make a Jig!
TRY A NEW KERNEL/MODEM
New modems can increase signal and data speeds. Here is an incredible list of each thanks to XDA user scrizz.
Please pay notice to the version of android you are running (2.1, 2.2, etc.) CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF VIBRANT MODEMS
Kernels can overclock your processor, undervolt for battery, or remain stock but optimize things so the phone is snappier. These are always changing and there are always new builds coming out, so PLEASE review and make sure what you installing. These should install just like a rom... download, move to internal memory (sdcard/ ) and flash in clockwork recovery like you would a rom (install zip from sd).
NEED THE STOCK APPS BACK?
1 - Use the app BLOATER by Roman, it is found here!
THIS IS FOR THE MINORITY OF PEOPLE WHO CAN NOT GET INTO DOWNLOAD MODE OR STOCK RECOVERY. This used to be much more detailed, but is no longer an issue. Links saved here, just in case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9663212&postcount=53
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804305]
I think that is an excellent idea. As a noob myself, its easy to get confused. Maybe a noobs guide to odin, or how to back your phone up to your pc. One can never have to much info.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Do something on ODIN. I made a nandroid backup of my stock root but I have no idea what to do with it should something go wrong.
Great idea, I think most will appreciate something like this.
I think you may want to make sure you include a section about the various lagfixes. How to install, the importance of uninstalling and of course their definitions. I think it would help clear up the forums a bit.
I am actually NOT going to mention lag fixes at all. They are not for noobs and really do not benefit the user THAT much. If someone wants to add using lag-fixes, go for it... but it's not something I am going to recommend for a noob. With froyo especially, I consider these pointless (unless you want to see a high quadrant score).
Good point, maybe you'll want to mention them as evil and not meant for the weak at heart or anyone not willing to have a nice paperweight.
How about adding something for those new users who purchased a used phone. Maybe teach then what to look for before they flash anything.
Alright, not even close to being done...but I am at a stopping point right now. Will try and pick it back up later today. Please let me know what you guys want added.
ColorNapkin said:
Do something on ODIN. I made a nandroid backup of my stock root but I have no idea what to do with it should something go wrong.
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I agree, an "Odin for noobs" would be awesome.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Great tut, but stuff like this will cause more "noobs" even with the simplicity you will get questions regarding how to do something. Lol whats your next step? Record yourself doing it, I.would die if you do.
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Guide added to WIKI
So added this link to Wiki for the Vibrant. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S_SGH-T959#Good_Links
There is already a Odin guide on there under the [GUIDE] FIX AND RESCUE YOUR VIBRICK!
iwillkillyou said:
Great tut, but stuff like this will cause more "noobs" even with the simplicity you will get questions regarding how to do something. Lol whats your next step? Record yourself doing it, I.would die if you do.
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Actually... I probably was going to ODIN my phone (video 1), root it (video 2) flash clockwork (video 3) and flash a rom (video 4).....
I was cautious to accept the request to make an even simpler tutorial... frankly I spent a lot of time on the sticky and if that was not enough, well... perhaps you should not be rooting. That said, by doing this it will really clean up the sticky when it's done AND I need more space since I am running out, again.
Not many noobs asking for much... perhaps this effort is not needed?
If you want you can also link to my guide on how to fix Vibricks if you get a lot of questions about that as well x)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9370249
If you are going to create the be-all "brick" thread, could you at least explain that they are NOT BRICKED????
I think that this is great thread. I did ryans oclf to root my phone, because it seemed to be the easiest way to root. I think I will undo and start over using this guide. Before There always seems to be some question popping up where I find myself wondering what was meant so I would never take the plunge into flashing a rom.This seems to be more straight forward for me. I personally would love to see the video walk through which would make everything crystal clear. Thanks for this OP
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s15274n said:
If you are going to create the be-all "brick" thread, could you at least explain that they are NOT BRICKED????
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There, I semi-fixed it for now, I'll add more details later
Thanks so much for your wonderful work. I am a nubie and I am sure it will be a great deal of help to me. Is there any way you could include what fastboot is and how to use it? And when to use it? Once again thank you for your kind and generous efforts.
I went ahead and flashed axura 2.0.5 without any problems ( thanks to the vid on axura download page), but now I'm not sure about getting the Black froyo theme. It says to download zip and flash through clockwork recovery. Is that the same steps as flashing the rom? sorry in advance if this is a stupid question, but unless it is crystal clear I am very hesitant. thanks again
roly17 said:
I went ahead and flashed axura 2.0.5 without any problems ( thanks to the vid on axura download page), but now I'm not sure about getting the Black froyo theme. It says to download zip and flash through clockwork recovery. Is that the same steps as flashing the rom? sorry in advance if this is a stupid question, but unless it is crystal clear I am very hesitant. thanks again
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I think you download the zip to your internal sd card, boot into clockwork recovery and install the zip from there.
As for a ODIN guide for n00bs, not sure how much easier you can get:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnY7P14JSWQ
Thats what i think too, but not sure. Do i click on install rom from sd card to get to the theme zip file? I tried this and it brought me into clockwork recovery(?), but the install of the zip was not obvious to me. So I just rebooted and nothing happened. I know I did something wrong , just not sure what.
All of a sudden, and for no apparent reason, my gTab is not booting properly. I have to hold the power button for a long time before it powers up, then I get the birds, a blinking TpNTap screen a few times, and then it finally goes black. I have CWM installed and was running Vegan-Froyo stable version until this happened.
A few questions:
1. Is there hope of getting my system and settings/data back? Or shall I assume something got corrupted and will probably have to re-flash a ROM?
2. If I need to re-flash, do I have to go back to stock first, or can I just wipe out my existing ROM/data using the standard procedure, and then install a new one? I was happy with Vegan, but if I have to start from scratch, will probably try the Calkulin-Clemsyn combo this time.
3. I have a partial backup I did with Titanium a few weeks ago. I assume I can restore that after I install the new ROM. Correct?
4. Any other pointers/suggestions?
Thanks a lot for your help.
Boot into cwm (power button and volume +) and wipe data/factory reset. Then reboot your system.
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Make sure you visit my site for dummies linked in siggy and read through to get an idea of what's going on with certain things.
I have a Samsung Vibrant that I recently Odin'd back to stock Eclair. I am trying to root it with the AIO toolbox but th toolbox says that USB debugging is off even when it is on, and will not root. I have done this exact thing on the same comp with the same phone and cable in the same USB port. What could be wrong?
try another usb port or use another usb cable ...
hope this work..
Unless you are planning on staying in Eclair, why are you rooting it?
You can just pull the CWR zip from my signature (or the Noob Guide-they are one in the same), put it on your internal, boot into recovery, Reinstall Packages, cycle it, Reinstall Packages again and stock (blue) goes to CWR (green), then flash whatever ROM you are going to. Most, if not all our custom ROMs are pre-rooted, so that would be a non-issue.
I see, I was under the impression that flashing a new recovery was impossible with an unrooted device.
Also: I have tried exactly that with the aid of the AIO toolbox and it bootlooped every time. I heard that it might happen but how can I prevent it? All I can do at that point is odin back to stock because my Vibrant can't get to recovery through button presses.
Put my Update.zip from above on your Internal SD (and make sure it is the only thing labeled update.zip on there). Make a folder and put whatever ROM you are going to flash in it.
1 Odin to 2.1 and let it boot up.
2 Once it boots up then power down.
3 Hit the power again and hold the vol+/- and power button.
4 When you see the Vibrant, release the power but hold the vol+/- (might take you a few times to get it).
5 It will boot into stock (blue) recovery, see directions above.
6 Once in the Green recovery, scroll down to wipe cache, hit it and then to advances->wipe Dalvik-cache. Hit back once done.
7 Now on front page of Green recovery, scroll down to Install zip from SD. Hit it and find your ROM that you saved earlier. Install it and just let it sit there for a few minutes. Then follow your ROM's OP for further instructions.
I have never used Odin to flash ROMs but use it all the time to go back to 2.1 for clean installs. Once you Odin back to 2.1, there is no need to keep the toolbox open anymore, per the above method. Also, as many times that I have flashed this phone, it still takes me a few times to boot into stock recovery the first time, so don;t get frustrated, especially with Froyo bootloaders (but that is another story).
I don't think that my phone can use buttons to get to recovery, some can't apparently and I have tried. I will try again, but is there another way to get to recovery?
Also, is it required that I Odin and then immediately boot to recovery or can I do this now -- still running 2.1, unrooted, no mods?
EDIT: tried that, and was greeted by a nice bootloop. I can Odin back to 2.1, but is there a way I can go directly to CM7?
EDIT 2: Nevermind, button recovery worked, I am CM&'d and on my way, thanks so much!
Do you have the update.zip on your internal? As long as you can boot up you can get into recovery. Sometimes it takes me 10+ times to get it going. Keep trying. Holding and releasing the power button and volume+\-.
If you are comfortable enough to a gingerbread bootloader I can send you one of those. You flash it through Odin and then you can boot into recovery with vol- & power. But do it wrong and you will hard brick your device fo sho. Go to Dec section and search for Adyscorpious' bootloader thread tobread about it.
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PM sent. Going to bed but I'll check on you in the morning. 6am comes early enough.
hboot is 1.15 i am running 1.22.651.3 i have s-on and am unlocked... i am trying to get s off i am trying to flash to cm10 but i cannot get any were can someone please point me in the right direction ... i have read and read and read and nothing adds up to what happens.. .i use clock work mod to download and install when it boots into recovery it says it installs but the screen stays black i have to hard reset (power vol down and camera) it to get anywere then it goes back into recovery and i use the back up file i had to get my phone to work... what am i doing wrong...
No offense to the developer but I would steer clear on CM10 on the Evo. It ran fine on my Nexus but it really didn't do well on my Evo. The MMS didn't work worth a darn. The biggest issue I had was no data. I reflashed it. I wiped everything. I read the instruction 20 times. It just doesn't work well and has some bugs. There seems to always be some major bugs in the AOSP line of roms. Even on the Nexus G AOKP was a constant headache. I wish I could just say do these three steps and all will be flawless. Sorry, that just isn't the case.
Sorry to point this out but this topic goes on the q&a section not on development
HTC EVO LTE
Not sure what kc is talking about I have flawless data and mms on cm10. I have 4g and it works totally fine with no data issues whatsoever. Now the op is posting in the wrong place, but I would gladly help if the post was more clear. So are you s-off or not? If not it will require you to either get s-off or flash the boot.img separately. If you are s-off try using twrp not clockwork. I have been on twrp since I got the Evo in July and have had zero flashing issues.
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I will add mms has been flawless since using Gosms as has been discussed in the cm10 thread multiple times. Not sure if mms works otherwise, but go sms solves it if it is still being worked on. If you don't like/want to us Gosms then just install it solely for mms because it does send and receive them and they show up in the stock messaging app as well.
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i have s on and all i can access is twrp and hboot
I'm not entirely sure how you managed to put [Q] in your thread title AND ignore the box that says "Is this a question?". There is a very, very clearly labeled section for questions and answers, and your question is one of the most asked here.
Here's your two step fix:
1. Learn where to post. (please)
2. You are S-ON. The reason why you see a black screen is because S-ON users can't flash kernels from recovery. You have to do it seperately. Custom ROMs like AOSP or ROMs that use custom kernels can't be flashed normally on S-ON.
3. No, you did not read. At all. We can tell because the very first thread in the Questions and Answers forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869377) says the following:
Note: To those of you with CWM Recovery, it is recommended that you use TeamWin Recovery as it is better suited for our phones.
Brick This is a very serious problem, your device is catatonic and will not respond to the usual methods of power on/off or sim-pull. In some cases the phone comes back when the battery dies and is recharged, this isn't very often. There are un-bricking tools written by OEMs when they screw up (Samsung / Motorola) and there are tools written by developers working on S-OFF. They notice a very real danger and will supply the tool just in case (this is not possible in all cases). Bricking can and will be permanent in many situations
Boot loop There a different kinds of boot loop situations (also referred to as soft brick, please do not cry brick in the forums if it is a boot loop) the most common are a mismatch of kernel and ROM.
Help, my phone is stuck in a boot loop or my phone is stuck on HTC! Not a problem at all. Hold down the power button and continue to hold it, the capacitive buttons will begin flashing and phone will reboot. After the screen turns off let go of power for one second and the press and hold power and volume down to boot into the boot loader. This is known as a simulated battery pull. HTC built this in as a fail safe to reboot your phone, and it gives us a chance to jump into the boot loader should anything go wrong. Once you have successfully made it to the boot loader read through these forms of boot loop to understand what went wrong.
Known forms of boot loop
Generic Boot loop You have a working recovery and now you have installed your first ROM. There's just one problem every ROM you try boot loops but if you restore your back up and it runs fine. This is common when you haven't taken the time to wipe your phone before you flash. You can use a wipe script to clean your phone or you can systematically wipe Dalvik, Cache, Factory Restore, and then wipe System. Now you can flash your custom ROM (HBOOT 1.15+ requires you to flash the kernel separately)
Help my phone won't boot past the splash screen similar to a generic boot loop, the most common fix is to wipe the phone before flashing your ROM. Wipe your dalvik and cache, the factory reset and wipe system. You can now flash your new ROM
Kernel Issue You have flashed a kernel that may be corrupt, originate from a different base, or is just not supported by the ROM (not really the case these days, most developers are willing to share tweaks and custom code) The result is a phone that boots to a black screen and will hang or reboot.
Note: HBOOT 1.15+ requires you to flash the kernel separately, all relevant info to do so is in this guide.
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In the future, if you have a question, consider placing it the forum that is meant for that. Sorry to sound like an ass, but I'm in a bad mood.
thank for the help...
I am running Cyanogen Mod 10.0 on the phone for 2 weeks and not even one issue. I updated to the latest TWP before I installed the ROM. I am never going back to gay Sense. Sorry but I can't stand sense. I love the build quality of the EVO more than any other phone on the market. I really hope they come out with a Nexus Device.
Download CyanogenMod from their site and you will not have an issue.
Go to the aokp thread and at the beginning says how to push the boot.img vías fast boot after that you should be fine flashing the rom
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Can someone delete this thread? or move it? or help this guy read instructions on how and where to post things?
Yes I'm closing this. And OP WATCH your language. YOU posted in the wrong area, not the other way around... So it's YOUR fault and No ONE herer owes you ANYTHING.
On a side note, if everyone quotes the offensive language I have to delete that too... just an FYI
Moto Droid X2 2.3.5 (from stock update). Tried to root, and I think it worked, as I have superuser.
I also downloaded ROM manager, Titanium Backup and RootApp Delete, Goo.Manager.
I tried to install Cyanogen Mod from ROM Manager and regular recovery. ROM manager would not boot into recovery. Regular recovery will not install the custom ROM due to incomplete signature or something. Fearing I had totally done something wrong I googled again ... read that ROM manager can brick an X2 so I deleted.
Then I began to panic. I tried to download, run several other suggestions and now I am totally confused. My phone works, so I don't think it is bricked (Which I assume means it won't work). I am in over my head and I don't understand what I am doing, nor do I know the lingo. I think I have done too many things from too many different suggestions.
So, can someone please rescue me ....
(1) how do I know what I am really running?
(2) how do I know if I am truly rooted?
(3) how do I know what custom ROM to flash
(4) how do I know if I am even asking the right questions?
(5) will any of this will work?
It was recommended on another forum that I do this: Do you have a terminal app? If not, grab one of the free ones from Play Store. Invoke the app, it'll likely then ask for root permission.. if not, look at the terminal screen for a # sign. If it is there, your device is rooted. If a $ is there instead, type su. If it asks for root permission, click or type yes. If you then see the # sign, you're rooted, if "denied" appears, you're not rooted.
I went ahead and chose Terminal IDE. When it opened, I selected Terminal IDE (not install system). It appears as a DOS type screen with a $ symbol. I typed su and granted SuperUser permissions. Now it shows: $su# .... is that correct? In the notification bar, it says Terminal IDE is running. Should this be happening? Do I need to exit or leave it running?
I've now been hanging all day to hopefully find an answer. I realize begging for help is limited to the time someone can offer. So, I am not complaining, I just need some help.
rom manager does not work with droid x2
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brick is often over used, most motorola droid's, like the droid X2, have a locked bootloader
making them almost unbrickable
if it will not boot, just flash a sbf file with rsd lite
see links in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for Droid X2
all roms are flash over 2.3.4, except eclipse 2, which is flashed over 2.3.5
you can verify root with 'root basic' free in play store
but only magic md5 can root 2.3.5
magic md5 root for d2, d2g, dx, & dx2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Oj1a1wNZKhZMPUqU_6KzzYzQJ2RKzvvumTx-41f3h4/edit
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Clarification
Thanks for clarifying the rom manager question. I also am glad to know it is probably not bricked (although I am just assuming that means it won't work). I am so ignorant and don't know what all these words mean. I am grateful for any tips anyone can share to help me.
I am convinced the phone is rooted, so if that is true and I have SuperUser then I am ready to install a new ROM right?
I am going to say I need the Eclipse 2, since I have 2.3.5 (although I can't see any further #'s). If ROM manager doesn't work, then am I just flashing (which I assume means installing) the Eclipse 2 via the regulary android recovery?? OR is there some other program I need to use??
I have searched your links and I see this: Nandroid Eclipse 2.3 for DX2.7z (Is that right? I don't know what the 2.7z means).
Sorry to ask so many questions, but again I am not too bright on the lingo. I need it in 1st grade terminology! Thanks in advance!!
Before you install a custom rom
1. Root
2. Install Droid X2 BSR/System Recovery
3. backup user data recommended not required
a. backup apps with titanium backup, or rom toolbox
b. backup texts and call log with sms backup +
c. verify that contacts are backed up/ synced
d. Make a Nandroid HowTo: Perform a bootstrap (or nandroid) backup and recovery of X2
Install a custom rom using Droid X2 BSR/System Recovery
How to use bootstrap recovery
How to install a custome rom with bsr
[ROM] Eclipse v2.3 (7/25/12)
don't use my nandroid unless normal rom zips fail to install
more videos here
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Just glancing I see this:
Droid X2 Recovery APK download:
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Mirror 3
One question was do I need all three, because only the first one works. The bottom links are broken.
Additionally, there are fees for some of the other links? If so, I must wait until I can figure out how to pay for them.
I will go back and follow step by step, and pray this works. It looks very complicated and over my head ....
mirrors are copies on different servers, you just need one
all downloads are free, just don't click on advertising links
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Well, as confused as I was ... I think I followed all instructions correctly. Now, upon system reboot it is stuck on the Eclipse screen with the flashing patterns .............. what did I do wrong???? Pulling the battery and turning on after plugging into wall charger doesn't change anything. I could cry ......... I don't even care if it is rooted anymore. I knew this was over my head. Now I can't even call anyone on my phone.
not sure what you mean patterns
could take 2 mins to boot
have to reinstall bsr after installing rom
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try wiping data in android recovery
How to Wipe Data (DX2) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317707
17. Whether or not your phone boot loops at this time, I HIGHLY recommend performing a factory reset from the Android Recovery menu. This is also the process of fixing the boot loop.
a. Pull the battery.
b. Plug the battery back in.
c. Power up your phone by pressing and holding the VOLUME DOWN BUTTON and then pressing the POWER BUTTON until you see the words FASTBOOT (in white) at the top of the DX2’s screen. This should only take about 3-5 seconds.
d. Press the VOLUME DOWN BUTTON 7 times, or until you see the words ANDROID RECOVERY.
e. Press the VOLUME UP BUTTON and the screen will add “Entering Android Recovery” under the words ANDROID RECOVERY.
f. In about 5-7 seconds, you should see a white triangle with a yellow exclamation point in the middle and a little android down and to the right of the triangle.
g. Press both volume buttons at once.
h. The Android system recovery utility (second line of text) will come up.
i. Press the VOLUME DOWN BUTTON until “wipe data/factory reset” is highlighted.
j. Press the power button to start the process.
k. Once the wipe data/factory reset process has completed, press the VOLUME UP BUTTON until reboot is highlighted.
l. Press the power button to reboot your DX2.
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if phone does not boot after data wipe, you will need to flash a sbf
How To Flash a SBF Using RSD Lite
The patterns are just color splashes I guess on the Eclipse screen. I have wiped/reset to factory and selected reboot. Boots back to the same Eclipse screen ........... in tears now!
Edited to add: I decided to try the wipe/reset again ... and this time it worked. I now have eclipse on the phone!! I was able to dial a #. Now to figure out how to resync everything .. I hope that is all that is left!!! Happy tears now, I think!!!
if it didn't boot after 3mins pull battery
if battery dies, it just makes it harder.
follow how to use rsd lite
Not sure if you saw my edited post above:
Edited to add: I decided to try the wipe/reset again ... and this time it worked. I now have eclipse on the phone!! I was able to dial a #. Now to figure out how to resync everything .. I hope that is all that is left!!! Happy tears now, I think!!!
sd_shadow said:
if it didn't boot after 3mins pull battery
if battery dies, it just makes it harder.
follow how to use rsd lite
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great, sometimes data doesn't wipe complete, first try, good idea to wipe data before and after installing rom
fyi: don't edit posts to add info, just makes things confusing, if you use quick reply, this site
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like this
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unless you post under 20 secs or something
also added some instructions/suggestions to my list
Before Rooting
Thanks!! I synced my office exchange email and that restored my contacts. Now working on finding all my previous apps, etc. :fingers-crossed:
MsJRandy2 said:
Thanks!! I synced my office exchange email and that restored my contacts. Now working on finding all my previous apps, etc. :fingers-crossed:
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how do you like eclipse so far compared to stock?
Lorenzo VonMatterhorn said:
how do you like eclipse so far compared to stock?
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I am soooo glad you asked. I was going to come create a new thread, but wasn't sure where to do it. I still need help. I like the ROM and the features. However, my phone is still slow and sluggish. It freezes up on screens. I thought this would help in the performance area. Wish I knew more about this and if there were things I could tweak to make it run smoother!
try =V6 SuperCharger=
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basic instructions for installing v6 on a gingerbread rom
sd_shadow said:
try =V6 SuperCharger=
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basic instructions for installing v6 on a gingerbread rom
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I will look at it over the weekend. A basic glance seemed really out of my thought process ... hahah!
MsJRandy2 said:
I am soooo glad you asked. I was going to come create a new thread, but wasn't sure where to do it. I still need help. I like the ROM and the features. However, my phone is still slow and sluggish. It freezes up on screens. I thought this would help in the performance area. Wish I knew more about this and if there were things I could tweak to make it run smoother!
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keep in mind that with 512ish RAM, this phone really suffers in the bringing the beef department. in other words, limit your apps. i try to use the browser for facebook,twitter,tumblr, etc in order to save precious ram. it will lag out like that on just about any rom that we have. i just try to keep an eye on how much ram my apps are using, and also try to keep the ones i dont need closed. i know it wont result in the best phone experience, but this isnt really the best phone....lol. but it is VERY usable.
v6 in my experience hasnt really helped all that much anyway, or enough to even be worth going through the hassle of doing, but you can always give it a shot and see how it works for you.
also, EZSBF isnt to hard to do, you can make a disk and get back to 2.3.4..... under which the options are much more than what you get on 2.3.5 . i run cm9 and it gives me less problems than eclipse ever did. but you are also sacrificing video recording capabilities. again, keep in mind that i dont use many apps besides Falcon pro, and sometimes an extra music app or two. so i have less problems than someone who tries to run a bunch of apps like this is a galaxy nexus or something. lol. just a thought. but there is a LIST of roms to try out under 2.3.4, and a whopping three for 2.3.5. just sayin.
me or shadow can try to suggest things that may help. just let us know.
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I am soooo glad you asked. I was going to come create a new thread, but wasn't sure where to do it.
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no need to start another thread, unless it's been several days and it's a very different issue.
you may want to try a different launcher like holo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722308
and widgets can use a lot of memory
So, from what I am understanding, it is a memory/RAM issue? It was never a ROM issue to start with?
I certainly will be glad to follow any detailed instructions on anything that will help, but bear in mind I know comprehend all the abbreviations and other things.
I noticed yesterday after my post it seemed to get worse. I can't seem to back out of the call/contact screen. I have to restart the phone. The battery died by lunch time. I may need to add apps to the auto-end list, but I get confused on what to sync and not to sync.
I was talking to my daughter on the way from work and the phone just restarted on its own.
I don't want to give up the video issue of my phone if I can help it.
I never thought about widgets causing troubles. Perhaps I have too many apps?
I did not like the messaging or the calendar of Eclipse. My texts never showed the time and the the calendar ... well, I just don't care for the light black/dark black theme I guess. Even the email theme isn't my favorite, but not sure how to fix that. So, I downloaded handcent sms and a calendar.
I have 16g memory, which is one of the main reasons I chose this phone as my verizon upgrade last year. Again, never thought about not having enough RAM. I use a 1 tap cleaner, and I thought the cache showed the RAM - say right now it shows Total 1.96GB, Avail: 1.44GB. I can clear things and bump it up to about 1.52. If that is not the RAM, then where do I find it?
Here is how uneducated I am ... if I have the Eclipse ROM, then I am still running the android 2.3.5 as well? I thought rooting and adding a custom ROM raised the android version. Guess not ... I had to google that to see that is called Gingerbread.
I guess I can check out the launchers? What advantages are there to do this? Anyone have a personal favorite?
Sadly, I know enough to know droid trumps the iPhone ... but my kid has the 8gb iPhone 4, has just as many apps, and never has troubles.