I bought an unlocked AT&T Atrix with CM9. But having some troubles with that ::crying:
-Camera is lagging
-Bluetooth is not receiving any file(but sending successfully)
-videos are not playing(i've tried avi, mp4, wmv)
-Fingerprint thing is not working
-and still to find more
So i just want a stable OS/rom. ICS is not my primary need and also this is my first day in android world(completely noob ).
So please give me step by step guide to install another rom like CM7(which i heard is stable) or stock rom without bricking my phone.
and one more thing my phone is unlocked so I dont know that reverting back to stock rom will again put a lock or not.
If the phone is unlocked, you can't brick it, at least not easily. Just stay away from SBFs and RSD.
There are already countless threads explaining the flashing procedure. In a nutshell: install custom recovery if you don't have one already, copy ROM ZIP file to sdcard, install from recovery. Done.
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If the phone is unlocked, you can't brick it, at least not easily. Just stay away from SBFs and RSD.
There are already countless threads explaining the flashing procedure. In a nutshell: install custom recovery if you don't have one already, copy ROM ZIP file to sdcard, install from recovery. Done.
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Thanks for your support... i am going to try this....
I have one more question.... is CM7 best rom for atrix?? can you recommend any other rom with full features... I want to use this phone at its fullest performance but with safety......
CM7 is the best, is the best for any phone really, its the most stable and is safe as long as long as you fully charge your battery
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Hello all, this is my first post (feel free to yell N00000b LOL) so I'll try to be right to the point since I just need advice on a couple of things to keep on going on my learning process (with the tutorial threads and guides).
I got my P500 off of the local eBay (I'm on Venezuela), it was a great deal for a unit with a couple of months of use (had original invoice) and the phone is really "like-new". The thing is that the guy who sold it to me is himself a modder (probably he's around here somewhere) so the phone is already rooted and it's running a custom ROM (and it's supposedly overclocked). As far as I can tell (by comparing the description and installed apps) the ROM that's installed is the one on this thread:
Light 2.2.2 ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018839
My about screen reports the following:
Model number: LG-P500
Android version: 2.2.2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #36 The Feb 10 23:04:17 2011
Build number: FRG83
Software version: V10h-FEB-23-2011
One thing that I should mention is that he deleted all data and apps that he had installed after flashing the custom ROM (or probably he just reflashed the custom ROM prior to giving me the phone), so there's no app for controlling CPU clock, Terminal, BusyBox, etc (I know I'll have to install those from the Market).
My specific questions are this:
1.- Should I have any special considerations on my learning process (with the tutorials and guides) since I'm not starting with a stock phone as most other users?. I want to get to the point of installing/testing other ROMS (it seems that the one on the phone is not one of the most populars around here)
2.- I've read some horror stories around most forums regarding the infamous "radio.img" file and how you can damage your phone data connection if you mess around with that file, but on the guides around here I don't see much mentions of that file. How can I prevent messing around with it?. Is that file part of the custom ROMs or what?. I should mention that my cell operator here in Venezuela is "Digitel", and they operate on the 900 Mhz band for GSM and 3G UMTS/HSDPA service (the other 2 operators here use 850 Mhz for 3G).
Thanks in advance for your advice
U don't need to be horrified with that radio image coz in our phone Ive never seen any update for that so basically u never need to mess with it.. go ahead and flash a gb rom maybe void.. with Franco's kernel.. and follow the steps provided in the respective threads..
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I wouldn't be concerned about the lack of default apps. You can get them pretty much everywhere here on the forums. Also, Light is not exactly the greatest rom available for the Optimus. I would highly recommend flashing Mik's CM7, but if you'd rather stick with something closer to stock then use Megatron.
Megatron was my first ROM, I ran it for several months. Then I switched to Void for a while, and then when Void was discontinued I waited til Miks CM7 was out of Alpha status and flashed it. Haven't gone back since.
Thanks for your replies... I was under the impression that the "radio.img" file had something to do with the specific radio frequencies that your operator uses for 3G, so if let's say your operator is 3G-900 Mhz and you flash a "radio.img" for an operator that's 3G-850 Mhz, then your phone will not connect to 3G anymore. My doubt is that I don't know if that infamous file can be accidentally flashed when you're installing new ROMS, or if that file is a different story and flashing ROMs does not mess with that file.
I just don't want to be stupid and start flashing ROMs without the proper precautions to avoid bricking my phone.
Hi guys... I got a response from a guy on another forum who told me that the precaution that I need to take is to always check the content of the .zip file of the ROM that I want to flash (looking inside without unzipping) and just confirm that there is no "radio.img" inside the zip. If the file is not there then I'm good to go. Is that right??
Now I need to move on into installing a Custom Recovery (he sold me the phone already rooted but with no custom recovery installed). AmonRA or ClockWorkMod??
Since you say the phone already runs a custom rom then that means you *may* have custom recovery if the guy hasn't removed it. As for the radio.img, no roms for the p500 mess with it.
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clockworkmod ...you can use rom manager (download from market) to install it......and try void# forever
You're definitely right on that mihir287... now that I'm understanding things a bit more it makes sense that the phone should have a Custom Recovery already installed since it's running a custom ROM. How can I test/check this??... just by using the key-combo to boot into recovery mode and see what happens?
In the case that he had removed the custom recovery what would happen if I attempt to boot into recovery mode?
If I want to go ahead and install ROM Manager to install ClockWorkMod... will that just replace any previous custom recovery (if it existed) and give me the new one?
(Sorry if I'm asking too many stupid questions )
There are no stupid questions as this is a unique case
Yes just turn off the phone and press home+vol down+power. Remember to keep this pressed till the phone boots onto recovery, or if there is no recovery the phone will boot normally.
If the guy has removed the recovery (i.e replaced it with stock recovery) then this combo will do a 'hard reset', which I think removes all apps so make sure to take a backup using titanium first.
And yes if you use rom manager and flash the recovery then it will replace any recovery you have. So I would say just use rom manager and flash recovery because if you already have recovery or not this method will flash you CWM recovery. Make sure to reboot once before using rom manager.
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Hello friends.
I'm kind of new in "switching rom's" (I have vibrant for 4 months and still use my first rom project-v=> wonderful rom.)
I'm looking for the principle that guides me about "switching rom's" like:
1. If I have project-v rom (2.2 BL) and I want to move to CM7 rom why moving to stock not needed.
2. If I want to move to 2.3 XXJVX\T Rom I need to flash stock first, WHY?
3. What is the best way to flash stock (Is there any rom that already rooted and CWR installed that can be flash from odin once, from there continue like the 2.2 steps)
4. If I have voodoo and I want to switch rom (CM7 \ XXJVX\T) should I disable it or uninstall it?
5. What are the CRITICAL phone files that I need to backup before flash and how (I read something about EFS folder)?
6. What are the common problems that I need to notice when switching Rom to do not hard brick my phone (I know that If I'll flash 2.3 rom with 2.2 BL it can brick my phone OR flash rom that contain SLB.Bin or Boot.Bin with Odin)
I'm looking at this site and other sites but I couldn't find and satisfactory information (I'm not planning to create rom's but I just want to know what am I doing before doing it => I don’t want to brick my phone at the first flashing)
p.s
One thing that I found in this site that moving from 2.2 rom to another 2.2 rom need to use this steps:
Copy rom to sd card
wipe cache partition
wipe data \ factory reset
wipe dalvik cache
install zip from sdcard
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Someone?
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1. and 2. I flash stock for a clean install when 2.2 to 2.3 or CM7 Miui.
3. I just Odin the stock firmware and use update.zip method to install CWM and then rom
4. Depends on Rom you are flashing too. If they support voodoo sometimes you won't have to disable voodoo, read OP and posts to confirm.
5. Besides pics music and app data, IMEI is most important though its on back of phone. Personally I throw everything on my phone onto my computer, just in case it bootloops and wipes sd.
6.Usually its just soft bricks,easily fixed with download mode/ODIN or just recovery. Only time I've hard bricked was using Samsung's Kies mini....(make sure GB bootloaders for 2.3 roms, otherwise rainbows in recovery)
~on p.s. Yes you want to do that so you don't get force closes and lag moving to different rom (you can skip factory reset if upgrading new version ROM usually, but read OP.)
Also read the guide sticked on Q&A, his other guides are good too.....
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Hello friends.
I'm kind of new in "switching rom's" (I have vibrant for 4 months and still use my first rom project-v=> wonderful rom.)
I'm looking for the principle that guides me about "switching rom's" like:
1. If I have project-v rom (2.2 BL) and I want to move to CM7 rom why moving to stock not needed.
2. If I want to move to 2.3 XXJVX\T Rom I need to flash stock first, WHY?
3. What is the best way to flash stock (Is there any rom that already rooted and CWR installed that can be flash from odin once, from there continue like the 2.2 steps)
4. If I have voodoo and I want to switch rom (CM7 \ XXJVX\T) should I disable it or uninstall it?
5. What are the CRITICAL phone files that I need to backup before flash and how (I read something about EFS folder)?
6. What are the common problems that I need to notice when switching Rom to do not hard brick my phone (I know that If I'll flash 2.3 rom with 2.2 BL it can brick my phone OR flash rom that contain SLB.Bin or Boot.Bin with Odin)
I'm looking at this site and other sites but I couldn't find and satisfactory information (I'm not planning to create rom's but I just want to know what am I doing before doing it => I don’t want to brick my phone at the first flashing)
p.s
One thing that I found in this site that moving from 2.2 rom to another 2.2 rom need to use this steps:
Copy rom to sd card
wipe cache partition
wipe data \ factory reset
wipe dalvik cache
install zip from sdcard
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks.
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I COULD answer your questions. The reason I can answer your questions is because I read the stickied threads in the development forums as well as any and all relevant information in the threads of the ROMS and kernels and modems I wanted to flash.
I suggest you do the same, but first, watch this Youtube video.
Did he say he couldn't find any satisfactory information on here?? Lol...wow
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Reminds me of a joke by Jim Gaffigan about the nature of fast food and delivery. "I figure in the future it'll be like, 'Yeah, I want some take out, and I'll need someone to come over and feed me. I'll be in the tub. Keys under the mat. Chip chop chip!'"
Anyone who claims they couldn't find any satisfactory information about flashing ROMs on the XDA Developer forums...
wow...
So much wisdom But with that So much bragging
Many thanks for your help it was very comprehensiveץ
Bragging? What are we bragging about? Being able to read?
as I already told you I read all the guides and FAQ and I understand "What to do" but what I wanted to know is "What I do"....
I think that if I will know what am I doing I will decrease the chance to brick...
(for examples:
1. when in OP it say "came from other \ costume ROM" does it mean to 2.2 rom too
2. in the "back to stock" guide in the stick posts.. => does the "stock rom" is 2.2 \ 2.3 bl?)
again...
for you guys that doing this 5 times in day it sound obvious but for me ... :-(
but for summarize:
you doing wonderful job. Thanks.
Lol
Dude, I spent DAYS reading...and I mean DAYS... When I thought I read enough, I started and bricked my phone. Then again spent hours reading MORE, until I finally unbricked my phone....and started over. Even now, I still have to read read read to understand, and STILL don't...
It's frustrating for those who put in all that time to see posts from people who don't want to take the time to read... And we see it all the time. If you can't find the information here...something is wrong.
MeL
What Miz said.
Not sure if you're lazy, or just the language barrier getting in the way, but if you're still confused after reading through our development forum and sticky posts, you should either:
A) Do not flash a ROM, root your phone, or alter your phone in any way. Stick with stock.
B) Try to find a guide that's in your native language. XDA is pretty much English only.
hey guyz..m new on android ..juz bought evo 3d after my nokia n8..so i dont understand much about ROM etc..plz tell me wat s ROM and how can i put custom ROM in my mobile..and risks involved in dis process.. i bought dis mobile for 40000 indian rupees, which s very costly for we indians..o thanks
rocktock37 said:
hey guyz..m new on android ..juz bought evo 3d after my nokia n8..so i dont understand much about ROM etc..plz tell me wat s ROM and how can i put custom ROM in my mobile..and risks involved in dis process.. i bought dis mobile for 40000 indian rupees, which s very costly for we indians..o thanks
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HOOOO boy, what a question! Well to get started you asked what a ROM is and basically what a ROM is, is a modified version of AOSP(google search this) which can include but is not limited to, customized kernels(for battery and CPU optimization), and apps that can greatly increase your phones responsiveness and overall create a better experience for you, all in all its a modified version of your phones android software that makes you phone seem more powerful! Secondly you asked how to put custom ROMs onto your phone, this can be a pain painstakingly tough process or a very simple, headache free process. There are very many in depth guides on how to do this, but I will give a quick run down on how I got it to work. So first I rooted my EVO 3D which is basically preparing your phone for custom ROMs and Kernels, this can easily be done by using the HTC Supertool v2(do a search to find it). Then once you have rooted it, it is time to attempt for S-Off. This can be a little tricky but I'm sure you can do it. You can try do attempt S-Off through the supertool but that didn't work for me, so what you need to do is go to revolutionary.io and follow their simple instructions to get S-Off, once you have completed that they will ask you if you want to get a thing called ClockWorkMod. This is called a custom recovery and it is the basis from which you will flash a custom ROM, so install that and then we can move on. Next you want to locate a ROM, I recommend LeeDrOiD's ROM because it is very stable and has a lot to offer. Once you have that downloaded place it onto your phones SD card and boot into your phones CWM recovery(search on how to do that), and flash the custom ROM following the on screen instructions on your phone. Now you wait for it to install and then select reboot from the main menu of CWM and WAIT. Your phone will take a long time to reboot the first time so don't worry. Once it starts up you are all done . Of course there are risks to this procedure such as bricking the phone or boot looping the phone which i will explain but I have never had that problem. Bricking is when the phone becomes completely useless, and is a result of interrupting flashing or installation of a custom ROM or custom recovery such as CWM. Boot looping is when the phone repeatedly plays the boot animation without ever advancing to the next screen this can also be a result of interrupting a custom ROM's flash or it can happen from a bad kernel or interrupted kernel installation. These however can be easily fixed by booting into a custom recovery and flash a backup or a entirely new ROM. Most ROMs will not delete your data but in case they do it is a good idea to make a backup. I hope this help feel free to send a thanks this way good luck with your phone!
Can anyone help me on putting a custom rom in my photon with pure jellybean?
Not to he a total **** but have you actually searched the forum or hell even looked at any of the threads? There are numerous posts regarding your question.
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Can anyone help me on putting a custom rom in my photon with pure jellybean?
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You need to root, install bootstrap recovery, unlock the bootloader, and install CWM recovery before you can install a custom romsoon like JB. I understand its rough to know exactly where to start, so searching for these things specifically will give you a sense of direction. QBking77 has great youtube videos on every one of these processes. I would suggest finding his channel and getting familiar with the steps. Some of his vids have outdated links to files so youll need to use some common sense and searching but the process is generally the same.
Also, not to assume too much, but you dont seem like someone who has done this stuff before. Our JB and ICS builds have problems and are constantly updated to tinker with and fix said problems. So be aware that you will want some troubleshooting knowledge if you are going to install any of these roms as some key elements are borked and youll just have to live with understanding that.
Also before started these processes, ensure that your phone is on android version 2.3.4. If you are on 2.3.5 you will only be able to root and will not be able to use JB or ICS. Good luck. Start reading.
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1.Root
2.Unlock the Bootloader
3.Use TWRP recovery
4.Backup ur current ROM
5.wipe data,cache and format system
6.Flash CM10 from this http://goo.im/devs/Th3Bill/CM10/Photon
7.Reboot
Now you will have JB in Ur Photon
Story goes, wife has had the razr since it came out. Its running the latest firmware and I rooted it. I de-bloated it but she is still not happy with it. It reboots, freezes, shuts off etc...The normal wipes etc. help but never a long term fix. A few questions that I am sure have been asked a million times...
1. Is the safestrap app the preferred way to install recovery?
2. Which rom will provide the most stability, battery life and working features (wifi,bt,camera,gps,4g)?
3. Do you need to install kernels when flashing roms? ( example, my rezound needs the kernel boot.img flashed in order to not bootloop) Or is it as simple as, reboot to recovery, wipe, flash rom, reboot and enjoy?
Thanks for any info, i'd like to flash away tonight if possible!