I've been flashing for several years, from the Fascinate to the GNex to the Note 2. I am trying to get my Fascinate running JB for my son to use. I just can't seem to get it there and am finally asking for some help. I've tried several guides that have you go from stock GB to root, to Hacksung Build 1, then I get stuck. Nothing I try seems to do anything except cause a bootloop or a stuck Samsung logo. I can't find a guide that would walk through from GB to JB for the Fascinate. I appreciate anyone who can walk me through it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070 This guide is pretty much all you'll ever need. Just follow it and you should be good
Crawshayi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070 This guide is pretty much all you'll ever need. Just follow it and you should be good
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Thank you. I ordered a faster sdcard, since mine was a class 2. I'll try the instructions on this guide once I get the new card.
Crawshayi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070 This guide is pretty much all you'll ever need. Just follow it and you should be good
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Thank you again for pointing me to that guide. I think my problem all along was my class 2 sdcard. I kept getting errors when trying to flash roms and gapps. My class 10 came in today, I followed the guide and it worked flawlessly. I really appreciate you heading me in the right direction.
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Saw a couple threads on Rooting but wanted to see if someone could post a link to the newest and best method for rooting a TB. I have rooted multiple Evos through ADB and through the 1-click root method. Have flashed Radios through bootloader and Kernals through Recovery and can almost do all of that with my eyes closed on my Evo. Girlfriend just bought a used TB last night and I want to root it but dont want to brick the thing. The Evo is near impossible to brick but saw mention of bricking the TB. Any help is greatly appeciated. I want to put her on a near stock rom be it Froyo or GB.
EDIT: Also what is this MR1 and MR2 that I keep seeing? IF it is rom versions then how do I know which one she has?
I rooted my phone when i bought it the week it came out. Then, I dropped my phone last week and had to get a insurance replacement, which i then also rooted.
I found, out of all the write-ups, the ADB Windows Rooting writeup on androidcentral was by far the best...and didn't require me to install all sorts of extra crap on my computer.
Just follow the steps and root and then pick a rom and follow the steps to install. Don't worry about the verizon produced updates...
PS - I like Gingerremix 2.0 the best...find it in the dev. section of this site.
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Saw a couple threads on Rooting but wanted to see if someone could post a link to the newest and best method for rooting a TB. I have rooted multiple Evos through ADB and through the 1-click root method. Have flashed Radios through bootloader and Kernals through Recovery and can almost do all of that with my eyes closed on my Evo. Girlfriend just bought a used TB last night and I want to root it but dont want to brick the thing. The Evo is near impossible to brick but saw mention of bricking the TB. Any help is greatly appeciated. I want to put her on a near stock rom be it Froyo or GB.
EDIT: Also what is this MR1 and MR2 that I keep seeing? IF it is rom versions then how do I know which one she has?
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Go into phone status and check it the same way you would on your Evo.
The easiest rooting method I know of?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005292
I used this even with the MR2 radio and a GB ROM. It does take a couple updates to certain things like Superuser and CWM Recovery, but those are simple.
MR1 is the first OTA that came for the Bolts, and the MR2 is the upcoming OTA. You for sure dont have the mr2 on there if its not rooted and used. The bricking issues were from a leaked radio. Ive not read anyone bricking their phone otherwise. Well, as long as theyve followed directions anyways. After that, you can browse this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081930
Tons of choices there for her.
However, if you know ADB(I personally dont), I would just do the ADB method posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616
Thanks to both of you for the replies. Even bigger thanks to the autoroot method McLabia. I'm going to try that out in just a minute!
stanglifemike said:
Thanks to both of you for the replies. Even bigger thanks to the autoroot method McLabia. I'm going to try that out in just a minute!
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Just realize that there have been problems with the auto-root version. It is highly recommended to do it manually.
stanglifemike said:
Thanks to both of you for the replies. Even bigger thanks to the autoroot method McLabia. I'm going to try that out in just a minute!
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READ THE PDF IN THE FIRST POST. If you do, you wont have any issues. You may have to do things once or twice, but dont stress it. Sometimes it doesnt take, not sure why, but it wont give your phone any issues as long as you follow the directions he put up.
Im always happy to help someone named Stanglifemike. My uncle that passed away in November was known as Mustang Mike. lol. He rebuilt, restored and fixed Mustangs(64.5-72 ONLY).
I used the Wiki method using ADB. It was my first time using ADB and I had no problems.
Just download the files and follow the instructions line by line.
wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Thunderbolt:_Full_Update_Guide
Was curious how things turned out for you man.
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Was curious how things turned out for you man.
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Thats awesome about your uncle being into Mustangs, I have been for years. Sorry to hear that he passed away.
Havent rooted yet. Working during the day and then teaching automotive at a tech school at night. Gonna do it this weekend. Thanks for asking bro
I'm sorry if this has been discussed ad nauseam.
I have an HTC Aria of which I have updated to the official 2.2.2.
what I want to do is simply completely erase the phone and instal the latest stable cyanogenmod.
I have followed all the links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999201&page=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
I just don't know where to begin at all. I don't know the terms. clockworkmod, fastboot, recovery, etc etc.
I haven't done anything with the phone at all because I'm too scared I'm going to end up with a brick.
if someone could just lay out the process for me step by step. of going to official 2.2 to cyanogenmod I would appreciate it sooooooooooooooo much.
I'm sorry I've failed at the forums but I just feel so overwhelmed.
thank you.
charbo187 said:
I'm sorry if this has been discussed ad nauseam.
I have an HTC Aria of which I have updated to the official 2.2.2.
what I want to do is simply completely erase the phone and instal the latest stable cyanogenmod.
I have followed all the links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999201&page=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104250
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
I just don't know where to begin at all. I don't know the terms. clockworkmod, fastboot, recovery, etc etc.
I haven't done anything with the phone at all because I'm too scared I'm going to end up with a brick.
if someone could just lay out the process for me step by step. of going to official 2.2 to cyanogenmod I would appreciate it sooooooooooooooo much.
I'm sorry I've failed at the forums but I just feel so overwhelmed.
thank you.
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The last 2 links are the only ones you need to concentrate on. Since you have Froyo update 2.2.2 AlphaRevX is the only option you have to unlock your phone so that you can ultimately install CM 7.
First you need to follow the AlphaRevX thread to gain S-OFF (security off) on your Aria. Just a note, in these 2 threads, you need to remember that an Aria = HTC Liberty.
After you run AlphaRevX, then you will follow the steps that attn1 outlined in the 2nd post to install ClockworkMod recovery which will allow you to ultimately flash CM 7.
sigh. thanks for the help but I still feel like I don't really know what I'm doing.
charbo187 said:
sigh. thanks for the help but I still feel like I don't really know what I'm doing.
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Well at least you have:
1. Updated your Aria to the latest Froyo 2.2.2 (without bricking it)
2. Found this site and forum.and asked some questions
Depending on your technical level, I would read through those 2 threads. I know several of the posts had step by step instructions. They may be too technical, but it should at least help you narrow down what to google and search for to help you learn and gain some knowledge on how to procede.
I just followed this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14861791&postcount=84
If you don't already have ADB:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
here you go M8: How to ROOT 2.2.2
hope this is plain enough for you
zedbra said:
here you go M8: How to ROOT 2.2.2
hope this is plain enough for you
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Excellent!!! Thanks for the input and support. The Aria is still a great little phone.
success! got cyanogenmod 7 up and running.
any tips for a new after install?
charbo187 said:
success! got cyanogenmod 7 up and running.
any tips for a new after install?
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Might want to replace the launcher with Launcher Pro. It is 2x smoother than the default ADWLauncher.
Other than that, go and have fun with your rooted phone! Just make sure to nandroid backup before you make any drastic changes.
Finally, light at the end of the tunnel. I was beginning to lose hope about my 2.2.2 Aria. Can't wait to get started.
Is there a simple way like "SuperOneClick" to root my Fascinate that is running firmware 2.3.5? Please help.
rogerbaker75 said:
Is there a simple way like "SuperOneClick" to root my Fascinate that is running firmware 2.3.5? Please help.
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either flash a rom prerooted rom, or follow the instructions to root with adb in my eh03 odin thread
if you cant do either...well then perhaps rooting isnt for you
rogerbaker75 said:
Is there a simple way like "SuperOneClick" to root my Fascinate that is running firmware 2.3.5? Please help.
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Yes, Odin cwm4 and download superclean eh03 and flash that via cwm. Wipe data cache and davlik before flashing.
better to be safe than odining - me
This is way over my head. I was hoping for something simple. Thanks for the help though.
rogerbaker75 said:
This is way over my head. I was hoping for something simple. Thanks for the help though.
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give this a read... It works, just a lengthy process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17222830&postcount=2
as nitsuj17 posted, flashing deodexed eh03 rom is by far the easiest method. If you got your phone on 2.3.5 this should be easy...or is verizon finally ota updating 2.3.5 to the fascinates?
It's really not that hard at all. Follow this guide. It couldn't be any more simple than this.
If you just want to be rooted and leave your phone on gingerbread, follow section 5. It's very easy. If you're looking for something else, read his description carefully at the top.
Rooting and flashing is incredibly easy on this phone. If you're coming from the OG Droid for example, you're going to be blown away at how easy it is. Anyway, good luck and don't give up. It's really not over your head!
Don't give up...
Roger,
I know it can sound daunting, but it really isn't. Everthing you need to get to rooted version of GB (SuperClean3) can be found in the first 4 posts of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350621
Follow the instructions step by step and you will be good to go. The advantages of both a rooted phone and a debloated/modded ROM are well worth the effort. I am a relative noob, and managed to get there in under 30 minutes.
Good Luck.
Dave
Droidstyle thanks this worked great.
I want to install HC on my 16gb Flyer bought from bestbuy. I have most recent update from HTC. I have been throught the forums and am confused as to if i can install it. Is the a straight toward guide on how to do it for the BB 16 tb WiFi flyer?
Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358758
This is the method above. There is some learning regarding the tools. Read first then ask if you are unsure. We will help
I was stock and followed Globatron's guide with no issues, used the large file
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Thanks.......I'm going to try in about 15 min
everything worked well. Love the upgrade.
sandstorm77 said:
everything worked well. Love the upgrade.
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Glad it worked out for you. Now you get to feverishly watch for an ICS rom
Hey everyone, so my Dinc2 went to sht and I need to know is there any way to root my GF old fascy? I have has no luck finding the fresh links/if any.
All I find point to mega, and as we all know that's dead.
This phone has huge potential off stock, and I want to set it free.
Your help is appreciated.
Try droidstyle's guide. I'm on BAKED blackbean 8 (4.2.2) and it's just plain amazing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
Sent from my BAKED Fascinate via the XDA app
You can't go wrong with most of the roms in the development section but I'd recommend trying CM10.1 first (found here: http://get.cm/?device=fascinatemtd) as it's the most consistent rom for the fascinate I've used
frosty81 said:
Try droidstyle's guide. I'm on BAKED blackbean 8 (4.2.2) and it's just plain amazing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
Sent from my BAKED Fascinate via the XDA app
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Lol that's the one I found, right after posting. So far I'm rooted however the steps to get to jb are not exactly working. Question 2 if im already stock couldnt I just install clockwork and flash a rom through it?
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Well... section 6 deals with rooting from stock so that you can continue on...
That guide has all the answers...
Droidstyle did a through job
Flashing to 4.2 rom
If you want to take an easier jump into 4.2 rather than going through all the crap. Check out VegasRomeos shortcut Here. It works great and is simple.
hhp_211 said:
Well... section 6 deals with rooting from stock so that you can continue on...
That guide has all the answers...
Droidstyle did a through job
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this is where I have issues, I'm thinking my rom zip is corrupt, it starts to flash then goes though a boot loop, and opens twrp, I never even flashed twrp. Im afk for the time, but I will make another attempt in the am with a new rom zip.
Thanks guys for the help.
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