This is my first HTC android-based device. Is there a good thread/posting/FAQ for getting caught up on the various terms/procedures with HTC devices? For example: "ruu", "mid", "s-on", etc.
(I've been doing too many samsung/LG/google android devices - I haven't touched HTC since the Pocket PC / Windows Mobile / Windows CE days)
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Gary
Here's a start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680928
johnnyutah22 said:
Here's a start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680928
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I appreciate that. Actually, I had already found the s-on/s-off thing (from elsewhere), but was using that as an example. (However, as I mentioned, I still appreciate the response.)
Basically, I need something to get myself kick-started working with the HTC specific aspects of android -- and was hoping that someone knew of a general document floating around that would cover most of the basis.
best i can do http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711073
Just learn fastboot and adb commands and you are good.
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I want to ask if we can get wm7 in HD2
after week, month
Please can you answer me Is it possible to run wm7 in HD2
And when we can get it
and What is the difficulty of it
Thank you
It's possible, not difficult, and not available to the public yet .
There are 2 ROMs (as i saw) , the one Cotulla's working on, and the one appears on xda.cn
Only those two know when it'll be available ..
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It's possible, not difficult, and not available to the public yet .
There are 2 ROMs (as i saw) , the one Cotulla's working on, and the one appears on xda.cn
Only those two know when it'll be available ..
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How do you know it's possible and not difficult yet? I know cotulla got it to boot using magldr, but past that we don't know if its gonna be possible to actually run it unless we have Microsoft's test versions and jtag flash them to the hd2 ... and even then we don't know if it could be functional enough to make it worthwhile.
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How do you know it's possible and not difficult yet? I know cotulla got it to boot using magldr, but past that we don't know if its gonna be possible to actually run it unless we have Microsoft's test versions and jtag flash them to the hd2 ... and even then we don't know if it could be functional enough to make it worthwhile.
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I've seen the chinese vid, it could be fake though, but we can only believe what we see .
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I've seen the chinese vid, it could be fake though, but we can only believe what we see .
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I'm pretty sure that what was seen in the Chinese video was one of the testbed hd2s that ms put wp7 on for development. It was definitely an earlier version of the os... and I'm sure it was either flashed on by ms or a jtag was used to flash one of the test versions of wp7 ... either way there is no wp7 that would be possible for one of us to flash.
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I'm pretty sure that what was seen in the Chinese video was one of the testbed hd2s that ms put wp7 on for development. It was definitely an earlier version of the os... and I'm sure it was either flashed on by ms or a jtag was used to flash one of the test versions of wp7 ... either way there is no wp7 that would be possible for one of us to flash.
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Maybe the chinese one is a pretest device from microsoft. ok, but what do you tell about the one from cotulla ? you think MS gave the ROM image to cotulla so that he can flash it through Magldr ? or maybe he's fake too ?
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How do you know it's possible and not difficult yet? I know cotulla got it to boot using magldr, but past that we don't know if its gonna be possible to actually run it unless we have Microsoft's test versions and jtag flash them to the hd2 ... and even then we don't know if it could be functional enough to make it worthwhile.
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It's been done, see Cotulla's twitter feed. Issue is, atm there's no 'live' function.
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Maybe the chinese one is a pretest device from microsoft. ok, but what do you tell about the one from cotulla ? you think MS gave the ROM image to cotulla so that he can flash it through Magldr ? or maybe he's fake too ?
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Did you bother reading my post above? I clearly stated that cotulla got it to boot with magldr, but until today, no one knew if it was operational at all. Now we know that he did get it operational except for the live stuff and app store.
I was just saying that it was not known at the time of the posts if it was gonna be possible to run. Maybe you believed it did, but that doesn't make it fact, and I think peoples questions should be answered with fact. Now that we know it can be somewhat ran with magldr, questions about whether wp7 can be run on hd2 can be answered with a yes.
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who has new ?????
Believe it or not there are actually a lot of people that don't know this but, if you want to get Windows 7 to recognize your device without having to install SDK or manually installing drivers or you feel like you're just stuck. Go to this site, http://junefabrics.com/android/download.php download and install PDAnet and it will fix your drivers issues !! Just wanted to post a topic about this because I've had quite a few people ask me about getting drivers for HTC to work with Windows 7.
i pulled the driver out of the install for htc sync. it is a zip file posted here: http://www.multiupload.com/C2VKYM1RDH
Note: this is a file to extract on your computer in order to point your windows 7 search for drivers to the correct folder. DO NOT TRY TO FLASH IT
it worked for me. if it doesn't work for you, let me know and i will pull it.
You can also download the driver files from htc http://developer.htc.com/ thats what i use
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Yea pretty much just used HTC Sync. Never had an issue on either of my Win7 PCs.
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Don't get me wrong, i'm not saying I myself am having problems with the drivers. Just have had a lot of people ask me about them over time and figured I would tell them about installing PDAnet as a little workaround.
I don't remember ever doing anything except plugging my Eris in and letting Win7 find drivers.
Pauly2277 said:
You can also download the driver files from htc http://developer.htc.com/ thats what i use
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I'm guessing you're the one who recommended that link in another thread, that I thanked you for. I'm a "latest version hound", so I was very happy to find that file at the bottom of the list at that link that has just the very latest HTC drivers alone, no HTC Sync, and that both the ADB and the RNDIS drivers were updated in October or so. Probably won't make any practical difference, but it's nice to be updated.
Sir_Eagle said:
I don't remember ever doing anything except plugging my Eris in and letting Win7 find drivers.
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I work on people's computers for a living, so I install Windows 7, both 32 and 64-bit, quite a lot (several times a week). I believe you. I just have to say that Windows 7 most definitely (not even with SP1, which I'm using) still doesn't include any of the Android drivers.
I don't recall if Windows/Microsoft Update might have the drivers, so that if you have Windows 7 set to look online for drivers it might've found them there. I'm guessing that might've been how your Windows 7 retrieved the drivers. Either that or you didn't realize or remember that you had already installed HTC Sync or something else which included them.
This isn't a flame or anything, so I hope it doesn't appear to be.
I will add that I avoid drivers coming from Microsoft Update except as a last alternative, since they are normally not up to date, and/or crippled versions of the full driver installations from the original manufacturers.
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I don't remember ever doing anything except plugging my Eris in and letting Win7 find drivers.
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This is all I did, and I did not have to search online for them, I plug my phone into 3 different Win 7 machines regularly.
Eris1981 said:
This is all I did, and I did not have to search online for them, I plug my phone into 3 different Win 7 machines regularly.
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Maybe we're talking about two different things. If you're only referring to mounting the phone as a USB storage, then I think that'll work without any special drivers; as far as Windows is concerned, it's just another thumb drive.
It's for using ADB or any Windows software which uses ADB that requires the drivers which are not included in Windows 7. Also for tethering, which is a separate driver than the one for ADB. http://developer.htc.com/ at the bottom of the list has an updated zip with drivers dated from October or November. It includes drivers for both ADB and RDNIS (used for tethering) for Windows XP, Vista, and 7; 32 and 64-bit in the cases of Vista and 7. It doesn't include drivers for 64-bit XP, but that should be so much even more rarer now than it was even when before Vista came out.
No idea what all drivers PDANet includes. As an OEM, I always go straight to the manufacturer for drivers. Not always user friendly for the average user, but if you know how to navigate around the different manufacturer's websites, then you always wind up with the most up to date, bug-free and feature-full driver.
Didn't mean for this post to turn in to "who has the better way to get drivers." This was simply a post for a little tip that a lot of people don't know about. No need for everyone to list where they get drivers from and why it's better than installing PDAnet. No offense to some of you, I know you're just stating your opinion. However, this was just a tip for some users who have tried windows update and htc sync and the htc site itself.
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Didn't mean for this post to turn in to "who has the better way to get drivers." This was simply a post for a little tip that a lot of people don't know about. No need for everyone to list where they get drivers from and why it's better than installing PDAnet. No offense to some of you, I know you're just stating your opinion. However, this was just a tip for some users who have tried windows update and htc sync and the htc site itself.
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I hope you weren't offended by me, either, and I apologize that I continued to lead the thread off topic since I felt strongly about clearing up what drivers Windows does and doesn't include, since I deal with that every day. For the record, I have no issue at all with recommending anything, including installing anything as relatively innocuous as PDANet, to help people, in order to make things easier for people.
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I hope you weren't offended by me, either, and I apologize that I continued to lead the thread off topic since I felt strongly about clearing up what drivers Windows does and doesn't include, since I deal with that every day. For the record, I have no issue at all with recommending anything, including installing anything as relatively innocuous as PDANet, to help people, in order to make things easier for people.
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No not at all bro ! You were one of the ones I was saying this this to:
"No offense to some of you, I know you are just stating your opinion."
Sorry for making you think that man, I was not offended by you at all. Your opinion is always appreciated !
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No not at all bro ! You were one of the ones I was saying this this to:
"No offense to some of you, I know you are just stating your opinion."
Sorry for making you think that man, I was not offended by you at all. Your opinion is always appreciated !
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I'm sorrier than you are!!!
Well, thanks needed this info
Thank you all
spc_hicks09 said:
Believe it or not there are actually a lot of people that don't know this but, if you want to get Windows 7 to recognize your device without having to install SDK or manually installing drivers or you feel like you're just stuck. Go to this site, http://junefabrics.com/android/download.php download and install PDAnet and it will fix your drivers issues !! Just wanted to post a topic about this because I've had quite a few people ask me about getting drivers for HTC to work with Windows 7.
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mjb413 said:
i pulled the driver out of the install for htc sync. it is a zip file posted here: http://www.multiupload.com/C2VKYM1RDH
Note: this is a file to extract on your computer in order to point your windows 7 search for drivers to the correct folder. DO NOT TRY TO FLASH IT
it worked for me. if it doesn't work for you, let me know and i will pull it.
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Pauly2277 said:
You can also download the driver files from htc http://developer.htc.com/ thats what i use
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thanks to all you guys I was finally able to get adb working on my computer!
What dose everyone consider to be the easiest way to root the Thunderbolt?
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So many threads on here that will tell you how to do it?
I followed the MAC guideline here and it worked like a charm.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/thunderbolt-rooting-roms-hacks/
Do it via ADB as jcase lays out. One good reason? if something goes wrong you're gonna need ADB setup and working and that's easier with phone that actually works.
Been trying to SuperOneClick.
It roots, test it and its successful, but reboot and its gone.
Any thoughts?
jack's revenge said:
Been trying to SuperOneClick.
It roots, test it and its successful, but reboot and its gone.
Any thoughts?
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I'm pretty sure that is because HTC phones have a NAND lock that keeps anything from being written to the system flash. Part of the process to load up the unlocked bootloader is to turn off the NAND lock.
[Auto] Root and Unroot (Windows)**Updated**5/20** w/MR1 update @ androidcentral
I paid some really nice guy $45 to do a remote web session with me. We went through the rooting process step by step together and now I have a shiny new rooted Thunderbolt. I wish I could remember the guy's name that helped me, though. Sorry friends.
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NiteCheeze said:
I paid some really nice guy $45 to do a remote web session with me. We went through the rooting process step by step together and now I have a shiny new rooted Thunderbolt. I wish I could remember the guy's name that helped me, though. Sorry friends.
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He wasn't really nice if he charged you $45 to do something that costs nothing.
And this right here is the safest/easiest way to root the Thunderbolt
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616
It has been updated quite a bit since many one-click methods have been released from what I can tell after extensive googling.
Android Version: 2.2.1
Software Number: 1.13.605.7
I am brand new to rooting an Android device. How do I know if a one-click option will still work with my phone? Can't stand bloatware. T_T
chimamirenokenjutsushi said:
It has been updated quite a bit since many one-click methods have been released from what I can tell after extensive googling.
Android Version: 2.2.1
Software Number: 1.13.605.7
I am brand new to rooting an Android device. How do I know if a one-click option will still work with my phone? Can't stand bloatware. T_T
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Take a little extra time and do it the right way. As mentioned above, you'll need adb if things get hosed sometime in the future. There are some excellent step by step videos on youtube. You could've already been finished in the amount of time you spent reading this thread.
Search for a youtube video by nat3mil, and follow the guidelines on this forum at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616
You'll have no issues. And if something does go wrong, it will be easier to get support from the devs.
+1 for Jcase's method. Just copy and paste....the hardest part is setting up ADB, here's a link that might help with that http://cidalan.blogspot.com/2011/03/guide-adb-for-dummies.html
The standard root method with ADB is a walk in the park compared to rooting the EVO.
If you can follow instructions and basically type something that's already laid out, just follow the ADB root method. Its as easy as flan
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I checked the website and it seems like they no longer support windows.
Anyone have the windows files and is willing to share it? I really need to go back S-OFF'd. And Hasoon's S-OFF toolkit isn't on his dev host.
Yes me too
Bam
nulcon said:
I checked the website and it seems like they no longer support windows.
Anyone have the windows files and is willing to share it? I really need to go back S-OFF'd. And Hasoon's S-OFF toolkit isn't on his dev host.
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Here you guys,
nulcon said:
I checked the website and it seems like they no longer support windows.
Anyone have the windows files and is willing to share it? I really need to go back S-OFF'd. And Hasoon's S-OFF toolkit isn't on his dev host.
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kelvin216 said:
Yes me too
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your on ICS or GB? both of you
ravike14 said:
your on ICS or GB? both of you
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ICS. They only have Linux supported.
why does using Ubuntu scare so many people? you can have it on your computer without effecting windows at all.
two options
1. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-ubuntu-with-windows
2. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
They removed the windows versions for certain reasons. 1 was because people were completely disrespecting them and the hard work they put into achieving this for us. BUT a big reason was that some users have reported bricking their devices using the windows tool! so just remember, they didn't take it down just because wanted to see XDA get flooded with "what happened to the Windows s-off tool" threads, it was for a reason. So why take that risk, just use Ubuntu..
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why does using Ubuntu scare so many people? you can have it on your computer without effecting windows at all.
two options
1. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-ubuntu-with-windows
2. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
They removed the windows versions for certain reasons. 1 was because people were completely disrespecting them and the hard work they put into achieving this for us. BUT a big reason was that some users have reported bricking their devices using the windows tool! so just remember, they didn't take it down just because wanted to see XDA get flooded with "what happened to the Windows s-off tool" threads, it was for a reason. So why take that risk, just use Ubuntu..
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It doesn't scare me at all. It's just the hassle of having to do everything, especially if you prepared yourself with the files. Like how it would take time to transfer them to a USB, install another OS, then load the files on it for another ten minutes. It's time consuming! I hope you understand what I'm saying. As for the reasons why they removed it, I never had a problem with the tool at all, and to the people that dissed them, :flickoff: to them, because I think these guys are cool for contributing their work and putting their time on it
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why does using Ubuntu scare so many people? you can have it on your computer without effecting windows at all.
two options
1. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/install-ubuntu-with-windows
2. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
They removed the windows versions for certain reasons. 1 was because people were completely disrespecting them and the hard work they put into achieving this for us. BUT a big reason was that some users have reported bricking their devices using the windows tool! so just remember, they didn't take it down just because wanted to see XDA get flooded with "what happened to the Windows s-off tool" threads, it was for a reason. So why take that risk, just use Ubuntu..
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Ubuntu is fairly hard to operate than windows but in this case all you have to do is run that zip so +1 here why bricking your device for no reason we have to respect the devs wishes mate have to agree with AJ..
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Ubuntu use to be hard to operate for just users but the dummed it down alot it simple and I dual boot and never go in to windows I can't think of the last time I was in windows but I keep it around just in case I need to use a program that doesn't work on wine and only can be done in windows
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I just ran Ubuntu from a DVD and did the S-Off. You don't have to install it or change your system in anyway. This was the first time I used a non-windows OS and it wasn't that hard. I just used Google to figure out what I was doing because it is very different than windows.
Don't get mad at them. It's for users' own good! They are trying to stop people getting bricked! Ubuntu is nothing to be afraid of either.
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Hi, I want to download ubuntu mobile os on my samsung galaxy s3, and I was wondering if it would automatically download drivers, or if I would have to do it myself.
Thanks,
-Jon
If you mean drivers for the phones ancillaries, probably included.
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Don't make a thread with such a wild title, if everyone did this - how could anyone navigate without reading every single thread.
Additionally, what makes you think it'll work on your phone? It's not even supported anymore by Ubuntu. Even when it was, it was extremely incomplete.