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This is aimed at new "rooters". The process is incredibly easy.
I also take no responsibility if you mess up somehow, and this is for GSM Hero's NOT Sprint Hero CDMA users.
In order to create this guide I downgraded my phone to RUU Orange UK 2.73.61.66 (i.e. unrooted) then updated to the pre-2.1 release from Orange and then updated to the final 2.1 release from Orange. I then used Universal Androot to gain root access and from there install a custom recovery.
I have now also included a link to z4root as an alternative.
Here is a link to my backup guide but please be aware that most of it requires root access.
Prelude:
Install HTC Sync from here
Download Universal Androot
Download z4root
Download Root Checker - only if you need to
Download AmonRA Recovery v1.7.0.1.img - easier if you rename this "recovery.img" when it is on your sdcard
Place both downloaded files on your SD Card
Root & Recovery
1. Download and install Astro File Manager from the Market (or use any other file management program of your choice)
2. Open Astro and find and install Universal Androot (or if that doesn't work try z4root) from your sdcard:
Select UniversalAndroot.apk > Open App Manager > Install > Settings> [tick] Unknown Sources > OK > Back > Select UniversalAndroot.apk > Open App Manager > Install > Install > Open
3. In the app and choose the correct version from the dropdown box:
Superuser for Android 2.0~2.2 - if you have updated your phone recently
Superuser for Android 1.5~1.6 - if you have refused updates recently or your country/provider hasn't released one yet
Then choose: "Root "
Wait until it says "Woot ! Your device is rooted !" and exit the program.
4. Download and install Android Terminal Emulator from the Market (use Better Terminal instead if this one doesn't work)
5. Run "Terminal Emulator". Type (press and hold menu to get the keyboard up) in the following:
su (press enter and wait for the "Super User Request Prompt". Choose "Allow" and make sure its ticked to Allow every time.)
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img (press enter - make sure this is typed exactly as seen)
N.B. If you have issues here, see * notes below for more assistance
6. Turn off your phone and press Home + Power to start it up again. This should boot into recovery mode.
Install Your Custom Rom
Note: This part of the guide can be repeated with as many different rom's as you like. You do not have to repeat the previous section once you have a recovery image installed.
1. Download a Custom ROM from here to your computer.
2. Make sure your phone is in recovery mode (Home + Power)
Plug your phone into your computer and select "USB-MS toggle" in recovery
Place the Custom ROM on your SD card in the main directory and press Home when it has finished copying over
3. Select Backup/Restore > Nand backup > confirm with Home > Wait
(or Nand + Ext if you have A2SD setup)
4. Press back then select Wipe from the main menu, then select:
Wipe data/factory reset > Home
Wipe cache > Home
Wipe Dalvik-cache > Home
Wipe SD:ext partition > Home
Press back button
Select Flash Zip from SD Card
Select the file
Press Home to confirm
Note: Ignore any "errors", they are normal and usually mean you're not using that feature.
5. Once it is done, select Reboot and you will boot into the new Custom ROM.
Updating your Radio
Note: The radio deals with your signal levels and connectivity.
1. Download the latest radio from the following page
N.B. Radio's are not region specific! Just get the latest
2. Mount your SD Card so your computer can read it and place the downloaded file in the main directory
3. Turn off your phone and boot into the recovery screen (holding Home + Power)
4. Choose:
Flash Zip from SD Card
Pick the radio.zip file and press Home to confirm
Wait
Your phone will reboot a couple of times but when you're back on the Recovery Screen just press reboot system now and it will complete the install and put you back into your custom rom.
DO NOT PULL THE BATTERY OUT, THIS WILL BRICK YOUR HANDSET.
5. When this process has completed reboot the phone and you should have the new radio. This can be checked in Settings > About Phone
*Useful Information!!
42turkeys said:
Tested this on 1.5 the other day, nice one BtDaG
For those of you having problems flashing the recovery, try entering this before the flash_image command:
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rm /data/local/rights/mid.txt
ln -s /dev/mtd/mtd1 /data/local/rights/mid.txt
(btw, ROM Manager has an option to flash Amon_RA at the bottom )
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** Missing flash_image - confirmed to work by another user, please inform if different
Download the flash_image.zip and unzip to your PC folder. Setup ADB. Place the recovery_image .zip in a folder called recovery on your computers C: drive. Then you will be able to run the following adb commands below from a cmd prompt on your computer:
cd c:\recovery
this will ensure you are in the correct folder
adb root
This will start ADB as root, or notify if it is already running as root.
adb remount
This will mount the system partition (/system) as writable, allowing the following
adb push flash_image /system/bin
This will send the flash_image script into the /system/bin, so we can use it from within the shell
adb shell chmod 0755 /system/bin/flash_image
Finally, change the permissions of the script to allow it to perform the desired action. Now that the script is installed, we are ready to proceed with flashing the custom recovery, saved on the root of the SD card earlier:
adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
this will install the the recovery - now continue the process where you left off
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*** solution 3
brisuth said:
A big thankyou to duck0 for identifying the problem and botoo for getting me to a happy conclusion with the correct commands
SOLUTION IS HERE USING Console mode from windows using ADB USB DEBUGGING HAS TO BE ENABLED WITH HERO CONNECTED TO PC THEN TYPE THE FOLLOWING
THEN ENTER AFTER EACH COMMAND
anyone needing help setting up adb see this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=757233
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
Thats it all done next step
INSTALL ROM MANAGER FROM MARKET IT IS FREE
open it and sellect flash alternate recovery image from the bottom, you can use the clockwork recovery but it is not compattable with all roms.
once done turn phone off, boot into recovery home + power choose to exit recovery with reboot shut down once again and if you can enter recovery then everything is sweet.
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Setup Apps2SD
ONLY RECOMMENDED ON CLASS 4+ SD CARDS. Don't bother if you don't know what this is . GIYF.
Do this process after doing everything else! So make sure you have a working custom rom installed which supports Apps2SD. This is designed for VillainROM which doesn't use a swap, if your ROM does support swap ask for a recommended amount. Also note that the ext2 partition will be unreadable from windows or through android os.
1. Backup your SD card to your computer (very important as this process will wipe all the data on it)
2. Restart your phone into recovery mode (Home + Power)
3. Select:
Partition sdcard
Partition SD
Press Home
Swap-size = 0 MB
Ext2-size = 512 MB (recommended)
FAT32-size = Remainder
Press Home
4. Once complete Reboot system now and wait! This can take 20 minutes or so to complete, so just keep waiting!
DO NOT USE EXT3 or EXT4 partitions. They will just wear out your sd card quicker. They are designed for large files systems (i.e. 50GB+) with full operating systems running on them! The only benefit they bring is indexing (which on a 512MB partition is worthless). (Optional - before reboot) - Under partition sdcard you can convert the ext2 partition to ext3 - "SD:ext2 to ext3" - however this isn't recommended as it will wear out your sd card quicker. There is also often support for ext4 so you can do "SD:ext3 to ext4" after the first one too. Though again this will typically just wear out your SD faster without providing any speed benefits. See note above.
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[B]OLD PROCESS BACKED UP JUST IN CASE. PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW THIS SECTION OF THE GUIDE![/B]
Largely based upon the Unlockr guides, so thank you Unlockr!
Please do NOT be mislead. This is NOT a quick process, though the time has been reduced significantly if you don't need the goldcard method.
There is no "one-click" version or "quick-install".
You should set aside at least an hour for this process and preferably read through the process once before actually attempting it.
[B]Please make a quick post with your experiences, including your brand of phone and location.
Please check the FaQ first before asking questions :)[/B]
[COLOR=DarkGreen][SIZE=3][U]Contents[/U][/SIZE][/COLOR]
[COLOR=DarkRed]Pre: Backup[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Navy]1. Installing a Recovery Image
a. Installing the Correct HTC ROM
2. Loading the Custom ROM
3. Updating your Radio[/COLOR]
[COLOR=DarkOliveGreen]Setup Apps2SD
Check A2SD[/COLOR]
[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]"GoldCard" Test Procedure
I. Setting up the drivers
II. Create a “GoldCard” from a MicroSD Card
III. Downgrade the Hero using the Goldcard[/COLOR]
[COLOR=DarkGreen]FaQ[/COLOR]
[COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=3][U]Pre: Backup[/U][/SIZE]
1. Backup contacts etc with HTC Sync.
2. Backup your SD Card or use a spare
3. Backup SMS Messages with SMS Backup & Recovery[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=3][U]1. Installing a Recovery Image[/U][/SIZE]
1. On your phone, go to Settings > Applications - and make sure "Unknown Source" is ticked.
2. On your phone, go to Settings > SD card and phone storage - click Unmount SD card.
3. Then click Format SD card.
4. Plug the phone into the computer via USB, then pull down the notification bar and click on the SD card notification. Then click mount.
5. Download this APK and recovery image and save it to your computer:
[URL]http://zenthought.org/content/project/flashrec[/URL] - FlashRec.apk
[URL]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124[/URL] - Amon_Ra’s Hero Recovery Image
6. Copy them both to your SD card (do NOT put them inside any folders on the SD card, just put them on the SD card itself).
7. Unplug the phone from the computer once they are downloaded to the SD card.
8. Go to the Market and download ASTRO File Manager or any file manager program if you do not already have one.
9. Open the file manager and find the FlashRec apk file and click it and choose open app manager and then install it.
10. When it is installed click Open. Click on Backup Recovery Image and wait for it to finish. If you get "backup failed" response see the text on the right for more details, if the backup is a success carry on to step 11.
[RIGHT][SIZE=1][U]a. Installing the correct HTC ROM[/U]
Orange UK Users - Please downgrade your ROM version to [URL="http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=675&news_id=261"]2.73.61.5[/URL]
Generic Hero Users - Please downgrade to [URL="http://x7.to/6jexri"]2.73.405.5[/URL], or follow the goldcard method if this doesn't work
T-Mobile UK Users – Please follow the "Goldcard" method below
All Other Users - Please follow the "Goldcard" method below[/SIZE][/RIGHT]
11. Once done, click on the empty text box in the FlashRec program and type:
/sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.6.2.img
(replace exact name as new versions come out)
Then click on the Flash Recovery Image button and wait for it to finish.
[SIZE=3][U]2. Loading the Custom ROM[/U][/SIZE]
N.B. This part of the guide can be repeated with as many different rom's as you like. You do not have to repeat the previous sections once you have a recovery image installed.
1. Download a Custom ROM from [URL]http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=512[/URL] to your computer.
2. Plug in your phone and pull down the Notification bar when the SD notification pops up.
3. Click on the notification and select Mount.
4. Open the SD Card fonder on your computer.
5. Copy the Custom ROM from your computer to your SD Card, do NOT change it, extract the files or put it in any folders
6. Unplug your phone and turn it off.
7. Turn the phone on by holding down Home and Power till you get to the custom recovery screen.
8. Select Wipe from the menu, then select:
Wipe data/factory Reset
Wipe Dalvik-cache
Wipe SD:ext partition
Press back button
Select Flash Zip from SD Card
Select the file
Click Confirm
N.B. Ignore any "errors", they are normal and usually mean you're not using that feature.
9. Once it is done, select Reboot and you will boot into the OS. Once you are loaded in make sure you format your SD card once more through the settings menu and then reboot the phone one last time. This will ensure you get the correct apps.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Navy][SIZE=3][U]III. Updating your Radio[/U][/SIZE]
[B]N.B. People have been reporting problems with this part of the guide, try it at your own risk. It is not required to be on the latest radio when using a Custom ROM, however it is usually recommended! The radio deals with your signal levels, I found it to increase my signal from a maximum of 2 bars to full. It is likely to help if you travel, but if you are happy with your signal and tend to stay in the same place it may not be worth it.
Be aware that if this doesn't work it can potentially brick you phone... though I've had no reports of that so far. Just people finding it doing different things after it flashes.[/B]
1. Download the latest radio from the following site:
At time of writing that is: [URL="http://www.villainrom.co.uk/radio/Radio_Signed_HERO_63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14.zip"]63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14[/URL]
[B]N.B. Radio's are not region specific![/B]
2. Mount your SD Card so your computer can read it and place the downloaded file in the main directory
3. Turn off your phone and boot into the recovery screen (holding Home + Power)
4. Choose:
Flash Zip from SD Card
Click Confirm
Reboot system now when prompted
N.B. This can take anywhere between 1 - 10 minutes or maybe even longer in some cases. Do not touch your phone until you either: get back to the recovery screen or your custom rom loads and you see the unlock screen.
DO NOT PULL THE BATTERY OUT, THIS WILL BRICK YOUR HANDSET.
5. When this process has completed reboot the phone and you should have the new radio. This can be checked in Settings > About Phone > Software Information > Baseband Version[/COLOR]
[COLOR=DarkOliveGreen][U][SIZE=3]Check A2SD[/SIZE][/U]
Please assume it is automatically working unless you can load applications without your SD card inserted. However, here is the process for those who are pedantic about these things. Many thanks to VillainROM Wiki for this process.
1. Download check.zip from the bottom of this guide.
2. Extract check.sh
3. Download GScript Lite from the market
4. Place check.sh on your SD card in a folder named gscript
5. Open GScript and press:
Menu
Add Script
Uncheck "needs su"
Load File
Select check.su
Save
6. Then click check from the main screen and you will get a readout of whether it is enabled or not.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue][SIZE=3][U][B]"GoldCard" Test Procedure[/B][/U][/SIZE]
Please comment on whether this procedure works, it is untested. Thanks to [URL="http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1735"]ante0's guide[/URL] for some details used.
[SIZE=3][U]I. Setting up drivers etc[/U][/SIZE]
1. Download the latest HTC Sync from [URL="http://www.htc.com/www/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=933&news_id=631"]here[/URL] and the latest SDK from [URL="http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html"]here[/URL]
2. Install HTC Sync & extract the Android SDK .zip file to C:\ (may help to re-name the folder to a shorter name, in this tutorial it will be C:\android\ )
3. Click on your Windows Start menu and right click on "Computer" > Properties > Advanced System Settings > Environment Variables
Find "Path" under "System Variables" and edit it. Add the following to the end of the text:
;C:\android\tools
4. Restart your computer.
On your phone, click Settings > Applications > Development and make sure USB Debugging is on.
When back at your desktop plug then phone in and wait for it to install the correct drivers, this should be done automatically on the latest version of HTC Sync and adb should be enabled.
5. Type the following into the command prompt window (Start > Search > "cmd") and enter the following and press enter:
adb devices
You should see a serial number pop up and look like:
000000000000 device
It’s the serial number of your phone. This means the drivers are working in normal boot mode. Next we need to check them in fastboot mode (thanks to janhol for helping with this next part)
6. Turn off your phone and load into fastboot by holding the Back button and pressing Power with the hero plugged into the computer
7. "Start" > Right Click "Computer" > "Manage" > "Device Manager"
8. Check that the "ADB Interface" reads "My Hero", not "Android bootloader drivers" or anything else.
If it does then:
Right click "Android bootloader drivers" > "Update Driver Software" > "Browse my computer..." > "Let me pick from..." > "Have Disk..." > "Browse" > "C:\Program Files (x86)\HTC\HTC Driver\Driver Files\Win7_x64" > "androidusb.inf"
Once selected click "OK".
"My HTC" should show in the list of "compatible hardware" now, so select that and click "Next" to install the driver. Switch off the phone (may have to pull the battery).
[SIZE=3][U]II. Create a “GoldCard” from a MicroSD Card[/U][/SIZE]
(Please keep in mind that some memory cards don’t work for this process)
1. Put the memory card you want to use for the GoldCard into your phone, make sure all the data is backed up before proceeding as it will be formatted.
2. With the memory card in your phone, and not connected to the PC, click on:
Settings > SD and Phone storage > Unmount SD Card
Once it unmounts, click Format SD Card.
3. On your phone, click:
Settings > Applications > Development and make sure USB Debugging is on.
4. Return to the Command Prompt from earlier after re-plugging in your Hero. Then type the following with hitting enter at the end of each line:
adb shell
cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
5. A code will display, write the code down into a notepad document or similar (MAKE SURE TO WRITE IT DOWN EXACTLY!)
6. Go to this site: [URL]http://hexrev.soaa.me/[/URL] then put in your code you just wrote down into the text box and click submit. It will generate the code reversed and replace the first two digits with zeros automatically. Copy this.
7. Then go to [URL]http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard[/URL] and Paste your CID into the box and fill in the other details. You'll be e-mailed the goldcard. Save the goldcard image to disk.
8. Now go to [URL]http://download.cnet.com/HxD-Hex-Editor/3000-2352-10891068.html?part=dl-HxDHexEdi&subj=uo&tag=button[/URL] to download the HxD Hex Editor. Install it to your computer.
9. Mount your SD card on your phone so that it shows up on your computer as "Removable Disk" - Pull down the notification bar on the phone and select Mount CD Card.
10. Open the Hex Editor (Run as Administrator if you're in Vista or Windows 7) and click on the Extra menu > Open Disk. Under "Physical Disk" select "Removable Disk". Make sure to UNcheck “Open as ReadOnly”. Click OK.
11. Go to the Extra menu again and click Open Disk Image. Open up the goldcard.img that you saved from your email. Press OK when prompted for Sector Size 512 (Hard Disks/Floppy Disks). You should now have two tabs, one is the SD card (Removable Disk) and the other is the goldcard.img.
12. Click on the Goldcard.img tab and press Ctrl + A (select all) Then Ctrl + C (copy).
13. Click on the Removable Disk tab (Your SD Card) and select the complete lines from 00000000 to 00000170 then press Ctrl + V (paste).
14. Click on File then click Save.
15. Close the Hex Editor.
16. Reboot the phone.
Try to open the memory card on the computer (i.e. mount the drive), if it lets you, you are all set. If it asks/tells you to reformat the card, then try steps 13 – 19 again. If it gives you the same error again, then try a different memory card. You can confirm that it has worked by opening the Removable Disk in the hex editor again and making sure the code you pasted in has stayed but this shouldn't be necessary.
[SIZE=3][U]III. Downgrade the Hero using the Goldcard[/U][/SIZE]
1. With your phone plugged in, pull down the notification bar on the phone and select HTC Sync. Make sure it connects to HTC Sync on the computer (not sure if this is necessary anymore).
2. Download this generic HTC Hero RUU
Hero RUU -
[URL="http://x7.to/6jexri"]2.73.405.5[/URL]
[URL="ftp://xda:[email protected]/Hero/Official-ROMs/RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe"]2.73.405.5[/URL] (alternative)
3. Double click the RUU exe you downloaded while the phone is plugged in with the GoldCard in it and follow the on screen procedure. This will install the old generic Hero rom on your phone, this is to allow you to install a recovery image. Reboot and fill in as few details as possible as these will be overwritten soon.
4. Now you have finished this procedure start from the beginning again.[/COLOR]
Website: [URL]http://rootmydroid.co.uk/[/URL]
Other Guides:
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669754"]How to Backup your Phone Between Wipes[/URL]
Even older process - ignore
[COLOR=DarkOrange][SIZE=3][U][B]Old "GoldCard" Procedure[/B][/U][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][U]I. Setting up the SDK[/U][/SIZE]
1. Download the Latest Android SDK from Google
Android SDK - [URL]http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html[/URL]
(currently - android-sdk_r06-windows.zip) but get the latest
2. Extract the Android SDK .Zip file to C:\ (may help to re-name the folder to a shorter name, in this tutorial it will be C:\android\ )
3. Run SDK Setup.exe
4. Click "Settings" and check the "Force [URL]https://.[/URL].. sources ..." option
5. Click "Available Packages" and download the "USB Driver Package"
6. On your phone, click Settings > Applications > Development and make sure USB Debugging is on.
7. Plug your phone into your computer via USB cable.
8. Go into device manager: Start --> Search for "device manager"
9. Here we are checking the driver which is installed for your Hero, you may see either of the following scenarios:
Other Devices > ADB
or
Android Phone > My HTC
Either way you should do the following:
Right Click > Update Driver > Browse > C:\android\usb_driver > Next and it should install "Android Composite ADB Interface"
10. Type the following into the command prompt window (Start > Search > "cmd") and enter the following hitting enter at the end of every line:
cd c:\android\tools\
adb devices
You should see a serial number pop up, it’s the serial number of your phone. This means you are all set.
If you do NOT see a serial number, then we need to reinstall the drivers.....
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nice
i`m sure it will help alot of people out, it took me a whole day to sort mine out.
cheers
nice one. you've just summarised my last sunday afternoon. great to have this all in one place. needs to be a sticky imho.
Nice Tutorial... Please give me the SPL version and Radio Version of the Hero that this worked on.
brettf said:
Nice Tutorial... Please give me the SPL version and Radio Version of the Hero that this worked on.
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The radio was different on both the devices tested and I am fairly certain it has no effect on whether you can do this procedure or not. They are now both flashed with the latest radio.
I have no record of the "SPL versions". Again I'm not really sure how this is relevant?
This guide assumes the user has no knowledge of these things and have made no previous modifications to their phone (besides standard updates)
You'll have to bear with me as I'm pretty new to all this as well. The guide was made because I found the others extremely difficult to follow. I'm glad to see by the other posts that I am not the only one
Im doing this now, my Hero was delivered this morning and i was looking for in depth instructions so I cant go wrong. This looks bang on,... Just about to start section II (creating Goldcard) but thought i'd better put up some thanx 1st.
Wish me luck, i'm assuming it'l all go ok, i'l post again once its done.
Thanks again BTDAG.
Peace
Guys I'm stuck,... Section II, part 10, Mount your SD card on your phone so that it shows up on your computer as "Removable Disk".
Through the setting on my phone I can only select "UNMOUNT SD CARD"!!! Arggghhhh!!!
Can anyone help please?
AHA,... That'l teach me to not read the whole thing 1st!!!!!!
In section III, part 3,... You have put "pull down the notification bar and click on the SD card notification. Then click mount." .... Maybe edit the 1st post and put it in (for the idiots like me).
Thanks though.
ddotpatel said:
AHA,... That'l teach me to not read the whole thing 1st!!!!!!
In section III, part 3,... You have put "pull down the notification bar and click on the SD card notification. Then click mount." .... Maybe edit the 1st post and put it in (for the idiots like me).
Thanks though.
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I had no idea that was in the wrong order, thanks for pointing it out. I'll edit that now!
I had to figure most of this out as I was going so i quickly forgot what I did differently. The more people point out the better the guide will get! XD
Great guide.
Add it as a Wiki... it will not get a sticky!
nprussell said:
Great guide.
Add it as a Wiki... it will not get a sticky!
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Thanks. I love your ROM's and can't wait for the next Villain release.
Already done as I figured as much.
Oh my god!! Im was having an absolute mare!!!!!
Was trying to downgrade the rom,... but HTC Sync would not connect (Part III, no 3), everything else was ok... 1st i ignored it and just carried on, started flashing, phone went into that 'Fastboot' bit where there are the Android thingies on skateboards, but then failed, came up with an error message, then froze. I had to take the battery out!!!
Started up fine though.
So i gave up for a while to stop me from throwing my laptop against the wall!!!
But the missus has just got home so im booting up her XP lappy, thought it might be cos im using Win7 64bit. So here goes again!!!!
question:
i Would like to install a custom Rom on Hero
i have two micro SD cards ( 2GB i 8GB )
1. I would like to use 8GB card for apps and music...
Do I have to create a "Gold Card" on the 8GB card, or can I use the 2GB card to creat "Gold Card"?
2. Durin the installation of a Custom Rom, do I have to put in the phone the "Gold Card" (2GB), or can I put the 8GB card?
And
3. if I want to "roll back" the original ROM, can I do that just simpley by puting in the "Gold Card" and rolling back te rom saved on Gold Card?
THX
(sorry for my English)
ddotpatel said:
Oh my god!! Im was having an absolute mare!!!!!
Was trying to downgrade the rom,... but HTC Sync would not connect (Part III, no 3), everything else was ok... 1st i ignored it and just carried on, started flashing, phone went into that 'Fastboot' bit where there are the Android thingies on skateboards, but then failed, came up with an error message, then froze. I had to take the battery out!!!
Started up fine though.
So i gave up for a while to stop me from throwing my laptop against the wall!!!
But the missus has just got home so im booting up her XP lappy, thought it might be cos im using Win7 64bit. So here goes again!!!!
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O Windows 7 64-bit needs different drivers. I have attached them here to the original post. I am also on 64-bit but completely forgot about those hassles. Thanks for the reminder.
ico86 said:
question:
i Would like to install a custom Rom on Hero
i have two micro SD cards ( 2GB i 8GB )
1. I would like to use 8GB card for apps and music...
Do I have to create a "Gold Card" on the 8GB card, or can I use the 2GB card to creat "Gold Card"?
2. Durin the installation of a Custom Rom, do I have to put in the phone the "Gold Card" (2GB), or can I put the 8GB card?
And
3. if I want to "roll back" the original ROM, can I do that just simpley by puting in the "Gold Card" and rolling back te rom saved on Gold Card?
THX
(sorry for my English)
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1. The gold card is only used to allow you to downgrade (as far as i'm aware) so you can use the 2GB as gold card and 8 GB for music but... (see next)
2. I have no idea, probably best to leave the gold card in and replace it when the ROM is flashed but I don't think it is mandatory. I do however, have no idea how long it is needed for. Just make sure you format the card you're going to use through the phone when you insert it for the first time.
3. If you want to go back to your Orange or T-Mobile ROM from HTC all you have to do is use the latest .exe you get from HTC's support website. Once again it is probably best to format your SD card after first boot.
The only thing that's stopping me from trying this out is the goldcard thing - I really don't want to format my 8Gb card. I could use the 2Gb one from my old G1, but it's going on eBay in the next week so if I needed the exact same goldcard at some point in the future then I'd be stuffed.
I suppose that I'll just have to live without the glory of being rooted for now!
thedoccwc said:
The only thing that's stopping me from trying this out is the goldcard thing - I really don't want to format my 8Gb card. I could use the 2Gb one from my old G1, but it's going on eBay in the next week so if I needed the exact same goldcard at some point in the future then I'd be stuffed.
I suppose that I'll just have to live without the glory of being rooted for now!
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You could backup the data on the 8Gb card (i.e. copy and paste it to a folder on your pc) then format it and restore any music / pictures etc back to it. Just avoid replacing any old settings files specifically related to the HTC widgets, that is where problems occur.
O i'm also fairly certain you won't need the gold card again unless you go back to the official HTC releases and need to downgrade again and there is no harm to making your 8GB a gold card in the future as you can still back-up and restore the data you wish to keep on it.
wow nice guide, bookmarked! i spent ages looking for all the info about a month ago.
ive decided that i only really need to install a custom ROM when htc decide not to offer official updates anymore.
btdag said:
You could backup the data on the 8Gb card (i.e. copy and paste it to a folder on your pc) then format it and restore any music / pictures etc back to it. Just avoid replacing any old settings files specifically related to the HTC widgets, that is where problems occur.
O i'm also fairly certain you won't need the gold card again unless you go back to the official HTC releases and need to downgrade again and there is no harm to making your 8GB a gold card in the future as you can still back-up and restore the data you wish to keep on it.
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No, no, no, you're meant to say something like 'ahh, probably for the best that you don't bother for now then'. The slightest pro-rooting comment is going to have me going for it! Still, it is character building, I suppose. And I did feel much better for having done it to my G1...but can I be bothered to do it at this time of night?!?!
mobydeek said:
wow nice guide, bookmarked! i spent ages looking for all the info about a month ago.
ive decided that i only really need to install a custom ROM when htc decide not to offer official updates anymore.
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but your missing out on so much now
Hello guys. I've been trying to instal android on htc tytn II and i can't make it.
i am using the tutorial on sourceforge but i can't do it
at step 16...what should i put at working dir (C) ?
How should i put the fstab at step 11 and 22?
I've searched for answers on many posts but i still can't manage to make it work.
Can somebody please help me?
Also....is there another way to install android? usb mode or something?
blacki3 said:
Hello guys. I've been trying to instal android on htc tytn II and i can't make it.
i am using the tutorial on sourceforge but i can't do it
at step 16...what should i put at working dir (C) ?
How should i put the fstab at step 11 and 22?
I've searched for answers on many posts but i still can't manage to make it work.
Can somebody please help me?
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i think lets take a look at the picture again :
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for fstab, i leave it "auto", and now incubus work great on my kaiser.
just make a new folder on ur storage(D), or system(C), rename it to "build" (just example, bcos i rename it like that), and put all of ur work an there.
follow all the steps, and ur kaiser will turn to android. if u need more help, just ask me, or the other mate.
hope me answer can help u
i was wondering if i could find somewhere the files i need, so i can just put them on the phone and install
blacki3 said:
i was wondering if i could find somewhere the files i need, so i can just put them on the phone and install
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u can find all the files u need inside the forum. just try to explore more deep
try to combine all the tutorial how to install android on ur kaiser, it will be great.
start with this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433835
( [Resources] Flashing Your First Kaiser Rom (For Noobs) )
try to follow all the tutorial, but at the number 5 (Download and Flash your Prefered Rom) change ur rom into android rom.
and continue with this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680518
( How to replace Windows Mobile with Android (Guide) )
for me its not a complete guide to install android on ur kaiser, but it just the simple guide.
dont forget to read this note :
Code:
Originally Posted by zenity
If you are experienced at flashing Winmo using KaiserCustomRuu,exe through activesync, then you can do the same with the KAISimg.nbh, just rename it to RUU_Signed.nbh and copy it to a folder on the pc along with Kaisercustomruu.exe, flash as you would with winmo.
(do this thing if u find a problem when u try to install the kernel from SD card)
and then, u can combine the guide/tutorial with this : http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/androidhtc/wiki/HowToInstallWithAtoolsNand
just read carefully 1st. check all the step. read again, and check again. trial eror.
ps from me : practice make perfect
for the other mate, just correct me if im wrong.
hope my reply can help u.
That are the ones that i was following when i tried to install windows. But i didn't work. Can i just find the files to download from somewhere and just put them on the phone and install? It whould be easier this way
and i have another problem. I have a 2 Gb sd card but i cand only read 1 gb...what could be the problem?
blacki3 said:
That are the ones that i was following when i tried to install windows. But i didn't work. Can i just find the files to download from somewhere and just put them on the phone and install? It whould be easier this way
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ok, ill give u owl the tools that i use to install android on my kaiser.
try it, but i take no responsibility
1st, download this
Code:
http://bits-=xXx=-hare.com/?f=k1dojuib
(remove the "-=xXx=-") and unzip.
get the hardspl from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=498320
choose the : DaveShaw (.hard)
3.34 Hard SPL nostuckinSPL Force USB
and flash it use active sync. this is the step :
(copy paste from mskip's treat)
Code:
Flashing via ActiveSync with USB Lead
1. Copy JumpSPL1.56-KAIS.exe, JumpSPL1.93-KAIS.exe and JumpSPL1.94-KAIS.exe to your device memory (NOT STORAGE CARD)
2. Pull out the battery and reinsert it (this step IS important) *DONT turn phone back on yet*
3. REMOVE SIM and SD CARDS!!
4. Turn phone back on and let it boot back into your operating system
5. Connect your phone to PC with a USB cable and wait until it syncs with your PC
6. Run File Explorer on your phone, browse to where you copied JumpSPL1.56-KAIS.exe on your device and run it (make sure the USB cable is still connected). If you get a white screen then reset your device and now try JumpSPL1.93 and lastly try JumpSPL1.94 if that one doesnt work.
7. CLick Continue on phone when prompted
8. After a few seconds the tri colour screen will appear on the phone and "USB" will be displayed at the bottom
9. Unplug the usb cable for 30 seconds and then Replug (phone will not re-sync but still says "USB" on the screen)
10. Right click on the Activesync icon in the bottom corner icon on the computer, goto connection settings, deselect "Allow USB connections" and click "ok"
11. Run the KaiserCustomRUU.exe file on your PC thats in the same folder as the HardSPL .nbh file and follow instructions (ticking boxes and clicking Next) *DO NOT re-enable USB Connections in Activesync*
12. Update will goto 100% (should take less than a minute), the Congratulations screen will be displayed on the PC and the phone will restart
13. Unplug USB cable from phone then REPLACE SIM and SD CARDS !!
14. Restart phone
*Remember to re-enable "Allow USB connections" in Activesync connection settings after a successful flash*
just rename the hardspl file to RUU_Signed.nbh and copy it to a folder on the pc along with Kaisercustomruu.exe, and install it.
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after that, upgrade ur radio. grab it from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=393182
choose : 1.71.09.01
and rename the radio file to RUU_Signed.nbh and copy it to a folder on the pc along with Kaisercustomruu.exe, and install it.
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next is ur kernel. use Krazy-Killa's Kernel Release - RLS3 (2.6.32.9).
grab it from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980551
download the Attached Files, androidupdate.tar and KAISIMG-PANEL2-320-TILT1-FROYO.NBH.7z
before install the kernel, dont forget to edit the kernel with atool. choose device to kaiser, resolution to 240x320, version to froyo, panel to 1, and keymap to nornal. and save it.
install the kernel. rename the kernel file to RUU_Signed.nbh and copy it to a folder on the pc along with Kaisercustomruu.exe, and install it.
just keep the androidupdate.tar . we will install it after install the ROM.
if u done, u will see the black screen with a lot of text. and tux on the top of ur screen. wait until the text stop rolling
turn ur phone off, and take ur SD card out.
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now the ROM. i use Incubus26Jc's Super FroYo 2.2 [Deodexed] [RLS15]. u can grab it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759894
but u can choose another ROM.
format ur SD card to fat32. make a new folder, and rename it to : andboot
copy the androidinstall.tgz (or u will find androidinstall.tar) to andboot folder on ur SD card.
replace ur SD card, turn on ur phone. when u see the black screen with the rolling white text, hold ur dpad button, until u see the instalation screen. choose 1. install system
wait untill u read the "android instaled" text. (or the same meaning text)
ur android already instaled on ur kaiser now.
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the last step is, turn off ur phone, take ur SD card out, and copy the androidupdate.tar that u download it together with the kernel, to andboot folder on ur SD card. dont forget to delete the androidinstall file.
replace ur SD, turn on ur phone, at the black screen, hold ur dpad, until u find the menu, and choose : 4. Install update
if done, choose : 2. Fix permissions, then quit.
wait, make a cup of black cappucino, grab some sanwich. bcos it will take a long for ur kaiser to reach the android.
i hope me reply can help u.
for the other mate, dont forget to correct me if me wrong.
thx
i cannot instal the kernel...it says...quote: "C:\Users\Bogdan\Desktop\android\RUU_Signed.nbh" (this is an error). I can only choose ok and it exits
blacki3 said:
i cannot instal the kernel...it says...quote: "C:\Users\Bogdan\Desktop\android\RUU_Signed.nbh" (this is an error). I can only choose ok and it exits
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it wud be easy for me to analyze the eror, if u give me the full eror message.
dont forget to turn off ur phone, and enter the boot loader. camera button and reset ur phone.
or try to rename the kernel file into KAISIMG.nbh
waiting for ur next try
this is the error
and i cannot find hardspl 3.34....when i download it from the link you provided it sais 3.29
actually...this is the error
I instaled the kernel but when i whant to install android it says something like.....failed...no space left on device. what could be the problem?
this is a bootlog
Hello all,
To make the actual guide more accessible I have moved my original ramblings that previously preceeded the actual guide to the bottom
[size=+1]Section 1reperation:[/size][size=-1]Download and unzip all the files needed[/size]
Step 1: Get yourself ready, download all the items you need (save them all in an easy to reach directory on your pc):
Revolution to root and s-off your phone: http://revolutionary.io/ credit to Eric Smaxwill • Koush Dutta • Adam Glasgall • Sen Verbrugge • Kenny Millington • Matthew Fogle • Joshua Wise • Michael Sullivan • Matt Mastracci • Ryan Pearl
Droidzone for the gingerburst rom: http://gingerburst.droidzone.in/ credit to Sibere for the Data2SD development •o$$!ram for the source build. •Robocik, Neophytex360, Coolexe for doing pioneer porting work •snq- for the kernel and Kernel mods, ext4 support, Wake-on-trackpad etc! •dsixda for the Android Kitchen •C0urier for hosting my site and for mirrors (Thanks a lot!) •deXter (and AdamG & _thalamus), Roach2010 for suggestions to improve the Data2SD code
http://revolutionary.io/revolutionary-0.3pre7.zip - windows version, unzip/extract all the files; although this is a direct link you really need to download this by going to http://revolutionary.io/ and clicking the link from there (you must have java enabled) as that causes the java frame to appear i the webpage which you use to get the key (used later)
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe - windows drivers
http://goo-inside.me/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip - root superuser access; don’t unzip
http://hotfile.com/dl/125113123/dfb5a65/GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip.html - Gingerburst ROM; don’t unzip
http://gingerburst.droidzone.in/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=1 – Data2SD installer; don’t unzip
http://gingerburst.droidzone.in/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=2 – Data2SD reinstaller; don’t unzip
When you are done you should have a list of files as the below:
Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip
Data2SDReInstallerNXE2.zip
GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip
HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
revolutionary-0.3pre7.zip
su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
and a folder with the extracted items:
revolutionary-0.3pre7\AdbWinApi.dll
revolutionary-0.3pre7\libcurl-4.dll
revolutionary-0.3pre7\libjson-0.dll
revolutionary-0.3pre7\mgwz.dll
revolutionary-0.3pre7\msvcr71.dll
revolutionary-0.3pre7\revolutionary.exe
On your PC, using windows explorer navigated to the directory where the files are saved:
Step 2: Double click (run) the HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe file to install the drivers
[size=+1]Section 2:Root & Super-user:[/size][size=-1]Use revolutionary to flash a new HBOOT, S-OFF your phone and install ClockWorkMOD recovery, then use ClockWorkMod to give Super-user[/size]
Step 3: Double click the revolutionary-0.3pre7 directory to enter it and
Step 4: Double click (run) the revolutionary.exe file
It will open a command window and get to a point where it is waiting.
Step 5: Either:
With your phone powered on. Go to Settings->Applications->Development and turn USB debugging on then Connect the USB cable between the phone and PC.
or
Power off the phone. Leave it for 20 seconds to be certain it is off. Press and Hold the Volume down button and while holding it press the power on button. Keep holding the volume button and very quickly the phone will enter Bootloader mode. Connect the USB cable between phone and PC.
Step 6: At this point the revolution command window will recognise the phone is attached and ask for the beta key. Select and copy it from the website you left open when downloading item 1) and then right click on the top strip of the command window where it has the revolution name, choose the option menu item Edit and paste – this ensures you get the beta key entered correctly (on my first go I tried to type it and mixed up l and I, and o and 0). Agree with what the revolution program asks and it will tell you if it was successful.
Step 7: Power off the phone. Leave it for 20 seconds to be certain it is off. Press and Hold the Volume down button and while holding it press the power on button. Keep holding the volume button and very quickly the phone will enter Bootloader mode. Use the volume down button to scroll one menu item down to Recovery and the power button to select that item. The screen will go white with the HTC logo and then after a short time will enter the ClockWorkMod recovery menu.
Step 8: Scroll down to and select the menu item “mounts and storage” and then scroll to the bottom item and select it (“mount USB storage”)
Step 9: If it is not plugged in, plug in your USB cable between the phone and PC and the PC should recognise the phone is SD card reader mode. If a windows explorer window does not open (or windows offer you a choice to browse the folder) then press the windows key+E at the same time to open a windows explorer window and navigate to the “Removable Disk” that is your SD card in the phone.
Step 10: Copy su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip from the PC to the SD card.
Step 11: Disconnect the USB cable and then on the phone select “unmount” and press the back button on the phone. Scroll down and select the menu item “install zip from SD card”. Scroll until you find su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip and select it. Once complete reboot.
[size=-1]For those who have apps, contacts, phone logs, sms messages etc. that they want to back-up, they should allow the phone to boot into normal mode. Download the various backup programs from the market – and as the phone is now rooted you can use all the apps that are mentioned at the bottom of the post.[/size]
[size=+1]Section 3:New ROM preperation:[/size][size=-1]Back-up, partition SD card and copy ROM files to SD card[/size]
Step 12: Power off the phone. Leave it for 20 seconds to be certain it is off. Press and Hold the Volume down button and while holding it press the power on button. Keep holding the volume button and very quickly the phone will enter Bootloader mode. Use the volume down button to scroll one menu item down to Recovery and the power button to select that item. The screen will go white with the HTC logo and then after a short time will enter the ClockWorkMod recovery menu.
Step 13: Scroll down and select “backup and restore” and then select “backup”. Clockworkmod will make a backup on the SDcard in the ClockWorkMod directory and show you progress as it does this. This ensures you can always return to this state at a later date if you wish.
Step 14: Once the back-up is complete, press the phones back button and then scroll down to and select the menu item “mounts and storage” and then scroll to the bottom item and select it (“mount USB storage”)
Step 15: If it is not plugged in, plug in your USB cable between the phone and PC and the PC should recognise the phone is SD card reader mode. If a windows explorer window does not open (or windows offer you a choice to browse the folder) then press the windows key+E at the same time to open a windows explorer window and navigate to the “Removable Disk” that is your SD card in the phone.
Step 16: Copy the entire contents of your SD card to a folder on the PC.
Step 17: Copy the following files downloaded previously into the folder on the PC where you have copied your SD card contents. They should be in the base folder. Files 4, 5 and 6: Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip, Data2SDReInstallerNXE2.zip and GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip
Step 18: Disconnect the USB cable and then on the phone select “unmount” and press the back button on the phone. Scroll down and select the menu item “advanced”.
Step 19: Scroll down and select “partition SD card”. (Note this will wipe out your SD card contents – hence why we copied it to the PC).
Step 20: Choose a size for the ext partition that is 2048MB or less, but at least 500MB.
Step 21: Select 0M for the size of swap partition. NB: It is vital that this be 0 or Data2SD won’t work!
ClockworkMod will partition the SD card and inform you when it is done.
[size=-1]At this point I had a huge issue getting my PC to recognise the SD card through ClockWorkMod and had to reboot the phone, reboot the PC, uninstall the drivers on the PC ( by running HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe ) and reinstall them (by running HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe ) and only then would the PC see the SD card when ClockWorkMod is mounting it. I hope others don’t have this issue, but this is why I hav recommended keeping the USB cable disconnected and rebooting the phone at this point.[/size]
Step 22: Power off the phone. Leave it for 20 seconds to be certain it is off. Press and Hold the Volume down button and while holding it press the power on button. Keep holding the volume button and very quickly the phone will enter Bootloader mode. Use the volume down button to scroll one menu item down to Recovery and the power button to select that item. The screen will go white with the HTC logo and then after a short time will enter the ClockWorkMod recovery menu.
Step 23: Scroll down and select the menu item “mounts and storage” and then scroll to the bottom item and select it (“mount USB storage”)
Step 24: If it is not plugged in, plug in your USB cable between the phone and PC and the PC should recognise the phone is SD card reader mode. If a windows explorer window does not open (or windows offer you a choice to browse the folder) then press the windows key+E at the same time to open a windows explorer window and navigate to the “Removable Disk” that is your SD card in the phone.
Step 25: Copy the contents of the folder for the SD card that you made on the PC – so the entire contents that were on the SD card are now back on it + the downloaded files which you copied into the base directory. From windows explorer you should see on the removable disk the downloaded Files 4, 5 and 6: Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip, Data2SDReInstallerNXE2.zip and GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip
[size=+1]Section 4: Flash Gingerburst ROM:[/size][size=-1]Flash GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip, reboot into phone mode, (don't install anything or sync) [/size]
Step 26: Scroll down and select the menu item “install zip from sdcard” and scroll to and select GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip from the list.
Step 27: ClockWorkMod will install the Gingerburst ROM. Once complete, press the back button on the phone and then select “reboot system now”. This will bring up the white screen with the HTC logo. It will take some time on this screen (if it is sitting for longer than 30 minutes there is an issue) and then it should begin loading up the new gingerbread install – though remember at this point the memory of the HTC desire has not been expanded onto the SDcard partition that was created, so choose your carrier e.g. Vodafone UK contract, skip the keyboard introduction and the google and other sync sections, until it begins to load the home screen. Wait while it does this – you may see some low memory warnings.
Step 28: Once it seems basically finished with this hold the power button of the phone in until the power-off menu appears. The new gingerbread power off menu has some more options – choose “Restart” and it will then bring up a sub-menu. Choose “Recovery”. This will boot directly into ClockWorkMod recovery.
[size=+1]Section 5: Flash Data2SD:[/size][size=-1]Flash Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip , reboot into phone mode, Enjoy! [/size]
Step 29: Select “install from zip” and scroll to the file Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip and select it. ClockWorkMod will now install the Data2SD mod which will format the ext partition you created earlier to an ext4 type. It will show you progress.
Step 30: Once complete, select “Reboot to system”
The white screen with the HTC logo will appear and for a brief moment the nearly invisible LED next to the silver htc at the top of your phone will flash blue – this is a good sign. The white screen with HTC logo will remain for a while, although expect it to flash of and back on or go a little darker every couple of minutes. (It should not stay this way for longer than 30 minutes – if it does there is a problem.)
Eventually the phone should boot up into phone mode, the memory warning should be gone and you are now the proud owner of a Gingerbread HTC desire with sense 2.1 and the phone memory extended onto the partition on the SD card.
Go wild, install apps to the phone, synchronise your gmail, calendar, contacts, facebook and everythingelse you can think of. The phone should be quick and responsive and there should be no memory warnings. Say thank you on the xda developer website to the the revolution team and the droidzone guys.
Let me know if we need corrections to this guide, or if you think it should have screenshots etc. to accompany it. (I have done it from memory, checking where feasible without actually repartitioning my SD card again etc., but since I did it all only last night it still be pretty much correct). I have done this using my only HTC Desire and a Windows 7 64bit pro Lenovo laptop.
Although it’s long I hope it’s not daunting anymore.
PS: Useful Backup programs (search for them in the market) – many require root access:
Titanium Backup (Titanium Track)
MyBackup Root (included in the Gingerburst ROM)
APN backup and restore (Ritesh Sahu)
Call Logs backup and restore (Ritesh Sahu)
SMS Backup and Restore (Ritesh Sahu)
ROM manager (ClockWorkMod)(very useful tool for those using custom ROMS, includes some functions for accessing and using ClockWorkMods ROM backup functions)
And of course ClockWorkMod itself – though this is installed by the process above and not through the market.
PPS: Below is my original ramblings that preveiously preceeded the steps. Moved here to make the actual guide a little more accessible.
Firstly a huge thank-you and humble appreciation to the incredible devs that created the hacks and cooked up the ROMS used in this tutorial. It precisely because they are so amazingly genius that perhaps they don’t realise just how daunting this all looks to a newbie. I have tried to credit everyone that deserves it but am bound to have missed someone who created some part of this or hosted some files etc., if you deserve credit bask in the warm glow of knowing you are a great person and then politely let me know and I’ll edit the post)
Personally I am not your average computer user and I have over a number of years used the tools from this and other forums to hack and mod various phones beginning with the original xda on which this site is named. I’ve had my desire for nearly a year, but partly because it’s such a good phone, partly because it’s my work phone (though that never stopped me before and partly because this time around it just seemed so complex with so many choices and options and methods (and worryingly chances to go wrong) I have not rooted it until now. The reason I took the plunge was the simple issue that I had already basically removed all non-daily-use apps and even downgraded the Adobe-flash support and other updated apps and was still running out of space!
That said, it took me about 10 attempts, during which on a number of occasions I was left with the white screen and HTC logo and nothing else Some of those were of course my own fault – I didn’t follow the instructions exactly :-| , some because I just hadn’t understood the instructions, or didn’t realise what was actually meant and some because I couldn’t get me hardware to work. (booting to the ISO image of Gparted totally refused to see the SD card in the phone )
This guide should hopefully bring all resources together in 1 place and make it absolutely clear how to do it the simplest way and with the least steps and using nothing other than the phone itself (where possible) and your pc linked to the phone via USB where necessary. I hope it’s OK to link directly to the downloads o download pages for the files – I have mentioned the websites they come from, but I’m sure the MODs will correct me if this is not permited.
To start with I assume you are on a brand new phone with nothing installed except the vanilla Froyo supplied with the phone. There are some very clever tools to back up your various bits of important info if you aren’t in this state and I would recommend you use them. I will try to show when and where they would be useful, but I am not aiming to show how to take a phone that been in use for a year and convert it to Gingerbread with Sense 2.1 and still have everything set up as was.
That is the longest post I have ever seen!!!...
Good job
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
only some sorting and opmaak
I have to agree - it`s a big long post - it might be a good idea to put a few linebreaks in between each point, to space it out and make it easier to read
a second suggestion might be to put some sub-headers in..
e.g. -A download files, B root, C partition, D Install
Good points.
I'll have a go at tidying it up and creating logical sections tomorrow when I've got access to my PC.
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Lothaen said:
I have to agree - it`s a big long post - it might be a good idea to put a few linebreaks in between each point, to space it out and make it easier to read
a second suggestion might be to put some sub-headers in..
e.g. -A download files, B root, C partition, D Install
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Totally agree. The content of the thread might be good (I am sure it is), but this advantage gets lost by its horrible formatting which makes it nearly unable to read.
Another suggestion, short the first part (before step one) to the really important points. On this way its focal point gets concentrated to the steps 1-30, which is what you want, I guess.
At last, I may advise you to read some sticky guides here to get a good impression how to format texts.
Nevertheless, you did good work!!
MatDrOiD said:
Totally agree. The content of the thread might be good (I am sure it is), but this advantage gets lost by its horrible formatting which makes it nearly unable to read.
Another suggestion, short the first part (before step one) to the really important points. On this way its focal point gets concentrated to the steps 1-30, which is what you want, I guess.
At last, I may advise you to read some sticky guides here to get a good impression how to format texts.
Nevertheless, you did good work!!
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I have edited the original post:
1) Moved the original intro words to the bottom - the focus is as you said the guide
2) Re-formatted the text to make it more readable
Does that seem better?
Hello all,
This is a much shorter, less wordy version of the guide without all the detailed explanations, just the steps
[size=+1]Section 1reperation:[/size][size=-1]Download and unzip all the files needed[/size]
Step 1: Get yourself ready, download all the items you need (save them all in an easy to reach directory on your pc):
http://revolutionary.io/revolutionary-0.3pre7.zip - windows version, unzip/extract all the files; although this is a direct link you really need to download this by going to http://revolutionary.io/ and clicking the link from there (you must have java enabled) as that causes the java frame to appear i the webpage which you use to get the key (used later)
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe - windows drivers
http://goo-inside.me/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip - root superuser access; don’t unzip
http://hotfile.com/dl/125113123/dfb5a65/GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip.html - Gingerburst ROM; don’t unzip
http://gingerburst.droidzone.in/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=1 – Data2SD installer; don’t unzip
http://gingerburst.droidzone.in/wp-content/plugins/download-monitor/download.php?id=2 – Data2SD reinstaller; don’t unzip
When you are done you should have a list of files as the below:
Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip
Data2SDReInstallerNXE2.zip
GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip
HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
revolutionary-0.3pre7.zip
su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
Step 2: Run HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe file to install the drivers
[size=+1]Section 2:Root & Super-user:[/size][size=-1]Use revolutionary to flash a new HBOOT, S-OFF your phone and install ClockWorkMOD recovery, then use ClockWorkMod to give Super-user[/size]
Step 3: Enter the revolutionary-0.3pre7 directory and
Step 4: Run the revolutionary.exe file
It will open a command window and get to a point where it is waiting.
Step 5:With your phone powered on. Turn USB debugging on then Connect the USB cable between the phone and PC.
Step 6: At this point the revolution command window will recognise the phone is attached and ask for the beta key. Select and copy it from the website you left open when downloading item 1) and then right click on the top strip of the command window where it has the revolution name, choose the option menu item Edit and paste – this ensures you get the beta key entered correctly. Agree with what the revolution program asks and it will tell you if it was successful.
Step 7: Enter Recovery mode: (Power off the phone. Leave it for 20 seconds to be certain it is off. Press and Hold the Volume down button and while holding it press the power on button. Keep holding the volume button and very quickly the phone will enter Bootloader mode. Use the volume down button to scroll one menu item down to Recovery and the power button to select that item. The screen will go white with the HTC logo and then after a short time will enter the ClockWorkMod recovery menu.)
Step 8: Select “mounts and storage” ->“mount USB storage”
Step 9: Connect Phone and PC via USB.
Step 10: Copy su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip from the PC to the SD card.
Step 11: Disconnect the USB cable and then on the phone select “unmount” and press the back button on the phone. Select “install zip from SD card”. Scroll until you find su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip and select it. Once complete reboot.
[size=-1]For those who have apps, contacts, phone logs, sms messages etc. that they want to back-up, they should allow the phone to boot into normal mode. Download the various backup programs from the market – and as the phone is now rooted you can use all the apps that are mentioned at the bottom of the post.[/size]
[size=+1]Section 3:New ROM preperation:[/size][size=-1]Back-up, partition SD card and copy ROM files to SD card[/size]
Step 12: Enter Recovery mode.
Step 13: Select “backup and restore” -> “backup”. Clockworkmod will make a backup on the SDcard in the ClockWorkMod directory and show you progress as it does this. This ensures you can always return to this state at a later date if you wish.
Step 14: Once the back-up is complete, press the phones back button and then select “mounts and storage” -> “mount USB storage”
Step 15: Connect Phone and PC via USB.
Step 16: Copy the entire contents of your SD card to a folder on the PC.
Step 17: Copy the following files downloaded previously into the folder on the PC where you have copied your SD card contents. They should be in the base folder. Files 4, 5 and 6: Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip, Data2SDReInstallerNXE2.zip and GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip
Step 18: Disconnect the USB cable and then on the phone select “unmount” and press the back button on the phone.
Step 19: Select “advanced”->“partition SD card”. (Note this will wipe out your SD card contents – hence why we copied it to the PC).
Step 20: Choose a size for the ext partition that is 2048MB or less, but at least 500MB.
Step 21: Select 0M for the size of swap partition. NB: It is vital that this be 0 or Data2SD won’t work!
ClockworkMod will partition the SD card and inform you when it is done.
Step 22: Enter Recovery Mode.
Step 23: Select “mounts and storage” -> “mount USB storage”
Step 24: Cnnect Phone and PC vis USB.
Step 25: Copy the contents of the folder for the SD card that you made on the PC – so the entire contents that were on the SD card are now back on it + the downloaded files which you copied into the base directory. From windows explorer you should see on the removable disk the downloaded Files 4, 5 and 6: Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip, Data2SDReInstallerNXE2.zip and GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip
[size=+1]Section 4: Flash Gingerburst ROM:[/size][size=-1]Flash GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip, reboot into phone mode, (don't install anything or sync) [/size]
Step 26: On the phone, unmount, then select “install zip from sdcard” and scroll to and select GingerBurst_1.0.0.3.zip from the list.
Step 27: ClockWorkMod will install the Gingerburst ROM. Once complete, press the back button on the phone and then select “reboot system now”. This will bring up the white screen with the HTC logo. It will take some time on this screen (if it is sitting for longer than 30 minutes there is an issue) and then it should begin loading up the new gingerbread install – though remember at this point the memory of the HTC desire has not been expanded onto the SDcard partition that was created, so choose your carrier e.g. Vodafone UK contract, skip the keyboard introduction and the google and other sync sections, until it begins to load the home screen. Wait while it does this – you may see some low memory warnings.
Step 28: Once it seems basically finished with this hold the power button of the phone in until the power-off menu appears. The new gingerbread power off menu has some more options – choose “Restart” and it will then bring up a sub-menu. Choose “Recovery”. This will boot directly into ClockWorkMod recovery.
[size=+1]Section 5: Flash Data2SD:[/size][size=-1]Flash Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip , reboot into phone mode, Enjoy! [/size]
Step 29: Select “install from zip” and scroll to the file Data2SDInstallerNXE2.zip and select it. ClockWorkMod will now install the Data2SD mod which will format the ext partition you created earlier to an ext4 type. It will show you progress.
Step 30: Once complete, select “Reboot to system”
The white screen with the HTC logo will appear and for a brief moment the nearly invisible LED next to the silver htc at the top of your phone will flash blue – this is a good sign. The white screen with HTC logo will remain for a while, although expect it to flash of and back on or go a little darker every couple of minutes. (It should not stay this way for longer than 30 minutes – if it does there is a problem.)
Eventually the phone should boot up into phone mode, the memory warning should be gone and you are now the proud owner of a Gingerbread HTC desire with sense 2.1 and the phone memory extended onto the partition on the SD card.
Go wild, install apps to the phone, synchronise your gmail, calendar, contacts, facebook and everythingelse you can think of. The phone should be quick and responsive and there should be no memory warnings. Say thank you on the xda developer website to the the revolution team and the droidzone guys.
PS: Useful Backup programs (search for them in the market) – many require root access:
Titanium Backup (Titanium Track)
MyBackup Root (included in the Gingerburst ROM)
APN backup and restore (Ritesh Sahu)
Call Logs backup and restore (Ritesh Sahu)
SMS Backup and Restore (Ritesh Sahu)
ROM manager (ClockWorkMod)(very useful tool for those using custom ROMS, includes some functions for accessing and using ClockWorkMods ROM backup functions)
And of course ClockWorkMod itself – though this is installed by the process above and not through the market.
great - sticky?
Much better now. Ask a moderator for sticking it.
Thanks for the guide. I was having trouble rooting my Desire with Revoked3 but I managed using your guide Got SU now
Off to find a nice ROM
Glad it helped.
If you want the easy route, download ROM manager from the market. It will allow you to easily experiment with lots of different ROMs. It from the clockorkmod people so integrates totally with the clockwork mod recovery.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Nice Post, sticky deserved!
Wow..Thought it was a quick two step (Flash and reboot) method to install my Rom
Appreciate the lengths to which you have explained the procedure, would help people who are not clear about the intermediate steps. Thanks..
If you like, I'll open up Editor privileges on my site so that you can add a post there too.. PM me if you're like to..
Btw, I'd prefer that you turn the ROM/Data2SD installer download links to this: supernova.droidzone.in
Else, people might end up downloading an older version when I update the code..
droidzone said:
Wow..Thought it was a quick two step (Flash and reboot) method to install my Rom
Appreciate the lengths to which you have explained the procedure, would help people who are not clear about the intermediate steps. Thanks..
If you like, I'll open up Editor privileges on my site so that you can add a post there too.. PM me if you're like to..
Btw, I'd prefer that you turn the ROM/Data2SD installer download links to this: supernova.droidzone.in
Else, people might end up downloading an older version when I update the code..
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Once it's been done a few times it is quick and easy. Also using ROM manager is another way to make it easy. It really was just the first time that it all seemed a little daunting. Also I didn't realise that I needed to download both the ROM and the DATA2SD file (seems obvious now, but somehow wasn't then).
I copied the short(er) version to my post on your site as you suggested.
I have left the download links at the moment because I used the Gingerburst ROM and that's the title I gave to the post, though I assume the steps are nearly exactly the same for all your ROMs. Also - Gingerburst has Sense 2.1, but Supernova has only got Sense 1.9.
If you are planning to focus all future development on Supernova then perhaps a title change to the post is required and then the links changed also? or otherwise a general title change to "...Stock FroYo to DROIDZONE roms" and a table with the links to the downloads required for each of the different ROM types?
Cheers for the guide, hadn't wanted to try rooting before but got fed up in the end and followed your guide - only bits I got stuck on were CWM not installing after revolution (but worked out how to install separately by searching on here) plus Gingerburst didn't work first time so tried a couple other roms (which didn't work either) but think was probably because I either hadn't partitioned the sd card properly (just used CWM to do it) or didn't do a full wipe of phone memory first either! Figured it out in the end (trial and error) so thanks a lot for the straightforward instructions - quite exciting getting it working and really pleased with Gingerburst! Not sure if I can be arsed trying anything else at the moment tho.
wow great job!! Thanks for the time and effort in typing all of that!
Glad the guide gave you the confidence to give it a go - though its a pity it didn't work first time.
I can't even imagine what happened that revolution did not install cwm - on mine it installed a v 4 (ROM manager didn't recognise it as a later version so in fact has installed a v 2 now instead)
I actually did use cwm to partition the SD card, but Gingerburst should install even if the card is not properly partitioned - you will just get loads of low memory warnings and force closes - until you partition the SD card and install the data2sd through cwm.
I must agree - now that I have Gingerburst and its working so well and I been installing so many apps from the market it really seems like a lot of effort (even using ROM manager) to bother trying anything else out!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Quick question guys, I've unlocked my orange handset using the desire sim unlock utility, should I follow these steps to change my rom or do I need to do the whole goldcard thing?
Cheers!
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Guys, I think I rooted my Desire following this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788044
what should I do now?
Is there a way to do it without the 'clockworkmod' ?
Also, if sometime I wanna go back to stock, is there a way to completely go back?
Thank you and have a nice day!
edit: forget all that, i wanna use the SuperNova rom =p i just cant delete the post for some reason
so, if you can, reply here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17710610#post17710610
thanks a lot!
So, I decided to write this guide here as I couldn't find a complete one and had to jump from thread to thread (and sometimes even the sub-forum) for finding the answer.
First I wrote it in my blog and I decided to post it here. Maybe some steps are vague in details but I'm planning to detail it even more (remember, I wrote it in my personal blog first). So, here it is:
AIO LG Optimus Me P350 Guide
Some Personal History
My experience with Android. UF! Where to start? So, I got my phone from the United States. You have no idea how wonderful it was to have the phone in my hands. Anxiety and curiosity. For some reason I always read that the first thing anyone does is root the phone and then continue doing everyday activities that do not require root, so I tried to live without rooting the phone, but I couldn’t wait for the week to go by. I had to get the best! Small problems, fixes and updates. And since I have my phone on sale, I publish this step by step guide to modify it and not die trying.
Tech Specs
Let’s start from the beginning, know the phone. Mid/low-range phone created by LG for those in a short budget but want to have a good Android experience. It has a 600 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM and ROM capacity of 512 (140 MB available for applications and data). 2.8 inch capacitive screen, 240 × 320 screen resolution. Wi-Fi b/g wireless connection, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, and USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbit/s. 3.1 MP camera (no flash) and FM Radio. Not bad for a basic device. Complete specifications can be found here. Enough for a casual user. But if you’re not a casual user (hence a XDA member), read on.
First of all, everything you do on the phone number is on your own. You yourself are responsible for what you do, not do, stop doing, fail, fail to read and/or shortcut you may have taken. These steps are the ones that worked for me. I am not responsible if the phone dies in the process, the cat bites the cable in the middle process, the heavens begins to fall, the 3rd world war starts or if the neighbor has a heart attack … You’ll be calling 911 afterwards… You’ve been warned!
USB Debugging
The first thing you have to learn is to turn on USB debugging. Here is a guide how to do it (If you wanna see a pictorial guide). But essentially you have to go to Settings > Application > Development and check where it says USB Debugging. Pretty easy. What is this good for? Well, for starters. modify the phone however we see fit. But most important USB Debugging allows the phone to communicate verbosely with PC with the Android SDK installed. More on this later.
KDZ Updater
KDZ Updater is an application used by LG for flashing official operating systems themselves. How did this application saw daylight outside the company, I don’t know very well, but apparently a leak appeared on LG India, but not sure. In any case, this application is our last line of salvation and the main tool for our little friend.
To install official KDZs must follow these steps:
Install the updated drivers by following the steps listed on this page.
Connect the phone with USB Debugging activated
IMPORTANT: Disable the Virtual USB Modem device from Windows Device Manager. Omit this step and the device may brick in the upgrade process.
Run the application in Administrator mode (only required on Windows Vista / 7).
In the Type drop-down list select 3GQCT and in PhoneMode, DIAG. Where it says Version, will appear the version that is installed on the phone.
Select the KDZ file to install by clicking on the button with the folder icon. Preferably save the file KDZ in the root of the hard drive as there will be little chance for error when reading the file.
Press the button “Launch Software Update”. The phone will reboot into Emergency Mode. This is normal.
Pray all you know and go for a cup of tea. The process takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
If all went well, the phone will turn off and the program displays a line that says = FINISHED =.
To start, first go into recovery mode by pressing the following buttons: Vol- & Power. This will make any old or unnecessary information to be removed. The phone will reboot into the system normally.
Original Thread
Root (Gingerbreak and SuperOneClick)
Ok, what we came here for. Rooting the phone. How do I do? It’s scary! Says who?! Lets start with the choices we have. Ok, we have the phone, but we have not updated anything, How do I get root? Gingerbreak comes on the scene. Pretty simple process: download, Enable USB Debugging, run, press Root, wait for the restart, confirm. Simple, right? Also read the instructions and warning on the link above in case something I overlooked, but that basically is the process. By the way, install Busybox, very important for future processes.
Stop, stop, stop … And if I upgraded the phone? Gingerbreak seems not to work! What do I do?! Mainly, DO NOT PANIC! First things first. Go to “About phone” and see that version it says; something different than 2.2? Cool, no problem. SuperOneClick comes on scene. Download the application, unzip. I assume you already installed the drivers, right? Otherwise, do it and come back when you have done so. Ready? Continue. Turn on USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer. Execute the application and press the button that says “Root”. Need more information? Here is a video explaining step by step (its in spanish, but graphics needs no language) and if the antivirus gets all paranoid, read the explanation here.
Recovery (Amon-RA and CWM)
Ok, moving on. Just as clarification: From this step on, the phone should already be rooted. Otherwise, you will mourn at the very end because the phone will brick and you’ll end with a very good and expensive paperweight. What is a Recovery? Here the answer.
This is essential before changing the insides of the phone and a step that I believe needs to be forever linked to rooting process. Why? Simple! Installing a Recovery allows full system backup and restore if something goes wrong. That linking to rooting process? Because if you install a root application, modify the system, and damage the system, it can be restored to a previous time and we’re all happy campers. See?
So this is where we get our hands dirty. Initially, I ask again, have you installed the drivers? (From this point on I shouldn’t ask) Have you rooted the phone? Responded twice yes? Perfect. Now, download the Android SDK or only the .zip attached here (unzip preferably in C:\ADB\) to continue this process. Also download the Recovery that you will install, we have Amon-RA and ClockworkMod (CWM) v5, v5 touch, and v6, extract the recovery.img file to the folder where adb.exe is (If you used the SDK installer, should be at C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\; if you used the .zip, and extracted as recommended, C:\ADB\). Which to choose? My recommendation, CWM v5 (either one). Connect the phone to the computer in with USB Debugging activated. By the way, how do you feel using command line in Windows? Moving on…
Open a command window, go to where adb.exe is and run the following commands:
Code:
adb push recovery.img /sdcard/
adb push flash_image /sdcard/
With this we have copied what we need into the phone’s SD card. Just to clarify: 1) the flash_image file can only be found in the recovery Amon-RA zip (not sure if it is generic or modified exclusively for the P350, then I’d rather play it safe) and 2) CWM recovery v5 and v5 touch files come in zip-installable, but you can open the file and use recovery.img in it. In CWM v6 there is an installable zip and another to follow this same process. Lets continue…
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock1 /system
# cat /sdcard/flash_image > /system/bin/flash_image
# chmod 755 /system/bin/flash_image
# sync
Up to this we have only prepared the area to install the Recovery. It it recommended to reboot the phone in this step, in case you run out of virtual memory but is not really so necessary (If you see an error message, then reboot). That’s yours decision. Continue…
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
# sync
To confirm that everything is installed without issues it must happen one thing and do another thing. What must happen is when you execute the flash_image command, no errors should appear, if otherwise reboot and repeat the last block of commands. What must be done is execute the command reboot recovery and if everything is alright, you should go into Recovery menu, if not then all the information has been erased and back to square 1 (it happened to me the first time).
Kernel
Just for safety: are drivers installed? Root acquired? Recovery installed? Already made a backup of the ROM in use at the moment (so far should be the LG ROM)? Do it!!
So, what’s a kernel? Here’s the answer. What choices do we have? Well not too many, it depends. Are we still on the LG Stock ROM or a Froyo-based ROM (oh, getting ahead aren’t we?!)? Well, the truth, with this ROMs there are not many: Team Pecan Kernel would be my recommendation, RoQ Kernel which also works quite well. CM7 ROM or any other Gingerbread-based? Ron's RM CAF Kernel (updated weekly), pax0r kernel (discontinued), Vivek Kernel (also discontinued but higher than pax0r). Read how to use Recovery for the installation of installable zip files from Recovery. This is also applicable for the installation of ROMs.
ROM
Still with me? Still no cardiac arrest? Relax, breathe! As we reach the last modification process of the phone. After surviving this, you will have the full capacity to recover the phone from any eventuality. Dictionary, which is a ROM? Here the answer.
ROM, What options do we have? Well, although it may seems, there are many options to choose from! We have some created from source code, based-on and others that have been “ported” to work with the device. Among those created from the source we have: CyanogenMod 7.2, Pure CM Invasion and CyanogenMod 9 (Work in Progress, not quite stable), based-on: Androm x4.2 (CM7) Arc XP (CM7), Gingerbread Optimus UI (CM7) Gingerblur (CM7) and MIUI v4 (based on CM7, Arc XP with a theme very close to the real MIUI, Japanese ROM). Ports: JoyOS, ICS (Discontinued unstable), BeautySense (Decent and functional).
Further Development/Tweaks
At the moment a new tool has been released called LG P350 Pecan Toolkit, developed by antdking. Its in early development and so far it roots, unroots and installs recovery. Saves some the hassle of the command line but if we haven’t gone through all the problems and commands, what have we learned? Anyways, here’s the original thread where you can follow the development and post ideas or bugs.
If you wanna go all-in into ROM cracking and research, we have also the LGExtract tool, which unpacks the KDZ file into bits and pieces. DZ Extract Tool extracts the files within a DZ package very much into source code. I've used these tools but as my experience with coding and android development is very close to none all I've done is extract the files and read them. Antdking reminded me of a simple yet powerful tool to continue decompiling the LG filesystem called unyaffsmbn. I came across it when we were trying to decompile baseband (amss.mbn) for CM9 without success, just lo later know that the tool just decompiled system.mbn. Oh well. Antdking compiled unyaffsmbn into a nice little tool ready to work, here it is.
The volume on this phone, as many may know, is low. But there is a way to elevate it. Execute the phone app and press: 3845#*350#. This will bring up a Hidden Menu. Go to: Device Test > Sound Test > Audio CAL Tool > Subsystem Calibration. In the Gain Type dropdown list, select Speaker Gain. Set Data textbox gets focus, input the number 90 and press OK button. In Gain Type, select Input1 Gain, and we press Ok button again. Exit the Hidden Menu. This will elevate the speaker volume but just temporary, it will be restored to default values when rebooted. So either don't reboot or repeat this process everytime you reboot.
And that would be all. Happy hacking!
Great kudos to the real developers here:
drapalyuk: For the first ever recovery for P350, Amon-RA
pax0r: Started it all, Kernel, ROM
ron gokhle: ROMs, Kernel and Recovery builds
vivekkalady: Kernel, Touch Recovery, first ICS port, and some other fix work
nikhil4186: For the KDZ Guide (although written originally for LG P500
antdking: For a great-to-be toolkit
great guide good job
Nicely written.Its a really good guide for all those who are new to P-350 and I believe that it will help them to learn some of the basic stuff.Well done!
to go on the end of this guide, how to extract the files out of the system.mbn to get the system files
http://db.tt/7VruqEzr
it returns similar files to what you find in a rom
I did not make unyaffsmbn
I made the tool that uses unyaffsmbn
enjoy
antdking said:
to go on the end of this guide, how to extract the files out of the system.mbn to get the system files
http://db.tt/7VruqEzr
it returns similar files to what you find in a rom
I did not make unyaffsmbn
I made the tool that uses unyaffsmbn
enjoy
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got the PM and you reminded me of that tool (I remembder I came across it when we were trying to crack amss.mbn for CM9)... I'll post the original thread and the tool you just mentioned...
Updated adding unyaffsmbn tool... Thanks antdking!
Added Volume tweak for speaker to sound harder.
Added P350 (and guide) to XDA wiki. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/LG_Optimus_Me
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Added P350 (and guide) to XDA wiki. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/LG_Optimus_Me
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thanks man :good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
Guys We have got Official Support From XDA Please Move This Thread To Our Device Section
Very good!!!
I placed some problem I am having, just in case you have time an patience for this case.
Tks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2461183
Great Guide Man! Thanks a lot.
I was searching on this site for a way to dualboot and found nothing. I know many of you are looking for a way to dualboot these two awesome OS(es?). Well look no further. I found a way to successfully dualboot on a website but it's directions are partially inaccurate and incomplete so I decided to write my own method based off of that website. (I will also provide a link to that site at the bottom of this post)
If ^that^ was too much for you too read, here's the condensed version:
I found the method online
I'm simplifying it
So here it is:
Step 1: Download Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant
Click Here: http://web.esd.microsoft.com/W8DL/W...C5B1D8956B5B1D8/Windows8-UpgradeAssistant.exe
Step 2: Open the downloaded file (if you think I'm going to slow, skip down to Step )
Step 3: Click Run, and if you're not an administrator, type in the admin password, then Click "Yes" when you get a popup saying the Microsoft want access to your hard drive
Step 4: It'll check your "apps"(programs) and devices for compatibility(It might take up to 15 mins. depending on how many "apps" you have. This step doesn't really matter(or apply) to us.
Step 5: Do something/anything
Step 6: Click Next. Select "Nothing"
Step 7: Click Order and fill out your information. Click Checkout.
Step 7.5: Write down your product key on physical paper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Very Important)
Step 8: It'll now say: "We're getting a few things ready"
Step 9: Fill out the details it asks for, then click Next
Step 10: On the next screen choose your payment method
Step 11: Fill out that information, then click Next
Step 12: You'll arrive at the "Confirm your Order" screen. At the bottom click "Buy"
Step 13: Now it will say "Processing your order". Then it will download Windows 8 for you(This might take a while, it depends on your internet connection speed), then make the files it downloaded ready to upgrade your computer.
Step 14: There will now be three options under the title "Install Windows"
Step 15: Select "Install by Creating Media"
Step 16: Now you can either select Usb Flash Drive or ISO file
This is where it branches off
If you select ISO Image, it will ask you where you would like for this to be saved. Then it will prepare the image and be done in maybe 3 mins or so
If you selected USB Flash Drive then I'm sorry I have no idea what to do. If someone could help, I'll include them in the credits
Step 17: (for ISO)
Click the ISO you downloaded and insert a DVD(one of those 4.7 gb ones) into your drive
Step 18: Click Verify Disc to be careful or, if you prefer speed, directly Click "Burn"
Step 19: If you are doing this on a laptop it might sound like your laptop is going to explode, but it's not. I'll take around 15 mins. It'll eject your DVD after it's done
Step 20: Press "Start" button and type "diskmgmt.msc" and click the first option that comes up
Step 21: It might take a while to fully load up. Right click your main(and/or biggest) hard drive and select the fourth option, "Shrink Volume".(It'll take while to load).
If you are on a 32 bit computer enter at least 16384.
If you are using a 64 bit computer type at least 20480. Press "Shrink"
Step 22: Right click the created hard disk and click "New Simple Volume"
Step 23: Click Next, Next, then assign a drive letter then Next, Select "Format this volume with the following settings" then assign a name. For file system select "NTFS", then check "Perform a quick format". Then click next, then Finsh
Step 24: Shutdown your computer (Advanced users can sip down to Step 27)
Step 25: Go into BIOS. I cannot help you with this as every computer is different
Step 26: Once in BIOS, change the boot order. Save and Exit.
Step 27: Shutdown your computer
Step 28: Insert the DVD.
Step 29: You will get a message: "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" Press any key..
Step 30: It will install then you will get to the Personalization Screen (colors, Accounts, etc.)
Step 31: You are done Enjoy!
Credits:
dansou901 http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4588971
The website I kept blabbing about: http://mashable.com/2012/11/08/dual-boot-windows-8/
I found a video covering Steps 16-19 but after that it's something else: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=MQCgVuSHMP0&NR=1
If your Shrink volume Option is very low check out this article and follow it's directions:http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/resize-a-partition-for-free-in-windows-vista/
If you want to give me pointer or tips on how to improve this guide, go ahead, please, don't hesitate
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You left out the part where you have to partition your disk. Otherwise it will simply overwrite your existing Windows installation.
You wrote you were going to dualboot, right?
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Wait, it was that hard to find the steps of
1. Download or pick up a copy of Win8 and put your license key somewhere you can get at it.
2. Reboot your computer from install media.
3. Re-partition your disk.
4. Install to the new partition.
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Dual-booting Win8 with another OS is no different than it has been with previous OSes. In fact, so long as you stick to NT 6.x versions of Windows, it's pretty trivial. As for re-partitioning, you can do that before rebooting, as you listed, or you can do it from the OS install environment. That option is actually faster, and might allow a greater amount of shrink, because there's no concern over whether file handles are in use. You'll need to select the Advanced options, though.
As for creating a bootable flashdrive, there's a tool somewhere to do it for you but the steps are actually quite simple.
1. Make sure it's formatted FAT32. Reformat it if needed.
2. You'll need to mark the Flashdrive's partition as bootable.
2.1. Open CMD as admin.
2.2 Run diskpart.
2.3 List Disk to find he disk number of your flashdrive.
2.4 Select Disk # (where # is the number you found in 2.3).
2.4 List Part to find the partitions on the flashdrive (there's usually only one).
2.5 Select Part # (where again, # is the partition number from 2.4).
2.6 Active (this command marks the selected partition as "active" meaning bootable).
2.7 Exit.
3. Copy the install files onto the flashdrive.
3.1. If you downloaded the install media as an ISO, you'kl need to get the files off of it. You can do this by mounting the ISO, by opening ISO in a program like 7-Zip (my preferred option), or by burning it to a DVD.
3.2 Once you have the files, just copy them from the root of the install "disk" (whether a physical DVD, mounted ISO image, or image you are exploring in 7-Zip) to the root of the flashdrive.
4. You now have a bootable flashdrive ready to install Windows from. You can use it on any computer that can boot from USB.
A few more tips:
* If you have Bitlocker enabled on your current OS, suspend or disable it before running the second install! Otherwise, you'll have to enter that horribly long Recovery Key value. The best way is to suspend BL, which is nearly instant to do or undo, and very easy:
** CMD (or Powershell) as Admin -> manage-bde.exe -protectors -disable C:
* If you have a Linux dual-boot already, and have configured GRUB to chain-load the Windows loader (which is the usual approach), you will need to re-install GRUB after installing Win8 because Win8 will overwrite the GRUB stage one loader in the MBR. If you instead have the Windows loader set up to chain-load GRUB, you're fine; installing win8 will add a new entry to your BCD (bootloader menu) but won't interfere with the existing one for loading GRUB.
GoodDayToDie said:
As for creating a bootable flashdrive, there's a tool somewhere to do it for you but the steps are actually quite simple.
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Would this be the tool?
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
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Probably, yes. It could just as easily be done with a script that invokes Diskpart and 7-Zip, though.
Thanks though this way seems easier
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