Hi,
I'm hoping somebody can simplify what it is I need to do to get sky go working on my desire.
I've have been reading through the sky go thread and spreadsheet etc but I'm still not clear if it is at is possible to get this app working on my current configuration. I have worked out that I need version 1.5 of gumbalds apk and voodoo ota to hide root but I'm not clear on the kernal bit (if/what I need to do). Hopefully somebody can simplify the steps needed?
My current set up is
Software : Cool Droid v3 gsm
Android version: 2.3.4
Kernal: 2.6.35.14-gingercakes-0.9-avs
Many thanks
ok thanks for your help everybody. Here is what I did to get skygo working on my desire. I think the key is to have a ROM based on an official HTC release and then update the boot.img as per the post at the top of this page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...06967&page=174
So the steps I followed:-
1. Make sure my desire is flashed with a Rom based on an official HTC release. I used Cool Droid v3 gsm but it should work with others
2. I then made a nandroid backup of my Rom
3. As per the above link I then downloaded, installed and research how to use the kitchen app.
4. I then connected my phone to pc and copied my system and boot.img files from my clockworkmod backup folder to the relevant kitchen folder on my pc.
5. Using the kitchen app I then made a working copy of my Rom.(this took a while to process) 6. Then from the kitchen advanced menu I unpacked my boot.img this then create a new temporaryfolder on my pc with all the files
7. In Windows explorer I then found the default.prop file and opened it in notepad
8. I updated a line in this file from ro.secure=0 to ro.secure=1 and saved.
9. I went back into the kitchen app and repacked my boot image.
10. In kitchen I then created a rom from the working folder (im was going to flash the Rom but got inpatient)
11. Using explorer I then located the boot.img and copied just this file back to my clockwork backup folder on my phone
12. I then did a restore from recovery in my phone. I got a warning at this point (something about md5um not matching) and I continued with restore.
13. I then hid root using voodoo ota root keeper and checked skygo and whoop whoop all was good
I'm not sure this will work for everyone but it worked for me and I made sure I created copies of my backup files just in case it didn't work...
If anybody requires any further clarity please shout.
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Hello!
I recently purchased a HTC Desire HD through a carrier in Australia after being a nokia dumbphone owner for my "connected life". I have done some reading into the Custom ROM scene and I am loving the potential benefits and modifications that are possible with them, however being new to Android, new to Smartphones and new to Custom Roms I am to say the least a little confused.
I decided this carrier added bloatware just has to go and after a little reading I like the idea of LeeDrOiD HD v1.2.
I have attempted to follow the instructions in the Leedroid HD thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842802
Which tells me i Need to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842819
Which in turn tells "You will need the ENG HBOOT installed on your device to flash this recovery!"
and of course I could not find any details on what ENG HBOOT is let alone how to install it.
How deep does the rabbit hole go Alice? The multiple tears are becoming confusing and complicated and I am wondering if this is just a LeeDroid thing, or are these steps necessary for all custom roms? Or just the Desire HD. I am fairly confident with the safety of replacing a rom but the more steps by more people are adding uncertainty in the safety of the whole procedure and of course raising the probability of an under informed and maybe slightly reckless newby to brick a perfectly acceptable phone.
Is anyone able to reccomend a resource to better acquaint a Newby with this new territory? Is thier a more comprehensive guide to installing LeeDroid or "Rom-ing" an android phone.
Hi,
Give me a few minutes to pull together a few guides for you.
This Guide with Video is very helpful at performing all the little tasks that allow you to flash custom ROMs.
In short the ENG HBOOT allows the flashing of an unsigned recovery "Clockwork Mod", which then allows you to flash custom ROMs. Flashing the ENG HBOOT is a one time process, once you have done it there is no need to do it again.
Just a few questions,
1). Do you have a Stock HTC Unbranded & Unlocked ROM or a Carrier Branded ROM?
2). Have you rooted you DHD yet?
This is the way I personally went about the whole process, its a guide that zexbig posted and can be found HERE
Summary:
1) Download Paul's Visionary+ tool (I have used version r12) (google removed this app from market) so You will have to download it from Paul's website.
This tools enables root and removes new HTC protection.
2) Install engineering version of HBOOT to get S-Off (HTC bootloader, something like BIOS for Your PC)
This step is optional and it's not required in order to flash custom ROM's on Your DHD but gives You more freedom with Your device.
3) Install custom recovery image (recovery is special program which is invoked from HBOOT
in order to flash ROM onto Your device.
Detailed description:
1) Download Paul's Visionary+ tool
1.1) Click here to download http://android.modaco.com/content/ht...ne-click-root/ or download it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...3&d=1290501865
1.2) Install Visionary+ on Your DHD
1.3) Run it, enable "Set system r/w after root
1.4) Click "Temproot Now!" - Wait until it's finished
1.5) Click Attempt Permroot Now!
1.6) DHD automatically reboot's
To test that everything went fine download from market application "terminal emulator"
run it, type su
If You get after that sign # it mean's that everything went fine.
Time for next step!
2) Install engineering version of HBOOT to get S-Off
2.1) Download sfjuocekr DHD script for flashing HBOOT from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835746
2.2) Unzip it and copy it to Your SDCard (It's important that You have on Your SDCard root directory with name DHD and all files inside this directory.
(I have run into the strange problem for which I'm not sure is it problem with my PC or DHD, each time when I connected my DHD via USB cable my SDCard was automatically mounted as Disk Drive instead of just being in "Charge only" mode. I resolved this by removing back cover and ejecting SDCard and inserting it again while phone was operational, which is very unsafe thing to do!).
2.3) Run Terminal Emulator
2.4) Type su
2.5) Type "sh /sdcard/DHD/check
(Please be aware that You have to type "sh" in front of command)
2.6) If everything went OK type
sh /sdcard/DHD/backup
2.7) If this also went OK proceed with
sh /sdcard/DHD/hboot
This command will install engineering hboot which have S-Off turned off.
3) Install custom recovery image
3.1) Since ROM manager now officially support's Desire HD, we will use it to download and install custom clockwork image.
3.2) Run android market app on Your DHD and download and install ROM Manager app from market.
3.3) Download and install ROM manager.
3.4) Run ROM manager and select first option (Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery).
3.5) Wait until ROM Manager say's that installation went successfully (Current version of ClockWorkMod is 2.5.1.3)
3.6) After installation tap in Rom manager option Reboot into Recovery to test that everything went well.
3.7) DHD should reboot in clockwork recovery manager.
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-Visionary is now v14+, not 12 as posted.
If you have any problems, just let us know.
Quick Response thanks!
It is unfortunatly a Carrier Branded rom. Full of widgets that are just links to webpages. What is even worse is I bought my phone through a company who leases lines off the carrier so because I am technically not with the carrier I can't use their aps even if i wanted to.
I believe I have temp rooted it so far. I have downloaded VISIONary +
Epic.. Thank you kindly. I am in the process.
I don't understand why carriers have to ruin the whole "Android Experience" by bundling awful apps that nobody wants, otherwise they would of downloaded them themselves.
The last guide I posted is the one I used. Once you have followed all of the steps then your in a position to flash a custom ROM. If you are planning to overclock or underclock then you will also need to find a suitable "Kernel" to flash with your ROM. Most ROMs do come complete with a custom kernel but that may not be the best for your particular needs.
Once bit of advice. Always, always a backup of your ROM before you flash anything else.
Flashing custom ROMs is easy once the above steps are complete.
1). Download your chosen ROM.
1a). Optional Download your chosen Kernel.
2). Transfer ROM (+ Kernel) to your SD Card, place in the root of the card.
3). Boot into Recovery. Power off (Ensure HTC Fast Boot is disabled), Power on whilst holding VOL DOWN, using volume keys select Recovery, press power to enter.
4). Create Backup, backup and restore > backup.
5). Wipe All Data including cache
6). Install .zip from SD Card, Select the correct ROM zip and confirm.
7). Optional, repeat with Kernel, if necessary.
8). Reboot.
9). Bask in glory, you have conquered your smartphone.
Again, if you want more info feel free to ask. We all had to learn once, or twice.
For Clarification on HBOOT loading.
2.2) Unzip it and copy it to Your SDCard (It's important that You have on Your SDCard root directory with name DHD and all files inside this directory.
(I have run into the strange problem for which I'm not sure is it problem with my PC or DHD, each time when I connected my DHD via USB cable my SDCard was automatically mounted as Disk Drive instead of just being in "Charge only" mode. I resolved this by removing back cover and ejecting SDCard and inserting it again while phone was operational, which is very unsafe thing to do!).
I do want to be viewing the Android device as a disk drive?
Secondly Do I create a folder on the SD card in the root directory called DHD and then drop the 3 files contained in the Zip file into that folder?
Example
Root Directory
>.data
>Alarms
>Android
>bugreports
>DCIM
>DHD --Newly created folder
>>DHD-dumb --dragged and dropped
>>DHD-smart --dragged and dropped
RTFM.txt --dragged and dropped
>downloads
etc..
Yes you do want to view it as a disk drive.
You are also correct with the folders.
SDCard/DHD/ - place files here -
Ok my description failed.
Instead of the folders listed above
">>DHD-dumb --dragged and dropped
>>DHD-smart --dragged and dropped
RTFM.txt --dragged and dropped"
should I be taking the contents of (smart or dumb?) and placing that in the DHD created directory?
obviously the commands in the terminal dont correspond to having the files in a sub folder. I appologise for you having to answer obvious questions however I am a little weary of bricking.
I'd rather you post a question and get it answered before you post a problem and have an expensive paperweight.
Take the "DHD-smart" folder from wherever you extracted it, place that on your SD Card, then rename that folder to just "DHD".
Excellent. All Is working as planned. I'm in the process of D/L ing Leedroid rom.
Thanks for your help again.
I'll post back once I have things up and rolling.
No problem at all.
Just remember to make a backup from within "Recovery", it will save you one day.
I appologise I forgot to Post back.
Everything is running sweetly now, absolutley no bugs with the Root or new LeeRoid rom.
Thanks again for your help.
Daft Templar said:
I appologise I forgot to Post back.
Everything is running sweetly now, absolutley no bugs with the Root or new LeeRoid rom.
Thanks again for your help.
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Welcome to the ranks of Android hackers. Health warning: flashing is addictive.
Sent from my performance enhanced Desire HD.
Yes it is
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Hello,
I've removed the Gallery app (com.htc.album.apk) using the Titanium backup 'cause I wanted to replace it with another one. I do have the backup, but when I do a restore it just does the circle with restore in progress forever. Is there a way to restore the Gallery?
The only reason why I want to restore is that when I use the HTC Sense apps which cooperate with Gallery (for example the Camera), when I want to see the photos the apps crash - I thought it would be possible to choose another app like QuickPic for this photo browsing, but apparently not. Therefore I would be very grateful if somebody knows how to restore the app.
The phone has s-off and is rooted.
Thank you very much.
SOLUTION
OK, I've found a way how to do it, so just want to share with others, in case anybody gets into the same kinda trouble as I did ;-)
The steps:
1. Download the zipped RUU of the stock ROM and extract the APK and ODEX files of the app you want to restore (HTCAlbum.apk and HTCAlbum.odex in my case)
2. Using Root Explorer (or some other tool that can write into /system/app) copy the apk and odex files into it.
3. Again using the same tool set the permissions of the 2 files to rw-r--r-- and set the owner and group to 0 - root (both user and group)
4. What I did now was try to Install the apk in the /system/app, but it failed, so probably this step is not needed - just put it here in order to reproduce exactly all steps.
5. Reboot the phone -> after the reboot the app should appear in the app drawer and all HTC stock apps now work with using the Gallery.
Please if you try this method, write down your comment, whether you succeeded or not.
Cheers and good luck...
Didn't work for me. Tried apk and odex gallery from newest ruu.
I also accidentally removed the Gallery (com.htc.album.apk), and I've found a way out to do it.
First to do :
> Install the latest Java JDK.
> Install HTC Sync & drivers.
> Install the Android SDK.
> Open SDK Manager after installing the Android SDK successfully.
> Install every 'Available Packages' in SDK Manager.
> Edit 'Path' in Environmental Variables and put this behind the line
Code:
;C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
> Enable USB Debugging on your HTC.
And after all this above..
1 -Connect your Wildfire to the PC.
2 -Reboot into CWM Recovery.
3 -Go to Mounts and Storage.
4 -Select Mount /system.
Then use adb :
Oh and make sure the HTCAlbum.apk is in the same map as adb.exe
Code:
adb push HTCAlbum.apk /system/app
-MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE IS S-OFF- Otherwise it won't work.
Solar_ said:
MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE IS S-OFF- Otherwise it won't work.
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This doesn't need S-OFF. Just a Custom Recovery like Clockworkmod.
rocky7x said:
OK, I've found a way how to do it, so just want to share with others, in case anybody gets into the same kinda trouble as I did
The steps:
1. Download the zipped RUU of the stock ROM and extract the APK and ODEX files of the app you want to restore (HTCAlbum.apk and HTCAlbum.odex in my case)
2. Using Root Explorer (or some other tool that can write into /system/app) copy the apk and odex files into it.
3. Again using the same tool set the permissions of the 2 files to rw-r--r-- and set the owner and group to 0 - root (both user and group)
4. What I did now was try to Install the apk in the /system/app, but it failed, so probably this step is not needed - just put it here in order to reproduce exactly all steps.
5. Reboot the phone -> after the reboot the app should appear in the app drawer and all HTC stock apps now work with using the Gallery.
Please if you try this method, write down your comment, whether you succeeded or not.
Cheers and good luck...
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It worked! Thank you:good:
Forum:
If this specific question is in another thread, please forgive me and redirect me.
If not, any instruction would be greatly appreciated.
Equipment:
Visual Land, Prestige 7
Model # VL - 107
ICS 4.0.3
Baseband 1.0
Kernel 3.0.8+
Build # 86F5-D1-H1-MO1-1718.20120327
Objective:
To create a backup/recovery img/dump of the existing stock ROM, without having to add "clockwork", "cynogen", etc...
Software on Hand:
Windows 7
Livesuit 1.09
Virtualbox
Ubuntu via Virtual Machine
Please detail everything and speak to me as if I were a little child...
Thanks in advance!
I'm sure you have a recovery on your phone that's a tool to create a backup of stock rom on your sdcard
enter recovery (usually volup+menu or something like that) or you have some options in phone menus to backup device
that will create a set of img files on sdcard that's your backup also you can restore your phone from this backup if you get in trouble
so it's a good idea to have one !
Can this be done with ADB?
ruscan.calin said:
I'm sure you have a recovery on your phone that's a tool to create a backup of stock rom on your sdcard
enter recovery (usually volup+menu or something like that) or you have some options in phone menus to backup device
that will create a set of img files on sdcard that's your backup also you can restore your phone from this backup if you get in trouble
so it's a good idea to have one !
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That's a negative...
The tablet is completely stock - straight from the box.
In turn, I do not have a recovery (such as clockwork, cyanogen, etc.) that would allow me to make a backup img.
And, I would like to start/learn by making a backup img without such a recovery; i'm assuming this requires using ADB.
Therefore, I need detailed instructions on how to create said backup img...
I have not found any settings or options in the tablet itself that performs this function either.
gth826a said:
That's a negative...
The tablet is completely stock - straight from the box.
In turn, I do not have a recovery (such as clockwork, cyanogen, etc.) that would allow me to make a backup img.
And, I would like to start/learn by making a backup img without such a recovery; i'm assuming this requires using ADB.
Therefore, I need detailed instructions on how to create said backup img...
I have not found any settings or options in the tablet itself that performs this function either.
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I understand now this is a tablet so it's common problem for some
well you have to find a way to root device to get access to system files then use a rom dumping tool just take a look here or here
nobody can tell you for sure how to do that this is device specific I do not know to much about that particular tablet just try
I just got this tablet today, and it's rooted out of the box.
Not sure if that helps you, but I wanted to contribute if I could.
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Recovery for Galaxy Ace 2 - i8160
Hi,
Any chance of a simple recovery for the Galaxy Ace2 i8160 ?
VL107 Update Down To 4.0.3/4.0.4
Hello,
I've been trying to figure out how to change my VL-107's OS, and a Recognized Contributor pointed me to this thread.
I've downloaded LiveSuit, but I can't figure out how to make it work. If at all possible, I need two things: an .img file for 4.0.3 or 4.0.4, and instructions on how to apply this update via command prompt or a program that utilizes command prompt.
I have Windows 8.1, my VL-107 (Visual Land Prestige 7), and LiveSuit (which I'd really rather not use).
The only experience I have in flashing involved using command prompt, and I'm much more comfortable doing this than relying on a program to do everything "behind the scenes". Otherwise, I would also be willing to put an .img file on my tablet's "SD card" and apply the update through Recovery mode.
I've just returned my phone to stock UCLJ3 + LiteKernel-4.0-20130121
BLN warns me that "this iblights does not support BLN. - I tried copying across liblights.n1.so from the LiteROM_0.9.zip to no avail.
would some kind sole please provide a CWMR zip to flash, to update it.
or
provide me with a step by step guide on how to use https://nodeload.github.com/Adam77Root/liblights_bln/zip/master to build my own.
[GUIDE] How to make a cwm recovery flashable zip
or
Guidance on how to extract the necessary file from my CWMR backup of my previously working Lite ROM 0.9 installation.
Thanks in advance.
requiem_mortis said:
I've just returned my phone to stock UCLJ3 + LiteKernel-4.0-20130121
BLN warns me that "this iblights does not support BLN. - I tried copying across liblights.n1.so from the LiteROM_0.9.zip to no avail.
would some kind sole please provide a CWMR zip to flash, to update it.
or
provide me with a step by step guide on how to use https://nodeload.github.com/Adam77Root/liblights_bln/zip/master to build my own.
[GUIDE] How to make a cwm recovery flashable zip
or
Guidance on how to extract the necessary file from my CWMR backup of my previously working Lite ROM 0.9 installation.
Thanks in advance.
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I just went back to stock ICS tonight as well and have me found in the same situation, to fix it all you need is to dowload the lights.n1.so - BLN.zip from here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067954
unzip it cause its not a flashable zip for some reason, transfer the lights.n1.so file you got from the zip to your sdcard, use any root enabled file explorer (i use rootbrowser lite myself) and copy the file to this directory --> system/lib/hw and paste it there, it should ask you to overwrite (back up the original file just in case) select yes and reboot. After that check the BLN app and you sould be able to activate it now :good: activate it and deactivated a couple time just in case lol it worked for me. Hope it helps.
Thanks
Thank you worked like a charm.
Hi Guys,
For some reasons, my kernel got updated without any change from me, not sure how this is possible.
Now, because of that, I lost root, is there a quick way to restore root (magisk) ?
Thanks in advance !
Yep. Just download the matching factory image zip for your currently installed build of Android. Then, extract the boot.img file, copy it over to your phone, patch it within the Magisk app and it will spit out a patched boot.img file into your "Download" folder. Next, copy that patched boot.img file back to your computer and flash that patched boot file using fastboot.
That may look like a lot of different steps, however, the process usually takes less time than it has taken me to type this comment, haha. Enjoy your root access =)