I got my UK M500 this week. Its been a pretty intense few days just getting my head round the change from my C500.
Last night, I flashed the latest BigStorage ROM and Radio for the device and much of today has been spent moving shortcuts and configuring stuff.
Once I have installed everything and set it all up, if I then take an image of the ROM (just as I did before I installed the NEW ROM) - will I be able to use this to restore my settings, programs and everything else if I ever need to ?
That would be ideal.
Hello to everyone on the forum by the way.
Regards
From The Isle of Wight (UK)
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hi,
i've just recently got a m500 aswell, looking around on the forums there are a few things to do after getting it out the box.
Updating the firmware,
installing the big rom patch.
Installing Software Games & Apps,
Sync Contacts and Calenders.
I recieved my phone but never updated the rom or the have applied the big rom patch, going to have a go at it all tonight, just wondering if there were any other things to do?
or any "must have" tweaks and patches to install?
and also any experiences with your m500 firmware updates, what versions have you installed to your m500?
thanks for the help
Ambro
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I have the HTC HD2 recently released by t-mobile (3/24/10). Everytime I download and try to install a cabinet (.cab) file, I am greeted by the screen that reads (Installation Unsuccessful) Any suggestions for getting this to work? I have tried downloading from different sources.
sounds like ur installing apps that wasnt made for winmo 6.5
try installing BsB onto the device and turning on the unsigned apps button... hope it works Good Luck...
also a lil heads up, when askin a question alway let people know what ur doing what u hav and what u need, Device ?
Rom ?
app trying to use ?
and a bref descript of the problem
Thanks for the all the advice. I'll take that into consideration.
CABS meant for this device
I'm having the same issue. I flashed the ROM to the new T-MO version and worked great. Installed some CABS that I had installed before and suddenly I get this error on any CAB I try to install. Regardless if it is VIA Windows Marketplace, copied to the device by usb, sent over by WMDC, or downloaded directly on the device and saved. No prompt where to install, just pops up with installation failed. And some of these CABS I know for a fact work. It's got to be some kind of security issue I would think, but I'm not getting any prompt or warning.
I've scoured the web the last week and lots of people with this issue, but no solutions.
Suggestions?
HTC HD2 Installation of update
I am guessing you are speaking of the latest rom update put out by TMobile?
If so, go to TMobile here ----> http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm54430.xml?
and then follow the instructions as given. I had a problem with my H2 then did this update and all is well.
Good Luck!
Certificates?
That's what I already did! And it was working fine, I was installing CABs, etc. Now nothing will install. I know that I can always do a hard reset, but something caused this problem and I can't keep hard resetting forever. I'm not a newbie here to flashing roms of working with windows mobile either. I did notice today though that under security/certificates there are no certificates now. There were lots of them installed from the factory with the original rom, but none now. I don't know if the rom flash wiped them and didn't reinstall, or something else did. It worked so I never checked after flashing. I suppose I could find someone else with a HD2 and have them send me copies of all there certs.
I'm having the same issue with any cabs im trying to install. Any solutions?
cappyfusa said:
I'm having the same issue with any cabs im trying to install. Any solutions?
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can you give specific .cabs - links - that aren't working for you?
Installation unseccussful problem with no fix?
I'm having the same issues as the ppl above. Was installing cabs no problem, then suddenly I cannot install anything.
Is there a fix or has this topic been left behind.
Any help??
US T-Mobile HD2 installation problem
Gosh, i never thought a lot of people would be having installation problems on their T-mobile HD2 like me.
I have the same unit, just had it last June 2010.
And i just couldn't get to install any third party application on it!
but im able to install apps if and only if i downloaded it on Windows Market place using my phone. Any other method aside from the the Windows Market Place in my phone wouldn't do. Like if i downloaded an application, any application, in my pc and transferring it to my phone through Microsoft's active sync or disc drive transfer and when i try installing it, it just wouldn't install?
i couldn't even install .Net Framework 3.5 on it to hoping to be able to use CHT or any other interesting apps requiring the framework. i got the .Net Framework Downloaded it frm here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625483 and also here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591784
i also couldn't even get to install recommended drivers like Chainfire's HD2/Leo 3D Driver Patch. As you can see, i really couldnt install any requirement apps to get the good progs and stuffs =/ and i've downloaded a lot of apps already hoping to see them running on my hd2, but only to be turned down for they couldn't seem to get installed =/
my unit is HTC HD2 from US, originally a T-mobile and has these specifications:
OS version: 5.2.21892 (21892.5.0.89)
Manila version: 2.5.20121412.2
ROM version: 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE
ROM date: 04/28/10
Radio version: 2.10.50.26
Protocol version: 15.39.50.07U
this is a Leo having a flash size of 1024
i sincerely hope you'd help me diagnose the problems properly =/ Thank you sooo much for the help then masters.
and oh one more thing, having said my phone's specifications, is it ok to try flashing it using this thread and a few ROMS on it? i've been reading carefully these thereads
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591784
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625483
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
However, my only problem is, i really couldnt get to install the necessary apps like the .net framework and stuff =/
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That's what I already did! And it was working fine, I was installing CABs, etc. Now nothing will install. I know that I can always do a hard reset, but something caused this problem and I can't keep hard resetting forever. I'm not a newbie here to flashing roms of working with windows mobile either. I did notice today though that under security/certificates there are no certificates now. There were lots of them installed from the factory with the original rom, but none now. I don't know if the rom flash wiped them and didn't reinstall, or something else did. It worked so I never checked after flashing. I suppose I could find someone else with a HD2 and have them send me copies of all there certs.
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have you called t-mobile tech support to report the problem???
Hi everyone, this is my first post and I recently bought my first Android device (yes, yes, I'm a 100% noob). BTW, I also did the search (google and xda) for this problem, without results.
This is the story:
- I few weeks ago I bought my new Samsung Galaxy Tab wifi (p1010), with Android 2.2 Froyo, and it is not rooted or flashed with some rom.
- Search on the market for an official version of Skype, but no, at this time there was no one.
- Then, I find one on getjar, works ok, but only audio.
- A few days ago I uninstalled the getjar version an install another one, version 2.0.0.45-signed, from villanrom, announced with video support, but at the moment of accepted a video-call the application always fails and closed.
- After that, I uninstalled it, and wait for a new and better one.
- Here is the problem: I have tried with another versions (villanrom 2.0.0.47sig, xda-Froyo-droidrx, the first one from getjar, and others, even the "official one" 2.0.0.47 from the market) but always I got the same error "Out of space: Skype could not be installed. Free up space and try again"
- I can instal other apps (apk and market) without any problem.
- My Summary is: Program 438MB/1.87GB, Personal data 10.00MB/69.77MB, Internal memory 4.38GB/12.74GB", with NO External SD card.
Please, I need some help to resolve this problem, before doing anything drastic, like an hard-reset
Best regards and thanks
Jerome
[note. sorry for my regular english... ]
Please. I need some expert help with this problem.
Best regards
Jerome
You can try to run Titanium Backup, to see whether there still is some kind of skype installation on your tablet. If Titanium Backup can find something, then try to uninstall/wipe data/force remove app (all in Titanium Backup).
Another thing u could try is to use Root Explorer, and browse to data/app/ and see if there is still some skype in there (com.skype.raider-1.apk?). If there is, delete it. Also go to data/data/ and see if there is still something from skype there (perhaps com.skype.raider?). If there is, delete it.
Finally you could try to clear your dalvik cache. Usually that's done in clockworkmod, but as I'm not sure if you have that on your tablet, check here.
If none of that helps, I would backup some important stuff and then do a factory reset. Or better yet, put a nice new rom on there (either official or unofficial, no idea what's out there for the galaxy tab). At least go to gingerbread (android 2.3.x), or honeycomb (android 3.x) if that's available for your tab.
good luck!
PS; as for skype, i would recommend to use droidrx's mod. He's making great progress and most likely very soon there will be some kind of "final" and bug-free version.
Many many thanks.
My tab it´s not rooted yet (I think if I do that then lose guaranty)... I will try to do a factory reset or firmware update first... Only if that fail, then I will apply the root solution... BTW, wich one it is the better method/app for root a g-tab (with the un-root option included)??
Best regards
Jerome
Just did a 5 minute research, and apparently for some people there is already an official gingerbread update available. I would rather do that then a factory reset at this point. Gingerbread is a much better version of android than you have at the moment.
Rooting your galaxy tab is dead easy apparently, read here.
If you're thinking about installing a custom rom, see the Galaxy tab android development section.
Yep, but the update it's not available for everyone... I got installed the lastest version of Kies (2.0.1.11053_99), and it's shows "Current fw version = Latest = PDA:KB4 / CSC:KB4 (CHO)".. May be because my country (Chile).
SuperOnceClick looks fine, but with this issue
Note:
I have tried unrooting the device and rooting it again and this is not working. so this is to let you know that you will have to reflash the firmware to root the device if you unroot it again using this software and try to root until some one finds a solution
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367
Thanks again, I hope that's Gingerbread will be available soon for me.
Best regards
Jerome
Yea, that means that you can still get your tablet back to the factory state (including root), in case you wanna bring it back for warranty. Which is probably never going to happen anyway.
So my advice would be just to flash a gingerbread 2.3.4 rom, as i've noticed you don't even need to have root to do this. Who knows how long chile will wait with distributing a new android version?
no te preocupes!
EDIT: just be careful with one thing, i've noticed not all customs roms will work on your tablet since you have a wifi only tablet. keep that in mind when looking for a rom and make sure that the rom will be compatible.
Apparently I'm not the only one with this specific problem... It's look like some bad install/uninstall process with the "VillainRom" version on the GTab.
Google search:
villainrom Skype with Video Support for Various Devices... #55
(Sorry, but the system says that I'm too noob to publish external links.. )
Sadly, they have not released a solution yet
Best regards
Jerome
EDIT: Searching a little bit more, find this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857334
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156569#15398287
OK, I´m not the first one with this specific problem, but some says even with root they can´t delete skype directory from system.
Jerome
Solution:
Run terminal and type:
"rm_-R_/data/data/ com.skype.raider" _ = space
i failed the oparation a few times until i got it..
After that i'v downloaded Skype again, but this time it installed successfully,
Im very disappointed with Skype team failing to fix the problem and having there paying customers to Root there devices !
Jerome,
I guess you are in the same boat i am.
I went to Chile in June and bought a P1010 at Falabella store. My FW is the same as yours and there's no ROM to upgrade (official or custom).
There's no development for it here. Also the video skype is for the GB not froyo.
The only tweaks i could do was the root (z4root) and the OCLF.
Sorry for this bad news... But at least i loved to visit your country. The Piscosawer, the "CONGRO" fish and the "Cafe con Piernas" 8))
{}s
CreativeBR
Jerome_xda said:
Yep, but the update it's not available for everyone... I got installed the lastest version of Kies (2.0.1.11053_99), and it's shows "Current fw version = Latest = PDA:KB4 / CSC:KB4 (CHO)".. May be because my country (Chile).
SuperOnceClick looks fine, but with this issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367
Thanks again, I hope that's Gingerbread will be available soon for me.
Best regards
Jerome
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Hi all, I flashed my versus 7" with the latest china JellyBean software F1-4.1.1-20130110.2.0.3-A721_V4.2.img, went fine but root broken, so recovered root with superoneclick, and all good, entered my google acct. loaded progs, checked mail, set options as I like etc, installed superuserelite and busyboxpro, rootcheckerpro, and all good, then a couple of reboots later It started up with the orig. std. 4.1 JB install with no acct., progs, optinos set, time zone etc. all gone! and its back to 'as first loaded 4.1' ??? ARRGH , the wasted time. I would really appreciate anyone who can enlighten me were I went wrong, is my 'customised' o/s gone? can I recover it as it was? or do I have to start again? Importantly how to prevent it reverting again and make it stick if I do? Please do help if you can.
Regards
Hi Everyone -
First off, let me apologize in advance for asking this question as I imagine it has been asked dozens of times previously.
I recently installed a custom ROM (OmniROM 4.4 'KitKat') on my Galaxy Note 2. I backed everything up, rooted it, installed recovery, etc. and then installed the nightly build of the ROM at that time.
The ROM is currently undergoing heavy development/nightly builds and I'd like to update from time to time.
Here's my question: do I need to wipe the device completely every time to UPGRADE the same ROM to a newer build? installing the ROM is straightforward enough, it's reinstalling all the apps, reconnecting email, etc. that's a PITA if I were to do this several times per week.
Can someone let me know what the process is for upgrading? Or point me to a link!
Thanks a ton in advance!
B
Hi, I've updated ist daily in the last 5 days. I just checked for updates in the phone settings and the phone (GT.I9100G) does everything automatically. All my apps and data are still there after an update. Nothing was deleted.
Hi guys, been off the scene for quite a while, so please forgive me if I'm not really up to date with the latest.
I own a OPO anad currently I have Cyanogen 12.0 installed. Lately my phone started to play up, not sure if I got some kind of malware but I thought it was a good occasion to update my ROM. Historically, I've always used CM but they seem to have disappeared completely (they used to have a nice website with all the phone models and the corresponding compatible ROMs, but I suppose that since when they went out of business things might have changed quite a bit). Can they be found somewhere? If not, I'd appreciate any advice on what ROM would be good to have - considering though that even my Teamwin Recovery needs updating as somehow it thinks I'm on an older version of android.
Cheers
duratto said:
Hi guys, been off the scene for quite a while, so please forgive me if I'm not really up to date with the latest.
I own a OPO anad currently I have Cyanogen 12.0 installed. Lately my phone started to play up, not sure if I got some kind of malware but I thought it was a good occasion to update my ROM. Historically, I've always used CM but they seem to have disappeared completely (they used to have a nice website with all the phone models and the corresponding compatible ROMs, but I suppose that since when they went out of business things might have changed quite a bit). Can they be found somewhere? If not, I'd appreciate any advice on what ROM would be good to have - considering though that even my Teamwin Recovery needs updating as somehow it thinks I'm on an older version of android.
Cheers
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Firstly,this should be in QnA..
Secondly,
For latest recovery,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-3-k1-t3563692
Recommended rom- https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...m-kernel-unofficial-lineageos-14-1-3-t3626403
thanks, do I need to install the recovery first and then the ROM? Also, are there any instructions for the recovery here or should I have a look on the net?
thanks
duratto said:
thanks, do I need to install the recovery first and then the ROM? Also, are there any instructions for the recovery here or should I have a look on the net?
thanks
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Yes,to flash recovery the process is same as you did for the previous Twrp that is now on your device.