hi there folks. im from Bangalore. India.
i have a htc magic 1.5(cupcake)
thing is i dont have ANDROID MARKET in my phone.
im not able to fully make use of my android device with the android market.
so ppl, let me know how i can obtain a ANDROID MARKET in my htc magic.
is it through, rooting my phone to new better roms?
or through, upgrading my 1.5 firmware to 1.6(donut) firmware?
i need the method and the procedure of how to make it happen, as fast as possible
thank you
i know that there are market substitues on cyanogens roms...idk where else they would be... you should try his rom. i believe the market on there is the slideME.apk
go to wiki pages, how to root update your rom.
Some learning to do...
Hi-
I had the same issue when getting my 32A Magic from Chennai. It comes with a perfected SPL which I had to overcome and I also ended up flashing a succession of various ROMs until now I am using the Case_ 1.1.1 ROM which works pretty well. You will need to root the device though to get any of this functionality. There are a few different HOWTO's for preparing a Goldcard and there are bunches of Sense ROMs you can use that have the applications installed.
Few months ago, came from the same place you are at now. Its not a hard journey but you will have to do a bit of searching here and reading.
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would someone mind giving me the short on this. I have a 32A board, and all I want is a 1.6 ROM with the new text to speech features. Not sure what I can and can't do, seems like root is an issue (I tried already with the quick unlockr site) and seems like I can only load certain ROMs. Any advice would be great
thanks
Text to speech is just a standard Donut feature.
nk02's 1.6 has a 32A patch in the thread, Amon_RA's 1.6 has a 32A version.
I also HIGHLY suggest Amon_RA's 1.6 ROM. This is the best Donut I found for my Rogers Magic.
About rooting, there is a lot of infos over those forums and over the net. If the one click root dont work, try the "long" way of doing it, if you follow steps carefully, you should have no problem.
I've been using various Cyanogen and Hero ROMs since June and have now reverted back to the stock Vodafone UK ROM. In general the stock stuff is fine, it's quick and bluetooth audio works for phone and media. I need root access though to use Bluex for bluetooth file send/receive and pushing the HTC_IME keyboard
What I'd like to know is does anyone know how to root the new Donut release?
I've tried the Haykuro's rootmesigned but get a FC and constant reboot...it was worth a try
there is already a full solution for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=565929
I used it on mine and works perfectly, no flaws. Install that and you are done.
yeah there is a way. but im not going to answer because this is in the wrong section. read the stickies up top, search around, then post in the right section and maybe you will get more answers.
oshizzle1991 said:
yeah there is a way. but im not going to answer because this is in the wrong section. read the stickies up top, search around, then post in the right section and maybe you will get more answers.
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Aw gee thanks...NOT
If you don't have anything contructive to add then don't.
I spent hours searching and read through countless threads. For your info I have been installing ROMS since they came out in May (before the Wiki was in place), have contributed and would you believe it I have even been thanked for my help, I am comfortable with using ADB, Fastboot etc, am familiar with linux and have read the stickies.
Is asking about a rooted ROM not developement? Have YOU read the stickies because from what I have read, surprise surprise, in this section there is a sticky up above here about hacking and rooting. As far as I'm aware any developement focused questions would be posted in the developement section not general.
If I'm wrong them I'm quite happy to follow the MODS rules and their directions.
Are you going to repeat your post with questions about OTA updates being in the wrong section too?
P.S. the very helpful 'htcmagic' had already spoiled it for you
@BigRD: no problem mate, glad i could help. I installed the rom above and i am extremely happy with it. I have also installed busybox on it too.
Its much faster that vodafones original.
Hey mate, try Amon_Ra's Donut Rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538645
Very fast and stable with Root and others. I'm using it on my vodafone magic. Works really nice.
Or alternatively just go back to Cyanogen. Its Donut and it has more features than any other rom on this site so...its all up to you
@widezu69 & @htcmagic Cool, thanks guys.
I spent a lot of time with Cyanogen's ROMs up until the Google thing happened and was running eViL's Hero ROMs up to v3.0. I wanted to get back to a smoothish stock ROM issued by my network supplier but rooted by one of the great developers on XDA. I keep finding that other than the Vodafone original and the Google ION ROM bluetooth audio for phone and multi media working at the same time is very hit or miss. Am going to give both versions posted here a try over the next few days
Another one who wants a Rooted Vodafone Donut
I am also searching for a method to root a stock Vodafone Magic 32B that has had an OTA Donut update.
The answers on the thread so far involve flashing a new Donut Rom - my issue is that I have Donut already, and have never rooted - I am assuming the Root instructions included in the Wiki and Relentless Rooter are only aimed at Cupcake.....or am I wrong?
Any help/advice appreciated....
rooting the magic 1.6
Hi folks, dito as above. I've been up half the night trying to work this out. Have recently bought an htc magic from vodafone, and been 'updated' to doughnut 1.6. Not bad, but I'm really keen to get root on this, and eventually install the latest rom from cyanogen...
Seems there are now a few issues for people like me wanting to root their handsets... so far I've managed to erase my user settings, but keep getting errors trying to flash a rom. Followed the link above to nk02's thread, and no luck. Same issue, update aborts. There must be an easier way...
nk02 says his ROM works with 'wipe + flash'. How the heck do I do that? Seems this latest update to 1.6 has made all the other methods of gaining root obsolete... I'm far from a linux novice, and would love some advice here. And please don't tell me to keep searching, solid help would be appreciated. Cheers.
What is the best rom currently running off the 2.1 software? I am fairly new to modding my mytouch 3g if you can't tell, I've got the latest CM build, latest radio, and am currently researching SPLS(Best SPl download and how to apply would also be a fun thing to add to your help)
From: Rom Devs read this before posting!
Please categorize your question accordingly, Anaylize which forum to post it
Development forum is only for development of phone OS related stuff
Q- Which ROM is best for me/ Which ROM is the best for 32A/B?
A- Take some time on the forums, look at the ROMs available for your device and individually assess what works for you by reading the various issues affecting them and make a decision. If that still doesn't work out for you, hey, that's what makes XDA great, try a different one and so on, till you find one that YOU'RE happy with. It's very subjective since what my needs are could be totally different from what yours are.
Thanks for the reply. To run a 2.1 ROM you need Danger SPL, which is supposed to be 1.33.2005, yet mI have the Hboot. How do I get the latest Danger SPL? I have the 2.22.23.02 radio, and the latest CM build currently. I'd like one with all the features of 2.1 without any problems in the wifi/bluetooth/camera/sms and mms areas.
Don't install the Danger SPL, that is for the G1. Get haykuro's SPL (the one in my signature), it works with all roms.
The instructions here are the ones I used:
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
I followed a guide and installed it onto my phone perfectly(At least from the fact I see1.33.2005 in the Hboot section of my fastboot screen), all I need now is to find a good 2.1 rom and I'll be set.
Please please help me. I am completely utterly lost.
I have a HTC magic which is currently running 1.5 version. Sucks i know.
Phone is 32A and A 6.35 radio?
And my hboot is 1.76.007.
So, could someone please kindly give me a noob step by step explanation on how do i root the phone to how do i have a custom rom in it.
how i can upgrade my phone to a 2.2 with Sense or a 2.1 with sense. As long as it is stable.
I know i suck but please. Thanks alot in advance!
UNless your Phone maker offers a upgrade you cant really upgrade to 2.1.2 unless you root the phone and load a custom rom. with whatever version of android the rom has.
Yeah. I don't understand how to root my phone and get the roms. Tried following instructions but i get lost somewhere. Mine is 1.76.007.
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Wikipedia
Cant place a link here (new user). Try this (great step by step):
wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Magic
Hi -
I just purchased a new Captivate...mint condition. It's still on 2.1.
I'm interested to just getting it updated to the official 2.2 software release. However, at the same time I plan to spend several days studying how to root and installing custom roms.
My question is if I install the official 2.2 update then would I still be able to apply custom roms. I learned the hard way that once 2.2 was applied to the HTC Aria, rooting was out of the question.
Anyway, thanks everyone. By the way, I came from the 3GS. Captivate is really a nice change.
Thanks.
The search function is your friend. Use it.
Okay. Sorry to have asked.
Don't be sorry. I understand, but there are a ton of threads that show how to do everything.
Don't update to the stock 2.2 cause it will give you the new 3e recovery issue.
Just flash to a custom 2.2 custom rom.
Thanks all. I used Android about 1 year ago, but then jumped to the dark side. Trying to pick up a few things again.
A wealth of active information over here. Great to see!
Stock 2.2 is no problem to root / whatever you want to do.
Go to the Developer section of these forums and you'll find all the info you want.
Basically the general idea is this:
The program that can flash these phones directly is available (Odin 1.3)
Therefore you can always do what you want. the 2e recovery is technically easier to root, but gaining this back is as simple as downloading a 6mb kernel and flashing with Odin, and poof you are in Clockwork mod and can do what you want.
Basically, upgrade away, you're never stuck with a captivate provided you dont screw up the boot or sbl. (Search those for explanation)
iFalcon said:
Hi -
I just purchased a new Captivate...mint condition. It's still on 2.1.
I'm interested to just getting it updated to the official 2.2 software release. However, at the same time I plan to spend several days studying how to root and installing custom roms.
My question is if I install the official 2.2 update then would I still be able to apply custom roms. I learned the hard way that once 2.2 was applied to the HTC Aria, rooting was out of the question.
Anyway, thanks everyone. By the way, I came from the 3GS. Captivate is really a nice change.
Thanks.
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if you definitely plan on installing a custom rom, i'd stay on stock eclair. I recently installed Serendipity 6.2 (my first custom rom), and it required an ODIN back to stock 2.1 (unfortunately i had updated to stock froyo). i'm not sure if all roms require this, but it certainly would have saved a few steps if i was on stock eclair. nothing really exciting in stock froyo, especially if you plan on going the custom rom route anyway.
also, i highly recommend Serendipity (now 6.3)
Thanks for the replies.
I was able to root cand flash a custom rom - firefly last night. It's really fun to be back in the game again. Can't say I miss the iPhone so far, but we'll see.
Thanks.
I was disappointed with official the froyo update. Custom roms are much better than stock. You'll also gain a deeper appreciation for what the devs do.
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