Andriod confused :s - General Questions and Answers

I want to install Andriod 2.1 on my hd2, but I don't know what to exactly to install and i what order. I've read threads and looked at videos but am still flusterd.
Can someone please give me a guide to go through the process.
I already have a second 16gb micro sd card btw.

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HELP PLEASE... Insufficient storage available???

Ok I recently unrooted my phone, and I am back to the 1.6, everything has been working fine untill I go to download songs from iMusic or save pictures from picsay pro... and I get this error "Insufficient storage available" I have a 4gb sd card so it doesnt make any since why I am getting this error... can someone please help me, I am very frustrated with it right now, I did some searching and didnt find a solution, so if anyone has had this issue and could help me I would be very happy!! Thanks! -K-
anyone please?! I know there are smart people on her who can help me... pleassssssssssssee... lol
Hmm
I had the same problem, I used the sd parted on my sdcard and I stopped getting those errors. I would suggest you back up your SD card to your pc, download the sd parted file from the forums and follow the instructions on how to run it correctly. Do a search for it.
OK
KrazyBlonde said:
anyone please?! I know there are smart people on her who can help me... pleassssssssssssee... lol
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Sorry my last message wasn't complete lol, anyway here is the link for the sd parted thing:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=543985
1) Back up your microSD card to your PC
2) Run sd parted on your myTouch (this involves reading...not to much thouggh )
3) copy the items backed up on your PC back to microSD

Help Rooting my G1!!!

I am a novice and I am trying to Root my G1 to upgrade to android 2.0 or 2.1. I followed youtube vids and blogs/sites thoroughly and I am on a MAC and do not have a SD card reader. Can someone give me VERY simple and specific step by step instructions how to do this from the 1.6 firmware on? I have no clue how find out if I need to change the FAT to FAT 32? This 1.6 is BORING AND LAME! HELP!!
thanks
I'm a n00b too and I just followed the written (not the video) directions and was able to load CM5 with no issues. The directions were over at theunlockr dot com (sorry I'm not allowed to post links yet). Just make sure to do a full format via Fat32 (not quick) to the SD card before putting the original .nbh on the card.
Thanks! I checked the unlockr.com as well but I came across a site that walked me through every step! Fonefrenzy.com

Goldcard risks?

About to get the Inspire and get right on with rooting, although I've been reading and not understanding how this goldcard works completely. I guess my concern is the errors some users are getting? Where they need to use another HTC device to get the right cid code or something? I dont have another HTC device, can I actually lock my device out? Please advise as I'll risk rooting only so far. Thanks, maybe I'm just blowing this out of proportion.
if you follow the instructions in the hack kit, you shouldn't have any issues. this was my first experience with creating a gold card and it went smoothly. just be patient and persistent.
I am also about to buy the Inspire. So can we use the bundled SD card for the gold card? or do we have to have a spare card for emergency restore and stuff?
You can use the card it comes with.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
Good question as I was going to use a spare one. I might as well use the one it came with. I'm about to begin. whats the worst that can happen?
gunnyman said:
You can use the card it comes with.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
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I will probably keep a spare one around. Would you recommend that?
Thans
metaldood said:
I will probably keep a spare one around. Would you recommend that?
Thans
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use whatever works. just keep in mind you can't use the goldcard.img file you get from the email on any card other than the one you got the serial number from. I bought a 16 GB card to use with my phone anyway, so I used the 8 GB it came with and put it in a drawer in case I ever need it again.
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use whatever works. just keep in mind you can't use the goldcard.img file you get from the email on any card other than the one you got the serial number from. I bought a 16 GB card to use with my phone anyway, so I used the 8 GB it came with and put it in a drawer in case I ever need it again.
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Oh okay. I have 1 8GB with me right now and I will get the one with Inspire. So is 8GB enough for the gold card so that I will keep it for .img file?
I will keep the spare in my phone.
Sorry I am a total noob in this. I come from iPod family
It will work with a 2 GB card minimum from what I read.
what does that mean? i have a 8 gig myself so just process for a goldcard.img? then save then use if needed?
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use whatever works. just keep in mind you can't use the goldcard.img file you get from the email on any card other than the one you got the serial number from. I bought a 16 GB card to use with my phone anyway, so I used the 8 GB it came with and put it in a drawer in case I ever need it again.
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Sorry to Bump this up,.
but i got a HTC Desire,.since 2010,
made a goldcard back then (4g microsdhc )
rooted ,.used several diffrent roms,. but im getting Low on space issues,..
so i bought this 16gb micro SDHC ,Backed up my rom., and now i want to put my backed up rom on this new 16GB card,.and use that for permanent,.
do i need to make a goldcard from this 16gb as well ? and if yes ,.how >? i cant boot with it because my rom is not on there,.i tried partitioning it in CWM recovery. and mounted the SD card put my clockworkmod on the SD card with the Backup,...
Restored,..but it stops and says cant mount sd ext.,...
then i tried mounting the SD card and start the Goldcard tool and tried making a Goldcard of it,.and tried the Restore again,...didnt work as well,..
now my problem got bigger,..as the 16gb card cant be mounted anymore,.or used in any other device ,like my wifes Tablet,..
any one can help me out on this ,
thanks in advance ,.
Mike130784 said:
Sorry to Bump this up,.
but i got a HTC Desire,.since 2010,
made a goldcard back then (4g microsdhc )
rooted ,.used several diffrent roms,. but im getting Low on space issues,..
so i bought this 16gb micro SDHC ,Backed up my rom., and now i want to put my backed up rom on this new 16GB card,.and use that for permanent,.
do i need to make a goldcard from this 16gb as well ? and if yes ,.how >? i cant boot with it because my rom is not on there,.i tried partitioning it in CWM recovery. and mounted the SD card put my clockworkmod on the SD card with the Backup,...
Restored,..but it stops and says cant mount sd ext.,...
then i tried mounting the SD card and start the Goldcard tool and tried making a Goldcard of it,.and tried the Restore again,...didnt work as well,..
now my problem got bigger,..as the 16gb card cant be mounted anymore,.or used in any other device ,like my wifes Tablet,..
any one can help me out on this ,
thanks in advance ,.
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The goldcard was only necessary to get past the very first stage of rooting. A goldcard is used to force the device into accepting a ROM that was not designed for the particular device (in the case of Inspire, you must install a DesireHD ROM to be able to continue with the rooting process).
Once you're rooted, the rooting process sets SuperCID in hardware so a gold card is no longer needed, even if you want to install a ROM not designated for your device.
In short, use your 16GB card just as you normally would (maybe save the 4G in case you ever need to root a different device).
Thank you for your fast reply.,
i understand the idea behind the goldcard beter now,.

[Q] SD Card AFTER installing ROM

Once I install the ROM on my Transformer, can I take the SD card out and leave it out?
I am not a noob, I did search these forums and others before posting this and could not find an answer...
On my old WinMo devices, the ROM actually ran from the SD card... I am not sure of the newer Android devices and don't have another card for my tablet...
Your TF does not need a micro SF card to operate so yes you can take it out.
It's not a bad idea to have one in to make nandroid backup ect.

Xperia Tipo messed up!

Hi guys. Fresh blood here. I recently got into Android world and I'm slightly confused. I have read many threads in here but I still managed to mess up my phone.
I rooted it using UnlockRoot. Then I tried to "swap" my external 16GB SD (sandisk Ultra) for my internal 2,5GB and absolutely killed my phone.
First of all, It can't read neither "Internal Memory (2,5GB)" nor "External SD (16GB)". And I get some errors on booting and when I connect to usb It just can't be read by my computer.
Any idea? Am I doomed to use my phone as a simple 20$ nokia with 700mb memory?
I desperately need to read some news from you.
microzett said:
Hi guys. Fresh blood here. I recently got into Android world and I'm slightly confused. I have read many threads in here but I still managed to mess up my phone.
I rooted it using UnlockRoot. Then I tried to "swap" my external 16GB SD (sandisk Ultra) for my internal 2,5GB and absolutely killed my phone.
First of all, It can't read neither "Internal Memory (2,5GB)" nor "External SD (16GB)". And I get some errors on booting and when I connect to usb It just can't be read by my computer.
Any idea? Am I doomed to use my phone as a simple 20$ nokia with 700mb memory?
I desperately need to read some news from you.
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/q1d0refielas06g/vold.fstab
Ok first upgrade your phone throuh CWM
Then root , so with Root Explorer enter to System/etc and put this file there , reboot your phone
For upgrade you phone to a newer Firmware check this threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001567 (Firmware)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170 (Flash with Flashtool)
You have a bricked phone, only check both threads for fix it
Too we have a Sony Xperia tipo group :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sonytipo/
First of all thanks a lot for your quick reply.
Looks like I managed to recover it and I also switched my cards.
In the beginning I consulted this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014242 and It has an error in second code.
Then I found that post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33420001
Everything is OK now. I'll be in touch. Looks like I have a lot more to learn.
Cheers!
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