i bought an android tablet (witstech a81-e) and i know its not going to have the market, or other important pieces, so my question is, if i go into the g1 forum and find a rom to flash on my newly rooted tablet, will it work?
if not, how do i know which ones will work? if none of em work, how do i make one that will work?
help?
Flashing a Rom from g1 section won't work.
... but you should be able to take apps (like Market) from roms to use
.... and building roms is difficult work if you don't know how. No, sorry, it would be difficult for ME to learn all the ins and outs... but if you want to have a go there are some tuts in the "Android chef central" section.
Good luck!
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ddotpatel said:
Flashing a Rom from g1 section won't work.
... but you should be able to take apps (like Market) from roms to use
.... and building roms is difficult work if you don't know how. No, sorry, it would be difficult for ME to learn all the ins and outs... but if you want to have a go there are some tuts in the "Android chef central" section.
Good luck!
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thanks, now i have a direction
first thing you have to do is getting root access. when that's done, try compiling a running kernel and after that you can go to the software-part=)...mfg coach
PS: that's what i think is the order, have never done this on my own (except for building linux kernels^^)
das_coach said:
first thing you have to do is getting root access. when that's done, try compiling a running kernel and after that you can go to the software-part=)...mfg coach
PS: that's what i think is the order, have never done this on my own (except for building linux kernels^^)
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Is there a guide to rooting an android 2.1 operating system? Or are all of the guides device-specific....I'm trying to root a witstech a81-e with android 2.1
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is there anywhere i can get an explaination of how to install a kernel?
i figure i do it with odin but just wanted to make sure, and is there a way to perform
this task with rom manager??
Are you using cooked ROMs?
ckhoward said:
is there anywhere i can get an explaination of how to install a kernel?
i figure i do it with odin but just wanted to make sure, and is there a way to perform
this task with rom manager??
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what's a cooked rom?
try to explain what kernel you want to install
You've probaly got your answer by now especially if you Googled your question (wonderful search engine Google) without the information being given you at a guess are working with android and theres a great Wiki tutorial here part of which explains the kernel process as well any other unknown you'll have working (if you are) with Android.
Hope this helps a little beside the suggestion of using Google
http://xdandroid.com/wiki/Incremental_Updates
If you're playing with Android read this Wiki it really got me through Android as well it has others, but ya gotta READ!!
hi all,
I'm an absolute newcomer to android and smartphones. I bought a droid charge yesterday and I know I want to root it and install a leaner OS that gives me a lot of flexibility and less bloatware. However, I need to learn some basics before I blunder my way into this.
Looking around this forum, the jargon is all greek to me. Is there a good place to start for total noobs like me?
I'd like to learn:
* best and safest methods to root the phone
* what custom rom's are available
* how to ensure I can restore it to factory condition
If there is a FAQ somewhere that goes through the basics, pleas just point me to it.
Thx and apologies if this is redundant with other posts
sauhegan
I am in a similar position as you. Doing a lot of research before I root.
Check out this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657
and also browse the development section and in particular,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107797
no1kung1 said:
I am in a similar position as you. Doing a lot of research before I root.
Check out this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657
and also browse the development section and in particular,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107797
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Thank you, I'll check that out. But I'm looking for something even more basic, if it exists. Like, what is Odin? What is the different between a Rom/Kernel and a Mod? What is a Theme? Are there any catalogues of the custom ROM's that give comparisons? As a professional software eng, I'll be able to get this done once I get the jargon, but I'm way behind the 8-ball here...
Thx
sauhegan said:
Thank you, I'll check that out. But I'm looking for something even more basic, if it exists. Like, what is Odin? What is the different between a Rom/Kernel and a Mod? What is a Theme? Are there any catalogues of the custom ROM's that give comparisons? As a professional software eng, I'll be able to get this done once I get the jargon, but I'm way behind the 8-ball here...
Thx
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Google is a wonderful thing. When you've done at least a little research then ask questions
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danalo1979 said:
Google is a wonderful thing. When you've done at least a little research then ask questions
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That was a somewhat polite "RTFM" message. Thanks.
I'm looking for a FAQ or a beginner's guide. Sitting there googleing dozens of terms is possible, but I'm looking for a beginner's resource. But I do appreciate you pointing out the obvious ;-)
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sauhegan said:
That was a somewhat polite "RTFM" message. Thanks.
I'm looking for a FAQ or a beginner's guide. Sitting there googleing dozens of terms is possible, but I'm looking for a beginner's resource. But I do appreciate you pointing out the obvious ;-)
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Here are a few resources on this site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Acronyms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=FAQ
sauhegan said:
I'd like to learn:
* best and safest methods to root the phone
* what custom rom's are available
* how to ensure I can restore it to factory condition
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There's a great guide in the Android Development section of the Charge Forums that'll shed a ton of light on your situation.
1. I find that the easiest way to root your phone is by flashing through Odin. It's basically a one-click root/flash kernel/rom. Even if Odin fails and your phone is soft-bricked you should be able to recover the phone by attempting to flash through Odin again. I've soft-bricked my Charge several times
2. Altered Beast was the first custom ROM available. Now you have GummyCharged, Eclipse, Humble and various GB molds. I think the main four ROMs available are Altered Beast, Gummy, Eclipse and Humble. I may be missing one but I'm usually on top of this crap
3. You should be able to restore it to factory condition by using Odin or Heimdall. I believe there is a Samsung utility that can be used as well. I wouldn't worry too much about restoring it back to stock
Hey guys, Already got the SGS2 with SensatioN ROM 3 on it, so know Android a fair bit really. But for Christmas I got a Motorola Xoom and very happy with it really!
But a few questions, specific to the Xoom itself, rather than Android:
1) Is it as easy to root/put custom ROMs/mods, etc on?
2) Is there any benefits of rooting it?
3) Will it mess up any warranty/guarantee if I did root it?
4) If anyone has one and they've done any significant mods/roms to/on it, then please could you tell me if you would recommend them, and give me links etc?
Thanks for your help guys with every problem I've had so far!
Merry Christmas everybody, hope your day has been great!
Oli
Hi there, i've a SGS2 too.. so i could answer with my experience...
1)its different root a Cellphone and a tablet, but its easy, you need, adb commands on you pc, and the root image, and thats all, find the thread on dev sect.
Then when you are root, just download the rom (Tiamat), reboot on recovery mod, and install it. It's easy...
2) yeah, if you are not root you can't install romsm you get superuser access ( you manage all your device...
3) Yes you lose, but you can unroot it.
4) Motorola Xoom have an AWSOME rom, whos developers are the Team Tiamat... they make pefect the Xoom...
You get the Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254933
And the Team Rogue, make wonderful themes and kernels that give to the xoom a high perfomance with few lose battery....
i hope this help you, if you need some else tell me
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Hi there, i've a SGS2 too.. so i could answer with my experience...
1)its different root a Cellphone and a tablet, but its easy, you need, adb commands on you pc, and the root image, and thats all, find the thread on dev sect.
Then when you are root, just download the rom (Tiamat), reboot on recovery mod, and install it. It's easy...
2) yeah, if you are not root you can't install romsm you get superuser access ( you manage all your device...
3) Yes you lose, but you can unroot it.
4) Motorola Xoom have an AWSOME rom, whos developers are the Team Tiamat... they make pefect the Xoom...
You get the Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254933
And the Team Rogue, make wonderful themes and kernels that give to the xoom a high perfomance with few lose battery....
i hope this help you, if you need some else tell me
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If you are interested in rooting and modding, you could take a look at this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
Also, Android 4/Ice Cream Sandwich rom is in development right now; as a matter of fact, I am using it as a daily driver now...it's just missing a few bits, but it's already super fast, smooth and stable, over clocked to 1.6 ghz. So you're going to have fun.
Okay thanks for your help so far but im gonna need a bit more help than just "adb" because m only a 15 year old lad and I don't understand that?
Also what is missing from ICS, as I put it on my SGs2 and it had quite a few features missing/broken?
oli3107 said:
Okay thanks for your help so far but im gonna need a bit more help than just "adb" because m only a 15 year old lad and I don't understand that?
Also what is missing from ICS, as I put it on my SGs2 and it had quite a few features missing/broken?
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Actually, I'll bet you will understand how to do this...just go slow and step by step. There really isn't any quicker way (but you can use the limited adb setup furnished by Mandebrot Benoit).
What's still missing from ICS for the Xoom? So far, only camera and microphone don't work. If you root, you might want to flash the latest Team Eos ICS nightly---look in the Development section for more info.
I ahve a mac too, could you give me relevant links/information towards rooting please?
Thanks
oli3107 said:
I ahve a mac too, could you give me relevant links/information towards rooting please?
Thanks
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Well, I don't have one so I suggest you search on rooting or adb/fastboot with a mac. There have been threads/posts on the topic.
Ah man, I have no idea what to do to root it
My Xoom arrives tomorrow, is all of the info in this thread still up to date? If so, it looks like a good step by step Oli ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
OMG when i started with rooting, i never see the @okantomi Guide... Damm!
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Yes that's all that your need for rooting
I tried looking up the tutorials on the forum but they were way too hard for me to comprehend as I am a total noob in flashing an Android device. Sorry if this question is being posted again, but I couldn't find anything that made it easier. So could someone show me an easy way on how to install a custom ROM?
i dont think ppl that like metallica can install custom roms...
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I tried looking up the tutorials on the forum but they were way too hard for me to comprehend as I am a total noob in flashing an Android device. Sorry if this question is being posted again, but I couldn't find anything that made it easier. So could someone show me an easy way on how to install a custom ROM?
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Install a custom recovery
then you can flash custom roms, Check out video's on youtube for Ace and Gio, It is probably the same thing
Kysonx said:
i dont think ppl that like metallica can install custom roms...
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This person that likes Metallica is partially a programmer, who has modded other devices than Android. Listening to rock'n'roll doesn't make you dumb.
Joke guy, geez cry more.. Good luck with your "partial" programming.
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Here's an example
Hey here's an example video of how to install a custom ROM on a Wildfire S. Principal is the same on most phones. Need some kind of app with superuser privaledges or access to bootloader. I find bootloader easiest and cheapest (rom manager is paid app to flash roms)!
Go to youtube and search "How to install Cyanogenmod 7.2 wildfire s"
Sorry can't post link yet
No don't use rom manager... I don't think it supports galaxy y, you'll end up bricking if it doesn't...
Here, try this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640668
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Got a question does n e one know if twrp is available for the hydro icon my phone is rooted just need a custom recovery they released the source code for the device just don't know how to compile it for twrp can someone give me in for or something????!!! Very much appericated to who ever can help
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I would love to say someone is working on this but we are alone, im trying to get linux booted by tonight and we are afloat in a sea of step-by-step guides, and i should be able to do something other than make a brick.
neanderthal0 said:
I would love to say someone is working on this but we are alone, im trying to get linux booted by tonight and we are afloat in a sea of step-by-step guides, and i should be able to do something other than make a brick.
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I just got one of these phones and was hoping I could help make some custom recovery/custom rom(s) happen. I must admit my knowledge base is limited but I have access to a linux computer, and I'm not completely new to coding for android or linux. If anyone knows where to start I'd be happy to do anything I can, I'm just looking for marching orders haha.