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So I rooted my evo and have 2.2 . I'm trying to get the EnamoRED 2.2 theme to work and I keep going into loops with the sprint load logo. I'm doing the wipes but maybe I am doing it wrong.. idk what im doing wrong really but something is not right. Is there a thread or video than can explain this step by step ? Iv been at this for hours and I just don't know what to do anymore

Have you flashed any roms since you rooted? Also, you shouldn't have to wipe before flashing a theme.
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Have you flashed any roms since you rooted? Also, you shouldn't have to wipe before flashing a the
Nope I have not flashed any roms since I have rooted. Right now im rooted and I have the EnamoRED 2.2 zip on my sd root. My question is now what ? If i leave the PC36IMG file in the sd will it not work ? I worried about deleting it because updating it is what has saved me from the loops I think.

You have to flash a 2.2 rom first man. The files in 2.2 themes are different and laid out differently than in 2.1. If you're fresh from flahsing, I'm guessing you're still 2.1, and that's why it's messing you up.

nono I misunderstood him yes I did flash the 2.2 and it gave the the SU app so I am past that stage. That is what gives me the 2.2 rooted

Scarecrow0089 said:
nono I misunderstood him yes I did flash the 2.2 and it gave the the SU app so I am past that stage. That is what gives me the 2.2 rooted
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Then it sounds like you need to be on a de-odexed rom.
This is the stock rooted de-odexed rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743781
EDIT: You don't have to use that specific rom. You can use any rom that is de-odexed. I just picked that one since it is complete stock.

then will i be able to just use rom manager to add the theme i want ?

also under wipe in recovery do I have to wipe everything ? our just the first 3 things

[Q] Installing stock ROM

So ive alpharev'd my DS. Just wondering if anyone can help me with what to do next. Ive never normally had a problem before (rooted/goldcarded/custom ROM/stock ROM the HTC Hero/Desire and Desire HD before with no problems) but i cant seem to figure out where to go next with the DS. Im after installing a stock ROM woth no bloatware from any carriers.
Do i goldcard and then go for it or is there something else? I dont really want to just go for it and brick my phone.
Cheers all,
Si

Rather than instal a stock rom, why not instal a custom rom that's based on a the stock rom like LBC MOD?
this thread discusses the benefits of a custom over stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164418
All you'll need is clock work mod recovery which you may have already installed as post of the akpharevx process
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Its not that i dont see the benefits of a custom ROM, its just this one is going to be my mrs' phone and im pretty sure there's no way she'll ever need/use anything that a custom ROM has to offer. Which one would you recommend for someone in her shoes? Would need one that didnt overwhelm her with random stuff, in other words one thats more of a user experience than one thats good for dev's / tinkerers? Also, in the thread you posted above, it says you cant install OTA updates - not a bad thing but if i update a custom ROM will the phone have to be reset every time?
Cheers
Si

Ah, I see, although would still recommend LBC rom, it's stable & solid, fast, pretty, bug free and basically just improved stock.
In fact when my wife's contact is up at the end off this month, she's getting a DS and I'll be putting it on that.
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Awesome thanks for that Is there anything else id need to do? Or is it literally just download LBC and go for it? o i need to get a radio or is it complete with one? (ive already done the cwm btw).
Si

chockyT said:
Awesome thanks for that Is there anything else id need to do? Or is it literally just download LBC and go for it? o i need to get a radio or is it complete with one? (ive already done the cwm btw).
Si
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I'm not sure if you're root yet? if you're not, then run ginger break v1.2.
I'd ensure that at this point after getting root that you take a full Nadndroid backup of your device using CWM recovery.
Then I'd replace your CWM recovery with the better EXT4 recovery, which is built on the same code base, but easier to use and has many more options. To do this simply download the ZIP file onto your SD card boot into recovery and select flash ZIP from SD.
Now for flashing the ROM.
I'd then look at the LBC ROM thread (although there is a lot of it, I'd suggest reading the entire thing). most of the information is in #1 and detailed guides are on LBC MOD site.
You;ll need to download from LBC MOD website both the ROM Itself v0.5.2 and the pre-WIPE ALL script, putting them both onto your SD card.
Then boot into recovery and first run the WIPE script from LBC which will create all ext4 partitions for you and WIPE ALL OF YOUR DATA in preparation for the clean install.
Lastly run the ROM ZIP which will eventaully boot a clean device.
You shouldn't need to flash a radio just yet (you can see from my signature which one I run)....everything should just work. Although there are RADIO install instructions and the actual downloads available on the LBC website.

After I root...

So, I am going to do a lot more research prior to rooting, but I had a couple of general questions that I was wondering about, before I begin the steps leading up to rooting.
1) I presume the easiest way for me to root my Thunderbolt is the Revolutionary Root? This will take be through rooting and installing the CW recovery that I need, correct?
2) Right after I root, If I want to install roms/kernels? than I can just get Rom Manager from the android market?
3) Once I install Rom Manager, can I just flash a rom that is compatible with my Thunderbolt? Can I just flash a kernel that is compatible with the Rom?
I suppose where I get a lil lost is the flashing compatibility part. What kernels work with what roms, what roms I can flash... I have read a number of articles, so I suppose what I'm asking is...
Will the process more or less be: Revolutionary Root, Install Rom Manager from market, flash a rom (just the most popular one). Is the Kernel flashing piece important? Do I need to flash a different kernel? Is it easy to tell in Rom Manager which kernel/rom I can use?

Yes use revolutionary to root and install custom recovery (cwr). You can use ROM manager to download custom roms if you want, only roms for your device will show up. Or you can download custom roms from forums, this is the method I prefer.

Just use kernel that comes with the Rom for the time being some developers include a custom kernel and others make modifications to the HTC kernel itself. Kernels are seperated in development section having to do with sense and aosp that is the first way to seperate them. Second would be leak the kernel was based on such as imo test 3.8 was based on newest leak so it works for just about if not all newest sense roms. When in doubt fire up a question in the Rom thread itself and ask what kernels those people are using, find a Rom like BAMF or thunderstick or synergy where the developers or support staff are very active.
Also you will need to flash a new radio right after rooting if you are still using froyo, I am using newest leak but different phone work differently. Once you install the radio VIA Hboot. Reboot phone and remove zip file from root of SD card now place your Rom image on SD card and reboot to recovery and install your new Rom.
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This is good info.. thanks.
Well, I am upgraded to Gingerbread as of VZW's last update and still unrooted and stock.
So, if I were to root (using revolutionary) and install Rom Manager... could I just install something like Cyanogenmod or BAMF right through Rom Manager?
What do you mean by kernel that comes with the Rom? The kernel that is listed to use with the Rom? Or do you mean if I flash BAMF or something popular, just leave whatever kernel I have as is?

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This is good info.. thanks.
Well, I am upgraded to Gingerbread as of VZW's last update and still unrooted and stock.
So, if I were to root (using revolutionary) and install Rom Manager... could I just install something like Cyanogenmod or BAMF right through Rom Manager?
What do you mean by kernel that comes with the Rom? The kernel that is listed to use with the Rom? Or do you mean if I flash BAMF or something popular, just leave whatever kernel I have as is?
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When you flash a rom it flashes the kernel too with whatever one the devs packed with it.
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Okay, clear enough.
So, for someone like myself, just use revolutionary root, install rom manager and play around a lil with flashing roms using rom manager for awhile. I understand that I can install roms from my SD card, but it sounds like at least initially installing roms right from rom manager would be the simplest. I can also not worry about installing a different kernel during this "honeymoon" phase. Just pick the latest version of whatever Rom I want and flash the rom?

After you root you need to install superuser so CWM can function. I have read that some people flash their CWM via hboot after s-off and then go right to recovery to flash the root gaining RUU, then enjoy your root.
Do not flash ROMs right from CWM reboot to recovery clear data/cache and under advanced davlik cache and then install Rom from install from SD and choose zip file and I always store mine in downloads since I download all my roms right to my phone and download md5 checker from market and always check the md5 if it does not match don't think its a mistake redownload and try again.
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Agreed, it is better to install the ROM through recovery instead of installing through ROM manager as sometimes it doesn't work right.

Don't forget to use thank you for all you great answers.
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[Q] Question about Sensation

Hi everyone.I have HTC Sensation 2.3.4 with Android Revolution HD and i want to upgrade on 4.0.What should i do ?Because on the menu i dont have anywhere an update option like when it was stock.

if you want to upgrade to the stock ICS, you have to flash back a stock rom and update it through that. But If you're already rooted and already flashed a custom rom on it, why dont you find a 4.0 ICS rom and flash that?

Actually i have no idea.I hardly rooted alone through the steps from here(xda).Now about ICS,i have no idea.To be honnest i dont know what ICS means,so i dont know what to search.

ICS is 4.0. So did you root the phone or someone else? Do you know if they made a backup of your rom before you installed infected? Do you know if you have recovery installed?

I did it,with the help of this forum.Its about 3 months i did.If i remember well,no,i didnt backup the rom,but i remember something recovery instal.

Well if you have recovery, install your new rom from there. Follow the link below if you need instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

Thank you very much.Very kind.

no problem

[Q] Backup not starting

My htc desire s is htcdev unlocked.
I installed the fallout ics rom after rooting the phone. But before i had made a backup using CWM rcovery. when i had flashed the fallout rom i also flashed boot.img file [which came with the rom] separately as it did not boot without it. Now when i try to restore my backup all goes well but the phone does not start. htc logo comes and then after 5 seconds or so it turns off and recovery boots. I thought that this is a boot.img error. so i also flashed the boot.img file present in backup using adb. But still the same result. I cant use unstable builds as it is my daily phone so i would like to go back to the original htc 3.0 stock rom. Rooted preferably. Any ideas how i can do it. I cant find any stock flashable zip sense 3.0 and android 2.3.5 rom which was released last year. If anyone could upload it for me i would be very grateful of help out with my backup. I know its long but please help. Im stuck..

This thread has the flashable zip of the latest rooted stock ROM. I don't think the link in the first post works, but there is a 4shared mirror later in the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480576
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Thanks i was trying to download it using first link since last night..