[Tutorial] How To Root Galaxy S 4G & Deleting Fota Files - Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)

Rooting Galaxy S 4G & Deleting Fota Files
Hi guys - I wanted to shared with all of you the methods that I used to Root my phone and getting rid of the FOTA files and "Bloatware" which free up ALOT of space.
****I want to thanks "Theshadowman" for the Fota files and to the developer of SuperOneClick, the awesome tool that makes rooting possible.****
Before this fix I was getting the "Internal low space" message.
Let's get started
Programs and Files you will need:
-Samsung Galaxy S 4G Drivers 32-bit: http://rapidshare.com/files/456420295/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_x86.rar
-Samsung Galaxy S 4G Drivers 64-bit: http://rapidshare.com/files/456420354/usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip
-SuperOneClick 1.7 (To root your phone)
-File Expert (to Unzip files)
-Super Manager (Access to /data/fota)
-Fota.zip (Files that will free up all that space)
Additional Files
-Bloatware (Thanks to Chadster)
http://db.tt/RFzd364
***Note:*** You will find all the files you need attached at the end of this post with the exception of Root Checker and Titanium Backup. You can download those by simply doing a search in the Market.
How to Root your Galaxy S 4G
1- Download Samsung Galaxy S 4G driver and install it. Make sure you know what version of Windows you've got. (I posted links for 32bit and 64bit)
2- In your Phone, Go to Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging.
Note: You will have to check USB debugging or else it will not work.
3- Download SuperOneClick 1.7
4- Open SuperOneClick 1.7
5- Under exploit MAKE SURE you select "rageagainstthecage" and then click Root. Let it do what it needs to do Note: the whole process will take between 5-15 minutes
6- Download Root Checker from Market
7- Run the test and it will confirm you that your phone is Rooted
How to Delete Fota files
Step 1: Download all three files in your computer and send them to your email and open them from your phone.
Alternative method: Download them directly to your phone.
Step 2: Install File Expert
Step 3: Install Super Manager
Step 4: Open File Expert and navigate to the directory aka folder that you downloaded the files to.
Step 5: Press and Hold the fota.zip file and select Unzip files
Note: File Expert will unzip files by default in same folder.
It will create a Fota folder with two files fota_delta_dp1 and fota_delta_dp2
Step 6: Open Super Manager and then open setup and check the "Enable ROOT function" then press menu on your phone and switch to r/w (stands for read and write)
Step 7: Navigate to the folder where you have the 2 Unzipped fota files (fota_delta_dp1 and fota_delta_dp2)
Step 8: Select both and cut them
Step 9: Navigate to /data/fota and paste the 2 files in this folder
Step 10:Reboot phone and WAWAWIWA! between 150mb-300mb of free space
If you want to get rid of Bloatware - Download Titanium Backup from Market open it and uninstall every app that you don't need.
Warning: Becareful with what you uninstall.
Hope this helps and let me know if have any questions.

damn dude that worked! thank you, this helps the phone a lot right?? Hey man I was also wondering if you know a way to fix the lagging for this phone?? I've heard of oneclicklagfix thru superuser once u root the phone, but I can't access it because, like I was told not too long ago, there isn't a oneclicklagfix available for the sgs g4 right now. any pointers? thank you

Worked perfect. Have 400mb free. I'm also wondering about the a lagfix for this device.
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now you've tried using that titanium backup app...now how would you know which bloatware you can removed and which you can't.

Just in time omg!!! Lol just got the galaxy s 4g today for $280 ahhhh yeahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its safe to say that if you didn't read about a lagfix in this forum, then there is none yet. I would only attempt tools for other phones if your an advanced user.
If you have the bloat zip file, use that as a template to delete apps. Im not that experienced.
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makavelicruz said:
now you've tried using that titanium backup app...now how would you know which bloatware you can removed and which you can't.
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If you use the paid version, you can freeze the app first to see if it causes any problems.(trust me, it's worth the money)
If not, just do as fknfocused said. Download chadstet's bloat zip (in the themes and apps forum) and use it to see which bloat can be removed.
But it is pretty basic. If it ooks like 3rd party software, just rip that sucker out of your phone.
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I'm glad this helped. No lagfix yet for this phone, but once you get rid of all the bloatware you should experience less lag. I'm pretty sure it will come out but I am giving it time.
Here is a list of apps i have removed and haven't experienced any issues after deleting this apps:
Folder organizer
Kindle
Amazon mp3
Double twist
airsync
facebook
news & weather
talk
layar
T-mobile tv
video chat (qik)
Desk home
media hub
add to home
gogo
inception
buddies now
feeds and updates
y! finance clock
slacker
telenav
drivesmart
drivesmart system
I have 328.23mb available on my Internal memory.

Awesome thanks for your help, I hope the lagfix comes out soon.
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No problem man, Glad to help.

Dude I was fine until I got to part where I have to paste the files in the
/data/fota file. I cannot locate it how do I find it.

In super manager go to setup and select "Enable ROOT function" and then press the back button of your phone in super manager and then you will see the /data/fota make sure you are not in /mnt/sdcard/data. Let me know if you still need help
Sent from SGS4G

I'll try this when I get home thanks.

Thanks a million
The fota.zip rocks! It was driving me crazy that I was removing the bloatware, but not gaining any internal storage. It went from 24M to 356M after your fix. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

If we replace the fota (firmware over the air) are we not going to be able to get our firmware updates over the air?

Chamgea said:
If we replace the fota (firmware over the air) are we not going to be able to get our firmware updates over the air?
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Quite likely, without restoring them, if you've used the space freed for something else.
The files aren't really replaced, but the "placeholder" files that reserve space for FOTA have been truncated to zero length.
Removing the files completely will likely allow them to be regenerated, assuming you have cleared the space for them on the internal storage, should you want to get any FOTA (which, unless you're running stock firmware or are a dev and need the new firmware, is an open question).

=D my memory storange application space is at 318 mb now =D

Please give credit to the ones who made the files in the OP.
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this is awsome! great walk though. i wish i had this a month ago when i got this device but i had to search and learn and ask questions before i got 310mbs free! even though superoneclick 1.7 to root only took me like 2 mins. for anyone wanting more from there phone this is the way to go. im still running stock with Launcher Pro Plus.

Beefvvl said:
Please give credit to the ones who made the files in the OP.
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I just added this to the OP. Thanks for the heads up.
Sent from SGS4G

Related

Install APK installer without market

Is there a way to install Astro File manager without using the market? Because if I would need to install APKs in a situation where I don't have access to the market (No Internet access, etc.) I would need to use Astro File Manager and if I didn't have it installed I would need a way to install it without using the standard way of using the market...
Plus, it would save me bandwidth to install it from the SD Card each time...
To answer this topic quickly. There is no way to install a apk without an apk installer. Be it astro or any other app. There just aint
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So then you have to get one from the Market? So if you cannot use the market (don't have a connection) you can't install it?
Damn, the next release should include and APK installed because I am sure most people use APKs. If not, then why would they be using Android.
PS, wow no real reply until the second page... (Edit:kekkle's post and this post were on the second page after nobnut filled the first page with troll posts, since then they were deleted so now it's on the first page)
PS2: 100th post
Seriously now...
There is a manual way you can install apks without an apk installer...
Download the apk onto your desktop/laptop. Remove the back panel from your desktop/laptop using a hammer (a claw hammer is best but you can use a pin hammer if you have no claw hammer).
Remove the battery cover from your device (your Android phone not your vibrating butt plug).
Using the tweezers you normally use to masturbate. Find the downloaded apk and carefully place it underneath the battery. Reinsert the battery and battery cover.
Before you restart the device, firmly knock the device against a hard surface like the wall or a hard floor about 15 times until you are sure you have started the kernel flux capacitor.
Then restart the device.
If the device fails to start normally, take it back to the stockist and tell them you were born retarded and that you want to trade it in for an iPhone.
If you've got an HTC Phone you can install ASTRO (or any APK) using HTC Sync.
Can a mod cleaned this thread up, it's 2 pages of *****ing.
bradavon said:
If you've got an HTC Phone you can install ASTRO (or any APK) using HTC Sync.
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Oh you can? I'll have to look into it. I only got HTC Sync working on one of my computers (Windows 7 64 Bit gave driver error, XP Tablet PC Edition had some kinda error installing). But it's good to know there are options...
bradavon said:
Can a mod cleaned this thread up, it's 2 pages of *****ing.
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I reported most of nobnut's posts here, so that should be happening soon
Just use droid explorer and close this thread
or you can use adb to install apks.
so in short yes there are ways to install apk without market.
I use Android Mate for my file manager. Also MybackupPro which backs up my apk's. Ones I download from the Market, phone browser or home computer all get put in one folder & merged with a backup on my sdcard. If I need an app later and in bad cell coverage can install without downloading again.
From what I understand only apps from the Market are updated so I try and download it there first.
Dc_striker said:
Just use droid explorer and close this thread
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No, there is no reason to close the thread just because nobnut trolled it...
If I need an app later and in bad cell coverage can install without downloading again.
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I use Astro to backup to APK...
use andriod pc suite its really great
Bluetooth to Handset....done!
hmmmmm cmon guys help the guy out!! download sdk, and check the link in my signature. if you want more help pm me
You just need to download the android sdk and set the usb debug setting on the phone (Settings > Application > Development). Then installing is as easy as running "adb install <package.apk>"

[old guide] moderators please unsticky and replace with the new guide

THIS GUIDE HAS BEEN REDONE. PLEASE VISIT THIS THREAD:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761819
Just reading through the document now, seems the first link, http://www.soft‐go.com/get/Samsung‐Kies_79632.html isn't working. Not sure if the site is just down right now or if there's a mistake.
Rad_Fishy said:
Just reading through the document now, seems the first link, http://www.soft‐go.com/get/Samsung‐Kies_79632.html isn't working. Not sure if the site is just down right now or if there's a mistake.
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Thank you I didn't actually add that link it was from systoxity, but i will fix it.
nbs11 said:
Thank you I didn't actually add that link it was from systoxity, but i will fix it.
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I Fixed it
A few small things:
Intel should be intel.
Under CPU Optimization:
"Samsung’s CPU is set by default the run at 1gHz."
The should be to.
Sideloading:
"(don’t forget that after you install it from the market you still have to go to your app drawer and run busybox once so it installs)."
Should this be after you download it from the market?
ClockworkMod Recovery:
"ClockworkMod written for us by a developer that goes by the name of Koush"
Missing is.
"This gent puts a ton of work into helping us captivate owners out"
Replace puts with put and Capitalize Captivate.
Changing Your Messaging Ringtone:
"well the ones that matter anyway.."
Extra period.
Other than that, excellent guide. I'll definitely be using it when my Captivate arrives.
Rad_Fishy said:
A few small things:
Intel should be intel.
Under CPU Optimization:
"Samsung’s CPU is set by default the run at 1gHz."
The should be to.
Sideloading:
"(don’t forget that after you install it from the market you still have to go to your app drawer and run busybox once so it installs)."
Should this be after you download it from the market?
ClockworkMod Recovery:
"ClockworkMod written for us by a developer that goes by the name of Koush"
Missing is.
"This gent puts a ton of work into helping us captivate owners out"
Replace puts with put and Capitalize Captivate.
Changing Your Messaging Ringtone:
"well the ones that matter anyway.."
Extra period.
Other than that, excellent guide. I'll definitely be using it when my Captivate arrives.
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Thanks! I fixed all those errors but I'm not gonna upload the new version just yet because I will keep finding more errors so it just seems wasteful. I did not actually write most of the guide myself I just formatted it so there may be some mistakes I didn't pick up on.
i used this guide today and it delivered.
orlandoxpolice said:
i used this guide today and it delivered.
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If there was anything you found difficult or anything you would like to change just tell me and I will add it to tonight's update.
Hi,
Thanks for publishing this. It looks very useful, similar to Energy ROM.. But I am very new to Android phones (trying this on Samsung Captivate from AT&T, bought yesterday). I am running windows 7 ultimate 64bit and I exactly followed this guide. But somehow I am still not able to see the sd card. I tried placing the update.zip at Computer\SGH-I897\Phone and shut down the phone and tried restarting the phone by holding the up/down keys as well as power button. But after selecting reinstall packages it said could not find /sdcard/update.zip.. Pls held. Again very sorry if I did some mistake..
ask_j said:
Hi,
Thanks for publishing this. It looks very useful, similar to Energy ROM.. But I am very new to Android phones (trying this on Samsung Captivate from AT&T, bought yesterday). I am running windows 7 ultimate 64bit and I exactly followed this guide. But somehow I am still not able to see the sd card. I tried placing the update.zip at Computer\SGH-I897\Phone and shut down the phone and tried restarting the phone by holding the up/down keys as well as power button. But after selecting reinstall packages it said could not find /sdcard/update.zip.. Pls held. Again very sorry if I did some mistake..
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The SD card is simply the root directory of your phone. You do not need to open a folder, it is the highest folder you can place it in. Hope that helps
Somehow it was not able to find the sdcard root. Then I realized that you mentioned something called as Droid Explorer, I searched for it and installed it on my PC. But when I opened Droid Explorer, my device was not recognized, then I clicked on link on the explorer window, upon watching that video I enabled the USB Debugging, then I was able to see my device, then I selected connect to my device. After that I saw an explorer but it had empty root and I was not able to copy anything. There was a menu button at the top row named "Transfer to device or Copy to device" I selected that and selected update.zip file and tried to transfer. Something happened but still explorer was empty. Then from my phone Top slide down menu I selected mount USB storage and I started seeing windows explorer on my PC. Then apart from other folders I could see a folder sd in the root. Then I again put update.zip in the root.
Then followed the restart sequence, this time it found the file but exited after Signal 7. It was trying to asert something but could not find the correct model number I guess. My cell phone's model number is Samsung i897.
Please help
ask_j said:
Somehow it was not able to find the sdcard root. Then I realized that you mentioned something called as Droid Explorer, I searched for it and installed it on my PC. But when I opened Droid Explorer, my device was not recognized, then I clicked on link on the explorer window, upon watching that video I enabled the USB Debugging, then I was able to see my device, then I selected connect to my device. After that I saw an explorer but it had empty root and I was not able to copy anything. There was a menu button at the top row named "Transfer to device or Copy to device" I selected that and selected update.zip file and tried to transfer. Something happened but still explorer was empty. Then from my phone Top slide down menu I selected mount USB storage and I started seeing windows explorer on my PC. Then apart from other folders I could see a folder sd in the root. Then I again put update.zip in the root.
Then followed the restart sequence, this time it found the file but exited after Signal 7. It was trying to asert something but could not find the correct model number I guess. My cell phone's model number is Samsung i897.
Please help
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I did not write the PC instructions, so I can not help you (I only have a Mac). But the person who did can probably help you his username is systoxity.
Because not enough errors were found to make it worthwhile to update the PDF i will wait till tomorrow to fix the minor errors.
Good source of information
Thank you for putting this together. I am going to sticky this for the time being.
For installing the latest version of busy box, you should include that before the instructions for running titanium backup...the latest version of busybox installed from the market will work with titanium backup so theres no need to have to click the "problems" button...this way you wont have to do the busybox download step twice...should also save a few megs since titanium backup wont have its own copy of busybox installed BTW nice guide
You can also just mount the phone memory using windows explorer and move the file over. I was never able to get droid explorer to transfer the file. It always said it went but then was never there.
Anyway all I did was connected just as I was going to connect to kies but then when windows asked me what I wanted to do I clicked on open file view and dropped updated.zip on my phone.
Only issue that I had with rooting was I accidentally opened the file in windows(winrar). After I moved the file over it found it and attempted to install it but then exited with an error(do not remember exact error), but had to do with mounting. Anyway I re-downloaded file and saw file size was different. After I moved the file over again everything went great. I still haven't removed bloat-ware and such but thats next on the agenda.
Also I was on windows 7 64 bit, saw some other users in other threads saying they had issues connecting the phone. Everything so far has worked great for me
Thank you very much for this handy pdf file!
Somelinks aren't working
First of all I have to say very good guide for noobs!
1. when I downloaded the update.zip folder I didn't work I guess because the name of Samsung captivate is not in the folder or something. So I just downloaded the other file from the forums.
2. Link to CPU optimization doesn't work.
3. I downloaded the droid explorer. It connected to my phone but I was unable to transfer anything. So I just tapped on the USB connected in the notification bar and mounted the phone. This allowed me to use windows explorer to transfer files. I believe one can transfer files by selecting the option of Samsung Kies under USB settings.
I got all your feedback. It will all be corrected by tomorrow night.
Cool guide however the rumor is the GPS only gets turned on when pulling up an App that uses it, so that step in the "battery saving" section might not be necessary.
Also you may want to replace Market Enabler with Market Access. It's a rehash of Market Enabler but also has a Set on Boot option that keeps it persistent versus being reset each time.
You also Might want to add a Tips/Tricks Section..
Here You can put some cool tips like the one i found out about backlight control.
(found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=735394 )

HELP!!!

is there a way to instill non market app with out rooting the phone???
Go to settings, applications, and select option to allow unknown sources. Unless the app itself requires root permissions, you should be able to install without root permissions.
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rdtshaw said:
Go to settings, applications, and select option to allow unknown sources. Unless the app itself requires root permissions, you should be able to install without root permissions.
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Nope unknown sources is only on a rooted rom.
Go to the guide that is stickied at the top of general section.
and next time please search before you post.
the option not there...
obi_8t4 said:
the option not there...
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yes it is i found it look
MISCELLANEOUS:
Sideloading non market apps w/without root(videos soon):
What is side loading apps? Att blocks the instillation of non market apps. Hence the need to side load apps! (Shame on you ATT you monster)
There are multiples ways to do this, and I will be going over three.
-Option 1w/out root) Our brother over at android central made a niffty little GUI called side load wonder machine you can find the instructions and program here!
-Option 2w/ or w/outroot) You can also use android sdk (adb) you will need to download sdk from google you can find that here!
-You will need to update platform tools.
-I recommend placing the platform tools files into the tools folder.
-Place the apk file you wish to side load into the tools folder.
-Make sure you have charge only, and debugging mode selected (settings>applications>debugging)
-Connect your phone to your computer
- Press shift + right click on the tools folder
-Open command promp here
(ROOT ONLY)
Code:
adb devices
adb remount
adb push (apks name) /system/app
(W/OUT ROOT)
Code:
adb devices
adb install (apks name)
-Option 3root only)
-Place the apk file on your sd card.
-Insure Unknown Sources is selected (settings>applications>unknown sources)
-Use a root explorer (es file explorer, dual file manager etc. etc.) to locate the file on your sd card select it and select install.
Clicky
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mudknot2005 said:
Nope unknown sources is only on a rooted rom.
Go to the guide that is stickied at the top of general section.
and next time please search before you post.
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Doh! I could have sworn my non-rooted tablet let me sideload apps... Sorry I was wrong.
Rob
Your tablet may let you, but its one of the perks that att strips from the phone with their retarded firmware.
mudknot2005 said:
Your tablet may let you, but its one of the perks that att strips from the phone with their retarded firmware.
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ahh yes, I was just reading up on that after you smacked me down. I knew I wasn't crazy! I don't remember if my Droid X had that option or not, I rooted it as soon as I got it. Sorry to run around posting bad info!! and about the great evil that is ATT. My wife is an iphone fangirl and I was sooo happy when I could get her an iphone on Verizon to save a couple bucks on the combined account, one less bill to pay, and Verizon has such better coverage here.
Cheers!
Rob
Tried to bring her over to the dark side, even told her about the cookies! I just remember her saying something about prying it out of her cold dead hands...
I can't believe no one's linked this yet (http://forum.androidcentral.com/android-sideload-wonder-machine/). Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine. I used it many time before my (recent) root. It worked VERY well, and allowed me to get Angry Birds Rio and Swype with little difficulty
Silas0220 said:
I can't believe no one's linked this yet (http://forum.androidcentral.com/android-sideload-wonder-machine/). Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine. I used it many time before my (recent) root. It worked VERY well, and allowed me to get Angry Birds Rio and Swype with little difficulty
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Hmmm...it has been discussed and linked. So much for reading and comprehension.
Ah, missed that. My bad.

[Q] new sensation user, few concerns/questions.

hi i've upgraded my hd 2 to the sensation( i had windows on it). and it's a god send!
i've got a few concerns/ questions
1. biggest concern - backups.. i have a stock tmobile usa sensation.. what is the best app/ way to do a COMPLETE image (all settings/info, programs, pics, messages etc..)is there away? i use acronis for all my pc's which is just awesome. anything happens i plug in external drive, and everything is back to date.
2. rooting, i hear people talking about it... what are the benefits? if one roots there sensation do they have to start over? meaning a image would not work?
3. apps. i 've bought a bunch of apps, and installed a bunch of free ones from the phone. how do i back all these up? and save them?
4. EMAIL notifications, i have 2 email accounts, personal, and business, anyone know of way to set customized ringtones/sounds for each INDIVIDUAL email account?
5. how do i access the phone files so i can add my own notification sounds, instead of the factory ones? i'm not finding an option to look on SDcard and use my own for notifications.
Thanks for any help with these concerns.
your apps are bundled to your google account. There's a list of what you bought/downloaded already. If you wipe your phone, you can simply put them back through web.
good to know, ty!
Out of curiosity, is there away for me to get the installers as well? so i can back them all up on my server?
Anyone else have info on other questions please?
1. You can Temp. root right now( which means you will lose root if you reboot), perm root is not available yet (Hopefully soon), so temp root and use the application from the market call titanium back-up , you can back up all system, apps and personal settings to your SD card. As far as backing up pics they are already on your SD card so if you want to back those up back them up to you personal computer.
Link to Temp-root
2. Rooting benefits are removing bloatware apps installed by your service provider that you don't want, use custom Roms and root apps, increase speed and performance and battery life etc.....
Cons of rooting- you could seriously Eff up your phone if you don't know what your doing, void warranty etc....
3. See answer #1 also you can back them all up on your Google account.
4. As far as i know there is no way to set up different notification sounds for two separate email account, only one choice for notification sounds.
5.Install a file manager from the market like "Astro" to explore your sdcard, with temp root or perm root you can use "Root Explorer" and browse and change system files as well as the SD card files.
If you want to add notification sounds you can also select the personalize button on the far right side of the Rosie launcher and then select "Sound Set" and download new notification sounds.
Add ringtones check out this link....http://maketecheasier.com/add-custom-alarm-ringtone-in-android/2010/01/08
Hope this helps you with some of your questions.....
Thanks joemm
thanks for detailed info... one question on rooting if i may. Can i root without loosing everything i've done? meaning root it, download, use titanium. and know i'll be good to go.
Thanks
Yes, temp rooting will not touch any of your settings or apps. So temp root then back up with titanium backup, it will even back up each apps settings too, like a certain level your on in a game or saved search results etc...
thanks alot.. will attempt this tonight!
How do you back up your apps to your google account?
xladeeda said:
How do you back up your apps to your google account?
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It's automatic.
joemm im going to tackle this tomm. will ES file explorer work? or will i need to use root explorer to accomplish my goals? i love ES file explorer because it gives me access to my network files.
thanks in advance!
xtacybyme said:
joemm im going to tackle this tomm. will ES file explorer work? or will i need to use root explorer to accomplish my goals? i love ES file explorer because it gives me access to my network files.
thanks in advance!
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ES will work just the same....
No need to temp root now....perm root is out.
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i think this may beyond me. i tried the temp. i think it's the temp.. steps i took
downloaded rw sensation from post #1 on link you provided.
unzipped
installed htc sense on win 7 machine double clicked Run_ME_Fr3vo_ROOT
ran a bunch of commands. once done it said hit any key to continue
then i went to phone transferred superuser file to storage card /installs, installed that. then went to superuser and it says no apps.
so not sure how to uninstall the default apps.
in Es file explorer i did notice i can see the system files now.
questions. may i ask how i permanently root this thing? (all i want to do is remove stock apps, and do backups. i 'm to old for the custom rom stuff. and to be honest don't have the time to be testing/doing custom roms anymore.)
after i accomplish the permanent root, what steps are needed to remove stock apps? (special programs, commands?)
and then what steps are needed to just do a backup, and finally enjoy this phone with out worries of lockups, crashes, etc...
and thirdly what are the steps to get all apps off my htc sensation onto my main machine so i have them backed up.
Sorry for not understanding fully. ive spent 4 days setting this up to my liking, buying what i need. and just want to be able to backup everything, and not worry bout it. like i can with all my pc's via Acronis image.
thanks for any clarification.
still yet to get my sensation permanently rooted... is this the most recent guide that will work with my Tmobile USA sensation?
post 1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
I don't brick my phone.
thanks
xtacybyme said:
still yet to get my sensation permanently rooted... is this the most recent guide that will work with my Tmobile USA sensation?
post 1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
I don't brick my phone.
thanks
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Ah, yep. That's the one.
Just read each point completely before you start.
It's really much easier than it appears.
Good luck.
well i decided to try it. and i think i screwed up
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Grrrr. im getting to old for this stuff, (not on pc's as much anymore) when i was younger this stuff came easy to me.
i downloaded first file (revolutionary) did the steps. OF COURSE IT HANGS ON MINE)
so i went to post 2. it wasnt detailed for lamens.. so i uninstalled htc sync on phone and windows 7 32 bit. then i went to this post unrar'd files. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161769&highlight=htc+driver and have no clue what to do next...
so now i sit, with those files on my windows 7 machine, no htc sync on phone or windows 7 machine. ideas please?
yes i read this post... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16143324&postcount=11
but they dont tell me where i should make temp folder (on phone or pc?)
who wants to make a quick $20.00?
If not enough let me know amount. i'm done with this. i just want to backup my phone in it's entirety, i want to backup my apps to HDD location of my choice on my pc. I want to do an image (just like an acronis, or norton ghost) of my sensation to HDD location of my choice on my pc. Like i use to be able to do with my SPV's, HD2's.
Pm Me. and let's get this done!
Thank you!

dropbox 50 gb for free

hello everybody
i fund this tread to upgrade my free box to 50 gb thanks to tomcat420m
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855381
so i aplayed his method to get 50 gb from drop box
TUTORIAL
REQUIREMENTS
>Root (YOUR DEVICE WARRANTY IS MORE THEN LIKELY VOID THAT YOUR ROOTED. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR PHONE, OR ISSUES YOU MAY OCCUR.)
>File Manager with Root rights
>Official dropBox app from Play Store
>2 Minutes of your time
Optional:
> build.prop editor
PLAYSTORE LINK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ld.prop.editor
(Makes EVEN EASIER, follow link above, it's free. /Thanks to user: 'lncoln' for mentioning)
STEPS
*Remember to make a Nandroid backup anytime you start modifying any system files.
*Some for some reason gets bootloops. If happens just restore your Nandroid.
1. Open file manager, & Navigate to 'Root' > 'System'
•There is a file called Build.Prop there
2. Backup Build.prop
•COPY & paste to another location you wont forget, either on SD Card or in Box account
3. Open Build.prop scroll and find 2 certain lines
•ro.product.model=*****
4. Change After '=' to make sure looks like below
•ro.product.model=GT-N7100
5. Save build.prop after Modified
6. Restart Device
7. Open your gmail and you will find the link to upgrade
open the dropbox app in your phone
•Can check by Going to settings, and scrolling to bottom, it will show your space used out of your allowed space.
8. Restore original backed up build.prop
•If & when your Done Upgrading/Creating Accounts
•From step #2
9. Restart Device
•Your all done!
go to your email adress you will find the link to complite the 5 step after that your will have your 50 gb
» PLEASE HIT "THANKS" Button
After a week or two, dropbox will remove the "free" space.
hettab said:
hello everybody
i fund this tread to upgrade my free box to 50 gb thanks to tomcat420m
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855381
so i aplayed his method to get 50 gb from drop box
TUTORIAL
REQUIREMENTS
>Root (YOUR DEVICE WARRANTY IS MORE THEN LIKELY VOID THAT YOUR ROOTED. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR PHONE, OR ISSUES YOU MAY OCCUR.)
>File Manager with Root rights
>Official dropBox app from Play Store
>2 Minutes of your time
Optional:
> build.prop editor
PLAYSTORE LINK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ld.prop.editor
(Makes EVEN EASIER, follow link above, it's free. /Thanks to user: 'lncoln' for mentioning)
STEPS
*Remember to make a Nandroid backup anytime you start modifying any system files.
*Some for some reason gets bootloops. If happens just restore your Nandroid.
1. Open file manager, & Navigate to 'Root' > 'System'
•There is a file called Build.Prop there
2. Backup Build.prop
•COPY & paste to another location you wont forget, either on SD Card or in Box account
3. Open Build.prop scroll and find 2 certain lines
•ro.product.model=*****
4. Change After '=' to make sure looks like below
•ro.product.model=GT-N7100
5. Save build.prop after Modified
6. Restart Device
7. Open your gmail and you will find the link to upgrade
open the dropbox app in your phone
•Can check by Going to settings, and scrolling to bottom, it will show your space used out of your allowed space.
8. Restore original backed up build.prop
•If & when your Done Upgrading/Creating Accounts
•From step #2
9. Restart Device
•Your all done!
go to your email adress you will find the link to complite the 5 step after that your will have your 50 gb
» PLEASE HIT "THANKS" Button
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This doesn't work for me, after restart device, no link in Gmail ... thank you anyway
Don't post illegal stuff In xda
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Anyone that uses this... Dropbox finds out every time. This is kniving and stealing. Not what xda is about. Shame on you :thumbdown:
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I don't really care about dropbox storage (I've used about a dozen mb) but I would like to know what this is doing. I never heard of a 50gb promotion. I got 3gb thanks to my HTC phone.
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A friend just got this promotion legitimately and it's ONLY for a year anyway.
This thread might get closed like all others
Sent from Hell!!
benwalburn said:
I don't really care about dropbox storage (I've used about a dozen mb) but I would like to know what this is doing. I never heard of a 50gb promotion. I got 3gb thanks to my HTC phone.
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Its a promo given to phones like the HTC ONE series that doesn't have a microsd slot. I got my 50gb the RIGHT way when syncing Dropbox to my HTC one s. Its a modified Dropbox app that tricks Dropbox into thinking you have one of those devices. And its usually for 2 yrs because that's the length of your phone contract
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