I understand that most one click lagfix apps wont work right away for the DROID Charge, so I would like to start learning how to convert from rfs to ext4 safely and maybe make an app for the phone. Any devs that can give me some advice or instructions would be nice! Thanks guys
jism31 said:
I understand that most one click lagfix apps wont work right away for the DROID Charge, so I would like to start learning how to convert from rfs to ext4 safely and maybe make an app for the phone. Any devs that can give me some advice or instructions would be nice! Thanks guys
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I believe it will take a voodoo kernel. Is how it works on the fascinate.
I hope some of the Fascinate Devs roll over to this device so we can get some of their past work on it.
RaptorMD said:
I hope some of the Fascinate Devs roll over to this device so we can get some of their past work on it.
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If you guys can get me a Charge, I'd be more than willing to take my work from the Fascinate and get it going on the Charge Also, I'm sure Voodoo lagfix can be made to work, and Voodoo Sound will also work. not sure about color though due to the different display that is being used. Applying the color fix may actually make it look worse, though supercurio would probably be the person to ask about that one.
I'm sure once it hits many will gather round the devs to support them in their cause, I know I will.
RaptorMD said:
I'm sure once it hits many will gather round the devs to support them in their cause, I know I will.
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If someone can get me the kernel, I can get you guys CWM and a cleaned up ROM. Not sure how functional CWM will be, but we can work out the bugs then after people can test it.
If you can tell me how to get you the kernel I can get it for you. I work for Verizon and I am trying to slowly learn the developer process. Let me know
jism31 said:
If you can tell me how to get you the kernel I can get it for you. I work for Verizon and I am trying to slowly learn the developer process. Let me know
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Well, you'd need a rooted device, and after that, you should be able to use dd to get it, but I'm not completely sure where it resides yet. The partitions aren't the same as the Fascinate and Continuum, and I'm guessing it's due to the LTE radio. You could just dump 3 partitions to see which are the correct ones I guess. Via adb, here is the sequence of commands you'd use:
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/bml7 of=/sdcard/bml7 bs=4096
dd if=/dev/block/bml8 of=/sdcard/bml8 bs=4096
dd if=/dev/block/bml9 of=/sdcard/bml9 bs=4096
exit
exit
adb pull /sdcard/bml7
adb pull /sdcard/bml8
adb pull /sdcard/bml9
Then just tar/zip/7z/whatever the files and put them on a file sharing site and send me the link to them. Just a note that while this shouldn't cause any issues as far as breaking your phone, there is always that possibility, so just be aware of that fact as I'm not responsible if it breaks.
I know there is a user over at android central who is rooted already on his lucky Charge. You should cross-post there and if other are not yet comfortable with rooting, which I do understand.
Voodoo lagfix is a piece of cake, did that a few months ago Lost all the files I had though
Somebody dump their zImage (bml7), and it can be easily hacked in. Will take some rewriting of the lagfix code to merge with mainline cuz the partitions are much different (system/data/cache, all of em are different than other sgs devices), but whipping up a usable kernel is stupid easy, recovery should not be difficult either.
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Something I'd like to see is Voodoo's color fix on the super amoled plus screen. They are always just a bit off with colors.
imnuts said:
Well, you'd need a rooted device, and after that, you should be able to use dd to get it, but I'm not completely sure where it resides yet. The partitions aren't the same as the Fascinate and Continuum, and I'm guessing it's due to the LTE radio. You could just dump 3 partitions to see which are the correct ones I guess. Via adb, here is the sequence of commands you'd use:
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/bml7 of=/sdcard/bml7 bs=4096
dd if=/dev/block/bml8 of=/sdcard/bml8 bs=4096
dd if=/dev/block/bml9 of=/sdcard/bml9 bs=4096
exit
exit
adb pull /sdcard/bml7
adb pull /sdcard/bml8
adb pull /sdcard/bml9
Then just tar/zip/7z/whatever the files and put them on a file sharing site and send me the link to them. Just a note that while this shouldn't cause any issues as far as breaking your phone, there is always that possibility, so just be aware of that fact as I'm not responsible if it breaks.
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I just tried this and I am getting permission denied. I would really like to help but I don't have much knowledge on adb.
I remember reading somewhere (blog) Samsung had released the SDK for the Charge a couple weeks before the original scheduled launch. I may have downloaded it. If not, I can ask my Samsung contact if he can score it for me.
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Go to opensource.samsung.com, go to mobile->mobile phone, and scroll to SCH-I510 and download the source code. That should be everything you need, right?
I would love to post the link directly to the zip file, but I'm not allowed to, having fewer that 8 posts.
moondrius said:
I just tried this and I am getting permission denied. I would really like to help but I don't have much knowledge on adb.
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After you type in SU, the prompt should go from a '$' to a '#' if it doesn't, then you won't be able to use dd
Yeah thats the problem.
moondrius said:
Yeah thats the problem.
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When the phone is plugged in and you go to use adb shell, have it up at the home screen. Then type in su and press enter with the home screen still up. Superuser may have captured the event and prevented it from going to root in adb shell until you allow it. If it did, you should see a prompt show up on the screen about allow/deny for root access just after pressing enter for root access. Allow it, and then you should be able to continue.
Thanks a lot, I was able to pull that from the Charge.
http://www.mediafire.com/?kg66bb6cms9m62m
Ok, well I guess its time to put out a call to arms. I am not as familiar with imnuts work on the Fascinate, I had it for about 3 days and returned it. I am more than willing to donate to the Droid Charge cause.
What types of customizations can you bring over to the Charge (assuming it actually goes on sale this year) from the Fascinate? How far away are you from reaching your goal of being able to purchase a Charge, I know retail is up there (that's how I am getting it as well)?
RaptorMD said:
Ok, well I guess its time to put out a call to arms. I am not as familiar with imnuts work on the Fascinate, I had it for about 3 days and returned it. I am more than willing to donate to the Droid Charge cause.
What types of customizations can you bring over to the Charge (assuming it actually goes on sale this year) from the Fascinate? How far away are you from reaching your goal of being able to purchase a Charge, I know retail is up there (that's how I am getting it as well)?
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imnuts is a pretty prolific dev. I can remember him from the eclair days.
Come onto irc and you can talk to him directly.
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Hey i was wondering if anyone knew how to change the Verizon Wireless text in the notification screen and lock screen on the Droid x!? Easy way??
MonoDraken said:
Hey i was wondering if anyone knew how to change the Verizon Wireless text in the notification screen and lock screen on the Droid x!? Easy way??
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look here and on droidforums for modifying the eri.xml
HMmm let me look!
http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&t=876
Thanks for that but i am wondering if there is a easier way?..
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Thanks for that but i am wondering if there is a easier way?..
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Pay me to do it for you
Haha i would but dont have credit card or anything like that lol...
and parents wont let me use there... -.-'
MonoDraken said:
Thanks for that but i am wondering if there is a easier way?..
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Its actually quite easy. Takes like 5 minutes.
I'm like a noon at these things :/
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It's really not that hard and the feeling of accomplishment you will get by doing it yourself will be worth it.
Just do it.
Just used this method and it was super easy! Got rid of that stupid VZW name and replaced it with something cool. Thanks a bunch!!
Dont really wanna mess up my phone so lol.
MonoDraken said:
Hey i was wondering if anyone knew how to change the Verizon Wireless text in the notification screen and lock screen on the Droid x!? Easy way??
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Casen said:
http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&t=876
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Wanted to thank MD for starting the thread and Casen for the lnk. Very cool. I now have "android droidX".
MD- how far have you got? Try downloading the android sdk and you can start experimenting with ADB (android debug bridge). If you just google "android sdk" you can go right to google's site and they have instructions there. Or maybe you have all ready messed around with ADB?
anyways, cheers for the good question.
Thanks and idk im trying to look for a easier way first. Theres a app out there it just doesnt support DX yet.
Whenever I push my changed apk back to my system I lose all of my contacts. What's up?
zehkaiser said:
Whenever I push my changed apk back to my system I lose all of my contacts. What's up?
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I had that same problem originally. Did you follow the directions on the link exactly? If you push the framework-res.apk back to the phone while it is running "normally"- that is what happens (or it happened to me at least).
But when I booted into recovery, mounted system (it will actually read unmount when it is mounted) and then pushed the apk- I didn't have that problem.
I am not sure if that was the only step that made the difference- but is the only one I can think of.
thepolishguy said:
I had that same problem originally. Did you follow the directions on the link exactly? If you push the framework-res.apk back to the phone while it is running "normally"- that is what happens (or it happened to me at least).
But when I booted into recovery, mounted system (it will actually read unmount when it is mounted) and then pushed the apk- I didn't have that problem.
I am not sure if that was the only step that made the difference- but is the only one I can think of.
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Thanks. I couldn't get my system to recognize the phone while in recovery. I ended up mounting the system while the phone was in Media Sync Mode, issuing the "stop" command, replacing the files and rebooting. Worked like a charm. :-D
zehkaiser said:
Thanks. I couldn't get my system to recognize the phone while in recovery. I ended up mounting the system while the phone was in Media Sync Mode, issuing the "stop" command, replacing the files and rebooting. Worked like a charm. :-D
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That sounds easier. I am no ADB wizard. Could you type it out for me?
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
etc.
Or whatever commands you issued?
Thanks.
It's much easier to use Android Terminal Emulator on the phone instead of the cable/ADB method.
dave8311 said:
It's much easier to use Android Terminal Emulator on the phone instead of the cable/ADB method.
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A couple of things...
1. This is in no way meant as a "come back". Just my view.
2. Whether it is easier to use terminal or not - I still need the commands.
3. And for me it is easier to use a full size key board. The USB cable is less of a hassle to me then the mini touch screen keyboard.
Again- that's just me.
hello xda!!! been doing alot of reading here and desided that i wanted to be part of the action...with that said...
did some reading on how to get clockworkmod on the mesmerize and have no clue how in gods name to use adb...is there a how to that could help me better understand how to use it and get this on my phone after i have it rooted...soory for the noob question but as you can see. im a noob at this. only phone i have really modded is the samsung acclaim (which btw is a weak phone but good for the noobie droid user) so any help is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance guys and i look forword to helping devs by testing and such
adb, or android debug bridge, is a tool distributed with the android sdk. In current versions of the sdk, it is located in the platform-tools folder, which only appears after you download the sdk tools after downloading the sdk zip itself.
It should be noted that usb debugging needs to be enabled on your device in order for adb to work properly. This can be turned on under: Applications > Development
To use adb, you open up a command window if on windows or a terminal emulator if on linux or mac. Type:
adb <command> [options]
Where command is any one of the commands listed when typing "adb help" and options are things like file names, paths, or other flags.
Common commands include:
pull
push
shell
pull copies a file on your device to your current working directory (or the optional specified location)
push copies a file from your computer onto the device
shell invokes a simple shell on your device allowing you work in a linux like environment on your device
There is a reboot command that is sometimes helpful but that can always be done using the power button on the device.
You will probably only use push and shell.
Examples:
adb shell
adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip
Hope that clairifies things a bit.
yes it does sir...so with those commands i can "push" the clockworkmod onto my mesmerize and have that beautiful recovery? the only directions i found where using the adb. if there any way i can screw this up ei: mistyping or will it just say invalid command or something? and again ty for the fast response!!!
you got the thanks for that...lol...im grateful for any and all help
Typos shouldn't hurt. If it's a bad command it just won't execute. If it's a bad filename you may have to clean up a bit (like remove the file that is improperly named or in the wrong directory) but nothing fatal should happen.
alright...i feel a bit more confident that i can make clockworkmod happen when i get my mesmerize and get it rooted...any other suggested mods for spped?
You should install a custom ROM, (I use Super Clean, some people prefer the pick n pack) then a theme you like from the themes and apps section, then install the voodoo lagfix kernel. Everything mentioned can be found in the Mesmerize forum.
yea i seen voodoo but wasnt quite sure what exactly it does. as far as the pick n pack or super clean...could you tell me the difference or does it say it on the page where it was posted and im just blind and didnt see it?
BakedTator said:
yea i seen voodoo but wasnt quite sure what exactly it does. as far as the pick n pack or super clean...could you tell me the difference or does it say it on the page where it was posted and im just blind and didnt see it?
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Its obvious you didn't read the threads.
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ADB is nice and all ..
But there other ways to install and do everything needed to Flash a ROM or Kernel.
How to get ADB up and running.
And a couple other great links for learning more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872128
If you look in the Clockwork Mod thread here in the Mez forums there are walkthroughs on BOTH ADB method to get CWM working and sans ADB methods.
And again. Always Read.. Read again.. if all else fails.. Read once more.. And ask.. Everyone here is very informative and glad to help when we can.
I knew nothing of Android before I came here and a month later I know enough now to be dangerous.. LOL
skitzo_inc said:
Its obvious you didn't read the threads.
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i did read just havnt read over it several times to see if i have missed anything...just a lil scared of adb because i have never used it before..i have an acclaim and could do everything from the swupgrade flasher for the moment and that made life easy(aint tryin to brick a 600$ phone)
to Sighcosis
thanks for the link...will read over them tonight seeing as my phone will be here no later than Wednesday and i wanna have everything downloaded and ready to roll cause the second i get this phone imma start fashing it and getting everything i want on it...again thanks for all the help guys...now more reading
Guys, I've got a 2.2 dev firmware transformer unit for tonight only. Are there any files I should rip before I have to send it back tomorrow? Seems like lots of dev tools installed. I know there are dumps out there, but perhaps the files can be useful.
3.0 version arriving tomorrow hopefully.
It makes sense to dump root and system partitions. Data can also have some useful stuff, but no partition dump needed, may be just /data/app directory. Could you try playing YouTube videos using native app? Does it drops frames?
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dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk3 of=/<sdcard with enough space for a 16GB dump>
Once compressed that shouldn't be too large.
Roach2010 said:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk3 of=/<sdcard with enough space for a 16GB dump>
Once compressed that shouldn't be too large.
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Seriously. There's been a whole lot of dicking around on this, when this would give us everything to pore over offline. Don't let another one go to waste!
Also get the output from 'cat /proc/partitions' so we know where to split up the partitions.
Why does anybody want the 2.2? Not in a ass way,just actually curious.
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jinsoku3g said:
Why does anybody want the 2.2? Not in a ass way,just actually curious.
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It's not about the Froyo ROM, nobody wants that on his TF, really
But since it's a dev device, our devs hope that it is less locked down and perhaps flashable with nvflash for example. This would give us great opportunities. I'm no dev myself, but I hope I could help.
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It's not about the Froyo ROM, nobody wants that on his TF, really
But since it's a dev device, our devs hope that it is less locked down and perhaps flashable with nvflash for example. This would give us great opportunities. I'm no dev myself, but I hope I could help.
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Ah I see so clearly now lol I never thought about that. Thanks
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get the files from the /data/ folder.
We believe some dev tools are in the /data/ folder instead of /system/app/, since other people had some apps disappear after they did a factory reset.
I'd back up everything I could.. assuming MicroSD is at /Removable/MicroSD...
Feel free to sub values according to busybox df -h.. for example, if there are 300MB of files on the data partition... create an image accordingly..
busybox dd if=/dev/zero of=/Removable/MicroSD/data.img bs=1M count=768
Bold indicates that it may have to be done in linux.. in this case.. I'm talking about making the ext4 file system on the created images.. in which case.. loop devices wouldn't be in /dev/block/...
for the acutal script..
busybox dd if=/dev/zero of=/Removable/MicroSD/data.img bs=1M count=768
busybox dd if=/dev/zero of=/Removable/MicroSD/system.img bs=1M count=300
busybox losetup /dev/block/loop2 /Removable/MicroSD/data.img
busybox losetup /dev/block/loop3 /Removable/MicroSD/system.img
mkfs.ext4 /dev/block/loop2
mkfs.ext4 /dev/block/loop3
mkdir /Backups
mkdir /Backups/data
mkdir /Backups/system
busybox mount /dev/block/loop2 /Backups/data
busybox mount /dev/block/loop3 /Backups/system
cd /data/
cp -aR ./ /Backups/data/
cd /system/
cp -aR ./ /Backups/system/
then you can use 'dd' to grab whatever other partitions you can find..
I guess this 'offer' is over with.. but I still have a quesiton.. what size was the device? 16 or 32?
pokey9000 said:
Seriously. There's been a whole lot of dicking around on this, when this would give us everything to pore over offline. Don't let another one go to waste!
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Agree, would be great to have the whole thing
I'm mostly interesting in the stuff on the /data partition, since they have apps installed on there that are not in the current system dump
I sent itback and got a nice new 3.0 version. Had to pay again though and wait for ebuyer to collect and spend a week checking the old one though before i get my money back. Consider this very bad customer service.
Managed to rip all the apps from app and system/app. Got the ones that were deleted in a factory reset too! Will find a way to make them available soon.
ryukent said:
I sent itback and got a nice new 3.0 version. Had to pay again though and wait for ebuyer to collect and spend a week checking the old one though before i get my money back. Consider this very bad customer service.
Managed to rip all the apps from app and system/app. Got the ones that were deleted in a factory reset too! Will find a way to make them available soon.
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I'm r34p3rex and I approve of this message.
pokey9000 said:
Seriously. There's been a whole lot of dicking around on this, when this would give us everything to pore over offline. Don't let another one go to waste!
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Guys im not trying to be negative but did no one read what i posted with the last one ? I did post the partitions as well... the 2.2 version is nothing but a device flashed with wrong software.. the sbk is locked it is all locked and the partitions are all different, take the apps if you want but these devices dont hold any keys or secrets for us. :-(
ryukent said:
I sent itback and got a nice new 3.0 version. Had to pay again though and wait for ebuyer to collect and spend a week checking the old one though before i get my money back. Consider this very bad customer service.
Managed to rip all the apps from app and system/app. Got the ones that were deleted in a factory reset too! Will find a way to make them available soon.
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Sweet, nice work.
Well, I'm writing this thread because I happily have a root method that doesn't require HTC unlock and you can downgrade to 2.2. Let's get into the information about it:
Required:
ADB
PG06IMG.zip {Downgraded version}
misc.img * {md5sum = c88dd947eb3b36eec90503a3525ae0de}
tacoroot *
*included in zip file
Instructions:
Alright, for this you will need to run the following commands:
Code:
adb push tacoroot.sh /data/local/tmp/taco
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/taco
adb shell sh /data/local/tmp/taco --setup
[COLOR="Red"]YOU NEED TO Hit Vol up + Vol Down + Power all at once after it goes into recovery![/COLOR]
After it reboots type:
Code:
adb shell sh /data/local/tmp/taco --root
and then you use
Code:
adb shell dd if=/sdcard/misc.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17
Pull your battery after you check the md5sum of the img by using adb shell md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p17
and then reboot into hboot to downgrade
Download here
Script Download, features, changelog is in this post
credits:
Misc.img file: OTAKing (Ohai buddeh)
tacoroot: jcase
Well looks like someone has been at work.
I never doubted you buddy! Good work! Thanks!
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Nice work as always.
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You never cease to amaze young Padawan!!
Just imagine If they could of waited a little longer! Lmao!
Indirect for the win!!!
Script information:
This one is called ShiftySonOfA
It is basically Fre3atlast rewritten for this with about 3/4ths of it changed. Enjoy.
Download link:
here
Features:
Code:
MD5 Check
Easy to use
Includes all information needed
Offers download for EXE or Zip for RUU back to froyo.
Version Changelog:
Code:
1.0: Initial Release
Anyone think we can get this stickied? It's pretty important. :|
You got it...
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Indirect said:
Anyone think we can get this stickied? It's pretty important. :|
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Done.
EDIT: I've created a single sticky which links to all other stickies. We had about 6 so it needed to be tidied up.
Thanks once again Indirect
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
Glad to help out where I started developing.
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Indirect said:
Glad to help out where I started developing.
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I'm just glad your still helping out
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
He told me he is too scared to ask anyone for a donation for a shift, he will work on roms if he can get his hands on one, any takers?
gigermunit said:
He told me he is too scared to ask anyone for a donation for a shift, he will work on roms if he can get his hands on one, any takers?
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Because I knew everyone would say no.
If I had an extra one, you'd be welcome to it. Your work kicks ass.
Sent from my Supremely Shifted Speedy.
I honestly have a extra shift but have been trying to sell it times are tough at the moment, thing is less then 6 months old and doesn't even get used back in the box mint...
Just don't think I'm comin off as a ****, if I could donate bro I define would just can't afford to...
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Indirect said:
Because I knew everyone would say no.
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Im considering reporting my current shift lost and sending it to you.
but after I get money to pay for a replacement lol
guys, look on the bright side: If I have a donated shift, I can also try to develop a root for the rom instead of having to downgrade. I already have some ideas but I need to test on latest version. :|
Indirect said:
... I happily have a root method that doesn't require HTC unlock and you can downgrade to 2.2.
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Thanks for this! I was able to use the temp root to "adb pull" the entirety of the (kernel visible) flash, as well as the /boot, /system, WiMax, and /data partitions (after remounting r/o). Because of that, after I'd downgraded (which seems really unnecessary JUST to get to a flashable HBoot, but that's another topic), I was able to flash back the new radios and touchscreen firmware (as seen in another thread), then flash the CWM recovery, which let me reflash /system and /data from my previously-unlocked Shift (and Nandroid that for future use, as well). After modifying the stock 2.3.4 /boot to set ro.secure to "0" then flashing that with fastboot, then pushing Superuser.apk and the "su" binary, I was exactly back to where I was before (which was VERY important to me, I didn't want to have to start over from a clean wipe), except now I have root- so I was able to use TiBu to move stuff that was ordinarily marked "Phone Only" to the SD-Card, freeing up some space (which along with how slow this phone is and how little memory it's got are my major gripes with the Shift).
(TL;DR: I now have root and didn't lose anything I had before I started).
It's nice to have the TiBu and Nandroids, too- despite the glowing reviews I read here, I seriously dislike this handset, but I hear there's ROMs out there that make this thing usable. So, now I get to try 'em, and always go back if they're no better after all.
So, I'm attempting to root a Charge that the volume keys do not work. Apparently, 1 and 2 year olds who have great throwing ability is something the Charge, well, anything really, doesn't exactly appreciate. Normally, I root by going into the download mode, and flashing CWM, then installing the ROM. Obviously, not happening here.
My question is, has someone with more knowledge than I figured out how to accomplish this? Its running stock FP5. I really don't want to send it in because of the contract timing and wasteful of money. I'm also willing to experiment replacing parts, if someone knows anything about it...
Thanks.
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Yep. There's a jig that will force the phone into dl mode. IIRC it's branded for the gnex but it's confirmed to work on the Charge as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27533069
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Hey, I had a thought of using ADB to root, and somehow forcing CWM on it, then using an app to boot it into dl mode. I've never used and before and don't know if it's possible, although, from what I read, it seems plausible. Can you offer any insight on this idea?
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edji-x said:
Hey, I had a thought of using ADB to root, and somehow forcing CWM on it, then using an app to boot it into dl mode. I've never used and before and don't know if it's possible, although, from what I read, it seems plausible. Can you offer any insight on this idea?
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If you have adb all set up and it properly recognizes your phone (something comes up when putting in the adb devices command) you can boot into download mode with
adb reboot download
Actually it's something I looked into recently for another member. I'm not saying it's not possible but I don't think we have the right tools for it. Originally ginger root was used via adb to root the charge but that's not going to work with our version of gb (assuming you could still find it). I'm not sure the format of cwm will work either. I'm not really proficient with adb so someone with more expertise might be able to get you going.
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Awesome. I don't have it installed yet, but it doesn't look like it takes much to make it work. Plus, I have nine that isn't screwed up, so I think I'll see what I can come up with later.
On a side note, I can't post a reply to your tweaked 3.1 thread, but I ran into somewhat of a problem... run tweaktools, did the tweaks thing, phone BARELY would run. I also couldn't get a shell to run to get back in to uninstall. What I ended up doing to fix was a reinstall of SuperSU and installing a bash shell off a different emulator to get back into tweaktools. This was after I played in /system/etc/init.d awhile trying my hand at fixing it. Thought you may want/need to knoknow.
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By the way, thanks for the tip. I'll report one way or another in a day or 2.
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edji-x said:
On a side note, I can't post a reply to your tweaked 3.1 thread
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edji-x said:
Awesome. I don't have it installed yet, but it doesn't look like it takes much to make it work. Plus, I have nine that isn't screwed up, so I think I'll see what I can come up with later.
On a side note, I can't post a reply to your tweaked 3.1 thread, but I ran into somewhat of a problem... run tweaktools, did the tweaks thing, phone BARELY would run. I also couldn't get a shell to run to get back in to uninstall. What I ended up doing to fix was a reinstall of SuperSU and installing a bash shell off a different emulator to get back into tweaktools. This was after I played in /system/etc/init.d awhile trying my hand at fixing it. Thought you may want/need to knoknow.
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Sorry to hear of the troubles - not sure what would have caused the issue with tweaktools. You weren't able to su, or you weren't able to open terminal emulator? What were you messing with specifically in the tweaks?
dwitherell said:
If you have adb all set up and it properly recognizes your phone (something comes up when putting in the adb devices command) you can boot into download mode with
adb reboot download
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Sigh, I don't know why I didn't think of that lol. And I was Ninja'd. Double whammy lol
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Okay, Found it in ADB, and am able to reboot into download, so all is well, I think.
On the tweaktools issue, I kinda did something like this...One tweak does okay, so lets install ALL of them....after that, performed the reboot, and everything went very sloooow. So, I tried to get into a term emulator, and nothing happened, the shell wouldn't even start. Blank screen. So, I tried a different outside of ROM toolbox. Nothing. So, I played around with the settings here and there, and still nothing. I then went into root browser, and started trying to manually move the tweaks out, nothing different. So, I downloaded another term emulator, "Better Terminal Emulator" and got a bash shell to at least open, was able to get into tweaktools, erase all tweaks, clear downloads. But the shells still weren't operating right. They'd open and run, but nothing would show on screen. So, a erase/reinstall of SuperSU, everything good....LOL
Well, maybe it'll help, maybe not, but here's the path I used to do this:
Visit samsung's site for the ADB download and install to c:\android-sdk\ (default)
Put USB Debugging on in phone
Start up command line and Odin 1.82
issue following in command line (notably in the c:\android-sdk\platform-tools)
Code:
adb reboot download
Odin up some Tweaked 2.2 with recovery and kernel for root
once rebooted, issue the following in ADB shell:
Code:
adb shell
su (Checked phone to be sure root was granted)
cd /data
rm -R *
cd /cache
rm -R *
cd /dbdata rm -R *
reboot, then adb reboot download.
Flashed EP4 Stock, updated,
Updated to FP5E
Once again, USB debug, adb reboot download, and Odin Tweaked 3.1 with 0302,
follow above code again, reboot, and I think I have it right....
Since the volume keys don't work on here, is there a way to screw around in the recovery mode via ADB rather than only the keys? I see ADB sees the phone in recovery, and seems to want to connect with it....Second is, is there a way to play with this in the *nix enviroment? I also have been searching for the Gingerbreak, etc to root this thing on stock, but haven't been able to do it....and last, is there a way to do a data wipe other than what I did, and think i accomplished with ADB?
Thanks
With the CWM that I am using, you can use the hard buttons at the bottom of the phone to navigate.
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