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[Q] Did I just brick my phone?

I was attempting to remove the bloatware on my ATT Inspire 4G with Titanium Backup after i rooted my phone using bubby's 1 touch method (which was successful), and it restarted and now i have a Yellow exclimation point inside of a white trangel. HELP PLEASE
God i hope i didnt mess my phone up

Pull the battery and restart it.
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lrs421 said:
Pull the battery and restart it.
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Ugh thank you was sweating bullets for a minute
Im guessing thats not the right way to remove ATT stock apps? lol I been browsing forums but can find nothing for HTC Inspire 4G

If your not to sure what you should or shouldn't delete, then the best thing for you would be to just flash a stock rooted rom. Like clearD, tcp, or dilligaf.

Titanium backup is the right way. Why don't you try twopumpchump optimized stock Rom in the development section. We're very helpful over there and will walk you through it. You can flash a ROM that already has the bloat removed.
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mudknot2005 said:
If your not to sure what you should or shouldn't delete, then the best thing for you would be to just flash a stock rooted rom. Like clearD, tcp, or dilligaf.
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I was attempting to remove the blockbuster app lol
Im kinda nervous to flash roms, I spent 3 hours last night reading/prepping myself for the root, was so nervous of a brick (btw new android user came from iphone) I have a buddy who had a nexus he bricked trying to flash the cryageon rom which is a well trusted rom. Just really scared >.>
Plus will flashing a rom remove contacts ect?

It's not as hard as you think. Take your time though. Best to do your research. Check out the Rom I suggested though and drop in if you have any questions.
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Lolclint said:
I was attempting to remove the blockbuster app lol
Im kinda nervous to flash roms, I spent 3 hours last night reading/prepping myself for the root, was so nervous of a brick (btw new android user came from iphone) I have a buddy who had a nexus he bricked trying to flash the cryageon rom which is a well trusted rom. Just really scared >.>
Plus will flashing a rom remove contacts ect?
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As long as you have them saved on your sim no. Personal data yes. Apps not if you back them up. Make a nandroid back up before flashing. All you have to do is download the rom, place it on your sd card. Then boot into recovery install zip from sd card, choose zip from sd card, pick the rom select yes. You just flashed a rom.. As far as I know no one has completely bricked their inspire, even the people who have had corrupted boot loaders have been able to recover.

lrs421 said:
It's not as hard as you think. Take your time though. Best to do your research. Check out the Rom I suggested though and drop in if you have any questions.
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I looked into the rom, I like how its a stocked rom without the bloatware and the extra features,
Just all this lingo and everything is confusing
"you need to have the stock AT&T Radio_12.39.60.19_26.06.04.06_M with this rom, you can learn how to flash it here. if you have issues please read the FAQ before you post a question in the thread".
how do i check this?
I used bubbies 1 click rooting process

mudknot2005 said:
As long as you have them saved on your sim no. Personal data yes. Apps not if you back them up. Make a nandroid back up before flashing. All you have to do is download the rom, place it on your sd card. Then boot into recovery install zip from sd card, choose zip from sd card, pick the rom select yes. You just flashed a rom.. As far as I know no one has completely bricked their inspire.
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How do i do this, I apologize for me being a noob, my buddy told me to use forum because everyone is helpful.
I used a iphone since release 4 years ago, I am completely new to all this lingo and processes lol
Edit: Thank you guys for the fast responses glad this forums is as active as it is

Lolclint said:
I looked into the rom, I like how its a stocked rom without the bloatware and the extra features,
Just all this lingo and everything is confusing
"you need to have the stock AT&T Radio_12.39.60.19_26.06.04.06_M with this rom, you can learn how to flash it here. if you have issues please read the FAQ before you post a question in the thread".
how do i check this?
I used bubbies 1 click rooting process
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You already have the stock radio so no worries

Lolclint said:
I looked into the rom, I like how its a stocked rom without the bloatware and the extra features,
Just all this lingo and everything is confusing
"you need to have the stock AT&T Radio_12.39.60.19_26.06.04.06_M with this rom, you can learn how to flash it here. if you have issues please read the FAQ before you post a question in the thread".
how do i check this?
I used bubbies 1 click rooting process
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I wrote the faq the radio mentioned is the stock one. The one you have installed now. Come over when you're ready.
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Lolclint said:
How do i do this, I apologize for me being a noob, my buddy told me to use forum because everyone is helpful.
I used a iphone since release 4 years ago, I am completely new to all this lingo and processes lol
Edit: Thank you guys for the fast responses glad this forums is as active as it is
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You will need clock work mod. Just open the app and select backup current rom. It will save everything as it is now so you can return to it later if you need to.

Mudknot, how's the theming coming along?
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Honestly, I haven't had a chance to sit down at my desktop and try and mess around with it, college has taken up a lot of my time. I will say its a lot more complex then people think it is. It makes me really appreciate the people who bake roms and make themes.
I will probably sit down this weekend try tweeking a few things, and hopefully get it to work with out boot looping. Makes me wish some one lived around here that could teach me a few things I am a visual learner. I will get one working though .

lrs421 said:
I wrote the faq the radio mentioned is the stock one. The one you have installed now. Come over when you're ready.
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Posted in rom topic, any help would be appriciated i do not want to mess this up

Lol. I completely understand. Can't wait to see what's next. Really like your boot animations
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One more question, how do i sync my contacts and messages to my gmail or whatever so when i flash a rom i can have it all back?

Hmmm. Haven't done the contact thing in a while, as long as they're saved in Google they'll always sync. As far as sms goes, I use mybackuppro
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[Q] How do you update the phone after I rooted it?

Want to update it to get the HUSPA update and what not but whenever I try it shuts down and then I have to take out the battery and put it back in so that it can do it's thing and then it didn't update. So is it possible to update or am I screwed?

Here's the update. Make sure you get the sideloading one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058042
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XAviierG said:
Here's the update. Make sure you get the sideloading one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058042
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Ah... So there isn't anyway to do this without screwing up my phone? (I mean installing a rom into the phone)
Is the update worth it? I mean I"m 100% satisfied with my phone. (Just a G sensor issue that everyone has which seems to be a problem with apps) but other then taht I'm happy.... I really just don't want to deal with all that stuff I"m tired of hacking things (Wii,PSP,Iphone,etc.) Just want something almost legit for a while ya know? I only rooted for sideloading.

rubsnick said:
Ah... So there isn't anyway to do this without screwing up my phone? (I mean installing a rom into the phone)
Is the update worth it? I mean I"m 100% satisfied with my phone. (Just a G sensor issue that everyone has which seems to be a problem with apps) but other then taht I'm happy.... I really just don't want to deal with all that stuff I"m tired of hacking things (Wii,PSP,Iphone,etc.) Just want something almost legit for a while ya know? I only rooted for sideloading.
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Oh yeah that's the only way.
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[Q] Noob ? Is there a definitive guide...

Hi all.
Just got my Desire S S-OFF and want to know where I go from here ,I don't mind doing the reading if someone can tell me if there is a definitive guide on what I need to do and what I need to do it. Never had an Android before
many thanks
det66

Don't know if there is a definitive guide, but you could start by reading this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143501
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Thanks for the quick reply , had read the thread then went to look for ginger break but seen in the later posts that it didn't work on 2.3.3 so left it alone. Was kinda lost after that

det66 said:
Thanks for the quick reply , had read the thread then went to look for ginger break but seen in the later posts that it didn't work on 2.3.3 so left it alone. Was kinda lost after that
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it does work, you'll find a thread for it in the development section, try it
Have seen a few people already get root after soff through alpharev today
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Thanks trying it now

Sorry to be a p.i.a. tried it and it said rooting flashed up remove car then said don't know what happened .manually reboot to see if you have Super User ...how can I tell ?
As I said ..real noob

Superuser is an application it should be in the app list if installed.
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Well, try installing Titanium Backup from market.. if when running it it ask you if allow it or not and it let you allow it it means that you are super user

Thanks for the help lads Super User is indeed in the apps list. Think I'll run with the stock at the mo till I get my head round roms and kernels

det66 said:
Thanks for the help lads Super User is indeed in the apps list. Think I'll run with the stock at the mo till I get my head round roms and kernels
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there is also an application you can get from the market called rootchecer which will just that, it should confirm that you are root
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Need help

Anybody has tmobile sensation that is flashed with the latest android revolution pls help me decide if I should also flash my phone and help me flash it if I decided to. I'm a noob not a tech savvy so basically I have zero idea on how to do it thanks in advance.
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Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

Eddy thanks for this info how I wish I can finish reading 2000+ post on it. But I fairly got bits of idea. Hope there's an easy way around.
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You only need the first page - the rest is just random posts.
Google 'flash a custom ROM on Android' to get more info on the actual flashing procedure but I wouldn't do ANYTHING until you understand what it is you're doing

If you need to ask if you need to flash a certain rom then the answer is NO, you do not need to flash.
There's a learning curve on how to do it, and do it correctly, learning how to go back to stock, and also upkeep of the rom (flashing everytime it's updated)
What's wrong with your phone right now that you want to put a ROM?
Don't feel like you need to put a ROM just because other people are doing it.

Your rooted and S-off already right?

I flashed my tmobile to revolution hd the first day I got it. This site is really helpful with all its guides. I did the whole thing in less then 24 hours and before this phone I knew next to nothing about android an s-off etc. If you read the guides properly I dont think its possible for you to screw up.
P.S I use mine in Canada with mobilicity, but I am guessing u r with tmobile.

Have to ask, but why did you root your phone? Did you actually have a reason to or did you do cause everyone else did and it 'looked cool'?
I'm not having a go but rooting actually isn't needed. The Sensation out the box is a great handset. The ONLY reason I did was to remove the bloat I don't use (including most of HTC's widgets). If HTC were to release a phone that allowed this without root I'd have no reason to - even if I could

EddyOS said:
Have to ask, but why did you root your phone? Did you actually have a reason to or did you do cause everyone else did and it 'looked cool'?
I'm not having a go but rooting actually isn't needed. The Sensation out the box is a great handset. The ONLY reason I did was to remove the bloat I don't use (including most of HTC's widgets). If HTC were to release a phone that allowed this without root I'd have no reason to - even if I could
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Im not going to lie but i did it cause everyone else was doing it and seemed like the thing to do... Since doing that I have actually learned a lot... Its the greatest thing when you can take a phone and COMPLETELY make it your own from the rom that you have on there to the splash screen and the boot and down animation... Knowing its there because thats what YOU want there not what HTC or your carrier wants there is the greatest gift... Its YOURS.

See, there you go. Not a good example for a 'should I root' question
Fair enough, you've learnt now but you'd look like a bit of a tit if you'd bricked your phone without knowing how to reverse it.
Word to the OP - READ EVERYTHING
Do not attempt to do anything until you know what you're doing. OK, there are some things you can only learn having done a few things but for the most part build up your confidence by understanding everything the guide(s) tell you

I agree with mr. burglar I did it because of all the modification options. I just like things different. If I could change the rom in my toaster I would.

Well I have had a fair amount of experience jailbreaking iphones... I know that its nothing like rooting a droid... I did not root blindly either... I came about doing myself cause I did some research I saw that the evo was being rooted and they said it was the same for the Sensation... I found a really great detailed video in two parts on you tube of how to do this step by step so there was going to be no error... Not only that there are lots of people on craigslist i could have paid to root... I took the chance... well no some a chance but I was certain that I would have no problems with doing this it was a 15 minute or so journey that came out just fine

I wanted to try flashing my Rom because I have read that after flashing with android revolution made their phone faster and battery last longer.
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D-Reapper said:
I flashed my tmobile to revolution hd the first day I got it. This site is really helpful with all its guides. I did the whole thing in less then 24 hours and before this phone I knew next to nothing about android an s-off etc. If you read the guides properly I dont think its possible for you to screw up.
P.S I use mine in Canada with mobilicity, but I am guessing u r with tmobile.
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Yes I'm with tmobile and will still use it with tmobile if I root and flashed it.
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EddyOS said:
Have to ask, but why did you root your phone? Did you actually have a reason to or did you do cause everyone else did and it 'looked cool'?
I'm not having a go but rooting actually isn't needed. The Sensation out the box is a great handset. The ONLY reason I did was to remove the bloat I don't use (including most of HTC's widgets). If HTC were to release a phone that allowed this without root I'd have no reason to - even if I could
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It is the same reason I want to learn and root my phone to remove the bloat and atleast have a better battery life.
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well cant argue against trimming the extra fat which is kinda slowing down the phone. Nothing like a lean mean calling machine.

Without root, you can't get rid of Sense. CM7 is so fast! Add a Faux kernel and see everyone else including the SGSII in the rearview mirror.

This was the video that i used to root my HTC Sensation... The video is for the Evo 3d but it also works for Sensation too... Watch first and decide wether or not you want to proceed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sw_mgVHWYo&feature=related

i rooted my phone just to get rid of the bloatware. i like play around with the stock rom first than move on to a custom rom.
if you are serious about rooting i sugest you read the guide several times before you continue. if you have any questions there are many here that will help you. i also like to add that it would be a good idea to check what rom you are using now and download the .ruu for it and keep it in a safe place. i have seen several questions here of someone trying to return their phone back to stock for warranty, exchange, or what ever reason they want to return back to stock but they dont know what rom they had before flashing. so download this ruu first before trying to flash a different rom. it will save you the hastle.

Divine flaw said:
i rooted my phone just to get rid of the bloatware. i like play around with the stock rom first than move on to a custom rom.
if you are serious about rooting i sugest you read the guide several times before you continue. if you have any questions there are many here that will help you. i also like to add that it would be a good idea to check what rom you are using now and download the .ruu for it and keep it in a safe place. i have seen several questions here of someone trying to return their phone back to stock for warranty, exchange, or what ever reason they want to return back to stock but they dont know what rom they had before flashing. so download this ruu first before trying to flash a different rom. it will save you the hastle.
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Thanks for the info. Can u help me root and flash mine, guide me step by step?
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Some help pls....

I got the one s and its working perfectly and smooth but only one thing is starting to irk me, and that's the bloatware...I want to get rid of it and heard that there's only a temporary root but correct me if I'm wrong I would like to know if theres a permanent root for the one s to get rid of the bloatware. Any type of advice is really appreciated.
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You can use the available root method to remove bloat. Search the forum before asking questions and you'll find answers. Check in development. Congrats with your new phone hope u love it.
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there is permanent root for the One S... flash it and use something like titanium backup to remove all the bloatware

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depends if you want rid of portions of the bloatware..you could just use rootexplorer and knock off the apps you dont need. i do that with sense roms old and new..and get rid of crap like peep etc..
htc needs to get wise to that lol...never understood why they insist on filling there roms full of rubbish..saying that..some people like
Ze swings and roundabouts me thinks...ZE swings and ze roundabouts

Well thx and it would really help if someone would post a thread link so I can get straight to it, I would look around in the forum but my busy hours at work won't let me, and this amazing phone just needs the bloatware completely removed...oh and if you guys know any good roms for the one s, I know they are still in development, but if the essentials work that's all I need to know...thx for taking time to help a noob.
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I used this to get started: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604677
And then this to finish up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577831

Thanks ill be sure to try it out and see what happens
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arknailed7754 said:
htc needs to get wise to that lol...never understood why they insist on filling there roms full of rubbish..saying that..some people like
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They get paid for it. Extra revenue

nhatters said:
I used this to get started: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604677
And then this to finish up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577831
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im using the tmobile version and was wondering if this was going to work with it, i was reading the comments and i saw it was for the international version but i just want to make sure b4 i go and do all this

+1
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leohdz148 said:
im using the tmobile version and was wondering if this was going to work with it, i was reading the comments and i saw it was for the international version but i just want to make sure b4 i go and do all this
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Unlock at HTCdev then use the above link(paulobrien method) it works with US T-Mobile also. Its as simple as connecting phone to PC and installing the file. Presto! Root!
I have US version and it worked fine. After rooting download Rom Manager from play store and use it to flash recovery.
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What about the security, I saw it on some of these videos that they have their phone rooted with s-on still on the phone. Do we not mess with the security on the phone?
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just got through unlocking the bootloader, everything went great, but just a quick question before i root it, is it safe to run the root from the hasoon2000 kit to the phone that is a tmobile version or should i try the O'brian method? im just curious and take precautions, i dont want to brick my phone at all.
quick edit: i used obrians method, worked good and everything works fine, started up normally with a little lag then smoothly continued, im figuring that thats it....now for a rom anyone has a good rom that is good, i like the same default one that was with the phone, but all i wanted to do was keep everything and just completely take out the bloatware....i dont mind having the themes changed i just want the bloatware out of this amazing phone. thanks for helping me out.

leohdz148 said:
just got through unlocking the bootloader, everything went great, but just a quick question before i root it, is it safe to run the root from the hasoon2000 kit to the phone that is a tmobile version or should i try the O'brian method? im just curious and take precautions, i dont want to brick my phone at all.
quick edit: i used obrians method, worked good and everything works fine, started up normally with a little lag then smoothly continued, im figuring that thats it....now for a rom anyone has a good rom that is good, i like the same default one that was with the phone, but all i wanted to do was keep everything and just completely take out the bloatware....i dont mind having the themes changed i just want the bloatware out of this amazing phone. thanks for helping me out.
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Now that your phone is rooted just use Root Explorer to remove all the extra crap you don't want on your phone. Look in "/system/app" That's where the bloat is located.
Here is a good place to start:
T-mobile One S Bloatware Removal
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623024
Also try this as well:
Removing CarrierIQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1641812
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