Hello to All,
I recently have 2units of Motorola Motoroi XT720 and I can't even identify it 100%
Since it has Korean markings below the battery and has a "T" symbol upfront, then i seem to believe its a Motoroi.
Anyways, I'd like to change the ROM of this back to stock 2.2..., however, I don't even know if the current ROM is 2.2?, I have searched the net info about KyuHyuk ROM but the sites are Korean and google can't translate it.
here is some info about the phone that I have:
Model number
XT720
S/W version
KyuHyuk ROM for XT720 1.5.0
Firmware version
2.1-update1
Firmware configuration version
GAS_ASIA_SHOTSKT_P006
Baseband configuration version
USASHKSTAB1P2XAPCNSKT03C.0R
Build number
LeeKyuHyuk Build
Kernel version
2.6.29-omap1
H/W Version
umts_sholes
My Question(s) / Needing Help/Advise:
1. Is this ROM Android 2.2?
2. If I flash this to stock 2.2, will the stock 2.2 be much better than the current one that I have?
3. If the stock 2.2 is not that good enough, can someone point me to a fast/stable ROM that fits a Motoroi? or this KyuHyuk ROM is good enough?
Any Info/recommendations/suggestions is appreciated..., may it be good or bad.
thanks for reading my post
best regards,
dabiano
dabiano said:
Hello to All,
I recently have 2units of Motorola Motoroi XT720 and I can't even identify it 100%
Since it has Korean markings below the battery and has a "T" symbol upfront, then i seem to believe its a Motoroi.
Anyways, I'd like to change the ROM of this back to stock 2.2..., however, I don't even know if the current ROM is 2.2?, I have searched the net info about KyuHyuk ROM but the sites are Korean and google can't translate it.
here is some info about the phone that I have:
Model number
XT720
S/W version
KyuHyuk ROM for XT720 1.5.0
Firmware version
2.1-update1
Firmware configuration version
GAS_ASIA_SHOTSKT_P006
Baseband configuration version
USASHKSTAB1P2XAPCNSKT03C.0R
Build number
LeeKyuHyuk Build
Kernel version
2.6.29-omap1
H/W Version
umts_sholes
My Question(s) / Needing Help/Advise:
1. Is this ROM Android 2.2?
2. If I flash this to stock 2.2, will the stock 2.2 be much better than the current one that I have?
3. If the stock 2.2 is not that good enough, can someone point me to a fast/stable ROM that fits a Motoroi? or this KyuHyuk ROM is good enough?
Any Info/recommendations/suggestions is appreciated..., may it be good or bad.
thanks for reading my post
best regards,
dabiano
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no, your rom is on android 2.1. im not sure about the performance of the roms because our phones here are milestone xt720's and not motorois. im not sure but ive heard somewhere that the stock 2.2 for motoroi is quite laggy. i only know about the milestone xt720 roms and not motorois so i cant help you with suggesting you a rom. the best bet is to stay on the stock rom as it should be almost bug-less.
eejin2 said:
no, your rom is on android 2.1. im not sure about the performance of the roms because our phones here are milestone xt720's and not motorois. im not sure but ive heard somewhere that the stock 2.2 for motoroi is quite laggy. i only know about the milestone xt720 roms and not motorois so i cant help you with suggesting you a rom. the best bet is to stay on the stock rom as it should be almost bug-less.
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thanks for the info.
Question #1 is now answered
I hope others would comment/suggest as well
dabiano said:
thanks for the info.
Question #1 is now answered
I hope others would comment/suggest as well
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Others probably won't since question one is answered. this forum is for Motorola Milestone XT720 not Motoroi Haven't you searched for the Motoroi threads?
LibertyMonger said:
Others probably won't since question one is answered. this forum is for Motorola Milestone XT720 not Motoroi
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Are you saying that this particular XT720 Sub forum of xda is exclusively ONLY for Motorola Milestone XT720?
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Haven't you searched for the Motoroi threads?
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Yeap, I've search them all here in this particular sub-forum and I still don't have sufficient info...
this is why I'm asking questions here because there are SOME people that owns a Motoroi and they may provide me advise/info.
If the Korean Motoroi sites were that readable and understandable..., I don't have to bother posting it here in the first place.
It's pretty hard to get info about Motoroi ROMs. I don't have an answer to your questions, but I don't think it's inappropriate to ask them here. Milestone XT720 and Motoroi XT720 are twins... mostly alike but with some subtle differences. It can be confusing sometimes when we don't know which phone is being discussed, but you were quite explicit about having a Motoroi.
Since you have a custom ROM loaded, you should learn all about recovery and nandroid. You will want to have copies of both the 2.1 and 2.2 Korean sbfs in your possession. I can upload them tomorrow.
Because of the locked bootloader, the odds are that at some point you will have to flash back to stock, get root and install the bootstrapped recovery and restore nandroids. Knowing how to do that is extremely important. I'm pretty sure the proceedure is the same on Motoroi, so you should be able to follow reverendkjr's videos etc.
So, since you've got a custom ROM, do you know if you also have the openrecovery bootstrap installed? You should be able to test that by holding volume up while powering on.
Regarding the stock Korean 2.2. I think it's pretty good when run on Milestone XT720. There are some small incompatibilities with sensors and such. The WanHu and XDAspecial ROMs are recent attempts to port the Korean 2.2 to Milestone XT720 that have been very well received. In any case, my expectation is that it would be a good upgrade from any 2.1 ROM.
Sent from my Milestone using XDA Premium App
Thanks for your reply, I hope I'm not that bothersome to the XT720 sub thread asking questions here
The reason why I'm asking is that I had once flashed a MyTouch 3G 1.2 [the 3.5mm version] knowing that I thought it was a 32A device and the 32B was that without the 3.5mm..., to make it short..., I bricked it because "MyTouch 3G 1.2" wasn't either a 32A or 32B
This time..., I need to be precise of what I need to do..., then I am now here asking
Mioze7Ae said:
You will want to have copies of both the 2.1 and 2.2 Korean sbfs in your possession. I can upload them tomorrow.
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Yes please, I really need these as I would like to experiment, if you can also provide its MD5Sum checksum it will be great
Mioze7Ae said:
Because of the locked bootloader, the odds are that at some point you will have to flash back to stock, get root and install the bootstrapped recovery and restore nandroids. Knowing how to do that is extremely important. I'm pretty sure the proceedure is the same on Motoroi, so you should be able to follow reverendkjr's videos etc.
So, since you've got a custom ROM, do you know if you also have the openrecovery bootstrap installed? You should be able to test that by holding volume up while powering on.
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I think 'openrecovery' is not installed [Phone Off then pressed volume up plus power key]
Is "Android system recovery <2e>" the same as 'openrecovery'?
What I have is similar to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172495
Recovery (mostly quoted from someone else):
Turn off phone
Press Power key + Camera Mode Key to power on the phone and bring up the recovery screen
(Trianlge with exclamation mark shows after motorola logo)
Press Volume Up + Camera Key to show the recovery menu.
Use Volume Up/Down Key to highlight and Camera Mode Key to select
I can see from the screen is:
Android system recovery <2e>
Use Volume Up/Down to highlight; Camera_Mode key to select
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
___________________________________________________
triangle exclamation icon with phone
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Mioze7Ae said:
Regarding the stock Korean 2.2. I think it's pretty good when run on Milestone XT720. There are some small incompatibilities with sensors and such. The WanHu and XDAspecial ROMs are recent attempts to port the Korean 2.2 to Milestone XT720 that have been very well received. In any case, my expectation is that it would be a good upgrade from any 2.1 ROM.
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I really like to test/experiment it myself and learn from there..., and I hope someday..., that I'll be able to contribute here
dabiano said:
Thanks for your reply, I hope I'm not that bothersome to the XT720 sub thread asking questions here
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No bud you're not, I apologize for my wording, I been drinking and sometimes my mouth gets away from me. Glad to see Mioze7Ae is helping you. He's our best man here. Good Luck bud
LibertyMonger said:
No bud you're not, I apologize for my wording, I been drinking and sometimes my mouth gets away from me. Glad to see Mioze7Ae is helping you. He's our best man here. Good Luck bud
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It's ok, no apologies needed ^_^..., as I've said..., info/comments that are good or bad is appreciated ^_^ I really just need a proper direction.
dabiano said:
Thanks for your reply, I hope I'm not that bothersome to the XT720 sub thread asking questions here
The reason why I'm asking is that I had once flashed a MyTouch 3G 1.2 [the 3.5mm version] knowing that I thought it was a 32A device and the 32B was that without the 3.5mm..., to make it short..., I bricked it because "MyTouch 3G 1.2" wasn't either a 32A or 32B
This time..., I need to be precise of what I need to do..., then I am now here asking
Yes please, I really need these as I would like to experiment, if you can also provide its MD5Sum checksum it will be great
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Korean 2.2 : motoroi_sbf_STSKT_N_79.33.50R.zip : http://www.multiupload.com/P83XF77704
Korean 2.1 : motoroi_sbf_STSKT_N_79.11.39R.zip : http://www.multiupload.com/6C3MBJTIQ1
I've flashed the 50R on my Milestone XT720 before, but I've never flashed 39R. The Motorola bootloader does cryptographic signature checking of sbfs and will refuse to install damaged or modified ones. Frankly, it's pretty hard to brick these phones unless you try monkeying with the bootloader itself. The biggest stinker is the phone does extremely stupid things when the battery is low that will make you think you bricked the phone. I cannot stress how often the answer to bad flashes is to get the damn battery charged (apparently you can't rely on the phone to do it correctly) and then reflash the stock sbf or use Motorola recovery to do a factory reset. I do a lot of flashing/etc and I found getting an external battery charger was very, very worth it for when the phone decides to be stupid.
I think 'openrecovery' is not installed [Phone Off then pressed volume up plus power key]
Is "Android system recovery <2e>" the same as 'openrecovery'?
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No that's Motorola's recovery, OpenRecovery is different. We can't install custom recoveries on XT720 because Motorola does cryptographic signature verification of the recovery at boot. There's more on this by [mbm] here: http://blog.opticaldelusion.org/2010/08/clearly-you-have-no-idea-what-efuse-is.html (If you're on linux I am a big fan of sbf_flash also by [mbm])
As you're reading that, the thing to understand is that MilestoneXT720/MotoroiXT720 have the same security as DroidX, so the things he's discussing about Milestone having a vulnerable recovery do not apply ("Milestone" == "Milestone A853").
To enter openrecovery you have to hold volume up while it boots (i.e. press and hold it down until you see either the bootanimation or openrecovery menu).
thank you for such wonderful info ^_^
update...
I now have updated my phone ^_^
=> its now a stock Korean 2.2.1 ROM
=> installed OpenRecovery
=> applied Overclock to 1GHz @ 56vsel [still testing for stability and seems stable at the moment]
=> free RAM is just around 10Mb
My next step is to customize this a little further ^_^
thank you all to those who helped me out ^_^
Hi...I'm Korean and I'm 17...
Kyuhyuk ROM is a ROM made by a Korean High school student named Lee Kyuhyuk. (I think it was 2011)
(He is now in university, his twitter account is @leekyuHyuk, website : http://kyuhyuk.kr/)
He made this ROM because Motoroi with stock rom is REALLY SLOW.
So he decided to customize the stcok ROM himself and he made a ROM called Kyuhyuk ROM.
If u have any questions, ask me at any time and I'll give u more infos about Kyuhyuk ROM and Lee Kyuhyuk!
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Since we have no Milestone Subforum I post here.
Is it possible to create a Froyo ROM for the Milestone from unofficial channels - or is it impossible since the boot loader is not hacked?
Highly doubtful since there's no kernel source available for the motorola milestone but mssmision has successfully ported Cyanogen 5.7 to the milestone so it "could" be possible using the same technic he used.
edit: Your posting in the wrong section of the forums, Xda has a "answer and question" forum area for query's like these.
Sincerly
Rafyvitto
^ that is incorrect. The Kernel Source is available. The only reason that there hasn't been any Custom ROM development is the bootloader which is locked and checks for ROM signature before flashing and therefore, makes any Custom ROM flashing with the traditional method impossible.
Source:
https://opensource.motorola.com/sf/go/projects.milestone/frs.milestone
would it be possible for someone to port the stock nexus version of froyo to the milestone?
What about the bootloader of the Droid? Since the Droid is an US version of the Milestone and vice versa?
In this thread:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-hacking-modding-fuer-motorola-milestone/28729-custom-rom-project.html
Mssmison says about the Milestone:
Coming from an windows mobile device that we ported Android too, I was sure that not having bootloader access wouldn't restrict 3rd party roms. So as proof of concept I've put together a port of CM mod's latest 5.07.
It's currently 'in progress' and I'm looking for someone to help me finish it up.
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I belive if we can get any custom rom on the Milestone it would pave the road for a Froyo-rom in the future.
ady said:
^ that is incorrect. The Kernel Source is available. The only reason that there hasn't been any Custom ROM development is the bootloader which is locked and checks for ROM signature before flashing and therefore, makes any Custom ROM flashing with the traditional method impossible.
Source:
https://opensource.motorola.com/sf/go/projects.milestone/frs.milestone
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You think idk about the lock't bootloader withing the milestone...lol, btw nice copy paste, google is your best friend, i dint mention the lock't bootloader cause its been proven Dext3r that rom cooking for the milestone is very possible, and mssmison has alredy ported the latest Cyanogen rom, few things arent working properly BUT its a FACT that ROM COOKING is VERY POSSIBLE for the motorola milestone.
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Rafyvitto
Hopefully Motorola will come up with a 2.2 update for the Milestone. It is their #1 phone at this point and it seems highly improbable that they will not get us FroYo.
they already said that it is coming i say in the next two weeks we get it or a port of it.
check my post and get app2sd workin on ur milestone telus included http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=692367
I do not understand the comment about Custom ROM flashing being impossible.
I have a Milestone running a custom 2.1 ROM, using the procedure at droidforums.net/forum/motorola-milestone/31296-how-get-2-1-your-milestone.html.
The only requirement is that you start with a rooted 2.0.1, which was possible several months ago.
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You think idk about the lock't bootloader withing the milestone...lol, btw nice copy paste, google is your best friend, i dint mention the lock't bootloader cause its been proven Dext3r that rom cooking for the milestone is very possible, and mssmison has alredy ported the latest Cyanogen rom, few things arent working properly BUT its a FACT that ROM COOKING is VERY POSSIBLE for the motorola milestone.
Sincerly
Rafyvitto
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Relax. This is not world of warcraft. I only corrected what you said. No need to start a flame war.
Now the bootloader has been cracked I would expect a port fairly soon!!!
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-news/48916-milestone-bootloader-broken.html
awesome news maybe now we will get a sub forum milestone +1
Awesome, that much closer to 2.2?
Cool. Anyone tried it yet?
sdmorris said:
I do not understand the comment about Custom ROM flashing being impossible.
I have a Milestone running a custom 2.1 ROM, using the procedure at droidforums.net/forum/motorola-milestone/31296-how-get-2-1-your-milestone.html.
The only requirement is that you start with a rooted 2.0.1, which was possible several months ago.
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To clarify:
1) The nandroid backup you loaded onto your Milestone, I guarantee you, is of someone's stock Motorola ROM with root and mods. The ROM is not custom in the sense that anyone actually rewrote and recompiled it.
2) There is no need to have a rooted 2.0.1 to accomplish what you did. All you need is to flash the rootable recovery SBF to whichever stock ROM is currently on the phone (2.0.1, 2.1, any locale), and then you can apply the update.zip which loads ADBRecovery and makes nandroid backup/restores possible.
AFAIK the kexec attack does not mean that the bootloader is hacked.
But it is possibly a way around the bootloader using the existing android to kickstart the installation of another ROM.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
christine600 said:
AFAIK the kexec attack does not mean that the bootloader is hacked.
But it is possibly a way around the bootloader using the existing android to kickstart the installation of another ROM.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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You're very right. kexec is a way around the locked bootloader that shows promise but is still far from workable.
To everyone else, especially those posting 'zomg u can instll custom roms i already did' and whatnot do yourself a favour and read this: http://and-developers.com/motorola_milestone
Hello,
Can someone write a tutorial to install D3xter's rom on Milestone XT720 from Europe ?
Thank you
Zachary57 said:
Hello,
Can someone write a tutorial to install D3xter's rom on Milestone XT720 from Europe ?
Thank you
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This weekend I will produce a video tutorial that will guide everyone through the process. I'm waiting for the weekend to allow adequate time to create a simple process, also to allow Dexter to make any changes needed to the current release.
reverendkjr said:
This weekend I will produce a video tutorial that will guide everyone through the process. I'm waiting for the weekend to allow adequate time to create a simple process, also to allow Dexter to make any changes needed to the current release.
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Thank you but do you know if there will be french language in this ROM ?
Thank u, any chance for Greek Language?
This will be very helpfull, anyone know if there is support of Greek Language on Dexters Froyo?
I have wrote a tutorial in german! I dont know if it help you.
hier is it : android-hilfe.de/milestone-xt720-forum/76760-tut-froyo-2-2-auf-xt720-v10.html#post1036469
smoki3 said:
I have wrote a tutorial in german! I dont know if it help you.
hier is it : android-hilfe.de/milestone-xt720-forum/76760-tut-froyo-2-2-auf-xt720-v10.html#post1036469
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Thank you for the tuto but :
Did you tried install this rom on your XT720 ?
And if yes, is your XT720 an European version or did you get it in an other contrie ?
And last question : Is there a way to have this rom in french or any other language ?
yes i have installed the dexter rom on my xt720. It works peferct with the european version. Im from germany so i have the european version too
You can choose every language that in the stock software too!
My video tutorial is going to be in English. The process will begin with a freshly flashed us 2.1 sbf, specifically Cincinnati Bell. As far as other language options, I cannot say for sure.
Is Motonav staying in this ROM ?
I have posted my video tutorial in the Development area.
GREAT JOB!!!
Amazing Video!!! Thank u so much!!!
quick question, i have a normal european rom, with the first autoupdate from moto, rooted and some other stuff, nothing fancy. Do i still need to revert to an unrooted stock-rom or can i use my current one as base?
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quick question, i have a normal european rom, with the first autoupdate from moto, rooted and some other stuff, nothing fancy. Do i still need to revert to an unrooted stock-rom or can i use my current one as base?
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No need to flash anything
I only flashed prior to doing Dexter's stuff just to prove that nothing fancy needs to be installed ahead of time.
I also have a European XT720 (bought from Expansys USA, my understanding is my unit came from UK). Fully stock with OTA update (CPU bumped from 550 to 720MHz). Installed the v1.1 rom without any problem, and tonight I just installed 1.2 and also without any problem.
The only "issue" I had is that when I first did the v1.1 flash, I checked the "reboot after restore" check box and my phone went into the "infinite reboot at start-up logo" issue. I fixed it by performing the factory data wipe (Power key + Camera Key + Gallery Key to bring up the recovery screen).
I think I should've left the reboot box un-checked, allow the flash to finish, then wipe, before reboot... Otherwise it install just fine.
Cheers,
W.
WallaceLau said:
I think I should've left the reboot box un-checked, allow the flash to finish, then wipe, before reboot... Otherwise it install just fine.
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I did not check any boxes, so that was probably the problem.
Wipe BEFORE reboot when installing 1.2 on top of stock ROM...
Sorry if i put this in a wrong place, but i want to know how to root this phone?
I've been searching in xda but can't find any specific subforum for this one...
Thx a lot for any answer...
breakhour said:
Sorry if i put this in a wrong place, but i want to know how to root this phone?
I've been searching in xda but can't find any specific subforum for this one...
Thx a lot for any answer...
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Not trying to be rude or anything but, did u google it? i thought i saw a lot of pages. i am not sure if ur model is the "Motorola XT800", then you can just use universal androot. btw here is the link to that page: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-root-android-devices-with-universal-androot-app/
no prob, i'll appreciate every little answer for my q above. it's not a matter of lazy for googling, but i just believe in xda.
everything are well organized here, as i have made my optimus one become greater than before using xda.
Thx buddy...
*sorry for my poor english...
You can also try SuperOneClick. I don't know what software runs on XT800W, but Universal Androot doesn't work in most official 2.2 and later releases.
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no prob, i'll appreciate every little answer for my q above. it's not a matter of lazy for googling, but i just believe in xda.
everything are well organized here, as i have made my optimus one become greater than before using xda.
Thx buddy...
*sorry for my poor english...
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Dont worry some times I feel like that. U want the assurance of someone in XDA rite? No prob!
Sent from my Milestone XT720 using XDA App
i have xt800w updated to 2.2.2, i use SuperOneClick to root, Motomizer and SetCPU to overclock, i overclock it to 1100mhz 74vsel....
i found in some Korean site's that you can use custom rom but i never tried it.... im scared!
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i have xt800w updated to 2.2.2, i use SuperOneClick to root, Motomizer and SetCPU to overclock, i overclock it to 1100mhz 74vsel....
i found in some Korean site's that you can use custom rom but i never tried it.... im scared!
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is that an official 2.2 froyo . i cant find a 2.2 update for my xt800w.
[Q] How to increase vibration duration of soft keys
HELP!
I have Motorola Glam XT800W running MIUI.1.5.27.Ko Android 2.3.4 and I love everything about it except the limited personalizing options.
My main concern is how do I increase the vibration duration in pressing the soft keys? They are set so low that I can barely feel it.
Another is my notification led lights are not working at all, its not that its defective. I think it has to do something with the rom. How should I fix this?
Is there a way that I can upgrade my phone to MIUI 4.0 ICS? Please advice. Thank you very much!
gwapoako31 said:
HELP!
I have Motorola Glam XT800W running MIUI.1.5.27.Ko Android 2.3.4 and I love everything about it except the limited personalizing options.
My main concern is how do I increase the vibration duration in pressing the soft keys? They are set so low that I can barely feel it.
Another is my notification led lights are not working at all, its not that its defective. I think it has to do something with the rom. How should I fix this?
Is there a way that I can upgrade my phone to MIUI 4.0 ICS? Please advice. Thank you very much!
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Check this link, http://blog.naver.com/seh2000/20152786022. CM9 (ICS) update for your phone. It's already in RC0 release.
Guys,
I just bought Desire S 2 days ago. It came with GB 2.3 & sense 2.1. I just checked out http://htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads/ & it has kernel source code for Desire S. Does this mean, I can flash the kernel to my device & it will be updated to GB 2.6.3?
Does kernel means android version here ??
Your device already contains the kernel. You can check for updates from your Settings -> About -> Software update it will pop-up if there is any. On stock phone there is no need to flash anything it comes out of the box
And the android version is generally defined by the OS not by the kernel
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
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Your device already contains the kernel. You can check for updates from your Settings -> About -> Software update it will pop-up if there is any. On stock phone there is no need to flash anything it comes out of the box
And the android version is generally defined by the OS not by the kernel
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
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I got that but my question is , if I flash the kernel(2.6.5) I downloaded from htcdev site, will this update my gingerbread from 2.3 to 2.6.5 or I could update it only over OTA. ?
abhishekoza said:
I got that but my question is , if I flash the kernel(2.6.5) I downloaded from htcdev site, will this update my gingerbread from 2.3 to 2.6.5 or I could update it only over OTA. ?
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What you're seeing on the HCDev site is the kernel source code... that is used by kernel devs to cook up kernels... you can't as an end user just flash the entire source!! It's not the kernel, it's the source. And anyway, kernel has nothing to do with upgrading you to a higher version of any OS... that's what a ROM does.
If you're asking these sort of questions, you hazard a very big chance of bricking your 2 day old device, so as a friendly advice, I'd suggest you do a looooot of reading in the Index and the Guide threads before attempting any kind of flashing. From your posts, I see you're pretty inexperienced with android and a good knowledge base built before attempting all sorts of crazy flashing will keep your device safe from inadvertent bricking.
Read a bit more...ask questions and get answers...and then it'll be happy flashing for you!:good:
BTW, have you even S-off'ed and rooted your device? How were you planning to flash the kernel (...source!!):cyclops:
enigmaamit said:
What you're seeing on the HCDev site is the kernel source code... that is used by kernel devs to cook up kernels... you can't as an end user just flash the entire source!! It's not the kernel, it's the source. And anyway, kernel has nothing to do with upgrading you to a higher version of any OS... that's what a ROM does.
If you're asking these sort of questions, you hazard a very big chance of bricking your 2 day old device, so as a friendly advice, I'd suggest you do a looooot of reading in the Index and the Guide threads before attempting any kind of flashing. From your posts, I see you're pretty inexperienced with android and a good knowledge base built before attempting all sorts of crazy flashing will keep your device safe from inadvertent bricking.
Read a bit more...ask questions and get answers...and then it'll be happy flashing for you!:good:
BTW, have you even S-off'ed and rooted your device? How were you planning to flash the kernel (...source!!):cyclops:
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Thanks. that really helped. And yes I am noob with android. I had an LG optimus black few months ago & it did not had anything like S-ON or S-OFF. I just rooted it & used to flash a lot of ROMS.
I think I need to read a lot about Desire S before I flash anything.
One more question, is there any other way to officially update to GB 2.5 apart from OTA. I have a very slow 2g connection on my device & it will take forever to download some 230 MB of data.
Thanks again.
abhishekoza said:
Thanks. that really helped. And yes I am noob with android. I had an LG optimus black few months ago & it did not had anything like S-ON or S-OFF. I just rooted it & used to flash a lot of ROMS.
I think I need to read a lot about Desire S before I flash anything.
One more question, is there any other way to officially update to GB 2.5 apart from OTA. I have a very slow 2g connection on my device & it will take forever to download some 230 MB of data.
Thanks again.
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Apart from updating via ota, there is no 'official' way of updating to a higher os. You don't have to download the ota over your mobile data connection. Wi-Fi is always preferred.
I would still recommend getting s-off and then flashing custom Roms. It is way better and more efficient than official updates which always leave out some thing to be desired. Custom Roms like Endymion take care of all those issues.
Swyped from my Galaxy S3.
*Don't respond with comments saying read this or that...
I have read the guides for moto defy mb525 U.S. tmobile and yet i don't understand a thing. I have a bionic and have rooted/flashed/sbf'd before so I have experience but not with this device. I tried understanding from the wiki and beginners guide yet it didn't help me at all. (I'm dumb)
MY Goal: Jellybean CM10 on my Defy
I am currently on froyo 2.2 and I don't understand how to get CM10
I have an original tmobile u.s. defy (I think its green lens since i got it on day one but i cant tell since the lens is black and really has no color.)
If someone can provide links I can learn:
What should I SBF to?
What should I use to root?
How do I flash cm9 kernel (I heard its the only way to get the CM10 working on a tmobile mb525)
Once I get a recovery I know how to flash and stuff I just want to be guided until I get to clockwork recovery and have the cm9 kernel flashed.
Please help, don't flame....its what makes this community great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
You don't need to change your SBF. SBF is a factory image, and you are looking for custom software.