Sorry for the noob question :s
I was thinking if it was possible say with root explorer from the market!?
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No, unless you have CWM installed.
I do have cwm installed
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Yes, download a ROM using your phone, use a file manager like astro to then move the ROM to the root of your SD card, then use it to check the md5 check sum to make sure you don't have a corrupt download, then flash as you would normaly throught CWM.....that's it.
Remember to do a backup of your current ROM first...
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tats wat i like about android over iphone
with custom recovery, root explorer or any other file explorer, u can flash any rom on the go w/o the aid of a pc.
what i do is install astro explorer - having the option to check md5sum
download any rom from anywhere...
after finish download, use astro n move the rom.zip to root of sd card, boot into recovery n flash it
I must add : make sure the rom can be flash with cwm, if not you could semi-brick your phone. But custom roms are usually made for cwm flashing. Only official rom can't be flashed via cwm they are usually in .exe file, but you can also find them in zip file sometimes and you must extract it before flashing via pc.
How do you install the offical .exe roms then? And how do I check md 5 sum?
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Just follow the directions when you open the .exe
Warning though - you'll lose S-OFF and CWM
google for md5 checker
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Just follow the directions when you open the .exe
Warning though - you'll lose S-OFF and CWM
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Just wanted to know how to do it that's all, as I was on a Vodafone branded sensation
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Just follow the directions when you open the .exe
Warning though - you'll lose S-OFF and CWM
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I flashed the stock wwe eur ruu and it left my phone s-off, even though it flashed the h-boot. It did put the recovery back to stock though and lost root, which can easily be sorted.
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The only thing that is the ROM sizes are over 300mb and I hit the tmobile 5gb cap so many times downloading on my phones data so I need to use WiFi more... But with the nexus one most roms were under 80 mb so it wasn't a problem . But its still cool you can switch roms on the fly
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That why I love my unlimted data on my plan
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gibbo82 said:
How do you install the offical .exe roms then? And how do I check md 5 sum?
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Official rom (RUU) are only b able to flash via pc unless u extract the upsate.zip n put it in ur root of ur sdcard.. well of coz extracting n moving it needs the pc too...
As for md5sum, astro manager does the trick.. press n hold on the zip file n press "properties" u will c all the details of the file include date time n of coz the md5sum. Do give it some time to load up the details though.
I saw a thread somewhr tat theres a md5checksum app in the market.. u might wanna check it out too..
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I do have cwm installed
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S-off n install CWM then perm root ur device for freedom.... Lol
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joshua said:
S-off n install CWM then perm root ur device for freedom.... Lol
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All ready done it mate
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All ready done it mate
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Cool! Now to look for a rom u preferred...
I recommend mike1986 Android Revolution HD rom!!
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Related
How can I push the music widget to my phone without a pc/laptop, removed it with my old romcleaner script by mistake
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How can I push the music widget to my phone without a pc/laptop, removed it with my old romcleaner script by mistake
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Hi,
Unzip your ROM.
Go to system-->app-->and copy HTClisten.apk to your sd card.
It should ask whether you want to install it.
Say YES!
Done but never asked to install tried rebooting but still not there, anyother suggestions
Rather should I have said tried to install but it failed
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Done but never asked to install tried rebooting but still not there, anyother suggestions
Rather should I have said tried to install but it failed
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Hi,
Are you using ES File Explorer?
Whenever I import an .apk ,it will ask if I want to install it...
Root explorer pro
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I want to back up the sense Rom and then install cm9 nightlies on my sensation.so first do I boot into recovery then go into back up?Do I use regular or advance back up does it matter?and then once its backed up then I go into install Rom from sd card correct?First I tap on the Rom download and wait until it competely downloads and then do I tap on the gapps and let that one completely download and then back out to reboot and reboot phone it reboots and then I'm done correct?would you please let me know if I have the procedure all correct.
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Just download rom manager hit install from sd then it will ask if you want to back up your current Rom answere yes give it a name and its that simple.
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Thanks!!!
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Thanks!!!
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You can always use the thanks button
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I unlocked my htc mytouch 4g with the HTC dev website and then i followed a guide on how to perm root it but now i wanna install a custom rom and i have no idea how any help?
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Google:
"htc dev unlock flash custom rom".
Read a bit. About different phones, too.
Understand the concept.
Profit.
Thanks
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tanner195 said:
I unlocked my htc mytouch 4g with the HTC dev website and then i followed a guide on how to perm root it but now i wanna install a custom rom and i have no idea how any help?
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Since you're already rooted, just download rom manager and flash the custom recovery (clockworkmod)
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Since you're already rooted, just download rom manager and flash the custom recovery (clockworkmod)
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If your bootloader is unlocked you have to flash the boot IMG separate.
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Since it is your first time, I would highly suggest making full nandroid backup of you phone and saving the file elsewhere. So that is something goes horribly wrong you can always revert. RomManager can do the backup I believe, though I use Titanium Backup Pro.
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Since it is your first time, I would highly suggest making full nandroid backup of you phone and saving the file elsewhere. So that is something goes horribly wrong you can always revert. RomManager can do the backup I believe, though I use Titanium Backup Pro.
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Always do a nandroid, ROM Manager is the way to go.
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This should help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660590
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Everytime I try and flash a custom recovery it always says error cannot load recovery.img and I can't figure out y it won't load it any ideas
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tanner195 said:
Everytime I try and flash a custom recovery it always says error cannot load recovery.img and I can't figure out y it won't load it any ideas
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You need adb installed on your computer and phone should be in bootloader and plugged into computer via usb.
Place the recovery (let's call it recovery.img) in the fastboot folder in adb.
Then, in a command prompt navigate to the adb directory on your sd card. For instance, on my computer I have the simple adb install, so I would type
cd C:\adb
fastboot flash recovery.img
I have adb set up on my computer and I place the file in the same folder as fastboot and rename it to recovery.img then I open my command prompt in that window so its already where it needs to be and the I boot my phone into fastboot via adb and I type in the command that's suppose to flash it but it always tells me error unable to load am I missing a step? Do I need it on my SD card? It's driving me crazy I was unable to downgrade bc of this problem to
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I have adb set up on my computer and I place the file in the same folder as fastboot and rename it to recovery.img then I open my command prompt in that window so its already where it needs to be and the I boot my phone into fastboot via adb and I type in the command that's suppose to flash it but it always tells me error unable to load am I missing a step? Do I need it on my SD card? It's driving me crazy I was unable to downgrade bc of this problem to
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Make sure you have "Hide extensions for known file types" disabled in windows folder settings. It's possible the name of the file is actually recovery.img.img so you're directing adb to flash a filename that doesn't exist.
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Omg thank u that crap was driving me insane now that that's fixed I'm sure all be able to do it now and maybe ill go back and root with s off thank you so much much appreciation
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Omg thank u that crap was driving me insane now that that's fixed I'm sure all be able to do it now and maybe ill go back and root with s off thank you so much much appreciation
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Sure thing. Glad you got it.
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Thank you all after about the whole night I managed to go back and use the downgrade method and then root my device using g free and after a couple roms finally found one that I like that has a working camera. Hello ics its about time I got it
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tanner195 said:
Thank you all after about the whole night I managed to go back and use the downgrade method and then root my device using g free and after a couple roms finally found one that I like that has a working camera. Hello ics its about time I got it
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S-Off is the only way to go if you have the option
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Yeah I got s off way better and easier than a unlocked boot loader
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tanner195 said:
Yeah I got s off way better and easier than a unlocked boot loader
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I envy you. You're at a thrilling time. First rooting and flashing of ROMs is so much fun.
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Yeah its really fun flashing roms. The only other device I've ever rooted was a lg optimus t and all I had to do was download a app and click perm root and I was done and that was last year when I 14 but now that I've gone trough all this I understand the concept of this way more and I can't wait to learn more
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Can anyone help me I am trying to root this phone by downgrade method everything went good till I have to put the file in the sd card and when try to flash it say no image or wrong image. I have check my file extension on my computer which is disable so it's not the problem and I also format my sd card to fat32. Need help
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I this install like firmware?I know its installed after rooting your phone instead of using clockworkmod there's 4 ext touch recovery which is way better.when you use pg58img.zip to install firmware,radios,etc.what I don't understand are the radios and firmware already in the pg58img.zip or do you have to put then in there.could someone explain my qwestions and kinda of how all this works. Thanks!!!
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PG58IMG.zip is a file which can be installed from hboot. It man contain a new hboot, recovery radio etc. Its not a must for it to contain them all, you could have one containing only new radio for example.
Most people do not cook a PG58IMG.zip themselves, rather download a made one. I.e if you download the firmware package from mike's thread you'll get new hboot and Radios etc, but no new recovery iirc.
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How do you install from the hboot?what is that procedure done?Do I boot into recovery?If yes then what do I do next.could you please explain installation through the hboot and bootloader the samething.
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You should boot while pressing vol down, it will detect the file and ask you to confirm the installation
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Does anyone have the web link for 4 ext touch recovery download by mad maxx.
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See www.4ext.net
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After I download 4 ext touch recovery do I flash it to my phone like a Rom?4ext touch recovery is the last thing I do when rooting a phone correct?then once that's installed I can flash roms,kernels,etc onto my phone.
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yes ..i presume you are using a rooted rom now
or i suggest you to use the app (get the free one from the site (download to sdcard and then install from sdcard ..by clicking it ) .... or get the paid one from play store )
you can install 4EXT recovery using any of the two app's
EDIT: btw if you have custom rom installed already then you are pre-rooted already
It's for a different phone yes Ian rooted.I'm sorry for the confusion. Thanks!!!
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I'm rooted but I'm helping my friend root his.after I download the 4 ext touch recovery then I put it on the root of sd card then flash it onto my phone.Is this all correct. Thanks in advance...
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Yes I'm sorry I trying to root and set up a friends phone.you guys are so awesome!!!
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Need a little help here. I unlocked the phone from HTCDev. Flashed twrp recovery. when i flash a rom the phone wont boot all the way and just hangs at the splash screen.
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Need a little help here. I unlocked the phone from HTCDev. Flashed twrp recovery. when i flash a rom the phone wont boot all the way and just hangs at the splash screen.
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because you are S-ON(i assume i am not wrong)when flashing a rom it hasn't have the ability to flash the boot.img by itself
you have 2 options:
flash 4ext recovery which has the smartflash feature or
flash the boot.img of the rom manually
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
step 2 for flashing the recovery
extra 1 step for flashing the boot.img
best wishes
Hi guys, I would like to know how to update my HTC Sensation from Android 2.3.3 to ICS ?
P/s: I don't want to root my phone n I haven't s-off my phone
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wilsonkok19996 said:
Hi guys, I would like to know how to update my HTC Sensation from Android 2.3.3 to ICS ?
P/s: I don't want to root my phone n I haven't s-off my phone
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afaik, I updated mine using the built in updater. no need to flash
Menu->Settings->About Phone->Software Updates (check now) then download all the updates it offers
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Menu->Settings->About Phone->Software Updates (check now) then download all the updates it offers
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But it says no any update T.T
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zen888 said:
afaik, I updated mine using the built in updater. no need to flash
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I can't get it
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Who is your service provider? You could maybe double check it with them if they released the ICS update at all. (they should have though... ) You could maybe reboot your device I give it a try again? Somebody more clever might help you out...
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afaik, I updated mine using the built in updater. no need to flash
I can't get it
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built in updater is the same I told you.
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And one more thing! You could also have a look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672425 It is about RUU (Rom Update Utility). By using these you can update your device but you need to choose the right RUU for your device. Use this if you cannot get anywhere with your provider...
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Who is your service provider? You could maybe double check it with them if they released the ICS update at all. (they should have though... ) You could maybe reboot your device I give it a try again? Somebody more clever might help you out...
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built in updater is the same I told you.
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And one more thing! You could also have a look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672425 It is about RUU (Rom Update Utility). By using these you can update your device but you need to choose the right RUU for your device. Use this if you cannot get anywhere with your provider...
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Do I need to s-off or root all those stuff ?
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Do I need to s-off or root all those stuff ?
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yes you have to do
but when you S-OFF your device there is no need to use that thread.you can flash whatever rom you want
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Do I need to s-off or root all those stuff ?
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The answer is written in the thread I gave you and set up by kgs1992. Read all that stuff just to make sure you are familiar with that you are going to do. :good:
Just be sure you're connected to wifi and check for updates, it will prompt you to install the latest software available for your phone and region
Yes. When you tap on the check now button, a window will appear where it tells you what you are going to download. And It's better to be connected to WiFi as it will download a bigger amount of update.
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