So we have all seen numerous brick threads all over in the captivate sections right? Some people don't even know the difference between soft and hard brick. Plus their only so many possibilities of how to unbrick a brick. This is a problem right?
So a solution that i have come up with is sort of a self help guide (an attached pdf for now). It is not complete yet, but it gives you a general feel of how it should work.
If you have any opinions of what you think should be added, changed, remove or this is just a waste of time please post them. As I hope this guide will become a tool to help other and i want to make as good as I can. Plus it could help reduce the number of brick threads posted.
Thank you for reading.
p.s. If anyone have some info on the one-click odin for froyo please post or pm meView attachment 688683
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i have my HTC 8125 mobile with WM5 OS.
i didnt unlock my CID yet but I will unlock it later right after if someone answers my important question that always twinkling in my mind.
Upgrading roms for WM5 to WM6 is just like installing a application? ( sorry coz this is my first time to do this.)
currently downloading Xplore1.1 and farias rom. is it alrady overclocked when i installed one of those? do i need to overclock my mobile?
thanks alot!
I would stick with Xlpore's Rom, since you didn't mention that you had a 4g or 3g, since it will work great on both. Just extract those files and run it, simple as that. If i were you i would read up a little on the whole process. nothing like having a $200 brick cause you didn't know what you were doin
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Upgrading roms for WM5 to WM6 is just like installing a application? ( sorry coz this is my first time to do this.)
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Dude, you have a LOT of reading to do before I'd suggest you even start to do this (based on that question alone). No, its not like installing an application. You are installing an entire new OS (Installing, not Upgrading). So when you do this, its going to wipe out everything on your phone (not your SD card, but on your phone's internal memory).
I'd highly advise you to read and understand whats in the Wiki for the wizard. Then read and understand the stickies at the top of this forum and the ones at the top of the Wizard Upgrading forum.
For the sake of your phone, make sure you understand this stuff. Don't just run an executable because it sounds cool. I'm not trying to scare you off or anything, I just want you to understand what you are looking at doing and understand that flashing custom roms isn't the fix to everything.
Understand also that these custom roms are (for the most part) test things. There are bugs, there are quirks, and there are things that flat don't work. Sure, for the most part they give you more power, and a better functioning phone, but for some of the roms that requires tweaking to get it to that point, so you need to understand what is involved (people here will assist, but we won't spoon feed).
Here's an excellent post with TONS of pointers to information (yeah its buried in the XPLore thread. We need to pull this out into the Wiki or make a sticky with this):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1206964&postcount=894
Read and learn before you start flashing. You will save yourself a lot of grief, and may even save the life of your phone.
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im scared to upgrade my mobile to wm6 please.
could someone please link me to a step by step process how to upgrade my phone? an easy step by step for newbies. too many threads i dont know which i read first and which one should i start!
is it? UNLOCKING CID>Install ROM> DONE? that easy?
Wizard is not available in my country yet but few stores sells PDA's not repairing PDA's if it was bricked! so thats why i am very scareD!
please help me!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613&highlight=tutorial
Listen to the advice that mfrazzz gives you. Mfrazzz knows what he is talking about.
Your welcome to ask as many questions as you like just make sure that when you post your question you prove that you've attempted to search yourself. Present your question in a an informative manner and im sure someone more knowledgeable will reply.
prinsipe21 said:
im scared to upgrade my mobile to wm6 please.
could someone please link me to a step by step process how to upgrade my phone? an easy step by step for newbies. too many threads i dont know which i read first and which one should i start!
is it? UNLOCKING CID>Install ROM> DONE? that easy?
Wizard is not available in my country yet but few stores sells PDA's not repairing PDA's if it was bricked! so thats why i am very scareD!
please help me!
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You definately need to read the Wiki before you do anything. It gives you step by step instruction and will most definately make flashing your device easier. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to PM me. Good luck.
-Nstefanelli-
could someone please give me a step by step list on how to download a rom, put it on my phone, and flash it with ROM manager? plz i messed up once bricked my phone and had to buy a new phone (samsung vibrant) really dont wanna do it again please someone help me?
If you visit the Vibrant section there are tons of tutorials on how to install and such. There isn't a set "how to" as each rom is slightly different and reacts differently.
I am also working with a Vibrant, well two, one bricked one working gloriously in 2.2 . Do some reading in that section THEN post questions after you decide your own route. I may have a low post count but I have been a lurking member for quite some time. Read up and good luck!
im sorry if this is the wrong place to post...but the other parts of this forum dont get enough traffic.
I lost my imei when flashing stock rooted rom. I made a backup but when the phone restarted..the backups got erased. I dont know why this happend!! this is the worst case scenario. I tried flashing the stock rom from samsung dot com via odin....my imei still isnt restored!!
any other way i can get my imei restored even though i dont have a backup?? thanks in advancee
maybe this thread can help others with similar issues
So..
You ignored the installation and the forum instructions... ok.
I highly recommend the box at the top labeled "search".
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
Good luck with that.
orange808 said:
So..
You ignored the installation and the forum instructions... ok.
I highly recommend the box at the top labeled "search".
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
Good luck with that.
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thanks very much!
that guide fixed everything!
meshflesh said:
I have acknowledged my ignorance, therefore it is ok for me to post wherever I please, but the other parts of this forum dont get enough traffic.
I lost my imei when flashing stock rooted rom (seriously, my ignorance knows no bounds). I made a backup but when the phone restarted..the backups got erased. I dont know why this happend!! this is the worst case scenario. I tried flashing the stock rom from samsung dot com via odin....my imei still isnt restored!!
any other way i can get my imei restored even though i dont have a backup?? thanks in advancee
maybe this thread can help others with similar issues (I am too lazy to use the search function, therefore I'm special and MUST be the first person EVER to have this problem. You're kinda obligated to help me, no?)
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Fixed it for you.
Thread reported to be moved. Many of us worked really hard to get a forum for this device, so I'm sorry if I sound a little peeved when I see CRAP like this in the dev section.
DO NOT post a thread in development unless you are developer posting work
Questions go in Q&A!
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DO NOT post a thread in development unless you are developer posting work
Questions go in Q&A!
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ok...understood
gtmaster303 said:
Fixed it for you.
Thread reported to be moved. Many of us worked really hard to get a forum for this device, so I'm sorry if I sound a little peeved when I see CRAP like this in the dev section.
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I can understand why you would be peeved. But i used the search function. and found multiple ways of solving my problem. But none of which worked for me.
I was installing paid apps in other tutorials to try and fix my imei issue, and ended up with deadend after deadend. and furthermore..most of the guides werent specific to my phone. I didnt want to make my phone a "superbrick". I knew better than to post in the dev section...but i acted purely out of fustration and desperation. the user "orange808" was kind enough to point me in the right direction.
i know that doesnt justify it...but it wont happen again! i apologize
I appreciate all the devs hard work on this phone.
Hello guys, so i am new to the atrix 2 and new to the motorola phones in general. My question is what do i need to install a custom rom? So far i rooted my phone and that's it. Whats the next step? And also do i need to unlock bootloaders in order to flesh custom roms? Thank you in advance.
Don't rush into flashing roms, without understanding a few things. Everything is available in this forum, so search and read. Flashing without reading may brick ur device
Not trying to sound like an ass but if i knew what to do when it comes flashing a rom on atrix 2 i wouldn't post this topic. I searched the forums and on youtube but there is no step by step explanation. On the forums seems like different people have different methods for flashing and some say they method works and some say it dont. So if somebody have simple step by step explanation please post. I really did search but i am confused and dont want to brick my phone. Thank you
brezulja said:
Not trying to sound like an ass but if i knew what to do when it comes flashing a rom on atrix 2 i wouldn't post this topic. I searched the forums and on youtube but there is no step by step explanation. On the forums seems like different people have different methods for flashing and some say they method works and some say it dont. So if somebody have simple step by step explanation please post. I really did search but i am confused and dont want to brick my phone. Thank you
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Also not to sound like an ass, but if you've truly searched and read this forum and you're STILL confused then you probably shouldn't do it right now anyway. I only say this because there is only one way to flash the vast majority of the ROMs here (the exceptions being stock ROMs & in some cases, MIUI). If you haven't read enough to know that much then you just haven't read enough. Keep reading/searching. It's to your benefit to do so and you'll find everything you need to know in the process. :thumbup:
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Here's a little hint for you. Do you see that thread in the stickies named "[HELP THREAD] Any Question Answered Here (NØØB Friendly)"? Wanna bet this question has been asked, and answered ad nauseum in there? :sly:
hello everyone.
i know this is a knows issue for the LG G3 but it's hardware related that u put tape on the connectors
but mine is not, this happened to me when i tried to flash euphoria 5.1.1 Rom + TK GAPPS + furnace-d850-aosp Kernal
all at the same time, the problem is i can't use the phone because of the screen i want to get into TWRP and get back to stock but i can't ! is there anyway that i can view my phone on the computer and use TWRP from there ? i don't know if the USB debugging is enabled or not
idk why no one replays to my posts i really need help setting here without a phone
give me a god damn link to learn how this forum works instead of just closing my threads ghttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3443085&goto=nextnewestod dammit
sayyro said:
hello everyone.
i know this is a knows issue for the LG G3 but it's hardware related that u put tape on the connectors
but mine is not, this happened to me when i tried to flash euphoria 5.1.1 Rom + TK GAPPS + furnace-d850-aosp Kernal
all at the same time, the problem is i can't use the phone because of the screen i want to get into TWRP and get back to stock but i can't ! is there anyway that i can view my phone on the computer and use TWRP from there ? i don't know if the USB debugging is enabled or not
idk why no one replays to my posts i really need help setting here without a phone
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sayyro said:
give me a god damn link to learn how this forum works instead of just closing my threads ghttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3443085&goto=nextnewestod dammit
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With this attitude no one will you help you. Help yourself and others on XDA and just don't root or do any other customizations to your phones. The answers to your issues are in the forums, but if you are not willing to do the research and reading required to fix issues that arise (your questions have been discussed thoroughly by the way), save yourself the time and trouble.
I have reported your second post to moderators. Foul language is not necessary and will not get you anywhere here.
aybarrap1 said:
With this attitude no one will you help you. Help yourself and others on XDA and just don't root or do any other customizations to your phones. The answers to your issues are in the forums, but if you are not willing to do the research and reading required to fix issues that arise (your questions have been discussed thoroughly by the way), save yourself the time and trouble.
I have reported your second post to moderators. Foul language is not necessary and will not get you anywhere here.
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i was so mad, about what happened to my phone thats it, sorry for this .. i fixed it by messing with the board
sayyro said:
i was so mad, about what happened to my phone thats it, sorry for this .. i fixed it by messing with the board
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Glad to hear you got it working. One major recommendation: edit your post where you used bad language. Better if you take responsibility and clean it up then a moderator. Second, as you have done, always report that your problem is resolved if it has been. If possible, details of what you did is always good to share as it may help others.
Here is what I will tell you. This is not a support site. This is a developers site. Which means if you come off rude, unprepared or didnt do your proper research then you will most likely be ignored. This site is hear for you to learn something and then learn to fix things on your own. Not to get tech support.
Take this as a lesson as this post could have easily gotten you banned.