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Epic Unleashed 1.1! First DROID2 rom!
For all the bugs people reported, I thank you. This release should fix a bunch of those bugs!
UPDATE:If you are having problems follow the new instructions on how to install bellow.
Changelog:
MAJOR Bug fixes.
Screen turns off.
Keyboard works.
Wifi may work(untested)
Accelerometer works.
Missing anything...?
Thanks:
Thank you Brendan for testing this release for me while my phone takes a little "nap" lol.
Features:
Deodexed
Bloatware removed
Scripts
Build.prop mods
Not sure if everyone know's this, but all my releases come with a widget that looks just like the HTC Clock called Fancy Widgets.
Please report bugs to me as you find them. Best way to contact me is email me at [email protected] or my GTalk Matt4542.
How to install:Important!
You will need to download Koush's bootstrap application and bootstrap your recovery. Then you can boot into recovery via the same app or you can install via ROM Manager(by rebooting into recovery, not via install rom from sdcard). Once you boot into recovery do a FULL nandroid backup and then you go to mounts and storage and mount /system manually to avoid more issues. Install zip from sdcard and toggle signature verification to disable. Now you can install the zip from the sdcard. Once this is done, reboot.
Now after reading all that here is your download!
Download <--- Click Me
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Thanks for using Epic the first DROID 2 rom! Say thanks if you like it
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NOTE: Updated September 7th, 2010. Added additional steps to the process. Reread to reapply the Epic Unleashed 1.1!
Please READ each direction CAREFULLY and BEFORE executing each step. I can not stress how many mistakes are made because someone did not READ the directions carefully. So... yeah, once again, READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!
How to Apply EpicUnleashed 1.1
Credits: The ROM was created by Matt4542. Tutorial was written by me with some simple directions from Matt. You'll need to be rooted in order to run the Droid 2 Bootstrapper.
The fine print: Matt4542 and/or I (DarkOnion) can not be held responsible if you mess up. If you mess up, you mess up. That's why I wrote the .sbf recovery tutorial. Matt has also written one. More simple, but requires Linux.
Here we go.
1. Download Koush Bootstrap here.
http://koush.tandtgaming.com//motorola/droid2/Droid2Bootstrap.apk
2. Download Epic Unleashed 1.1!
http://www.epic.grrmode.com/Epic-Unleashed11Deodexed.zip
3. Move both files to the base of the SD Card. Best way to do this is to plug your phone into your computer and move it like that. Make sure you phone is in USB mass storage mode. To change it, pull down the notification blind, choose USB connection, and choose USB Mass storage. Now copy and paste the two files to the new removable drive that showed up in your My Computer. The Epic-Unleashed11Deodexed.zip needs to be at the base of the SD card, and not in any folders. After moving all the files over to the phone, change the connection type back to Charge Only. Notfication blind -> USB Connection -> Charge only.
4. Install Koush Droid 2 Bootstrapper. Using an app installer, Astro File Manager, or equivalent, navigate to your SD card. The folder in Astro File Manager will be called sdcard. Choose Droid2Bootstrap.apk and install it. Follow the directions.
5. Now that it is installed, open Droid 2 Bootstrapper located in your applications section menu. It'll probably ask you for Super User access, say yes.
6. Press Bootstrap Recovery. It'll probably ask you for Super User access, say yes.
7. Next, we want to back your system file up by making a system image. In the Droid2 Bootstrapper, which you are already in, choose Reboot Recovery. Your phone should restart and load up into the bootloader.You should see some green text with various options, and a little lower than the middle of the screen, it says ClockworkMod Recovery.
Notes for navigating through the system. You need to use the keyboard to navigate. "Enter" will select. "Del" will cancel/go back. and the arrows are movement.
8. Using your slide out keyboard, scroll down to backup and restore and press the enter key. It should take you to another window. Choose Backup. Let it runs it's course. After it is all said and done. Reboot your phone by choosing reboot system now. (I don't think the rebooting is necessary, but I am just going to do it be safe.)
9. After you are done rebooting, if you did this, go back to the Droid 2 Bootstrapper, and choose Reboot Recovery. It'll reboot, and you'll eventually be back at the screen with the green text.
10. Using your keyboard buttons, choose mount and storage. And then choose mount /system. After that, press del to go back to the main menu.
11. Using your keyboard buttons, choose install zip from sdcard.
12. You need to make sure signature verification is off. Choose toggle signature verification and make sure it is off. At the bottom, under ClockworkMod Recovery, it'll say whether or not signature verification is enabled or disabled. You want it to say that it is disabled.
13. Then choose install zip from sdcard. Choose Epic-Unleashed11Deodexed.zip. It'll ask to confirm. Scroll down to Yes, and press enter. You'll see some commands going and eventually say it is complete.
14. Now navigate back to the main menu by pressing "Del" on the keyboard. And restart your phone by choosing reboot system now. It'll reboot and that's it! You've added EpicUnleashed 1.1.
Note: Your first boot will take a little while, up to 10 minutes. PLEASE BE PATIENT. You know that you corrected updated if your start-up animation is different.
If you need to undo this thing, boot back up into bootloader using Droid 2 Bootstrapper -> Reboot Recovery -> Back Up and Restore (after the reboot) -> Restore.
If you like this tutorial or any other tutorial, please feel free to show your gratitude by sending me a few bucks my way. I am a poor college student always trying to make ends meet. It's just more than writing a tutorial. Troubleshooting, helping others when they get lost, constant updating and rewording to make the process more simple. All donations are greatly appreciated, no matter the amount. $1 USD is good for two taco's at Jack in the Box! Paypal: [email protected]
And please don't forget about Matt. Send some love his way, too. It takes time create this stuff, not to mention troubleshoot, fix, and update. Make sure you send some love his direction. He needs money for a domain name. Paypal him at: [email protected]
If anyone comes across and problems with instructions, please let me know. I am going to try to keep this thread updated and easy to use.
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How to Root Droid 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7865824&postcount=164
How to SBF Recovery Droid 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770224
How to Flash Epic Unleashed 1.1 ROM (see post #2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776320
I have v1.0 installed now. When I go into bootstrap and try to install 1.1 my phone still reads rom v1.0...?
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Same for me, I came from stock and it appears I am still stock (no weather widget, etc). I notice I did not move the .zip from my /downloads/ to the base sd card, I will try that when I have some time.
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pulptastic said:
Same for me, I came from stock and it appears I am still stock (no weather widget, etc). I notice I did not move the .zip from my /downloads/ to the base sd card, I will try that when I have some time.
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I am working on the issue now.
heartlessmcfly said:
I have v1.0 installed now. When I go into bootstrap and try to install 1.1 my phone still reads rom v1.0...?
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I am working on a fix for that.
Thank you for the quick response. I am very excited about roms on the d2! I will play around with it some more after dinner.
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I came from stock and it appears I am still stock (no weather widget, etc). Nothing has changed.
Maybe you can put the launcher2.apk for 2.2 as the main homescreen. I downloaded it from the droid incredible forum on my phone and everything is working alot snappier on my end. Still using stock just looking and waiting until everything is figured on this rom.
Later....
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pulptastic said:
Thank you for the quick response. I am very excited about roms on the d2! I will play around with it some more after dinner.
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As a test for now just try to install your recovery from ROM Manager and boot into recovery that way. It is untested but it is worth a shot.
trillside said:
Maybe you can put the launcher2.apk for 2.2 as the main homescreen. I downloaded it from the droid incredible forum on my phone and everything is working alot snappier on my end. Still using stock just looking and waiting until everything is figured on this rom.
Later....
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Actually all of the bugs have been ironed out. It is a problem with the recovery. It may affect you, may not. I would put the stock Froyo launcher but I am not going to risk screwing with blur and causing more problems now. I will do it in a later release.
ya i installed it, but i did it from my downloads folder, it took like 3 seconds and nothing is new lol, i will have to try from the root i guess.
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ya i installed it, but i did it from my downloads folder, it took like 3 seconds and nothing is new lol, i will have to try from the root i guess.
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I tried this and still nothing is new...
I tried to install this rom using multiple ways:
Wiped phone
Normal install as instructions say
Wiping SDCARD
Could not see any changes.
I'm sort of a noob at this but is this going to improve the speed of the device
Antiapplekid said:
I'm sort of a noob at this but is this going to improve the speed of the device
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Yes and no. It'll is suppose to help clean up some of the junk that is on the phone. Have you rooted yet, because if you haven't... you need to do that before you flash a fixed version.
Yep I have already rooted it but I am in the stage where it says to make sure that my signature check is disable mine is enable how do I get it disabled sorry for being such a noob lol i got 5th in the state of Minnesota for computer repair but I I haven't done this kinda of stuff before
Everyone who has had problems please read my updated instructions!
for those having problems installing epic 1.1 try going to mounts and storage in clockworkmod recovery and select -mount /system before installing update.zip. worked for me may work for u idk. it now shows epic under android version instead of 2.2...
JKASS5 said:
for those having problems installing epic 1.1 try going to mounts and storage in clockworkmod recovery and select -mount /system before installing update.zip. worked for me may work for u idk. it now shows epic under android version instead of 2.2...
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Yup. It does work. Thank you to you sir, and thank you to Matt for walking me through the updating process. I have updated the tutorial to reflect the changes.
In this guide I will attempt to help you learn your way around your device, help you gain a little knowledge, and to eliminate some of the random threads asking the same thing.
I would also like to take this time to especially thank: attn1 and bubby for making rooting possible and easy. I would also like to thank the devs for all the hard work they put cooking all the roms for us to flash.
FROM THIS POINT ON YOU WILL BE VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY!
I TAKE ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING YOU MAY DO TO YOUR PHONE!
Things you will need:
-Spare time, it is going to take you a little while to root your phone and flash a rom.
-A computer it is not OS specific unless you are going to use bubbys GUI.
-A Inspire 4G preferably fully charged.
-Micro USB to connect your phone to your computer.
-External SD card (in most cases the one that came with your phone.)
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ROOTTING & FIXES:
Rooting methods (creating a goldcard is included in both methods):
Currently there are two methods to root the Inspire 4G
[mod edit - link deleted, the kit has been replaced](thanks to attn1) simply follow the instructions in the post, as well as in the read me doc. (outdated) video guide can be found here.
-Bubby's one click GUI(thanks to bubby323). Just like before simply follow the instructions provided.(outdated) video guide can be found here.
If you have problems rooting please refer to the dedicated rooting threads, the developers there created the method and will be able to help you more then I will be able to.
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The infamous CWM blackscreen:
- I have a thread posted here that gives detailed instructions and the methods to fix this problem.
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FLASHING A ROM & RADIO:
Flashing your first ROM:
-Download the ROM of your choice from the dev section
-Do not unpack/unzip the ROM
-Copy the ROM to the root of your sd card (Root= not in a folder)
-(optional) Backup your apps using Titanium Backup.(this only applies once you have root)
-Create a backup of your current ROM using rom manager.(this only applies once you have root)
-Boot your phone into recovery using either rom manager, or by booting into h-boot (to do this you are going to need to turn fastboot off by going to settings>applications>uncheck fast boot, then turn your phone off and turn it back on pressing both power+volume down, until the h-boot menu appears. Use the volume buttons to scroll down to recovery then press power to select.)
-Using the volume buttons scroll down to to down to wipe data/factory reset. (unless you are upgrading, THIS STEP IS NOT OPTIONAL!)
-Press the power button to select.
-Use the volume buttons to scroll down to YES-- delete all user data, use the power button to select.
-Scroll down to Advanced press power to select.
-Scroll to Wipe Dalvik Cache press power to select.
-Go down to Yes-- Wipe Dalvik Cache use the power button to select.
-Select go back
-Go to Install zip from sdcard and select it using the power button.
-Select choose zip from sdcard.
-Scroll down and find the ROM you wish to flash press the power button to select it.
-Select Yes - Install (roms name)
-You are now flashing a rom!
-Once the rom has finished flashing select reboot system now.
Things to note:
-Your first boot might take a few minutes do to deodexing and zip align.
-If your phone keeps cycling the HTC (white screen) you are going to need to go back to recovery, do a full wipe, and reflash the rom.
-Be sure to read the devs full instructions and faq before flashing!
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Flashing your first rom a video tutorial:
-You can find a video tutorial I made for this guide here!
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[QUOTE][B]Flashing your first rom (a picture tutorial):[/B]
[COLOR=Red]Note: This assumes you have already downloaded the rom and placed on your sd card[/COLOR]
[B]- Do your backups!
- You will need to boot into recovery [/B]
ROM Manager:
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/mudknot2005/flashing%20walkthrough/snap20110413_092643.jpg[/IMG]
or via h-boot (turn your phone off then press power+volume to turn it on)
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/mudknot2005/flashing%20walkthrough/DSC00173.jpg[/IMG]
-select bootloader
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-select recovery
[B]-Select wipe data/factory reset[/B]
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-select yes-- delete all user data
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[B]-Select advanced[/B]
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-Select wipe dalvik
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-Select yes
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[B]-Select go back[/B]
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[B]-Select install zip from sd card[/B]
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-Select choose zip from sd card
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-Select your rom
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-Select yes
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[B]-Once your flash has finished select reboot system now[/B]
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Flashing a Radio (eng s-off is not required, and it is strongly recommended that you DO NOT eng s-off your phone!)(video coming soon!) :
-You can find a very helpful guide how to flash Radios here(thanks to attn1 and shad0wf0x). (note: this post even includes the radios to make it easier for you!)
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GENERAL FIXES:
Recovering from a Soft Brick (HTC white screen)(video coming soon!)
What is a soft brick? A soft brick is where the ROM has been incorrectly flashed. (ie. you didn't data wipe, or the files were corrupt). You will see the bootsplash (htc white screen) or the boot animation continuously cycle.
How To Fix:
-Pull the battery!
-Put the battery back in.
-Turn the phone on using Power+ Vol down to enter boot loader (note: You CAN NOT have a PD98IMG on your sd card)
-Select Recovery using the volume and power buttons.
-Go down to full wipe.
-Select yes -- delete user data
-Go to advanced using the volume and power button to select.
-Select wipe dalvik cache.
-Select yes -- wipe dalvik cache
-Select go back.
-Select install zip from sd card.
-Select choose zip from sd card.
-Choose the rom you want to flash.
-After the rom flashes reboot the phone.
Video Tutorial:
-This is a video tutorial I made for this guide, you can find it Here!
Note: If you end up with a soft brick again, you are going to have to re-download the rom and place it on your sd-card.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
Returning to Stock:
(Major thanks to ClearD and Doo Doo)
Well for some reason or another you need to return your phone to stock. You might have avoided the Ace hack kit because it seemed a little complicated, and I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your going to have to use it to get back to stock.
What you will need:
1.Ace Hack Kit v9 (thanks to attn1)
2. The Stock Ruu
Note: when running the RUU make sure debugging is off!
Steps to Return to stock:
-Run the stock RUU (note: This is done on your computer. This is going to unroot your device but you will still be s-off).
-Use the instructions up to step 3 of the hack kit.
-After step three type the following in terminal emulator
Code:
cd /data/local
./gfree -s on
sync
-At this point you need to turn the phone off (note: fast boot will have to be off)
-Boot into bootloader by using power+volume down.
-Verify that the top of your boot loader reads ship s-on.
-Rerun the RUU.
-Enjoy your completely stock Inspire.
Note: There are other options, but this method is the most complete and yields the highest success rate.
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Sideloading non market apps w/without root(videos soon):
What is side loading apps? Att blocks the instillation of non market apps. Hence the need to side load apps! (Shame on you ATT you monster)
There are multiples ways to do this, and I will be going over three.
-Option 1:(w/out root) Our brother over at android central made a niffty little GUI called side load wonder machine you can find the instructions and program here!
-Option 2:(w/ or w/outroot) You can also use android sdk (adb) you will need to download sdk from google you can find that here!
-You will need to update platform tools.
-I recommend placing the platform tools files into the tools folder.
-Place the apk file you wish to side load into the tools folder.
-Make sure you have charge only, and debugging mode selected (settings>applications>debugging)
-Connect your phone to your computer
- Press shift + right click on the tools folder
-Open command promp here
(ROOT ONLY)
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adb devices
adb remount
adb push (apks name) /system/app
(W/OUT ROOT)
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adb devices
adb install (apks name)
-Option 3:(root only)
-Place the apk file on your sd card.
-Insure Unknown Sources is selected (settings>applications>unknown sources)
-Use a root explorer (es file explorer, dual file manager etc. etc.) to locate the file on your sd card select it and select install.
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(coming soon: flashing mods, links to return to stock, links to fixes, video tutorials)
Note: This is a work in progress I am working to make this guide better. If you have any suggestions please feel free to let me know. I want to make this as complete as possible to make it easier for everyone.
F.A.Q.
What is a gold card?
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The easy answer: You are editing the binary code on the sd card, what this does is allow you to bypass the CID check and downgrade your rom/radio.
Will I loose all my contacts, photos ect when I delete user data?
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Yes and No, when you delete user data you are deleting anything pertaining to the rom. Essentially any thing that is on the same partition as the rom will be deleted. Since your photos and music are on your sd card you will not loose these items. It is highly recommended that you save your contacts before flashing, you can also back up sms messages using a third party messaging service called handcent.
What is the difference between ship s-off (radio s-off) and eng s-off (engineering)?
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The simple answer is: ship s-off allows you to flash custom roms. Eng s-off allows access to certain partitions within the phones memory, and this is mainly used for development with kernels. Unless you are an experienced dev, I recommend you avoid eng s-off!
What is a radio?
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Essential it is firmware for the radio inside your phone. It is stored a separate partition then the rom, to keep the rom from interfering with the radio firmware.
Do I have to flash a radio ?
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The only time flashing radio isn't optional, is when you root and s-off the phone. Rooting and s-off requires you to down grade the radio/rom and use the exploit to hack it. Once you have rooted and s-off the phone flashing a radio is totally up to you. Keep in mind that not using a the recommended radio for a specific rom may lead to problems.
Can I install the OTA (over the air) update?
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If you are rooted it will fail to update, You will need to flash back to stock in order to do the update, causeing you to loose root. If you stroll over to the dev section of this forum, there are a ROMS that are using the 1.84 (ota updated base) inspire base.
I was just thinking today about the lack of one-stop "guide" threads for the Inspire.
Looking forward to some newbie ROM-flashing stuff, if that's the direction you plan on heading.
The only thing I've done so far is root and a cwm current ROM back-up. That's it. Starting to get the itch to try flashing another ROM, but I'm a scaredy-cat. ;-)
Thanks, mudknot!
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Great work mudknot. This will help a lot of people. Hope this will become a sticky and not get buried within the forum.
EDIT: Let us know if you need help with pictures or anything.
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This is an awesome work in progress, mudknot....feel free to reference/use the guide in my signature if you wish.
Great start mudknot. Hopefully this will decrease the amount of threads opened. Keep up the good work.
Edit: Idk if you want to include this but here is a thread that AngelDeath wrote about a gps fix. It worked for me this morning, I have to do more testing later on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11342772#post11342772
Edit 2: I think mudknot you are gonna dislike me after so many edits . Depending on how much work it is, the guide should be turned into a Inspire "bible".
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I knew all this things already but I hit the thanks button anyways ... GREAT job keep up the good work... this thread should be sticky...
Thanks every one. Pictures should be up tonight after I do some editing, and host them on photobucket. That and my wife has the memory stick duo adapter... I hate sony products..
I will probably work on a video tutorial, for flashing, and the HTC white screen tonight.
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Right on! Thanks for this.
Any volunteers to help make a radio flashing video tutorial, including showing what is in the file, how to check the md5sum once it is on the SD card, booting into hboot and letting the radio flash?
Preferably if you have already flashed a radio via the correct method.
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Great start mudknot. Hopefully this will decrease the amount of threads opened. Keep up the good work.
Edit: Idk if you want to include this but here is a thread that AngelDeath wrote about a gps fix. It worked for me this morning, I have to do more testing later on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11342772#post11342772
Edit 2: I think mudknot you are gonna dislike me after so many edits . Depending on how much work it is, the guide should be turned into a Inspire "bible".
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Naa it doesn't make me mad, I am going to add more to it later tonight including fixes. I want it to be as informative as possible, and cover as many topics as possible.
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I will probably work on a video tutorial, for flashing, and the HTC white screen tonight.
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Sweet.
If I may give a vote for emphasis on the "oh ****, what do I do when __________ happens" type of information, which is undoubtedly the most cumbersome to harvest in one location, as that information tends to span multiple threads/comments.
Thanks again for your effort, and I'll do what I can to contribute, if needed.
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hmmm well the pictures are posted, but for the life me I can't remember how to make a re-sizable scrolling box.....soo the OP is as long as a motha
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hmmm well the pictures are posted, but for the life me I can't remember how to make a re-sizable scrolling box.....soo the OP is as long as a motha
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Not really familiar with what you're trying to do, but is this what you're talking about?
http://www.htmlforums.com/all-around-tutorials/t-html-scroll-box-63972.html
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Not really familiar with what you're trying to do, but is this what you're talking about?
http://www.htmlforums.com/all-around-tutorials/t-html-scroll-box-63972.html
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Yes and no I could use the code box but it is tiny I will try it
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This should really be sticky.....
Awesome guide, that will help out a lot .........
video tutorials for: flashing, soft brick (htc white screen rebooting), flashing radio, and backing up using rom manager. Will be up tomorrow.
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video tutorials for: flashing, soft brick (htc white screen rebooting), flashing radio, and backing up using rom manager. Will be up tomorrow.
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Looking forward to these.
I have a few related, lingering questions that I will hold-off on asking, as they might be answered in your forthcoming tutorials.
Thanks again for your efforts.
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Amazingly helpful, thank you.
But i still don't know whether I need to flash radio or not. And since there are some posted issues like GPS doesn't work or 4G signal lost. That keeps me from starting to work on my very first root.
I'm a newbie who really wants to do but I'm afraid of screwing something during the rooting process.
Thanks anyways, this post does give me some idea of the whole root thing. Great work. I'm looking forward to the video tutorial and the radio flashing one.
By the way, can someone explain to me that if I choose to use ROM manager would that means I don't have to do the HBOOT thing or?
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Well, since no one has mentioned this yet, hope has returned for the quick computerless root, via apk!
This is not my work, it is Chainfire's apk, with Android Exploid Crew's gingerbreak binary inside... brought to you by the makers of rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin... anyways, here's the xda post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Note: this only installs su with superuser.apk, and not busybox, from what I've seen, I tested this with stock EC05. I'm glad busybox is not included, since it would be broken, due to the limited space of the stock EC05 system. So for most using this, the first steps, after rooting with this, would be the following:
Edit: new instructions, for installing rooted kernel, and Clockworkmod 2.5.1.0, all without a computer:
* on the phone, goto menu > settings > applications. Make sure Unknown sources is checked. Goto Development, and make sure USB debugging is checked.
* Install the following apps from the market: SGS Kernel Flasher, ROM Manager, Astro File Manager, and Dolphin Browser HD, all available free from the market, the names here are market links, for your convenience. If opening the links on the phone, make sure to choose the market, when opening them.
Note: Astro File Manager is for ease of locating and installing the gingerbreak.apk on your sdcard. Dolphin Browser HD is recommended, so that downloads don't get the names truncated... The stock browser has been known to do this, especially on my kernel zip downloads.
* Grab the gingerbreak.apk from here (I used the 1.2 version of the apk). either tap the apk download from the dropdown menu, or use astro file manager to locate the apk, and install it. Now close astro file manager, and any other apps that may be using the sdcard.
Now it's time to open gingerbreak from your applications, and choose, "Root Device". It may take up to several minutes, before the phone reboots itself. If all has gone according to plan, you will now have a very basic root, with the Superuser app, so that you can control what apps have root permissions. If for some reason you don't have superuser in your apps, or the gingerbreak has frozen past 10 minutes, reboot the phone, and run the gingerbreak app again.
Note: I am not directly linking the apk here, out of respect for Chainfire, who developed this apk... I wouldn't do it without his permission anyways.
* download DRockstar.Clean.Kernel.EC05.v1.02.zip and put on your sdcard
Original kernel post with sources: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053252
* Open SGS kernel flasher, and be sure to give permission when the superuser prompt appears. Tap "choose kernel", tap .. , locate DRockstar.Clean.Kernel.EC05.v1.02.zip on your sdcard, and flash the kernel. It should reboot the phone when done. You'll now be running a rooted stock kernel, with some nice added features.
* download cwm2.5.1.0.zip.
Original ReRFS Stock ROM and tools: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027904
Note: It's a really good idea to download ReRFS Stock ROM, in case you need to stock the phone, in a jam.
* open ROM Manager app, and Tap "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery". Choose the Epic 4G.
The following message will appear:
"Epic4G does not have an officially supported ClockworkMod Recovery yet. Have you installed a ClockworkMod recovery manually?"
choose yes, and select ClockworkMod 2.x.
Next, tap "Install ROM from SD Card". Browse to, and choose the cwm2.5.1.0.zip on your sdcard.
Tap OK at "Reboot and Install", and be sure to give permission, when the superuser prompt appears.
Presto... rooted kernel with full busybox, and Clockworkmod, with no computer needed, for the epic!
Note: Here's cwm3.0.0.6.zip, if you're ready to plunge into ext4. Make sure you have an ext4 compatible ROM ready to flash, on your you sdcard, before converting to ext4. The stock EC05 system will not boot after converting to ext4. Also, be warned, that as of yet, no posted Epic kernels are ROM Manager compatible with ext4, though I am quite certain that tanimn is very hard at work, doing his best to make this happen.
Anyways, I figured all this would be welcome news, and gives me hope again, that an all in one apk can be mustered for the Epic.
I know some are you are saying, "But this is all so complicated, can't you make this any easier?" Well, I say, having dealt with driver and cable issues galore for months, supporting one click root adb scripts... that this is, in fact, no more complicated at all. It may even be easier.
Maybe with some luck and a little skill, I can do a custom apk for us in the future, but for now, this *will* work.
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It's been mentioned in "themes and apps" where it belongs not here in development.
OK, I did look there first (in the Epic section, anyways), but I must have missed it...
Some of the devs in the irc channel didn't even know, so I thought it was worthy of mention here, as much as a one click root is stickied in this very section.
If this thread needs to be deleted, so be it, I thought I was doing a service, calling people's attention to it, and outlining what steps should be taken, after using it.
Edit: now I see a post in the apps section, but my notes here are still very pertinent, to anyone relying on the gingerbreak.apk
theimpaler747: do what you will on this thread, it was intended as a public service announcement, and just might affect the development of the epic, especially since it'll most likely become the new root for gingerbread. I leave it up to you and your judgement.
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If we rooted with this method then how do we push custom recovery?
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musclehead84 said:
If we rooted with this method then how do we push custom recovery?
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Ask damean
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musclehead84 said:
If we rooted with this method then how do we push custom recovery?
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First off, I suspect any one click scripts for gingerbread, would have to use the gingerbreak binary, also listed and linked in the Chainfire post.
Hopefully, before GB is released (and hopefully a patch hasn't been, for rooter's sake), we can make an apk that flashes a proper recovery in bml8. (Preferably, in my opinion, to cwm 2.5.1.0, until the user decides to convert to ext4, which can be done with a subsequent cwm zip, like the cwm3.0.0.6.zip in my ReRFS Stock ROM post.)
joeykrim has made a kernel flashing apk (FlashImage GUI, in market), but at my behest, left out the ability to flash bml8, due to the fact that if a corrupt kernel is flashed there, odin or heimdall is required to fix it, once a 3 button boot is attempted to a corrupt bml8 flash.
For now, I would recommend a manual bmlwrite bml8 flash for a known good recovery kernel, for anyone using the gingerbreak method.
Also, some kernels, like my Clean Kernel, have reboot recovery to cwm 2.5.1.0 if RFS, and, can be flashed with the free SGS Kernel Flasher apk from the market. Once reboot recovery is achieved, cwm can be flashed to bml8, using the zip tools in the ReRFS post.
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Just modded the original post, with instructions on getting full rooted kernel, and Clockworkmod, without needing a computer... how about that?
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DRockstar said:
Just modded the original post, with instructions on getting full rooted kernel, and Clockworkmod, without needing a computer... how about that?
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Haha calm down sir, calm down
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Wow good work guys. That's awesome.
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Woot, woot!! Now my wife can stop climbing down my throat about always being on the computer!! Gimme a woot!!
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If only it converted your files to ext4..
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DRockstar said:
Just modded the original post, with instructions on getting full rooted kernel, and Clockworkmod, without needing a computer... how about that?
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Good stuff DRockstar, I'm glad you posted this up for us!
Nice! Very handy indeed.
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If only it converted your files to ext4..
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Actually, you can convert to ext4 too, with the cwm3.0.0.6.zip posted in the ReRFS ROM thread... just flash it through cwm 3 button boot, or from reboot recovery with the kernel... keep in mind, that reboot recovery won't work for ext4 with the Clean Kernel, at this point in time.
but anyway, there's still nothing you can't do without a computer!
DRockstar said:
Actually, you can convert to ext4 too, with the cwm3.0.0.6.zip posted in the ReRFS ROM thread... just flash it through cwm 3 button boot, or from reboot recovery with the kernel... keep in mind, that reboot recovery won't work for ext4 with the Clean Kernel, at this point in time.
but anyway, there's still nothing you can't do without a computer!
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Eh, sounds complex lol. I'll either wait for a video or just do it on a pc, no biggy
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I remember when installing Samsung Drivers, finding a good cord, using Odin, rooting, wiping system/data, Cache Partition, Dalvik, installing zip from SD, choosing zip from SD,etc. sounded like another language to me! If this works, congratulations. It may save many headaches.
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Subscribed, for future reference.
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Subscribed, for future reference.
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Did the exact same thing...
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acer1096xxx said:
Eh, sounds complex lol. I'll either wait for a video or just do it on a pc, no biggy
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It was actually very simple I just did it not hard at all
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Updated, with instructions for ROM Manager zip flashing... muahahahahaha
Also, almost all the links are phone friendly now, especially if you use the Dolphin HD Browser to download files, and the app names, are now market links, in the hopes that will make installing them even easier from the phone.
The only link that is not a direct link, is to the actual gingerbreak.apk itself, which is contained in an xda post, that requires xda registration to see. I respect that and the original dev, and will not give a direct download link, without Chainfire's expressed permission. I do think others will understand this.
Anyways,
Hope you all dig it!
Well, It seems we are having a rash of new users obtaining used and refurbed G2x(s). A lot of these guys are jumping into rooting and flashing and as the XDA G2x community shrinks, the remaining "senior G2x members" are trying to help as much as possible. I have decided to write up this tips and install help guide so the new users have updated information. You may ask how I may be qualified to write this guide? I can say I've been on XDA shorter than the time I've owned and modded this phone. I think I've had this phone 15 months now. These are the procedures I follow to a T every time and always produce a solid and stable setup. I have flashed everything for this phone, literally, and find CM7 is the only stable choice for custom ROMs.
POST 1: INSTALLING CM7 via ClockWorkMod
POST 2: <reserved>(CM7 Setup Tips)
POST 3: <reserved>
I am writing this guide assuming a few things:
1. You are already running ClockWorkMod Recovery that was installed properly via NVFlash, NOT ROM MANAGER. If you used ROM Manager to install CWM, STOP, and follow this guide to properly flash CWM using NVFlash.
[RECOVERY][APP] 4-28 One-Click NvFlasher ClockWorkMod Touch 5.8.1.3/5.0.2.0/4.0.1.5
2. You want stability and have decided to flash CM7. This guide will always support the night-lies, although I am sure the stable CM7 release can be used in place, I have ran into troubleshooting issues that were resolved by moving them over to the updated source... night-lies! (or monthlies now? lol)
3. You will be flashing a custom kernel, meaning you will not be using the stock CM7 kernel, which sucks anyways. I will only offer support in this thread for users who have flashed Faux 054 or ANY Mazout360 (v0130 and up, OC variants only) kernel.
4. You are on the March 11, 2012 BASEBAND (LG Stock Android 2.3.4)
5. You have basic knowledge of file extensions (.zip,.apk,etc.), and have basic knowledge of how to manipulate and navigate files and file directories.
6. That you have an External MicroSD card and a MicroSD card reader for your PC.
7. That you have backed up any personal data from the phone as you will LOSE EVERYTHING on the phone.
8. Phone is fully charged and/or plugged in.
9. You are fully aware that using any ROM other than LG Stock 2.3.4, or a rooted LG stock 2.3.4 variant on the March 11, 2012 baseband WILL BREAK BLUETOOTH CALL AUDIO, MEDIA AUDIO (music, games, movies etc) WORKS 100%
That said, now for the fun stuff.
You will need the following files:
The latest CM7 release for our P999 from Cyanogenmod The latest release as of this guide: 3-1-2013
Gapps Pack (Required for Playstore etc..)
Kernel (if not using CM7 stock kernel, find in link in my signature or over in the development section.
The Fix for the March 11 2012 baseband, newbaseband.zip
So now you should have 4 files, ROM, kernel, Gapps, and newbaseband. And they should all be in .zip format. You will need to place these on the ROOT DIRECTORY of your MicroSD card.
And now we flash your new setup!
1. With your phone off, boot into CWM (I use CWM 5.0.2.0) by pressing and holding the Power & Vol - buttons until you see the second LG logo with the blue streak and release. Welcome to CWM.
2. You need to wipe the phones previous data. To do this use the Vol +/- keys to scroll up and down, and tap the power key to select options and than select:
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-select advanced-->wipe dalvik cache
-GO BACK to CWM Main Menu
-select mounts and storage
-format /system
-GO BACK to CWM Main Menu
That's it for wiping.
3. Let's flash this so we can play with our new shiny toy.
-select install zip from sdcard
-choose zip from sdcard
-scroll and select your ROM from the file list
Now you will repeat this process and flash
-Custom Kernel
-newbaseband.zip
-Gapps Package
That's it! Go back to CWM Main if not already there and "reboot system now".
-First boot can take up to 10mins depending on kernel used.
-After the phone boots, LET IT SIT FOR 10MINS, DO NOT USE IT.
-Reboot
-Wait 5 mins and than proceed with inital phone setup.
-Reboot and wait 5 mins and than proceed with using the phone as you see fit.
I will be adding in some CM7 and kernel related setup tips tomorrow in post #2, as well as re-formatting post #1. It's 4:33am as of this writing, I need to go sleep!
rrserved
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Your an animal dude. And you rock. Our community rocks!
Also, on a side note. Its should be said that you can use your soft keys in CWM 5.0.2.0, to navigate and select your options. Menu and home are up and down, and the search button selects.idk abt you guys but I got sick of button mashing all the time...anywho happy flashing!
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grantusmantus said:
Your an animal dude. And you rock. Our community rocks!
Also, on a side note. Its should be said that you can use your soft keys in CWM 5.0.2.0, to navigate and select your options. Menu and home are up and down, and the search button selects.idk abt you guys but I got sick of button mashing all the time...anywho happy flashing!
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rg2x miui
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Ill add that info tonight. I've just always used the hard keys to be safe.
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Excited to read up on the tweaking guide later
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Pain-N-Panic said:
Excited to read up on the tweaking guide later
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hopefully tonight. but today is already lookin like its gonna be as bad as yesterday. bleh...
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Sorry to hear man either way looking forward to it. Primarily under clocking as I'm too scared to over clock my device lol
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This will help anyone who keeps having flashing issues.
More detailed instructions in my GUIDE!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
THIS IS ONE QUICK/SIMPLE ERROR FREE ROM FLASHING PROCEDURE
This should eliminate a few posts saying, stuck in download mode, stuck at logo. just vibrates and them MANY other issues that somehow, everyone seems to find.
Here is my quick rom flashing process I use ALWAYS (yes always)
THINGS YOU NEED ON extSDCARD
1. Extra kernels (2 or 3 you know works for your device)
2. Optional: 2 recoveries that can be flashed (I use CWM & TWRP)
3. Optional: apps.zip (a zip created from Titantium BU, containing Root Explorer, TU Backup, Quickpic, ES File Explorer and Terminal Emulator)
Flashing the rom: TOUCHWIZ/AOSP ROMS
1. Backup current rom (to the extsdcard)
2. Complete wipe, (I do complete, some people do not) Complete = No Issues [FACTORY RESET + CLEAR CACHE + CLEAR DALVIK CACHE + CLEAR DATA]
3. Flash the rom
4. Flash the kernel (your device kernel) (I know some roms have their own kernel) this is where your problems start.
AGAIN: FLASH YOUR KERNEL, you KNOW it works. 1 more time FLASH YOUR KERNEL. (you can experiment with other kernels after you boot)
AOSP ROMS - require you to flash gapps before you boot. [This is not required for TouchWiz roms]
5. Boot the rom.
FINISHED!!!! SUCCESS!!!
Total time to flash a rom:
7-10min
Errors - NONE
This goes for every rom in my guide.
TIPS:
This flash procedure is for Touchwiz Roms, if you are flashing AOSP roms, you must flash the gapps package associated with the rom you are flashing.
**** SGH-I337M Users: Often requires flashing a different kernel than the one included in most ATT ROMS. Any GT-i9505 kernel will work and Adam kernel and Faux kernel are both confirmed working for us Canadian users.
Note: Flash KERNEL directly after ROM then reboot device.
[Special thanks to blyndfyre for this helpful tip].
The extra recovery I flash if a rom does not like the recovery I am using.
Yes, you can flash recoveries back and forth.
Apps.zip I flash after the rom is up & running. This I use to get the rom setup (like root explorer and others needed)
HELPFUL LINKS: In post #2
I am in no way responsible for anything that may do damage to any device - Use these tips at your own risk - period!
If you found this useful in any way, please hit the THANKS button for my effort.
Under Contruction:
ATT US:
[Index][S4ATT] Roms/Kernel/Recovery[Original Android & Android Development]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312444
Sprint:
[DIRECTORY][☆ ★ UPDATED 7/2/13 ☆ ★] ALL Sprint S4 Roms/Kernels/Recoveries/Mods/Themes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42044738post42044738
T-Mobile:
[INDEX] ROMs,Recoveries,Kernels,Guides etc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332717
Verizon:
[GUIDE] Official List of Roms, Mods, Kernels, Root, etc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297370
Canadian Variant Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M)
Here is the Canadian stock Rom/Kernels Thread: (this should help you get started)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2269304
Suggest you add that SGH-I337M users must often require flashing a different kernel than the one included in most ATT ROMS. Any GT-i9505 kernel will work and Adam kernel and Faux kernel are both confirmed working for us Canadian users.
Note: Flash KERNEL directly after ROM then reboot device.
Will do, I will get it done soon. Hows that?
Great thanks for not forgetting us Canadians
Question: How do you get an apps.zip with TiBa? I would love to do this and save having to download each app from the Play store each time.
blyndfyre said:
Great thanks for not forgetting us Canadians
Question: How do you get an apps.zip with TiBa? I would love to do this and save having to download each app from the Play store each time.
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Hit the menu button when in TiBa, it will bring up an option to create a zip, it rocks, I use it for multiple things, you can name it anything you want, flashes perfect every time. When I want to setup a rom, I have to use those apps, like the root explorer. I hate doing a complete restore or picking thru it to get what I need, so I flash the zip with the only things I need.
if you see anyone having flashing issues, send them here.
TheAxman said:
Hit the menu button when in TiBa, it will bring up an option to create a zip, it rocks, I use it for multiple things, you can name it anything you want, flashes perfect every time. When I want to setup a rom, I have to use those apps, like the root explorer. I hate doing a complete restore or picking thru it to get what I need, so I flash the zip with the only things I need.
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Nice so I can flash the zip I make in TiBa through recovery? Didn't know that thanks for the tip Ax.
This is a great write up! Easy and informative. The axman is the man! Should be stickied.
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Thanks to both you guys, that app zip when you see what you can do with it, you will be ticked off that you didn't find it sooner, flash rom, flash apps.zip.
JD..thanks man, if I put one more word in that post...it will run a few people off, to much to read
I think it is simple, and when a few people see that it was that easy, they also are going to be ticked off.
[OP has been UPDATED: 07-04-2013]
Just wanted to say thanks didn't know about app.zip that's gonna save me some time, and great guide for us noobs:thumbup:
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Thx!
IEndz said:
Just wanted to say thanks didn't know about app.zip that's gonna save me some time, and great guide for us noobs:thumbup:
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NP, you have anything to add let me know, I will take a look at it.
Thanks
[out of thanks right now, I will catch ya]
Jeefff said:
Thx!
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Thanks
[out of thanks right now, I will catch ya]
Wow, you guys didn't know TiBU could do this?
apps.zip (a zip created from Titantium BU, containing Root Explorer, TU Backup, Quickpic, ES File Explorer and Terminal Emulator)
This is helpful when you get the rom fully booted, and you have to do some changing of things like pushing apps to the system/apps dir, all the zip is a combination of tools I think are needed to get the rom up to speed, I have been using this since the G3 days, speeds up my testing of the roms for my guide also.
Glad I could share the info for everyone.
Hope it helps.
Thanks to all.
Just had 3 PM from people with issues doing this flash procedure. I fixed them, but here is my issue.
HOW HARD CAN THIS BE!!!!!
This is the easiest steps EVER.
DO IT STEP 1, STEP 2 AND SO ON.
You need it more simple:
BACKUP
COMPLETE WIPE
FLASH ROM
BEFORE BOOT FLASH CORRECT KERNEL
BOOT ROM
5 steps....EASY EASY EASY EASY EASY AND EVEN EASY!
And last but not least - EASY
Solution 2:
If you can not do this, you need to sell your phone to me, and go out and buy a flip phone, or a iPuke. those are the easiest fool proof phones for people who can not read or follow simple instructions.
TheAxman said:
Just had 3 PM from people with issues doing this flash procedure. I fixed them, but here is my issue.
HOW HARD CAN THIS BE!!!!!
This is the easiest steps EVER.
DO IT STEP 1, STEP 2 AND SO ON.
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You can lead a horse to water.......
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jd1639 said:
You can lead a horse to water.......
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I try, but no one is listening.
Again, if you find them lost to the situation send em here...