Hi, semi-noob android tweaker here...
I've been customizing my WFS by replacing all the HTC side of the Android software. I'd like to know what stock HTC crud I can remove without rendering it a paperweight.
Everything but the lockscreen has been replaced (I tried using one from the market but it reverted after a reboot).
Most of the major replacements are from the GO team selection, do they rely on the core HTC stuff to work?
I apologise in advance, I have already posted a similar question in the WFS forum, but it seems quite dead in there.....
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Take a look at my ROM Cleaner tool, link in signature.
Spend a few minutes to read and you are ready to go...
This will work on all HTC devices but please read the requirements in the first post.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD
Thanks for the quick reply. I will have a looksee.
I'm not sure if it would work with my WFS, as I'm having to use this version of CWM recovery. Unless you know of a more compatible recovery system....
The more I type, the more n00bish I sound....
stressfreesoul said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I will have a looksee.
I'm not sure if it would work with my WFS, as I'm having to use this version of CWM recovery. Unless you know of a more compatible recovery system....
The more I type, the more n00bish I sound....
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I suggest you try it
I load every command in the updater-script from my own busybox, so recovery should not be that important anymore... Let's see
Sent from my HTC Desire HD
Just one more quick question, can I run it on my ROM as it is now or do I have to reflash with a factory ROM and start again?
stressfreesoul said:
Just one more quick question, can I run it on my ROM as it is now or do I have to reflash with a factory ROM and start again?
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You can flash it now but you might need to wipe htc sense data.
Also the supported method is to flash it before first boot it will clean up your ROM better this way
I suggest you post your future questions in my thread from now on...
Good luck!
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Hi...
I want to delete some apps like stocks...and i know i need to be rooted for it...
But when i trien temp-root with free3vo...deleted some apps and they were never deleted...
I dont want to perma root cz i think then i wont be able to get updates from htc...
I dont want anything more then rooting cz i love sense and thats why i actually bought sensation...
But now my phone is getting slower and i think deleting stock apps will solve it...
Is there anything just like one click root or i have to wait for unlock bootloader...
And i dont even have drivers for my sensation on my pc...so if someone can provide it...ill so thankful...its not downloading from htc site.
Thanks..
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Temp root with fr3vo will not let you permanently delete apps. They will just return upon reboot because they weren't really deleted in the first place. Trust me when I say that htc is not rushing to get updates out to us. Or any of their phones for that matter. People are on their Facebook page everyday pleading for updates. Devs are way more eager so your best bet would be to flash a custom rom because then you are guaranteed an update to the newest android. You can't root without unlocking your bootloader. You can do this at revolutionary.io. The instructions are at the top of the development thread. Along with the drivers. Just because you root doesn't mean that you can't have sense. We actually don't have a real "no-sense" aosp rom yet. Go ahead. Free your phone from htc's grip. Then you can delete at your heart's will.
Okk...so you mean i would have to s-off i think...and which is the best custom rom according to you with sense...and can i revert back to stock rom if i want??
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Yes s-off is the best option. The best you can do is do some research. Read the 1st post of the rom's thread and find out which suits you best.
Thanks...
But will i be able to revert back to original??
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Once you have cwm you can backup your original rom. If for some reason you want back to original rom, you can restore it with cwm.
Thanks...but as i am a nood...
I tried s-off with revolutionary but it showed me sofe error communication with phone is intrrepted unepectdly try again later...so i couldnt s-off n cant even find some help on it..
So i thought the other way...first flashing the 1.45 on my phone then getting bootloader unlocked with the htcdev...
So guys can you plz guide me to most easiest and simplest guide to flash it...
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DiZzle. said:
Once you have cwm you can backup your original rom. If for some reason you want back to original rom, you can restore it with cwm.
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New to Android here. Does CWM backup the original ROM in it's "pure" state, i.e. factory fresh? Or does it backup the ROM based on your phone's current state.
I'm coming from an iPhone, where the iOS files were easily accessible and I never made back-ups. I have so many questions about Android modding. This forum is filled with information, but has my head spinning.
aniketsharma9865 said:
Thanks...but as i am a nood...
I tried s-off with revolutionary but it showed me sofe error communication with phone is intrrepted unepectdly try again later...so i couldnt s-off n cant even find some help on it..
So i thought the other way...first flashing the 1.45 on my phone then getting bootloader unlocked with the htcdev...
So guys can you plz guide me to most easiest and simplest guide to flash it...
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Try reading the stickies on top of the development boards. Following directions also helps. I was able to s-off in one click, I don't see why you're having so much trouble.
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terchie said:
New to Android here. Does CWM backup the original ROM in it's "pure" state, i.e. factory fresh? Or does it backup the ROM based on your phone's current state.
I'm coming from an iPhone, where the iOS files were easily accessible and I never made back-ups. I have so many questions about Android modding. This forum is filled with information, but has my head spinning.
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I would surmise that its a backup of the phones current state. I was still s-offed after I restored my phone to my stock backup after a botched adb push.
Take it a day at a time, took me about a week to get up to speed on this thing. Learning how to use adb and knowing a few basic commands will make your life easier.
Sent from my HTC Sensation
It is indeed a backup of the current state. You will be s-off as long as you don't take an update or change your bootloader. Your bootloader is not included in a backup as it is not necessary.
As I received my brand nu Xe yesterday, I'm now on rooting it to delete unwanted apps.
I'm comming from Leo with Nand roms, where flashing was easier as rooting Android devices to me
Tried different threads, found different unanswerd questions about rooting, Hroot, S-off and stuff but to be honest, I have no clue how to do it with the XE.
I had the MAGDLR on it so flashing was like playing with toys, but now,....can't go on.
The stock rom which is on board on my TMO_DE XE is okay for me, no nned to flash another rom, but all I wanna do is to get rid of all unwanted sys app I never us.
Can anyone give me a helping hand on this?
thx in advance
P
Look on YouTube, theirs loads of videos on how to get s-off and rooting. Being the sensation XE doesn't make it any different from the original sensation just XE processors clock limit is 1.5ghz so follow guides for either
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Also your thread is in the wrong section....it should be in Q&A....
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Thx,
I now found the way to enter the bootloader, but my downloaded file seems to be wrecked. Will dl it again ...
ok, mods, pls move thread into right section
Prinz069 said:
Thx,
I now found the way to enter the bootloader, but my downloaded file seems to be wrecked. Will dl it again ...
ok, mods, pls move thread into right section
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Hi there,
I just went to revolution website and followed the instructions in this topic: -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
I had no issues (I didnt super-cid or whatever its called). May I also recommend you look at InsertCoin ROM V3.4.4, it is fast and causes no issues. if you want 2.3.4 Sensation XE ROM, Virtuous v2.2 is great.....I'm stuck deciding which of these two to use as my daily
Good luck
LoL,
I successfully S-Offed my Xe now and downloaded the rom manager.
so, do I still need to run busybox or something?
Prinz069 said:
LoL,
I successfully S-Offed my Xe now and downloaded the rom manager.
so, do I still need to run busybox or something?
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you don't need busy box. If you are already S off and have clock work installed. You are good to go. Get you a ROM, transfer to sd, enter recovery, and flash away.
HTC Sensation 4G
CMR says that its NOT rooted, but I did with that revolutionary tool and it also downloaded CMR, but I can't find it
You need to flash a recovery through fastboot, then flash superuser through recovery. (or just flash a new rom) to get root
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Well,
I went into recovey and it installed CWR. It rebbots now and then, hopefully, I will somehow get root access. all I want to do is to delete system apps out of my stock rom
Prinz069 said:
Well,
I went into recovey and it installed CWR. It rebbots now and then, hopefully, I will somehow get root access. all I want to do is to delete system apps out of my stock rom
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Be careful though because some apps may rely on the apps your about to delete, to function so be careful dude
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If you got the custom recovery, and you are rooted, then download an app (this one),that way you can lock those apps that you don't need, so you can save some RAM, and battery.
If you're worried you're doing it wrong you might be
check out the guide in my sig. Very simplified and noobproof.
Thank you guys,
fortunatly I decided to flash a custom rom Now its rooted and I can delete the unwanted apps Damned, Xe is fast as hell. Guessed, Leo was, but now it breaks records
used the guide in the post about and it works well. here is the link again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20254365#post20254365
how to root sensation xe?
atir usman butt said:
how to root sensation xe?
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Wrong forum. this is the XL forum. THe XE and XL are completely different phones.
The guide for the Sensation and XE are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Best of luck.
that method not working
unfortunately, it is probably best if you ask the question in that forum though, as your question is not about sensation XL (which this forum is for) and the forum that was linked above is for SENSATION and SENSATION XE.
unfortunately in my case HTC Super tool v3 and revolutionary are not working. I am not able to S-off my HTC Sensatio XE (with beats audio) 2.3.4. I dont know what is wrong.
Is it possible that since i have downloaded the update HTC Super tool v3 is not working? also revolutionary is giving error and failed to root. Can you please help
SENSATION XE/LE ROM (with beats AUDIO)
FAQ:
I have rebuilded the ROM's from scratch and also left the ROM by default. I have tested the flashing procedure and usage for the device the last 3 day's and it's working without ANY bugs. Even my girlfriend hasn't found one
Q: How to flash?
A: Copy the file to the SDCARD, reboot your phone and power off. Keep
VOL-DOWN pressed and switch it on. If you are now within the bootloader release the VOL-DOWN key.
Q: Will I loose root?
A: NO!!!! My PG58IMG will flash from any ROM to ICS without loosing root.
Q: What ROM is required to flash?
A: I don't care about this. It only might cause troubles with IOS5 installed on your Sensation.
Q: Any bugs inside? Ringtone working?
A: NO BUGS! And everything else is working! Only problem with SUPERUSER. Don't claim to me when you try to update the file. The web site is offline.
Q: Hey!! What's about the other ROM? Sensation without beats Audio?
A: Don't cry! You can use the Sensation XE ROM even if you have a normal device. Don't care about this. But the other PG58IMG ROM update is in progress.
Q: WTF you have done - this ROM is so incredible fast??
A: Don't ask me It's a little secret. But every setting is still by default.
Q: Bootloader lock or things like this?
A: Nothing of this will happens. I have a normal device. And I flashed my device round about 50 times the last 2 weeks and it's still unlocked.
Q: Is it required to have a rooted device?
A: Yes. You need to have a rooted device for this ROM.
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IF YOU HAVE FLASHED THE ROM TO YOUR DEVICE PLEASE ONLY REBOOT AND DON'T TOUCH YOUR DEVICE UNTIL IT IS FINISHED!!!!
WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE SENSE LOCK SCREEN
UNLOCK IT, WAIT UNILT YOU SEE THE FINISH MESSAGE AND THAN CLICK OK!!!!
AFTER THIS YOU CAN START TO SETUP YOUR DEVICE
This ROM based on the OTA Update:
OTA_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.105-1.73.401.4_P_release_246589q3t6rh79ci68p68k.zip
Base for this Update:
RUU_Pyramid_LE_HTC_Europe_1.73.401.4_Radio_10.58.9035.00U_10.15.9035.02_2_release_220036_signed
Download & Mirror:
Currently all downloads are removed. If someone can provide a mirror pls. PM me.
What is inside?
- ROM 3.32.401.105 RELEASE
- Busybox 1.19.4
- Superuser 3.07
- Touch Recovery (...sorry folks, but with the default thing you can do nothing)
- Rooted device
FYI:
If you have questions don't ask me - ask the communinty here. EVERY PM will be ignored.
Enjoy it and have fun!
03/15/2012
Because of more or less some little issues on the ROM's I have rebuild them from scratch. At the moment I'm working on it to provide you an RUU File for Update your device.
03/21/2012
Still no RUU file from HTC. The PG58IMG for Sensation (XE) is done.
03/22/2012
Found solution for build in Superuser working by default. Will update the ROM.
03/25/2012
Superuser is now working without 2nd flash. Now the ROM is working on XE and nonXE Devices without problems.
BUGFIX & other Problems
ModelID Problem
If you have the Problem with ModelID you can fix this very easy.
1. Open the ZIP File and edit the android-info.txt
2. Change now the very first line from
Code:
modelid: PG5813001
to
Code:
modelid: PG5813000
3. Save it and flash the file
do we really need another the same thread? Just asking.
Edit:
I noticed you use it as bootloader flashable zip instead of recovery. Indeed not a bad idea.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus
mike1986. said:
do we really need another the same thread? Just asking.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus
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If you can show me where I can download a working PG58IMG and flash it via fastboot I will delete this thread.
MrT69 said:
If you can show me where I can download a working PG58IMG and flash it via fastboot I will delete this thread.
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I edited my post already. Flashing method is of course bit different.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus
mike1986. said:
I edited my post already. Flashing method is of course bit different.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus
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Thanks mike!
That's the reason why I have offer this. I don't like the recovery way to install a Image from scratch.
Thanx!!!! For share :thumbup:
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Thanks bro good work!
Sent from my PG06100 using XDA
Innovative & progressive way to flash! cool
What are the advantages to this way of installing? What is the reason you dont like recovery method? just wondering not trying to be mean. Thanks
So will this rom work with US TMOBILE
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA
At all it's effectively not a bad idea for those who want to flash from scratch and full wipe. It will be interesting if you can add the firmware and radio needed to run the rom in the PGXXXX file...
In the meantime my girlfriend found some issues with Alarm Clock and other background sounds.
Anyone else with this problem?
It seems the LE image with beats Audio will not work by default on standard devices. Damn...
I will upload the other image this evening.
If someone else has the same troubles please report. Thanks!
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using XDA
Hi, no chance of me loosing s-off and root installing this rom?
bradmax57 said:
Hi, no chance of me loosing s-off and root installing this rom?
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No. You will keep S-OFF after this flash.
This ROM is already rooted. You just need to flash it and thats it.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using XDA
Sorry for another question but do I need to flash the firmware first, if so which one do you recommend?
Thank you very much
bradmax57 said:
Sorry for another question but do I need to flash the firmware first, if so which one do you recommend?
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You don't need any firmware bevore
Just only this. That's it.
Don't care about whatever ROM is installed on your device.
That's the reason why I have released this.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using XDA
Thanks...but I'm waiting for the new ROM upload.
what are the requierments bro?unlocked S-on?sorry for silly question and thanks
Hi there.
My Ds is unlocked with htcdev and has s-on...
I did a backup of my stockrom before I installed custom Roms... But: if I want get back to stock I need the original kernel for Ds... So I can flash it via fastboot, because of s-on...
Is there a way to get it anywhere?
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA
What you need is an RUU. It really would help if you would take the pains of searching the forum for similar requests before starting nearly identical threads. Helps reduce clutter as well as overhead on the servers.
But here's a link to set you in the right direction: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547924
rizmdee said:
Hi there.
My Ds is unlocked with htcdev and has s-on...
I did a backup of my stockrom before I installed custom Roms... But: if I want get back to stock I need the original kernel for Ds... So I can flash it via fastboot, because of s-on...
Is there a way to get it anywhere?
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA
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i'm not really sure if you backed up your stock rom i supposed you backed up the stock kernel but how ever as i'm not to sure i would suggest flashing a stock RUU then restoring your rom
Hmm...sorry, I really used to search for it but there were thousands of crapresults... Or I am just too silly
So stock ruu flash?
Okay thanks
I see I better get s-off... Really annoying me to separate flash boot...
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA
rizmdee said:
Hmm...sorry, I really used to search for it but there were thousands of crapresults... Or I am just too silly
So stock ruu flash?
Okay thanks
I see I better get s-off... Really annoying me to separate flash boot...
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA
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Take a look at the link I posted. More important is looking through the sticky threads at the top of forum (look through the DEVELOPMENT section)
Saipro said:
Take a look at the link I posted. More important is looking through the sticky threads at the top of forum (look through the DEVELOPMENT section)
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hmm... i ask myself: why i need an ruu, when i got a backup of my original system?
I tried to restore it and it works... but because of s-on, 4ext doesnt flash the original boot.img "i think"... becouse it doesnt do that with custom roms too....
am i wrong?
ahm... okay I think I've found something...
this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236890
includes kernel for hboot 2....
would it work if I flash it and run the recovery of my original system?
ain't it dangerous to just try it out?
rizmdee said:
ahm... okay I think I've found something...
this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236890
includes kernel for hboot 2....
would it work if I flash it and run the recovery of my original system?
ain't it dangerous to just try it out?
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Hi, Did that work? I am having a similar problem and I am looking for a safe solution
Hi guys, i've looked everywhere for the similar posts & i can't seem to find one!
Please bare in mind this is just a general interest as i no longer have the phone!
Sorry in advance if there is one!
Right, a few months ago i had my HTC sensation XE (with beats audio)...
Orginally came with Gingerbread and i updated to ICS successfully.
A few weeks passed and i decided to read up on rooting my sensation.
I went through the process of rooting and flashing recovery etc and that went through all fine, then i became interessted in ROMS.
I created a nandroid back-up in CWM recovery just incase anything went terribly wrong - which it did - the phone got stuck on HTC start up screen... wouldn't move from there. I kept restarting to see if it'd be nice and start up but it never did. So i panicked i started trying to run RUU's, flash my nandroid back up.. all of which were successful, but still stuck on the htc screen?
Any ideas what i done wrong?
I'm getting a HTC One X today and i'm considering rooting, i really don't want the same thing happening again!
All ideas i'd be happy to read!
Thanks!
Did you use the correct firmware for the rom? Ics takes 3.32 firmware. If you don't flash the correct firmware it will cause big problems.
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Good question, that could be why- i literally tried so many rom's and ruu's and tricks to try and get it past the htc screen.
Do you think it's worth me Rooting my HTC ONE x?
Thanks for the reply x
When you do that you should update your firmware but sense you didn't it caused a boot loop and when you try to go to your nand back up you lost your boot.IMG thats why it won't boot extract from the zip file and place it in the same folder that contains your adb driver and fastboot and typ your commands to get your fastboot driver working and then typ fastboot flash boot boot.img when thats done typ fastboot reboot and watch the magic and you must have a copy of the zip on your pc or laptop meaning the Rom you made nand back up of
sent from xda premium sensation4g s off Insertcoin Ics Evolution v2.0 Sense 4.0 kernel version Bricked-3.0-v1.1
smidgeox said:
Do you think it's worth me Rooting my HTC ONE x?
Thanks for the reply x
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Best to ask that in the One X forum IMO as they can comment on the custom ROM's better of course.
I'd say depends if you're happy with the stock ROM. If you are and don't need the root features then leave it.
Otherwise go for it.
smidgeox said:
Good question, that could be why- i literally tried so many rom's and ruu's and tricks to try and get it past the htc screen.
Do you think it's worth me Rooting my HTC ONE x?
Thanks for the reply x
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Its always worth the root...I've tested the one x on the stock rom and it ran buttery smooth....I believe it can only get better with a custom rom.
Sent From My OrDroided Sensation 4G