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[Q] Got Root; Questions on next steps...

I used Bubby's root method and got root working without any problems. Now I have some questions before i screw it up.
1. Can i delete everything from sd card and place my "backup" from pre-root on it?
2. I have a rom and kernel i want to flash downloaded. How do I do this?
I've read you have to wipe it first using CWM maybe? how do i find CWM to start this process?
3. Most importantly, how can i make a backup of my current setup so if i do screw it up, i can go back to this point.
Thanks for help, been searching for an hour and the more i read the more confused i get.

Bamatide2007 said:
I used Bubby's root method and got root working without any problems. Now I have some questions before i screw it up.
1. Can i delete everything from sd card and place my "backup" from pre-root on it?
2. I have a rom and kernel i want to flash downloaded. How do I do this?
I've read you have to wipe it first using CWM maybe? how do i find CWM to start this process?
3. Most importantly, how can i make a backup of my current setup so if i do screw it up, i can go back to this point.
Thanks for help, been searching for an hour and the more i read the more confused i get.
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1. There are some files on your SD card that might be needed to return to S-On (partition7 files), but I removed them and was able to S-On a different way
2. To get to CWM, you must install ROM Manager (from the market), then go into ROM Manager and choose the option to "Flash clockworkmod recovery". Once you've done this, make sure fastboot is disabled and turn your phone off. Now hold VOL- and PWR until bootloader starts. Use the volume rocker to navigate to Recovery, and the PWR button to choose it. Now CWM will start. Before flashing a new ROM, it is recommended to wipe data/factory reset, wipe partition, and also go to the advanced menu and wipe Dalvik cache. Once you've done this, choose the option to "Install zip from SD card", then "Choose zip from SD", then choose the ROM you have downloaded. Once this is done, let the phone boot. Then reboot to recovery again and follow the same process for installing the kernel (without wiping this time)
3. When you get to CWM, there is a backup/restore option. Choose backup and it will backup your current setup. If you have to get back to it, choose restore

Thanks, Sounds alot easier than i was trying to make it.

[Q] From Cyanogen Mod to none...HELP!

Here is my situation, my phone is HTC myTouch 3g...I wanted to lessen the internal or system's space but can't find the right software to do it in Market so I played with my phone and what I did is restart chosing "Recovery". When I reached prompts and commands area I chose to wipe out battery memory (don't know what was the exact term but something like that)...so now, my battery won't charge plus when I did "Reboot Recovery", the phone won't start as if it wipes out all the system! So now, I'm hanging on for 30 minutes or so but nothing happened when I turned my phone on, it just shows HTC Magic and nothing else. I wonder how to fix this problem. My phone won't even connect to the PC via USB or even if I plug it through AC charger.

OK, so I figured out how to go to the Clock Recovery but still, it won't boot! Help!

Full Wipe
Wipe Cache
go to mounts and storage
format boot
format system
format data
go back to main menu
install .zip from SD Card
flash CM from there and reboot.

Replacing rom in HTC HD2 NAND
hi, new to this rooting stuff. Got android rom loaded on NAND of my htc hd2. This not like this rom so i want to try a new rom. My question is do i have to erase my phone or do anything to it before i flash a new rom. thanks.

Problem Solved but...
Here is what I did to the problem:
1. I downloaded Cyanogen Mod 6 for my HTC Magic to my PC. I also downloaded the Google Tiny Apps. I put both into a newly formatted SD card (must be FAT32).
2. Since I still have the ClockWorkMod I restarted my phone by pressing the home and power button. I pressed install from flash from the options and it gave me options to open and install both of Cyanogen and/or Google Apps, I did Cyanogen update first then Google Tiny Apps. Note that there will be only two options. I forgot to write down the exact path name.The path names were obvious so you'll figure it out when you get there.
3. Just wait until the install is finished, look at the prompt in the screen until it says done.
4. Then reboot it using the options, just press the back button to go back to Clock's home screen.
Then it is done and solved.
BUT!!!!!! My problem now is that the backlight option is missing so my phone has no backlight now.........somebody help with that glitch???

[Q] i need some help (noob) here

Well, i rooted my phone and that work then i wanted to install rom tryed that and used. An app called ROM manger and installed cyanogenmod 7 that happend but it kept doing the same thing with the andriod dude on the skateboard going around on the screen... did something to the phone with the clockwork recovery thing and then that was gone now the htc white screen boots up but just sits like that what can i do to fix this.... help please pretty big nooob i was dumb for doing this and didnt know what i was doing hopefully i can get my phone up and runing thanks

nobody can help?

Its better to flash a rom manually. And defenitely need to make a backup before you flash anything.
You also need to download titanium backup. It back ups your apps.
Now you need to boot into recovery, wipe data, cache, go to mounts and storage, then format cache boot. And dalvik cache. Then you go to install from sd card and install the rom from there(which means you have to put the rom file on the root of your sd.) Download from the comp and do it.
You need to wipe everything before you flash a rom.
And please read before doing anything.
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Evo SHIFT
Evervolv ROM
x99 kernel

i know how to wipe the data, cache but i cant find the format cache boot and how do you put the rom on the root of the sd card sorry im a big noob at this :/

To format, you must go into mounts and storage and its in there. And since your on stock rom, you need to plug your phone into your comp via USB cable. A screen pops up on your phone, and set it to disk drive. Something should pop up on your comp, click on open files to view in folder, (if your on windows), then drag and drop. Don't drop into any folder. Just drop into main one. You obviously have to download the rom you want. There located in the developement section of this forum. I tried to explain as noobish as I can... I was once in your place.
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Evo SHIFT
Evervolv ROM
x99 kernel

thanks mann! when i download the rom do i have to excute them/ is the thing that i need to format called - format /cahce

thing is my phone doesnt boot up so i cant get into my phone to set it to disk drive thats the thing

thanks so much man got it fixed !!!!!!!!

for those who are sufferring similar problems (i got this a few times myself) go back to the bootloader (vol. down+power) do a factory reset and cache wipe, then reinstall and it should load fine.

[Q] wiping boftain ns v1 and installing original Rom

My problem is that i installed boftain ns v1 and now i want to delete and install the original one. Whenever i rebot to recovery my phone gets jammed at the Google sign. Please help. Usually i would connect the phone and odin will recognize it and install the Rom. But this time it want work. Thx

If you can boot into recovery manually (turn off the phone. Hold volume up + power button and select recovery, I assume you have CWM installed)
you can follow these steps:
Select storage -> mount SD
than copy the official android 4.0.3 to your SD (you can find the official rom easily here on XDA)
select unmount SD
Than go to install zip from sd card, chose the zip, chose the stock rom you've downloaded and hit yes. This first boot should be a little bit longer than usual.
You should now be in stock 4.0.3, and should be able to update to 4.0.4 going to the settings of your phone.
If you cant even get to recovery, there is a linux tool to fix a bricked nexus s. find it in the development section I guess

[Q] Bootloop after trying to put in new firmware

I saw in multiple threads saying to take out the sd card and go to restore and put it back in then delete the PG58IMG file but I did that and my phone is still in a boot loop does anybody know how to fix this ?

Shivam555 said:
I saw in multiple threads saying to take out the sd card and go to restore and put it back in then delete the PG58IMG file but I did that and my phone is still in a boot loop does anybody know how to fix this ?
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Install a ROM based on the new firmware, the old one won't boot unless you reflash old firmware.
I recommend reflashing the old firmware getting messages, contacts, etc onto your memory card.
Then flash 3.32 firmware. Then format all partitions except SD Card from recovery. Then install your ROM.

Im sorry im brand new to all of this I just rooted my phone fine and then I tried doing something and it messed up can you give a step by step on what to do and with details it would be really helpful. Thanks !

To install a new rom based on the 3.32 firmware you download the rom to your computer plug in your device after It's downloaded, your device needs to be debugging on in settings, you will then check run as disk drive instead of charge option, then click on file sharing , go to downloads, share with disk drive e the removable disk drive which is your device.this will copy the rom to the root of your sd card. Unplug. Then go into recovery, wipe data factory reset, wipe cash, wipe dalvick cash, stay in recovery when finished, then install zip from sd card, stay in recovery, reboot. Then you have installed your rom. You want to make sure the firmware matches the rom. Ics Roms or 4.0.3, are 3.32 firmware gb Roms are different firmware. Hope this helps. You have 3.32 firmware so use a Ics rom. (4.0.3). This is how I flash mine. Good luck and hope I helped.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

realsis said:
To install a new rom based on the 3.32 firmware you download the rom to your computer plug in your device after It's downloaded, your device needs to be debugging on in settings, you will then check run as disk drive instead of charge option, then click on file sharing , go to downloads, share with disk drive e the removable disk drive which is your device.this will copy the rom to the root of your sd card. Unplug. Then go into recovery, wipe data factory reset, wipe cash, wipe dalvick cash, stay in recovery when finished, then install zip from sd card, stay in recovery, reboot. Then you have installed your rom. You want to make sure the firmware matches the rom. Ics Roms or 4.0.3, are 3.32 firmware gb Roms are different firmware. Hope this helps. You have 3.32 firmware so use a Ics rom. (4.0.3). This is how I flash mine. Good luck and hope I helped.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
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He can't boot to Android.
Shivam555 said:
Im sorry im brand new to all of this I just rooted my phone fine and then I tried doing something and it messed up can you give a step by step on what to do and with details it would be really helpful. Thanks !
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Steps 1 (method 2) & 4 from here.
The file required for 4: http://www64.zippyshare.com/v/66813266/file.html
Now, once done, pull out the battery from the phone. Remove the SD Card. Reinsert the battery.
Boot to bootloader by holding Volume down & Power button.
Next, select Recovery option. It will take some time to boot without the SD Card.
You will then see a menu. Don't switch off the phone but just insert the SD Card.
Select mounts|storage > mount /sdcard
Go back to the previous menu.
Select Toggle USB Storage.
Your SD Card can now be accessed from the computer. Delete the PG58IMG.zip from SD Card
Copy the ROM of your choice & put it on the SD Card.
Once done, select Disconnect (on the phone)
Select wipe|format >Format all partitions except SD Card.
Once done, go back.
Select Install zip from SD Card. Select your ROM zip file & install.
Once done, reboot.

How would I install 4EXT without booting into Android ?

Shivam555 said:
How would I install 4EXT without booting into Android ?
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Did you bother to read the guide?
Connect USB in bootloader (fastboot USB), fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, fastboot reboot-bootloader
I'm not going to answer any more questions.
Whatever you need has already been linked to you.

Thank you so much, do you have any tips on what I should do next ?