hi can anybody help me to update my phone, I am outside the US and obviously it doesn't let me do an OTA update, is there any other way?
is there a way to get the latest skyrocket stock rom somewhere? I also want to unbrand my skyrocket,
thanks
Best way seems to be rooting, installing CWM then flashing the rom in CWM. Debranding Im not sure of, I've heard that custom boot animations must be kernel supported, and therefore can't really debrand on stock. I for one would be grateful if anyone could tell me simply how to remove the Rogers splash screens on boot and shutdown on the stock rom itself
rianpi said:
hi can anybody help me to update my phone, I am outside the US and obviously it doesn't let me do an OTA update, is there any other way?
is there a way to get the latest skyrocket stock rom somewhere? I also want to unbrand my skyrocket,
thanks
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By unbrand do u mean run an aosp rom . Or use on a different network. Not att..? Tovuse on a diff network u need to go to one of the websites like cellunlockr. Root and install cwm recovery and u can change the rom when ever u choose. Look in the dev section...read
Theres guides to all of that
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Hey guys, got the new sidekick. Was wondering if anyone knows how to Nand-unlock it yet. Not even sure what that means really, but I downloaded a font changer application and it said it needed to be Nand unlock. My phone is rooted from rageagainstthecage.arm5
not sure if I will have to unroot it or what.
Also is there a certain root that is better or are they all prettymuch the same?
and whats the word on custom roms for this phone?
Thanks
Kristin
no custom roms as of right now.. no idea if anyone is working on them..
i just got my code unlock from Samsung, and it works....i think you can get it from samsung
once you reach complete root they are all the same...you just root different devices in different ways
Progress is being made to port clockwork recovery to the phone.. once we have that, some custom ROMs should start appearing.. im planning on creating one, but first things first
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
Get Clockwork Mod And Then Go To Back Ups ANd Restore And Back It Up Then Get Gingerclone v2 i think thats the stablest one out their for this phone no bugs reallly
Just got the stock TELSTRA firmware from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049485
for in case anything goes wrong but I have no idea how to flash this file. (HELP Please)
Basically I want to flash Tiamet, but I don't know if I need root?
I want to be able to go back to Stock perfectly???
and has anyone figured out online tv/movies for Australia?
Genshard said:
Just got the stock TELSTRA firmware from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049485
for in case anything goes wrong but I have no idea how to flash this file. (HELP Please)
Basically I want to flash Tiamet, but I don't know if I need root?
I want to be able to go back to Stock perfectly???
and has anyone figured out online tv/movies for Australia?
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I will say that in order to flash any custom kernels or roms your Xoom needs to be rooted. There are some good guides on rooting Australian Xooms. I guess you can always go back to stock, but I'm not certain about the ability to relock.
Enjoy your Xoom! It's a great tablet.
You can relock oficial images only.
thats all well and good but my xoom wont even update ota from telstra from 3.0.1 to 3.1. Do I need to be on wifi?
telstra have pulled the update for the moment due to battery consumption issues, mine dramaticaly increased after the update
If you need to return to stock then here is how http://www.youtube.com/user/sleeplessninjas#p/u/8/KjkD4AJaSCc
There is a link to get the region specific files from the Moto site.
There is a How to root guide in the Xoom general forum specifically for rooting the Australian Xoom and updating the ROM to 3.1.
If you dont have a lot of experience with root android devices read everything very carefully and always follow the instructions to the letter and you wont have a problem.......I didn't
Hi, I am waiting for my HTC Sensation to arrive from eBay. New to android and have been reading about rooting. Just want to make sure I am getting this clear:
So, to root, I'll need to to the S-off thing with revolution, then clockwork recovery, then SU to actually root it right?
I am not sure whether I need to root it, but I am interested in unlocking it for SIM and I read there's a way to do it if the phone is rooted. Also, I probably don't need some of the T-mobile apps and want to delete it. However, do I have necessarily have to flash a custom ROM after I rooted it? Can I just use what came with the HTC?
However, if I do this, I guess I can't update through HTC/T-mobile anymore right? So I'll have to flash some ROM, but does it have some modify ROM, or can I use the ROM that's official from HTC?
Can someone please correct me if I misunderstood the process? And also, can I reverse all this if I decide I just want to use it the way it was shipped except simunlocked, and be able to update newer version of the OS from HTC.
Thanks
Sensation rooting
I was just like you about a month and half ago. im new to android aslo but i'll help you. first- your right about using the revolutionary method and installing clockwork and super user. as for unlocking it for a SIM you might need super cid check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
to remove some tmobile apps use titanium backup (it's in the market)
As for roms im using stock but it's rooted. but before you root please update to 2.3.4 because it really improve your phone but yes you would have to flash update roms after you root. but you can find the official one's here if you look for them as soon as they come out.
pretty much yes to your questions...even if you root you can stay with your stock rom and just use titanium backup to delete all the junk u dont want. Also, even if you cant get updates officially, devs here are nice enuf to post the newest stock roms for you to flash so dont worry. so i suggest you read these three threads to start off and have fun (just read directions very carefully)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1137311
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
edit: ah, i guess someone else was replying too
darryll4sh0 said:
I was just like you about a month and half ago. im new to android aslo but i'll help you. first- your right about using the revolutionary method and installing clockwork and super user. as for unlocking it for a SIM you might need super cid check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
to remove some tmobile apps use titanium backup (it's in the market)
As for roms im using stock but it's rooted. but before you root please update to 2.3.4 because it really improve your phone but yes you would have to flash update roms after you root. but you can find the official one's here if you look for them as soon as they come out.
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Thanks for the quick reply. So I can only remove some t-mobile apps if it's rooted right? I was thinking of updating to the newest version before considering rooting. I think I will be kinda in the same situation as you....so when you say stock rooted rom...it's basically the same ROM as what t-mobile has with SENSE etc...but can be apply to a rooted phone without losing root right?
Finally, since you're not using any custom ROM and stuff... do u find it worthwhile rooting? what other advantage have you notice if you're using the stock ROM?
Thanks again!
rooting sensation
My rom is the same one that comes when you first get the phone. the only expectation is that it's updated to 2.3.4 instead of 2.3.3 and that it's rooted. When you root imagine like it's a window's pc and instead of using the guest account where stuff is limited, your now able to use the administrator account which lets you do anything.
As for advantages, i wanted to improve it's speed and battery life. the update helps but you'll find out that tmobile has alot of apps running in the background which slows it down and uses more battery and they also included useless app or two of the same kind of app. Right now im looking at other roms because im kinda tired of sense but i wish i could keep it's widgets.
darryll4sh0 said:
My rom is the same one that comes when you first get the phone. the only expectation is that it's updated to 2.3.4 instead of 2.3.3 and that it's rooted. When you root imagine like it's a window's pc and instead of using the guest account where stuff is limited, your now able to use the administrator account which lets you do anything.
As for advantages, i wanted to improve it's speed and battery life. the update helps but you'll find out that tmobile has alot of apps running in the background which slows it down and uses more battery and they also included useless app or two of the same kind of app. Right now im looking at other roms because im kinda tired of sense but i wish i could keep it's widgets.
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Great. I think I'll just stick with the 2.3.4 firmware for now before considering flashing any custom ROMs etc.
So just so I am clear, I should update the unrooted phone to 2.3.4 when I get it. then I can perform the S-off, clockwork, superuser to get it rooted and just leave it as it is and use the existing ROM as it came with the phone. Until I need to update to a higher version, I will then flash a rooted version of whatever t-mobile came out with from here. Is that the deal?
Finally, what's superCID? Do I need that?
Thanks again.. you guys been a great help! I can't wait to play around with this when I get the phone this weekend
Rooting
Yep your correct....
As for super CID is something like a carrier unlock. This has something to do with updates i think. but by adding this you can flash any carrier's rom onto your phone. for example vodafone and orange are both 2 different europe phone companies and they both include different apps on their roms just like tmobile give there special apps. With super-CID you can put anyone of those carries rom on you phone regardless if it's a europe, usa, or asia sensation. but you don't need- i haven't put it on either.
Hi, this might be stupid to ask but I really need answer for this -
1. I know that with rooted stock OS one cannot get OTA updates, but can anybody get OTA updates with unlocked bootloader - non-rooted stock OS ?
2. Also all the guides I have found to unroot a xoom is asking to flash a stock OS, which will erase all the data & all the customization which I have made. Is there is no way possible to unroot the current rooted stock OS without losing out the small customization.
I came in here looking for the same answer... want to update, I'm rooted, but can't get it OTA this way.
Go to Development and the first post by stachre is rooted stock ICS 4.0.3, cwm flashable zip.
Thats just fr wifi, while i m on 3g build
Still waiting fr an answer :-(
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You DONT need to unroot for to get a ota.
The ota is NOT out for the 3g version or any other version at this point.
If EVERYTHING else is stock besides root the ota will install.
The state of the bootloader does not matter either.
I think there's a chance to brick your device if you do an OTA update after you unlock your bootloader?
So if you really want to try 4.0 then I would recommend the TeamEOS roms, they have roms for both the wifi only and the 3G versions.
No there is no chance.
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You DONT need to unroot for to get a ota.
The ota is NOT out for the 3g version or any other version at this point.
If EVERYTHING else is stock besides root the ota will install.
The state of the bootloader does not matter either.
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thanks matey , just 1 clarify require on your statement.
my mz601 xoom's current state is unlocked bootloader, cwm recovery, rooted with stock 3.2 OS with a small change in framework-res.apk to send sms.
for this situation also your point stands right?
No.
I put the word everything in caps for a reason.... nothing that is supposed to be there can be changed or deleted. Includes apks recovery.... you know everything
I really need help to start customizing my Tipo.
I need a very trustworthy, safe one-click-root tool that will not be blocked by Norton and will not brick my phone. I'd be really grateful if anyone could recommend one.
Then, I still do not understand how to install custom recoveries, as it both CWM and TWRP say they do not officially support the Tipo. I need this to flash the stock ROM if my Tipo gets softbricked, right?
I also need to know, if I change my kernel to a ICS-based, Tipo-supporting one, will my phone still work if I retain the stock ROM?
So, which one would I need to change first in order to change the other, change kernel and then ROM or other way around?
If anyone could recommend a (preferably) JB based ROM and kernel that officially support the Tipo or have a many user that have succeeded using, that'd be great.
Would I need to unlock Bootloader for any of this?
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RamtheCowy said:
I really need help to start customizing my Tipo.
I need a very trustworthy, safe one-click-root tool that will not be blocked by Norton and will not brick my phone. I'd be really grateful if anyone could recommend one.
Then, I still do not understand how to install custom recoveries, as it both CWM and TWRP say they do not officially support the Tipo. I need this to flash the stock ROM if my Tipo gets softbricked, right?
I also need to know, if I change my kernel to a ICS-based, Tipo-supporting one, will my phone still work if I retain the stock ROM?
So, which one would I need to change first in order to change the other, change kernel and then ROM or other way around?
If anyone could recommend a (preferably) JB based ROM and kernel that officially support the Tipo or have a many user that have succeeded using, that'd be great.
Would I need to unlock Bootloader for any of this?
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Edits:
I have managed to root.
I think I may know how to get CWM.
How do I backup a recovery image of my phone without having a custom recovery?
And I still need recommendations for a JB based ROM and a compatible JB based kernel, please.
Sent from my ST21i