Hello Everyone
Just bought a Xoom off craigslist that was upgraded to 4g LTE..I was wanting
to install a ICS rom and have a data plan at the same time..is that possible?
if so, would I have to get the data plan before I Unlock,root and Flash or does it matter?
Currently on Android 3.2.6
Build # HLK75H
Thanks
glock20c said:
Hello Everyone
Just bought a Xoom off craigslist that was upgraded to 4g LTE..I was wanting
to install a ICS rom and have a data plan at the same time..is that possible?
if so, would I have to get the data plan before I Unlock,root and Flash or does it matter?
Currently on Android 3.2.6
Build # HLK75H
Thanks
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Congrats on the new Xoom! It would probably be best to get your Data Plan prior to rooting. I waited and have not had any issues. I signed over my first born for a Data Plan LOL, Unlocked my bootloader, rooted the device, installed a Rooted ICS ROM, and use my 4G(s) at will.
So to answer you question Hellz Yeah it is possible! LOL
As always, If This Was Helpful - Hit The Thanks!
unlocked... rooted...and run Eos 1.0.0 and loving it
Only thing is I didn't get my data plan yet...gonna try tomorrow...
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glock20c said:
unlocked... rooted...and run Eos 1.0.0 and loving it
Only thing is I didn't get my data plan yet...gonna try tomorrow...
Sent from my Xoom using XDA
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I would recommend you try the nightlies. I am on nightly 72 for the 4g xoom and it is faster and more stable than the 1.0.0 build. You don't have to do a factory reset, just apply over your current build and wipe cache and davlink-cache. You can go back to the 1.0.0 stable build if you don't fancy the nightly by flashing it over the nightly build. The nightly builds have made much progress since the release of the stable build. You won't regret it.
I also recommend you look into an app called Cerberus. It will come in handy with that data plan to help track down and possibly remote wipe your misplaced xoom. It can also take a picture and email it to you if someone puts the wrong lock screen info along with the location. It is useful without a data plan also and can be flashed via clockwork recovery to survive a factory reset if someone manages to reset your device.
Finally don't forget to show your appreciation buy thanking team EOS and if you can, purchasing their apps from the market. "EOS Motorola Xoom boot splash" and "Lumberjack". Both are incredibly useful and reasonably priced. I put a picture of myself laughing at an ipad with on contact info on the bottom of the picture as my boot splash. Cheers!
When I activated my Xoom, I simply provided my IMEI over the phone. Remember, the Xoom is a Google Experience Device that comes with a security disabled bootloader. Therefore, there's nothing mischievous about running custom EOS epic win firmware.
I ended up having to buy a new sim card for 25 bucks to activate it...after that it was easy as pie...20 bucks a month no contract
Thanks folk for the help and suggestions
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2.32.651.2 is available. I got a new hero today and updated OTA to the new software. then I applied this root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804296
ive been deleting much bloat. the update has a new baseband, new software, new PRI. kernel is the same. im sure theres more that i dont know about.
This update makes it feel fast and responsive. To me-a little smoother than the last .7 official.
sprint zone is in here...SprintZone.apk
I havent flashed clockwork yet but i intend to...right now
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2.32.651.2 is available. Im getting a new hero today and was wondering if this version has been rooted or if anyone has it extracted for manual application?
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sorry i can't tell you one or the other; however, i was curious why you're jumping on a hero instead of something like the lg optimus s which is cheaper and has gotten great reviews?
one obvious negative of picking another device is that the community isn't quite there for it yet, but... i know it is rooted at least.
also, if it's a matter of price, two of my brothers ordered their evo's from this site:
http://ordersprint.cellbenefits.com/ind/sprint/devices.html
the prices seem unreal, to be honest. but it might be worth looking at what they have available. much cheaper than direct from sprint and the lg ends up being $50 in your pocket after contract, rebates, and/or giftcards.
anyway, just a thought. i do love my hero, but this late in the game, i'd be looking to snag a slightly more modern device. or, maybe you could find one to buy from people in the forum. i know a lot of people have been upgrading recently (i'm up in a week or so, but plan to wait until after ces before i buy a new phone).
sorry for the off-topic question!
/rant
they replaced my hero with a new one
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Updated op
Ah.. I see.
Well, thanks for the update. Good to know that root is still available!
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i flashed nfinite's .7 update 3.1 odex version after all that. device retained the baseband and pri versions. if i try the ota update to the new software, i get the triangle exclamation point. when i press menu, im at clockworks menu. id like to have the latest software but a new baseband is good too.
Any way to get the update other than OTA?
I'd like to have the new PRL and Baseband as I run CM.
Thanks.
Gelladuga69 said:
Any way to get the update other than OTA?
I'd like to have the new PRL and Baseband as I run CM.
Thanks.
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prolly not until someone extracts it. i dont know much about it.
I knew about 2.31.651.7 OTA, but didn't realize there was another. I am still running .6 with an odexed basically stock ROM (see sig).
So, really better performance, or just a bit? Any difference on mflops, or other specifics?
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I knew about 2.31.651.7 OTA, but didn't realize there was another. I am still running .6 with an odexed basically stock ROM (see sig).
So, really better performance, or just a bit? Any difference on mflops, or other specifics?
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.7 is the best stock update so far and this new update seems a little more responsive.
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2.32.651.2 is available. I got a new hero today and updated OTA to the new software. then I applied this root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804296
ive been deleting much bloat. the update has a new baseband, new software, new PRI. kernel is the same. im sure theres more that i dont know about.
This update makes it feel fast and responsive. To me-a little smoother than the last .7 official.
sprint zone is in here...SprintZone.apk
I havent flashed clockwork yet but i intend to...right now
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I have finished rooting the new update and I can say that the SuperOneClick method works as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Rom Manager went on fine too.
Edit: My bad, I lost root after booting. I will try your root method. Sorry
Getting the S-off again is now trickier due to the new radio baseband.
why not pull the update off your phone change the script a little sign and flash through recovery
so the new update is worth keeping? I was planning on rooting my device to get the wifi sharing option that 2.2 has but i wasn't thinking and let the new ota update go through the other day. the only difference i've seen is more lag and more battery usage. opinions?
The only way to get WiFi sharing on the hero is through rooting the hero does have a native usb tether but u have to pay for any data u use on it
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Super One Click
Super one click worked to root the phone after the update to HTC Hero (Sprint) Maintenance Release 2.32.651.2.
Got the download on this site, just search for the super one click method.
Thanks XDA.
So lets see if I get this right;
I'm using cm6 exblue. If I want the new baseland and prl I have to go back to stock sense unroot apply the update and then root again with super1click and flash my cm6 backup. Is that how it goes?
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coki80 said:
So lets see if I get this right;
I'm using cm6 exblue. If I want the new baseland and prl I have to go back to stock sense unroot apply the update and then root again with super1click and flash my cm6 backup. Is that how it goes?
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no. you can flash the radio through either s-off bootloader or recovery, and there isn't a new prl. 60671 is still the latest.
@hotaru do I flash it as I would a rom? Thnx.
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@hotaru do I flash it as I would a rom? Thnx.
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yes... as long as you're not using firerat's custom mtd partitions thing.
No I'm not using it. Thanx for the reply.
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Hi everyone.
I've bought my Motorola Xoom 3G 32GB from the internet and it came with the "international" firmware.
3G used to work all fine with any carrier I try until I flashed Tiamat ROM for all the advantages it supplies.
It just can't find a carrier (which is probably US Verizon).
Is there any way I can regain my 3G back?
Well its been a couple days. Has the 3g kicked in yet by itself?
I went ahead and unlocked my zoom yesterday and when it booted back up I didn't have 4g service kinda like you.
I tried finding some APN settings but the xoom wont let me edit them anyways. By the end of the night I went back to try and fix it again and I noticed it had connected again by itself.
I would try calling the carrier you prefer and get them to reset the APN. Moto might do it if you leave out the rooting part.
If its like phones it might be a case of flashing the multiCSC. Because on my old captivate the multicsc was the international unlock you described.
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Well, I'm in this state for moths and still didn't regain my 3G back.
And, is there any way I can re-flash the files which determine the carrier alone?
Or alternatively, isn't there a way to manually compile Tiamat ROM with the international build files for universal support?
well you could go back to stock and that should work to get 3g-
I really like this ROM and don't want to go back to original.
That's why I'm asking for solutions '{: (
Fredrick Sylar said:
I really like this ROM and don't want to go back to original.
That's why I'm asking for solutions '{: (
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Look in the Development Section. TeamEos ICS Nightly is now available for 3G/4G...not sure if it supports international 3G yet, but they're working on it. The ICS rom, while still in alpha/beta stage (missing binaries for cameras) is stable and smooth and has tons of functionality.
Thanks okantomi!
I hope this ends my dilemma (fingers crossed).
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Thanks okantomi!
I hope this ends my dilemma (fingers crossed).
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It's the one for Stingray (the 3G/4G model).
im in 3.2 stock rom rooted with tiamat kernel oc gpu and 3g works like charm.the system is very fast and respoding good.
I currently own a droidx on verizon but I'm tired of the monthly $110 so I am switching to t mobile $30 prepaid. I just ordered a unlocked lg g2x running android 2.2 from ebay. It appears to be an amazing phone. I have experience in rooting the droid x installing roms etc. but lg is newish to me.
I assume first I should root the phone then install a boot loader and do a backup.
But after I'm a little hazy about. Do I update it then root it again or is there a one click program that will update and install root from my current version?
I assume tethering works in the same manner. And I can't find anything new about throttle override for t mobile. Does one exist? I mean I typically use 6gb every month now.
Thanks for your help and guidance
Mike
Boot loader is already unlocked. No need to root. Simply install cwm via nvflash. Download the rom you want to use. And install it via cwm. All the info you need is in the dev section.
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Thanks, as soon as my phone comes I'll be ready. Hope it goes well
And this will update it to the current 2.3 right?
Dracoriddler said:
Thanks, as soon as my phone comes I'll be ready. Hope it goes well
And this will update it to the current 2.3 right?
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Yeah if you flash a 2.3 rom. If you want to update the base band you need to kdz flash v21e
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Thanks again! Btw what is the sim size so I can order it?
Also you know anything about the last stuff I mentioned?
Thanks for everything
Dracoriddler said:
Thanks again! Btw what is the sim size so I can order it?
Also you know anything about the last stuff I mentioned?
Thanks for everything
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Tethering works fine for me on stock or rooted. No known way to over ride throttle right now. The sim is the standard sized sim it's NOT a micro sim.
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I got my phone in this week, it actually shipped with:
version 2.3.3
baseband m6600a-scautnz-2.0.9720t 1[jul 15 2011 10:00:00] mp:trulge_08.09.02r_mdm
kernal 2.6.32.9
software lg-p999-v21e
build gri40
I plan on using the phone on he $30 dollar plan because I plan on travelling and swapping sim cards when I visit my friend in japan among other places. The phone is unlocked and works with a AT&T card I hope it works outside the country too.
This lg is alot different than my droidx and an lg optimus I worked on. between what you told me and what the Guide told me, think I understand. I havent put anything on the phone yet, been waiting for my sim card
Question though, is there a reason to update the baseband? and when/if I do will it interfer with forgien sims?
LG G2X is a "stock android" it doesn't have a overlay or different UI on it... but does have a butt load of LG (poopy) coding, which is why root and a different rom is so good.
there is no reason to change base-band, IMO, from the one you are on. I had the latest base-band (Mar '12) and it has a little pllus to it like the GPS was a tad bit faster, but it had more downfalls, you cant have any other custom rom on it besides the one Kwes is working on and that won't cut it for my personal flavor as it doesn't get the kind of battery life CM7 base roms will get FOR ME.
base-band should not make a difference when it comes to changing sim cards and traveling.
I'm not whining to get it, I just want to understand why this device take longer to release the otas. Or even the binaries?
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CDMA
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That's it?
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venom_762 said:
I'm not whining to get it, I just want to understand why this device take longer to release the otas. Or even the binaries?
Sent from my Nexus S 4G
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It's my understanding that the drivers for the NS4G are proprietary to Sprint and not open source. Therefore Google cannot completely compile the build on their own - they must pass the source on to Sprint and it is in Sprint's hands to finish it and release it. And Sprint has its hands full trying to climb back up from the bottom of the big four U.S. providers to stay caught up with ATT and T-mobile. So their main focus will be in pushing forward with new devices and new networks, not compiling and releasing builds for 2 year old phones.
I too have a NS4G and I feel your pain. As soon as my contract is up with Sprint, I'm getting the newest Nexus device on another carrier.
That being said, the following post is the Cyanogen Mod 10 version of Jelly Bean. I installed it today with no problems and it is working great. You just need the .zip for the ROM as well as the .zip for the Google apps. The OP has a link to both. You'll also probably want to hit the link in the OP for the CM10 boot screen (for some reason the ROM has the CM9 boot screen). The boot screen can be flashed after everything is installed and running, though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792218
Hope this helps!
Ah that's a great explanation. Thank you.
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venom_762 said:
Ah that's a great explanation. Thank you.
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No problem. Did you end up trying the CM10 JB ROM? Or are you going to wait for a different ROM or an OTA (if it ever arrives).
Hi guys,
I recently purchased the Google Nexus 5. I had it rooted and a custom ROM installed for like $35 by oneclickroot. However, I ordered a tempered glass screen protector for it and when I peeled off the plastic they use for shipping the phone the phone had tiny little chips in the screen. Therefore, I contacted Google for a replacement. I now have the replacement and I would like to backup the stock image, apps, settings, etc. Then, root the phone, and install a custom ROM and gapps. When trying to return my damaged Nexus 5 to stock for sending it back I stumbled on the Nexus Root Toolkit which I used to flash the stock image back, and lock the bootloader again. Therefore, I will be using the Nexus Root Toolkit for the actual rooting process. Could you guys tell me what I would need to backup my stock ROM? Will using the backup button in the Nexus Root Toolkit backup my ROM, apps, and settings? If I was using a custom ROM and was rooted and restored the backup would it unroot my phone and put it all the way back to stock? I would like to flash Cyanogen Mod again. I have downloaded the hammerhead nightly build of Cyano Mod. Could someone tell where to get the proper apps version? I am confused on the whole gapps thing. For gapps is there one specific one I should be using for my phone, or will I need a different gapps version depending on the custom ROM?
Thanks,
Rocky
Don't know,I don't use tools kits. But I'd make a nandroid in a custom recovery then copy pics, music,etc to my pc. Don't backup your efs in the nandroid though
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Don't use the toolkit. rooting is simple enough anyway and it really benefits you to know what you're doing.
See signature.
rootSU said:
Don't use the toolkit. rooting is simple enough anyway and it really benefits you to know what you're doing.
See signature.
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Thanks for your help fellas. Can someone tell me how the gapps stuff works? Will I always use the same one or will I need a different one depending on the ROM I flash?
grimreaper1014 said:
Thanks for your help fellas. Can someone tell me how the gapps stuff works? Will I always use the same one or will I need a different one depending on the ROM I flash?
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Lets just talk about a basic AOSP / CM rom. As long as you have the latest gapps package for the version of android you are on, you're fine. You'd use the same one whether you're on AOSP, CM, Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 etc etc,,, as long as its the version for Android 4.4.2
Some ROMs such as Paranoid Andrid and SlimKat may have their own gapps packages. The norml gapps will work, but the special ones for slimkat my have more features for that rom built in,
grimreaper1014 said:
Thanks for your help fellas. Can someone tell me how the gapps stuff works? Will I always use the same one or will I need a different one depending on the ROM I flash?
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Gapps will always be the same if the rom requires gapps. There are a few different gapps packages out there which contain everything from a minimum, banks comes to mind, to a full gapps package. But they are not rom specific
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jd1639 said:
Gapps will always be the same if the rom requires gapps. There are a few different gapps packages out there which contain everything from a minimum, banks comes to mind, to a full gapps package. But they are not rom specific
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Thanks again fellas. I am looking up gapps now. I have 4.4.2 on my phone now. I have found a few different version and newer and older releases of gapps. For example goo.im gapps has this one gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip and on the paranoid android website it has this one as the latest one pa_gapps-stock-4.4.2-20140531-signed.zip. So if I want to install anything other than Paranoid Android I could use the first gapps I linked too and if I want to use Paranoid Android I should use the second I linked too from there page? I am almost positive when oneclickroot flashed my phone they used the first one but they flashed Carbon. Can I make nandroid backups without rooting? I want to make a backup that will take me completely back to stock for warranty purposes in case I ever have to return the phone like I did my first one. Therefore, if root is needed that won't work because it would be backing up the rooted stock.
You paid $35 for a custom rom? I've got some magic beans you can have for £100
You can use paranoid android gapps on any ROM. There is nothing specific. Read the gapps thread here on xda to find out which package includes which apps
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You paid $35 for a custom rom? I've got some magic beans you can have for £100
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I didn't pay $35 for a custom ROM. I paid $35 for my phone to be rooted and a custom ROM to be installed.
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I didn't pay $35 for a custom ROM. I paid $35 for my phone to be rooted and a custom ROM to be installed.
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Why?
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Now there's a gig I need to get into
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Pirateghost said:
Why?
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Because I really didn't have the time at the time to readup on how to do it myself.
grimreaper1014 said:
Because I really didn't have the time at the time to readup on how to do it myself.
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If that's so, then you shouldn't be a root user. Stick with stock.
BirchBarlow said:
If that's so, then you shouldn't be a root user. Stick with stock.
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Yeah its a lesson learned. I had actually rooted my moms ZTE Merit a while back but I though things would of changed by now. I just didn't want to mess up the phone and there was things I didn't know at the time I paid for the rooting. However, I went through the steps to root my new phone yesterday and it was successful and I also got CyanogenMod successfully installed with gapps. I can't believe how damn easy it was. Makes me wish I had my $35 back! Oh well lesson learned I guess.
If I want to return the custom ROM back to a fresh state like you can do with the stock ROM can I just use the backup/reset feature and do a factory reset? I did that yesterday and the phone seams to be okay.
Yes
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grimreaper1014 said:
Yeah its a lesson learned. I had actually rooted my moms ZTE Merit a while back but I though things would of changed by now. I just didn't want to mess up the phone and there was things I didn't know at the time I paid for the rooting. However, I went through the steps to root my new phone yesterday and it was successful and I also got CyanogenMod successfully installed with gapps. I can't believe how damn easy it was. Makes me wish I had my $35 back! Oh well lesson learned I guess.
If I want to return the custom ROM back to a fresh state like you can do with the stock ROM can I just use the backup/reset feature and do a factory reset? I did that yesterday and the phone seams to be okay.
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A factory reset doesn't touch the system partition, it only erases the data partition, so any changes made to the system (i.e. root) will persist after a factory reset.