Hi guys,
as i said in the title im completely new to all this. My mum has a desire s and i think the sense software is rubbish..hence i want to install MIUI. I have an iPhone which was extremely easy to JB and ive been searching around for help rooting/flashing an MIUI rom to the Desire S but damn it looks complex :| and im being extra cautious because its my mum's phone and i dont want to brick it.
After searching im still confused..
Do i need to root to flash MIUI?
If so, how? Can i use this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100 Is there anything i need to do before and/or after I use this method?
Also, this is the MIUI rom i've found..http://forums.miui.us/showthread.php?2543-ROM-HTC-Desire-S-(saga)
It says the kernel is included in the download, but does that require a seperate installation?
Can someone help me please? Been looking around for days and just not getting it :/
Help will be greatly appreciated!
Sorry, I don't want to sound rude , but , have you checked the first couple of pages here on Q&A ? There are at least a couple of threads with similar querries ....
Plus, there's INDEX (with everything you require) for help , as always !
I'd suggest you read more , before even thinking of S OFF or Rooting!
Best of luck ....
i dunno about your 1st question but once u "jb" ur android, the kernel will be in the same zip so that when u flash the rom, u chg the rom and also the kernel. u will need to flash "gapps" as well if the is no play.market app.
as for your question 1 i use a different method so i cant comment on that.
but do be reminded to do each step and tick it off slowly once u done. DO NOT skip/miss a step. I actually took 2 days 2 nights reading through before rooting it, and i still made a mistake(as i was in a hurry for class, wrong timing for rooting). but once u read through the doing part will be quite fast. next thing u know u can flash different roms when ever ur mom gets bored of her phone interface.
try flashing different rom before and see which is faster and slicker.
try getting a "aokp" rom, it give u more to configure around. miui doesnt have a drawer and it looks alot like an iphone interface if that is what ur mom wants.
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hi guys i just got t-mobile mytouch 3g & im wondering if i can use it as modem for my laptop.
if i can can u tell me how plz ,, step by step
Hellooooooooo,
Before someone gets angry with you please read the wiki etc.
Simple answer is yes you can if you.............
Now that if .. is big and go to Q/A forum of any Android sub forums here at XDA.
can u tell why the people will get mad at me ?
by the way im new here ,, i didnt mean to bother anybody i just need answer by steps
Here you go, step by step and everything:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Sapphire_Hacking_2#sec08
People will generally get mad at you because one of the very first posts tells you everything you need to know. If you just look through threads, you can figure out how to root your device, install custom roms, and get modem capabilities.
Its really rather simple as long as you do EVERYTHING as it is written. I've flashed multiple phones with multiple roms and never had an issue that a wipe/reinstall didn't fix
*knocks on wood*
Hallo here in forum
today i want to flash my "new" htc tytn2. a friend gave it to me as present, because he had his new i-phone.
he told me, that he already flashed a few roms (from xda-dev) on the phone, so i think i can use the "Flashing Your First Kaiser Rom (For Noobs)"-guide from STEP 5 to flash my new baby...... am i right ??
i mean i dont need to do the hardSPL-part, right ?
im just going to doublesheck a few things here, because i dont want to do no mistake.
then he told me, that i just should look witch is the most popular rom (i think he ment the thread with the most posts or clicks.)
i followed his hint and found the "HyperDragon IV Mega"-rom
but then takin a closer look i realised that the links to the rom are down:
"...Admin edit: links removed due to legal complaint from microsoft...."
hmm,....i know it is hard to say "witch is the best rom"...but can anyone give me his special tip.
i think it is not a good way to just take the rom with the most posts in the supportthread, because it is possible, that a rom just lunched and is better than olders,etc.
is there any thread with a list of most popular roms and a discussion about them ???
greetings revnu
105 views and noone has an idea ?
isnt there a list of all roms and a kind of ratingsystem to make it easier for someone to decide wich rom to try out ?
revnu said:
105 views and noone has an idea ?
isnt there a list of all roms and a kind of ratingsystem to make it easier for someone to decide wich rom to try out ?
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There is unwillingness to do any kind of rating, etc. out of respect for the chefs and their hard work, which is voluntarily done.
I know how it is to come to this scene for the first time. You've read the flashing guide. That's good. Take a look at the various offerings. Consider the features. Read the comments. There are a lot of excellent roms to try. Some are lite, so you can add features to your liking. (probably something you should try later after you become more familiar with the flashing scene) Some are loaded according to the cook's taste. After a few tryouts you might even become a flashing junkie.
Good Success!
ok i understand.
at time i have the black styluz mod. i dont know wich version, but i have to flash a new rom because my version have bugs.
im going to flash the black styluz v5 because i dont have a clue wich rom could be good
but i think there are a few roms out there wich a very popular, because they have win6,5 or other things.
okok i try to tell it in short:
I AM NOT ABLE TO DECIDE WICH ROM TO TAKE BECAUSE THEIR ARE TO MUCH AND THEY HAVE NO STRUKTURE
from my later experiences then flashing older phones i always found such thing is a "list of avabable roms".... is their such a threath ?
sry 4 bad english
"list of available roms" . . . For the most part, that is what this forum is. All Kaiser roms found on XDA are listed here, on a thread by thread basis. You mentioned bugs. . . You'll have problems on many if you don't flash to a stock rom first. Each cook offers the recommended procedure for flashing their rom. Their recommendations are worth following.
ur right....im sry
ill check few roms and decide ma own. till now i had experience with black stylus.
the error i had (could not send sms) was because of my handyprovider...
anyway i now flashed the newest black stylus (full) over the older sylus version......without flashing to a stock rom first. i read the instruktion on his site, but i think i missed the part...
Once you become a little more familiar with things it won't be so troublesome. I hope you will enjoy it. The ol' Kaiser is sinking into the sunset, but it is still a great phone, and many of these roms bring out the best this device has to offer.
Good success to you. . .
There are so many to try? It's good. You will not get bored by your phone!
First, read through the FAQ & Wiki. Even if you don't have to do unlock and HardSPL anymore..
It's very important to read more than do more in the beginning.
Enjoy your TyTn II. I use it as 'PC' and dial into my older SE M600i that acts as bluetooth modem. The reason is that I have bought data plan for that SIM card, and I don't want to swap my current SIM card on my working phone (TyTn II) to older phone, but want to use the internet update from that data plan. Tricky, but it works!
I don't know if any other platform can do the same.
Hey.
Just bought a HTC Evo 3D for £220.00 and I have no idea what roms are ect, infact this is my first android phone, and like the idea of being able to have a better camera on my phone and using beats audio.
I read your how to guide on how to instal this, but it went way over my head. I dont even know what a ROM is or kernal ect..
Is there a step by step dummy guide for someone who has never used a android phone before eg:
First install this program on your PC then do this, then you need to get this file and install it here ect and then do this.
I am seriously android dumb, my last phone was a sony Elm which would not even get the internet. and now hooked on the android phones.
Thanks so much.
canada16 said:
Hey.
Just bought a HTC Evo 3D for £220.00 and I have no idea what roms are ect, infact this is my first android phone, and like the idea of being able to have a better camera on my phone and using beats audio.
I read your how to guide on how to instal this, but it went way over my head. I dont even know what a ROM is or kernal ect..
Is there a step by step dummy guide for someone who has never used a android phone before eg:
First install this program on your PC then do this, then you need to get this file and install it here ect and then do this.
I am seriously android dumb, my last phone was a sony Elm which would not even get the internet. and now hooked on the android phones.
Thanks so much.
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This thread will tell you everything you need to know.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466228
OK Thanks for that got answers to what I didnt know like s-off ect..
But how to I install a good custom firmware for my evo.
Step by step guide for dummies, so I dont brick my new phone.
Thanks again.
canada16 said:
OK Thanks for that got answers to what I didnt know like s-off ect..
But how to I install a good custom firmware for my evo.
Step by step guide for dummies, so I dont brick my new phone.
Thanks again.
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take a look at this man!
I have no idea what that site is and what it does.
All I want is a DUMB DUMB guide to try out these custom firmwares.
Thats all.
Also that site isnt even in english
So I take it there is no dumb dumb guides on how to root the phone and install custom roms ?
Like so dumb I am a 4 year old dumb, this is my first android and not familiar with the system
Thanks again.
canada16 said:
So I take it there is no dumb dumb guides on how to root the phone and install custom roms ?
Like so dumb I am a 4 year old dumb, this is my first android and not familiar with the system
Thanks again.
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In google you can find a lot of tuts with many info 'bout it man
canada16 said:
So I take it there is no dumb dumb guides on how to root the phone and install custom roms ?
Like so dumb I am a 4 year old dumb, this is my first android and not familiar with the system
Thanks again.
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take it easy bro,,,who is born automatically intelligent??...i just like u before..noob..im also noob here...if u willing to learn about ANDROID..here is the place!!!!..LEARN FROM ALL THE MASTER XDA DEV
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canada16 said:
OK Thanks for that got answers to what I didnt know like s-off ect..
But how to I install a good custom firmware for my evo.
Step by step guide for dummies, so I dont brick my new phone.
Thanks again.
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be carefull when u flashing or unlocking ok..i brick my android phone several time..<softbrick> until yesterday..my first HARDBRICK when unlocked bootloader..
Hi I know what you mean but really you just need to search around google is your best friend and also his other friend called you tube you will find all your answers but just make sure to read before you try but you will be fine we all started just like you so I know how you feel good luck
Welcome! No questions are dumb. We all have to start somewhere! I started Android with the Droid X. Android rules.
Youtube will also probably help you since you can actually see and pause the video at your own time following instructions step by step.
Good luck man!!!
Hi. I was trying several times install cm9 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Installing_CyanogenMod_9 but its very messy for me. Im noob ( just know how to install on my i9300 via odin ) and want to have everything clear how to install cm9 on t959v.
Can you answer with one post step by step how to do this?
This phone runing now slim ics 4.0.4 vkg4 ( tried to install something different then 2.3.6 )
Im already have first 2 files on pc and dont know what to do with 3rd "a kernel with cm recovery".
Please help bcs dont like slim 4.0.4
P.S If you prefer any other ics just tell me how to install it. Want to have something different then slim.
Good luck!
The answers you ask for... are all there in the dev thread at the beginning of every single rom posted there.
No one wants to sit here and hold your hand and so on.
If your that confused then I suggest you hold off flashing for a few weeks to a month ....after you've read the instructions so much that you've got them memorized.
Thank You
Well i know this will be hard and people are too lazy but this will be first post which can help not only me, bcs i saw many posts with same problem what i have.
If not can you just copy/paste link what i should do first ? Copy/paste is not hard. And dont answer like "... are all there in the dev thread at the beginning of every single rom posted there. " please bce noobs dont know where exacly and what dev , rom posted here mean. If someone asking thats mean he reading everything and didnt recognize what to do or he have stopped at some point.
Please
Lol you want me to copy and paste what it already says in every rom thread???...No im not doin it.....not even for just one rom.
You my friend have got a GREAT DEAL to learn and I'm not a teacher but i will assign you a seat number right in the front row of the short bus.
Read,read,read,and continue to read.....enjoy the ride.
Someone please report and get this thread shut down.
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Well i know this will be hard and people are too lazy but ...
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I am thinking of a pot and a kettle.
#5 English is my 3rd language and i know almost 4 language and not everything is clear for me like for you. How many languages do you know ?
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That what i mean is this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Installing_CyanogenMod_9 isnt clear and is messy bcs when i do http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Kernels the kernel flasher cant flashing bcs have no zImage. And cant find any word about zImage in this and other thread.
What about this ?
bitpie said:
the kernel flasher cant flashing bcs have no zImage. And cant find any word about zImage in this and other thread.
What about this ?
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Current ICS ROMs typically don't have a separate zImage. For these ROMs, the zImage is "buried" inside of boot.img along with the root filesystems and initialization scripts and binaries. For current ICS ROMs, the recommended approach is to use recovery or a dowload-mode tool like Heimdall to flash kernels.
Most ICS ROMs will flash their kernel along with the ROM.
Hey, guys. I have had rooted gt-9105p for quite a while.
Finaly decided to put on CM11. Noticed that I need to have unlocked bootloader and have it 4.2.2 version. I dont realy know what that is or where can I find it, or how to update/unlock it.
I take it that I probobly have old bootloader. Because other than root I havent done anything to my phone.
And could I have even rooted, if my bootloader was locked?
Would apriciate, if someone could help me with the complite newb tut or help trought skype or anything else. (I can download anything as long as it gets me where I want to be)
Is there anything else I should do before putting CM11?
I dont realy understand anything besides rooting. So would be cool to have someone te explain me karnel, bootloader, roms and stuff. I know that there are all kinda infos. But they just explain one by one thing. They dont actualy tell how those things are conected. Like CM11 has its own karnel but you are supposed to be able to change it by it selfe anyway and stuff.. Like what the hell.
I realy want to learn more about android devices because I want to become an android developer aswell. But other than root i dont realy understand anything. Its not like im complite newb to tech stuff. But its just that i get one problem, then i try to find info about it. I find alot of things that just confuse me even more to the point where I dont understand anything anymore..
So yeah. Please help me with bootloading and other android related stuff. I found that thread where was huge colection with tutorials from newbie to dev levels. And one of first ones was the rom change. But it was for stock to stock rom change. But if i change rom, I would rather change it to CM11 or something that I will actualy use not just like that.
Anyhow, thanks for your time.
Hope someone will be willing to help me.
Kiwiits said:
Hey, guys. I have had rooted gt-9105p for quite a while.
Finaly decided to put on CM11. Noticed that I need to have unlocked bootloader and have it 4.2.2 version. I dont realy know what that is or where can I find it, or how to update/unlock it.
I take it that I probobly have old bootloader. Because other than root I havent done anything to my phone.
And could I have even rooted, if my bootloader was locked?
Would apriciate, if someone could help me with the complite newb tut or help trought skype or anything else. (I can download anything as long as it gets me where I want to be)
Is there anything else I should do before putting CM11?
I dont realy understand anything besides rooting. So would be cool to have someone te explain me karnel, bootloader, roms and stuff. I know that there are all kinda infos. But they just explain one by one thing. They dont actualy tell how those things are conected. Like CM11 has its own karnel but you are supposed to be able to change it by it selfe anyway and stuff.. Like what the hell.
I realy want to learn more about android devices because I want to become an android developer aswell. But other than root i dont realy understand anything. Its not like im complite newb to tech stuff. But its just that i get one problem, then i try to find info about it. I find alot of things that just confuse me even more to the point where I dont understand anything anymore..
So yeah. Please help me with bootloading and other android related stuff. I found that thread where was huge colection with tutorials from newbie to dev levels. And one of first ones was the rom change. But it was for stock to stock rom change. But if i change rom, I would rather change it to CM11 or something that I will actualy use not just like that.
Anyhow, thanks for your time.
Hope someone will be willing to help me.
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How u can have locked bootloader? Never had this kinda prooblem
rs tony said:
How u can have locked bootloader? Never had this kinda prooblem
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Thats the thing. I dont know where I can find it.
So I dont know which version it is or is it or isnt locked.
Don't worry, u have open bootloader. I think, there isn't any s2 plus phone with unlocked bootloader.
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