I was a child and don't need proof of it lmfao. Rip hero cdma on that note.
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Hey hater grow a pair of balls and show yourself and stop hiding in the bushes rating my threads 1 star like the lil sin you are. Get over it stop hating on others cause you can't develop for yourself or make good threads. Your probably just a little kid with no life starring at the computer screen all day. Prove me wrong and post like a real person If not just goes to show who you really are :silly:
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Im not going to rate the thread, its good, but definitely not SUPER EASY, thats fixable however, as its just how the guide is setup which detracts from being SUPER EASY...
Numbers/Letters for steps, more spacing, less run-ons in sentence structure...
XDA is a site thats supposed to be for developers but id hazard a guess and say 95%+ are USERS and probably 95% of that 95% are only here from hap-hazard links from other sites and/or google search's and will get lost in your guide...
Dont misunderstand me, after being here on XDA it was EASY for ME to understand, but probably not for the majority of people.
NEEDLESS TO SAY, thanks for a great guide, its nice to see a refresh for the "how-to" guides every once in a while (yearly?)
ROM Manager won't install on the latest OTA of the HTC Hero by Sprint. Making this essentially a root-only guide. Unless by some chance it has not been updated.
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ROM Manager won't install on the latest OTA of the HTC Hero by Sprint. Making this essentially a root-only guide. Unless by some chance it has not been updated.
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This guide was late to the game.
There's a older version of cwm that works that's been posted several times, even recently.
Or just use "flash_image."
I read the wiki and I'm fine.
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I don't quite follow... he wrote this guide two months ago. It's OK, but I'd take a more remedial approach. I may submit my own, one that I crafted to help me through the process last year. There's definitely older ways to do things and newer ones as well, the newest being more straightforward.
As for the Hero, the later ROM published by Sprint blocks you from replacing the bootloader. You have to manually flash an earlier version of the Sprint ROM (2.27.651.5). Some enterprising folks have simplified it by creating an EXE that does it all, found HERE.
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I don't quite follow... he wrote this guide two months ago. It's OK, but I'd take a more remedial approach. I may submit my own, one that I crafted to help me through the process last year. There's definitely older ways to do things and newer ones as well, the newest being more straightforward.
As for the Hero, the later ROM published by Sprint blocks you from replacing the bootloader. You have to manually flash an earlier version of the Sprint ROM (2.27.651.5). Some enterprising folks have simplified it by creating an EXE that does it all, found HERE.
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I've had my hero for ages ever since it was released I didn't know htc locked the bootloader. I'm getting tired of them doing that but this is the guide I used when I rooted my hero and I don't know why cwm is only available to 2.2+ ill have to post the apk. Sorry I haven't been around. As you see I have 3 other devices to maintain which is my signature.. The hero just so happens to be my slowest which isn't good. I love the hero don't get me wrong it has the best feeling on the outside. I mainly port ics/jb which hero doesn't play nice with. I have to release some roms over here soon
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Hey guys,
New user here (and a CS major), so I know a little bit about what rooting and flashing is, however have NEVER done it, so implementation wise, I'm very naive about how to do it, and I definitely don't want to mess my phone up. My first Android device was purchased in November of last year with the MyTouch 4G. Made a great decision. Decided to upgrade to a G2X just recently, got it in Friday, purchased the docks for it today (which yes, I am slightly disappointed with)....but I miss the HTC Sense ROM.
Basically I'm wondering if the HTC Sense ROM is smoother and if anybody is using it on the phone yet. Any feedback would be great. Thanks guys!
Also, is there any way to change what the "hard" buttons on the front are set to do? If I rooted it could I change what these buttons did. I'd like to use the 'genius' button that HTC has on their MyTouch 4G instead of search.
I've also read through some of the threads about rooting and flashing to a new ROM. Basically is there anything I should know being a newbie when it comes to flashing and changing the ROM on it? Any hints or tips?
Thanks again!
There are no roms for the G2x yet.
This includes steps for Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1050534
Once you have root access, you can go into the Market and download "Rom Manager".
This will download and install a custom Recovery Console which allows flashing.
Again, the phone is so new, there are no available Roms available at this time. We do have Root and Recovery which is 2/3 the way there.
Again, so I'm a little new to this whole rooting stuff, so there is no HTC Sense that will work with this phone because I have found some downloads, but I'm just not sure if they would work.
Again, I'm new here, so I don't know if this is one of those things I will have to wait a while for or what...any idea based on past phones?
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Again, so I'm a little new to this whole rooting stuff, so there is no HTC Sense that will work with this phone because I have found some downloads, but I'm just not sure if they would work.
Again, I'm new here, so I don't know if this is one of those things I will have to wait a while for or what...any idea based on past phones?
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I also love HTC Sense. It's the only thing I miss about the MyTouch 4g. I'm not sure which ROMS you are referring to, but there are no ROMS available for our phone yet, including Sense ROMS. I'd be very careful about flashing anything until you're comfortable with the steps, and lingo.
Got the G2X last week, upgraded from a virgin G1. I am also new to the root world. I have been browsing around the site here for the last couple of days. There is a wealth of information here, but it is a little overwhelming... Is there a thread/sticky/website that goes over the basics for a beginner. I apoligize in advance for being a newb.....
Thanks,
Mike
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Again, so I'm a little new to this whole rooting stuff, so there is no HTC Sense that will work with this phone because I have found some downloads, but I'm just not sure if they would work.
Again, I'm new here, so I don't know if this is one of those things I will have to wait a while for or what...any idea based on past phones?
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you really,really,really, need to STOP, and read. not being an ass. but, you're saying you've found some downloads,yet have no idea what they are. ???? or what phone they're for. or if they'll brick your phone. the devs are working on things to make it super simple for people like you to root and install roms. do them a favor by reading. and then, read a little more. ask some questions. post them in the correct section. and take peoples advice. that's the best advice i can give you. and, read the stickies at the top of threads.
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I also love HTC Sense. It's the only thing I miss about the MyTouch 4g. I'm not sure which ROMS you are referring to, but there are no ROMS available for our phone yet, including Sense ROMS. I'd be very careful about flashing anything until you're comfortable with the steps, and lingo.
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I actually work for T-Mobile, I feel pretty comfortable with what I'm doing, and have no qualms about flashing but I will be careful as always about it. Yeah, I REALLY miss the messaging portion and genius button of the mytouch. Would love to get those two options back....
Also about my second question, when flashed does it change the outter "hard" buttons too? For instance instead of search could I use the search button as a genius button?
snp304 said:
Got the G2X last week, upgraded from a virgin G1. I am also new to the root world. I have been browsing around the site here for the last couple of days. There is a wealth of information here, but it is a little overwhelming... Is there a thread/sticky/website that goes over the basics for a beginner. I apoligize in advance for being a newb.....
Thanks,
Mike
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In time I think there will more guides/stickies. Unfortunately for you guys, I think the majority of the people that bought a G2x came from previous phones that they were flashing, rooting, and modding. You're in the right spot. XDA is definitely the best place to learn.
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I actually work for T-Mobile, I feel pretty comfortable with what I'm doing, and have no qualms about flashing but I will be careful as always about it. Yeah, I REALLY miss the messaging portion and genius button of the mytouch. Would love to get those two options back....
Also about my second question, when flashed does it change the outter "hard" buttons too? For instance instead of search could I use the search button as a genius button?
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so far, there's a hack to map the search button to the camera app. it works great. and the same button snaps pics if you like.
I hate HTC sense, and every other android skin for that matter, although certain tidbits of TouchWiz are nice. You won't find sense on the g2x anytime soon, it's designed for HTC phones specifically, so porting it to a different brand would be very difficult and tedious.
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I actually work for T-Mobile, I feel pretty comfortable with what I'm doing, and have no qualms about flashing but I will be careful as always about it. Yeah, I REALLY miss the messaging portion and genius button of the mytouch. Would love to get those two options back....
Also about my second question, when flashed does it change the outter "hard" buttons too? For instance instead of search could I use the search button as a genius button?
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As was said before, there are no custom ROMs out yet. Once they start coming in, I'd ask that question to the devs so they could potentially make that an option
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In time I think there will more guides/stickies. Unfortunately for you guys, I think the majority of the people that bought a G2x came from previous phones that they were flashing, rooting, and modding. You're in the right spot. XDA is definitely the best place to learn.
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thanks, gotta say, that I love the phone, of course coming from a virgin G1, who wouldn't. Looking forward to learning and making it even better.
Thanks for the feedback guys, I found what I was asking. Sorry if this thread was in the wrong location, I guess I'm just antsy to see some HTC Sense ROMS.
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you really,really,really, need to STOP, and read. not being an ass. but, you're saying you've found some downloads,yet have no idea what they are. ???? or what phone they're for. or if they'll brick your phone. the devs are working on things to make it super simple for people like you to root and install roms. do them a favor by reading. and then, read a little more. ask some questions. post them in the correct section. and take peoples advice. that's the best advice i can give you. and, read the stickies at the top of threads.
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Nice job not being an ass *blinks*, I HAVE read the stickies, and spent the past hour or so looking through threads, just looking for a little clarification. I didn't realize that there were different ROM for different Phones. (Thought it might be like Windows to PCs, doesn't matter on the manufacturer of the PC, you can install windows on it as long as it meets bottom end reqs) If I had understood that, I wouldn't have asked the question.
And don't act like I'm not Tech savvy. I fix computers as a side job, I'm a developer and about to graduate with a Computer Science degree from a good nationally certified university. But I haven't worked in phone development at all, so this stuff is something I'm learning about. Again, I was just asking a few questions, don't get your panties in a wad.
You wont see a sense rom anytime soon, this isnt a htc device. Return the phone and wait for the htc sensation
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sorry bout the "treating you like a newb" lol. i'm just a techie, no dev skills. you probably know more crap than me. i just see "2 posts" and questions about how to root as "oh no, this guy\girl is going to brick their phone!"lol
no offense intended. i just come off the wrong way sometimes.
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You wont see a sense rom anytime soon, this isnt a htc device. Return the phone and wait for the htc sensation
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Yea I don't think we'll see a Sense rom but anything can happen. Usually people with Sense and the Genius button go the other way (want a dedicated search and pure android)
The good thing is Sense can be replicated to a certain degree using themed launchers. There are even iPhone themed launchers. I use Launcher Pro because they have several special widgets that function and behave much like some of the Sense variants. The recent release of Launcher Pro has added themes to the mix, and are already lots of "Sense" themed Launcher Pro widgets and dock styles.
As far as the Genius button, I've never used it. I DO know that the Search key is awesome and allows searching in most apps. Also you should download "Google Voice Search" (not Google Voice, that is Visual Voicemail) and map it to a long press of the search button. Then you can just press and hold and say, "map pizza" or "call mom" or "text girlfriend hey I'm running late. see you in 30 minutes."
Hey!
Sense is not impossible, but you're probably not going to see it for a looong time if it does ever happen. HTC's software mantra is "lock-and key"-- only HTC branded phones have the correct permissions/drivers/guts in general to flash Sense ROMs. I've been waiting for one on the Vibrant since release. They got one booting, but it's far from stable and the whole project has been abandoned due to difficulty.
I second the "read, read, read" theme. Go to the vibrant or atrix or nexus s forum for example. (any comparable smart/superphone will do). Read THOSE stickies/posts/comments in alllll the sections. You have to get a feel for the lingo around here. This website comes complete with its own independent subculture. Which is unfortunately titled "geek".
I would say the most important part to learning however, is trying... and then totally ****ing it up and freaking out aaaand, since you don't want to have a $200 brick on your hands, you are forced by circumstance to learn :] As a word of encouragement, I've been from vibrant to nexus one and back and I find that even with all the ass-backwards stuff I did the first time I tried making/flashing zips/unlocking bootloaders/using fastboot for the first time etc., it's actually pretty damn hard to brick a phone beyond repair if you have half a brain.
CS major eh? Went to carnegie mellon myself. The place was full of them :] Being that the g2x has no ROMs, you're a cs major and you're most likely monetarily bound to an open source phone os for the next 2 years, why not download the android sdk and start cookin' up some ROMs yourself??? I've been told by people who do it that it's not that hard to learn. Carpe Diem my friend.
Any questions? PM me. The community around here used to be really really cool and helpful and informative. Now it kind of sucks :/
After successfully rooting two prior Evo's with the old unrEVOked method, I thought it was time to update the guide for the new rEVOlutionary method. Basically follows the steps outlined on revolutionary.io but with a few extra helpful hints (aka GLARING omissions from their help text/instructions). Check it out and let me know if I missed anything!
Good job making the tutorial, I will try with a couple of phones at work tomorrow.
Thanks
Many thanks for the guide. Just one thing to note. The steps in the tutorial start at number four. Looks good otherwise!
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Many thanks for the guide. Just one thing to note. The steps in the tutorial start at number four. Looks good otherwise!
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Lmao really? I'll fix it...
Steps show up numbered correctly for me. Hmmm, what browser are Chou using? Im using Firefox (mobile and desktop) but I remember it looked OK on Chrome and the stock Android browser
D'oh!
lol I see, the picture was covering it, it's fixed now!
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lol I see, the picture was covering it, it's fixed now!
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I think your rooting method will help others but believe me they will still ask questions. Honestly though the other two rooting methods for 2.3.3 on xda are basically the same as this one. Maybe all of you guys should get together and make one thread to be the referenced.
Multiple threads will only confuse already scared and confused people trying to root. Believe me I have helped quite a few that are truly worried and sometimes its simply because of them reading how to do the same thing multiple ways and are not sure which one is the best route for them to take.
Once again not bashing just suggesting....Nice write up though and suggesting roms is nice, maybe you should put links for stock rooted as well though
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I think your rooting method will help others but believe me they will still ask questions. Honestly though the other two rooting methods for 2.3.3 on xda are basically the same as this one. Maybe all of you guys should get together and make one thread to be the referenced.
Multiple threads will only confuse already scared and confused people trying to root. Believe me I have helped quite a few that are truly worried and sometimes its simply because of them reading how to do the same thing multiple ways and are not sure which one is the best route for them to take.
Once again not bashing just suggesting....Nice write up though and suggesting roms is nice, maybe you should put links for stock rooted as well though
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Good call on pointing out the benefits of rooted stock! Will update asap. And I totally agree about having a one-stop spot for info, but unfortunately there's too many to consolidate. The best practice I've found is to follow a guide on a site with lots of active users or with a voraciously active moderator. Speaking of which, that's a good idea for a write up! " How to cull the good information from the bad" or something along those lines, y'know? Heck, most of the people I know don't even know how to perform an efficient google search lol
SO... I totally started this venture yesterday. I tend to jump right into things. I love my MT4GS and I love "jailbreaking" iPhone and Unlocking other phones so ROOTING was obviously the next step. THIS CRAP IS HARD! I can't believe how much goes into it... Here is where I am so far:
I successfully managed to screw everything yesterday and was able to fix it thanks to some TIPS from fellow XDA Members. Thank You.
AS OF this morning: I have updated REVOLUTIONARY to Modaco 4.0.0.9. However, I used a temp root when I did this and am having to do this everytime in order to gain root access. I need a reliable permanent root. Is this a good idea or should I stick with temp root and just perform this everytime?
I have been thinking about flashing different ROMs such a cyanogen or senseless but I am leary. I need an app or program that will allow me to BACKUP my Stock ROM. ROM Manager is not compatible with the MT4GS (as you know) SO what do I use?
XigntCrcmstnc said:
SO... I totally started this venture yesterday. I tend to jump right into things. I love my MT4GS and I love "jailbreaking" iPhone and Unlocking other phones so ROOTING was obviously the next step. THIS CRAP IS HARD! I can't believe how much goes into it... Here is where I am so far:
I successfully managed to screw everything yesterday and was able to fix it thanks to some TIPS from fellow XDA Members. Thank You.
AS OF this morning: I have updated REVOLUTIONARY to Modaco 4.0.0.9. However, I used a temp root when I did this and am having to do this everytime in order to gain root access. I need a reliable permanent root. Is this a good idea or should I stick with temp root and just perform this everytime?
I have been thinking about flashing different ROMs such a cyanogen or senseless but I am leary. I need an app or program that will allow me to BACKUP my Stock ROM. ROM Manager is not compatible with the MT4GS (as you know) SO what do I use?
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Looking for this?
It's dated, but still valid.
Thank You VERY Much... tis EXACTLY what I was looking for actually.
XigntCrcmstnc said:
Thank You VERY Much... tis EXACTLY what I was looking for actually.
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Everyone starts out somewhere. Flashing the recovery image via Fastboot is actually safer than any other method other than ROM Manager (which we obviously can't use right now), but only if you have the right recovery image.
XigntCrcmstnc said:
Thank You VERY Much... tis EXACTLY what I was looking for actually.
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...or you could've clicked the "backup guide" link in my sig
It's a wee bit more in-depth then that wiki page, though the wiki page is still nice to browse through - my backup guide is here in our sub-section of the forums.
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Everything you need to get your phone up and running is right here in the MT4GS sub-section of the XDA forums, honest... the only other place you have to go is the Revolutionary wiki/web page, and that's just to get S-OFF. After that, this is your home.
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...or you could've clicked the "backup guide" link in my sig
It's a wee bit more in-depth then that wiki page, though the wiki page is still nice to browse through - my backup guide is here in our sub-section of the forums.
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Everything you need to get your phone up and running is right here in the MT4GS sub-section of the XDA forums, honest... the only other place you have to go is the Revolutionary wiki/web page, and that's just to get S-OFF. After that, this is your home.
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I did use your guide quite a lot actually. I even bookmarked it for reference purposes. I did that with A LOT of pages to be honest. I took in SO MUCH information yesterday it was almost OVERWHELMING. I had a fresh start this morning and was able to accomplish everything though. I do appreciate the help from everyone.
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I did use your guide quite a lot actually. I even bookmarked it for reference purposes. I did that with A LOT of pages to be honest. I took in SO MUCH information yesterday it was almost OVERWHELMING. I had a fresh start this morning and was able to accomplish everything though. I do appreciate the help from everyone.
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Jailbreaking an iphone is so easy but so limited. I did and I phone 4 yesterday. If I recall its so easy I forgot what I used red snow I think it was lol. Hate the fact you have to re run the tether if phone loses power
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I get off "tweaking" stuff... I can't help it... I'm sure you know how I feel lol I'm only just now breaking the surface of ROOTING. I want to learn to make my own ROMs like Undeadk9 and Paulobrien and others... exciting stuff!
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I get off "tweaking" stuff... I can't help it... I'm sure you know how I feel lol I'm only just now breaking the surface of ROOTING. I want to learn to make my own ROMs like Undeadk9 and Paulobrien and others... exciting stuff!
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It takes a lot of time and research. I'm still learning to this day.
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It takes a lot of time and research. I'm still learning to this day.
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I am willing to invest as much time as is needed as well as research. It helps to have brilliant minds, such as yourself, as your disposal. Thank you for all your hard work. I am enjoying your Senseless ROM so far. (It has only been a few hours)... I am hoping to be able to contribute to the DEVs forum soon. Is ECLIPSE a good program for writing your own ROM or no?
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I am willing to invest as much time as is needed as well as research. It helps to have brilliant minds, such as yourself, as your disposal. Thank you for all your hard work. I am enjoying your Senseless ROM so far. (It has only been a few hours)... I am hoping to be able to contribute to the DEVs forum soon. Is ECLIPSE a good program for writing your own ROM or no?
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I personally have ROM kitchen, Java, ubuntu, and Linux. Linux I haven't gotten down yet.
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Hi everyone I'm a newbie to modifying android phones. I totally loved my stock g2x,but... like everyone else i wanted it to be the best and greatest! i tried installing cm7's nightly build as well as another developers build of ICS. Thats when i started having issues and thought i may have soft bricked my phone. I tried x0xhellx0x's HellFire™ Sandwich v 1.6 p999 4.04 and followed the guide located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513387 to the letter. Not surprisingly it worked like a charm and my g2x is back up and better than before. I was amazed that it automatically downloaded and installed all the apps i had been using previously on the stock g2x. I now have the latest and greatest g2x i can and am thrilled. My advice to any newbie trying to update their rom for the first time is to search the forum extensively, read all they can before they try anything, and if a guide is provided FOLLOW IT!!!!!!!!! I thought the guide for the helfire rom was going to be a pain as it required extra steps but in all honesty it was the easiest since it worked from the reboot without any issues. I've yet to encounter an issue with it and have to give credit to all the developers of the rom it is awesome. I haven't posted any questions here because i found all my answers simply by searching for them. this site is great and truly jammed full of useful and helpful information for newbies if we just look for it(search). Please search ladies and gentleman it worked for me and got my phone working again after i messed it up trying to take a shortcut. please search and read before bricking you phone.
Wait there is this thing called "search"? First new person on the g2x that used that feature. You deserve a medal and I just recently started and its not as complicated as it seems.
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Wait there is this thing called "search"? First new person on the g2x that used that feature. You deserve a medal and I just recently started and its not as complicated as it seems.
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yes it's an awesome "feature" with a nice easy to use and user friendly drop down box which can be found in all forums and threads! i agree it is pretty easy an uncomplicated "IF" you follow the directions/steps outlined. I though the scrubber step was possibly going to be a pain because it made the whole process take a few minutes longer. However it actually made things go much smoother and was less painful in the long run. Imagine actually writing over the data properly preparing the phone for a new rom successfully working... what a concept! All in all it was a perfect solution to a newbies dilemma of a phone that would only stick in a reboot loop after a failed attempt to update the rom after not following all the steps suggested beforehand. Yes us newbies are an impatient bunch LOL
Holy ****, are pigs flying!?
But seriously it's nice to know there are some people who do search and find what they need.
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yes didn't you hear???? the FAA cleared porky's flight plan at 8AM this morning
You should try klathmon's tutorial on hoe to over clock and under clock. I just used it and it made my phone a lot better. It is a lit of reading ( blame him for that, he devotes his time to help people like me and you), but is worth it and shouldn't be too hard to follow. If I can do it so can you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558080
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This is a note to all the noobs, noob-ish and/or gun-shy members here - from one of your own. (Yeah, okay, so what if I joined 5 years ago?)
The One X is my first Android phone. I got it during "Prohibition" from a Best Buy that evidently didn't get the memo. So I've had it a few months now.
Like you, I had a TON of questions. I asked a few here and there, but mostly just stuck to reading and learning, always fretting about should I do this or should I do that. Luckily, I got around to rooting long before the 2.20 OTA, which allowed me to freeze and uninstall some AT&T bloatware, which, in turn, prevented the OTA from succeeding - thank God!
When the 2.20 era hit with all its lockout blues, I decided to unlock the bootloader on my phone, because that was the only way to ensure I'd have the option to fully customize the phone down the road. It was a race between my indecisiveness and AT&T figuring out a way to make the OTA stick despite the debloat. I felt like I was being pushed into it, cautious, uncertain, sure that my phone is different from all the other One X's out there so it can't possibly be as simple as all these faceless "experts" make it seem. Can it?
And then, once I DID muster the balls to to unlock the bootloader, all my setting were lost - so I had to reconfigure my phone from scratch. Never wanting to do that again, I found myself looking into - oh my God - custom recovery options? Nandroid backups? What the hell was I getting myself into?
Guys look, I'm here to tell you this. Every question I ever had on doing these things has already been asked here and answered a thousand times by some of the most patient, knowledgeable and generous dudes in the biz. Asking them again will only delay your success. Do your homework. Follow instructions. Read them all the way through before beginning so you know what to expect. And then do it!
Doing it that way, never once did I have a problem. Never once did I break my stuff. But also, never once did I plan to blame anyone else if I did. Just read ahead before you begin. It's all here for us to learn and benefit from.
From the time I got this thing to now, I've rooted (thank you kennethpenn), enabled tethering (thank you t0mmy), installed a million apps, uninstalled a million more (thank you Titanium Backup!), tweaked the boot animation (thank you ES File Manager!), got SuperCID to unlock the bootloader via HTCDev (thanks again kennethpenn!), installed TWRP as easily as pie with Goo Manager from the Play Store and TeamWin's instructions, and created a Nandroid backup with a little guidance from an XDA How-To.
So this post is in the Q&A section because it answers the question "Can I really do this?" You absolutely can. Thank the experts for that.
Next up - playing with ROMs.
Go boldly,
-V
That was beautiful
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My favorite part is.... don't blame nobody...
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Cool story brah, tell it again.
No but seriously, I really liked the "article" you wrote. You should write more of them.
Absolute gold. Well written
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Thanks, fellas... It came from both genuine appreciation for the assists here, and also frustration with seeing the same questions asked over and over and over and - well, you get it.
I tell you, outright deleting the many repetitive threads and posts would actually make it easier to get the info that self-starters need. You don't need me to tell you how many posts there are asking how to root, unlock, tie shoelaces, boil water, etc. Searching is a lost art - and worse yet, when it IS used, it returns the flurry of competing threads, which will only make it LESS useful over time. It'd be great to see obviously duplicate questions answered with a link to the "definitive" thread, then locked immediately and deleted after a few days.
As if the mods don't already have enough to do.
Anyways, cheers guys.
-V
Well written and completely true. Hope everyone that comes here reads it
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Would love for you to do a follow up after you get a chance to try some roms. I myself have been on Android for a little over a year. Although it didn't take me long to flash a custom rom, i did stick with sense based roms (mainly android Revolution) for the longest time. Finally made the jump to aokp and never went back (till I got the onex). Now that aokp and cm are viable options again, I'm back on aokp, jellybean and I have no plans on going back anytime soon (well, till the next phone is released and we get to do this all again).
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