Hello, before I begin, let me just start by saying I'm the biggest noob at all this. I have tried reading threads and basics anf everything but its hard for me to undeestand all of it coz theres no all-in-one guide.
So, can somebody explain what are the requirements to flash a new ROM? Do I need to root then unlock my bootloader then install a custom recovery? Is there anything else I need besides downloading stuff? Because I just dont get the complexity of all this stuff.
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There is a section for your device...i suggest you start by reading posts there...and using the search function
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Hey I did that. But the guide is helpful towards intermediate users. Im the noobest of noobs.
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guitarboy021 said:
Hey I did that. But the guide is helpful towards intermediate users. Im the noobest of noobs.
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This is the perfect place for you to get the needed informations --> CLICK ME
Thanks. I will do that.
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guitarboy021 said:
Hello, before I begin, let me just start by saying I'm the biggest noob at all this. I have tried reading threads and basics anf everything but its hard for me to undeestand all of it coz theres no all-in-one guide.
So, can somebody explain what are the requirements to flash a new ROM? Do I need to root then unlock my bootloader then install a custom recovery? Is there anything else I need besides downloading stuff? Because I just dont get the complexity of all this stuff.
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You can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3044193 to know about terms you might be confused of.
To start flashing you have to unlock your bootloader. If you use adb then type this command
Fastboot oem unlock
After that you need to replace your stock recovery with better recovery to have some greater control amd a custom ROM for your phone
[NOTE] Before doing anything backup all your stuffs.
May be this help you I will post a detailed info. About flashing, I will inform you then:thumbup::thumbup:
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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 XDA Devolopers,
I can imagine this thread comming by daily. I've tried to search for it, but all I get is something that, to me is, "Hocus pocus". Clearly I am probably one of the least technical people found on this forum, but still I've got a question, and it'd be awesome if you could help me.
As I said: I am unknown with the whole Rooting thing. I have no idea where to begin. All I have done so far is making my decision on which ROM i'd like to use. Which is the JB 4.1.1 AOSP build #6.0.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779133)
I've downloaded all the files, but I have not a clue what to do with that. I've read that you must first unlock and/or root an android device, make a backup and then flash and install the ROM.
Where do I start with this? What program do I use to Root my tablet and how do I go on from there?
Thank you guys so much in advance! It really looks like an awesome community, and I really don't want to mess with that, but help would be greatly appreciated.
search for PERI tool to root and install recovery, then flash the ROM u want through recovery.
Do like catfishbilly say and use PERI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681155
Just read read and read, don't rush. good luck.
PERI is the way to go, although everything needs a lot of reading, I was only reading threads for close to a month before rooting and installing ROMs.
Good luck.
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I am a NOOB and I know nothing about how to unlock/ROOT the device
I really want to install the CleanROM but the installation guide is too simple
Can someone tell me how to do this step by step? with picture/youtube?
I know unlocking the device will loose my WARRANTY
So, I don't really want to brick my TF700 due to my noobness..........
Thank you X1000000000000000
noobwow said:
I am a NOOB and I know nothing about how to unlock/ROOT the device
I really want to install the CleanROM but the installation guide is too simple
Can someone tell me how to do this step by step? with picture/youtube?
I know unlocking the device will loose my WARRANTY
So, I don't really want to brick my TF700 due to my noobness..........
Thank you X1000000000000000
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You didn't even look in the Development section before you made this thread or did you (aside from the CleanROM thread)?
Hint: take a look at the pinned/sticky threads.
Wrong place
Switch to Q&A
Ask there
noobwow said:
I am a NOOB and I know nothing about how to unlock/ROOT the device
I really want to install the CleanROM but the installation guide is too simple
Can someone tell me how to do this step by step? with picture/youtube?
I know unlocking the device will loose my WARRANTY
So, I don't really want to brick my TF700 due to my noobness..........
Thank you X1000000000000000
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Check this link out. If you already on JB the latest version, then you just skip section 1 and start with section 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129
Wrong forum and there are already stickies explaining how to do what you asked. Look and you will find.
buhohitr said:
Check this link out. If you already on JB the latest version, then you just skip section 1 and start with section 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129
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That's what I used. Couldn't have made it any more simple.
noobwow said:
I am a NOOB [...] but the installation guide is too simple [...]
X1000000000000000
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cmdrdredd said:
That's what I used. Couldn't have made it any more simple.
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We're all on the wrong track here: the OP said the guide was too simple already -- we therefore should set ourselves to the task of making more complicated. Knowing both myself and the rest of you, this should come rather naturally, so what's taking you so long? MAKE IT HARD ALREADY!
J/K -- read the stickies. In my opinion, if you can't do it with all the info provided --which is more than enough --then read and learn a LOT more on the basics of Android before you even attempt this (suggested topic would include at least recoveries, bootloaders, nandroid backups, and, obviously, rooting). You run a significant chance to end up with an expensive paperweight if you don't. If you do not feel comfortable yet, play around with your 700 for a bit, try rooting next (little harm done, little risk involved) and then move on to the heavier stuff.
I thought I was somewhat tech savvy ... not troo however!
In order to flash a ROM which comes as second nature to most Androidians I was at a total loss initially.
Yet with concentration, YouTube, XDA, Google Play and a slowdown of tipping the wineglass I was able to crawl from the sandpit.
This has all lead to a new mountain to climb.
There's a few things I find tough like fastboot for instance and that pesky Titanium Fup , yet I'll absorb those eventually.
Dealing with Android and it's many options has definitely been a reading experience.
Good luck to all who dive in!
No doubt noobwow is struggling to find his thread now since it has been moved. :silly:
Let's hope he makes his way into this forum and recognises it.
sbdags said:
No doubt noobwow is struggling to find his thread now since it has been moved. :silly:
Let's hope he makes his way into this forum and recognises it.
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Golly I'm a noobster and I stumbled on it...har-har-har
sbdags said:
No doubt noobwow is struggling to find his thread now since it has been moved. :silly:
Let's hope he makes his way into this forum and recognises it.
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Probably not until we've had another few days of poking fun at some innocent newbie for a bit. Poor guy still hasn't solved his problem, probably.
ar.............
I found my post!
I just had problem on the "pre-requise" in the installation guide
I have already had JB on my TF700 and I knew I can just start from session 2
but I would appreciate if someone can teach me how to unlock and get the custom recovery
I know unlock tool can be downloaded from ASUS website
But what bother me is the custom recovery
:fingers-crossed:
noobwow said:
ar.............
I found my post!
I just had problem on the "pre-requise" in the installation guide
I have already had JB on my TF700 and I knew I can just start from session 2
but I would appreciate if someone can teach me how to unlock and get the custom recovery
I know unlock tool can be downloaded from ASUS website
But what bother me is the custom recovery
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go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795156 to download the unlock apk tool (use second link). Launch the app and just follow the on screen direction, that's it. NOTE: currently Asus is having issue with their server, so the tool will failed. You just keep trying until it works. Once your device is unlock just follow the link and continue with section 2. Remember, after you install custom recovery (TWRP), you just boot into recovery and flash the Cleanrom. Cleanrom already rooted so you don't have to root your device.
Heck if did the ROM flash I'm pretty sure most anyone could figure out how to do it.
Linux\Android is a whole different animal to me so I've been studying...even bought a book about it
buhohitr said:
go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795156 to download the unlock apk tool (use second link). Launch the app and just follow the on screen direction, that's it. NOTE: currently Asus is having issue with their server, so the tool will failed. You just keep trying until it works. Once your device is unlock just follow the link and continue with section 2. Remember, after you install custom recovery (TWRP), you just boot into recovery and flash the Cleanrom. Cleanrom already rooted so you don't have to root your device.
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Thanks!
Now I am just waiting for my SquarTrade Warranty recieve my amazon receipt and confirm my warranty works.
Also, wanna have someone confirm they cover unlock device.
then i will install the cleanrom.
the stock rom just drive me crazy.
PS. I ordered Surface RT for my little brother.
:highfive:
Maybe you should start with a cheaper toy
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maverickmarc said:
Maybe you should start with a cheaper toy
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That would've been very sound advice about two to three weeks ago.
Hello everyone,
I'm feeling like I'm spamming the forum, but here's another thread of me... I was just going through some random XDA stuff, and ways to improve my phone. And I found this(PurePerformances Gold Edition): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360670
I've read all kinds of information about this, read the risks etc. And I want it! It also has a stock version available, so I was very happy! So I downloaded and... didn't know what to do. The post says ''flash the files''.
My question is: how do I do this? Copy the files to my phone? Use a special program? I've read the post completely and couldn't find anything!
If you could help me out? I'm kinda feeling a noob right now(perhaps I am ). I have had a Samsung, and I know how to use ODIN and I know how to flash with Androxyde's Flashtool. Most of the time I know what I'm doing!
Cheerios.
MatsPunt said:
Hello everyone,
I'm feeling like I'm spamming the forum, but here's another thread of me... I was just going through some random XDA stuff, and ways to improve my phone. And I found this(PurePerformances Gold Edition): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360670
I've read all kinds of information about this, read the risks etc. And I want it! It also has a stock version available, so I was very happy! So I downloaded and... didn't know what to do. The post says ''flash the files''.
My question is: how do I do this? Copy the files to my phone? Use a special program? I've read the post completely and couldn't find anything!
If you could help me out? I'm kinda feeling a noob right now(perhaps I am ). I have had a Samsung, and I know how to use ODIN and I know how to flash with Androxyde's Flashtool. Most of the time I know what I'm doing!
Cheerios.
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hey i think it means use clockworkmod to flash the zip
I think you're right... Unfortunately I don't have Clock Work Mod
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Hello people,
Is it ok to flash the lollipop factory image using Nexus root toolkit?
Thanks
mzatari said:
Hello people,
Is it ok to flash the lollipop factory image using Nexus root toolkit?
Thanks
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yes i have flashed it and root and also installed custom kernel with it everything works good!
mzatari said:
Hello people,
Is it ok to flash the lollipop factory image using Nexus root toolkit?
Thanks
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Yes, but it's a much better idea to learn how to do it manually. That way, you have a much better knowledge base.
When things inevitably go wrong, you will understand the process and know how to fix it.
Toolkits serve a purpose, but they breed laziness and you don't learn anything. You'll be back here posting "OMG, I brocked my phone, what do I do".
Read the stickies, learn what you're doing, then do it properly.
Please use the QUESTION and ANSWER section to ask QUESTIONS you want ANSWERED
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Like others, I must advise against using toolkits. If something were to happen and your phone gets screwed up, you will have no idea how to fix it and surely XDA will see yet another "ZOMG such and such toolkit bricked my phone please helpppp!!!" thread. Doing stuff manually isn't nearly as difficult as it seems, and the knowledge you gain is indispensable. Try it, OP. You might surprise yourself with how easy it truly is.