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[Newbie] Complete Guide to for Rooting & Install a Custom Rom [Updated 9 Sep 2013]

[Newbie] Complete Guide to for Rooting & Install a Custom Rom [Updated 9 Sep 2013]
This is aimed at new "rooters". The process is incredibly easy.
I also take no responsibility if you mess up somehow, and this is for GSM Hero's NOT Sprint Hero CDMA users.
Original Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
I have now also included a link to z4root as an alternative.
Here is a link to my backup guide but please be aware that most of it requires root access.
Prelude:
Install HTC Sync from here
Download Universal Androot
Download z4root
Download Root Checker - only if you need to
Download AmonRA Recovery v1.7.0.1.img - easier if you rename this "recovery.img" when it is on your sdcard
Place both downloaded files on your SD Card
Root & Recovery
1. Download and install Astro File Manager from the Market (or use any other file management program of your choice)
2. Open Astro and find and install Universal Androot (or if that doesn't work try z4root) from your sdcard:
Select UniversalAndroot.apk > Open App Manager > Install > Settings> [tick] Unknown Sources > OK > Back > Select UniversalAndroot.apk > Open App Manager > Install > Install > Open
3. In the app and choose the correct version from the dropdown box:
Superuser for Android 2.0~2.2 - if you have updated your phone recently
Superuser for Android 1.5~1.6 - if you have refused updates recently or your country/provider hasn't released one yet
Then choose: "Root "
Wait until it says "Woot ! Your device is rooted !" and exit the program.
4. Download and install Android Terminal Emulator from the Market (use Better Terminal instead if this one doesn't work)
5. Run "Terminal Emulator". Type (press and hold menu to get the keyboard up) in the following:
su (press enter and wait for the "Super User Request Prompt". Choose "Allow" and make sure its ticked to Allow every time.)
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img (press enter - make sure this is typed exactly as seen)
N.B. If you have issues here, see * notes below for more assistance
6. Turn off your phone and press Home + Power to start it up again. This should boot into recovery mode.
Install Your Custom Rom
Note: This part of the guide can be repeated with as many different rom's as you like. You do not have to repeat the previous section once you have a recovery image installed.
1. Download a Custom ROM from here to your computer.
2. Make sure your phone is in recovery mode (Home + Power)
Plug your phone into your computer and select "USB-MS toggle" in recovery
Place the Custom ROM on your SD card in the main directory and press Home when it has finished copying over
3. Select Backup/Restore > Nand backup > confirm with Home > Wait
(or Nand + Ext if you have A2SD setup)
4. Press back then select Wipe from the main menu, then select:
Wipe data/factory reset > Home
Wipe cache > Home
Wipe Dalvik-cache > Home
Wipe SD:ext partition > Home
Press back button
Select Flash Zip from SD Card
Select the file
Press Home to confirm
Note: Ignore any "errors", they are normal and usually mean you're not using that feature.
5. Once it is done, select Reboot and you will boot into the new Custom ROM.
Updating your Radio
Note: The radio deals with your signal levels and connectivity.
1. Download the latest radio from the following page
N.B. Radio's are not region specific! Just get the latest
2. Mount your SD Card so your computer can read it and place the downloaded file in the main directory
3. Turn off your phone and boot into the recovery screen (holding Home + Power)
4. Choose:
Flash Zip from SD Card
Pick the radio.zip file and press Home to confirm
Wait
Your phone will reboot a couple of times but when you're back on the Recovery Screen just press reboot system now and it will complete the install and put you back into your custom rom.
DO NOT PULL THE BATTERY OUT, THIS WILL BRICK YOUR HANDSET.
5. When this process has completed reboot the phone and you should have the new radio. This can be checked in Settings > About Phone
Original Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Thanks

This is not a guide for the HTC ONE S, new users please disregard this and use one of the guides from our forum.

Yea I was wondering why this was here, you got lost man

Custom ROM B370 for Huawei Ascend G6 - L11 (P7mini to)

Hi!
I want to share with you the sum of all that I have learned and created with this ROM.
What 's so special about this ROM ?
She's all ready with root, busybox , custom theme , bluetooh tethering (is missing in default ROM) and deodexed. :good:
How to install???
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>>>>>>>>>>>> ALLWAYS HAVE A BACKUP AND A BACKUP FROM YOUR DEFAULT ROM!!!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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It does not work in L22 and L33 , although it is the same phone, but the provider configuration is totally different, frequencies , network codes, etc.
If someone able to change or create , it may be possible to upgrade .
L11 - Europe
L22 - Venezuela
L33 - Colombia
Sorry :\
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This is made for vodafone pt, if you flash and you are not vodafone pt, same app gona miss and themes dont work, but you cand change to yours to fix it. :laugh:
How???
With root, go to /data/custom.bin, see what says in there. write in paper if you need it.
In the end of flash, install root browser, go to /cust folder, and rename vodafone with the first name you find in custom.bin, enter in folder and rename pt with the second name you find custom.bin. do factory reset. Use small fonts!
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----I am not responsible for any damage to your device. Everything here indicates was tested on my phone finding the same in perfect condition.---
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To Flash:
Need:
Bootloader unlocked, if you dont have it, Send the following e -mail to:
[email protected] and [email protected]
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Hi! My name is ( your name ), and I hereby request the bootloader code for my smartphone HUAWEI ASCEND G6 -((write your version)) if possible .
Product SN : (It is on the back of the equipment )
IMEI : (on key pad *#06# )
Product ID : ( on key pad *#*#1357946#*#* )
Thank you for your attention
( Your name).
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With bootloader unlocked Fastboot mode must says UNLOCKED in the end of page
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ABD Terminal --> https://meocloud.pt/link/986dfd7e-1d97-4458-9806-a576ceb90084/adb terminal/
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TWRP. recovery - is in the ADB folder already (and before flash it you can do a backup first with it)
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copy DEODEX_B370_V3.zip to external SD card.
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> Turn OFF the phone
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>press vol - and power (fastboot mode)
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>open ADB in cmd ( the cmd inside ADB is from windows 7 64bit, if you use other version, go to c:\windows\system32 copy and replace in ADB folder)
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>write in ADB:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
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> when finish the flash, press vol + and power to go to TWRP recovery.
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> go to install and choose DEODEX_B370_V3.zip
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>install ( you can read the steps in flash, look at it)
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>the phone automatically restarts
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> Phone boot loop, press VOL + and dont release to go to recovery
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>do factory reset and do reboot system
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>set defenitions in the phone (wifi, google,etc)
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>reboot
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>DONE
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-------->ROM:
https://meocloud.pt/link/b91f89f5-60ec-4fb4-b739-ec78dbc641e1/DEODEX_B370_V3.zip/
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--------->root browser:
https://meocloud.pt/link/4b8303d5-1...r-com.jrummy.root.browserfree-223-v2.2.3.apk/

you wrote "custom theme" does it mean this rom supports cyanogenmod themes?

CUSTOM
dravida said:
you wrote "custom theme" does it mean this rom supports cyanogenmod themes?
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Hi! I write custom because is changend by me., i edit the theme that is show in pictures.
If you go to build.prop and change this line:
ro.config.hwthemes=2 to 0
and reboot
I think my be it work, i dont have try it.

F8332 Windows 10 install fail

Hi everebody!
Could someone help me with this issue? I tryed everything I could but can't find the way to get my phone connected to my Windows 10 desktop. Tryed every tutorial with no luck.
Any help would be appreciated.

Disable driver signature and reinstall Xperia drivers.
go to Settings > update & security > Recovery > Advanced startup > restart > Troubleshoot >Advanced Options > Startup Settings > restart > press F7 or "7"

[info/ref] Rivo X9 Pro (Huawei Clone device) Model - U2

This is pure result of curiosity. My friend had this clone mobile and he kind of bricked it. So I fixed it for him. Thought I could keep note for it.
Hardware : MT6580M
Model : U2
Build number : C5P_80L_WEG_3GW_B15_EMMC_32_4_DDR2_HD_TZD_Y5_J2_RIVO_X9 Pro 20180730-095649
Build date UTC : 20180730-015649
Android v : 6.1
Baseband v: MOLY.WR8.W1449.MD.WG.MP.V6.P2, 2017/06/22 21:53
Kernel v : 3.10.72 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.8 (GCC) ) #1 SMP Tue Jul 10 16:45:21 CST 2018
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Click to collapse
How to Unlock bootloader?
> Enable developer option> Tap on Build number untill you see developer option enable toast msg.
> Enable Unlock phone option from developer option
> Install minimal adb. Connect usb and see if device is detects (if not install MTK USB driver)
> Turn off phone. Hold Power + Vol up . This will bring Recovery+System+Fastboot option. Choose fastboot
> Now from minimal adb consol type
fastboot oem unlock
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Click to collapse
> Choose yes from phone dialog by pressing vol up
> Great device unlocked
Custom Recovery
Philz touch recovery works perfectly. Download from here>>>>> download <<<<<<<
> Flash it in fastboot mode.
> Turn off phone. Hold Power + Vol up . This will bring Recovery+System+Fastboot option. Choose fastboot
> Now from minimal adb consol type
fastboot flash recovery philz.img
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
> reboot to recovery and enjoy
Rooting
> Donwload Magisk 20 or above
> Boot to philz recovery.
> Flash Magisk
> Boot into system install magisk manager
> Done!
Backup
> Reboot to Philz recovery
> Go to Backup and restore
> Clone rom as update
> Done.

You provide a good guide! Cheers

[UNLOCK BOOTLOADER] Unlock bootloader Black Shark 1 CN Version

THIS PROCEDURE WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE MEMORY SO REMEMBER TO BACKUP EVERYTHING
WARNING: I'm not responsible for what you do to your device either, so follow these instructions at your own risk. Make sure you know what you're doing, it's best to understand the process rather than just copy and paste commands and such.
Important Note: it seems to work only on android version G66X1903040CN00MPX_8.1.
I have tried other versions with no success.
I/ If you are on Android 10, you need to downgrade to Android 8 according to the instructions below :
- Dowload Link rom Adroid 8.1 ( G66X1903040CN00MPX_8.1.0_SKR-A0 FRP Remove )
- Install QPST, Install drivers for firmware, QDLoader HS-USB Driver 64bit or 32bit
- Reboot the phone to EDL ( adb reboot edl) or on the switched off phone, hold down the volume rocker “+” and “-” and connect USB
- We find the QPST folder in the start and run QFIL
- We expose:
+ “Select Port” and select the Qualcomm Hs USB Qdloader 9008 port
+ “Select Build Type” -> Flat Build
+ “Configuration” -> “FireHose Configuration” -> “Device Type” -> “ufs” -> Ok
+ “Select Programmer” -> “
+ “Load XML” -> “rawprogram0.xml rawprogram1.xml rawprogram2.xml rawprogram3.xml rawprogram4.xml rawprogram5.xml” -> “patch0.xml patch1.xml patch2.xml patch3.xml patch4.xml patch5.xml” ( Files in the folder with the firmware)
- Click Download After flashing, do Hard Reset before first boot! ( go to recovery and wipe data - cache )
=> now you have android version G66X1903040CN00MPX_8.1.0
II/ Unlock Bootloader
- On phone : Enable developer options by tapping 7+ times on Settings -> About Phone -> Build Number
- Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking (if present) in Developer Options (Settings -> Other Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options)
- On PC : Dowload fastboot tools . unzip and rename the folder "platform-tools" to "adb"
- Open a terminal and issue the command adb devices
- In terminal adb reboot bootloader and Wait for the phone to reboot in bootloader mode
- Issue the command fastboot oem unlock and wait for the OKAY in the terminal window
- Reboot your phone with fastboot reboot ( be sure to go to recovery and "wipe data cache" again then restart the phone )
===> DONE