So, you're created a nice ROM but you're tired of the inconsistencies of Aserg's flashing ways? Worry no more.
Step 1. Download this. I've been using an older version... but I'll try this one when I get home.
Step 2. Make sure your ROM is at LEAST 51.2MB big. If not, pad it with some apps. Set the program to Herald and on the System section, set it to read your ROM file.
Step 3. Download any ROM that uses an NBH. OpenTouch for example. Remove their NBH and place your NBH in its place. Don't worry about the name of the nbh.
Step 4. Place the phone into flight mode.
Step 5. Run the USPL.
Enjoy.
If you install things this way, it repartitions the storage partition for more space.
Also... well... I have a theory... I'll try it first before I talk about it.
There has been so much discussion about USPL... Which version is safe to use ? Are there different versions for herald and wing?
TIA
No. There's only one version for both of them. It's safe because it doesn't touch your real boot loader. It loads a temporary boot loader into memory instead. HardSPL is not safe.
ivanmmj said:
No. There's only one version for both of them. It's safe because it doesn't touch your real boot loader. It loads a temporary boot loader into memory instead. HardSPL is not safe.
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But when hard-spl once worked......
...... you have no more problems!!
papamopps said:
But when hard-spl once worked......
...... you have no more problems!!
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True. As long as the phone doesn't break because the warranty won't cover it if they test it and realize that the SPL has been changed. Also, you don't have to create custom RUUs. The thing about HardSPL that I don't like is that all to many people permanently brick their devices with it. It works great for those it works for. But that's not every body. I wish I could try it on my phone but I can't risk it.
thx but this wat i been using anyway but i can't figure wat you do!!!! I had this on my computer since it was release
aron4588 said:
thx but this wat i been using anyway but i can't figure wat you do!!!! I had this on my computer since it was release
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I updated step 2 with some info. If you still don't understand, I might make some screenshots.
thx i got it now
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how do u put a nbh rom, file or wat ever its called lolz on the wing?
Simply use a RUU installer
BTW I just checked and there is a sticky thread in the Herald forum especially for newbies and there it is shown how to handle NBH files.
Whatever goes for Herald basically goes for Wings so don't worry
can u gimmy the link?
...It's a sticky... meaning it is always on top of the list
Next time try a little harder, please.
Anyway, here is the Link
Ok.. not to put the nail in the coffin, but I have a few issues that I'm sure someone here can help me with. I hope.
NBH file: So I extract it as it shows in the wiki, then i end up with some splash nb and a 01_OS.nb or something.
So, I look back through my other roms and find the 2.2 touch-wing rom had in it an OS.nb, so I assume that maybe I can just replace that? But what of the other .nb?
Seriously, is there anyone who can zip up a package that includes all but the NBH? I've bricked a phone before, as I'm semi tech-retarded.. this would be a great help to me.
thanks in advance.
iamodogg said:
Ok.. not to put the nail in the coffin, but I have a few issues that I'm sure someone here can help me with. I hope.
NBH file: So I extract it as it shows in the wiki, then i end up with some splash nb and a 01_OS.nb or something.
So, I look back through my other roms and find the 2.2 touch-wing rom had in it an OS.nb, so I assume that maybe I can just replace that? But what of the other .nb?
Seriously, is there anyone who can zip up a package that includes all but the NBH? I've bricked a phone before, as I'm semi tech-retarded.. this would be a great help to me.
thanks in advance.
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You can start by telling us what you're trying to accomplish. hah
lol.. good point.. I'm just trying to try a new rom.. I have open touch 2.2 or something for my wing. I was looking to do the new version but I get as far as extracting files from the NBH and have no clue where to go next.
iamodogg said:
lol.. good point.. I'm just trying to try a new rom.. I have open touch 2.2 or something for my wing. I was looking to do the new version but I get as far as extracting files from the NBH and have no clue where to go next.
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It's all laid out here
HOW TO: Build your own rom, by ITJE
Start reading....
thanks.. appreciated
iamodogg said:
lol.. good point.. I'm just trying to try a new rom.. I have open touch 2.2 or something for my wing. I was looking to do the new version but I get as far as extracting files from the NBH and have no clue where to go next.
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Hi,
Are you trying to flash a new rom or recook a rom?
flash a new rom
Here is the WING's RomUpdateUtilty (minus the nbh)
Here is the "FLASH CENTER" (U-SPL)
You should be able to use either of those to flash the Rom onto your phone.
My suggestion is ... follow the instructions that came with the ROM NBH you're trying to install.
thanks.. i guess i'm semi retarded.. i didn't relate nbh to that aserg/uspl/hardspl post.. i figured that was completely different stuff..
I find unless you are a forum junkie here, it's easy to get lost in a month or two.
I appreciate the help.. now running biggy 2.7 and love it.
If I want to flash the 6.1 rom, which method do I need to use? I see there are 3 different ways to do it, but if someone could clarify for me, that would be great.
I want the new 6.1 with the cube if that helps.
thanks
brian
bgould said:
If I want to flash the 6.1 rom, which method do I need to use? I see there are 3 different ways to do it, but if someone could clarify for me, that would be great.
I want the new 6.1 with the cube if that helps.
thanks
brian
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Same way as the WM6.0 ROMs. It depends on the format of the ROM you download and your preferences.
If you have flashed in the past with Hard-spl then you have to use it again
If you have not flashed yet then using uspl is really easy
bgould said:
If I want to flash the 6.1 rom, which method do I need to use? I see there are 3 different ways to do it, but if someone could clarify for me, that would be great.
I want the new 6.1 with the cube if that helps.
thanks
brian
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Here's the rom I use:
Open Touch Biggy v3.0 by ttran:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7GY2ZNKD
Then follow these steps:
II. How do I flash an NBH file?
a. USPL
Step 1. Download Herald-USPL-Beta3. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A4N36HLO
Step 2. UnZIP the file into a folder on your Desktop. Let's call it "MyFirstROM" for simplicity's sake. Notice that there is a folder called RUU within this folder now. Keep that in mind.
Step 3. Download your NBH file and unZIP or unRAR it into that RUU folder. Make sure that that NBH file ends up in the RUU folder, not within a folder inside the RUU folder.
Step 4. Place your phone into flightmode.
Step 5. Go back to the MyFirstROM folder and then run USPL.exe
Step 6. Follow the directions on the screen. EXACTLY.
* Your screen on your cell phone will go white around the 75% part of the "second step" now.
* ActiveSync will LOOSE its connection.
Step 7. One step 3 on that black window, the RUU flasher will pop up. Just follow the steps.
That's it. Welcome to the flasher's world.
Instructions by Ivanmmj
This has the cube and is running 6.1
Enjoy!
Thank you! I figured I would get bashed for not knowing. I appreciate the help more than you know. I will update here soon once I have it up and running. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't brick it....lol
Also, please make sure you have an SPL of 4.0 or above before you use those tools.
it worked!! damn that was easy. all this time I was scared to do it. wow. thanks for all your help!!!
bgould said:
it worked!! damn that was easy. all this time I was scared to do it. wow. thanks for all your help!!!
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youre welcome
ok how do i get the cube to work? its enabled in the settings, but I cant get it to show up. I'll end the dummy questions after this, I promise. haha
go to touchsettings and enable it..
bgould said:
ok how do i get the cube to work? its enabled in the settings, but I cant get it to show up. I'll end the dummy questions after this, I promise. haha
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365607
Please go there are read the faq in its entirety. There are many things it tells you about the rom that you need to know. The FAQ is the third post. It will keep you from answering questions that have been answered there
Hi,
I am looking more into flashing my rom, and I am really struggling to work out how much is involved as all the guides are in seperate parts. Is there one guide that has everything in it, or can someone help me through the process? My phone arrives tomorrow and i desperately want WM6.5.
All help is much appretiated.
Deren
Intollerant said:
Hi,
I am looking more into flashing my rom, and I am really struggling to work out how much is involved as all the guides are in seperate parts. Is there one guide that has everything in it, or can someone help me through the process? My phone arrives tomorrow and i desperately want WM6.5.
All help is much appretiated.
Deren
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377 .
it is the complete guide..
Thanks!
So when i finish the HSPL bit everything is done? Also is there any preperation I need to do? I have installed MS .NET framework but unsure if I need anything else!
I use USPL via USPL GUI myself to flash my phone, a totally painless process and one that doesn't invalidate your warranty.
Just make sure you sort out the activesync usb settings and away you go.
Mattigan said:
I use USPL via USPL GUI myself to flash my phone, a totally painless process and one that doesn't invalidate your warranty.
Just make sure you sort out the activesync usb settings and away you go.
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as soon as u have flashe any rom other than the stock ur warranty is void.
but to cheat the htc guys u can revert to the stock rom.
in the similar manner u can also revert to the stock spl.
I think Hspl is the better option because u need not run uspl each time and just need to flash the rom as if it were a stock..
and the original asker of the question..
Yes it's all done after getting the HSPL thingy.
the only thing now left is to find urself a suitable rom from the forum and flash it..
cheers.
chetan
Thanks again! I think I am going to do it but I am still really worried as I dont want to damage my phone! At which point in the process am I most likely to cause an error, and what point is the point of no return. If I was to somehow brick the phone, could it be fixed?
Intollerant said:
Thanks again! I think I am going to do it but I am still really worried as I dont want to damage my phone! At which point in the process am I most likely to cause an error, and what point is the point of no return. If I was to somehow brick the phone, could it be fixed?
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Just do not pull out the usb cable during the process.
other than that u r fine..
no probs..
Chances of bricking are less..
and there are guys available in the forum to help u out in any case..
relax and go ahead if u really want 6.5..
Intollerant said:
Thanks again! I think I am going to do it but I am still really worried as I dont want to damage my phone! At which point in the process am I most likely to cause an error, and what point is the point of no return. If I was to somehow brick the phone, could it be fixed?
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It was mentioned earleir to sort out your USB drivers. Here is the Dummies Guide to this.
If things go wrong they are most likely to be due to the wrong SPL version and you then get a blue/green screen when you load the ROM, but you can still recover by loading the correct SPL. I was also very nervous my first time, but thinking back to the difference between the stock ROM and the wonderful ROMs I have used over the past few months, they have made using the phone a pleasure.
Just read Digital Outcasts thread on Flashing and take it slowly and follow step for step and all will be okay. If you read and things do go wrong there are many clever and helpful people on this forum to help you recover
Thanks again. I will ensure I do that first then. Is there anything else I need to do as I really do not want to brick my new expensive phone! Im only 16 so buying a new one wont be easy lol.
Intollerant said:
Thanks again. I will ensure I do that first then. Is there anything else I need to do as I really do not want to brick my new expensive phone! Im only 16 so buying a new one wont be easy lol.
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That should be about it in terms of prep - do you have .net 3.5 installed on the pc also?.
Once you get the phone try to keep the stock ROM on for a few days - you will appreciate the great work the guys like Dutty do a lot more. Also before you flash take ote of the stock ROM version and SPL version so that you can revert to these in the event of needing a warranty claim or service.
Then, just take it nice and SLOW, READ carefully and follow EACH STEP to the letter.
No need to continue with this thread. Any further posts should be in Dummies guide to flashing
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Hey Guys
I really hope I'm posting this in the right place. Please forgive my ignorance
For the past few days I have tried to get simple and UP TO DATE instruction on how to root the G1. There is so much information scattered out there that its quite overwhelming. Unfortunately I only understand half of the stuff I'm reading (at best) and was hoping one of you smart folks can help a complete amateur in my desperate quest to get root
Can someone please help me with the following:
1) are these steps for downgrading to RC 29 and rooting still applicable for cupcake?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
2) what does it mean to update the radio, SPL, and ROM and how do I do that.
3) where can I find the latest versions of all the stuff I need?
4) will I be able to reinstall all the apps I've bought as long as sign in with the same email after rooting?
5) will some market apps be blocked for me after rooting?
I realize this sounds really ignorant but would appreciate any help I can get!
Think about how many times a day the same inquiries roll these boards. If you've been reading the boards for the past few days and didn't find the answer to the majority of those questions something ain't right meng. I'm not trying to be funny. I'm just saying. The foundation of everything you may or may not learn is slap dab one of the first posts in this forum.
I'm not going to get into that..but you need to. the answers to all your questions are here in front of you. It just gets frustrating (it was to me at least) at times because you might stumble upon 3 different but totally correct answers to one question. Thats exactly where i was right HERE. that was two weeks ago. jumped on the boards one friday night a wreck, by sunday night i was peacefully rooted. Slow down, think about what your doing and what you're reading. make sure you have some free time...TO YOUR SELF. get a pen and some paper right stuff down. take into consideration you might not make it in a day. yeah u might botch your way to ROOT, but unless you REALLLY understand and know how to get there...you could be setting yourself up for alot of frustration. thats all i have to say about that. you caught me on a good night...just had a glass of wine bout call it quits. sorry about any typos. good luck!
doctorfugazi said:
Think about how many times a day the same inquiries roll these boards. If you've been reading the boards for the past few days and didn't find the answer to the majority of those questions something ain't right meng. I'm not trying to be funny. I'm just saying. The foundation of everything you may or may not learn is slap dab one of the first posts in this forum.
I'm not going to get into that..but you need to. the answers to all your questions are here in front of you. It just gets frustrating (it was to me at least) at times because you might stumble upon 3 different but totally correct answers to one question. Thats exactly where i was right HERE. that was two weeks ago. jumped on the boards one friday night a wreck, by sunday night i was peacefully rooted. Slow down, think about what your doing and what you're reading. make sure you have some free time...TO YOUR SELF. get a pen and some paper right stuff down. take into consideration you might not make it in a day. yeah u might botch your way to ROOT, but unless you REALLLY understand and know how to get there...you could be setting yourself up for alot of frustration. thats all i have to say about that. you caught me on a good night...just had a glass of wine bout call it quits. sorry about any typos. good luck!
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off topic here.... but you may want to change your sig.....
SPL before RADIO = FAIL
1) downgrading to RC29 has not changed. it is only different if you do not have a us or uk g1 (you will need to use a goldcard method otherwise)
2)
radio is here
(ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip )
http://www.htc.com/www/support/android/adp.html#s3
HardSPL found here w/ descriptions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=455860
3)what stuff?
4) yes your apps will be there
5) depends on the rom but most have all apps enabled
B-man007 said:
off topic here.... but you may want to change your sig.....
SPL before RADIO = FAIL
1) downgrading to RC29 has not changed. it is only different if you do not have a us or uk g1 (you will need to use a goldcard method otherwise)
2)
radio is here
(ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip )
http://www.htc.com/www/support/android/adp.html#s3
HardSPL found here w/ descriptions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=455860
3)what stuff?
4) yes your apps will be there
5) depends on the rom but most have all apps enabled
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Thanks so much! I realize hearing these basic questions about root over and over must be increadibly frustrating for you and appreciate the patience!
Any recommendations as to what ROM I should install? Not quite sure how the different versions compare.
off topic here.... but you may want to change your sig.....
SPL before RADIO = FAIL
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OUCH! Good looking out.
OP, I followed the instructions you linked to just a few days ago and it worked like a breeze. Much easier that I thought it would, and i have no experience with this. I would suggest that when you get to the final part where you are upgrading to a new ROM to try cyanogen's stable build 3.6.8.1. It is just like cupcake (what you had) with a ton of new options.
also, his pimped out recovery.img can be used... version 1.4. I followed that guide to a T, then learned of this new and improved recovery.img file he made. So, basically the next day I changed to this version and it is a lot better.
Partition your sd card when you finish this and his rom will put all of your apps on your SD card, which frees up a ton of internal memory. I went and d/loaded about 60 apps after doing this. His rom does it for you automatically... like, no thought needed, you want even know unless you go to settings and look at the memory.... or, you may b/c of the speed of your phone. This was also much easier than I though, basically just keying a few lines of text in terminal emulator (which you will have after loading his rom above).
Any of the other experienced people have any issues with what I said?
I would also suggest cyanogen's builds. It has a lot of features and is both relatively noob friendly, feature-packed, advanced capabilities for advanced users, and fast. His 4.0 stable is just around the corner with even more features than his current stable version. There are many other ROM's out there as well, you'll have to try em out yourself and see if you like them or not. (Be careful of the ones that say you need the updated SPL, such as the hero ROM's. If your not careful when updating to that SPL [Haykuro's 1.33.2005 SPL] you could brick your phone. )
Cyan's recovery is a must
its great no matter what ROM you choose to use
If you need anything else, feel free to PM me or post here
This is how I got it to work!!!
(SD CARD READER NEEDED)
Got it to work using this tutorial. If I had found it before I wouldn't have started a new thread. Will look harder in the future!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533731
Followed steps until step 16
After step 16:
I had to install the JesusFreke rom cause it wouldn’t let me flash the cyanogen recovery image otherwise (permission denied problem as mentioned by author)
Installed cyanogen recovery image
I skipped partitioning the sd card at this point cause I didn’t plan on installing the Hero rom. If you want to flash the Hero rom you shouldn't skip partitioning
Installed latest Radio
Installed latest SPL
From here on I did my own thing:
Couldn’t boot after updating SPL cause rom got wiped by updating SPL. I had to put the new rom (Cyanogen v3.6.8.1) onto sd card, rename as update.zip and boot into recovery mode to flash it. This is were the sd card reader comes in handy.
You can find the Cyanogen ROM here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537204
After flashing the rom it was stuck on the loading screen so I rebooted into recovery mode and did a clean swipe. Loaded just fine after that.
Created ext2 partition using Paragon Partition Manager (see threat below), rebooted and was good to go
Partitioning using Paragon Partition Manager:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...artitioning+sd
Thanks again for your help guys!
I just used cyan's recovery 1.4 and loaded the radio.zip, spl.zip, and rom.zip onto my sdcard and flashed them in that order. I didn't need to take my sdcard at all
ThR1LL said:
I just used cyan's recovery 1.4 and loaded the radio.zip, spl.zip, and rom.zip onto my sdcard and flashed them in that order. I didn't need to take my sdcard at all
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lol i c u used my guide.
Hope it was helpful hahahaha
nephron said:
lol i c u used my guide.
Hope it was helpful hahahaha
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There's a guide on this?!?! WTF!!! I like freaked out over a week trying to figure out how to flash the new SPL without taking out my SD card until I found this post and made it work with cyan's new recovery. Someone should sticky your guide bc I had no idea it existed lol.
ThR1LL said:
There's a guide on this?!?! WTF!!! I like freaked out over a week trying to figure out how to flash the new SPL without taking out my SD card until I found this post and made it work with cyan's new recovery. Someone should sticky your guide bc I had no idea it existed lol.
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ya . Right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548924
o and right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
(scroll down to fastboot)
nephron said:
ya . Right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548924
o and right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
(scroll down to fastboot)
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Ohh lol see I didn't bother reading that ADB guide since I already had adb since pre-cupcake when I attempted to root my phone the first time.
I downloaded this so called donut update and had problem with it after flashing it. It got stuck at the G1 screen. I was still able to restore all my data though... does any one know what could have goon wrong. And by the way I am trying to create a copy of the donut for cupcake and was wondering how to create a boot image(boot.img). I am also having problems with the smilocks I think that is what it is called how do u fix it?????
mohsinkhan47 said:
I downloaded this so called donut update and had problem with it after flashing it. It got stuck at the G1 screen. I was still able to restore all my data though... does any one know what could have goon wrong. And by the way I am trying to create a copy of the donut for cupcake and was wondering how to create a boot image(boot.img). I am also having problems with the smilocks I think that is what it is called how do u fix it?????
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First and foremost, this should have been posted in the Q&A forum. This is development, not a place to fix your boot looped phone.
Now, to help you. Where did you get this update? Why were you installing it?
I would suggest booting to recovery and wiping your phone. Then reinstall the ROM that you were on and see if it will boot up after that. Or just restore your nandroid backup if you have one. If that doesn't work you may need to wipe your ext partition too. Without knowing what the update was or what was included in it, it's hard to say how much you will have to wipe to get your ROM working again. For instance, if it included a radio update you might have to reflash your radio.
I got this from droidheaven.com. sorry that I posted it in the wrong place
He said he did restore his phone and that he wanted to build a boot.img, so in a way it is devolpment since he is not at a boot loop
Yeah I wiped flashed but I didn't wipe the ext
mohsinkhan47 said:
I got this from droidheaven.com. sorry that I posted it in the wrong place
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its not a donut update its cyanogen mod with some donut ported! droidheaven.com is a joke!
?...? Ok.... can u guys help me with the boot.img and that lock thing... I don't understand it... it's for scripts right. How do u unpack it and than repack it
mohsinkhan47 said:
?...? Ok.... can u guys help me with the boot.img and that lock thing... I don't understand it... it's for scripts right. How do u unpack it and than repack it
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all of ur questions are already answered throughout this forum, use the search function. but to make ur troubles a bit easier. find a rom on here that is declared stable, reformat ur sdcard with the correct partitions(again everything u need to know can be found with the search function) and just reflash. if u cannot figure any of this out, throw ur g1 into the wall as hard as possible. fixed my problem.
gridlock32404 said:
He said he did restore his phone and that he wanted to build a boot.img, so in a way it is devolpment since he is not at a boot loop
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My bad. I must have read it wrong.
mohsinkhan47 said:
?...? Ok.... can u guys help me with the boot.img and that lock thing... I don't understand it... it's for scripts right. How do u unpack it and than repack it
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Read up some in the themes and wall paper section.
And I found this thread is helpful!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=527200
Good luck!
mohsinkhan47 said:
I downloaded this so called donut update and had problem with it after flashing it. It got stuck at the G1 screen. I was still able to restore all my data though... does any one know what could have goon wrong. And by the way I am trying to create a copy of the donut for cupcake and was wondering how to create a boot image(boot.img). I am also having problems with the smilocks I think that is what it is called how do u fix it?????
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This belongs in the Q&A forum. Please read the stickies before posting.
MOD EDIT
Moved to Q&A forum
mohsinkhan47 said:
?...? Ok.... can u guys help me with the boot.img and that lock thing... I don't understand it... it's for scripts right. How do u unpack it and than repack it
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You want to build a boot.img, but you don't understand it...What are you trying to do exactly?
Cyan's latest experimental ROM has a few faetures from Donut and has working Wifi, unlike that donut preview ROM, why not use that?
Drizzy Drake Rogers said:
its not a donut update its cyanogen mod with some donut ported! droidheaven.com is a joke!
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Too right, I highly doubt they got permission to host any of those ROMs, and that fact that they release them with no information leads to people coming to xda for help.
If u open up a rom. There is a boot img.. do I need it or should I edit. What is it for
mohsinkhan47 said:
If u open up a rom. There is a boot img.. do I need it or should I edit. What is it for
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If you don't know what it is, leave it alone.
Don't just go messing with files all willy nilly. Read through this forum and you'll find all kinds of helpful things, like what a boot.img file is for. Start messing with things like that and you'll be crashing your phone faster than I can type this (and I type fast).
Just leave your phone alone. If you feel like doing some modifications to it, just use some of the stable builds here and don't fuss with them, they are stable for a reason.
Gilliland12 said:
If you don't know what it is, leave it alone.
Don't just go messing with files all willy nilly. Read through this forum and you'll find all kinds of helpful things, like what a boot.img file is for. Start messing with things like that and you'll be crashing your phone faster than I can type this (and I type fast).
Just leave your phone alone. If you feel like doing some modifications to it, just use some of the stable builds here and don't fuss with them, they are stable for a reason.
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Tinkering with things is how some people learn! I completely disagree with your statement.
To the OP, mess with whatever you want, just be prepared to break things if you don't know what they do. Reading and learning is part of the journey, but eventually you are going to have to start futzing with things. When you do, be prepared for failure and technical problems. I bought a spare G1 on ebay for just this purpose. If it breaks, gets bricked, or is down for a few hours, then I still have my primary phone. If you want to start tinkering seriously, then consider a spare phone.
Ok... is there an how to make a rom guide or something.... I searched I couldn't find anything