so i had a rooted g1 running cupcake but i tried to install the super hero v2 rom and i got stuck at bootloop so i flashed back to rc29 and i dont know what to do from here. do i start back from square one or is there an easier way to get back to root access and what are the newest and best roms to use?
KaysterX said:
so i had a rooted g1 running cupcake but i tried to install the super hero v2 rom and i got stuck at bootloop so i flashed back to rc29 and i dont know what to do from here. do i start back from square one or is there an easier way to get back to root access and what are the newest and best roms to use?
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You still have root. There is no reason you lost it. As long as you meet all the specs all you gotta do is load up another rom and wipe and update.
Bestest (not a word) cupcake ROM, IMHO is cyanogen's 3.6.6. Bestest Hero ROM would either be cyrowski's or DrizzyJAc's
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First of all forgive me if this question as been asked a million times but to be honest I'm finding the Dream section a mess.
Now onto my question.... I've rooted my G1 and I'm currently running JF 1.51 with hero skin, now I'm I correct that I will always be rooted as long as I stick to custom roms?
The other thing is when I go into recovery mode I get a message at the top of the screen something like "Unable to find /system/command/recovery.cmd" am I correct that means I'm unable to proform backups? which is no big deal for me.
Finally whats the deal with this new spl, do I really need it to run a hero ported rom? I only ask because in all my years flashing windows phones the spl is something you should flash once and leave alone to avoid errors that can brick your phone.
Yes you will always be rooted. Not really sure on the recovery thing...You might want to try to fix that by flashing another recovery image. Yes you need the new spl to run the hero ROM since its HUGE
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Yes you will always be rooted. Not really sure on the recovery thing...You might want to try to fix that by flashing another recovery image. Yes you need the new spl to run the hero ROM since its HUGE
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Thanks for the fast reply, as for the recovery thing like I said I would never back anything up and restore it anyway (I've always started afresh with every new rom)
Now going back to the spl thing.... Ive already updated my radio to the latest so when I do finally go for a hero rom and do flash my spl is the new spl a custom one which will allow me to reflash back down to a non-hero rom? or do I have to go back to the orginal hardspl first?
The new SPL was released by haykuro and it allows you to have about 30 more mb of space on your system partition. It still allows you to flash non-hero ROMs as well as hero ROMs. Sorry for the slow response >.>
Thanks alritewhadeva everything is clearer now.
Hi. I rooted using ''http://theunlockr.com/''. One click root. I then flashed cyanogen 1.2 on to my phone and put the prodigul sun theme on it. However I then got bored of this and wanted to flash donut 1.6, but still keeping my rooting abilities. So I downloaded it from this link
''http://db.androidspin.com/android_developer_display.asp?developerid=21''
''TheOfficial TMO CRC37 - EU v1.8.4'' <--- im in UK (downloaded base image)
Put it on to my sd card and renamed it ''update''
Did a nandroid back up then applied update
Then rebooted
NOW THIS IS WHERE THE PROBLEM IS AT!
When it gets to the ''android'' start up screen bit, the flashing bit that goes across the word sometimes stops every so often, as if its in a loop. Iv been waiting for it start up on this screen for a good 10-15 minutes now.
Does anyone know where I went wrong? Any help be be so greatly appreciated!
1st u need cyanogen' 1.4 recovery. And crc37 isnt donut its cupcake. So when u find the donut rom put at the root of you sd wipe and flash. Should be good after that!
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1st u need cyanogen' 1.4 recovery. And crc37 isnt donut its cupcake. So when u find the donut rom put at the root of you sd wipe and flash. Should be good after that!
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Thanks mate. Iv just put cyanogen 4.2 back on phone and going to flash 1.4 recovery image right now. ta
Done. Now on to finding 1.6 UK....
job done
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Hi i have a htc dream and rooted/flashed it to tmobile g1 with a hero rom. Now i'm selling the phone and would like to revert it back to my default rom as in how it was when i brought the phone.
how should i do about it?
Thanks!
I am guessing sense you have a hero rom you have Haykuro's spl, if you need to revert back to the orginal rom just go over to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=592662 , jonzina has the step's to follow, just follow to the T and you will be fine.
there is also a walkthrough at www.cyanogenmod.com in the wiki
pretty simple process. flash the rc29 dream.nbh and wait for an OTA update to get you up to date pretty much. just follow the steps in the wiki.
the problem is, mine is a singtel set, its not a t-mobile g1, its a htc dream though now it becomes g1 after rooting and rom. i want to revert back to before. can i still use the dream.nbh?
Just a heads up, if you have the 1.33.2005 SPL required for Hero ROMs and you use DREAIMG.NHB to downgrade, you will brick.
To avoid that:
1) Wipe then flash a ROM that does *not* require 1.33.2005, (eg Cyanogen Mod)
2) Flash the stock SPL as update.zip
i'm so confused now =/
edit:how do i check spl ver?
With the phone powered off, press and hold the camera button and power, which will bring you into bootloader mode...if you were running a hero rom, you should have 3 androids on skateboards at the bottom of the screen (1.33.2005 SPL)...if so, do what AdrianK said
ok! but i still can use the DREAIMG.NHB from t-mobile? as mine is the not the t-mobile set, mine is a singtel htc dream. able to use the same method?
Some people WANT custom roms on their phone and are scared to do it themselves. Im recommending Cyanogens rom because its so fast and stable. If I were you I would post it as is, that way it stands out from the 100+ other G1 sellers.
If you don't see the response you were looking for just update it and reinstall the stock one.... just my 2 cents.
haha..how you know i'm selling.. you are right maybe i should try what you suggested. anyway how do i change roms? my current hero rom is the my one and only one.. likey to be out dated and laggy. last time follow guide to root and flash, what about updating? just dl rom and flash? haha
icoX said:
Hi i have a htc dream and rooted/flashed it to tmobile g1 with a hero rom. Now i'm selling the phone and would like to revert it back to my default rom as in how it was when i brought the phone.
how should i do about it?
Thanks!
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This kinda gave it away.. lol. I also had a hero rom and hated it because it was soooo slow. Just follow the directions here and it will boot up and work 100%
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Upgrading_From_Older_CyanogenMod_or_other_rooted_ROMs
Might wanna use 4.2.5. ROM at the moment though, users have been posting issues on the newest version, go here: http://www.cyanogenmod.com/download/rom/update-cm-4.2.5-signed.zip
wahahaha..so sorry.. didn't remember i mention before..ahahaha.. ok ok thanks! yeah my hero rom is abit laggy how bout those released now? any idea how to revert back to my singtel htc dream rom incase they prefer it that way?
thanks for your advise! sold my phone with cyanogen
Nice!!! Im glad I was able to help... get another G1 or other android phone.
We have THE BEST community and customization out of any other platform or company! Trust me...
So Im trying to root my grandpas G1 and everything went well I got it rooted and unlocked without a sim card and then I flashed ra 1.7.0 and no matter what rom I flash it just gets stuck at the G1 screen and stays there forever... Its almost like it doesnt really have root and isnt flashing right. Any ideas?
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So Im trying to root my grandpas G1 and everything went well I got it rooted and unlocked without a sim card and then I flashed ra 1.7.0 and no matter what rom I flash it just gets stuck at the G1 screen and stays there forever... Its almost like it doesnt really have root and isnt flashing right. Any ideas?
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follow the cyanogen's root guides (if u r not sure either it's rooted OR not)
try some neutral (sort of) ROM which don't have requirements of OLD/NEW radio SPL etc, i.e. FroyoForTrout (F4T), if you get it running then you're good otherwise go back to Fresh thing (Android 1.0) & Telnet & commands & fresh HOT rom
Best of luck
I have been trying to flash the CM7 Rom to my G1 and continue to get the same error messages... I tried uploading a pic but the app wouldn't let me, so I will try and get the pic posted asap
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what is your radio/spl?
also have you flashed many other roms before?
Please using following combination for Radio and SPL. Also note, flash radio first and then SPL otherwise G1 will not boot. Also make sure you have Clockworkmod recovery for CM7. This recovery helps for smooth flashing for CM7.
update_2.22.28.25_S - Radio
hboot0013d-signed - SPL
kudlinux said:
Please using following combination for Radio and SPL. Also note, flash radio first and then SPL otherwise G1 will not boot. Also make sure you have Clockworkmod recovery for CM7. This recovery helps for smooth flashing for CM7.
update_2.22.28.25_S - Radio
hboot0013d-signed - SPL
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OK, this might be sorta a strange question, but this looks to be the best place to ask it.
Will the Dream be bootable if you flash only the Radio and SPL, leaving untouched the stock Android 1.6?
While I am a Linux geek, I am new to android and prefer to take things one step at a time. That explains why I have a Rooted dream with Amon RA with the stock 1.6 backed up with nandroid.
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OK, this might be sorta a strange question, but this looks to be the best place to ask it.
Will the Dream be bootable if you flash only the Radio and SPL, leaving untouched the stock Android 1.6?
While I am a Linux geek, I am new to android and prefer to take things one step at a time. That explains why I have a Rooted dream with Amon RA with the stock 1.6 backed up with nandroid.
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never tried, theoretically it should be as if you did a factory reset and you would just use your recovery to replace anything lost. but if you want to be safe maybe someone who has will chime in.
besides the point go ahead and flash a new rom, even if you stick with 1.6 firmware the developers have come out with much superior roms over the stock android. if you want only 1.6 try super d or super csdi
ok so i decided to test this out, updating a g1 to the 2708+ radio/spl and not flashing a new rom -------- stuck on g1 boot screen, hit call+menu+power then hit home to reboot to recovery, reflashed rom and gapps, rebooted, now everything is good as can be, so to answer your question --- yes it appears you need to flash a rom after you update your radio/spl