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?? lol is there still new to the g1 also if there anything else i should know let me know my phone is rooted and hacked already
...ugh i hate the camera on this phone!.i miss my iphone but there has to be some good in this phone so if anyone wants to help me let me know
kraze10458 said:
?? lol is there still new to the g1 also if there anything else i should know let me know my phone is rooted and hacked already
...ugh i hate the camera on this phone!.i miss my iphone but there has to be some good in this phone so if anyone wants to help me let me know
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what is so slow? swap can help also and what rom are you running?
nope, it sucks. go back to your iphone man its your only hope!
crpercodani said:
nope, it sucks. go back to your iphone man its your only hope!
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Word, I'm adda here in a couple of weeks...
if you have cyans latest 4.1.11.1 release then it should be fine since bfs is included
hey there. I am about to buy an htc dream which is already unlocked. I want to root my phone so I was wondering if downgrading then rooting it would affect my unlocked status in any way?
Don't worry, your phone will still remain unlocked.
alright sweet, i was just a little worried because on another site (android forums) a user was saying that it may lose its unlocked status.
asb123 said:
hey there. I am about to buy an htc dream which is already unlocked. I want to root my phone so I was wondering if downgrading then rooting it would affect my unlocked status in any way?
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You might wanna wait though for upcoming phone in 2010 like Nexus that was rumored to be 199 unlocked but who knows might be less than 400 bux
My point is wait for something better since dream has very limited HW.
well i live in canada and we usually dont get access to nice phone right away, right now i am running an lg neon which is less than desirable. This would be my first smart phone so i will probably get it and keep it till 2011 or so. I appreciate your opinion though for sure.
Could I also get an answer for a thread link to the easiest method of rooting? I have heard about the instantroot.apk, would this work with an htc dream?
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well i live in canada and we usually dont get access to nice phone right away, right now i am running an lg neon which is less than desirable. This would be my first smart phone so i will probably get it and keep it till 2011 or so. I appreciate your opinion though for sure.
Could I also get an answer for a thread link to the easiest method of rooting? I have heard about the instantroot.apk, would this work with an htc dream?
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If you mean the GSM version then use this guide, it has a nice vid that should help out.
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how-to-root-the-mytouch-3g-or-g1-in-one-click/
Follow each step and dont skip any.The GSM Dream cant be used on rogers or telus i think, not sure if they use CDMA(no sim)
There is no CDMA Dream Never heard of telus but Rogers is GSM fo sho.
i want to use it with fido (fido's parent company is rogers (they use sim)) would this still work? also does this work with all firmwares?
Will what work? If your phone accepts the SIM for the carrier you want to use now then it always will.. If not then you'll need an unlock code. Try the one click root method using flashrec.apk and report back if that doesn't work....
alright cool, im buying the phone on friday so ill report back later. (using the method in the video to root my htc dream)
Could someone please explain what the difference between recovery and rom is.
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alright cool, im buying the phone on friday so ill report back later. (using the method in the video to root my htc dream)
Could someone please explain what the difference between recovery and rom is.
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A rom is like Win7 or linux and recovery mode is like DOS/CMD or maybe safe mode on a PC.The rom is flashed and the recovery mode is needed to flash custom roms from here and to flash themes.
ok sweet, you guys are actually a HUGE help in helping me understand this. So after i follow that video my phone will be "rooted" After that I go to install the latest rom from CG. Do i use the files in the video (the recovery file) or something better out now? also should i use the linda file manager he talks about or astro?
also what is DOUNT and cupcake.
oh right also do i need to install "CyangenMod Recovery IMG" what is it?
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also what is DOUNT and cupcake.
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Its the things google are giving out to the little android guy so he can get big and strong
Cupcake(1.5) Donut(1.6)
Dont worry just follow the directions then it will make sense along the way.
ic, cool. thanks a lot.
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also what is DOUNT and cupcake.
oh right also do i need to install "CyangenMod Recovery IMG" what is it?
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google names the updates after pastries. 1.5 is cupcake (1st version to have a soft keyboard) next is 1.6 donut (supports different screen sizes, new market, a bit snappier) and the latest is 2.0 eclair (what the droid has. not out for any other phones yet. refined browser, car home, and other cool features like navidation, you can get navigation on donut too though trough the market.)
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google names the updates after pastries. 1.5 is cupcake (1st version to have a soft keyboard) next is 1.6 donut (supports different screen sizes, new market, a bit snappier) and the latest is 2.0 eclair (what the droid has. not out for any other phones yet. refined browser, car home, and other cool features like navidation, you can get navigation on donut too though trough the market.)
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about the navi, i heard that it only works in canada after a workaround but I would assume that it needs 3g for it to work which i do not have in my plan.
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about the navi, i heard that it only works in canada after a workaround but I would assume that it needs 3g for it to work which i do not have in my plan.
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Nav was fixed and works in all countries, but it eats alot of data.Edge works with google maps.
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Nav was fixed and works in all countries, but it eats alot of data.Edge works with google maps.
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Since I do not have data I probably should not download this because the only internet i will be using is wifi. Does this phone have an option to turn off all data, to prevent accidental usage. (like the iphone)
Since I do not have data in my plan is their any reason for me to get this? i would think that google maps will suffice.
could somone also please exlplain SPL, from what i have read it is somesort of compatibility with roms, how can i check mine and does the latest CGM require a high SPL
Alright, so I just got a Rogers G1 and I would like to get THE smoothest, most fluid, feature-packed ROM. I have Android 1.5 right now. So.. where do I start? Thanks!
iMod_954 said:
Alright, so I just got a Rogers G1 and I would like to get THE smoothest, most fluid, feature-packed ROM. I have Android 1.5 right now. So.. where do I start? Thanks!
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Might wanna wait did you see this yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=616344
Magics will be given to dream owners.
You should have gotten the magic since it has more ram and will be supported longer with updates.
You can always use search button or even simple google search:
"Rogers Dream+Root" heres one
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Dream_Rooting
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Might wanna wait did you see this yet?
Magics will be given to dream owners.
You should have gotten the magic since it has more ram and will be supported longer with updates.
You can always use search button or even simple google search:
"Rogers Dream+Root" heres one
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Well.. I use AT&T's 3G, as I live in the US. So, I had to "import" it from Canada. I already have a jailbroken iPhone 3G S. So, I really don't want another touch screen phone with the same form factor. The G1 has the physical keyboard and seems like it could make a pretty good back-up phone. Do you think it's pointless for me to keep this G1, even if I get the latest and smoothest ROM available???
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Well.. I use AT&T's 3G, as I live in the US. So, I had to "import" it from Canada. I already have a jailbroken iPhone 3G S. So, I really don't want another touch screen phone with the same form factor. The G1 has the physical keyboard and seems like it could make a pretty good back-up phone. Do you think it's pointless for me to keep this G1, even if I get the latest and smoothest ROM available???
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Seems like you got the phone just for the KB and not the OS. You just need to read carefully so you dont end up bricking your phone.
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Seems like you got the phone just for the KB and not the OS. You just need to read carefully so you dont end up bricking your phone.
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The HTC Dream is the only phone with Android that I can think of that has support for AT&T's 3G network AND a physical keyboard. The BACKFLIP is coming out, but ... yeah, I'll pass on the whole MOTOBLUR OS. Also, what are my chances of bricking the phone? Seeing as I've never done this before and have no clue where to start.
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The HTC Dream is the only phone with Android that I can think of that has support for AT&T's 3G network AND a physical keyboard. The BACKFLIP is coming out, but ... yeah, I'll pass on the whole MOTOBLUR OS. Also, what are my chances of bricking the phone? Seeing as I've never done this before and have no clue where to start.
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If you read everything you should have no problems with rooting it.
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If you read everything you should have no problems with rooting it.
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Alright, so what's the fastest, smoothest and most feature-packed ROM available?
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Alright, so what's the fastest, smoothest and most feature-packed ROM available?
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You can worry about that later your jumping the gun already and your phone is still stock.
First you need to root and if your successful then you can worry about using roms.
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You can worry about that later your jumping the gun already and your phone is still stock.
First you need to root and if your successful then you can worry about using roms.
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Haha.. Alright, sounds good.
So.. How hard is rooting? Is there a tutorial somewhere?
I just got my first smart phone lol and its I guess the newest version seeing as I bought it new today and none of the jailbreak guides are working I would enable debug and open the bat file and it would say failed.........can anyone tell me how to check my version and where to find a guide for that version.
Thanks
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I just got my first smart phone lol and its I guess the newest version seeing as I bought it new today and none of the jailbreak guides are working I would enable debug and open the bat file and it would say failed.........can anyone tell me how to check my version and where to find a guide for that version.
Thanks
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are you trying to flash a custom rom?
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I just got my first smart phone lol and its I guess the newest version seeing as I bought it new today and none of the jailbreak guides are working I would enable debug and open the bat file and it would say failed.........can anyone tell me how to check my version and where to find a guide for that version.
Thanks
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Please make sure you know what you are doing before you end up with a brick. First there is no jailbreaking in android. Second you can find what you are looking for under settings about phone. And dont assume it is the newest version cause you bought it today. Alot of the device being sold still have 2.1 on them and not 2.2. So do yourself a favor and save some grey hairs and do a few hours of research before you do anything.
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are you trying to flash a custom rom?
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Im honestly as noob as it gets with this never jail broken/unlocked a smart phone before so Im running in circles on what I need to do....Cant you get free apps once its unlocked? and get things like Zelda Ocarina of Time for the DS etc.....thats mainly why Im wanting to do it and I've seen some people with downloadable background and icon skins I'd like to do that too basically make it look flashy? I know it sounds dumb and I'm probly gonna get flamed but none of these guides have worked for me
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Im honestly as noob as it gets with this never jail broken/unlocked a smart phone before so Im running in circles on what I need to do....Cant you get free apps once its unlocked? and get things like Zelda Ocarina of Time for the DS etc.....thats mainly why Im wanting to do it and I've seen some people with downloadable background and icon skins I'd like to do that too basically make it look flashy? I know it sounds dumb and I'm probly gonna get flamed but none of these guides have worked for me
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So what are you trying to do? Root your phone? alot of the android apps a free. There are plenty of emulators for games, never use them myself but they are out there
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So what are you trying to do? Root your phone? alot of the android apps a free. There are plenty of emulators for games, never use them myself but they are out there
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Well I was under the impression if you unlocked your android all apps would be free, I mainly want a emulator yes to play games like Pokemon and such and if I can Ocarina of time, but another thing I wanna do is get a snazzy looking layout on my phone I've seen alot of different types I assume its to do with computer to phone and what not
and I have a 2.2
Please read....alot. If not you will ruin your phone.
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Well I was under the impression if you unlocked your android all apps would be free, I mainly want a emulator yes to play games like Pokemon and such and if I can Ocarina of time, but another thing I wanna do is get a snazzy looking layout on my phone I've seen alot of different types I assume its to do with computer to phone and what not
and I have a 2.2
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No not all apps are free. Even if you root it the apps will still cost depending on the apps. I am not sure of the games that you can get as like i said I dont play games on it. As for the themes they are mostly for custom roms and few will work on a stock rom.
Once again before you do anything head over to the dev section and read up or you will end up with a paper weight.
The problem here is that you cannot jailbreak your phone.
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The problem here is that you cannot jailbreak your phone.
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He is right. Jailbreaking doesnt appy here. What you need to do is root and enable non market apps.
There's no ds emulator, only gba, ps1, snes, etc, but no n64. Also we don't talk about getting paid apps for "free" here since its...illegal :0. 2.2 is "froyo". We pretty much call it "rooting" and not jailbreaking. Once you root your captivate, you can install custom roms and you can make your homescreen flashy without having to even root it if you want. Android is wayyyy more customizable than iphone(sounds like you are coming from that)
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There's no ds emulator, only gba, ps1, snes, etc, but no n64. Also we don't talk about getting paid apps for "free" here since its...illegal :0. 2.2 is "froyo". We pretty much call it "rooting" and not jailbreaking. Once you root your captivate, you can install custom roms and you can make your homescreen flashy without having to even root it if you want. Android is wayyyy more customizable than iphone(sounds like you are coming from that)
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The community here is helpful lol thanks for everyone pointing these things out for me, I apoligize for my noobness again but I read how to install custom ROMs but titanium backup wont even run on my phone it errors.... how can I remove the other unlock app I tried and didnt work either? I definately atleast wanna root my phone and worry about getting a gba emulator later on, so we know its froyo?
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The community here is helpful lol thanks for everyone pointing these things out for me, I apoligize for my noobness again but I read how to install custom ROMs but titanium backup wont even run on my phone it errors.... how can I remove the other unlock app I tried and didnt work either? I definately atleast wanna root my phone and worry about getting a gba emulator later on, so we know its froyo?
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The reason it wont work is because you dont have root. Here is a link to some reading. I implore you toread up. If you go to fast you are gonna be real mad when your phone wont even boot up anymore. if it is 2.2 then yes it is froyo.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=887525
Start here.
Go to settings-> about phone and look at the "firmware version" if its 2.1 then its "eclair", if its 2.2 then its "froyo". 2.3 is "gingerbread" and you don't have to worry about 2.3 until after your more acquainted with this whole rooting business.(don't try getting gingerbread right now)
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yeah its froyo and Im trying to do the super one click, but everytime I plug my phone in it looks for something to install to my pc but it came with nothing =/
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yeah its froyo and Im trying to do the super one click, but everytime I plug my phone in it looks for something to install to my pc but it came with nothing =/
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Did you install the drivers?
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yeah its froyo and Im trying to do the super one click, but everytime I plug my phone in it looks for something to install to my pc but it came with nothing =/
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are you unzipping the file that super onclick comes zipped in? did you read the link i sent you?
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Did you install the drivers?
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thats what I dont get how to do I got nothing to install anything with and I clicked the recommended setting my vista gave me and it couldnt find anything
And yes I read what you gave me I went to the new captivate users link and Im taking it slow I just wanna get it rooted and the drivers on so I can put music and get more accessibility with the phone
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And yes I read what you gave me I went to the new captivate users link and Im taking it slow I just wanna get it rooted and the drivers on so I can put music and get more accessibility with the phone
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Can I ask why exactly you want to root? Or do just want to lol
Just asking because some of the things you want can just work without having to root, just remember rooting voids your warranty.
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I just got Cricket service (couldn't pass up unlimited everything for $55 a month), and I got a used phone which so happens to be the HTC Hero, its flashed from Sprint, I would like to root the phone to get rid of all the sprint BS that's on there. If I root the phone will it still work as it is now?
yeah it,ll still be a phone and text machine,,,just without al the sprint BS,,,check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140850&highlight=beginners+guide it,ll help ya do what ya need to do;-] later man
Thanks man! I appreciate your help.
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I just got Cricket service (couldn't pass up unlimited everything for $55 a month), and I got a used phone which so happens to be the HTC Hero, its flashed from Sprint, I would like to root the phone to get rid of all the sprint BS that's on there. If I root the phone will it still work as it is now?
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Go to my List of Attachments, and you'll find a app called z4root. Use that to Root your phone!
hell yeah PM good call. forgot about that one....turned retarded for a minute lol...later bro.
PM's a good guy to have with ya man, if you ask him he Will answer, and if he cant (which is pretty rare) he,ll point you to someone that can. hes been around the heroc forum for a while....later man. good luck.
You know what a good rom would be that will work for Cricket?
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You know what a good rom would be that will work for Cricket?
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I'm Honestly not to familiar with Cricket, But I'm pretty sure that Most of the Hero Roms will work! As long as its a Cdma Rom you should be Good...
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Go to my List of Attachments, and you'll find a app called z4root. Use that to Root your phone!
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Where is your List of Attachments?
Robbie_G said:
Where is your List of Attachments?
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You have to go to Full Web View I believe in order to see them... Then go to Control Panel (CP) and look all the way to the Left!
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Nevermind man here you go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/profile.php?do=editattachments&page=3
6th App Down...
attached z4root
I'd go with CM7 as a first rom. it works well, and is pretty fast.
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You know what a good rom would be that will work for Cricket?
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have to agree with dragoon there, just starting out go with CM 7.0.3 or 7.1.0. easy to flash ,theme and tweek. good for a starter.
Well Ive had a rooted phone before. This is actually a down grade from what I had which was the MyTouch 4G. I used CM7 on that and loved it so I might have to give it a shot.