I've seen some pretty cool mods of the g1 out there, but how do I do it? For example how do I change my home screen, how do I tether, and what are the best roms? And if I do change the rom, will i have to root again?
Thank You
-Mark-
Cyan recovery 1.4
Cyan ROM 4.0.4
Nandroid Backup
AFTER all of that you can install a theme in the theme forum but make sure it is made for Cyan 4.0.4 and if you have problems do a restore using nandroid.
If you want specific instructions on each of these then look through the guides.
You will find a link for tethering in the cyan thread.
DO NOT skip the nandroid backup step.
Cyan? Is that a rom? Will I need to root my phone again to add that? I'm running jf 1.5 DP, if that helps...
First, give yourself a clap on the back, you did better than most
No you will not have to root again since by rooting you are turning your security off, the only way to unroot is to go back to using a stock provider build
Next a rom is a custom android build
The name rom sticks with us from our win mobile days
Yes cyanogen is the name of the dev who self named is rom also
Related
1) Do the themes that say they are for 4.1.999 also work for 4.1.99 ??
2) and also, if I install a theme, and I ever want to go back to the original theme, how would I?
3) or should I upgrade to 4.1.999 since im already on 4.1.99 ?
1. Probably. It may vary by theme.
2. The easiest way to go back to stock is to make a nandroid backup of it without the theme. Either that or just reflash the rom. (however if you continue running .99, I think you have to reflash the htc as well. Not positive on that one.)
3. Yes you should upgrade. If you already have .99, all you need to flash is the .999 file. There were a few bigger fixes in .999 such as bluetooth function. I would say yes, upgrade.
So i finally decided to root (hurray), but i'd like to remain on stock. All i really want to change is the notification bar using a metamorph. Will this work? All the metamorphs say they will work with CM or Modaco or whatever but none say stock? I'm new to rooting (i've been perfectly content with stock up until now) and just had this question thanks.
Oh one more question while im at it. I've heard the term nandroid alot, but all i seem to find on that is the Rom Manager app? Can anyone shed some light on this? I know its a backup but i don't know how to make one or what to use to restore them.
-Cheers
I think morph only works with deodexed rom, I'm still searching this as well. I'm in the same boat as yours, still in stock rom, stock recovery but rooted.
Nandroid backup accessible from custom recovery
nandroid is a nand (memory) backup tool that works from recovery. It essentially takes a snapshot of your system that you can restore at a later date.
To theme/morph your phone you will need a deodexed rom... there are few around, including mine (Kang-o-rama 0.9). My later rom (v1.0) is based on CM6 so be aware of the differences.
well i was looking at doing that simple kinda one click root app, then do the rom manager. but how do you resotre a backup from rom manager if your rom breaks or everything FC's?
Blueman101 said:
well i was looking at doing that simple kinda one click root app, then do the rom manager. but how do you resotre a backup from rom manager if your rom breaks or everything FC's?
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you bot into recovery and restore your nand backup if for some reason you totally trash your working ROM, whcih i just did 2 days ago! but if you having a working ROM and just want to flash another ROM, using ROM manager is a gift from god. its very easy to use it
to answer your question, yes you have to be using a deodexed ROM. and there is a stock froyo ROM that is deodexed, there's a thread dedicated to it somewhere around here. just flash that ROM and theme away. the first thing i always do is switch to a black status bar with meta morph. i finally have a theme zip file with things exactly how i want, my fav circle battery icons, fav wifi icons, pure black status bar. it sits on my sd card and i always flash it immediately.
RogerPodacter said:
you bot into recovery and restore your nand backup if for some reason you totally trash your working ROM, whcih i just did 2 days ago! but if you having a working ROM and just want to flash another ROM, using ROM manager is a gift from god. its very easy to use it
to answer your question, yes you have to be using a deodexed ROM. and there is a stock froyo ROM that is deodexed, there's a thread dedicated to it somewhere around here. just flash that ROM and theme away. the first thing i always do is switch to a black status bar with meta morph. i finally have a theme zip file with things exactly how i want, my fav circle battery icons, fav wifi icons, pure black status bar. it sits on my sd card and i always flash it immediately.
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but does rom manager use nandroid? im a bit lost on this. When i make a backup in rom manager is that a nandroid? do i boot into recovery and restore that backup from rom manager?
Thanks for helping, you wouldnt happen to know which rom that is, that looks stock?
Yes ROM manager uses nand backup. It just automates it for you. I don't have the link to the ROM but it is stock with busy box, deodexed, etc. You'll have to browse the threads, its near the first few pages.
The thread I was thinking about is titled:
Re: [ROM] FRF91 Stock, Deodexed, rooted, busybox, battery %, TB alert/wake/unlock 8/4/10
RogerPodacter said:
Yes ROM manager uses nand backup. It just automates it for you. I don't have the link to the ROM but it is stock with busy box, deodexed, etc. You'll have to browse the threads, its near the first few pages.
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thanks man, do i just boot to clockwork recovery once ive made a backup and restore a backup if anything goes wrong during flashing?
Hello guys, im planning to root and flash my wildfire device for the first time, i already studied and review all related things on hot thing done in wildfire..
now, the only question and seems not posted here..
As i bought my wildfire the stock ROM version is "1.25.707.1 cl227575 release-keys", where can i download this ROM so that incase i got a problems with different custom roms i can revert it back to my original rom version, i cant seems to find it in SHIPPED-ROMs website..
and if there no such thing as that version in the net, is it possible to backup my original ROM?.. (i guess not because i need first the custom loader to have the backup features which will wipe first my original rom before i can backup)..
Thanks!..
as far as i am aware you can use unrevoked to root your phone. this will also install clockworkmod which replaces stock HTC recovery tool. within clockword mod you can make a backup of your current ROM and all apps and settings etc. you dont need a custom ROM to backup your existing ROM. just need your phone to be rooted. which is pretty much a one click process once you have got the windows drivers installed.
not sure about posting external links on forum but google unrevoked and see this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7895908&postcount=127
good luck
Recently I installed the ROM Cognition, and want to theme this ROM.
As I understand, I download the theme, rename to 'update.zip', and install via recovery mode just like I did the ROM.
Here is where my question comes into play:
1. Some themes say they only are compatible with certain numbers/letters, such as: J16, JFW or things like this. How do I know if my phone will work with specific themes? I want to make sure that I do not brick my phone.
2. If I want to install a new ROM on my phone, should I flash with Odin back to Eclair 2.1, re-root, and install the new ROM? Or can I do this from ROM Manager with a backup of my Apps on Titanium Backup (and how do you export this to work on new ROMS)?
Thanks in advance
you should not be renaming ANYTHING to update.zip. you should be flashing roms and themes through clockwork mod recovery....
Yeah you're right. Can I go from one ROM to another without flashing back with Odin though?
In most cases you can flash one rom over another successfully.
1. Some themes say they only are compatible with certain numbers/letters, such as: J16, JFW or things like this. How do I know if my phone will work with specific themes? I want to make sure that I do not brick my phone.
Need to check what type of modem/kernel you have currently on your phone for compatibility. Go to Settings -> About Phone and look for the last three letters under Baseband Version - that will tell you if <x> Theme will work for your phone.
Also - it is highly suggested that you backup your framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk before attempting to run the theme. This will prevent you from having to re-flash your entire phone. (Will need to use root explorer and be familiar with ADB commands to do this)
Make sure to follow the instructions on the person who created the theme. Most will tell you to use ROM Manager to install the theme.zip. Unless they specifically tell you to rename it to update.zip - don't.
2. If I want to install a new ROM on my phone, should I flash with Odin back to Eclair 2.1, re-root, and install the new ROM? Or can I do this from ROM Manager with a backup of my Apps on Titanium Backup (and how do you export this to work on new ROMS)?
It is highly suggested that you ODIN 1 Click back to stock before updating to a new ROM. If it is just an update then sure you would be able to install over the top of the existing ROM.
Although you "could" install a new ROM over the top of the "old" ROM - you could very likely have issues - starting fresh with going back to Stock prevents you from having any issues that might arise over flashing a new ROM.
Baseband of modem has nothing to do with compatibility of themes. You could be using a jpy or jk3 Rom framework base and be using the same jl3 or jk4 modem which is what is reflected in baseband version under about phone.
If Rom developer is nice they will reflect framework base in the build number, otherwise they usually say in the op for the Rom.
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Aha I stand corrected.
Although... before all the modem mix/matching started happening - it was a decent way to check what you were running.
Spose you would have to check the chef/dev before figuring it out like the dood above me said
hi.
i've had a galaxy i9000 for a few weeks now and today i decided to root the thing so i could try some sick themes.
rooting went fine, it's all done properly (i think...).
i got metamorph and tried to install this theme:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726912
after a bit of persuasion, i got the phone to install it successfully, or so i thought. it asked me to reboot, so i did, but there are no changes to the phone, the default theme is still active.
excuse the bluntness, but what the hell do i need to do to get a theme running? i've spent like 2 hours trawling the net reading about cyanogenmod, nandroid, busybox and metamorph and i'm possibly more confused than when i started.
cheers
The ROM you use needs to be De-Odexed
if you are running a stock ROM, then you will never get a theme installed.
there are many Custom Stock - De-Odexed ROMs out there, if you like the stock feel
You should probably have clockworkmod to install the themes too. You can get this by flashing a custom kernel. E.g speedmod for froyo or CFroot for Gingerbread(make sure you get the right version for your rom) and flash either one with odin, read up before flashing and make sure you have download and recovery modes.
So most themes require:
A deodexed rom
CWM to install the theme
I didnt realise you are on CM7 - its still early and i didnt wake up long ago.
anyway a CM7 ROM will be de-odexed so scrap my last post. I dont know if that version is compatible with your version of CM7, However there is a theme section for CM7 only, and thats in the themes and apps section.
also when i was running CM7 you dont need to flash the theme in recovery. You install it like an .apk and there is a built in theme manager app with CM7 - you look in there for your theme and then hit install
is that what you have been doing ??
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ok.
well, i'm running froyo firmware v2.2 and kernal v2.6.32.9.
so, what apps exactly do i need from here? i have a rooted phone with superuser, rom manager, metamorph and busybox.
so damn confusing, every page of information i read just clutters me up. there seems to be a sea of different versions of everything that are all incompatible with each other.
all i want to do is install some different themes.
quick bump. so close to knowing what to do, just need someone to quickly explain!
i thought u was running cyanogenMod ??
anyway, is your froyo rom a custom rom ?? if so its as simple as flashing it in recovery
groovestick said:
ok.
well, i'm running froyo firmware v2.2 and kernal v2.6.32.9.
so, what apps exactly do i need from here? i have a rooted phone with superuser, rom manager, metamorph and busybox.
so damn confusing, every page of information i read just clutters me up. there seems to be a sea of different versions of everything that are all incompatible with each other.
all i want to do is install some different themes.
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My advice:
Install CF root,install clockworkmod recovery,download the theme you want and place it in your internal sd card.Boot in recovery,choose zip from sd card,flash it,reboot ready.
the rom still needs to be de-odexed, if its a stock rom with a custom kernel it still wont work
ok, what the hell is CF?
I DLed the latest CM "nightly" whatever that means for my phone but havent installed it to my phone yet cause im not sure how.
as for being a custom ROM or whatever, the phone is basically stock outta the box apart from being rooted.
thats why themes wont work, your still on stock.
CF root is a kernel, which gives you 2e CWM recovery...
Cyanogen can be a little tricky to install so i would HIGHLY recommend you read the instructions 5 times plus. or get used to flashing simple custom roms first.
I agree, dont mess with cm or miui till you are competent flasher
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For me GingerReal or Simply Honey have been fairly simple to install. Just folow the instructions to the letter.
Then you can simply can flash any themes from CMW