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New to G1 and Xda. Lookin to Root. Need Help

Hello everyone,
I am Stringbeanz. I just recently bought a G1 and I'm loving it! However i do hear this and that about Rooting/Jailbreaking/Modding and that sort to the G1 and I'm deeply interested in it. I have read a bunch of different threads about it but i seem to be stuck in a confused state. If someone would kindly be able to post the links to any downloads needed and maybe some text or videos to help guide me on my path to a Rooted G1 that would be awesome!
Thanks again!
Stringbeanz

There is a most excellent G1 rooting guide on xda.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
Just follow the steps and you'll be rooted and ready to go within 30 minutes.

thanks a bunch! that sure was a fast reply!
Ill get right on it......

mannyb said:
There is a most excellent G1 rooting guide on xda.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
Just follow the steps and you'll be rooted and ready to go within 30 minutes.
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This is true... completed all mods within a hour.

All~G1 said:
This is true... completed all mods within a hour.
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Hey guys i followed the instructions and i was able to downgrade to rc29 but for some reason i keep gettin stuck somewhere..... When i load the phone and press enter twice on the home screen the slider slides open and close and then i type telnetd and press enter again. then i proceed to download Telnet and i press enter twice and i have a ## prompt. then i type in all the codes on separate lines.... Is there supposed to be a confirmation after the last one? And does anyone have the latest link to JF 1.42 rc33? or the latest one for US? thanks a bunch.
P.S what files am i currently supposed to have on my SDcard? do i still need DREAIMG.nbh since i have rc29 already? and what files do i need to have when i am proceeding to telnet? Sorry for all the questions im such a noob lol.....

Everyone's gotta start somewhere. I can't help you with the rooting process since I bought an Adroid Dev Phone that comes totally unlocked/rooted straight out of the box, but at least I can point you in the direction of the latest JF RC33: http://jf.odiness.com/v1.42/JFv1.42_RC33.zip

mannyb said:
Everyone's gotta start somewhere. I can't help you with the rooting process since I bought an Adroid Dev Phone that comes totally unlocked/rooted straight out of the box, but at least I can point you in the direction of the latest JF RC33: http://jf.odiness.com/v1.42/JFv1.42_RC33.zip
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Thanks. I appreciate it. Ill start from scratch i guess....

Instructions and notes for JF's images: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=475381

If when i hold the Home button and i can see Android System does that mean im rooted? i couldn't see that before

Not sure what you mean. Do you mean when you boot the phone up by holding Home and Power?

Well i was trying to follow JF's steps and when i held the camera button and power i saw the skating androids and his post says thats from the Hard SPL. i let it boot and i pressed enter on the home screen and typed in
cd sdcard<press enter>
sh install<press enter>
and it was supposed to reboot but it didn't
so im trying to figure what to do now. Gah so confusing!

Thanks for all the help guys! I got my G1 rooted and rockin!

Champion!
Now go play with the damn thing

mannyb said:
Champion!
Now go play with the damn thing
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Yeah i sure am! The only down side is i think i corrupted my SD card!
If you got any ideas I'd appreciate it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=496706
Thanks!
Stringbeanz

Noob - How To Root DMD64 G1 ?

I've searched for this information high and low, can you post a link to some good instructions or possibly write your own? I wanna root my new DMD64 G1 I just received.

This is what I could find, but nobody has confirmed anything for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=658399

The best place to start:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_G1/Dream_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod

i recently rooted a new g1 for my frien that had the new radio update. go to theunlockr.com and follow the procedure dor rooting a donut phone. it worked for me. just be sure to give yourself some time and patience. after you complete that process check your radio and spl. you may need to update radio then flash spl and rom of your choice.
Sent from my T-Mobile G1 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

Zibga said:
This is what I could find, but nobody has confirmed anything for me:
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Thanks for this, please respond and let me know how it goes for you... if it works, etc. I will be attempting to do this as well.

I have also been trying to find info on rooting my g1 with dmd... glad someone posted this.

Info about the update:
http://www.mwd.com/2010/03/t-mobile-released-new-g1-and-mytouch-ota-update-dmd64/

I am not trying it until I get at least one confirmation that it is the best course of action.
stratzin said:
Thanks for this, please respond and let me know how it goes for you... if it works, etc. I will be attempting to do this as well.
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How's this any different from any other G1? Downgrade to RC29 and root as usual, isn't it?

borodin1 said:
How's this any different from any other G1? Downgrade to RC29 and root as usual, isn't it?
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That's kind of what I am wondering

Peshal's link worked like a champ. Rooted my G1 yesterday, everything looks and works great.

G1 1.6 into 2.1 -how

firmware 1.6
baseband 62.50S.20.17U_2.22.19.26I
build DRC92
I got G1 bought in uk (continental)
HOW TO ROOT IT FIRST AND THAN INSTALL 2.1 ANDROID on it.
Don't tell me its on the forum, because its not.all the answers are confusing,everyone is trying different files etc.
I need 100% working sollution ,someone who have done it, and knows exacly the process.
I know i have to downgrade first DRC92, than root it ,than install 2.1 .
only working sollution checked by yourself.
THanks

lu9thix said:
Don't tell me its on the forum, because its not.all the answers are confusing
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Ok, I won't "tell you" it's on the forum, but it is. Did you even look here? HERE
This is a step by step of what to do. If you can read, you can root.
Since this is your first post I won't "tell you" to have a better attitude and not be lazy.

if that dont work work email me bro and we can do that ish step by step. i got gchat if u got it its faster.

Welcome to the forum and thanks for not clicking any of the stickies labeled READ ME BEFORE YOU POST in any of the forums. We appreciate this, because now we get to spend time reading this thread and being annoyed, when the time could be better served helping people that actually read the directions and maybe got stuck. And yes, I am being sarcastic.

Ninjineer said:
Welcome to the forum and thanks for not clicking any of the stickies labeled READ ME BEFORE YOU POST in any of the forums. We appreciate this, because now we get to spend time reading this thread and being annoyed, when the time could be better served helping people that actually read the directions and maybe got stuck. And yes, I am being sarcastic.
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Sigh* my back hurts now. Go install adb also.

Here, both tutorials in 1 spot....
ADB 4 Dummies (this will get ADB up and running on either linux, windows or mac w/ step by step instruction for all)
G1 Root / Upgrade Tutorial - this will root, upgrade recovery, upgrade radio, upgrade spl, partition your sdcard and install the newest cyanogenmod 4.2.15.1.

Six6Sicks said:
Ok, I won't "tell you" it's on the forum, but it is. Did you even look here? HERE
This is a step by step of what to do. If you can read, you can root.
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I started reading through that, downloading the files that it said to download but I'm stuck at the "1.6 Recovery Image" file. The link goes to a page that offers files for the Android DevPhone, but I just have a normal TMobile G1. What file am I supposed to use?

hawicz said:
I started reading through that, downloading the files that it said to download but I'm stuck at the "1.6 Recovery Image" file. The link goes to a page that offers files for the Android DevPhone, but I just have a normal TMobile G1. What file am I supposed to use?
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When you go here: http://developer.htc.com/adp.html
Scroll down till you see
Version: Android 1.6
Image: Recovery Image
download this one: signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721.zip
If you get stuck after that let us know.

the 32b version of the Dream is the t-mo G1 AND the ADP1 (dev phone) only diff is one came with a diff SPL, and some cool graphics

@ all sarcastic ppl - will you pay me for my bricked phone if I try and do something wrong?Its better to ask someone who. Already done it, init?
Considering amount of bricked g1/htc on ebay-thanks :]
Bloody experts,instead help you get old ppl talk.
@all who was helpful -mrandroid and b6gsix

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When you go here: h ttp://developer.htc.com/adp.html
Scroll down till you see
Version: Android 1.6
Image: Recovery Image
download this one: signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721.zip
If you get stuck after that let us know.
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Ok, I'll assume that I should ignore the big warning at the top of the page that says "This update applies to the Android Dev Phone for developers only", and try that file. Thanks.

mrandroid said:
Here, both tutorials in 1 spot....
ADB 4 Dummies (this will get ADB up and running on either linux, windows or mac w/ step by step instruction for all)
G1 Root / Upgrade Tutorial - this will root, upgrade recovery, upgrade radio, upgrade spl, partition your sdcard and install the newest cyanogenmod 4.2.15.1.
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This works perfect. includes all files needed and easy to follow tutorial. By the time you're done you'll need to do nothing else.

hawicz said:
Ok, I'll assume that I should ignore the big warning at the top of the page that says "This update applies to the Android Dev Phone for developers only", and try that file. Thanks.
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yeP!
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whitemonster said:
This works perfect. includes all files needed and easy to follow tutorial. By the time you're done you'll need to do nothing else.
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You're kidding, right? When I tried that upgrade tutorial (the one at myhangoutonline.com) *none* of the files were available for download. Every single one I clicked on went to a "404" page.

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Ok, thanks, but... I'm still a bit confused: all the instructions I've seen for upgrading to Android 2.1 say to use cyanogenmod, but the cyanogenmod site says that it is based on Android 1.6 (according to cyanogenmod.com/about), so is that really what I'm supposed to use?

hawicz said:
You're kidding, right? When I tried that upgrade tutorial (the one at myhangoutonline.com) *none* of the files were available for download. Every single one I clicked on went to a "404" page.
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I apologize, stupid SEO plugin was rewriting the url and messing up a seperate plugin. Links are now working if you still need to upgrade.
My tutorial shows you how to root and upgrade everything and install cyanogenmod 4.2.15.1 if you want to try the 2.1 version which is in testing, go to the cyanogenmod repository on my site, go into the testing folder for the G1 and download that rom instead. Use that rom instead of 4.2.15.1 as the final step.
G1 Root / Upgrade Tutorial

hawicz said:
Ok, thanks, but... I'm still a bit confused: all the instructions I've seen for upgrading to Android 2.1 say to use cyanogenmod, but the cyanogenmod site says that it is based on Android 1.6 (according to cyanogenmod.com/about), so is that really what I'm supposed to use?
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Just put the 1.6 on then you can flash 2.1 found HERE
Follow the directions on the main post.
If you have gtalk pm me your gtalk email and I'll try and step you through it if you absolutely can't figure it out.

Thanks for all the answers! I think I have a good understanding of what I need to do now, so here goes...
*crosses fingers*

I'm following the instructions on myhangoutonline.com.
Well, so far so good, with some minor hiccups:
During the downgrade your phone step, when the phone says "Press the action key" after step 6, it's talking about the trackball button. Took me a little while to figure that out.
However, after I pressed it, it just went back to the initial multicolor gradient screen, with the addition of a line in the middle that said "Serial0". (maybe it was there before, but I missed it?) I ended up having to pull the battery because I could figure out how to make it reboot.
After reboot I had to go through the Google sign in process. Not a big deal, but it'd be nice to mention that this is necessary.
Upgrading recovery seemed to go pretty much as described. On to the apparent dangerous step of upgrading the radio & spl!

Uh oh! It looks like something didn't work. I started up in recovery mode, but there's no option in the menu for "Mount SD card".
I tried going to console, then "ls /sdcard", but no files show up, and /sdcard doesn't show up as a mounted filesystem when I run "mount".
I couldn't figure out how to get out of the console ("exit" just took me back to a "press enter" prompt, and then back into the console), so I ended up pulling the battery again.
Now what? Should I try upgrading recovery again?

Lets do this! Gloves are off and I am going to 2.2.... help! Rogers

So, the only thing holding me back was voiding the warranty and the fact I have a rogers phone (build EPE54B).... so I think I have to flash the build to the one that matches the update?
Sooooo if anyone wants to point me in the safest, easiest direction... I would appreciate it... and dos and don't would be appreciated as well. I am new to the phone an android, so feel free to dumb it down.
Does the build actually mean anything? What happens once I change it... and official updates come out? I am going to cut the grass... and then root, so help me out (preferably someone that is on rogers and has done this)
thx in advance! Froyo or Brick, here I come!
had a long day with chores and family day.... but I am back at it, first tutorial down and it seems solid...
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onward!

Let me know how you make out. I'm on Rogers as well and am debating rooting.

Just looking at the stickies in General section would save you from opening yet another thread on the subject
Follow this until rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
Follow the guide for rooted N1s from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686326

Let me know how it goes for you.
I am on Rogers and experienced EXTREME instability the moment I flashed the Froyo radio. My phone would crash randomly and frequently.
I suspect it was a problem with my hardware and have returned the phone and am waiting for a new one.

Jack_R1 said:
Just looking at the stickies in General section would save you from opening yet another thread on the subject
Follow this until rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
Follow the guide for rooted N1s from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686326
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thx jack, I appreciate it.... sorry for the thread... but in my experience... it is easier having your hand held by someone experienced.... then assuming I am following the right one, lol.... so I follow that entire thread to go from rogers to whatever build I need? heh
I will try this in approx 2 hours.... when the yard work is done!

early quick question, when I go to "CyanogenMod"
it takes me to a thread, but I do not see the download, what am I not seeing? heh

I am at this part
Type: fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-nexus-v1.7.0.img
it says cannot load image recovery? thx
well everything was working great up until this point, tried it 100 times, heh... so now I sit and wait for guidance? thx

Mr.Kakarot, have you put the .img in the same folder as fastboot? Or, alternatively, if fastboot is in your PATH, you won't have this problem.

i renamed the image to recovery.img and that seemed to work? I will continue after supper!

Jack_R1 said:
Just looking at the stickies in General section would save you from opening yet another thread on the subject
Follow this until rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
Follow the guide for rooted N1s from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686326
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followed that first thread to a T and it worked out... had 2 minor stalls but I got through it... I am doing this stuff off and on, thx for that thread... this is going to be a STUPID question I am sure... but following that first thread, what have I done? unlocked, rooted and installed google add ons? phone looks awesome, I will do the rest after supper!

hmmm, got it, lol

done, running 2.2.... so tomorrow at work, i guess I will see if I have any issues....
now that this is done, can I re install that sense ui? What should I do or try now that I have done those 2 tutorials? thx

first off there are no 2.2 froyo/sense roms available as of yet.. so if you want to use a desire rom youre more than likely going to want to downgrade to the latest 2.1 radio that works well with your carrier/area, as froyo has its own radio and needs it to run properly.. once you downgrade.. nandroid>wipe>flash

yea, I did not know it would put me back to 2.1, lol.... went back and then back again to 2.2, lol... sense sure looked good!
Any ideas, suggestions, tips for 2.2? I installed flash! thx

How stable is your phone with the Froyo radio? Any unexplained reboots yet?

well it was quite late by the time I did it, I was playing with it, went to a few flash websites.... and no reboots or shutdowns, I also just woke up.... so I will know today after a full day work/playing, thx
one of the bugs is my camera does not work for video... so I have to update the radio, any suggestions! thx

Nope thats pretty much what you need to do is update the radio

thanks, but I am not gonna lie... still not sure which are radios, roms, senses, lol.... could you point me to the one I need.... or does it matter? thx, I just do not want to brick, obviously!
Also, I did not do this step.... is this what I need to do, or is it unrelated?
11) You should still have root, but if you want BusyBox (or lost root somehow), Cyanogen has done it again! Go back into Recovery and flash froyo-rooter-signed.zip. Then Titanium Backup will work once again.
does not sound like something I need or use, so I did not do it....
as far as stability... my 3g signal looked low all day... but I never had a dropped call, instability or any reboots/crashes.... all is well! thx

go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6734240&postcount=9532
havent had problems with the older one, but am going to try the new one just to see.

anyone around?
I tried these 3 things
Step_One_Froyo_Radio_Update.zip
step-two-RoDrIgUeZsTyLe-FroYo-MCR-R16-MOD-V1.8-FIX.zip
and then i ran
2.6.34_AVS-925mV_CFS_1113Mhz_061210.zip
anytime I run setcpu, I get this error
the application process com.mhuang.overclocking has stopped unexpectedly, please try again?
"uninstalled and reinstalled, worked. thx"

(Q) want to be prepared to root

so i'm swapping my vibrant for a nexus tomorrow. i'm told he never rooted it but i'm assuming he's accepted all of the ota updates. i'm trying read up on everything for this phone. i've been to the wiki at cyanogenmod and have been looking over the forums here obviously as well.
my main question is will i need to be a pc to root it? to unlock the bootloader i know i will need to be but will i absolutely need to do this before i can replace the recovery, radio, etc....?
thanks in advance

damngood98 said:
so i'm swapping my vibrant for a nexus tomorrow. i'm told he never rooted it but i'm assuming he's accepted all of the ota updates. i'm trying read up on everything for this phone. i've been to the wiki at cyanogenmod and have been looking over the forums here obviously as well.
my main question is will i need to be a pc to root it? to unlock the bootloader i know i will need to be but will i absolutely need to do this before i can replace the recovery, radio, etc....?
thanks in advance
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b33zy682 said:
yes you will
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yeah. thought so. thanks for the confirmation though. oh, and thanks for answering both threads that my dumb ass somehow created. damn kind of ya

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