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So im rooted and have done backup, also installed Fresh Rom 1.1
Now the question that i have is, if i ever needed to go back to a stock Hero ROM...all i would have to do is apply RUU?
Also inorder to receive any kinda updates in the hopefully near future from Sprint or HTC i would need have stock ROM running?
Thanks in advance

DiMa1720 said:
So im rooted and have done backup, also installed Fresh Rom 1.1
Now the question that i have is, if i ever needed to go back to a stock Hero ROM...all i would have to do is apply RUU?
Also inorder to receive any kinda updates in the hopefully near future from Sprint or HTC i would need have stock ROM running?
Thanks in advance
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RUU does take you back to an unrooted stock phone.
Also, if you do want to get sprint updates you would need to RUU it back. Chances are however that if you get a Sprint update, our current Root will be patched, therefor you won't be able to run a ROM until someone finds a new root method. Which will more than likely be more difficult to find than the first root exploit was...kind of a Murphy's law thing.
XDA will likely have an update just as good or better out by the time Sprint does release theirs. Definitely will have the same update out for root users within 24 hours. At least historically.

O good, thanks for the verification... just making search... then i will await the communties update

Newbie Friendly How To's w/ Instructional Videos

Hello,
Thought I'd share the updated How To's we have up on the site. All complete with easy to follow videos for newbies.
How To Setup ADB -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
How To Load a Theme -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-load-a-theme-on-an-android-phone/
How To Flash a New Recovery Image -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-flash-a-new-recovery-image-if-you-are-already-rooted/
How To Switch to a Different SD Card (for use with Swap, Hero ROMs, etc.) -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/ho...-android-when-using-swap-hero-and-or-apps2sd/
How To Backup/Restore Your Android Phone -
http://theunlockr.com/2010/02/06/how-to-backup-and-restore-your-android-phone/
Nexus One How To's -
How To: Root the Nexus One (Updated 01.11.10)
http://theunlockr.com/2010/01/02/how-to-root-the-nexus-one/
How To: Load a Custom ROM on the Nexus One (Updated 1.11.10)
http://theunlockr.com/2010/01/08/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-nexus-one/
Want HTC Sense UI (HTC Desire ROM) on Your Nexus One? Ok, no problem.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/02/20/want-htc-sense-ui-htc-desire-rom-on-your-nexus-one-ok-no-problem/
Hope these help people! Enjoy!
For a list of all our How To's (w Videos) sorted by Phone go here -
http://theunlockr.com/how-tos/android-how-tos/

very helpful. we should merge with the newbie tutorial

This has been posted before, but still very useful info.

Awesome thanks! A little confusing with so much info all over the place. This sticky will help a bunch of people .

Excellent to have all these in one place, thanks!

I want to say thank you for this! It has helped me a lot.

Beauty!!! Good work!!

Great work, much appreciated. Although, after reading lots and following the forums, I have a few questions:
With the one-click root app listed in the wiki, will I still need to unlock the bootloader to flash a new radio? I'm hearing great things about updating to the new radio but it's also the riskiest thing you can do with the nexus in terms of bricking danger. I'm not a TOTAL newb: I did root and mod my old G1 but the N1 is different in that it cost $350. So the stakes have changed.
I know that it's possible to one-click root and still load CM6, which I plan on doing, but in the CM6 installation instructions, it lists "update radio...if necessary." How do I even know what radio I have or if it needs updating? This all of course without unlocking bootloader, hopefully. I want to keep my warranty; I paid top dollar for this thing!
Put simply, can I update my radio successfully and safely with the "one-click root" method, and if I can't, can I load CM6 without updating the radio.
Thanks so much in advance, and I apologize for being so gun-shy.
By the way, my about phone stats:
Build: FRF91
Kernel 2.6.32.9-27227
Android version 2.2
Love froyo!

how to root N1
hello i need some help how to root my N1

Don't worry, it's easy =].
Download One-Click Root and drop the .apk on your SD card, or email it to yourself. If you go the SD card route, you will need to install ASTRO File Manager to navigate to the root application. Install One-Click Root and run it, it takes about a second and will install BusyBox and Superuser IIRC.
Congrats, you have rooted your phone! You can now install apps that need root, such as Titanium Backup, SetCPU, and many others. Try searching the market for 'Nexus One Root' and check out here for a great list of root apps.
Install ROM Manager from the Market if you want to try out other ROMs. Remember to always make backups!
Have fun!

All these assume Windows, what about OS X and Linux?

Take Apart Videos
What will you do when your phone gets crazy? yes, send the phone back to repair center if it is still under warranty. what if it is out of warranty, and it is so expensive to repair it? or there are just some tiny problems and you just want to fix it by your self? yes, you may feel impulsed to take apart your phone by yourself and figure out what the hell the problem is. if you decide to do this, here are some wonderful take apart videos that may bring you some help. The nexus one take apart video is also included:
globaldirectparts.com/product-p/taprtvdo009.htm

S-Off
Hi,
This is a great sticky to have, but I have noticed it's missing out on something, and I couldn't find that despite using search on the forum. How to gain S-Off on Nexus One? Or is S-Off even required to get write access to /system partition the way it is required on some other Android devices including the Nexus One clone HTC Desire?

Rooting for Mac Users
I was also wondering about how to root if you have a Mac. Everything I see is for someone running windows and now that 2.2.1 is out the one click apps do not work. Advice?

Changing Splash Screen
Hi,
I wanted to change the default 'X' splash screen on nexus one. I had read that S-Off is necessary for that but I am not able to find a method that works for nexus one, can someone please help?
Thanks

followed all the steps to root the nexus one and then go to the last step which is to install the .bat file.... the command prompt pulls up and says <waiting for device> it says its unlocked but the apps needing root privileges says the device isnt rooted could someone please help me!?
i am running off the manual 2.3.3 update if that matters.

thanks for the info helped me alot.

This is outdated. I have Android OS 2.3.4 and from what I have read around root is only possible when downgraded. Please post a new video showing how to root N1 with 2.3.4.
Oh and try to keep the music on the low this time?

Does my Nexus One need to be S-OFF?
I am in the process of trying to install a new ROM (Cyanogen).
My N1 is unlocked and rooted. But I cant seem to get far. My research & understanding is that I need S-OFF
Currently it is -- NEXUSONE PVT SHIP S-ON
This article doesnt concur http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700673
(now closed so I can't continue this thread)
I am now using ROM Manager premium but still cant get a new ROM installed.
Help?

The N1 is different from most phones. S-OFF is not needed to make the necessary changes to flash the bootloader, radio, recovery, or the system partition. So continue on with the next steps (which is to probably flash a custom recovery, then boot into that and flash CM and gapps).
If you stick with ROM Manager, flash the custom recovery, and then reboot and make sure it is there... then boot back into Android and use ROM Manager to flash CM (make sure you check the gapps box).

[Q] Nexus One stock GRJ22 (rooted) with apps2ext?

I'm currently running with a rooted version of the latest stock firmware on my N1, and I love the stability and all, except Google's apps2sd implementation is really dumb.
With only a dozen or so apps I am already getting low storage errors.
I've tried flashing in DT's apps2sd but unfortunately it didn't seem to work at all. Are there any other options for me to get apps2ext support without switching to a custom rom?

Try Link2sd in the Market.
It may be better, it may not, but it's worth a try...

Hey SmallWalrus,
I am running stock 2.3.4 unrooted Nexus one. (yes, that is GRJ22)
I have never rooted a phone. Can you please point me somewhere which shows how to unlock and root the N1 with my specs. My phone is pretty old. I am only rooting it because this is a spare one and I now have moved to SGS2.
PS: using a mac and Linux machine. If not then please show me a windows one. i'll try dual booting my macbook pro.

painkilleryusuf said:
Hey SmallWalrus,
I am running stock 2.3.4 unrooted Nexus one. (yes, that is GRJ22)
I have never rooted a phone. Can you please point me somewhere which shows how to unlock and root the N1 with my specs. My phone is pretty old. I am only rooting it because this is a spare one and I now have moved to SGS2.
PS: using a mac and Linux machine. If not then please show me a windows one. i'll try dual booting my macbook pro.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader? That was how I did it though, there is no other way to root 2.3.4 without doing this at the moment.

That is what i want to know. How do i do that safely?

Well there is a way to safely root your phone without unlocking the bootloader, I did those steps recently and they worked fine for me.
1. You need to downgrade your phone to Froyo. Get the FRG83 image from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nexus_One/Roms
Rename it to PASSIMG.zip and copy it to the root folder of your SD Card. Boot your phone into the bootloader and flash the image. This will wipe your device, so be sure to make a backup of your data and apps first.
2. Use SuperOneClick to root your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
3. Now you need to flash a custom recovery. I used the Clockworkmod one, because flashing it is very simple: install the Rom Manager app from the market, it has an option to flash the recovery.
4. Now you are set to flash custom ROMs, either through Rom Manager or the Recovery. You should however do a Nandroid Backup first, in case anything goes wrong in flashing the ROM. Boot into Recovery and you should see a menu item saying Backup or something.
It's really not a big deal as it sounds, I can't guarantee that this will work for you. You should know what you are doing and if you feel unsafe about any of these steps, make sure to search the forums or the web about it, before you execute it.

painkilleryusuf said:
That is what i want to know. How do i do that safely?
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Sorry, I didn't see your question until now
Actually, it IS very easy to do this, you can find the instructions here:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/299078-how-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-your-nexus-one/
It does have some warranty implications though, but since I am already using an import set I don't care. According to some, HTC usually shuts one eye and fix your phone's hardware failures even if it has an unlocked bootloader, but YMMV.

[Q] Unlocked and Rooted - Now what?

I just finished unlocking and rooting my phone. I've installed Titanium Backup and it recognizes the root.
Here is what I'd like to do:
1. Flash ROM's - I rooted my wife's Nook Color a few years ago (just to get Google Play on it for her) and never really messed with it after that. I did do an SD card boot of CM7 but that was really simple. What I'm getting at is I've never really flashed a ROM in Android before and need a step by step guide for this device. If there is such a procedure I can't find it so if anyone has a link or can help out that would be great.
2. Get around my carriers (AT&T) tethering restrictions. I want to be able to use my phone as a WiFi hotspot while traveling with my kids so they can use their iPods to "do their thing" while we are on trips etc. Is this possible without having to pay for it?
3. Get rid of the bloatware on my phone.
Any help (links etc) are greatly appreciated.

You should S-Off your Vivid as well. Its easy and will make the installing custom ROMs easier. Make sure you read AND understand the instructions first. And remember this is not necessary.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576668
Here is all of the current ROMs/Kernels/MODS/etc on XDA. Just browse through and decide whether youd like to use ICS or JB. Try them out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486024
As far as tethering that is ROM specific. Some do, so dont but you can try this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001302
Hope this helps
HTC VIVID ICS 4.0.4 SENSE 4.1

Just what I was looking for.
Great stuff!!!!
Thanks

Been a while since update

Hello, It has been a while since I have kept up with ROMs on my phone. A while back I could find things quickly on here because of frequent visits, but since the search isn't the best I've been having trouble.
I would like to get my phone ready for newer ROMs by getting to newest stock and firmware. I'm s-off. Android version 4.1.2, 1.29.651.10, baseband 1.00.20.0626, unlocked, hardware version 0004, hboot 1.44, and got TWRP 2.6.3.0, TItanium Backup and my handy USB-OTG. I did come across http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795856 with some help.
What is the easiest way to get this phone up to date and ready for installing some new ROMs? Also will I have any issues getting root or getting back to an older version of android after? I've heard of some issues when downgrading and want to make sure I can get back to my twrp backup if things don't go as planned. Plus my ubuntu dvd has died and I forget which version I needed to work best with the phone. I could use a mini refresher course if there is a thread/youtube vid about that. I know I ask for a lot, but I've been really busy and am happy to make a donation for your assistance. I'd like to be confident I'm not going to make any mistakes due to forgetfulness.
I appreciate any help you can give. Thank you.

FrankthaTank said:
Hello, It has been a while since I have kept up with ROMs on my phone. A while back I could find things quickly on here because of frequent visits, but since the search isn't the best I've been having trouble.
I would like to get my phone ready for newer ROMs by getting to newest stock and firmware. I'm s-off. Android version 4.1.2, 1.29.651.10, baseband 1.00.20.0626, unlocked, hardware version 0004, hboot 1.44, and got TWRP 2.6.3.0, TItanium Backup and my handy USB-OTG. I did come across http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795856 with some help.
What is the easiest way to get this phone up to date and ready for installing some new ROMs? Also will I have any issues getting root or getting back to an older version of android after? I've heard of some issues when downgrading and want to make sure I can get back to my twrp backup if things don't go as planned. Plus my ubuntu dvd has died and I forget which version I needed to work best with the phone. I could use a mini refresher course if there is a thread/youtube vid about that. I know I ask for a lot, but I've been really busy and am happy to make a donation for your assistance. I'd like to be confident I'm not going to make any mistakes due to forgetfulness.
I appreciate any help you can give. Thank you.
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Best way is to backup your personal data and then run an RUU, since that will update everything (hboot, firmware, radio etc). Then you can work on other stuff.

Okay, I'm trying to get this finished up today and hit a wall. I cannot get TWRP to mount my USB-OTG. Is there a fastboot way to get a file on the internal storage?
EDIT: ya know what? It finally connected. Turned it off for a while and it fixed.