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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/
Motorola Droid How Tos -
How To: Root the Verizon Droid -
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/04/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-android-2-1/
How To: Load a Custom ROM on the Verizon Droid -
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/04/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-motorola-droid/
How To: Unroot the Verizon Droid -
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/04/how-to-unroot-the-motorola-droid/
How To: Get Android 2.2 (Froyo) on the Verizon Droid Right Now -
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/06/how-to-get-android-2-2-froyo-on-your-motorola-droid-right-now/
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/

[Q] ClockworkMod Recovery

Is CWM safe to use with the HTC Dream? the CM Wiki recommends amon_ra over CWM because of "memory issues and file corruption," yet developers like ezTerry are putting their HTC Dream/Sapphire ROMs in ROM Manager.
Little confused here. xD
Thanks.

amon ra is better for g1... most of the ROMs here are flashed from the recovery... if you want mod your own rom i think amon ra would be better
just my own opinion though

I used it for a long time and bought the premium app. Never had an issue for me. I haven't updated my G1 in a while but I think it still has CWM on it.
I also use it on my magic without an issue.

The question here is has two parts:
1) clockwork recovery
2) rom manager
regarding Clockwork recovery:
To the best of my knowledge there was never a problem with clockwork recovery. In many respects for many users its actually a better choice.
Pros of clockwork include:
* more accurate factory reset (including data on sd-ext and sdcard)
* Ability to low level (erase_image) format any partition from the menus
* accurate wipe of dalvik cache
* ability to flash files from anywhere on the sdcard via menu interface
Pros of ra-recovery
* easier to find the *.img files on the net (but you can find the clockwork files)
* better support for ebi1 (ie. rogers) dreams (actually the "magic" version of clockwork will work on ebi1 dreams but this is a bit counter intuitive)
* ability on the dream to enter the console for more advanced configuration (of course both clockwork and ra allow access to adb shell)
* slightly better looking interface
They both work at the end of the day.
Now regarding Rom Manager:
actually I'm quite pleased at how this has improved.. as I've not seen it ask me to re-install clockwork in the recent versions
good:
* allows easy access to download included roms (you can cancel the install after download if you wish to manually install)
* easy access to fix_permissions for those "scared" of the command line
* OTA updates for custom roms for those being properly tracked in rom manager .. That is if the dev can correctly create the javascript required
bad: (regarding the DS platfrom)
* I'm not sure if the new radio sapphire has a good option in Rom Manager
* Lables of recovers a bit confusing:
-- Dream for the HTC dream aka G1
-- ION/Mytouch for the ebi0 sapphire phones (32b magics or the 32a Fender/MT2.1)
-- Magic for the ebi1 sapphire (32a classic magic, also works on the 32b EBI1 rogers dream)
* occasionally fails to flash (if you have great dificulty enable erase recovery option, also sometime the first attempt fails due to superuser delay requesting root, last if it fails simply try again.. CM5 and sometimes CM6 had memory issues that caused increased numbers of failures) .. historically Rom Manager also forgot Clockwork was installed requiring re-flashing after rom installation.. but I've not seen this lately.
And not good or bad:
* requires a rom manager compatible recovery
Overall if you are careful about installing clockwork with rom manager the system works quite well in its current form.. Note for users of the 2708+ radio the Cyanogen mod enteries dont have the radio update.. get my 2.6.34.8 kernel or pershoots latest (and cancel the install) before installing the CM6.1 rom so you can switch kernels.. you will of course need to reboot into recovery and flash the kernel after cm6 fails to boot.

[ROM] R-9 2.3.4GB [Base 4.5.91] with EXTRAS! *V5*

1st off I'm not a Dev, I'm using Ken's rom and added some mods and i thought i'd share it so some people can flash it and not have to apply patch/mods.
R-9 2.3.4 ROM
*NEW v5* This includes all the previous features of v4/v3
*V5 DOWNLOAD*
Code:
*v5*
- Base updated to πCRUST Official 91 build (thanks to navalynt)
- Droid 3 camera (stock camera restore zip below)
- 1080p video option
- AppWidgetPicker
- Skip blur setup option
- Updated SuperUser
- Updated Battery fix
*V4*includes
- Wifi Tethering
- APN menu opened
- Google Talk video
- AGPS option
- Dock Settings
- HDMI Settings
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- Battery fix
- International APN (all network support incl ATT)
- 8 Point touch
- HDMI hack for webtop
- Battery percentage by Nottach
- GPS config set for international (backup included .bak file if you have issues)
- Stock boot animation minus ATT logo.
- Updated Google Maps
- Spare Parts (untick compatible mode for full screen apps)
- Stock blur messaging app removed and replaced with stock android (no conversaion limit)
- Different Font
πCRUST base features.
Code:
General Optimizations:
Fully deodexed
Fully zipaligned
Fully PNG optimized
build.prop optimizations
touchpad.cfg optimization
SU binary with latest SuperUser.apk
Busybox Installed
SQLite3 Installed
Select Network (menu option enabled, select manually 2G/3G, or auto)
Gootle Talk Video over 3G
FuguTweaks
Juwe11 optimizations
Einherjar Dev Team Permissions Script
DarkyROM Zipalign Script
SDcard Speed Fix (2048 by default)
Sqlite script to enable Gtalk Video
Defaults set to allow:
Unknown Sources (sideloading)
Data Roaming
All Animations
Tethering (no entitlement)
It has stock kernel. I recommend new GB radio Thanks to Samcripp for cwm zip
BACKUP NOW!
To install:
Download the rom
Put on SD card.
Boot into CWM
Wipe Data/reset factory
Install From SD
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For international users (non ATT) , use the correct kernel from this thread
If you want working Webtop
then Flash Joe's webtop v1
New Market zip below
STOCK SMS APP Restore zip below
STABLE! V4 Base: V4a DOWNLOAD
v4a includes finger scanner fix
Base is Ken's 4.5 (BIG THANKS TO KENNETH!)
*v4a* Using Ken's Alien installer script so does not touch Webtop!
New features have been taken from Alien Rom (thank you Kenneth again)
original features
Code:
- Root
- Deodexed
- Compressed
- Zipaligned
- Memory hack
- SD card speed hack
- Rooted
- SQLite3 added
- Update script upgraded
DISCLAIMER|WARNING
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!! I take no responsibility if you brick!
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I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR THEIR WORK, I SIMPLY PUT STUFF TOGETHER FOR ME AND NOW SHARING IT.
Thanks to michael0619, kamma, Nottach, Kennethpenn, navalynt, Jug6, Unknown, Joe and who ever else, if i have used your work please tell me and i will credit or remove it.

For full screen apps, untick compatible mode in spare parts and the reboot.
V4 does not touch webtop..this means if you have a working webtop on 2.3.4 it will work after upgrade to v4.
V4 include Gtalk Video.

big thanks to you and kenneth
i screw up my atrix by pulling the battery when installing an app
i was stuck at gingerblur screen without further movement for good ten minutes. i think is time to move on to a new rom

liger-zero said:
big thanks to you and kenneth
i screw up my atrix by pulling the battery when installing an app
i was stuck at gingerblur screen without further movement for good ten minutes. i think is time to move on to a new rom
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Try it and let me know
Back up 1st

well, my phone is unbootable(right?)
might as well wipe the database and install it fresh. does it compatible on ATT atrix?

I keep getting an error just says unable to open (bad) anyone have any idea?

it says cant open /sdcard/gingerbread.... .zip(bad) installation aborted
is it because i hasnt unlock the bootloader?

Yes u need unlocked bootloader.
Error on zip?

My bootloader is already unlocked and yes an error on the .zip file

Ok give me 10 mins to upload a new zip
EDIT: new zip uploaded

can you confirm if the messaging app works when you open the settings in the app. I tried to install it my self and it worked but every time I tried to access settings it would force close on me.

on21st said:
can you confirm if the messaging app works when you open the settings in the app. I tried to install it my self and it worked but every time I tried to access settings it would force close on me.
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yes it works, because i have it. I installed it in /system/app and not data/app

Downloading now... is this a new zip upload?

I installed the new zip to my ext. SD Card and rebooted into CWM but get an error where the installation aborts.

crea78 said:
I installed the new zip to my ext. SD Card and rebooted into CWM but get an error where the installation aborts.
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I have updated v3 and tested on my phone and it is working.
i really didnt want to flash over my nice setup but for the sake of testing my own i had to.
i'm uploading v3

Thanks.. just finish flashing

Ronaldo_9 said:
Yes u need unlocked bootloader.
Error on zip?
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im not sure, i tried download the zip couple times. still gives me the same error
i probably try your new zip and work on the bootloader tomorrow.
thanks for your effort!

I thought I was in the development board... Oh wait, you just posted in the wrong section.
Thanks for the effort bud.

question, does it support japanese files?
i have a lot of mp3 files that is in japanese, it would have been sucks if the 2.3 doesnt support them

it supports japanese. no problem at all.

[TOOL][All devices & OS] Fastboot Commander [v.1.51][UPD 15 AUG 2011]

Don't forget to hit that "thanks"/Donate button or check out my APK(s) installer tool found in my signature :0)
Updated to version 1.51.
Added: Conversion of BMP images to ready-to-flash splash files on all 3 systems.
Modified: Graphical layout is now more in sync in all 3 systems.
Modified: All tooltips are now corrected and fully helpful :0)
Hi everyone.
This is a tool written in JAVA for easier flashing of the following partitions:
Radio, hboot/spl, recovery, system, boot, userdata, kernel and splash.
It can do much more, like:
Conversion of 24bit BMP images to ready-to-flash splash files.
Erase/wipe multiple or single partitions.
Reboot device either to system or fastboot.
Print of device info.
Flash of kernel.
Possible to run custom fastboot commands instead of using cmd/shell.
Flash of signed zip files (E.g. fastboot flash zip myzip.zip)
The above(Flash of signed zip) should not to be confused with flashing of custom rom files!
It's only meant for signed HTC roms with complete system layout.
Flash multiple files in one click by using custom folders and tags.
It's basically a GUI over most fastboot commands.
It works for Windows, Linux and Mac.
No need for Android SDK, the jar-file has all needed files bundled!
It's well tested and have more than +10000 users.
It works for all devices which has fastboot :0)
Any feedback is appreciated.
Requirements:
Min 30 % battery!
Engineering hboot/spl OR S-OFF!
Do not reboot or shutdown, if you ever get an error flashing the radio or the hboot/spl!
Ask here for help if it happens!
Instead of having to maintain multiple OPs, i have decided to redirect the OP to the desire forum. It's only the facade and nothing else. All questions and ect regarding the (Droid) Incredible will still be on this thread :0)
The tool is the same and will work on any device which have fastboot mode.
LINK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193915

Updated to ver.1.51
Enjoy :0)

Just reached 3500+ downloads for version 1.51 :0)
Keep the thanks/donations and REPLIES coming or this thread will die :0(

Fastboot Commander v.1.51 just reached 6300 + downloads
Remember to leave a REPLY or the this threads will die...
Hitting the "THANKS" and/or Donate button won't hurt either

6/2/2012 [Updated][GUIDE] Dual Booting

Hello everyone !
After trying out most of Sensation-XL ROMs, i came up with these Roms:
1- XL 3.6 (v1.2) [Working like a Charm!]
2- XL 3.5 [Working like a Charm!]
3- CoreDroid (v1.2) [Working like a Charm!]
4- Sense 4.0beta (v3) [Working like a Charm!]
5- Insanely cool sense (v2.2.1) [Working like a Charm!]
6- AOSP (Senseless) [Working like a Charm!]
7- AOSP (senseless) based on the new OTA [Working like a Charm!]
8- 3 Musketeers ICS based on the new OTA [Working like a Charm!]
*Before anything do a BACKUP of your ROM, so if something went wrong you can retrieve back*
First: Install "Boot Manager" from Market.
Second: once you run "Boot Manager" for the first time, Superuser will pop up. Allow on everything. And "Boot Manager" will ask for:
A- Phone Setup - > Press OK
B- Warning - > Press OK
Once the app has backed up the PhoneROM boot.img it will give success press ok.
3rd: Then it will take you to the page of PhoneROM, goto settings & enable 'Force Large Boot.img'
Goto 'Manually Set Variables'
You should see the following:
Device: runnymede
sdblock: /dev/block/mmcblk0p33
system size: 1008
data size: 1024
cache size: 567
if any of the above value is different then set it as per above values, else leave it as it is..
go back to PhoneROM page & then scroll to ROM1
select Install Zip
"Warning: Before installing make sure you have Data Connection or wifi ON as the app requires few files from the server to edit boot.img accordingly.."
at Install Zip prompt select install Zip incase of a ROM, select the file from sdcard & select Okay
it will start installing the ROM.. first time installation will take some time as the app will create images for the ROM..
once done boot into the installed rom.. once booted in the new rom, setup your google account, run bootmanager & boot into phone rom.. shouldn't give u any issues.
Tips:
1- When changing from ROM to ROM on [Rom1] Make sure to wipe Data/Cache. (Boot Manager will ask you to do so)
2- Make sure you have 3.5GB free space.
3- If u are installing [XL3.6 Rom] make sure to install it as "Ext4".
4- After booting into the new rom & setting up google account, better to run the market before running bootmanager.
5- If u want to install [CoreDroid Rom], make sure to pick up [runnymede boot.img] and install it as "Ext2" (dont forget to wipe data/cache before installing)
6- While installing [Insanely cool sense] make sure to install it as "Ext4"
7- While installing [AOSP enhanced v1] make sure to install it as "Ext2"
8- While installing [Sense4.0 beta v3] make sure to install it as "Ext4"
9- While installing [AOSP based on the new OTA] make sure to install it as "Ext4"
10- While installing [3 Musketeers ICS based on the new OTA] make sure to install it as "Ext4" .
ROMS links:-
XL 3.5 and XL 3.6 ROMs link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649402
Insanely cool sense v2.2.1 ROM link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528889
CoreDroid ROM link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444664
Sense4.0 ROM link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667713
AOSP (Senseless) ROM link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1532108
3 Musketeers ICS(based on the new OTA) ROM link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680776
AOSP (senseless) based on the new OTA ROM link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26860540&postcount=330
** Credits: [Fshami] **
If i helped you Press the "Thanks" Button please !

Advance info on BM & FAQ
More info on Boot Manager
Seker took us through installing a fresh ROM via Boot Manager, but we have more options as well..
Installation option #2:
You can also restore your NANDROID backup via Boot Manager on any slot you want. Procedure is simple, goto BM -> desired ROM slot -> Install Zip -> Restore Nandroid, select the folder & wait for BM to restore it.
Backup installed ROM:
You can also backup ur ROM slot for future use via BM. Goto BM -> ROM Slot to be backedup -> Manage Slot -> Backup Slot.. the procedure will take some time..
Warning: You cannot restore BM taken backup via Recovery as the backup is only BM readable
What to do when the newly install ROM gets stuck at HTC Logo:
Ok, once you have installed the ROM & the procedure went fine.. but once you try to reboot into the new ROM & your device gets stuck at the Splash Screen (HTC Logo).. no worries or no need to flash your PhoneROM again..
Take the Phone Battery out, insert it back & reboot into recovery.. goto Install Zip from SD Card -> browse to Bootmanager folder -> phoneRom -> & flash update.zip.. reboot & u'll be booted in ur PhoneROM
How to access SD Card once in SD ROM:
once booted into the SD ROM, you cannot use the default option to mount ur device SD card with PC, drag down the notification bar & u'll see 'USB Connected!' with a Red USB icon, select it then Mount SD Card & u r good to go, to unmount it use the same method

fshami said:
Very well written tutorial :thumbup: just one thing, after booting into the new rom & setting up google account, better to run the market before running bootmanager
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda premium
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Thanks
Added to OP .

also nice...good to see more news and apps and other things for sxl...with kind regards..Alex

Alex-V said:
also nice...good to see more news and apps and other things for sxl...with kind regards..Alex
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Thanks for passing by .... Hope your mobile got repaired so you can make new Roms/kernel for our SXL

Seker94 said:
Thanks for passing by .... Hope your mobile got repaired so you can make new Roms/kernel for our SXL
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thx hope i get it next week back
with kind regards

Hi seker was up ...
Nice guide ..I was wondering if you tried any more Rom from the sxl forum ??, any different ...
With kind regards
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda premium

I am adding more info in 2nd post about other features & how-tos of BM

Unbeatable Guy said:
Hi seker was up ...
Nice guide ..I was wondering if you tried any more Rom from the sxl forum ??, any different ...
With kind regards
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda premium
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thank you.
I haven't tried more roms yet ....i will try some of them soon .

More Roms added to OP .

Bump,
Tested AOSP (senseless) based on the new OTA & 3 Musketeers ICS based on the new OTA

So any one got lucky running bm?
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda premium

fshami said:
So any one got lucky running bm?
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda premium
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yes, have try it few time. But not gonna use it because of space it need.

nashshafrulrezza said:
yes, have try it few time. But not gonna use it because of space it need.
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Lolz, yeah i keep only one rom with it
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda premium

fshami said:
Lolz, yeah i keep only one rom with it
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda premium
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but still need about 3.5gb space, I need to have space on my storage cause i'm using camera a lot for my job, so need to have free space ready. hope there was any tweak or mode so we can cut a little off the space for app.

nashshafrulrezza said:
but still need about 3.5gb space, I need to have space on my storage cause i'm using camera a lot for my job, so need to have free space ready. hope there was any tweak or mode so we can cut a little off the space for app.
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Yes you can reduce the partition size manually for data from 1GB to say around 500 MB

fshami said:
Yes you can reduce the partition size manually for data from 1GB to say around 500 MB
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this in boot manager or normal rom?

nashshafrulrezza said:
this in boot manager or normal rom?
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While in ur PhoneROM, goto Boot Manager -> Settings -> Manually Set Variables -> What is your data's size in mb?
set it to 500 & then install the ROM n c

fshami said:
While in ur PhoneROM, goto Boot Manager -> Settings -> Manually Set Variables -> What is your data's size in mb?
set it to 500 & then install the ROM n c
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ohh, now i know it! thank you so much!

Hi there. after cutting the data size to 500 mb, does the space saved go to phone storage? I tried but phone storage is still at 8.89GB while data size is now 500mb. any way to increase phone storage? Thanks!