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I was in the shower last night, and my wife came in and said "You had an update available and the phone wanted me to install it, so I did".
I didn't get a chance to see what the update was, but it took a while to install. I have an ADP btw (running stock ADP 1.5). Once it rebooted, I lost root access again, so i flashed Harry_m's kernel and got root back and was able to tether again.
Anyone know what the update was, or how I can look it up? I wasn't sure where to look. Thanks alot!
Dredge said:
I was in the shower last night, and my wife came in and said "You had an update available and the phone wanted me to install it, so I did".
I didn't get a chance to see what the update was, but it took a while to install. I have an ADP btw (running stock ADP 1.5). Once it rebooted, I lost root access again, so i flashed Harry_m's kernel and got root back and was able to tether again.
Anyone know what the update was, or how I can look it up? I wasn't sure where to look. Thanks alot!
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Yea reported before. supposedly small update fixing connnections or something.
Ok. Thanks for the quick response. Doesn't sound like anything too important, but I wanted to be sure.
Anyone got a link or nan dump. Its good to keep builds up to date.
No Sorry, I had no information on it since my wife took the liberty of updating for me.
Earlier my boyfriend tried to update my phone and we had errors. previously had cyanogen's mod working fine, but when we put AOSP_1.6_DRD20_ExpPack_v2.3.3 on it, we had errors galore. Now, I figured he was asleep and i'd try to factory restore it, and now i am stuck on the G1 screen.....and have no clue what to do, seeing as i think i pretty much screwed my phone...if anyone can help me ( in lamens terms ) that would be wonderful...thanks in advance...
efaith1983 said:
Earlier my boyfriend tried to update my phone and we had errors. previously had cyanogen's mod working fine, but when we put AOSP_1.6_DRD20_ExpPack_v2.3.3 on it, we had errors galore. Now, I figured he was asleep and i'd try to factory restore it, and now i am stuck on the G1 screen.....and have no clue what to do, seeing as i think i pretty much screwed my phone...if anyone can help me ( in lamens terms ) that would be wonderful...thanks in advance...
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Can you boot into recovery?
hey guys this is my first post. I have known about this website for a long time. i am a huge fan. I am having some trouble with my droid 3. I have used the v7 one click root and it worked like an absolute charm. i loved it. i highly recommend it for new d3 users. Only problem is my DA sister was messing with my phone right when the new update went out for them. lets just say.. she updated it. i had absolutely no idea until i tried to access root permissions and it did not work. i had titanium backup running too so my apps are frozen but my phone is not rooted anymore? i cant access anything. i tried to re-root my phone but it says adb is not recognized as an internal or external command or something like that. I dont know if i have to reset my entire phone? or what. Ive tried everything and nothing is working. If this is not the proper forum to ask this question i apologize ahead for this is my first forum like i said. I have absolutely no idea what to do. i am very stuck. Anything can help guys thank you.
if you had so any apps frozen I'm surprised the update went through. Lol the one click root should work for you though. I guess if you've tried everything an sbf with the .890 file is guaranteed to solve your problems and you will be able to reroot just as you've done before. Just check if your drivers are still a-ok
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thanks
i re-installed new drivers even tho i was pretty sure mine were all set. but instead of opening up the easy root v7 out of winrar directly i extracted it to the desktop then ran it then it worked? lol so i am very confused. but it works now thank you for your help.
OK. I started out this adventure to root my phone because I want to use it as a wifi hotspot for my Ipad and not pay AT&T $50/month for that "privelage." I can't figure it out!!!
Phone Info. - Samsung Captivate with Froyo kb2 build. It has the 2.1 adroid when I got it then I updated to 2.2 through the Keis program when it was available.
Before anyone starts with "read and search" lecture, I'll tell you that I've been on this site for a combined 9 hours reading and searching and nothing seems to work. I've tried one-click root programs, I've installed a rooted version of my stock ROM, Ive downloaded more apps, files, or software programs than I can remember. I know how to get the phone into download mode and I know how to boot into recovery mode, but nothing works. Everything seems to come back to the 3e Recovery I have because when I think I am almost there, I get a failed signature error.
I tried the 3e Recovery Mod and that didn't seem to do anything. Is anyone out there willing to help me through this? I am not a programmer, and I don't have any android experience whatsoever, but I can follow direction and am willing to learn. Everytime I find a new thread I seem to get more confused because I'm unclear on the jargon being used, or the thread is on a different ROM or phone so I don't know if it will work. I know "brick" is a bad thing so I don't want to do that.
I any of the experts had my phone what would you do? Do you need more information from me? Also, once I get this figured out, I'de love some recomendation on a better, faster ROM to install.
ANY HELP WOLD BE GREATLY APPRICIATED. Sorry for the frustration.
When I was on the Official Froyo 2.2 the first thing I used to successfully get root was this... View attachment SuperOneClickv1.6.5-ShortFuse.zip
This version was the only one at the time that would work. Extract it and run the SuperOneClick application. Be sure to have the usb debugging on.-- Menu /Settings /Applications /Development /then check the USB debugging.
Hmmmm.....very odd. Froyo is super easy.
Do you have Super User showing up in the apps drawer?
AND DON'T USE KIES ANY MORE FOR UPDATING !! YOU CAN BE IN FOR NASTY SURPRISES.
Been there. I'll try it again, but I think it still can't get around the 3e verification stuff. I'll let you know.
No SuperUser as of yet. I guess that is the point. Once I get rooted, I should get SuperUser status.
DaytonGuy said:
Been there. I'll try it again, but I think it still can't get around the 3e verification stuff. I'll let you know.
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That requires a custom kernel
*Get Chance and Luck*
DaytonGuy said:
No SuperUser as of yet. I guess that is the point. Once I get rooted, I should get SuperUser status.
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After u try the SuperOneClick from my previous post, reboot ur phone and then see what u have.
After nearly 9 hours of trying...I have cracked this thing. Turn out there were two threads about the 3e recovery mod. I tried the manual thread with no success. I just found this one that has a one click script to do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423
Once I did that, I used Captivate One Click Root and presto....I now have SuperUser permissions. Sweet.
Thanks to everyone that responded to my questions. I'm sure I'll have more about ROMs and such.
^ Good deal. Glad u got it.
I figured I would be back.
Anyone have a link to a clear explaination on how to CID unlock the Captivate? A video would be fantastic, but I know how that goes. Also, is there a way to tell if it is unlocked or not?
Thanks
DaytonGuy said:
I figured I would be back.
Anyone have a link to a clear explaination on how to CID unlock the Captivate? A video would be fantastic, but I know how that goes. Also, is there a way to tell if it is unlocked or not?
Thanks
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Maybe this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872455
If you want to go with this - BACK UP YOUR nv_data.bin TO YOUR COMPUTER as soon as you can. DON'T LEAVE IT ONLY ON THE PHONE !!!!
Or have you heard of Samsung Tool v10.7...... here: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f45...orld-just-one-more-revolution-update-1327536/
Register and go to "Download Area"
Jesus....tht will have to wait. That looks pretty complicated..... lol
I'll see what I can do later this week.
Thanks!
Galaxy s unlock in the market.
Use the option to back up, then after copy the galaxys unlock folder on your sdcard to your PC someplace safe...
Galaxy s unlock in the market.
Use the option to back up, then after copy the galaxys unlock folder on your sdcard to your PC someplace safe...
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I tried that early on because it looked so easy. All I get is "Sorry, no codes found unknown error" Is there a way to tell if I'm CID unlocked or not? I haven't done that yet that I know of. I did click the unlock button is Super One Click, but it did nothing. By that I mean the program, nor the phone seemed like anything happened. Early on in this process I found the completly rooted version of my stock Froyo 2.2 and installed that on my phone thinking that it would root the phone. Later realized it doesn't work like that. How do I check the CID lock? I'de like to try one of these cool ROM's I keep reading about.
unless you are planning on running the captivate on another carrier, you dont need to unlock it.
I was under the impression that I needed to CID unlock the phone to flash any ROM not produced or signed by the carrier. I thought SIM unlock was what allowed you to take the phone to another carrier?
As you can see, I know enough to be dangerous, but I'm slowly learning.
DaytonGuy said:
I was under the impression that I needed to CID unlock the phone to flash any ROM not produced or signed by the carrier. I thought SIM unlock was what allowed you to take the phone to another carrier?
As you can see, I know enough to be dangerous, but I'm slowly learning.
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CID unlocks do not apply to Samsung phones.
once you have a kernel that has CWM built into it, you can start flashing. nothing else required. you dont even need root if you arent planning on using something like titanium backup before you flash.
Cool.
So any recomendations on my first custom ROM install?
I tried installing a custum boot animation last night and had no luck. I used CWM to flash the file I downloaded, but no change. I tried to copy a new customanimation.zip (I think that's what it's called I'm going from memory here) but I don't have RW access to the System folder. I tried using CWM to mount system and then fix permissions through recovery mode, but that doesn't do it. I'm using Droid Explorer to copy the file but it won't copy. There is a customamination.zip file in system/media so I tried to rename it .zp and it won't take. I assume that is a permissions thing.
I guess I'll try Root Exploer from the market. People seem to be having luck with that.
you cant use a bootanimation.zip on a stock kernel. It just be enabled in a custom kernel.
Go read some more bro. A LOT MORE.
OK. so it looks like I downloaded a custom animation zip file, but I need to flash a kernel that allows me to use the anmation. I ran across a post about that so I can find it.
Was was confusing to me was the uploader of the animation called it "flashable" so I thought that was the kernel and all, but I'm now guessing that by flashing it it simply installed it into the system/media folder for me???
Still looking for any suggestions for my first ROM.
Info:
This is a custom stock rom that is only for sprint devices (Sprint/Vm/Boost). It was made using SuperR's Kitchen. It is rooted and I tried to removed as much as I could. This is just a work in progress so there will probably be more that I will remove and will replace some of the apps with updated and better versions based on user input. Also included for those that wish to make their own rom is an decrypted rooted stock. I have tested these extensively, but as always make a full backup before flashing and do a full wipe just in case. I am not responsible for any damages or loss of data that may occur from flashing these roms.
Apps that have been removed:
system/app/appmanager*
system/app/BasicDream*
system/app/CalculatorWidget*
system/app/Drive*
system/app/DriveActivator*
system/app/Exchange3Google*
system/app/facebook*
system/app/FaceLock*
system/app/FMRadioService*
system/app/Font_Helvetica*
system/app/Font_XinGothic*
system/app/Font_Yuen*
system/app/Gmail2*
system/app/GoogleTTS*
system/app/Hangouts*
system/app/HoloSpiralWallpaper*
system/app/HtcAutoRotateWidget*
system/app/HtcBackgroundDataWidget*
system/app/HTCBackup*
system/app/HtcBackupReset*
system/app/HtcCarGps*
system/app/HTC_Connect*
system/app/HtcGpsWidget*
system/app/HtcHotspotWidget*
system/app/HtcLogLevel*
system/app/HtcMessageProvider*
system/app/HtcPowerStripWidget*
system/app/HtcRingtoneWidget*
system/app/HtcScreenBrightnessWidget*
system/app/HtcScreenTimeoutWidget*
system/app/HtcSyncWidget*
system/app/IMEHWRPenPower*
system/app/IMEMurasuIndic*
system/app/IMEMurasuViet*
system/app/IME_TP_ValueAdd*
system/app/instagram*
system/app/KidMode-google*
system/app/Maps*
system/app/messenger*
system/app/Music2*
system/app/MyHTC*
system/app/News_Republic*
system/app/NewsWeather*
system/app/NoiseField*
system/app/pagesmanager*
system/app/PhaseBeam*
system/app/talkback*
system/app/Videos*
system/app/YouTube*
system/priv-app/DemoFLOPackageInstaller*
system/priv-app/Facebook*
system/priv-app/Frisbee*
system/priv-app/GooglePlusPlugin*
system/priv-app/GSD*
system/priv-app/HTCAdvantage*
system/priv-app/HtcBtWidget*
system/priv-app/HtcCalendarWidgets*
system/priv-app/HtcContactWidgets*
system/priv-app/HtcDataRoamingWidget*
system/priv-app/HtcDataStripWidget*
system/priv-app/HtcDLNAMiddleLayer*
system/priv-app/HtcDMS*
system/priv-app/HtcDotMatrix*
system/priv-app/HtcFileManager*
system/priv-app/HtcHotspotWidget*
system/priv-app/HtcMobileNetworkWidget*
system/priv-app/HtcMusicWidget*
system/priv-app/HtcRingtoneTrimmer*
system/priv-app/HtcSoundRecorder*
system/priv-app/HTCSpeakCyberon*
system/priv-app/HtcWeatherClockWidget*
system/priv-app/HtcWiFiWidget*
system/priv-app/HTCZero*
system/priv-app/iCloudTransfer*
system/priv-app/ID*
system/priv-app/installer*
system/priv-app/Instagram_SN_Plugin*
system/priv-app/LinkedIn_Fsplugin*
system/priv-app/LocationPicker*
system/priv-app/Lookout*
system/priv-app/Lucy*
system/priv-app/Mail*
system/priv-app/MirrorLink_MirrorLinkService*
system/priv-app/Photos*
system/priv-app/PolarisOffice*
system/priv-app/Sprint_Installer*
system/priv-app/Sprint_Sprint_VVM*
system/priv-app/Sprint_Sprint_Zone*
system/priv-app/TetheringGuard*
system/priv-app/Twitter*
system/priv-app/Velvet*
system/priv-app/WallpaperCropper*
system/priv-app/Weather*
De-Bloated MM (Updated: 9-2-16):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905724314, https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=Nightbreed&dl=Nightbreed/HTC%20626s/Sprint_Stock_MMDB_2.27.651.6.zip (BB down)
Standard Stock MM (Updated: 6-23-16): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686679545611466, https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=Nightbreed&dl=Nightbreed/HTC%20626s/Sprint_Stock_MM_2.27.651.6.zip (BB down)
Debloated LP(Updated 1/23/16): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzHOZHL6ZwXhRWxZNG4zc3lDSWc
Standard Stock LP: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzHOZHL6ZwXhX0RoYnpxTUsyZnc
Let me know if there are any problems/request you have I'll try to do my best to fix them as quickly as possible.
I would like to thank @Captain_Throwback for all of his help in making this rom.
*updated links 9-2-16
Nice! I'm downloading now. Thanks for putting in the time. Can't wait to check it out.
thefuryofZ3US said:
Nice! I'm downloading now. Thanks for putting in the time. Can't wait to check it out.
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Let me know how it goes. I still have some work to do on it. Wasn't really sure what some of the files were. I'll be running more test to see what else I can remove and still have it boot. Wan't to get this as small as possible. If I removed anything that breaks something important let me know. As I said I'm not a dev and this is my first attempt.
No doubt. I have no problem putting it through the wringer. I'll let you know if I find anything, as well as any fixes that may work. I'm stoked to get back to my 626 and get to flashing!
I'll keep an eye on this. Just got the phone in the mail and noticed the extreme amounts of bloatware. Can't wait to root Dx.
Everything seems to be functioning correctly so far. Nice, lite and responsive. Flashed well, maybe 3 minutes total to complete. Boot up took even less. As of this post, no FC's or hangups found.
Solid rom! Thanks again!
Finally a rom for the sprint variants! I'll be giving this a try, downloading now. I hope it solves the low memory problems....
Sinister Drake said:
Finally a rom for the sprint variants! I'll be giving this a try, downloading now. I hope it solves the low memory problems....
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Removed most of the apps that were causing problems. Have another version that I am currently working on that will have the updates included and a few more apps removed. Only problem is this phone is very hard to make flashable roms for. Most attempts end with a boot loop. Still not giving up though.
A few things I have noticed: first is the HTC Account apk was missing so I couldn't sign in to install themes. I fixed that by downloading it from Google Play and making it a system app using rom toolbox pro.
Secondly I'm not sure if our phone has a magnetometer (compass) I would think it would have one. But it's not working.
Other than those 2 issues, this is a solid rom. Good job man. Keep up the good work.
I'm trying to get viper4Android to work but it keeps telling me my busybox installation is broken which it isn't.
Might wanna see if you can include busybox in future updates. Just a suggestion.
Oops, sorry noob here, got the 626s desire but connected to the bell network. if this is a sprint rom i guess i got to go back to rooted stock? The rom boots but hangs at activation. am i correct?
Unfortunately until someone comes up with a rom for your variant, you'll have to go back to your original rom. I hope you made a backup before you installed this rom.
I have the boost mobile variant and I still can't get twrp to work only Cyan recovery anyone know anything about getting two to work I used captainthrowback
Maybe I should learn how to read better. Is new so started off the bat with nothing on it so no backup I did with it. Worst case is I'm screwed lol.
kindlefire39 said:
Maybe I should learn how to read better. Is new so started off the bat with nothing on it so no backup I did with it. Worst case is I'm screwed lol.
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You might not be screwed. Try searching the HTC website for an Ruu for your carrier. Once you find it lock your bootloader, then let it run its magic. Should return you back to stock.
@Sinister Drake I removed a lot of HTC stuff as I didn't think most people use it. If I do remove something you really need and can't find let me know and I'll re-add it.
As for busybox it does come pre-installed. Why some apps find it and others do not I can't really say. Doing a busybox check does show it's there.
Now as for the compass that is a issue that worries me. All my research says this phone has one, but it doesn't work even on my recovery. I need to know if it was something that worked on stock or if it was just false reporting by HTC, so I can narrow down the problem. It shouldn't be a problem with my rom as it is taken directly from the RUU, but I cannot be for certain until I get more feedback.
You know I screwed myself and went to quick because I had it rooted with twrp and oh look debloated firmware without paying attention to the Carrier, Doh! You know what silly, I called HTC Canada because bell is a Canadian outfit and they apparently don't supply ruu's like the states does. Oh well my bad 200 smackers later and a new phone. I guess on the bright side I can root it lol. Maybe one of the excellent developers will somehow create a bell version.
New version = https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzHOZHL6ZwXhRWxZNG4zc3lDSWc Removed an extra 200mb now total over 600mb freed. Also, updated the OP with the list of apps that have been remove. As always if I removed something you want and can't find let me know I will add it back in. Been using this version for a few days and found no errors, but make a backup just in case. Report any error you find I'll do my best to fix them.
Working on updating the apps to free up even more space. After that I'll be replacing some apps with lighter versions. Once I get any significant build I'll post it.
@kindlefire39 hopefully you can find someone else that has this phone in your region to make a backup for you. Once you get that you can easily use suprr kitchen to make a debloated version.
Is it possible to backup my new phone and use super kitchen? Or am I out in left field? I could be the first one with a bell mobility variant.
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Is it possible to backup my new phone and use super kitchen? Or am I out in left field? I could be the first one with a bell mobility variant.
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Once you flash a rom it overwrites the one you currently have installed. That is why it is good to make a backup before you flash. Out of curiosity have you tried to flash Captain_Throwback's rom? Its for metropcs but if you can get your phone to boot you can call your phone company tell them your phone is on a different carrier and you need the codes for the phone to work on their network. If you do get it to boot some things might not work, like the wifi, but it can get you through until you can get a proper rom/backup. Try posting in the help section asking for someone to make a backup of their phone. Heck even try asking anyone you know that has the same phone if you can borrow it for a bit to fix yours.
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You might not be screwed. Try searching the HTC website for an Ruu for your carrier. Once you find it lock your bootloader, then let it run its magic. Should return you back to stock.
@Sinister Drake I removed a lot of HTC stuff as I didn't think most people use it. If I do remove something you really need and can't find let me know and I'll re-add it.
As for busybox it does come pre-installed. Why some apps find it and others do not I can't really say. Doing a busybox check does show it's there.
Now as for the compass that is a issue that worries me. All my research says this phone has one, but it doesn't work even on my recovery. I need to know if it was something that worked on stock or if it was just false reporting by HTC, so I can narrow down the problem. It shouldn't be a problem with my rom as it is taken directly from the RUU, but I cannot be for certain until I get more feedback.
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When I installed the rom I did not see Busybox, I installed it from google play. I'm still trying to figure out how to get viper4android to work to no avail. Maybe you can add it as a system app with the rom. With that being said, I've learned that another thing you have to do to get it to work is to use the selinux changer. with a quick google search you can find it elsewhere to download since it is not availble on google play anymore.
I do have to give you props though man, you're doing a fantastic job developing this rom whilst not being a developer. Kudos to you brother.
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Is it possible that you could provide the apk for the HTC clock widget? I really dig the flip clock style. I can install it myself, I just dont have the apk for it
Sorry what I meant is I got a second phone because HTC Canada couldn't help. I just bit the bullet. So with the new phone can I make a stock backup or through twrp than backup? If I have a stock backup, than I could custom it and delete apps that you did for yours in your list.