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I currently have the original droid and attempted to root it using super one click and it would lock up or stop running at the prompt: get mount path...... any ideas I currently am running version 2.2
You can't use super one click on the over the air build. I would suggest using zRoot, you can get it right off the market. I had the same problem.
Original Moto Droid
I recently got a replacement phone via my insurance... however this one does not have the froyo update. I would like to root my phone... so that I can use the wifi tether... and it seems there are quite a few other things you can do to improve the performance of the phone. I am unexperienced and would like a step-by-step. Oh yeah... to make matters just a little more difficult... (sorry) I do not have usb cable. Is it possible to do these things without that?
Please help!
Do you want Froyo 2.2? Thats an easy over the air update. Cause then you can get Adobe flash and all of that. If not Im sorry I can't help. But if you want 2.2 then you can get Zroot from the android market. It's an easy one click root. After that get rom manager and make a nadroid recovery backup and flash a clockwork. If you need more help with either of them I can find you a link in this forum I bet.
HI people. First of XDA Forum and Dev as you guy's are doing a great job.
Secondly i have this Motorola Milestone GSM version. I am stuck on Android 2.1, as every one how fast Motorola release Android updates for their smartphones. I have gone through lot of Rooting guides but i haven't tried one yet.
As there are lot of Rooting guides and ROM for Motorola milestone on XDA as well, i am kind confuse how to do rooting and how to use a ultimate ROM on Milestone.
If you guy's can look at my Moto version as given below and can suggest me some step by step guide and Some Good ROMS as well i will be very thankful to you guys'
I know there are lot of other users who have asked same question but i want it kind simple and crisp.
Model Number
Milestone
Firmware Version
2.1-update1
Firmware Configuration Versio n
GAS_EMEA_USASHLS00RTINT_P016
Baseband Version
3GSMEPU91A_U_91.07.56I
Kernel Version
2.6.29-omap1
Build Number
SHOLS_U2_02.36.0
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Most one-click-rooters work fine with the Milestone and it doesn't get any easier then running an app .
That's how I did my at least.
I have used universal root, but that doesn't allow APP2SD and using custom ROMS. So i want complete rooting so that i can load custom roms.
gaggid said:
I have used universal root, but that doesn't allow APP2SD and using custom ROMS. So i want complete rooting so that i can load custom roms.
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Yes it does...
The problem is that:
-for APP2SD you must have ext2 partition which you probably didnt create and for Custom ROMS you have to load the vulnerable recovery...which you probably didnt do...as well
Just my supposing...Corect me if I'm wrong!
First, ( I think) you have to flash vulnerable recovery, then root. There is also a beta 2.2.1 beta sbf available. after achieving root, you can google GOT TEAM ANDROID and click the first link which should lead to their blog - http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...BQ82GR7pNmLJSfPpg&sig2=Jd4iM6Nov5eYhJa2yrZLGg and there should be further instructions there. Good luck ( remember I think these are true, not 100% sure)
mohitrocks said:
First, ( I think) you have to flash vulnerable recovery, then root. There is also a beta 2.2.1 beta sbf available. after achieving root, you can google GOT TEAM ANDROID and click the first link which should lead to their blog - and there should be further instructions there. Good luck ( remember I think these are true, not 100% sure)
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Can you guide me through on how to do
Flash Vulnerable Reovery.
How to root Milestone
What is SBF and how to use it.
What GOT TEAM ANDROID and why i need them?
If your milestone is anything like mine (I use the milestone available from telus, in canada), then your service provider may have added an un-root and return-to-factory-bootloader check on every boot.
in which case, you would need to install the OpenRecovery backup tool onto your sd card (it's an update.zip file + OpenRecovery directory), then flash a vulnerable bootloader using spf. reboot the phone (as is necessary when doing this flash), and as the system is coming up, start up into recovery (by pressing+holding the camera button, waiting for the yellow triangle w/"!", then pressing vol+ and the camera button), then execute update.zip
drop to terminal, and depending on your model, the .sh file that's un-rooting your phone may be in a different location, and simply rename the file, delete it, or make it non-executable.
Good luck!
Mystik said:
If your milestone is anything like mine (I use the milestone available from telus, in canada), then your service provider may have added an un-root and return-to-factory-bootloader check on every boot.
drop to terminal, and depending on your model, the .sh file that's un-rooting your phone may be in a different location, and simply rename the file, delete it, or make it non-executable.
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I just bought the telus milestone a few days ago and am looking to bypass the update.zip when I go into recovery by permanently replacing the stock recovery with a custom recovery, would disabling this .sh file aid me in this respect?
Where could I find it?
I think i found complete guide for doing this.
Hope it will work.
Which ROM is best for Milestone ?
I am not talking about jazzy ROMs, i want a ROM with all cool features + stable functionality
i always have a hard time rooting Milestones :/
Still not able to get any strong good references on Hacking Milestone.
Hi all, I've researched the hell out of this and have heard many contradicting answers and would like specific help if you would to solve my problem.
I have the following:
Carrier" Alltel Wireless
Phone: Motorola Milestone
Model: A854
Firmware Version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: C_01.07.00R
Kernel Version:
2.6.29-omap1
dcn637 at zch45lnxdroid24#1
Build Number:MILER_X1_00.26.1
Phone Number: 440-218-****
MIN: 440344****
PRL Version: 31010
MEID: A000002247****
Network: Unknown
Mobile Network Type: CDMA -EvDo rev.A
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I have rooted my phone using 'Universal Androot'
I want to flash CM6 or 7 (whichever is more stable)
I know I have to install rom manager and clockworks mod and such but here is my issue.
What CM rom will work with Alltel/CDMA and how do I not flash the baseband?
I know I can use 'APN Backup and Restore' for MMS/DATA which I of course will be using.. I cannot brick or lose service although I understand the risks.
I will be making a full backup..
Am I missing anything here? I do NOT want to flash for example a droid rom and get a non-booting phone..
Some people say I can run a droid rom others say it'll stop my phone from booting... due to a locked down boot loader/signing of the firmware.
For one Rom Manager Does NOT work on Milestones, and any of the custom roms under the Milestone Development section will work. This site http://android.doshaska.net/cm7 Has the signed Milestone CM builds. Check the Milestone Android Development section for more custom roms. And your going to want to get Open Recovery 3.3 which can be found here. http://code.google.com/p/androidiani-openrecovery/downloads/list
Also I'm sure this guide will help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983516
TaintedCross said:
For one Rom Manager Does NOT work on Milestones, and any of the custom roms under the Milestone Development section will work. This site http://android.doshaska.net/cm7 Has the signed Milestone CM builds. Check the Milestone Android Development section for more custom roms. And your going to want to get Open Recovery 3.3 which can be found here. http://code.google.com/p/androidiani-openrecovery/downloads/list
Also I'm sure this guide will help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983516
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His phone is not a milestone, its a Droid. Backup your radio files before you flash any other rom, else you will never get 3g to work. Nandroid first.
You can flash droid1 roms. They would work.
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Woops your right, I didn't see that :S
Thanks guys,
I actually did it last night, got a little impatient.
1) you can backup specifically the baseband?
2) I went ahead and installed rom-manager pro and installed the cw mod and downloaded/installed the CM6.1.2 rom from Rom manager and it installed just fine and I'm up fully and running...
I have a question though, Rom manager is informing me of the newer CM7 build as an update, if I update does it just well, update?
or is it a full re-flash of the device?
If it is just an update and does not remove anything currently on the phone can I update to the stable cm7? Right now its telling me to update to the nightly build.
Thanks again for all your help..
Quote From Cyanogenmod forum: There are actually two models of the Milestone available. The A853 Milestone is a GSM phone with a locked bootloader, and a stock CyanogenMod ROM will NOT work....ever. The A854 Milestone is a CDMA phone, without a locked bootloader, and is identical in every way to the Motorola Droid. The only difference being the Droid comes with a 16GB SD card, while the A854 Milestone comes with an 8GMB SD card. CyangenMod will load perfectly on it.
So yeh, as you mentioned the CDMA version of the phone is a Droid1 and the bootloader is NOT locked.
EDIT
I did make sure to backup eveything I could
Titamium backup
Rom manager backup
SMS Backup
APN Backup (sucked, but manually fixed it)
and I copied them to the computer for safe keeping
CM7 is a full reflash.
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sileshn said:
CM7 is a full reflash.
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I've been looking into it and alot of people are saying I can update, just dont tell it to remove my data and it should work..
I'll try and post my results, I have a backup of my CM6.1.2 and my Stock 2.1 so I'm not too concerned
EDIT
Semi-Bricked it with Rom-manager so I went in an re-flashed via recovery and its all good...
Hi im new to the forms an i have a few rooting questions. I have an HTC Hero CDMA, but it's running on metropcs (which leads me to belive that is has already been rooted). I want to root my phone yet i dont know if i can because i think it is already rooted. If i were to "reroot" my phone will the careier information be deleted? Is there a way to backup my curent "stock" rom? And if i can backup my curent rom will my carier information be saved as well? I also wanted to know if i can somehow set my carier info manually, in the event that after rooting my phone it doesn't connect to metorpcs.
Look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18890014
A developer is helping another guy with same issue
Good luck
Good luck
V's CDMA Hero
BlazeGX said:
Hi im new to the forms an i have a few rooting questions. I have an HTC Hero CDMA, but it's running on metropcs (which leads me to belive that is has already been rooted). I want to root my phone yet i dont know if i can because i think it is already rooted. If i were to "reroot" my phone will the careier information be deleted? Is there a way to backup my curent "stock" rom? And if i can backup my curent rom will my carier information be saved as well? I also wanted to know if i can somehow set my carier info manually, in the event that after rooting my phone it doesn't connect to metorpcs.
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Rooting Won't Mess up Anything...
A Quick way to see if your Rooted is to Simply Install a Application that Requires Root!
Next if you Do have Root Install Tomorrow Manager and Flash a Recovery and Make a Nandroid Backup of your Current Rom, this way you can Always go back if something goes Wrong!
So I rooted my old milestone today with intentions of installing a custom rom. After not being able to install rom manager I searched for other options. I tried adb and droid explorer but nothing is working.. I attempted installing a vulnerable img with rsd lite until I discovered it was for a853 milestones not a854. Anyways, does anyone have any idea how to get rom manager or at least clockwork recovery on the milestone? Its not on the market and wont install using the apk so I'm stumped. If not, does anyone have any other ideas of how to get a custom rom on here? I have the android sdk and adb installed, busybox installed, droid explorer installed, but I cant figure this out. Thanks in advance..
blackhous3 said:
So I rooted my old milestone today with intentions of installing a custom rom. After not being able to install rom manager I searched for other options. I tried adb and droid explorer but nothing is working.. I attempted installing a vulnerable img with rsd lite until I discovered it was for a853 milestones not a854. Anyways, does anyone have any idea how to get rom manager or at least clockwork recovery on the milestone? Its not on the market and wont install using the apk so I'm stumped. If not, does anyone have any other ideas of how to get a custom rom on here? I have the android sdk and adb installed, busybox installed, droid explorer installed, but I cant figure this out. Thanks in advance..
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WRONG FORUM urs is milestone 2 this is for A853 and A855
Are you sure? Mine is identical in looks to the og Droid... its an a854 I don't think its a milestone 2.
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A853=MILESTONE & A855 =DROID now how can A854 be the same?
Do you want me to take some pictures? I'm not retarded. Its a Canadian CDMA version of the Droid and they call it the Milestone. If you don't know what I'm talking about then GTFO.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912490 here's a basic guide i found on the web to root and install roms on your phone
A855 = Droid - CDMA (custom kernel bootable)
A853 = Milestone - GSM (no custom kernel bootable due to signature check)
A854 = later, non-Verizon Droid that is (unfortunately) also called Milestone - CDMA (custom kernel bootable)
If you have an A854, follow the guides for Droid, not for Milestone.
Btw., if you really have an A854 that is GSM, then you're really special and alone on the planet .
Meant CDMA sorry.
I've looked at a few Droid guides but just can't get a custom recovery to flash.
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