Hey guys,
As you may well know, the Wildfire isn't the only phone that has been put through "HTC's All Purpose Anti-Hack Machine". The HTC Thunderbolt is massivly locked down as well, however I just read an article that details how to root it already. Now I'm no expert, so hence I'm posting it here so that others can have a look. Is this worth anything?
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: http://www.androidguys.com/2011/03/20/htc-thunderbolt-rooted/
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New article found that doesn't mention emmc - any better?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...bolt-instructions-by-team-andirc-v1-20110318/
htc wildfire has no emmc, so the exploit isnt valid for it
Ok, was just a thought anyway.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire
EchoVelocity said:
Ok, was just a thought anyway.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire
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i had this idea too, but i decided to ask the ones who developed this exploit, if it could be possible to port it to a wildfire, buth they explained me there was no way, as our phone hasnt eMMC
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...bolt-instructions-by-team-andirc-v1-20110318/
That is very similar to the first article, however it doesn't mention eMMc? Would this help anyone at all?
I doubt
well in my eyes this guide just looks like the downgrading we already are able to do, problem is that it will not touch the Hboot at all... and that's where the main problem is because of the new Nandlock.
The only way is an xtc clip..... I can say it works very good and easy. If someone is interested in an in the Netherlands...
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Yes I know all about the clip. I'm just looking into how they rooted the Thunderbolt as it has similar lockdown's on it to the Wildfire.
we all know about the xtc clip, why people keep on spamming about it? theres already a thread all about xtc clip unlocking the NAND!
I am just giving another possibility...........and i can not know what other people know
hey anyone tried this trick on wildfire???
bittu4u4ever said:
hey anyone tried this trick on wildfire???
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I haven't tried it yet because I can't afford to mess up my wildfire. Also, the misc.img might be specific to the Thunderbolt.
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EchoVelocity said:
I haven't tried it yet because I can't afford to mess up my wildfire. Also, the misc.img might be specific to the Thunderbolt.
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Hmmm u might be right.. I too can't afford to mess up mine...
Can anyone try this out? Or will it just not work at all?
sure
Yeah sure I'll try it out later. And yes the misc.img is specific to the device, as I said before these steps looks a lot like the downgrading process we already have achieved, sadly as I said it doesn't affect the Hboot.
ralle.gade said:
Yeah sure I'll try it out later. And yes the misc.img is specific to the device, as I said before these steps looks a lot like the downgrading process we already have achieved, sadly as I said it doesn't affect the Hboot.
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If you try it out make sure to tell us where you end up! Perhaps we can still downgrade the hboot.
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We spoked about something similar here. Unfortunately we didn't manage to downgrade.
The method used to root Thunderbolt is similar to the method used to downgrade Desire Z. I think if someone with more knowledge will help we might be able to adapt this methods to wildfire.
Already started looking into a lot of methods which could be possible... looking at exploits for the fs security atm
By "fs" do you mean filesystem? And this method *should* be adaptable I think although don't hold me to that.
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Yes by fs I mean filesystem. But also known as nand lock
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Hello,
First off, yes I have searched for my problem and I'm sorry if this has been posted before, but I'm getting pretty confused with everything that's going on anyway so I would like to get some answers straight to my problem.
As you can read, I am trying to get S-OFF with a
HTC Incredible S
Android: 2.3.3 (GB)
ROM: 2.30.405.1 CL88716 release-keys (<- Latest OTA Stock ROM)
HBOOT: 1.13 (.0000)
I'd also like to mention that the XTC Method is NOT an option for me.
I have read through some posts about AlphaRevX not getting root (Which is what is happening to me) But they only offer a solution for 2.12, not 2.30. I have tried following this solution anyway, but it says 'Main version is higher' or something like that.
Due to this I do have a goldcard, if this is of any help.
Is there any way for me to downgrade so I can use AlphaRevX, or any other solution to get my S-OFF, so that in the end I can install Clockwork Recovery and root my Incredible S, or do I have to wait for a new exploit?
Thanks,
Shinugen
No known solution at the moment that I've heard about. I think it's a new exploit needed unless someone finds a workaround. Hopefully the AlphaRev guys will find us something for this ROM version soon.
Okay, thanks for the information.
You can also just wait.
Sorry for the double post here, but I thought I'd post my findings for anyone else interested in this matter.
After reading some news from HTC itself (Boredom, yay?) I came across them stating that they've "Listened", and will be bringing out OTA (Over The Air) Firmware upgrades which enable you to unlock the bootloader (Thus effectively setting your phone to S-OFF.)
This will be happening around August / September.
I suppose it's a race against the clock whether XDA is quicker, or HTC.
I'll have my money on XDA. xD
Shinugen said:
Sorry for the double post here, but I thought I'd post my findings for anyone else interested in this matter.
After reading some news from HTC itself (Boredom, yay?) I came across them stating that they've "Listened", and will be bringing out OTA (Over The Air) Firmware upgrades which enable you to unlock the bootloader (Thus effectively setting your phone to S-OFF.)
This will be happening around August / September.
I suppose it's a race against the clock whether XDA is quicker, or HTC.
I'll have my money on XDA. xD
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That particular announcement did not include the Incredible S, so it will probably be later than August/September.
Shinugen said:
Sorry for the double post here, but I thought I'd post my findings for anyone else interested in this matter.
After reading some news from HTC itself (Boredom, yay?) I came across them stating that they've "Listened", and will be bringing out OTA (Over The Air) Firmware upgrades which enable you to unlock the bootloader (Thus effectively setting your phone to S-OFF.)
This will be happening around August / September.
I suppose it's a race against the clock whether XDA is quicker, or HTC.
I'll have my money on XDA. xD
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It's happening in August/September for the Sensation and eventually the EVO 3D. No announcements on whether this will happen for any other device including the Incredible S. So don't hold your breath on HTC doing it themselves.
tpbklake said:
That particular announcement did not include the Incredible S, so it will probably be later than August/September.
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HTC fail! I hope they will unlock our bootloaders. But yeah, my money is on XDA.
doctorsax said:
It's happening in August/September for the Sensation and eventually the EVO 3D. No announcements on whether this will happen for any other device including the Incredible S. So don't hold your breath on HTC doing it themselves.
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As I recall it said the bootloader will be accessable for "all devices getting such updates". You could argue about the meaning of that, though I hope they meant OTA Updates with "such updates", which would mean the HTC Incredible S is included.
Plus, if they do it for the Sensation and EVO 3D, stating "They've listened", why wouldn't they do it for the rest of us?
I suppose you're right though, lets not get our hopes up. That said, it would be nice.
S off worked for me with the incredible
This youtube video is awesome at instructing step by step on how to do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshvRmAcgm8
Are you saying it didnt work because U have 2.3?
IncredibleSlover said:
S off worked for me with the incredible
This youtube video is awesome at instructing step by step on how to do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshvRmAcgm8
Are you saying it didnt work because U have 2.3?
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It doesn't work with the 2.30.405.1 stock ROM, this is a well-known issue already.
just a queston,
rooting is not possible yet and we cant downgrade not even with goldcard, so there is absolutly no wey to get cyano? is thet right?
mrkekson said:
just a queston,
rooting is not possible yet and we cant downgrade not even with goldcard, so there is absolutly no wey to get cyano? is thet right?
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Short answer: Correct.
Long answer:
Rooting is not possible because the newest update has patched the exploit that was used in order to gain root access. Downgrading with a goldcard is not possible due to the Main Version check.
What you'll have to do is wait for people to discover a new exploit for this version, so that we can gain root access (Temporarily) on 2.30.405.1. If that's achieved, we can run the AlphaRevX process (Loosen te NAND lock, get S-OFF).
Once that is done you can go ahead and flash the /system (Custom ROMs) and /recovery (Cyanogen, Clockwork, etc.)
The above might not be 100% accurate but this is how I understand things.
If anyone spots a mistake, please do correct me.
-Shinugen
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Yeah, forgot to mention XTC Clips.
Read next post.
Thanks, tpbklake!
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mrkekson said:
just a queston,
rooting is not possible yet and we cant downgrade not even with goldcard, so there is absolutly no wey to get cyano? is thet right?
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If you find someone with an XTC Clip, then that hardware device can give you full S-OFF on your IncS and then you can root and install CM7.
Rather than looting half of London, I spent my time giving something back to the Android Community.
I've compiled this guide on how to root the HTC Legend vodafone. It's pretty simple in my opinion and I've tried to make it as easy to use as possible. I have included a lot of images and started right from the beginning.
List of Guides:
How to root the HTC Legend [H-BOOT 1.00]
How to un-root the HTC Legend
Advice on choosing ROM's
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I think I've added in all the credits, but if I haven't then please tell me. I'm also making more guides for noob Android users.
Thanks for using the guide, and if you have any suggestions, please leave a comment.
N.B. Guides have since been taken down due to newer methods of one-click rooting.
Chirag Vadhia
I just rooted a day before you posted and believe me this are the steps I followed...and woo..its rooted
I hope this post is made a stickied
Very nice, and lots of pics! It should help a lot of people out.
Thank you. When I tried to root my HTC Legend, I couldn't find a proper guide, so I thought I'd make one to help other people out.
Hi Thanks i just swap my iphone with htc legend from my gf and planning to root the phone. this would be my only guide, hopefully no issue will happen and i will report back. the guide looks good and simple but the only thing i find is, TOO many files needed. maybe i can combine all of them and put in 1 place to help other newbies !
but i still shock to see number of files i need to root an android ! and the files are sooo big aswell ! different from iphone, you just need a website or 1 software to jailbreak it hehehehehe - relax im an android fan boy now !
Every Android device has its own rooting method. The one of the Legend is really long; but don't worry. It's not that hard as it seems. Also this guide is really good!
i actually has hboot 1.0.1 and reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894465 is very confusing. can someone point me to easier guide just what mafuzzer done with hboot 1.00 ? thanks alot.
already spent half a day without any luck
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i actually has hboot 1.0.1 and reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894465 is very confusing. can someone point me to easier guide just what mafuzzer done with hboot 1.00 ? thanks alot.
already spent half a day without any luck
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I would create a guide, but unfortunatley I don't have a HTC Legend with that version of H-BOOT.
what am i doing wrong :-( i keep getting usb not connected when it is :-( alsowhen i have got past that stage ONCE it said error 140 incorrect bootloader :-( i have a vodafone legend running 2.2 followed the guide to a t and now im stuck someone help please
mafu6 said:
what am i doing wrong :-( i keep getting usb not connected when it is :-( alsowhen i have got past that stage ONCE it said error 140 incorrect bootloader :-( i have a vodafone legend running 2.2 followed the guide to a t and now im stuck someone help please
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Error 140 means that you need to re-create the GoldCard. Your phone must also be connected as, "Charge Only". You could also try plugging your phone in another USB port. Also check that you have AndroidSDK installed.
Added another guide with some advice on choosing ROM's. I'm also working on a simple un-root guide.
How do I check hboot version - my gf has a legend
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Same as DHD - figured it out.
Hi! Thank you for posting such an amazing guide! But one problem that I am experiencing though, is that why are the images unable to be viewed?
Hmm,
I've just checked the guide and everything seems to be working
K I shall try it out again.
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Hmm,
I've just checked the guide and everything seems to be working
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Hmm,
But when I went to the webpage the picture could not be seen. Just a little cross on the top corner of the pic. I used Google chrome to open the page.
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bryanqjx said:
Hmm,
But when I went to the webpage the picture could not be seen. Just a little cross on the top corner of the pic. I used Google chrome to open the page.
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App
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For which page of the website do you mean?
From the pages that u provided.
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I will PM you the images when I get home.
Has any one has successfully rooted their htc salsa? Forum experts please come up with a way to root this device, htc phone with out rooting is a waste device, now I regret for buying this phone
i think alot of people are trying to find a way to do this
need some patience i guess
there's a way to s-off it right now with xtc clip and just need to get to the next step towards rooting it
if you happen to find out any information or news on rooting this device do share it on the forums
sure mate, I've tried to root with ginger break but in vain...........I would surely post it here as soon as I succeed in it..................I need to root it asap other wise I would not be able to make most of this phone Unless I root this device
yeah i can share your sentiments
my girlfriend is getting so frustrated with the phone everyday with it's low memory pop out notifications
i've tried several ways highlighted on different forums and for different forums to root the phone but none have yielded success
sigh
hopefully someone soon will be able to make a breakthru
there are a couple of us trying different methods out as we speak lol....its annoying me too...went from a Xperia X8 running GDX to this salsa lol....lucky my son still has it so i can still play lol.
all i can suggest is a little patience maybe lol
I am using salsa, and mine is already rooted.
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I am using salsa, and mine is already rooted.
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is it a stock rom that you have rooted
Yeah is that stock and how lol?
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share the way you rooted your phone
Dear friend please share they way using which you rooted your salsa............thanks in advance
ajayaldo said:
Dear friend please share they way using which you rooted your salsa............thanks in advance
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Me and sdavies08 both have an xtc clip which is required to get s-off. If u haven't got one, search for xtc clip and get one. As from there it become avaliable to root the salsa.
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BigBearEvo said:
Me and sdavies08 both have an xtc clip which is required to get s-off. If u haven't got one, search for xtc clip and get one. As from there it become avaliable to root the salsa.
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sorry im newbie
Q1= xtc clip is a hardware or software?
Q2= can u give tutorial to get s-off?
Iucken said:
sorry im newbie
Q1= xtc clip is a hardware or software?
Q2= can u give tutorial to get s-off?
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this is the XTC Clip
XTC Clip
official Usagae is here
XTC Manual
gdavies08 has successfully s-off and rooted his Salsa.
i am in the middle of doing this, getting s-off is the hard part.
check out this thread!!! for all the info.
as for tutorial for getting s-off and root, please give us time to get it done and written out for everyone to see!
I will put together a guide some point over the next few days, will be hard to show exactly how to s-off as mine is already done, hopefully the guide i put together will help out anyone using the xtc clip though,
I don't know how many DEVs are in the salsa forum, i don't lurk around myself but i did notice that the SALSA still doesn't have a software S-OFF solution.
Maybe you should start something like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374926
And get the moderators involved?
i can create a batch file to create your gold cards for the salsa but no longer have the salsa sorry
honestly we need help to root and s off salsa without the clip .....
Hey Salsa owners! I'm from the Wildfire S forum. If there are any devs working on a software S-OFF like us, we would like to co-operate with you guys. Seeing that the Salsa has almost the same specs as the Wildfire S, why not work together to get it done faster? Also, we need someone with embedding skills. Hope we get a positive reply from you guys!
im still currently running the Salsa on the chinese rom i got, so far ive expanded it a little furhter, allowing a ton load more apps and refinded the links2sd alittle so its running nicely.
as davies put we both can get you the batch files to copy etc, and i can get you any other files anyone so requires to do any work...heck id even test lmao.
one thing we really need is the recovery menu to fully function properly, maybe get support from the makers etc.
im still currently roaming the net for a dev or someone to create a rom like other htc users have.
as for the clip, yes its an arse....but me and davies are willing to help anyone in the uk, i wont personally post mine out, but am willling to help other users out.
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im still currently running the Salsa on the chinese rom i got, so far ive expanded it a little furhter, allowing a ton load more apps and refinded the links2sd alittle so its running nicely.
as davies put we both can get you the batch files to copy etc, and i can get you any other files anyone so requires to do any work...heck id even test lmao.
one thing we really need is the recovery menu to fully function properly, maybe get support from the makers etc.
im still currently roaming the net for a dev or someone to create a rom like other htc users have.
as for the clip, yes its an arse....but me and davies are willing to help anyone in the uk, i wont personally post mine out, but am willling to help other users out.
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Great. I'll let my guys know!
If you want to contact the devs, they are:
Eoghan2t7
No.human.being
Non-dev, but has helped a lot: island3r.
Beta testers: Me and lots others.
Hope you join us soon! Let's get that S-OFF Men.
Looks like HTC has released the bootloader unlock tool for the salsa
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
Blueangel180 said:
Looks like HTC has released the bootloader unlock tool for the salsa
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
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They released it for us too!!!!!
This should mean all should be able to to root etc cause pretty sure the bootloader been unlocked then it is a big step for the users without a htc clip
i cannot update the hboot section. so the xtc clip will have to do for users that cant access the sections mentioned
BigBearEvo said:
im still currently running the Salsa on the chinese rom i got, so far ive expanded it a little furhter, allowing a ton load more apps and refinded the links2sd alittle so its running nicely.
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Would you be interested in supplying a copy of the ROM your using?
Sounds like I need to run yours lol
dfwcomputer said:
Would you be interested in supplying a copy of the ROM your using?
Sounds like I need to run yours lol
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listed up a new one!
way better to use!
Are you all aware that HTCDEV.com has unlocked your bootloaders? HBOOT Update required*
bonesy said:
Are you all aware that HTCDEV.com has unlocked your bootloaders? HBOOT Update required*
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old !!
people here are finfing out ways to unlock bootloader without hboot update...**** HTC hasnt released an update yet...HTC= morons !!
I really wish HTC had given the kind of support that Sony and Samsung are providing. Samsung is giving really great hardware and Sony is giving great software support. because of this low memory issue, Salsa has become a secondary phone to me. Using Xperia arc and wondering why I didn't buy it earlier. Unlocking the bootloader from Sony's dev site was a cakewalk. I am still holding out with Salsa and hope one day we can get rid off this S-Off issue. Clearly, there are no hopes of getting ICS on Salsa with this much internal memory even though cheaper Xperia Minis with 1 Ghz processor will be getting a timely update! :-(
Salsa is a complete rip off esp for those majority users who have no clue about rooting.
HTC wake up guys!!!
Does anyone know of a working cyanogenmod ROM for the vivid? On there site its not on the device list yet
Also on a side note, I have unlocked the bootloader and have perm root. Do I need S-off and if so how do I do it?
Be patient. It was just unlocked and developers are getting to work.
Soon there will be awesomeness coming to the development forum.
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Does anyone know of a working cyanogenmod ROM for the vivid? On there site its not on the device list yet
Also on a side note, I have unlocked the bootloader and have perm root. Do I need S-off and if so how do I do it?
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seriously? it got unlocked yesterday and you think there would already be a CM build?
the only way to get a working Cyanogenmod right now would be for you to build it, because it doesnt exist.
right now there is no S-Off yet
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dont mean to come off like a **** with this post, but a Cyanogenmod release literally doesnt happen overnight....and they wont support it until someone does the work of getting it built and working on the device.
Well since other carriers were unlocked before yesterday I didn't know if someone had already been working on it...
Also this is my first android so just a heads up for any other newbies when I used the HTC dev site to unlock the phone it resets the phone wiping your data
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I chatted w/attn1 yesterday and he said if we'd get him a Vivid, he'd build CM7 for it.
Saw a page calling themselves htcvividforum.com that said they could put the inspire cm7 on the vivid, and pointed to this XDA thread for the Inspire 4G: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226584. I was wondering if anybody had tried that? I have my doubts, being it's a different phone and all.... maybe I am cross eyed and can't read.
The link to the page that claimed this:
www.htcvividforum.com/custom-roms/bbmod-rom-beta-v1-3-3-cm7-nightly-w-treats/msg71185/?
That site is pretty bogus. It's a clone of http://www.htcinspireforum.com, which, if you go to it, shows identical posts with "vivid" swapped for "inspire". I wouldn't try flashing an ace build to your Vivid.
the ACE and the HOLIDAY are not even close to having the same hardware.....i agree with kxhawkins, the site is bull****
the first clue to the exact link that you posted:
« on: October 07, 2011, 10:49:16 AM »
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dude stated that he installed a rom on a phone that wasnt even released to the public for another month?
Wow, fast replies, thanks. I wasn't brave enough. I've read your warnings, etc, so I knew something was up!
Well, back to waiting patiently for cm9. "C'mon ice ceeam!!!"
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I didn't even think to check the date on that other site. Good to know for future endeavors.
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Is there even a phone that has cyanogenmod with this processor?
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We need to wait for some guys' hard work
I think its safe to say this phone wont be getting cyanogenmod7 but it will get cyanogenmod9
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trell959 said:
I think its safe to say this phone wont be getting cyanogenmod7 but it will get cyanogenmod9
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I think the same.
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The cubed is working on cm9 has it bootable but thats it. still awesome though