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What app do I use to make my phone act as a router and/or tether? I can't find Tether Wifi in the market... is there another app you recommend? I do not live in a 3g area... this would be only used at a beach house with no internet... I realize edge is slower but its better than nothing. Is this possible?
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Any advice on pimping out the G1? I saw a video on youtube where the guys dialer was large rectangular buttons, maybe purple too... how do you get this? (better keyboard?) I've been looking at Teds Hero Theme, waiting on a version for Cyan 3.6.8.1. Do I need to delete open home after/before a theme, does not seem like it will be of any use after I do this hero theme from Ted, right?
s15274n said:
Okay, so I took the plunge (for me it was a plunge) and was surprised just how easy it was to root, using the instructions from this site.
:edit: I have searched these topics.. I just seem to get lost and go from one topic to another. I have a disorder that kinda makes me jump around a bit, alah my post below. Thank you all for any and all help!
I used these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
Below are some questions I have... not in a great order. IF YOU CAN, please help me out with anything you already know.
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What is the recovery.img file that is used in that manual, and do I need another one if I am using Cyanogens (v3.6.8.1) stable rom?
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I saw at one point a thread that had the names of common items and what they meant but can't find it (ie, why I dont know why what a img file is or does). Can anyone shed some light on this, or know where that thread is?
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The manual also made it seem like I needed to load a JF build. After my root I went straight to cyanogen. Does this matter? Did I lose something by not doing JF first? Is there a backup anywhere (other than the files I moved from my SD card to my computer before formatting it)?
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Do I need to load any other cyanogen things on my phone? On his thread it lists things like Audio resources, pimped out recovery image, etc.
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Finally, I need to partition my card to take advantage of apps2sd on his rom.... what is the best way to do this? I really need help on this one.
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What are all the cool apps that come with this rom.... anywhere I can go to learn more about how to use them?
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What app do I use to make my phone act as a router and/or tether?
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Any advice on pimping out the G1? I saw a video on youtube where the guys dialer was large rectangular buttons, maybe purple too... how do you get this? (better keyboard?)
TOTAL NOOB.. love the site... promise not to ask TOO many questions and hope to contain them here. Thank you all.
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This thread will help guide you in some of the areas you are looking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=519523
Its fine that you went straight to cyanogens rom. Its good to load cyanogens new recovery (1.4), its in the pimped out recovery and all instructions are in there. There are different ways to partition a sd card, the way I do mine is thru Ubuntu (tuturial is in my sig). Wifi tether for root users is what allows your phone to act as a router. Theres alot of cool apps, you just got to play with them to figure them out or narrow down what your trying to find out. And theres a search feature, use that or be flamed if you ask repeated questions.
s15274n said:
Okay, so I took the plunge (for me it was a plunge) and was surprised just how easy it was to root, using the instructions from this site.
:edit: I have searched these topics.. I just seem to get lost and go from one topic to another. I have a disorder that kinda makes me jump around a bit, alah my post below. Thank you all for any and all help!
I used these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
Below are some questions I have... not in a great order. IF YOU CAN, please help me out with anything you already know.
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What is the recovery.img file that is used in that manual, and do I need another one if I am using Cyanogens (v3.6.8.1) stable rom?
Get cyan pimped out recovery. The instructions are fool proof how to dow it.
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I saw at one point a thread that had the names of common items and what they meant but can't find it (ie, why I dont know why what a img file is or does). Can anyone shed some light on this, or know where that thread is?
Look in the informative thread sticky in the dev subforum
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The manual also made it seem like I needed to load a JF build. After my root I went straight to cyanogen. Does this matter? Did I lose something by not doing JF first? Is there a backup anywhere (other than the files I moved from my SD card to my computer before formatting it)?
No, it's cool that you went straight to cyan. See when that guide was written those were the most popular roms that's why they are there.
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Do I need to load any other cyanogen things on my phone? On his thread it lists things like Audio resources, pimped out recovery image, etc.
I would load the Audio resources since those are your ringtones and notification tones. Though if you plan on making your own it isn't really necessary. As for the recovery image you should definitely download. The instructions are easy and simple so just read.
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Finally, I need to partition my card to take advantage of apps2sd on his rom.... what is the best way to do this? I really need help on this one.
Not to be mean but... Seriously??? It's a sticky in this subforum....
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What are all the cool apps that come with this rom.... anywhere I can go to learn more about how to use them?
Just browse the apps section to see what you like
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What app do I use to make my phone act as a router and/or tether?
It's in the cyanogen thread...
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Always search first, and if you can't find it search again. Don't just search 1 subforum. Believe me the answers are out there.
Yeah, I promise I do search, but again I just kinda seem to go from one thing to another and then I realize there are several ways to do the same thing.
Regarding the partition, no offense taken... but I'm not comfortable enough with the process so thought I would try and get more guidance than what I can find in the several threads with different methods.
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Yeah, I promise I do search, but again I just kinda seem to go from one thing to another and then I realize there are several ways to do the same thing.
Regarding the partition, no offense taken... but I'm not comfortable enough with the process so thought I would try and get more guidance than what I can find in the several threads with different methods.
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I see where you are coming from since I too am a noob. So I'm guessing you're rooted and have a custom rom installed already. Soo here is the guide I used to partition my SD card. It is a very, self-explanatory guide. I have no computer programming background and this guide made it seem easy to me. You're going to need cyan's pimped out recovery. Like I said just find that thread and it has the directions to install it. As for apps, I found what I thought was cool browsing the app forum here and on androidcommunity.com
^ right on, will try and accomplish both of those goals tonight. Thanks man. Will report back. If anyone else feels like chiming in on any other Qs, please feel free.
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^^ alright, both goals achieved... partitioned sd card and 1.4 recovery.img done.
NOW.... WTF is nandroid? I did HOME+POWER and did a backup, saved it to my computer... what do I do with this? Anyone?
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^^ alright, both goals achieved... partitioned sd card and 1.4 recovery.img done.
NOW.... WTF is nandroid? I did HOME+POWER and did a backup, saved it to my computer... what do I do with this? Anyone?
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Exactly that... its a backup of basically your entire phone from the point that you created the backup, if you happen to flash another ROM and you don't like it, or it breaks, you can hit the restore option and return to this moment in time for you phone.
Holy crap that was a ton of questions... but ye as the other guys said just search the forum, all of the questions you asked have been answered.
Here's a link for the tether app I use to help you out a little:http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=signed_andTether_1_51.apk&can=2&q
Apps2sd: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=512743
Edit: I apologize... didn't realize you had successfully done apps2sd already, nice work though...
if you need anymore help pm me.
bare with me ONE MORE Q RE: NANDROID
I have created a nandroid backup, copied the folder from my SD card to my computer for emergencies.
If I add a new ROM and wipe.... how would I restore my phone? The backup I created would be erased from the phone right? And the backup on my computer would be from another rom, does that matter (assuming no, but I dont know the first thing about how to restore my phone from doing a wipe).
Thank you all... incredible forum.
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bare with me ONE MORE Q RE: NANDROID
I have created a nandroid backup, copied the folder from my SD card to my computer for emergencies.
If I add a new ROM and wipe.... how would I restore my phone? The backup I created would be erased from the phone right? And the backup on my computer would be from another rom, does that matter (assuming no, but I dont know the first thing about how to restore my phone from doing a wipe).
Thank you all... incredible forum.
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when you wipe everything on your sd remains only data from the phones internal is wiped, so as long as you didnt delete it from sd after backing up to computer your good. Also worse come to worse you can use a card reader to get it on there..
As far as your settings and stuff reseting, thats why some people get to lazy to wipe you can try my backuppro (i use this) or backup for root (dont know to much about) to back up your settings, bookmarks, sms, and contacts if youd like. Note though that your contacts and all that will come back after signing back into google, and your apps will also remain on the sd..
^ ahh... completely forgot that the SD card was left intact after a wipe. That makes perfect sense and thank you thank you. I have backup for root now but will go to the market and try your app. THank you!
you need any more help?
xriderx66 said:
you need any more help?
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don't burn them out with too much info, wait at least another year
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you are 2 years late to aks if he still needs help don't bring back dead threads that do not need to come back
Lol.
I live for these moments on this forum!
Guys, I don't have the original image and the only image I have on my SDcard is eclair 2.0-1.2
I am just upset with the OP for providing insufficient instructions and I am very unaware of the previous setup required before doing it so.
I am in recovery mode and my G1 keeps rebooting over and over since I wipe the factory default.
I apologize for not using the search button because I don't see any answers, or maybe I just want direct answer.
Sorry, I have to ask this, how do I recover the image on my G1? I have it connected to my PC but it's currently in recovery mode right now.
Please provide me detailed step to step what I need to do. Thank you for your time and effort, this is upsetting me big time.
misdirection said:
I am just upset with the OP for providing insufficient instructions
I am in recovery mode and my G1 keeps rebooting over and over since I wipe the factory default.
I apologize for not using the search button because I don't see any answers, or maybe I just want direct answer.
Sorry, I have to ask this, how do I recover the image on my G1? I have it connected to my PC but it's currently in recovery mode right now.
Please provide me detailed step to step what I need to do. Thank you for your time and effort, this is upsetting me big time.
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LMAO dude this is pure richness right here, you are posting in wrong section you know. And that title of yours isnt following forum rules. Were you rasied under rock or something? There are tons of guides that will tell you what to do, plus even vid guides. All directions are all here for your use.
-Best Regards Ace
Ps. if your in rec mode then your not bricked
Brick=cant turn on G1 pr G1 is stuck @ Splash screen
Gotta give props for the thread title ... is very attracting ... lol
Stop blaming the guys making the ROMS for your own F-up.
Learn to read the instructions.
ALL of them.
Don't blame them for the fact you didn't read THIS :
first you will need these things haykuro spl,ext3/linux-swap if you dont have it and if you do wipe them clean
The please provide links for those kinds of software.
I am really upset that no one will help me
Oh lordy!
Havent laughed this hard in aaaaages!
If nothing else you make for some great entertainment value
misdirection said:
Guys, I don't have the original image and the only image I have on my SDcard is eclair 2.0-1.2
I am just upset with the OP for providing insufficient instructions and I am very unaware of the previous setup required before doing it so.
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You should be upset at yourself for not reading the clear instructions that are inherent in nearly every ROM update procedure. READ the instructions.
I am in recovery mode and my G1 keeps rebooting over and over since I wipe the factory default.
I apologize for not using the search button because I don't see any answers, or maybe I just want direct answer.
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Searching forums before diving blindly into processes like these will certainly save you frustration and a bricked device. Again, blaming someone else for your laziness isn't exactly the route you should take.
Sorry, I have to ask this, how do I recover the image on my G1? I have it connected to my PC but it's currently in recovery mode right now.
Please provide me detailed step to step what I need to do. Thank you for your time and effort, this is upsetting me big time.
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Search the forums.
shadowch31 said:
Oh lordy!
Havent laughed this hard in aaaaages!
If nothing else you make for some great entertainment value
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I know this place is ***** great, this guy got me laughin here
just return the phone and get an apple iphone
Okay..
How do I put the files into SD card even when my phone is in boot mode?
misdirection said:
Guys, I don't have the original image and the only image I have on my SDcard is eclair 2.0-1.2
I am just upset with the OP for providing insufficient instructions and I am very unaware of the previous setup required before doing it so.
I am in recovery mode and my G1 keeps rebooting over and over since I wipe the factory default.
I apologize for not using the search button because I don't see any answers, or maybe I just want direct answer.
Sorry, I have to ask this, how do I recover the image on my G1? I have it connected to my PC but it's currently in recovery mode right now.
Please provide me detailed step to step what I need to do. Thank you for your time and effort, this is upsetting me big time.
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1. Read the rules
2. Read the Forum
3. Search on the Forum
4. Post in good place
ums_enable in console
or on amon_ra usb toggle on the main screen
quit hating ppl help noob out, which version of recovery r u using ? or is it stock recovery? Which rom r u trying to flash? If u r using stock recovery u should b serching for something like Fastboot or adb, if u using cyan's or RA's recovery that just find different room to flash.It would b nice to know Phones specs...SPL, Radio, REcovery etc. just like what i got in my sig.
For future references post in Q&A thread or where is the ROM u flashed is, Provide some info if u need help.
I am using standard recovery. I tried Droid Explorer and no luck.
misdirection said:
How do I put the files into SD card even when my phone is in boot mode?
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Since you're too cocky and too ignorant to do most of the things on here, I suggest you put your phone back to stock as soon as you figure out how to flash images. Get the "recovery image" from here http://developer.htc.com/google-io-device.html, then go ahead and get a card reader, drop the file on the reader, rename it update.zip, boot into recovery, alt+s to flash it, alt+w to wipe, then reboot.
misdirection said:
I am using standard recovery. I tried Droid Explorer and no luck.
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ok then go here and set up adb after u done follow the link in my sig to flash RA 1.5.2 recovery. After u get RA recovery find the rom u need to flash id suggest Cyans rom or WG and make sure ur SPL and RAdio is uptodate.
Good luck.
Can you atleast change the title?
Such language on a sunday.
HAHA too bad this dump won't allow the wrecking crew to 'assist' this here fella...
Ace42 said:
Can you atleast change the title?
Such language on a sunday.
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I know right! but hey give him a break i bet almost every1 of u ****ed something up eh ;-) .... personally i so "bricked" my phone twice.....lost root at least 5 times fing around with the roms and scripts....
Brutal,
Me and Ace42 spent around 2 pages in manups thread trying to help only to be told '**** You' we have given him all the links to help him yet still he does not listen and proceeds to be rude and obvoxious.
I think he is looking more for someone to do it all for him rather than using the information already given out to help himself.
All I can say is good luck, your gonna need it!
I am planning on rooting/modding my build number DMD64, firmware 1.6 G1 later tonight.
It looks like I need to follow these instruction to create a goldcard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6026741
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
And then these instructions to root the phone:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how-to-root-the-mytouch-3g-or-g1-in-one-click/
I am leaning toward the SuperD ROM.
Anything to add? Thanks.
I take the no reply to mean I am on the right track.
Am I doing something wrong here? This is a Q&A forum, and I am asking if I am on the right track, but I am not getting any kind of confirmation. Anyone willing to help me? Thanks.
I am also doing the same tonight. Please let me know if there is anything else I need to know or do. Much appreciated...
Let me know how it goes. Thanks.
It worked, you don't need to worry about the goldcard, just get the dream.img file or however its spelled and put it on your sd.
Could you be more specific about what exactly you did? Which link/procedures did you follow? Thanks.
Use these instructions. I have been using theunlockr.com as my source for how-to's and walk thru's because he makes them very simplistic.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/04/26/how-to-root-the-htc-g1dream/
I don't like sending you away from XDA but the guys at theunlockr.com took the time to make an outstanding tutorial that they updated a week ago.
I liked it so much, I even commented on their page. Follow the instructions carefully and you won't have any problems.
Good luck,
~DM
Do you need to have a different sd card for root access? Or does the sd card that comes with the original G1 from Tmobile ok? Planning on rooting here shortly if you can use the regular sd card.
Gucci(G1) said:
Do you need to have a different sd card for root access? Or does the sd card that comes with the original G1 from Tmobile ok? Planning on rooting here shortly if you can use the regular sd card.
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No you don't have to have a different sdcard. What the original poster is talking about is a goldcard which is needed for some rooting techniques. As long as you have a T-Mobile G1 and you are in the United States, then THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU. Use your regular sdcard and follow the unlockr.com directions
DirectMatrix said:
No you don't have to have a different sdcard. What the original poster is talking about is a goldcard which is needed for some rooting techniques. As long as you have a T-Mobile G1 and you are in the United States, then THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU. Use your regular sdcard and follow the unlockr.com directions
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Great. Thanks alot guys.
Ok i got my NC now what? I have a captivate and can root/ flash roms so i hope this is not alot different. I try to read through the forums but damn there is alot of stuff. Most of it is a jumbled mess.
Anyone got a quick list of things i need to do?
Back up original software? How?
root, update, Flash to 2.2? how?
Stephenxda said:
Ok i got my NC now what? I have a captivate and can root/ flash roms so i hope this is not alot different. I try to read through the forums but damn there is alot of stuff. Most of it is a jumbled mess.
Anyone got a quick list of things i need to do?
Back up original software? How?
root, update, Flash to 2.2? how?
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Welcome aboard! I would say start here at the Nook Color Portal. Plan to do a lot of reading.
Homer
Homer_S_xda said:
Welcome aboard! I would say start here at the Nook Color Portal. Plan to do a lot of reading.
Homer
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Thanks Homer
I will do some more reading. One question. How does this thing update? I see no way so far on the NC itself
Stephenxda said:
Thanks Homer
I will do some more reading. One question. How does this thing update? I see no way so far on the NC itself
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Updates are delivered OTA and also can be done manually from with a DL from the B&N site ... current version is 1.1 and by reading at the NOOKColor Portal you can find how to root from any version.
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Updates are delivered OTA and also can be done manually from with a DL from the B&N site ... current version is 1.1 and by reading at the NOOKColor Portal you can find how to root from any version.
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I clicked the link above and I may have missed it (Found it) but I did not see the root instructions for the latest firmware update. Is there a different thread I should start reading for this?
Note: I've been a nook owner for all of one week and I'm in desperate need of Android knowledge as I'm really digging this thing.
Here's a good link with very clear instructions on rooting:
http://community.saugususd.org/jklein/weblog/1345.html
In the post that follows that one (it's a blog) he covers updating while rooted and also speeding up the CPU.
I had to restore my stock NC to 1.0.1 so that the currently available autonooter would work. Here's a link to a great thread on how to do that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931720
Check your version number on your Nook. I bought mine last week but it still had 1.0.0 -- then I manually upgraded to 1.1.0 prior to rooting, which was a mistake!
If you haven't rooted by now, note that an Auto-Nooter version is out that gets you to v1.1 .. it's here ... read thoroughly tho B4 you go and be aware of the changes you will get with this package.
you can also use the clockwork rooting (CWR) method here from TheCubed and then use the Decad3nce rooted 1.1r2 from here. I think the autonooter is easier, but if you can figure out the CWR then you will also build on the knowledge of fixing your NC if you accidently delete the boot/system partition.
I would like to put my Nook Color back to the way it was when purchased (before I pass it on to someone else).
Unfortunately, I didn't keep good track of what I did to root it. I know a few things:
After booting without any sdcard, I see that I have Zeam as a launcher
The soft middle button on the bottom brings up the stock Nook menu (library/shop/search/etc)
My Nook Color was purchased in Nov 2010 (before the "blue dot")
It came with 1.0. and right now it shows 1.1.0 as the software version
I can get to recovery through ROM manager but can't seem to get there with power+N.
I didn't want to overdo the explanation of my situation but I thought maybe some of the info was necessary (?) I would really appreciate someone heading me in the right direction. If it matters, my Nook Color was purchased in Nov 2010 (before the "blue dot")
I have searched to find what to do but I don't know which method to use - there are several. Also, I read somewhere that you need to deautherize the Nook but I am not sure when to do that (before unrooting/flash-to-stock/whatever or can it be done after?) Thank you.
Start with this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931720&highlight=restore+to+stock or do some searching. I think kb and Dizzy have links in their sigs that have it too.
Note: some of the links in those threads are dead, BUT, you can find everything you need through the links, or with a little searching. I don't have the time to dig it all up, but just trying to point you in the right direction with the links I had offhand.
Essentially, you need to create a mSD card with bootable CWR and flash a stock ROM .zip like you would with any other ROM.
Also, if you are selling it or passing it on, be sure to de-register the device with Barnes and Noble (if you've registered it), otherwise the person won't be able to register and use it.
If you go to my tips thread linked in my signature you will see how to make a CWM bootable card and links to stock roms to flash with it.
Like the earlier user said, be sure to deregister before passing it on.
Thank you to both biohazrd51 and leapinlar for helping me - I truly appreciate it.
One question: When do I deautherize?
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Thank you to both biohazrd51 and leapinlar for helping me - I truly appreciate it.
One question: When do I deautherize?
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After you have installed the new rom, it will ask you to register, do that, then go to settings, device info, and pick erase and deregister device.
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After you have installed the new rom, it will ask you to register, do that, then go to settings, device info, and pick erase and deregister device.
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ok, got it - thank you once again