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Just wondering f pi could download a Rom from your phone delete the old update with astro and then change The name of the Rom to update and wipe and flash. Would this work because it could be helpful when your on the road or vacation.
SocaWarrior101 said:
Just wondering f pi could download a Rom from your phone delete the old update with astro and then change The name of the Rom to update and wipe and flash. Would this work because it could be helpful when your on the road or vacation.
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Yea, any file explorer could be used.
Rename the downloaded update to update.zip and reflash
You got it!
xidominicanoix said:
Yea, any file explorer could be used.
Rename the downloaded update to update.zip and reflash
You got it!
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Or... flash the new cyanogen 1.4 recovery which can flash any zip (with proper ROM ofc). No need to rename any more.
h.nocturna said:
Or... flash the new cyanogen 1.4 recovery which can flash any zip (with proper ROM ofc). No need to rename any more.
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oh yeah .. ^ better option ^
Yup, I did it the other day while at a coffeeshop. Downloaded a new rom and reflashed.
Although it would suck if something went wrong while you were out and about and needed to get to a PC to fix it.
benmarvin said:
Although it would suck if something went wrong while you were out and about and needed to get to a PC to fix it.
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As long as you keep a failsafe rom on your sdcard, you can fix pretty much anything from the recovery console.
Hi guys,
I am jennie from the philippines and i'm 15 years old. I recently got a motorola milestone from my brother --- I want to root it and explore but I cannot find an easy way to do it. I tried looking at the instructions but it makes me confuse...
Can anybody help me or guide me to a simple instruction to root my phone?
Thanks a lot guys
jennie15 said:
Hi guys,
I am jennie from the philippines and i'm 15 years old. I recently got a motorola milestone from my brother --- I want to root it and explore but I cannot find an easy way to do it. I tried looking at the instructions but it makes me confuse...
Can anybody help me or guide me to a simple instruction to root my phone?
Thanks a lot guys
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-Turn off the phone, reboot into bootloader mode (power+up on the d-pad)
-Look to see which version you have for your bootloader. Then you want to go to http://android.doshaska.net/rootable and download the SBF for your bootloader. This will enable you to root the phone and install a custom recovery called "OpenRecovery".
-Download the latest version of RSD Lite and the latest version of the Motorola USB Drivers. Place your SBF file on the root of the C drive, and rename it to some one letter name like a.sbf
-Put the phone in bootloader mode, launch RSD Lite, plug in the phone and it should appear. Select your SBF and start. If it all passes, your phone should reboot.
-Once that is done, you want to place OpenRecovery on the ROOT of the SD card. I suggest using FuFu's MiniMod. Once that is done, you want to root the phone. Turn the phone off, and hold power+x, when you see the Motorola M, release the keys and hold camera+volume-up instead.
-You are now into recovery. Using the d-pad, select "apply update.zip", you are now loading up OpenRecovery. I recommend you do a Nandroid backup before you root, and you can do another one after you root.
-Reboot the phone, now you should have Root. If it isn't already installed, install Superuser from the Android Market. This will enable you to manage what can use root permissions.
-Download TitaniumBackup (or MyBackupRoot) and backup all of your applications to the SD card. Anything that is on the phone's memory and not on the SD card will be WIPED.
-Download the custom ROM that you want to flash. For CyanogenMod based ROMs, you will need to flash Google Apps as well. Place them both on your SD card, under OpenRecovery/updates
-Once you are sure that everything you want saved is saved, turn off the phone again and reboot into recovery.
-Select the Wipe Menu and wipe dalvik cache, cache partition and then data(in that order)
-Now navigate to Apply Update and flash the ROM you want. When that is done, wipe ONLY the caches again, flash Google Apps if you need to, wipe caches again.
-Navigate to the miscellaneous menu, and select Change Baseband. Choose the baseband for your country/provider, so you can get 3G.
-Reboot the phone, and you will see that it is taking a longer time to reboot, which is normal because you are booting up a new custom ROM for the first time.
I think that sums everything up If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
What a patience guy!!!! LOL
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wisefreakz said:
What a patience guy!!!! LOL
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Yeeeeeep!
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thanks sir, i'll try it and i'll update you on my phone
thanks again
If you're looking for an easy (but non-permanent way) of rooting, try Univeral Androot: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20401155/UniversalAndroot-1.6.2-beta5.apk
Keep in mind, that root access will be lost upon reboot and has to be activated again
Eiertschik said:
If you're looking for an easy (but non-permanent way) of rooting, try Univeral Androot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257115
Keep in mind, that root access will be lost upon reboot and has to be activated again
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I believe you're mistaken. I rooted my phone using Universal Androot and have to two other Milestones. I'm pretty sure there's an option to choose a temporary root or a permaroot that you would only lose if you reflash a stock SBF.
I know there is such an option - but somewhere I've overheard that a permanent root wouldn't stick to a stock Milestone.
Seems like I was mistaken - but due to this 'misinformation' I never tried to permaroot using UA.
Eiertschik said:
I know there is such an option - but somewhere I've overheard that a permanent root wouldn't stick to a stock Milestone.
Seems like I was mistaken - but due to this 'misinformation' I never tried to permaroot using UA.
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I can confirm that a permaroot with Universal Androot sticks on a stock Milestone Updated from stock 2.2.1
Hi again
I have a question, I got to liking the game Inotia 3 ---
I followed your instructios on rooting and all and I'm satisifed with it...
The deal is the game force closes when I start it. What should I do about it? I used the ROM (CyanogenMod) you suggested.
is there anything that I should do?
btw: super thank you for your instructions... i really like the rom and it's fast
jennie15 said:
Hi again
I have a question, I got to liking the game Inotia 3 ---
I followed your instructios on rooting and all and I'm satisifed with it...
The deal is the game force closes when I start it. What should I do about it? I used the ROM (CyanogenMod) you suggested.
is there anything that I should do?
btw: super thank you for your instructions... i really like the rom and it's fast
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Were you able to play the game before you rooted? If so, then try using zeppelinrox's memory management script called Supercharger(you run it as root in the app "Script Manager")
is this the one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276
Is it right that I have to download the zip file and just put it in the root? and then i own't have to do anything?
jennie15 said:
is this the one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276
Is it right that I have to download the zip file and just put it in the root? and then i own't have to do anything?
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I just use the V8 Alpha Milestone version. You place it anywhere on the SD card and browse to it using Script Manager.
how do i browse to it? do i need to go to open recovery? btw I am using the androidiani open recovery... super thanks for your help
jennie15 said:
how do i browse to it? do i need to go to open recovery? btw I am using the androidiani open recovery... super thanks for your help
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No need to use OpenRecovery. All you need to do is download Script Manager from the Market, choose the script on your SD Card, Run as Root and voila!
do you suggest the v8 already? It's only in Alpha while v6 of the supercharger is already in beta
jennie15 said:
do you suggest the v8 already? It's only in Alpha while v6 of the supercharger is already in beta
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I've been using V8 Alpha since it came out and I've had no problems whatsoever with it!
thanks! I'll try to do that and give you an update
is it really just a small file? the one attached on the v8 thread?
jennie15 said:
is it really just a small file? the one attached on the v8 thread?
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Yeah, it's very small. Not going to take up much space on your SD.
Disclaimer:
This will unroot your device! I am not responsible if you brick your phone.
Requirement: Stock 2.3.4 GRJ22
Compatibility: Nexus S i9023
Step 1: Download Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread (GRK39F) update for your Google Nexus S.
Step 2: Connect your Nexus S with your computer to transfer update.zip to the root/parent-directory of your phone.
Step 3: After completing transfer, turn off your Nexus S.
Step 4: Hold down Power + Volume Down until you get into your bootloader (you’ll know when you do) and then go into Recovery mode.
Step 5: Select choose from sdcard.
Step 6: Select the downloaded file.
Step 7: Wait for the update to be installed and then reboot back into Android.
Enjoy!
Please 'Thank' me!
Add me to your circle!
So this ROM has been do for the Nexus S I9023, or it's an OTA ?
It is an OTA or it based with the OTA 2.3.6 of the I9020(a)(t) .. ?
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It's an OTA, but the small OTA for the right ROM stock android 2.3.4/.5 and with the recovery android, and not the clockwork.
does this add google wallet?
Hey, I'm seeing a better responsive stock browser after the update.
The issue is discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873364
The scroll is now usable on pages with big images which wasn't the case before.
I'm so happy, I have a working stock browser again.
Anyone else see the same improvement?
Also do you know of any other bug fixes?
this is OTA update not Full ROM
zamolxees said:
Hey, I'm seeing a better responsive stock browser after the update.
The issue is discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873364
The scroll is now usable on pages with big images which wasn't the case before.
I'm so happy, I have a working stock browser again.
Anyone else see the same improvement?
Also do you know of any other bug fixes?
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Would you be so kind and pull that patched Browser.apk from your Phone and post it here?
Will this remove root permissions?
Corra said:
Will this remove root permissions?
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It says right in the first post. Yes it will.
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brainmaster said:
Would you be so kind and pull that patched Browser.apk from your Phone and post it here?
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I copied it from my /system/apk and then on my computer. Hope that's ok, I don't have adb atm.
markywylder said:
It says right in the first post. Yes it will.
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I did it OTA style and it did not remove root for me. Weird.
Although I'll have to flash CWM again, it seems to be broken.
So, the root is possible on the new version 2.3.6 with the update.zip of chendd ?
IT4ALii3EN said:
So, the root is possible on the new version 2.3.6 with the update.zip of chendd ?
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I'm wondering the exact same thing.
Tried to flash the update.zip thru CWM but it gives an error. Is this normal?. Maybe have the "stock recovery" is a pre-requisite to flash an OTA update. If not, perhaps I missed something to do.
zamolxees said:
I copied it from my /system/apk and then on my computer. Hope that's ok, I don't have adb atm.
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Awesome.
Just tried to copy it to my /system/app but it doesn't work... anyone have any luck with the new browser?
Arkaknio said:
Tried to flash the update.zip thru CWM but it gives an error. Is this normal?. Maybe have the "stock recovery" is a pre-requisite to flash an OTA update. If not, perhaps I missed something to do.
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It happened the same here. I think it would give the same with the stock recovery, I already tried. I restored the very first backup I done right after rooting and it worked flawlessly. Maybe this happens when we give root permissions to apps that don't deserve them
However I lost root and I just re-flashed the superuser zip file.
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poyz said:
Awesome.
Just tried to copy it to my /system/app but it doesn't work... anyone have any luck with the new browser?
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Nope. I tried what you did. Also pushing the app via dab. Deleting data and cache then deleting the apk and pushing the new one. Every time it said the app could not be found cause it was not installed.
Anyone else have any luck with this?
The only other thing I can think of is replacing it in the rom zip file before flashing.
Can anyone extract the boot.img for 2.3.6 and post it up?
I kind of did something silly and need it!
Previous boot images do not work with 2.3.6.
A
Never mind, sorted!
PS: Just used the superuser file and have successfully rooted 2.3.6 and installed CW Recovery 5 too.
I know the dangers, but **** it, I like having root access!
Finally we have gingerbread! Thing is im not sure how to update to it. Ive searched and read everything but it doesnt make much sense. Ever since GB came out I see things like zv4, zv6, zv7...I dont know what those are and some of the tuts for gb require those or something.
Here is what I have. Im currently on the revolt rom 1.5 and I have the stock rom that the cubed uploaded as well. I also have cwm. Not sure if this helps. Im a super noob and this is the first android phone phone ive ever had. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks
Torin
Torin_93 said:
Finally we have gingerbread! Thing is im not sure how to update to it. Ive searched and read everything but it doesnt make much sense. Ever since GB came out I see things like zv4, zv6, zv7...I dont know what those are and some of the tuts for gb require those or something.
Here is what I have. Im currently on the revolt rom 1.5 and I have the stock rom that the cubed uploaded as well. I also have cwm. Not sure if this helps. Im a super noob and this is the first android phone phone ive ever had. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks
Torin
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Alright, here it goes
1) Download and install this on your external sd card http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326893
2) Boot into recovery and flash that zip (will replace /system and /boot)
3) Install and run revotoolkit found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1144951
4) Click install recovery and select !!Revo_stock!!
5) Reboot phone
6) Check for updates. It's that easy.
mtmichaelson said:
Alright, here it goes
1) Download and install this on your external sd card http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326893
2) Boot into recovery and flash that zip (will replace /system and /boot)
3) Install and run revotoolkit found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1144951
4) Click install recovery and select !!Revo_stock!!
5) Reboot phone
6) Check for updates. It's that easy.
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And we have MTM to the rescue! Im giving it a try now! Thanks for compiling simple instructions!
After these steps I can put gingervolt on and put cwm back on using the revo toolkit?
Torin_93 said:
After these steps I can put gingervolt on and put cwm back on using the revo toolkit?
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Yeppers. After you root, install cwm with revotoolkit, and reboot into recovery using revotoolkit.
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mtmichaelson said:
Alright, here it goes
1) Download and install this on your external sd card http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326893
2) Boot into recovery and flash that zip (will replace /system and /boot)
3) Install and run revotoolkit found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1144951
4) Click install recovery and select !!Revo_stock!!
5) Reboot phone
6) Check for updates. It's that easy.
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Awesome, concise and accurate. You are da man!! Not only do you make a great product, you have impeccable service to those of us who need help. Thanks!!
Torin_93 said:
And we have MTM to the rescue! Im giving it a try now! Thanks for compiling simple instructions!
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Lol i tried this and then installing stock recovery it said md5 mismatch...i give up
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Soooooooo I did these steps and updated but im still n 2.2.2. What gives?
Now im not even rooted
If you're tired of waiting for the OTA, head over to firmware page and follow the instructions. and give mtmichaelson a "thanks"
btroop said:
If you're tired of waiting for the OTA, head over to firmware page and follow the instructions. and give mtmichaelson a "thanks"
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You mean Jackpot?
majorpay said:
You mean Jackpot?
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You mean they're not the same person?
Torin_93 said:
Soooooooo I did these steps and updated but im still n 2.2.2. What gives?
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I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only one confused by those instructions at first . My first assumption when reading all these posts were that V4 V6 and V7 were hardware versions of the Revo and you were suppose to download the Gingerbread TOT in correlation to your hardware. Here's what You need to know. They are just software update versions.
V4 and V6 are Froyo
V7 is Gingerbread.
Install V7 and you'll be all set
got it worked out
I was notified of a system update on my tablet today. Got it downloaded and started the update. About a third of the way through, the little android fellow keels over, dead, with the dreaded red exclamation.... Error. Tried the update a few times, all with the same result.
Anyone else having this problem with this update? Any suggestions?
I have to laugh every time I see the dead android... it's just a perfect icon for the situation.
Your tablet is fully stock? No root, no apps removed or frozen?
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Your tablet is fully stock? No root, no apps removed or frozen?
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My baby is fully stock... no root, not unlocked. But come to think of it, I might have disabled a few of the apps. I'll look into that possibility. Thanks for the lead.
Updated: sorry... No go. The blue sphere still slows down and the droid drops dead.
I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]
loner. said:
I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]
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Anyone?
loner. said:
I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]
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loner. said:
Anyone?
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You have to flash the stock recovery back and make sure all the bloatware that came with the rom is installed and not frozen.
The best way to go about this would be probably to flash sbdag's stock rooted rom, then flash the stock recovery from Droidbasement, then manually flash the firmware which you get from Asus downloads.
Not worth the trouble IMHO....
berndblb said:
You have to flash the stock recovery back and make sure all the bloatware that came with the rom is installed and not frozen.
The best way to go about this would be probably to flash sbdag's stock rooted rom, then flash the stock recovery from Droidbasement, then manually flash the firmware which you get from Asus downloads.
Not worth the trouble IMHO....
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Manually flash is the part I forgot how to do... [emoji15]
loner. said:
Manually flash is the part I forgot how to do... [emoji15]
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Download the firmware from Asus, unzip it once and copy that file to the root of your internal SD. You may have to reboot for the system to find it, but with stock recovery installed it should give you a notification.
That's how I remember it, but there was a lot of trouble for users trying to flash back to stock with the 4.2/4.3 update - don't quite remember, but I think those got solved when Droidbasement provided the flashable stock recovery.
berndblb said:
Download the firmware from Asus, unzip it once and copy that file to the root of your internal SD. You may have to reboot for the system to find it, but with stock recovery installed it should give you a notification.
That's how I remember it, but there was a lot of trouble for users trying to flash back to stock with the 4.2/4.3 update - don't quite remember, but I think those got solved when Droidbasement provided the flashable stock recovery.
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I didn't see it in droid basement anymore as of yesterday. This last update is not just a file (ZIP) in a zip update it's the whole Rom.
loner. said:
I didn't see it in droid basement anymore as of yesterday. This last update is not just a file (ZIP) in a zip update it's the whole Rom.
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It's right there???
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=3210
berndblb said:
It's right there???
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=3210
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He had the 4.2 posted and I think I still have it on a sdcard somewhere. But the manual update is all I need to do. Have you looked at the new update?
loner. said:
He had the 4.2 posted and I think I still have it on a sdcard somewhere. But the manual update is all I need to do. Have you looked at the new update?
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What I've seen so far is mainly complaints about worse battery drain than on 4.3 [emoji12]
Even the version number indicates it's a minor one... Better keep a nandroid [emoji41] [emoji2]
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What I've seen so far is mainly complaints about worse battery drain than on 4.3 [emoji12]
Even the version number indicates it's a minor one... Better keep a nandroid [emoji41] [emoji2]
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Definitely [emoji3]
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Ah found the link.
http://droidbasement.com/asus/tf701t/stock/4.4.2/
Original problem ... solved.
My original post of the system update not "taking", has been solved.
I got the update from the Asus site, and manually updated my tablet. Thankfully, the little Android guy did not die this time.