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[Q] stupid starter questions

Hi, I am using IS 4 half year, and I decided to flash this Rom recently. However, I have a few stupid questions and I hope u guys can answer me.
1. What is the tool to wipe my device?
2. Is it ok 4 me to flash the Rom by using '4EXTRecovery v2.1.0 FINAL'
3. When I flash this Rom, am I going to do this through recovery mode or others tool?
Hope u guys understand my English since English isnt my native language.

nkf said:
Hi, I am using IS 4 half year, and I decided to flash this Rom recently. However, I have a few stupid questions and I hope u guys can answer me.
1. What is the tool to wipe my device?
2. Is it ok 4 me to flash the Rom by using '4EXTRecovery v2.1.0 FINAL'
3. When I flash this Rom, am I going to do this through recovery mode or others tool?
Hope u guys understand my English since English isnt my native language.
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1. I use arhd's super wipe tool, available from his thread in development section, even for other ROMs and it works fine, or u can do it all manually in recovery.
2. Yes
3. Flash through recovery. Download zip to root of sd card using pc, boot into recovery and follow instructions...simples
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VaderXI said:
1. I use arhd's super wipe tool, available from his thread in development section, even for other ROMs and it works fine, or u can do it all manually in recovery.
2. Yes
3. Flash through recovery. Download zip to root of sd card using pc, boot into recovery and follow instructions...simples
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Thanks 4 ur help! Another question, is it necessary to s-off be4 using the app rom manager?

nkf said:
Thanks 4 ur help! Another question, is it necessary to s-off be4 using the app rom manager?
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I think u need to be s-off before u can root, but I may be wrong. U might aswell s-off as u need this to flash custom ROMs and therefore use ROM manager, as this needs superuser rights which u get with s-off and root.
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On the topic of both starter questions and installations, why won't ROMs flash with s-off? What's the big difference between that and s-on and why does one void our warranty with HTC?
(Apologies in advance, if this derails this thread at all.)
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degaia said:
On the topic of both starter questions and installations, why won't ROMs flash with s-off? What's the big difference between that and s-on and why does one void our warranty with HTC?
(Apologies in advance, if this derails this thread at all.)
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You mean why can't we flash ROMs with S-ON! Because this means security on. Basically HTC went and locked their bootloader on most earlier devices and therefore they cannot be hacked. The AlphaRev team have successfully managed to develop a tool to achieve this and enable users to gain root access, install ClockWorkMod recovery (a way of installing custom ROMs and also taking a snap shot of ur current ROM is you mess up and need something to go back to) custom themes etc, etc.
HTC have apparently learnt the error of their ways and promised not to lock the bootloaders in their newer shipped models, however they don't particularly like us messing around with it hence voiding the warranty if you do this...but it is possible to go back to S-ON like nothing ever happened using AlphaRev.
Hope this answers your question, now stick to the topic....
Ha, only joking

Of course I know I need to e-off my device be4 roo/flash rom. What I want to know is : do I need to s-off before using rom manager.

nkf said:
Of course I know I need to e-off my device be4 roo/flash rom. What I want to know is : do I need to s-off before using rom manager.
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ROM Manger needs root access, so yes you need S-OFF so you can root and install ROM Manager

nkf said:
Of course I know I need to e-off my device be4 roo/flash rom. What I want to know is : do I need to s-off before using rom manager.
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Why don't you download it and find out
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VaderXI said:
Why don't you download it and find out
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I have already downloaded it, but it keeps saying that I ave to gain root access be4 using it

nkf said:
I have already downloaded it, but it keeps saying that I ave to gain root access be4 using it
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Best get rooting then....
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How to root Htc incredible S version 4.0.4

Hi,
my phone is HTC incredible S and version 4.0.4.
Please show me , How to root this version 4.0.4.
Thanks
AKN

aungkyawnaing said:
Hi,
my phone is HTC incredible S and version 4.0.4.
Please show me , How to root this version 4.0.4.
Thanks
AKN
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You will need to unlock your bootloader at htcdev.com
Then you will need to download superuser.zip at clockworkmod.com
Good luck.
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If you need help follow this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812199
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just go through widely available guides on forum. whether u want to be unlocked+s-on+root, or totally s-off, u make the choice

Thanks, i will try it.
Thanks
AKN

aungkyawnaing said:
Thanks, i will try it.
Thanks
AKN
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Did it work for you

Doubt
zukri90 said:
You will need to unlock your bootloader at htcdev.com
Then you will need to download superuser.zip at clockworkmod.com
Good luck.
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Bro... by doing boot unloader does my contacts goes way??

soorya3d said:
Bro... by doing boot unloader does my contacts goes way??
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Yes the down side of unlocking the bootloader is that it will also do a System Reset and wipe out your downloaded apps and data, including your contacts. You can sync your contacts to your Google account and should be ok.

would like to get download link
i didn't find superuser.apk at clockwork.com , give me another way to get superuser.apk in other website.

lovelystoryboy said:
i didn't find superuser.apk at clockwork.com , give me another way to get superuser.apk in other website.
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Flash This via recovery
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Custom recovery??

Hi is it possible to flash CWM yet??
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No.
10char

Okay, that was an explaining answer
It is because I saw a site with a guide for rooting the p880, and in the bottom of the site the author of the site has placed a screenshot of rom manager showing it running a version of cwm....
http://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-root-the-lg-optimus-4x-hd-lg-o4x-p880-106000/
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gonzo0o said:
Okay, that was an explaining answer
It is because I saw a site with a guide for rooting the p880, and in the bottom of the site the author of the site has placed a screenshot of rom manager showing it running a version of cwm....
http://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-root-the-lg-optimus-4x-hd-lg-o4x-p880-106000/
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the screenshot doesn't show that cwm is installed ..... only which version from recovery is selected,
you cannot flash a recovery right now via cwm .... but i think it's only a question of time
maybe ther is also a solution to get it onto the device withput unlocking the bl .... who know's

As said in other threads. The Bootloader is signed and encrypted. We can not "yet" flash any custom recovery. Well we can, but the phone will not boot complaining about not verified signature.

gonzo0o said:
Hi is it possible to flash CWM yet??
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Hi,
follow the development on this thread. Manual
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826378

Install cwm

hi,
I'm reading the guides for unlocking bootloader and install different kernel.
but no one mention installing cwm, how do I install it?

gohan678 said:
hi,
I'm reading the guides for unlocking bootloader and install different kernel.
but no one mention installing cwm, how do I install it?
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use search button. there is a thread on X8toolbox. you will find cwm installation process in that

Ah, I read that one before but someone wrote it was for locked bootloader only.
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gohan678 said:
Ah, I read that one before but someone wrote it was for locked bootloader only.
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For unlocked bootloaders it comes inside kernel !
work hard, play hard

Need root

Hey guys so I just got my first and as it turns out the thread to get the root files is closed. I pmed the op but nothing. I was wondering if you guys know where I can get them or somebody can send them to me it would be a big help.! Thanks.!
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Nobody.!? Lol oh well :/
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Go to htc dev unlock install cwm or trwp than moonshine(if you want security off).

blafree64 said:
Go to htc dev unlock install cwm or trwp than moonshine(if you want security off).
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Awesome man thank you ! So no need for the other method.?
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nope:victory:

blafree64 said:
nope:victory:
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awesome alright im going to give this a go right now.! many thanks man..!!!!

blafree64 said:
nope:victory:
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do i flash twrp after unlocked boot oader or moonshine.?

twrp

So I went to htcdev.com and tried to get the bootloader, but the first wasn't listed in the list of available phones. What am I missing?

Shemlon said:
So I went to htcdev.com and tried to get the bootloader, but the first wasn't listed in the list of available phones. What am I missing?
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Choose "All Other Supported Models". You need an account to begin.

I have success. So far, I'm loving this phone.