[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]HTC One (M8)-Sprint(m8_whl)[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=+1]Q1: What's the difference between "Development" and "Original Development"?[/SIZE]Here are the rough guidelines as to what should be placed in "Original Development":
*Official release of highly original and upstream custom ROMs (built from the ground up with significant original development within them).
*Official releases/development of such original ROMs, perhaps posted by the maintainer or their nominated person.
*A significant "first" in development for a device. This is something which took considerable time/effort and is generally accepted by developers to be non-trivial.
*Kernels which are built with beneficial changes that are not simply pulled from other kernels already available.
*Tools and utilities with a clear purpose, and which are well-made, and useful to users. They should have an element of originality, either in purpose or through significant improvement in the means of operation.
*Significant port of a ROM from one device to another, giving enhanced features or functionality to the users of the target device.
All other development work goes into "Android Development".
[SIZE=+1]Q2: I'm new to all this rooting and modding stuff where should I start?[/SIZE][How to] Steps to shake the noob status. Thanks TonyStark
[SIZE=+1]Q3: How can I suggest more topics for this thread?[/SIZE]You can PM me your suggestions.
Please keep in mind, this is a FAQ and not to be confused with a Q&A
The only conversation in this thread should be suggestions for additional information to be added.
Anything else, please ask/discuss in the appropriate section.
[SIZE=+1]Q4: I'm having troubles submitting my Unlock token at HTC Dev what can I do?[/SIZE][Guide][How to] Submit HTC Unlock Token Thanks BD619
I know what you are thinking...EVERYONE knows how to do this, Not true I can't tell you how many times I have gotten a PM asking for help that is why I created this thread.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: How do I root my phone?[/SIZE][Tutorial][Resource][Root]Unlock-Recovery-SuperSU for HTC One(M8)-Sprint-m8_whl Thanks BD619
[TOOL] WinDroid Universal HTC Toolkit | Unlock | Root | Flash | Sprint One (M8) Thanks WindyCityRockr
[TOOL] HTC One 2014 (M8) All-In-One Toolkit [PERM ROOT] Thanks hasoon2000
wwjoshdew Videos:
Coming soon
filmaker Videos:
Root the Sprint HTC One M8
*NOTE* Always be sure to double check everything you read and follow the instructions carefully.
[SIZE=+1]Q6: What recoveries are available for my phone?[/SIZE]TWRP Thanks Team Win Recovery Project
[m8spr][CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch Thanks Phil3759
[SPRINT][RECOVERY]TWRP Recovery (UNOFFICIAL) Thanks Captain_Throwback
[TWRP-M8WHL] TWRP for Sprint M8WHL Thanks simonsickle
[AROMA][SPRINT]Recovery Switcher Thanks Flashalot
What Is TWRP Recovery & How To Install & Use It On Android Devices [Guide]
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How can I enter bootloader mode & recovery mode?[/SIZE]To enter bootloader mode make sure your phone is turned off. Turn it back on while holding the 'volume down' button and you will successfully enter bootloader mode.
*NOTE* Before you enter bootloader mode your bootloader must be unlocked. Unlock your bootloader by following the first part of this thread.
To enter recovery mode, you will need to enter the bootloader (as detailed above) then use the 'volume down' button to navigate to 'RECOVERY'. Press the power button to confirm your choice. You'll now be booted into your custom recovery..
[SIZE=+1]Q8: I hear a lot about ADB. What is it?[/SIZE]Find out everything you need to know by reading the following thread - ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone.
Also I would suggest downloading Android-SDK and check for updates regularly.
[GUIDE] Set up Android SDK (ADB) for Windows 8 / 8.1 / [ADB][Bootloader][Fastboot] Thanks bdorr1105
[TOOL] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer. Thanks Snoop05
[SIZE=+1]Q9: Am I required to backup my ROM before flashing anything else?[/SIZE]No you're not, but it is definitely a good idea because if you don't do a backup and then something goes wrong, it means that you'll lose all your apps, data etc. It just saves a lot of hassle..
[SIZE=+1]Q10: How can I S-OFF my device?[/SIZE]Sunshine Thanks to beaups and jcase
[how to] remove your "tampered" banner Thanks scotty1223
[how to] lock/unlock your bootloader without htcdev(s-off required) Thanks scotty1223
Fixing some misconceptions about S-off Thanks Indirect
S-OFF explained - by a Developer Thank regaw_leinad
**NOTE USE AT YOUR OWN RISK THESE COULD POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE**
[SIZE=+1]Q11: I have a custom recovery installed but I can't boot into it.[/SIZE]Use the command - fastboot erase cache.
You should now be able to boot into recovery.
[SIZE=+1]Q12: I don't like Blinkfeed. Can I get rid of it?[/SIZE]You can use a third party launcher such as Apex,Nova,ect.
Or long press any screen and choose Add apps and widgets,then drag the blinkfeed screen to the top to remove.
One thing you can do, however, is to change Blinkfeed to a different screen so that it's out of the way and you won't have to see it as soon as you hit the Home button.
[SIZE=+1]Q13: How can I change my PRL?[/SIZE][MODS] Sprint M8 EPST & Roam Only Mods Thanks benny3.
[SIZE=+1]Q14: How can I remove unwanted bloat?[/SIZE][SCRIPT] ROM Cleaner v1.0 | Remove Bloatware | Backup Apps | Install Apps/Mods Thanks Patrics83
[SIZE=+1]Q15: I need to return my device back to stock?[/SIZE]Tools to take OTA for Sprint M8/Get Back to Stock Thanks miggsr.
[SIZE=+1]Q16: I need to run Linux but I have no clue where to start what can I do?[/SIZE]Linux Help Thread. Thanks jamiethemorris
[Guide]Learn Linux Terminal for all users Thanks HTC_M7
[SIZE=+1]Q17: How can I remove the Red Developer Warning after I unlock and flash a custom recovery?[/SIZE][HBOOT] S-OFF Hex edited Sprint Stock Hboot 3.16.0.0000 No Red Text Thanks Bachatu
[SOFF] Hboot mod - Clean Mask And clean splash Thanks simonsickle
Plugin for RegawMod Bootloader Customizer Thanks EVOuser94 and Captain_Throwback
Firewater Hboot Thanks beaups,jcase,fuses
[SIZE=+1]Q18: How can I install HTC drivers on Win8 for adb/fastboot?[/SIZE][GUIDE][HOWTO] Installing HTC drivers on Win8 for adb/fastboot Thanks Hippie459MN
[SIZE=+1]Q19: Can I flash roms from the HTC One(M8) International forums?[/SIZE]If they are in the Sprint section or say they have Sprint support you should be ok to flash (If it's not from the Sprint section please confirm in the thread it's Sprint compatible).
[SIZE=+1]Q20: How can I update my firmware without re-locking my bootloader and taking the OTA?[/SIZE][SPRINT][FIRMWARE]M8WHL Firmware Collection: Thanks Captain_Throwback
[SIZE=+1]Q21: How can I Sim Unlock my Sprint HTC One?[/SIZE]SIM Unlock Your HTC One M8 Thanks chas123
[SIZE=+1]Q22: How can I get a logcat to report problems to a Dev?[/SIZE][Utility][WIN] AIO logcat manager. Thanks majdinj
[UNIVERSAL][LOGCAT]How to get & read a logcat/ Troubleshoot your own issues! Thanks Stryke_the_Orc
[SIZE=+1]Q23: Where can I find the latest HTC Drivers?[/SIZE][DRIVERS] Latest HTC Drivers [4.2.0.001] Thanks CNexus
[ADB/FB/APX Driver] Universal Naked Driver 0.72 (We dont need no stinking HTC Sync) Thanks 1wayjonny
Universal Windows ADB Driver Thanks Koush
[SIZE=+1]Q24: What are the different hboot versions and what are their differences?[/SIZE][Resource][Guide]Sprint HTC M8 Hboot versions & info Thanks Magnum_Enforcer
[SIZE=+1]Q25: Any way to turn on and off wifi calling with wifi?[/SIZE]This breaks ALL notifications from wifi calling but it doesn't break the functionality of calling itself. So when you're on wifi you just gotta trust that wifi calling is connected (or go into settings to see if it's on). Also it DOES break address confirmation but since this should only be a one time deal for most people you can just reenable the service when you need to confirm your address if you're adding a new network or simply want to re-confirm it. You also wont be able to turn the service on and off in settings, but since it's not a radio itself turning of wifi will kill any battery usage by wifi calling:
1. Get ROMtoolbox (I have the pro version so idk if it works on the free version)
2. Go into app manager
3. Find and open wifi calling (make sure its NOT the one from htc)(also don't just select it, make sure you go into the menu)
4. Go right to the advanced section
5. Select advanced freeze
6. Find the services "vowifiservice" AND "vowifinotiservice"
7. click on them to disable them and agree to the prompt
8. *optional* Reboot the phone or refresh the setting to clear any notifications currently showing
9.???
10. Profit
Thanks reinaldistic
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Updated Q5 and Q6
Updated Q10 Firewater S-OFF is now available
Also [how to] remove your "tampered" banner
Updated Q20
Updated Q10 and Added Q24
[how to] lock/unlock your bootloader without htcdev(s-off required)
[Resource][Guide]Sprint HTC M8 Hboot versions & info
Updated Q6 2 more recovery options.
Updated Q17
Updated Q5
[TOOL] WinDroid Universal HTC Toolkit | Unlock | Root | Flash | Sprint One (M8)
[TOOL] HTC One 2014 (M8) All-In-One Toolkit [PERM ROOT]
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is q14 still unanswered? ican answer it for you...
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I'm new to HTC so I'm a little confused on the boot loader. Does unlocked mean the boot loader is unlocked and what does tampered mean? Tampered is gone now after I set up omj' s ruu.
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Samurai7314 said:
I'm new to HTC so I'm a little confused on the boot loader. Does unlocked mean the boot loader is unlocked and what does tampered mean? Tampered is gone now after I set up omj' s ruu.
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yes unlocked means bootloader tampered is unlocked but its just the way the phone tells a technician if your warranty is void or not. with this phone you need to unlock root AND go s-off to have all permitions/privileges other phones get with just root
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is q14 still unanswered? ican answer it for you...
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I'll take the lack of answer as a "we're not monitoring this post anymore"
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reinaldistic said:
I'll take the lack of answer as a "we're not monitoring this post anymore"
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The lack of an answer is because this thread is not a Q&A thread if you have a suggestion PM me
BD619 said:
The lack of an answer is because this thread is not a Q&A thread if you have a suggestion PM me
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it wasn't a question any the phone is a question about the thread... lol
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reinaldistic said:
it wasn't a question any the phone is a question about the thread... lol
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Just giving you a hard time
If you want to make a guide I'll definitely post a link
Updated Q6
[AROMA][SPRINT]Recovery Switcher
Updated Q14
[SCRIPT] ROM Cleaner v1.0 | Remove Bloatware | Backup Apps | Install Apps/Mods
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Just giving you a hard time
If you want to make a guide I'll definitely post a link
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"titanium backup" that's the extent of the guide once someone achieves s-off and root they just have to get titanium backup from the play store and use it
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Updated Q8
[GUIDE] Set up Android SDK (ADB) for Windows 8 / 8.1 / [ADB][Bootloader][Fastboot] Thanks bdorr1105
Related
This are all important threads about rooting and flashing your Tattoo!
Please read them first, before you ask something already posted.
Title: [ROOTING] The M7 Exploit + Newbie Guide
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637927
Info: Newbie gide to understand what is behind the root process
Title: [Recovery] [19-Mar-2010] RA-Tattoo-v1.6.2
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=649276
Info : Custom recovery based on Cyanogen's recovery
Title: [TUT HOW-TO] ROOT + Recovery + Flash Custom ROMs (update.zip) in Tattoo
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645742
Info: As the title says. A good tutorial about it.
Title: [APP] [ROOT] 1-click root for Tattoo (Latest ver: 1.6.2 beta 5)
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761507
Info: Easy app to root your Tattoo
Title: [ROOT+New RECOVERY] in 1Click - Very easy up-2010-03-18
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=644279
Info: Automatic rooting program, using Amon.Ra recovery
Title: HOW-TO Flash the Tattoo
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=603286
Info: Flash Tattoo bypassing phone ID (using a goldcard)
Title : Newbie Friendly How To's w/ Instructional Videos
Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705454
Title : [Recovery] ClockworkMod v2.5.1.8 / v3.0.0.5 By : arco68
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=854152
Title : UPDATED gapps-mdpi [20th oct] - BYfrancians
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796696
Title : 1 Click Root and/or Recovery]Root and ClockWorkMod 3.0.0.5
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950759
Title : [ROM] All ROM-s In one place arrange by release date - BY liderzre
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698576 - note these are cooked Roms
NOTE ; PLS DON'T POST UR QUESTIONS HERE ASK THEN IN THE RELEVANT THREAD
THIS IS JUST ONE PLACE FOR ALL ROOT RELATED INFO THAT'S ALL ok
Dude, can it be that you tried to clean up the mess in this forum a bit?
Well done like it.
TheSSJ said:
Dude, can it be that you tried to clean up the mess in this forum a bit?
Well done like it.
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hi
thanks buddy that was the idea the first page had too many stickies I thought this way it would be easy for the others and would also be kind a clean
thanks
hari
can i unlock with these tutorial my htc tattoo to any network? thanks
Bogy21 said:
can i unlock with these tutorial my htc tattoo to any network? thanks
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No!
Cheers
thanks for reply
Guys i am very much dissapointed. I have orange Htc Tattoo and i have applied all the ways here listed in xda-developer to root the phone, bit no way. Plz help me
any luck for orange tattoo
i have htc tattoo orange and i have tried all the methods listed here but no way. Please help me.
maroof.saeed said:
i have htc tattoo orange and i have tried all the methods listed here but no way. Please help me.
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hi
i have mentioned this in the first page
NOTE ; PLS DON'T POST UR QUESTIONS HERE ASK THEN IN THE RELEVANT THREAD
THIS IS JUST ONE PLACE FOR ALL ROOT RELATED INFO THAT'S ALL ok
so kindly post ur Question in the relevant thread so as to enable u to get a quicker answer
im not sure but i think u need to get ur sim unlocked and this is not a free service it is a paid service u need to search for the same
hope it helps
Hi Haree,
So best thing would be to close the thread from further posting
Cheers
Edit: I guess you could also remove last few messages including mine to tidy up this post.
detailed rooting/flashing via adb
Hi,
This post is not included:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716282
it is really a very detailed howto of rooting and flashing via adb. I looked at the other posts, and none of them seems as detalied. Its the one I used for rooting and flashing my tattoo the first time
finnk said:
Hi,
This post is not included:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716282
it is really a very detailed howto of rooting and flashing via adb. I looked at the other posts, and none of them seems as detalied. Its the one I used for rooting and flashing my tattoo the first time
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dear it is because it is a sticky and stickies always stay on top is the reason why it is not added all topic added here are the ones which are important to members and are not stuck as i dont want too many stickies crowding the 1st page
got it
hi i have htc tattoo i rooted it by universal androot
and the clockworkmod recovery is 5.0.2.0
when i try to reboot into recovery
the phone shows a triangle inside it exclamatio mark
and
Does not appear the clockworkmod recovery
or amon/RA recovery so
can you help me to how flash or install recovery but not whith SDK plzzzzzzz
Does the device have to be rooted? I need info on how to unlock my nexus one if its possible; I would appreciate it
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Are you asking about SIM-Unlocking or bootloader unlocking?
SIM-Unlocking allows your device to be used on any GSM Cell Network using just a SIM card. All Nexus One's come unlocked in the US. I think they do everywhere, but I'm not 100% sure about that.
Bootloader unlocking allows you to flash custom boot/recovery/system/data/cache images. Many prefer not to unlock their bootloader because once it's done, it cannot be undone, and it leaves a lock icon on your splash image each time you boot your device.
Also, just a heads up- you'll end up upsetting a lot of people if you post questions in the General part of the forum. Make sure to post questions in the Q&A section from now on.
Congrats on your purchase of a Nexus One. It's truly a wonderful device.
Hope I helped. Click thanks if I did.
The N1 Wiki has all the information you need.
Please help? I want to PERM root my Velocity 4G and when I click the PERM ROOT button, command prompt pops up with an error.
And the error is?
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have you unlocked your boot loader?
have you flashed clockwork mod/
[TOOL] HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit V1.2 [2-18-2012] [PERM ROOT] [Noob-Proof]
Ah the irony...
[TOOL] HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit V1.2 [2-18-2012] [PERM ROOT] [Noob-Proof]
Do I simply click the buttons in the order that they are given? Also After I temp root will I have to click "boot into recovery" and then "perm root"?
renden said:
[TOOL] HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit V1.2 [2-18-2012] [PERM ROOT] [Noob-Proof]
Ah the irony...
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I'm sure you were a "noob" once. People have to start somewhere.
Leigh Kennedy said:
I'm sure you were a "noob" once. People have to start somewhere.
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Meh... I think there are two schools of "noobs" though. There are the noobs that actually take the time to read instructions, over and over, search before posting, etc. Then there are the noobs that expect everything to come easy, and don't pay attention to detail. I remember my first smartphone, I read the instructions on how to flash hardspl, ROMs, radios for a solid two weeks before I even had the phone in my hands. I even made little notepad files to help me out. The good old days of winmo...
The Instructions
How To Use
Just run the "Vivid V1.1." DO NOT RENAME THE FOLDER
That is all it says. While I am proficient in many respects of smartphones and computers these instructions are "dull" or lacking at best. While I'm sure the developer did a great job, its not 100% "noob" proof(only because the instructions are lacking), and just an FYI seniors I've reads the instructions. I read all of the stuff associated with the Hasoon's2000.....
Also it would be nice to see actual advice as opposed to opinions or other unrelated business that's not going to help someone.
Also thanks for the link slapshot30.
[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]HTC Incredible S[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: How do I root my phone?[/SIZE]You have two choices.
1. To downgrade and s-off using revolutionary and nonverbose's toolkit. This is harder but s-off makes flashing ROMs and Kernels easier. If you have HBOOT 1.16 or higher you need to downgrade before using revolutionary. See here
[TOOL][SCRIPT]S-off for HBOOT 1.16 and above
OR
2. Unlock using the HTC dev method, which unlocks your bootloader but you remain s-on. You have to flash boot.img via fastboot every time you change your kernel and most ROMs. See here
[Guide] Newb guide to unlocking HBOOT 1.16.0000 and 2.00+ and flashing a custom ROM
[SIZE=+1]Q2: Which custom recovery should I use?[/SIZE]The tried and tested recovery that most people use is 4EXT.
Find it here: 4EXT Recovery Classic v2.2.7 RC5 | TAR BACKUPS | Convert FS | Romname -> Backupname
4EXT is officially supported, TWRP and the latest CWM are not official.
[SIZE=+1]Q3: Can I install an OTA on my rooted or bootloader unlocked phone?[/SIZE]No. If you want to install an OTA (imo you'd be crazy to ) you must revert to stock EVERYTHING. This includes ROM, recovery, and reverting to a locked bootloader. In my opinion it is best to flash a stock-based custom ROM like Blackout ICS, tpbklake's stock rooted ROMs or Android Revolution HD to save you from the hassle of reverting to stock. It also gives you the flexibility to easily flash a custom ROM
[SIZE=+1]Q4: How do I flash my boot.img in fastboot?[/SIZE]On your computer, open the custom ROM zip using an unzip program (WinZip, WinRAR, etc.) and extract the file "boot.img" (no quotes). Place this file in the same folder as fastboot.exe..
See this video: [Tutorial] How to Fastboot Flash boot.img on S-ON HTC Device
And here: [Tutorial] How to flash a new boot.img via Fastboot
[SIZE=+1]Q5: What is the difference between S-off and HTC dev unlock?[/SIZE]Basically, s-off gives you access to everything you need as a normal user. To flash a ROM, all you have to do is wipe, flash it in recovery and reboot
With HTC Dev unlock you will remain s-on and have limited access. You cannot flash radios and other files via hboot. When you flash a ROM you must flash it in recovery and then fastboot flash the boot.img (see Q4)
[SIZE=+1]Q6: Do I need to s-off or HTC dev unlock my bootloader to install a custom ROM?[/SIZE]Yes
Otherwise you cannot have a custom recovery which you need to flash a custom ROM
[SIZE=+1]Q7: What is HBOOT/bootloader and how do I enter it/what does it do?[/SIZE]HBOOT is the white screen that displays all your phone info on it. It will show you your HBOOT version, radio version, whether you are s-off, s-on or have an unlocked bootloader.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: What is ADB?[/SIZE]Stands for Android Debugging Bridge.
Read more about it here: [GUIDE] ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone
[SIZE=+1]Q9: What a nandroid backup?[/SIZE]A nandroid backup is what is made when you go to recovery and backup. It backs up everything you see in android, including your kernel/boot, system/ROM, all your data, settings etc. If you want to create a "freezeframe" of what your phone is like, create a nandroid backup and it will be able to be restored at any time. Use the same recovery that you backed up with to restore.
[SIZE=+1]Q10: My PC won't connect to the phone by USB (for RUU, fastboot, adb, etc.), what do I do?[/SIZE]Make sure you have all the drivers needed for what you are doing.
[SIZE=+1]Q11: What is the best ROM/kernel?[/SIZE]You need to make up your mind yourself It is totally an opinion thing. Some don't like the bloat of sense and prefer AOSP ROMs. I like the Sense interface so I mostly use sense ROMs. One way to see popularity is to have a look at everyone's signatures and to see what they are running.
For stability and everyday use its better to go with a non-experimental ROM
[SIZE=+1]Q12: Does rooting the phone affect my battery life, performance or coolness?[/SIZE]Alone, rooting the device does next to nothing. After the process of rooting, a rooted stock ROM will be absolutely no different to the stock ROM unrooted. However now you have permissions to write to /system and other partitions that you could not do anything to before.
However by installing a custom ROM it can affect all of the above, including coolness
[SIZE=+1]Q13: How much can I overclock my device without causing damage to it?[/SIZE]The general consensus is that 20% more clock speed won't hamper your device. Mine has run at 1200MHz for over a year and it is fine. However over that, there is potential for damage. That said, there are many who use the phone at 1500MHz and they are fine. Just remember that all chips are different, yours might not be able to take the speed some others can get up to. Some cannot take over the 1024MHz stock, but the msm8255 is designed to run at 1400MHz.
Tip: If your device is unstable at high frequencies, try raising the voltages at those frequencies
You also need a custom kernel with OC enabled for you to raise the frequencies.
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Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is your posts / threads must be relevant to the Forum / thread in which you are posting.
General Forums - For news and announcements relating to your device.
Accessories subforum - For posts related to accessories relevant to the phone model
Development Forums (ones with the word development in the title) - For developers to post release threads e.g. ROMs and Kernels including modifications to Kernels, Bootloaders, ROMs, etc.
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Just took this from Pony Expresses's Optimus G thread
I will take this one too In case there is more to add
If a mod could sticky this thread it would be great
markj338 said:
I will take this one too In case there is more to add
If a mod could sticky this thread it would be great
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thank u mark ur threats are useful
Hesam said:
thank u mark ur threats are useful
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I am not threatening anyone
If you guys have any suggestions about things to put in the thread let me know, either post it or PM me
I am half way done with my FAQ thread but you were fast!!
Scribbled from my note 2 using s-pen!!
ePYK me. said:
I am half way done with my FAQ thread but you were fast!!
Scribbled from my note 2 using s-pen!!
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Haha cause it was a recognized contributor thing and every forum needs one
If you want to contribute to it pm me, you're more than welcome. But its supposed to be minimal with a max of like 15 questions so that its not a big wall of text
And thanks to the mod who stickied it
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i know this is silly but yesterday i updated the phone to ics OTA
and there isn't a face unlock option
is this normal ? and if not what to do?
ps: already tried a hard reset didn't work
Odp: [FAQ][WIP] Frequently Asked Questions- HTC Incredible S (VIVO)
Nice FaQ mark
Thumb up 4 U bro
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super-user2.3 said:
i know this is silly but yesterday i updated the phone to ics OTA
and there isn't a face unlock option
is this normal ? and if not what to do?
ps: already tried a hard reset didn't work
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Official OTA should have it. Custom ROMs based on stock like blackout have it.
Did you go to settings--> security--> screen lock? Face unlock is an option for me in blackout.
babicz99 said:
Nice FaQ mark
Thumb up 4 U bro
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Thanks mate Im outta thanks today
markj338 said:
Thanks mate Im outta thanks today
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So your last "Thanks" was wasted on a trollpost made by me?
I'm proud of you.
And now to the topic; nice work man
Splux said:
So your last "Thanks" was wasted on a trollpost made by me?
I'm proud of you.
And now to the topic; nice work man
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Yep probably lol I do things like that. I also used a lot on Nexus 7 dev threads so some are legit
And thanks
Aaand updated OP
markj338 said:
Yep probably lol I do things like that. I also used a lot on Nexus 7 dev threads so some are legit
And thanks
Aaand updated OP
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About the overclocking, might be worth saying that some chips are unstable at slightest overclock as well...
Especially now when some people have had this phone for 2 years or so, the CPU might not like overclocking at all.
Splux said:
About the overclocking, might be worth saying that some chips are unstable at slightest overclock as well...
Especially now when some people have had this phone for 2 years or so, the CPU might not like overclocking at all.
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Done I don't know why I didn't do this before lol
OP updated again
If i ovrrclock my CPU from 1024 to 1200 do i see any difference?
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Marjuuus said:
If i ovrrclock my CPU from 1024 to 1200 do i see any difference?
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Should be smoother
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Radios?
What is the significance of Radios?
I unlocked my IncS from HTCDev, its still S-on. I'm using the ROM "[ROM] [Stock] HTC VIVO ICS 4.0.4 Sense 4.1 [En] [Everything works]" though I have to push the boot.img manually every time I flash a new rom, just wanted to know when do one needs to flash radios?
Cheetah74 said:
What is the significance of Radios?
I unlocked my IncS from HTCDev, its still S-on. I'm using the ROM "[ROM] [Stock] HTC VIVO ICS 4.0.4 Sense 4.1 [En] [Everything works]" though I have to push the boot.img manually every time I flash a new rom, just wanted to know when do one needs to flash radios?
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Depending on your area, signal can change from better or worse after flashing a radio. Im pretty sure it also influences GPS location/navigation and it can help increasse battery life
Thanks
072665995 said:
Depending on your area, signal can change from better or worse after flashing a radio. Im pretty sure it also influences GPS location/navigation and it can help increasse battery life
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Just joined XDA today, learning from every post.
Cheetah74 said:
What is the significance of Radios?
I unlocked my IncS from HTCDev, its still S-on. I'm using the ROM "[ROM] [Stock] HTC VIVO ICS 4.0.4 Sense 4.1 [En] [Everything works]" though I have to push the boot.img manually every time I flash a new rom, just wanted to know when do one needs to flash radios?
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hey , sorry for off topic question.
as i am not yet allowed to post in developer section i am asking you,
are there any serious bugs in this rom??
i am looking forward to try it out. thats why!!
I've been trying to fix this for the last week. I tried to boot the SWITCH ROM to use google edition and sense. I'm stuck in Bootloop.
I've looked through a lot of threads, with no luck.
Phone boots up
I only get a black screen with the notification bar. Can't do anything with that.
I can access bootloader.
Re-flashing a ROM hasn't worked.
Wiping data/cache/delvik hasn't helped
The all-in-tool doesn't work. I have to type in all the commands myself.
Has anyone fixed their One from a bootloop, or know how to get it back to stock 1.31?
Thanks in advance.
huebenthal said:
I've been trying to fix this for the last week. I tried to boot the SWITCH ROM to use google edition and sense. I'm stuck in Bootloop.
I've looked through a lot of threads, with no luck.
Phone boots up
I only get a black screen with the notification bar. Can't do anything with that.
I can access bootloader.
Re-flashing a ROM hasn't worked.
Wiping data/cache/delvik hasn't helped
The all-in-tool doesn't work. I have to type in all the commands myself.
Has anyone fixed their One from a bootloop, or know how to get it back to stock 1.31?
Thanks in advance.
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First things first hopefully you read this reply better than you read the post about Switch Rom
About MoDaCo.SWITCH
MoDaCo.SWITCH is a unique ROM concept for the HTC One which allows you to have two ROMs on your device (Sense and Google Play Edition) but maintaining a single set of data that is shared between the two.
Switch has been in development for a while now and it is rather complex internally, so we will have a number of Beta phases where we are certain to find (and hopefully fix) any issues.
Pre-requisites
Switch is tested on a European WWE unlocked HTC One that was originally running the 2.24 ROM. S-OFF is recommended but not mandatory. S-OFF can be achieved using the revone utility.
NOTE: This ROM is for GSM devices only.
You need to RUU http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44243635
Konfuzion said:
First things first hopefully you read this reply better than you read the post about Switch Rom
About MoDaCo.SWITCH
MoDaCo.SWITCH is a unique ROM concept for the HTC One which allows you to have two ROMs on your device (Sense and Google Play Edition) but maintaining a single set of data that is shared between the two.
Switch has been in development for a while now and it is rather complex internally, so we will have a number of Beta phases where we are certain to find (and hopefully fix) any issues.
Pre-requisites
Switch is tested on a European WWE unlocked HTC One that was originally running the 2.24 ROM. S-OFF is recommended but not mandatory. S-OFF can be achieved using the revone utility.
NOTE: This ROM is for GSM devices only.
You need to RUU http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44243635
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Thanks for the reply. I did not read through the SWITCH thread in great detail, which is of course on me. I will try this later when I have time. If it works, I'll spread the word to others.
huebenthal said:
Thanks for the reply. I did not read through the SWITCH thread in great detail, which is of course on me. I will try this later when I have time. If it works, I'll spread the word to others.
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NP good luck let us know how it turns out for you.
PM me your teamviewer information
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Indirect said:
PM me your teamviewer information
http://teamviewer.com/download
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BOY, you guys thank your lucky stars you have INDIRECT here, i'd say
Aldo101t said:
BOY, you guys thank your lucky stars you have INDIRECT here, i'd say
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yep indirect and bigdaddy deff the most helpful in the fourm!!