It seems after several days searching the net that I am the only person on earth with this phone, who wants to root anyway. Does anyone have custom recovery for this phone so I can root? Or ever the stock recovery because I flashed the gsm cwm by mistake and now can't get into recovery. Thanks
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After reviewing all the helpful advice I've received over here at Xda (I'm being a smart ass) and lots of Google searches I've learned what I need is to flash an ruu for my phone. I've seen threads here where someone decided to be helpful and posted ruu downloads for the desire c gsm, but I'm cdma. Where can I get my ruu? I was told htcdev.com but all the is for my device are kernel source, is this what I need to get the ruu? I know everyone here is much better then me, and no doubt way cooler, but please don't let that stop you from just typing a few lines and helping me out. I promise, I will bow down and exalt the new gods of XDA DEV. Thanks.
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JmIc81 said:
After reviewing all the helpful advice I've received over here at Xda (I'm being a smart ass) and lots of Google searches I've learned what I need is to flash an ruu for my phone. I've seen threads here where someone decided to be helpful and posted ruu downloads for the desire c gsm, but I'm cdma. Where can I get my ruu? I was told htcdev.com but all the is for my device are kernel source, is this what I need to get the ruu? I know everyone here is much better then me, and no doubt way cooler, but please don't let that stop you from just typing a few lines and helping me out. I promise, I will bow down and exalt the new gods of XDA DEV. Thanks.
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What are you trying to do? Root the phone or return it to stock?
me4488 said:
What are you trying to do? Root the phone or return it to stock))
I was trying to root and flash cm my last two phones couldn't get cm so I've been looking forward to seeing what all the hype is about. That's why I bought this phone, because I read that there was cm for it. but now that I know there is no recovery avaliable I guess I'm going stock until one becomes avaliable or I can make one. I guess if I have a working ruu to restore my phone with if something goes wrong I could still root at least
I've downloaded all the dev tools and am tracking down reading / resources to aid in the learning process. Any suggestions? I'm experienced in HTML but that's it. Thank you for responding I'm glad to be here at XDA and I will have useful things to continue on the future if I'm allowed to learn and others are willing to point me in the right direction at least.
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me4488 said:
What are you trying to do? Root the phone or return it to stock))
I was trying to root and flash cm my last two phones couldn't get cm so I've been looking forward to seeing what all the hype is about. That's why I bought this phone, because I read that there was cm for it. but now that I know there is no recovery avaliable I guess I'm going stock until one becomes avaliable or I can make one. I guess if I have a working ruu to restore my phone with if something goes wrong I could still root at least
I've downloaded all the dev tools and am tracking down reading / resources to aid in the learning process. Any suggestions? I'm experienced in HTML but that's it. Thank you for responding I'm glad to be here at XDA and I will have useful things to continue on the future if I'm allowed to learn and others are willing to point me in the right direction at least.
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There are 4 custom recoveries. And a stock one in the untouched ROM ( I don't currently have the link to it)
Here are the three i found:
Touch recovery
CWMR
TWRP
If your problem is something else, please clarify as i am really slow xD
As to learning process, as ive said before, start off with just testing stuff. Then move on to what you want to do first, in my case it was a kernel that is neatly organized. For all i know you might want to develop apps or themes, thats your choice :3. Have fun and ask me further questions over skype or facebook in my details.
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JmIc81 said:
There are 4 custom recoveries. And a stock one in the untouched ROM ( I don't currently have the link to it)
Here are the three i found:
Touch recovery
CWMR
TWRP
If your problem is something else, please clarify as i am really slow xD
As to learning process, as ive said before, start off with just testing stuff. Then move on to what you want to do first, in my case it was a kernel that is neatly organized. For all i know you might want to develop apps or themes, thats your choice :3. Have fun and ask me further questions over skype or facebook in my details.
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All of those or for gsm phones. My problem is that my phones cdma. I've already tried that just not even thinking and that's why I now have no recovery. I want to root but I'm not wanting to risk it till there's a recovery. Anyway unless I get a one click to work on this phone, I don't think any do, if have to get into recovery anyway.
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Sign in bootloader and flash the other recovery
Device: HTC Desire C
ROM: CyanogenMod 10
Kernel:Stock Jelly Bean
saider said:
Sign in bootloader and flash the other recovery
Device: HTC Desire C
ROM: CyanogenMod 10
Kernel:Stock Jelly Bean
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There's no cdma recovery just yet
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So I notice nobody has posted or replied to any of the galaxy note 1 forums... Where is everyone at? Did u guys give up on our phone
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There are few Tmobile note users because it was only for sale a very short time.
Use the ATT note forum, it is the same device. If you want to use an ATT ROM and there isn't a Tmobile equivalent, use the instructions in the "vibration fix" thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41533675
And then you can run any ROM. Be sure you understand that thread though.
Really? That's awesome I'll check it out.... Thnx.. :thumbup::thumbup:
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There are few Tmobile note users because it was only for sale a very short time.
Use the ATT note forum, it is the same device. If you want to use an ATT ROM and there isn't a Tmobile equivalent, use the instructions in the "vibration fix" thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41533675
And then you can run any ROM. Be sure you understand that thread though.
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I never got the hang of flashing AT&T ROMs on the T-mobile version. I asked a couple of times in their forums whether certain ROMS would work, but didn't get much of a response. Maybe i'll try one and see. As long as it doesn't brick my phone.
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It works fine on any rom, but pay attention to that thread and also learn about the ROMs. The boot image and replacement files that you use have to come from a similar Tmobile ROM. So if you want to run a 4.2.2 ROM, take the files from something like cyanogenmod 10.1.0. If you wanted to use a 4.1.2 ROM, then that would be cyanogenmod 10.0. ICS =cm9.
That boot image is basically the kernel. You cannot flash ATT kernels.
Warning. Might ruin your phone doing this.
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I have a an HTC one for sprint running the 4.3 jellybean firmware. I am looking into rooting and everything. I just have a question for after I root. Will I be able to use the viperone Rom and a custom kernal with viperone so I can use the HTC logo as a 3rd button. Excuse my lack of knowledge. I have always used ios and just said he'd over to droid and coukdnt be happier.
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flacers said:
I have a an HTC one for sprint running the 4.3 jellybean firmware. I am looking into rooting and everything. I just have a question for after I root. Will I be able to use the viperone Rom and a custom kernal with viperone so I can use the HTC logo as a 3rd button. Excuse my lack of knowledge. I have always used ios and just said he'd over to droid and coukdnt be happier.
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Best place to be would be in the viper one thread. Afaik there are issues with Sprint, as i said though, that is the best place to ask.
So long as you are in a position to flash a rom, obtaining one with the ability to use the HTC logo as a menu key shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334294
There are generally less roms available for Sprint phones due to the use of CDMA (Verizon & Sprint) 3G technology as opposed to GSM (AT&T & TMo). There are parts of CDMA that make it harder to make roms for the phones until they release all their sources, which carriers are very slow at doing.
dladz said:
Best place to be would be in the viper one thread. Afaik there are issues with Sprint, as i said though, that is the best place to ask.
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He can't post there yet, as he hasn't got 10 posts. Seems like this is overlooked all too easily
flacers said:
Will I be able to use the viperone Rom and a custom kernal with viperone
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Not yet, but you could have found the answer to that question in the very first post of the Viper ROM thread ...
flacers said:
so I can use the HTC logo as a 3rd button.
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With custom kernels that is no problem at all.
Cheers, Ingo =;->
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He can't post there yet, as he hasn't got 10 posts. Seems like this is overlooked all too easily
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I'm fully aware that at that present time he couldn't post in the forum, however if he want's to have more and more help then he will need to make some posts won't he?
I am a long time android user , mostly Samsung , but other devices as well, so that being said, theres no way without an unlocked bl i can use CWM ? Or any custom recovery? I dont care about warranties as i buy my phones outright,js, but i need to root for sure , get rid of att junkware , also custom roms, but maybe im missing something in the motorola world, how do you root and get custom roms and not have a custom recovery , sure you can have root, but custom roms without recovery?
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Vintage144 said:
I am a long time android user , mostly Samsung , but other devices as well, so that being said, theres no way without an unlocked bl i can use CWM ? Or any custom recovery? I dont care about warranties as i buy my phones outright,js, but i need to root for sure , get rid of att junkware , also custom roms, but maybe im missing something in the motorola world, how do you root and get custom roms and not have a custom recovery , sure you can have root, but custom roms without recovery?
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If you have a GSM Dev Edition you can do all that stuff. I believe that AT&T's and Verizon's Moto X's are locked.
You can use Safestrap, which creates a partition which you can flash custom Roms, but I believe you have to be on Android 4.2.2 to do it. All it does is create a partition so the official android version is always there and you will have less storage to use by using safestrap. There are no custom kernels for Safestrap to my knowledge.
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Rebel908 said:
If you have a GSM Dev Edition you can do all that stuff. I believe that AT&T's and Verizon's Moto X's are locked.
You can use Safestrap, which creates a partition which you can flash custom Roms, but I believe you have to be on Android 4.2.2 to do it. All it does is create a partition so the official android version is always there and you will have less storage to use by using safestrap. There are no custom kernels for Safestrap to my knowledge.
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well I kinda thought that , but at least I can root (right?) , will still have my Note 2 and Note OG to play with , should be interesting, Im sure a leak will come out , I can wait ,especially if the phone is really nice anyway! Maybe Lenovo will have some say over this, after all they are chinese , and dont have to play att bs rules game
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well I kinda thought that , but at least I can root (right?) , will still have my Note 2 and Note OG to play with , should be interesting, Im sure a leak will come out , I can wait ,especially if the phone is really nice anyway! Maybe Lenovo will have some say over this, after all they are chinese , and dont have to play att bs rules game
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not even sure what good root does for me, yes I want access in root explorer , and some other things , but not having a recovery is limiting, I really dont like stock recovery but not having any or relying on adb isnt really an option , guess ill just play with it awhile and be like the general population and be clueless for a while!
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Im sure a leak will come out , I can wait ,especially if the phone is really nice anyway! Maybe Lenovo will have some say over this, after all they are chinese , and dont have to play att bs rules game
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You'll likely be dead before a bootloader leak comes out. Lenovo being in charge will change nothing. If an OEM wanted their phone on VZW or ATT, they're going to have to play by the carrier rules.
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not even sure what good root does for me, yes I want access in root explorer , and some other things , but not having a recovery is limiting, I really dont like stock recovery but not having any or relying on adb isnt really an option , guess ill just play with it awhile and be like the general population and be clueless for a while!
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Why exactly do you need a custom recovery? There aren't any roms worth flashing, not when Moto got it right with the software. There aren't any kernels either. Root gives you access to Xposed which gives you access to GravityBox and native tethering.
If you really need a custom recovery, return or trade your phone for a Dev edition.
I'm not 100% sure but I think you can use J Case's SlapMyMoto for the Moto X's with a locked boatloader. But you'll need to be ready to put in some work because it looks a little confusing with downgrading to 4.2.2 then upgrading back to 4.4. I'm not very experienced with all this stuff either so I could be wrong. Might be worth checking it out though just in case.
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I personally think OP should stick to Samsung devices and/or Nexus devices for now. Most of the dev-support breaks down to those two devices anyways. Also, the fun of Moto X lies in the fact it's really good with Stock ROM by itself with its special features. Installing Custom ROMs removes the primary reasons for even considering Moto X (active notification/touchless controls/motorola assist).
Well part of the fun of Android is being able to customize it, if all i wanted was a locked down OS id get an iphone and be just another flappybird idiot , there wouldnt be a need for XDA , maybe they can open an xda site for non custom stuff , most of you on here who have been using motorola products should do yourself a favor and try samsung or htc and find out what youve been missing ,sure there phones are good stock, but there amazing customized. I dont want to buy a Corvette that i cant customize to my own liking, just saying
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You didn't research before buying....an xda member? ???
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Sorry to inform you, but if you're still in the return period, you should return that phone. AT&T and (regular) Verizon version are bootloader locked, there are no way to unlock them yet, if ever. You should get the GSM Developer edition, you can unlock its bootloader without voiding your warranty, then you can easily use fastboot to flash custom recovery and flash anything.
Also don't let other tells you how you should use the phone, it's Android, use it however you like. However, you should be careful next time to not buy locked down devices like AT&T and Verizon carrier locked phones, it's pretty much a given. Go with international unlocked, developer edition or Google Play edition. Also some phones are more moddable than other. Nexus phones give you unlimited freedom in term of flashing and customizing.
There is no reason to buy a AT&T locked devices if you intended to pay full price for the device, get the unlocked version instead, they will work on AT&T.
eksasol said:
Sorry to inform you, but if you're still in the return period, you should return that phone. AT&T and (regular) Verizon version are bootloader locked, there are no way to unlock them yet, if ever. You should get the GSM Developer edition, you can unlock its bootloader without voiding your warranty, then you can easily use fastboot to flash custom recovery and flash anything.
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This. Get anything other than at&t and Verizon NON Dev....as long as the new phones bands work on your carrier.
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Well I researched a little bit , frankly its gonna be spare anyway , ill probably keep running my OG Note as I prefer it over even my note II , but I will run it you bet on that . One thing is for sure XDA is doomed if they continue locking the boot loader , dev fones wont be worth the fuss , even Win Fones have sone merit
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How will it doom xda? LOL. Lots still to do/learn/mod/flash and play with. Some phones are just more limited than others.
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what modding and flashing is there if the bl is locked ? sure you can put fancy themes up there , but is there? Without recovery (custom recovery) , there is no flashing mods , custom mods, theres really nothing else , those of you who have been stuck in Motorola world (which by they way they made the cpu for apple for many years as well, a main reason why apples sucked too) , should try something by an unknown chinese company because those will be the only androids worth messing with in the years to come, or go get an sIII or Note , start modding and getting a custom recovery and then tell me how great stock is!
CartlandSmith said:
There is the Xposed Framework and its modules. It is very powerful and only requires root, not an unlocked bootloader.
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xposed is cool , but if something goes wrong? theres no recovery !
Vintage144 said:
xposed is cool , but if something goes wrong? theres no recovery !
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Then get a different phone? Not sure what you want anyone to say? ???
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just saying , but whatever , doesnt really matter , its the way of the world , steve jobs has won , his dream was making followers and apparently he's won!
K....you're being kinda ridiculous.....you bought a phone you can't unlock. Basically an iPhone. Sorry, but that doesn't reflect on all android phones. Especially ones you can unlock and do anything under the sun too.
Sell your phone. For you and your expectations .....you made the wrong choice. Plain and simple. Its not android, Google, or Motorola's fault.
Enough doom dude.
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I haven't read about people bricking their phones using Xposed modules.
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You can potentially mess something up and cause the phone to boot loop.
well ill be running exposed , its not doom and gloom , if your happy with stock why bother even coming here , xda is customizing not running stock but whatever ill run mine til it bricks at least it will be a challenge
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now that i am rooted ,, not sure what rom is safe for me to flash? can someone point me into the right direction sorry for being such a noob
g4ess said:
now that i am rooted ,, not sure what rom is safe for me to flash? can someone point me into the right direction sorry for being such a noob
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Being rooted doesn't allow you to flash ROMs. It's the fact that you are now UNLOCKED that allows you to....
Please do not attempt to flash any other -Stock- ROM, other than the one for XT1053 - it can cause issues that I'm not going to go into detail about.
Feel free to flash the -CUSTOM- (or Stock-Based) ROM of your choice, as long as it is GSM-based.
I suggest checking out all the available ROMS in the Android development section, and the Original Android Development section. Each thread should tell you which devices it is compatible with, and if you are unsure, ask the DEV.
I'm sure you will receive replies from various users with suggestions based on ROMs they have tried, so you might get more info from other users.
My personal preference is for the STOCK ROM. You can use Xposed/Gravity Box to customize your existing stock ROM to your liking, and this is easier and safer, IMO.
Hope this helps.
thanks man
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