Simple Instructions to Install Android - TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can someone more familiar with the site please post links to simple methods to install android and ideally still retain WebOS.
I am probably looking to install Evervolv Marshmallow build, but like the idea of still being able to switch to WebOS.
When I have looked for instructions to do it I can never seem to find them.
I also note for builds that it lists things that don't work on the first page, but often never know if these have been resolved. Does anyone know if they are generally kept up to date or do I need to trawl through each thread to confirm what has recently been fixed.
TIA
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GougeM said:
Can someone more familiar with the site please post links to simple methods to install android and ideally still retain WebOS.
I am probably looking to install Evervolv Marshmallow build, but like the idea of still being able to switch to WebOS.
When I have looked for instructions to do it I can never seem to find them.
I also note for builds that it lists things that don't work on the first page, but often never know if these have been resolved. Does anyone know if they are generally kept up to date or do I need to trawl through each thread to confirm what has recently been fixed.
TIA
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The two stickied threads at the top above yours.

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G1 Problems and ROM Questions...

Hey guys and gals. I'm new here but I did have a few questions.
Right now my G1 is giving me problems. Here is the scenario. I have loaded into my phone the OpenHome with the Aero theme, BetterCut, Font-Games font pack, and the Icon pack for Aero. Once I set OpenHome to only use 3 screens, I get a force close error. Then, if I were to shut off the phone and then restart it, it hangs on the Android screen (the new one since I already have the cupcake loaded into my phone).
Has anyone had this problem? Any work arounds to fix it?
I was also thinking of rooting my phone to see if that would fix my problems.
Which ROM would you recomend for me to use? and what are the pros and cons for each. Not looking to the Rosie or Sense UI rom yet, but the basic Cupcake rom.
Thanks
This post is in the wrong section as this is for development only.
If you do root your mobile, I would currently suggest Cyanogen's ROM as its up to date, stable and has some cutting edge stuff inside. The theme is also sleek and lightweight without any real modifications to make it look like Hero etc.
XDA timeout - double post.
Thanks for you help.
And my bad about the double post. I'll be chillin in the penalty box if anybody needs me.
Don't worry about it, the double post was by me as XDA struggles with the amount of users hitting the forum ^_^ There's a new Q&A section for the Dream so you can post questions and that which are not related to the development of Android. Unless its a specific ROM issue usually the posts go there.
Hope the rooting and the use of the ROM of your choice goes well!
One last question.
Where can I find specific directions on how to root my phone for the very first time?
I've located a few things but keep getting errors when I try to install the ROM?
Thanks for all your help
dragonl77 said:
One last question.
Where can I find specific directions on how to root my phone for the very first time?
I've located a few things but keep getting errors when I try to install the ROM?
Thanks for all your help
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go to here..
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=519523
helps me a lot when I'm in trouble.. it also covers everything you need..
Indeed, its a decent thread of which I hope still gets updated. I've also had it in my signature too, to help raise the awareness of such an FAQ.
I'm looking around and not seeing anything concerning Non-rooted phones already running cupcake (Build CRB43).
Will I have to downgrade to RC29 in order to begin rooting my phone?
And is that possible even though I'm running the latest version of Android (ver1.5)?
Good question! I didn't see that you had 1.5 OTA running as it wasn't stated in your original post so we assumed you were running on 1.1. I just quickly read that you wanted a basic cupcake ROM...
You would have to downgrade yeah if you want to obtain ROOT and thus enabling you to flash custom ROMs and other goodies.
Yes, you have to downgrade to RC29 and it can be done with the latest version of the phone software. Follow the directions they already posted. It's reasonably straightforward. There's even a video guide on youtube so you can see what the various screens look like.

Just rooted my G1 to RC-29

I just got a G1 and I rooted it to RC-29.
I'm very new to any of this hacking stuff and I have no idea what to do next. My guess is that I need to update to RC-33 and/or firmware 1.5? Along with installing the multi touch and things like that...?
I've read up on some information and JesusFrekes or something like that used to have a lot of updates for the rooted G1, unfortunately all the download links on his site don't work so I have no idea where to go from here... Can anyone tell me what I should do?
look in androidandme.com or google rc-33 and g1 rooting and stuff, idk
If you have root now, you can flash the newest cyanogen rom. check out the cyanogen thread in dream development. JF isn't updating roms anymore. Without danger/death/haykuro special spl (search it in these forums), and seeing as how you are new to this I suggest cyanogen ROMS are your best bet Also check out www.cyanogenmod.com and the cyanogenmod wiki.
willLEEum said:
I just got a G1 and I rooted it to RC-29.
I'm very new to any of this hacking stuff and I have no idea what to do next. My guess is that I need to update to RC-33 and/or firmware 1.5? Along with installing the multi touch and things like that...?
I've read up on some information and JesusFrekes or something like that used to have a lot of updates for the rooted G1, unfortunately all the download links on his site don't work so I have no idea where to go from here... Can anyone tell me what I should do?
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It sounds like you have very little clue what you're doing. Check out the links in my sig. Read. Then come back and ask questions.
i have NO idea one what to do...
ALL i have on my g1 is the rooted RC-29, i WOULD LIKE to update it along with the firmware but i have no idea where to start. ill try your links in your sig and I'll post further if i dont understand...
willLEEum said:
i have NO idea one what to do...
ALL i have on my g1 is the rooted RC-29, i WOULD LIKE to update it along with the firmware but i have no idea where to start. ill try your links in your sig and I'll post further if i dont understand...
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Depends... do you want a modded-roooted ROM or do you want an official update?
from one noob to another
willLEEum said:
i have NO idea one what to do...
ALL i have on my g1 is the rooted RC-29, i WOULD LIKE to update it along with the firmware but i have no idea where to start. ill try your links in your sig and I'll post further if i dont understand...
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hi there. i highly suggest that you follow previously posted suggestions. as you can see, this is my very first message to post on this forum and i have been a member for over 2 years. i have had my dream/G1 for almost a year now. in that time span, i have gained root access, flashed a couple of haykuro's builds, flashed jesusfreke's ROM, disappeared for awhile, came back, couldn't find jesusfreke anymore. after doing some research, i discovered the genius cyanogen and flashed his ROM, and then another, and then another, until i am finally currently running the 4.2.2 version. i did all of this without knowing a thing about linux and without any hacking or programming skills. i did all of this simply by reading, researching, reading, googling, reading, reading, and more reading. i promise you, everything that you need to know - guides for noobs with step by step instructions - are here in this forum. once you find these guides, try them them out, step by step. if you hit a snag, or something goes wrong, re-read the instructions to make sure you followed them exactly. if you think you did, search for the error that you stumbled upon. i'm going to go out on a limb and say that i'm 100% positive that someone else has had the same problem and it has already been solved and someone else has probably written a guide for the next noob to read once he/she comes across the same error. but he/she just has to find said guide! once you search and find this guide, follow the instructions, if you do not understand something or simply cannot, i mean simply cannot find an answer or help to solve your problem, then i suggest you resort to asking a question. but, only as a last resort.
but, it has been my personal experience that everything i have needed has been either at this forum or found through google search. these developers have not only made me love my phone once again by developing such sweet ROMs, but they even wrote up some very easy to follow guides for the newbies so even we can enjoy them too!
so: research, read, follow instructions exactly as they say, only ask questions if you seriously cannot find the answer after doing some serious serious research, then proceed to flash your phone. hell...if this math lovin' accountant girl here can do it, i'm sure anyone can! but only after hours and hours and pages and pages of reading and researching.
p.s. the very first sticky in this q&a forum shows you what to do: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=563679

[Q] Install Android on HP Tablet

Hello, as this information may already be posted please be patient as I am new to this site. I have a 32gb HP touchpad that I would like to install android on. Is there a thread or threads that someone could point me to for this installation process. Also, once android is added, will there be automated updates? I have done a great deal of research on this and it seems most of the android installation information is 6 months old or older. I would like to install android in its most recent form to the touchpad. Thanks.
jaaxxn said:
Hello, as this information may already be posted please be patient as I am new to this site. I have a 32gb HP touchpad that I would like to install android on. Is there a thread or threads that someone could point me to for this installation process. Also, once android is added, will there be automated updates? I have done a great deal of research on this and it seems most of the android installation information is 6 months old or older. I would like to install android in its most recent form to the touchpad. Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147284
Read here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176848
Also here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158341
I used the latter and it's very easy!

Need Advice on Themes, Custom Recoveries & Custom-Rom Flashing

I am not sure if this question is suitable for this forum. If it is not, will someone please direct me someplace where I can get the advice I seek?
I just got a Samsung Galaxy Light phone for use with MetroPCS, and am looking to install a particular compatible theme I found in the Play Store. It is a paid theme, so although I'm not advertising it (I have nothing to do with its creation or maintenance or anything,) I'm not sure if I'm allowed to name or link to it in my question.
Basically, the theme seems to require one of several custom ROMs be installed on my phone, which must first be rooted. I have already bricked one phone of this model trying to get this process done before I really understood which ROM I needed and which custom Recovery was required to install that ROM. I am looking to avoid a similar phone-bricking disastrophy with this new phone.
So, the question is, is there anyone here who knows this topic well, who is willing to give me advice on the steps to do this in the safest possible way? I have searched and searched on the internet, but every thread, post or article I find seems either incomplete, specific to a different kind of phone, requiring the use of a custom Recovery not compatible with any of the ROMs I can use, or require certain previous knowledge which a rooting-and-ROMs n00b like myself does not have.
Once again, if this is not the place for this then I apologize, and can you please tell me where I can find advice on this?
If this is the correct place to ask such questions, and you need more specifics (the theme I want to use, the ROMs with which it's compatible, etc.) please ask for the specifics and I will provide them as best I can. If sharing links to these things is just not allowed, I would be fine talking to someone experienced about it via Private Message, or whatever else is appropriate.
Thank you for your time,
-Valek

Xposed for Samsung S4 (SPH-L720T)

I have a Samsung S4 (SPH-L720T). I had read that installing xposed would cause bootloops on Samsung lollipop. I couldn't find if this was resolved. I'm trying to install on a stock rom, rooted.
Software version: L720TVPUCOH1
Hardware version: L720T.03
Android version: 5.0.1
Baseband version: L720TVPUCOH1
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4745659
[email protected] #1
Build number: LRX22C.L720TVPUCOH1
I wish someone would answer this.
x432hz said:
I wish someone would answer this.
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It isn't that hard. Have a look at this thread and read especially post #2.
I actually read that entire page a few times over. It still was not really telling me anything. I followed directions from several different sites, including this one, and it never worked. Then I found out you need to have a deodexed rom. Never saw that fact here, not saying it's not been said here before, but the amount of info out there, the time spent reading about it all, how it's done, knowing a lot but not being an android techie now it all like most of the people on this site, (dont mean that in a negative way), it's easy to get lost. Reading one thing can lead me into looking up 12 other things. Sometimes still not getting the answer your looking for lol. So, I just learned how to recently install and use twrp for the 1st time, now I got that down, now I need to learn about deodexing, and that's where I'm at now. 1 step at a time. I'll b bock.
x432hz said:
I actually read that entire page a few times over. It still was not really telling me anything. I followed directions from several different sites, including this one, and it never worked. Then I found out you need to have a deodexed rom. Never saw that fact here, not saying it's not been said here before, but the amount of info out there, the time spent reading about it all, how it's done, knowing a lot but not being an android techie now it all like most of the people on this site, (dont mean that in a negative way), it's easy to get lost. Reading one thing can lead me into looking up 12 other things. Sometimes still not getting the answer your looking for lol. So, I just learned how to recently install and use twrp for the 1st time, now I got that down, now I need to learn about deodexing, and that's where I'm at now. 1 step at a time. I'll b bock.
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You don't need a deodexed ROM at all for Android 5.0.2. There is a version available, that is designed to work on odexed Samsung ROMs: the one from arter97. Use the table in post #2 of above linked thread, it will tell you which version you need. Below the table, you can find links to the download threads. One of them links to arter97's thread (red text).

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