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i am really new to this g1 root stuff, i have cupcake 1.5, and i see that alot of the custom builds have some pretty cool stuff. but am wondering if they are better than cupcake, how do i go about changing, and also i have no idea how to "root" my phone, so if anyone has time to explain in detail how to do this, i would really appreciate it. i need to know step by step how to go from cupcake to jf1.51ADP(best ive seen) without making it look hard...lol
Step 1. Search.
Step 2. Read through the 2534 threads that cover this exact question.
Example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
here ya go
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=xda+how+to+root
http://allshadow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5692&p=40417#p40417
Info on the builds
litterally follow the instructions, step by step without missing anything out
I only moved across from 1.5 to jv1.5 adp last week and thought it would be hard to do, but actually found it very easy once i read the instructions, downloaded everything first, and then went through it step by step...
walkerx said:
litterally follow the instructions, step by step without missing anything out
I only moved across from 1.5 to jv1.5 adp last week and thought it would be hard to do, but actually found it very easy once i read the instructions, downloaded everything first, and then went through it step by step...
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yup same thing i did when i got my phone at the beginning of the year.. i thought it was so much to do, which it was. i wanted to make my phone better then the IPhone.. so i read, read without much question asked.
xda dream fourm was clean and had only 3 pages of thread when i i first joined.
anddep said:
yup same thing i did when i got my phone at the beginning of the year.. i thought it was so much to do, which it was. i wanted to make my phone better then the IPhone.. so i read, read without much question asked.
xda dream fourm was clean and had only 3 pages of thread when i i first joined.
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since then already read on how to change bootimages, got the files working under vista64 and updated the images, then found out doing themes is same as updating firmware and as long as remember to use theme for build it shouldn't be too hard to do..
Only thing I've noticed is down to about 46mb compared to normal 1.5, but would guess this is because of all the other features so not too bothered about it
Can I do all of this with a 1g sd card or do I need to get larger one first
caleoss said:
Can I do all of this with a 1g sd card or do I need to get larger one first
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yes u can, but what do u think?
i had to grab a 4gig for my music, mp4's, wallpaper, and APP2SD. i need to get an 8gig so i can add more mp4's.
i was lucky i got an 8gb plus standard 2gb when i got my phone via t-mobile uk. Only thing is the 8gb is a class 2 card, so just ordered a class 6 with adapter for £20, could have paid about £12 more for a 16gb with adapter (may still get it) as daughter as DS so should work in that
Well yesterday I finally got CM7 With Tablet Tweaks replacing NookieFroyo and Im happier than a Pig in Poo. Everything I do just seems better and especially having the taskbar on the bottom with the soft buttons on the bar. GENIUS! (My Boss just called and said were not going to work today. We do masonry construction and its raining so Bonus. I get to play with my new Nook. Yes its like having a new device).
Ive still got alot to play with and figure out as well as finish getting the rest of my apps but I dont think its too soon to say GREAT JOB! guys/gals. Thanks to all who worked on this. I mean everybody even those who just wrote up the how tos. Awsome job Thanks
IFLATLINEI said:
Well yesterday I finally got CM7 With Tablet Tweaks replacing NookieFroyo and Im happier than a Pig in Poo. Everything I do just seems better and especially having the taskbar on the bottom with the soft buttons on the bar. GENIUS! (My Boss just called and said were not going to work today. We do masonry construction and its raining so Bonus. I get to play with my new Nook. Yes its like having a new device).
Ive still got alot to play with and figure out as well as finish getting the rest of my apps but I dont think its too soon to say GREAT JOB! guys/gals. Thanks to all who worked on this. I mean everybody even those who just wrote up the how tos. Awsome job Thanks
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Are you running this off an sd card or in emmc? If emmc, can you point me to directions on how best to do this? also, I assume Flash works, right? Is this on 1.2? Thanks!
ClarkSt said:
Are you running this off an sd card or in emmc? If emmc, can you point me to directions on how best to do this? also, I assume Flash works, right? Is this on 1.2? Thanks!
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I'm running CM7 (Tablet tweaks was merged to CM7 not long ago) on Emmc along with 1.2 on the dual-boot partition. I think it's the best of both worlds. The only real negative being that it's a little more complicated to update the dual boot partition ROM. You need a modified .zip for the dual boot partition so you don't end up overwriting your primary boot by accident. By putting the stock 1.2 on the dual boot partition, I am now able to flash any ROM update when I feel like it without hunting for a modified dual boot .zip. I would recommend this setup.
As for instructions, look in the development section for the dual boot thread. The original post should be what you're looking for.
Thanks, but why do you want to dual-boot? Is there something not working or missing in the CM7 version that you need to have the other for?
Also, does Bluetooth work these days? I've read here where its only good for 6", or so, which is useless, but that it works for 30' for tethering. I want to use BT headphones. This is an important part of my decision to either stay with the Nook or trade up to something like the new Samsungs coming out.
Personally, I'd like to try the painful process of unrooting, loading 1.2, re-rooting, and loading CM7 into the emmc - not as a dual partition, though. And then put all my stuff back on. I'm looking for good directions on that, but it's tough to find, or at least it was last I looked. I was thinking of waiting for an autonooter to show up, but it's taking longer than I htought it would. The manual way looks iffy to me. Lots of variables.
Thanks again!
Hi,
I own a Captivate on Rogers (Canada).
I had the ROM Firefly 2.6 (or 2.4) and decided to change to something quicker or at least different.
I decided to put Cyanogen 7 on it, because many people told me to.
I succeeded in installing Cyanogen and it worked great, easy to use, fast, ultra fast reboot, nice looking... but not all the software I was looking for.
So I decided to change again to a JVQ SIMPLY.
Put it on the SD, move it to sdcard via Astro under Cyanogen and reboot in recovery mode to install update from sdcard.
It wrote that it was ok, and needed to reboot.
Now the only thing I have is "booting" from
- the very first screen with Galaxy S I9000 on it to
- a second one with Galaxy S Cyanogen(mod)
I can access the screen with the little android guy in the public works sign, yellow, with Downloading... and Do not turn off Target!!! (did it trying hard reset).
I couldn't reboot with 3 buttons (tested many methods), the one with Odin, I never ever succeeded with that one, and it continues changing from a screen to another without stopping but if I remove the battery of course.
What can I do from there?
Thank you for your help... again...
Just for clarification, did you do the Odin One-Click to stock? If you can get to the download screen (the yellow sign / "Do not turn off target" screen), you should be able to flash back to stock.
I tried the Odin 1-click, but I think that it won't work right now because I can't access the administrator rights (from work).
I must try from home tonight.
Will it remove everything like the fact it is root?
Thank you for your answer by the way.
The lack of admin rights is very possibly why it won't work. There's also the chance that without admin rights, you're not able to install the samsung drivers. Either way, waiting until you get home sounds like a good idea.
You might be able to do the Heimdall one-click without admin rights, but it would probably be wise to read up on that one first as it's in Beta right now.
The one-click to stock will put your phone in the state it came out of the box, but leave all your personal files on the phone. You will have Eclair 2.1, unrooted, straight as it came from (in your case) Rogers. Any pictures, music, etc you saved on your internal sd card (not the microSD) will still be there, but you'll have to re-root and reinstall any rom you want.
Ok, so I tried different Odin (one click) I found here, and the last one, from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126704&highlight=odin
I flashed the PIT only, because I didnùt know what to put where... bad idea, now my phone doesn't switch on.
Soween said:
Ok, so I tried different Odin (one click) I found here, and the last one, from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126704&highlight=odin
I flashed the PIT only, because I didnùt know what to put where... bad idea, now my phone doesn't switch on.
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Uh oh. Does your phone show any signs of life at all? Any lights come on, buzzers buzz, whistles whistle, etc?
No, nothing.
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No, nothing.
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Sorry to have to tell you this, but it looks like you might have fully bricked yourself.
If you are still under warranty, you can try to send it in for warranty service. If not, or if you aren't comfortable taking that route, look for a member named connexion2005 (or mobiletechvideos on google), who can do JTAG service for you for $50.
The JTAG thing is the special cable made from special resistor, right?
Or do you mean it is hard break and only expert can do something?
Thank you very much for your help and your support.
Soween said:
The JTAG thing is the special cable made from special resistor, right?
Or do you mean it is hard break and only expert can do something?
Thank you very much for your help and your support.
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You're thinking of a Jig, which is a set of resistors that kicks the phone into download mode.
Unfortunately, you need JTAG, which is a special service that rewrites the bootloaders to the phone so that it can boot normally. That's something that you either need to be fairly knowledgeable about electronics to do yourself, or something you'll need to send in (to Samsung or mobiletechvideos) to have fixed.
Yeah I thought of a jig...
Ok, I will try the warranty, perhaps it is so much messed up, they won't find anything...
I will let you know.
See you.
Soween said:
Yeah I thought of a jig...
Ok, I will try the warranty, perhaps it is so much messed up, they won't find anything...
I will let you know.
See you.
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Good luck - hopefully your next time around with custom Roms will go better.
I did many, many things with WInMo and never encountered any brick (sometimes I was close to the cliff, but never fell).
Since I have this Captivate, I not sure to really like it, I am fond of android either, and I don't take enough time to read carefully each post...
I think it is time for me to take an iphone...
Although you could do that, I think you'll find if you give yourself a little time with Android you'll come to really like it.
Don't get me wrong - the iPhone is a well made product. But it is one thing, and only one thing. Android devices can really be anything you want.
But that's my opnion. Do with it what you will.
People like you are gold, taking time to help newbie with the always same questions, don't selling android is the best (other are selling ios is the best), ...
I'll see what kind of hone I can find, because the Atrix was a cool phone I liked, and I always liked HTC (qtek before)...
Apple is expensive!!!
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People like you are gold, taking time to help newbie with the always same questions, don't selling android is the best (other are selling ios is the best), ...
I'll see what kind of hone I can find, because the Atrix was a cool phone I liked, and I always liked HTC (qtek before)...
Apple is expensive!!!
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Thank you. I'm just trying to repay the many favors everyone else here on the board has done for me in the past.
Definitely look around - if the Captivate isn't working for you, there's plenty of Android phones that are every bit as good. I've also had good luck with HTC phones in the past, and Motorola's not bad, either.
And yes, Apple is expensive. Can't argue with you on that one.
This might be stupid question but, is your battery charged ?
Hi,
aww.W.T.F, I hope so yes... it was on the usb for hours... you put me a doubt... I need to check now!!
I asked Rogers for warranty, they charge $35 for an exchange, and 5 days to wait, I think this is a little bit too much. But I will do it.
What I discussed with a guy is that I will finish my current subscription with Rogers and take the HTC Sensation with Virgin... Another try with android, to follow jmtheiss.
I will continue to let you know about how it goes.
If my profile is closed tonight, this will be because I will be too ashamed because I had an empty battery...
P.S. Ok it is not the battery... I'm waiting for my new one and will send this one to warranty (I'll see what they can find or not...).
Ok, so I know this is going to seem redundant....BUT......
I'm a total n00b when it comes to anything phone/android related....which is probably apparent when I tell you I bought the HTC Desire 510 (Boost variant) thinking it was a good phone.....well, as I found out, it isn't!
I need some help here, and remember I am a TOTAL n00b when it comes to messing with these phones so please go easy on me!
I am totally out of space! WTF! I can't even update the 2 apps I managed to get installed because it says I am out of space......umm, it's got 4 gigs, I'm using 1 gig....2+2=spaghetti. I am wondering a few things. I've read a lot of threads here and they all have me confused as to what I need to do to get some more usable space on my phone. I have a 32gig SD in it currently. It's only holding photos. So my question is, What do I need to do, in SUPER dumbed down instructions, in order to take advantage of the space on my SD card so I can install more apps to make this phone usable?
Do I need root?
If so......how?
Then what?
Thanks for understanding I am a SUPER n00b to all this android stuff. The last thing I wanna do is brick my phone, so some super easy instructions to follow would be greatly appreciated. I do have fairly decent computing skills (windows) but understand barely anything when it comes to android, which I understand to be a *nix variant.
Thanks!
Arty
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Ok, so I know this is going to seem redundant....BUT......
I'm a total n00b when it comes to anything phone/android related....which is probably apparent when I tell you I bought the HTC Desire 510 (Boost variant) thinking it was a good phone.....well, as I found out, it isn't!
I need some help here, and remember I am a TOTAL n00b when it comes to messing with these phones so please go easy on me!
I am totally out of space! WTF! I can't even update the 2 apps I managed to get installed because it says I am out of space......umm, it's got 4 gigs, I'm using 1 gig....2+2=spaghetti. I am wondering a few things. I've read a lot of threads here and they all have me confused as to what I need to do to get some more usable space on my phone. I have a 32gig SD in it currently. It's only holding photos. So my question is, What do I need to do, in SUPER dumbed down instructions, in order to take advantage of the space on my SD card so I can install more apps to make this phone usable?
Do I need root?
If so......how?
Then what?
Thanks for understanding I am a SUPER n00b to all this android stuff. The last thing I wanna do is brick my phone, so some super easy instructions to follow would be greatly appreciated. I do have fairly decent computing skills (windows) but understand barely anything when it comes to android, which I understand to be a *nix variant.
Thanks!
Arty
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You should type in the search bar "how do I root the HTC Desire 510" because that has some really easy directions to follow. Until then click Settings and then Apps and then go into whatever apps you have installed and look to see if you can tap "Move to SD Card". Until you root the phone there's not much more you can do.
I have looked over several pages and have not come across anything with good solid information or facts. I have a ATT S5 G870A (S5 Active). It has Android 5.0 on it. I have several questions actually.
1. Can you root this device on 5.0? I cant find anything on an active version. If so, can you point me to some good simplified layman terms instructions?
2. If not, how do I downgrade it.
After getting to a state where it is possible to root it. What do i need to complete that task? I am looking at getting Twisted Lolipop ROM on this device (IF IT IS POSSIBLE). That is the goal anyway. For some reason that ROM sticks out to me after reading about all of them. galaxys5root.com/sm-g900f-galaxy-s5-custom-roms/twi5ted-lollipop-rom-for-galaxy-s5/[/url]
I have watched the video on that site and it doesn't give out hardly any information. I am not even 100% sure it will work on an active on ATT. I dont want to trust some kid on youtube trying to tell me how to flash my phone without knowing if it is correct or not.
I am terribly sorry in advance if it has been asked before, but there are several discussions here, and lots have been updated somewhere in the hundreds of pages of information contained within them.
Thank you in advance,
Josh.
If u have bootloader 0c5 u can down grade then root the active.
If u have bootloader 0f2, 0f3 no u can not. There's no root for those yet.
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I assume it's the last 3 of the loader #'s. ? Mine says 0f3 . That stinks. Phone is a year old and still can't root it. I'll get a new phone before a root comes out...lol. Thanks for any information, or if there is another way I'd surely appreciate it. Got a super nice phone and its slower than christmas. Too much junk and fluffy stuff installed from factory I guess.
jrouse5 said:
I assume it's the last 3 of the loader #'s. ? Mine says 0f3 . That stinks. Phone is a year old and still can't root it. I'll get a new phone before a root comes out...lol. Thanks for any information, or if there is another way I'd surely appreciate it. Got a super nice phone and its slower than christmas. Too much junk and fluffy stuff installed from factory I guess.
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Since u can't root get. Package Disabler Pro. No root need to freeze are remove any apps.
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Thank you. Is there a good way to back up the entire phone that is pretty easy in case I disable something that shouldn't be? I enabled the system processes in developing menu and thy wrestling are a lot of things running and lots of red at the top (assuming that is for the processors). And I don't have a whole phone full of games installed. Facebook, messenger, snap chat, a weather app. Then a few other random apps like a steak n shake app. No games at all.