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firmware 1.6
baseband 62.50S.20.17U_2.22.19.26I
build DRC92
I got G1 bought in uk (continental)
HOW TO ROOT IT FIRST AND THAN INSTALL 2.1 ANDROID on it.
Don't tell me its on the forum, because its not.all the answers are confusing,everyone is trying different files etc.
I need 100% working sollution ,someone who have done it, and knows exacly the process.
I know i have to downgrade first DRC92, than root it ,than install 2.1 .
only working sollution checked by yourself.
THanks
lu9thix said:
Don't tell me its on the forum, because its not.all the answers are confusing
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Ok, I won't "tell you" it's on the forum, but it is. Did you even look here? HERE
This is a step by step of what to do. If you can read, you can root.
Since this is your first post I won't "tell you" to have a better attitude and not be lazy.
if that dont work work email me bro and we can do that ish step by step. i got gchat if u got it its faster.
Welcome to the forum and thanks for not clicking any of the stickies labeled READ ME BEFORE YOU POST in any of the forums. We appreciate this, because now we get to spend time reading this thread and being annoyed, when the time could be better served helping people that actually read the directions and maybe got stuck. And yes, I am being sarcastic.
Ninjineer said:
Welcome to the forum and thanks for not clicking any of the stickies labeled READ ME BEFORE YOU POST in any of the forums. We appreciate this, because now we get to spend time reading this thread and being annoyed, when the time could be better served helping people that actually read the directions and maybe got stuck. And yes, I am being sarcastic.
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Sigh* my back hurts now. Go install adb also.
Here, both tutorials in 1 spot....
ADB 4 Dummies (this will get ADB up and running on either linux, windows or mac w/ step by step instruction for all)
G1 Root / Upgrade Tutorial - this will root, upgrade recovery, upgrade radio, upgrade spl, partition your sdcard and install the newest cyanogenmod 4.2.15.1.
Six6Sicks said:
Ok, I won't "tell you" it's on the forum, but it is. Did you even look here? HERE
This is a step by step of what to do. If you can read, you can root.
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I started reading through that, downloading the files that it said to download but I'm stuck at the "1.6 Recovery Image" file. The link goes to a page that offers files for the Android DevPhone, but I just have a normal TMobile G1. What file am I supposed to use?
hawicz said:
I started reading through that, downloading the files that it said to download but I'm stuck at the "1.6 Recovery Image" file. The link goes to a page that offers files for the Android DevPhone, but I just have a normal TMobile G1. What file am I supposed to use?
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When you go here: http://developer.htc.com/adp.html
Scroll down till you see
Version: Android 1.6
Image: Recovery Image
download this one: signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721.zip
If you get stuck after that let us know.
the 32b version of the Dream is the t-mo G1 AND the ADP1 (dev phone) only diff is one came with a diff SPL, and some cool graphics
@ all sarcastic ppl - will you pay me for my bricked phone if I try and do something wrong?Its better to ask someone who. Already done it, init?
Considering amount of bricked g1/htc on ebay-thanks :]
Bloody experts,instead help you get old ppl talk.
@all who was helpful -mrandroid and b6gsix
Six6Sicks said:
When you go here: h ttp://developer.htc.com/adp.html
Scroll down till you see
Version: Android 1.6
Image: Recovery Image
download this one: signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721.zip
If you get stuck after that let us know.
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Ok, I'll assume that I should ignore the big warning at the top of the page that says "This update applies to the Android Dev Phone for developers only", and try that file. Thanks.
mrandroid said:
Here, both tutorials in 1 spot....
ADB 4 Dummies (this will get ADB up and running on either linux, windows or mac w/ step by step instruction for all)
G1 Root / Upgrade Tutorial - this will root, upgrade recovery, upgrade radio, upgrade spl, partition your sdcard and install the newest cyanogenmod 4.2.15.1.
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This works perfect. includes all files needed and easy to follow tutorial. By the time you're done you'll need to do nothing else.
hawicz said:
Ok, I'll assume that I should ignore the big warning at the top of the page that says "This update applies to the Android Dev Phone for developers only", and try that file. Thanks.
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yeP!
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whitemonster said:
This works perfect. includes all files needed and easy to follow tutorial. By the time you're done you'll need to do nothing else.
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You're kidding, right? When I tried that upgrade tutorial (the one at myhangoutonline.com) *none* of the files were available for download. Every single one I clicked on went to a "404" page.
Six6Sicks said:
yeP!
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Ok, thanks, but... I'm still a bit confused: all the instructions I've seen for upgrading to Android 2.1 say to use cyanogenmod, but the cyanogenmod site says that it is based on Android 1.6 (according to cyanogenmod.com/about), so is that really what I'm supposed to use?
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You're kidding, right? When I tried that upgrade tutorial (the one at myhangoutonline.com) *none* of the files were available for download. Every single one I clicked on went to a "404" page.
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I apologize, stupid SEO plugin was rewriting the url and messing up a seperate plugin. Links are now working if you still need to upgrade.
My tutorial shows you how to root and upgrade everything and install cyanogenmod 4.2.15.1 if you want to try the 2.1 version which is in testing, go to the cyanogenmod repository on my site, go into the testing folder for the G1 and download that rom instead. Use that rom instead of 4.2.15.1 as the final step.
G1 Root / Upgrade Tutorial
hawicz said:
Ok, thanks, but... I'm still a bit confused: all the instructions I've seen for upgrading to Android 2.1 say to use cyanogenmod, but the cyanogenmod site says that it is based on Android 1.6 (according to cyanogenmod.com/about), so is that really what I'm supposed to use?
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Just put the 1.6 on then you can flash 2.1 found HERE
Follow the directions on the main post.
If you have gtalk pm me your gtalk email and I'll try and step you through it if you absolutely can't figure it out.
Thanks for all the answers! I think I have a good understanding of what I need to do now, so here goes...
*crosses fingers*
I'm following the instructions on myhangoutonline.com.
Well, so far so good, with some minor hiccups:
During the downgrade your phone step, when the phone says "Press the action key" after step 6, it's talking about the trackball button. Took me a little while to figure that out.
However, after I pressed it, it just went back to the initial multicolor gradient screen, with the addition of a line in the middle that said "Serial0". (maybe it was there before, but I missed it?) I ended up having to pull the battery because I could figure out how to make it reboot.
After reboot I had to go through the Google sign in process. Not a big deal, but it'd be nice to mention that this is necessary.
Upgrading recovery seemed to go pretty much as described. On to the apparent dangerous step of upgrading the radio & spl!
Uh oh! It looks like something didn't work. I started up in recovery mode, but there's no option in the menu for "Mount SD card".
I tried going to console, then "ls /sdcard", but no files show up, and /sdcard doesn't show up as a mounted filesystem when I run "mount".
I couldn't figure out how to get out of the console ("exit" just took me back to a "press enter" prompt, and then back into the console), so I ended up pulling the battery again.
Now what? Should I try upgrading recovery again?
I have tried to use the search but all I get is stuff of on 7 and 9 and I would like to install CM6. Anyone have a link because I just can't find it.
If you just need the CM6.x rom files, I have a boat load of them in my collection linked in my sig. You install it just like you would any other CM rom, ROM first, then the proper gapps file for the rom second _before_ booting. The gapps file you need is "gapps-hdpi-20101114-signed.zip" also in my collection.
good luck
Thanks for the response!
teddyearp said:
If you just need the CM6.x rom files, I have a boat load of them in my collection linked in my sig. You install it just like you would any other CM rom, ROM first, then the proper gapps file for the rom second _before_ booting. The gapps file you need is "gapps-hdpi-20101114-signed.zip" also in my collection.
good luck
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One thing though. I haven't done this before. Any link to a step by step.
This is the only one I have found so far:
First time flashing CM 6.1 to your Droid (or coming from another ROM)?
1. Unlock/root your device and install Clockwork Recovery via ROM Manager (Don't see a ROM manager)
2. Do a Nandroid backup! (Not sure how to do this. Do I download an app for that?)
3. Update your radio if necessary (I am guessing this is a Euro term)
4. WIPE (Again no idea where to start)
5. Install the ROM ( I am sure by the time I get here I will be able to do this)
5. Optionally install the Google Addon
A friend suggested these apps:
download rom manager and clockwork recovery and nandroid.
I didn't find clockwork recovery but found another.
I just don't want to brick. I use this for my work phone. I have other options for a phone if all goes wrong but I just want to find as much info as possible before I commit.
SO many files on that page I don't know were to start???
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One thing though. I haven't done this before. Any link to a step by step.
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Ahhh, I see, so you haven't even rooted your phone yet? If that's the case then I'm going to have to just refer you to some other threads/guides because you have a lot of reading to do.
I have a quite a few on my site, when in my folder, just go to parent directory a couple of times and then you will see the link for my Motorola A855 info.
Here's some more:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-labs/74028-root-droid-1-regardless-os-version.html#post766732
http://androidforums.com/droid-all-...oid-without-rsd-lite-up-including-frg83d.html
You can also google "SuperOneClick" and find info about that. PLEASE be careful and read all the info carefully before you proceed. Also, there are a boat load of video guides on Youtube, but most all of them are out-fo-date and will soft-brick your phone.
good luck
Go read all that stuff above, but also go to the cyanogenmod website and read the wiki for flashing droid 1.
Good luck!
-CM7 on DInc2
teddyearp said:
Ahhh, I see, so you haven't even rooted your phone yet? If that's the case then I'm going to have to just refer you to some other threads/guides because you have a lot of reading to do.
I have a quite a few on my site, when in my folder, just go to parent directory a couple of times and then you will see the link for my Motorola A855 info.
Here's some more:
You can also google "SuperOneClick" and find info about that. PLEASE be careful and read all the info carefully before you proceed. Also, there are a boat load of video guides on Youtube, but most all of them are out-fo-date and will soft-brick your phone.
good luck
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I have rooted. I just haven't had the courage to do the cran install.
Hello all. I just got this Motorola a855. I rooted with universal androot. (Wow easiest root ever and its always easy!) Need custom recovery and whatnot. Can somebody send a link? Ron manager doesn't work. I'm not even sure what this phone is other than an old azz a855. Its all I have right now. Any help is appreciated. I don't need much instructions just some files. Thanks for the time!
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I se cmw should work bu
t I can't find on market (premium foud tho) an got from internet and "problem parsing the package. I tried he bootstrap recovery and spent my $3 there. I really wanna try some custom stuff on this as thsvis a bleak device as it is. It's all rooted and ready.
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Nvm. Did it with version 2.57. Something. Works better than I thought it would. Ics almost works on this pos. Damn what the hell is a kdz anyway!!!
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Hello All;
I have decided to try and male my HP touch pad an Android only touch pad.
I need help though as i am a novice at best.
I am looking for help on the files i will need. Want to install CM 10 recent and CWM.
Do i need a boot loader or will that be in the ROM?
And what other files will i need?
i am assuming i need a ROM, Recovery, and GAPPS. Other than that i am not sure.
Found someone on the WebOS Nation who is willing to help so i dont want to go into this like and idiot, i want to have my ducks in a row.
Any help will be appreciated
thanks
This is a good guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147284. As for Android-only, I don't recommend it. WebOS has gotten me out of Android trouble before.
Install Android only
bananagranola said:
This is a good guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147284. As for Android-only, I don't recommend it. WebOS has gotten me out of Android trouble before.
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Good point, Hey let me ask you something.
I like flashing ROMs but I always end up with a mess. Moboot, i dont think updates as grub2 does. So, i have thought the best way to switch ROMs would be treating the ROM as a first install, does that make sense and do you agree?
Or do you know a method to change ROMs that works well for you?
geomonroe said:
Good point, Hey let me ask you something.
I like flashing ROMs but I always end up with a mess. Moboot, i dont think updates as grub2 does. So, i have thought the best way to switch ROMs would be treating the ROM as a first install, does that make sense and do you agree?
Or do you know a method to change ROMs that works well for you?
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Android doesn't update the way Linux does, it only updates apps; the bootloader isn't going to update neatly from a package manager. At the same time, updating the TP's bootloader (moboot) is usually unnecessary. On the other hand I usually like to keep my recovery (TWRP/CWM) up to date. When I switch ROMs I just wipe and flash from recovery. Never had a problem.
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bananagranola said:
Android doesn't update the way Linux does, it only updates apps; the bootloader isn't going to update neatly from a package manager. At the same time, updating the TP's bootloader (moboot) is usually unnecessary. On the other hand I usually like to keep my recovery (TWRP/CWM) up to date. When I switch ROMs I just wipe and flash from recovery. Never had a problem.
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I wander what i am doing wrong? i had skizoid and wanted to go back to cyanogenmod. followed the rules for flashing a rom and at the bootloader i had an entry still on the list for skiziod and the cyanogen entry, when i clicked the cyan entry i got the eternal loading screen.
geomonroe said:
I wander what i am doing wrong? i had skizoid and wanted to go back to cyanogenmod. followed the rules for flashing a rom and at the bootloader i had an entry still on the list for skiziod and the cyanogen entry, when i clicked the cyan entry i got the eternal loading screen.
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What rules are you following? Full wipe? Leaving extra stuff in moboot is normal. You can delete the extras if they really bother you.
wipe cache and dalvik and factory reset
geomonroe said:
wipe cache and dalvik and factory reset
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You should wipe system as well and if the extra uimage is still there you can delete it using a file manager after booting
4catalyst2cI said:
You should wipe system as well and if the extra uimage is still there you can delete it using a file manager after booting
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As far as I know, most ROM install scripts automatically wipe system for you. Can't hurt to try, though.
Thankfully I have this zip again thanks to sstar posting it the other day. This zip will wipe your ulmage clean. Just flash it as you would a rom, than flash rom and gapps after.
https://copy.com/3F9kE
The One remix has S-off and root now thanks to the sunshine team. how hard would it be to get cyanogen mod onto this device?
Fullmetal99012 said:
The One remix has S-off and root now thanks to the sunshine team. how hard would it be to get cyanogen mod onto this device?
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It shouldn't be that difficult since you now have S-OFF. Only patches will be required IMO to get it running, so you should request u-ra(the developer of CM12 for our device).
Did you try to flash the current build?
csoulr666 said:
It shouldn't be that difficult since you now have S-OFF. Only patches will be required IMO to get it running, so you should request u-ra(the developer of CM12 for our device).
Did you try to flash the current build?
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I'm also curious about this too, but I am not in a position to flash the current build right now...
Somewhat off topic, is there something I have to do to the stock firmware to get root to stick after running Sunshine? Flashing the zip in twrp doesn't work...
Txjacob said:
I'm also curious about this too, but I am not in a position to flash the current build right now...
Somewhat off topic, is there something I have to do to the stock firmware to get root to stick after running Sunshine? Flashing the zip in twrp doesn't work...
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I used SUInstaller from the same guys who do sunshine. worked fine for me.
How did you get TWRP installed? I can't seem to get it to work.
As for installing the current build, not really sure I want to do that, since I don't have a backup phone to use right now.
I had to use a different TWRP from the official website for the HTC One Remix. I can't seem to get SU installed... The package from the Sunshines guys just reboots my phone and doesn't do anything, while flashing through TWRP has no errors, but doesn't do anything either...
This is where I got TWRP:
http://twrp.me/devices/htconeremix.html
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I had to use a different TWRP from the official website for the HTC One Remix. I can't seem to get SU installed... The package from the Sunshines guys just reboots my phone and doesn't do anything, while flashing through TWRP has no errors, but doesn't do anything either...
This is where I got TWRP:
http://twrp.me/devices/htconeremix.html
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That's where I looked too. did you do the fastboot install? I'm trying the app from the store, but it doesn't list the device.
also, interesting. the SUInstaller worked on mine, but it is hit and miss. not sure how to root it otherwise.
Yes, I just did the fastboot install. Just realized I wasn't following the SUinstaller instructions preoperly. Works now!
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Yes, I just did the fastboot install. Just realized I wasn't following the SUinstaller instructions preoperly. Works now!
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glad to hear!
ill have to do the fastboot TWRP when I get home.
not sure what is needed for the One Remix to get CM12 support. HTC has the kernel source for the M7 and M8 online(and even the one Max), but not the remix.
It doesn't seem like a whole lot should be done. The hardware ought to be very similar to the HTC One Mini 2, just has to be adjusted for CDMA rather then GSM.
I tried to flash the current CM 12 build, but TWRP complains about the code-names not matching, and the update script failed. I then had to restore from a backup to get it to boot up to the original firmware.
csoulr666 said:
It shouldn't be that difficult since you now have S-OFF. Only patches will be required IMO to get it running, so you should request u-ra(the developer of CM12 for our device).
Did you try to flash the current build?
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Could everyone please stop suggesting One Remix owners try flashing One Mini 2 stuff? It's not gonna work. Ever.
While they probably share >90% of the same features, they're not the same device.
One Remix won't be getting CM builds until someone starts working on it. Given that CM has a policy of not maintaining devices you don't own, it's not gonna be me.
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Could everyone please stop suggesting One Remix owners try flashing One Mini 2 stuff? It's not gonna work. Ever.
While they probably share >90% of the same features, they're not the same device.
One Remix won't be getting CM builds until someone starts working on it. Given that CM has a policy of not maintaining devices you don't own, it's not gonna be me.
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what is needed to work on a build? I would be interested, but not sure If i need kernel source or device specific drivers. neither of which HTC dev supplies for the One Remix.
It doesn't appear to be much. I've been digging through the CM Porting Guide, and specs on the phones and they appear pretty similar. They both have the same SoC (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400) and GPU (Adreno 305), but the Remix has 1.5GB RAM instead of 1GB. Haven't had a chance to compare the partition schemes, but Verizon might have made them different... Some things need to be changed in the source of the Mini 2 to make it compatible, but the Kernel should be fine.
What about the Radios? does the difference in Radio CDMA vs GSM change anything major. I'll take a look at the porting guide and see if I can get something booted.
https://github.com/kfechter/android_device_htc_memwl
I forked the memul build of CM and renamed it. any help in grabbing stuff from the Remix would be great (kernels, drivers, recovery images)
One more update.
I've asked HTC for kernel source for the one remix. hopefully HTCDev actually comes through and provides it. hopefully also for Lollipop.
I don't think there is a separate kernel source for the Remix. On the cyanogen wiki for the HTC One Mini 2, they are just using the kernel source for the M8. That should work fine for the Remix also.
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I don't think there is a separate kernel source for the Remix. On the cyanogen wiki for the HTC One Mini 2, they are just using the kernel source for the M8. That should work fine for the Remix also.
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I did see that. I've been editing the build files and device information that I forked from the one mini 2 device repo. I've been having issues with the repo sync for actual cyanogenmod though(my repo is just the specific device properties). I'll work on it when I can, but I'm also working on intelligent vision stuff and schoolwork.
Also, Need to figure out what to change to get the CDMA radio support, and need to grab the partition tables from my device.
Is there somewhere I would be able to restore the stock rom from in case something goes horribly wrong?
Txjacob said:
Yes, I just did the fastboot install. Just realized I wasn't following the SUinstaller instructions preoperly. Works now!
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How do you install the twrp img file from fastboot? I've rooted my remix and am with you guys in the search for a Rom or help building one. Just need to get a recovery installed. Have SuperSU installed as well, thanks
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I did see that. I've been editing the build files and device information that I forked from the one mini 2 device repo. I've been having issues with the repo sync for actual cyanogenmod though(my repo is just the specific device properties). I'll work on it when I can, but I'm also working on intelligent vision stuff and schoolwork.
Also, Need to figure out what to change to get the CDMA radio support, and need to grab the partition tables from my device.
Is there somewhere I would be able to restore the stock rom from in case something goes horribly wrong?
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Yes, in TWRP you can make a backup of your current partitions (It just dumps the current partition to IMG files), then if you have a problem you can just restore back from those files.
neuclear said:
How do you install the twrp img file from fastboot? I've rooted my remix and am with you guys in the search for a Rom or help building one. Just need to get a recovery installed. Have SuperSU installed as well, thanks
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First, download the TWRP build from the TWRP website, the one in this forum is for the Mini 2 and won't work with the Remix. Then boot your phone into fastboot mode and run "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" on your computer. Then reboot, and after when you select recovery from the bootloader it should open TWRP.
When I boot into fastboot usb, i enter the command to flash recovery and it says error cannot load twrp.img BUT when i type the same command but add USB after fastboot it loads the commands list. Still cant get it to load. The file name in the Android-adb file is twrp.img as well. Ive done everything correct as far as I know. Any input would be appreciated. thanks.
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I figured it out.
Went into file Android-adb and did shift right click open command window here. typed the command and it worked on the first try. now its time to develop a rom and make this phone worth something!
boost moto e4 plus (sku xt1776)
I am new to rooting and roms and whatnot, someone help me? i cant for life of me figure out how to flash a custom rom for this phone. Ive rooted it, but what i really need is a step by step guide on how to flash the correct rom. ive found the lineage ones but i dont know which one to flash.
i used twrp, phh superuser to root. now i want to put a custom rom on here so i can use substratum..
ive been at this for about 4 hours now and im frustrated and i figured instead of trying to figure it out i would just ask an expert who knows more about this stuff than me. I recently got into theming and love it. Im trying to learn as much about it as possible. I used to use tlauncher but once i read about substratum i was hooked in. thanks to whoever decides to help me lol. I appreciate it. There's probably a thread answering this already but i cant find it so sorry to the moderators in advance.
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I also now have N/A coming up when i boot. Idk if i did something wrong when i rooted?
I will help get you started, but let me say in advance that you will need to READ FURTHER.
Preamble - It is very important that you understand that the same model phone, the Moto E4 Plus, comes in two varieties - the phone's processor can be either MediaTek (Nichlaus) or Qualcomm (Owens.) You can determine which you have by going to Settings, then scrolling down to About phone.
You will also need to have the right drivers on your PC and to have installed Minimal ADB. There are guides for both of these and you should read them.
The N/A showing on your phone is normal after rooting and installing TWRP, see https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/themes/fix-n-boot-logo-screen-t3738658 for some solutions to fix that.
These steps should help you get going:
1) Unlock your bootloader, seems like you already did that.
2) Install TWRP and then root. You seem to have already done that as well. For anyone else reading, there are two variants on TWRP depending on phone processor - install either the Owens or Nichlaus one and be CAREFUL to install the right one.
3) You will need to download two files now - the ROM itself and GAPPs (the suite of Google apps.) GAPPs comes in multiple varieties depending on how many of the Google applications that you want. Want only the minimal? Download the smallest file. You can generally add more through the Play store. (Example - I didn't have Google Maps on my phone. I had to install it later. Easy.) GAPPs also comes in different variations. The one that you need is for Android 7.1 and for the ARM family of processors. NOT ARM 64. That won't work.
4) Reboot into TWRP recovery. You can do this manually or use a command through ADB. If you don't know how to do this, read this: https://www.androidcentral.com/10-basic-terminal-commands-you-should-know
5) Using TWRP, make a backup of your phone first. If you don't know how to do this, read this: https://www.howtogeek.com/240582/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-android-phone-with-twrp/ (You should use a microSD card for your backups and keep one on your PC just in case. You can just copy stuff back and forth, but keep one on your external card and one on your PC. It will give you peace of mind.) Understand that all your pictures, files and apps are going to be wiped out.
6) Read a guide to using TWRP: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...only-custom-recovery-youll-ever-need-0156006/ is one example. Move the ROM file and the GAPPs file to your phone. Also, the file that you used to gain Root, generally Magisk. Now, wipe your phone (you did make a backup first, right) and flash the ROM, the GAPPs file, and your root file.. TWRP lets you flash all three in sequence.
7) Reboot and expect that the first boot will take between 10 to 30 minutes. Go out for a walk. Watch a TV show. Don't sit and stare at your phone. People get nervous and interrupt things that they shouldn't.
8) Now you will have to set your phone up all over again. Log into wifi, log into Google, install your apps, etc.
Enjoy!
stonefabtim said:
boost moto e4 plus (sku xt1776)
I am new to rooting and roms and whatnot, someone help me? i cant for life of me figure out how to flash a custom rom for this phone. Ive rooted it, but what i really need is a step by step guide on how to flash the correct rom. ive found the lineage ones but i dont know which one to flash.
i used twrp, phh superuser to root. now i want to put a custom rom on here so i can use substratum..
ive been at this for about 4 hours now and im frustrated and i figured instead of trying to figure it out i would just ask an expert who knows more about this stuff than me. I recently got into theming and love it. Im trying to learn as much about it as possible. I used to use tlauncher but once i read about substratum i was hooked in. thanks to whoever decides to help me lol. I appreciate it. There's probably a thread answering this already but i cant find it so sorry to the moderators in advance.
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I also now have N/A coming up when i boot. Idk if i did something wrong when i rooted?
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The N/A is a good sign, as I means your twrp has been successfully installed. Install all ROMs the same way.
- Boot into recovery
- Format Data ( type yes) the do normal factory reset wipe. Twice. You'll get some red lines and errors, ignore them and keep going.
- Reboot directly into recovery.
- Format data & then do factory reset again.
- Flash ROM
- Flash no-verity_opt-encrypt.zip
- Flash Magisk (or SuperSU.zip)
- Flash Gapps
- Wipe Cache/Dalvik
- reboot
ALWAYS let the device sit for about 10mins after booting to allow the software to finish expanding before ya start messing with it. I'll add this to my Root Guide in Android forums later.
Hope that helps.
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koop1955 said:
I will help get you started, but let me say in advance that you will need to READ FURTHER.
Preamble - It is very important that you understand that the same model phone, the Moto E4 Plus, comes in two varieties - the phone's processor can be either MediaTek (Nichlaus) or Qualcomm (Owens.) You can determine which you have by going to Settings, then scrolling down to About phone.
You will also need to have the right drivers on your PC and to have installed Minimal ADB. There are guides for both of these and you should read them.
The N/A showing on your phone is normal after rooting and installing TWRP, see https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/themes/fix-n-boot-logo-screen-t3738658 for some solutions to fix that.
These steps should help you get going:
1) Unlock your bootloader, seems like you already did that.
2) Install TWRP and then root. You seem to have already done that as well. For anyone else reading, there are two variants on TWRP depending on phone processor - install either the Owens or Nichlaus one and be CAREFUL to install the right one.
3) You will need to download two files now - the ROM itself and GAPPs (the suite of Google apps.) GAPPs comes in multiple varieties depending on how many of the Google applications that you want. Want only the minimal? Download the smallest file. You can generally add more through the Play store. (Example - I didn't have Google Maps on my phone. I had to install it later. Easy.) GAPPs also comes in different variations. The one that you need is for Android 7.1 and for the ARM family of processors. NOT ARM 64. That won't work.
4) Reboot into TWRP recovery. You can do this manually or use a command through ADB. If you don't know how to do this, read this: https://www.androidcentral.com/10-basic-terminal-commands-you-should-know
5) Using TWRP, make a backup of your phone first. If you don't know how to do this, read this: https://www.howtogeek.com/240582/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-android-phone-with-twrp/ (You should use a microSD card for your backups and keep one on your PC just in case. You can just copy stuff back and forth, but keep one on your external card and one on your PC. It will give you peace of mind.) Understand that all your pictures, files and apps are going to be wiped out.
6) Read a guide to using TWRP: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...only-custom-recovery-youll-ever-need-0156006/ is one example. Move the ROM file and the GAPPs file to your phone. Also, the file that you used to gain Root, generally Magisk. Now, wipe your phone (you did make a backup first, right) and flash the ROM, the GAPPs file, and your root file.. TWRP lets you flash all three in sequence.
7) Reboot and expect that the first boot will take between 10 to 30 minutes. Go out for a walk. Watch a TV show. Don't sit and stare at your phone. People get nervous and interrupt things that they shouldn't.
8) Now you will have to set your phone up all over again. Log into wifi, log into Google, install your apps, etc.
Enjoy!
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Well done
koop1955 said:
I will help get you started, but let me say in advance that you will need to READ FURTHER.
Preamble - It is very important that you understand that the same model phone, the Moto E4 Plus, comes in two varieties - the phone's processor can be either MediaTek (Nichlaus) or Qualcomm (Owens.) You can determine which you have by going to Settings, then scrolling down to About phone.
You will also need to have the right drivers on your PC and to have installed Minimal ADB. There are guides for both of these and you should read them.
The N/A showing on your phone is normal after rooting and installing TWRP, see https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/themes/fix-n-boot-logo-screen-t3738658 for some solutions to fix that.
These steps should help you get going:
1) Unlock your bootloader, seems like you already did that.
2) Install TWRP and then root. You seem to have already done that as well. For anyone else reading, there are two variants on TWRP depending on phone processor - install either the Owens or Nichlaus one and be CAREFUL to install the right one.
3) You will need to download two files now - the ROM itself and GAPPs (the suite of Google apps.) GAPPs comes in multiple varieties depending on how many of the Google applications that you want. Want only the minimal? Download the smallest file. You can generally add more through the Play store. (Example - I didn't have Google Maps on my phone. I had to install it later. Easy.) GAPPs also comes in different variations. The one that you need is for Android 7.1 and for the ARM family of processors. NOT ARM 64. That won't work.
4) Reboot into TWRP recovery. You can do this manually or use a command through ADB. If you don't know how to do this, read this: https://www.androidcentral.com/10-basic-terminal-commands-you-should-know
5) Using TWRP, make a backup of your phone first. If you don't know how to do this, read this: https://www.howtogeek.com/240582/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-android-phone-with-twrp/ (You should use a microSD card for your backups and keep one on your PC just in case. You can just copy stuff back and forth, but keep one on your external card and one on your PC. It will give you peace of mind.) Understand that all your pictures, files and apps are going to be wiped out.
6) Read a guide to using TWRP: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...only-custom-recovery-youll-ever-need-0156006/ is one example. Move the ROM file and the GAPPs file to your phone. Also, the file that you used to gain Root, generally Magisk. Now, wipe your phone (you did make a backup first, right) and flash the ROM, the GAPPs file, and your root file.. TWRP lets you flash all three in sequence.
7) Reboot and expect that the first boot will take between 10 to 30 minutes. Go out for a walk. Watch a TV show. Don't sit and stare at your phone. People get nervous and interrupt things that they shouldn't.
8) Now you will have to set your phone up all over again. Log into wifi, log into Google, install your apps, etc.
Enjoy!
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Thanks bro. Much appreciated. My next question would be, in your opinion, what would be the best rom to get for my specific device?
stonefabtim said:
Thanks bro. Much appreciated. My next question would be, in your opinion, what would be the best rom to get for my specific device?
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That depends on whatcha like and how you use it.. There's a few here in XDA and many more here: https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-e-4-plus-owens-all-things-root-guide.1259898/
Aaand another issue...
bcrichster said:
That depends on whatcha like and how you use it.. There's a few here in XDA and many more here: https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-e-4-plus-owens-all-things-root-guide.1259898/
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Yeah, my sd card just took a dump. Can this be done without one? i found a thread but its from 2011...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=911228
stonefabtim said:
Yeah, my sd card just took a dump. Can this be done without one? i found a thread but its from 2011...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=911228
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Yes, you can flash one without an SD card but you'll have to use a PC for side loading or copying the ROM to device (while in recovery) since you have to do a fill wipe of internal storage to remove encryption anyways..
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bcrichster said:
Yes, you can flash one without an SD card but you'll have to use a PC for side loading or copying the ROM to device (while in recovery) since you have to do a fill wipe of internal storage to remove encryption anyways..
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Ok, would I be doing it the way that it says in that thread just using twrp instead? Or does that method not work anymore? Thanks you guys for all the help.
stonefabtim said:
Ok, would I be doing it the way that it says in that thread just using twrp instead? Or does that method not work anymore? Thanks you guys for all the help.
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Dude. No adb stuff needed anymore. Just boot into recovery and do all your wiping stuff. Then copy the ROM, no-verity, magisk, gapps zips from PC to device internal storage, I put in downloads folder. Then go back to the device and flash like normal. Internal storage on our owens is just labeled "sdcard". (I have the exact same device, using Boost Mobile)
Ok. Thanks. I'll give it a shot. Last phone I flashed was in like 2011 (I've been in prison for 5 years) so all this is new to me. It's probably frustrating trying to explain it to me. I appreciate the help though.
bcrichster said:
Dude. No adb stuff needed anymore. Just boot into recovery and do all your wiping stuff. Then copy the ROM, no-verity, magisk, gapps zips from PC to device internal storage, I put in downloads folder. Then go back to the device and flash like normal. Internal storage on our owens is just labeled "sdcard". (I have the exact same device, using Boost Mobile)
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well, i did everything, used the lineage 14.1, now when i boot into system the start up failed. Should i try a different rom? I know I'm probably starting to be a pain.
stonefabtim said:
well, i did everything, used the lineage 14.1, now when i boot into system the start up failed. Should i try a different rom? I know I'm probably starting to be a pain.
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Remember to format data and factory reset twice. Boot into recovery and do it again. Then flash ROM, no-verity.zip, magisk, gapps. Wipe cache & dalvik, Reboot recovery and flash again. Really. Afterwards ya should be fine..
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Yeah I think I just 'bricked' my phone.
stonefabtim said:
Ok. Thanks. I'll give it a shot. Last phone I flashed was in like 2011 (I've been in prison for 5 years) so all this is new to me. It's probably frustrating trying to explain it to me. I appreciate the help though.
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I tryed flashing the lineage 14.1, gapps, no verity, superuser, now the boot fails. Tried going back into twrp and flashing a different rom, now instead of the 'install zip' button i have install image. And i didnt make a back up, I didnt have enough space in the phone to save the image. I dont know what to do lol
You really should use an external microSD card.
Question how did you root your E4 plus from boost I've been having hella time trying to do so
Funisillegal said:
Question how did you root your E4 plus from boost I've been having hella time trying to do so
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- unlock bootloader
- flash twrp
- flash custom ROM &/or Root.zip
bcrichster said:
- unlock bootloader
- flash twrp
- flash custom ROM &/or Root.zip
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Sorry I should of been more detailed. I know the process but my issue is the bootloader. My phone is thru boost and I know it can be unlocked but on Motorola's website I've gone thru pulling the sequence from ADB and when entered in I get a message saying it doesn't recognize what was entered and I've also tried using the data scrubber provided by motorola and same outcome. I've called Motorola and the best they could do was email me a link to their forums which was no help. I feel I have tried everything even the sunshine app and no dice. Frustrated as all help and any help would be greatly appreciated and I've been at this for two weeks
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Sounds like you accidentally left some letters/numbers/spaces that didn't need be there.. Pull that code again and remove all spaces, leave the #'s tho..
Funisillegal said:
Sorry I should of been more detailed. I know the process but my issue is the bootloader. My phone is thru boost and I know it can be unlocked but on Motorola's website I've gone thru pulling the sequence from ADB and when entered in I get a message saying it doesn't recognize what was entered and I've also tried using the data scrubber provided by motorola and same outcome. I've called Motorola and the best they could do was email me a link to their forums which was no help. I feel I have tried everything even the sunshine app and no dice. Frustrated as all help and any help would be greatly appreciated and I've been at this for two weeks
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I've done that and gone as far as entering it in manually a couple of times. Just to be sure I even had my wife read it to me and entered it in with the hashes only
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