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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TokyoGuy:
Hello. I am wondering if someone here might be able to clear something up for me. I bought a new EVO 4G off eBay a few days ago. I called Sprint to verify the ESN is clean.

The thing is, I don't have any intention to activate this phone, rather I bought it as a toy, and because upon coming back to the US for a vacation a few weeks ago, I finally saw what it looks like in person and I had to have it (Yes, I like smartphones). Of course ironically it FINALLY released in Japan just days after I left but that's besides the point.

Anyway, I have the WiFi turned on and the phone has found my location for the HTC Sense weather widget, however the internet won't load and when I try to connect to Google to use the Marketplace and such, it says there is an error communicating with the servers, and that my phone might not be set up for data provision.

Someone please tell me that Sprint hasn't locked down this such that you can't even use the Wi-Fi until it's activated. Though I suspect that is indeed the case...

...and IF that is so, then am I correct in the understanding that flashing it with some custom ROM would solve the problem? I have never rooted a phone before, though I do own a number of unlocked ones (Nexus S, Xperia Play, etc) and so I had intended to try it out with this, since I can never actually use this as a phone. But perhaps it might be more of a necessity than I had expected.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jstalford:
Not sure if this will help you, but if you flash Warm Z, or any other of the froyo/sense 2.2 ROMs, during setup it will ask you if you want to use it on the data network or only on wifi.

Since you don't need 4g anyway, I would recommend checking it out. One of my favorite ROMs.

Rooting links:

This one is harder, but you will know more when you're done:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=829045

Easier/know less:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=787304
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k2buckley:
I can't say this with confidence, because my Evo hasn't been deactivated before, but as far as I understood it, you should be able to connec to WiFi, whether the phone is activated or not. You shouldn't need to be activated to use WiFi. When you connected to the WiFi network, did it connect successfully and show good signal strength?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crossrocker:
How about formatting the phone and then turning on airplane mode and then wifi. It should work fine

A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on Android OS. We now have CyanogenMod.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sitlet:
Yes, being a used phone, I would highly recommend do a factory reset on it first. That way it will be clear of anything the previous owner might have done to it.

And yes, the phone will work on wifi only without a data plan, just make sure the phone is in airplane mode all the time, then turn the wifi on.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linsalata28:
I had that happen to me with a old android when I did a factory rest you should have wifi but you can't use the market or gmail without a data plan from sprint at least I could not but I had a Samsung moment and it was rooted with a costume ROM on it I've never had my evo turned of so IDK..... If thats the case you can use other ways to get apps like Amazon or applanet thats what I did anyway......
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TokyoGuy:
Thanks to everyone who provided assistance. A few things:

1. The phone was actually still sealed. The security stickers were still on the phone and the manual, and even the battery was still unopened. Furthermore the phone itself still had the plastic sheet over the screen in perfect condition (something I've not even got from so-called new unlocked phones) so unless the seller went through really great loops to make it look new, it is apparently new. Though I will format the memory just incase.

2. I turned on Airplane mode as everyone suggested, and then when I turned on WiFi it let me connect to the Android Marketplace actually.

Actually, can I ask one more question, though unrelated. I want someone to confirm this:

I have two different contract carriers with me here roaming (Docomo and Softbank), both on Android Phones (the Xperia Play unlocked and Desire HD locked respectively). I have the mobile data transmission set to off (no roaming), however the actual phone service is on roaming. Every time I turn on the phones I receive messages from the carriers about roaming charges for data. I want to confirm that if the data roaming is OFF, and it is on Wi-Fi always, there are no charges for anything other than if I were to make a phone call, is this correct? I am 99.999% sure this is true, but part of me is really worried about returning and seeing a $10,000 bill.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sitlet:
Yes you absolutely can. To the phone, a wifi connection is the same as a 3g connection, its just a way to access the internet.

You could still get charged for any texts/picture mail you receive, as those still go through the regular phone radio, not the data radio.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TokyoGuy:
Drat...I've received a number of those actually, but all from the carriers themselves which I think might be free of charge.

Japan basically doesn't do SMS/MMS thus it's really not an issue. And while Softbank does to an extent, I can't seem to actually receive any while here, as it actually keeps saying I have undelivered mail.

But I am happy everyone here mentioned the Airplane Mode detail as I had no idea you could use Wi-Fi in it. I had been angry because there seemed like no way to shut off the cellular radio and that provided a solution.

Sorry if I seem paranoid, but I literally received a bill for $5400 last December due to a carrier mistake (and they actually had the nerve to accuse me of using an overseas phone when I CLEARLY was using a locked one) and ever since I have been scared about getting another. Currently Docomo is the only carrier in Japan that will allow unlocked phones to be used, though in doing so you are thus accepting that your data transmission charge will be capped at $120 a month instead of the normal $75 for its sanctioned (locked) products. But Japan is so far behind with smartphones I can't stand to use any of them.
[Thunderbolt General] highgrassfarm:
I am getting my new Thunderbolt tonight. After some research, I have decided for some specific reasons I would like to root this phone. I have never rooted a phone before and would like some direction.

The first step as I understand it is to back up the original operating system. How is that done? After that what's next? What I need is the wifi hotspot feature unlocked. Is there a specific root to accomplish this? What's been proven the best so far?

If someone wants to email me personally on this, feel free. I need to do this, but can't afford to brick a brand new phone.

Thanks.
[Thunderbolt General] You.:
Rooting is just a way to gain complete control of your phone. There aren't different types and the best way to do it is in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=996616.

Just follow those steps and you should be fine. You don't need to back up your entire operating system to root but you might want to back up your applications so you can easily reinstall them. After you follow the steps in that thread and are rooted just search for wireless tether in the market and it lets you tether for free.
[Thunderbolt General] TheScribbler:
I can second that. I literally just completed rooting my Thunderbolt that I received today. I followed the 10 step program from the thread (my wife thinks I need a 12 step program with my phone addiction ;)). It ran without a hitch just type (or cut and paste) exactly as written. I wanted to thank the OP in the development thread, but I need 10 posts so this is another one!
[Thunderbolt General] TsaiKimon:
I believe what you've heard about backing up the original operating system is what you do right after you've rooted before you begin flashing custom roms and kernels which is the main reason you root in the first place. There is plenty of info but here's a little list.

1. Follow the rooting thread that You posted above me (Who's on first? What's on second?)

2. Install Rom Manager (RM).

3. Launch Rom manager and install clockwork recovery(first option on RM)

4. Second option on RM is boot into recovery.

5. Once in recovery go into Backup /Restor

6. Choose Backup - This is called a Nandroid Backup and is a snapshot of your phone in it's current state. It saves the backup onto the phone under /clockworkmod/backup place a copy of the backup on your computer for safe keeping and leave the copy on your phone in case of worries.

That should get you started.
[Thunderbolt General] AndroidGraphix:
Those are the steps I took to root.

Sent from my rooted Thunderbolt with VirusROM AirborneTB. Xda premium
[Thunderbolt General] higabyte:
Another option is the easyroot method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1005292

I just rooted my thunderbolt last night using the easyroot method and didn't run into any major issues. Had to rerun a couple steps, but nothing more than that.

I'm now running BAMF-Remix 1.5 with the radio upate and status bar clock removed.

I literally had zero experience in regards to this and am still confused by some of the terminology, so if I can do it, I have no doubt you should be able to accomplish rooting your phone!

Good luck!
[Thunderbolt General] jmiller98:
I would suggest using the procedure that jcase posted. It is simple, easy, and you will gain some valuable knowledge of adb which could be useful to you in the future. The process is simple, just copy and paste the commands. The adb knowledge will definitely help you down the road, even though it is minor. Also any problems can be traced to a step. With a one click process it is tough to determine where an issue went wrong.
[Thunderbolt General] higabyte:
Easier said than done coming from someone who has been around for a while. I couldn't even figure out how to get adb installed... I installed the Android SDK and had to install the Java SDK but I was still clueless how to actually get adb going... I downloaded the ADB+Drivers for 64bit which had the adb.exe but obviously this can't be ran standalone. So being a complete ignorant fool, is the reason I ended up opting for the easyroot method. That being said, I did intially try for the manual method lol.
[Thunderbolt General] fredspierson:
I knew nothing about rooting and followed the steps after not being able to do the quick root. AND learned a lot about adb. Good Luck
[Thunderbolt General] jmiller98:
Your no fool. Alot of the adb setup videos and tutorials are old. It change the execute file from the "tools" directory to "platform-tools" directory. That did stump me since i had to reset up adb on a new computer. I have not been around that long, just did alot of reading, and came from the incredible forum where i turned into a flash junkie with alot of help.
[Thunderbolt General] bigd5783:
after you are done rooting deffinately flash clockworkmod recovery and flash a custom rom. I trouble getting root to stay without a custom rom.
[Thunderbolt General] AndroidGraphix:
In rom manager it gives me an option to flash cwm. What does it do when I flash clockwork recovery?

Sent from my rooted Thunderbolt with VirusROM AirborneTB. Xda premium
[Thunderbolt General] thebaltes:
Rooting my TB was a pain but it was well worth it. Hopefully there is a faster, easier method now.

Battery life on my rooted TB with leankernel is comparable to what my battery was on my Droid x, if not better
[Thunderbolt General] higabyte:
If you're having problems with getting started, you can check out this link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=502010

Breaks it down and walks you through setting up ADB. Had I found this prior to doing the easyroot method, I'd have gone through the manual way as well.

Just got ADB installed and gonna start tinkering around with the manual way of things.

Good luck.
[LG Optimus 2x] jura55:
Hi,

I want to remove some apps(F-Security) from LG from my 2x(rooted). But in Applications, uninstall button is disabled. I tried to delete this app from /system/app folder by Astro file manager, but no success...

Thanks for any solution
[LG Optimus 2x] Mertoglu:
Use the search function. This is already discussed a lot.

Sent from my LG-P990
[LG Optimus 2x] narsyl:
Try tiranium backup.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] sethschmautz:
Hey guys,

I dropped my Tbolt the other day and cracked the battery cover. It still works fine, but is scuffed and doesn't snap into place quite as securely as it used to (i.e. you can't actually get it off now), and I would love to buy the standard back from somebody who bought the extended battery. I have no idea what this should cost, so let me know if you're interested.

Thanks,

Seth
[Thunderbolt Accessories] WeaselWeaz:
It costs $19.99 at Verizon Wireless. I would post a link but the forum will not let me until I have more posts. Just search their website for "thunderbolt battery cover".
[Focus General] ganks:
I am planning on updating my Focus to NoDo this week and have held off on adding a Micro SD card. I figure since I'm resinstalling everything this would be a good time to add an SD card (especially now that there are certified cards coming out).

Has anyone done this with the unbranded NoDo update? Can I save a back up of my phone (with stock 8GB memory), add NoDo to the phone and then reimage the phone with the backup image I created for the NoDo update? Or will the new larger memory now available break that?

What is the least painful way to add a card?

My wife's Focus has had a card since launch day so I never had to reinstall everything.
[Focus General] PaullikesWINMO:
NoDo does not delete anything since it creates a back up and then loads new system with all info intact. So you could add the card before or after. I personally would add it after as some are reporting better performance with NoDo.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] rtblittlebrown:
Good find it was on an older rom here but I haven't been find is a I love it
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] kieronw3:
Looks good but where do i put the file cannot remember.

Kieron
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] rtblittlebrown:
System/media
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] gnaneswarv:
thanks....works like a charm!
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] kieronw3:
Thanks

Kieron
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ferlogan:
It works for my touch 4g????
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
I honestly have no idea. It's formatted to fit the standard 480x854 screen of the X10, but if your MyTouch 4G uses a standard bootanimation.zip file, then by all means, give it a go. And please report your findings.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] chiefy009:
Fail

sent from my Z orignal and modded 2.2 powered c64
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] karlos_42:
A provar a vr q tal va
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] max676:
You have a typo (listting)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
Thanks for that, max676. I have fixed it and re-uploaded the zip file with the corrections.

How so ? Or are you talking to someone else ?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] aosi:
there is already a post with this boot(and a lot more)... before posting pls checkn noone els post it before
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ankur7753:
will it work with cobrato's miui rom???
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] raunamaxtor:
i have X10i 2.1 and already rooted.. but cannot copy paste to system/media.. i already using rootexplorer.. any suggestion?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] raunamaxtor:
after install file expert then past the bootanimation to /system/media

still cannot change my bootscreen.. need to edit the script?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _bARTo_:
Work in my TripNMiUI 1.0.63 ?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] sjepoo:
Thanks for your effort, really like this one :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] pngface:
Doesn't work with Trip's MIUI froyo rom
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
@PNGFace, I realized that last night when I tried to flash it to Trip's new IRIS ROM. I'm looking into how to make it into a theme file for it, but am not quite there yet. I hope to be able to do that in the next couple days or so. Would you be willing to help me test it ?

EDIT:

I believe I have managed to make it work - at least on my own phone for TripNRaVeR's Gingerbread MiUI ROM. I'll be updating the above thread with the new zip in a moment here, and one for Trip's 2.x series.

EDIT: Uploaded, please give them a shot and leave some feedback.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] pngface:
Is this for MIUI froyo? I can test it for you if so

Edit: Just tested, works perfectly on Trip's Froyo MIUI with custom Kernel

Great work!
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
Yes, this is for the MiUI Froyo. The only difference between the two TripNRaVeR ones is that one says IRIS and the other doesn't. Both are the same otherwise.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Rotweiler:
Like this, you can feel more like you start your win95 computer :p

ehhhh, old times =)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] pngface:
@OP works great :D
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
I'm bouncing around a few new ROM's, so I'll be making a few new updates for this thread in the near future.

For example, right now I'm about to install rdannar's MiUI, so I gotta change that one. Then I wanna play with TripNArc, so that'll get one, as well.

Any other ROM's out there that you guys would like me to do one for ? I will hopefully have some spare time in the next day or so, and will gladly make some more up for you then.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] mobz:
I guess I should ask for permission to modify this for Stock 2.1?

For personal consumption?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] timotuithof:
It boot incredible fast now it is just amazing :D

PS: on trips 2.2
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] weaponXandroid:
looks good, a bios feeling when turning on the phone ;)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] aZuZu:
hello!

i have problem... i use stock rom but it detects Trip rom... also i have X10i but it detects X10a so is problem in some lib how to fix on boot detection errors?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] smeshko:
You think you can find some time to make one for EWjet's 2.1 ? ;/ I'd be very happy if you do ;D
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
This isn't really a script that "detects" what ROM you run (like a real BIOS). It's just a set of images in an animation that I made for my phone for the various ROM's out there. If you want one that's Stock, for the X10i, I will gladly add it to my list. Unfortinately, time constraints means that it's looking like Monday at the moment. Work and sleep kinda are kicking me in the butt right now, so I should listen to them and go do what I need to.

So, on my To-Do list:

- rdannar MiUI 2.3 X10a / X10i

- TripNArc 2.3 X10a / X10i

- Stock 2.1 X10a / X10i

- EWjet's 2.1 X10a / X10i

Anything else I'm missing ?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] smeshko:
Actually, i have a x10i, if its not a problem. . ;/
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
Nope, won't be a problem at all. It's about 25 PNG's that are updated with every change, and some of the changes are only for the first or last half of that. So I'll get on that for you, for the X10i, no worries. As I said, probably on Monday though. Off to work as we speak.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] TDownII:
Can u make it for rendeiros [Cyanogen6.1.3]gingerbread[v01]?

(;

looks gr8
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
I shall look into it probably in the next day or so. Kinda burned out looking at BIOS screens all morning, lol.

By the way, there's a LARGE list of updates in the OP, for all kinds of various ROM's out there. Take a gander, enjoy them, and any updates / fixes / requests, feel free to add 'em here.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] CAYCE_VII:
Not working and I dont know why... -.-

So I'm on Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 Froyo X10a with fugu tweaks removed, I downloaded the file, using Root Explorer I put your file in /system/media and deleted the original bootanimation.zip, rebooted...nothing. Then tried renaming the file to bootanimation.zip still nothing...any ideas? if I don't rename it to bootanimation.zip I get default android boot logo, and when I do I just get a blank screen until phone is finished booting.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
Thanks for the head's up. Looks like some of the archives were compressed, rather than just packed like they should have been. Looks like it's time to try again.

I just re-upped the Wolfbreak X10a, can you give it a shot and see how it works for me ? It is the same link, just a new zip at the other end.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] CAYCE_VII:
YES! thank you!, it works perfect!, common mistake, when i was a noob i thought thats all i had to do to make xrec files... -_- lol
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
Yeah. I used a tool called Boot Animation Preview which is supposed to make it a simple ZIP file for you automatically... looks like tomorrow I re-compress them and re-upload them, since I'm sure that'll cause a few other problems.

Thanks for the error report, and I'll work on the rest of 'em tomorrow !

By the way, your sig could be augmented:

"I heard AT&T and T-Mobile are getting married; There's not going to be a reception." =)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] KInG GaME:
hey try lowering the Frame rates per second in flash!its usally in 12.lower it to lower the speed of the animation!
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Smoked33:
I'm on the EWJet ROM. My phone says x10x....it used to be an x10a.

I look in my \system\media folder and there is no bootanimation.zip

I've tried other bootani's from the other thread and I can't get any of them to work.

Any thoughts?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
Thanks for that. Re-doing my preview in Flash with a fps of 6... shouldn't need to go that low for it to look right...

There, updated.

I'm waiting on a reply from the author of the EWJet ROM to find out how his ROM handles boot animations. When I find that out, I'll post an update to the thread. Sorry for the inconvenience, mate !
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Smoked33:
Okay cool thanks.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
@Smoked33, @Smeshko

I just got a PM back from the creator of the EWJet ROM - he totally disabled boot animations to make his ROM run a little bit faster and smoother. He is open to re-enabling them, so toss him a PM and see if he'll work on that.

For now, I'm gonna disable the EWJet links from my OP until I hear that he has them re-enabled.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] TechGuru_x10:
I dont see any reason to create this thread, when actual bios boot animation works with 2.1 it shows actual configuration. If this is for other roms then ignore this reply.

I have this since January.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
The one for the Nexus uses specs and stats of the Nexus. This one uses the specs and stats of the X10, for a lot of various ROM's. It is BASED on the one you are referring to, as I stated in the OP.

Besides, I don't know any stock 2.1 ROM that uses a BIOS style boot. All the ones I know show a Sony Ericsson logo for the boot animation.

Please read the thread fully before insulting me and calling my thread useless.

Sent from my X10 TripNMiUI IRIS using the XDA App.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] TechGuru_x10:
Check this !!!!, this I downloaded in the month of january.... ;let me know whether it uses actual script or it is just images.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
It is a series of images, mate. That is all a boot animation is.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] TechGuru_x10:
Ok.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] elmanolosemurio:
no problem with wolf room ;) thx
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
Glad to hear it, mate ! Means I didn't screw up those ones !
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] haydengribble:
I'm afraid i can't get it to work on j's cm7 rom, although I have been able to get other animations going. This is just the best looking one I've seen. Thanks for any help (:

(when you have time)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] ve6ay:
I just re-compressed and re-uploaded those two. Can you give whichever it was a try, and report your findings ?

Thanks !