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[Verizon Droid Charge] scuba_bald:
Got it! Thanks so much for the great forum. I was stressing more than I needed to.

I started with voodoocharge package, ignoring the out of date cwm file that was referenced in the original instructions. This was a breeze, but for some reason I could not get into boot screen. Maybe cwm isn't installed?

Next I installed the rooted froyo package provided. I freaked out for about 1 hour because the phone kept rebooting and never getting pass the splash screen.

I searched the forum and figured out that I needed to clear the user data. Once I did this, that issue was fixed. I did however run into the issue of the sdcard being in write-protection mode. Again I searched the forum and found the answer. In the process of finding the answer, I found another mod that imnuts created that incorporated the fix.

The morale of the story is the forum is your friend. If you don't freakout, you'll probably find the answer to your issue.

This was my first ever mod!

Thank you again everyone

Sent from my SCH-I510
[Verizon Droid Charge] dragonstalker:
Thanks Anoninja for all the good work.

I'm back from Vacation and sorry i missed alot of your guys questions.

1st. there will be updated packages out this week. See there was a lot of work done while i was gone.

2nd. The stock ee4 file was rooted, but was asked to be put in there for people that wanted the bloated, but rooted version of the file. The Debloated EE4 file should have been marked as such. I'll make sure everything is broken down on the next packages. Did not realize the package names were causing confusion.
[Verizon Droid Charge] converge12:
I am running the de-bloated stock gingerbreak.. what kernels are compatible with this, if any?
[Verizon Droid Charge] converge12:
also, is there a fix for the button backlights yet? :(
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
only Imnuts' hacked EP1Q kernel or Nitros' Nameless kernel will work with this leak... also backlights were fixed for me on GB so I don't know what to say about that
[Verizon Droid Charge] converge12:
nooooooo. should i flash again? when you say "fixed" you mean they work or you did indeed do something to fix them? ;)
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
backlights have always worked for me regardless of rom, froyo or gb so I couldn't say how to fix them
[Verizon Droid Charge] gravesjl7:
Quick Question

I am currently rooted and running, Altered Beast 2.2 with Voodoo Lagfix. If i want to download this new better 2.3 Rom where do I begin in the process? Do I just download the .tar file and install on my phone using Odin? Not sure where to begin because I am already rooted with a custom rom, thanks for the help!
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
do you want to run:

1. stock 2.3 rom? (can be rooted)

2. debloated rooted 2.3 stock rom?

3. custom rom (Gummy 1.9)?
[Verizon Droid Charge] gravesjl7:
Debloated 2.3 would be great, any GB rom would be perfect though
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
well I believe there's a debloated EP1Q GB package (the latest one) somewhere in development or at rootzwiki, I also have a copy I can upload or link to it later... as far as installation (for debloated stock or Gummy) its the rooted rom and a special ext4/lagfix kernel plus CWM so you should only need to wipe data/cache/dalvik in CWM and flash it. No need to disable voodoo or odin anything except for the EP1Q radios/modems afterwards if you want (some people don't like the new radios)

I can link or post all this if you want or most of its easily findable in the first dozen or so threads of development

blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge
[Verizon Droid Charge] gravesjl7:
Thanks that is very helpful, if you could post where that is located that would be amazing! Thanks so much for your help
[Verizon Droid Charge] Stratboy71:
Do you flash the rom in GingerKit with ODIN?
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
CWM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1112804

EP1Q modems/radios only: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1215167

EP1Q stock (near the end of the thread I think I posted a copy): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1233161

EP1Q debloated/rooted: http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?3029-ROM-CWM-Debloated-EP1Q

Gummy 1.9: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1163123

you can but I believe the one in there is EP1F which is dated... you may wanna try the new link I just posted above, however I would keep the Odin and the ADB from there
[Verizon Droid Charge] crupp:
Just go my Charge today, and loving it. I an very comfortable with switching out ROMs, however I am a little lost here, sorry.

I have Odin installed I downloaded DC everything V2, this is where I am little lost. Can someone outline th order to place the files in Odin? Also, the Kernel, does the stock gingerbread ROM contained have a kernel?

Or do I simply place the C1510 file in Odin (PDA) and all is good, IE: rooted, CWM and Gingergread ROM

Thanks for the help
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
yes most roms (if not all) come with a kernel unless specified that it doesn't... you can always change it later, and no it doesn't matter what order you do it in, it will simply overwrite what you had before

blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge
[Verizon Droid Charge] Enzopreme:
cant download the kits, it keeps telling me the download is "broken"
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
it probably is as its a pretty old thread, or at least the stuff included is old now... what did you need? I can link you to the current roms/kernels/recovery etc.
[Verizon Droid Charge] KoaLaBea:
all of it. lol....
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
CWM:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1112804

most if not all kernels/roms:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1107797

Odin/drivers/etc. plus a pretty good write up of how to flash but be warned that the roms/kernels in there may be a bit old by now:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1160580

most things not there can probably be found in the Development section... also I know most Gummy stuff (and GB kernels) is posted at Rootzwiki so search there too
[Verizon Droid Charge] Jdogg330:
I have installed ODIN on a Win 7 PC. I already used ODIN to install GB debloated 2.3.3 on my Charge. I downloaded the Gingerkit (because I only want the debloated GB 2.3.4 due to issues with not receiving phone calls when Charge is "locked".) and used 7z to unzip file. I did same steps as when I flashed the 2.3.3 EG2 Kernal version 2.6.35.7 but ODIN will not show the .tar.MD5 file for the extracted file for Gingerkit. At this point I downloaded the "DC Everything you need to root v2" file and used 7z to extract and again ODIN will not show file (it will show and allow me to click through the extracted folders however). I am new to this so if this was covered I am sorry, I promise I have spent HOURS searching before I posted this. Please advise :-)
[Verizon Droid Charge] blueis300:
Dont remember but on some say you need to delete the .md5 and make it a .tar file maybe.
[Verizon Droid Charge] dragonstalker:
sorry i know i suck and haven't been updating the list like i should. but decided the basics should get you rooted without adding too much. If there are updates you all would like to see, email me at Kdijari@gmail.com
[Verizon Droid Charge] glitchsys:
hmm. The instructions say to download the instructions, Charge Kit V1, Charge Kit v2 and the Charge Gingerkit. Those are big downloads. I think it should be either or and you should maybe just give people one option. Less confusing. Well I downloaded them all cause of the instructions, just in case. I had a stock Froyo 2.2 ROM on a Droid Charge.

The very first thing I tried was just to get simple root, so I downloaded the kernel from:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1092114

And used ODIN (after installing the drivers and such) to flash the "VoodooChargeCWM-2.tar" kernel. But the phone rebooted normal, nothing to indicate the custom kernel was in place and no root. So I found your guide.

The there are 2 instructions in the README you supplied, one about a rooted version of EE4, not sure what EE4 is, and one is about Altered Beast. So I was using the Altered Beast instructions and it says to download an Altered Beast ZIP or MD5 file and flash hit with ODIN. But there's no Altered Beast files in any of the 3 or 4 Charge Kit downloads I got from this post. I tried to use ODIN to flash the CWM_Recovery4.0.0.8.tar.md5 file but got an error about it being invalid. I tried the ones in both V1 and V2 but couldn't flash. VoodooChargeKernel4.tar.md5 thing and ended up in a reboot loop at the Samsung Logo. So I installed "CI510_VZW_EP1F_ALL_ONE-LTE-CP_REV3_user_CL300919_Rooted_Debloated.tar.md5" using ODIN, and after flashing and such, ended up in another reboot loop. So I then installed "EE4stock_DXC.tar.md5" and this time it booted, but I'd lost all my data. I was hoping to have rooted the phone first so I could do a titanium backup first. I didn't see anything about losing all the data, thought it would be an in-place upgrade. Anyways, I then again tried to flash "CI510_VZW_EP1F_ALL_ONE-LTE-CP_REV3_user_CL300919_Rooted_Debloated.tar.md5" and this time it booted. But it Force-Closed during the setup process. Otherwise, it seemed I now had 2.3.4 Gingerbread and it was rooted. Nice. I then tried the CWM_Recovery4.0.0.8.tar.md5 file again but still got an error, I then did the "VoodooChargeKernel4.tar.md5" kernel thing and ended up in another boot loop. I tried the "VoodooChargeCWM-2.tar" kernel I'd gotten from that 1st thread, this time I had CWM Recovery, but still a boot loop. I ended up reflashing the "CI510_VZW_EP1F_ALL_ONE-LTE-CP_REV3_user_CL300919_Rooted_Debloated.tar.md5" file to fix it, again another force-close during setup, but at least I have root. No CWM though.

Can somebody clarify which guide I should be using? In which order should I flash (using ODIN) the files? My ultimate Goal is to have a stable 2.3.x ROM, rooted, and with CWM. Right now I do have a 2.3.4 ROM, which appears to be rooted (using whatever kernel came with the ROM) but no CWM, and so far it's force closed on me at least once, not sure on how stable it'll be. Maybe I should be using a custom ROM, one AOSP based like CM7 or maybe one that's based on the stock ROM but that's just been cleaned up, no bloatware. Suggestions?
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
Lots of info I know, but its incredibly simple once you do it once and get used to it :p Well first of all most if not all of the roms, kernels and recoveries you're listing are dated and/or bad downloads (which is probably why the installs fail)... If you need to know how to use Odin I would use this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1160580 but don't pay attention to the roms/kernels listed there as they're old just the instructions. CWM is simple enough to use: to boot into it just be sure the phone is powered off and hold volume up, home, and power until 'Samsung' appears then let go of power while still holding the other two buttons until CWM comes up. To use it just use volume keys to scroll up and down, back button to go back and power button to make selections. Also before every rom install wipe data, cache, and dalvik (which is under the advanced settings), and wipe just cache and dalvik when installing a kernel or theme (most devs/themers will instruct you on what to wipe or whether to wipe at all in their threads).

Now thats the how-to on installing roms and such now here's the downloads:

the most recent GB leak, first link is the bloated rooted stock rom (with preinstalled verizon crap on there) and the second is a debloated rooted stock rom. Both install with Odin, work fine and are very fast and stable but are stock roms with stock kernels

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1292842

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1295892

CWM is here in the latest 8/17 version 4.0.1.4, its orange when you boot into it and will tell you the version number. Also nandroid backups of your rom can be made in this CWM but for some reason some newer custom roms/kernels won't flash right sometimes so its recommended using the second CWM I'll link after this unless you reeeeeally need to make backups

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1112804

here is where you can get the custom voodoo kernel to flash in CWM as well as the second older version of CWM (blue version 4.0.0.8), also for the kernel I would recommend the latest stable version 3.1.0 as the version 4 one is new and still sort of untested

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/3426-kernel-gb-imoseyon-kernel-stock-repacked-v400-11611/

I know this is a lot of info, I'd suggest just loading the stock gingerbread rom (debloated preferably and they're both rooted so you can use root apps) and running that till you can read some more into flashing and using custom roms and kernels... any questions feel free to ask
[Verizon Droid Charge] brentwhopkins:
What about Ubuntu users?

All this stuff seems to be aimed at Windows users. Does anyone have instructions for Ubuntu/Linux?
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
none really... windows, mac, or a virtual machine in linux (that's not always guaranteed to work) are your options
[Verizon Droid Charge] Falcyn:
It seems to me like it might be a good idea to un-sticky this thread... it's one of the first things new users are likely to see, but the ROMs in this pack are all extremely (4 or 5 months) out of date and are virtually guaranteed to lead to unhappy users versus the latest ROMs. And the OP doesn't even have a Charge anymore.
[Verizon Droid Charge] sublimeAndEtc:
Is any of this current for someone who just got the Charge, and is on the latest 2.3.6 update?
[Verizon Droid Charge] Falcyn:
No, not at all. I wish the moderators paid a little more attention to unstickying out-of-date stuff here :(
[Verizon Droid Charge] anoninja118:
one of our mods is NotATreoFan who is pretty active in this forum, send him a pm and he'll get what you need done

blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge :D
[Verizon Droid Charge] sprintrjm:
re

I have rooted my incredible my thunderbolt and my Droid x.

the samsung charge rooting / flashing instructions have been the worst i have ever seen.

all of the roms are rife with little to no detail.

But, i do appreciate the hard work you guys are doing.. just shaking my head trying to find a step by step.
[Verizon Droid Charge] mckeeverisdman:
Username and pass to FTP?
[Verizon Droid Charge] abtxpress:
Its useless if you cannot download the files.
[Verizon Droid Charge] shrike1978:
Honestly, this is so out of date that it would be much better to either completely update it, or unsticky it and make a new thread with good information.
[Verizon Droid Charge] bobsbbq:
I agree I have had my charge for a few months and now I decide to root it and try to get wifi tether to work. I thought this looked like a good thread but it is useless if you can't download files.

Reported to Moderating team.
[Verizon Droid Charge] mckeeverisdman:
Good call
[Verizon Droid Charge] Flip35:
woow i guess im not the only one, ive been trying to download this kit and it keeps asking me fort username and password, does anybody know where i can go to find info on how to root the droid charge, ive looked everywhere
[Verizon Droid Charge] bobsbbq:
I finally used the Tweaked Rom, choose the one for odin which includes CWM 0302. It will root and install CWM and everything. No need for anything else.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Flip35:
Ok thanx a lot, ill give it a shot
[Verizon Droid Charge] dragonstalker:
Op updated with new link. Sorry i don't have a charge anymore and nobody messaged me to say the ftp server had been taken down.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Flip35:
Thanx man I appreciated
[Verizon Droid Charge] dragonstalker:
Updated CWM and SuperSU now in Dropbox for FP8 integration.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Theteflondon:
So this process will work as directed for stock phones with fp8?
[Verizon Droid Charge] dragonstalker:
Yes
[Verizon Droid Charge] fyablaz:
HELP

HEY I NEED YOUR HELP, how do you get into hboot on the droid charge
[Verizon Droid Charge] tmanschuette:
There is no hboot. That is only HTC Phones.
[Acer Iconia A500] mburke178:
ok i started this for myself, but the info may be helpful for some. Here it is and how i got to it

I only used Acer based roms because that is what i prefer. Every time a new rom was flashed i would wipe EVERYTHING then format system and data and flash the rom. I would then root and remove everything i don't use and set the tablet up for my daily use. This procedure was the same for every rom tried and apps installed were 99% identical across the board.

When swapping kernels within the same rom i would only wipe cache and dalvik cache then flash the kernel

For the testing side, after the rom and kernel combo were set up as needed, i would reboot the tablet and let it sit for 5 minutes to settle in. Then i ran the following tests 5 times each then proceed to the next test.

Vellamo

LinPack Multi-Thread

LinPack Single-Thread

Quadrant Standard

Antutu

CF-Bench

Don't ask what these tests actually test cause i really have no idea. Everybody prefers different testing apps for one reason or another so i did as many as i saw people mentioning.

These are only results from these tests. Not reliability, lag, battery life or anything else. If this becomes useful for anybody i will update it with more info as i do more testing.
[Acer Iconia A500] ShadowXVII:
Google Docs that please :)

Collaboration+
[General Questions and Answers] ajaneesh:
Is it possible to generate a foolproof backup image of a vendor build before attempting rooting and flashing. Ideally an image that can be flashed using a tool like odin? Can dd images created using a terminal app be used somehow to flash a mobile later without using custom recovery?
[General Questions and Answers] WingC.:
I don't think it is possible to backup the image without custom recovery.

If u just want to backup your apps, sms, and contacts in your phone, u can try to use MobileGo.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marksheena:
my evo 4g was working fine, until earlier when the down volume stopped working. it clicks down, and the up volume works. idk what is going on, i am currently re-applying the rom i currently have on. someone helpp..
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sitlet:
flash a stock rom. If that doesnt help, then the button itself is broke.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marksheena:
it wont allow me into the phone to flash the cw back to what an older version. or whatever its called. it says im in 3.0 gingerbread. i want to be in a earlier version.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runcool:
why is it you very smart people *cough idiots* always blame the rom? It's a hardware issue. NOT SOFTWARE! wow! "My screen broke, must be an issue with rooting it!" REALLY!? As simple as simple can be, the button broke. however, this doesn't mean you have to get a new phone. you can fix the issue yourself or you can get a new unrooted replacement.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IMnobody:
Exactly, it's easier to blame software, over hardware as the error.

Gee, this does sound a lot more like a hardware problem, than a software issue. The problem becomes, where to get the parts, to do the repair, if it's a bad switch.

First bet is, check that the switch hasn't just broken loose from the board and reattach it.

But, I would suggest finding someone, who knows how to work with RoHS solder, as it's far harder to work with, than typical lead solder, &, it's never a shinny joint.

Your also working in a very small part, with limited space. Although they do carry RoHS solder, your 40W, Radioshack Iron, with the chisel tip, is not a solution. In fact, it's likely to cause more damage to the part, before it can't reach the proper temps, needed for the work.

As to locating the part, Cannibalization, though sometimes pricey, is still about the only option, for HTC parts. The HTC Droid Eris's, volume control switches, are the same, as the EVO's volume & power switches.

IM
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sitlet:
Because there's always a possibility it's a software issue. And flashing a stock rom only takes a few minutes, and it will easily rule out software being an issue.
[Nexus S General] vrhunski:
http://wccftech.com/nexus-4g-receive-235-update/

anyone ?
[Nexus S General] HareyCarey:
It was postponed. It hasn't been confirmed to be 2.3.5 that I know of, other than that picture floating around. But, still is an upgrade to build GJR90, if I am not mistaken. There hasn't been any other official information on when the update will go live.
[Nexus S General] pewipo123:
hell, i see 3.2 is out and formatted for smaller screens....maybe for OUR screen!!
[Nexus S General] kilrain:
Formatted for smaller screens or formatted to use apps made for smaller screens?
[Nexus S General] rentaric:
2nd option, 3.2 enhances tablet app quality.
[Nexus S General] Award Tour:
Both. But smaller screens = resolutions that are still much higher than WVGA or even newer QHD displays.
[Nexus S General] 2kmy477:
It looks like we're getting the update on 7/25/2011.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/sprint-readies-nexus-s-4g-update-with-improved-wimax-performance/
[Nexus S General] mikerowes69:
I got to say the video looked very real and impressive. Only think was at the end of the video he said it would be out July 11th. Lets hope that was a mixup.
[Nexus S General] ronnienyc:
Sprint readies 2.3.5!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/sprint-readies-nexus-s-4g-update-with-improved-wimax-performance/

I am still wondering if the 3G is being improved, as that seems to be the source of my battery drain...

re "What about some WiMAX performance improvements? You should be getting all that plus WiFi connectivity and speakerphone quality tweaks, along with TTY support "
[Nexus S General] jonnythan:
Is it? What % of the battery is occupied by Cell Standby on your device? On mine it's typically 5% or less, with Display taking 50-70%.
[Nexus S General] ronnienyc:
I am not sure now, as I sold it the other day for $300.

But I do know the signal was weak (compared to my Evo)! Nexus would be -96 dBm sitting right next to an Evo which was getting -77 dBm. And battery was seriously draining - I am concluding that the radio is the issue. I have had two Nexus S handsets and each drained battery like crazy. I was not using 4G as the battery was already so bad, so this update may do phones like mine no good in terms of improved 3g battery life...
[Nexus S General] oldblue910:
Any news on 2.3.5 for non-D720 Nexus S?

So I just saw on Engadget that the 2.3.5/GRJ90 update is rolling out to the Nexus S 4G on Monday (July 25). Has there been any word on a 2.3.5 update for I9020T/A or I9023 phones? I can't imagine it would be far off, but I don't seem to recall hearing anything specific.
[Nexus S General] selectormoldy:
Waiting patiently for news on this for us T-Mobile users, praying that it will fix this issue:

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=433c283cb9c0ba87&hl=en
[Nexus S General] jonnythan:
You never once looked at the page that shows you precisely what is draining the battery, and are just assuming it's something essentially random because "hey the radio is bad"?
[Nexus S General] ronnienyc:
I looked many times. But that page you are referring to can be misleading. For example, some days the screen usage shows 75%, some days 30%. Same with the radio, etc.

But as I said, I know for a fact that signal was weak, and this is KNOWN to be a major cause of battery drain, no?
[Nexus S General] Award Tour:
That's your assumption, and now something that you will probably never know.
[Nexus S General] oldblue910:
That's an interesting issue. Haven't heard about that one before. I'm running stock 2.3/GRH55 with the JK8 radio and I've never had that problem. Bugs get fixed, new ones get introduced. The way of the world. LOL