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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HipKat:
You'll have to run the exe version of RUU from your computer with the phone in fastboot.

I don't have the link handy, but it's in the Dev section.

HEre's all you need to know: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spr...U2Mi1hNWU0LTRlNjEtYWMyOC1lZmU4ODg1ODc1ODI&ifq

then you can reflash recovery, use Amon Ra, don't use Rom Manager for anything other than fixing permissions.

Also, you may wanna back up your SD Card and format it in Windows. If you have partitions, there is a free program called MiniTool Partition Wizard that will remove the partitions and format your SD Card. Before you copy everything back, just put your ROM on there, get everything back up and running ,then copy your files back to the SD Card
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjtaryan:
I don't have partitions on my sd card. I was trying to create an sd-ext so I could move my apps there to conserve space (I have a lot of apps). Can MiniTool Partition Wizard do that and, if so, will it do it successfully withut problems?

Also, I know it depends on the RUU I use but, assuming I use the right RUU, will it restore the stock ROM? And do you know if there is a Gingerbread RUU that is not an OTA update?

BTW my phone is supposd to be permanently rooted so that I shouldn't have to reroot provided the RUU doesn't flash the radio also (I used Unrevoked3 to root and then Unrevoked forever to make it permanent.

Finally, you say not to use Rom Manager for anything except fixing permissions. I thought I saw an option in RA 2.3 to do even that? Is that correct and does it work? And, if it does, why did I buy Rom Manager (which a lot of people have recommended)?

Addendum: One thing I notice that I forgot to mention is that I tried at some point in my 15 point prccess in the original post that I tried to flash a new recovery from my sdcard, but for some reason the bootloader either wasn't scanning the card or didn't recognize the file or it was named wrong. All the instructions I've seen, including at the link you provided, say to name the file PC36IMG.zip. Yet, teh roxxorz in his pos above says it should be named Recovery. Even the download page accessed from a link in the RUU tutorial you provided calls the file "PC36IMG". So, now I don't know what it is supposed to be called. And, what do I do if the bootloader won't give me the prompt asking if I want to update?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HipKat:
The partition tool will do everything you need, even create and ext3 partiton, but you wanna use Amon Ra for that.

I forgot to go look, and I will now, for the RUU's for the phones. There's an exe version that you can use to run it from your computer

Here's one, but I'm not sure if this is the pc36img or the exe

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=874251&highlight=official+ruu

Here's the search I did, so you may find something if that one doesn't work

http://xdaforums.com/search.php?searchid=90954703
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
Decent advice, and i DON'T think your sig is BIG enough.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjtaryan:
I've done a search to and found two links. The first one took me to a page in chinese -- not much help. The second was for what my phone had originally and the file is downloading as we speak.

Now, back to some of my questions:

The instructions in the RUU tutorial used the sd card to flash AmonRA. What if my phone won't recognize the file -- as I mentioned above? And what is the file to be called PC36IMG.zip or Recovery.zip? And does case matter? So, what precisely should the file be called (as it should actually be typed)?

Then, what if when I go to run the exe, it doesn't see the phone (I do have the usb drivers on my computer -- or at least I did, including the one from Unrevoked)?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
The should be named PC36IMG.zip. Windows hides file extensions by default, so just name it PC36IMG, not PC36IMG.zip.zip, and yes case matters. The bootloader will see the file because all the contents will be inside the zip file; just place on the root of your sd card, boot into the bootloader, and take it from there. You need to boot into the bootloader, select fastboot usb, then connect to the pc, and last run the exe; if you have all the drivers, you should have no problem.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HipKat:
You missed it before I resized it. It was like half a page big! lol
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjtaryan:
I've done a search too and found two links. The first one took me to a page in chinese -- not much help. The second was for what my phone had originally and the file is downloading as we speak.

Now, back to some of my questions:

The instructions in the RUU tutorial used the sd card to flash AmonRA. What if my phone won't recognize the file -- as I mentioned above? And what is the file to be called PC36IMG.zip or Recovery.zip? And does case matter? So, what precisely should the file be called (as it should actually be typed)?

Then, what if when I go to run the exe, it doesn't see the phone (I do have the usb drivers on my computer -- or at least I did, including the one from Unrevoked)?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
NO, I saw it when it was half a page big. :p
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plainjane:
Just for good measure, here's the link for Amon Ra that is already named correctly & has the correct components. You can find it here: http://db.tt/WP0beNa

I'll admit that I just scanned over the majority of the posting after the first post, so I'll read that over really quickly and if I can think of anything else I'll edit this post.

Also, does hboot scan and not find the file, or not scan for it at all?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjtaryan:
I don't understand what you mean by "...I DON'T thnk you sig is BIG enough."??

---------- Post added at 12:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------

Good question. I really don't know. When I boot into HBoot it just sits there. There are no messages of any kind, just the menu and above it (in red) instructions for using vol-up, vol-down and the power button. And, of course, at the top of the screen is the version information. And that's all it shows. So, I can't tell what it's doing.

The other thing I'm anxious about is that HBoot isn't scanning the card or can't find the file

AND

HBoot USB won't connect me to the PC. I'm assuming that, if that is the case, I'm dead in the water.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blandt:
Consider using a different SD card / Perhaps your SD is cooked ?!

So long you get to the bootloader you are fine
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjtaryan:
My card seemed to work fine with regular apps before this mess. Would the sd card work with regular apps and be "cooked" when it comes to the bootloader?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjtaryan:
I just tried the link you provided for the AmonRA using IE8. The link opened a blank page and the dowload never started. Will try Firefox.

Copied the URL to Firefox and it worked. Hopefully the checksums will be correct. Thanks.

---------- Post added at 07:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:24 PM ----------

Another few questions before I try this.

What will happen if I run the RUU without first running the s-on tool?

What will happen if I run the s-on tool AFTER I run the RUU?

What will happen if I run the RUU without installing Amo_RA before hand (with or wihout having run the s-on tool?

I'm wondering because it's not like I'm returning the unit to Sprint or going to sell it. I just want to get it up and running again and was wondering, in case I can't get AmonRA installed, could I do the RUU, then run Unrevoked again without using the s-on tool. My thinking was along the lines that if I ran unrevoked again, it would also install Clockworkmod 2.6.0.1 recovery from which I switch to AmonRA. Of course there are other assumptions like being able to run the RUU exe. Which reminds me, how can I tell if HBoot USB is working and has made a successful connection with my pc?

Sorry about all the questions, but not asking the pertinent questions is what got me into this mess in the first place and I don't want to screw things up so that nothing at all can be done except replace the innards of the phone or get another one. Thanks to you all for your time and patience.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HipKat:
You don't need to Run S-On. The RUU should keep you rooted. After you run the RUU, then you want to flash the PC36IMG of Amon Ra and you should be all set.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjtaryan:
OK. After running the RUU, can I run unrevoked again without running the s-on tool? (So that I have a recovery from which to install RA.)

Now, to repeat a couple of my questions in my last post.

How can I tell if HBoot USB is working and has successfully connected with my PC?

Can my sd card be cooked with respect to the PC36IMG files and yet the files I saved using some of my app appear to be fine?

Just though of another question. When my phone locked up USB debugging was on. So, am I correct in assuming that, even though it is in a bootloop, that HBoot will still see USB debugging as on? And when I go into HBoot USB, should the sd card show up on my PC like in Disk Drive mode when the phone was booted normally (before this problem)?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mark9241:
Is there a way to make my HTC EVO 4G work with metro pcs, or boost mobile?

I could have done this by myself, and although I was very lucky to find it, the problem is that it has been reported lost. I tried to return it but no luck, and since I currently have NO cell phone, I was hoping if there is some sort of method, like change the meid or esn or a shop that can flash it to metro, and still make it work. Preferably legal lol!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mark9241:
Please... =(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrguru2011:
What service you want to switch to?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sagi.m:
Hello,

I bought a phone that the rom was already switched and rooted.

when i am using ASTRO to enter the EFS folder, it's empty.

Is it possiable? my phone is working OK, but i want to flash roms and i want a back up.

Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bruflot:
Its normal. You sgould back it up using terminal emulator or using ADB. That way it'll copy it to the sdcards, making the files visible.

(Their hidden to prevent people fu**ing it up)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Nitrality from the market will backup and restore .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diavel:
I tried SuperManager and /efs was empty just as with Astro (I'm on stock Froyo 2.2.1)

I tried Nitrality but after installing it won't open. Upon searching a bit, it seems you have to be rooted to use it.

It seems I will have to root the phone just to copy and back up the /efs folder on SD card.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eddog4DROID:
I know there was a leaked apk that turned off root check so we can watch the Market Movies. Does anyone know if there is a working one for the Tab?

Sent from a Galaxy Tab 10.1
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DanRyb:
I couldn't find one...it kept force quitting on my Tab (Wifi).
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clau_la2:
anyone know if the camera from cyanogenmod 7 can be used in a rom blur?

thanks ^^
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaelanT:
Try it and see! :D
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3athsd00r:
Try out the MIUI camera found in the Atrix forums. Works better than the default CM7 camera.

Speedily sent from CM7 Beta
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clau_la2:
anyone know any application to capture a photo with the volume keys?

thanks for you reply!

sorry for my english (=
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anupash:
Go to Camera -> Press Menu -> Advanced Options ...

A slight digging would have helped u ...
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clau_la2:
thanks, i know this :) but exist any aplication similar for rom blur?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3athsd00r:
That hurt my head...

Speedily sent from CM7 Beta
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clau_la2:
lg camera wokrs good on atrix! volume down takes photos =)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sydbarrett55:
CyanogenMod #Nightly 210 - camera 16/9 ??

I have HTC desire gsm, sorry if I post in the wrong place and for my English

I do not speak very well and it's my first post.

In the changelog to Nightly #210, there it :

- Camera video and layout support for 16:9 devices

- Wide screen camera profile for 16/9e devices (480x854)

But I do not have the video in 16/9 (480x854). Is normal ??

Thanks for replies
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filthyfnj24:
Camera advance lets you use the volume keys to take a picture. There is a free and paid version. Paid version lets you take high resolution (full 5.0 megapixel) shots and the free is limited to I believe either 0.3 or 1.0 mp.
[HD7 General] djpetere:
I have HTC HD7 with DFT 7713 on board and install HSPL 3.1.2250(119314) cotullaHSPL . I wont install [ROM]RUU_Schubert_S_HTC_Europe_4.05.401.02_Radio_5.69.0 9.29a_22.50.50.21_Signed. but i read i can't. Could someone write a step by step how can i install firmware which I want? before installation versions dft I had o2 branded firm. Please answer.
[HD7 General] BeakerUK:
I used this how to, worked perfectly.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1255275

I found that using Windows7 64 Bit I had to install the Windows Mobile Device Center to get the handset working in the Boot Loader.

64Bit :: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=3182

A friend said he needed to do the same in 32Bit so ::

32Bit :: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14

Ignore the "Vista Only" thing, they work fine.

Previously was on an O2 UK Branded 16Gb HD7. Not unbranded totally (thank God).
[HD7 General] djpetere:
Ok, I read that tutorial but I'm afraid installed HSPL that will be broken phone during install firmware.
[HD7 General] DavieGee:
Why Not Use DFT 7720 Rom Then ?
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
alright, let me see if i understand you correctly...

you have HSPL with DFT 7713 and want Europe 4.05.401.02 installed?

if i understood correctly...

yes, you can do this.

1) download Europe 4.05.401.02, can be found here.

2) download the latest stock NoDo ROM for your HD7, can be found at same link above.

3) extract RUU_Signed.nbh from Europe 4.05.401.02.

4) extract SPL_Signed.nbh from stock NoDo ROM you downloaded.

5) boot your HD7 into Bootloader.

6) flash Europe 4.05.401.02 RUU_Signed.nbh with task29, can be found here.

7) boot your HD7 into Bootloader.

8) flash stock NoDo ROM's SPL_Signed.nbh with task00, can be found at same link above.

9) Admire Mango ROM with 'supported' SPL and stock Radio.

10) relash R/HSPL, if so desired.

sh4d0w86.
[HD7 General] des519:
@

With the above instructions followed, will this mango be updateable with Zune? And which part of these ins makes sure your device will not be half bricked?

I am scared to revert or upgrade from where I am ATM with DFT Freedom 7720...
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
the directions i gave are the exact steps i took to get the Europe 4.05.401.2 ROM onto my HD7. and it seems in Zune, i can't upgrade. i think it's because i have a TMOUS HD7, therefore, the ROM's vendor id is different then my HD7's vendor id.

sh4d0w86.
[HD7 General] djpetere:
Exactly, great description. Just here I meant. I gotta try this description.Thank you for your answer sh4d0w86.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JDR0iD:
Guys

I've nearly finished a beats audio theme for sensation. For some reason my signal and data icons won't change colour. Please can you tell me how I ...

Change text colour of notification and quick settings text

Change text colour of pop ups

Change the background colour of the menu

And change notification background to transparent black. Please see pictures attached..

Thanks
[Nexus S General] frankie51:
My phone was in my bag and it got closed in the car door. The screen is cracked and the phone is rooted. Wil they not replace the phone because it is rooted? I have insurance on the phone.
[Nexus S General] corythug:
From everything I've read you shouldn't have an issue either way.
[Nexus S General] Esteway.619:
Can u not see anything on the screen? If your worried just flash back to stock
[Nexus S General] steviee7:
if your going tru insurance and paying the 100 deductible they do not care if your rooted
[Nexus S General] Esteway.619:
Ohh ya that's right lol.
[Nexus S General] dreamsforgotten:
I just sent mine back with my ROM on it. I'm hoping they fix the glass and send it to someone with the ROM in place our at least the newest cwm in it. It's unlocked and all so booting it they will see the padlock
[Nexus S General] thyeme:
I got my screen cracked too.....my advice is to get this

http://www.ebay.it/itm/130639498734?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Its very easy to install sice it doesnt have only the screen and the touch digitizer but also all the hardware realted to them so to change it you dont have to use a heater gun as you should do with the other products...

I bought one and it is PERFECT!!!! exactly the same feeling of the original one!!!

Hope this helps you!!! :)

P.s.=Its only for i9020 tho!!
[Verizon Droid Charge] bdua3045:
Im looking for anyone who would be willing to donate there smartphones or iphones that are not in use anymore or are damaged. Its getting hard with no money and i have alot of experience in cell phones/smartphones..if anyone could help me out, it would be greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Droid Charge] ForeverSupra:
Craigslist wanted section, hope that helps you. http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
[Verizon Droid Charge] Bear55:
Try asking this in the marketplace sub forum in general discussion.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shomanadeh:
Hi guys, is anyone out there who knows if it is possible with these custom ROM's to connect through kies to your pc?

I tried 2 different ROM's (MIUI and F1, both the latest versions) but non of two let me connect through kies:confused:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madd0g:
MIUI is CM based, so forget about KIES on there. F1 might has the system .apk's needed for sync removed.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrIwik:
You need to have MTPapplication.apk installed on your phone.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrnicotra:
For some strange reason Xperia Arc in Claro comes branded with Yahoo which means no Google applications. I fixed the search provider and managed to install all apps except for Talk. I found several apks but all of them give me the "Application not installed" error.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Flash a Global Generic ftf.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
Anyone know of the Segoe UI font that will work with fontimizer on this phone? Its a very nice elegant looking font alot of people use to use on the evo.

sent from my damn EPIC TOUCH 4G!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] | raZor |:
Here's the story, I tried to use my existing Amazon account which has a US shipping address on the Amazon Appstore, however that did not work because of my foreign billing address. So what I needed was a US billing address, so I used EntroPay.

EntroPay basically provides you with a virtual credit card (VISA), it's free to create an account, but they charge 5% of any amount loaded on the card, which is not that bad I guess.

The thing is, EntroPay does not support AVS (Address Verification System) check, which means that merchants have no way of finding out my registered address. So, even though I registered for EntroPay with my personal address, I can use any address as my billing address.

Requirements:

A credit/debit card

An EntroPay account (Free)

An account with any US package forwarding service (Borderlinx, VIAddress, comGateway, ...). I didn't want to use a fake address. (Free)

Benefits:

Download free apps.

Purchase paid apps.

Steps:

Create an Amazon account or use your existing account.

Create an account with any US package forwarding service. (Borderlinx, VIAddress, comGateway, ...) (I used Borderlinx)

You will receive a US address, write it down or save it somewhere.

Sign up for an EntroPay virtual credit card.

Add your EntroPay credit card number to your Amazon payment options.

Use your US package forwarding address as your billing & shipping address

Done

This is basically free. If you would like to purchase apps from the Amazon Appstore, you can load up your EntroPay card using your actual card with a minimum amount of $20, then they charge you 5% of the amount loaded.

Charges: https://www.entropay.com/popups/terms.schedule.php

*For extra security, you can use a prepaid card to load up the EntroPay card.
[Android Apps and Games] XlAfbk:
or just use http://www.fakenamegenerator.com/gen-random-us-us.php ;)

amazon appstore is evil though and thus shouldn't be used. if you don't know why: use google
[Android Apps and Games] | raZor |:
I didn't want to use fake info, plus I can buy apps this way. This tutorial is really easy and the accounts you need would probably take less than 5 minutes to create.
[Android Apps and Games] zjunyuan:
What was your experience with entropay like?
[Android Apps and Games] bruty795:
I have a Entropay account. I followed all these steps and tried it on the appstore but it doesn't seem to work.

It still keeps telling me that my region is not supported.

Can anyone confirm that this still works?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] snakeeyes21:
This has recently been changed, they now check your ip to see your location.

use the webstore to buy any app you want using hide my ip or similar software.

Or use orbot app on your phone.
[Android Apps and Games] drhode:
Use a Proxy!

I used the proxy redirection available at Market Unlocker app, and worked. It gets very slow to transfer the data, but, no matter what, works.

Market Unlocker has been tossed off from Google Play, however...this is annoying (I know is a very useful app, but I am concerned with ethics here: as the dev of the app is known and perhaps is here too, I'd like to know if is ok if some of us post Market Unlocker .apk, or should we wait to the own dev to present us a solution to download it).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefcke:
Hey guys,

Is it possible to get the other messaging and contacts icons which are not on stock but are in most custom roms. I hope you know what I mean.

Otherwise: watch the dock.

Thanx!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CJSnet:
Hi there,

If you fancy a change and a cool white stripe running around your phone with a black back, here's what I'm offering:

I'll send you my black battery cover

When you get it, replace it and send me your white

When I receive the white I'll PayPal you $40. Simples!

If we get bored again maybe we can switch back in the future.

Good quality/unscratched only please. Mine is brand sparkling new :)

Obviously I've been a member for 7 years with over 500 posts so trust is not an issue :) If interested PM me.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dreamsforgotten:
I like the sound of that why pay forty tho it's an even swap! I would even swap anyone with a white back but I would suggest hopping in the market place and get a trusted member to three way it if the person doesn't send you the white one it will cost you 70 to replace because of the nfc in it
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CJSnet:
Thanks for the advice.

I'm offering cash as white is rarer, and as I'd happily pay Samsung up to $40 inc. shipping and tax for a white one, but sadly they can't/won't send them out.

The marketplace is a good idea - will discuss that with the person who PMs me. (Come on person, let's be having you!)