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[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t.Lancer:
I had a boot loop problem too once. Turned out to be a defective SD card. removed it and it booted. It could not be read by any PC either so it was definitely dead.
[HTC EVO 3D] izzy spun:
Hey everybody, Im a little confused about a few things, and thought I'd ask a couple of questions. I'm still fairly noob to all of this. I used to have an hd2 that I managed to put nandrom android on and eventually got fairly proficient with flashing roms. My phone broke and I was without for a year or so. Now I have an Evo3d, and I want to get back into the smartphone scene a bit. I understand that with the hboot 1.50, it is difficullt to root the phone. I have seen a few tutorials on different methods, but they all seem to be multi tutorials thast try to cover rooting, flashing roms, kernbels, recovery, etc. I just want to root the phone to begin with. Could anyone point me to a decent simple tutorial on just rooting the phone? I'm a one step at a time sorta person when I want to learn about a new subject, and I get kinda bogged down with having to learn too many new things at once with most of the tutorials I have managed to find. I'd really appreciate any help, as I would like to learn more about all of this, but like I said, I like to take baby steps.

Thanks Everyone,

Mike
[HTC EVO 3D] RedHeadMan:
It's easy just follow this guide.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
[HTC EVO 3D] izzy spun:
Ok, so Im doing this, and after a little fussing with the downloads, It seemed to be working. I'm doing the htc unlock, I get the identifier token, I receive my e-mail with unlock_code.bin. I download it and place it in the c:\android folder, then when I type "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin, I get an error message stating that remote is not allowed. Any ideas what this means, or what I might be able to do about it?

Thanks,

Mike

nvm. it mysteriously worked after trying it a few more times.
[HTC EVO 3D] izzy spun:
Ok now. So I'm inching along with this. I've gotten as far as typing "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and the thing just pauses. it says "sending 'recovery' (5068 KB)..." and I get a flashing cursor. I let it run once for 4 minutes with no response. Now I'm letting it run for ten minutes to see what happens. Anybody have any ideas? I really appreciate it. p.s. I'm pretty sure I have usb debugging checked. If it doesn't work this time, that's the first thing I'll check. Anybody know if I should have fastboot checked on?
[HTC EVO 3D] izzy spun:
Got through that! For some reason, I didn't have htc sync running on my laptop. Good thing to remember in the future, I guess! Now I am awaitinf titanium back up to finish, then it's on to a new, custom rom!!! I'll be back with a status update, Im sure. wish me luck.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
here is proof. (sorry normal cam is broke so u gotta deal with webcam)

Should work for:

Gogear Connect 3 8gb SA3CNT08

Gogear Connect 3 16gb SA3CNT16 (not tested. may need to edit drivers with proper device ids)

Now there are Pre-Rooted custom roms. look at the bottom of the post for a link to the guide.

this is 32 bit only at the moment

on the official Phillips support forum they stated that the developers wouldn't give out the adb drivers, so i used the method found on hikboys thread to make my own.

Now its an actual guide!

1. Put your Connect 3 into "Debug Mode"

a. From the home screen, press the Menu button below the screen.

b. Tap the Settings option.

c. Choose Applications.

d. Select Development.

e. Check the box for USB Debugging to turn it on.

2. Plug in The USB cable

3. After the drivers install, uninstall them in the device manager

4. refresh the drivers and you will see device that says go gear connect

5. install the ADB driver, linked at the bottom of the page, for the go gear connect in the device manager

6. download the newest copy of super one-click from here

7. open super one-click and change the exploit drop down menu to "zergRush"

8. click on the root button and let it do its thing.

9. click OK on the popup to install busybox.

10. after that it may ask you to verify root, allow it to

11. you are now rooted. do a happy dance.

I Have Figured out how to unbrick and flash this device if you have Messed it up while having root privileges. this method can also be used to install custom roms once some are made. if people need the repair/flash method or wanna work on roms let me know in the comments and i will post the files and guides needed for it.

this guide is by mateo1212

Now there are pre-rooted custom roms check out the guide Here
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
just figured out updating definantly removes the root but you can use the same method to re root.

processor information for the curious=

800mhz arm v7 Cortex A8

Freescale i.MX51 EVK board
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dkinkaid:
very awesome! i just got this for my son for xmas, root will be awesome. so much bloat on this thing.

going to try rooting now. Thanks again.

**edit** i gave this a try and it worked flawlessly. Very happy to be able to remove all of the bloat that comes with this device.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kosenn:
How do I upgrade driver to adb interface? I've rooted other devices and never saw this instruction before. Thanks

I got it rooted. Thanks so much
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dkinkaid:
What I did is uninstall the original driver that installs when you connect the device. After you uninstall, reconnect it to your pc, use the drivers here to allow for adb.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
hey. im glad my post is helping you guys. i have some thing i would like input on.

1. im in the process of working on a custom rom for this device, should i continue?

let me know. thanks

also if people with the 16gb version can give me there device ids i can make custom adb drivers for your devices also, because this method will work for your devices
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nismo300zx:
Im actually thinking about purchasing this for myself and was a little skeptical until i saw it can be rooted..whats ur opinions on this device? is it worth it? im one click away from ordering. And id definately be interested in custom roms for this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
this is a pretty cool little device. the only thing i have a problem with is the screen size. its a little small for my fat fingers but in the end you get used to it pretty quick. there is a lot of bloatware on it also but after you root you can get titanium backup and remove alot of it. i personally love the songbird music program they have installed. it is soooo much better than the stock music player. some apps dont show up in market but you can always sideload them(downloading the apks to the pc and copying them over to the sdcard then using a file explorer to install them). in all i think if you dont mind the smaller screen it will be a good buy after you root it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nismo300zx:
Yea the screen size is what I'm really worried about I've gotten used to the 4inch screen on my phone...I'm torn between this and the galaxy 4.0
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
yea my gf is going to be getting the galaxy player 4.0 around income tax time. she does not like the fact that my mp3 player does not have a camera..lol from what i have seen the galaxy player 4.0 is pretty easily rooted but there isn't any custom firmware for the us version i have only found custom roms for the uk and korean versions.

right now im working on making a rom thats as close to stock AOSP as i can get that includes root and some other helpful software.

im also going to make a custom themed rom with the Espier Launcher as the default launcher and im going to make it clone ipod as much as possible.

the processor is the freescale imx515 so im going to work on compiling my own custom rom from scratch as the hardware is similar to the evaluation board kit. but thats down the road. the first few roms will be based off of the stock rom

i expect my first rom to be out tonight or tomorow during the day
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cordell383:
Drivers

When i uninstall drivers, I'm not able to install the new ABD drivers yet, when i uninstall the drivers, the device goes away. When i scan for changes, it installs the stock one, when ii try to update drivers, it says drivers up to date.... any help please.... Thanks

Windows 7 x64 OS
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
well first off. according to your post you are running windows 7 x64 and this is only for windows 7 x86. to get it working in x64 i need to finish the drivers and then i dont know if you will need to deal with driver signing issues.

if you are doing it in windows x86 make sure to delete the driver that shows up under "universal serial bus controllers" section it will show up as "USB Mass Storage Device" all you have to do is un plug it and plug it back in to figure out whitch one it is. but i repeat if you are running x64 THIS WILL NOT WORK
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
Fear not though i will soon be posting a few custom roms that are already rooted.

i have 5 in progress now

1 thru 3 are done i just need to gather up the files and write up the guide

1.the stock rom that comes with the device except its rooted and has a few extra utilitys

2.the stock rom that comes with the device except it is stripped of the bloatware and it is rooted and has a few extra utilitys

3.A close to AOSP rom, or atleast the best i can get, with root and a file browser and only the radio app from the normal rom (even has stock android boot screen)

4. A ROM that makes this device loosely imitate the iPod touch

5. totally themed ROM using launcher pro as the default launcher and it will keep the songbird app for music like the two stock ROMs. it will also have root
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nismo300zx:
Ordered one last night now waiting for it to get here...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
i am uploading the files for the custom roms now
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] raul602:
did you upload the roms? i need to root my device and flash a new rom, there is so much bloat ont his thing it's crazy
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
yea i put a link in the bottom of the original post. you do not have to be rooted to flash the custom firmware.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Truthful:
I got it rooted but For some reason no facebook app on it?

Says not supported once i try to update it after i dl'ed it from Snappz, it does not show up on Android Market? I got the SA3CNT08K/37 *gb Model.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
yea there is an issue with the market and such for some apps. i have attached the new facebook apk. copy the facebook apk to you sd card and use root explorer to install the apk.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pcurel:
16 gb

I have a 16GB Let me know how I can help..device id's and such.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
ok all i need is a screen capture from your computer. plug your MP3 player into your pc and turn on the usb file sharing. dont turn on the debuging. now go to device manager and under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" find the "USB Mass Storage Device" that coresponds to your device. right click it and go to "properties". from there hit the details tab in the top corner. in the properties drop down select "hardware ids". take a screen capture of that window and post it as an attatchment on here. once i have that i can work on custom adb drivers for you guys. then i can make u guys custom roms just like our roms.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pcurel:
sorry for the delay
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapace:
Windows x64

I placed the Hardware IDs into the amd64 section of the driver INF and it works on Windows 7 x64. Can't post a link to this.

I also can't post the link to my to my screenshot of my Gogear 16GB hardware ID: (fill in the blanks here:) http puu.sh cUhr

OK Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
hey im sorry

im sorry for the delay. i have fallen on hard times and i have had to sell the device. i will post the rom i was working on for it. its cool as hell and is diferant from all the roms on here so far.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mateo1212:
within the next day or so i will edit the driver and re upload
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cordell383:
I was in the process of flashing the no bloat ware rom and i knocked the power cord out some how in the middle of the flash....

I restarted the process and it stops and says "Updater Error 0xffff0000 (-65536) -"

now i cant continue or start the device... is there anything I can do fix this one....

Thanks For the Help...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] saleenman95:
I just ordered the 16GB version from Woot and I was wondering if any progress has been made on making root possible on the 16GB version.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] powerhouse2012:
basic questions regarding Philips GoGear connect 3

I have just received an 8 gb. gogear connect and it is my first mp4 player. It is also my first android device and I have a few very basic questions as I try to learn a new device and it's related technology.

I have read all the posts concerning rooting this device but I have a few questions that I hope someone will take the time to want to teach me.

1. After rooting the device, how does one go about removing the added bloatware? Is it self evident like removing programs from a computer or is it more involved?

2. I mainly use the device for songs and like "songbird" which is preloaded. If it is removed during rooting or by adding one of the custom ROMs, will I be able to reinstall it or another player?

3. If the unit is updated, I understand it removes the root. Will I have to reroot it and again remove all of the bloatware?

4. These units are not SD card upgradeable BUT, I believe they have an internal SD card. On the side of the unit , there is a sticker with I'm guessing the registration/serial number on it. Under that sticker is an indentation with two small screws in it. I wonder if anyone has looked at this to see if the screws/cover could be removed and a larger capacity SD card could be installed?

I'm sorry for the very basic novice questions but I am trying to learn. I do pretty well with computers and technology in general and would very much like to learn about rooting this device.

If anyone could shed some light on these questions or point me in the right direction, I would be most appreciative.

Thanks again.

powerhouse

AB3JP
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ronivy:
Hello, I've downloaded the adb driver, uninstalled the original drivers, and attempted to search for the adb drivers to install. When I point to that folder windows 7 says no drivers found. I'm using win 7 64, but I saw in later posts that you added driver for 64. Would appreciate any help.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] saleenman95:
Here are my Dev ID's. BTW, I am Running W7 x64, is it working for this yet?

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HGStone:
well.. you could try repairing the gogear using the songbird software..

-goto philips website and find the support page for your device..

-download the latest version of songbird

-read the FAQ "Can I use Philips Songbird to repair the player?"

sorry i could not post the direct links as i am a new user..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] frblock:
Cannot Start Device

Hi and excuse me for jumping in but this is all I found for this device here in XDA...

I was following this thread and may want to root my device. However, right now it seems hung. I started a factory reset using SongBird and SongBird itself is crashing. Is there any way to get files to this device without SongBird and if Android is already toast on the device?

Edit added: 0202/2012:

After contacting Philips yesterday in a chat, I was told that SongBird is required to fix the SA3CNT device (boo hoo). I was also told (incorrectly it seems) that the software at getsongbird.com has the repair feature under the Tools menu. My "Philips" SongBird download threw an error when trying to fix the device; similar to HGStone's comment.

Thanks in advance! - Fred
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HGStone:
yes.. follow the instructions on this thread.

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1412806
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HGStone:
also.. you should have downloaded songbird from the philps support site for your device.. not getsongbird.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rozelle25:
What about the 16GB version?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] esthernrob:
i'm in the same boat... windows vista here... "windows cannot find driver software for your device" is what i'm getting... any thoughts? TIA
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapace:
Win x64 16GB Gogear drivers

I have been able to install the ADB drivers on Windows x64, just had to place my hardware ID into the INF file. I have attached the drives (except for the i386 folder cause it was too big to upload then).

Let me know if it works, or if it doesn't!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ziddy5:
It doesn't seem to work for me (Win7 x64, 16GB model). The only thing I see in Device Manager is "Portable Devices->ANDROID," rather than the "GoGear Connect" that the original post indicated I should see. When I try to update the driver for that I get the error:

"The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems."

I'm assuming the file I'm supposed to use as the driver is android_winusb.inf, right?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kapace:
Win x64 16GB Gogear drivers

Yeah android_winusb.inf is the driver. I ran into similar problems when I went to install it the first time, you have to uninstall the USB device drivers under USB devices in the Device Manager, then use this driver to install. Something like that, I can't remember (or try to do this again, cause I already have the drivers in). I think there was a guide on how to do this some where on these forums.

Anyways, keep trying, I'm sure you'll get it sooner or later.

cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rozelle25:
My 16gb is bricked and has been sitting in my drawer. For a while. Songbird won't recognize the storage. Thoughts?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] damonbarnum:
other roms

Is there anything similar to CM7 or AOKP for the GGC3?
[Thunderbolt General] Daciple:
I'm holding out, nexus doesn't impress me against what I already have. Would only gain on dual core. Waiting for a couple coming releases offering good specs with multi-core. HTC is already playing with a quad-core, waiting to see if it will still have a early year release! I like changing phones, but its better to feel like im actually upgrading!

I'm good with my Thunderbolt, have good battery life, clocking @1.6ghz, and has better camera. Not dropping from 8 to 5mp. Thats weak, thats why thunderbolt was reviewed to have the best mobile phone camera. Ha, my front camera takes better pictures than iphones do.

* sent from my Rooted Acer Iconia
[Thunderbolt General] jwostlund:
Google Talk Video Chat Issues

I've liked the Thunderbolt pretty well, but since we finally got the ability to use Google Talk for Video Chat, I've been VERY irritated that I can never get it to work over Mobile Data.

Have you experienced this issue? Video Chats should work just fine over a 4g connection, but basically every time I try to initiate or accept a video chat on my Thunderbolt it doesn't connect and says something about a "Network Issue."

I am able to successfully get vid chats working over WiFi... but come on.... this is supposed to be the Flagship 4G device. Video chat needs to work.

Anyone else experiencing the same?

Any suggestions on a fix?
[Thunderbolt General] subsoniic:
lovin my tbolt still.. hell i remembered reading leaks about it..my morning newspaper was reading up about this phone, love the design and specs....rooted with bamf forever rom, clocked, custom kernel lovin it still.. and eventually we'll get cm9 gonna sit back n wear this phone out until a quadcore or something :D
[Thunderbolt General] Akoolive:
Gtalkenabler from market will solve that for you!
[Thunderbolt General] Dropline:
I agree my thunderbolt runs nice rooted with custom Rom, updating to rezound battery was all I really needed. Class 10 32gb is only upgrade I need now ;)
[Thunderbolt General] solarpolitiks:
The MP argument isn't valid. MP are not everything. I have seen pictures taken on the iPhone 4S and they truly are better looking than my bolt's pics. I'm not even an iPhone fan no would I want an iPhone but saying that your camera on your bolt is better than the iPhone 4S' is just being stubborn.

In terms of the nexus upgrade, a lot of people said the same about our phone when it was released. Hardware wise the TB was going to be (and has been) overshadowed by newer devices. It's all preference. I would love to have a Nexus just because I can finally have an AOSP phone. If you prefer sense that's different.
[Thunderbolt General] Turd Furguson:
With CM9 around the corner and almost a completely functional MIUI, why change?
[Thunderbolt General] ktez:
I keep wondering what is wrong with me because I have absolutely no interest in the Gnex at all - its nice to know I'm not the only one! The Gnex seems like the ultimate geek phone so I feel like I should want it, but I'm happy with my Bolt. The fact that I don't have an upgrade until May helps too....
[Thunderbolt General] Dannar:
This.

Duely blundered from my thunderdolt
[Thunderbolt General] taejin:
I am sticking with the Thunderbolt as well. One thing that I will really miss when I do change is the kickstand. I didn't think much of it when I first got the phone, but it is really something that I use everyday.
[Thunderbolt General] solarpolitiks:
I mean I would prefer an AOSP phone with the support of a nexus device. Getting these upgrades pushed immediately and without major bugs would be great. MIUI is functional but audio wise it's still pretty messed up. No disrespect to the devs, just that the audio output on MIUI seems to be low quality right now.

All in all, like I said it's all preference. the SAMOLED screen is another huge plus for me as well. I like AMOLED so much more than LCD
[Thunderbolt General] ponyboy82:
Yeah, I can qualify for an upgrade through VZW, but I'm not super impressed by the Nexus. I'll have to see how the Droid 4 turns out though (envious of slide-out keyboards:)). The Nexus still has verizon bloatware -- I'm not sure what else they've managed to stuff in there. Either way, I'm still pretty pleased with the Bolt.
[Thunderbolt General] orkillakilla:
I love my Tbolt. Best phone I've ever had.

I was very excited about the gnexus, even though I don't have an upgrade any time soon! The camera on the gnexus is FAST! I've seen video of it taking pictures every 3 seconds or so, and stock ICS is soooo sexy. However, the gnexus phone will be obsolete in a few weeks (of course thats with any phone)