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[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] murph5525:
Edit: Looks like your still running froyo 2.2 so use Kies to try and update to gingerbread 2.3.5 first (unless you just want to use custom roms)

I rooted my 5.0 last evening this way on a windows computer running XP...

Download and install the samsung program "Kies" (will install the necessary drivers). Open it so that it can update if need be. Close it down and reboot the computer.

Download and unzip a program called "SuperOneClick" (latest version)

Now in your device - set the screen "timeout" to 10 minutes or longer.

- put a checkmark in "unknown sources" and "usb debugging mode"

Open Kies so that it is running and then plug in your device using the usb cable. Kies should then detect your device.

Now run the superoneclick program. Be patient as it stops and goes. Took about 5 minutes to complete for me and have since tested it with an app that requires root.

Keep in mind there's always some risk doing this but it worked great for my SMP 5.0.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] kfirbep:
and how i download the drivers?kies will download them when i update?

and where is the checkmark? i cant find it.and samsung kies says that dosnet support software upgrading via kies so how i upgrade to 2.3.5?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] dowanrac:
i upgraded from froyo to gingerbread 2.3.5 like 6 months ago. it was all done through Kies. mind you, my froyo was rooted and Kies still upgraded it. so the first part, upgrade to 2.3.5, is very official, it HAS to work.

if it doesnt, means u do something wrong there and u have to tell us more details about what actions u perform or samsung doesnt provide upgrade to 2.3.5 in your country, which is kinda weird since they are working towards ICS-4.0 nowadays.

Install Samsung Kies on your computer from samsung.com, it will install the drivers also.

go to Settings - Wireless and Network - USB settings and select Samsung Kies before attaching to computer.

once attached wait for Kies to connect then its kinda easy.

USB Debugging mode u find in Settings-Applications-Development -> u will need it later for root.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] kfirbep:
Ok i did it i update to 2.3.5(not from kies i found a guid in te internet)

But how i root with one superclick?

And do you know how to do OC to the device?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tcat007:
I found a Youtube guide here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA4bw8bU4T4 There's also lots of threads about rooting 2 topics down here at XDA. Just a little confusing since there are so many "versions". I see too many "bricked" threads, and have not found reason enough to root yet. My 5.0 is smooth, fast and beautiful just as she is.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] kfirbep:
and i dont need drivers?i read other guids and they are saying to download drivers fro here:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961956

but is it possible that the kies download me newer drivers so i dont need to download this drivers?

and i have now 2.3.5 so i can root it with superoneclick 2.2?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] dowanrac:
u dont need drivers if kies installed correctly.

may i ask why u need rooted device? u mentioned OC but are u sure u want OC? the device as tcat007 said, its smooth and fast enough.

there are some good custom rom's around for your device, maybe u need one of those not only root.

to answer your question, should be ok to root with SuperOneClick 2.3.1 + zergRush exploit, since i used that on 2.3.5 in late november 2011
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] kfirbep:
i root it(yay!).and i used tegrak overclock to overclock it but how i know if it did overclock?idk if i did everything right...and my device temp is 18 C is it ok?

and which rom is fast but doesnt take a lot of battery?

i have this device somthing like 5 months and it is very slow so i want to do OC.

i need rooted device because i want to install faster rom and to use some apps that need rooted device
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] dowanrac:
the only thing that i tested and can recommend is Meticulus's ROM. since u have international version, u'll need rumirand's kernel. all info here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1458325

use setCPU or CPU tuner for OC, as an app. and if u burn it, so be it :P

cant believe u say its a slow device. compared with what? fyi, OC will eat your battery faster anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] kfirbep:
compare to everything!to ipod sgs 2.

i download a lot of apps and music and videos and it start from being ok to being slow!and when i say slow i really meant it!it took to it long time to load the apps in the menu and this was even before i downloaded loooooooooooooooootttttttttttttt if apps.

and whas the diffrenet between cmw version and odin version?

its here in the download links:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1414565
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] cvcduty:
Well... I can answer your question by saying that if you load any of the custom roms, they are pre-rooted so you won't have to worry about rooting your device. Look at my signature. I have the Eryigits 2.0 Rom... It's nice and my battery life is excellent.

Just download the rom and use Odin3 Flash... do a search for Odin3... download the rom... connect your device in Download mode plug into your PC and flash... done in 5 mins... GB 2.3.6 rooted... Enjoy...
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] kfirbep:
and its not slow?the device work fast?i saw pictures of it in XDA forums its look like the stock rom so thats kinda sucks i wanted something new but still if its fast i will download it.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] dowanrac:
i cant really say that is same with ipod or sgs 2. imo, u cant compare with sgs 2 the difference between them is 350usd or more. so spend more if u want more. comparing with ipod, its much better - bigger screen, high level of customization available. i think u talking only games and here i cant help with a valid opinion. but its a very good value for its price and u can do lots with it. gaming always required last procs, last graphic cards, newest model of this and that. if ur passion is gaming, top notch performance will always come with a high price - thats how gaming always was - PC's or XBOX's or PSx's.

back to your issue, no rom u will dwl and flash will get u such a faster experience you are looking for. both erygit and meticulus are based on a chinese one, 2.3.6, which is good and stable. moreover, since rooted and having the added value of customized software, u are presented with a wider range of options to manipulate in order to meet your desire. u can set the governor to ondemand or higher, u can overclock and even change the voltage, u will have the ext4 filesystem - in a word, for sure u will get closer to the speed you're looking for, however briefly it will last.

good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Aweng1975:
Custom Rom and Kernel have difference compared to stock.. They are faster as what I had experienced with Rom GB.XXKPF.WT-0.3.0 (from WT Ho) and r13 Kernel from rumirand.which I have now currently. Give it a try. ;)
[HTC Wildfire S] scott_doyland:
Hi,

I have searched for the answer to my question so if I have just missed a posting please direct me to it...

I have CWM 5.0.2.8 on my Wildfire S. This phone uses yaffs2 filesystems.

I can backup and restore via CWM with no problems.

If I backup my phone (yaffs2) and then flash a custom ROM that uses a different type of filesystem (ext3 or ext4) will CWM be able to reformat my phone as yaffs2 as it restores it to its original state??

I have seen various posts, some saying this feature is included in CWM and works, others saying it doesnt.

Has anyone actually done this and if so can you let me know if it works or not with CWM 5.0.2.8.

Otherwise I assume I could try to flash a ROM that uses yaffs2 and then restore but Im reluctant to mess about too much in case I make a fatal bodge that renders my phone either unable to get back to its current state or end up flashing an RUU which (from some research) would maybe relock the bootloader on my phone and make it impossible to re-unlock again via HTCDEV.

Or is there a way to revert ext3/4 back to yaffs2 before a restore takes place, eg some other recovery, Ive seem a recovery that can go from ext3 to ext4 and vice versa but havent found one that can go yaffs2 to ext3/4 and vice versa.

Regards,

Scott
[HTC Wildfire S] scott_doyland:
xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1497086
[HTC Wildfire S] theq86:
1. I know no ROM which uses extX file system.

2. I would not recommend using such a rom either because it would wear out the phone's memory.

Why? ext is a filesystem optimized for hard disks which can be written a billion times. The nand is based on flash and you can only write from 1.000-10.000 cycles on each page.

especially ext3 and ext4 are journalling filesystems and those tend to need many many many write accesses. even if you do not use your phone. all the day. So the memory "grows older" much quicker.

this was the initial reason to create special filesystems for flash disks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Okie_Bama:
Hello All,

Since getting my skyrocket I have learned a lot from this site. In fact having a lot of fun trying new things. I used to be a iPhone person then went to android with the galaxy s2, and i found a really cool bootanimation where the android destroys the apple... Yes i hate apple that much now. Anyway does anyone know of any bootanimations that will work on the skyrocket, something where the android guy kills apple. LOL

Thank you so much for all your help Awesome site and most of all many thanks to all of you that do this work and help people like me who are new to this.

Steve
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Okie_Bama:
Bootanimation Update

Hello Again,

I found something that worked, not sure if this will help anyone or not but here is what i did.

I am running Red Sonja on my skyrocket. I was looking at the Ice Cream rom and saw they had some bootanimations there so i downloaded one and tried it.

Well it was working fine, so then I looked in system/media and there was now a bootanimation.zip file which was not there before. So I took the bootanimation.zip file that I had and replaced the one that was on the phone. Rebooted and it is running the animation that I had before.

Not sure if this helps anyone or not.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] sid_wisc:
nice

i am gonna try this since i am looking at a different bootanimation that i want!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PipoXtreme:
guys

I`ve a popup which is really bugging...

Every hour maybe there is a little notification with a orange star on the bottom right .. where I will be informed about new apps.. Is there something to deactivate this useless information ..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] marko!:
One of your apps is doing that, try downloading air push

sent from my Transformer Prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PipoXtreme:
Thanks Marko!

I installed it - result - Tablet Wallpapers should do it.. removed it now and will take a view how it works now..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gary_O:
I noticed the same annoying notifications, and indeed it was Tablet Wallpapers. Good riddance, Tablet Wallpapers!
[HTC Desire S] pedrovki:
My phone hangs if i send a text to 167 contacts...

If i create an sms and copy 25 numbrs from an email and send its ok.

then if i use the same sms but copy more 25 contacts from email and snd, the phone sends the sms to the 1st 25 contacts and not the second ones...

anyne experiences this ?

it sucks!
[HTC Desire S] eyahl:
I'm sure your phone hangs because

There are just too many contacts at one time. When you update about 10 or more apps with market the phone might hang too...

I never experienced the 2ND mentioned issue
[HTC Desire S] pedrovki:
I have an email with very numbers from excel, that i separated them by ","

i copy 25 to a new message and send.

then i use the same sms and copy another 25 from the mail, but when i do that it send to the same numbers...

damn phone!

600€ for this...
[HTC Desire S] eyahl:
Did you look to the numbers closely the 2ND time? Maybe it's just the first 25 numbers again and the problem is not at sending but at copy n paste?
[HTC Desire S] mouzzza:
600€ for the DesireS? How many devices you bought?!
[HTC Desire S] pedrovki:
just one...

why ???

when it was relesead it costed me 600€ in portugal
[HTC Desire S] mouzzza:
Oh..didn't saw that the price was falling that fast, i got my device for 330€ in June!
[HTC EVO 3D] Amphel:
Hi!

I have found similar problems in the forums, but none of the post seem to help my problem here. :confused:

My phone can't startup, it just continue to reboot after 15-20 seconds (showing the white screen with the HTC logo) :eek:

Hboot info:

*** UNLOCKED *** <- (used the HTCdev.com method)

Shooter_U PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.49.0018

eMMc-boot

(date and time)

I can enter Hboot, have managed to get revolutionary CWM v4.0.1.4 on it. Tried a few different ROM's trough the Rev. tool - they seem to install fine, but I still can't start up the phone. Also tried to change my hboot by dl a (PG86IMG.zip) file, seems like it's installing/unzipping when I turn on my device (blue bar at the right hand side of the screen fills up to the top) then nothing happens. The version is the same and so on.

I know I have USB debugging checked and fastboot checked, but I cant turn it off as long as I can't startup my phone? - if this is what causing the problem? Any ideas? :confused::confused::confused:

EDIT: I also tried the factoryreset/wipedata/wipe cache from the revo-tool.
[HTC EVO 3D] Amphel:
Thanks to steveruthless this case is now SOLVED - Thanks again!
[HTC EVO 3D] Rucifel:
how did you fix it?care to share how? thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] Shotgun4:
Same problem. How did you solve??
[HTC EVO 3D] zajkoo:
Same problem. If someone got an answer, I would be pleased to know.
[HTC EVO 3D] jwolf1:
If u have hboot 1.49 it would be best to use revaluationarys
[HTC EVO 3D] Lonely khan:
i have 149.00.18 and revaluationarys says not sppourted:(wt can i do now
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
I'm not 100% sure since i'm S-On HTC Unlocked CDMA version, but with S-On/ Unlocked, you have to enter recovery via fastboot command prompt (ie: type: fastboot boot YourRecoveryFilename.img ). The filename has to exactly match the filename you flashed to the phone AND the filename that resides in your fastboot folder (you have to leave a copy there, idk why). Once in recovery you can format system, wipe data, and flash rom's & kernels. If you don't enter recovery this way the kernel won't load and you will boot loop.

There are other options, such as JoeyKrim's Flashimage to flash the kernel first, then enter recovery by any method to flash the rest, or you can extract/copy the "boot.img" from the rom's zip, put it in fastboot folder and (type: fastboot flash boot boot.img ) to flash the kernel separately via fastboot command. Doesn't the first option to enter recovery via fastboot just sound more straight forward?

Note: I have some examples in my Guide/flashing notes thread (in my signature) that may help you understand better, but keep in mind its for CDMA version so none of the files I've linked will work with GSM, but the 3rd or 4th post for flashing roms/kernels should help.
[HTC EVO 3D] jwolf1:
If Dats the case it seems like u would be better off with hboot 1.5
[HTC EVO 3D] Amphel:
Sorry for this taking so long guys..

I fixed my issue by simply using a cmd prompt and boot the img from the zip/rom you have downloaded. I'll try to my make a step by step here:

1. Boot into fastboot and plug in your usb

2. Copy boot.img from the zip/the rom you want installed) and paste it to your Android SDK tools folder. Prob: C:\Android SDK\tools

4. Open a command prompt in C:\Android SDK\tools

5. Write in fastboot boot boot.img the CMD prompt

Voila! Your phone should now be working again. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] mnomaanw:
Whenever you try to flash ROMs always follow these steps , if you are unlocked via HTC method.

Boot your phone in bootloader > Select fastboot > connect to PC >phone should say fastboot-USB > open cmd > navigate to fastboot folder > put your recovery in that folder > pull the boot.img from the ROM you are trying to flash and put it in fastboot folder > then type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" > then type "fastboot boot recovery.img (your recovery name might be different so use that name instead) > Your recovery will boot > Wipe everything first > then flash the ROM.....
[HTC EVO 3D] ko0o0ky:
htc evo 3d gsm rebooting problem

Hi!

I have found similar problems in the forums, but none of the post seem to help my problem here.

My phone can't startup, it just continue to reboot after 15-20 seconds (showing the white screen with the HTC logo)

Hboot info:

*** UNLOCKED *** <- (used the HTCdev.com method)

Shooter_U PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.49.0018

eMMc-boot

(date and time)

:confused:

I have similer problem and i dont now what do i do with my phone

its at the brogramer guy but it take long time to fix me phone problem

ithink to weeks

seriasly I need to help

excusme for my writing I am still studing english

and thanks to help if u help or traing to help me
[HTC EVO 3D] wloftus:
the command is fastboot FLASH boot boot.img

you can not forget the flash part... it is an integral part of the system to modify it....

---------- Post added at 03:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:31 AM ----------

for you .... you have a boot/img file problem... the backup... if you did one.... pull the boo9ot.iumg file from there and rewrite it to the boot partition and it should boot up
[HTC EVO 3D] jwolf1:
Since you have 1.4 just Look for a guide for soff then flash your rom
[HTC EVO 3D] gabrielgsm:
i have the same problem...endless boot

Hboot info:

*** UNLOCKED *** <- (used the HTCdev.com method)

Shooter_U PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.49.0018

eMMc-boot

(date and time)

- I can`t run adb shell because the phone does`n start

- I can`t flash old radio img via flashboot

D:\GSM 2011\htc\evo 3d gsm\ADB_Flash_Tool>fastboot flash radio radio.img

sending 'radio' (22145 KB)... OKAY

writing 'radio'... INFOsignature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)

- I can`t write rru image file maybe becose i have new image file (1.22.720.1) and can`t downgrade - error 140 or another error

- I can write any recovery cwm file, but the phone doesn enter in recovery

D:\GSM 2011\htc\evo 3d gsm\ADB_Flash_Tool>fastboot flash recovery cwm-5.0.2.0-sh

ooter.img

sending 'recovery' (4726 KB)... OKAY

writing 'recovery'... OKAY

D:\GSM 2011\htc\evo 3d gsm\ADB_Flash_Tool>

- I can write boot_signed.img, from PG68IMG.ZIP i flash via sdcard, but doesn help, the phone is in the same condition

D:\GSM 2011\htc\evo 3d gsm\ADB_Flash_Tool>fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img

sending 'boot' (3604 KB)... OKAY

writing 'boot'... OKAY

- I can write any PG86IMG.ZIP full or only radio file via sdcard, but doesn help, the phone is the same
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
I'm on Sprint Cdma, but it looks like u might be using the CDMA Recovery (shooter) vs Gsm Recovery (shooteru).

Here are some notes to review:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22732146﻿

[Tutorial] [UNLOCK/ROOT] EVO 3D GSM Hboot 1.49.0011> + S-On [HTC Unlock method]

Here are links to Gsm Shooteru recoveries (give one of these a try):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23099222﻿

[Tutorial] [UNLOCK/ROOT] EVO 3D GSM Hboot 1.49.0011> + S-On [HTC Unlock method]
[T-Mobile LG G2x] g2x144:
Im trying to flash a kernel to my phone. I have tried both of the trinity kernels and faux's kernels. I have tried them with CM7.1.0.1 and some of the nightly builds but get nothing. All I get is a black screen like I have heard of most people getting. How can I fix this?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Волк:
Basically the Kernel is newer than the ROM you're using. I can't comment on why it's not working with a nightly but I'll pm you the link for a ROM which I know from my own usage will work with those kernels.
[Bravo Accessories] marquae11:
I just ordered a new 3500 mah battery that came with a new battery door but I can't figure out how to put in on. Can someone help?
[Bravo Accessories] syllogyking:
the only extended battery i saw that had that much capacity had a defy back door...more info?
[Bravo Accessories] marquae11:
Maybe it is a defy back door :p. Ugh should I send it back or is a battery door needed?
[Bravo Accessories] syllogyking:
i don't think an extended back cover has been made to fit the bravo..i could be wrong though.

if you don't need too much extra capacity, try the 1700 mAh one from Mugen. it uses the standard bravo back cover
[Bravo Accessories] Junkyardjames87:
Can you post a quick picture of the battery and cover for us real quick for a look?
[Bravo Accessories] skeevydude:
I did some Googling yesterday, and couldn't even find a case designed for the extended battery. If they make one, it's buried deep in Google. Never checked Ebay.

While its risky, if you're good with your hands, you could fabricate the extended battery cover with an exacto knife and move the clips into the proper place and use something like JBWeld or a strong plastic glue as a bonding agent, using your Bravo battery cover as a reference template. And yes, I know this is a crazy idea, but I'd do it myself as a last resort measure. Not like you can use that cover anyways....except for returns....

Or go to the store and buy a generic carrying case the would work. Anything's better than walking around with an exposed battery.

I want one of those batteries myself, so I'll keep an eye out for ya if I happen to come across anything.
[Bravo Accessories] Junkyardjames87:
You could just buy a cover from ebay and use it over the exposed battery. I don't know if it would be better to use a hardshell or silicone shell though. Some really cool ones on ebay now though.
[HTC Sensation] BishopBlaize:
I've had my sensation for a while now, with numerous tweaks on it and running a custom rom (Android Rev right now, others from time to time).

But last night i picked up my wife's Desire (not HD, original) which is also tweaked and has (I think) LeeDroid on it and was more than a little shocked to find that, if anything, its smoother and more responsive than my Sensation. Swishing thru menus, firing up apps and scrolling thru homescreens was noticably better.

Neither phone is overclocked by the way, but have v6 on them.

now I haven't tried every Sensation rom out there, but Id be amazed to find one that was significantly faster than the one's Iv tried using to date, that also still has Sense. Given the comparative specs of the sensation and desire, even allowing for the higher res screen on the sensation, I was a little bit miffed.

i just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on why there's such a difference?
[HTC Sensation] jkolner:
I've had a Desire, Desire HD and Incredible S - all with custom ROM's, but non of them is as fast as my Sensation.

/ Sent from my Sensation XE /
[HTC Sensation] KAwAtA:
I have no idea why, but I noticed the same here. My Incredible S FLIES, the sensation... little delays, I've gotten used to it but it still bothers me. I would think it has something to do with being "dual-core" but I've really no idea why!
[HTC Sensation] moshe22:
Are you guys running an ICS ROM?
[HTC Sensation] jkolner:
I'm running ICS with 3.25 FW and has no delay what so ever. Apps open faster, Sense widgets, like weather is faster.

/ Sent from my Sensation XE /
[HTC Sensation] RussianBear:
how many apps are installed on each phone? how many were running in the memory at the time of your "test"? i've had htc inspire before and wouldn't compare the two. wait for ics to roll out as well, since it should help optimize things better.
[HTC Sensation] KAwAtA:
Yep, using InsertCoin. 100% sure ICS is faster than GB. I got longer delays in GB, still get them in ICS but it's not that bad. Just one in a while, here and there opening something will delay a couple seconds.

As for the other guy mentioning the apps and everything, pretty much the same. How many in the memory <- that I didn't test.