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[HTC 7 Pro] chrisliphart:
Here's a basic guide for getting a custom ROM on your HTC Arrive. I cannot stress enough that you need to do your research and know the risks before going through the following steps. At best, they'll void your warranty (but gain you cool features, like tethering). At worst, they'll brick your phone. I am NOT a developer, and I take no responsibility if you brick your phone. I'm just a guy that pulled the steps together.

First, make sure Zune is not running on your computer, and get this file to downgrade your SPL to the needed level. To do that, turn the phone off, hold the volume down button, hit power while still holding volume down, then let go of power. When you see the 3 color screen, plug the phone into the computer and run the tool.

Then, get this file. READ THIS POST! You will also need to install the Windows Mobile Device Center software (32-Bit)/(64-Bit) from Microsoft. Following the above steps on your phone, first run the Loader file to install RSPL. Then run the Installer file (again, with the above steps) to install HSPL.

After you do all that, the phone will boot normally and act normal, like you didn't do anything to it. Fear not, it's ready to load any ROM that is listed as a GOLD_C ROM. DO NOT INSTALL ANY ROM THAT DOES NOT SAY GOLD_C OR ARRIVE.

To install the your ROM of choice, follow the steps on the phone and run the ROMUpdateUtility.exe file supplied by the ROM.

NOTE: There is no way to back up your apps or data on the phone when you install a new ROM. Make sure your contacts and stuff are backed up to Windows Live/Google/Yahoo before you do all of this. Make a note of your installed apps, and be ready to lose all your save games.

Again, I am not a developer, and I take no responsibility if something screws up and bricks your phone. I can't stress enough that you CAN brick your phone if you do not carefully follow instructions. Do your research and know what you're getting into.
[HTC 7 Pro] iEatRappers:
Well can you explain or PM me what do do?Ima n00b at this
[HTC 7 Pro] chrisliphart:
Here's a basic guide. I cannot stress enough that you need to do your research and know the risks before going through the following steps. At best, they'll void your warranty. At worst, they'll brick your phone. I am NOT a developer, and I take no responsibility if you brick your phone. I'm just a guy that pulled the steps together.

First, make sure Zune is not running on your computer, and get this file to downgrade your SPL to the needed level. To do that, turn the phone off, hold the volume down button, hit power while still holding volume down, then let go of power. When you see the 3 color screen, plug the phone into the computer and run the tool.

Then, get this file. READ THIS POST! You will also need to install the Windows Mobile Device Center software (32-Bit)/(64-Bit) from Microsoft. Following the above steps on your phone, first run the Loader file to install RSPL. Then run the Installer file (again, with the above steps) to install HSPL.

After you do all that, the phone will boot normally and act normal, like you didn't do anything to it. Fear not, it's ready to load any ROM that is listed as a GOLD_C ROM. DO NOT INSTALL ANY ROM THAT DOES NOT SAY GOLD_C OR ARRIVE.

To install the your ROM of choice, follow the steps on the phone and run the ROMUpdateUtility.exe file supplied by the ROM.

NOTE: There is no way to back up your apps or data on the phone when you install a new ROM. Make sure your contacts and stuff are backed up to Windows Live/Google/Yahoo before you do all of this. Make a note of your installed apps, and be ready to lose all your save games.

Again, I am not a developer, and I take no responsibility if something screws up and bricks your phone. I can't stress enough that you CAN brick your phone if you do not carefully follow instructions. Do your research and know what you're getting into.
[HTC 7 Pro] jeffc313:
It would be very important to mention the gold card method as a way of downgrading the SPL on half bricked devices. Also, pictures would be helpful. I can contribute to this guide if you would like. It would be nice to put this on the wiki so that everyone can contribute to it
[HTC 7 Pro] chrisliphart:
Sure, if anyone wants to add their superior knowledge (I just posted what worked for me), I'm all for adding it, or turning the reigns over to someone more qualified. :)

As my phone was already unlocked, I might have been able to skip over any steps that I might have omitted. If I did omit anything, it's because I simply didn't know they existed, such as the Gold Card method you mentioned. Again, it's just what worked for me.

If there's a wiki, my steps are more than welcome to be added to it by anyone who wants to do so. I just made this post because I had a hard time finding Arrive-specific steps. :)

As to pictures, I'm not sure what you're looking for there. Photos of the steps I took, screencaps (is that possible?), or what?

And if the guide seems vague or confusing, it can be pulled down, as well. I don't want to brick anyone's phone by my lack of technical knowledge.
[HTC 7 Pro] Jens-J.:
dosn´t work, i Can´t flash any Rom.

HTC 7 Pro

SPL 5.11
[HTC 7 Pro] chrisliphart:
Your SPL is too high. Did you successfully follows the first steps?
[HTC 7 Pro] jeffc313:
you have a 7 Pro (HTC Gold), not an Arrive (HTC Gold_C)?

THIS IS NOT THE SAME THING. THE GOLD_C IS THE CDMA VERSION, THE GOLD IS THE GSM VERSION.

Do NOT try to flash CDMA roms or bootloaders to the GSM phones.
[HTC 7 Pro] iEatRappers:
Is there anyway to backup my stuff?Like txt messages,games save data etc...
[HTC 7 Pro] turdsamich:
You can use this tool to backup

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1379571

but I dont think you will be able to import the backup information to the new rom.
[HTC 7 Pro] Jens-J.:
Thanks for the answers, is there any way to do this with my

German HTC 7 Pro ( HTC Gold ) without the Goldkard metod ???
[HTC 7 Pro] Skitzi:
Any word if this works for US Cellular CDMA devices? I assume some parts are Sprint specific which would break text messaging or data on Us Cellular.

Brand new to the WP7 game, still trying to comb through the info to figure it all out. From what I can tell you need to be developer unlocked and interop unlocked to do fun stuff, but there is no way to dev unlock with out paying $99 now that chevron labs is down. Is that correct? So anyone new to the game is kinda screwed at the moment when it comes to home brew or other awesome hacks like the lockscreen widgets?
[HTC 7 Pro] jeffc313:
dev unlock if you are a student is free.

https://www.dreamspark.com/Product/Product.aspx?productid=26
[HTC 7 Pro] mtstmp:
The instructions on the first post allow you to unlock the bootloader, which lets you load a custom rom. Most custom roms come fully unlocked (dev, interop, AND allowing native code). Once you have a custom rom you're all set. As far as unlocking the bootloader, it should work for you. It's not carrier specific, only model specific. Read all the info at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1195647 and pay special attention to the part about Model ID's.
[HTC 7 Pro] jeffc313:
As far as I know, the only method of downgrading from SPL over 4 is with the goldcard method. it is quite easy to do, and only requires building a cheap cable and having a cheap SDcard reader
[HTC 7 Pro] mapaz04:
AWESOME!!!

Awww man, this is awesome!!! THANK YOU... I have not been following development for a while and is refreshing to know that there are people out there putting guides together to help. :cool:

THANKS and obvious THANKS to ALL DEVS!!! :D
[HTC 7 Pro] jonny4:
How can I determine which HSPL I have? Want to figure this out before I start. I added pictures of the current setup.
[HTC 7 Pro] atm153:
You have SPL 1.25, no HSPL.
[HTC 7 Pro] jonny4:
Again sorry but I am new to this. I have unlocked via this method. Am I correct that this is an interop unlock?

?
[HTC 7 Pro] jeffc313:
totally depends on the ROM that you've installed.
[General Questions and Answers] nieohl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xrFTVRoa_U

i saw the video, and i was wondering if there is an app that could record what you're doing with your phone without using another device/camera to record your phone. thanks. :D
[General Questions and Answers] ch3mn3y:
You can try record using PC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtB36BTllwY

or apk (I dont use it so I dont know if it works):

Z-Screen Recorder PRO - maybe there is a free version but I cant find it...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] leventccc:
Is this rom natively boot on gentoo? Can you upload a video or pics? And when this will be get available for p7500?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] zefie:
1) Yes, this is native, like the Tabuntu project

2) I am working on a quick video

3) I cannot test on hardware I do not have. Likely it will work but may require partition maps to be updated. We auto-format /dev/mmcblk0p4 on first boot (/system on GT-P7510). This is safe on the GT-P7510, but may not be safe on the GT-P7500.

Also there is no GUI yet, so right now it is mainly for:

1) Development

2) Turning your SGT into a Linux Server

3) To say you can run Gentoo on your SGT

Edit: For non-GT-P7510 owners, if you give me a copy of /proc/partitions (from any ROM), I will verify if this is safe for you or not.

If it is not, I will try to add support by build m2
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] leventccc:
major minor #blocks name

179 0 15387648 mmcblk0

179 1 12288 mmcblk0p1

179 2 5120 mmcblk0p2

179 3 8192 mmcblk0p3

179 4 591872 mmcblk0p4

179 5 458752 mmcblk0p5

179 6 2048 mmcblk0p6

179 7 12288 mmcblk0p7

179 8 13969920 mmcblk0p8

179 9 8192 mmcblk0p9

179 10 307200 mmcblk0p10

Here is the partitions
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] zefie:
Should be alright then :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] leventccc:
I will be flash but I want to ask how can we connect to keyboard and mouse?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] zefie:
USB OTG adapter .. this is the one I bought
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] GazaIan:
Holy crap... I love you. Gonna install this regardless but need WiFi and BT :(
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] zefie:
I'm gonna work on WPA for m2. Open Wifi should work, but not tested. WEP 128-bit was tested and works. The driver is a little crazy, so there are some workarounds, and as of now my workaround only supports WEP.

BT I am unsure will ever work, and is not a high priority for me. To be honest, Bluetooth gives me trouble, period. Not just on OtherOS, but the entire protocol, I am not a fan of it. But I will see what I can do.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] GazaIan:
Hm... If WiFi works then, I might just buy that USB adapter so I can make use of it all. I installed Ubuntu but I had to fight the screen to get as far as I did, and then I hit a roadblock because I had to type things in and didn't have the adapter :( oh; you should probably start a new thread for Ubuntu as well, everyone probably overlooks the original tabuntu thread.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] zefie:
For some reason, and i did try this, my kernel does not fix touchscreen on Tabuntu. I think Ubuntu's 'auto config' is our enemy on such a fine tuned device.

Also, since Gentoo is compiling everything, it runs ALOT more efficiently. Faster and less RAM usage, as all binaries are tegra2 optimized (or at least cortex-a9)

edit: m2 will launch gnome and onboard keyboard :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] GazaIan:
I actually began to suspect the same, with Tabuntu it seems like the mouse does move, but only hovers. I notice buttons highlight when I tap them, but to actually click a button I have to finger rape it. Even in this video here, after rape clicking one of the buttons in the top right corner, I can tap and it will be highlighted. If its fixed here then we all know we can blame Ubuntu for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hcBSxsHpII

Can key events be sent to Ubuntu via ADB, like how it can be sent while in Android? If I could actually get ADB to connect then I can use keyevents to type stuff in while I wait on my USB Adapter.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] zefie:
I'm probably putting this on the sideburner for a while, but I wanted to put out my latest compiled kernel (to match github) with all my touchscreen driver patches, as well as my sound workaround. flashing this to tabuntu does not magically enable touchscreen but does have a more proper driver (as least compatible with ts_print_raw..

http://files.persona.cc/zefie/files...rnel_updates/m1/2012.03.26/otheros_kernel.zip

Edit: On sideburner until ICS release for our tab, and subsequent OSS release, because I want to start over with the 3.x kernel sources.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] GazaIan:
Aw damn, good luck with those sources! Hope something even awesomer can come out from this, I like other OSes on my Tab. Just bought the USB adapter to make use of my keyboard as well :(
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development] zefie:
Unfortunately I have 2 bits of bad news about this project :(

1) I had to sell my tab to pay the rent this month due to a layoff.

2) I seemed to have lost my pre-m2 archive, I was going to release it as-is, but now I can't :(

I'll leave the existing files up though, and hope someone continues this project.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] edwinpang:
Anyone have any idea?

Anyone working in Samsung?

Let's discuss
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] evil_penguin:
we have to wait...:)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] edwinpang:
Of course,

But the question is how long...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] lsherif:
There is already an open thread discussing your inquiries , if you want to get more details and updates . http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1513457
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] evil_penguin:
s2 already got ics,

now note will receive ics..

later tab 7.7,8.9 and 10.1 will receive ics:)

well exact time that samung knows :p

i hope it comes soon....
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Raptor1956:
I'm expecting ICS on my 7.7 LTE by mid May and hopefully earlier, but there's no way of knowing short of an explicit announcement from Samsung/Verizon. The last word from Verizon was "... sometime this year ..."

Brian
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] burhanistan:
April 34th
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] edwinpang:
That's like saying your mum is a woman haha

Sometime this year -_-
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] daigled:
maybe she isn't! .... dun dun dunnnnnn
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] burhanistan:
Yo mamma's so fat she ate all our Ice Cream Sandwiches and now we're just sitting around with no update.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] adinis78:
Lol funny :D

Using Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] ascariss:
The S2 came out a while ago and it sold a lot of units so it was always in first place to receive ICS. The Note should be next.

Supposedly the galaxy tab 2 (7 and 10) should be out in the UK by the end of march but I am not sure if they are on sale yet. They are already running 4.0 so I am not sure how hard it is to port that over to the old tabs.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] clodis:
April end off corse

Inviato dal mio GT-P6800 usando XDA Premium HD app
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] edwinpang:
Sounds possible

But any evidence?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] rhester72:
Just curious...why the hurry for ICS? What would it realistically offer beyond the ability to run Chrome (whose feature set is already nearly entirely included in the stock browser)?

I know a lot of people seem to be expecting some sort of outrageous performance increase, but having seen the Gingerbread-to-ICS transition on the Nook Color, I have personally seen no evidence to suggest that ICS will be materially faster than Honeycomb (with the possible exception of slightly less lag in the stock launcher).

Has anyone had a different experience? We can't really compare against the S2 because it never ran HC.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] ascariss:
Upgrading from GB to ICS on my S2 made the android experience much better. On GB, touchwiz kept crashing at times and it was annoying and while overall once on 2.3.5 it was more or less stable. But after a slight hiccup with the upgrade (battery drain, some touchwiz crashing), I reset the entire device and from then on ICS has been running quite nicely. The browser is faster, touchwiz is faster and battery life is a lot better than before.

videos of the 7.7 on HC suggest a slightly sluggish UI and sometimes the browser is sluggish according to some sites. I've used a 10.1 and a sony tablet s, and the sony's UI is much smoother.

In videos of the new galaxy tab 2 (both 7 and 10.1) running ICS, things seem a lot smoother, especially the UI. I am hoping that the ICS upgrade on the 7.7 will make it smoother with no jerkiness.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] chan005:
Because HC on the 7.7 sucks. I haven't been so disappointed since going from 2.1 to 2.2 on the old Milestone. ICS is our only hope...unless you don't mind non stock ROM.

I am not looking for any fancy feature. Just the basic with speed.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] rhester72:
I don't know what has come to make anyone believe ICS will be faster than HC on the same hardware.

Rodney
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Maverick777:
I think it comes from the fact that pretty much every post and hands-on experience with ICS on the same hardware has had very noticeable improvements.

Xoom ICS upgrade. I see a lot of posts about the dramatic improvement in responsiveness. A friend of mine says it's night and day.

Same with the Galaxy S II.

I've seen a noticeable improvement on the Asus Transformer as well.

All this points to improvements on the Tab 7.7 with an ICS upgrade. :)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] burhanistan:
Installing an ICS (AOKP) ROM on my 10.1 sped up the interface very noticeably. Aside from the brief blanking during screen rotation, it runs as smooth as an iPad. There are also lots of nice little touches like being able to flick an app closed (like in WebOS) from the open apps pane.

Now, all the clamoring for ICS is kind of silly, and Apple device users look at that as a reason not to bother with Android, but if done right it will be a worthwhile improvement over 3.x.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Gam3r 4 Life:
LOL. HoneyWiz. Touchcomb.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] 5hamz:
Peeps, I *****ed a bit about the lack of an ICS update for the galaxy tab 7.7 after Samsung tweeted a link to the samsungUK website with this caption 'how to get the most out of ICS'. they finally replied to my tweet with this:

'@5hamil, at present we have no further information on this release, however as soon as we do we will ensure we post it on @samsungmobileuk'

so there ya go!!! No info' on ICS for this gorgeous tab. btw, the tweet came from @samsung UK
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] hanzi54:
We have two tablets in the family, the tab 10.1 and the tab 7.7 which is the coolest device, until Apple will have one with this size.

Samsungs miserable output on software updates for existing customers is just a fiasco, my next device will be a a iThing.

Forget Samsung they just introduce new hardware like crazy, but the don't take care about exiting users, because they have to buy there new crap...

The only old sDevice which has ICS for now is the SGS2, shame on you!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Hitschman:
I own the Galaxy Note and my girlfriend just bought the Tab 7.7. Mainly because she was very impressed by the features and performance of the Note.

Now from what I read beforehand, the 7.7 sounded like a great device and most things about it do work very well, but the lack of ICS (on my Note, too) is really very concerning. Samsung should really get much faster at updating or people will always feel like they just bought an outdated device. And that is not a good experience for a customer to have.

I also hope ICS brings some improvements on readability, since Samsung choose a very unique screen size with the 7.7 and I think they should address the problems that come with it. App Developers so far have not, and I don't think they will any time soon.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] haovh_85:
Sam Sung not release ics for galaxy tab?:mad:
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Raptor1956:
I've learned my lesson and will never buy another Samsung product! I hate to say this because it makes the most viable alternative Apple, but at least Apple supports older products. And I don't give a rats *ss that Apple has an easier job -- I DON"T GIVE A RATS *SS THAT APPLE HAS AN EASIER JOB!

Brian
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] maysider:
with iThing you will be very very disappointed with missing of.......well.....everything :)

http://goo.gl/ZuTmL

just wait for Google Tab Nexus.....just a half of this year
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] haovh_85:
Sam Sung will not release ICS for Galaxy Tab.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] wintermute000:
says who?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] maysider:
are you from Apple or Microsoft marketing?

of course it will come, but later :(
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] haovh_85:
I come from Sam Sung marketing :D
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] maysider:
this is an adult forum, not a playground for iOS or WP users frustration ;)

so be quiet and dont mess the forum
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] ascariss:
Actually they are if you are referring to the original tab, in canada samsung will update the original galaxy tab, the 7 plus, the 8.9 and 10.1, and of course note.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/04/30/s...de-will-be-available-today-on-select-devices/
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] haovh_85:
Anyone upgraded their Tab? Please confirm for me? I am using galaxy Tab 7.7 but I hate Sam Sung. I will never buy any product from Sam Sung.:D I like android and I will choose another provider.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] ascariss:
well the iconia A100 is receiving ICS now

http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/9/3009035/android-4-0-update-acer-iconia-tab-a100

I was going to buy this but decided against it. a crud
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] speedofheat:
@haovh: Not sure if trolling

or genuinely soft in the head.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] haovh_85:
Waiting......................
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Nutsonfire:
In Samsung's defense, I don't think it's that easy to make a proper ICS update that works 100%. It's not like everything is great with the tabs that got updated to ICS. Like this Huawei tab, with ICS and after several betas, hdmi out is bugged, it crashes every now and then, 3g has connection problems, browser crashes, etc. The worse bit is the battery that feels like it's 50% of what it was in HC.

Yes it's smoother, but in the end it's not like everything is working.

I had a Transformer and ICS was pretty buggy on that too.

The only device i know that has ICS working really stable is my galaxy nexus.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] dotvoid:
I just bought the 7.7 and I'm gonna sell my iPad 3 ("new IPad"). Seriously, dont go for iOS devices that you cant jailbreak. you'll regret it. I ran into so many awful limitations, its not a device I would consider for doing something else than playing piano on garageband.

I'm so glad to see widgets and proper notifications again ...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] burhanistan:
Dude, shut up already.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] odessa2:
Ok guys, seems like the Samsung Galaxy Note is getting ICS right now according to this post

mobiflip.de/galaxy-note-erhaelt-update-auf-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich/
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] fraeone:
Finally it seems like the Samsung ICS dam is breaking. Doesn't the Note share a lot of hardware with the Tab 7.7?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] locerra:
I'm hoping they release the kernel source for the note soon, could make some (or potentially all) of my pain in trying to fix the galaxys2 kernel source go away.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] haovh_85:
Hope ics for galaxy Tab release soon.......:)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] om0:
i am not sure if i am willing to upgrade to ICS as of now. HC is running fine with ADW. no lag whatsoever. all gameloft games ( asphalt6 , 9mm , backstab) are working fine. Not sure if these will be compatible if we upgrade to ICS.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] teiglin:
+1. I'm mostly confused about this Sam Sung fellow. He doesn't seem to be doing much for our tabs...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] burhanistan:
Well, it will be good when ICS is finally released so we can get to the next thing: *****ing about the lack of support for Android Jellybean.