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[G1 Android Development] Vadooha:
Bricked or not?

Hi guys,

I have Magic 32b. I tried to flach hard SPL on my phone. I didn't noticed it is for dream. Now the phone did not respond on any button.

Please help. Can it be repaired?
[G1 Android Development] tatampan:
how but my bulid number is DRC83?
[G1 Android Development] tatampan:
i got my G1, and my build number is DRC83, should i keep downgrade my build number to RC 29...please help me to rooting my G1 because i really don't know how to do it.thx
[G1 Android Development] C-Section:
Assistance with Rooting

I began the 'rooting' process and i ran into a few inconsistencies with the instructions as they apply to my G1. The build number is DMD64. This is also the first time i'm connecting my G1 to a computer using USB and the 'new disc' recognized gives me options to open files, pictures, videos, etc. I wasn't sure where to 'right click' to format my SD card. Sorry for my ignorance, I appreciate any assistance...:confused:
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=553416

not sure why you would be trying to right-click anything
[G1 Android Development] zanep:
Great tutorial. Worked well.

Small update recommendation.

Where you have

flash_image recovery recovery.img

cat recovery.img > /system/recovery.img

you may want to add a note to replace recovery.img with recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img if the newer image (or whatever this is called) is being used.
[G1 Android Development] muskratsam:
Please help! I'm lost.

I purchased a G1 phone through ebay. A note in the box stated that the phone had been modified. In settings I find the following information about my phone:

Model number T-Mobile G1

Firmware version 1.6

Baseband version 2.6.29.6-cm42

shade@toxygene )

Mod version CyanogenMod-4.2.5

Buil number DRC83

Model number is rather obvious; however, nothing else in this list means anything to me.

I would like to put on the most recent T-Mobile issued software. I also need to know how to save applications and run them from my SD card.

I would much appreciate it if you can help me out here. Pls keep in mind that I have NO experience writing or reading software. You can reach me at muskratsam@hotmail.com.

Thank you,

Sam Brockman
[G1 Android Development] G1ForFun:
What you have is a phone that is already rooted and running Cyanogen Mod. You should probably get Amon Ra's Recovery on that phone 1.6.2 and then flash the offical donut by enom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=566669

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=538456
[G1 Android Development] polonus:
I apologize if someone already asked, but there is no way I can read 170 pages of this tread. On my phone, HTC Droid Eris I can read:

"Build number:

1.17.605.1 cl104882 release keys"

Is this new version? How do I start with it to root it?

I have installed many apps, including $30 CoPilot Nav System. If I go through this proces, will I loose them all and need to reinstall?

Is this the only way to use it as a modem?
[G1 Android Development] Evostance:
Im in the process of trying to root it.

I've downgraded fine, however now I can't sign in to Google as it give me a communication error.

Is there anyway to get past this so I can continue to run HardSPL?
[G1 Android Development] orangekid:
sorry for re-asking if this has already been answered, I couldn't find the answer.

Can I use any microSD card to do this? I see like some sandisk 2GB ones on ebay for like $5 and I got a G1 w/o a microsd card, so was just wondering if i need a special one, or if any will work for rooting/flashing etc...?

also is there any size I need?
[G1 Android Development] in_da_cloud:
Help Please.....

I think I rooted my phone succesfully but

My G1 Hangs on T-mobile G1 BootScreen

when I flashed the Optimized Eris 2.1 rom

need steps to "un"brick it

tnx :)

I'm using a class4 4Gb microsd to flash

[EDIT]: my G1 is ok now changed to another rom
[G1 Android Development] Elegy:
Hi all,

I have a G1 with the following stats:

Model number: HTC Dream

Firmware: 1.6

Baseband version: 62.50S.20.17H_2.22.19.26I

Kernel: 2.6.29.6 android@hiapk )

Build number: dream-user 1.6 DRC83 14721 ota-rel-keys

Production team: hiapk.com Ver 3.121_g1_ionS

I believe it is rooted already and i want to install a custom ROM on it.

I dont know where i have to start...

Do i have to install HardSPL? Do i have to install a new radio? Which recovery image do i use?

I tried once but it couldnt install the new SPL.

I know there are a lot of tutorials out there but many of them are outdated.

Thanks in advance
[G1 Android Development] sTo0z:
Hey guys, trying to root this g1.

Successfully downgraded to RC29.

Successfully ran telnetd.

Successfully connected with telnet client.

'cd sdcard' works,

however, when I 'ls', absolutely no files are listed.

Likewise trying to run the recovery.img file results in not found error.

I made sure a million times that the card was formatted FAT32, and the phone read the card just fine for downgrade process...

Where did I go wrong?
[G1 Android Development] jaymn88:
Enter key? What!!!
[G1 Android Development] andriukas:
Problem with flash_image recovery while rooting

Hi,

I've successfully downgraded my UK G1 from DRC92 to RC7. However after I get to flashing recovery.img I run flash_image recovery recovery.img and I either:

1. get a complaint about erase errors at 0x00120000 (I/O error) and it says block/address (don't remember exactly) at 0x00120000 skiped, or

2. the flashing apears to be complete instantly (way way quicker than cat recovery.img > /system/recovery.img) without any error, but

The end result is that the phone would not boot into recovery mode. It just boots normaly.

I haven't tried fastboot to flash the recovery.img (I will as soon as I get home) but was wondering if anyone had any similar problems and what the solutions were.

Thanks

Andy

Edit:

Problem solved.

It was an issue of downloading DREAIMG-RC7.zip without errors. I could only gues that the first time I downloaded it something got messed up and flash_image command did not work properly. After I redownloaded I also used Recovery Flasher right away and everything went fine. The only issue with the DREAIMG-RC7 was that the OS does not react to the Home key. It works, the keys light up after I push it, but there is no reaction from the OS.

Conclusion: DO NOT USE ANY ACCELERATORS OR DOWNLOAD MANAGERS!

Andy
[G1 Android Development] ak47kalam:
Newbie to flashing

Hi, I have a UK Tmobile G1, just factory resetted it, and when I insert an O2 sim, obviously its locked. By flashing the ROM, with one of these ROMs, will the phone be unlocked? Or do I need to go the standard unlock code way?

Thanks in advance!
[G1 Android Development] chibi_oreo:
I have the firmware version 1.6 and build number DMD64. Being that I have DMD64 does that make a difference in how I would root my g1?
[G1 Android Development] tonytuing:
i followed the instruction as sticky in page 1 but after updating hard.spl then i rebooted my dream....the bootscreen still in t mobile g1. am i bricked my phone ??

need your help pls
[G1 Android Development] mh321:
DMD64 ???

Is DMD64 tha same as rc29 or wutever?

cant format my sdcard to FAT32. when clicking format, screen pops up really quick and reads "no media found on drive e:" or wutever. possible virus on sdcard or fone itself????
[G1 Android Development] stricekfido:
a icant connect to localhost i n telnet.Why?pleas help...
[G1 Android Development] goodkray:
Hitting Alt+A is not one of the choices I see and when I press that key combo it does nothing. I only see Alt+l, Alt+s, and Alt+w. I pressed Alt+w and it wiped the phone, then when I press Alt+s it says

"E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip (No such file or directory) Installation Aborted. Press Home+Back to reboot."

Should I press Home+Back or am I going to brick my phone?

Never mind, I figured it out by reading a lot of different posts.

I now have the latest cyanogenmod! For the newbies out there make sure you have the exact name when you telnet for the file needed. I assumed I had it and that was the problem, I had the wrong name.
[G1 Android Development] lania626:
I have no RC anything.. I have a DMD64. I'm lost on this.

And everytime I try to format my SD card, I get a message sayin there's no disc in drive so n so...and yes, I mounted it.

Any help's appreciated.

Thanks.
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

flash the RC29 nbh file
[G1 Android Development] pagekeeper:
how can you add the RC7 step if the memory card needs to be formatted via FAT32 first? Since my g1 wont let me format the SD card and brings up the error then disconnects the g1 from the computer.

I assume i would need to use a card reader...? Format to FAT32 transfer files then try to install the RC7 ?

It is suppose to be renamed or unzipped? :o

I've follwed the steps carefully but it wont let me format OR load the RC file, it says no image loaded and stops.
[G1 Android Development] famousdude1001:
When go into the recovery mode the rainbow screen it says no img found idk why i have all the files can you help!?!?!?!?!?

thank you
[G1 Android Development] Ninjineer:
1. Power off your phone.

2. Start up in recovery mode by holding home and pressing power.

3. You will now enter recovery mode. You should see an exclamation.

4. If you do not see a menu on screen, press Alt-L to show the menu.

5. Press Alt-F and then select the update.zip to flash the update.

6. After the update is complete, hold Home and press Back to restart.

It would be decent to mention that number 5 will be slightly different if using Amon-RA.
[G1 Android Development] Ninjineer:
Is there any relevance to which I install from RC8 to ADP1.1 to RC33? I intend to install Cyanogen, thus the DangerSPL also. Thanks for the reply.
[G1 Android Development] b1337:
cant cd to sdcard wtf???? ive done this multiple g1's what is the deal im bout to throw this ****er out the window
[G1 Android Development] trock62:
Fantastic guide, went thru this step by step and the only hitch I had was forgetting the telenetd. Once I did that connected and rooted my phone. Thanks to all the people that made this guide. :D:D:D:D:D

Phone [Black T-Mobile G1]

SPL [Danger]

ROM [HTCClays SuperBad CM5 V1.2.1GJ]

Radio [2.22.23.02]

Recovery [Amon RA Dream Recovery v1.6.2]

Storage [4 Gig Class 6]
[G1 Android Development] Manny-:
Mine is DRC92... can it be done?
[G1 Android Development] pimpeinkc:
hello

this is my first time rooting using this way. i did the recovery was able to boot up to recovery mode just fine. then i did the spl and it hung up on the g1 screen. i let it sit for about an hour before i pulled battery. it will not boot into fast boot or recovery now. no mater what buttons i hold while i power up it just goes to g1 screen and sits there.

any help on this would be great, thanks.
[G1 Android Development] AustinAce:
I have a question, I'm trying to root my friends G1 and every time I click format, my phone automatically unmounts and says that there is no disk blah balh.

Any ideas?

[SOLVED]
[G1 Android Development] AustinAce:
Type the following into Telnet (these commands will give you root access easier in the future):

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

cd sdcard

flash_image recovery recovery.img

cat recovery.img > /system/recovery.img

No such file or directory any ideas?
[G1 Android Development] pimpeinkc:
okay, so i got a replacment G1, followed these steps and now hangs on the G1 screen. i know pretty common. so i took my G1 that i need to send back and put back to stock, followed steps on each phone side by side, was all good all the way up to rebooting to jfrc33. the old phone gets past the g1 screen and boot but new phone does not. have wiped and wiped and relfashed a bunch of times now.

any idea for me?

thanks
[G1 Android Development] tonytuing:
upgrade the radio before apply hard spl
[G1 Android Development] Ties0:
I found out it didnt work for me because my recovery file was "recoveryimg.img"

Bricked g1 I think.. this blows
[G1 Android Development] gqed76:
having issues here...I get to root, type the telent commands....power off ...so when i go into recovery i hit alt L. Alt A is not an option,,,,alt S is looking for update.zip...but i need to be loading recovery.img.... so I'm assuming I am having issues in the telnet session,or im missing an implied step
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

http://android.lucidrem.us/files/howto-root.txt

the directions are pretty clear i think

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=553416
[G1 Android Development] darkeingel:
Hello,

I own a HTC Dream, Orange branded (I guess is Orange France).

It has Firmware version: 1.1 and Build number: 1.56.73.2 PLAT-1.0_gms-135348 CL#11526 release-keys.

My problem is that I can't update this over-the-air, as I use this in another country - and don't know if I can update this over wifi/3g.

So, I've tried to update this to 1.5 / 1.6 official, but it didn't work with the original img files from HTC's site. I've also tried to root/downgrade to RC7/... but failed due the fact that the signature wasn't good... and then use the goldcard method and hxd editor but now it says "main version is older" when trying to downgrade.

So I need to know how do I suppose to upgrade this to 1.5/1.6? It's a shame that I'm stuck on 1.1 and can't move to the latest official flavour or to modded roms.

Kind regards in advance,

Alex.
[G1 Android Development] hasse 73:
newbie

hi

i am trying to install a new rom on my g1 i did it on my X1 with what i can anderstand its easy on the wm mobile but not on the android.

i am stuck with a down graded G1 with no internet or wifi and it wants to log on to my gmail ! any way around this ??

can i put something on my sd card and get rid of it

yours hasse
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

http://android.lucidrem.us/files/howto-root.txt

REGISTER (NO DATA PLAN w/ WIFI)

ON YOUR G1

1. <enter>setprop persist.service.adb.enable 1<enter>

ON YOUR PC (w/SDK INSTALLED)

1. C:\> adb shell

2. # am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.android.settings/.Settings

this will allow you to activate wifi and get onto the phone to root it
[G1 Android Development] dtptampa:
Thanks for the guide! I followed this and got my phone rooted in all it's glory.

Now for the SPL, I'm using HardSPL currently, but I am looking at the DangerSPL with envy (I want to run CM 5, and try out Froyo). I've upgraded my radio to the latest 2.x. Would it be possible to upgrade my SPL, or would it endanger my phone?
[G1 Android Development] hasse 73:
thanks

wow qvick reply

i will follow it as sone as i can

many thanks for help and support

hasse
[G1 Android Development] luvtommie:
G1 1.6

Hello Everyone,

Hope all is well. I have a question that I'm hoping someone can please help me out on. I have a G1 on firmware 1.6. I don't think Google is going to push out anymore OTA updates for this phone so I'm deciding to take the plunge. :D

I want to be able to store apps to the SD card and nothing more. So, if I root the phone (by downgrading and following the great steps on this thread), would there be anything else that I need to do like flashing the ROM, partition, etc. I would like to keep the default ROM but just be able to install more apps on the phone really.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just trying to keep myself busy inside the home since we're having 100+ degree dry heat here in Dallas! :eek:
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

i would say you have two actions .. go with something like TheOfficial by enomther or go with CaNNoN202 based off CM5 .. enom makes "stock" ROMs where the only real change is having root access to the phone .. CM5 ROMs are heavily modified but CaNNoN202 makes a really stable variant

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=538456

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=690709

check my [HOWTO] for getting root'd as it will lead you to TheOfficial

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=553416
[G1 Android Development] Wadech:
Working on rooting a friend's G1, but all of a sudden the telnet is being refused by the local host. Any ideas?
[G1 Android Development] luvtommie:
Thanks LucidREM. Appreciate the response.

Do you know if once a phone is rooted, will we still get notifications from the Market that there are updates to our currently downloaded apps?
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

absolutely .. there is no difference between stock ROM and root'd ROM other than the receiving of OTA updates to the system .. Market, MMS, etc will all function normally (or normal as the ROM is concerned)
[G1 Android Development] luvtommie:
Whew!

Hello LucidREM,

I've rooted my phone and actually installed the TMO OTA DRC83 - US ROM with the expansion pack and boy is my G1 fast.

Now, how do I confirm that the apps are being downloaded and installed to my SD card versus internal phone memory?

Again, thank you thank you thank you!

Update***

I've downloaded about 20 apps and my internal available space is still around 80 MB so I'm pretty sure I'm rooted! Wahoo!
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
Apps2SD Status

with my script you should be able to do:

# lucid -s

and check the status
[G1 Android Development] suncityrk:
I've general question is rooting following these steps on g1 32b is possible without unlocking the phone?

What I meant was if I RC29 a locked g1 will it ask me sim unlock code? if I use different carrier? I understand asking this question is part of ROM (OS) is this is bypassed so we can RC29 and login with my carrier APN?
[G1 Android Development] nguyenxh:
Hi,

My build number is: DRC92

I am stuck at the first step: Preparing to Get Root on your Phone, I have a G1 T-mobile in the Netherlands.

I have tried both the RC29 for both UK and US but no luck.

After going to the grey screen, I see it is 'checking' and then it shows '0028002' and 'not allowed'

What should I do?

Thanks in advance.
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
Netherlands

have you tried searching .. it seems common that a lot of eurpopean models need "gold card" or alternative methods to acquire root

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=485364
[G1 Android Development] nguyenxh:
Hi LucidREM,

Yes, indeed, I need to use the goldcard. it works now. I have done the step "Preparing to Get Root on your Phone" successfully. However, I am having another problem with the step "Rooting your RC29 or lower phone:" at this step:

4. Restart your phone. Wait for your phone to start up fully and show the home screen.

5. After your phone starts up, hit the enter key twice, type "telnetd" and press enter. (Yes, it will start up a contact search, don't worry. Just type it.)

But in my phone, before the "Preparing to Get Root on your Phone" step, 3G worked perfectly. but now, after restarting, it shows the procedure of 'the first time using'. I need to tap the screen, sign in or create a new account with gmail. But I have never succeeded in this procedure. It always informs that could not connect to Gmail server... If I switch the SIMcard to another phone, 3G works perfectly. I dont know if this is the problem after doing the "Preparing to Get Root on your Phone" step or the 3G problem. But i have tried it for than 1 day but still keeping the error "could not connect to Gmail server..."

Is there anyway to pass by the 'first use setup' step and directly going to the 'home screen'?

Thanks in advance.
[G1 Android Development] djremix71:
Problem with Rooting

Hello,

So, I have a G1 with a used SIM card which I used to activate the phone over the wifi (don't know if this should affect it at all). I just can't get the stupid thing to root. I get through everything just fine. The commands do not give any errors. I even get the update to work in recovery (no errors at all). But, when I boot up my phone and try to use ROM Manager it says that I do not have root!

Any help would be appreciated.
[G1 Android Development] sreekanth1:
which image to donwload

at Koush, thank you for you great effort. after a lot of patience and time i have manage to root the phone. im stuck on the last step where i have to download and image from the link below in post one which i cannot seem to do. i have downloaded from another source the eu t-mo and renamed it update.zip tried extracting and without extracting. but the error cannot open file (bad) keeps coming up. is there i file i simply copy to the sd card an alt+s from recovery?

need help thank you all for the efforts .
[G1 Android Development] l0aded:
regarding sleep

so when i press the red hangup button it brings it to sleep, then i press menu and the screen turns on in the lock screen but when i press menu again it does not unlock it like it used to. is there a way to enable menu to unlock it from the home screen or do i have to slide?
[G1 Android Development] epongpipat:
I'm stuck on step 8 of Rooting your RC29 or lower phone. Everything is working fine until I type, "flash_image recovery recovery.img," it comes back with the message "error opening recovery.img: No such file or directory" any clues? Thanks
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
Flash Recovery

it means the file does not exist
[G1 Android Development] sp00nix:
i keep getting stuck at the G1 splash when ever i try a new ROM. It will take the older version thats outlined in the steps, but nothing else will take.

Any ideas?
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

wipe everything .. check with the person who makes the ROM you are attempting to flash .. there may be a conflict somewhere
[G1 Android Development] dt2009:
thanks for the quide and programs, finally rooted.
[G1 Android Development] Sleeps17:
Please help... I can't connect to Google servers at all..

I was following the guide, and everything was working. Rooted and all good. Now I wanted to update to a modified 1.6, that way I can keep the rooted without losing it. I chose this RC33

renamed it to "update", and got into recovery mode. I did alt+w to wipe, and alt+s to update. Everything seemed to work, so I rebooted, and now my gmail account won't connect to Google servers. I even tried making a new account, same problem.

I can't access my phone now!! please help! Can't connect to Google servers...

"There is a problem communicating with the Google servers. This could be a temporary problem or your SIM card may not be provisioned by data services. If it continues, please call Customer Care."

In top right corner, it says "E", which stands for that I'm connected to Edge, right?

Okay you know what I give up! anyway to get me back to stock 1.6 please?!?!
[G1 Android Development] Sleeps17:
Bump... sorry but my phone still won't connect to Google servers..
[G1 Android Development] ovakoly:
Root for G1

I'm clear how to root my G1 but I have another question. How I can make a copy my current DMD64 for reason if I need to replace my G1 under warranty? This is my fifth G1. :) and when I need to do unlockbit before or after root? I need root just for one reason. I plane go to Ukraine and I want to use my phone for WiFi tethering for laptop and iPad. :)
[G1 Android Development] dot9855:
I bought a used phone and it does not have data plan and I have to sign in. so I plan to root it. but when i connect my phone to PC it see the removable drive but keep asking for 8G SD card. I verify my card on other phone it read and write ok. Does the phone do not read the SD card because I did not complete the sign in? Can I format Sd to fat 32on other device then copy the dreaimg.nbh then boot from my G1? Will this work? please help.