yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G1 Android Development] monkeyboywa:
Soft / Hard bricked....not sure.

More info is available if needed..i just wanted to ask a quick question (with some history)

I am comfortable doing mods on things and know usually what i'm doing.

I read and watch and study before I do anything.

I am human and make mistakes.

After rooting phone and trying to install the radio/spl/new rom somewhere i made a mistake..and trying to fix it seems to have made it worse possibly.

It will go into the bootloader screen (if BREAIMG file is on SD it goes to a white screen with "Checking..." on it and stays there. If no file on SD (or with update.zip) it errors out and says "no image found" and back to rainbow. (Will not go into recovery or "fastboot". i can home + power, home +menu +power, camera + power and ALL go to the rainbow screen then to white "Checking..." screen)

Simple question. am i now a proud owner of a black brick?

on rainbow screen:

DREA100 PVT 32B RUUNBH

HBOOT 0.95.0000

CPLD - 4

Radio-1.22.12.29

September 2 2008

(i've posted this also on another thread i think might be appropriate)
[G1 Android Development] mrandroid:
If you flashed the Haykuro (Danger) SPL before the Radio then yes you're bricked...
[G1 Android Development] monkeyboywa:
i am pretty sure i did the radio first (I do remember on a flash it errored out on the radio "RADIO_V@:Failed")..but honestly....i dont know anymore...i've tried soo many things from this forum to others.

So if it cant read the DREAIMG from the SD card or doesnt go into restore mode..that's a good indicator it's bricked?

I had hoped I might figure out a different rom that might just work..but if the area where the flash is stored is now corrupted (hence the "checking...") then i'll be framing this on the wall and putting DUMBASS on the frame as a reminder.
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
Back To Basics

it is only "bricked" if the buttons do not respond .. if you can enter the bootloader screen it is NOT "bricked" .. you should still be able to flash the RC29 NBH file and go back to the beginning
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
To Brick Or Not To Brick

if you flashed the Haykuro SPL and "bricked" the phone it would not show you the rainbow screen or any other screen .. it would not respond to any button press
[G1 Android Development] monkeyboywa:
yes i still can press buttons...i can get it to respond to home + power(to rainbow) camera + power (to rainbow) home + back (rainbow) and send + menu + end (rainbow)

Whether or not the phone will go into recovery/fastboot it always sticks at white screen with "checking..."

SO, a few questions.

1) DREA100 pvt and Radio 1.22.12.29 shows that they rom has been flashed with an older version?

2) like a computer the phone has a "bios" that loads all the hardware signatures for whatever os is being loaded. When it trys to "boot" it says loading then checking and then halts like there is a bad BREAIMG file. i've tried many different nbh's ...so i'm not sure if i have a good one anymore. If ANYONE has a known GOOD rc29 it would be much appreciated. please email me smcconnel@msn.com (the current size of my RC29 is 89419)

I do have nandroid backup set but since i cant get into recovery it's a moot point.(so i've backed this up on my pc atm)

*sigh* stupidity is costly
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
Version

i would have to assume this is a US released G1?
[G1 Android Development] alexrua:
Hello all,

I am new to the android scene so i got a g1 from ebay in the uk never rooted before.

I bought it so I could flash roms etc... However whenever I try to do the 1st step for rooting, the loading of the dreaimg.nbh (the RC7 in my case cause its uk), when I put that file with nothing else on the sd card then I do power + camera it shows up the rainbow screen but it flashes grey for half a second and I can read in that file not found(even though its there) and then it shows up serial 0.

I can tell you that i have been reading forum posts and sites and guides in how to root for the past 2 days but found no solution for my problem. I have my sd formatted to Fat 32 with 4096 bytes allocation size, I did try with the battery fully charged and with it being plugged in. i am going to leave the details that i can get from the settings menu so that someone can help me.

Firmware version: 1.6

Baseband version: 62.50S.20.17U_2.22.19.26I

Kernel version: 2.6.29-00479-g3c7df37 android-build@apa26 #19

Build number: DRC92

What should i do to root this?

Thank you
[G1 Android Development] alexrua:
Finally i got it rooted.

Thanks
[G1 Android Development] billyblanx:
data not working after downgrade to rc29

hi. i downgraded to rc29 with the intention of rooting and now my data connection does not work. im stuck trying to configure the device with my gmail account not proceeding. im based in africa. could it be a band issue?
[G1 Android Development] m_kayali:
if your on rc29 then go to this link and look there for how to activate via wifi its all written there:

http://modmygphone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=51891&postcount=12|
[G1 Android Development] billyblanx:
adb shell error: device not found

thanks m_kayali.

i tried everything but im stuck on adb shell "error: device not found".

running vista 32-bit, ive tried this on a winxp machine as well but still the same error msg. device manager picks up the device as "HTC Android Phone USB Device" under Disk Drives. under Portable Devices in device manager i have "J:\".

if i try to access the "J:\" drive from explorer i get "Please insert disk........" error.

the drivers were downloaded from SDK. i've tried every trick on installing and reinstalling usb drivers, add new hardware, but i still cannot get this to work like how it is stated here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html#WinUsbDriver

please help...............
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
Alrighty Then

is your phone powered to the recovery screen? if you try either of these:

C:/> adb devices

C:/> fastboot devices

it should show something .. if not .. i would say you have missed some vital step in the setting of the drivers .. you will not be able to access the phone as a J: drive .. that would only be for the sdcard if you mount it to the computer .. share some troubleshooting details and we might be able to guide you to a solution .. remember .. missing even the smallest of steps can lead to a huge problem
[G1 Android Development] billyblanx:
lucidrem:

i just tried it out on another winxp machine and it works. im up and running now with rc29. thanks anyways.
[G1 Android Development] mrjulian15:
mrjulian15

my build number says "DRC83" it doesnt say dc30 just that.. help me thx
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

just follow the directions .. still works
[G1 Android Development] IanVaughan:
Ok, so now root.... the listed ROMs are quite old... where is a list of current/latest ROMs?
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
New ROMs

there's an updated thread:

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

also .. androidspin has a nice compilation of the latest ROMs

http://db.androidspin.com/android_build_information.asp
[G1 Android Development] IanVaughan:
Wow, many thanks, very helpfull ppl here.
[G1 Android Development] UltimaCyberman:
Oh guys, I use MultiStage Recovery – best data recovery. I'm not professional in computers but this one is pretty good! If you find some file recovery tool than

MultiStage Recovery would be the best IMHO.
[G1 Android Development] angellobo3:
root g1

i want to root my g1

i tried 3 times but it did not work out

build number is DRC83 does this have to do with it

thank you
[G1 Android Development] dianaramadani:
I *JUST* (as in, within the last 20 minutes) rooted my phone from DRC83. Following the instructions *exactly*, I was fine, although there were a couple of places where I had to take a slight leap of faith.

Where are you getting stuck?
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

try this:

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

usually if it does not work properly you either missed a step or confused a step or both .. when followed these directions will root any US/EU type G1 phone
[G1 Android Development] nPHILLY:
Lucid, I have tried 2 times to root. The last time ended in my G1 stuck on

the start up screen. I really would love to do this! So yesterday I took the

plunge again using CY Wiki page. I,ve downgraded to RC29. The next step

killed me. It said sign back into my google acct. then said if I didn't have 3G

to follow this link to sign into wifi. That wanted me to download a USB driver

for windows that had another link after another etc. I don't remember all

this before. Anyway I don't mind donating to get me to the promised land!

I know you guys put a lot of time in this!! I'm still at RC29. I deleted Drmn,

I don't need that to do the testkeys ? All I want to end up with is a stable

ROM with flash.

Can You Help Please...
[G1 Android Development] deders:
Hello, I am new to all of this and I was referred to this site by a friend. I was trying to set up root on my G1/Dream and I got everything completed except the last step...upgrading to the latest and greatest. I thought I was following your directions correctly, and my phone said the update was complete when I followed the steps. Then, I go to check my phone's info and it is still stating that I am running on RC29. Can you please help, I have been trying to work on this for the past 4 hours and I still haven't been able to get it.

Thank you so much in advance!

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

there are some slightly modified directions here:

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

this thread has not been updated since the dawn of donuts and cupcakes
[G1 Android Development] cgingermany:
root g1

Hey Deanna,

I used the info on wikki for a cyanogenmod build though and succesfully installed cyanogenMod 4.2.12.2 with a 8GB partitioned sd card. Every single step on there is simple and was updated recently on the 8th of this month, just follow along.
[G1 Android Development] cgingermany:
Hey boss, what if my phone is running a bit slower now? Does that mean I did something wrong?

I used this info:

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_G1/Dream_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod

would anyone be able to give me some insight? thanks
[G1 Android Development] jas7778:
ok so i followed the instructions and now im stuck on the g1 screen will not let me go anywhere so i figured i did something wrong so am i screwed has it become a paper weight? any help would be nice
[G1 Android Development] Antilabel:
Stuck on G1 screen, but I can get into recovery console. Is it bricked?

Hey there, I just attempted to root a newly purchased G1 that had the stock 1.6 firmware, so I first downgraded it to RC29, then did the telnetd [enter] and commands:

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

* cd sdcard

* flash_image recovery recovery.img

* cat recovery.img > /system/recovery.img

except I used the recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img instead. After that I flashed the Hard SPL as per the instructions. Then I tried to flash Cyan's latest build (4.2.13). After that I rebooted and now it get stuck on the G1 screen. If I pull the battery, I can still boot into the recovery console though. Is there something I am missing? Is the phone bricked permanently?

Please HELP!

Thank you
[G1 Android Development] kathi17:
No, you aren't bricked:-) Read his instructions in his first post for the ROM, (I have never flashed that one, so I'm not up on it), and his wiki, and see if you missed a step, have the right SPL, partitions, etc. You did wipe, didn't you? You could also try reflashing the ROM. Sorry I couldn't be more help, I got away from flashing for a while and am just getting back into it.
[G1 Android Development] jairomeo:
You missed a step, after flashing the HardSPL you need to flash the HTC Image. Read http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_G1/Dream_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod
[G1 Android Development] jairomeo:
Same thing as above, did you follow the instructions here http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_G1/Dream_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod
[G1 Android Development] bigpappapuff:
Hello I hope I'm not bothering u what files I need to jailbreak or gain access to root I have a g1 1.6 thank u. I wanna run cyanogen rom. ( Rocpuerto1@gmail.com)
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

just follow the instructions in the OP or here:

http://android.lucidrem.us/files/howto-root.txt
[G1 Android Development] Deano_mc88:
in the part below are ther any spaces in the commands?

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
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
OP

i don't follow .. the spaces are there .. which part are you asking about?
[G1 Android Development] Deano_mc88:
sorry didnt explain properly, is this just one big comand or is ther spaces inbetween certain points

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /syste
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

i guess i'm not completely understanding .. the spaces are there:

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

and it is one command with multiple options .. so:

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

not:

mount-orw,remount-tyaffs2/dev/block/mtdblock3/system
[G1 Android Development] Deano_mc88:
that is great i have most of this sorted now but when i type the last command ◦cat recovery.img > /system/recovery.img i get

recovery.img: no such file or directory

##

i have tryed over and over again doin step by step still nothing
[G1 Android Development] amanvir:
plz help me where i can find the telnet...?

>>Download an Android "Telnet" application from the Market and connect to localhost.<<

and can u plz explain a little bit more how i can use telnet to connect with localhost
[G1 Android Development] kaj2010:
hey i just tried this process of rooting my G1 and i'm stuck at getting the downloaded files like recovery.img and the hard.spl onto my sd card. whenever i plug my phone in i mount it to the computer and then it won't show up that it's there and available on my computer. is this a problem with my computer or with my phone? it's getting really annoying because i'm stuck on android 1.0 and idk how to update it now or even put it back onto 1.6 and not root it. i'm kinda stuck in between so any help is great. thanks
[G1 Android Development] FreakaDroid:
Need help??

Okay reply> what device (Dream/G1?) carrier? Firmware? Build number? telnet app. is in the market!!! but there are a few small things you do first. I'm guessing you still have the earlier version. Search this whole entire thread first for mods and roots, you prolly figure it out faster than I can. But if you still need pointers hit me back up. i'll gladly help.:):):):cool:
[G1 Android Development] FreakaDroid:
Sorry wrong reply about the telnet.app.

But for your case. take a step back first, :) make sure those instructions you're following is good. wat r u trying to do? upgrade? were u downgrading to upgrade? do you have a sd cardreader. Can u at least mount/unmount sd or reformat. if not reboot into recovery and then try one of the options available<suggestion. if sd card can be removed then reformat. reply if further help needed. hope that gives some hope.:cool:
[G1 Android Development] FreakaDroid:
I got answers!!!

I just perfected a 1. 6 cyanogenmod, i think and i freaking love it. dude it's good!!!

Follow these guides okay!!! make sure to read it until you understand wat they all mean. I mean it. I used mostly this source from wiki to help me mod my g1> cyanogenmod 1.6 with cm-recovery 1.5<a recovery must have!!!

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Main_Page

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Main_Page#How_do_I_upgrade_to_the_latest_CyanogenMod.3F
[G1 Android Development] amanvir:
so there is no body who can help to guide me how i can use telnet to brick my phone..? i have everythinf on my sdcard recovery.img hardspl all three files.....but dontknow how to use telnet...????
[G1 Android Development] FreakaDroid:
Telnettttt?? Got ROOT?????

Take a deep breath first. Wat is your build? version? Yes you do need Telnet if youre trying to get root access and currently running 1.5 or lower. I'm soo sleepy sorry. I"M Stil A NOOB myself, not no GURU but yeah if those who need help; email inquiry hhoangh@gmail.com. thanx:)
[G1 Android Development] amanvir:
firmware version is 1.0 and build number rc29
[G1 Android Development] irishrally:
I rooted my G1 a long time ago and forget the process, but want to help a friend root his G1. Does all the information on the first page of this thread still hold true? Are all the file links in the first post the latest and greatest?
[G1 Android Development] FreakaDroid:
I posted a reply with a couple links that probably be really informational, but it's being verified by admin cuz im still a new member.
[G1 Android Development] FreakaDroid:
not sure about the command. did you use telnet? Terminal? I'VE REALIZE THAT THERES A A MILLION WAYS TO FLASH AN IMAGE .IMG. usually when you get ##, u're rooted, but not sure they followed by no such file. Hmmm. did u reformat your sd. Might have to reboot your phone into recovery/nandroid/AND WIPE first.< depends wat ROM you have. hope this helps.
[G1 Android Development] irishrally:
Nice, thanks. I'll check back later.
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

everything in here still applies .. i have a newer thread that i am trying to keep up-to-date with the latest links .. these links aren't all current

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=553416
[G1 Android Development] mr5thtx:
What is Build# DRC83

I have been trying to follow the instructions but the RC29 file I download is about 48MB large and when I boot up the phone with the Camera button + Power Button. I only becomes grayish white for a moment and says No Image file can't be found! Then I have to Talk + Menu + Power button to get to my phone again and start all over again. What do I do? Please Help Me!
[G1 Android Development] manDUHlynn:
Formatting my SD Card

I'm unable to format the Removable Disk. It says there's no disk in drive E:. What should I do?:confused:
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

put the DREAIMG.nbh file into your sdcard .. boot with CAMERA+POWER

if there is no image then there is a problem with your file
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

get a new computer .. maybe geek squad can help .. honestly you need to give people more info or there is no way to help

1) what is your OS

2) what method of format

3) what method of reading the card

there are far too many variables to make any educated assessment of your situation
[G1 Android Development] manDUHlynn:
Formatting my SD Card

Sorry. Very new to this.

I'm on the Android OS.

My method of format? I'm connecting my G1 to the computer through the USB port and opening up my computer after I mounted the G1. I right click on the Removable Drive E: and click format and that's when it comes up with the error "no disk in drive E:"
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

i am unsure if that is a viable option to format .. normally format of the sdcard would be performed on the phone (single partition) or thru a card reader (multiple partitions) .. there are means of creating partitions on the phone within Terminal .. there are many people out there who have put things together .. a couple options:

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

sdparted: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=543985

as i said .. attempting a format with the phone connected thru USB and using windows is not the best way and may not even be possible .. windows will not format multiple partitions for android so for a single partition you can do:

Menu -> Settings -> SD card & phone storage -> Unmount SD card -> Format SD card
[G1 Android Development] rinias:
I've been trying to find out exactly which Hard SPL this is, i.e. what version. Can someone tell me or point me in the right direction ?

Thanks in advance & thanks for the guide !

Edit : Took out link because of forum restriction for noobs like me. It is linked in the first post & goes to HardSPL/update.zip
[G1 Android Development] rinias:
It's the same as the one from Google Code (it seems from md5sum, files), but how can I find out what the version is & where it came from ?
[G1 Android Development] CylonCenturion:
How do you root when you can't telnet?

I've been reading for hours now trying to get my G1 rooted. I have successfully connected to the phone with ADB and can get to a shell. I can push the busybox binary to the phone through ADB. However, I can't initiate a single root command.

What I can't do is get telnetd to do anything at all. I think it's because Telnet is not installed. I need to mention I have a phone without a SIM card or cell service, so I'm stuck at the No SIM card screen. I also notice I have a $ and, if my phone was rooted, should probably have a #...

I'm certain I have RC29 installed because I've read if I can press <enter>reboot<enter> and the phone restarts, RC29 or earlier is installed. If not, it's RC30 or later. However, having RC29 or earlier installed does not mean one has root access.

So how does one root a G1 when they're unable to install applications from the Android Market to get Telnet or Terminal Services? How does one install an application at all when they're stuck at the No SIM card screen? :confused:
[G1 Android Development] Thugsin313:
new to android...

hi all,

i just got my first android phone yesterday, its a tmobile G1..

its got Firmware version 1.5, and build number CRC1.

i plan to root it in a few days, in the mean time i want to read all abt rooting and stuff, cuz i dont wanna brick it :D

the thing is tht since yesterday it been giving me a notification for OTA update to firmware version 1.6 !!:rolleyes:

as i plan to root it in a few days, should i update it to 1.6 or should i keep it at 1.5 at the moment??:confused:

an easy tutorial to root and use roms will be highly appreciated!:o

waiting for a quick reply, thanks:)
[G1 Android Development] LucidREM:
[HOWTO] Root, Hack, Flash G1/Dream

you can try the quick root method without wiping the phone .. if you go to v1.6 you will HAVE to wipe your phone and redo everything after gaining root access .. there is a "one-click" method on v1.5

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=553416
[G1 Android Development] nd4speed:
ItsAndroidsWorld had many videos on You Tube. Look for ones on how to root, then how to install the death spl, then look for the ones with Super D or FastTest .. as it seems as though they are probably the best roms for everyday use at this point.

I've found that using these videos via You Tube is the easiest way to go.

Good Luck.
[G1 Android Development] grave0123:
rooted g1

I have rooted my phone and using the jesusfreak 1.5, can I install the kayanoman, or hakuro on my phone I like kayanoman themes, and was looking to change my theme on my rooted g1. please help
[G1 Android Development] PsychoKilla666:
nevermind got it
[G1 Android Development] sublimeNaz:
Rooting my G1

This is my first time rooting any phone so please forgive my ignorance. I followed the instructions to the T or so I thought. When it came to the "telnetd" part everything went to sh!t. I downloaded the telnet from the market and when I went to run it I was unable to connect. I checked my RC version to make sure I did that right and I did....it's at RC29 but still telnet does not work for me and I'm about to dropkick my phone off the patio!! Please help, thanks.
[G1 Android Development] Remanifest:
"went to ****" how? What happened? What telnet step were you doing, since there are several?

Tell us where you're hitting a wall and we can help... make sure you're not skipping that first step.