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[Touch Viva, MDA Basic ROM Development] su8044:
I Agree

I think that "The N00b's Guide to Flashing Opal" really is needed...

i mean, yes, there are a couple of guides with some information on "how to" but nothing complete and simple enough for noobs... there are a lot of new HTC users that have never flashed a phone before and have no idea how to do it, and even some experienced users on flashing other brands (mi personal experience, i used to flash motorola V3, Z6 and L7i) but get really lost when it comes to flashing HTC.

And after i learned i tried to help other new users but without success (see post 4 and 5 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=638911).

A complete guide should be made with all the terminology explained, the most common methods to flash, where to find stock roms, what kind of custom roms are there (ej. Light rom, cooked rom, what winmo ver is it using and pros and cons on all of them, etc.) all the software needed and a step by step guide with FAQ included. it should be community maintained to keep it always up-to-date.

I'll offer my help for anything needed and for Spanish translation.
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic ROM Development] su8044:
@ mehulkarate

@mehulkarate

i'm sorry that this is just a copy and paste (and a bit of editing) from another post that i wrote, but i'll be easier for you:

I had the exact same problem when i first started to flash htc opal... didn't know how to do it, and didn't know what rom to use... maybe someone should create a complete, step by step guide (flashing opal for dummies) and post it as sticky...

ok, here it goes...

Flashing:

0.- if you'll be using a cooked rom (a modified Rom), you'll need to do a hardSPL. check here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=446446 (HardSPL is basically the way to remove the drm lock on the phone)

1.- Make sure that you have activesync if you are using windows xp or windows device manager if you are using windows vista and the latest version of .net framework installed on your pc.

2.- unzip the new rom files on a folder somewhere accesible (desktop for example)

3.- connect the device as an activesync conection, make sure the battery is charged 50% or more

4.- just run the RUU installer (Rom Update Utility), sometimes named CustomRUU.

5.- Follow the onscreen instructions.

YOU ARE DONE.

that's it... no complications, no special drivers, no weird commands or files to copy and paste. so simple. Just one thing: make sure you don't disconect usb during rom update.

so, resumed: Download Rom, Connect activesync, run RUU, done.

About what's the best 6.5 rom: PhamQuang. check for the latest on the rom development section. but different users will recommend different roms, so i'll recommend to try several before sticking to a particular one.
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic ROM Development] freelancer81:
great...

if he isn't going to use a cooked rom (modified rom) what should he be doing flashing???:):)

neways...good of you to help noobies out.

@mohitkumar

there is an alternate way to do the same: which one is harder or easier is up to you;)

RUU (Rom Update Utility) via SDCard (your memory card) search for it in the forum.
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic ROM Development] mohitkumar:
Thanks Guyz.

So HardSPL has to be done, there is no escaping doing that?

Do I absolutely need to have DotNet on my PC? (I do not particularly like it, it slows down my PC)

Since I have already upgraded the Asus P320 from SD card, that will always be an option for me. Any ideas or links to rom which i can just put in sdcard, boot in service mode(or whatever with that volume down key pressed thingy) and it takes on from there, no hardspl etc? Just like i did for the Asus P320..

Especially if it saves me from going through installing .net on PC.
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic ROM Development] su8044:
Yes

as far as i know: Yes and Yes... there's no scaping hardSLP because that's the one that'll let you install a modified rom... And .Net is needed because all update utilities will use it (HardSPL and RUU)...

But as Freelancer81 said, there's an alternate way to install a custom RUU through the SD card for the Opal too, i'll let you find that out on your own because i have never used that method nor have any previous experience on similar methods.... maybe you wont need HardSPL and .NET this way.

I'm searching for Volunteers to create the noobs guide to flashing opal... anyone willing to help PM me.
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic ROM Development] mohitkumar:
Hmm, so i will search for a ROM that can be installed from the card. May be, just may be, it can be done without the HardSPL thing.

If that fails, I will stick it up and go with process given here.
[Touch Viva, MDA Basic ROM Development] jagan2:
As far as i know you cant install any cooked rom via SD card with out hardspl only official roms can be flashed via SD without hardspl. Bro if you are so afraid about ur warranty then i would suggest u to use default os for more time, or install hardspl u can retain ur warranty by flashing stock spl when needed.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] paindoo:
Head over to the Droid Eris forums to witness the magic. Speaking of magic can someone port the leaked rom to Magic 32A?. I am dying here to try fully functional 2.1.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] DonDizzurp:
oh man cant waitttttttt
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hidebank:
keep in touch
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
thx for update
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hidebank:
Try on this "ahmgsk":D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
ya going try but in eve -> an anyone upload it to megaupload or 4shared
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] emin3sku:
Here it is:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9KQYGL33

THANKS
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] blizard80:
amazing!!

this should work perfectly on magic after port!!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] sober:
Great. Thanks for sharing the news.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] xaueious:
32B Dream user and unrootable 32A Magic owner here awaiting the good news

Might this mean proper drivers and more MDPI apps across the board?

The Droid Eris is 320x480 so we don't need to rely on those HDPI apps anymore! Better Eclair roms!

Does someone want to extract some of the goodies out of this thing?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] PsYDoX:
WOW!!!!

32B Port pls =)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
thanks wil try this dump today at night
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hidebank:
้here comes the good news
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] xaueious:
ROM version 2.26.605.2

Radio 1.01.00

Hboot 1.49.0000

None of those match with Magic/Dream build numbers

Files inside zip are dated Feb 11

unpacked system.img = 167 MB

So fitting this into a Dream is more than a stretch
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] magicdroid:
I'm happy and sad...

This proves that 2.1 will run on a Magic 32A, but HTC doesn't find that important enough because providers are not selling it anymore!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] magicdroid:
Patched images can be downloaded from the link below:

http://thekrtek.net/2010/03/03/eris-2-1-tutorial/
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hotweiss:
Not true. 2.1 hasn't been released for any HTC branded phone yet. We are getting the 2.1 Sense update next month...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] blizard80:
true that has not been released... but this a fully functional leaked version!

it would be great (if possible) to have it ported to magic 32a
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] xaueious:
Well someone could cross post this over in G1 thread to spread the news.

This should improve the performance of a lot of the Eclair bits in our ROMs, some of which are still hdpi bits.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] magicdroid:
I hope you are right. I just feel sad because HTC didn't mention the Magic at all when it came to 2.1 Sense, and now the Eris version leaks and that phone has the same memory/CPU specs as the Magic.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] paindoo:
not true Rogers HTC Magic in Canada will get 2.1 with senseui in Q2 of 2010, there you go. I hope your country will also get it.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] magicdroid:
Good to hear that, but that's just ONE provider. It should be HTC's job to support ALL their customers, and not solely based on provider. Rogers was the first to get confirmation of 2.1, and... that's about it!

I know, we could always flash custom roms/ports. But regular Magic owners deserve an official upgrade as well.

/commencing rant

Btw. I've managed to install the Official EU 1.5 Sense from these forums. I couldn't even download it from the HTC Support page because of their provider-locked-serialnumber mumbo-jumbo.

I thought Android was supposed to be open, but instead it's being locked away by HTC. It's cool to be able to run all Android versions in an emulator, maybe it was silly of me to think Android would be more than that?

If it is up to our provider (Belgacom/Proximus) we will never see any Sense on our Magics (still standard 1.5). They don't care about user experience, they care about billing. Luckily we can root them without problem.

/end rant
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] daeshawn:
Hero

Looks like it's already been ported to the hero, so magic should be soon, possibly someone can take the hero port and report to magic http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=641786
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] fregor:
HTC has stated, through their PR company that the 2.1 update for HTC Magic is across markets and not just for Rogers Canada:

Source: http://androidforums.com/rogers/10647-rogers-dream-1-6-update-23.html#post235970 (this is a repost from the actual statement, although the user from this forum is a HTC rep.)

This concerns 32A spec'ed Magics, i.e "HTC" branded Magics. Not the cell-specific 32B Magics.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Case_:
I'm doing a quick and dirty port to 32A old radio, just about to flash it to phone and see how it goes. Don't hold your breath just yet, though ;)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Mikey1011:
i have HTC Magic , 32A and old radio version . i can install that version ? 2.1?

it will work good and stable ? i have myhero rom installed on my magic .
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Marcop200:
I think this is an Hero ROM. We are waiting for a 32A port.

I don't know if and when it will be relased....
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] blizard80:
there are ports for hero fully working...

small step now for magic port :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] cursordroid:
The Hero users are lucky enough to have a 2.6.29 kernel from HTC from a leak late last year. We don't have a proper 2.6.29 kernel for the 32A Magic (6.35 radio)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kassy_ok:
So that means no port to 32A Magic ?:eek:
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] blizard80:
is this true??

not possible??
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Case_:
That means no port to NEW RADIO Magic.

BTW, I'm having some trouble with my port right now and I don't have time for debugging it (I'm already late for a meeting), so I have to leave it to the others. Sorry to get your hopes up, you'll have to wait a bit longer for proper 32A port.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kencix:
It'll be great to see ahmgsk to port this one ;)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] blizard80:
but radio can be changed :)

so proper port for 32a is possible, right?

lets see when will it come out :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] cursordroid:
Definitely.

I'm sure it's almost finished somewhere in cyberspace.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] blizard80:
great!!!

i cant wait to have it flashed :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kassy_ok:
I think cursor was being ironic :)

BTW Cursor, what are you working on this days ?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kencix:
Cursors tweet: Working on a port of the Droid Eris 2.1 update to the 32A Magic (6.35) 35 minutes ago via web
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kassy_ok:
lol, thanks for that
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] cursordroid:
Stupid thing is being stubborn though...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kencix:
:) :) :) :) :) :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Case_:
It is, isn't it? :D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] blizard80:
so good to watch those stubborn people making magic...

:)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hidebank:
Wait for Mr.ahmgsk Reply to confirm that it can't be suitable for magic :D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] mobby0411:
Hi Guys member for a long time but never posted really just followed in the shadows really but i have a UK voda Magic 32B running superD's latest rom been waiting for a fully function 2.1 rom as im sure a lot of people have so this is very excited news just hope the guys can work there magic on this 1 :)

(How do i get a pic on my profile lol ? )
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kencix:
Or we can just wait for Case or Cursorsense to port this one :).
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kencix:
Click on ur name.. then User CP .. then Edit Avatar.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
i m starting my work in 5 mins
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] raymar23:
Cant wait

Cant wait to see your work - possibly an eclair version? with LWP? after this porting?

"you rock"

thanks
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
lwp -> is a porb for now

i hav a plan of releasing Eclair v3 but later

FOR NOW I HAV TASK AHEAD lets TRY
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] raymar23:
Thanks

Thanks ahmgsk for the update, waiting for the Hero ROM to try it too. LOL

BTW with the LWP issue, is it the 3d accell stopping when locked - not that i would know how to fix it, but looking at logcat it seems the frame buffer is FC ??

NVM im probably not making any sense
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
anyone who can de-odex this

or has any scripts to do this let me know

" KINDLY HELP SUFFERING FROM SYSTEM CRASH "

LOL
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Daneshm90:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=598026&page=6
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
Porting with Magic Port works :D

Try to use Magic Port to make your port

i just testing it

used this hero/eris rom

i used SP NR kernel (its for new radio) and CyanogenMod package...

it is booting now, so it looks promising :D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Galaxen:
How is it going?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
It's been 10 min.. either he's still booting or having too much fun.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
hehe having fun :)

it works, you should give it a try

testing the rom right now...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Daneshm90:
What settings u use ? so sanpei and sapphire build.prop ?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
Wow.. Keep us updated if you can :)

Would be nice to know if it's stable and if wireless/BT/camera ect work.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Mikey1011:
if i want 2 install this rom i have 2 update my radio version ?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
you need new radio and hero recovery (amon_ra recovery), it does not work with cursors Magic recovery, for me at least.

i choosed SP NR Kernel + CyanogenMod Package

then flashed as usual, rom then port...

few things is not working tho...

G-sensor, wifi, camera is partial working, you cant see anything on the screen but it is taking a picture... BT have not tested...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] mobby0411:
Any chance of an upload so we can play too ?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Galaxen:
Is there any use flashing this if everything isn't working?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
Depends if you need those missing features. My main thing is BT, and camera. I might just try this later.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Galaxen:
Well G-sensor, wifi, camera & BT are some vital features :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Mikey1011:
ohh :( i have the old radio .. i think that my radio version is : 3.22.20.17 .

well , i guess that i will have to wait few day's till this rom will be stable enough :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] :
Cursor : why can't we just compile 2.6.29 from AOSP? theres a nice 2.6.29-msm branch over there..
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
it is a very nice rom, speed is super :) Face book is syncing contacts/pics...

its true that not everything is working, but guys... its cool to play with it, it has leaked few hours ago, and yet we can play with it :) its cool :D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Vatri91:
Robocik how do u install it? Please write instruction how to install this.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
first you have to make a port file;

extract boot.img from the rom and use it in Magic Port tool, tick in SP NR Kernel and choose CyanogenMod kernel.

you need NEW RADIO and Amon_ra HERO recovery

flash the rom and without wipe flash the port you get from Magic Port
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] raymar23:
Worked for me with Amon_ra-Magic-6.35 recovery, so the hero recovery is not required to flash, but you still need the new radio/SPL
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
Oh wow, it works!

I'll play around with it for a bit and update as well.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
ok good to know, i had a problem earlier in the day, when i tryed villainrom 3, some install error...

EDIT: pinch on the home screen is cool :D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Krzysiec:
robocik maybe U can share with "your" ported version to play with it aswell ;) ?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hk5354:
hope to see the port for new radio too;)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
HeroDroid v0.1 "Eris latest dump port!!!"

PORT - thanks to arctu and his Magic Port tool

IT IS FOR NEW RADIO !!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] capychimp:
whats working in 32a?

any news on what works and not on 32a can someone enlight us?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
Here is another Hero rom based on eris leak

VillainROM 3.0 FINAL

and a Port Thanks again to arctu and his Magic Port tool

it is multilanguage, has 3dgallery etc.etc. look in the original thread

but the same still does not work:

g-sensor

wifi

camera...

but it is also very fast, may i say, it fast like cursors ? :D

EDIT: I am taking away this port, coz something is wrong, will post an update asap.

EDIT2: New port but the same still does not work, we just have to wait for someone to fix all this for us with 32a :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] DonDizzurp:
i dont use the camera much but wifi is needed since i dont have a dataplan..

ill wait a few days before testing.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Vatri91:
Creat port port this rom http://htcpedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2196

This is the fastest and the stablest android 2.1 rom for hero
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hotweiss:
The thread states that everything is working now, wow. It should be to hard to port if we get the kernel source...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
Here you have...

it's very easy to use the tool... try your self :) arctu have done a good job, now we just need new kernels :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] emin3sku:
Does this port work for you?

Cause for me it doesn`t, neiteher the one for villainv3.

They both get stuck at HTC quietly brilliant.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
Have you tried this one yourself?

I've tried both HeroDroid and Villain. Villain is definitely faster, but still no camera, wifi, or bt. everything else works fine. Even NAV!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Dark_Elf:
Hi, what does not work in this port? Thanks :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
Worked fine for me. First boot will take a while.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Daneshm90:
The drivers from this dump should work on another STABLE 2.1 rom no ?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
G-sensor

wifi

camera.

but youtube works both in sd and hd :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
and BT. That won't turn on either.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Dark_Elf:
Ok, I'll wait a bit ;)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Rosco911:
HTC it self has already promised 2.1 for Rogers Magics.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
Work Done till now

Camera n Camcorder Working

Orientation Working

Videos Working

ASA i get wifi it will be posted

->> People i hav college today then work the project work

AS soon AS i get home -> will start with this
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] capychimp:
possible for us to test it?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
Cool man :) can you release it for tests ?

thanks
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
i will upload it asa i get wifi working

i hav to go to college now cant upload sorry !!

Edit -> when i m back i shall upload it
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
:) ok will wait.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] capychimp:
robocik: hows your herodroid running? i tried with a different port cause i cannot use your link, you have the port file done for us to download somewhere?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
here is a port for BeHero v1.2.1
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hidebank:
Thx man Very good news for us
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] capychimp:
thx will try it out now :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
its gonna be great when everything works :) its super fast.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] 1wingangel:
Will it work for 32b?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
screenshots

b4 leaving giving some screenshots
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] capychimp:
looks promesing
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
stop teasing... upload the rom :D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ahmgsk:
sanpei has already uploaded a rom -> try that i m in car now "USING EDGE" that too on mobile
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hidebank:
So Cool:D thx for hardworking on it

P.S. From your AMH version music playlist can't reach playlist just reach now playing screen only
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
You guys are awesome!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] c130pilot:
+1

Plus one on this...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] slowpok92:
No it is 32a only
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] pyee0124:
Sanpei's ROM is by far the most stable. Little bugs, and still missing BT.. But I can live with that for now! I prefer Eclair, but this might change my mind.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Krzysiec:
ahgmsk what can i say ... Get WiFi work and WOW ;)Your work is really great ! Can`t wait to try it ;)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] geney:
Looking forward...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hidebank:
looking forward for more patching
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] scylla69:
I've been using snapei's rom for a couple of hours now and it's really good (apart from the problems mentioned before) ...

Can't wait for ahgmsk's release :)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] robocik:
The same here :) very promising things are happening now :D

but i am also waiting for arctu to fix his tool so we can port whichever rom we want :D
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PJcastaldo:
I know this is prob been asked 1 mill times... and i guess im just a retard and i dont get it... could some one please give me an easy 123 on how to get my phone and fastboot to work. no matter what i do i type fastboot devices and i get noting. the usb drivers are in and installed fine. im on windows 7 and i have a mt3g.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Firerat:
this should help

http://tinyurl.com/ybzel3p
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PJcastaldo:
2things... first that was great.. second that link is awesome.. sorry im a ****ty searcher..
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Firerat:
I stole it from Ace24

but I bet he stole it anyway ;)