yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Droid Eris Android Development] wamsille:
Got it figured out. I'm running the latest leak.
[Droid Eris Android Development] YanDroid:
So if i installed the first leaked can i just flash the .zip Leak candidate? No problem?
[Droid Eris Android Development] wamsille:
Yes. You should be good to go. You will notice a nice performance boost and will see a drop in the number of errors. Do it.
[Droid Eris Android Development] TDianna:
Leaked rom

Hi,

I am a new user. I have been reading all the post's about all the problems people have with the leaked ROM. Would it be easier if people have a little patience and just wait till the new 2.1 ROM comes out and risk messing your 179.00 phone? :eek:
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
TDianna,

You best best for stability, and features would be to these three things:

A) Root your phone with the rootedleakd rom

B) Install Amon's recovery img

C) Install Ivan's latest rom.

Enjoy
[Droid Eris Android Development] zwade01:
unsure

I updated around 2 weeks ago and am unsure which version I'm running... any way to find out? Some details: file name was PB00IMG.ZIP; instructions I followed were on some website like thefuzz... all I did was place the file on my sd, vol dn+power on, and follow instructions on boot menu. Any info would be much appreciated!
[Droid Eris Android Development] gohamstergo:
the exactly version you have is not very important. what you really WANT to know is if you have root or not. If you followed a guide on thefuzz's website, you probably do. did you install recovery as well? if so, then you should flash Ivan's latest 0.7 ROM
[Droid Eris Android Development] zwade01:
Thanks for the quick reply! I didn't go any farther, I had been up all night and called it quits and haven't had much time to fool with it. I did not install a recovery. The part I got stuck on was trying to run command after I dl'd the sdk and the java thing it said I needed... not sure if I need all that to install recovery (I'm fairly new). Also, if it helps to determine if I have root, I read some other threads and someone mentioned "test-keys" under build # and mine says that... am I making sense? Lol
[Droid Eris Android Development] zwade01:
Just reread the instructions... when I tried putting the "usb driver" into the android directory, I could not find it in there. I followed the instructions a few times and did not succeed in that. And when I tried opening a command the window would open for a split second and disappear. Not sure if I'm opening the correct command... is it in the sdk or is it my windows command prompt? Sorry, I'm probably melting your brain but I am STUCK AND FRUSTRATED!! lol
[Droid Eris Android Development] Renocat:
what OS are you running? XP?, Vista? 7? best bet would be to head over to the irc channel. The server name is on TheFuzz website. You'll need an irc client, just google it. I use firefox and use chatzilla, works great.

and to answer your question, it is the command prompt on your computer
[Droid Eris Android Development] Erris Bueller:
The New Guy

I just got an Eris and after a week of failed root attempts I reformatted my sd card to FAT32 and got the PB000.zip file to install. Is there an easy to tell whether I installed the leak or the root?

Everything works great cept for navigator which crashes - google maps also crashes and my signal indicator seems to always read 1 or no bars but works great on the web and isnt dropping calls or anything.

I am just looking to learn more and find out if I doomed myself with whatever I installed - Root vs Leak.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Droid Eris Android Development] GrdLock:
Download "Android Terminal Emulator" from the Market. Open it and type "su" without the quotes.

If the $ changes to a #, you have the rooted rom.
[Droid Eris Android Development] zwade01:
Thanks Renocat! I am using 7... I'll try the irc tonight when I get home. :)
[Droid Eris Android Development] TDianna:
Leaked rom

Ok, I am going to try this right now...where can I get Amon's recovery img and

Ivan's latest rom?
[Droid Eris Android Development] TDianna:
Leaked rom

You best best for stability, and features would be to these three things:

A) Root your phone with the rootedleakd rom

B) Install Amon's recovery img

C) Install Ivan's latest rom.

??

Can someone assist me with detailed instructions on how to do this?

1) I understand I have to put PB00IMG.ZIP in the root of my SD card, reboot phone with the power and the +down button then wait for the 2.1 rom to start but I have no idea how to install the recovery.img or Ivan's latest rom.

Can someone assist me?

Thanks
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
Refer to other stick post in this forum.
[Droid Eris Android Development] badfrog:
HTC 2.1 Leak Rom

Verizon test rom, REJECTED. Do not Install if you want root.

HTC 2.1 Release Candidate (AKA OTA) Leak Rom

Verizon test rom, possible OTA leak. Do not Install if you want root.

[/QUOTE]

for clarification, can the firmware #s for these 2 releases be listed, and/or hash tags for the image files? I'm trying to keep all the various downloads straight between here and androidforums and that would really help.

thanx!

edit: links removed from quoted post cause my post count is too low! lol
[Droid Eris Android Development] SoCalSpecialist:
how do we change the font on a rooted device?

i ask here simply because i think it belongs here once answered :D
[Droid Eris Android Development] Framework43:
Take any rom, and edit /system/fonts/ and add what you want lol

I'm pretty sure that will work :P
[Droid Eris Android Development] borgey420:
can someone please help me upgrade to 2.1 root. i am running stock 1.5 and i have no clue what to do i am a noob basically and do not want to brick my phone. I have no problem paying someone or whatever
[Droid Eris Android Development] GrdLock:
There's plenty of help already written.

You can use my batch script that will automate the process: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=651669

Or follow this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=647707
[Droid Eris Android Development] interscion:
I have installed Adroid SDK and in the tools file "emulator" and "ADB" open and close instantly. there is a flash of text and the prompt is closed. I have to click SDK setup to open a prompt and even in that case it opens Android SDK and AVD manager. Im running windows 7 Home Premium on a Toshiba Satalite laptop. Any suggestions?:confused:
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
Use the commandline interface. Run

cmd

from the run function of windows.
[Droid Eris Android Development] interscion:
are you refering to opening command prompt? or in the SDK the command line... cause it will not let me type anything. After I open SDK setup it pulls up a command prompt that i cannot type into. sorry if im not understanding..
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
Please view this link:

http://tinyurl.com/y9prld7

or buy this book

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Xp-Ca...=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269998384&sr=8-6
[Droid Eris Android Development] interscion:
k so from the CMD what can i do? can i run the ADB commands required to load a new rom?
[Droid Eris Android Development] gohamstergo:
ok look. you have to have basic knowledge of windows command prompts and how to use them or else you really shouldnt be messing around with things such as rooting your phone. sorry to sound rude but, we cant guide you through every tiny little thing. :( youll need to google or attend some free community computer courses to increase your knowledge enough to the point when you can follow the posted guides unassisted.

Things get MUCH harder than basic command prompt usage, trust me. you have the possibility of ruining your phone if even the smallest thing is done improperly. perhaps you should consider this before trying to alter your phone.

thats my incredibly subdued rant
[Droid Eris Android Development] interscion:
figured it out on my own thanks. the best teacher would have told me open cmd prompt for PC then type c:<directory of adb> such as c:\android\android-sdk\tools\adb then follow the instructions over at the loading a recovery image to your phone.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Renocat:
You're right, and he did. the walkthrough that is stickied on the first page says:

Like gohamstergo said, if you can't understand that you need to gain some more knowledge before you continue
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
The best teacher would of taught you how to learna.

I sent you to google, and to a book I have personally read.

As an IT professional, google is one of the best resources, and looking it up on my own is the best way to learn.
[Droid Eris Android Development] mush2699:
While google is a good way to learn it should not be a teachers only method of teaching. I never had a teacher say I cant help you go find it yourself in an encyclopedia. While sometimes it could be annoying to answer the same questions twice, some people need a little more help than others. The reason these forums were created was for us to communicate and help each other. Let's do just that!
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
I've had many a teacher refuse to help a person who won't use the resources pointed out to them.
[Droid Eris Android Development] GrdLock:
Public Service Announcement

If you don't know how to use the Windows command prompt, rooting your phone is probably not in your best interest.

End Public Service Announcement

(no that is not meant to be mean, but it's the truth)
[Droid Eris Android Development] dmase05:
web access for apps on 2.1 root

I don't suppose any one figured out a fix or work around for the issue with applications not being able to access the internet such as Astrid and Where? On rooted 2.1 ROM to be specific.
[Droid Eris Android Development] skankaholics511:
so i am getting my eris replaced, does anyone know if it will be sent with 2.1 or 1.5?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
I relieved a replacement for a bad LCD the other day and it came with 1.5 (Hence my release of the downgrade).
[Droid Eris Android Development] skankaholics511:
that is awesome to hear, thank you jcase. i am actually glad it was stolen now lol. ROOT FOR ME! sorry not meaning to brag just excited now.
[Droid Eris Android Development] AnomynousPierson:
which rom?

I followed the walkthrough that is sticky and it had me apply "eris_0_3.zip" for the rom. Before I decide which rom I want I'd like to know what rom I have.

What rom is in the eris_0_3.zip file?
[Droid Eris Android Development] gohamstergo:
its a very old rom. download Ivan's v7 for now. its thread is still on the front page of the dev forum here.
[Droid Eris Android Development] interscion:
sorry jcase the teacher comment was not in direction to you. i simply was irritated by gohamsters jumping in on the conversation and being rude. even though it was "subdued" it was still snappy and a torching. but i figured it out. i was confused because when i clicked on sdk setup it opens a command prompt looking box. but its not functional. but routing to the adb file thru windows command prompt obviously worked like you said it would. thank you. jeez it started quite a controversy though... :p
[Droid Eris Android Development] interscion:
at great risk of being yelled at... how do i check the MD5 of a download?
[Droid Eris Android Development] gohamstergo:
well normally i would link you here: http://tinyurl.com/ylo47th which is how i found it the first time i had your same question.

but since that would hurt your feelings, go here:

Linux: http://maketecheasier.com/how-to-check-md5-hash/2008/05/06

Windows: http://beeblebrox.org/ - Nifty little integrated app (Hash Tab) that I use.

And my argument before was valid. People need to at least know a little bit before trying to do a lot
[Droid Eris Android Development] nimdae:
I don't think anyone is trying to be rude about the whole "teaching" issue here. This forum is for information on these devices, and this thread is about Eris roms and rooting. It is not about teaching you advanced computer skills. There are numerous resources dedicated to these topics outside of this forum. Cluttering this forum by repeating this information only dilutes the useful information that others are looking for in this particular forum.

For me, the instructions were straightforward and I completed, not only rooting my device, but flashing a cooked rom today with no errors or failures.

The argument of "if you don't understand the instructions, you shouldn't be doing this" is very valid. If you don't understand what you are doing to your device, nor how to complete the instructions, you are likely to make a mistake that can damage your device. Don't think you're different from everyone else that are asking the same questions because I've seen plenty of people screw up what they were working on (various things from rockbox installation, server admining, etc) and misdirect their anger afterwards.
[Droid Eris Android Development] semmtexx:
Quick question about the original HTC 2.1 root rom. Are there any functionality issues with it? I'm about to root my 1.5 in a bit for the first time. Thanks!
[Droid Eris Android Development] hakoreh:
are you guys updating this post? ive seen other roms including ivan's being updated but this page stays the same. would be nice to have one continously updated page with all the latest roms.
[Droid Eris Android Development] ECLIPS3:
yes it is being updated. jcase is really busy so some updates to his threads might be a little late on his own. if you send him a pm, in a nice way, to say, hey btw, rom blah blah blah has been updated or this new rom is available, then he will update it for us.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
Thanks. I am quite busy, and this thread is low on priorities. I think weekly or every other week is enough. Updating it for 1 change isn't really needed. I have been concentrating more on rooting my other phones (2.1 leak eris) than playing with the rooted one.
[Droid Eris Android Development] DS36:
great stuff

is there a gallery for boot screen images (droid on skatboard)
[Droid Eris Android Development] ECLIPS3:
boot animations:

http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/56647-boot-animation-gallery.html

and also here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=654042&highlight=boot+animations
[Droid Eris Android Development] hnsw:
i have the 2.1 non root on my eris

what would happen if i were to try to put the root rom and flash it?
[Droid Eris Android Development] silverramsrt:
The flash will fail.

P.S. ...search...
[Droid Eris Android Development] hnsw:
i thought that would happen

thanks
[Droid Eris Android Development] hnsw:
thanks

can i flash this rom or any other non root roms for the my eris?

and what should i not flash...meaning other made roms?

thanks
[Droid Eris Android Development] ECLIPS3:
please visit the very last link in my signature.
[Droid Eris Android Development] pharaohmd:
OK

I've searched. I've checked links. I have regular visits to the site and to AndroidForums and searched both this evening.

If I am missing it am willing to be called a doob and newbie but ask that the link I am unable to find is supplied. :-)

Has anyone identified the difference between 2.1LEAK and 2.1OTA aside from the latter most probably being the one Verizon will release?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
pharaohmd,

If you really require it, I can provide you a list of every file that has changed. Mostly is minor bug fixes.

jcase
[Droid Eris Android Development] Lemcott:
this might be a dumb question, but is there a rom/flash/patch anything that will allow me to have Sense UI with live wallpapers?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
Not to my knowledge.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Lemcott:
what about vanilla android with 5+ screens, and htc widgets? I always thought you had to have sense ui turned on to use the widgets, but there's probably a way to work around that right?
[Droid Eris Android Development] pharaohmd:
jcase - thank you but I wouldn't ask you for that. You are all tasked enough working on root and custom ROM's which I would rather see in development.

I will offer to the rest of the readers/posters a front-end experience after loading the 2.1OTA.

I've seen an increase in boot time of the device - minimal really but I would put it somewhere between 15% to 20% speed gain on load to the Sense interface. This may be due to system and application files not fully loading during boot - not sure if this is specific to the 2.1OTA but I noticed a number of Verizon custom apps not visible in the application list until up to a minute after full system boot.

I've also seen a gain on ability to access the Market over wi-fi. I've seen other posts and experienced the issue where on wi-fi with no or minimal signal from Verizon connect to Market or download of apps fails with a retry error. After the 2.1OTA today I was able to access the market and download my purchased apps over wi-fi at work where the Verizon signal is filtered for security.

Memory and/or device file organization seems to be improved. When I loaded the last rom my device started to lag after a few hours which was cleared by a power down and back up. I loaded the ROM about 10 hours ago and have not seen a lag or drop in performance in launching or moving between apps.

File differences, versions, etc. I leave to the experts - this are front-end personal experiences rather than diagnostic testing and comparison.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
My only focus right now is 2.1leak root. I will get a list of changed files, if time allows this weekend.

""After the 2.1OTA today I was able to access the market and download my purchased apps over wi-fi at work where the Verizon signal is filtered for security.""

Are you saying you received an official update?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jadesdan:
Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU.

If I could wash your car and make you breakfast I would.
[Droid Eris Android Development] ajavgeek:
Non rooted 2.1 leak

Hi,

I have installed a non-rooted 2.1 leak. On most of the sites it says it is not-possible to go back to 1.5. Just want to confirm that here with you guys?

Also, is there any way to go to rooted 2.1 version? If so any help will be appreciated.

I am having some issues with dialer (does not respond some times), also incoming call may not ring some time so would like to change the leak rom.

Thanks for the help
[Droid Eris Android Development] ECLIPS3:
please read very last link in my signature.

Thanks!
[Droid Eris Android Development] ajavgeek:
Hi,

Thanks for the reply. I think I have seen this post in my search before, so it seems like I am out of luck as far as getting the phone to workable conditions. I cannot believe that, such erroneous ROM can be floating out there. I hope some one will find some solution get it out.

Thanks for the help again, :(
[Droid Eris Android Development] jcase:
It's a beta rom that was never ment to be installed outside of trial users.
[Droid Eris Android Development] ajavgeek:
How will a Trial User install some other ROM? I have developed a sample Android app just to get a feel of environment so can do some basic stuff. If you know any way to upgrade to 2.1 ROOTED, that will be awesome.

Thanks,
[Droid Eris Android Development] ECLIPS3:
currently there is no way to have a rooted phone unless you have 1.5 os on your phone. you can either wait for the devs to root 2.1, which will take a while, but they are working on it. or you can try and get verizon to swap out phones for you. then start fresh.
[Droid Eris Android Development] ajavgeek:
I hope 2.1 gets rooted soon. I tried VZW to do the swap but they were saying it is out of warranty as I put 2.1 on it. So waiting is seems to be best option now....

Thanks for reply.

PS: Just curious, what will happen if I get the rooted 2.1 zip and followed the same steps over current 2.1. I am just wondering, no plans to do it but would like to hear your thoughts.
[Droid Eris Android Development] ECLIPS3:
if there is a problem with the phone, then it should be covered with the manufacturers (htc) 1 year warranty.

as for doing a 2.1 leak to 2.1 root upgrade, it will just fail because the root build version is lower than the leak build version. they dont allow you to essentially "downgrade" for obvious reasons, in this case to root, and for less obvious reasons such as the fact that the newer versions are going to have less bugs and fix for problems.
[Droid Eris Android Development] ajavgeek:
I do not think this is issue with hardware as it was working fine when it had 1.5/1.6. After I installed 2.1 leak it is sluggish and dialer is slower.

Hoping I can get the some solution where I can install some other ROM. Thanks for the reply.
[Droid Eris Android Development] hnsw:
Thanks you
[Droid Eris Android Development] zeroleonheart:
Thanks for all of your hard work everyone!
[Droid Eris Android Development] jramosjr:
I am using root 2.1 on my Eris, but how come Amazon MP3 is missing!!?? :(
[Droid Eris Android Development] silverramsrt:
depending on which rom you are using, it could have been removed on purpose.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Lemcott:
...some one actually uses that app?...
[Droid Eris Android Development] zeroleonheart:
Ok, I cant get any answers from HTC, Verizon, or anyone else. Upgraded to 2.1, its awesome, but theres a speaker issue, and my battery drains like a mother. Is there another ROM i could try, and can i even use it since i used the first leak of 2.1? any help please!?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jsarn1:
If you upgraded to 2.1 without rooting you won't be able to use any ROMs since they require root access and root access is currently only available by upgreading from 1.5. Have you upgraded to leak v2?
[Droid Eris Android Development] zeroleonheart:
No, not yet. I wasnt sure if I could, seeing as though I installed the 2.1 rom (103.78MB) already. I tried once, and got the android standing in front of the triangle with the [!] sign above him. Is the v2 leak the 102MB version?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jsarn1:
I haven't tried it myself because I rooted but if you check out this thread and hopefully it can help. It looks like it has to do with the upgrade you're trying to do. Just remove the (dot) and make it a period forum(dot) xda-developers (dot) com/showthread.php?t=656061/showthread.php?t=656061
[Droid Eris Android Development] zeroleonheart:
Yeah, this helps. I'm gonna try it. Thank you for your help, you are the king of every city on the eastern seaboard. :D

Update: I tried it, using the same method I used to upload the first zip file, and nothing. It wont even load it. So, I guess I'm stuck (not really I love the update) with this version of 2.1. I just hope when the OTA hits later this month (via HTC) it loads properly... Once again, thanks for responding. :D
[Droid Eris Android Development] jramosjr:
Anywhere I can DL or install this?
[Droid Eris Android Development] WalkingTaco:
do people even read these forums at all before posting?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jramosjr:
12 pages... no.
[Droid Eris Android Development] ajavgeek:
You do that and I will donate to your good work. I am waiting for this for about a month now. My wife is soooo upset since I updated her phone with 2.1 leak. Would like to get some stable roms on he phone

Thannk you! Thank you!!
[Droid Eris Android Development] TDianna:
Where did you get the official 2.1OTA?
[Droid Eris Android Development] TDianna:
Official ROM

OK, let me get this straight. On my Eris I have the 3rd 2.1 leak (Build 2.26.605.4) which seems to be working great so far,(Phone is not rooted) and whenever the official OTA ROM gets released and posted on this site, I should have no issues upgrading?

Thank you!

-Tony
[Droid Eris Android Development] ECLIPS3:
please dont post this question in here as it doesnt belong here. also dont make multiple posts for the same question.
[Droid Eris Android Development] TDianna:
Official ROM

Ok..Thank you very much! I thought about rooting my phone but I did not to mess it up. I wish they would release the damn OTA soon....

Just have to wait!
[Droid Eris Android Development] phishhead:
Just flashed this rom onto my eris, it looks really nice, a little laggy, but still pretty good.