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[Legend Android Development] michalst:
Yes, i mean it will be possible , we need to wait a bit ... i´m in contact with one dev that working already on the solution ... :)
[Legend Android Development] sjaak1234:
Stupid question, but what does rooting does? Is it like gaining full admin rights? Also what is the market activation thing people talk about?
[Legend Android Development] onex77:
Rooting gives you access to functions that're normally shielded from the end-user. Yes, this means you can do more, but you should also be aware of the risks. First and foremost tampering with the software in the device will always void your warranty. Moreover if your machine somehow has vulnerabilities, and they're exploited, they'll not only have regular access but they'll have full admin access to your phone. It happened to the iPhone, which resulted in ransomware being installed on some iPhones (hacked ones where the terminal password wasn't changed by the owner upon rooting it). So it'll give you plenty of extra's, but do read up on what you're doing.

MarketEnabler is an app which allows you to set different regions for the market. Then you'll be able to download apps which might not be available in your region (developers can control in which regions they want to sell their apps, and some regions don't have paid apps yet).
[Legend Android Development] sjaak1234:
I'm not worried about warranty. Besides you can always flash a official rom back right?

Checked up some more on rooting and it doesnt seem too usefull yet? Removing default apps you dont use and move the cache to SD card seems to be the most usefull at the moment. And maybe running apps from SD though that doesnt seem fail safe and google is working on that anyway right?

Sorry for the questions. I get plenty of experience with WiMo but this will be the first time I get a android phone so its kinda like having to learn things all over again :P

On WiMo its sooo each ;) Just flash and find you .cab's and your good to go. About that, does android actually have some decent copy protection? or is it like wimo where you only need a .cab or the iPhone that also runs whatever you want after jailbreak?
[Legend Android Development] DaveD1978:
When i look in the settings menu there's also an option accesibility only its shield of.

Does a root give me acces to this option?
[Legend Android Development] blade_ctn:
I'm currently thinking of getting a Vodafone-branded Legend since it's much cheaper here in my region.

How are the chances of getting rid of the branding (it's software-only, just 2 links on the home screen and a boot animation) and to upload the original rom image to the phone? I want to have the latest updates on the phone when they're released by HTC...
[Legend Android Development] shiznt:
Your going to need a hacked SPL to be able to change the boot image... and as this phone has just been released I'm guessing your chances are very slim at this point in time..
[Legend Android Development] blade_ctn:
What i mean is to replace the complete ROM with the stock ROM from HTC.

What i've heard is that future updates will probably be released later for the branded phones, so i just want to have updates for the ROM as early as possible.

Most probably it's too early to make any assumptions here.
[Legend Android Development] onex77:
Well, for the Legend there aren't too much options yet, but for the Hero there's a ****storm of custom ROM's, from leaked 2.1 ROMs to AOSP (Android Open Source Project) vanilla Android builds ( means without HTC's modifications). So for me (not a developer), it's a matter of waiting 'til the device gets rooted and some custom ROMs start popping up. 'Til then: no, rooting won't do you much good :).
[Legend Android Development] BicolXpress:
its been rooted

paul from modaco has just rooted the Desire and the Legend

http://content.modaco.net/dropzone/rootedlegenddesire.jpg
[Legend Android Development] drew630:
What is the Kernel Version of your phone?
[Legend Android Development] DaveD1978:
Let me know how!!!
[Legend Android Development] drew630:
Anyone?

Do you have 2.1?

Go to - Menu > Settings > About Phone > Software Information

Please.
[Legend Android Development] DaveD1978:
Does the legend come with other versions of android?? I have 2.1!
[Legend Android Development] drew630:
I didn't know I have an Eris. I am just Curious of what Kernel Version the Legend has. Could you let me know?
[Legend Android Development] DaveD1978:
I have kernel version 2.6.29-9a3026a7 on 2.1
[Legend Android Development] drew630:
Thanks a lot!
[Legend Android Development] jmkhenka:
yeah as he wrote, they are rooting the legend/desire now.

http://www.androidguys.com/2010/04/01/htc-legend-desire-promptly-rooted/
[Legend Android Development] jakontil:
But still now how-to... waiting eagerly :D
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
Well, from reading his posts. Iam pretty sure he used the Goldcard method to apply an update.zip, conraining the SU binaries from the 2.1 AOSP repository.
[Legend Android Development] jakontil:
what is that supposed to mean? im completely lost :p
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
It means he compiled the su command from source, added this to an update package, which he then applied using a goldcard. Process for this is elsewhere. It aldo means

1 we have root access, this means we can modify and do stuff like use market enabler, and more.

2 untill we have the engineering SPL (non perfect) we wont be able to make custom ROMZS.
[Legend Android Development] martyr:
Yeah I bought it too. My first Android mobile. Come here to learn from all you smart people.
[Legend Android Development] pipomolo42:
Which would have failed, because he wouldn't have been able to re-sign the "update package".
[Legend Android Development] jakontil:
Are you saying that the SPL we have now is perfect instead of engineering? And that we'd need to update it prior rooting?
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
I believe, using Goldcard, we can install rom with higher version. To fully install custom roms we need SPL with S-OFF, current is S-ON and as far as I know has not yet been hacked. Perhaps that guy from other forum will succeed. To root I guess Goldcard and higher rom version, with su will do.
[Legend Android Development] ceevee369:
The Legend is now available in Taiwan (where produced) for 499 USD and sells as suit cakes.

Thus, many on TW websites are on stand-by when th guys from XDA or Modaco will release the Root guide for Desire and Legend.

Question is, what are they waiting for >>>> __ ?

EDIT: the TW models are already released with 1.31 ROM's
[Legend Android Development] jakontil:
My rom is 1.23 if not mistaken... is that the rest of the world shipped with?
[Legend Android Development] mastakillaa:
I have 1.23.405.1
[Legend Android Development] kevinlow:
mine is with 1.31.707.2..from malaysia..having problem with phone wont go to sleep..the awake time is always same with up time..any idea??
[Legend Android Development] jakontil:
i feel annoyed.... because the ringtonein my legend sometimes produced buggy sound... but playing music is fine so i guess the problem doesnt lay within the hardware hopefully

Sent from my Nexus One using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
Lets keep this thread for ROOTING the device shall we?
[Legend Android Development] pollokp:
Any news? Is he still working on it.
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
Nope, away from Internet until april 20th - skiing I believe.
[Legend Android Development] Liquid211:
Anyone ever considered if it's all just an april 1'st fool?
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
Yes, its not
[Legend Android Development] Joost39:
If anyone should root it - it would be Paul from Modaco!
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
right. but now he needs to enjoy some more cigars for an ubknown period ;).
[Legend Android Development] DaveD1978:
Paul from modaco has got it! rooting wil be posible tomorow! it says on his twitter!

Sent from my HTC Legend using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
yep. and by thursday for the legend.

Those who appreciate his work I recommend a donation.

I know he deserves it.
[Legend Android Development] colonel:
note, from the desire guide:

The root process will...

* flash your device with a new, generic 1.15.405.4 based ROM that has Superuser access

* show you how to enter the recovery image in future, allowing you to flash update zips

The root process will NOT...

* enable you to flash your device with a custom recovery image that can be launched easily by just holding down the volume down button when powering on

* enable you to have write access to the /system partition in normal use of the device
[Legend Android Development] r47z:
and today's the day :)

via twitter @PaulOBrien Morning all! Legend root today anyone?
[Legend Android Development] GeoMil:
What is the biggest advantages of 'rooting' my device?

I understand you can then load custom ROMS, but if I am on 2.1 now, what more can I do by rooting?

Still great news for the future though, Thanks Paul!
[Legend Android Development] Matt39:
for the app2sd and live wallpapers for example..
[Legend Android Development] Archon810:
Just for you then:

Rooting Explained + Top 5 Benefits Of Rooting Your Android Phone
[Legend Android Development] NielDK:
root update

Paul uploaded a root method.

However, this still does not work with latest update 1.30 if you want root now, you should not update to latest firmware.
[Legend Android Development] dubart:
Paul says it DOES work.
[Legend Android Development] seb93:
I try it with the rom 1.31 but it doesn't work =(
[Legend Android Development] y2suc:
Hi its my first time posting here so pls pardon me if i sound noob. But can anyone verify if the root can work on firmware 1.31? Anyone successfully rooted it on 1.31?
[Legend Android Development] rodigezstyle:
wait for a new tut, this one don´t works right i wipe my Phone for nothing and many other guys too..
[Legend Android Development] noobdeagle:
the legend is my first android phone i was wondering if its possible to root it transfer the app caches and the apps to the SD card but then be able to return it to the stock rom so you can use OTA updates ? or would that not work ?
[Legend Android Development] HenrikTheJester:
As I understood MoDaCo's how to root: not yet. there hopefully will be. But for now if you what to root, your not gonna be able to use the stock rom.
[Legend Android Development] noobdeagle:
well at least apps2Sd is going to be added to an up coming android build that seems to be the main reason why people root their phones so its nice that its going to be officially added until then i guess its time to do it unofficially
[Legend Android Development] gregnapola:
Root procedure Update for .31 based firmare THANKS PAUL !!!!!!

http://android.modaco.com/content/h...-r2-htc-legend-rooting-guide-now-with-1-31-x/
[Legend Android Development] noobdeagle:
so i assume with this latest release we can root and move apps2SD ? can anyone confirm this ? cause this is my reason for wanting to root it
[Legend Android Development] jakontil:
no news on apps2sd just yet
[Legend Android Development] gregnapola:
Rooting a phone isn't the same as App2SD.... root is only necessary to have App2SD in the future...
[Legend Android Development] noobdeagle:
yeah i know but i want to make sure its possible before i do it because all i really want is apps2SD :P, and to move the internal browser cache over.
[Legend Android Development] jakontil:
one thing for sure, if you don't root your phone, you definetely not able to apps2sd :)
[Legend Android Development] noobdeagle:
would be nice if they just had the whole system unlocked by default :P
[HD2 General] wee123:
Hi all, I am new to winmo.

I just have my leo 1 month ago.

and below is my hardware information.

ROM version 1.66.707.1 (76641) WWE

Radio version 2.06.51.07

storage memory 193.68MB (does it consider as ROM?)

Program Memory 336.37MB (does it consider as RAM?)

I was wondering why my storage and program memory is different from the official spec, which has 512MB ROM and 448MB RAM?

i have installed most of the program in memory card but i still found that 193.68MB storage memory is not enough for me... most of time i only left 40MB storage memory... anything i can do to increase it?

I have read from somewhere said window system has taken out some space from the 512MB and that is why only left 193.68MB. But does it really need 318.32MB for the windows system? if really all goes for the window system, why the folder "\windows" still count into the poor remaining 193.68MB?

Thanks in advance....
[HD2 General] rp-x1:
Those amounts you have seen on your device are what is left after WinMo has taken its cut. This is the same as a PC, if you buy a 200Gb hard drive, after formatting and Windows/Linux install, you're talking at least 50-60Gb less than the advertised 200Gb.

Same with RAM, WinMo still needs memory for itself, same as a PC.

So, with 512Mb ROM -

WinMo + formatting has used 300ish Mb.

What are you storing on your Main storage?
[HD2 General] Starfury:
50-60Gb Windows install? I know its bloated but you'd be hard pressed to get even half way to 50Gb...
[HD2 General] rp-x1:
well 128Gb binary is 137Gb in terms of manufacturers' marketing, so you lose around 15Gb (on a 200Gb HDD) before you start.

Installing Win7 has taken up 20Gb on my machine with office (800ish Mb) so in total, I'd have used up 35Gb

It was just an off the cuff example to say that the total capacity is already taken up with an OS and formatting before you even start.
[HD2 General] wee123:
I found that there are a lot of space taken by HTC album and google maps as caches... any way to limit the caches or move the caches to memory card?
[HD2 General] pa49:
All the operating system is in ROM before you start the phone and when in use the RAM reduces depending on the calls from ROM, apps running and functions opened and in use.

For info I have

512Mb of flash ROM

576Mb of operating RAM

272.49 Mb of non volatile storage.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Quistnix:
Over the last couple of weeks I've been switching between vanilla (aHero, Vanillian) and Sense (Defiance, Villain) roms, and both have their advantages. Since I'm quite hooked on Home++ I don't really care about the launchers, but the camera app on Sense 2.1 is far superior. Vanilla Android, on the other hand, has a great keyboard.

What I'd like to know: is it possible to either get the Sense camera on vanilla or the vanilla keyboard on Sense?

Thanks in advance for any help and replies.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] 123belly:
count me plus one for the android keyboard with swipe gestures smiley and voice button
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] eatmydave:
Is there an apk for the android keyboard? It is sooooo much better.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] eatmydave:
Android keyboard for Sense

Flash the attached file to your phone. After flashing, go to an app where you can compose text (email, sms, etc). Press and hold the area where you would type. A popup will show up, select input method, then select android keyboard. Done! Works great!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jeremy89632:
Why is the keyboard size so big?

Does it connect to the internet for voice to text?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Quistnix:
Thanks a lot, flashing right now :-)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] eatmydave:
The voice to text is supposed to work, so I assume you are correct...
[Android Themes] yuck!:
Is there an easier way to change the system-wide default font than creating and installing a custom theme? There's a specific font I'd like to use on my HTC Magic/MyTouch that I haven't seen in any custom themes, and haven't a clue as to where to start. Thanks a million in advance!
[Android Themes] DonTron:
1. Download and install SDK.

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Go in the folder C:\sdk\tools and enter:

C:\SDK\tools>adb remount

remount succeeded

C:\SDK\tools>adb push yourfont.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf

700 KB/s (48032 bytes in 0.067s)

C:\SDK\tools>adb push yourfont.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf

721 KB/s (48032 bytes in 0.065s)

C:\SDK\tools>adb reboot

C:\SDK\tools>

..have your own font in your phone

cYa

Dontron
[Android Themes] apesgrapes:
many thanks DonTron, that worked a treat.;)
[Android Themes] RichieDaze:
You can do it on the terminal on phone or threw MetaMorph.
[Android Themes] Transmition:
Zune Font

I would love to use the Zune font on mine. If anyone would happen to know the location of a TTF file that looks a lot like it, that would be very much appreciated.
[Android Themes] Che123:
You could also try the font flasher of our Pc Suite - works the same way like dontron explained - but easier and faster to handle. And it's coming with some fonts (including preview) :)

You should take a look at that :)
[Android Themes] syfo:
Does the phone have to be rooted for this?
[Android Themes] JAguirre1231:
Yes. 10char
[Android Themes] Adamsville MITM:
is it DroidSans-Bold.ttf no matter what font Im pushing? or do I replace DS-B.ttf with the font filename?
[Android Themes] Darkchaser:
When I tried pushing the font I get

"failed to copy "myfont.ttf" to "DroidSans.ttf location": Directory not empty".

Any ideas?
[Android Themes] Che123:
what did you type exactly?
[Android Themes] twiztedvvv:
I know this works on the Hero but should work on any phone with the same system build. Does all the hard work for you, just run the .bat (its an ADB command)

Not allowed to post a mediafire link so visit twitter @richiemonks0 and look for 'Font_Changer_Windows.zip'.

Sorry i cant post a direct link.
[Android Themes] Darkchaser:
This is exactly what I typed:

adb push CALIBRI.TTF /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf

I just wanted to test so I chose calibri :P And yes, I typed this in the sdk tools folder. Is there any command I need to do before this?
[Android Themes] Legend07:
Where exactly does your own font have to be during this? And can this be done on an un-rooted phone?
[Android Themes] mwm:
I also have a "failed to copy 'DroidSans.ttf' to '/system/fonts//DroidSans.ttf': Directory not empty"

upon a "./adb -d push DroidSans.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf".
[Android Themes] r4mios:
I downloaded "Type Fresh" from market and it's working like a charm, you can change fonts, and do backup/restore with old ones, of course root needed
[Android Themes] mwm:
I got it right now.

You have to run adb server as root.. sudo in linux or Administrator in Windows. I also accessed the device via recovery mode console with "./adb shell"
[Android Themes] jonesyruless:
you don't even have to use adb or w/e. i never use that and ive changed my font so many times. use this command on the terminal on your phone, or gscript app. gscript is easier for me, especially if you might want to do it more than once.

then restart the phone & you're done.
[Android Themes] South.paw:
Very Helpful. Thanks all! :)
[Android Themes] vishwadeep1983:
failed to copy 'fairy.ttf' to '/system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf': Read-only file

system

Any Idea...

I have already revoked my wildfire with unrevoked3.exe
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
adb remount
[Android Themes] airskape:
Thanks! Type Fresh works brilliantly! Would have to say it's the easiest method by far.
[Android Themes] mahroze:
cud u give me a link of flashable fonts for g1 that i can flash through metamorph i am currently running super e. Thanx :D:D:D
[Android Themes] sydtrakked:
just use ADB its pretty simple... if not then Type Fresh is also a good app to change your fonts.
[Android Themes] mahroze:
i tried via type fresh but i had to reflash my rom....this was the third time this was happening wat am i doing wrong how did u change your fonts through type fresh
[Android Themes] sweetbinodray:
If you are using customs romc then search for fleshable fonts.those are most easy to use.
[Shift Development] PlayStation:
Hi guys.

I note there is very little activity about matters Shift these days! I wonder whether the Shift has surpassed its life expectancy bracket and is now living on borrowed time :D.

I am of the opinion that with the advent of the hTC ferrari aka HD2 probably most people have moved on to better things. It has not escaped my attention that the HD2s processor (1 ghz) is even faster than the Shift's vista cpu (800 mhz)! Nevertheless Shift works ok especially with XP and Win 7. I upgraded to 7 and the difference is truly amazing.

So what next to winmo side? I am one of those who picked HD2 to be my primary phone especially coz of its fast web browsing capabilities. But even though I own HD2 does not mean I want to throw my Shift away. The shift is forever my travel companion and my car PC with a car charger.

So guys I am not writing a eulogy here.... far from it. My only concern is that the enthusiasm for the Shift seems to be at its all times low. I still dream of the day when someone will announce that the Shift can use SD card! ;)

Anybody with me here?
[Shift Development] monx®:
I can accept my Shift capabilities without aim anything higher.

Yes, HD2 runs on 1ghz processor, fast browser, etc. but its still on ARM architecture. We still need real x86 to run Windows 7 :D Maybe HD2 is the best WinMO so far, but Shift is the best portable UMPC + WinMO atm. Shift + HD2 = the best combination.
[Shift Development] TopRowGuywithFeet:
A Gift to Spur Things Along?

Would giving my partially dead Shift to a developer help move things along? The motherboards still work; you just have to get the power button fixed and use an external monitor because the screen is dead. I'll be more than happy to ship it out if it could be useful in some way.
[Shift Development] FloJo Premier:
at TopRowGuywithFeet

If you have a us keyboard, can sell me the keyboard? It is really easy to remove!!!;););)
[Shift Development] TopRowGuywithFeet:
I would but . . .

I thought about letting you know I have one, but the keyboard is not in great shap because for me it was not that easy to remove. I ended up messing up the bottom left part, but if you don't look for it, you may not notice the damage.
[Shift Development] FloJo Premier:
TopRowGuywithFeet

send me a picture and tell me how much you want!
[Shift Development] TopRowGuywithFeet:
OK

@FloJo PM w/ pictures are on the way.

So, what about the rest of my defunct Shift? Anyone in the developing game think it useful? Want me to ship it out?
[Shift Development] spzero:
Hey i could make use of the shift if you could ship it out, i really want one and once its being fully unlocked ill be happy to buy a fully fumctioning one but if i can do anything to help push the project in the meantime that would be great and i could hook up a monitor etc to yours and make use of it,
[General Questions and Answers] nordemoniac:
Hi! I'm wondering which one of the replica HTC-phones on eBay are worth buying? :confused:

I'm talking about the ones at the price-range $150-250 maybe.

There are a lot of "New Windows Mobile 6.5 WIFI GPS Smart Phone T3238 2GB"

And some "T5588 GPS Windows Mobile 6.5 Smart Phone + Word, Excel"

These look interesting for me. Especially the last one.

Which phone is worth buying? How do they work? Do they feel like real phone, or just some plastic-toy crap?

Hope someone can give me their opinions on this. I need a phone that's reasonable fast. Does not hang if you click the start menu etc.
[General Questions and Answers] turbo74:
i've bought a t5588..as soon as i receive it i'm gonna post some impressions..
[General Questions and Answers] Badwolve1:
With the replica phones, the ROMS on XDA WILL NOT WORK, the hardware will be different. i cannot garuntee anything, but you can get some decent Clones
[General Questions and Answers] egzthunder1:
Just read as much as you possibly can about clones. I have seen people really happy with them as well as really pissed off people, wishing they never bought it...

Good luck!
[Legend General] __htc__:
http://rapidshare.com/files/3621016...04_7.05.35.26L_release_120393_signed.exe.html
[Legend General] vegetaleb:
Is it riped from the Legend? If yes it means the Legend can be rooted
[Legend General] ermacwins:
so this is like the final rom thats on phones and not the leaked one that is floating?