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[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSlippery:
Hello everyone,

I just got my HTC Desire, and I've been looking around at all of the cool things I can do with it. Unfortunately, I'm not the most technically savvy when it comes to these kinds of things.

I understand that if I truly want to unlock the power of my phone, I need to root it. I'm not exactly sure how to do that. I found a guide on this website that explains how, of course, but I'm not sure if my phone is a candidate for such an operation.

For instance, to get my build number I need to go to the 'About phone' section and find the RC number. However, when I look at my build number on my phone, I don't see 'RC' anywhere.

I just got the phone, so I assume everything on it is as up to factory date as possible...

Firmware version 2.1 update 1

Kernel version 2.6.29

Build number 1.18

Software number 1.18

Any information at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. I'm using the guide located here...

[edit]I tried to post the link, but as a new user I am unable to...[/edit]

Also, I know this is a silly question, but how do I make the keyboard appear when typing? I did it once, and am not sure how. I would, of course, read the manual for such a trivial thing, but I live in Japan, and only have a second grader's kanji reading ability. Thanks.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mortenmhp:
First of all good luck with the new phone :)

For the root part, the phone is quite good by itself, and after you recieve the official update to froyo, most of the earlier reasons for rooting is eliminated.

If you want to root it, you should understand, that there is allways a risk of breaking it even though it is very small.

The things you could gain from rooting is access to some special apps like screenshot apps, and special backup programs, which can backup far more, than non root apps. The most interesting part though is the custom roms with custom themes, which is only available with root.

If you want to root, you should try using unrevoked, which makes it very easy. You should read more about it in the forum though, to see, if your phone i compatible with the current version.

Btw. the keyboard should appear when you touch a box with text input.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSlippery:
I see. Thank you for the useful information. When can I update to froyo? I've read a little bit about it here and there, but I don't really know much about it.

And when you say "custom ROMs with custome themes," what do you mean? What kind of ROMs? When/If I get Froyo, will I be able to use custom ROMs, or will that only be possible on a rooted phone?

And when I touch a box with text input, a keypad shows up... not a keyboard. Like I said, I got it to come up once, but I have NO idea how. I've tried to recreate the situation (by just randomly hitting buttons/parts of the screen), but I have yet to reproduce the keyboard. Like I said, by default, a keypad just shows up.

Thanks again!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shakalaka01:
@Keypad/board thing

Go to settings -> language & keyboard -> touch input

and check if your keyboard is set to QWERTZ or QWERTY depending on your location
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mortenmhp:
Most of us have got the official update, but i don't know, if it is delayed in asia or something. Try searching for new updates:

settings ->about phone ->System software update -> check now

About custom roms, those are for root users only as i said before.

About the keyboard, i am not sure, if i get you right. When you touch the textbox, the keyboard app opens. If you mean you want full qwerty keyboard, it is changed in settings:

settings ->Language and keyboard ->Touch input ->keyboard types
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bharata212:
Rooting and custom rom is much more than theme customization. It allows the phone to do exactly what u want it to be: install apps to SD (on ext3), move cache to SD, set cpu clock for longer battery life, hack the keyboard, etc.

Spend some time searching how to do it :)

from my Desire + XDA App
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSlippery:
Thanks guys for the responses.

I tried to update, but it says that my phone is currently up to date, so maybe there is a delay in the Asian market. No big deal... I can wait.

And as far as the keyboard goes, yes, I'm saying that I can't figure out how to get the QWERTY keyboard to show up. All I can get is a keypad, like on your home telephone.

When I go to settings -> Language and keyboard I only have the ability to select the language (English or 日本語), or iWnn IME.

In the iWnn IME selection, there is no option anywhere to change to a QWERTY keyboard. I got it to come up once, though... so I know it's possible, at least.

I think I'm just going to go back to the store and ask the employees if they can help a bakana gaijin.

ありがとう

Mr. Slippery
[EVO 4G General] ms.lovinmyevo:
Trying to find the perfect case for my phone. I'm switching between 3 different case now. My black body glove, my white Sprint sold cover,and my pink gel skin, I want something protective but still girlie and cute at the same time. Please suggest

sent from my HTC evo
[EVO 4G General] phatmanxxl:
I would suggest to browse through ebay and Amazon for something that fits your style.
[EVO 4G General] notown775:
a seidio rugged LOL... I kid of course

Sent from my Satan fone
[EVO 4G General] pididente:
there's a purple silicone in the Sprint stores now...and then there's the OtterBox there too.
[EVO 4G General] snowplow54:
how about a TPU case. something like THIS for instance. I've never used a TPU case, so i cant really vouch for their quality. But it seems that everyone loves em.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZoinksS2k:
I picked up a Captivate yesterday. It is replacing a blackberry Torch and EVO 4G.

I'm liking it so far.

However, there is some pixel noise or something going on with the screen.

This normal?

I did a quick search and didn't immediately see info on this subject.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alphadog00:
i am not sure what the picture is reffering to. have you tried the test pattern applications or solid backgrounds? With the animated bubble background it is hard to tell what is what.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZoinksS2k:
Look at the email icon. There are serrations or teeth on the outside border.

Additionally, the white area has a pattern that is visible
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khoavuong:
That's just the nature of the screen -- they're better for vibrant pictures but not so good for text. LCDs, especially on the iphone 4, is better for text and hard edges. Worthy tradeoff, I'd say.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K-mart Shopper:
I read it's something to do with the Pentile technology behind the screen. (if it has it.)

Also, supercurio in the development forum for I9000 discovered a sharpening filter Samsung employs in the kernel. He's the guy developing the Voodoo lagfix - I believe he reduced the sharpening in his current I9000 beta, but it doesn't matter because we still have to wait.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clienterror:
I've got the voodoo kernel on my captivate and it's nuts....the color correction at full brightness is AMAZING, and the low setting is actually low....as in you can be in bed and turn your phone and and not get a sun burn and see white for about 5 minutes.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Philthechil:
I'm just wondering what the most recent stock Kernel is, can anyone help me out?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Philthechil:
I suppose what I'm wondering is, what would the "about phone" Menu look like on a completely stock Nexus one?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
I rooted my evo yesterday, so I am still completely new to how things work. (Though I have read the forums for a while)

I know I can flash a custom rom to fix the 28FPS limit I am getting, but I don't have time to completely wipe my phone and rebuild everything again.

It's kind of looking like I just flash a kernel? but I am not sure and I don't want to brick my phone.

Is there a way to just fix the performance limitations (i.e. FPS limit) and keep my stock 2.2 and all my settings/preferences?

Thank you.

I searched but didn't find anything that made sense.

Phone:

Evo w/ stock 2.2 (UnrEVOked3 root)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fachadick:
You should be able to just flash a custom kernel, but I don't know how those work on plain stock. Make sure you nand first. :)

Sent from my blah blah blah blah
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imageher:
I have rooted stock 2.2 with Kings kernel #9. Works flawlessly. It's hard for me to go back to regular once the FPS is unlock.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=754128

Just flash the zip file from recovery. Make sure you do a nand backup before you start flashing the kernel.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
Thanks for the info.

I will give it a try later.

Can I flash any kernel? Or how does that work?

I was looking at snap 8.2. Is it compatible with stock & sense?

(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=733099)

Also, once a kernel is flashed can you update it without problems or doing a full nandroid restore?

Thanks again,
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daneurysm:
No. Go for Netarchy's or Kingklick's kernels for 2.2 Sense roms. Snap is only for cm6/AOSP style roms.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerryparid:
Netarchy, Kingklick, or Hero_over's kernel
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lovethyEVO:
+1.

I'm using hero 4 on stock odex with no issues and great battery life.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
Thank you.

I will read into each kernel.

Any suggestions on which is best/worst?

EDIT: Thought I would post some links to each kernel you listed:

KiNgxKernel

netarchy-toastmod

I couldn't find the link for Hero_over's kernel. The forums search function is down for some reason.

Please correct me if those aren't the correct or official links to the kernels.

with netarchy it says:

I am using clockwork, so I think that eliminates netarchy from my choices.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xHausx:
not wiping correctly may cause your phone to bootloop no matter the kernel(Fresh's seems to be particularly sensitive to it), you should be ok though. If it happens just keep redoing it till it works.

I'm using netarchy's 4.1.9 cfs ATM and it's working great. Smooth as butter.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ms79723:
king kernel is really good, thats what im on right now. medium use: 500+ texts, wifi on, data on, hour of browsing, 30 mins of music playing, live wallpaper. with all that im hitting ~13 hours and im at 8% right now. king kernel is pretty good, nice and smooth too
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
Wow! that is double my current battery time with stock and everything turned off to conserve power.

Should I use BFS or CFS?

Can I back it up my kernel so I can reflash it if I ever need to?

(there is a link to stock kernel on netarchy's xda post)

I added a poll. Please vote for your favorite.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ms79723:
im on the latest king kernel which is BFS (the king kernel #9)

as for backing up your kernel...i dont know...(didnt know that was possible). once you unlock fps, you'll never want to go back.

edit: also forgot to add that my screen off is underclocked to max:245 and min:245. so that made a HUGE difference in battery life
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sombdy:
There really is no generalization for which is better, BFS or CFS. Every phone is slightly different in build due to margin of error in production. Some people have great results with BFS where others do not. I tried both extensively on Netarchy and much prefer CFS (better performance and battery). Why? I don't know. It just works for me. You will probably have to do some experimenting of your own.

Edit: Also concerning recoveries, I would go ahead and flash Amon_RA's recovery over ClockworkMod just to avoid conflicts. Amon works with everything is very straightforward to use.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
Rom Manager won't work with Amon_RA, will it?

I still know very little about root abilities so I would like so stay with something easy like rom manager.

And are Nandroid back ups interchangeable between recovery images?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fachadick:
you can use rom manager to install ra, but then all you'll be able to use rom manager for is to download roms. Which is still ok - some folks prefer it this way, because some things shouldnt be too easy, if you know what I mean. If you let a tool do all the work, what do you do when that tool breaks or is unavailable, and you have to do it manually?

ra can only be used outside of rom manager. Nands cannot be used between ra and clockwork - if you backup with ra, you need to restore with ra, and if you backup with clockwork, you need to restore with clockwork.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
I know exactly where you are coming from.

This is only my first few days with root, so I want to make sure my first few backups are done correctly.

So, RA is a beter recovery?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fachadick:
I don't mean to be ambiguous, but it really depends who you talk to. Some people swear by RA, and insist that clockwork doesn't wipe properly. Other people can conclusively prove that clockwork does indeed wipe properly, and use that with no issues. Personally, I use clockwork, but do all my flashing and wiping manually and not through rom manager. The only time I ever had any issues was a while ago, with an older version of clockwork.

I also think that clockwork has the benifit of not requiring signed zips, but don't quote me on that. :)

edit - just wanted to add that some devs will specify one or the other to be specifically used for whatever it is that you'll be flashing. So if they say to use X to flash, you better try using X to flash before asking why you're having issues;)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samrozzi:
idk im new to trying kernals, but im running fresh 2.2 and im only getting 31-33 fps.

using kinklicks bfs 9 kernal

any help?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wfrandy:
I have tried most of the kernels listed. For me, the best has been Netarchy's 4.1.9.1 cfs. It is smooth and has not had a single glitch, which I can't say for the others I have tried. The second best I tried was the Baked snack battery kernel #5.

cfs or bfs? What I found was that bfs gave slightly better benchmark scores than cfs, but I had a lot of odd problems or glitches when running bfs kernels (mainly scrolling lag in some apps, and some apps fcing randomly). haven't had any problems with the cfs kernels. Frankly, I haven't found any advantage to bfs because, while it seems to give better benchmark scores, in actual use it seems much slower and more laggy to me than cfs.

Clockwork or AmonRa recovery? I have used both, only had a problem once (boot loop), and that was with clockwork. Since then, I have always used Amonra's recovery to flash with. When flashing just a kernel just wipe cache and Dalvik cache, then flash the kernel. As long as you do not wipe data (reset) you should not lose anything when you flash the kernel.

Oh, and when you do a nand backup, it backs up the kernel you are currently using with it. So you can easily switch back and forth to test by restoring your backups.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sombdy:
As of version 1.8.0.0, Amon_RA's recovery no longer requires signed .zip's.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fachadick:
Very cool - thanks, I wasn't sure if that was still the case :)

Sent from my blah blah blah blah
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samrozzi:
well i applied kingklicks #9 kernal and im only getting around 31 fps. is that just the kernal or my phone? maybe try a new one?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
Thank you for your very informative post.

Where does the nandroid backup the kernel to, and will I be able to flash that file the same way?

My backup is only listing "boot, system, data, cache, sd-ext" in the restore options.

Cool, both recoveries seem equal. Since most are saying to go to Amon_RA I will switch after my clockwork nandroid finishes.

Going to flash the highest voted Kernel tomorrow. Keep voting. :D

Is there a limit to the writes/rewrites of the recovery image before anything becomes damaged?

Like flash memory cards loose life span if you read/write from them alot.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samrozzi:
can anyone tell me what the difference between kernals like bfs, cfs etc...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
I just searched for BFS CFS.

Found:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=771936

Here is what I gather:

CFS is stable.

BFS seems to be geared more tword being the top in performance while sacrificing stability.

Final word on it:

every evo is unique, try both kernels to see which works best for your particular phone.

More links:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=754128 has FAQ's about BFS

Google yielded:

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=823554

I also feel like this is a good time to link here:

http://tinyurl.com/2u6eo4u :p
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tower1972:
Kinda keeping an eye on this thread...will either of the popular ones listed work with the AndroidCentral 2.2 rom..I see DC listed along with another, but nothing about AC
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Psywar28:
Does the FPS fix help with Video Recording using the Evo in the 720p MPEG4 Mode?

Mine looks choppy as heck while recording.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
Just flashed netarchy 4.1.9.1 BFS.

Used Amon_RA and didn't have any problems.

I am getting 52 fps now and everything seems to be a crazy amount more responsive.

Thanks everyone who helped answer my beginner questions. :D

Nandroid backup.

Wipe cache.

Wipe dalvik cache.

Return.

Flash .zip from SD card.

Select the kernel that you placed on the root of your sd card.

Flash and reboot.

Enjoy awesomeness.
[HD2 General] Rencx:
So how some of us alredy now youtube and some webpages is full of rumors about new HD3 (HD7).

I also have read that in 18. october will be release date.

I want now what you guys have heard about this new phone.

One of rumor -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lgC0LEnEg8
[HD2 General] mentalityx:
Until I see something on the HTC website then Ill beleive it. So many fan made things on Youtube type websites that its hard to tell now to the untrained eye what is real and pieces together.
[HD2 General] adrian-polglase:
Well if there is one thing I'm sure of, is that the HD3 or HD7 will definitely come out at some point - whether it will be anything like the rumours on the interwebs will be a totally different question...

Although I did read that an 'HTC HD7' was listed on an O2 stocklist at somepoint, but I suppose it could easily be faked... I'm sure we will soon see!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgallos1:
Hey guys I successfully on cm6 on my htc evo woot! Im still a noob and would like to know how to underclock and overclock my phone with cm6 (underclock when i sleep and overclock when active) Also I would like to know if there is an app online i can download through my phone for free wifi tethering that works on cm6 thx!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stangdriverdoug:
Flame suit on and ready:

Seriously though.....congrats but now it's time for you to take your time and read the forums and educate your self. Good luck.

CM / Snap Powered
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmc971989:
dood... go read the Cm6 thread...

if you searched that thread for any of those things you would have at least 50 answers for each one...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] echoside:
Setcpu will help you with oc uc. Searched wireless tethering for android on google you will find it.

PS. Brace yourself for flaming from people that think they are mods
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranmasaotome510:
you should have read the actual cm thread already, as many of your questions are answered there. (search is your friend) And as for wifi tethering its built into cm >_>
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VoldemortsNips:
SetCPU to over/under clock. Tethering is built into cm6. Take a gander in wireless & networks.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alextrox69:
Dont overclock your phone...you get no noticable different....all of snaps kernals made my phone less stable....yeah benchmarks went up...but did i really notice. A speed difference....no....just stay on stock cm6....
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beastmods:
you can wifi tether from menu on cm6 flame

menu>settings>wireless&networks
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Teeto:
I do wish I had the ability to try out CM6... But without 4g support.. I cannot even consider it.. All I run now in boston is 4g and wifi at home.. Once CM6.1 launches I'll be all over it! Can't wait! For now running Fresh 3.2 + stock kernal... Amazing on battery life and performance .. No need for me to over our under clock.. Love it! And do not forget about swype!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daneurysm:
sure is Q&A in here...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
I refuse to use CM6 until they get all features working right.

Not a knock on the very hard work they have done, but I paid a lot of money for my phone and want everything working as intended.

The FM radio is meh, I can do without that. The HDMI out kind of sucks, would be cool to use a Wiimote with an emulator and bust out and play games (if only I had a place to store a few Wiimotes haha, car I guess?). But no 4G? Considering the phone is called the HTC Evo 4G, I think CM6 is rather pointless at this time.

I wish HTC would release the information and help all of our developers. If they did I bet CM6 would work perfectly and then be blazing fast.

I am also a fan of Sense, using another Android phone without it looks generic to me. To each their own I suppose.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fortune090:
May seem like a noob-ish question, but does anyone know where text messages are stored? I'm just getting a little annoyed at the fact that I lose everything every time I reflash, and would just like to have them all constantly so I can flash to my heart's content without worrying about them disappearing.

Help would be appreciated! Thanks guys. :D
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kaik541:
there are many SMS backup applications available in the market, there are also APN backup tools and (obviously) nandroid/app backup tools
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fortune090:
Oh wow... didn't even think to look there. (Duh...) Just wanted to do it manually, haha. Thanks for the recommendation! Found one that's been confirmed to work on SGS devices.

Yeah, I know nandroid works... I'll see how well this app works!

Thanks again kaik541. :D
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
i love sms backup+

copies all my sms to my gmail....easy restore if i need it.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gissentml:
i can get into recovery mode but the current update.zip file on my internal sd is a bad file. is there a way to replaced that update.zip with a stock rom or a custom rom of some sort. the phone is stuck on the boot screen. I only see AT&T. I can here the boot sequence but nothing else.

I tried to flash a theme mod but apparently it was for the desire.

I tried to use the OD1N but that is for pc.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unhelpful:
I don't know any solutions here that will work without Odin, but the good news is that Odin works great in VirtualBox - this is how I fix my phone when I flash a new kernel that just doesn't work.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gissentml:
so i can download virtual box and run it that way? do i need to have a windows xp installation disk or something? is virtual box simlar to boot camp or parrallels.