yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jaskwith:
Umm I see... but as you mentioned about being at the manufacturers mercy...you can root and load different framework that would be compatible with gingerbread?...like...some dev somewhere will come up with a way to get gingerbread on the MT4G won't they..?

Sent from my freshly rooted sex machine, aka MT4G!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kevin jack:
GingerBread 2.3?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jaskwith:
Hey quick general question, that I think has to do with developing and what not... But anyways.. I don't really understand "launchers"...I was hoping someone could give me a general explanation of them, like I downloaded LauncherPRO, and I see its for like a different UI, but everytime I hit home, It gives me the option of going to the LOADER or going to SENSE..So whats with that? Does that mean they are both running, and both using my memory etc.. in which case I don't want that? So say if I like a particular loader, how would I just make that my new default Interface? I have to flash some file or what?...or would I just flash a different ROM..like I have "MySENSE" is that just a loader, or is that the OS? If I wanted normal sense and used a loader would that replace MYSENSE or would it just run as a program and override mysense?..That would seem to be inefficient and taxing on the hardware wouldn't it? Anyways..anyone who could take a stab atmy questions or maybe knows what I am talking about PLEASE, much appreciation if you would help me understand or even just point me to a thread...I try using search but what do I search for..You know how many times "loader" is used in these forums and not in a such way that it explains it to me at all? lol... thanks.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kambiz.aghaiepour:
How do I create a boot.img?

I'm trying to replace the boot kernel (trying to test using ice glacier with stock kernel, but that's besides the point), and I'm trying to figure out how to build a boot.img file. Based on what I've read HERE, the boot.img file can be separated out into a compressed linux kernel (zImage) and an initrd (which is a compressed cpio file). I've used split_bootimage.pl and successfully extracted the kernel and initrd file. I've then tried recreating the boot.img using:

mkbootimg --cmdline 'no_console_suspend=1' --kernel stock-kernel \
--ramdisk boot.img-ramdisk.gz -o bootnew.img

This all seems to work except that the generated bootnew.img appears to be much smaller than the ones I see in my clockworkmod backup directories. Nonetheless, I attempted to load the bootnew.img file in a fake nandroid backup (in clockworkmod's backup dir), regenerated the nandroid.md5 sum file, and flashed this "fake" backup. However, the phone did not boot past the HTC screen, and I had to reboot into recovery and revert to last good state. I even attempted to pad the bootnew.img with null characters so that it's the same size as what nandroid backups seem to have (4 Mb file size).

So far I have been unsuccessful in flashing a new boot image. What is the correct procedure for creating and flashing a new boot.img file?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] CBConsultation:
Launchers are home screen replacements. They add functionality and options not seen with the stock UI. I personally use ADW as it fits my power-user style best. ADW and LPP (LauncherPro) are two of the best IMHO. When you install an app like ADW, if you hit your home button, you should see an option to make your selection 'default'. You want to check that box and then choose your launcher.

I suggest you try each one out first and see which one you like the best and go with that one. If you do choose another launcher, it will not piggyback your resources. It will run alone and not on top of Sense.

Here is a shot of my screen using ADW.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jaskwith:
Thank you very much..i really appreciate it...could you give me the exact name of the adw application im having a tough time finding it in market.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] CBConsultation:
ADW.Launcher
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kambiz.aghaiepour:
If you use http://www.appbrain.com/ you can download ADW.Launcher here
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jaskwith:
What the hell is appbrain?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] CBConsultation:
Do a search. Google is your friend.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kambiz.aghaiepour:
What the heck is lmgtfy ... oh wait ... let me try this. LOL!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jaskwith:
Hey, so If I set ADW launcher sa my default, or the stock launcher as my default, how do I go back and change it, or change it so it gives me the option again?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] CBConsultation:
Settings>Applications>ADW Launcher>Clear defaults
[myTouch 4G Android Development] exetreme:
Question of dsixda_Android_Kitchen_0.108

I am make my rom. I use dsixda_Android_Kitchen_0.108, but :

unyaffs - stackdump file found under /system folder. The file

format used in the .img file may not be supported.

xda said Mytouch 4g/g2 is ext3, so yaffs can't exact the system.img

help you?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] mplsdunk:
i got a question. i just rooted and flashed to iced glacier.

can i delete the super user app in my menu now? also can i turn fastboot and debugging off? sorry they are dumb questions but i never had a rooted phone before.

and is there any way to get all my settings and applications back? i did a backup with titanium backup but now that's gone. i also did one with the rom manager.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] leperkuan:
Phone boots to Clockwork recovery when its turned off than plugged in.. annoying. would rather it stay off or go to android.

Guess i just figured it out. turned fast boot back on.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] grankin01:
Ok, go to the folder you have said system.img in and type "mkdir system" + enter. Then type "mount -t ext3 system.img system -o loop" and hit enter. That should extract the image's contents into the system dir you just made.

My MyGlacier 4G MINE!!!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] bobsbbq:
I'm not sure about the superuser app but I have always left mine in. For the USB debugging I would leave it on as it saves your battery life by keeping a process from running in the background which eats your battery. I always leave Fastboot unchecked.

I hope this helps.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] picoboss:
After root screen freeze

After I rooted my phone every now and then my screen just freezes, how do I stop this?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jaskwith:
Why do people port other phones? Aren't there just generic builds that every android phone has? Like froyo? What's the advantage of porting to the desire?

Sent from my freshly rooted sex machine aka Icy MT4G!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Nivek91:
ok i thought i knew how to flash a rom but i guess not. So i'm trying to flash iced glacier using clockwork mod. i unzipped the file onto the root of my sd card. i booted to recovery. i did a back up, then i wiped my data and cache. Then i clicked choose zip from sd and i clicked iced glacier and nothing happens. what am i doing wrong?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] CBConsultation:
First issue is...you DO NOT unzip it. You place the zip file on the SD card root.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Nivek91:
Oh ok, i was guessing that was the problem. I'll test that out.

Edit: Thank u! it worked
[myTouch 4G Android Development] jbrew78:
Don't delete the super user app if you plan on using any apps that require super user permissions(Root Explorer, Screen Shot, SetCPU, Rom Manager, etc).

I leave fast boot turned off, and USB Debugging turned on.

You will need to redownload Titanium Backup unless you have the app itself saved on your SD card. The information you backed up should be on your SD card even though the app is gone.

The backup you did in Rom Manager was for your entire ROM. It is also on your SD card. If you restore that, it puts your phone back how it was before you flashed Iced Glacier. Meaning you won't have Iced Glacier anymore.

Hope this helps.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] jbrew78:
Have you flashed a different ROM or are your still running stock? If you flashed a different ROM, do a wipe and then try flashing it again. If it is a ROM that is overclocked like Iced Glacier, make sure you have downloaded SetCPU and set it to a lower speed. It could be overclocking too much for your phone's liking. If you are still on the stock ROM, follow the instructions in this section for unrooting, and then then try the root process again.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Psyclism:
Stupid question that I have not been able to find an answer to --

I'm running the stock ROM now, with Launcher Pro, and I've successfully removed virtually all Sense apps (desktop, rosie, all widgets) as well as all the bloatware T-Mobile was so kind to include for free on the phone.

So, for me, what would be the benefit of running Iced Glacier? Especially the non-themed version as it appears to be nothing more than a slightly cleaned up version of the stock MT4G ROM, which AFAIK is what I have already. AND my camera/youtube works as expected.

I really wish we'd see a fully working stock vanilla Froyo ROM for this phone.. or better yet, a Gingerbread ROM. I'm sooo looking forward to nuking everything "MyTouch" related off of my phone. I don't need faves. I don't need T-Mobile contacts. I would really like system applications that rotate when the phones orientation changes.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] frichtlm:
Iced glacier includes a different kernel will allow you to run setCPU and overclock your phone. I'm currently running the 1.1.2 unthemed and love it. My camera and youtube also seem to work perfectly fine.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] chadmd23:
Is there any other easy temp root apps since VISIONary+ isn't working on the mt4g?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Nivek91:
I'm trying to go back to stock rom. As of right now im on iced glacier rom and i did a nandroid backup of the stock rom before flashing. So my question is, do i just restore my backup and i'll go back to stock? or would i have to flash a stock kernal also?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
Why isn't visionary working? Bad link? Check my signature.... ;) and your nandroid will replace kernel unless you flashed it before the nandroid backup.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Nivek91:
Sent from my HTC Glacier
[myTouch 4G Android Development] HTCMDA:
My question is....

I am thinking about getting a MT4G over a Nexus S. I feel it has overall better hardware,more ram, expandable memory and several other things I deem better overall...(in my opinion)

that being said, Is there a "vanilla 2.2" rom available for this device? because the only thing holding me back from buying the phone now is the stupid HTC Sense theme. I hate that stuff. I want the regular ole android OS. Or, does anyone know how to completely remove the HTC Sense from the ROM?

thanks
[myTouch 4G Android Development] rscaramelo:
WI-FI calling

Sorry if this is covered somewhere. I did search.

If I install a custom rom, will the wi-fi calling app be available still? This is very important to me since it is the only way to make calls in my house.

thanks

RC
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
It depends on the rom, I think ice glacier is good to go. I believe it is the best out there just check their thread.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] cclautti:
I previously rooted my MT4G with no problem via visionary/root, s-off first try. I had to send back my phone for a hardware (button) issue. with my 2nd phone i have been trying to root for 2 days with NO success, yes i did wait for the OTA. my question is is it possibly the sdcard or another problem. i have tried several versions of visionary, originally v14 worked. i can get temp root, so luckily i was able to restore app data via titanium, but permaroot not happening, help please!

s=on is where i am stuck, fyi
[myTouch 4G Android Development] chadmd23:
I was using r12, with no problems. Then it stopped working (or maybe its my wireless tether new version.....hmmmmm) And now v14 doesn't work either.

When I say doesn't work, I mean wireless tether (after root) doesn't work. I'll go get an older version of tether and test it out.

UPDATE: For S&G I decided to try it again, and it works fine (tether that is)! So no more help needed. Thx!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
I used r14 on both china 2.2.1 and a taiwan ota updated 2.2.1 with no problem however I had to check for read/write (r/w) system, use root file explorer to check/switch it after gaining temproot because it would not set it automatically to r/w for me.(root explorer is in my signature) them run the root.sh again.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] trystar:
nevermind, figured it out.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kwbdc:
I flashed the ice glacier rom and the phone is stuck on the Android screen, it appears to try and go to the next screen but then goes back in that loop. I can still access recovery but am puzzled at what to do next. I was attempting to search but the search function is down currently.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Ducter:
Did you wipe prior to flashing? Generally thats the issue you face if you did not wipe.

Outside of that, always use the md5 to verify your download and be sure its correct prior to flashing. I use digestIT when I am in my windows machine to verify, it has a 64bit and 32bit version though, so if you use it be sure to get the correct version...after installing it will be on your right click context menu, simply digestit 2004 > verify.

On linux its simpler, just go to the folder that contains your download, open terminal and type

md5sum >whatever file is called< and hit enter, naturally without the <>
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kwbdc:
Thanks for the suggestion, i'll wipe and try to reflash.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] jjlean:
Mine was boot looping too and I did a full wipe/reset (not cache only type of wipe) and then flashed and it worked good after that.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] kwbdc:
the wipe did the trick, running the latest CM6 now. Thanks!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] mikejet:
has anyone installed a vanilla 2.2 on the mytouch 4g?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dclaw_fantum:
The closest you'll currently get is CyanogenMod. Most users like it. It has some tweaks, most make the OS more functional. The ADW Launcher is very nice for those who like organization of the app drawer. Just realize that the trash is at the top using adw.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] mikejet:
cool, I'll try that this weekend when I finally root.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] aash05:
Stock Restore

I am attempting to restore my stock rom, before i flashed i did a nandroid backup..... but when i restore its totally different from the way i had it set up. i did a full wipe before restoring also. are there anymore steps that need to be taken??
[myTouch 4G Android Development] brentsalinas714:
More to come for this phone?

I was wondering where a good place to go for new roms and kernels and will more people make them and mods as well?

HTC GLAGIER

GORILLA ROM AND KERNEL

53. MFLOPS 2,500 QUADRANT
[myTouch 4G Android Development] HTCMDA:
:confused: anyone have an answer?

or how do i dump the factory MT4G rom, so i can remove all the items i don't want from the rom, then flash it back without those items.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] nazo0:
I think you can just use the Ice Glacier ROM and that clears up all the stupid crap Tmob installs on the phone, but don't quote me on it I'm still learning the mt4g

My question is...

Whats the advantage of running CM6 ROM vs ice glacier? From what I can tell, IG is just a cleaned up version of the stock ROM on the mt4g. Why run CM6 over it? Also I finally got my s-off, just wondering if it voids warranty on the phone. Don't really care since I have insurance, I can always call it in lost, but I was just curious. Also, anyone know where I can get a good case from? I hate the stupid plastic cases bcuz it kills the look/feel of the phone by making it so bulky and the stupid silicone one gets stuck in my pocket...I was looking for something like this:

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/reveal-iphone4

rubber/silicon edges w/ a plastic back cover
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jaskwith:
It's all preference... between all roms... in this simplest comparison IG is a sense based Rom where as cm is vanilla... I really like cm because its blazing fast and what not, but I like the functionality of sense in my day to day use better so I stick with a sense based Rom, I am currently using the desire sense Rom that gorilla made and I love it, no crap just a solid sense Rom. hope that helps...

Sent from my DesireT4G, thanks to a Gr8 gorilla!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] tenbeau:
I am returning my mt4g on this Thursday and i am rooted with s off(but not radio s off) and on stock rom. I want to unroot and recover the bloatware I deleted after rooting. I have a back up that I believe was made right after rooting but with no bloatware apps deleted., not absolutely sure though. If I restore that back up will it turn s back on and unroot me? I have the zip of the original shipping rom but a not sure how to flash it(rom manager or update zip or install zip from sd card. Also if I am able to flash this will it unroot me and turn s back on? Or do I have to do something called a downgrade and than turn s back on and unroot? Which I have no idea how to do. I am familiar with my Vibrant but just coming to the mt4g and am not sure of any procedures. I am having this phone replaced in 3 days and want to return this so I dont get dinged for it. As I am sure you can tell my knowledge and knowhow with the Mt4g is very limited. As a matter of fact I am downright confused. I have read many threads but the more I read the more questions I seem to have. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
I would go to the guide you used to root and follow that forums unroot process. Or search for "unroot" its pretty simple.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
Skip the gfree steps if you did not use the ultimate guide to s-off.

You will still have root permissions tho so unroot via visionary after s-on so super user permissions fail. To do this Temproot again with visionary, check with root file explorer for system is r/w then run the unroot option to remove root permissions.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] brentsalinas714:
radio=off

What us the benefit of having radio =off ?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] brentsalinas714:
piggyback?

I have one more question ,does the cynogen mod piggy back off a Rom because it is only 70 mb
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
You need s-off to flash custom rom, kernels and/or custom recovery image like clockwork.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
No it is bloatware and google-free, that's what the gapps download is googles apps so it grows a little after flashing them.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] brentsalinas714:
my s=off but there is a post talking about radio=off,what is the benafit radio=off
[myTouch 4G Android Development] brentsalinas714:
so you dont need googlr addons?and what are they sorry i am a sorta a noob to this stuff especially to the mytouch i had a vibrant before.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
Gmail, market, maps that kinda stuff is in the gapps. Not sure of radio=off, we all learn something new every day lol anyone wanna take that one?

Some people don't need the google stuff but some want them cause they are used to them.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] brentsalinas714:
its one of the first threads trur perm roo s=off radio=off i believe it is the first one
[myTouch 4G Android Development] jentzschman2000:
MD5sums for ice glacier

So I was reading about this and found the nifty little program to download. I am trying to find the values for the ice glacier ROM so I came compare.

Where do I find this information?

Thanks.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] mr.tenuki:
nothing to see here - move on to next post
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Jlom117:
phone wont stay mounted

could someone please give me instructions on how to keep my phone mounted to my pc..... i am using the newest build of cm7.....everytime i try to mount my device to my pc it unmounts right away.

if someone could help me please because im trying to put the new recovery through adb but can't with out my phone being mounted.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] funkly:
ok, call me a noob but how do i remove bloatware with titanium ?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
Try this...

[url =http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-839195.html]helpful link[/url]

Be careful
[myTouch 4G Android Development] ezzhisham:
Arabic

I have mytouch 4g, and I need it to read ARABIC, can anybody help me in that?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lukecarr:
Downgraded Rom Cant install clockworks tried several differnt ways.

I have been trying to follow the instructions to install the lasest update via other threads but have not come up with any luck. When I try to access recovery for clockworks it shows a picture of my device with a exclamtion, I have tried several differnt ways to get s-off but no luck any help would be nice.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
I've been helping on this this evening check here and I can help you

Over on grankins permroot s=off thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=834225

His alternative root process if your best bet.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lukecarr:
I have tried the first step on that link you sent and that did not work, so I tried the second step via adb and its telling me permission is denied. I have followed the steps on the 2.2.1 force upgrade, and installed that update.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
Read the last page of the thread we literally just went though this. ;)
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lukecarr:
That still did not turn s=off so I am going to wait thirty minutes to an hour with the phone on and see if it takes care of it. Anything else I can do?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
I used the alternative method on a 2.2.1 ota and a stock 2.2.1 out of box with success, niether of mine had a delay, not saying yours does not. But it has a great track record.

You can run the alternate process multiple times to get it to stick too. It won't hurt anything
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lukecarr:
I tried a few days ago to install clockworks before it was rooted, and installed the firmware. Would that have anything to do with it? Also my software is 2.2

I download graded to pre ota then followed then tried to follow the instructions on how to force upgrade to 2.2.1.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
That's a good question for Grankin01. I think your going to need 2.2.1 before you get it.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lukecarr:
How do I get that update?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lukecarr:
One other quick question is I want to reinstall the orginal hboot.

The link is

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=835798

It tells me where to download it but does not give me any instructions on how to install the install the orginal. I am thinking of returning the phone and getting another one, but I want to make sure they know I have not been messing with it, if thats even possible.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
Mine came the day after I got it, I didn't have to force it. I think there is a thread on it, I even recall some people said they had to call t-mobile and have them update the imei in the system before they got the ota. You said you downgraded though? Did you get the ota already or was it 2.2.1 out of the box?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lukecarr:
It was 2.2.1 out of the box. I install a custom rom and didnt like it show I was trying to go back to t-mobile default rom.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] Mrdaviso:
Stock hboot is 0.86.0000 s= on is this what you have now?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] lukecarr:
I have 0.85.2007 s-on