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[EVO 4G General] randyreed1971:
Rooted my new evo with 3.70 with unrevoked and the pc3img. Loaded sprint lovers and runs fine. I am trying to install the new fresh 3.5.0.1 ROM. I took the pc3img off my card and put the new fresh zip on my card. I reboot the phone into recovery So I go in and wipe data, wiped cache, wiped dalvik. Reboot recovery. I selected install zip from sdcard, then choose zip from sdcard, then selected fresh-evo-3.5.0.1.zip. It then says confirm install? THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE. I scroll down and hit yes. It starts writing the boot.img then I get this message.

assert failed: write_raw_image ("tmp/boot.img","boot")

E:error in /sdcard/fresh-evo-3.5.0.1.zip

(status 7)

installation aborted

It does this on every ROM I try to install. What do I do?
[EVO 4G General] NewZJ:
flash ra recovery and then try to install.
[EVO 4G General] randyreed1971:
ra recovery.........where do I get that from?
[EVO 4G General] NewZJ:
easiest way is to install rom manager from the market, it will install it for you
[EVO 4G General] kthejoker20:
You shouldn't be rooting phones if you have to ask that question.
[EVO 4G General] randyreed1971:
by the way, Im using clockwork. Can I flash like amon ra from my sdcard while in recovery, then flash the fresh rom?
[EVO 4G General] NewZJ:
if you can't boot into a rom then you can adb push it into your phone, I'm not familiar enough with that method to walk you through it

this thread will help you http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=705026
[EVO 4G General] randyreed1971:
If I redo my phone from start, can I install Amon ra instead of using clockwork? I think that clockwork is why I am having problems. I cant do backups or anything the way it is right now.

When I say redo my phone, i mean just totaly erase my sdcard and go back through and "reroot" my phone from the beginning. My phone went downhill when I installed clockwork, so next time I am not gonna use it.
[EVO 4G General] NewZJ:
yes, you can find the 3.70 ruu in the dev section, it will completely wipe your phone and unroot. use if your phone came new with the 3.70 software

found it http://www.megaupload.com/?d=86NCAM22
[EVO 4G General] squick:
The way to install Amon RA is to use rom manager, if you dont have it get it. Go in and flash clockwork recovery, just to make sure it's flashed fully. Now scroll all the way down and go to flash alternate recovery, which is actually Amon RA. There you go. Now you you can flash just like you would through clockwork. Select your file and hit power. Now this time instead of scrolling down to confirm it will tell you to hit power to confirm. Good Luck with fixing your phone!
[EVO 4G General] fachadick:
Do this. ^^^ the current version of clockworkmod has issues with older hboots, causing that error.

Sent from my blah blah blah blah
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] kellinwood:
You might be interested in an alternative way to install MetaMorph themes. Its an app I've developed that builds flashable update.zip files onboard the device by combining your system files with the theme content.

Because it builds onboard using your system files, it preserves existing installed themes assuming one theme does not overwrite the other. It is also capable of installing more than one theme at a time via a single update.zip file.

I developed this app after getting tired of MetaMorph spontaneously rebooting the device near the end of the install process. I typically install more than one theme per new ROM flash and wanted to get all my themes installed in a single reboot. ZipThemer has satisfied that goal for me. Give it a try if you like... its free, donations gratefully accepted :)

Related links:

Official ZipThemer forum page

My own HTC notification theme page - recently updated to work with advanced ZipThemer capabilities.

Enjoy,

Ken
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] synesthete:
Wow! I have been waiting for something like this. Metamorph is great, but I can very rarely get to the end of some of my themes. Thanks. I will have to try this later.
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] T-Keith:
Sounds great, does it work with all metamorph themes? What about flashable ones? I have also had a lot of trouble using metamorph and wished there was an easy way to go back after using it.

thanks,

-Keith
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] kellinwood:
There have been some limitiations found in the current version of ZipThemer. I'm working on fixing these for the next version which will work with more MetaMorph themes. ZipThemer does not work with flashable themes. It also doesn't create backups yet, so I suggest using Nand backup/restore for that now.
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] MWBehr:
This seems like a good idea. One thought I've had about Metamorph, and maybe you could consider it as an option as well....

The most common cause of theme incompatibility aside from poor theme building or the use of XMLs is the "-v4" tags. If you could do a quick check for the presense or lack of these tags in the target APKs so the program doesn't try to create a drawable-hdpi or mdpi when a drawable-hdpi-v4 or mdpi-v4 already exists, you'd have a LOT more cross-platform theme capability.

Just a thought :)
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] kellinwood:
Sounds do-able. Can you provide links to a theme and ROM image for which this is an issue? I'd be able to understand the problem and implement/troubleshoot faster... thanks,

Ken
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] MWBehr:
Not at a location where I can browse around too easily, but you can generally look at any theme built for a custom rom vs. one built for a stock rom. Framework-res is particularly common to have this issue, but it can really be any apk. The folders of potential interest that I've seen are:

drawable-en-hdpi-v4

drawable-es-hdpi-v4

drawable-hdpi-v4

drawable-land-hdpi-v4

drawable-nodpi-v4

drawable-mdpi-v4

drawable-land-mdpi-v4

drawable-ldpi-v4

...then of course the same folders lacking the "-v4" would be the corresponding counterpart. There's probably a few other folders that can have a "-v4", but if you just have your script search for that tag then search the target or source file for the same folder lacking the tag, you should be good.
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] kellinwood:
What if I put in general logic to prevent the addition of any new entries in the patched apks, regardless of the folder name? In other words, if the entry doesn't exist in the target it wouldn't be created. Only entries that already exist in the target apk would be updated if included in the theme file.
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] michael7168:
WOW. Ive recently stumbled upon this app and i must say it needs more recognition. Ive been able to use themes and mods from other devices on my Xperia X10. Ive used stuff from the Eris and from the Nexus One. Thanx a million times.
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] kellinwood:
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that you like it.

Ken
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] CondemnedSoul:
I wanted to say thank you for this app as well kellinwood. I've been pushing it alot with my themes for adding my sliders and other things that can't be addressed by theme chooser and am debating doing a Sense theme as well and will definately push it for that too. I like the fact that it creates an undo zip as well... Saves a lot of headaches for when people don't do a backup before applying a theme lol. No matter how much you remind people.. backup first... Most probably don't lol. They just don't think about it when they are in recovery I'm sure and if it's a MM they don't think to reboot and do a backup before applying it. Great work man :)
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] kellinwood:
Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it. Its this kind of response that makes it all worthwhile.

Ken
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] sisterchick:
Thank you!

This truly is a wonderful accomplishment! Thank you! I just ported themes from Froyo to Gingerbread on Dream/Sapphire and recommending your app to make a zip for the Gingerbread ROM of their choice.
[Desire HD General] andreasy:
In your phone dialer type: *#*#4636#*#*

This code can be used to get some interesting information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:

Phone information

Battery information

Battery history

Usage statistics

Try it but I suggest you don't modify anything you are not sure. Use it for view only unless you are sure and you take notes of what you modify (although there's not much to modify)
[Desire HD General] Quiffco:
keys also spell *#*#INFO#*#*

similar to the update check combination of *#*#CHECKIN#*#*
[Desire HD General] kuceens007:
There in first line have fue setting,interesting what they can do...

Sent from my Desire HD
[Desire HD General] olivierlee:
There also the *#*#3424#*#* code which launches the HTC Function Test Program which allows you to test functions of the phone.
[Desire HD General] momboj:
How to see calls info? Call duration, all received calls, etc
[Desire HD General] olivierlee:
It you open Phone from the home screens, then choose the bottom right icon, you should be directed to a Call History screen. For call duration, hold your finger over one entry and chose View detailed call history.
[Wildfire General] top25:
Ok, really noob.

I turn the phone off every night but sometimes I forget if I turned it off or not.

As far as I know, we can only click the power button to light the screen but if the phone is already shutdown it will turn on again.

Is there any other key to touch the phone so we'll able to see if it's on?
[Wildfire General] brilldoctor:
Hold town power and vol down. If it is on it will.go to.the lock screen and if it is off hboot will appear, wait for the green text to go and then use vol keys to navigate to fastboot and press power to select and then navigate to power down and press power
[Wildfire General] top25:
Thanks.

A lot faster :)
[Wildfire General] brilldoctor:
Well that's what I do
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarantula78:
Hi all,

Im facing a serious problem. Well not so serious that my phone doesnt work but its pretty bad.

I have an international i9000 which i purchased in the UAE. I accidently flashed the stupid AT&T Captivate ROM without checking up on it and it got stuck on the AT&T loop. I managed to get into download mode via the USB Jig (thanks guys for that you saved my ass with that jig) but now everytime i turn the phone on i get random pixels covering the screen like an old broken television before the samsung logo. after that it boots normally.

also, before i was able to access the download mode via the 3 button combo and the upgrade mode in the same way. since i screwed up with the at&t rom it doesnt work anymore.

is there any way i can fix these two things? bare in mind i have reinstalled many roms wiped all caches and sd cards and i am now running darkys rom with these problems still existing.

Please help!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarantula78:
oh another symptom ive noticed

when i plug the charger cable in or the usb data cable in when the phone is off i dont get a battery sign for when the phone is charging!

anyone out there that faces the same problem?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarantula78:
any help please? im desperate its driving me crazy ><
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tarantula78:
its ok everyone!

and heres how to fix it!

flash it to 2.1 from the XWJG5 with all three parts in the rom (its on samfirmware)

and make sure in Odin you click

clear phone efs

and

update phone bootloader

and next thing you know ure three button combo is working ure funny colours are gone and you have the battery charging logo again! woooo! :D
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techynewbie26:
I've been having a hard time installing themes on my hero running cm6.1 stable. I finally got Darkhorse v.04 to install but then found two point two green which I liked better. I flashed that one but instead of it replacing Darkhorse it sort of just meshed with it. Some things in from Darkhorse changed and some things didn't. Does this usually happen?

I wiped davlik cache before installing and still have this Darkhorse/ twopointtwogreen theme going on here
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heaterz16:
The original theme you used probably had more items themed. If the new theme for instance only changed the taskbar and a few misc items and the other theme updated several .apk's etc plus taskbar and application icons, then since you didn't delete the original theme (by reflashing the ROM again or other various ways) then you would get all the new themed items and the old themed items that hadn't been themed in your new theme. I hope that makes sense, I kind of rambled on...
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techynewbie26:
Is there a way to erase Darkhorse without flashing the old rom? Or for that matter when I do flash the old rom again do I need to wipe both factory and dalvik or can I just do dalvik? I experiment with my phone so much that I get annoyed having to set everything up over and over again. I mean it's not a hassle just an inconvenience.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heaterz16:
Just wipe dalvik, flash the rom, flash your theme and all settings and apps should remain the same. Assuming you flash the same rom over the existing rom.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techynewbie26:
good to know, thanks a lot!
[Android Themes] Beka27:
I've searched several times and scrolled back thru dozens of pages of icons and I'm having a really hard time finding what I'm looking for, so I hope someone may have an idea and can link me to it!

I love the muted, "squared-off" look of the XDA icons in the top right corner... where it says "Twitter, Facebook, Rules, News"...

Are these part of an icon pack that is available anywhere? Or does anyone know of something similar to this? Everything I'm seeing is very flashy and shiny (and NICE!), but just not quite what I'm looking for... :)

Thanks!
[Android Themes] P500:
so you want those twitter,facebook, ... icons?

just "right click" it and save the image file.
[Android Themes] Beka27:
Well, I was wondering if they are a part of a larger group of icons/icon pack. I typically use more than 3 or 4 icons on my phone. :)
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
www.DeviantART.com - Search "iPhone" and you'll find somewhat similar icon packs.
[Nook Color General] eyecrispy:
Wondering if any of you are experiencing this. I set the three NC forums (general, development, themes) as my favorites in my XDA app on my NC. Seems like most of the time I go into my favorites from the XDA app, it says "Connecting to server" and then just spins and spins and never gets anywhere. The only way I can get it to actually refresh is to back out of it and then hit refresh.

Any way to stop this? It's just annoying.
[Nook Color General] thereddog:
I'm always having to log in every time I open the app. Anyone know why?
[Nook Color General] ictguy78:
I also find the XDA app to be a bit quirky. At times it makes me log in and other times it doesn't. When it doesn't is when I tend to have the same problems you've mentioned. The only way I get around it is to hit the back arrow, then menu-refresh. No solutions - but glad it's not just me having issues.
[Nook Color General] GroovyGeek:
Crashes for me every time I do a search. Aria with FR008 final
[Nook Color General] sangamc:
the login issue is so annoying. If you back out of the app completely you have to login and it throws up the admin doesnt allow this error. What i do is hit my nook button to get out of the app so the login stays active.

All the other issues described i was unable to recreate sorry :/
[Nook Color General] cyansmoker:
Same here.

In fact, the login issue happens on all devices when using the back button...
[Nook Color General] eyecrispy:
Yea, I'm glad you mentioned that. I checked with my husband last night and the app behaves the same way on his Samsung Galaxy.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] sirosi:
Hi,

i want code a call diversion with Visual Studio 2005 and Compact Framework, I use htc Touch Hd2.

Manually I can make a call diversion call (for example to the number 334232) with the following number entered: *21*334232#

All calls are redirected to number 334232.

When I want to turn off the call diversion I call number #21#

after this the call diversion is off.

But when I try a call diversion with visual studio,

here my code:

Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Telephony.Phone anruf;

anruf = new Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Telephony.Phone();

anruf.Talk("*21*334232#");

I become an error which reads: "Your number is not correct or your line is interrupted..."

My questions are:

How can I make a call diversion with visual studio 2005 and c# ????

thx in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] HomelessPizza:
I am following the directions from this site to root the nook color using mac OSX. I can get past unmounting the microSd card. However, when I type in: dd if=auto-nooter-2.12.25.img of=/dev/rdisk# bs=1m, I get a message that the location/file could not be found. All I did was copy and paste that command but change the # to the location of the nooter files. Please help or tell me what I am doing wrong. Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] tillerr:
I had success with Auto-Nooter 3.0 but that was with Windows. If you have access to a Windows machine I can't recommend Auto-Nooter enough. It was quick and easy. Search for it on this site and you'll find it quickly.
[General Questions and Answers] yl328:
Not sure if you figured it out, but you need the full path. I would just drag and drop from the Finder to Terminal window.
[General Questions and Answers] rhcp011235:
Loose the bs=1m it screws up on alot of sdcards.

Also, Use full paths to the img file and make sure the of=XXX is the correct disk.

Use the mount command to figure it out.

Other then that. You seem fine.
[Android Apps and Games] NarkTwo:
Can anyone tell me what widget/shortcut this is on the top right that says

"Show Prev.."

I am just wondering if anyone can tell me what it is...

Thanks in advance!

NarkTwo
[Android Apps and Games] Enhanced:
I believe that's apart of ADW Launcher EX. Not a individual widget in itself.
[Android Apps and Games] kennymck43:
That's correct.

It's from ADW Ex
[Android Apps and Games] IceDree:
Its a shortcut to ADWlauncher 1.3 & ADWlauncher EX

When you press it , it shows "Sense preview" style , shows all of your screen panels

You can also use the icon for something else , whatever you want through custom shortcuts in ADW
[Hero CDMA General] slixzen:
Can anyone upload these versions? Apparently, Android SDK Revision 8 does not include ADB?

Unless it is now named something else. If it is, how would I go about rooting phones now the old fashioned way?
[Hero CDMA General] ehac1680:
You need to finish installing.

Follow the directions in step 4: http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
[Hero CDMA General] slixzen:
Well, after doing that, and attempting to run the RUU for

HTC Hero CDMA 2.1 RUU (2.27.651.5)

Constantly complains about error 171 No USB Connection, however, this is after it has restarted and is attempting to load the bootloader. I installed ADB, and if I do adb devices, the device shows.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sarshadd:
Sorry for the wall of text and for being a total noob :( and thank you for all your help :D!

So I've been researching all night (read the wiki to no avail too; so please don't simply direct me there) and I have some unanswered noob rooting questions questions and need general reassurance...

Basically I want is full and lasting root permissions on FRG83D 2.2.1 so I can remove system apps (twitter, amazon, etc...) through terminal commands and MAYBE a unlocked boot loader to flash a custom recovery image (Amon_RA) so I can make full nandroid backups.

1) It seems to me that unlocking the bootloader is a more flexible and permanent way to achieve root, as opposed to other '1-click' type methods in the face of firmware updates (2.3...), which would just disable root and it might not be re-achievable till another exploit is found whereas with an unlocked bootloader I can flash w/e I want?

2) Is it possible to enable root and use terminal on my n1 without some "superuser.apk" program? In order to do this would I use an insecure superboot and manually deploy SU?

3) How can I make a backup before rooting if I'm not rooted? I've been using my device for 8 months so there's a lot of stuff on there...

3a) If I can't make a full backup where can I find signed stock recovery images and boot images or updates zips so I can reflash them if I need to?

4) I believe if I superboot.img and leave everything (ROM and Recovery) stock will I still be able to receive and install OTA updates...?

4a) Can someone explain the difference between himem with updated wifi driver and not? I think himem removes permanent virtual address mapping so memory can be used for running applications. Asides from having more memory what are the tangible benefits or downsides to this? Would it make the system faster?Would I be able to multitask more apps before the system quits some because of lacking resources? Would the use of this extra memory inhibit system processes because there is no longer its own personal memory map?

4b) Will installing OTA updates remove root permission? If so, would simply flashing superboot.img re-grant me those permissions? But it would seem I need an updated superboot.img for the appropriate newer build(?). Is the development of superboot images still active and timely?

5) How important are OTAs and the stock recovery image? It would seem if I'm going to do any system moding (even just removing twitter/amazon) I should have a full and function Nandroid backup and would therefor need a custom recovery image- at the sake of missing OTAs (not important mainly because applying them would disable root etc anyway?)?

6) With root permissions and stock everything do I have to worry about manual baseband and radio updates? What about with a custom recovery image?

7) Apps2SD+ doesn't work with stock roms period and I would need a compatible custom rom?

Thanks again.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] houzuoguo:
actually you can flash a recovery image without unlocking boot loader ;)

1. Unlocking bootloader voids warranty and it is the official way to offer you the ability to install third-party roms.

You may get root without unlocking bootloader if you're using an old build. I think there are ways to root frg91 and frg83 without unlocking boot loader), then after you get root, you flash a recovery image, and then install whichever Rom you like. Don't bother with those official release, there will always be someone to release a rooted 2.3 rom.

2. not sure :D but from security's point of view it's better to have super user GUI program, because not all applications should get root

3. don't know sorry :)

4. Yes, there are lots of people revert back to stock ROM just for getting next OTA.

4a. I personally have never ran out of memory on my Nexus One, I do want to multi task as much as possible, however no matter how I set low mem killer, Android still automatically kills apps according to oom value (or something like that)

4b. If you get a successful OTA then definitely root is removed, and probably your recovery will revert to stock recovery too, thus you have to re-root..

5. I'd suggest to wait for someone to mod OTA 2.3 to make it rooted, then you flash the rom through recovery.

6. You can freely upgrade baseband (it's radio, the same thing) when you have a custom recovery.

7. There are mainly two ways to App2SD, one is Froyo implementation which works with stock Froyo rom, another way is to use App2Ext which requires root.