yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] isaacgaretmia:
Alright, i'll try to make this simple, because i'm betting not a lot of people know what goes into rooting these devices.

Root is not like buried treasure. No X on a map. In fact, there is no map. We're not hitting up a command prompt on windows, crawling through thousands of bits to find the access codes so we can find the root the creators left for us.

Now that we know what it isn't, it's time to explain what it is.

Finding root is a lot like finding a back door... that's been painted to look like the rest of the outside wall... and all of its cracks sealed... and its doorknob non-existant. You'd have to look from the inside to know where it is, and even THEN you don't know if you can even OPEN the door from the outside.

What devs (or aspiring devs) attempt to do is look for the telltale signs that a phone software vendor has modified from the original stock AOSP. This means that the phone will be attempting to do something unique, something that vanilla android does not. TouchWiz, MotoBlur, etc are all examples of these.

Devs look through the changes, trying to find examples where vendors have hijacked root access (or system access) to perform a task. On Droid3, for example, we found a script that reinstalls stock sample games onto the phone. We attempted to shell-inject some code into a variable to install superuser into an executable directory. Unfortunately, the attempt failed.

In short, you're looking for signs that some root access is happening outside of vanilla android. After that, you need to find a way to hijack it. Checking files for executable permissions, finding out where files can be executed, etc are all examples of searching for root.

Your eventual goal will to be to get the su binary into an executable location. On the Droid3, this was /data/tmp, a temporary filesystem with executable permissions (but no write access for apps or shell.) Our goal was to use some exploit to push su into that directory and execute it. (We still have not achieved this.)

If you really want to learn the process that goes into rooting, check this thread out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1193893

It is 60 pages of root theory where we are still [at time of post] attempting to gain root. We wade through our ideas, our attempts, our successes and our failures. (we have lots of those. :D)

Good luck, though i think you might be getting in over your head... I sure am already.
[Epic 4G Accessories] aggro1:
I have 3500 batery, so phone is quite thick.

I want a case that fully covers the screen. I like the pdair leather case.

http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001061&products_id=31412

But I doubt it would fit. Any Ideas as to first, if i could force the thick phone into the plastic sheath, without breaking either phone, or sheath.

Or if not, any other ideas for full case?
[Epic 4G Accessories] sinfony78:
i ordered 1 from amazon and it adds way too much thickness to the phone...the case was from eforcity

it was only 2 bucks, but i never drop my phone anyway, so i don't really need a case
[Epic 4G Accessories] redram38:
I was hoping someone could help with this also. I have a pouch case I bought at Wal-Mart but it still fits a bit to tight.
[Epic 4G Accessories] kapalua:
I would also like this. Something without a belt clip.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
Hello,

First of all im new and I im from the Netherlands so my English isnt very good. I know there topics about how to isntall android on htc hd 2, but why is there serieus not 1 normal topic on the internet how to install simple android. Im not joking , they all complicated why isnt there a simple easy step for step guide to install android. Im 1000% sure there easier ways to write a guide. And no im not hating, but for example:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=732380

Its a really bad guide for beginners how to install android. Step 1 ''download a build of your choise'' isnt that wrong to begin with...?

Dont you need to first what SPL is on your device, 2. how much flash card ram your htc hd 2 is. 3 how to active sync with your mobile.

All those things dont come in the guides.

And im not saying i know it all better but there is not 1 guide without a link to that topic, and then go to that topic, and then link to other topic..

Its so confusing, why is not a guide with: 1 first check this bla bla bla 2. download this file 3. download this file ect. and not with links to other topics.

Anyway now i come to my point because i need some help.

First off all i got active sync connection ( so thats good!)

Then i checked my SPL version: 14200000

And then i check my flash ram : 512mb

Till so far i understand it. I looked some tutorials over the internet, and the one say: first intall radio bla bla, other say install first rom.

But can someone help me in simple steps by typing your own steps what to do now. And then i mean with simple download links and not link to topics.

And the android i want: doesnt matter, it must easy to install and internet must work, i dont need the newest. Mabye i want dual boot if isnt hard

O yea and i want to install in on a 2gb sd card ( IS THAT OK)???

And please dont link me to other tutorials, they all begin with check your flash , nand ect. I dont know what that all is, and yea u can link me to a description of those words but then i still dont understand.

I hope you guys just wanna help. Feel free to ask things to me.

Thanks!

EDIT:

i found a simple reaction of someone:

Look that already way better then all the other weird topics, but im not sure to follow these steps because the steps dont look that perfect. How can he say only 5 things to do when other topics says 15 things you have to do.?? I dont know if its that easy to install android with those 5 small steps.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Okay so first you need to update your SPL to HSPL 2.08.

I know you said no links to threads or anything but this one is needed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=611433

You'll find everything you need to know and what you'll need to flash in that thread.

When you're opening the file and about to flash the HSPL make sure you choose 2.08.HSPL from the drop down menu.

After you have HSPL you need to update your radio.

This is the one everybody uses and it's the most up-to-date and stable.

http://www.multiupload.com/QP0IWGY42F

This is the most up-to-date one that everybody uses. Download that file and extract it then run the RomUpdateUtilty on your PC while your phone is on HSPL 2.08 (volume down then power on).

After that you need to install MAGLDR v1.13. You install this the same way you install the radio.

Scroll down to download the v1.13 version and just click on it.

Once this is installed, while booting, hold the power on button down and you'll go to a black screen with options. Use the volume buttons to go down to .5 USB flasher.

Then from there you can either flash a ROM or flash CWM.

I can't really choose a ROM for you as I don't know... do you know how to partition an SD card to have a FAT32 and Ext3/4 partition?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
Ok thank you, but still dont understand.

I need to go to: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=611433

And then...HSPL2 , HSPL3 HSPL4? or do you mean the : HSPL2_RUN.zip ?

So..

1. Download HSPL2_RUN.zip (

2. Connect mobile to pc with active sync

3.Run the program and then choose .. ? 2.08.HSPL ??

4. Then you download: http://www.multiupload.com/QP0IWGY42F

5. Extract in on your pc.

6. Connect mobile to pc while its on HSLP 2.08 mode

7. then run RomUpdateUtilty

8. then go to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=893618 and download MAGLDR v1.13

9. Connect mobile to pc, run MAGLDR v1.13 while the mobile is on HSLP 2.08 mode

Once its installed and your still on HSLP 2.08 mode what then?

''you'll go to a black screen with options. Use the volume buttons to go down to .5 USB flasher''??

10. Rom install, hows will go that?

And i dont know ''SD card to have a FAT32 and Ext3/4 partition?''

+ its a 2 gb card

I just need a rom: where most of things work: internet + android market

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Look this topic http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=976992 !! I dont what this happen to me, i need to 100% sure that the way im doing is safe.

Is there anything so far that i missed or didnt do ?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
I wrote some things in bold. Do that much where you get to MAGLDR and I'll look for a ROM. I have a stock gingerbread one on my PC but can't upload it. I'll look around for a ROM. Most are gonna say "low internal storage" though.

Here's a clear guide on how to partition your SD card for a Ext3 partition. What the Ext3 partition does is puts all your apps/data in a partition on your SD instead of on your phone.

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning

Use an Ext3 partition instead of a Ext2 partition though.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
Thanks again man! Till my step 9 i understand it all. How the rom ect must go you still must help me out.

Also: I got a 2gb card, is that ok or must ist be 4gb card.

This is very important what i need to know:

''Look this topic http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=976992 !! I dont what this happen to me, i need to 100% sure that the way im doing is safe.

Is there anything so far that i missed or didnt do ?''

I dont want to brick my mobile just like that topic starter guy. On my mobile it doesnt have in silver letters T mobile. My ring up and hang up buttons arent colored either.

So thats good.

Are they other things i didnt checked out?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
No you won't brick your phone like he did. He flashed the wrong stock ROM which has an incompatible radio for his TMO phone. Us with the European HD2 are lucky, we can flash any radio. :D

Once you do it the way I said, you shouldn't have any problems. :)

2GB card is fine, if you don't plan on having tons of music, apps, videos etc. :)

Also, just make sure when flashing the HSPL you don't choose 2.08.0000. You have to choose 2.08.HSPL. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
Ok , you see what i did those easy steps what do when is way easier for someone to follow. But i understand till 9, what then to do.

I only going to start this progress till i 100% understand what to do, i need to know the steps first.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
What don't you understand about 9?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
You'll see a screen like this when you install magldr and hold the power on button.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
No, i mean i unsterstand it inclusive 9. So i undstand 9.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Beretta93:
If you're afraid of bricking your phone or if you don't will to try something on your own, don't flash your phone and do not even comme back to xda again. You're lucky enough that some nice guy is willing to guide you...
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Basically after step 9 all you have to do is flash an Android ROM.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=929324

There's a big list of all the ROM's available. I'm just looking for one that doesn't involve Clockwork Mod. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Don't say that, he'll be afraid he's going to brick it then! ;p
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
So i all have to is step 10 and install a rom. Can u help me to find out a good rom for me, i dont need to be newest. Internet must, android market must work and there must be as much working as it can be.

Can u also how explain me how to install it?

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( i just formatted my SD card, with the tutorial you gave me, ) but when i go to Disk 2 where my sd card is. You had to delete something, i had nothing to delete.

Then i clikced on create. Option Primary and Fat ( 2gb card) and clicked OK then Apply. It now says its a FAT sd card. ( SO NOT FAT32..)

Thats all i did, im done now ?

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Is this how step 10 must go:

I am then on end of step 9, black screen and click usb flasher. From there>>

10. Ensure "Automatically adjust backlight" is NOT checked (how can i do this when im on the black screen or must i do this before i begin with this all)

11.Visit GameSquare by clicking this link and scroll to the bottom of that page, look for the "Download" link at the bottom. Save the file (currently it is named "HD2Froyo_V2.1.7z") to your computer.

12. Then copy the file i just downloaded on the SD card(root), and unzip it on your sd card

13 Put the sd card in your mobile and for to File Explorer> storagecard>android

14. then click on CLRCAD.exe (it won't respond, but then it's not supposed to, click it anyway), then click haret.exe

And then your done!??

But what does this mean, I cant use windows mobile anymore, and is this steps correct?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] raven_raven:
So there is one very good Sense ROM that you flash by DAF. It's called prj's Clean Desire - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=897191.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
You don't need to them steps. That's for booting Android from the SD card.

Use the ROM which Raven_raven linked to, it's a starter and everything works.

That's after you have the black Magldr screen, you go to USB flasher and flash the .exe found in the folder that you downloaded and unzipped. :)

That's your last step, then you're done. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
But i still dont know if my SD card is correct, i use 2gb card. And in the sd tutorial it says i must make it fat, and NOT fat 32.

So is that ok?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
With the ROM raven linked to you don't need an Ext3 partition. I think that tutorial is slightly out-dated. You're best off making a FAT32 than a FAT/FAT16.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
.. i cant make a fat32 on a 2gb card. Thats says the tutorial u gave me..

But can i start now or can i not start? I got now a Fat 2gb card.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Do you have a Ext3 partition on it too? If you do, you're best off going in to Minitool, right clicking the Ext partition and clicking delete. Then the FAT partition, right click on it and click resize and drag it all the way up. Don't forget to click apply. ;)

Then you're ready. Make sure you download the ROM Raven linked to. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
This is what i got now:

http://img402.imageshack.us/i/htcp.jpg/

What to do now?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Right click on it, click format then under 'file system' chose Fat32. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
Ok thanks ill record it now, and follow the steps
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
No problem. Good luck. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
I did step 1 good, it said ''WE hacked it'' and then it restarted the htc.

But now im at step 4: ''Connect mobile to pc while its on HSLP 2.08 mode''

How can i get to HSLP mode? Is that volume down + turn off ( that you see the red,green,blue,white color screen)

because then i ran : CustomRUU.exe and it says YOU must have active sync connection, and i didnt had active sync connection when i was at that screen.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Have you tried running the RUU or not? Yeah HSPL is when you get to the tri-colour screen by holding down volume and power. Try run the RUU, it should run. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
im running ruu now, its already buissy 2 minutes still 0%.

as i said i didnt have active sync connection..

OK I did get errror

I followed instrusction it now again normal..

i had ERROR [2orsomething]: UPDATE ERROR

EDIT:

at the tri colour screen it says in white area ''usb'', but on my active sync it doesnt connect
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Do you have HSPL installed correctly? When in the colour screen, does it say 2.08.0000 or 2.08.HSPL?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
No stil 1.420000, i run the hspl4.exe and it did said : Yea we hacked it!

NOW IT DOES! i did again now i got 2.08 hspl, now im running the update again.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Now that you have the proper HSPL it should install properly. :) After it flashes, boot back in to HSPL and flash MAGLDR the same way. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
nevermind,.asfasfas
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
You're using the wrong file. Don't use the .daf file. Use the RomUpdateUtility one. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
After that flashes, hold the power button down until you see the MAGLDR menu. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
yea im now at

USB Flasher mode

Wait USB...USB

And now? must i run Rominstaller.exe ????

Then it says:

Instructions:

1) Restart the phone

2) Hold down power button

3) Using "Volume Down" select the USB Flashing menu entry

4) Press the "Pick up call" (left) button.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Yeah, go to that while your USB is plugged in then run the .exe on your PC. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
i get this:

Error happen

Read below for more information

Error Description: USB init failed

Info: .\RSPL\RSPL.cpp (723)

I reboot the phone, selected 5.usb flasher

Then it says:

Usb flasher mode

wait usb...usb

Then i click rominstaller.exe next, next

erroor..

solved it!

1. download 2 files and place them in the map:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=895655

2. uncheck at active sync allow usb connections
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
I was just about to say you need to disable USB connections in ActiveSync. Enjoy your bricked HD2. :) Not really bricked though, Android! :D
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
Yeeuh yeeuh yeeuh android!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Nice. :)

Don't forget to thank all of my posts in this thread. :D

Jk. :D
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
works nice, and thank you!!! Do you know about the rom i installed what not is working?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
Im sorry alread find in the rom topic. Anyway I bought a new htc hd 2 phone and iwill go install again android on it. But i need to know which rom should i install? I just read this topic: http://aliwaqas.info/top-5-best-nand-android-2-2-froyo-custom-roms-for-htc-hd2/

And i am used to be using this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=897191

prj Clean Desire is that the best one, and can i install any other rom i want or cant i just install every rom i want?

( rom install is the thing you do after malgdred, right? )
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Dude, all ROMs are going to work. Just go in to the Development section and look at the threads and decide which one you want. Most need CWM now though. You can watch this video on how to do that. But where he's putting the intrid.gz and zImage on the SD card you don't need to do that part using the newest CWM that can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=898913. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
Yea because I know i installed everything on phone it self and not sd card, so i dont want to do things wrong. Most tutorials on youtube are installing on Sd card.

But what does that mean installing clockwork? And prj Clean Desire works fine, but are there better ones?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
I don't really understand what you mean by better?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] noex90:
Hey everybody! I installed the HSpl 2.08 or something like that, but somehow I don't seem to get the Romupdate utillity on it, because it says ERROR 240

`The update utillity can not open the requested file. Please check the update utillity..

What does this mean? And what can I do to make it work???
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
I mean faster, and a rom what use less battery. My will go down 1% every 3 minutes. Like gingerbread 2.3 or other roms, are they better then this one?

:)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] ad3qz:
hi,

after i follow this thread, i want to ask you something @skellyyy

i did a dual-boot on my HD2, WM6.5 and Froyo 2.2.

Now, i want to install Android only in my HD2, i want to delete Windows system.

What should i do?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
i got new htc hd 2 and i have to put new android on it again. This time its a htc hd 2 with slp 3.03.000

What must i do?

Btw:

Cant i just run hspl 4 because in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5279236&postcount=4

it says it works on 3.030000 but i dont want to brick my phone!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Skellyyy:
Yes just run HSPL4 which supports 3.03. and select 2.08.HSPL and then just flash MAGLDR etc. :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Furfixz:
yes thanks i already did that:P
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninjabeirut:
Hi, I try to install http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=11235336#post11235336 trough xrecovery

It is rooted, got the right brand. But i always get some kind of error like

E:Failure at line 1

copy_dir PACKAGE:system SYSTEM:

Installation Aborted.

Any help? Plz
[Click Themes and Apps] nelenzi:
i need app hlsw mobile full...
[Click Themes and Apps] Hirakim:
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Have fun
[Click Themes and Apps] shomister:
Wow, i didnt know there is mobile version, thnx. I love xda :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Greenfieldan:
I was on CM7 for about a week now, and I (obviously) did a backup of my old setup before I flashed it. Now, when I try to restore back to it I get stuck in bootloops (or any other previous backup).

If it helps, it loads the lockscreen with no background/service once, then goes into a bootloops :/
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Terrance31:
Can anyone tell me what kernals are good for both speed and good battery life??
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DCrozier28:
It's really all a matter of preference!! There are a ton to choose from. I would say try a few and find what works best for you. I am using Bionix 1.3.1 with the KB1 + voodoo and it's great. Search the stickies on the android development section for different kernels. you can flash just the kernel. I have heard a lot of people have good experience with ka5 and ka7 with voodoo. Good luck!!

BTW...it's kernel not kernal. common mistake. : )