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Hi everyone.
Just migrated over to andriod from the windows mobile forums, and I have a new white simfree hero with the new firmware 2.73.405.5.146733 just flashed.
1-Is it possible to instal my apps to the sd card, instead of the default phone memory? (what app, and how to for a android novice, I guess I am not rooted?)
2-Is there anyway to use the barcode scanner without logging in google services to download stuff?
Thanks in advance, I just wish I had migrated from windows mobile ages ago, as the hero and android operating system rocks...
gadjet said:
Hi everyone.
Just migrated over to andriod from the windows mobile forums, and I have a new white simfree hero with the new firmware 2.73.405.5.146733 just flashed.
1-Is it possible to instal my apps to the sd card, instead of the default phone memory? (what app, and how to for a android novice, I guess I am not rooted?)
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it is possible, called a2sd or apps2sd, and is default in some custom roms, e.g. modaco. check out the dev section of the forum.
gadjet said:
2-Is there anyway to use the barcode scanner without logging in google services to download stuff?
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do you need to install it or use? afaik it is independent from google when using, it just uses the google websearch for found products.
gadjet said:
Thanks in advance, I just wish I had migrated from windows mobile ages ago, as the hero and android operating system rocks...
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well, ages ago there was no android and the htc hero is the first device that really rocks, not only IMHO. so you're right on time, we just got the kernel sources, so the hacking has begun
Thanks for your time kendong2...
I have tried the APP2CD application cheers, but I can't get it to work?, i.e. I open the program and it says the SD card is not formatted correctly, and gives you a slide bar for the fat32 and ext2 partion size, I move the bar click apply then it goes to a screen that gives you a reboot buttton, but when i press the button nothing happen? (I tried to manaully shut down and restart my hero, but no change made?) I don't know wheather flashing the new rom has changed anything in android http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559613
The barcode scanner issue is when i use it to scan a barcode of my pc monitor, it asks me to log into googlemail, or won't let you use it? i will try to use the barcode scanner from within the hero (navigate through hero's browser to download page) and see if it asks the same from googlemail?
Thanks again for your help.
i think you need a rooted device for apps2sd. have you considered installing modacos custom rom? apps2sd works automatically there...
as for partitioning: there are tutorials on how to partition the sdcard manually, i would suggest you to install amon-ras recovery image, as it brings the feature of automatically partitioning your sdcard.
kendong2 said:
i think you need a rooted device for apps2sd. have you considered installing modacos custom rom? apps2sd works automatically there...
as for partitioning: there are tutorials on how to partition the sdcard manually, i would suggest you to install amon-ras recovery image, as it brings the feature of automatically partitioning your sdcard.
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Just a little addition to this -i'm pretty sure that Apps2sd only works on the Modaco rom - i couldnt get it to work on the stock rom. The second i updated to Modaco it worked a treat.
Hello everybody,
I try to root my 1.6 G1 for many days now. Followed many more tutorials. TheUnlockr, YouTube, XDA-Dev and other Android-Forums.
The problem is an error message when I try to flash the 1.5 Update. Everytime it says "00028002 Not allow". Tried the flashing process with so many DREAIMG.nbh's from different websites. Tried the US and the UK Version but nothing, really nothing worked.
And now, after Google and all these tutorials didn't work, I ask you for help. I hope that i won't get stupid posts =)
Thanks in advance!
did you format to FAT32?
I really don't know. I normally use Mac OS X 10.6.2 and don't know how to format there. Under Windows 7 which I use with BootCamp I right-clicked the SD-Card and selected "format..." but then there is an error message too like "not found". I don't have an adapter for the microSD. Do you have any Tips for me?
i'm not sure about other ways to format (anyone, lend a hand please?) but i think you need it to be FAT32.
EDIT: disk utility. i think you can get it there. just backup beforehand.
I Googled for formatting under Macintosh. FAT works, but there's no option for FAT32... Really need help.
Could anyone post me the "best" files/tutorial for downgrading a german G1, please?
19SK91 said:
I Googled for formatting under Macintosh. FAT works, but there's no option for FAT32... Really need help.
Could anyone post me the "best" files/tutorial for downgrading a german G1, please?
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Well read the edit in my post. Some say Disk Utility works for FAT32, some say it doesn't. Hmm, i don't have macintosh so i can't really try it ATM.
Disk Utility was what I tried. But I just have these options:
4 times "Mac OS X Extended" and "MS-DOS Dateisystem (FAT)". Don't think that this is right.
But do you have a link to a tutorial for rooting a german G1 at 1.6? Because the files I downloaded always had different sizes and I don't know which the right one is/was?
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Disk Utility was what I tried. But I just have these options:
4 times "Mac OS X Extended" and "MS-DOS Dateisystem (FAT)". Don't think that this is right.
But do you have a link to a tutorial for rooting a german G1 at 1.6? Because the files I downloaded always had different sizes and I don't know which the right one is/was?
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Fat32 might be a windows only format just like EXT is a linux only format, so you will need to find a program that can do it like paragon or have a friend format it on their computer.
I do have Windows but it always says that the SD card can't be found. Don't know why.
I connect the G1 to my MacBook and run Windows 7. I mount USB and choose the SD card in Windows. Then I right-click on it and say "format...". After that it seems that the G1 automatically dismounts the SD card so that Windows can't find it...
Edit: How does the G1 itself format the SD card?
Edit 2: After formatting G1 in Mac (MS-DOS (FAT)) it said that something's wrong with the SD card and Android wanted me to format it again. I did it but Windows doesn't find the SD card anymore -.-'
Edit 3: G1 also doesn't find the SD card anymore xD
Formatted the SD card to FAT32 but the problem doesn't disappear...
Will try it now with RC7 instead of RC29. Don't think that it'll work because I already tried this before but who cares...
Edit: RC7 also doensn't work. I tried to install the "signed-kila-ota-148830.de6a94ca" update too. But after a while it says "Installation aborted"... I really need help!!
19SK91 said:
Formatted the SD card to FAT32 but the problem doesn't disappear...
Will try it now with RC7 instead of RC29. Don't think that it'll work because I already tried this before but who cares...
Edit: RC7 also doensn't work. I tried to install the "signed-kila-ota-148830.de6a94ca" update too. But after a while it says "Installation aborted"... I really need help!!
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Alright put your sd card back into your g1. Unmount it in settings, then format it from there. When it's done, plug your g1 back into your computer or use and sd card reader (Personally, I prefer the card reader.) I use a mac based laptop as well, but i put windows on it as a partition. (I needa play my games ) See if your computer detects it now. And what do you mean that the problem doesn't disappear? Wasn't your problem the fact that the card didn't format?
No, the original problem is/was, that I can't get back to 1.5. No matter what file I choose, this damn "00028... Not Allow" problem appears everytime.
19SK91 said:
Formatted the SD card to FAT32 but the problem doesn't disappear...
Will try it now with RC7 instead of RC29. Don't think that it'll work because I already tried this before but who cares...
Edit: RC7 also doensn't work. I tried to install the "signed-kila-ota-148830.de6a94ca" update too. But after a while it says "Installation aborted"... I really need help!!
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Na bra... go ahead an try one more thing..
Macs by default automatically unzip files when downloaded from the internet.
So if this is the case, the file your downloading isn't in the correct format (atleast for the phone). You can even try re-zipping the file but its not gonna work. This happened to me, the only way to fix it is to change the Mac preferences to not automatically unzip/open/handle files downloaded. Its been so long I cant remember the right steps in order to do this. But Im pretty sure thats why you're getting hung up. If you have a Windows availible to you, try downloading it again on the PC and moving it to your SD and see if it works Oo. Or just change your Mac settings and redownload. This MIGHT be your problem.
On second though, this might not be your problem. But maybe worth a try.
19SK91 said:
Hello everybody,
I try to root my 1.6 G1 for many days now. Followed many more tutorials. TheUnlockr, YouTube, XDA-Dev and other Android-Forums.
The problem is an error message when I try to flash the 1.5 Update. Everytime it says "00028002 Not allow". Tried the flashing process with so many DREAIMG.nbh's from different websites. Tried the US and the UK Version but nothing, really nothing worked.
And now, after Google and all these tutorials didn't work, I ask you for help. I hope that i won't get stupid posts =)
Thanks in advance!
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Looking at your info, I'm assuming you're using a German G1
If that's the case I'm pretty sure you have to use the goldcard method to downgrade your G1 then root.
I'm not 100% sure on this, but based on what you've already tried and the flag below your location and post count, it might be a good idea to read up on it and try another method.
Check this thread out for a little more detail
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=485364
@nopotential: So, could you tell me how to change this in the settings? 'Cause I right-clicked on a .zip, chose "open with..." and said "The unarchiver". Then i said "always open with" but it doesn't work...
@jackslim: I do have Windows 7 and the MacBook Pro does have a SD card reader but I do not have an adapter... Is there any chance to do this without a WM Device (If this is also Windows 7 ^^)?!
@all: Does anybody have a good downgrading tutorial für GERMAN/EUROPEAN G1s that worked for him/her too? That would be really nice.
By the way: What time is it in the US now? Is it in the morning?!
I'm just piecing together bits of other information I've found on various posts, so this may or may not work. Since you'll be using a macbook you should be able to dd to the sdcard
The first thing you need to do is get the CID of your SD Card
You can do this with adb, if you need help setting up adb see here
After ADB is setup
*Make sure on your phone you go to settings -> applications -> development and make sure USB Debugging is checked
check that it is working by opening a terminal and using
Code:
adb devices (enter)
If you see a serial number it's working, if not refer back to the adb setup guide and check for what you may have missed. If you seen a serial number do the next step
Code:
adb shell (enter)
cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid (enter)
Now you should have the CID of your SD Card (write it down exactly). If you know an easier way to get this info directly from your macbook, feel free to try it that way.
Once you have your CID, go to this website scroll to the bottom, enter your email and cid as directed to, then wait for the email with your goldcard img
Once you recieve your goldcard.img, on your mac open a terminal, go to the directory you saved the goldcard.img to and
Code:
dd if=goldcard.img of=/path/to/your/sdcard bs=384 (enter)
*Note: Change /path/to/your/sdcard to what it actually is
Now add DREAIMG.nbh to the SD Card, and reboot your phone into the bootloader Camera + Power **Cross Fingers While You Wait*** And hopefully it will work
I don't have a Mac, never even used a Mac. I'm just piecing bits of information from different posts in an attempt to assist you downgrade. Although none of these steps should cause any damage to your Macbook/PC/Phone/House/Leg/Car or grandchildren. Try these steps at your own risk
And inresponse to the current time in the US, it's approximately 11:10 am on the eastern coast
Whoa, thanks for this. I don't know how to show you how thankful I am in english ^^
At the moment I'm not able to try this 'cause I'm busy but I'll post the result of it =)
Thanks again.
Also see this post
It specifically says for a Dutch phone, but I think most continental G1's that are having the downgrade problem require the same method to fix it
I have been trying to install android to NAND on my bell Vogue with no success. I had an early build of MYN's rom installed but I switched back to WM for a while because of battery life issues with android. Now that those issues have been taken care of I would like to switch back to android permanently.
I have been following all of the directions that I have read, but cannot seem to access the installer menu. I have tried holding down volume up, center d-pad and touching the middle of the screen and none of them will work.
I am coming from NFSFAN's latest WM rom with the radio fully updated. I am flashing the most recent Vogue images that I can find and it still doesn't seem to work.
Is there something that I am doing wrong? is there an alternative method to get a permanent install of android?
Thanks!
shabicht said:
I have been trying to install android to NAND on my bell Vogue with no success. I had an early build of MYN's rom installed but I switched back to WM for a while because of battery life issues with android. Now that those issues have been taken care of I would like to switch back to android permanently.
I have been following all of the directions that I have read, but cannot seem to access the installer menu. I have tried holding down volume up, center d-pad and touching the middle of the screen and none of them will work.
I am coming from NFSFAN's latest WM rom with the radio fully updated. I am flashing the most recent Vogue images that I can find and it still doesn't seem to work.
Is there something that I am doing wrong? is there an alternative method to get a permanent install of android?
Thanks!
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So what do you see when it starts up? Do you see tux and scrolling text?
yes i see all the text, but after it tells me to hold the center button to enter the menu it just continues along and tries to load android (which is not yet installed) and so it fails.
thanks for the reply!
shabicht said:
yes i see all the text, but after it tells me to hold the center button to enter the menu it just continues along and tries to load android (which is not yet installed) and so it fails.
thanks for the reply!
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try this - do a pinhole (soft) reset, then just after you feel the double buzz, give a good tap in the middle of the screen and hold it.
Ok, Will do. I will try that again... I have tried the middle of the screen before and I have tried holding from as early as right after boot to as late as right when it gives the hold message.
Still no luck... Does anybody else have any ideas as to what might be going wrong?
Also, would it be possible to run via haret and then install to nand somehow?
I tried to install to SD card and I still could not access the installer!
All of my buttons work, but for some reason they are not getting me into the installer. I think this issue started about the time they switched to holding center D-pad instead of volume up.
could I just use an old Vogue img file?
looking for any other ideas!
Thanks
shabicht said:
I tried to install to SD card and I still could not access the installer!
All of my buttons work, but for some reason they are not getting me into the installer. I think this issue started about the time they switched to holding center D-pad instead of volume up.
could I just use an old Vogue img file?
looking for any other ideas!
Thanks
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What method of install are you using norootfs or the old way
I have been using norootfs. I have never used sqsh would it be possible to install that way?
EDIT: I am trying the SQSH method, but it seems like this is not a permanent install, is that correct? I would really like to be able to run android permanently.
shabicht said:
I have been using norootfs. I have never used sqsh would it be possible to install that way?
EDIT: I am trying the SQSH method, but it seems like this is not a permanent install, is that correct? I would really like to be able to run android permanently.
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What files do have in the andboot folder
When I was trying to install to NAND all I had in the andboot folder was the androidinstall.tar
when trying the SD card install I used all of the files included in MYN's download.
i am using an 8gb microsd HC card formatted FAT32 which I think is what it is supposed to be.
shabicht said:
When I was trying to install to NAND all I had in the andboot folder was the androidinstall.tar
when trying the SD card install I used all of the files included in MYN's download.
i am using an 8gb microsd HC card formatted FAT32 which I think is what it is supposed to be.
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you don't have haret or a nbh file in the andboot folder
when trying to install to NAND I have no Haret (I don't think it is required) and in that case the NBH is flashed to the phone, but not on the SD card
when trying to install to SD i have Haret in the andboot folder, but no NBH.
shabicht said:
when trying to install to NAND I have no Haret (I don't think it is required) and in that case the NBH is flashed to the phone, but not on the SD card
when trying to install to SD i have Haret in the andboot folder, but no NBH.
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Well I have haret,zimage,default.txt,androidinstall.tar, and intrid for my SD install
yes, sorry i was unclear, I do have all of those files when I am trying the SD install (everything that is in MYN's download folder for warm donut REL 5)
thanks for all your help!
Try reformatting the card because I had that issue with my card before but back up the info on the card first
shabicht said:
yes, sorry i was unclear, I do have all of those files when I am trying the SD install (everything that is in MYN's download folder for warm donut REL 5)
thanks for all your help!
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Your welcome
I did a full reformat as FAT32 and still am having no success
shabicht said:
I did a full reformat as FAT32 and still am having no success
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Damn try downloading another version of haret to see if that will help
I have been trying all sorts of different versions. Most recently I have tried to install incubus26Jc's superfroyo RLS10 to no avail. Whatever I do I simply cannot get to the installer menu! I have tried holding center d-pad, volume up, camera and the middle of the touchscreen. none of these seem to work for me. Is there anything else I can try or does anybody know a reliable way of flashing to nand without the noMoRootFS method?
thanks!
Neopeek just release a build of gingerbread and let me tell you..... this **** is sweet! Runs faster than any eclair or froyo rom out there and its only in alpha!
links:
http://www.neopeek.com/forum/Androi...read-Alpha2-available?limit=10&start=100#5966
Nice, thanks for the link. Gonna try it in a few minutes.
EDIT:
Ok, I have no idea how to start that thing up.
Anyone?
Crembo said:
Nice, thanks for the link. Gonna try it in a few minutes.
EDIT:
Ok, I have no idea how to start that thing up.
Anyone?
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just download mini tool partioning its free find on google.Partition your sdcard the main to be f32 and another one ex2 partition both as primary.Put all packege on sdcard and follow readme.text inside thats all. Use any good kernel you were using, and enjoy
Ah is it possible to make an ext2 file? Just like XDAndroid?
I tried to just run the npkinstall but it crashed. Now I can't even run haret or a few other apps on my phone. I'm getting, "...cannot be opened. either it is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of its components cannot be found.." Is there a quick fix for this? Or am I going to have to restore? I kind of don't want to have to restore..
testing now...
It`s fast but unstable, random reboots, gallery flickering, waiting alpha 3 ver.
xrshwy said:
testing now...
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Npkinstall only crash if there is no ext2 on sdcard so it is a must have ext2, just create f32 and ext2 and see
sirthoz said:
Npkinstall only crash if there is no ext2 on sdcard so it is a must have ext2, just create f32 and ext2 and see
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Yes, I have ext2. the Gingerbread running on topaz is good, some point need improvement. it is worth to try.
Thanks.
Nice work they did, but didn't like the graphics. They seemed low quality, I suppose there was a resolution issue with the graphics.
After messing around with it overnight i have noticed several stability issues mostly pertaining to apps (such as the gallery mentioned, browser and google search) but it is still the alpha build. Hopefully neopeek will release the alpha3 build promised today but if not its still nice to know that gingerbread is up and running!
for those who are trying to figure out the install there is step by step instructions on the thread if you scroll down a tad. In summary, download mini partion tool. run it. find your sd card and reformat it with a fat32 partition and ext2 partition, both must be set to primary but the ext2 partition only needs 400-600 mb. after this copy and paste everything from the package download and get a kernel ( note: must use neopeek kernels! best i found so far is th "htc-msm-linux @ 20101204_005141" just google and download) next step is to put the correct startup file in the root and the right install startup in the npkinstall folder. Next is to run the install file inside the npkinstall folder...wait.... it'll restart your phone then you can run haret! make sure you put the zimage and module files in the root like you would with an xda android port.
Yeah seems pretty snappy, like others have mentioned it has stability issues. I've gotta say I am impressed with how well it works for an alpha build.
Angry birds seems really smooth except the screen flicker.
Run cool but wifi doesn't work for me , and no camera, any answer for me?
camera is an ongoing problem and won't be fixed for awhile tho they have apparently gotten it to work on diamond. as for the wifi you just need to use the kernel i posted heres a link to the download
http://code.google.com/p/zimages/do...inux-20101204_005141-package.tar.bz2&can=2&q=
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camera is an ongoing problem and won't be fixed for awhile tho they have apparently gotten it to work on diamond. as for the wifi you just need to use the kernel i posted heres a link to the download
http://code.google.com/p/zimages/do...inux-20101204_005141-package.tar.bz2&can=2&q=
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Your kernel doesn't work , need rename and overwrite the old one?
I have been running Neopeeks build for the last 24 hours, and i must say it is almost as fast as FRX03 Froyo build. Some apps do freeze the device and must soft reset, Gps was not working, battery drain was huge and videos could not be played(tested with youtube). I don't own a BT headset so did not test that. All in all it is a great alpha build,and totally worth a try if you don't mind partioning your sd card.
i have a problem, my htc topaz is freezing on xdandroid 2.2 (i am using lastest kernel,rootfs,modules) what can i do? Please help me
I have the same problem, someone could help us?
emre305 said:
i have a problem, my htc topaz is freezing on xdandroid 2.2 (i am using lastest kernel,rootfs,modules) what can i do? Please help me
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can you explain this better? When is it freezing? what are you doing while it freezes? which version (frx04,frx05,ect.) is freezing? We can not help without more information.
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can you explain this better? When is it freezing? what are you doing while it freezes? which version (frx04,frx05,ect.) is freezing? We can not help without more information.
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also on my raph800 this happens.
i only tested frx04.
but similar situation appears on some other build like neopeek's donut build.
it just freezes after booted. i'm can see the home screen , i don't touch anything, i even didn't enabe data. once on frx04 i waited an hour and it's still inoperable
In my Topaz I have the latest FRX05 and also kernel, roots.... I'm quite sure that has some problem with the 3G because the phone freezes some time after the signal was established and I can't see the 3G icon anymore. After 3 or 4 reboot the phone doesn't freeze but without Internet and 3G icon as well.
Have you tried to format the sdcard and replace all the files? Sometimes this helps to get rid of some fragments of files left from just deleting. try a fresh install, or try deleting data.img and creating a new one(on boot).
i have used frx04,frx05 but still freezing.Freze surf market, install and use the application etc. there is no reason for the freeze. i don't understand for why (my english is too bad i am sorry)
try change the SD card i had a problem with a 1g freezing befor but now with a new 4go SD card problem resolved !
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Have you tried to format the sdcard and replace all the files? Sometimes this helps to get rid of some fragments of files left from just deleting. try a fresh install, or try deleting data.img and creating a new one(on boot).
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Everything works now and faster!!!!
There is some problem with the APN and MMS settings they should be set up correctly to avoid freezes. Now I have every latest component installed and working very well.
Hi
I use frx06, have copyed FRX06\STARTUPS\Topaz\startup.txt to root of sd card
and booted with haret.exe.
I do not get the calibration dots (sometimes i get a half dot sometimes nothing(of course I have deleted the calibration file in the root of the SD card)) have seen on another walk through where the dots is, and after guessing where the dots is, after a while the os is showing up and I can do some tasks.
Picture 1: After 1 - 2 minuts the phone freeze when trying to make a call. I can do nothing.
Picture 2: After 1 - 2 minuts the phone freeze when trying to unlock the phone. I still can do nothing.
Please help