I wanna do this. Pls help a noob.

[jsorryman]

I feel like I am.being a pain in the ass here, but I.read the links, looked over threads, and it seems like all of the rooting threads assume that this is not the first Android device the reader has rooted.

I'm not a dumbass, I installed a hybrid OS on my Blackberry. But the crackberry.com forums really had step-by-step instructions. Any body here able to do something like that, with explanations of everything. You know, for a noob.

Also, the factory reset on the phone, is that to out of box status, or will it include OTAs recueved since?

 

[lfnsr]

Cool. So, rooting my phone is gonna factory reset it. No big deal. When I back everything up, do I back it up to my PC? What program do I use? When I download the ROM and install it on the root of my SD card, do I download it onto a PC or with my phone?

You would back up via TWRP and the backup is saved to the folder on the SD Card. It basically gives you a backup in-case something goes wrong you can restore a working version.

 

[CarrieK]

How do I create this nandroid back up?

How far have you gotten in the process? I haven't done the HTC way so I don't know how much I can help. Do you have Clockwork recovery installed? I use twrp, but it is my understanding that with the HTC method only Clockwork works.

I don't know if you have tried this, but I have gotten lots of help by searching YouTube. You would be amazed at the great tutorials people put out there. I understand about needing both visual and hands-on instruction. Maybe that will help you.

You are not being a pain. Everyone needs help every now and then. I just wish I were able to do more.

 

[lfnsr]

I feel like I am.being a pain in the ass here, but I.read the links, looked over threads, and it seems like all of the rooting threads assume that this is not the first Android device the reader has rooted.

I'm not a dumbass, I installed a hybrid OS on my Blackberry. But the crackberry.com forums really had step-by-step instructions. Any body here able to do something like that, with explanations of everything. You know, for a noob.

Also, the factory reset on the phone, is that to out of box status, or will it include OTAs recueved since?

No worries man. We all had to start new - I am still a noob when it comes to Android. I came from BB but never did any OS hybrids. The link we provided is the best step-by-step guide and if you can follow instructions you shouldn't have any issues. The factory reset just means that you will have to set up the phone again - not hard at all. Once you have root and put on a custom ROM - do not take any OTA updates. The ROM developers will update the ROM with the latest. Accepting OTA's will cause MAJOR issues.

 

[jsorryman]

Cool. And yeah, following instructions is no prob. I will check out the YouTube vids.

 

[lfnsr]

Cool. And yeah, following instructions is no prob. I will check out the YouTube vids.

I believe there is a video on the link as well. Just not sure if it is step-by-step as I haven't watched it since I rooted before Hboot 1.5. Let us know if you have any other questions.

 

[mark1107]

Guys I need help too. Ok i have hboot 1.5. I went to htcs website and followed the directions and now my boot loader is turned to s-off. I still cant get my phone rooted. My only problem is my android-sdk-windows folder is located on my desktop and I can open a command prompt window but evrytime I try to do the adb push recovery.img\sdcard\ it comes back as cannot do this fucntion as adb is not a recognized command. Here are my problems:

1. I dont know how to open a command prompt window to find my android sdk tools file where I put my ruu2.3.2.3 and my recovery.img
2. I keep getting an error that says in cmd window that adb is not recognized.
3. my adroid sdk tools folder is on my desktop. so Exactly how do I type the command prompt words that will open the correct folder so I can push this adb recovery img to my sd card
4. Does my phone have to be connected and just charging to my desktop? Or does it have to be in the fastboot 3 adnroids skateborading at the bottom white screen connected to my desktop?
5. This is where my files are: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools exactly what are the words I need to type to open a command prompt to get this adb to push to my evo 3d?

This is what I get everytime:

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools> adb push recovery.img \sdcard\ (I hit enter here)
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools>

 

[jsorryman]

So, I am watching these videos.... I don't see or hear anyone talking about back ups, nandroid or otherwise...

 

[dvs1j#IM]

So, I am watching these videos.... I don't see or hear anyone talking about back ups, nandroid or otherwise...

I second this. I have never heard nor seen anyone talk of this? Where and how guys? jsorryman, Im in the same damn boat. My Iliterate frind rooted his photon, and he has no tech skills whatsoever, and I have difficulty with this... WTF

 

[jsorryman]

So, I am downloading the necessary stuff to my PC. Despite downloading jdk from the java site, the AndroidSDK installer is telling me that it doesn't see where I have downloaded jdk. Ut will let you continue beyond that point, even asking you if you believe that the lack of recognition is in error. So, I maydo this, however there are 2 downloads, 1 for Microsoft x64, which I could swear I have, and one for x86. Anyway, I will check the system specs and make sure I have the right download. Away from home for the moment. In any event, this.is.nerve-wracking...

 

[jsorryman]

But hey, I was nervous when I hacked my Blackberry too. Just curious, how will the CleanROM differ from the stock ROM? Will it have less apps, or just more removable ones?

 

[hitman4274]

Nanroid backups and titanium backups arnt talked about much cause most people do them out of routine now,
A nandriod for clockworkmod is simple just scroll thro recovery till u find back up/restore and press back up,and then be patient.... Titanium back up is an app in market.....(normally-don't restore all apps +data after a flash) cleanrom is a great ROM that has a lot of stuff added and a lot of stuff removed, all the blotware apps are gone, it comes with a really good kernal allowing you to overclock(so unnecessary with the 3d tho) even comes with "beats technollogy" from dre LOL

Sent from my clean sharp shooter

 

[hitman4274]

Guys I need help too. Ok i have hboot 1.5. I went to htcs website and followed the directions and now my boot loader is turned to s-off. I still cant get my phone rooted. My only problem is my android-sdk-windows folder is located on my desktop and I can open a command prompt window but evrytime I try to do the adb push recovery.img\sdcard\ it comes back as cannot do this fucntion as adb is not a recognized command. Here are my problems:

1. I dont know how to open a command prompt window to find my android sdk tools file where I put my ruu2.3.2.3 and my recovery.img
2. I keep getting an error that says in cmd window that adb is not recognized.
3. my adroid sdk tools folder is on my desktop. so Exactly how do I type the command prompt words that will open the correct folder so I can push this adb recovery img to my sd card
4. Does my phone have to be connected and just charging to my desktop? Or does it have to be in the fastboot 3 adnroids skateborading at the bottom white screen connected to my desktop?
5. This is where my files are: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools exactly what are the words I need to type to open a command prompt to get this adb to push to my evo 3d?

This is what I get everytime:

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools> adb push recovery.img \sdcard\ (I hit enter here)
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools>

Sry for double post but btw just because you used HTC method doesn't mean you are s-off. In fact you should still be s-on, just rootable.

Sent from my clean sharp shooter

 

[jsorryman]

Android ASK and AVD manager is.currently installing archives. In the message log among the announcements that this or that has been downloaded/installed, there have been 2 odd ones:

'adb kill-server' failed- run manually if necessary

Remote host closed connection during handshake

Anybody seen these before? Or had the ADK and AVD manager install a ton of archives?

BTW, the last message came just after it was downloading SDK Android platform 3.2......

 

[hitman4274]

Android ASK and AVD manager is.currently installing archives. In the message log among the announcements that this or that has been downloaded/installed, there have been 2 odd ones:

'adb kill-server' failed- run manually if necessary

Remote host closed connection during handshake

Anybody seen these before? Or had the ADK and AVD manager install a ton of archives?

BTW, the last message came just after it was downloading SDK Android platform 3.2......

Yea you don't need most of those LOL, the ones you will be using are Google usb drivers and the sdk tools revision 12 last I seen,


Sent from my clean sharp shooter

 

[jsorryman]

Yea you don't need most of those LOL, the ones you will be using are Google usb drivers and the sdk tools revision 12 last I seen,


Sent from my clean sharp shooter

Good, they were takin forever to d/l. And I am.def not gonna proceed until SOMEBODY here can tell me which of these I will need. Thanks for the continued support, guys and gals!

PS "about phone" says I amusing Android 2.3.4. if that nKes any diff.....

 

[jsorryman]

I just unlocked the bootloader. how doI install cleanROM? How do I install it on the root of my SD card?

 

[lfnsr]

I just unlocked the bootloader. how doI install cleanROM? How do I install it on the root of my SD card?

just responded you post in the CleanROM thread. Let us know if you have any issues.

 

[jsorryman]

So, scrosler and newboyx were BEYOND helpful last night. Helped me get TWRP recovery onto my 3VO. But I am still unsure how to proceed from here. I have checked the various guides online, but I still do not know how to proceed. Any help would be appreciated. And mega thanks to scrosler and newboyx.

 

[scrosler]

So, scrosler and newboyx were BEYOND helpful last night. Helped me get TWRP recovery onto my 3VO. But I am still unsure how to proceed from here. I have checked the various guides online, but I still do not know how to proceed. Any help would be appreciated. And mega thanks to scrosler and newboyx.

I will be making a tool to help you flash tonight (I say tonight but it could be 5 years from now depending on ow bad I get sidetracked and that happens very easy)

Othrewise there are instructions on my site.