tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63485791941530822122024-02-20T18:13:13.930+00:00Mark's BlogThis is a blog about the stuff I post so, could be anything, but most likely probably geeky!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-17891340873191009882018-08-29T17:40:00.001+01:002018-08-29T17:40:02.715+01:00WoopsI forgot I even had this blog...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-6023989813484185302015-07-30T21:43:00.001+01:002015-07-30T21:43:41.551+01:00Android devices not showing in Windows (MTP)This has bugged me for a few generations of devices now and stumped me a few times...<br />
<br />
Nexus 4, HTC One and Nexus 6 that I recall have had similar quirks - especially with later Windows versions (i.e. 8 and later)!<br />
<br />
I've moved files off my Nexus 6 a few times since I got it late last year, and this time... it decides to not appear - but I could see it in device manager as an ADB device...<br />
<br />
Found this article which explains a simple fix:<br />
<br />
http://www.howtogeek.com/195607/how-to-get-your-android-device-to-show-up-in-file-explorer-if-it-isnt/<br />
<br />
Basically device manager > Android ADB device > update driver > let me choose > USB MTP device > fixedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-22039959997744935542015-04-02T13:37:00.002+01:002015-04-02T14:09:45.427+01:00Sites, Services and Domain ControllersOne of the things that baffles me is how little Sites and Services is understood and oddly implemented around the place.<br />
<br />
I'd recommend giving this a good thorough read through, twice, if you administer AD anywhere - it's one of my most frequently shared links when someone starts talking to me for a couple of reasons of which I'll include a brief summery below...<br />
<br />
<b>Sites, Sites, Everywhere...</b> <a href="http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2011/04/29/sites-sites-everywhere.aspx">http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2011/04/29/sites-sites-everywhere.aspx</a><br />
<br />
<h4>
1) <span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Automatic Site Coverage</span></h4>
<div>
<div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; margin-top: 12px;">
Every domain controller in the forest follows this procedure:</div>
<br />
<ol style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">
<li>Build a list of target sites — sites that have no domain controllers for this domain (the domain of the current domain controller).</li>
<li>Build a list of candidate sites — sites that have domain controllers for this domain.</li>
<li>For every target site, follow these steps:</li>
</ol>
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li>Build a list of candidate sites of which this domain is a member. (If none, do nothing.)</li>
<li><b>Of these, build a list of sites that have the lowest site link cost to the target site. (If none, do nothing.)</b></li>
<li>If more than one, break ties (reduce this list to one candidate site) by choosing the site with the largest number of domain controllers.</li>
<li>If more than one, break ties by choosing the site that is first alphabetically.</li>
<li>Register target-site-specific SRV records for the domain controllers for this domain in the selected site.</li>
</ol>
<h4>
<span style="font-family: Segoe UI, Lucida Grande, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">2) DCLocator</span></span></h4>
<ol style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">
<li>Client does a DNS search for DC’s in _LDAP._TCP.dc._msdcs.<i>domainname</i></li>
<li>DNS server returns list of DC’s.</li>
<li>Client sends an LDAP ping to a DC asking for the site it is in based on the clients IP address (IP address ONLY! The client’s subnet is NOT known to the DC).</li>
<li>DC returns…<br />a. The client’s site or the site that’s associated with the subnet that most matches the client’s IP (determined by comparing just the client’s IP to the subnet-to-site table Netlogon builds at startup).<br />b. The site that the current domain controller is in.<br />c. A flag (DSClosestFlag=0 or 1) that indicates if the current DC is in the site closest to the client.</li>
<li>The client decides whether to use the current DC or to look for a closer option.<br />a. Client uses the current DC if it’s in the client’s site or in the site closest to the client as indicated by DSClosestFlag reported by the DC.<br />b. If DSClosestFlag indicates the current DC is not the closest, the client does a site specific DNS query to: _LDAP._TCP.<i>sitename._</i>sites.<i>domainname </i>(_LDAP or whatever service you happen to be looking for) and uses a returned domain controller.</li>
</ol>
<span style="font-family: Segoe UI, Lucida Grande, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">3) DNS</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe UI, Lucida Grande, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">The information above DCLocator about DNS records</span></span><span style="font-family: Segoe UI, Lucida Grande, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Segoe UI, Lucida Grande, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Segoe UI, Lucida Grande, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">After understanding all this - designing and spotting potential issues may becomes easier...</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-91876494206895141622015-01-06T15:21:00.004+00:002015-01-06T15:22:16.133+00:00RODC Deployed and not authenticating local usersI've seen this a few times so I am going to quickly write something about it.<br />
<b>Scenario</b>:<br />
Read Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) are deployed and yet the users that you would expect to authenticate to it, are going to a different domain controller (a normal DC).<br />
<br />
<b>Question:</b><br />
Have you configured Password Replication Policy on the RODC?<br />
Without configuring this they are not doing a lot... (apart from DNS etc. obviously)<br />
<br />
I have seen this a few times where someone has deployed an RODC and not followed through the configuration - generally because they understand the concept but not how to put it into practice.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>To check the config</b> - go to the DC in Active Directory Users and Computers > Properties > Password Replication Policy<br />
<br />
The standard groups are shown and I'd hope a custom one set to "allow"<br />
Standard Groups:<br />
Account Operators - Deny<br />
Administrators - Deny<br />
Allowed RODC Password Replication Group - Allow<br />
Backup Operators - Deny<br />
Denied RODC Password Replication Group - Deny<br />
Server Operators - Deny<br />
<br />
Basically, by default - there's nothing allowed!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
One of the points of an RODC is
that it limits what is hit if its stolen.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you add authenticated users
in there –great, it’ll cache everyone's passwords locally (apart from those
denied) If its stolen you've lost the lot… there’s an option when
removing an RODC (by force) that says “do you want to force reset all
the cached passwords” <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
That’d cause massive headaches
for those users if authenticated users is in there as every single account would be prompted to change password, and if you have a stray service account in there. uhoh.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Allowed RODC Password
Replication Group by default contains nothing… you can populate this, but you will distribute this around all RODCs - this may not be desirable.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
I created an admin group in there
for delegated RODC admins only, as they may be done by a single infrastructure team (using nested groups).</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Then separated each RODC with its own custom resource group, in which there were computer groups and user groups for users/computers and servers.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
In the password delegation tab on the RODC:</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
RG-RODC-Cache</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
in the RG-RODC-Cache group:</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
UG-RODC_Cache-Users</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
CG-RODC_Cache-Workstations</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
CG-RODC_Cache-Servers</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Any users/workstations/servers added to the above groups (split up for ease of delegation between users/servers as may be done by different teams) will be able to authenticate to the RODC as their password is cached. Any others will go to the RW DCs.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Some screenshots would be useful here, but I don't have time to add them at the moment - I may come back and add them later.</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-59119477704005691412014-06-06T12:21:00.002+01:002014-06-06T12:22:12.995+01:00Powershell - get domain from distinguishednameHad problems finding this little nugget of Powershell before...<br />
<br />
So I am noting this down here for simplicity when I come to need it again...<br />
<br />
$dn = "cn=name,ou=oulocation,dc=domain,dc=local"<br />
<br />
$domain = $dn -Split "," | ? {$_ -like "DC=*"}<br />
$domain = $domain -join "." -replace ("DC=", "")<br />
Write-Host $domain<br />
<br />
The above is setting an example $dn but will probably be grabbed by another bit of code elsewhere...<br />
<br />
then split the DN on , and only get the bits that start DC=something<br />
then join the output together with a . in between, then get rid of DC= that lingers behind so you end up with: domain.local<br />
<br />
Hope this helps other people out there with a similar query!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-14890399205730978522012-10-14T08:49:00.001+01:002012-10-14T08:51:53.857+01:00Motorola Xoom Jellybean 4.1.2 OTA (WiFi)The latest OTA for the Motorola Xoom GED is here: <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/75baa1719d30.signed-tervigon-JZO54K-from-JRO03H.75baa171.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/75baa1719d30.signed-tervigon-JZO54K-from-JRO03H.75baa171.zip</a><br />
<br />
Minus seems to have blocked uploads from non-image files so I can't post a minus mirror sadly.<br />
<br />
It applies via OTG cable with stock recovery too as per honeycomb OTAsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-43803109746407067002012-07-25T17:02:00.001+01:002012-08-23T15:42:52.092+01:00Flashing the Xoom JB OTA<div>
If you get an error manually flashing the Xoom JB OTA for GED WiFi then a solution has been found if you don't want to wait...</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Note: This article assumes you have basic knowledge of fastboot and/or have already unlocked.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
1. Download OTA and custom recovery</div>
<div>
- OTA : <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/f85d815e2b75.signed-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/f85d815e2b75.signed-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip</a></div>
<div>
- Custom Recovery : <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604014">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604014</a> Mirror : <a href="http://minus.com/lbv0kMHgdyAHRk">http://minus.com/lbv0kMHgdyAHRk</a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
2. Unlock the bootloader (For more info look here: http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/)</div>
<div>
- Turn off device</div>
<div>
- Connect to laptop using USB cable</div>
<div>
- Turn on and when the Motorola splash screen comes up press vol-down till you see FASTBOOT</div>
<div>
- Run this command from pc/laptop:</div>
<div>
-<i> fastboot oem unlock</i></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
3. Flash custom recovery</div>
<div>
- Boot into bootloader again with FASTBOOT displayed</div>
<div>
- flash custom recovery using the following command from:</div>
<div>
-<i> fastboot flash recovery eos-recovery-r6.img</i></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
4. Install OTA</div>
<div>
- Enter Recovery by powering on, press vol-down till RECOVERY is shown and then press vol-up to enter recovery</div>
<div>
- You may need to press power+vol up to enter recovery * if you still appear to have stock repeat step 3.</div>
<div>
- Select through the recovery menus, and find 'install from sdcard'</div>
<div>
- Select the OTA .zip file from the sdcard and install.</div>
<div>
- Reboot device</div>
<div>
- Alternatively with the custom recovery you can store the OTA .zip file on the internal storage on the Xoom and flash it that way without an sdcard or USB with OTG cable.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Custom recovery will be returned to stock on boot up.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-8294714915039419752012-07-25T06:32:00.000+01:002012-07-25T06:34:18.756+01:00Motorola Xoom WiFi JellybeanThe Motorola Xoom WiFi (GED / US) Jellybean OTA is here!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/f85d815e2b75.signed-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/f85d815e2b75.signed-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-42795001638785343812012-03-25T09:41:00.000+01:002012-03-25T09:41:21.215+01:00S-Off the HTC Evo 3D GSMI recently purchased a new phone - from Asda Direct - the HTC Evo 3D - for the price, £207, it was a bargain - decent spec phone still to today's standard, it is coming up to a year old soon, but still dual core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB RAM, removable MicroSD and removable battery.<br />
It is slightly better spec than the HTC Sensation (more RAM, better graphics)...<br />
<br />
oh and it has 3D!<br />
<br />
Anyhow, there seems to be a lot of fuss over getting s-off with it and I just wanted to detail the way I did it...<br />
<br />
The following two threads are probably the most useful:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495657">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495657</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535987">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535987</a><br />
<br />
<br />
Check what hboot you have... I had 1.49.0018 - read the threads above - the process doesn't work with many versisons and also if it is SIM-free/unlocked handset (CID versions... mine was HTC__001)<br />
<br />
The basics are:<br />
<br />
1. You'll need to UNLOCK the bootloader (note: not s-off) using htcdev.com tools<br />
2. Flash custom recovery using fastboot<br />
3. Flash a pre-rooted rom (possibly flash a new boot.img)<br />
4. Run the step1.exe tool (or copy over the mmcblk0p31 file to /system/dev/block)<br />
5. Run the step2.exe tool to reflash a stock rom with lower hboot version<br />
6. Run revolutionary.io tool to gain s-offAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-48378465867966050972012-01-25T11:36:00.003+00:002012-05-18T10:50:48.650+01:00NetFlix US contentSaw an article hinting you can get NetFlix US content in the UK (or other countries) with a little tweak to DNS settings:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://support.unblock-us.com/customer/portal/articles/291530">http://support.unblock-us.com/customer/portal/articles/291530</a> <br />
<br />
<br />
DNS1 - 208.122.23.22<br />
DNS2 - 208.122.23.23<br />
<br />
<br />
OLDDNS1 - 184.106.242.193<br />
OLDDNS2 - 67.23.7.56<br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span><br />
Thought it might be helpful to some people...<br />
<br />
This doesn't work for me any longer but I heard this might:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://playmo.tv/setup/playstation-3/">http://playmo.tv/setup/playstation-3/</a><br />
<br />
Primary DNS: 190.14.36.90<br />
Secondary DNS: 109.123.111.24<br />
<br />
<br />
or this:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://currentdns.unotelly.com/">http://currentdns.unotelly.com/</a>
<br />
<br />
23.21.182.24<br />206.214.214.28
<br />
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-49168158698020873712012-01-14T06:20:00.002+00:002012-07-25T09:22:18.529+01:00Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi GED OTA UpdatesAs per the previous post (<a href="http://lanlith.blogspot.com/2011/07/xoom-wifi-non-us-ie-ukcan-301-32-in-few.html">here</a>) that goes through everything up to Honeycomb 3.2 from the US (GED) stock version, here are the links to get to Ice Cream Sandwich:<br />
<br />
US Honeycomb 3.0.1 [HWI69] : <a href="http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/MZ604_HWI69.zip/">http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/MZ604_HWI69.zip/</a><br />
(requires log in to Moto Dev)<br />
<br />
US Honeycomb 3.1 [HMJ37] : <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/e379f0b9bcd0.signed-tervigon-HMJ37-from-HWI69.e379f0b9.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/e379f0b9bcd0.signed-tervigon-HMJ37-from-HWI69.e379f0b9.zip</a><br />
<br />
US Honeycomb 3.2 [HTJ85B] : <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/db223b6ed7c4.signed-tervigon-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37.db223b6e.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/db223b6ed7c4.signed-tervigon-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37.db223b6e.zip</a><br />
<br />
US Honeycomb 3.2.1 [HTK55D] : <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/736173006aa3.signed-tervigon-HTK55D-from-HTJ85B.73617300.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/736173006aa3.signed-tervigon-HTK55D-from-HTJ85B.73617300.zip</a><br />
<br />
US Honeycomb 3.2.1 (update) [HTK75D] : <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/01cd4f05157a.signed-tervigon-HTK75D-from-HTK55D.01cd4f05.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/01cd4f05157a.signed-tervigon-HTK75D-from-HTK55D.01cd4f05.zip</a><br />
<br />
US IceCreamSandwich 4.0.3 [IML77] : <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/71a21bfe7c81.signed-tervigon-IML77-from-HTK75D.71a21bfe.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/71a21bfe7c81.signed-tervigon-IML77-from-HTK75D.71a21bfe.zip</a><br />
<br />
US IceCreamSandwich 4.0.4 [IMM76] : <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/0d062b3bcbc7.signed-tervigon-IMM76-from-IML77.0d062b3b.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/0d062b3bcbc7.signed-tervigon-IMM76-from-IML77.0d062b3b.zip</a><br />
<br />
US JellyBean 4.1.1 [JRO03H] :<br />
<a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/f85d815e2b75.signed-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/motorola_tervigon/f85d815e2b75.signed-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip</a><br />
<br />
<br />
Mirrors available here (can download all above in one too) : <a href="http://min.us/musLtIrvS">http://min.us/musLtIrvS</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-2742814200503278742011-10-27T11:51:00.000+01:002011-10-27T11:51:15.702+01:00HTC Desire Rooted + Gingerbread + Sense 3.0 + Apps2SD+ ROM + AdFreeStep-by-Step for what I did to root + install HTC Desire GingerBread ROM+Sense3.0 with Apps2SD+ and AdFree rom with access to HTCSense.com (original ROM from michaelm_007) - also included the link to the video tutorials.<br />
<br />
<br />
00 - Watch the video tutorial so you know what you are doing: <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084</a><br />
- Also make sure phone is fully charged<br />
<br />
<br />
01 - Download the RUU<br />
- Download the latest RUU so you have something to return back to stock if rquired.<br />
- Latest non-branded FroYo is 2.29.405.5 - available here:<br />
<a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/uyR9BIyD/RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_229405.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/uyR9BIyD/RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_229405.html</a><br />
<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869048">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869048</a><br />
<br />
02 - Remove HTC Sync if Installed<br />
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03 - Download and install modified HTC drivers<br />
- Download driver from unrevoked website - available here:<br />
<a href="http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe">http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe</a><br />
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04 - Prepare phone for Rooting<br />
- Go to Settings -> Connect to PC -> untick 'Ask Me' if ticked, and set 'default connection type' to 'Charge only'<br />
- Go to Settings -> Applications -> Tick 'Unknown Sources' if not ticked<br />
- Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> Tick 'USB Debugging' if not ticked<br />
- Connect Phone to PC and allow drivers to install if required (skip windows update if it pops up)<br />
- Reboot phone while connected to PC, if possible enter boot loader (hold Vol-Down and power on) - allow drivers to install, then reboot phone again back into normal mode to allow drivers to install correctly (skipping windows update if it prompts)<br />
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05 - Download Revolutionary Tool<br />
- Download from <a href="http://revolutionary.io/">http://revolutionary.io/</a><br />
- Generate a Beta key as per the website (you will need HBoot version and Serial)<br />
- You can get HBoot version from power on phone and holding Vol-Down<br />
- You can get serial from settings -> about phone -> phone identity -> device serial number<br />
- You can (probably) also get this information from connecting phone to PC via USB cable and running the revolutionary.exe (it should list these at the start and then ask for the Beta Key.<br />
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06 - Run Revolutionary tool<br />
- Connect phone to PC with USB cable and leave on Charge only.<br />
- Run Revolutionary software and follow instructions on screen (basically enter the Beta key and then hit ok and wait awhile)<br />
- This will start by running an exploit, s-off (unlock bootloader) the phone, then prompt to download a recovery image...<br />
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07 - Install custom recovery (Clockworkmod Recovery)<br />
- After the bootloader has been unlocked revolutionary should ask if you want recovery installed - say yes<br />
- This will go to the web and download a recovery image and flash it for you.<br />
- Optional: You can optionally install root to the current ROM on the phone by flashing this from clockwork recovery - <a href="http://goo-inside.me/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip">http://goo-inside.me/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip</a> - covered in the next section.<br />
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08 - NANDroid Backup (optional)<br />
- You can turn off phone, vol down + power on, select recovery, then select backup and restore, and create a NAND backup of your current phone settings (this is saved to SD card in a folder called ClockworkRecovery)<br />
- This should allow you to restore back to current state, but I have found it caused a boot loop with my phone stuck at HTC logo so may be best to do this right before flashing a new ROM - at step 17)<br />
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09 - Backup your SD Card data to PC<br />
- Take all the data off the SD card that you want, pictures, music etc.<br />
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(Recommended way)<br />
10 - Download gparted for Partiting SD<br />
- Some people claim you can partition within windows using tools like MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition, but it is always advised to use gparted<br />
- Download gparted and burn to CD from the ISO from here:<br />
<a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/lpZ-igPy/gparted-live-080-1.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/lpZ-igPy/gparted-live-080-1.html</a><br />
or here:<br />
<a href="http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php">http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php</a><br />
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11 - Partitoning SD<br />
- Connect phone in USB Storage mode to laptop and boot to Gparted CD<br />
- In GParted accept all defaults<br />
- Ensure that the SD Card is set as the device (not your laptop/pc HD!)<br />
( see this video for more details <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V64S6cEkGw&feature=player_embedded">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V64S6cEkGw&feature=player_embedded</a>)<br />
- Remove all partitions from SD card<br />
- Create a new FAT32 partition at the start of the SD Card - this MUST be the first partition on the SD card, but leave <2048MB of space at the end (recommended 1536MB, but 1024MB can be used, but NOT MORE than 2048MB)<br />
- Create a second partition for EXT3 with the remaining space.<br />
- Apply<br />
- Shut down gparted<br />
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(Alternative Way - from within Windows)<br />
10 - Download and install MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition<br />
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11 - Remove all partitions from SD Card<br />
- Create a new FAT32 partition at the start of the SD Card - this MUST be the first partition on the SD card, but leave <2048MB of space at the end (recommended 1536MB, but 1024MB can be used, but NOT MORE than 2048MB)<br />
- Create a second partition for EXT3 with the remaining space.<br />
- Apply<br />
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12 - Download ROMs + extras<br />
- XDA's index of Roms is available here : <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328</a><br />
- I currently recommend using the Desire HD port of Gingerbread 2.3.5 with Sense 3.0 (and also access to HTCSense.com and HTC Hub) :<br />
<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223996">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223996</a><br />
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13 - Download the ROM, Radio, RIL and EXT4 Alignment zips from the link above or here:<br />
ROM : <a href="http://min.us/lABxLO9f0xtSW">http://min.us/lABxLO9f0xtSW</a> (Custom version - has removed HTC Stocks, Laputa and widgets etc. - get from above link if this custom doesn't work... and use the original before I tweaked it)<br />
RADIO : <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/_9U9yON8/bravo5170523.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/_9U9yON8/bravo5170523.html</a> or <a href="http://download.oxygen.im/radios/bravo.5.17.05.23.zip">http://download.oxygen.im/radios/bravo.5.17.05.23.zip</a><br />
RIL : <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/tFhdHc5E/32560032U_5170523_RIL.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/tFhdHc5E/32560032U_5170523_RIL.html</a><br />
ALIGNMENT : <a href="http://www.kimithemes.net/Extra/Alignment_Cool_2.zip">http://www.kimithemes.net/Extra/Alignment_Cool_2.zip</a> or <a href="http://min.us/lN14dzcOVAk44">http://min.us/lN14dzcOVAk44</a><br />
KERNEL : <a href="http://min.us/lxELD84HJWofo">http://min.us/lxELD84HJWofo</a><br />
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14 - Copy ZIP's to SD<br />
- In USB Mass storage mode copy the 4 zip's to the root of SD card. Simples. (should be the only things on there.)<br />
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15 - Flash ZIPs<br />
- Boot phone into Clockwork Recovery (Vol down + Power on) (use vol up/down navigation to get to recovery, and then trackwheel as navigation when in clockwork recovery)<br />
- NAND backup (optional - see step 08)<br />
- install zip from sdcard<br />
- select zip<br />
- RADIO.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- install zip from sdcard again<br />
- select zip<br />
- RIL.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- reboot recovery<br />
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- Wipe data/factory reset<br />
- wipe cache partition<br />
- advanced -> wipe dalvik cache<br />
- install zip from sdcard<br />
- select zip<br />
- ALIGNMENT.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- install zip from sdcard again<br />
- ROM.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- install zip from sdcard again<br />
- select zip<br />
- KERNEL.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- Reboot now<br />
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16 - WAIT while ROM adjusts itself<br />
- the ROM may hang on the HTC white screen for about 5-10 minutes (apparently can hang for 20 minutes sometimes) it will also restart around 3 times, while it sorts out the SD-EXT partition, and re-arranges itself on the phone<br />
- Go through the wizard to set up phone, and leave it on for 30 mins - 60 mins while re-downloading apps etc. and setting up phone as it may freeze/hang for a few seconds while it is still reconfiguring itself and settling down.<br />
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17 - You are done. You can now restore your SD Card settings and set up your phone again. (note ADFree is installed and when opening will update the hosts and ask for superuser permissions to download+install hosts and block those pesky adverts)<br />
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Although I recommend downloading 'battery calibration' app from here: <a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration">https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration</a><br />
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and running that through after a day or so to recalibrate the battery.<br />
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You can delete the zips from the SD card if you like.<br />
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NOTE: You do not need to move Apps to the SD like previously (applications -> move to SD), the ROM has Apps2SD+ built in so the system will handle that on your behalf, applications should still display (on phone)<br />
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To check Apps2SD partition space install Quick System Info and check in the app: <a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=org.uguess.android.sysinfo">https://market.android.com/details?id=org.uguess.android.sysinfo</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-69663228343305724932011-07-14T09:18:00.000+01:002011-07-17T18:01:19.152+01:00Xoom WiFi (Non-US, i.e. UK/CAN) 3.0.1 -> 3.2 in a Few Easy StepsTo get from 3.0.1 Non-US image to a US image (GED) - I followed the following steps... please note - it is highly recommended you do some Google searches, and/or search XDA for if this will work on your region if you are not on a UK based Xoom...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1. <b>Back up</b> any stuff you want to a PC, make notes of apps you might want to re-install etc. This will wipe and factory reset the Xoom including storage on the Xoom</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2. <b>Unlock the device via Fastboot</b>:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 2a. Download the Motorola USB Drivers from here: <a href="http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/">http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/</a> (you may need to sign up, but can probably find these elsewhere via Google if need be.)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 2b. Download the Android SDK from here: <a href="http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html">http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html</a> (you only really need fastboot so might be best to grab the zip version), else you may need the Java SDK too.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 2c. Power off your Xoom</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 2d. Press and hold Volume Down while pressing (and holding) the power button to turn on the device (you can let go of power when the device comes on)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 2e. Open a command prompt window (cmd)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 2f. browse to your sdk\tools folder, i.e. c: -> cd sdk\tools etc.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 2g. type: <b>fastboot oem unlock</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b>2h. Read the warning on the Xoom screen, Volume Down button to change selection, Volume Up to select.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">After 2. you will be unlocked, but have no warranty from Motorola unless you lock again (<b>fastboot oem lock</b>) with your region's image.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3. <b>Flash the Official, complete US 3.0.1 HWI69 Image</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 3a. Download the Image files here: <a href="http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/">http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 3b. You will probably want to grab a copy of your region's image if available, as well as '<b>Build HWI69 for US Retail</b>' image: <a href="http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/MZ604_HWI69.zip/">http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/MZ604_HWI69.zip/</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 3c. Extract the .img files from the zip, boot.img, system.img, recovery.img, userdata.img and put them in the same location as fastboot.exe (for ease)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 3d. You should still be in fastboot mode (from 2), enter these commands one at a time followed by enter/return (waiting for them to complete before running the next command):</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> <b>fastboot flash boot boot.img</b></span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> fastboot flash system system.img</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> fastboot flash userdata userdata.img</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> fastboot erase cache</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> fastboot erase userdata</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">(DO NOT RUN fastboot oem lock as written on the motorola developer site)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 3e. Reboot device either with hold Volume Up and Power, or <b>fastboot reboot</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 3f. Run through and set up the device as new.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4.<b> OTA Update to 3.1</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 4a. Either let the system update itself OTA (took me about 5 minutes for it to come down) and follow on screen instructions to update to Honeycomb 3.1</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 4b. OTA file is available here: <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/e379f0b9bcd0.signed-tervigon-HMJ37-from-HWI69.e379f0b9.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/e379f0b9bcd0.signed-tervigon-HMJ37-from-HWI69.e379f0b9.zip</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 4c. If you are interested in Rooting, custom kernel etc. read this post: <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14237506&postcount=7">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14237506&postcount=7</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">5. <b>OTA update to 3.2</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5a. Either let the system update itself OTA and follow on screen instructions to update to Honeycomb 3.2 ... or... my OTA had not come down after about 2 days, so found the next method to work (you will need a USB flash stick, and an OTG USB Host Cable)...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5b. Download the OTA from here: <a href="http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/db223b6ed7c4.signed-tervigon-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37.db223b6e.zip">http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/db223b6ed7c4.signed-tervigon-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37.db223b6e.zip</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5c. Put the .zip above on to the USB flash stick.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5d. Power off the Xoom</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5e. Plug in the USB flash stick to the OTG Cable and into the Xoom</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5f. Power on Xoom and tap Volume Up when Motorola splash screen is on and it should have a bit of text at the top left showing 'Recovery'</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5g. When you see the Android logo with the exclamation mark, hold Power button and tap Volume Up to enter Recovery</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5h. Volume Down, to select 'Apply update from USB drive'</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5i. Press Power to select, and let it apply the update. If it fails try re-downloading the .zip</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 5j. Reboot and you should now be running Honeycomb 3.2, stock, US image.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6. <b>Real English (UK)</b>... and other languages.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 6a. If you want to set yourself up with English (United Kingdom) not English (American), then you can download an apk from the market to help,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> 6b. Look for MoreLocale2 from the Market: </span><a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale">https://market.android.com/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale</a><br />
6c. Open the App,<br />
6d. Click Options (grid icon)<br />
6c. Add Locale<br />
6d. Label - English (United Kingdom)<br />
6e. Language -en<br />
6f. Country - GB<br />
6g. Click Add and set this as your language.<br />
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I don't think this helps with the 'Using an external keyboard still uses the US layout' issue, but if I find a solution to that I'll update/post an update with that.<br />
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<b>ROOT (Optional)</b><br />
If you want to root - see here: <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks go to XDA Developers,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"> masterslacker, poisike and iammodo (all from XDA) for various parts of this.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><b>Random Rambling/History behind the above:</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Having had a Motorola Xoom from launch (in the UK), one thing that fairly quickly started to annoy me was the soon apparent fact that Google's Experience Devices (GEDs) like the Nexus range, didn't seem to apply to the Tablet world, apart from the US Xoom's. (Verizon's 3G and US WiFi models it seems).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Motorola have to modify/develop/push out the updates to anyone else in the world, including Canada and the UK.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If I had realised that at the time I might have thought twice about letting Motorola look after the needs of the Android tablet community, and chosen a different tablet.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Also that they took ages to release the original images for the non-US devices which meant any tweaking or playing could result in non-recoverable bricks...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Luckily - the hardware in the US WiFi, and the Non-US WiFi are identical so the images happily go straight on top - although I, as well as others, were reluctant to flash US Images to the Non-US models because there was no return... until the day after I gave up, flashed the US image on to my UK Xoom and then they released the images - hurray - now we can go back when/if we want to!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-3503199971726492462011-06-17T17:00:00.000+01:002011-06-17T17:00:01.404+01:00Navizon<div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://my.navizon.com/Webapps/UserAdmin/register.aspx?referral_code=5E5E5A5E57565B">http://my.navizon.com/Webapps/UserAdmin/register.aspx?referral_code=5E5E5A5E57565B</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Anyone heard of this before? In theory it says you can earn some $ from mapping cell/wifi positions... </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-5950015294819502011-06-15T11:32:00.000+01:002011-07-18T12:15:06.295+01:00HTC Desire Rooted + Gingerbread + Sense 2.1 + Apps2SD+ ROM + AdFreeStep-by-Step for what I did to root + install GB+Sense2.1 with Apps2SD+ and AdFree rom (Base from Coolexe) - also included the video tutorial which is ace.<br />
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00 - Watch the video tutorial so you know what you are doing: <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084</a><br />
- Also make sure phone is fully charged<br />
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01 - Download the RUU<br />
- Download the latest RUU so you have something to return back to stock if rquired.<br />
- Latest non-branded FroYo is 2.29.405.5 - available here:<br />
<a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/uyR9BIyD/RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_229405.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/uyR9BIyD/RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_229405.html</a><br />
<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869048">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869048</a><br />
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02 - Download HTC Sync<br />
- Download the latest version of HTC Sync from <a href="http://www.htc.com/">www.htc.com</a> (the support section)<br />
- Latest at time of writing is available here: <a href="http://dl4.htc.com/Driver/HTC%20Sensation/setup_3.0.5551.exe">http://dl4.htc.com/Driver/HTC%20Sensation/setup_3.0.5551.exe</a><br />
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03 - Install HTC Sync<br />
- Install software, but then when complete uninstall HTC Sync software (leave HTC Drivers on system)<br />
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04 - Download modified HBoot driver<br />
- Download driver from unrevoked website - available here:<br />
<a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/2vSCKQGF/android-usb-driver.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/2vSCKQGF/android-usb-driver.html</a><br />
and here (with instructions for install):<br />
<a href="http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install">http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install</a><br />
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05 - Install HBoot driver<br />
- Turn off phone, hold Vol Down and power on till it gets to the recovery menu (white screen with menu options)<br />
- Connect phone to PC/Laptop with USB cable and install driver in device manager downloaded from step 04.<br />
- When installed reboot phone to normal OS<br />
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06 - Prepare phone for Rooting<br />
- Go to Settings -> Connect to PC -> untick 'Ask Me' if ticked, and set 'default connection type' to 'Charge only'<br />
- Go to Settings -> Applications -> Tick 'Unknown Sources' if not ticked<br />
- Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> Tick 'USB Debugging' if not ticked<br />
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07 - Reboot everything, laptop, phone etc.<br />
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08 - Download unrEVOked (version 3.21)<br />
- Download unrEVOked and make sure you get version 3.21 for Desire<br />
Available here:<br />
<a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/iRMqpPDk/321reflash_package.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/iRMqpPDk/321reflash_package.html</a><br />
and here:<br />
<a href="http://downloads.unrevoked.com/recovery/3.21/reflash_package.exe">http://downloads.unrevoked.com/recovery/3.21/reflash_package.exe</a><br />
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09 - Root<br />
- Connect phone to PC with USB cable and leave on Charge only (I'm 99% sure it should be set as charge, but if that doesn't work try HTC Sync option, as HTC Sync isn't installed it shouldn't kick off the HTC Sync software)<br />
- Run unrEVOked software and follow instructions on screen (basically hit ok and wait awhile)<br />
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10 - Rooted!<br />
- The phone will reboot a few times and settle down and you will then have superuser app installed on phone and will be rooted, and a custom recovery allowing backups and flashing etc. (Clockwork Recovery accessed by VOL DOWN + Power on while phone is off)<br />
- This does not mean you have full access to system partition - as HTC put an extra security protocol in place called S-Off - you can do this with Alpharev - but is not essential for this - <a href="http://alpharev.nl/">http://alpharev.nl/</a> for more information<br />
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11 - NANDroid Backup (optional)<br />
- You can turn off phone, vol down + power on, select recovery, then select backup and restore, and create a NAND backup of your current phone settings (this is saved to SD card in a folder called ClockworkRecovery)<br />
- This should allow you to restore back to current state, but I have found it caused a boot loop with my phone stuck at HTC logo so may be best to do this right before flashing a new ROM - at step 17)<br />
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12 - Backup your SD Card data to PC<br />
- Take all the data off the SD card that you want, pictures, music etc.<br />
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13 - Download gparted for Partiting SD<br />
- Some people claim you can partition within windows using tools like MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition, but it is always advised to use gparted<br />
- Download gparted and burn to CD from the ISO from here:<br />
<a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/lpZ-igPy/gparted-live-080-1.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/lpZ-igPy/gparted-live-080-1.html</a><br />
or here:<br />
<a href="http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php">http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php</a><br />
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14 - Partitoning SD<br />
- Connect phone in USB Storage mode to laptop and boot to Gparted CD<br />
- In GParted accept all defaults<br />
- Ensure that the SD Card is set as the device (not your laptop/pc HD!)<br />
( see this video for more details <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V64S6cEkGw&feature=player_embedded">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V64S6cEkGw&feature=player_embedded</a>)<br />
- Remove all partitions from SD card<br />
- Create a new FAT32 partition at the start of the SD Card - this MUST be the first partition on the SD card, but leave <2048MB of space at the end (recommended 1024MB, but 512MB can be used, but NOT MORE than 2048MB)<br />
- Create a second partition for EXT3 with the remaining space.<br />
- Apply<br />
- Shut down gparted<br />
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15 - Download ROMs + extras<br />
- XDA's index of Roms is available here : <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328</a><br />
- To keep things as they are now without going too much into AOSP, MIUI, etc. - the main ROM choices are, Gingerbread + Sense 2.1, or Gingerbread + Sense 2.1 WITH 3.0 Parts. However, the 3.0 parts seem a little more unstable than the pure GB + s2.1 roms.<br />
- I am using the Desire HD port of Gingerbread 2.3.3 with Sense 2.1 (and also access to HTCSense.com and HTC Hub) found in Cool Sense 2.1 Cool AceS v8:<br />
<a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018843">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018843</a><br />
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- Download the ROM, Radio, RIL and EXT4 Alignment zips from the link above or here:<br />
ROM : <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/TLbfFax-/Cool-AceS-v7-Custom1.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/QUrCNuP_/Cool-AceS-v8-MB.html</a> (Custom version - has removed HTC Stocks, Plurk and widgets etc. - get from above link if this custom doesn't work... and use the original before I tweaked it)<br />
RADIO : <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/_9U9yON8/bravo5170523.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/_9U9yON8/bravo5170523.html</a> or <a href="http://download.oxygen.im/radios/bravo.5.17.05.23.zip">http://download.oxygen.im/radios/bravo.5.17.05.23.zip</a> (I had trouble with the one from the Cool AceS v8 page<br />
RIL : <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/tFhdHc5E/32560032U_5170523_RIL.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/tFhdHc5E/32560032U_5170523_RIL.html</a><br />
ALIGNMENT : <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/Cu5u8ETL/Alignment_Cool.html">http://www.4shared.com/file/Cu5u8ETL/Alignment_Cool.html</a><br />
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16 - Copy ZIP's to SD<br />
- In USB Mass storage mode copy the 4 zip's to the root of SD card. Simples. (should be the only things on there.)<br />
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17 - Flash ZIPs<br />
- Boot phone into Clockwork Recovery (Vol down + Power on) (use vol up/down navigation to get to recovery, and then trackwheel as navigation when in clockwork recovery)<br />
- NAND backup (optional - see step 11)<br />
- Wipe data/factory reset<br />
- wipe cache partition<br />
- advanced -> wipe dalvik cache<br />
- install zip from sdcard<br />
- select zip<br />
- ALIGNMENT.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- install zip from sdcard again<br />
- select zip<br />
- ROM.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- install zip from sdcard again<br />
- select zip<br />
- RADIO.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- install zip from sdcard again<br />
- select zip<br />
- RIL.zip<br />
- ... should say successfully installed on the text at the bottom when completed<br />
- reboot now<br />
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18 - WAIT while ROM adjusts itself<br />
- the ROM may hang on the HTC white screen for about 5-10 minutes (apparently can hang for 20 minutes sometimes) while it sorts out the SD-EXT partition, and re-arranges itself on the phone<br />
- Go through the wizard to set up phone, and leave it on for 30 mins - 60 mins while re-downloading apps etc. and setting up phone as it may freeze/hang for a few seconds while it is still reconfiguring itself and settling down.<br />
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19 - You are done. You can now restore your SD Card settings and set up your phone again. (note ADFree is installed and when opening will update the hosts and ask for superuser permissions to download+install hosts and block those pesky adverts)<br />
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Although I recommend downloading 'battery calibration' app from here: <a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration">https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration</a><br />
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and running that through after a day or so to recalibrate the battery.<br />
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You can delete the zips from the SD card if you like.<br />
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NOTE: You do not need to move Apps to the SD like previously (applications -> move to SD), the ROM has Apps2SD+ built in so the system will handle that on your behalf, applications should still display (on phone)<br />
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To check Apps2SD partition space install Quick System Info and check in the app: <a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=org.uguess.android.sysinfo">https://market.android.com/details?id=org.uguess.android.sysinfo</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-76574969114247087012011-06-10T17:56:00.000+01:002011-06-10T21:02:22.214+01:00Data PlansFrustrating these days how everything is 'going to the cloud' and yet (UK) mobile operators seem to be in the stone age still with data plans.<br />
<div>I used to have a nice unlimited tarrif - which was scrapped and I was moved on to a 500mb a month one - also stated that 'I never use over 500mb' by the person who switched me on to it, and also that the 'Unlimited' plan actually meant 300mb...</div><div><br />
</div><div>I saw a CNN article saying that on average Android users are using 582MB a month - which is a quarter of the tier 1 plan on AT&T @ 2GB.</div><div><br />
</div><div>o2 UK have three options on their site - 100MB, 500MB, 1GB</div><div>Why is the top tier only half of AT&T's lowest tier?</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Microsoft have adverts on TV for 'Go to the cloud' for photo editing etc.</div><div>Apple launched iCloud</div><div>Google have Music Beta</div><div>HTC are launching HTC Watch and HTC Listen for movie/music purchased/rental from the cloud to mobile and tablet devices - so why are UK mobile operators so behind? surely you can't expect people to live on at most 1GB a month when they are streaming music and movies frequently?<br />
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US also have 4G LTE available, and I heard that o2 UK will be 'trialing' it soon - but we seem to be paying for a lot less than the US too... :(</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-80733555942891760362011-06-10T06:26:00.000+01:002011-06-10T06:26:29.178+01:00Google Music Beta on Android DeviceI think I found a way to speed up the process of getting an Android device...<br />
I read a few posts on the internet about factory reset, restarting, etc. but one I think products the most results is resetting your google account password, sync up with device (it will error and ask for new password) - then change back (if you want).<br />
Wait awhile and/or reboot a few times - I had no joy this morning, but changing password and back again and waiting about 15 minutes has now activated the Xoom music :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-12817759022114180292011-06-09T20:02:00.000+01:002011-06-09T20:03:31.537+01:00Google Music BetaI registered for a Music Beta invite yesterday morning, and got the invite by the evening when I got home - so that was pretty quick, as I heard people waited a few days sometimes for an invite.<br />
It took about 24 hours though before Music Beta authorization appeared on my Desire with the 3.0.1 Music app installed which was a bit frustrating as there didn't seem to be any way of speeding this up!<br />
It still isn't activated on my Xoom either... :(<br />
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Other than the slow activation on actual Android handsets, I'm fairly impressed.<br />
When driving home from work - I tested it out in the car and using the Data connection there appeared to be only one hiccup from the music and 14 songs downloaded to the cache folder.<br />
As we seem to have rubbish signals around these parts, especially if on a call (with bluetooth headset, obviously) it can lose the signal and cut me off - I was expecting it to fail at some point.<br />
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I think my only grief with it at the moment is you need a PC/MAC to be able to upload music in the first place - I would have thought there'd be a way of uploading from an Android device in some way (even if it was an upload option from the browser...)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348579194153082212.post-68133827613404908262011-03-24T19:04:00.001+00:002011-03-24T19:04:20.922+00:00New BlogNot sure what will be on here - but here's a random post just to see if it looks good.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928963114248534283noreply@blogger.com0