Do you think there will ever be an easy one click way?
I would pay for that service if it was possible. I don't want to do this yet as it seems like it's not all ironed out unless you really know what you are doing.
its not that hard just follow the directions. at first it may take you a few hours till you get used to it. Now when i root my friends phones it takes me about 15-20 minutes to do and most of that time is waiting for the loading bar. Anyway if you mess up your phone you can always restore it back to factory with Andyo's method.
If you need any help people are willing to help you, so if you have any questions just ask.
im a bit lost now. after going through the lgnpst update you have no service. i was having an issue with android sdk. the instructions of .....
Then open up Cmd and type the following: cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools.
the .zip file extracted did not contain platform-tools.
frustrated as hell due to dealing with reggie failure the night before i sooth my headacke with my cheap bottle of whiskey and sams cola (the prefered drink to have while working on electronic devices) now feeling cocky i downloaded the .exe and installed im now lost wtf is this stuff. a few more drinks from my glass i file search adb and find it in the program files that sdk was installed to in the platform-tools directory
i copy and paste the whole folder in C:\android-sdk-windows now i am able to continue.
did i miss something during extraction or dose any of this make sense
Ok. Here's where I am at. I have
A Stock 2.2.1 M
I used the methods in this thread.
I "Pushed" the Su and Busybox files onto it.
I now have the SU Program, and used the recovery method to recover service.
Great.
Now, I can use SU mode on programs like "Absolute System" and "Root Explorer"
Awesome.
I managed to use Absolute to change out my BootAnim and PowerOn Sound.
Sweet!
However, the Recovery method brought up no menu. I tried the Vol down+Home+Power method, and while it recovered my service, I can't seem to get it to "DO" anything. Was there supposed to be some visual clue to the Recovery mode working? Aside from metro service coming back on? I'd like to be able to install a custom rom but I don't know how to get into the boot recovery mode.
Any ideas? ;-)
OpimusSlim, did you say this will not work for a wi-fi hotspot?
I said No such thing. I have a post up in fact to the contrary. Use Wireless Tether from Market to accomplish that. I just can't get the Custom Recovery method to work, which I'm guessing has something to do with the 2.2.1 kernel. I am not a pro at these things, look to the Mods/Admins for real help, all I know is that I followed the instructions (As did a few of us) and can't seem to get the Boot Recovery working. So no custom roms for us. Use Absolute System from Market (Free) to change your boot Animation and PowerOn.Mp3 (If You're brave!) and Fonts. Use Wireless Tether(Also Market) for tethering, and ask the Mod Godz to please keep up the good work and get us rolling again. I used an Optimus Prime (Not a phone, a Transformer!) transformation mp3 for my PowerOn, and the boot Anim from a Motorola Droid. Damn that looks nice.
I can't get the 7z file to download!!!! It doesn't give me a download link! What gives????
So I'm confused from what I have read the phone will work but you cant do a custom restore is all?
restoring your phone is not a problem. The problem is when entering into custom recovery mode.. like when you start the phone by holding Home, Volume down, and power. It will boot into a black screen which makes us unable to load custom roms or do a nand backup.
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