This thread is now obsolete, but is left intact for need of any prior reference - for the new version of this, kindly see -
http://androidforums.com/ascend-all-things-root/320265-ultimate-ascend-customization-guide.html
~~~~~~~~~~old thread below~~~~~~
i posted this in another thread but to avoid answering the same questions 100xs...
any one should be able to install cm6 or 7 simply by following along with the directions. if you try to read it without any experience in flashing you will be confused. just do what is listed in the order i list them and it will be more clear as you go.
please visit the wiki for updates CM7-Ascend - Prepaid Android or: CyanogenMod 6.1.1 Alpha - Prepaid Android
back up contacts... contacts, menu button, more, manage contacts, backup to sd
download these files...
CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY (NECESSARY FOR BOTH ROMS)
CWM Recovery.zip (cwm 2.1.5.8, unzip and move the "recovery.img" to a folder called "2.1.5.8 recovery)
recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-ascend.img (save in cwm folder and rename it recovery.img replacing the moved file)
CM7
http://android.d3xt3r01.tk/cyanogen/gapps/gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip (auto download cm7 gapps)
CM7-Ascend-04162011-signed.zip (newest nightly of cm7)
OR
CM6
http://goo-inside.me/google-apps/gapps-mdpi-20101020-signed.zip (gapps auto download for cm6 gapps.)
Download cm6-ascend-04162011.zip for free on uploading.com (cm6)
METRO USERS ONLY also download the mms fix zips (gb for cm7 and froyo for cm6) from the bottom of the first post here:
[4.13.2011] MetrOFF v1.1 | MetroPCS One-Flash-Fix [MMS] - xda-developers
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
boot your phone into debug mode (fastboot) press, in order, VOLUME ROCKER DOWN+END (HANG UP)+ POWER. your phone will stay at the huawei screen. attach to pc using usb cord.
open the cwm folder you replaced the recovery.img in. open the following files (you may see the dos box open briefly, this shows it worked all file are labled according to os, choose for your os)
adb
fastboot
install recovery
unplug your phone from the pc and remove the battery for ten seconds.
boot to cwm VOLUME ROCKER UP+CALL BUTTON+POWER
USING THE TRACK BALL
go to backup/restore and select backup.
reboot phone and connect to usb
copy your sd card a folder for safe keeping.
copy gapps and cm7 .zips to sd card
disconnect from usb and turn off phone.
boot to fast boot (vol DOWN, HANGUP, POWER)
connect usb to pc
open cwm folder previously dl/d and: run the install-recovery file according to os (for windows .bat)
disconnect usb and pull Battery out for ten seconds
boot into cwm
your cwm should now be orange and black instead of green and black.
use your track ball to select (in order) the following commands
wipe data/ factory reset
wipe cache
advanced
wipe dalvik cache
(optional) press the back button (the arrow) on your phone.
under mounts and storage, format following...
boot
data
system
cache
press the back button (the arrow) on your phone.
install .zip from sd
chose zip from sd.
install cm7 rom
install gapps
press back on your phone
select:
advanced,
fix permissions
restart system now.
METRO ONLY!!!
while you wait move the 2.1.5.8 recover.img back to the cwm folder and replace the 3.0.2.4 recovery.img
complete setup and turn off phone
boot fast boot and run the install-recovery file according to os
reboot cwm
you shuld have 2.1.5.8
go to install zip from sd and choose the download from the xda post.
METRO USERS ONLY!!!!
in app drawer open "voice dialer" and say "open apns" select ok
make sure the metro pcs apn is selected.
these are the setting i have...
apn settings:
metropcs
wap.metropcs.net
not set
not set
MDN@metropcs.net
********
Http://mertopcs.net/mmsc
not set
3128
310
027
notset
default,supl,mms
have fun, any questions pm me. please don't clutter this thread.
thank you
http://androidforums.com/ascend-all-things-root/320265-ultimate-ascend-customization-guide.html
~~~~~~~~~~old thread below~~~~~~
i posted this in another thread but to avoid answering the same questions 100xs...
any one should be able to install cm6 or 7 simply by following along with the directions. if you try to read it without any experience in flashing you will be confused. just do what is listed in the order i list them and it will be more clear as you go.
please visit the wiki for updates CM7-Ascend - Prepaid Android or: CyanogenMod 6.1.1 Alpha - Prepaid Android
back up contacts... contacts, menu button, more, manage contacts, backup to sd
download these files...
CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY (NECESSARY FOR BOTH ROMS)
CWM Recovery.zip (cwm 2.1.5.8, unzip and move the "recovery.img" to a folder called "2.1.5.8 recovery)
recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-ascend.img (save in cwm folder and rename it recovery.img replacing the moved file)
CM7
http://android.d3xt3r01.tk/cyanogen/gapps/gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip (auto download cm7 gapps)
CM7-Ascend-04162011-signed.zip (newest nightly of cm7)
OR
CM6
http://goo-inside.me/google-apps/gapps-mdpi-20101020-signed.zip (gapps auto download for cm6 gapps.)
Download cm6-ascend-04162011.zip for free on uploading.com (cm6)
METRO USERS ONLY also download the mms fix zips (gb for cm7 and froyo for cm6) from the bottom of the first post here:
[4.13.2011] MetrOFF v1.1 | MetroPCS One-Flash-Fix [MMS] - xda-developers
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
boot your phone into debug mode (fastboot) press, in order, VOLUME ROCKER DOWN+END (HANG UP)+ POWER. your phone will stay at the huawei screen. attach to pc using usb cord.
open the cwm folder you replaced the recovery.img in. open the following files (you may see the dos box open briefly, this shows it worked all file are labled according to os, choose for your os)
adb
fastboot
install recovery
unplug your phone from the pc and remove the battery for ten seconds.
boot to cwm VOLUME ROCKER UP+CALL BUTTON+POWER
USING THE TRACK BALL
go to backup/restore and select backup.
reboot phone and connect to usb
copy your sd card a folder for safe keeping.
copy gapps and cm7 .zips to sd card
disconnect from usb and turn off phone.
boot to fast boot (vol DOWN, HANGUP, POWER)
connect usb to pc
open cwm folder previously dl/d and: run the install-recovery file according to os (for windows .bat)
disconnect usb and pull Battery out for ten seconds
boot into cwm
your cwm should now be orange and black instead of green and black.
use your track ball to select (in order) the following commands
wipe data/ factory reset
wipe cache
advanced
wipe dalvik cache
(optional) press the back button (the arrow) on your phone.
under mounts and storage, format following...
boot
data
system
cache
press the back button (the arrow) on your phone.
install .zip from sd
chose zip from sd.
install cm7 rom
install gapps
press back on your phone
select:
advanced,
fix permissions
restart system now.
METRO ONLY!!!
while you wait move the 2.1.5.8 recover.img back to the cwm folder and replace the 3.0.2.4 recovery.img
complete setup and turn off phone
boot fast boot and run the install-recovery file according to os
reboot cwm
you shuld have 2.1.5.8
go to install zip from sd and choose the download from the xda post.
METRO USERS ONLY!!!!
in app drawer open "voice dialer" and say "open apns" select ok
make sure the metro pcs apn is selected.
these are the setting i have...
apn settings:
metropcs
wap.metropcs.net
not set
not set
MDN@metropcs.net
********
Http://mertopcs.net/mmsc
not set
3128
310
027
notset
default,supl,mms
have fun, any questions pm me. please don't clutter this thread.
thank you