I don't own an N1 but I own a Droid which is basically the same phone and rooting is worth it for the black status bar alone. The white status bar makes me want to vomit and once you go black you'll never go back (corny).
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I don't own an N1 but I own a Droid which is basically the same phone and rooting is worth it for the black status bar alone. The white status bar makes me want to vomit and once you go black you'll never go back (corny).
And yes, the N1 and Droid are basically the same. The ONLY thing the N1 has that the Droid doesn't is the faster processor and more "available memory" for running apps and rooting takes care of both of those issues (i.e., a rooted Droid's processor can be overclocked to speeds equal to N1's and there are scripts you can run to increase the Droid's memory). Droid has better build quality and a physical keyboard (which is actually quite good once you get used to it). Also, you can root or get a free app from the market to get up to 7 homescreens on your Droid and the 3D app drawer. Droid has the best development (root and custom roms) community too. Best two Android phones on the market at the moment. I'm not at all impressed by the Incredible (just BARELY better than the Droid/N1 and HORRIBLE build quality) but the EVO, Samsung Galaxy, and Motoroi look awesome.
What method did you use to root your phone?
I flashed SPRecovery to replace the stock recovery using RSD and then flashed a custom ROM with su permissions (root). For those that don't know how, here's how:
First, watch this video. Don't do anything. Just watch it. After you download everything below, this video shows how quick and easy it is to flash SPRecovery (which is the first step to obtaining root). It takes less than 15 minutes and it's super easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9udWx-KXwGY&playnext_from=TL&videos=VHBcN4Vx6Ys
Next, download RSD to your computer. It's a software program that Motorola uses.
http://androidoverdrive.com/downloads/RSDLite4.6.7z
Then, download the drivers. You'll need the 32 bit OR the 64 bit, depending on your computer.
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/Common/Drivers and Plug ins/USB_Drivers_32_bit_4.2.0.zip (32 bit)
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/Common/Drivers and Plug ins/USB_Drivers_64_bit_4.2.0.zip (64 bit)
Assuming you're using windows, you can check whether you're on a 32 or 64 bit system by going to
START>COMPUTER>SYSTEM PROPERTIES
Next, download the SBF file for SPRecovery. SPRecovery replaces the stock recovery and this is what allows you to flash custom ROMs with root.
http://www.mediafire.com/?2nojyrkfznj
Next, follow these instructions and don't unplug your phone!!! OR just watch the video I posted above
1. Download all of the files above including the 32-bit OR 64-bit Motorola USB Drivers.
2. Install RSDLite AND the 32-bit or 64-bit Motorola USB Drivers (Depends on your system most will need 32-bit some will need 64-bit)
3. Connect your phone to USB and turn it off then turn it back on, while your phone is booting hold up on the DPAD. (Some users have said it is easier to hold the volume down button and camera button instead.)
4. Run RSD Lite 4.6 as Administrator (For all you Vista and 7 folks out there. If you are using XP you may not need to run as Administrator)
5. Click the ... next to the filename box and browse to where you saved the .sbf file and double click the .sbf file.
6. Hit start and below it should give you completion progress and all of that.
7. Do not unplug your phone until you have reached 100% completion
If you encounter any problems, go here and asks questions but like I said this is so easy and you shouldn't have any problems.
http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-droid/63010-how-install-sprecovery-unrooted-2-1-ota.html
After you're done, you have to install a custom rom that has root access.
Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZk6iAoW_TE&feature=related
and Open this thread and scroll down to "SPRecovery Installation Instructions" in the first post
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/index....mmys-remix-v07-cyanmod-5062-5-theme-choices/?
But before flashing any ROM, always perform a Nandroid backup so that if you fuck up, you can use nandroid backup to get your Droid back EXACTLY the way it was before you flashed the ROM. Using this method, you can create a nandroid backup BEFORE installing your first custom ROM.
To do this, you must be in SPRecovery (hold down "x" and press power). Choose the backup/restore button. Choose advanced nandroid backup. Check all of the options. Let it do its thing. If you ever run a ROM and you don't like it, you can use this nandroid backup to get your Droid back. Just choose backup/restore. Choose advance nandroid restore. Click all of the options. Choose the file to restore (the most recent backup, look at the date) and restore. You might want to wipe data and cache before performing a restore.
First, watch this video. Don't do anything. Just watch it. After you download everything below, this video shows how quick and easy it is to flash SPRecovery (which is the first step to obtaining root). It takes less than 15 minutes and it's super easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9udWx-KXwGY&playnext_from=TL&videos=VHBcN4Vx6Ys
Next, download RSD to your computer. It's a software program that Motorola uses.
http://androidoverdrive.com/downloads/RSDLite4.6.7z
Then, download the drivers. You'll need the 32 bit OR the 64 bit, depending on your computer.
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/Common/Drivers and Plug ins/USB_Drivers_32_bit_4.2.0.zip (32 bit)
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/Common/Drivers and Plug ins/USB_Drivers_64_bit_4.2.0.zip (64 bit)
Assuming you're using windows, you can check whether you're on a 32 or 64 bit system by going to
START>COMPUTER>SYSTEM PROPERTIES
Next, download the SBF file for SPRecovery. SPRecovery replaces the stock recovery and this is what allows you to flash custom ROMs with root.
http://www.mediafire.com/?2nojyrkfznj
Next, follow these instructions and don't unplug your phone!!! OR just watch the video I posted above
1. Download all of the files above including the 32-bit OR 64-bit Motorola USB Drivers.
2. Install RSDLite AND the 32-bit or 64-bit Motorola USB Drivers (Depends on your system most will need 32-bit some will need 64-bit)
3. Connect your phone to USB and turn it off then turn it back on, while your phone is booting hold up on the DPAD. (Some users have said it is easier to hold the volume down button and camera button instead.)
4. Run RSD Lite 4.6 as Administrator (For all you Vista and 7 folks out there. If you are using XP you may not need to run as Administrator)
5. Click the ... next to the filename box and browse to where you saved the .sbf file and double click the .sbf file.
6. Hit start and below it should give you completion progress and all of that.
7. Do not unplug your phone until you have reached 100% completion
If you encounter any problems, go here and asks questions but like I said this is so easy and you shouldn't have any problems.
http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-droid/63010-how-install-sprecovery-unrooted-2-1-ota.html
After you're done, you have to install a custom rom that has root access.
Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZk6iAoW_TE&feature=related
and Open this thread and scroll down to "SPRecovery Installation Instructions" in the first post
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/index....mmys-remix-v07-cyanmod-5062-5-theme-choices/?
But before flashing any ROM, always perform a Nandroid backup so that if you fuck up, you can use nandroid backup to get your Droid back EXACTLY the way it was before you flashed the ROM. Using this method, you can create a nandroid backup BEFORE installing your first custom ROM.
To do this, you must be in SPRecovery (hold down "x" and press power). Choose the backup/restore button. Choose advanced nandroid backup. Check all of the options. Let it do its thing. If you ever run a ROM and you don't like it, you can use this nandroid backup to get your Droid back. Just choose backup/restore. Choose advance nandroid restore. Click all of the options. Choose the file to restore (the most recent backup, look at the date) and restore. You might want to wipe data and cache before performing a restore.
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The above instructions are only for those that are running 2.1 on their phones (almost all Droid users).
No thang bro
Glad you like it bro
I'm gonna wait a while to see what google has up there sleeve. With all the iPhone 4g hype, you best believe google isn't sitting with there thumbs up there asses.
Fuck apple and this rumor starting bullshit. Why would a app beta tester employee goto a bar, leave it on the bar and it just so happens some guys who can hack a iphone find it and upload a video the same night....pllzzzzzzzzz
my only response to apple is that they are treating people like sheep, that they fleece, herd, and eat. i been learning more about technology and if you root your android phone you have pretty much learned the building blocks or alphabet to how all things are programmed! that is way more valuable in the long run to a consumer than waving a product in other peoples faces that you cant even change the battery to without going to a store!!
Any rooted N1 users on here running Win7? I tried to root my phone using the steps that were shown earlier in this thread but I can't get my phone to be recognized by Win7 while I'm in bootloader. What am I missing? What did you use to root your phone?
help an outsider out. is their any apps in here for my hd2 (windows mobile 6.5)?
Im running it now. I SWEAR this is the most stable, fastest, smoothet 2.1 rom ever made. Video works 100%[tho no camcorder] texts come in just fine for me. No force closes, lag, 3D gallery runs fast as hell, optional live wallpapers. No bad comments for it at all
thanks playa!
Anybody got WSSH to work on their Android phone? Also is the Evo gonna come with flash?
Has anybody rooted their Nexus? I'm trying to root and run Cyanogen, need help, i see some youtube videos but they seem to be for other roms, I know other roms usually look better, but I'm sold on Cyanogen's stability and updates.
the only problems i've had with the lock shyt and sensor is...in my car I have a phone holder on windshield, the phone actually ends up sitting in front of vent, so if I have the ac or in the winter had the heat on, it would bug the phone out, i wouldn't respond to touch and i'd have to take the phone off the holder for about 30 seconds before it came back to my world. So i'm assuming being in the line of a lot air (hot or cold)can cause those problems, also if you have stuff like food, dirt, etc... on certain parts of the phone, other than that don't know what it could be.
I was running Cyanogen 5.0.6.2 on my Droid for a while but I switched to Bugless Beast v1 (Droid only).
On Cyan5.0.6, are you using the 5 column app drawer/launcher. How do you like it?
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Allows you to listen to live audio from over 2,200 police and fire scanners, railroad communications, and weather radio broadcasts from around the world (with more being added daily).
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Added balance controls to the player screen, useful in listening to a stereo scanner with audio coming from two physical scanners.
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Allows you to listen to live audio from over 2,200 police and fire scanners, railroad communications, and weather radio broadcasts from around the world (with more being added daily).
Changes:
Added balance controls to the player screen, useful in listening to a stereo scanner with audio coming from two physical scanners.
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nice thread!
nice app!
thanks!
I've got a question for the Android gurus here. I was recently going to "upgrade" from my phone game and finally get a smart phone. I planned on getting a G1(features + durability) because I unfortunately destroy flimsy, delicate phones. Now after reading through this thread I've come to this question: Should I still pursue a G1 or will the My Touch Slide(Hero) be a better choice? I wanted a physical QWERTY keyboard so I don't smear the screen when I have to use it for work(I'm a mobile diesel mechanic), but I also need something that is durable(for the very same reason).
What are your recommendations for a QWERTY keyboard smartphone, running Android, on the T-Mobile network, that won't be easily destroyed by a meat-handed diesel mechanic?
Thanks in advance for your help!
What are your recommendations for a QWERTY keyboard smartphone, running Android, on the T-Mobile network, that won't be easily destroyed by a meat-handed diesel mechanic?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Get the mytouch slide. Its a more updated phone.
I got tired of reading all that shit about the EVO, I'm so envious I'm bout to flash my Moment now 
I really just want that wireless tether shit
I really just want that wireless tether shit
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