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Well if you root it then you will not recieve OTA updates from the carrier cause when you root it youll have a recovery image and that'll lock your phone to whatever ROM your using when you have root..
and you dont get rid of the stock apps that way you run a code like this in the command line on your computer with your android SDK running and phone hooked to the computer.
cd system
cd app
cat Bejeweled.apk > /sdcard/Bejeweled.apk
rm Bejeweled.apk
Fillyacup what kind of phone do you have? and if anyone wants to know how to root/remove the apps I can type up the codes or help you find a way to get the apk names to remove them
just tell me what kind of phone you have and the stock apps you want removed
and there is also a way to temporary root your phone to do what I was just talking about. thats what I have to do with my moment cause there is no way to keep root on there
and you dont get rid of the stock apps that way you run a code like this in the command line on your computer with your android SDK running and phone hooked to the computer.
cd system
cd app
cat Bejeweled.apk > /sdcard/Bejeweled.apk
rm Bejeweled.apk
Fillyacup what kind of phone do you have? and if anyone wants to know how to root/remove the apps I can type up the codes or help you find a way to get the apk names to remove them
just tell me what kind of phone you have and the stock apps you want removed
and there is also a way to temporary root your phone to do what I was just talking about. thats what I have to do with my moment cause there is no way to keep root on there
http://blog.7touchgroup.com/2010/02/how-to-root-cdma-htc-hero-and-install-a-custom-recovery-image/
Im trying to find the word by word instructions, but that gives you an idea of what you would be doing.
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010...for-the-motorola-droid-rolling-out-this-week/
Motorola DROID users as a whole are a pretty happy bunch, but after finally getting their first taste of official multi-touch, we can’t help but blame them for wanting a whole lot more. The good news on this front is that Android 2.1 for the DROID will be made available next week, according to Motorola’s Facebook page. Motorola has not detailed what the update will encompass, but here’s what Engadget has been told:
* The current test build is Android 2.1 version 1
* The browser will have multi-touch
* Google Googles is pre-installed
* No visual changes to the homescreen or app drawer
* Active wallpapers aren’t included, but the fancy widgets that made their debut with the Nexus One are
Most of us probably agree that things like multi-touch in the browser are big news, but we can’t help but eagerly wait to see what all the Negative Nancy’s out there have to say about some of the nifty features that will allegedly be left behind. Regardless, we’ll be sure to give you all a shout as soon as the update starts trickling out.
Motorola DROID users as a whole are a pretty happy bunch, but after finally getting their first taste of official multi-touch, we can’t help but blame them for wanting a whole lot more. The good news on this front is that Android 2.1 for the DROID will be made available next week, according to Motorola’s Facebook page. Motorola has not detailed what the update will encompass, but here’s what Engadget has been told:
* The current test build is Android 2.1 version 1
* The browser will have multi-touch
* Google Googles is pre-installed
* No visual changes to the homescreen or app drawer
* Active wallpapers aren’t included, but the fancy widgets that made their debut with the Nexus One are
Most of us probably agree that things like multi-touch in the browser are big news, but we can’t help but eagerly wait to see what all the Negative Nancy’s out there have to say about some of the nifty features that will allegedly be left behind. Regardless, we’ll be sure to give you all a shout as soon as the update starts trickling out.
What youll need Treal and anyone else with a hero wanting to root it..
Android SDK..
asroot2 image..
Recovery Image.. thatll allow you to switch roms as you please.
Step 1: Download the Android SDK The Windows file is called android-sdk_r4-windows.zip. Extract the files to your C: drive so that you now have the folder C:\android-sdk-windows
Step 2: Download the asroot2 exploit file Extract asroot2.zip to C:\android-sdk-windows\tools folder.
Step 3: Download the Hero recovery image Place this file in C:\android-sdk-windows\tools as well.
Step 4: Make sure USB Debugging is off by going to Settings>Applications>Development. Now connect the phone to your PC via USB cable.
Step 5: Mount your sdcard; Browse to the HTC Sync folder and install HTC Sync on your pc. After it is done installing unmount the sdcard then enable your USB debugging.
Step 6: Open a command prompt by clicking the Start button and typing cmd into the search box and pressing enter or found under All Programs>Accessories.
Step 7: You will now enter a series of commands which I will place inside code boxes to indicate the entire command. You may copy and then paste them into the command prompt window by right clicking. Only enter one command at a time.
1:
Code:
2:code:
If you've been following this guide you will see your phone's serial number. If you get "device not found" error, you either need to make sure you the drivers were properly installed or make sure you enable USB debugging AFTER you connect the USB cable. Continue on once you get the proper phone serial output.
3:
Code:
4:
Code:
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Code:
6:
Code:
You should see an output that says:
$ /data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh
[+] Using newer pope_inode_info layout
Opening: /proc/857/fd/3
SUCCESS: Enjoy the shell.
#
Now for a few last commands.
7:
Code:
8:[/QUOTE]
Code:
9:
Code:
10:
Code:
You are now officially rooted. A few more steps and you will have flashed the recovery image.
11:
Code:
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Code:
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Code:
Pushing is equivalent of copy the file to the root of your sdcard. By the time you finished reading this it should be done. You'll know its done because the ouput will say something like transferred X bytes in X secs.
14:
Code:
This will cause the phone to restart automatically. Wait till it is fully booted to continue.
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FLASHING TO THE RECOVERY TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS-- BE PATIENT. ENTER THE NEXT COMMAND ONLY AFTER THE COMMAND PROMPT RETURNS TO THE # (ROOT SYMBOL).
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Step 8: This is the last command; you may now close the cmd prompt. This will cause your phone to boot into recovery mode; it should take no longer than 30 secs. The third option on the list is "- Backup/Restore"; select it. Now, select the first option "- Nand backup". The phone will prompt you to press HOME to confirm which is want you want to do. The backup will begin. You will see the screen say, "Performing backup : .........." When done, the bottom of the screen will say "Backup complete!" and you will be given the menu options again. Go back to the main menu and select reboot system. Rebooting your phone after installing the new recovery image may take several minutes.
Step 9: Once your phone is fully booted, mount the sdcard. You will see a folder called "nandroid"; I highly recommend you copy this to your pc in case you lose your sdcard data or reformat it. Your phone is rooted, 100% backed up, and ready to install a custom rom if you wish!
Android SDK..
asroot2 image..
Recovery Image.. thatll allow you to switch roms as you please.
Step 1: Download the Android SDK The Windows file is called android-sdk_r4-windows.zip. Extract the files to your C: drive so that you now have the folder C:\android-sdk-windows
Step 2: Download the asroot2 exploit file Extract asroot2.zip to C:\android-sdk-windows\tools folder.
Step 3: Download the Hero recovery image Place this file in C:\android-sdk-windows\tools as well.
Step 4: Make sure USB Debugging is off by going to Settings>Applications>Development. Now connect the phone to your PC via USB cable.
Step 5: Mount your sdcard; Browse to the HTC Sync folder and install HTC Sync on your pc. After it is done installing unmount the sdcard then enable your USB debugging.
Step 6: Open a command prompt by clicking the Start button and typing cmd into the search box and pressing enter or found under All Programs>Accessories.
Step 7: You will now enter a series of commands which I will place inside code boxes to indicate the entire command. You may copy and then paste them into the command prompt window by right clicking. Only enter one command at a time.
1:
Code:
2:code:
If you've been following this guide you will see your phone's serial number. If you get "device not found" error, you either need to make sure you the drivers were properly installed or make sure you enable USB debugging AFTER you connect the USB cable. Continue on once you get the proper phone serial output.
3:
Code:
4:
Code:
5:
Code:
6:
Code:
You should see an output that says:
$ /data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh
[+] Using newer pope_inode_info layout
Opening: /proc/857/fd/3
SUCCESS: Enjoy the shell.
#
Now for a few last commands.
7:
Code:
8:[/QUOTE]
Code:
9:
Code:
10:
Code:
You are now officially rooted. A few more steps and you will have flashed the recovery image.
11:
Code:
12:
Code:
13:
Code:
Pushing is equivalent of copy the file to the root of your sdcard. By the time you finished reading this it should be done. You'll know its done because the ouput will say something like transferred X bytes in X secs.
14:
Code:
This will cause the phone to restart automatically. Wait till it is fully booted to continue.
15:
Code:
16:
Code:
17:
Code:
18:
Code:
FLASHING TO THE RECOVERY TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS-- BE PATIENT. ENTER THE NEXT COMMAND ONLY AFTER THE COMMAND PROMPT RETURNS TO THE # (ROOT SYMBOL).
19:
Code:
Step 8: This is the last command; you may now close the cmd prompt. This will cause your phone to boot into recovery mode; it should take no longer than 30 secs. The third option on the list is "- Backup/Restore"; select it. Now, select the first option "- Nand backup". The phone will prompt you to press HOME to confirm which is want you want to do. The backup will begin. You will see the screen say, "Performing backup : .........." When done, the bottom of the screen will say "Backup complete!" and you will be given the menu options again. Go back to the main menu and select reboot system. Rebooting your phone after installing the new recovery image may take several minutes.
Step 9: Once your phone is fully booted, mount the sdcard. You will see a folder called "nandroid"; I highly recommend you copy this to your pc in case you lose your sdcard data or reformat it. Your phone is rooted, 100% backed up, and ready to install a custom rom if you wish!
To remove stock apps from the Hero youll need your phone rooted...It would be best if you do a Nanodroid backup as well so you dont fuck anything up..
enter on the command prompt:
youll get this..* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
You will now get a list of all installed apk's and odex files..
youll want to remove an app like so
rm Calculator.apk
SPELLING IS IMPORTANT!!
for me I just used Linda File Manager from the market and searched the names of the apks I wanted to get rid of..
download the file manager:
go to "my phone"
go to "system"
go to "app"
and youll have all the apk names..
NOTE: make sure youve done a backup via recovery like I posted above this post
and only take off the apk and odex's you do not wish to have.. dont toy around with things such as Camera.apk or Browser.apk cause they will not work anymore after you do this
enter on the command prompt:
youll get this..* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
You will now get a list of all installed apk's and odex files..
youll want to remove an app like so
rm Calculator.apk
SPELLING IS IMPORTANT!!
for me I just used Linda File Manager from the market and searched the names of the apks I wanted to get rid of..
download the file manager:
go to "my phone"
go to "system"
go to "app"
and youll have all the apk names..
NOTE: make sure youve done a backup via recovery like I posted above this post
and only take off the apk and odex's you do not wish to have.. dont toy around with things such as Camera.apk or Browser.apk cause they will not work anymore after you do this
