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Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 11:49am On Aug 08, 2012
Don lokobanty: thankx
just got ma phone rooted ve seen the SU. Buh still cant move all my apps to SD. Any help?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by BlackBaron: 11:56am On Aug 08, 2012
Don lokobanty: just got ma phone rooted ve seen the SU. Buh still cant move all my apps to SD. Any help?
Get the 'App2SD' app from play store and then you can move both ways.

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Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 12:59pm On Aug 08, 2012
BlackBaron:
Get the 'App2SD' app from play store and then you can move both ways.
got d APP2SD buh still cant move all. Do i need custom mod?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 12:59pm On Aug 08, 2012
BlackBaron:
Get the 'App2SD' app from play store and then you can move both ways.
got d APP2SD buh still cant move all. Do i need custom rom ?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by prince4pro(m): 1:02pm On Aug 08, 2012
I just got d Tecno T1 and i want 2 no if it can b rooted.i we really appreciat ur contributions

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Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 1:05pm On Aug 08, 2012
prince4pro: I just got d Tecno T1 and i want 2 no if it can b rooted.i we really appreciat ur contributions
also a beginner. Buh u can check unlockroot.com to check ur device or ask d gurus like 'BLACKBARON'
Re: Essential Android Apps! by newman10(m): 1:49pm On Aug 08, 2012
raynold17 :
if you can't store apps on your SD card on that phone I suggest u get another phone(HTC etc) cos if u keep using it u will be limited to lots of apps cos most android phones memory is pretty small... try downloading "app2ss" hopefully it works..

Its not that I cant store apps to sd, apps do install on it but after a few days, the app turn greyish in coluor and wont open. Could it be that it cos i have not rooted it? Thanks a lot
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 2:02pm On Aug 08, 2012
newman10:

Its not that I cant store apps to sd, apps do install on it but after a few days, the app turn greyish in coluor and wont open. Could it be that it cos i have not rooted it? Thanks a lot
nahhhh I don't think so.. but you can still try rooting it but if the problem continues then there's a problem with the phone.
Re: Essential Android Apps! by Ozegbe(m): 3:53pm On Aug 08, 2012
nobody has answered my questioned yet...how do i optimised all these adroid apps to work on the tablet.
Re: Essential Android Apps! by 4llerbuntu(m): 4:16pm On Aug 08, 2012
Ozegbe: nobody has answered my questioned yet...how do i optimised all these adroid apps to work on the tablet.

which apps? are you sure there are no tablet variants. most popular ones have you know!!


there is a way, change the screen density...... but i would not tell you to do that except you are very comfortable with the dev side of things.

but then perhaps let us know which apps in particular are falling your hhand so much, and which tablet sef, cuz some things for this NL sef dey tire man
Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 7:45pm On Aug 08, 2012
Pls. Hw do i go about the CYANOGENMOD9 Installation.. Pls.... ASAP
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 8:35pm On Aug 08, 2012
Don lokobanty: Pls. Hw do i go about the CYANOGENMOD9 Installation.. Pls.... ASAP
Google search xda- developers
Re: Essential Android Apps! by xzibukz(m): 8:54pm On Aug 08, 2012
u guys should check out dis "Emulator game list" & d below emulators @ Google play

Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 8:59pm On Aug 08, 2012
raynold17 :
Google search xda- developers
ve done that ve seen alot of ways buh am confused.
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 9:04pm On Aug 08, 2012
Don lokobanty: ve done that ve seen alot of ways buh am confused.
kk once had a step my step way of doubt it I'll get it for you tomorrow... but be really careful.
Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 9:10pm On Aug 08, 2012
raynold17 :
kk once had a step my step way of doubt it I'll get it for you tomorrow... but be really careful.
thankx bro i will b waiting..
Re: Essential Android Apps! by BlackBaron: 9:15pm On Aug 08, 2012
prince4pro: I just got d Tecno T1 and i want 2 no if it can b rooted.i we really appreciat ur contributions

Your phone's generic name is MX65xx. Head to xda forums or search youtube videos on how to root.
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 10:40pm On Aug 08, 2012
avg and netquin which is better? had netquin deleted it cos it lacks some function ie locking individual apps, but to my surprise I downloading the lite version of avg with out knowing and the locking of individual apps only last for a week now the pro version of avg is paid... any better free anti virus out there or should I just go back to netquin?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by puskin: 3:15am On Aug 09, 2012
Don lokobanty: Pls. Hw do i go about the CYANOGENMOD9 Installation.. Pls.... ASAP

Have u flashed a ROM b4?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 6:15am On Aug 09, 2012
puskin:

Have u flashed a ROM b4?
NO
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 7:08am On Aug 09, 2012
Don lokobanty: thankx bro i will b waiting..
make of your phone?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 7:26am On Aug 09, 2012
raynold17 :
make of your phone?
my touch 3G slide
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 7:54am On Aug 09, 2012
Don lokobanty: thankx bro i will b waiting..
If you would like to S-OFF, Install
ClockWork Recovery, permanently
Root & obtain SuperCID. Follow
Steps 1 to 4!
To Debrand or flash an official stock
ROM only: follow Steps 1 & 4 only
(you may skip step 3 & 4 is you do not
need them)
To Root: follow steps 1-3
To install a custom ROM for the first
time: Steps 1 & 2 then follow the
guide below on how to install a
custom Rom (step 3 isn't needed as
customs roms are already rooted)
CLICK HERE FOR [GUIDE] TO UNLOCK
YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING
FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof)
Steps 1-3 Needed! or Steps 1 & 2 plus
custom ROM
UPDATE: NEW Recovery 5.0.0.8 -
Follow Step 2 below to download
and install. you do not need to
follow the rest of the steps if you
are just updating CWM
For Warranty Purposes/
Returns:Follow Step 4 below for
removing Clockwork and Root
FOLLOW STEP 5 TO CHANGE BACK
TO S-ON - CONFIRMED TO BE
WORKING- USE WITH CAUTION
Whether your a noob or not, it nice to
see a step by step guide as S-off is
developer preview only and doesn't
come with much instructions. I have
simply Collaborated what is out there
into one easy thread. Nothing
complex.
here is my very small simple
detailed guide. I have put a lot of Time
and effort to make sure everyone can
benefit so Just push Thanks if it
helped
Click here for TROUBLESHOOTING OR
FAQ
Step 1. To S-OFF your Sensation -
(You do not need to do this if you
have S-off already or done this
before) - WORKING NOW for TMOUS
users
Visit http://revolutionary.io/
download the application for your
operating System. AND EXTRACT IT TO
A FOLDER
YOU MAY NEED TO DISABLE YOUR
ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM- Norton is
flagging up Revolutionary as a Virus
when it isn't
IMPORTANT
Fill out the form under the download
links with your OS, Device, Hboot
Version and Serial number. This will
give your beta key to enable you to S -
OFF. Make a note of this.
How To get your Hboot Version - 3
methods below
1. Run the revolutionary Utility you
just downloaded from http://
revolutionary.io/ and if it has found
your device it should read
"Found your Device: HTC Sensation
Z710* Applications -> Development)
4. With the phone switched on (not in
HBOOT, just the regular home
screen), plug in your USB cable and
select HTC sync mode.(IGNORE any
warning messages on your phone
telling you it cannot find HTC Sync )
5. Launch revolutionary.exe. It should
detect the phone and ask for your
beta key. Type it (BE CAREFUL, as its
case sensitive) or copy and paste it in.
If Revolutionary fails to find your
phone verify you have all the drivers
installed, try disk drive mode or
charging mode (Linux users can use
disk drive mode. Confirmed to be
working by others)
6. Once you have entered your beta
key correctly, follow any on screen
prompts or actions from revolutionary
and wait for it to S-Off,
7. You're done. Your Device will
Successfully have S-OFF....if it hangs
on method 3 and doesn't S-Off. See
post 2 below for solutions .
IF REVOLUTIONARY SAYS FAILED YOUR
PHONE IS NOT SUPPORTED. Go back
and check hboot using the methods
above. some users are told its failed
and they still have S off now. If you
have S-off your hboot will now be
1.17.1011 and revolutionary will tell
you now your device is not supported
8. Revolutionary will now ask you to
Install clockwork recovery mod after S
OFF. Type N and install it manually
below (the recovery provided is
v4.0.1.4 doesn't charge when device
is switched off, the one below v5.0.0.1
does charge)
9. Your Device now is S-off.
To install clockwork recovery for the
sensation. Follow step 2!
STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery -
v5.0.0.8
1. Download recovery v5.0.0.8 for the
Sensation HERE : or Multiupload
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root
folder of your SD card (The main
Folder of your Memory Card)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and
reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT
screen (see post above on how to get
to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it
asks" Do you want to start the
update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to
android after installation is successful
(normal screen with homescreen)
6. Delete PG58IMG from your memory
card and you can now root using step
3 below or install a custom ROM using
CWM (Customs Roms are already
rooted)
7. OPTIONAL: Boot into recovery or
Completely switch off (Fastboot
disabled or remove and reinsert
battery)
Follow STEP 4 SUPER CID sub steps
1-6 to get adb running
8. Enter the command "adb shell cat /
sys/devices/platform/htc_battery/
power_supply/battery/status" Phone
will confirm it is "CHARGING"
Charging issues fixed with new
clockwork recovery. writing is now
BLUE not purple or orange
Step 3. To permanently root your
Sensation - (This means you will
NOT LOSE ROOT on rebooting)
1. Download the file su-2.3.6.3-ef-
signed.zip from here: DOWNLOAD
2. Copy su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip to
your SD card root folder (main folder
of your memory card)
3. Start clockworkmod recovery
(instructions below. See To Start
Clockwork recovery)
4. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT!
5. Navigate to "Backup & Restore"
using the Volume Down button and
press select (power button to select)
then select "Backup"
6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after
backing up
7. Then select "Choose zip from
sdcard"
8. Then select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-
signed.zip"
9. Then select "Yes - install su-2.3.6.3-
efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
10. Then go back
11. Then reboot.
12. You're rooted!
If you are getting error messages
regarding S-OFF, Rooting or
installation - Troubleshoot below in
post 2
See POST 2(HERE):
STEP 4. WRITE SUPER CID [YOU
ONLY NEED TO DO THIS ONCE]-
(continue from step 11 below if you
have already done this)
(allows you to flash ANY ROM to the
device regardless of the carrier. Just
click RUU.EXE)
1. Download adb tools here:
download for WINDOWS or download
for LINUX or from the attachments
below
2. On your pc click on your local disk
C: Drive (or D: drive for some)
(WINDOWS users: Start > My
computer > Local Disk (C )
3. Create a new folder called "adb"
and extract the files from adb.zip into
it. Make sure it doesn't create another
folder in the adb folder when
extracting
4. open command prompt (or
terminal for linux) and type "cd"
"followed by the path to your adb
folder" (windows users can type "cd
C:\adb"wink
5. Ensure your phone is switched on
(regular home screen) and connect it
by USB in charging mode (Ensure usb
debugging is on settings)
6. enter the command "adb devices".
This is to confirm your phone is
connected. (It should come back with
list of devices attached and your serial
number)
7. enter the command "adb reboot-
bootloader". (nothing further required
device WILL reboot in bootloader)
IF it doesn't you can Manually put the
phone in the bootloader/hboot mode
Navigate to fastboot by pressing
volume down and pressing power
button to select (power off > vol down
+ power on)
It will take you to the fastboot
bootloader screen on your phone
Connect your phone via USB
Your Screen should now read
fastboot USB
8. enter the command "fastboot oem
writecid 11111111"
9. enter the command "fastboot
reboot-bootloader (Wait for it to
reboot the bootloader)
10. enter the command "fastboot
getvar cid" [it should confirm your CID
is 11111111]
11. enter the command "fastboot
reboot"
12. You can now flash any ROM you
like.
To reinstall any stock ROM after this
or De-brand or reinstall a different
type of Rom (European, Asian, US).
Just click here to download an Official
Rom,
Connect to your phone in charging
mode. click the
"RUU_pyramid_*****.exe " file you
downloaded and follow on screen
instructions.
I can confirm SuperCID is successful
as i just flashed a Tmous Rom
(1.25.***) to my EU unbranded device
to check. (added t-mobile tv and other
carrier stuff to my apps list)
TO DE-BRAND OR REINSTALL STOCK
ROM (Changes to Stock S-off,
Removes Root and clockwork)
Reinstall your original stock ROM
you had (e.g Vodafone, Tmous,
Asian, European unbranded etc. if
you are changing back to S-ON)
1. Backup all User Data and Apps
(Titanium backup Recommended)
SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU WANT TO
WIPE EVERYTHING
2. Use the SUPERCID method above.
(Confirmed to work)
3. If you cannot get superCID to
work. Follow this by Alexp999.
HERE: any problems PM ME and i
will help
Your phone bootloader will read
"PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL" after
this, Root and clockwork will have
been removed now
STEP 5 - CHANGING BACK TO S-ON -
PROCEED WITH CAUTION. ONLY DO
THIS IF YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO.
BEWARE THERE IS A RISK OF
BRICKING READ BEFORE GOING TO
STEP 1.
YOU MUST Follow this correctly
otherwise you could semi-brick
your device (Semi bricks recovery
by re-flashing RUU). If you follow it
correctly YOU WILL GET S-ON
SUCCESSFULLY -confirmed by other
users
I cannot be held responsible if
anything goes wrong but i will help
in every situation. 2 unrecoverable
bricks so far. 1 due to not flashing
RUU
First time i did this with a custom
ROM installed - semi-bricked my
device (couldn't boot due to
security warning as S-on doesn't
work with custom roms), restored it
using RUU.exe
Second time after S-off i took the
following steps and successfully
went back to S-ON without any
problems and booted up into stock
rom.
Confirmed to work by several
others as well as myself
1. Follow Step 4 above to get
SuperCID - Skip if you already have
it
2. Restore your official stock Rom:
Just click here to download an
Official Rom RESTORE STOCK EVEN
IF YOU JUST RESTORED IT RECENTLY
OR ARE ALREADY ON STOCK ROM.
This is to ensure nothing gets
changed in stock for S-on to be
successful
So if you are already on a stock
ROM or you just went back to stock
ROM, i don't care, restore the stock
ROM again using the RUU.exe if you
don't want to be bricked!
Connect to your phone in charging
mode. click the
"RUU_pyramid_*****.exe" file you
downloaded and follow on screen
instructions.
3. Make sure when you download
the RUU. download the same or
similiar RUU version as your phone
came with (e.g. Tmous or EU or
Asian etc). As long as you install a
stock rom similiar to what you had
you should be ok. FAILURE TO DO
THIS MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE.
4. Switch your phone on now and
let it boot for the first time and just
skip through the welcome screen.
5. Go back to Step 4 - SUPERCID and
go through 1 to 7 to get to the
fastboot bootloader. (so just do
what you did before, put adb files
in local disk, adb reboot bootloader
etc)
6. enter the command "fastboot
oem writesecureflag 3" (Thanks
Dazweeja)
7. Reboot into bootloader using
"fastboot reboot-bootloader" or
remove & reinsert the battery and
press power on while keeping hold
of volume down.
8. Bootloader should now read
Pyramid PVT Ship S-ON RL.
9. Remove and reinsert the battery.
Press power on as normal
You should now have S-on back and
you can return your device or do
whatever it is covered again under
warranty.
10. IF IT DOESN'T REBOOT and
bootloader says ***Security
Warning**
Remove and re-insert the battery
and go back into bootloader and
holding Volume Down +power
button select fastboot
11. Run RUU_Pyramid_***.exe to
reflash stock rom. (the one u just
downloaded in step 1) and then
reboot. It should work now
The above method works
successfully. So do not under any
circumstances try this without going
back to stock first using Ruu.exe.
and Follow the instructions
correctly if you want S-on WITHOUT
problems Any doubts or questions
PM me and i will get back to you
and help you.
Donations welcome as i had a very
shaky night experimenting and
bricking my device (and having a
panic attack over it) to find a safe
method for successfully getting S-
on back for all you out there
complaining about warranty.
To Start Clockwork recovery
1. EITHER make sure fastboot is
disabled in settings and shut down
your phone
This can be done via Settings >
Power> Untick "FAST BOOT" at the
bottom.
OR take out your battery and put it
back in. (this is easier)
2. Keep hold of the volume down
button and switch your phone on.
3. Hboot will start. Navigate to
recovery with the vol down button.
Press power button to select and
enter recovery.
[B] To install a Custom ROM - you will
not lose data or apps with this
method!
1. Download your chosen ROM by
other developers in the development
threads and copy the ZIP file to your
SD Card ROOT directory
2. Start clockworkmod recovery
(instructions above)
3. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT! (skip this
step if you have already made a
backup previously)
4. Navigate to "install zip from sdcard"
using the Volume Down button and
press select (power button to select)
5. Then select "Choose zip from
sdcard"
6. Then select "your_chosen_rom.zip"
7. Then select "Yes - install
your_chosen_rom.zip" to confirm
8. Then go back
9. Then reboot.
10. First boot will take quite some time
-This is normal, i know you want
touch your nice shiny phone but BE
PATIENT - ENJOY
Re: Essential Android Apps! by BlackBaron: 8:01am On Aug 09, 2012
When rooting also remeber to back up your 'stock' or existing rom using Clockwork recovery and your apps and all with Titanium back-up.
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 8:03am On Aug 09, 2012
confusing ryt this is the only secured way I could find..... ask questions if you don't get maybe we here could help...
Re: Essential Android Apps! by Donlokobanty(m): 8:44am On Aug 09, 2012
raynold17 :
confusing ryt this is the only secured way I could find..... ask questions if you don't get maybe we here could help...
thanks. What i nid is d custom rom. Can i follow d last step B?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 9:10am On Aug 09, 2012
Don lokobanty: thanks. What i nid is d custom rom. Can i follow d last step B?
http://revolutionary.io/
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 10:07am On Aug 09, 2012
you all should uninstall netquin and go download avg pro..
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 10:08am On Aug 09, 2012
xzibukz: u guys should check out dis "Emulator game list" & d below emulators @ Google play
do you have a drifta for that dstv app?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by aieromon(m): 10:11am On Aug 09, 2012
raynold17 :
avg and netquin which is better? had netquin deleted it cos it lacks some function ie locking individual apps, but to my surprise I downloading the lite version of avg with out knowing and the locking of individual apps only last for a week now the pro version of avg is paid... any better free anti virus out there or should I just go back to netquin?

Have you tried Avast mobile security?
Re: Essential Android Apps! by raynold17(m): 10:23am On Aug 09, 2012
nahh but now good found the free pro version of avg works great...

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