Android Phones - Wiki [2010-08-18]

Working with Android based mobile phones



What is android ?

Android is a mobile operating system running on the Linux kernel. It was initially developed by Android Inc., a firm later purchased by Google, and lately by the Open Handset Alliance. It allows developers to write managed code in the Java language, controlling the device via Google-developed Java libraries more.

Where to get a full list of Android phones ?

A lot of website already listed Android phones. and so many coming regularly.

Although you can check a list here

I Got one android phone, how do i unlock it ?

Well, this is a bit tough question. a lot of manufactures currently in market producing android phones. they all have different Unlocking method.

For unlocking you can go Brand wise, like for HTC, you can buy HTC factory code. for Motorola you can buy Motorola World wide code.

For Samsung ? some of samsung can be unlocked by some professional Unlocker.
Some of LG can be unlocked by Professional, for rest as usual factory unlock code.

For all other company, go for code Operator wise.

More information here

How to Hard reset Android Phones?

Android Phones - Hard Reset

How to Unlock Android Phones?

Android Phones - Unlocking

How to Sync Android Phones with PC ?

HTC Sync - For Android Phones

How to Root Android Phone ?

Android Phones - Root

How to make Gold Card for Android phones ?

Gold Card - For Android Phones

How to install applications in Android Phones ?

Android Phones - Installing Application

Android Glossary / How To Articles

Android Application's {Only Here}

How can i Flash/Upgrade Firmware ?

There is a lot of way to Flash Android Phones.

Some HTC can be flashed by rom flashing. Some flash image can be flashed by SD Card only process is below.

# Download the package packed by the link above.
# Connect your phone to your computer via USB, mount it via the icon in the taskbar notification phone
# Remove previous packages update.zip, transferred directly into the package microSD (in any subfolder)
# Unmount the phone from your computer (for safe removal of Windows) and then more from the system tray notifications of the phone.
# Start in recovery mode.
# Make a Wipe (Alt + W). You will lose all data.
# Install the new firmware (ALT + S)
# Reboot by pressing Home + Back

Above process should apply for some of Motorola n Samsung phones.

For Samsung, some downloader also available. For Motorola, Use Factory flasher, Like RSD Lite, Motorola PST.

Do not know anything about some of LG phones.

Where to get Firmware/Flash file for Android phones ?

Here is list of some Firmware/Flash files.

Take a look

HTC Dream

Official T-Mobile

Official Hero [For Dream]

T-Mobile Pulse [For Dream]

My Touch 3G [For Dream]

HTC Hero

T-Mobile UK

Orange UK

HTC Hero Generic

HTC Magic

Official Hero [For Magic]

My Touch 3G [For Magic]

HTC Hero [For Magic]

HTC Mega

No Rom for now

HTC Tatoo

HTC Click WWE

Samsung Galaxy i7500

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy Generic

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Some of these custom image need root access before flahsing. I ll discuss them in another thread

I ve some more firmware list, to be sourced later on

You can also request me for any other firmware if you need. which is not in list

* All these files link , I've posted none of my uploaded. so credit/blame goes to original up loader.

One Click One unlock motorola android series MBxxx

ONE CLICK ONE UNLOCK SERIES MBxxx ANDROID MOTOROLA

REQUIRED:
- CHIP WHITE (PREFERABLY) OR OPERATOR inserted in the phone ORIGINAL
- 1GB SD MEMORY WITHIN A TELEPHONE FORMATTED
- GO INTO THE PHONE TO APPLICATIONS -> Development -> debug mode TILDA
- FLASH TO THE PATCH OF THE MODEL TO USE (ALL THIS WITH THE SIM IN MEMORY AND SD)
- SET UP AND GMAIL ACCOUNT VIA WIFI MOTOBLUR
- OFF THE PHONE CABLE
- CHECK BACK AND TILDA debug mode
- CONNECT, CLICK ON UNLOCK.BAT
- EXPECT TO LOAD THE FILES NEEDED AND READY


1 .- Unzip and copy the folder C SROCKYOU DIRECTLY: SUCH AS IT IS IN THE PICTURE (ONLY ONE MUST HAVE FOLDER SROCKYOU)






2 .- ENTER SU DECOMPRESS and copied directly into C:





3 .- DECOMPRESS UNLOCK.BAT DESK DIRECTLY AND COPYING





4 .- AFTER ALL HAVE IN routes specified acted to liberate (PHONE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY THE FLASH, set up accounts, TILDA debug mode and copy UNLOCK.KO MODEL DIRECTLY TO RELEASE C, TELEPHONE CONNECTED CLICK UNLOCK.BAT, AS CHARGED IN FILE PHOTO




5 .- DETAIL NOTE: AT THE END OF CHARGE MUST NOT CLOSE THE DOS WINDOW AND MUST APPEAR THE SHELL ADB MESSAGE!

6 .- NOT DISCONNECT THE CABLE TO GO TO MARKET VIA PHONE WIFI, WE Search, Download and install the application CONNECTBOT





7 .- ACCEPT ALL


















ALL THIS WITHOUT DISCONNECT THE CABLE TO PHONE, CONNECTION JOIN SROCKYOU you just created and write using the touch pad PHONE:

CD / DATA / LOCAL / TMP (ENTER FROM THE TELEPHONE)

./RAGEAGAINSTTHECAGE-ARM5.BIN (ENTER FROM THE TELEPHONE)



(LOAD DATA AND ENDING ON THE SCREEN SAYING 4 DIGITS OF PHONE AND THE WORD forced, if they see this, all is well, you are done, we still DISCONNECT THE CABLE THE PHONE)

- WE LEAVE AND RETURN TO ENTER THE APPLICATION CONNECBOT (MAYBE WE FROM ANY ERROR IS NORMAL)

- CONNECBOT INCOME AND IF ALL IS WELL, has to contain the pound symbol "#"

- AHI writes: insmod / SDCARD / UNLOCK.KO (ENTER FROM THE TELEPHONE) AND WILL HAVE TO APPEAR AGAIN THE ICON NUMERAL "#"

- Disconnect all, CONGRATULATIONS TELEPHONE RELEASED!

- You type * 073887 # and type 8 DIGITS OF YOUR PLEASURE AND READY

Android Phones - Hard Reset

Android Phones - Hard Reset Please post here only Hard Reset of Android Phones No question or how to please. Help me to keep this thread clean A big thanks to www.hard-reset.eu for their resource "Performing a factory data reset deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets the device back to its initial state—the state before you turned on the device for the first time. Important Make sure to back up important data you have on the device before you perform a factory data reset." HTC Dream 1. Turn the G1 off. If it’s frozen on, take the battery out and put it back in the unit. 2. Hold the Home and Power keys down at same time for about 25 seconds. You will see a yellow triangle screen with exclamation point in the middle. Now to wipe the device clean: 3. Press Alt+L. 4. Press Alt+W for a factory reset. 5. Press the Home and Back keys again for about 25 seconds. The device should then reset again and the hard reset is complete. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HTC Magic 1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the HOME and BACK 2. Briefly press the END CALL/POWER button while continuing to pressHOME and BACK buttons. 3. When you see the screen with the 3 Android images, release the HOME and BACK buttons, and then press the TRACKBALL. Tip : If your phone hangs or freezes, remove the battery then wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After re-installing the battery, turn on the phone. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HTC Hero 1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the HOME and BACKand then briefly press the END CALL/POWER button. The reset process will start after a few seconds. 2. Wait for the phone to finish the reset process and then press MENU. Tip : If your phone hangs or freezes, remove the battery then wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After re-installing the battery, turn on the phone. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HTC Tattoo 1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the HOME and BACKand then briefly press the END CALL/POWER button. 2. Press the ENTER button to begin the reset process. Tip If your phone hangs or freezes, remove the battery then wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it. After re-installing the battery, turn on the phone.

Tool] Crack Applications Patch for 3.0 --- 4.2.1 without WiFi

now you can patch iPhone,iPod Touch OS3.0, 3.0.1, 3.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3 ,4.0 ,4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.1, 4.2.1 & 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 4.2.1 (iPad) for crack Apps without wifi and without any software. Requirements: 1. iPhone,iPod Touch with OS 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.1, 4.2.1 or iPad 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 4.2.1 (Jailbroken with redsn0w or Custom Firmware) (Devices jailbroken with "Blackra1n","Spirit","Jailbreakme","Limera1n" or "Greenpois0n" will need to install "AFC2add" from cydia first else they will get "iphuc error" ) 2. iTunes (People having problem with 10.1 needs to copy New iTunesMobileDevice.dll into the folder) 3. .Net Framework 2.0 4. Windows XP (Vista not work,Win 7 might work) P.S. you don't need to install a free app from itunes store for crack apps to work. Procedure: Connect iPhone,iPod or iPad with PC It should be synced once with itunes (important) just run "Patch_App30.bat" for 3.0,3.0.1 or "Patch_App31.bat" for 3.1,3.1.2,3.1.3 or "Patch_App32.bat" for 3.2,3.2.1,3.2.2 or "Patch_App40.bat" for 4.0,4.0.1,4.0.2,4.1 or "Patch_App41.bat" for 4.1 or "Patch_App42.bat" for 4.2,4.2.1 on PC and manually reboot iPhone,iPod or iPad after that. It will reboot one time automatically while on Apple Logo and you are done. After that add applications to iTunes and sync with iPhone,iPod or iPad. Procedure is little risky if you don't know what you are doing,So do it at your own risk.i will not be responsible for any damages caused by this. The button ain't gonna click on itself! Attached Files File Type: rar App Patch For 3.0 --- 4.2 by Rizwan.part01.rar (391.1 KB, 26952 views) File Type: rar App Patch For 3.0 --- 4.2 by Rizwan.part02.rar (391.1 KB, 21827 views) File Type: rar App Patch For 3.0 --- 4.2 by Rizwan.part03.rar (391.1 KB, 21263 views) File Type: rar App Patch For 3.0 --- 4.2 by Rizwan.part04.rar (391.1 KB, 21131 views) File Type: rar App Patch For 3.0 --- 4.2 by Rizwan.part05.rar (351.0 KB, 22445 views)

unlock iphone 3g & 3gs 04.26.08 thru 05.13.04 no wifi method

procedure 1.baseband must be 04.26.08 thru 05.13.04 2.jailbroken 3.afc2add must present to avoid error or just jailbreak using redsn0w ( latest release is in beta ver. it may affect the unlock process) so use at your own risk.. 4.download my software here Free File Hosting Made Simple - MediaFire 5.tick unlock 6.reboot twice ( 2times) much better if you apply 3.1.3 fw version and redsnow 0.9.4 jailbreak coz ios4.0 fw and redsn0w 0.9.5b5-3 are both buggy as of now.. 100% tested and ok..