T-Mobile G2 Touch

[Guest Killian]

So, I finally tire of Windows Mobile and have decided to go the way of the Android and have ordered myself a T-Mobile G2 Touch (HTC Hero) which I expect to arrive tomorrow.

I’ve spent a good few hours browsing the forums and whilst the process of Flashing custom ROMs doesn’t seem as straightforward as it was on Windows Mobile, I’m sure once I get the hardware I should be able to figure my way around.

I just had a few questions I was hoping people could answer?

- Is it best to wait a while before flashing?

I’m thinking just encase there is some kind of Hardware fault though I’m sure I’ve read a number of times that flashing doesn’t invalidate the Warranty as you can return it back to it’s original state pretty easily.

- Is the G2 Touch GSM or CDMA?

Probably a stupid question but I can’t find anything even when I google it. I seem to be sure its GSM but after seeing Pauls “Do not flash this to a GSM”/”Do not flash this to a CDMA” warnings I figure its best to be safe than sorry.

- Can the latest updates still be rooted?

I’ve read a few times that the update from T-Mob blocked the kernel exploit that rooting was using though I’m sure I’ve also read a workaround has now been found (goldcards or something like that).

- Could anybody tell me if it comes with an SD card or should I pick one up on the cheap?

That’s pretty much it for now but I’m pretty sure I may end up coming back to make sure I’ve got the process right when the phone arrives.

Thanks to any and all who help :D

K

[Guest kendon]

concerning that you didn't tell us in which country you live/ordered the g2 touch i will just give you the answers for t-mobile germany:

- i don't see the point. the phone works or doesn't.

- gsm

- no (but can be downgraded, do you know the difference between rooting and flashing?)

- comes with 2gb micro sdcard. get an 8gb sdhc class 6.

[Guest Killian]

That's a very good point.... lol

I'm in the UK.

From what I understand of it 'Rooting' is gaining Admin Access to functionality that would otherwise not be allowed whereas flashing is overwriting the entire OS with a customised ROM.

I suppose my first question is just concerning the fact that if it doesn't work; could it be returned once it's been rooted and/or flashed?

[Guest Gabbb]

My g2 touch just arrived! I want to try out the M. rom. What I would like to know if the "Unlocker" method which I've just seen on a youtube video works on 1.76.111.6 g2, if not what can possibly be done?

[Guest duvelr]

My g2 touch just arrived! I want to try out the M. rom. What I would like to know if the "Unlocker" method which I've just seen on a youtube video works on 1.76.111.6 g2, if not what can possibly be done?

Maybe you want to check From 'Virgin' to Hero MoDaCo Custom ROM

[Guest Gabbb]

Maybe you want to check From 'Virgin' to Hero MoDaCo Custom ROM

That is probably a very nice method :D, but I'm looking for a windows solution and want to know if the "unlocker.com" method works on my 1.76.111.6 device. I'm greatly sorry for trolling this topic, but this was the only g2 one I found at first glance.

[Guest Mista0]

That is probably a very nice method :D , but I'm looking for a windows solution and want to know if the "unlocker.com" method works on my 1.76.111.6 device. I'm greatly sorry for trolling this topic, but this was the only g2 one I found at first glance.

The unlockr.com method does work a treat, i done it tonight to my g2 and its running spot on :-)

[Guest Gabbb]

The unlockr.com method does work a treat, i done it tonight to my g2 and its running spot on :-)

was ur kernel version also 1.76.111.6 or upper?