T-Mobile G2 Touch UK

[Guest Steve7]

Hi

I am buying a T-Mobile G2 touch tommorow

I believe that the phone has a ROM on it made by T-Mobile with all their branded stuff within it

My question is :

Will I be able to root this phone and install and custom rom? Despite the phone being a G2?

Will installing the ROM mean I won't be able to browse the internet, make calls and texts

Reason I'm asking is because the phone contract comes with unlimited texts and internet and don't wanna lose them :\

Looking forward to feedback

P.S Which rom has the most features and stability and is the most fastest (no lag etc.), with all the phones features working e.g. Camera, GPS, Bluetooth etc etc

Also what is a radio ? Will I need to install one

Sorry for all the questions I'm new to the Hero scene :D

Edited February 13, 2010 by Steve7

[Guest uk786]

Q1. Yes

Q2. no you can still do all that..

regarding your final question, I advise you to keep the original radio, as it is risky in changing it, and the original G2 radio gives me the best performance, for the ROM install modoco 3.1..

*also you might be interested in protection for your new handset so I'm selling this on eBay for only £1.79

Edited February 13, 2010 by uk786

[Guest Xtiro]

I updated the radio on my g2 and saw a bit of an improvement in singal.

[Guest SketchF]

I updated the radio on my g2 and saw a bit of an improvement in singal.

I agree, since upgrading to the latest radio version from here my G2 has been noticeably better in terms of data rate.

[Guest ZIMCAT]

Hi

I am buying a T-Mobile G2 touch tommorow

I believe that the phone has a ROM on it made by T-Mobile with all their branded stuff within it

My question is :

Will I be able to root this phone and install and custom rom? Despite the phone being a G2?

Will installing the ROM mean I won't be able to browse the internet, make calls and texts

Reason I'm asking is because the phone contract comes with unlimited texts and internet and don't wanna lose them :\

Looking forward to feedback

P.S Which rom has the most features and stability and is the most fastest (no lag etc.), with all the phones features working e.g. Camera, GPS, Bluetooth etc etc

Also what is a radio ? Will I need to install one

Sorry for all the questions I'm new to the Hero scene :D

Hi Steve

listen i have a T-mobile g2 which i purchased b4 christmas -- now i was wandering where you able too root your phone and if so where and how did u do it -- wat rom are you rrunning as i would like to know if i could root mine.

T-mobile g2 running ---- firmware version 1.5 - kernal version 2.6.27 -build numer 2.73.110.26

help wanted :D thankyou

[Guest Remington Steale]

First things first, go to XDA-Devs and follow the gold card procedure here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683

Make sure you use the same sd card throughout all stages, and dont switch between them like I did. Took me a minute to figure that one out....

Next up install a recovery rom, full instructions can be found in the stickies section here at Modaco: http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...on-your-device/

The choose your rom, personally I would say go for the Modaco one: http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...online-kitchen/ as it will be most familiar and stable, some functions are not yet working in the 2.1 roms and are unlikely to do so until HTC get around to releasing the update.

Above all else, READ EVERYTHING TWICE. Cant stress this enough, and BE PATIENT, if it takes a long time to boot after updating dont get impatient and pull out the battery. Wait.

Bon chance.

Edited February 17, 2010 by Remington Steale

[Guest TheAshMan]

Hi Steve

listen i have a T-mobile g2 which i purchased b4 christmas -- now i was wandering where you able too root your phone and if so where and how did u do it -- wat rom are you rrunning as i would like to know if i could root mine.

T-mobile g2 running ---- firmware version 1.5 - kernal version 2.6.27 -build numer 2.73.110.26

help wanted :D thankyou

Mine's a G2 aswell bought last November. I rooted using a guide posted on theunlockr - use the text instructions, not the video.

After getting the recovery image on I used a guide posted by a guy named Shahz. After the first tutorial you'll already have flashed the recovery image, so carry on from step 2.

Don't use his files, you can get the most recent Modaco version, and radios from here and here (scroll down to radios)

[Guest ZIMCAT]

Mine's a G2 aswell bought last November. I rooted using a guide posted on theunlockr - use the text instructions, not the video.

After getting the recovery image on I used a guide posted by a guy named Shahz. After the first tutorial you'll already have flashed the recovery image, so carry on from step 2.

Don't use his files, you can get the most recent Modaco version, and radios from here and here (scroll down to radios)

heyy ashman

kl i got mine in early december and with my details as you quoted - can i still root my phone as i am sick and tired of this stupid T-Mobile rom and im bored of waiting for them to release a rom that htc or modaco releas a year b4. so can i root it

if so can you give me a guide or something and specs detaails anything would be appreciated----- i have tryed THEUNLOCKR'S 1 click method - iv tried to do

many attempts at flashing a recovery image but i iether get - cannot backup or backup failed when trying to flash img - or when doin it the long way using adb and all that - i get cannot backup - remote not allowed (or something to that extent).

plsplspls i need help ( i rlly need to root this phone it's annoying lol)

any hlp appreciated thank you :D

[Guest descenpet]

heyy ashman

kl i got mine in early december and with my details as you quoted - can i still root my phone as i am sick and tired of this stupid T-Mobile rom and im bored of waiting for them to release a rom that htc or modaco releas a year b4. so can i root it

if so can you give me a guide or something and specs detaails anything would be appreciated----- i have tryed THEUNLOCKR'S 1 click method - iv tried to do

many attempts at flashing a recovery image but i iether get - cannot backup or backup failed when trying to flash img - or when doin it the long way using adb and all that - i get cannot backup - remote not allowed (or something to that extent).

plsplspls i need help ( i rlly need to root this phone it's annoying lol)

any hlp appreciated thank you :D

try the goldcard method then

[Guest Dr. dre]

heyy ashman

kl i got mine in early december and with my details as you quoted - can i still root my phone as i am sick and tired of this stupid T-Mobile rom and im bored of waiting for them to release a rom that htc or modaco releas a year b4. so can i root it

if so can you give me a guide or something and specs detaails anything would be appreciated----- i have tryed THEUNLOCKR'S 1 click method - iv tried to do

many attempts at flashing a recovery image but i iether get - cannot backup or backup failed when trying to flash img - or when doin it the long way using adb and all that - i get cannot backup - remote not allowed (or something to that extent).

plsplspls i need help ( i rlly need to root this phone it's annoying lol)

any hlp appreciated thank you :D

Dude if you have this firmware 2.73, which i presume you have the only way to root your phone is 'Goldcard Method'. That can only help you.

Here's your solution

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-do...-can-be-rooted/

[Guest ZIMCAT]

Dude if you have this firmware 2.73, which i presume you have the only way to root your phone is 'Goldcard Method'. That can only help you.

Here's your solution

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-do...-can-be-rooted/

thannks ill c if it works

:D

[Guest ZIMCAT]

Dude if you have this firmware 2.73, which i presume you have the only way to root your phone is 'Goldcard Method'. That can only help you.

Here's your solution

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-do...-can-be-rooted/

thankyou DR DRE

it worked and now i am trying to find a decent rom --- any ideas people ?

best rom u know?

[Guest Dr. dre]

thankyou DR DRE

it worked and now i am trying to find a decent rom --- any ideas people ?

best rom u know?

Modaco 3.1/3.2 is the best, and if you want to try ROM's then you can try AOSP 2.1, AychTeeSee's Vanilla ROM etc. But in my opinion MCR 3.1/3.2 is the best.

[Guest ZIMCAT]

Modaco 3.1/3.2 is the best, and if you want to try ROM's then you can try AOSP 2.1, AychTeeSee's Vanilla ROM etc. But in my opinion MCR 3.1/3.2 is the best.

cheers mate -- you really have bee na graet help :D

one problem though ( on aosp 2.1 atm cause of this ) when i try to install modacos rom - 3.1-3.2 - it comes up with some error ( somethiing bout dream / saphire) if you could help me solve that that would be great :D

but yh once again thank you

[Guest irishandrew]

cheers mate -- you really have bee na graet help :D

one problem though ( on aosp 2.1 atm cause of this ) when i try to install modacos rom - 3.1-3.2 - it comes up with some error ( somethiing bout dream / saphire) if you could help me solve that that would be great :D

but yh once again thank you

First off, coming from a 2.1 ROM you will need to do a full wipe before installing MCR (factory reset). Secondly are you sure you're trying the 3.1 ROM from the following thread?:

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...online-kitchen/

3.2 beta is only available to premium members at the moment.

Cheers,

Andrew.

[Guest Dr. dre]

cheers mate -- you really have bee na graet help :D

one problem though ( on aosp 2.1 atm cause of this ) when i try to install modacos rom - 3.1-3.2 - it comes up with some error ( somethiing bout dream / saphire) if you could help me solve that that would be great :D

but yh once again thank you

First of all do a wipe before flashing MCR 3.1 or 3.2 and yes, the error which you are having is pretty weird, download MCR 3.1 from here

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...online-kitchen/

Maybe you are flashing MCR for some other device. Make sure you do a wipe before flashing.

[Guest ZIMCAT]

First of all do a wipe before flashing MCR 3.1 or 3.2 and yes, the error which you are having is pretty weird, download MCR 3.1 from here

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...online-kitchen/

Maybe you are flashing MCR for some other device. Make sure you do a wipe before flashing.

once again thank you DRE

i am trying now ( updating my radios - and everything)

let you know how i t turns out.

and if anyone needs help DRE is your man :D

[Guest ZIMCAT]

First of all do a wipe before flashing MCR 3.1 or 3.2 and yes, the error which you are having is pretty weird, download MCR 3.1 from here

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...online-kitchen/

Maybe you are flashing MCR for some other device. Make sure you do a wipe before flashing.

once again thank you DRE

i am trying now ( updating my radios - and everything)

let you know how i t turns out.

and if anyone needs help DRE is your man :D

[Guest ZIMCAT]

once again thank you DRE

i am trying now ( updating my radios - and everything)

let you know how i t turns out.

and if anyone needs help DRE is your man :D

DRE thanks

updated my radio then tried again and it worked im latest modaco rom :D

[Guest Dr. dre]

DRE thanks

updated my radio then tried again and it worked im latest modaco rom :D

I'm always happy to help. Anytime :D