Android :: Need Rooting For HTC Magic Singtel

Jan 16, 2010

I am sure this issue has been thrashed to death but it just isn't working for me and the comments I posted on the guide I was using yielded no responses.After a number of people convinced me to root my phone I used THIS GUIDE to try and root my phone.I am currently using an HTC Magic (Singtel, Singapore) running Android 1.5 with Sense UI (which you can download from the HTC website). So, my phone is completely unrooted, however, I have applied the HTC (official) Sense UI package. I'm not sure if this makes any difference to the settings or method I need to use.When I click on �Backup recovery image� I got the �Failed� message. So, I clicked on the hidden asterix and tried to flash the image but I got the same message again.So, essentially I am unable to root using the 1 click method (why is it called one click anyway?)I have looked for a comprehensive guide but wherever I go and whatever I try there seems to be something missing. The CyanogenMod guide was pretty good but it seemed like it expected you to know a few things along the way.

Android :: Need Rooting for HTC Magic Singtel


HTC Magic :: Downsides To Rooting Magic?

Apr 15, 2010

I live and use my HTC Magic in Australia on Vodafone. I'm considering rooting it so I can get Android 2.0 or 2.1. I've read though that doing this stops me from being able to use the GPS and a couple other things. Is this true? If so, what other downsides are there to rooting the Magic? And is there a way to get the best of both worlds? Maybe I can get an app that gives me GPS back?

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HTC Magic : Rooting Rogers Magic / "How Do I Do Techie Stuff"

Aug 3, 2009

I'm considering rooting my magic and there are a few things I'd like to ask first.

Model number: HTC Magic
Firmware version: 1.5
Baseband version: 62.525.20.18U_3.22.20.17
Kernel version: 2.6.27-dd62d1eb u70000@Android-X01 )
Build number: 2.16.61.6 146733 CL#33776 release-keys

I have a Rogers non-google branded phone with 288mb ram(version 32a)
In a cmd prompt when I typed adb devices it said
"list of devices attached
HT95MNK00979 device"

so anyway.. my first question is, if I screw up, what happens? How likely is it that I will be able to fix it? I have a 2 year warranty so can I sent it in to rogers and have them reflash the original rom?

I was thinking of using this guide. HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - The Offical "How do I do techie stuff" Thread
it seems pretty easy to follow but I was wondering if there are any better/easier/more up to date breakthroughs out there for the rogers magic. any one have one they thing is better?

does it sound like I have everything set up right judging by what came up when I typed adb devices?

it says, "grab fastboot.exe from here (HTC - Support - Flashing your Android Dev Phone with a Factory System Image) and place it in the tools directory of the sdk." There is already a fastbook.exe in the tools directory of my sdk. Should I replace it? I may have put it in there a while ago when I first installed the sdk but I don't think I did..

it says, " [optional]. make a backup with nandroid". How exactly do I do this? I've screen shots of the device where it says something about a nandroid backup. will the option to make a backup just show up on my screen? can I just move it from my sd card to my computer after that?

do I do all of this with the device in fastboot? It doesn't really say in the walkthrough. at what point can I not return?

what rom will I end up with at the end? just the original rogers rom except with root access?

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HTC Magic :: Need Step By Step Instructions Rooting A Htc Magic

Jan 25, 2010

I am a silver surfer but like to think of myself as a techie. LOL. anyway, I have just got a HTC MAGIC phone, with firmware 1.6 installed with UK Vodafone contract. I would very much like to get this rooted to make it faster to run etc etc. as i am getting annoyed with not being able to uninstall the original apps, so now I have 2 SMS apps, what is the point? note please forward me simple instructions.

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HTC Magic :: Unlocking And Rooting From Rogers

Jun 10, 2009

I got my HTC Magic from Rogers almost a week ago and so far am loving it. Here are some of the issues or unknowns I found so far:

1. Found out you cant store and run apps from the SD card. That makes the SD card only half useful since it can only be used for music, vids, photos, etc. I hear the new version of Android might fix this.

2. I couldn't find anywhere information about the applications and whether they continue to run in the background after they are closed. Is there a way to close or kill applications? Should I even care if they're closed or not?..................

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HTC Magic :: Stuck In Rooting Process

Jul 10, 2009

I went ahead and attempted to root my Rogers Magic, but at the point where I'm in fastboot mode and cmd prompting "fastboot boot recovery.img" it says "waiting for device" instead of "downloading". Any thoughts about what that means?The update.zip is on my sd card and the recovery image is in my tools directory.

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HTC Magic :: App To Customize Themes On Phone Without Rooting?

Jul 4, 2009

I just got my HTC magic. Wonder if there is any application that can let me customize the themes on my phone without rooting.

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HTC Magic :: Update Firmware Without Unlocking + Rooting Phone / Known As A G3?

Sep 21, 2009

Is there anyway to update the firmware on the Magic without unlocking + rooting the phone?

(P.S)
Is the magic also known as a G3?

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HTC Magic :: Playback Of Music Using Magic (rogers) Player?

Jul 28, 2009

playback of music using the htc magic (rogers) music player? I am getting some random blips of no audio when playing music. maybe a 1sec of no audio. Killed all tasks with taskiller and there is still the issue.

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HTC Magic : Difficulties Programming Hotmail To MAGIC Rogers

Feb 24, 2010

So for some reason after updating to SENSE UI for the Magic, I've had difficulties programming my hotmail into my phone. I'm not sure if its due to the firmware of if i'm simply doing something wrong. Here are my configuration settings (I'm using POP3):

Incoming Settings
Email address:
xyxyxy@hotmail.com

Username:
xyxyxy@hotmail.com

Password:
********* (i'm 100% sure i inputed it in correctly)

POP Server:
pop3.live.com

Security Type:
SSL

Server Port:
995

Outgoing Server Settings:
[checked] Login Required

Username:
xyxyxy@hotmail.com

Password:
*******

SMTP Server:
smtp.live.com

Security Type:
TLS

Server Port:
587

Does anyone know why it might not be working?

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HTC Magic : Putting Openhome Themes On An HTC MAGIC Rogers

Aug 18, 2009

Sadly, the Android Market in Canada does not have any paid apps. I was just wondering is there any way I can put themes onto my phone? I find that it really sucks that I can't use any of the dxtop themes or openhome themes in the market unless I actually have the app itself (which I cannot purchase).

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HTC Magic :: Magic Stuck In Safe Mode?

Dec 5, 2009

new to this site as never had any problems with my magic till today, my 2 year old to my horror threw it against the wall and the battery etc fell out, Fortunatly when i examined it there was no damage screen wasnt cracked or damaged or anything, however since ive turned it back on theres safe mode in transparetn writing at the bottom left of the screen and the touch screen doesnt work and every time i go into a process such as say contacts , i get the 'the process android.process.acore has stopped please try again everything works like i say i can go online but obviously without the use of the touch screen i cant type, nor can i send texts due to the lack of touchscreen so what can i do HELP PLEASE Or do i have to face facts and get in touch with my insurance ?

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HTC Magic :: Way To Root A 1.5 Rogers Htc Magic + Perfected SPL?

May 30, 2010

How To: Root the HTC Magic in One Click! | The Unlockr, is this a possible way to root a 1.5 rogers htc magic+ perfected SPL? i have the newest magic.

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HTC Magic :: Htc Magic (mytouch 3g) With No Data Plan

Aug 3, 2010

I don't have a data plane so when the phone loads up it immediately asks me to sign in in to google account. is there a way I can use the phone without data plane?

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HTC Magic :: Magic's Voice Search Function

Jun 16, 2009

I couldn't find the voice search function for the new Google maps app on the Canada HTC magic from Rogers.

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HTC Magic :: Magic Sync/music/contacts On The Mac Os X?

Sep 13, 2009

I am on a macbook pro, and was wondering will I have any problems with the HTC magic sync/music/contacts on the mac os x?

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HTC Magic :: Feedback People Who Went From IPhone 3g To Magic

Sep 11, 2009

Ght now I have a iPhone 3g and I am tired of how tight apple has it locked up. And I want an android baed phone. So I have my sights on the htc magic. For people that made the switch. Do you honestly like it better? I don't care if it doesn't blow the iPhone out of the water I just want somethin onpar with the iPhone. Just better will I be satisfied with the magic if I make the switch to android or should I wait for a G4 or something? I can't get the hero cause non currently or ever will support my art carrier. So I am planning to go with an Rogers htc magic.

Please share with me your experiances going from iPhone to magic.(I typed this in iPhone so might be some typeos I didn't proof read.)

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HTC Magic :: A Docking / Speaker Thingy For Magic?

Aug 19, 2009

I was wondering if anybody docks their Magic (or similar) to one of those thing-a-ma-bobs that holds it between two speakers? They're generally made for iPods but hold other players as well.Because of the wee USB port, I have bought a little adaptor so now I've got 3.5mm jack, but I don't know how well that would dock.

I just want something cheap so I can set it on the kitchen counter whilst making dinner and washing up. I don't even necessarily need it to be at a good angle, so I could just buy a cheapie pair of stereo speakers, but thought something small and compact would be more convenient if I want to move things around to different rooms.I went ahead and bought something verrah verrah cheap off Amazon. I'm not looking for a Carnegie Hall experience, so cheap oughta do the trick. But, would still like to hear about your gadget if you want to talk about it.

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HTC Magic :: Want Unlocked Magic That Work With ATT 3G

Aug 14, 2009

Can anyone recommend a good site to buy a unlocked Magic that will work with ATT 3G?

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HTC Magic :: HTC Magic Best Skins Ever Review

Aug 17, 2009

Anyway just recently got my best skins ever. If you don't know its a clear skin that goes over your phone to protect it from scratches. Anyway here is my review on it.Installation on this skin, like all skins, is fairly hard. Here are some great tips that really helped me move the proccess along.

1) Using an exacto-knife (or even better a model knife), cut the top piece near the earphone and the bezel piece into two. I guarantee you this will help GREATLY!

2) Do the same on the face buttons, and the bottom bezel. Here is an illustration

3) Palm technique: This is a well-know technique among people who use skins often. On skins, corners often don't stick down. So what do you is wait a couple of minutes, usually 5, then using the palm of your hand press down on the corner and hold it for 30 seconds. The corner usually goes down, if not wait a bit more for the solution to dry then try it again. It is extremely useful for area's that just won't stick down.

4)Another thing that helped me, was get a deck of cards and tape them together. Put your phone on the top and apply the skin then. This helps to make sure your skin doesn't skin to the table.

5) The last thing is never, ever apply your skin over a paper towel, since the dust from it can stick to your skin. And make sure no dust gets under the protector because it is a huge pain to perfectionists like me.

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HTC Magic :: New Magic Sd Formatting Probs

Aug 14, 2009

I've just got my magic which is rooted & has the hero rom on it & other than it running a bit slow at times i love it.i have just come to change my 8gb sd card from my old phone & have formated it thru my phone on my xp laptop.the problem is my phone doesn't recognise it . it says the card needs reformating so i have done it thru the phone but it asks me do i want to continue & then it looks like it starts to format but doesnt seem to do anything.i did notice with the 2gb in the phone it did say it may be damaged & need reformatting & i got the same with that.

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HTC Magic :: Install Java On Magic

Jul 23, 2009

How to install java on magic?

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HTC Magic :: Magic Working On O2UK?

Sep 14, 2009

I am looking at getting a Magic, (Also does it come in Black) And wanting to use my Sim in it.I am on the o2 Simplicity deal which gives me plenty of mins and texts plus Unlimited internet. Has any one used this fone on o2 and does it run smoothly on it??

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HTC Magic :: Have Any Of You Tried The Compact Keyboard With Magic

Jun 20, 2009

Have any of you tried the compact keyboard with the Magic - it's better. It's like the Blackberry compact keyboard... I type much faster with it thanks to the bigger keys giving you better accuracy.

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HTC Magic :: Magic Keyboard Last Row Not Sensitive

Jun 22, 2009

Wonder you guys have experience this issue with the keyboard whether is in Portrait or Landscapre, I noticed that the last row "keys" are not sensitive.. you will have to touch the 'key" button a little above the bottom line of the screen to be able to sense it.

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Samsung Captivate :: Diffreence Between One Click Rooting And The Other Type Of Rooting

Aug 27, 2010

I used the the Lagfix app to "root" my captivate. so i'm wondering what's the difference between doing it this way vs. doing it through a computer or some other way? Also, how can install non-market apps now? Well I know how, but what's the easiest way to do it? is the an app market I can get?

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Motorola Droid X :: After Rooting Moving Rooting Files From Sdcard

Jul 29, 2010

I rooted me Droid X. I want to know if I can move the files:
busybox
su
Superuser.apk

To somewhere else other then at /sdcard? If so, where can I put them so everything till works?

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HTC Magic :: Change My Touch 3g Software To HTC Magic Software

Oct 20, 2010

I have a My Touch 3G phone I bought in america. Its basically a HTC magic but with a different name and more importantly different (american) software.

It very annoying living in the UK and having it. The Market always diverts to American apps, google maps goes to US first. Google always show american search (even though i go to google.co.uk).

How I can change the software to HTC magic software so it really becomes a HTC magic?

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HTC Magic :: Place Screen Protector On Magic Screen?

Jun 22, 2009

Anyone here place screen protector on your Magic screen? I wonder this will cause any touch sensitive issue?

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Android :: Need To Install Apk's In My New Htc Magic

May 13, 2009

I am trying to install apk's in my new htc magic I had before a G1 and I didn't found any problem, just doing adb install myapp.apk and that's it now, when I do the same with my htc, it says "error: device not found" Also, I noticed that if I type "adb devices", I dont get any device shown...I have also done the following settings in the mobile, with no luck: settings->applications->unknown sources (checked) settings->applications->development->usb debugging (checked) settings->applications->development->allow mock locations (checked) I know that is not a problem with the usb cable, as I have tried a few of them, including the one that was working with the G1... It could be a problem with the usb drivers, but everything seems fine in my device manager.

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