***HTC Magic Thread***

[mrk]

Is your handset a 32B for sure?

 

[tonyyeb]

Is your handset a 32B for sure?

Furton is getting exactly the same message as me and mine is definitely a 32B.

 

[mrk]

Very weird.

I didn't actually use that guide, but that was ages ago.

Basically, IIRC the process of flashing with amon ra's (v1.4) recovery image, putting latest cyanogen onto SD root, rebooting into recovery mode, creating a nandroid backup then choosing to flash zip from SD and flash using the rom on the SD root. Remember to wipe in recovery mode before/after flashing too.

Someone correct that if this process has changed since before!

 

[tonyyeb]

We are on Android 1.6, so need to go to Android 1.5 before any rooting/ROM changing etc... action can take place. This is where is it going plop for us.

 

[mrk]

That does involve new worm cans it seems, hmmm :S

 

[tonyyeb]

It does, and we need someone with a can of whopass to sort it.

 

[mrk]

If you send me a spare Magic I will be happy to jiggery pokery =]

 

[tonyyeb]

I think the only current way of rooting these 1.6's is to use the Goldcard method. I'm not brave enough and want someone else to do it first so they can help me!

 

[Furton]

Why are people on XDA forums so incapable of writing clear instructions? I know a certain amount of competence is needed to flash a phone, but they seem to assume they everyone knows all the jargon

 

[mrk]

I think the URL name gives it away lol

 

[tonyyeb]

Why are people on XDA forums so incapable of writing clear instructions? I know a certain amount of competence is needed to flash a phone, but they seem to assume they everyone knows all the jargon

I totally agree. I'm a software developer and I struggle with how processes are explained... or in fact the lack of explanation!

 

[V_R]

I agree.


Anyone give me a clue how to get Nav working on Google maps?

I have maps 3.2.1 downloaded but i cant install it nor uninstall the older one.

I have Nav launcher also if any of that helps..

MRK, i see you got it going, care to share?

 

[V_R]

Ok i found this, didn't work for me though....

Sure i typed it all correctly, maybe i'll try again tomorrow.

Download and copy the new Google Maps 3.2.1 APK to your sdcard.
Can be found at: http://www.myhangoutonline.com/downloads/

open a terminal window:

(For Cyanogen Builds)

type: su
type: mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
type: rm /system/app/Maps.apk
type: cp /sdcard/Maps.apk /system/app

TA RA! lol welcome to Google Maps 3.2.1 w/ Nav.

*** UPDATE *** If for any reason it's not 3.2.1 after installing, you'll be able to just download 3.2.1 from the market now and it'll install perfectly... Either way, The file should be fixed and it should be 3.2.1 now.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5009992#post5009992

 

[ElliorR]

it seems to have worked for me. Did you include all the correct spaces where needed?

 

[Tee Hee Johnson]

This is gonna sound stupid, but how do i enter the command in the terminal window?

I can type it, then what?!

EDIT... its ok, something was set wrong! Something to do with the track ball!

 

[V_R]

it seems to have worked for me. Did you include all the correct spaces where needed?

Dont think so, gonna give it another go now.

What terminal did you use out of interest? Not that it would matter, I'm just interested.

 

[Furton]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=573142

Any help with rooting 1.6?

 

[ElliorR]

Dont think so, gonna give it another go now.

What terminal did you use out of interest? Not that it would matter, I'm just interested.

Better Terminal Emulator

 

[tonyyeb]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=573142

Any help with rooting 1.6?

Are you going to give it a go?

 

[V_R]

Better Terminal Emulator

Ah same here.

Well i tried it again and now it works. But nav just says 'No Route Found'

FFS, how hard can it be....

Help?