by MDMower
What is this? The /data partition on this device is quickly being outgrown by the size of apps available for Android. This is partly why newer devices have moved to a /data/media structure, where a large partition is shared by both apps and internal storage. This problem can be partly mitigated, though: redefine the internal … Read more
Did you find a bug in my software? Are my instructions incomplete? If so, leave a comment or question below. I don’t promise a reply to every inquiry, but it will be read. You can paste logs at any reasonable paste site, e.g. paste.ubuntu.com, gist.github.com, or hastebin.
If your HTC msm8960 device (evita, fireball, jewel, ville) suffers from an inability to be detected correctly in Windows 8.1 while in fastboot mode, there is a simple registry fix that may help. The issue is described in detail by Microsoft and amounts to a duplicate BOS descriptor which Windows 8.1 does not tolerate. This is … Read more
The TWRP and ClockworkMod recoveries for HTC devices hosted on this site conform closely to HTC’s USB configuration for ADB, but Windows may not always detect the device properly and configure drivers automatically. These instructions demonstrate how to install the correct driver for ADB functionality while in recovery. This guide is based on Windows 8.1, … Read more
This list is undoubtedly incomplete, but I would like to acknowledge some individuals who helped get me started with Android. In no particular order: utkanos: put together the first CWM recovery device tree for fireball and helped me get acquainted with building. I give considerable blame to utkanos for enabling me to continue with the … Read more
Your HTC device must have an unlocked bootloader or be S-OFF to flash a custom recovery. Many devices can be unlocked via HTC’s official bootloader unlock. Devices from AT&T and Verizon Wireless typically cannot be unlocked officially because those carriers do not care about you. Fortunately, S-OFF options exist: rumrunner SunShine After your device is … Read more
All of the files offered on this website have MD5 and/or SHA-1 file hashes listed near the download link. These file hashes let you verify that the download succeeded error free. Below are some utilities I recommend. Windows Users HashMyFiles by NirSoft – no installation needed. Simply drag and drop your downloaded file onto the GUI. … Read more