Rooted G1, just have a few questions...

[mgs991099a]

Alright, I rooted my phone and am running CyanogenMod 4.2.3.1 (great mod!).
(1) I want to make a NANDroid backup, but don't know how. I've been using this site http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/wiki/NANDROID_Backup to look at, but the first step it has is to use one of JF's mods, and I don't want to switch...
(2) Also, how do I partition my SD card so that I can utilize my phone's memory better?
(3) How does tethering work? It sounds like a fantastic idea, but I don't know where to begin with it. Do you just plug in the USB cord and voila? (I haven't tried this yet because I don't want to screw something up.
(4) Is there a link to get Android 2.0 for my phone, and is there a mod that is stable for it yet?
(5) How do I put the new Google Navigation Beta on my G1?

Any help is greatly appreciated! I'm a by-the-book person, so instructions help a ton! Also, I think if someone has the same questions, it'll help! Thanks again!

[six41]

seems to be down right now but go to:
wiki.cyanogenmod.com

you need to upgrade your bootloader. once you do there is a NANDROID option when you boot into recovery mode. it's all in the wiki from what i recall.

[mgs991099a]

So I just saw that Cyanogen came out with a new Mod (4.2.4). I have 4.2.3.1. How do I upgrade? Links that give SPECIFIC instructions are great (if you know of any).

[constellanation]

it's just like you put on 2.3.1

put the zip for 2.4 on your sdcard. restart in recovery. flash. reboot. done

[mgs991099a]

Thanks for the answer to my stupid question!

[constellanation]

no problem your not the first to ask it, nor will you be the last.

[mgs991099a]

So can you help with my other questions? :) That's for you!

[simms22]

no problem your not the first to ask it, nor will you be the last.

but how do i nandroid ? i opened my battery panel and looked in there . didnt see it . but i did find out that if you take the battery out , the power goes off . wtf ???

[simms22]

So can you help with my other questions? :) That's for you!

if you boot into recovery , if you installed cyans recovery , there is an option for a nandroid backup and a nandroid restore .

[simms22]

as far as partitioning your sd and other fun stuff , check out this thread for amon ras recovery . it makes things much easier for you .
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f28/new-amon-ras-recovery-v1-2-3-for-the-dream-10-11-09-a-26053/

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6644&d=1255298527

[mgs991099a]

Alright, I don't know what I did wrong...I went to the link, downloaded the .img, dropped it on the SD card. That part I'm good with. This "terminal" you refer to... Tom Hanks? I speak English, and I struggle with it most of the time... Dumbman is something I also speak. Gimme a wrench and I'm good. Coding, not so much, but I'd really like to learn!

[mgs991099a]

I downloaded the Android SDK, even went to an "ADB for dummies" website http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010 . When I try to unzip the file, I get errors, which is odd. Maybe a different link? Help?

[mgs991099a]

Or... someone who is a GOD at this sort of stuff could just send me some help, and I'd be forever grateful!

[mgs991099a]

Can anyone help me with the questions I have asked? PLEASE???

[simms22]

terminal emulator . its an app you should have . if not , download it from the market . and also superuser whitelist . remember , when a prompt comes up asking for permission , press always apply .

[mgs991099a]

Did I say thank you yet? If not, thank you! Also, if I have an 8GB microSD card, how big should I partition it? I know not to go over 1.5 GB on the one, but is that much really necessary or should I go smaller?

[simms22]

500mb is plenty . really . i have 203 apps and 240mb still free . w/ this many apps , you forget what you have !

[mgs991099a]

Thanks again!

[simms22]

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[mgs991099a]

Alright, I rooted my phone and am running CyanogenMod 4.2.3.1 (great mod!).
(1) I want to make a NANDroid backup, but don't know how. I've been using this site http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/wiki/NANDROID_Backup to look at, but the first step it has is to use one of JF's mods, and I don't want to switch...
(2) Also, how do I partition my SD card so that I can utilize my phone's memory better?
(3) How does tethering work? It sounds like a fantastic idea, but I don't know where to begin with it. Do you just plug in the USB cord and voila? (I haven't tried this yet because I don't want to screw something up.
(4) Is there a link to get Android 2.0 for my phone, and is there a mod that is stable for it yet?
(5) How do I put the new Google Navigation Beta on my G1?

Any help is greatly appreciated! I'm a by-the-book person, so instructions help a ton! Also, I think if someone has the same questions, it'll help! Thanks again!

Question 1: ANSWERED!
Question 2: ANSWERED (but I'm dumb about it still and haven't done it)
Question 3: Is it as easy as I think it is?
Question 4: Unanswered
Question 5: Answered and amazing!!!

[simms22]

4. no , not yet
3. EVEN EASIER ! here is wireless tether for root users . just install it like a regular app ( i use astro file manager and root explorer file manager ) . now you can tether wirelessly . your phone becomes a wifi /or bluetooth hotspot . i love this app !
http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wireless_tether_1_60_htc.apk

ENJOY !

[mgs991099a]

I actually don't know how to install an app (other than through the Market or Moobentoo)... mgs=stupid in some language :-)

[ahugo68]

download app installer from the market open it click on the file you want to install and it will install it

[mgs991099a]

I know that simms sent me a link on how to partition an SD card, but can someone kind of dumb it down for me? I know I'll lose everything and will probably have to start over, but is it worth it? And can someone walk me through the process?

[simms22]

if you install amon ras recovery , all you have to do is press a button . it doesnt get much easier than that(unless i go over there and do it for you,then thats easier ;) )
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f28/new-amon-ras-recovery-v1-2-3-for-the-dream-10-11-09-a-26053/

[mgs991099a]

i lose everything on my SD card though, correct?

[simms22]

yea . copy everything over to your computer than paste it back after you partition .

[mgs991099a]

and where do i find Apps2SD? I've found AppsToSD2, but I wanna make sure that's the same thing (could be, but who knows!)

[simms22]

cyanogens rom will do apps2sd for you automatically as long as your sd card is partitioned .

[mgs991099a]

So it takes all of my apps and automatically puts them on my SD card? Pretty sweet! Thanks for the help. I'm such a NEWB...


OMG PWNIES!!!

[simms22]

yup . and every time you download and install an app , it will go straight to your sd . :)

[mgs991099a]

Thanks again! All of my questions have now been answered!

[simms22]

lol . im sure that you will have more ! ;)

[cmbarry1]

lol . im sure that you will have more ! ;)

We always do lol :)