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Root How to install ICARUS 1.1 by Isaacj87

nuttmeg said:
sorry all been away for a few, but if its ok i can upload the mms.apk file for all who needs there mms fix, and btw you will also need root explorer, i have that also...
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I need help fixing mine. I followed the steps in post
3 but no luck.
 
So, I flashed back to stock, re rooted and tried to install Icarus again, but i am stuck on the screen with the green android on the first boot, it has been an hour will it ever finish booting up? help!
 
EarlyMon said:
There's never a wrong path to root or rom installations so long as the job gets done correctly. ;)

The procedure I described includes creating a save folder and I recommend that all phone actions flow through that, regardless of your preferred OS.

I strongly recommend that for all users, regardless of OS, because if a phone is lost or stolen or dies and you replace it, you can't guarantee that the files that are on servers today will be on servers tomorrow - that is an unfortunate but not uncommon issue I see in many forums.

In my case, under my EVO folder, is a complete history of every app, rom, kernel, nandroid and SD card backup I've ever done - I've even gone so far as to make PDFs of the instructions I've used.

The actual need for that is statistically quite low - but not zero. ;)

When your first root effort takes 78 steps (more for Windows users) like mine did, you learn to wear a belt and suspenders.

Anyway - that's just my opinion, your mileage may vary. :)



No such thing as too easy a question when you're new to this and your phone is on the line! ;)
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Holy cow. If my root took that many steps, I'd be stepping down. Seriously. You've got my respect. I also agree. What may seem like a stupid question is actually a question that could be the variable between a brick and a success!

By the way, You are awesome. I wish I knew more about phones. I'm just lucky I've been able to have so little issues with Icarus 1.1. Considering I'd only had this phone a month before I put Icarus on it, I think I'm doing okay.

I think keeping a million back-ups is better than having none at all. ^^.
 
I am up and running again! I did have to pull the battery, and remove my sd card, then turn it on, and it booted up finally. everything seems to be working. the only difference is when i go into messages the background is still white instead of black, but everything else is normal. weird.
 
Well I finally got Icarus 1.1 running on my phone. It took some experimenting and studying on my part to get the job done. But now that it is all over, my fiancee is begging me to install it on her phone.
If anyone needs help and is using a computer with Windows xp, feel free to PM me. I would be happy to help as much as I can.

I would also like to thank Tokenpoke for his help setting me straight on a couple of questions and thanks to everyonce else being so helpful and the creators of the Icarus mod.
 
danaj said:
I am up and running again! I did have to pull the battery, and remove my sd card, then turn it on, and it booted up finally. everything seems to be working. the only difference is when i go into messages the background is still white instead of black, but everything else is normal. weird.
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Too bad I couldnt get to you before you reflashed.

The market problem is caused because on the first boot market is sometimes accidentally installed on your sd.
If you have the issue again back up your contacts, unmount your card, factory reset from the privacy menu anb reboot. Acess market before putting the sd back. Wait untill market updates before installing the card again.
 
do you have to do the whole partition sd card?? can i just flash the rom, without doing the whole apps to sd? i think thats where i messed up....
 
Lennatron said:
When you install this rom all of your apps and all your other data will be gone. Its as if your replacing the phone all over again although the market will realize which apps you already paid for, your phone number that kind of thing. Set CPU you cannot use because this rom is not overclockable. Juice Defender you can use of you like, the battery life is pretty much what it was before.
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I know about that. I mean: do we actually need them? the apps like z4root, setcpu...?

I installed SetCPU on icarus. works fine.
 
hamsterhonda said:
do you have to do the whole partition sd card?? can i just flash the rom, without doing the whole apps to sd? i think thats where i messed up....
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Not really. Unless you want to save up to 900MB of apps. If you dont plan to use more than about 150 you dont really need to.
 
Zoos said:
I know about that. I mean: do we actually need them? the apps like z4root, setcpu...?

I installed SetCPU on icarus. works fine.
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You dont need z4 or system apps you backed up with titbu (assuming you backed up system apps) after installing icarus.
This doesnt mean to delete the system apps you see installed after you flash to icarus, just that you dont need the old ones. Yes, this is an answer i gave to a stupid question I got pmed to me.

Icarus1.1 is already rooted.

Read the thread about set cpu to get more info than I care to type on my phone.
 
Tokenpoke said:
You dont need z4 or system apps you backed up with titbu (assuming you backed up system apps) after installing icarus.
This doesnt mean to delete the system apps you see installed after you flash to icarus, just that you dont need the old ones. Yes, this is an answer i gave to a stupid question I got pmed to me.

Icarus1.1 is already rooted.

Read the thread about set cpu to get more info than I care to type on my phone.
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I'd heard Icarus is already overclocked. I am not completely sure though. Wonder if I even need my widget.
 
septembersrain said:
I'd heard Icarus is already overclocked. I am not completely sure though. Wonder if I even need my widget.
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According to issac, you can't overclock without an o/c kernal, which we don't have. (which I kinda knew) But huawei already has it o/c'ed to 600 (which is why I was confused because I kept reading it was 528). So yeah, all this time we've all thought we were overclocked, no, we were still stock. LOL! So, no you don't need the widget unless you want to underclock to save battery. Does anybody else feel as dumb as I do? Lol!
 
Force running at 600 helps (or seems to) live wallpapers run better and screen swiping smoother.
Kills battery though.
 
Hey, I'm new to this forum, since I just recently got a Huawei Ascend, and I downloaded Icarus 1.1 on it, and I would like to know: Is multitouch supported yet? That's the biggest thing I would like on my phone right now, in order to play certain games and emulators. If not, will there be an update that will support it or is there a way to get it without waiting for the official 2.2 update?
 
Problem here.

This is were im at trying to install Icarus 1.1


--Installing: SDCARD:icarusmod-1.1-signed.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/icarusmod-1.1-signed.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.


What's wrong here? I installed Icarus 1.0 with no problems before.
I flashe back to Metro stock and tried again and still get this.
I followed the whole instructions.

Update: When I was downloading the Icarus 1.1 file, I somehow lost internet connection. I noticed the downloaded file was only 8mb. I'm downloading and trying again now.

Update 2: Success! Icarus 1.1 fully installed! The problem was that the file didn't fully download to my computer due to lost internet conection. Working great!
 
Ok so I have a question um how good is Icarus 1.1? because ive been thinking about updating but idk if the apps I have will sync correctly with it or if ADW Launcher works with it or not? I really like the sound of icarus and the update that isaac is coming out with sounds pretty good :) I love my ascend I just want to make it better and smoother :D some ppl say its tough installing icarus but I like a little challenge but just in case can anyone help me install it lol I would appreciate the help :)
 
Tokenpoke said:
Force running at 600 helps (or seems to) live wallpapers run better and screen swiping smoother.
Kills battery though.
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Hey Tok...Sure you hear it alot, but I love the nickname...I can never think of a good one..(Mine-have a Mitub. Eclipse Spyder, 1st thing in mind). I used to use Loki (Norse god of mischief) all the time years ago, now, EVERYBODY uses it..ugh!

Anyway, onto the subject.....I have my phone on power ALOT of the time. It's on my computer most of the time when I'm home, then in the car, I sometimes, but can plug it in all I want. So I wasn't that worried.

BUT-I posted that question (i want to leave it at 600) on another forum, the only response I got was- Your battery life will be like 2 hrs. tops. Now even though I'm on power alot, 2 hrs is really pushing it....is that true?

Have you done it? sounded like it? It didn't sound like it's THAT bad. Plus 2 hrs. How would they know, I assume how often I'm really using it that matters, how hard I'm pushing the cpu right?

Any thoughts, I'd love to hear them....Thanks....Jeff
 
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