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non-NAND root without ADB, a photographic guide

THIS IS ONLY FOR NON-NAND, TheBiles should put one out for NAND rooting soon.
Here's a guide for people who either don't have a PC or don't want to use one.
You will need the following files:
PC36IMG.zip
Update.zip (listed below)
A rom image of your choice
put all these files on your SD card root then power off your phone.
THIS CAN WIPE YOUR DEVICE, IF YOU NEED TO BACKUP DO STEPS 1-13 HERE
1. Hold volume down and power, keep holding volume down till the white screen appears
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2. Wait for it to search for PC36IMG.zip on the sd card then hit yes when it asks if you want to update
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4694475803/
3. Wait for it to finish(it takes awhile) then press yes to reboot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4694475829/
YOU NOW HAVE ROOT
now we will flash a custom rom
4. When the white "Evo 4g" screen appears, pull the battery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109532/
5. Hold volume down and power, keep holding volume down till the white screen appears
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109576/
6. Press no to updating, then no to rebooting
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4694475803/
7. Select recovery and press power
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109576/
8. Wait for the red triangle
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4694475545/
9. Hold vol up and press power, wait for the menu, then select apply sdcard:update.zip and press power again
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109674/
10. Select install zip from sd card
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109714/
11. Select choose zip from sd card
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109744/
12. Select your rom of choice and hit power
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109770/
13. Wait for it to install
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109790/
14. Select -go back-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4694475723/
15. Select reboot system now
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4694475763/
16. Enjoy your custom rom and rooted device!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrono/4695109864/
All the credit goes to:
toast: without him we wouldn't have root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690762
Koush: for the fake-flash recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=699043

I'm glad you wrote this up. I performed root the exact same way. I still don't know anything about adb, sdk, shell, or whatever. But this way is truly rooting for dummies!, and totally without a PC. I also used rom manager to download my first rom that i flashed. But then downloaded a new one. I plan on using dcupdater for new updates.

This should be a sticky. Rooting for dummies! No PC required.
Sticky this for all of us root wanting fools that have no sense of adb.

This is sooo what I just posted, only you have photos of the recovery screen.

TheBiles said:
This is sooo what I just posted, only you have photos of the recovery screen.
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Lol we should just combine them, feel free to combine mine into yours

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mrono said:
Lol we should just combine them, feel free to combine mine into yours
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That would be great, and it would save me a lot of time. I will do that first thing tomorrow. Thanks!
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Thanks for this. Helped me get past a step I got hung on for hours tearing my hair out.

Aparently my web server is down >.> that's why the images arn't appearing.

Re: Rooting without ADB, a photographic guide
If you post them in a .zip I will upload them to mine with the rest of my pics.
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TheBiles said:
If you post them in a .zip I will upload them to mine with the rest of my pics.
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Sent from my HTC EVO 4G using Tapatalk Pro.
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Sure, here you go.

Woot, will be doing this soon.
I hope a 100% Senseless rom comes out.

Thanks for this method with all the images. But, I have been trying all night to gain root. First using Toast's version and adb, and now with your method on my sdcard. Using either method, I never get to a screen where I can choose to update, in step 2. I have the searching for PC36IMG.zip, with the blue progress bar, but it dumps me into this screen:
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
CLEAR STORAGE
SIMLOCK
HBOOT USB
I've downloaded the file at least twice, but I get the same result. I also flashed the stock RUU between trying Toast's version with adb and yours from the sdcard.
Do you have any idea where I went wrong? Also, is your update.zip Clockwork? (Just curious.) I'm not a complete beginner at this, as I have a Hero and was able to flash custom ROMs to it...
Thanks for any help you can give.

smarcin said:
Thanks for this method with all the images. But, I have been trying all night to gain root. First using Toast's version and adb, and now with your method on my sdcard. Using either method, I never get to a screen where I can choose to update, in step 2. I have the searching for PC36IMG.zip, with the blue progress bar, but it dumps me into this screen:
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
CLEAR STORAGE
SIMLOCK
HBOOT USB
I've downloaded the file at least twice, but I get the same result. I also flashed the stock RUU between trying Toast's version with adb and yours from the sdcard.
Do you have any idea where I went wrong? Also, is your update.zip Clockwork? (Just curious.) I'm not a complete beginner at this, as I have a Hero and was able to flash custom ROMs to it...
Thanks for any help you can give.
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This is happening to me too.. Though I think it's because I'm already rooted? I did go through Toast's method and looks like I'm rooted, wish there was a way to tell. Also If I load a ROM then check ROM manager to see which rom I'm currently running, nothing is there -just blank.

Settings, About phone, Software information will tell you if it is rooted. Look at build number, should be Fresh Evo 0.2 by flipz or whatever ROM you used.
Mine says Fresh Evo 0.2 but during the root process it skips [8] TP and bypasses [9] TP, wondering if something is wrong with the root process? Also my sd card seems to have lost all my backup data and when I connect to pc it says my card has issues. Do I have a problem?

Did it, worked 100% easy.
Thanks man.

Are you supposed to be able to open (explore) the PC36IMG.ZIP file through Windows? I have downloaded it 12 times from 4 different places and the message says the file is invalid. I haven't put it on my SD yet, this is just on my PC.
Edit: Well, I tried doing the update to root with the downloaded PC36IMG.ZIP file and all I get is a non-rooted wiped clean EVO after it does the update.
Can someone please download load PC36IMG file "now" (not try a previous version) and see if it corrupt and also see if you can open already downloaded one through windows as a zip file.
Thanks....

MisterEdF said:
Are you supposed to be able to open (explore) the PC36IMG.ZIP file through Windows? I have downloaded it 12 times from 4 different places and the message says the file is invalid. I haven't put it on my SD yet, this is just on my PC.
Edit: Well, I tried doing the update to root with the downloaded PC36IMG.ZIP file and all I get is a non-rooted wiped clean EVO after it does the update.
Can someone please download load PC36IMG file "now" (not try a previous version) and see if it corrupt and also see if you can open already downloaded one through windows as a zip file.
Thanks....
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I think that's what I have too: "a non-rooted wiped clean Evo." I never had the prompt to say yes to update or yes to reboot. I'm not a total n00b at this. I was able to successfully root and put Fresh's ROM on my Hero. I thought maybe it was adb drivers, but I can use my Evo in disk mode, and run HTC Sync. (I have no use for HTC Sync.)
I'd love to try d/ling the file, but my dsl is down. I've spent the last 2 hours troubleshooting it and arguing with Qwest. They've finally agreed it might be their problem and are coming out to fix it. I NEED root so I can us WiFi tether!

MisterEdF said:
Are you supposed to be able to open (explore) the PC36IMG.ZIP file through Windows? I have downloaded it 12 times from 4 different places and the message says the file is invalid. I haven't put it on my SD yet, this is just on my PC.
Edit: Well, I tried doing the update to root with the downloaded PC36IMG.ZIP file and all I get is a non-rooted wiped clean EVO after it does the update.
Can someone please download load PC36IMG file "now" (not try a previous version) and see if it corrupt and also see if you can open already downloaded one through windows as a zip file.
Thanks....
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I just tried to open my pc36img.zip file off my sd card, the one that I used to root and it says that it's inva'id. I think it's because it's not really a zip file. The one your downloading is fine.
smarcin said:
I think that's what I have too: "a non-rooted wiped clean Evo." I never had the prompt to say yes to update or yes to reboot. I'm not a total n00b at this. I was able to successfully root and put Fresh's ROM on my Hero. I thought maybe it was adb drivers, but I can use my Evo in disk mode, and run HTC Sync. (I have no use for HTC Sync.)
I'd love to try d/ling the file, but my dsl is down. I've spent the last 2 hours troubleshooting it and arguing with Qwest. They've finally agreed it might be their problem and are coming out to fix it. I NEED root so I can us WiFi tether!
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Why don't you just download the unrevoked root till you get your DAL back online.
http://m.unrevoked.com

Hey guys, I want to flash to another Rom with this method. Do I just do all the steps all over again?

Zardos66 said:
Hey guys, I want to flash to another Rom with this method. Do I just do all the steps all over again?
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no, just get into recovery, you don't have to flash the .img file

How To | Unlock Booloader | HBOOT S-Off | Flash Recovery | Root | Sensation

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Hello everyone,
Today I want to explain you how to install a custom rom for the HTC Sensation , Sensation XE & Sensation 4G.
I have recorded videos, and I am now creating this thread to share my experience with you! If you know my blog, you can also find the How To on my blog
So this thread has to be separated in different sections:
I - How To unlock the bootloader (easy)
II - How To Hboot S-Off your Sensation, with hboot 1.27 & 1.29 it works (strange but not difficult)
III - How To Install the recovery, 2 different methods (easy or medium)
IV - How To perm Root your phone (easy)
V - How To install a custom rom on your phone (easy)
X - Any questions?
You can't miss one of this point. You must do it on the order.
I can't be held responsible for anything wrong on your device. I have done that twice and it works for me! If you have some questions, I can try to answer you, but you are responsible if you brick your phone!
Requierements​So to proceed, there is some requierements:
- Install SDK
dowload link: windows, mac, linux
- Your phone drivers must be installed. If your phone is detected and you can plug it to your computer on disk drive, it must be enough.
- Sync your contact list with your google account, and save your sms with: sms backup & restore (and place the save file on your computer)
- Factory reset your phone, this is why you must have saved everything!
Manipulations​Factory reset:
- Uncheck Fastboot
Menu / Settings / Power / Uncheck Fastboot
- Check usb debugging
Menu / Settings / Dev Options / Check Usb Debugging
- Turn off your phone
- Reboot it into bootloader
Press power & volume down
- Select Factory Reset
Article on my blog​
You can follow all instruction on the HTCDev.com website.
- Remove the battery from your phone
- Reboot on bootloader mode
- Select Fastboot
- Plug your phone to the computer
Dowload android sdk tools: windows
You must have the 3 files: adb.exe, AdbWinapi.dll & fastboot.exe
- On the coputer: Go to Start / Run.
Enter cmd
On the cmd window:
- Go to the tools folder, use this command:
cd C:/toolsfolderlocation
mine is: cd C:/android-sdk-windows/tools
- Enter the folowing command:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
Then you must have a message like that:
Now you have to select the part starting from <<<<< Identifier .... to Token End>>>>>
Do a right click to copy.
- Then go to the htcdev.com website. You have to enter this code into the box message created to that, after having selected the unlock bootloader for your device.
PS: you must be logged in.
Then you will receive an email with a file: Unlock_code.bin
- Download this file, it is different for each device.
- Place it into the same folder than previously use, with fastboot.exe, adb.exe...
- Go back to the cmd windows and enter this command:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
A new screen has appeared on your phone, you have to select yes with the volume button and press power.
CONGRATULATIONS, your device has now an unlocked bootloader!
Article on my blog​
This article has been writing to explain you exactly how to pass your HTC Sensation / XE / 4G to Hboot S-Off. I have succeeded to do that with hboot 1.27.xxxx & 1.29.xxxx.
There is no any reason for not working! But this manipulation is strange, because you have to use a cable to connect the sdcard to a special hole! I haven't done that before, but it works!
You can also follow this article with the video!
So before doing this How To, you must have done the previous One:
How To Unlock the Bootloader
Let's Go:
- Uncheck Fastboot
Menu / Settings / Power / Uncheck Fastboot
- Check USB debugging
Menu / Settings / Dev Options / Check Usb Debugging
- Download the temproot-sensation-windows file: Download link
- Unzip this file into a folder on your computer
- Run the temp_root.bat, your phone must be connected by HTC Sync
your phone must reboot
- Download the ControlBear for Juopunut: MOD-Edit: Link removed on Developers Request. No rehosting allowed by him. Please link to Developers xda-thread or not at all
Thanks to http://unlimited.io
Main page: http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm (you must use it to download
- Extract it and run the controlbear.exe
THIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT OPERATION. Be quiet, patient, and take your time, it's difficult to succeed in only one time.
You must watch the video at 6:15 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCwEbh_JsI8
- Take a cable,
- Remove the back from your phone, you must unplug your phone to do that.
If the computer wait for the device, remove the battery then restart your phone and plug it to the computer.
The video is an easier way to see how to do.
You must be patient and have a screen like that on your phone:
And on your computer the cmd command with:
Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io
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You must do the wire-trick
Press the cable on the sdcard protection during 0.5sec, release during 1.75sec press again during 0.5sec.
2 possibilities:
It doesn't work:
1 - Your phone do not restart. Try again
2 - Your phone restart, but stay on the same Juopunut Bear screen. You have an Error Code.
Close the cmd command and run the controlbear.exe again
It works:
Your phone restart and you have this two different screens:
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- Press Y and enter to accept
You can now see the S-Off on your phone when you restart it on Bootloader mode!
We now have to remove the temp root!
- Restart your phone
- Go to the folder extracted before: Temproot Sensation Windows
- Plug your phone to your computer
- Run the temp_root_remove.bat
Some commands are launched & your phone restart
Your phone is Now S-Off
You can now Flash the recovery!
Method 1
Method 2
Article on my blog​
If you have followed the previous How To, you must, because they are necessary to continue with this one, you must know I have done it twice. Once with the Sensation XE and the over one with the Sensation.
I have succeed to unlock bootloader and SOff twice with the same method. But I haven't been able to flash the recovery on the Sensation with the same method than the one used for the Sensation XE!
So I have to show you 2 different means to do that.
The first one is my favorite because you understand what you do. The second one is easier because you use a tool!
Method 1​- Download the file recovery: recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img
- Restart your phone on fastboot mode.
- Plug your phone to the computer.
- Open the cmd windows on your computer:
Start / run / cmd
- Copy & paste the file downloaded into the tools folder containing the fastboot.exe...
- On the cmd command go the the location to the recovery
mine is: C:/android-sdk-windows/tools
So the command is: cd C:/android-sdk-windows/tools
Then, enter this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img
This command means: I want to flash by the fastboot a recovery named: recovery-clock....
You must see on the cmd 2 times OKAY
If this method failed, you can try the second one.
Now you can use the recovery, try it!
To use it:
Volume up: up arrow
Volume down : down arrow
Power : enter
Method 2​- Download KGS Utility v6.6 attached to the xda thread
- Connect your phone on HTC Sync
- Run menu.bat On KGS Utility
- Choose Install 4Ext Recovery (number3)
- Then Choose 0
- You want to proceed so press 1
- You device is the only on the list 1
- Download the file recovery: recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img
- Rename it by recovery.img
- Move this file to: KGS_Utility_v6.6/tools
- On cmd press a key to continue
Your device must reboot on fastboot mode
Now, you must have twice OKAY on your computer screen!
You can now follow the next how to: To root your HTC Sensation!
Article on my blog​
- Download the file: su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip (new link 10 - 05 -2013)
- Place this file on your device
- Restart on Fastboot mode
- Select recovery
When the recovery is running
Select:
- Install from sdcard
- Choose zip from sdcard
Go to the place where the file is located
- selected it
- Confirm by Yes
Now your phone is rooted
Enjoy to Install a custom rom
I MUST FINISH IT SOON, I am so tired right now
Also I have to change pictures by correct sizes and links to big sizes
Enjoy this part!
If you follow the video, you can do everything alone
Be patient, be quiet and Enjoy!
Flow.

great share!Thanks for your work!

heh why temp root for HTC-DEV unlocked soff process ? root will be much better ..as they can ignore removing temp root again ..after SOFF ..for root (works for both SOFF and HTC-DEV unlock) they can use my one-click -root tool (present in the soff guide ..link in my signature ...it basically uses the temp root method only then flashes the required root files then removes temp root ) ..just a single click of root.bat (also you can include this a final root alternative ..as this requires no recovery )
EDIT: also ppl who have their motherboards replaced ..were unable to do HTC-DEV unlock due to IMEI changes ...so in that case the general soff method wont work ..and hyuh(aka globatron ..one of dev of juopunutbear) is kind enough to release another version of controlbear..which just works with temp root ..and my guide covered that ...so in this case you can either redirect them to my guide (link in my signature) or you can use that info and add another sub-section here
EDIT2: also as for recovery ..if 4EXT there is the easiest way of installing it ..i.e doing root using my root tool and by using the recovery_updater.apk/reeocovery_controller.apk (the latter is in play store ) ..check the 4EXT thread for more info regarding the apk's

Can't this thread been stickied?

Flow-Wolf said:
Can't this thread been stickied?
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hey flow! nice to see you again
great guides for everyone who just buy a new sensation, like how great your rom review video

Thanks! Worked perfect. S-off on my 1.27.000 bootloader. Anyone nervous about trying it...it's not that bad at all. You might have to do the wire trick like 20 times, but it will work.

Hi people, i'm on 1.27 hboot, bootloader unlocked but i'm not able to install any recovery, and my device doesn't boot .. i mean i install an RUU and it doesn't boot . I'm stuck on green htc logo bootloop..
Any help will be very much appreciated
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

Will972 said:
Hi people, i'm on 1.27 hboot, bootloader unlocked but i'm not able to install any recovery, and my device doesn't boot .. i mean i install an RUU and it doesn't boot . I'm stuck on green htc logo bootloop..
Any help will be very much appreciated
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app
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Boot into hboot and fastboot flash the recovery using ADB. You also need to have a ROM on your SD card that you can flash after you install the recovery.

@kairanz
Thanks
@lowandbehold
Yes you must be patient! it works, just stay calm!!!

i make it but wire trick don't function!!
i connect sd card but don't make nothing..how can i do?

i m using jb miui 2.11.16 rom by stickman
n hboot 1.27
can i get my s-off using juopunutbear ICS unlock file ?
n is there any chance of my device getting brick
thanks alot for this tutorial
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marchetto said:
i make it but wire trick don't function!!
i connect sd card but don't make nothing..how can i do?
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connect wire to the two points circled in the below image

Damn.
Flow wolf you are my hero, thanks for helping me root my sensation, best guide on the interwebz

guys help me, when i paste my <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
28DBB22D7B2C4446F4A8C6FFE9836CB5
A603D8E2E0B7951A7CD9C4D294447A71
6007F0BA077687243E412740F212C6FA
A6C1C2453D384B882FF86DABC8B63331
5D5073617B5C751C89D7E085F0D470C7
C43359F23CBA1AC331BC13DB0B70BFAD
2AE46490F94C631D13EF58073A47C590
CE787E5B21B78EF8917D9FBF7E9BB68A
59EDE7D829E77D3961640A0FF4D28768
E0019B9FB04A98BBA399AB4FAA807210
68010A64BCEB71F4D74ED00CA5789704
594BA04FC04FF6856B8C9A0C501D816C
60921FC5F2CBFCE94385DBA23B72F2ED
2A4F600FEE5A67D67C90FF61FFDBC291
D65540035B610070B23CBD08532135CC
9B304D2E498EB313BE79FA942F3EEFE5
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>> and click Submit the 404 Page Not Found HELP ME PLEASE

reload the page
sometimes happens

can anyone give me the new link for the ControlBear? it seems that the link is dead already

This YouTube video SAVED my mind for wire trick timing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe5erSoBAUo
This video show you the timing needed to do the wire trick!!
After a few hours of getting frustrated.. Watched it, and 2nd time, GOT it! Wished I'd have ad is sooner.. Thanks to the maker!

important qouestion
Sorry guys, I don't know where to write, but i have a very big problem.
I tried to install new kernel to my Sensation XE, i used 4ext recovery to install the zip file. it installed succesfully but now my phone is keep rebooting. i mean it shows the HTC with white background then it restarts.
I don't know what should i do. Please help :crying:

newaxe said:
Sorry guys, I don't know where to write, but i have a very big problem.
I tried to install new kernel to my Sensation XE, i used 4ext recovery to install the zip file. it installed succesfully but now my phone is keep rebooting. i mean it shows the HTC with white background then it restarts.
I don't know what should i do. Please help :crying:
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Lemme guess pyd kernel ?
Then flash the no bootloop zip of that kernel in pyd thread second post
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

reddvilzz said:
can anyone give me the new link for the ControlBear? it seems that the link is dead already
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Nobody can give me the link? I can't s-off without the controlbear file
Sent From Sensation XE HD

reddvilzz said:
Nobody can give me the link? I can't s-off without the controlbear file
Sent From Sensation XE HD
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try this?
not working
go to this page ...step #2 ---- step #8 of it --- then HTC pyramid section

[Q] My HTC desire s wont boot, wont recover, wont reset to factory settings

Yesterday I tried to update my phone, after reboot in install the new version, it gave me a red triangle and didn't boot anymore, I tried to recover but didn't work, I tried to reset the mobile to factory settings but it didn't work, I feel like I need to install the original rom but I don't know how, any body can help? but know that I can not boot the phone at all, so it's not like upgrading to new version, it's like installing new rom through the computer, thank you very much in advance
Note: I didn't root my phone

get PG88IMG.zip file with ICS (or lower) official rom and place it on SD card and boot into bootloader, it should reflash your rom

Thanks
441Excelsior said:
get PG88IMG.zip file with ICS (or lower) official rom and place it on SD card and boot into bootloader, it should reflash your rom
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Thank you, but what did you mean by ICS or lower? I'm sorry I'm very new to dealing with android roms and such things

I have the same problem, so please solution ? I hawe downloaded a http://cmw.cmfs.me/saga/radio/20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03/ and put it on memory card its 10.8MB, and turn phone of, hold wolume down, and power, and it checking, but nothing hapens.

Errornt said:
I have the same problem, so please solution ? I hawe downloaded a http://cmw.cmfs.me/saga/radio/20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03/ and put it on memory card its 10.8MB, and turn phone of, hold wolume down, and power, and it checking, but nothing hapens.
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this is the answer for both of you gentlemen:
-firmware ics saga is over 400 mb in size
-you can get it from htc dev web site
-it is an < EXE > file
-you start it on the pc ( by double clicking the icon ),
with your phone connected ( wired) in fastboot mode,
-you need to have htc drivers installed (pc )
Additional info:
- XDA search box
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143855
posts:
# 2
# 3
and the whole thread...
success.....

On that link mirors doesnt works with the orginal firmwares, can we use some unoffical firmware?

http://www.androidfiles.org/ruu/?developer=Saga
“I'm bad and I'm going to hell, and I don't care. I'd rather be in hell than anywhere where you are. ”*―*William Faulkner

Dont be angry man I'am a new in this world soo please... My HTC is S-ON, and on other tutorials they say you must turn of fast boot from the menu, but i cant turn on my phone, how to turn off that, and i have problem with my S-ON, i cant flash any rom while is S-ON.

Errornt said:
Dont be angry man I'am a new in this world soo please... My HTC is S-ON, and on other tutorials they say you must turn of fast boot from the menu, but i cant turn on my phone, how to turn off that, and i have problem with my S-ON, i cant flash any rom while is S-ON.
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you can flash RUU, if done properly, you`ll be able to boot the system,
and then all else...
Three questions first:
0.is your device carrier locked ( branded )
1. do you know exactly the system version your device is running at the moment?
2. are you able to reboot in to bootloader?
3.have you installed fastboot and adb drivers yet?
Now if these three ( 1.2.3. ) questions are answered < yes >
we- i belive - can help you to revive your phone

asgardr said:
you can flash RUU, if done properly, you`ll be able to boot the system,
and then all else...
Three questions first:
0.is your device carrier locked ( branded )
1. do you know exactly the system version your device is running at the moment?
2. are you able to reboot in to bootloader?
3.have you installed fastboot and adb drivers yet?
Now if these three ( 1.2.3. ) questions are answered < yes >
we- i belive - can help you to revive your phone
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Thank you mate, i hope i can answer on that question.
When i press Wold Down + Power i see:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
BOOT-0 3805. 06.02.03_M
RADIO- 3805. 06 .02. 03_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 30 2011, 17:29:31
ANSWER:
0. I dont know that mate, but its doesnt mattew will be lockder or not, i just want to Turn it on, because phone is not mine
1. I dont know what version is runing on this devices, while his working
2. If you ask me whether I am able to: when I hold volume down + power we go mode, and then choose fastboot, and then show me the red "fastboot usb" and down below says Bootloader, reboot, reboot bootloader, power down. I hope I've given you the answer.
3. I installed HTC Sync and fastboot and adb.
Then i have downloaded this RUU. "RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_225161_signed.exe"
And when I run RUU which I removed, attach cell phone, put it in the "fastboot usb" and continue with the RUU, get me "Image version 1.47.401.4 and below we provide the option to update, when I click on the update says" From 1.47.401.4, it 2.10.401.8. Then click next and next again, then it says Checking ...... and rebooting to bootloader .............. And that is more than 10 minutes and nothing happens, mob still standing in that mode in which a man stood "Fastboot USB" and the like, and an application does not pass "rebooting to bootloader": (

firstly, you may uninstall ( or disable ) HTCsync
but you must not uninstall its driver...
during removing the program, uninstaller will ask
whether you wish to leave the driver on the system,-
accept it (leave the driver installed as it is)
1.reboot the phone to bootloader - yourself,
2.connect to pc, let the system invoke and install
the device ( android bootloader interface, or android device)
you may check whether it went right in < computer manager >
and try again to run the RUU...

asgardr said:
firstly, you may uninstall ( or disable ) HTCsync
but you must not uninstall its driver...
during removing the program, uninstaller will ask
whether you wish to leave the driver on the system,-
accept it (leave the driver installed as it is)
1.reboot the phone to bootloader - yourself,
2.connect to pc, let the system invoke and install
the device ( android bootloader interface, or android device)
you may check whether it went right in < computer manager >
and try again to run the RUU...
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I removed the HTC SYNC. Drivers were left on the computer.
Again I started RUU, and again the same thing. Stops at "rebooting to Bootloader". When I run cmd and enter "fastboot devices" its show a number of my device, so i mean they have conection with pc.

Any chance you could post a pic of your fastboot screen
“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” ― John Lennon

jugg1es said:
Any chance you could post a pic of your fastboot screen
“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” ― John Lennon
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Shure, hire is a screanshot of my pc, and photo of the phone attached on the pc.
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try this:
1. run RUU on pc without a phone attached,
until the installer says < error device not found >
2.do not close the window
-open <run> dialog from the pc menu options <START ->RUN
-type in:
%temp%
and click enter...
- a folder will open, with many other folders in it,....
open the one with today`s date ,and among many files
you should find zip file named < rom.zip >,
-copy it
place on the root of your phone`s sdcard
-rename the file to:
PG88IMG.zip
- boot your phone to bootloader,
and wait until it will find your zip on an sd card,
( you`ll see info written in green )
then it may flash successfuly...
do not- for whatever reason- interupt the process,
charge the battery before , to make sure it will not run out
before procedure ends...)
...if not, chances are that your device`s eMMC chip is fried,
and needs to be replaced
( but for now, its just one of the possibilities- not a certainty yet )

Ok. I doo what you say. I runn the RUU without the phone attached at cable, and wait to get this error message.
And than Start>Run> %temp% and i got a lot of folders, but i Search for that what name and time is 04.06.2013, and time is 10:34. And open that folder, but folder is empty.

I've done it yesterday to make sure it is not crap I'm telling you
and it works...
Try I again,
Make sure you do not close RUU installer window,
rom.zip is only temp file and is gone when you exit the program...
If you wouldn't find it,
try windows search for in that folder ( %temp% )
(You may also try another ruu )

Sorry mate my bad, i have close the program before I search for rom.zip file. I have found it its 334mb.
Now I can not understand what is meant when you say "place on the root of your phone` s sdcard "to copy to the SD card normally, or do I need to create a" root "folder, and so on?
---------- Post added at 11:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 AM ----------
This is my memory card, in card reader.
When i put it on the phone, here is a video what i see. Error Mesage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgUB0Rjs_xY&feature=youtu.be

Errornt said:
Sorry mate my bad, i have close the program before I search for rom.zip file. I have found it its 334mb.
Now I can not understand what is meant when you say "place on the root of your phone` s sdcard "to copy to the SD card normally, or do I need to create a" root "folder, and so on?
Click to expand...
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When someone says put on root of sdcard, it just means Not in a folder.
So, rename the rom.zip to PG88IMG
and put it on ur sdcard (not in a folder ) boot into bootloader and bootloader will find PG88IMG and ask to update. select yes and wait for it to finish

jmcclue said:
When someone says put on root of sdcard, it just means Not in a folder.
So, rename the rom.zip to PG88IMG
and put it on ur sdcard (not in a folder ) boot into bootloader and bootloader will find PG88IMG and ask to update. select yes and wait for it to finish
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgUB0Rjs_xY&feature=youtu.be
EDIT!
ITS WORKING. Problem is that I rename a file in PG88IMG.zip. and now i delete .zip, its just a PG88IMG, and he ask me "Do you want to start update" Vol up - Yes, Vol- down- no. I press vol up, and now i see Updating text in pink color. I hope to finish this procedure
How long should the update take?
1 Bootloader - Updating . So it stands at about 25 min and nothing moves.
2 Boot
3 Recovery
4 System
5 Splash1
6 UserData
7 TP
8 Radio_U2
9 Radio_ CUST

[Tutorial][Windows]Unlocking Bootloader And Rooting HTC Explorer

Hey Xda Members,
This Is A detailed Tutorial On How To Root Your HTC Pico. I Know There Is A Tutorial By Jaggyjaggs But Many of Pico Users find it difficult to root there htc pico by this tutorial . So I am Trying to make things easy for Newbies
Rooting Your HTC Pico Requires Three Steps:
1. Unlocking The Bootloader
2. Flashing A Custom Recovery.
3. Installing Superuser App(Getting Root Previllage)
Now You MUst Know Certain Things Before Rooting Your Device:
WHAT IS A BOOTLOADER?
The bootloader performs basic hardware initialization, verifies the integrity of the operating system, starts the operating system, and provides a method to update device software. This validation is important to verify that the software loaded on the device will not damage sensitive components (radios, processors, etc.) or violate regulatory or carrier requirements. Google provides a base bootloader as part of the Android operating system, and most device manufacturers optimize this for their specific devices.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER?
Unlocking the bootloader is the first step towards gaining root privileges. Some developers and enthusiasts unlock and root in order to experiment with applications or with custom builds of Android. Needless to say, you should not attempt to unlock the bootloader unless you know what you are doing.
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WHAT IS ROOTING?
Rooting is when the user has gained root or administrative privileges on the device. In general, this gives users access to make modifications that would not normally be possible. With such privileges comes both risk and additional capability-best left to the very technically savvy. With rooting, you could make changes to the device that may permanently damage it or render it inoperable.
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Follow This Tutorial At Your Own Risks . I Am Not Responsible For Any damage To Your Device But I say If You Follow The Steps Correctly Then There Will Be No Damage To Your Device

Unlocking The Bootloader
In Order To Root Your Pico You Must Unlock The Bootloader.
Now Goto This Link https://www.htcdev.com/register/ And Register Yourself At HTCDev
This Is The Website:
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This Is The Registration Page:
Now You Must Register Yourself With A Working Mail ID,Because They Are Going To Send You an Email with Unlock_code, with Which You Will Unlock Your Bootloader .
After Registering Yourself login as a user And Goto This Link http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
Select All Other supported Models In The Devices List As Shown Below
And Select Begin Unlock Bootloader
Then There Will be some conditions pop-up and you will have to accept them
Dont Forget To Say Yes To The Most Important one that you will lose your warranty
Now Before You Begin Unlocking Your Bootloader You Must Have These Required Resources :
1. Google Android SDK Zip : http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2. Java Runtime Environment:
JRE 32-Bit: http://filehippo.com/download_jre_32/
JRE 64-Bit: http://filehippo.com/download_jre_64/
3. Htc Sync(Windows Only): http://www.htc.com/www/help/
After Installing The Required Components Follow The Steps Below
Follow The Steps Written In The Image They Are Pretty much easy to understand
After Doing The First Four Steps You Will Now Skip The Three Steps On The Next Page And Goto Step 8
Now You Will Navigate To Diectory As Shown In The Image Below:
Now Hold Shift+Mouse Right Click And Select Open command Window Here.
Now Type This In The Cmd:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
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Now You Will See This In The Command Window:
Now You Have To Copy The Token :
When copying The Token Start With :
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
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Click to collapse
And End With This Line:
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You Should Copy The Token Like This :
Now Copy Your Token And Paste The Token As Shown In The Image Below:
Now As You Submit Your Token You Will Get A email With A link To Follow The Instructions and An Attached File Unlock_Code.txt. Download The Unlock Code And Paste It In THe Directory As Shown Below:
Now Head Over To The Next Step Flashing A Recovery

Flashing A Recovery
Now Navigate To This Directory:
Now Execute The Following Command in CmdOpen Cmd With Shift+Right Click)
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now You Will See The Following Screen On Your Mobile:
Select Yes Using The Volume Keys
Now,
On Selecting Yes Your Phone Will Reboot
Pull The Battery And Reboot Into Bootloader By Pressing the Power button+Volume Down.
Select Fastboot And Make Sure Your Device Is Connected To Pc. It Should Show Fastboot USB
Flashing A Recovery:
We Have Three Recoveries Working on Pico:
1. CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=913094&d=1329843100
2. TWRP:http://www.mediafire.com/download/a17t0atwqg4tai7/recovery.img
3. Philz Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265055
Download The Recovery You Want And Rename it to recovery.img.
Copy-Paste It In The Directory Given Below:
Now Open The Cmd In This Directory And Type The Following Code :
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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And Then Type:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your Device Will Boot Into Bootloader.
Now Select Recovery And Your Device Will Boot Into Recovery
Now Select Reboot(System) In Recovery As We Now Need To Copy Some Files To Root Your Device

Installing Superuser App
Now You Have To Root Your Device:
Download This File:http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=832400&d=1325076959
Copy This File In Your Sdcard.
Reboot Into Recovery And Goto Install. Browse To The File You Pasted In Your Sdcard(Superuser.zip)
Swipe to confirm flashing the file. Then, “Reboot system”.
Now You Have Succesfully Rooted Your Phone
If you ran into any troubles, please notify in the thread.

Reserved
For Future Updates

Nice job, even though the images are kanged
My phone's screenguard is still chipped above the HTC logo Gotta change that.
Meanwhile, nice job :good: (But, I still feel that most of the instructions are just kanged and made windows like from this tutorial here)
Also, to help the OP, here are some useful links.
Java Runtime Environment is enough for unlocking bootloader and stuff. One can download their respective versions from the links below: (Credits to FileHippo for servers)
JRE 32-Bit: http://filehippo.com/download_jre_32/
JRE 64-Bit: http://filehippo.com/download_jre_64/
Also, consider reversing back to Yannou90's recovery as some users had problems flashing SuperUser.zip in TWRP 2.4.1 :fingers-crossed:

vineethraj49 said:
My phone's screenguard is still chipped above the HTC logo Gotta change that.
Meanwhile, nice job :good: (But, I still feel that most of the instructions are just kanged and made windows like from this tutorial here)
Also, to help the OP, here are some useful links.
Java Runtime Environment is enough for unlocking bootloader and stuff. One can download their respective versions from the links below: (Credits to FileHippo for servers)
JRE 32-Bit: http://filehippo.com/download_jre_32/
JRE 64-Bit: http://filehippo.com/download_jre_64/
Also, consider reversing back to Yannou90's recovery as some users had problems flashing SuperUser.zip in TWRP 2.4.1 :fingers-crossed:
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Yeah I just followed that tutorial and used some images from it .... And thanks for the java runtime environment thing :thumbup: I will update the post...
Ps: I just used your format of writing the tutorial ....
Sent from my HTC Explorer using xda app-developers app

Hi guys plz. help. When i am in fastboot mode my pc says device not recognised and in command prompt there is "waiting for device" only......
i downloaded all the required files correctly

Did you install HTC Sync?
HarshilYadav said:
Hi guys plz. help. When i am in fastboot mode my pc says device not recognised and in command prompt there is "waiting for device" only......
i downloaded all the required files correctly
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The HTC Drivers for the phone are installed along with HTC Sync, So,... it is recommended that you install it first. :cyclops:

Hi i try to unlock bootloader n htc explorer...i did all the instructions as per htcdev....but finally at the tim of getting code its displyin waiting fr device n command prompt and no respnse after tht ..also i enbled usb debbuging..pls help
Sent from my GT-S5302 using xda app-developers app
Sent from my GT-S5302 using xda app-developers app

Thank you for such clean tutorial- best yet found anywhere over web. :good:
Just want to make sure some things before I root my htc_pico:
1) I am having windows8 64bit OS on pc, is it going to be any problem (driver issue or anything)? 'cause i think htc did not update sync for explorer for win8, because i cant run internet-passthrough through my pc (Yet I managed using virtual OS(Vmware ) )
2) Is it really necessary to download and install "Google Android SDK Zip"?
3) While giving commands in cmd prompt, What should be the connection type when I connect my phone to PC? (Charge only,or HtcSync) ?
--
I'm sorry but I might ask a lot of questions regarding the topic 'cause I am new (and noob ) and I want to be sure that I do not brick my phone....
Thank you

@Saumitra Yadav Followed your steps installed TWRP recovery but unable to flash super user zip file gives error help please..

shriiram said:
@Saumitra Yadav Followed your steps installed TWRP recovery but unable to flash super user zip file gives error help please..
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The superuser.zip in jaggyjags tutorial is... for older recoveries...
In short: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32696899&postcount=71http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32696899&postcount=71

vineethraj49 said:
The superuser.zip in jaggyjags tutorial is... for older recoveries...
In short: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32696899&postcount=71http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32696899&postcount=71
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I got a new Rom installed thanks for your suggestions

ERROR while flashing SUPERUSER!!!
Saumitra Yadav said:
Reserved
For Future Updates
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Dude i followed everything u mentioned in the tutorial but got stuck while flashing superuser.zip...Its giving a error n not hav root access yet.wat shud i do now??? plz reply ASAP

Need Help!
Saumitra Yadav said:
Hey Xda Members,
This Is A detailed Tutorial On How To Root Your HTC Pico. I Know There Is A Tutorial By Jaggyjaggs But Many of Pico Users find it difficult to root there htc pico by this tutorial . So I am Trying to make things easy for Newbies
Rooting Your HTC Pico Requires Three Steps:
1. Unlocking The Bootloader
2. Flashing A Custom Recovery.
3. Installing Superuser App(Getting Root Previllage)
Now You MUst Know Certain Things Before Rooting Your Device:
Follow This Tutorial At Your Own Risks . I Am Not Responsible For Any damage To Your Device But I say If You Follow The Steps Correctly Then There Will Be No Damage To Your Device
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
=========================================================
I tried downloading SDK for the 7th time, it will show that it has downloaded 480/480 MB, then the clock counts down with all the excitement then, BOOOM!! Network Error. I don't know what is going on. Why does it keeps on failing. Not only in one of my PC's, but all of them (1 desktop, 2 laptops).
Hope you can help me out.

Hi OP,
Here's something that's likely to interest you, and save the users their bandwidth:
[TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.1
:fingers-crossed:

Cant root my htc pico
In the last step of rooting ,while installing superuser.zip ,the screen showed failed .and i used an rootchecker to find i was successful and ,i wasn't. Don't know what went wrong ,please do comment on this

Rajeev Nair said:
In the last step of rooting ,while installing superuser.zip ,the screen showed failed .and i used an rootchecker to find i was successful and ,i wasn't. Don't know what went wrong ,please do comment on this
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I hope you have unlocked your bootloader successfully..
Now comes the installation of recovery.. I think you have installed it successfully..
No what you have to do is reboot your phone to recovery..
Now from install zip select the superuser zip and flash..

Vodafone Smart first 6 (VF695) Rooted# and More!

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Vodafone Smart first 6* NL *(EU) Rooting and More!
Done & Closed!​After a wild chase finding the correct tools and apk's this took me 2 days to complete an fully rooted and Simlock free Vodafone branded Smart Firt 6.
Most of the files can be downloaded from below here on XDA​DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may Void your warranty and can result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
It may be that you get an *softbrick *(bootloop) because Vodafone still pushing update's for their Firmware patching and upgrading the software!​
To be safe please use methods given by: Androrooter and or Kirito9 !​
#Rooting:
1# Download the root.apk onto your phone or SD card and install.
2# Now start the app and you will see it's all in Chinese, just click on the Root Shield Badge ontop of the screen.
3# Let it do its magic installing the scripts most likely it will auto reboot your phone without rooting it,
you must restart the root app again and click on the Badge (like done at step 2#).
~Now you are Rooted but the Superuser is Chinese and what i have noticed it's a temporary Root, if you lose root again just redo step 2#!
4# Download and install SuperSu-2.46 now launch an root app most likely the Chinese app will popup granting
for root permission, you must click on the colored (grant) button to accept.
5# Download an Root browser i.e. File Manager and let it gain Root permission, if SuperSu wont ask for Root it's now save to uninstall the Chinese app.
~From now on you permanently Rooted, don't go installing/modding stuff yet until you made an systems backup!
#Twrp or Cwm Recovery (PC version):
1# Download ADB Driver and install on PC. Download from here; http://www.datafilehost.com/d/2267ab98
2# Download TWRP Setup (thanks to Dees_Troy & Yuweng) and unzip on your PC.
3# Activate USB debugging under developer mode* and connect with USB to your PC.
(done by *tapping 7 times on the build number in the about phone section)
3a# Open the Twrp setup.exe and click on the next button.
3b# Just wait till the installation is completed followed by credits.
3c# On the next window, click on yes to proceed.
3d# Select Start Easy Magic TWRP Installer for MediaTek and click on ok
3e# Click on Yes to auto port.
3f# Now make sure your phone is connected, adb driver installed and usb debugging enabled, then click on OK.
~if you get any pop up msg on your phone screen just click on yes.
Just wait for a few seconds while the setup is been completed,
if the process was successful, your phone should automatically reboot into recovery.
~Now you need to make an full backup with Twrp so that all the files are safe!
#More Updates following Soon! To be safe please use methodes given by: Androrooter and or Kirito9 !

-reserved

does not work
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.

QuantumRevenger said:
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.
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Kingroot 4.8 worked, so I ran the TWRP Setup and guess what another way to ruin the phone even further. Stuck in a boot loop now.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUYS GUIDE! It will most likely break your phone from start to finish!
Please provide a reset copy of your system.img and recovery.img for people who have lost their phones due to this guide, it would be very useful as the devices can be restored if adb / fastboot access can be achieved.

At Your Own Risk!
QuantumRevenger said:
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.
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QuantumRevenger said:
Kingroot 4.8 worked, so I ran the TWRP Setup and guess what another way to ruin the phone even further. Stuck in a boot loop now.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUYS GUIDE! It will most likely break your phone from start to finish!
Please provide a reset copy of your system.img and recovery.img for people who have lost their phones due to this guide, it would be very useful as the devices can be restored if adb / fastboot access can be achieved.
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Well well QuantumRevenger,
Sorry to hear that this method didn't worked out nicely for you.
Maybe your firmware got upgraded and the recovery didn't stick?!
Did you try the combination Power + Vol Up while the phone is off and enter
the Recovery menu clear Cache + Dalvik after this reboot.
I can't help you with the systems files because i ditched the vodafone firmware for Vanilla 4.4.2 Android.
The only thing i can do for you is point to this thread where i moved towards myself-> MTK devices
Here you will learn an little how your MTK device works, also you can search XDA for an different Easy Magic TWRP or CTR or even Philz!
Enjoy
&
Good luck!

Do you know if this will also work on the UK model?

At Your Own Risk!
RHodgett said:
Do you know if this will also work on the UK model?
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Hello RHodgett,
It most likely would work because this model bought by Vodafone for their (EU) market.
As we all know it's a cheap china phone suited for Vodafone requirements!
~Not speaking for the firmware updates they push once an while~
But rooting can be done very easy with the given root from my post or even now with the updated
Kingroot 4.8 said by QuantumRevenger. And like for the custom recovery it can get tricky mentioned by QuantumRevenger, i had no problem with this at that moment.
But i urge you to read my answer to QuantumRevenger problem from above, after that you can decide at your own risk.
Enjoy
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Good Luck!

Thanks, I'll give this a go when the handset arrives in a few days and report back.
Can you explain how to then install the Vanilla 4.4.2 Android firmware? (or any other suitable stock firmware for the device)

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RHodgett said:
Thanks, I'll give this a go when the handset arrives in a few days and report back.
Can you explain how to then install the Vanilla 4.4.2 Android firmware? (or any other suitable stock firmware for the device)
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No Problem & you're welcome!,
For flashing roms you need an custom recovery otherwise you can't Flash.
Nobody here is tailoring for our Vodafone branded(China) smart first 6 so you have to go where i send QuantumRevenger towards and where i am. (See post answering QuantumRevenger).
Here you can use the roms and learn more about our MTK devices in general.
For flashing roms you must install in the recovery as an zip file and then you're done!
MTK has other methodes to install but that's for advance users only.
Enjoy
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Goodluck.

Hi, I've root using the Chinese apk and root checker says the device is rooted but I wasn't able to install SuperSU 2.46, it keeps saying the binaries need to be updated and it fails every time I update.
Rebooting using the TWRP setup just shows the Powered by android splash. I'm not sure what to do now?
Edit: Ok I've flashed a recovery from the threads you linked, finally got a bootloader working. Now to flash a ROM Got CM12.1 running, thanks!

DID not work for me

So I followed all the steps and everything seemed to work fine. The TWRP software said it was going to reboot into recovery but it is stuck at the android logo screen.
When I hold power button + up key its the same, stuck at the android screen.
When I hold power button + down key it boots into vodafone android.
I'm kind of stuck to what to do now (sorry I am really new to this)?

RHodgett said:
So I followed all the steps and everything seemed to work fine. The TWRP software said it was going to reboot into recovery but it is stuck at the android logo screen.
When I hold power button + up key its the same, stuck at the android screen.
When I hold power button + down key it boots into vodafone android.
I'm kind of stuck to what to do now (sorry I am really new to this)?
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Darn that's a bummer! It worked for me and had everything running xposed, SuperSu etc. :/
Try another Magic installer use CWM or Phillz, they can be found here or via google.
So weird i bet Vodafone did a firmware push on there bootloader or not all EU firmwares are the same(dat would be pretty nonlogical).
Sorry for the troubles please try the above solution and report back if that fixed it.
Goodluck!

How to load and unzip
Menroid said:
Vodafone Smart first 6* NL *(EU) Rooting and More!
Done & Closed!​After a wild chase finding the correct tools and apk's this took me 2 days to complete an fully rooted and Simlock free Vodafone branded Smart Firt 6.
Most of the files can be downloaded from below here on XDA​DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may Void your warranty and can result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
It may be that you get an *softbrick *(bootloop) because Vodafone still pushing update's for their Firmware patching and upgrading the software!​
#Rooting:
1# Download the root.apk onto your phone or SD card and install.
2# Now start the app and you will see it's all in Chinese, just click on the Root Shield Badge ontop of the screen.
3# Let it do its magic installing the scripts most likely it will auto reboot your phone without rooting it,
you must restart the root app again and click on the Badge (like done at step 2#).
~Now you are Rooted but the Superuser is Chinese and what i have noticed it's a temporary Root, if you lose root again just redo step 2#!
4# Download and install SuperSu-2.46 now launch an root app most likely the Chinese app will popup granting
for root permission, you must click on the colored (grant) button to accept.
5# Download an Root browser i.e. File Manager and let it gain Root permission, if SuperSu wont ask for Root it's now save to uninstall the Chinese app.
~From now on you permanently Rooted, don't go installing/modding stuff yet until you made an systems backup!
#Twrp or Cwm Recovery (PC version):
1# Download ADB Driver and install on PC. Download from here; http://www.datafilehost.com/d/2267ab98
2# Download TWRP Setup (thanks to Dees_Troy & Yuweng) and unzip on your PC.
3# Activate USB debugging under developer mode* and connect with USB to your PC.
(done by *tapping 7 times on the build number in the about phone section)
3a# Open the Twrp setup.exe and click on the next button.
3b# Just wait till the installation is completed followed by credits.
3c# On the next window, click on yes to proceed.
3d# Select Start Easy Magic TWRP Installer for MediaTek and click on ok
3e# Click on Yes to auto port.
3f# Now make sure your phone is connected, adb driver installed and usb debugging enabled, then click on OK.
~if you get any pop up msg on your phone screen just click on yes.
Just wait for a few seconds while the setup is been completed,
if the process was successful, your phone should automatically reboot into recovery.
~Now you need to make an full backup with Twrp so that all the files are safe!
#More Updates following Soon!
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I loaded into the Phone memory, but not it says cant ready such a file. SO how does one unzip the root file whilst in the Android phone? OR is is that we unzip whilst on the PC and then transfer all of it into the ANdoird phone?
Can you explain how you achieved this? WIll halp tremendously.
Thanks

onlydongles said:
I loaded into the Phone memory, but not it says cant ready such a file. SO how does one unzip the root file whilst in the Android phone? OR is is that we unzip whilst on the PC and then transfer all of it into the ANdoird phone?
Can you explain how you achieved this? WIll halp tremendously.
Thanks
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Hello Onlydongles,
for root you can use kingroot 4.8 or the given Root apk from above.
Just install like any app for Android and follow the instruction.
Enjoy
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Goodluck!

Menroid said:
Hello Onlydongles,
for root you can use kingroot 4.8 or the given Root apk from above.
Just install like any app for Android and follow the instruction.
Enjoy
&
Goodluck!
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That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
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onlydongles said:
That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
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Further info. I have downloaded from your links onto the PC and transferred into the SD card & phone.

onlydongles said:
That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
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Further info. I have downloaded from your links onto the PC and transferred into the SD card & phone.
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The root is an normal APK there are only two zip files here; the TWRP and the SuperSu.
TWRP.zip is an magic installer for your PC with the given USB drivers and Debuging turned on(See my guide).
Now SuperSu.zip can only be installed via an custom recovery like TWRP.
I'm noticing you're trying to flash without an
custom recovery?, that's an no go.
1# Root with given or Kingroot 4.8.
2# Install custom recovery TWRP, CWM or Phillz (Must be an magic installer version via PC) all these versions can be found on Xda.
3# Flash SuperSu via custom recovery and replace the first installed Root!
That's all there is to it, no deeper layers on how-to install.
Enjoy
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Good luck!

OK got it. THe only way I could get the APK into my phone is via the phones own browser from this site. I could only move from my pc as a ZIP file only. Hence could not install. But now its done. I think I am rooted now. Root checker still says not rooted, but I can use ES file explorer and have managed to remove a few app. Does this mean it is Rooted?
Can I remove the Rooting apk from the phone now without any adverse impact?
I have also managed to load the TWRP on the SD card. IF I want to Flash a rom, how do I go about it? Can you link and stable ROM which I can use? Need a small tutorial.
AND very many mahy thanks for your support on here and input.
Regds

onlydongles said:
OK got it. THe only way I could get the APK into my phone is via the phones own browser from this site. I could only move from my pc as a ZIP file only. Hence could not install. But now its done. I think I am rooted now. Root checker still says not rooted, but I can use ES file explorer and have managed to remove a few app. Does this mean it is Rooted?
Can I remove the Rooting apk from the phone now without any adverse impact?
I have also managed to load the TWRP on the SD card. IF I want to Flash a rom, how do I go about it? Can you link and stable ROM which I can use? Need a small tutorial.
AND very many mahy thanks for your support on here and input.
Regds
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Okay Onlydongles,
I don't think you have Root (yet!), Es browser has an side menu.
Here you must scroll down and select Root Explorer, that's the real test if you got Rooted!
If not install Kingroot 4.8 via your phone browser.
For ROMs you have to go where I send everybody towards ->MTK Devices (link given in answers above).
Flashing ROMs is easy done by custom recovery select the downloaded ROM zip and flash with the given creator instructions B).
Enjoy
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Good luck!

Nomnuds said:
Edit: Ok I've flashed a recovery from the threads you linked, finally got a bootloader working. Now to flash a ROM Got CM12.1 running, thanks!
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How's CM12.1 running for you? Everything working OK?