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so im a previous iphone user and need something new to play with......i follow the instructions to root with visionary but my S is always on and wont be S-off.......what do i do?
Visionary can not perform S-OFF. People tried to come up with 1-click app to do that but it's not possible, at least right now.
Follow this guide to make it happen. It's not as hard as it looks.
borodin1 said:
Visionary can not perform S-OFF. People tried to come up with 1-click app to do that but it's not possible, at least right now.
Follow this guide to make it happen. It's not as hard as it looks.
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ok yea i did this and from some reason the sdk is not picking up my mt4g......ive been actually trying since i posted this thread lol. things are just not cooperating with me
For me yo get s off o have go put a stock rom on my phone maybe that will help
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cdw9800 said:
For me yo get s off o have go put a stock rom on my phone maybe that will help
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I have a stock rom on though
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Flipnfr3ak said:
so im a previous iphone user and need something new to play with......i follow the instructions to root with visionary but my S is always on and wont be S-off.......what do i do?
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same as you(*), until last week when i came across this dude, who made it seem so easy. follw these links, and you will gain s-off with sim unlock through gfree 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyELJRy4rhE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsORU5_rxI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvfHC1dQ0D4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIVMIwMgrWM
pay attention to it though, you don't wanna have a bricked new phone now!
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*by " same as you" i mean i was heaving a hard time gaining s-off, until these videos
Hi guys, my girlfriend just got a MT4G today and I'm having problems getting s-off too.
I've tried all methods and nothing seems to be working. Any suggestions? If you need more info just ask, but like i said, i've tried like three different ways and none work. I'll edit this post soon and add what common errors im getting
I couldnt get it done with Visionary r14, instead of getting the option screen when I opened it, it went straight to the rooting phone screen and just didnt work
I found r11 and used it instead and that solved my problem, the rest of the process went easy
PhantomRampage said:
Hi guys, my girlfriend just got a MT4G today and I'm having problems getting s-off too.
I've tried all methods and nothing seems to be working. Any suggestions? If you need more info just ask, but like i said, i've tried like three different ways and none work. I'll edit this post soon and add what common errors im getting
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I had the same problem. I used one way to turn S-off when I had the myTouch 4g with the radio 0.85.xxxx. When I had my phone swapped since I made up an excuse to get the good screen, the radio was 0.86.xxxx. I tried to follow the same steps as I did with 0.85.xxxx, but wouldn't work. So I ended up trying the ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ROOT and it worked. I put everything unlocked even SIM. THen I used VISIONary r14 to have it root then perm root.
mbstang said:
I couldnt get it done with Visionary r14, instead of getting the option screen when I opened it, it went straight to the rooting phone screen and just didnt work
I found r11 and used it instead and that solved my problem, the rest of the process went easy
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I tried r11 but it didn't work so I went to r14 with the ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ROOT and it works. So I guess each is their own.
Ok so I'm still having trouble with this. Can anyone tell me what I need to download for the sdk kit? I have a acer aspire one laptop either a d150 or a150.i don't know what the difference is. Running windows xp sp2 or 3 lol
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Flipnfr3ak said:
Ok so I'm still having trouble with this. Can anyone tell me what I need to download for the sdk kit? I have a acer aspire one laptop either a d150 or a150.i don't know what the difference is. Running windows xp sp2 or 3 lol
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Dont even bother setting up the SDK. It is a pain in the arse!!! Use this method if you need to set up ADB.
Thank you I was looking for something like this
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Seriously people, don't you read threads? The rooting method is very easy and does not require ADB or the SDK. I've rooted *5 PHONES* on the first try by reading and just following the damn directions.
You temproot, run a couple of commands in terminal, reboot, temproot, permroot, and go on your merry way.
If this doesn't work follow the guide for gfree and that will do it.
Here, I made a SUPER-STEP-BY-STEP guide. If this is still too complicated for you then you really shouldn't be rooting at all, as it requires some basic knowledge of how to use a computer and the phone. And I mean BASIC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
This one is pretty damn easy, takes all of 10 minutes. Use the Terminal Emulator method.
Read the first post all the way through before you start to make sure you understand the entire process. In a nutshell, here's what happens:
*Download root.rar and extract to be a folder called ROOT on your sdcard. The ROOT folder should not be inside any other folders, so it will be sdcard/root.
*Download a file manager from the Market. Linda File Manager is my favorite.
*Download Terminal Emulator from the Market.
*Download the Visionary.apk file from the link in thread.
*from home screen - MENU, SETTINGS, APPLICATIONS, ALLOW INSTALL OF NON-MARKET APPS. Make sure the box is checked. ALSO UNCHECK FAST BOOT.
*Open linda file manager, navigate to visionary and click on it to install.
*Reboot. This will take a minute.
*Open visionary, check the box for SET SYSTEM R/W AFTER ROOT.
*Hit button for TEMP ROOT. Give it a minute.
*Open Terminal Emulator and type THE ITALIC COMMANDS, pressing ENTER after each.
su
*You should get a prompt for SUPERUSER PERMISSIONS. Click ALLOW. Back in Terminal, continue with these commands, typing them EXACTLY as they appear and pressing ENTER after each line.
cd sdcard/root
sh root.sh
*Now just wait a few minutes.
*When it's done, shut down the phone.
*Hold volume down + power until you get to a white screen. If it says S-OFF near the top then you're almost done. If not, repeat the previous steps until you do see S-OFF.
*Reboot.
*Open visionary, make sure SET SYSTEM R/W AFTER ROOT is checked.
*Click TEMP ROOT.
*When done, click ATTEMPT PERM ROOT. This might take a few minutes. Your phone will reboot itself when done. (I think)
When you boot back up you should be permanently rooted and you are ready to install a custom ROM if you like.
*To verify that you are rooted, open Terminal Emulator and type su. If you get the # sign and a notice that superuser permissions were granted, then you have succeeded in rooting your phone. Congrats!
Installing a custom ROM is another procedure so do a search for the guides on those procedures.
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Seriously people, don't you read threads? The rooting method is very easy and does not require ADB or the SDK. I've rooted *5 PHONES* on the first try by reading and just following the damn directions.
You temproot, run a couple of commands in terminal, reboot, temproot, permroot, and go on your merry way.
If this doesn't work follow the guide for gfree and that will do it.
Here, I made a SUPER-STEP-BY-STEP guide. If this is still too complicated for you then you really shouldn't be rooting at all, as it requires some basic knowledge of how to use a computer and the phone. And I mean BASIC.
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see ive done this many many times and my s just wont turn off.....its always on
Flipnfr3ak said:
see ive done this many many times and my s just wont turn off.....its always on
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Are you making sure that "set system to r/w" and "run visionary.sh" are both checked at the time of temproot.
and are you getting any type of error codes when you type in the command lines.
Flipnfr3ak said:
see ive done this many many times and my s just wont turn off.....its always on
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Assuming you're doing it correctly, some phones have trouble. Look for the guide titled ULTIMATE S-OFF, CHECK OUT EVEN IF ALREADY ROOTED.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
The gfree method should do the trick.
I got it working after 4 hours -__- I'm not sure if it had anything to do with it, but once i removed the sim card it seemed to work. Got s-off and permroot and even flashed cm7 nightlies afterwards with no problems, then put the sim back i n
Phateless said:
Assuming you're doing it correctly, some phones have trouble. Look for the guide titled ULTIMATE S-OFF, CHECK OUT EVEN IF ALREADY ROOTED.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
The gfree method should do the trick.
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See I didnt do the visionary.sh check off part haha I don't remember see that part in the guide
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I give up already I just can't get it to work nothing is working
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Flipnfr3ak said:
I give up already I just can't get it to work nothing is working
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SLOW DOWN, read the directions CAREFULLY, and make sure you understand the entire process before starting. I probably read the guides 20 times from start to finish before I rooted.
Here's a super-newbie step-by-step guide I typed up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
This one is pretty damn easy, takes all of 10 minutes. Use the Terminal Emulator method.
Read the first post all the way through before you start to make sure you understand the entire process. In a nutshell, here's what happens:
*Download root.rar and extract to be a folder called ROOT on your sdcard. The ROOT folder should not be inside any other folders, so it will be sdcard/root.
*Download a file manager from the Market. Linda File Manager is my favorite.
*Download Terminal Emulator from the Market.
*Download the Visionary.apk file from the link in thread.
*from home screen - MENU, SETTINGS, APPLICATIONS, ALLOW INSTALL OF NON-MARKET APPS. Make sure the box is checked. ALSO UNCHECK FAST BOOT.
*Open linda file manager, navigate to visionary and click on it to install.
*Reboot. This will take a minute.
*Open visionary, check the box for SET SYSTEM R/W AFTER ROOT.
*Hit button for TEMP ROOT. Give it a minute.
*Open Terminal Emulator and type THE ITALIC COMMANDS, pressing ENTER after each.
su
*You should get a prompt for SUPERUSER PERMISSIONS. Click ALLOW. Back in Terminal, continue with these commands, typing them EXACTLY as they appear and pressing ENTER after each line.
cd sdcard/root
sh root.sh
*Now just wait a few minutes.
*When it's done, shut down the phone.
*Hold volume down + power until you get to a white screen. If it says S-OFF near the top then you're almost done. If not, repeat the previous steps until you do see S-OFF.
*Reboot.
*Open visionary, make sure SET SYSTEM R/W AFTER ROOT is checked.
*Click TEMP ROOT.
*When done, click ATTEMPT PERM ROOT. This might take a few minutes. Your phone will reboot itself when done. (I think)
When you boot back up you should be permanently rooted and you are ready to install a custom ROM if you like.
*To verify that you are rooted, open Terminal Emulator and type su. If you get the # sign and a notice that superuser permissions were granted, then you have succeeded in rooting your phone. Congrats!
Installing a custom ROM is another procedure so do a search for the guides on those procedures.
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I'm trying to perm root my mytouch 4g using Visionary
I have android 2.2.1 and have successfully temp rooted using Visionary
I download the root folder from HERE
I put them in the root of the SD card and open up Terminal Emulator and type in
su
cd /sdcard/root
sh root.sh
when I type the first line (su) I get the # and am told that Terminal Emulator has been granted superuser permissions.
when I type in the second line (cd /sdcard/root) I get this message
cd: can't cd to /sdcard/root
What could be causing this?
Thanks
Jonathan
The "cd" command is a "change directory" command, and there is no directory called "root" on your SD card, because either you haven't unzipped what you downloaded, or you unzipped it in the wrong place.
Unzipping what you downloaded creates a directory (or a "folder", if you're a Windows user) called "root" that has several files in it -- a kernel module and a script, if I remember correctly. The script loads the kernel module and makes a call to it in order to set S Off.
thank you much, I think I figured out the problem. I'll try again later and see what happens. I'll post back with the results later. Thanks again!
Jonathan
NOTE: Ok, I can now run through the
su
cd /sdcard/root
sh root.sh
commands but when it's done and I check for s-off I don't have it (I still have s-on)
I've tried this twice to no avail. any advise?
i am having the same problem. i've tried this method about 15 times, mostly with visionary r14, but also a couple times with r11. i have also tried the gfree method a couple times as well via the semi-automated method. no s=off!
i have a new MT4G direct from phone upgrade order. i've read of others who have rooted the MT4G before multiple times, but can't do it now with a new phone. i'm wondering if it's something HTC has changed with the newest releases.....
kenrippy said:
i am having the same problem. i've tried this method about 15 times, mostly with visionary r14, but also a couple times with r11. i have also tried the gfree method a couple times as well via the semi-automated method. no s=off!
i have a new MT4G direct from phone upgrade order. i've read of others who have rooted the MT4G before multiple times, but can't do it now with a new phone. i'm wondering if it's something HTC has changed with the newest releases.....
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HTC was going to install a measure that would prevent "rage methods" from working on their phones. How ever, none of the tech blogs are reporting that this has been rolled out. So i doubt that is the case.
make sure the its set up as sdcard/root. If you've just extracted the folder and copied the extraction to the sdcard it's not set properly.
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HTC was going to install a measure that would prevent "rage methods" from working on their phones. How ever, none of the tech blogs are reporting that this has been rolled out. So i doubt that is the case.
make sure the its set up as sdcard/root. If you've just extracted the folder and copied the extraction to the sdcard it's not set properly.
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yes, i understand the root folder in the root of the sdcard, and not 2 root folders. (sdcard/root/root)
like i mentioned, i read posts from a couple people on here with the same problems with new mt4g's after having done it multiple times before with success.
kenrippy said:
yes, i understand the root folder in the root of the sdcard, and not 2 root folders. (sdcard/root/root)
like i mentioned, i read posts from a couple people on here with the same problems with new mt4g's after having done it multiple times before with success.
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then set up the ADB (see my sig) and do it the long way.
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then set up the ADB (see my sig) and do it the long way.
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after doing that, would i start on #4 in this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
kenrippy said:
after doing that, would i start on #4 in this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
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nope you would start @ number 1.
you need to download those files and check the MD5SUM of every download load. the files need to be PERFECT for it to work correctly.
and i cannot stress enough. take your time and read directions. Read through the list a few times and make sure you have a good understanding of what you are doing. Doing that wrong can make your phone an expensive paper weight.
instead of pushing stuff to the "SDK tools folder" you store it to the ADB folder TrueBlue had you create in his walkthrough. And make sure to change your target folder to "c:\adb".
and remember you are choosing to do this. so if you screw it up. it's on your shoulders not mine.
neidlinger said:
nope you would start @ number 1.
you need to download those files and check the MD5SUM of every download load. the files need to be PERFECT for it to work correctly.
and i cannot stress enough. take your time and read directions. Read through the list a few times and make sure you have a good understanding of what you are doing. Doing that wrong can make your phone an expensive paper weight.
instead of pushing stuff to the "SDK tools folder" you store it to the ADB folder TrueBlue had you create in his walkthrough. And make sure to change your target folder to "c:\adb".
and remember you are choosing to do this. so if you screw it up. it's on your shoulders not mine.
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thanks for all the help/info. i'll hold off for a while to see what else unfolds in the coming weeks in regards to alternate root methods. i don't want to brick this thing, just to get it rooted.
kenrippy said:
thanks for all the help/info. i'll hold off for a while to see what else unfolds in the coming weeks in regards to alternate root methods. i don't want to brick this thing, just to get it rooted.
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The way this phone is made it's going to be pretty difficult to write a "one click s=off" program.
If you are wanting the benefits of being rooted you can always use VISIONary.apk when you need the root features like AD-HOC tethering or Screen Shots.
neidlinger said:
The way this phone is made it's going to be pretty difficult to write a "one click s=off" program.
If you are wanting the benefits of being rooted you can always use VISIONary.apk when you need the root features like AD-HOC tethering or Screen Shots.
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what i'd really like to do is remove some bloatware and demo games. (not just hide them) any way to do that aside from perm root?
kenrippy said:
what i'd really like to do is remove some bloatware and demo games. (not just hide them) any way to do that aside from perm root?
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not really. As soon as you reboot they'll pop right back up.
ok thanks.
Two things.
1. I've decided to put off perm rooting until I can understand adb and use it properly. No need to rush, I've got time.
2. Is it true that given time, effort, and ingenuity there really isn't such a thing as a bricked phone? It can always be recovered, it's just a question of how far you have to go to do it?
I've read around a lot and though I've heard many people talk of bricking their phone, it seems like many say that if you can use things like adb commands you can pretty well fix any issue, it's just difficult.
Like I was saying in point 1, I'm newer to all this and I'm learning so thanks for answering!
Jonathan
lanternslight456 said:
2. Is it true that given time, effort, and ingenuity there really isn't such a thing as a bricked phone? It can always be recovered, it's just a question of how far you have to go to do it?
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At minimum, I believe the phone requires a functioning bootloader in order to be able to connect via USB to fastboot.
Any update on this? I also just got a mytouch 4g yesterday and am trying to root it. Is it possible right now?
Root the mt4g
Friend, I used the adb method here on xda, after I got the forked childs msg, and restart terminal w/e, make sue to pull out battery. Restart, the LAST THING I DID WAS USE VISIONARY r14, to attempt permroot, took me a week before I figured out to try this, the guide said phone would be rooted after terminal commands went through. So, to recap if u entered everything correctly, (my avg protection was telling me my phone was rooted for a week after I pushed gfree using the adb method but had no s-off, tried visionary permroot, BINGO!) THANKS TO ALL THE HARD WORK/GUIDES ON XDA, using ICE GLACIER ROM, titanium backup, rom manager, root explorer, my internet security (ad free web) set cpu, cache cleaner ng, drocap, couldn't get barnacle to work, the tethering on board works fine. Quadrant standard for benchmarking.
My wifes mt4g arrived today, and I had it perm rooted, with s-off in about 20 minutes, following this guide from the wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
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danger-rat said:
My wifes mt4g arrived today, and I had it perm rooted, with s-off in about 20 minutes, following this guide from the wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
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dude this method is great especially if your a noob or cant use adb for whatever reason just use visionary for temp root and then using root explorer move the gfree file to data>local then open terminal emulator and follow the instructions that gives you s-off and allows you to use visionary to permaroot when you reboot and then rommanager it now supports 3.xx so you can flash gingerroms just be careful and have fun
I cannot flash roms or kernel. It won't boot recovery!!! I have stock rooted shift. How do I make a custom recovery? And install roms and kernel
Probably the easiest way is to download ROM manager from the market. The first option in the app is flash clockworkmod. Very fast and automagic. Have fun! Happy flashing.
I have that and kernel manager. Flashed it twice after it didn't work the first time. It hangs up on the HTC boot logo after I try to boot recovery
turn off your phone
power it on while holding vol down.
does the first line say S-OFF or S-ON?
S on I didn't do nand
I've tried a few more things. I used visionary to root my phone. Was that the wrong thing? It all works. But I can't flash. Lol
thronnos said:
I've tried a few more things. I used visionary to root my phone. Was that the wrong thing? It all works. But I can't flash. Lol
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That's just a temp root. Go into the development section and use the GUI Root and recovery tool...worked for me.
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Alright, is there a way to do this without a computer
thronnos said:
Alright, is there a way to do this without a computer
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Yeah if you want you can use terminal emulator on your phone just open it up hit su get your super user permissions then start the commands the first time I rooted I did it using adb the second time I rooted I lost my adb and just chrome to phoned all the codes from my pc to root it from my phone
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Alright!! Thank you all who have been helping. I have only a few more questions because I'm a little slow ^_^ ok, first. From the emulator I typed Su and gave permission.... now what? I looked for the commands in development and couldn't find. I'm trying to turn s off. I don't care so much about perm or temp root right now as long as I get that annoying s on to be s off. Lmao. I need commands please!!! Assume I have no access to a computer!
Check out the development subforum. It's a sticky thread by bcnice20.
i dont need a signature
Alright I have that, now its not explained there but in order to do that via the terminal do I need to dl the framework and sdk to my phone? I do not have a running computer right now. I had a crap amd system which is officially dead. It's now all spare parts. So doing the shell on a computer isn't going to work for me :/ yes, I'm difficult. Lol
thronnos said:
Alright I have that, now its not explained there but in order to do that via the terminal do I need to dl the framework and sdk to my phone? I do not have a running computer right now. I had a crap amd system which is officially dead. It's now all spare parts. So doing the shell on a computer isn't going to work for me :/ yes, I'm difficult. Lol
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if you search that thread, there should be an answer.
thronnos said:
Alright I have that, now its not explained there but in order to do that via the terminal do I need to dl the framework and sdk to my phone? I do not have a running computer right now. I had a crap amd system which is officially dead. It's now all spare parts. So doing the shell on a computer isn't going to work for me :/ yes, I'm difficult. Lol
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the commands given in that thread is the exact ones you would need, but since you're using a terminal emulator in your phone, you don't need adb.
do step 1
skip step 2
do step 3,4,5 via your terminal
do step 6
extra points:
once you're perma-rooted, you can go straight to installing Rom Manager, and flash clockworkrom that way.
then reboot your phone to recovery, and do a nandroid backup.
once that's done, you're all set.
Thank you dude!!!!!!! That rocks!!! I'm at work and I'm doing it right now. This is way more important than work ^_^ anyone else addicted to Android?
thronnos said:
Thank you dude!!!!!!! That rocks!!! I'm at work and I'm doing it right now. This is way more important than work ^_^ anyone else addicted to Android?
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+1
When the perm root method was finally developed I was at work with no access to a PC. I ended up rooting via phone terminal just because I couldn't bear to wait a couple hours until I got home.
^ Shift Faced
Could someone explain step 1 and 3 for me if I'm using android terminal emulator. I tried it but nothing happened. My device is temprooted. I download the file into the download folder. I use root explorer to extract it... where?? I tried a couple places even the root folder (Its not in SD card) then once its good how do I check the md5 from the terminal. I type Su to get permission then what? The string in the post doesn't seem to do anything no matter how I type it. Or maybe I just don't know the command. I'm fairly new to this kinda thing. :/
That's awesome. I'm feeling the same way. I don't want to wait for a computer it might be a few weeks I'm impatient now lol
Wait, I got part of it. I just need to know how to save the file to the root of the SD card and then how to check the md5sum. Once I know that I'm good to go
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thronnos said:
Wait, I got part of it. I just need to know how to save the file to the root of the SD card and then how to check the md5sum. Once I know that I'm good to go
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Download root explorer and long press the file in your download folder, then back out to your sd card directory and select move. You should be able to check mdsum5 in the term app using the commands given
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I wanted to learn the manual ADB method suggested by JCASE in the developemen forum, however i've had trouble understanding, seting up, & using ADB.
I have rooted two two htc eris phones before with JCASE's simple one click root method, so that doesn't realy count. I also roote my Moto Droid, but that was a file that was downloadable by the phone it's self, so that was pretty simple also.
The thunderbolt root seems a little more complicated for my knowledge level, so I've decided to go about it using a youtube tutorial called How To: Root A HTC Thunderbolt ( Easiest Tutorial / Step by step .
this method envolves a program called TB-Auto-Root. I attempted to download it to the PC using slow DSL connection, but it said expected download time is over 8 hours. I followed the same link to my phone and it is at 12% in less than 30min. Can't i Just download it it my phone then copy it to my pc? If so, do I need to copy it directly to the C\ drive, or does it matter?
Thanks in advance, ~Dave
Sub-Standard said:
I wanted to learn the manual ADB method suggested by JCASE in the developemen forum, however i've had trouble understanding, seting up, & using ADB.
I have rooted two two htc eris phones before with JCASE's simple one click root method, so that doesn't realy count. I also roote my Moto Droid, but that was a file that was downloadable by the phone it's self, so that was pretty simple also.
The thunderbolt root seems a little more complicated for my knowledge level, so I've decided to go about it using a youtube tutorial called How To: Root A HTC Thunderbolt ( Easiest Tutorial / Step by step .
this method envolves a program called TB-Auto-Root. I attempted to download it to the PC using slow DSL connection, but it said expected download time is over 8 hours. I followed the same link to my phone and it is at 12% in less than 30min. Can't i Just download it it my phone then copy it to my pc? If so, do I need to copy it directly to the C\ drive, or does it matter?
Thanks in advance, ~Dave
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First of all, don't use easy roots. If you insist on it, then yes you can download on your phone then transfer it to the PC. Check the MD5 to ensure the file is good. As far as where to put it, I am sure the tutorial should tell you.
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You should YouTube a video called "thunderbolt adb setup" or something. Set up the Google driver, fix the config file so it works with the thunderbolt (google adb thunderbolt and its one of the first links). The rooting software shouldn't take that long to download, even on slow dsl...
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And follow the root guide stickied in the forum
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admiralspark said:
And follow the root guide stickied in the forum
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on auto root when i get to the step of pressig 1 it responds that "ADB is not a vlid internal or external......" what does adb have to do with auto root? please help me root my device.... thanx for every ones help, ~Dave
I replied to the other thread but if you insist on using the auto root I can only say this:
The auto root script does EXACTLY what is described in JCase's root sticky. It just automates the process so less user interaction is required. (i.e. It types in the commands for you) That is what it has to do with adb.
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JBO1018 said:
I replied to the other thread but if you insist on using the auto root I can only say this:
The auto root script does EXACTLY what is described in JCase's root sticky. It just automates the process so less user interaction is required. (i.e. It types in the commands for you) That is what it has to do with adb.
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it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it
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it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it
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Which is the reason the only advice I had was to tell him what the auto root has to do with adb.
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it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it
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Exactly. I did the rooting (and eventually unrooting) manually by simply copying and pasting the commands from the tutorial jcase wrote up into ADB. Process of rooting took me roughly I'd say 25 minutes but honestly its not that hard. Just follow the steps and you'll be just fine.
Oh and unrooting took me all of four minutes to do lol.
Search YouTube for "HTC Thunderbolt root". Find the tutorial by Nat3Mil, explains step by step starting with how to set up adb all the way to installing the custom recovery image. Don't get overwhelmed just take your time. Probably takes about 45 minutes give or take. He did a handful of videos including flashing roms, radios, and kernels. See you on the other side my friend...
how are we to know what is wrong when you are using a tutorial posted on youtube as your guide?
Most of us used jcase tutorial to root. Really, it is very simple to do. You probably don't have the files in the right spot on your pc, or you don't have adb in the right spot.
Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=312&cat=3&dl_id=1073
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Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=312&cat=3&dl_id=1073
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They're not bashing the guy.. you're a prick for saying that. OP, if you look in the Thunderbolt help and info thread in the Dev section, there is a llink to a thread that has an ADB auto installer and set up guide
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Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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That might be the case with your pc, but usb port has never mattered on my desktop pc, laptop or from within a virtual machine. Perhaps if you attach to some sort of weird device usb like a monitor's usb ports it might.
I would advice the OP to read the tutorial in the development section that's stickied and as a fallback for more information, find a youtube video that explains the same process. I don't know of any links offhand, but I'm sure a 2minute search or less will make a couple show up that do basically what you see in the tutorial sticky thread. However, I would not use the youtube videos alone.
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Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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Not true on my PC. Sounds like your front ones are messed up. In response to the OP simply watch a youtube video. You are really going to want to learn ADB instead of using one of the auto-rooters. You will still need an ADB connection either way as it is just automated.
oxidant11 said:
Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
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Nobody was trying to be a jerk, but there are 19 different auto root scripts that all have a pretty high possibility of failing at a random point. Leaving you with no clue which step things went wrong at. This makes it really hard to offer any help aside from telling them it is a much better idea to do it the "long" way.
So OP I apologize if you took what I said as being rude. It was not my intention. I was trying to answer what I could without giving bad advice about the problem with the auto script.
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I agree with most everyone else's answers. Don't be afraid to follow the standard method jcase laid out. It's not hard, there's little margin for error so long as you follow the instructions, and it never hurts to learn a little adb knowledge. I came from a DINC, and I never used adb before (I rooted the DINC with unrevoked). It's simple. Getting the proper drivers installed is probably the hardest part for someone not experienced in this department, but even so, still really simple.
I'd avoid the 1 click root's. Like mentioned previously, basically all they are is a batch script that runs the same exact commands you'd be copying and pasting yourself if you followed the jcase tutorial. Given that, there's margin for error as you have no control over it unless you modify the script yourself. You're much better off to listen to most people's advice here and just follow the jcase method.
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Not true on my PC. Sounds like your front ones are messed up. In response to the OP simply watch a youtube video. You are really going to want to learn ADB instead of using one of the auto-rooters. You will still need an ADB connection either way as it is just automated.
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That might be the case with your pc, but usb port has never mattered on my desktop pc, laptop or from within a virtual machine. Perhaps if you attach to some sort of weird device usb like a monitor's usb ports it might.
I would advice the OP to read the tutorial in the development section that's stickied and as a fallback for more information, find a youtube video that explains the same process. I don't know of any links offhand, but I'm sure a 2minute search or less will make a couple show up that do basically what you see in the tutorial sticky thread. However, I would not use the youtube videos alone.
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No with that program it needs to be the rear usb ports i dont know why its that way but thats how it is. Research it. All my usb ports are in perfect working condition. But for what ever reason you will get that error if you use the front ports.
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Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
priapos said:
Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
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Android adb http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html
which is in the sdk http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
You dont really need to know what the other tools are listed do, you just need to do what it says with them and the tools are linked in the thread you're reading to download I assume. If they aren't, then read through the manual method that is stickied in the developer's forum. A link for the tools (misc.img, busybox, and psnueter) can be found there.
I was a little nervous at first myself. I read over the directions several times and then found some information on how to get adb installed and working. Once I got that step understood the actual rooting process was super easy. You can cut and paste all the commands to ensure you don't typo. Just make sure to validate your checksums to save any potential headaches. My first attempt at it took about 20 minutes and I had absolutely ZERO issues.
It is well worth your time and effort. It is also far better to use this method than the easy root 1 steps as you will gain a slightly better understanding of how your phone works and what steps you can take when you inevitably mess something up flashing ROMS, mods and radios
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
There are also videos on YouTube showing JCases method and adb setup. I would link but I'm on my phone but it shouldn't be to hard to find.
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priapos said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
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reading through this might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143188
There is no "easy", reliable way to root sans ADB and command lines. You will need to know this stuff before you try to root. You're going to need ADB in any event. If learning it isn't knowledge you desire, you shouldn't root your phone. For terms, you should refer to the dictionary stickied at the top of the forum. The best way to learn is to get the Android SDK, set it up, make sure your drivers are there, then play with ADB. Do simply stuff like check your serial number, the md5 of files on your SDcard, and harmless stuff like that. If you've got any questions along the way, feel free to PM me any time. I'm here often. And I'm usually faster than hunting through forums or the internet.
priapos said:
Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
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From what i think if u dont want the adb command line ****s you should try the software named "z4root". It automatically roots your phone.
Worked for me. And i think itz the easiest method available.
After installing the apk.
Open the application, click PERMANENT ROOT,
Then dnt let your phone sleep or lock itself, wait for about 10 minutes,
After the process reboot ypur phone.
Voila, you are rooted ..
Am new to the forums. please guide me..
Thanks and sorry for my poor english. Hope you like this.
Cheers!
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MODEL : LG Optimus GT540 (Rooted)
MOD : SwiftDroid v2.0 M6 (Based on CyanogenMod v7.1 RC0)
KERNEL : 2.6.29 (VirtualBox #309)
BUILD : GRJ22
RECOVERY : ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0
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BusyBox v1.19
SuperUser v2.3
SetCPU v2.2
I would not recommend "easy" root methods, since there is greater room for error. Understanding ADB will help you in the long run
MeAt.HoOk said:
From what i think if u dont want the adb command line ****s you should try the software named "z4root". It automatically roots your phone.
Worked for me. And i think itz the easiest method available.
After installing the apk.
Open the application, click PERMANENT ROOT,
Then dnt let your phone sleep or lock itself, wait for about 10 minutes,
After the process reboot ypur phone.
Voila, you are rooted ..
Am new to the forums. please guide me..
Thanks and sorry for my poor english. Hope you like this.
Cheers!
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MODEL : LG Optimus GT540 (Rooted)
MOD : SwiftDroid v2.0 M6 (Based on CyanogenMod v7.1 RC0)
KERNEL : 2.6.29 (VirtualBox #309)
BUILD : GRJ22
RECOVERY : ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0
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BusyBox v1.19
SuperUser v2.3
SetCPU v2.2
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Don't think z4root works on the Thunderbolt just search youtube for Thunderbolt root and watch the tutorials. Links are provided for everything that needs to be downloaded.
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I know z4root doesn't work for any modern HTC. You can have permanent root without s-off. The only way to do that is through ADB, using an engineering hboot, and applying various exploits. All the "easy" root methods are just scripts that do what jcase's guide lays out. And unlike the guide, if something goes south, you're lost and screwed. I think it would be safe to say "easy" roots have probably bricked more phones than anything else.
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I know z4root doesn't work for any modern HTC. You can have permanent root without s-off. The only way to do that is through ADB, using an engineering hboot, and applying various exploits. All the "easy" root methods are just scripts that do what jcase's guide lays out. And unlike the guide, if something goes south, you're lost and screwed. I think it would be safe to say "easy" roots have probably bricked more phones than anything else.
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Is that u dbzfanatic? Looks awfully similar, lol.
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nerogold said:
Is that u dbzfanatic? Looks awfully similar, lol.
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Nope. Just a pieced up, inked up, "I been everywhere, man", freak of many talents and interests. Android phones are just one of them.
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Nope. Just a pieced up, inked up, "I been everywhere, man", freak of many talents and interests. Android phones are just one of them.
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Sorry man I just wanted to say thanks to the other user I mentioned ,his method of rooting was and still is a great help to me already rooted 5 bolts and currently on #6 as I'm typing.
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Do a google search for thunderbolt auto root. There is one posted in the Thuderbolt forums. I can't link directly to it because I don't have enough posts yet. I tested it on my wife's thunderbolt without a problem.
Greywolf66 said:
Do a google search for thunderbolt auto root. There is one posted in the Thuderbolt forums. I can't link directly to it because I don't have enough posts yet. I tested it on my wife's thunderbolt without a problem.
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Yep, and the past guy to go that route, after being warned it was highly prone to failure, had it fail. Then he came back looking for help, but nobody could because what went wrong wasn't at all clear. Just not wise.
Ive used the one click root four times with no issues. Four diffrent tb's from 3 diffrent states. 2 of them had alrdy takin the ota's. Dont have the link handy but if was a time saver. Though a half arse understanding of the method helps avoid issues. Ill post the link when i get home.
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Yep, and the past guy to go that route, after being warned it was highly prone to failure, had it fail. Then he came back looking for help, but nobody could because what went wrong wasn't at all clear. Just not wise.
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I rooted mine manually first. As you said in a previous post most "easy" roots are just scripts. That's what the one I used on my wife's was. I was following along the text of the batch file as I was running it so that if something happened I would know at what part of the script I was at. I had no problems with it though.
I'll agree that I could see where if someone where to run into a problem using script without any knowledge of what the script was doing they would probably end in a very bad place.
I think the obvious was missed in this thread: The OP is not a candidate for rooting. It's a risky task for experienced users and a non-task for noobs. He hasn't even stated a valid need for rooting the phone.
TabGuy said:
I think the obvious was missed in this thread: The OP is not a candidate for rooting. It's a risky task for experienced users and a non-task for noobs. He hasn't even stated a valid need for rooting the phone.
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Come on, cut him some slack. Everyone was new once. He has already been warned.
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priapos said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
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ADB "Android Development Bridge" Simply put just helps you develop apps and fix bugs. (In this case, you will use this to reinstall Android without a locked bootloader (a.k.a. S-Off) (the bootloader is code that is run when you first turn on your device that tells Android to run).
You don't have to know how to use ADB, but you must install it on your computer.
As far as copying and pasting commands go, the tutorial that you choose to visit will tell you to type this command ex: cp image.zip/sdcard/
You will just copy this code out of your browser (FireFox/Internet Explorer/Chrome/etc.) and paste it into a command line.
Your command line will depend on what operating system you use on your pc. Ex for Windows, you will use "Command Prompt" or on Linux/MAC you will use "Terminal".
As far as validation checksums goes, it is used to make sure that the file that you downloaded is 100% the same file that the developer made.
Basically, open up your command line and type (without quotes) "md5 image.zip" also, make sure you change to "image.zip" with whatever/where you file is at.
I would be more specific with these instructions I'd I knew what OS (operating system) you are using on your computer is.
After you type in the command and hit enter, it will spit out a long string of gibberish. Just make sure this "checksum" is the EXACT same as whatever the devolver put in the tutorial you are following.
As far as putting together an idiot proof guide, you will have to forgive us, but I don't think the people here want to have a bunch of people here flooding the forums with very basic questions that have been answered already on the internet. However, don't let that stop you from asking questions. Just make sure you help yourself first (Google what you don't understand) and then ask for clarification.
P.S. I claim touchscreen amnesty for any typos.
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