Hello!
I did something really stupid. I rooted my Vibrant, and all was super easy and fine, but my home button was being unresponsive so without thinking enough did a reset on my phone. I wanted to make sure I covered my bases so I downloaded Titanium Backup and "backed up" all of the important things....call log, contacts, browser history, etc. etc. then did the master reset, but I don't think it worked. So now that I have done the reset it gives me force close messages on all of the main functions of the phone....dialer, web, you name it. Plus my home button still isn't working :/
So, the way I see it I have two options; risk sending the phone back to t-mobile under the guise of the home button issue....and maybe pay dearly for it (Superuser is still in the apps)
OR....
Hope and pray in the power of the XDA Gods, at least in order to get this to the workable category.
Thanks for any advice!
Are you able to get to the "Terminal Emulator" without it FCing?
You could boot into Clockwork Recovery and flash eugene's STOCK rom to see if that fixes anything.
hmmm, there's only the superuser and then the preinstalled apps. i did the one click root, so maybe that was missing the terminal app?
twag said:
hmmm, there's only the superuser and then the preinstalled apps. i did the one click root, so maybe that was missing the terminal app?
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No its not missing, the "one click" just does rooting for you. You have go to into the market and download the application "Terminal emulator," if you're able to get that then you can unroot yourself and exchange your phone without T-Mobile ever finding out that you rooted. Or you could try flashing a stock ROM with Clockwork Recovery
got it! unfortunately though, every time i click market i get the force close :/ Meanwhile, I downloaded the clockwork recovery, but I'm definitely new to this, so where would I wanna go from there?
Thanks a lot by the way
twag said:
got it! unfortunately though, every time i click market i get the force close :/ Meanwhile, I downloaded the clockwork recovery, but I'm definitely new to this, so where would I wanna go from there?
Thanks a lot by the way
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Get Terminal Emulator as well; where do you want to go from now? You want to try to troubleshoot this problem or just unroot the phone and exchange it
Edit: Figure ill just make it easier.
If you want to troubleshoot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7329357&postcount=2 is what you're looking for. Follow those instructions and your problems will most likely go away.
To unroot
Code:
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
Also remove apps that require root access.
Either one will do the trick. I would go with troubleshooting, the directions are simple. If it doesn't work then.. unroot and make sure that all the bloatware is there + no root applications so they wont be able to tell.
Here dude. It seems you can not download terminal emulator from the market, so here it is with the root file for good measure. Only thing is I hope you have a way to download it and get it to your phone. Gl, and let me know if you need any more help.
Just making sure we're on the same page.....so you meant to install clockwork on my computer right?
My market FC's every time i try to go in there.
Any way that I can at least get this guy to fly in under the warranty inspection radar and be functional is the way I'm wanting to go. should i attempt to load the files from the clockwork program into my phone? Sorry I'm so fuzzy on this.
One click root and unroot here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746129
twag said:
Just making sure we're on the same page.....so you meant to install clockwork on my computer right?
My market FC's every time i try to go in there.
Any way that I can at least get this guy to fly in under the warranty inspection radar and be functional is the way I'm wanting to go. should i attempt to load the files from the clockwork program into my phone? Sorry I'm so fuzzy on this.
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If you can follow directions good, this post should solve your problem. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747634&page=2
Hey bro, here is a simple fix.
Download ROM Manager which I attached below and install it. Within ROM Manager you will have a option to install Clockwork, so go ahead and install in through ROM Manager. ( Clockwork gets installed on your device ). Then follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740077 to download a stock Vibrant Rom. Follow the instructions on how to install the ROM, and you should be good.
Forgot permission for "unknown" in superuser app
Ok, so I accidently tapped forget for the "unknown" in super permissions and now when I try to type su in adb shell it says access denied. Any help?
I ve tried about 4 imulaters none will open.then I thought I had found the aswers to one of my issues, getting terminal imulator to work. But after ive installation and reboot just for good measure. I get the message that I cant install apps connected to the market. Im thinking maybe I should try unrooting and resetting the imei. Is there another way?
if youre getting a lot of fc errors, then odin back to JFD. make sure to use the .pit and .tar files. you'll be on official stock. then you can root/ update to official. anyway, its never a bad idea to go back to complete stock after major errors.
I tried this emulater su removal thing but it said that none of those fials exist. I am clearly rooted with su. Could it have something to do with my 17 digit imei cant seem toswitch back?
No and you seem to be pretty clueless to what they are suggesting you do. The easiest way to fix most problems with FC. Are using Odin to flash the OS back to stock. Several guides in the bible. Look under android development for the vibrant bible.
Maybe I should elaborate my issues so I dont seem so clueless, I dont have sync! I have tried kies, and odin but does didly squat w/o sync.
I dont have market access or OTA support. I just got back terminal after about 15 tries.
So im basically try to see which I get first; unrooted or stock reset. All of which seem to have some OTA necesity unless I can find a complete APK or termina access deal. Yea im a noob to
If your going to do anything to your phone such as rooting you need to download odin. There is a tutorial in the dev section under the vibrant bibal. Odin will restore your phone back to stock like it was out of the box. There are plenty of ppl willing to help on these forums so if you run into problems just ask. Every time I thought I screwed up my phone odin has saved my life.
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I struggled like I was trying to last a long time with my first encounter with my first girlfriend. I tried all kind of techniques thinking of rooting while I was in the act, side loading my attention, direct adb insertion, and many times I would make it through to or three steps only to be rejected by her.
I finally found, what I believe to be the best and easiest method of rooting and unbranding. I don't know who could mess this up, although try at your own risk.
this is only instructions on how I rooted, I take no credit for the applications and resources
I downloaded the file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907
ran only step one in boot mode, this only needs the seus drivers, no other drivers needed.
go onto boot load and quickly start step one. when it is done, reboot, set up, go to settings applications and check of unknown sources. Now grab the one click root apk found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7913568&postcount=338.
put the apk in a folder on your sd card, use any explorer to go to the apk and click, install, presto you are now rooted. Don't forget to get superuser from the market.
If you have trouble getting internet data, just go to wireless controls, mobile networks, auto internet settings.
Hope this helps the tons of people that get stuck rooting like I did.
Not at home, can't try it.
Has anyone already?
telmoabff said:
Not at home, can't try it.
Has anyone already?
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nope, im already rooted and dont wanna unroot...
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If you're just rooting all you need is the app, if you're debranding run step 1 in flash mode, but you then need to then run SEUS to update the software. If you wanna do both do the above in reverse order.
rdannar said:
I struggled like I was trying to last a long time with my first encounter with my first girlfriend. I tried all kind of techniques thinking of rooting while I was in the act, side loading my attention, direct adb insertion, and many times I would make it through to or three steps only to be rejected by her.
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dude you've got serious issues. anyways glad that it worked for you but to be honest, WTF???
Hey guys I have to send back my thunderbolt to VZ, I just got the Charge instead cuz the TB sucked!!
I rooted my TB and all, I was ready to Unroot using the ADB way... I uploaded the 3 files and then it says ADB: no such file for the recovery part.
So Then I wiped my cache and my Partition thinking I was good to go with the upload from Zip through recovery. That didnt work
Now Im trying to get the phone into Download mode so I can connect using Odin. Then Flash a Stock Rom using Odin onto phone....
Also when in Terminal App on phone and get SU permissions and then try ADB: Reboot Download or recovery , I get ------ No Such Tool?
questions are How do I Unroot this Damn phone to send back to VZ???
And how do I flash stock Rom without Odin?
The TB in no way sucks. It will slaughter that POS Charge.
Luke
Odin? isn't that a samsung thing?.. HTC uses RUU's
Thunderbolt doesn't have a download mode.. and when in the terminal on the phone you don't need the adb: part.. just "reboot recovery" and when using adb on the computer don't use a colon ":" either just adb
Anyways.. here is a link to unroot.. it should help
Also.. I went from the Charge to the thunderbolt... much happier... Charge battery life was just about as bad.. if any better its because its a slightly bigger battery
yurdle said:
Odin? isn't that a samsung thing?.. HTC uses RUU's
Thunderbolt doesn't have a download mode.. and when in the terminal on the phone you don't need the adb: part.. just "reboot recovery" and when using adb on the computer don't use a colon ":" either just adb
Anyways.. here is a link to unroot.. it should help
Also.. I went from the Charge to the thunderbolt... much happier... Charge battery life was just about as bad.. if any better its because its a slightly bigger battery
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been searching dude, Im stuck it doesnt load and for some odd reason not letting me flash a rom. Any suggestions?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...t-the-htc-thunderbolt-and-return-it-to-stock/
thats what I been following, when I go to the reboot recovery it says no such file
Sorry you are having trouble. Please read this thread:
[HOWTO] Restore to stock for root users and non-root users UPDATED 5/17/2011
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
It is an update from the method you have been trying. I assume you are still rooted? Follow the first part of the tutorial, it is for rooted phones needing to return to stock. I have used this method a couple of times without issue.
I would suggest starting from the beginning and re- download all of the files. Check mdsum5, painstakingly follow each and every step and you should be returned to stock in about 20 minutes once you have downloaded all of the files.
Odin is not a tool we use with the Thunderbolt. We use ADB shell and Hboot and CWR as means of flashing Roms, radios and other files to our phones. I assume you are at least a bit familiar with these as at some point you rooted your phone.
Another piece of advice, its free and you don't even have to thank me; when you get your new awesome Charge and you start having issues with it and you just can't seem to figure out which key words to rub together in Google to find the magical solution. You may want to avoid going to the Charge forums asking for help stating that the Charge sucks but you people should help me out anyway. You might find that people are more inclined to help you out. I'm just saying.....
tswltd said:
Sorry you are having trouble. Please read this thread:
[HOWTO] Restore to stock for root users and non-root users UPDATED 5/17/2011
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
It is an update from the method you have been trying. I assume you are still rooted? Follow the first part of the tutorial, it is for rooted phones needing to return to stock. I have used this method a couple of times without issue.
I would suggest starting from the beginning and re- download all of the files. Check mdsum5, painstakingly follow each and every step and you should be returned to stock in about 20 minutes once you have downloaded all of the files.
Odin is not a tool we use with the Thunderbolt. We use ADB shell and Hboot and CWR as means of flashing Roms, radios and other files to our phones. I assume you are at least a bit familiar with these as at some point you rooted your phone.
Another piece of advice, its free and you don't even have to thank me; when you get your new awesome Charge and you start having issues with it and you just can't seem to figure out which key words to rub together in Google to find the magical solution. You may want to avoid going to the Charge forums asking for help stating that the Charge sucks but you people should help me out anyway. You might find that people are more inclined to help you out. I'm just saying.....
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Very well put...
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I've spend much of the day trying to root and then flash my new Optimus V. For some reason I keep running into snafus, even after rooting two Eris phones and a Nook color without too much difficulty. Would REALLY appreciate the group's assistance.
After much trial and error, I finally got root using SuperOneClick.
After that, I first tried to use adb to install the asop ROM per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962862 , but would always get stuck on the blue bootloader screen. By trying to fix that, I got stuck in a clockworkmod recovery loop. I finally got out of that by doing a flash_image of the stock ROM via adb. But then, the google market, and hence my google apps (including clockworkmod) was gone.
So now I'm stuck without access to clockwork mod, and a broken stock rom/interface (with no market access.) There may be a way to launch CWM even with the vashished google apps, but I'm not sure what it is...
Here is what I do have readily available in my "toolkit":
-root still working (via superoneclick);
-Root Explorer (having manually installed the Amazon marketplace apk);
-abd access to my 4g SD card;
-a backup 4g SD card, should one prove helpful.
My goal is pretty simple: to get a good custom rom (probably ASOP) with a fully functional suite of apps, and to MAKE SURE that the other corruption I've unwittingly done to my phone's data is complete eradicated.
I apologize for the jumbled nature of this post. I'm sure I'm leaving some diagnostic stuff out that would be useful--please fire away and I'll be more than patient about trying to clarify.
THANK YOU in advance for any help you can offer!
polphi said:
I've spend much of the day trying to root and then flash my new Optimus V. For some reason I keep running into snafus, even after rooting two Eris phones and a Nook color without too much difficulty. Would REALLY appreciate the group's assistance.
After much trial and error, I finally got root using SuperOneClick.
After that, I first tried to use adb to install the asop ROM per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=962862 , but would always get stuck on the blue bootloader screen. By trying to fix that, I got stuck in a clockworkmod recovery loop. I finally got out of that by doing a flash_image of the stock ROM via adb. But then, the google market, and hence my google apps (including clockworkmod) was gone.
So now I'm stuck without access to clockwork mod, and a broken stock rom/interface (with no market access.) There may be a way to launch CWM even with the vashished google apps, but I'm not sure what it is...
Here is what I do have readily available in my "toolkit":
-root still working (via superoneclick);
-Root Explorer (having manually installed the Amazon marketplace apk);
-abd access to my 4g SD card;
-a backup 4g SD card, should one prove helpful.
My goal is pretty simple: to get a good custom rom (probably ASOP) with a fully functional suite of apps, and to MAKE SURE that the other corruption I've unwittingly done to my phone's data is complete eradicated.
I apologize for the jumbled nature of this post. I'm sure I'm leaving some diagnostic stuff out that would be useful--please fire away and I'll be more than patient about trying to clarify.
THANK YOU in advance for any help you can offer!
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Boy, First of all don't panic. Without bricking you can't learn.
Second for Root you can use Gingerbreak. This should work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
for Flashing on all use custom recovery tool. And its like one two three from your phone only using terminal apps. Here is the guidehttp://androidforums.com/getitnowmarketing/221388-custom-recovery-optimus-one-p500-thunderg.html
After entering in Custom recovery mode you can do what ever you want to do. Flash rom as per your desire.
have you flashed clockworkmod recovery before?? if yes access it using the three button combo....you can flash any rom you want from recovery....
hit the thanks button if i have helped you.
sajjan said:
have you flashed clockworkmod recovery before?? if yes access it using the three button combo...
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Alas, after restoring the stock, the three button combo brings up not clockworkmod, but "Android system recovery <3e>", which *only* allows:
reboot
apply sdcard update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
Since I don't have an update.zip file that works, I can't seem to get beyond this. When I tried renaming a custom rom recovery file update.zip, I got a signature mismatch, which makes sense.
First, thanks to both sweetbinodray and sajjan for the replies.
sweetbinodray said:
Boy, First of all don't panic. Without bricking you can't learn.
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Hehe, that's similar to what I keep trying to tell myself.
Second for Root you can use Gingerbreak. This should work.
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I have root, even have root explorer working via Amazon mktplace. (I shouldn't need or want to re-root, should I?)
for Flashing on all use custom recovery tool. And its like one two three from your phone only using terminal apps. Here is the guidehttp://androidforums.com/getitnowmarketing/221388-custom-recovery-optimus-one-p500-thunderg.html
After entering in Custom recovery mode you can do what ever you want to do. Flash rom as per your desire.
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When I follow that guide, I'm linked to an updated thread which asks me to enter shell (no problem) then use the following command as first in a series:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock5 /system
that results in "mount: operation not permitted".
Basically, having (regrettably) tried to to start from scratch by reflashing stock, I keep running into these permission snags.
Seems like if I could get to the CWM recovery screen, or figure out a way to trick the stock recovery screen into accepting a different update.zip, I'd be OK.
Then again, perhaps that's making things too complicated?
TIA once again!
Also, this looks like it might work, but I can't seem to get the validation email necessary to validate a board membership, which appears necessary to download the Quick Boot file.
polphi said:
First, thanks to both sweetbinodray and sajjan for the replies.
Hehe, that's similar to what I keep trying to tell myself.
I have root, even have root explorer working via Amazon mktplace. (I shouldn't need or want to re-root, should I?)
When I follow that guide, I'm linked to an updated thread which asks me to enter shell (no problem) then use the following command as first in a series:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock5 /system
that results in "mount: operation not permitted".
Basically, having (regrettably) tried to to start from scratch by reflashing stock, I keep running into these permission snags.
Seems like if I could get to the CWM recovery screen, or figure out a way to trick the stock recovery screen into accepting a different update.zip, I'd be OK.
Then again, perhaps that's making things too complicated?
TIA once again!
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Ok what i can suggest you is do manual set up for custom recovery using terminal apps. Here is the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15185778#post15185778 and start form install terminal emulator. And write following commands.. its like one to three....
1) I restored my nandroid backup thru CWM and reverted back to 2.2.2 stock rom I had at the first place when I got my atrix.
It works fine but the device randomly shuts down and the only way to turn it back on is pulling out the battery. How do I fix that?
2) I heard the only way to get rid of the bootloader logo is to flash an official SBF file.
Is it possible to revert to froyo 2.2.2 using SBF? plus I didnt manage to find the 2.2.2 sbf file over the web, does it exist out there?
Right now I'm on 2.2.2 (restored from nandroid) but the bootloader still appears so I basicly want to go from 2.2.2 to 2.2.2, just this time using SBF
Ultrasagol said:
1) I restored my nandroid backup thru CWM and reverted back to 2.2.2 stock rom I had at the first place when I got my atrix.
It works fine but the device randomly shuts down and the only way to turn it back on is pulling out the battery. How do I fix that?
2) I heard the only way to get rid of the bootloader logo is to flash an official SBF file.
Is it possible to revert to froyo 2.2.2 using SBF? plus I didnt manage to find the 2.2.2 sbf file over the web, does it exist out there?
Right now I'm on 2.2.2 (restored from nandroid) but the bootloader still appears so I basicly want to go from 2.2.2 to 2.2.2, just this time using SBF
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1) It sounds like your backup is corrupt.
2) You won't get much help around here with sbf files. Too many users were bricking devices, so the sbf files were removed from the forum. The best and safest option to return to stock is to flash a Froyo fruit cake. Otherwise flash a custom ROM.
Atrix Reboot Project
Froyo 2.2.2 fruit cake
upndwn4par said:
1) It sounds like your backup is corrupt.
2) You won't get much help around here with sbf files. Too many users were bricking devices, so the sbf files were removed from the forum. The best and safest option to return to stock is to flash a Froyo fruit cake. Otherwise flash a custom ROM.
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Ok. and what about the bootloader? is there a way to hide it somehow?
my warrant ends real soon and Ive got to make a use out of it or my digitizer will stay unfuctional
Ultrasagol said:
Ok. and what about the bootloader? is there a way to hide it somehow?
my warrant ends real soon and Ive got to make a use out of it or my digitizer will stay unfuctional
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If I remember correctly, the only way to remove the "unlocked" is to flash the Froyo 183 sbf. I do not recommend doing this.
Also, many device owners that have sent their Atrix in for service get it back with an unlockable bootloader. You may want to consider replacing the digitizer yourself.
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If I remember correctly, the only way to remove the "unlocked" is to flash the Froyo 183 sbf. I do not recommend doing this.
Also, many device owners that have sent their Atrix in for service get it back with an unlockable bootloader. You may want to consider replacing the digitizer yourself.
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There has to be a way to hide the Unlocked , maybe flashing white bootlogo? Idk...
Ultrasagol said:
There has to be a way to hide the Unlocked , maybe flashing white bootlogo? Idk...
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If there was any way to do this, don't you think someone would come up with it already? I gave it a shot myself, no luck.
The white logo doesn't help at all sine the text has black background.
Trust me, this has been made specifically with the intention that it cannot be removed or concealed. There is just no way. Just deal with it.
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If there was any way to do this, don't you think someone would come up with it already? I gave it a shot myself, no luck.
The white logo doesn't help at all sine the text has black background.
Trust me, this has been made specifically with the intention that it cannot be removed or concealed. There is just no way. Just deal with it.
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Damn.
that really sucks. Hope theyre dumb as much as I think they are and they won't notice that.
Do you know if there's a way to hide the Superuser application? I tried unrooting but the application still exists, I also can't uninstall it for some reason. Any suggestions?
Steps to Unroot
Ultrasagol said:
Damn.
that really sucks. Hope theyre dumb as much as I think they are and they won't notice that.
Do you know if there's a way to hide the Superuser application? I tried unrooting but the application still exists, I also can't uninstall it for some reason. Any suggestions?
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When you rooted your phone, Superuser.apk was installed as a system app to prevent it from being removed.
I found manual steps to unroot that you can try, but I have not confirmed them working. This assumes you used the preinstall method described in that post, but I think it should work regardless. Here's the steps from this post from Atrix Forums:
You must still have full root access to accomplish this. This will remove root access and also erase the traces (most) of root access from your phone. There may still be evidence on log files, but that's something I cannot help with.
First, start by downloading Android Terminal Emulator from the Market
This will only apply to the /preinstall root method posted above as different root methods place files in different locations, but if you know where they are located you can use the same methods to remove them.
I'm going to use the Terminal to delete everything, but you can also accomplish the same thing using Root Explorer or another root file manager.
Un-root Steps:
1. Open Android Terminal Emulator (see download link above)
2. Type in the following commands, hitting ENTER after each line of code: (after typing 'su' below, look for the Superuser request and approve it, you can only continue if you get the # prompt.
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /system
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p17 /preinstall
rm /system/bin/su
rm /preinstall/sqlite3
rm /preinstall/dosu
rm /preinstall/Superuser.apk
rm /preinstall/su
reboot
3. Let the phone reboot fully and then go into Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > find Superuser and uninstall it just like any other app.
4. You're un-rooted and all files that /preinstall put on your phone have been removed.
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Ultrasagol said:
Damn.
that really sucks. Hope theyre dumb as much as I think they are and they won't notice that.
Do you know if there's a way to hide the Superuser application? I tried unrooting but the application still exists, I also can't uninstall it for some reason. Any suggestions?
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Go to Manage Applications and uninstall su updates. Then use a root level file explorer to go to /system/app and delete su. Might not work if you successfully unrooted. Might have to re-root.
Can someone give me some straight directions on how to flash an official 2.3.4 SBF on my international atrix?
Im taking full responsibility for this in case anything happen I take all charges. I might have a low posts count but I'm not newbie I'm into all of this for a long time, I just don't post a lot. I mostly read and learn.
Bump.
Someone?
SBFs are dangerous, I guess most people have learned to avoid them. That's why you're not getting any responses.
Ultrasagol said:
Can someone give me some straight directions on how to flash an official 2.3.4 SBF on my international atrix?
Im taking full responsibility for this in case anything happen I take all charges. I might have a low posts count but I'm not newbie I'm into all of this for a long time, I just don't post a lot. I mostly read and learn.
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Thats why I mentioned Im taking full responsibility for that.
My atrix digitizer is barely functional I gotta take it the company to have a fix under warranty and thats why I need to flash this SBF so bad - I need the "Unlocked" in boot to disappear
Well, I guess I'm one of those now. I installed SU, SafeStrap and had root working. Except for a few minor glitches here and there, the HDX was working great. I wasn't happy with the glitches, so I thought I could revert to stock. Tried OTA, but it wouldn't completely download, so I thought I could grab the bin off Amazon or the forums. Tried that and now I've got the Black Screen of Death. BTW, I don't' have a backup slot anymore and it seems recovery has become unstable (can't create new ROM slots).
After fully powering on, the power button makes the correct sound when you try to turn it off. The volume buttons also make their indicator sounds when you hit the top and turn down/up. I still can get into Recovery and have ADB in both Recovery and when on the BSoD. What I haven't been able to do is get root back so I can do the ADB push to restore anything to working. Here's what I've tried:
initially, tried restoring to stock Amazon through recovery... this is what started my mess
got the Amazon 'device can't start' so I wiped to factory... that didn't work
tried reinstalling apollo_g_apps_ROM... that didn't work
Then i tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792225 - no root, so I can't do it
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588608 - get stopped with jcase steps
and (jcase) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542456 - get an error that my device isn't supported
I'd like to learn how to fix this rather than just call Amazon. Been rooting/ROMing my phones for a few years (Hero was the first one) and I've had good success. (I know HDX is different... I did read the warnings, I just made a mistake and now I want to learn how to fix it.) A little explanation of what I need to do would be appreciated though.
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Well, I guess I'm one of those now. I installed SU, SafeStrap and had root working. Except for a few minor glitches here and there, the HDX was working great. I wasn't happy with the glitches, so I thought I could revert to stock. Tried OTA, but it wouldn't completely download, so I thought I could grab the bin off Amazon or the forums. Tried that and now I've got the Black Screen of Death. BTW, I don't' have a backup slot anymore and it seems recovery has become unstable (can't create new ROM slots).
After fully powering on, the power button makes the correct sound when you try to turn it off. The volume buttons also make their indicator sounds when you hit the top and turn down/up. I still can get into Recovery and have ADB in both Recovery and when on the BSoD. What I haven't been able to do is get root back so I can do the ADB push to restore anything to working. Here's what I've tried:
initially, tried restoring to stock Amazon through recovery... this is what started my mess
got the Amazon 'device can't start' so I wiped to factory... that didn't work
tried reinstalling apollo_g_apps_ROM... that didn't work
Then i tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792225 - no root, so I can't do it
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588608 - get stopped with jcase steps
and (jcase) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542456 - get an error that my device isn't supported
I'd like to learn how to fix this rather than just call Amazon. Been rooting/ROMing my phones for a few years (Hero was the first one) and I've had good success. (I know HDX is different... I did read the warnings, I just made a mistake and now I want to learn how to fix it.) A little explanation of what I need to do would be appreciated though.
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Okay we tried this once before with another guy that had a similar situation and it worked for him.. You need to push root via ADB even if your system is screwed. Go back to this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782159 especially the first half you will find me in their posting about a Chinese root method and how to use it. It came here just before towelroot .It will push root even though your system will not boot, via ADB . Have your Wi-Fi turned off on your computer while you are using this application to do this and promptly uninstall I don't know if we ever figured out that it was well trusted but it does work. You will also find somewhere in that thread about another link to XDA that runs an application to replace the Chinese superuser with our SU... But worry about that later. btw this shouldnt have happened if you were messing with a slot and not stock slot. Just do not factory reset.
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Okay we tried this once before with another guy that had a similar situation and it worked for him.. You need to push root via ADB even if your system is screwed. Go back to this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782159 especially the first half you will find me in their posting about a Chinese root method and how to use it. It came here just before towelroot .It will push root even though your system will not boot, via ADB . Have your Wi-Fi turned off on your computer while you are using this application to do this and promptly uninstall I don't know if we ever figured out that it was well trusted but it does work. You will also find somewhere in that thread about another link to XDA that runs an application to replace the Chinese superuser with our SU... But worry about that later. btw this shouldnt have happened if you were messing with a slot and not stock slot. Just do not factory reset.
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Good news is, Vroot may have worked. It reported it worked, but I'm still at a black screen. I attempted the next step, which was to modify build.prop. Again, no screen, so I used ADB. I was able to pull the file to my computer and make the changes, but I can't get SU confirmed so I can put the file back.
I found this post to try as a next step, hoping I could get the screen back: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53444204&postcount=75. When I issue SU, the kindle lights up (still nothing displayed) and ADB waits. Then it times out and reports not permitted.
I guess the biggest problem right now is, I can't confirm dialog boxes b/c I can't see them on the screen. Is there a way to force SU from ADB? My thinking after that is, I could then push an Amo bin and get my screen back. Maybe that's not possible either.
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enjid said:
Good news is, Vroot may have worked. It reported it worked, but I'm still at a black screen. I attempted the next step, which was to modify build.prop. Again, no screen, so I used ADB. I was able to pull the file to my computer and make the changes, but I can't get SU confirmed so I can put the file back.
I found this post to try as a next step, hoping I could get the screen back: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53444204&postcount=75. When I issue SU, the kindle lights up (still nothing displayed) and ADB waits. Then it times out and reports not permitted.
I guess the biggest problem right now is, I can't confirm dialog boxes b/c I can't see them on the screen. Is there a way to force SU from ADB? My thinking after that is, I could then push an Amo bin and get my screen back. Maybe that's not possible either.
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Safestrap was booting?
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Safestrap was booting?
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Yup. Still is.
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enjid said:
Yup. Still is.
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What was your original system version? And which safestrap version?
jimyv said:
What was your original system version? And which safestrap version?
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OS: 14.3.2.3 (I had recently updated and I noticed another one was trying to d/l before I ran the ToolKit.)
Safestrap: Not 100% sure. I used the HDX Toolkit v0.94, so Safestrap-Apollo-3.72 at the time(?) I still have the installer and can find out exactly if need be
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enjid said:
OS: 14.3.2.3 (I had recently updated and I noticed another one was trying to d/l before I ran the ToolKit.)
Safestrap: Not 100% sure. I used the HDX Toolkit v0.94, so Safestrap-Apollo-3.72 at the time(?) I still have the installer and can find out exactly if need be
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Did you make a backup of stock? If you did try to restore it to stock slot. Or just grab your bin file rename to .zip ,push to sdcard along with flashable supersu . Dirty flash to stock slot.
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Did you make a backup of stock? If you did try to restore it to stock slot. Or just grab your bin file rename to .zip ,push to sdcard along with flashable supersu . Dirty flash to stock slot.
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Well... thank you. I messed up my backup of stock, so I couldn't just roll back. I thought I had tried flashing a bin, but I looked again and it was something I downloaded from a forum (so either a bad d/l or bad file in general).
Anyway, I did as you suggested with a brand new Amo download and it worked. Thank you for your help and patience.