Making Rooting easier for people, I present to you
Ultimate Noob Rooter
I have built this following the rooting techniques from the following places:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754020
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=TMobile_myTouch_Slide:_Full_Update_Guide
By using this method, you agree that you take full responsabily of any actions or concequences
that might happen to you or your phone. Once again, I will not be responsible for anything.
STEPS
Make sure your phone is connected to your PC, if it asks to install drivers just click yes..
1) Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/M6guyMH
2) Extract the .zip folder named "RootMEnow.zip" anywhere on your computer
3) Open cmd.exe and drag it from the *bottom right corner* to make cmd full screen. (Must be full screen!).
4) on cmd type: root.bat
5) read and follow what it says
6) you're done
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Some people might get errors saying "missing .dll"
Simply copy the .dll files and place them in this 2 places in your computer
C:\windows\system
C:\window\system32
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Credits go to..
cdsbj6508 (For alllll the testing)
Cyanogen, nbetcher (for the rooting methods)
and me, Xologist
I'm a total noob and this way of rooting my slide was easy and worked GREAT!!!! Thank you Xologist you ROCK!!
Thanks-
One thing you may want to add: users have to cd to the directory that they extract the RootmeNOW.zip in, e.g., if you extracted it into the documents folder, you'd have to open cmd, and type
cd C:\users\usernamehere\documents\rootmenow
and then the commands. Some SUPERnoobs don't know to cd to be able to run a batch file.
MusicMan374 said:
One thing you may want to add: users have to cd to the directory that they extract the RootmeNOW.zip in, e.g., if you extracted it into the documents folder, you'd have to open cmd, and type
cd C:\users\usernamehere\documents\rootmenow
and then the commands. Some SUPERnoobs don't know to cd to be able to run a batch file.
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Normally that would be true.. but since I put CMD.exe in that folder, cmd starts at the path of the folder
xologist said:
Normally that would be true.. but since I put CMD.exe in that folder, cmd starts at the path of the folder
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Wait.. what?? You are distributing cmd.exe?
I think that MS is not going to be cool with that....
I didn't download the file, so if I've misunderstood then you have my apologies.
JTB
JTownBrewer said:
Wait.. what?? You are distributing cmd.exe?
I think that MS is not going to be cool with that....
I didn't download the file, so if I've misunderstood then you have my apologies.
JTB
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What's wrong with sending cmd.exe ?
that's like me sending you a text.txt document.. everyone has it on windows either way..
xologist said:
What's wrong with sending cmd.exe ?
that's like me sending you a text.txt document.. everyone has it on windows either way..
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xologist: I appreciate that you have been trying to consolidate information in the MT3GS forums lately and make things a bit more noob friendly, but this comment just blows my mind.
It is in no way like sending a text.txt document. Not sure how you can even make that leap .
Cmd.exe is a proprietary program written by MS and governed by the license under which you have acquired Windows. One of the chief points in that license is that you are not allowed to redistribute, in whole or in part, Windows. Cmd.exe is quite clearly a part of Windows and not allowed to be distributed.
On the other hand, if I were to create a file called Test.txt, I would presumably put some text in there. That is a file I would have created and is therefor mine to do with what I please, as I would be the creator of the work..
You really MUST remove cmd.exe from your download. Not trying to be difficult, just want the forums here to stay legal
JTownBrewer said:
xologist: I appreciate that you have been trying to consolidate information in the MT3GS forums lately and make things a bit more noob friendly, but this comment just blows my mind.
It is in no way like sending a text.txt document. Not sure how you can even make that leap .
Cmd.exe is a proprietary program written by MS and governed by the license under which you have acquired Windows. One of the chief points in that license is that you are not allowed to redistribute, in whole or in part, Windows. Cmd.exe is quite clearly a part of Windows and not allowed to be distributed.
On the other hand, if I were to create a file called Test.txt, I would presumably put some text in there. That is a file I would have created and is therefor mine to do with what I please, as I would be the creator of the work..
You really MUST remove cmd.exe from your download. Not trying to be difficult, just want the forums here to stay legal
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alright fine.
Ill fix that.. geez, you guys just try to find errors everywhere
xologist said:
alright fine.
Ill fix that.. geez, you guys just try to find errors everywhere
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Lol. Like I said I appreciate what you're trying to do! Just (trying) to keep it from getting removed...
JTB
stupid question, i know...
however, how easy is it to unroot the device and return to tmo software?
JTownBrewer said:
Lol. Like I said I appreciate what you're trying to do! Just (trying) to keep it from getting removed...
JTB
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Youre right. Its cool to make things easy for people, but legality is a must. Plus it wouldnt kill noobs to learn how to mount a directory (personally dont think its rocket science)
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During the progress bar, I get message that saysnno image, and wrong image. After the progress bar is done, I get this on my screen. Main version is older. Update Fail! Do you want to reboot the device? <vol up> Yes, <vol down> No. Finally I get E: failed to verify whole-file signature. E: verification failed Installation aborted.
There are two threads devoted to unrooting your phone. Please search.
The easiest away to make it "noob proof" would be to make a batch file (.bat) to cd to the directory and execute the commands for the user instead of including command prompt.
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good i hope this help the noobs
nikol4s said:
The easiest away to make it "noob proof" would be to make a batch file (.bat) to cd to the directory and execute the commands for the user instead of including command prompt.
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Doesn't work.
When cmd returns the # (pound sign), the .bat doesn't know what to keep doing.
Not only that, but if someone downloads it to their user folder, there MIGHT be a windows variable for the user directory similar to ~ in linux, but not sure. So you might not be able to do that. Even so, if someone downloaded it to the wrong location after only scanning directions, it would break the whole process and they'd come here whining "HERP FAIL DEV DIS BROKEN HERE HOW2ROOT DERPPPPPPPP".
It'd be all bad, is what I'm trying to say here, lol.
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Or just include a shortcut to cmd using the %SYSTEM variable with a target location of current directory
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danaff37 said:
Or just include a shortcut to cmd using the %SYSTEM variable with a target location of current directory
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Guys, calm down.. everything has been fixed..
really didn't think it was possible to screw this up...
but i guess, where there's a will, there's a way.
tried going through instructions. kept getting a lot of errors from cmd, but the commands kept going.
booted back into white screen with writing, and nothing happened.
4. The device will show a progress bar (can take time), ABSOLUTELY DO NOT POWER DOWN WHILE IT'S STILL FLASHING!!!
that step does not happen, nor any of the ones after it. not correctly, anyway.
what am I missing here?
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So, im coming from a Gnex, so obviously the process there is wicked easy, BUT i have some experience with adb, and i aint scrred...BUT I'm feeling quite noobley atm, as while im attempting to install CIDgen.apk it keeps saying it can find the file. its in the same folder as adb, adb devices locates my phone & SN. Im using the "newer" sdk just re-downloaded it today. any advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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So, im coming from a Gnex, so obviously the process there is wicked easy, BUT i have some experience with adb, and i aint scrred...BUT I'm feeling quite noobley atm, as while im attempting to install CIDgen.apk it keeps saying it can find the file. its in the same folder as adb, adb devices locates my phone & SN. Im using the "newer" sdk just re-downloaded it today. any advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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what command are you typing in?
DigitalJedi_NC said:
So, im coming from a Gnex, so obviously the process there is wicked easy, BUT i have some experience with adb, and i aint scrred...BUT I'm feeling quite noobley atm, as while im attempting to install CIDgen.apk it keeps saying it can find the file. its in the same folder as adb, adb devices locates my phone & SN. Im using the "newer" sdk just re-downloaded it today. any advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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Are you opening the command prompt from the same directory as your adb/fastboot/etc.?
Navigate to the directory containing those items, shift/right click, choose open command prompt.
Not insulting your intelligence, just throwing it out there.
MustafaHadaKing said:
what command are you typing in?
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adb install CIDgen.apk
[/quote]Are you opening the command prompt from the same directory as your adb/fastboot/etc.?
Navigate to the directory containing those items, shift/right click, choose open command prompt.
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no worries
yeah thats exactly how i opened the Cmd prompt.
DigitalJedi_NC said:
adb install CIDgen.apk
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so are you in the right folder?
MustafaHadaKing said:
so are you in the right folder?
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hahaha yeah i am. its cool im gonna just delete the dir and start again, its obv i screwed up somewhere.
thanks anyway though.
DigitalJedi_NC said:
hahaha yeah i am. its cool im gonna just delete the dir and start again, its obv i screwed up somewhere.
thanks anyway though.
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send me a screen shot of what your typing
MustafaHadaKing said:
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I got it working, i just deleted it all and started over. IDk where i went wrong, probably i wasn't typing it correctly.i was using my wifes net book. i just switched over to the real computer so my old eyes could see =)... thanks for attempting to help my stupidity,
Hello XDA peeps going to attempt to unlock, root and flash a Rom for the first time tonight...any tips, suggestions and knowledge thrown my way would be greatly appreciated. Already looked around threads for "how to" I think I got good idea but knowledge is power haha
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kenohki88 said:
Hello XDA peeps going to attempt to unlock, root and flash a Rom for the first time tonight...any tips, suggestions and knowledge thrown my way would be greatly appreciated. Already looked around threads for "how to" I think I got good idea but knowledge is power haha
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unlocking is easy now with the new method, as long as htc's website is working.
then just install a recovery via fastboot and flash a rom. Id recommend viperdna
Bigandrewgold said:
unlocking is easy now with the new method, as long as htc's website is working.
then just install a recovery via fastboot and flash a rom. Id recommend viperdna
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Im having issues with the new method. I feel like I have followed every bit of instructions yet my computer can seem to either recognize my device or does not find "fastboot" as internal or external storage.
It seems so easy too...
KevC90 said:
Im having issues with the new method. I feel like I have followed every bit of instructions yet my computer can seem to either recognize my device or does not find "fastboot" as internal or external storage.
It seems so easy too...
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That just means you didn't correctly install the android sdk, or whatever its called.
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Bigandrewgold said:
That just means you didn't correctly install the android sdk, or whatever its called.
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Been meaning to ask this now but when it comes to downloading the new method APK file and hasoons toolkit v2.1 for the dna do I have to install them both through my phone or do I download them on to my computer and transfer the files through there.
Sorry if I ask a lot. I have just been reading so much and every time I thought I figured it out it shows the same message.
KevC90 said:
Been meaning to ask this now but when it comes to downloading the new method APK file and hasoons toolkit v2.1 for the dna do I have to install them both through my phone or do I download them on to my computer and transfer the files through there.
Sorry if I ask a lot. I have just been reading so much and every time I thought I figured it out it shows the same message.
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Apk file just install on your phone. And I never used a toolkit so idk.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Apk file just install on your phone. And I never used a toolkit so idk.
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Are you using a windows vista comp or apple? Originally I just installed the apk, ran it, rebooted my phone (manually, ive seen a video where the phone rebooted itself and he manually booted it into bootloader), ran cmd "fastboot oem readcid" and nothing... it almost makes me want to return the phone.
KevC90 said:
Are you using a windows vista comp or apple? Originally I just installed the apk, ran it, rebooted my phone (manually, ive seen a video where the phone rebooted itself and he manually booted it into bootloader), ran cmd "fastboot oem readcid" and nothing... it almost makes me want to return the phone.
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Did you select fastboot in bootloader.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Did you select fastboot in bootloader.
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Yes I did.
Installed apk through my phone
Ran the apk
Manuel reboot into bootloader (should I have fastboot check on in app>settings>battery?)
Hit the power button on fastbook
Open up CMD script and type "fastboot oem readcid"
and....
nothing... =[
Should my usb settings be set to anything in particular?
KevC90 said:
Yes I did.
Installed apk through my phone
Ran the apk
Manuel reboot into bootloader (should I have fastboot check on in app>settings>battery?)
Hit the power button on fastbook
Open up CMD script and type "fastboot oem readcid"
and....
nothing... =[
Should my usb settings be set to anything in particular?
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What does your cmd prompt say after you press enter.
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Bigandrewgold said:
What does your cmd prompt say after you press enter.
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'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable programs or batch file.
KevC90 said:
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable programs or batch file.
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That's because you're doing it out of a regular ol' command prompt.
There's two things you an do to alleviate that problem.
1) Follow this:
Right click on the My Computer icon and select the properties tab.
Select Advanced and click the Environment Variables button.
In the new dialog box double-click on Path (located under System Variables) and type in the full path location to the tools directory.
So essentially if your directory for ADB and fastboot are under C:\<SDK FOLDER NAME>\tools or C:\<SDK FOLDER NAME>\platform-tools, add those to the Path.
2) Go to the directory where ADB/Fastboot, hold SHIFT and then right click. It'll give you the option to open up a command prompt from that directory with should allow you to run those specific commands.
Also, getting back to the Paths. Make sure when you go to add a new path that you put a ; IMMEDIATELY after the very last one. Then absolutely no spaces right after that ;. So.... example coming up..
Let's say a path was C:\banana\peel, and you want to add your ADB folder. So it'll be typed like so, C:\banana\peel;C:\<SDK FOLDER>\tools and then you repeat the same exact thing for the next folder.
I really hope this helps!
Shamrock13 said:
That's because you're doing it out of a regular ol' command prompt.
There's two things you an do to alleviate that problem.
1) Follow this:
Right click on the My Computer icon and select the properties tab.
Select Advanced and click the Environment Variables button.
In the new dialog box double-click on Path (located under System Variables) and type in the full path location to the tools directory.
So essentially if your directory for ADB and fastboot are under C:\<SDK FOLDER NAME>\tools or C:\<SDK FOLDER NAME>\platform-tools, add those to the Path.
2) Go to the directory where ADB/Fastboot, hold SHIFT and then right click. It'll give you the option to open up a command prompt from that directory with should allow you to run those specific commands.
Also, getting back to the Paths. Make sure when you go to add a new path that you put a ; IMMEDIATELY after the very last one. Then absolutely no spaces right after that ;. So.... example coming up..
Let's say a path was C:\banana\peel, and you want to add your ADB folder. So it'll be typed like so, C:\banana\peel;C:\<SDK FOLDER>\tools and then you repeat the same exact thing for the next folder.
I really hope this helps!
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Following the first method (thanks alot for the help too man, I appreciate it).
Ive found the PATH section you told me about, but I dont understand what you mean by "the full path location to the tools directory".
2) Where is the ADB/Fastboot directory?
New member here as well and was my first rooting and not as hard or challenging as you might think unless things go wrong.
Talk about noob on my part haha I didn't have any files (adb and sdk) well in my defense when I rooted my razr I had some program I downloaded that basically did everything for me so I guess haha thanks for these tips people keep them coming well attempt this again tonight or weekend
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kenohki88 said:
Talk about noob on my part haha I didn't have any files (adb and sdk) well in my defense when I rooted my razr I had some program I downloaded that basically did everything for me so I guess haha thanks for these tips people keep them coming well attempt this again tonight or weekend
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Its okay. I was confused on this too because i ran the fastboot and it said it didn't recognize it. So i realized that fastbook has to be a program that i have to install. Eventually i figured out it was from the android sdk, but all the guides assume you have android sdk installed. They might want to consider adding something like "make sure you have android sdk installed and your Path set" in their guides. I know that would have saved me some trouble haha. ^_^
Yea that would have saved me some sleep haha I still can't get it to work though when I do CID exploit command prompt says no recognized ADB devices I think it might be cause I can't install HTC drivers (I hope cause I'm getting frustrated) haha will try again in next couple days
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I'm trying to root my phone using the Lelus method. As far as I know, I'm following the instructions to the letter. When I get to the actual flashing step, using the ICS T-mobile rom, I get the same "Scheduled Server Maintenance" error that Kevev reported in the guide thread on the development forum. Apparently, he was able to successfully flash, but I don't see any information there as to how he got around the error. I have tried repeatedly and always come up with the same result. Since I can't post yet in a development forum, I have to ask the question here. I must be doing something wrong, but I don't have a clue. I ask your indulgence, and would appreciate any help you can give me.
bearymore said:
I'm trying to root my phone using the Lelus method. As far as I know, I'm following the instructions to the letter. When I get to the actual flashing step, using the ICS T-mobile rom, I get the same "Scheduled Server Maintenance" error that Kevev reported in the guide thread on the development forum. Apparently, he was able to successfully flash, but I don't see any information there as to how he got around the error. I have tried repeatedly and always come up with the same result. Since I can't post yet in a development forum, I have to ask the question here. I must be doing something wrong, but I don't have a clue. I ask your indulgence, and would appreciate any help you can give me.
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Do you have shttp in C:? C:/shttp/shttp.exe. It must be exatct this way. I have this problem too....
Rixx666 said:
Do you have shttp in C:? C:/shttp/shttp.exe. It must be exatct this way. I have this problem too....
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I have it nested several directories deep. Did you get it to work when you put it in C? I'll give it a try.
bearymore said:
I have it nested several directories deep. Did you get it to work when you put it in C? I'll give it a try.
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You get such hiccups if you dont follow the simple instruction first. Many people have habit to extract/save everything on desktop. C drive means C root location of C drive. And you must be logged in as "ADMINISTRATOR USER" on windows 7/8 to avoid access/permission issues.
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You get such hiccups if you dont follow the simple instruction first. Many people have habit to extract/save everything on desktop. C drive means C root location of C drive. And you must be logged in as "ADMINISTRATOR USER" on windows 7/8 to avoid access/permission issues.
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I'm used to Linux rather than Windows and when possible I put things in a user's home directory rather than the root directory. Since all that the instructions said was C drive, I interpreted that to mean anywhere on the C drive, not the root directory. Now that I put the program in the root directory, everything worked perfectly.
Thanks for your guide!
I just rooted my p769. I had a few hiccups.
Line 5a says optional, but really it's a necessary step if you've never done it once. If you've edited your HOSTS file and are running shttp, then it's not gonna be able to download/update what it needs to. Close shttp and rem out the lines in HOSTS until it updates, the continue as normal.
shttp has to be extracted in C:\
Mine ran from desktop but the 127.0.0.0:9002 test for the girls picture was file not found, look at shttp dialog window and you see it couldn't find the file because it wasn't where it expected it..
Also did you forget to right click and edit UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe compatibility tab if you're running win7/8 like it says to?
Once I set it all up according to the image in the thread and clicked "Normal web upgrade test" it gave me an error box. Saying to setup Tool > B2C Client Setup.
After that it was easy sailing. Well other than the fact that some of the KDZ/bin files were either missing, deleted or dropbox blocked the account for excessive use..
Hey guys, I was hoping someone could shine some light on this process so the biggest noobs can s-off as well.
I have Ubuntu running from a DVD how ever I am rather confused on how to run commands in Ubuntu as I have next to zero knowledge in that area. (sorry but im used to using Odin for everything)
I would be honored if someone made a video, however I will greatly appreciate any help.
Thank you guys.
Direct instructions from the Moon shine website.
"Download moonshine for your device. This must be to your ~/Downloads direrctory.
Do NOT try to download or run it from your Windows/Mac drive or a USB drive that is not formatted for native Linux use. It won’t work!
Extract the archivetar -zxf moonshine_<device>_<version>.tgz
Execute distillersudo ./distiller
Agree to the terms and conditions you are prompted with in distiller.
Allow the exploit to do its work.
Your device will reboot several times throughout the process.
The entire process takes 5-10 minutes.
Profit."
Press the Ubuntu icon on the top-left of the screen, type "Terminal", press enter.
Type all your commands in there.
shobon said:
Press the Ubuntu icon on the top-left of the screen, type "Terminal", press enter.
Type all your commands in there.
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Thank you. Haha some times the hardest things are the easiest to others.
Extracted file
Typed in command line in terminal
Followed instructions in terminal
Now have s-off
That was too easy.
Amazing work!
barrackOBAMA said:
Thank you. Haha some times the hardest things are the easiest to others.
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Glad to help, and glad you got s-off successfully
barrackOBAMA said:
Extracted file
Typed in command line in terminal
Followed instructions in terminal
Now have s-off
That was too easy.
Amazing work!
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would you mind putting solved in the op title please (edit post, advanced edit) glad to hear you got it working
barrackOBAMA said:
Hey guys, I was hoping someone could shine some light on this process so the biggest noobs can s-off as well.
I have Ubuntu running from a DVD how ever I am rather confused on how to run commands in Ubuntu as I have next to zero knowledge in that area. (sorry but im used to using Odin for everything)
I would be honored if someone made a video, however I will greatly appreciate any help.
Thank you guys.
Direct instructions from the Moon shine website.
"Download moonshine for your device. This must be to your ~/Downloads direrctory.
Do NOT try to download or run it from your Windows/Mac drive or a USB drive that is not formatted for native Linux use. It won’t work!
Extract the archivetar -zxf moonshine_<device>_<version>.tgz
Execute distillersudo ./distiller
Agree to the terms and conditions you are prompted with in distiller.
Allow the exploit to do its work.
Your device will reboot several times throughout the process.
The entire process takes 5-10 minutes.
Profit."
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its pretty simple dude, i had trouble getting started myself
First Make sure that you are on 32bit version of ubuntu (64 Gave me problems)
Second under Dash home type terminal and double click it
in the terminal type cd ~/Downloads
this will put you into the proper directory
From there type the commands exactly as you see them on moonshine sight
it will run,
Good luck
so i just wan to make sure.. sorry noob.. on my iMac i have partitioned hard drive and Unbutu installed on there.. drive is formated to fat32. Can i use Moonshine using this set up or no? thank you in advance
Moisesm said:
so i just wan to make sure.. sorry noob.. on my iMac i have partitioned hard drive and Unbutu installed on there.. drive is formated to fat32. Can i use Moonshine using this set up or no? thank you in advance
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Yes, drive doesn't need formatted fat32 though, exfat would be better if you plan to use it past moonshine. There's also a windows version if you prefer that method to Linux.
Tapatalked from my HTC DNA - PAC
How to for n00bs:
Beaups Moonshine S-OFF for the Droid DNA
(Note: This guide will assume that you are complete noob with android and linux, BUT that you are not too dense to google basic things and infer basic differences between PC setups)
YOU WILL NEED:
1 Laptop or Desktop with internet access
1 32bit Linux (Ubuntu or Mint preferred, Mint to be used in this guide) liveUSB or liveCD (liveCD preferred, and what will be covered in this guide)
1 Stock Droid DNA with the 2.06 firmware update (2.04 is reported to work, but more success seems to be had with the updated firmware) WITH AT LEAST 80% BATTERY LIFE
1 Factory HTC/Droid micro-usb (Or any cable you know will work with ADB)
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Prepping your computer:
1: Burn a liveCD of your linux distro of choice. Mint is my choice due to having great out of the box compatibility with hardware.
2: Insert liveCD into your PC, turn it on (or reboot), and enter boot menu (typically esc, f8, or f12 pressed during start up) and select “Boot from CD Drive”.
3: Allow liveCD to boot, it may take some time depending on the speed of your hardware. This is good time to prepare your phone for shining.
Prepping your phone:
1: Update to the 2.06 firmware update, if you have not already. If you cannot OTA, you can find guides to flash said firmware update elsewhere on XDA
a: If you are unsure what firmware you are on, go to “Settings”, “About”, and “Software Information” and it will have your firmware listed.
2: Disable any sort of screen lock. Image lock, facelock, pin lock, doesn't matter, it MUST BE DISABLED FOR THIS TO WORK
3: Disable “Fastboot”. “Settings”, “Battery”, UNCHECK “Fastboot”
4: Enable USB Debugging. “Settings”, “Developer Options”, “USB Debugging”
5: Boot into fastboot (turn off phone, reboot holding down POWER button and VOLUME DOWN button simultaneously). Select “Factory reset”. Allow phone to reset and reboot. Go back into settings, repeat sets 2 and 3 if necessary.
Downloading, unpacking, and excecuting moonshine.
1: On your live linux session, that is connected to the internet, go to www.moonshine.io
2: READ EVERYTHING
3: READ EVERYTHING AGAIN
4: Download the .tgz file relevant to your device (for most of us this will be the Verizon DNA file “moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz”
5: Go to the folder your .tgz was just downloaded to. This should be your “downloads directory”
6: Right click anywhere in your download directory and select “Open in Terminal”
7: Extract the moonshine .tgz by typing out the following command into terminal “tar -zxf moonshine_<device>_<version>.tgz” For the Verizon DNA this will be “tar -zxf moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz”
Your download directory should look like this when done
(Unfortunately, after this, the iPhone I was using to take pictures died, so there are no more pictures after this, but everything is very straightforward)
At this time plug your phone (which has been factory reset, rebooted, and all things listed in the “phone prep section” have been double checked) into your PC via your HTC/Android USB cable.
8: Execute the “Distiller” by typing the following command into terminal “sudo ./distiller”
9: Agree to the onscreen prompts, sit back, relax, DO NOT F**K WITH YOUR PHONE, and let the shine do its magic. This should take five to fifteen minutes and your phone will reboot several times.
10: Enjoy S-OFF and root.
ALL CREDIT GOES TO BEAUPS AND THE MOONSHINE DEV TEAM, this is simply a shoddy step by step guide by a n00b for n00bs to (hopefully) get more comfortable with the idea. This may be reproduced, altered, or edited in anyway as long as credit is given to me (DWC2134) for the original text and pictures and to the DEVS who brought us this awesome utility. In fact, PLEASE edit, improve, and revise this as you see fit for use by new android and linux users. Any changes suggested in this thread will be taken into account and incorporated into the OP.
Toubleshooting:
1: If you are experiencing the "temproot failed" problem, first try a hard reboot, then a factory reset + hard reboot if the reboot alone does not solve the problem.
2: There is some chatter of questionable validity that VZW is trying to push an update to stop SOFF. If you are having trouble, turn off your radios and/or put your phone in airplane mode while attempting moonshine. While most, myself included, doubt the validity of this claim it is better safe then sorry.
Beaups original moonshine thread
Moderators, if this is in the wrong section, or out of line, etc etc, please move, edit, delete, or do as needed.
Does it have to be the 32 bit version? If so I just have to redo my live usb.
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DaPitt84 said:
Does it have to be the 32 bit version? If so I just have to redo my live usb.
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Yes or the exploit will give an error saying there aren't enough 32 bit libraries. I tried on a 64 bit and got that error. I re did my live cd to use 32 bit ran the exploit and it worked flawlessly.
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Nice howto I did the s-off yesterday worked great. I'm on windows 7 64 bit and installed 32 bit mint.
For people doing this like op said install and use 32 bit just easier and if you're on a 64 bit system doesn't matter 32 bit installs fine.
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Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
First of all, thank you dwc2134 for providing this guide! I am very new to this scene (Android rooting) and this guide helps out TREMENDOUSLY since I have no knowledge about terminal/command prompts.
However, after re-reading this guide and the instructions at moonshine.io, I have some questions in my head that are preventing me from going further (If anyone here can answer any of my questions, it would be most appreciated!)
1. At the Instructions page on moonshine.io, Step 8 says "Use the matchingStockRUU..", I have no idea what this, is this something I should worry about? I have not modified my Droid DNA in anyway whatsoever ever since I got the device. I only did the 2 OTA updates (2.04 and 2.06) and that's it.
2. In this guide (dwc2134's) on Step 8 where it says to execute the "Distiller", do I type it into the same terminal window I extracted the Moonshine.tgz file?
3. Once the whole process finishes, and I go back to the fastboot screen to see the glorious text that reads: "S-Off", does this mean my phone is rooted and I can install apps like SetCPU off the bat? Or do I have to flash a custom ROM and if so, can anyone recommend a "tried-and-true" ROM?
Once again, if anyone can answer my queries, it would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!
dfa7 said:
Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
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OK, fingered it out. This may just be of some help to others here. ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso wouldn't get into "terminal" BUT, linuxmint-15-cinnamon-dvd-32bit.iso does.
Does anyone know if it absolutely necessary to "Factory Reset" DNA with this Mooshine S-OFF method?
dfa7 said:
Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
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1: While not ENTIRELY necessary for a successful moonshining, performing the factory reset and hard reboot seems to solve the "temproot failed" problem several users (myself included) have expierenced.
2: Mint is my go to, so it may be slightly different in ubuntu. You can also open terminal by pressing ctrl-alt-T or by going to your applications menu (or the search in the dash) and searching for "Terminal" and then inputting "cd ~/downloads". This will, for lack of better words, open your download directory in terminal so that the commands you input specifically look for, and effect, the files there. You may have to alter the "~/downloads" portion slightly to get you to the correct directory, but looking at the filepath on your computer it should be pretty obvious.
AndroM31 said:
First of all, thank you dwc2134 for providing this guide! I am very new to this scene (Android rooting) and this guide helps out TREMENDOUSLY since I have no knowledge about terminal/command prompts.
However, after re-reading this guide and the instructions at moonshine.io, I have some questions in my head that are preventing me from going further (If anyone here can answer any of my questions, it would be most appreciated!)
1. At the Instructions page on moonshine.io, Step 8 says "Use the matchingStockRUU..", I have no idea what this, is this something I should worry about? I have not modified my Droid DNA in anyway whatsoever ever since I got the device. I only did the 2 OTA updates (2.04 and 2.06) and that's it.
2. In this guide (dwc2134's) on Step 8 where it says to execute the "Distiller", do I type it into the same terminal window I extracted the Moonshine.tgz file?
3. Once the whole process finishes, and I go back to the fastboot screen to see the glorious text that reads: "S-Off", does this mean my phone is rooted and I can install apps like SetCPU off the bat? Or do I have to flash a custom ROM and if so, can anyone recommend a "tried-and-true" ROM?
Once again, if anyone can answer my queries, it would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!
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1: If you have not modified your phone in anyway, and have received the OTAs, then that is irrelevant to you.
2: Yes. Or in another terminal window opened in your "downloads" directory, though opening a second window seems kind of pointless.
3: Moonshine installs superuser to your device, so YES YOU CAN install custom apps like SetCPU right off the bat. I would recommend first installing a custom recovery (I am using CWMs new touch version) and making a nandroid backup before doing anything else, personally. I would also highly recommend installing a custom rom instead of putting in too much time with the stock sense rom. There are so many fantastic roms out for this phone, it would almost be a waste not to. A lot of folks swear by the ViperROM. I'm currently using it and love it.
dwc2134 said:
1: While not ENTIRELY necessary for a successful moonshining, performing the factory reset and hard reboot seems to solve the "temproot failed" problem several users (myself included) have expierenced.
2: Mint is my go to, so it may be slightly different in ubuntu. You can also open terminal by pressing ctrl-alt-T or by going to your applications menu (or the search in the dash) and searching for "Terminal" and then inputting "cd ~/downloads". This will, for lack of better words, open your download directory in terminal so that the commands you input specifically look for, and effect, the files there. You may have to alter the "~/downloads" portion slightly to get you to the correct directory, but looking at the filepath on your computer it should be pretty obvious
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Thanks for clarrification. I decided to Mint and all is perfect! Ubuntu was a challenge considering I'm not an Apple guy and Linux is greek to me. As for the "Factory Reset", I'll gamble only 'cause I'm configured to my liking and not in mood yet to spend a day getting everything back. Thx again!
All's well that ends well. If you end up having the temp root problem, try a hard reboot first and then a factory reset.
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dwc2134 said:
1: If you have not modified your phone in anyway, and have received the OTAs, then that is irrelevant to you.
2: Yes. Or in another terminal window opened in your "downloads" directory, though opening a second window seems kind of pointless.
3: Moonshine installs superuser to your device, so YES YOU CAN install custom apps like SetCPU right off the bat. I would recommend first installing a custom recovery (I am using CWMs new touch version) and making a nandroid backup before doing anything else, personally. I would also highly recommend installing a custom rom instead of putting in too much time with the stock sense rom. There are so many fantastic roms out for this phone, it would almost be a waste not to. A lot of folks swear by the ViperROM. I'm currently using it and love it.
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Thank you so much for clearing away my doubts! Once I get the "S-Off" message, I'll look into your suggestions mentioned here.
dwc2134 said:
All's well that ends well. If you end up having the temp root problem, try a hard reboot first and then a factory reset.
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dwc2134 - thanks for your help, patience and interset with some of us and this project! It does seem easier than revone.
Where do I find the Linux file to put on usb? I don't have any blank cd's either...will it work from usb stick?
HellRayzer said:
Where do I find the Linux file to put on usb? I don't have any blank cd's either...will it work from usb stick?
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You can find the .iso image for any distro you want online. I prefer Linux Mint, though Ubuntu is another crowd favorite. You can make a bootable USB, but I find it easier to make and use liveCD/DVDs. A pack of burnable DVDs is $2.89 at CVS. Google is your friend for the rest of this, it is all VERY self explanatory and most distro sites put step by step instructions right on their website.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
http://www.linuxmint.com/documentation/user-guide/english_15.0.pdf
Error When Trying To Download - 'This file reached max downloads limit"
Followed the guide...booted from USB Ubuntu. No problems. Connected to moonshine.io, clicked next, next, but when I selected the DNA version, I get the error:
"This file reached max downloads limit"
...and no download.
Any ideas? I see another person has posted this in the developers section. Is there a link problem?
Thanks.
dwc2134 said:
You can find the .iso image for any distro you want online. I prefer Linux Mint, though Ubuntu is another crowd favorite. You can make a bootable USB, but I find it easier to make and use liveCD/DVDs. A pack of burnable DVDs is $2.89 at CVS. Google is your friend for the rest of this, it is all VERY self explanatory and most distro sites put step by step instructions right on their website.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
http://www.linuxmint.com/documentation/user-guide/english_15.0.pdf
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This is spot on. I did my first live cd related to rescuing crucial data on a government computer with a corrupt OS a few weeks ago. I googled "How to make a bootable live cd USB drive" and literally in five minutes I was booted into my Ubuntu distro.
One thing I did learn is with Ubuntu there's a lot of alternative distros on their main site with all the links. After not having the option to boot without making any changes I went to my google-found guide again and realized only ubuntu distros with "desktop" in the filename would give me the live boot option I needed for the task at hand.
One of those small details I overlooked, that was solved by a quick recheck with google.
EXCELLENT GUIDE, I'm really impressed.
Max download limit reached.
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
FUBAR'd
UntamedDarkness said:
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
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Link looks to be FUBAR'd. Maybe Verizon got pizzzed and did a bit of hacking themselves...
Several people now reporting the issues in multiple threads. I just rechecked...same error.
Out of curiosity, are you using Verizon Mobile Hotspot on your phone to connect to the internet via computer? I am.
CharliesTheMan said:
This is spot on. I did my first live cd related to rescuing crucial data on a government computer with a corrupt OS a few weeks ago. I googled "How to make a bootable live cd USB drive" and literally in five minutes I was booted into my Ubuntu distro.
One thing I did learn is with Ubuntu there's a lot of alternative distros on their main site with all the links. After not having the option to boot without making any changes I went to my google-found guide again and realized only ubuntu distros with "desktop" in the filename would give me the live boot option I needed for the task at hand.
One of those small details I overlooked, that was solved by a quick recheck with google.
EXCELLENT GUIDE, I'm really impressed.
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Yep, google has most any answer you could ever need if you search enough. The only reason I promote liveCDs over liveUSBs is that I think they are a touch easier to make and use. For some reason I have always had a hard time getting liveUSBs to work.
Thank you! I'm really glad it seems to have helped some folks out!
UntamedDarkness said:
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
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ejohanss said:
Link looks to be FUBAR'd. Maybe Verizon got pizzzed and did a bit of hacking themselves...
Several people now reporting the issues in multiple threads. I just rechecked...same error.
Out of curiosity, are you using Verizon Mobile Hotspot on your phone to connect to the internet via computer? I am.
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I doubt it is Verizon, most likely a bandwidth issue or hosting service issue. Seems to be common with everyone trying to download moonshine right now. Sounds like there is trouble with the download limit counter. I knew I should have kept a backup copy of the .tgz
No, when I tether I use one of the free solutions. I got bumped off of unlimited, so I tend to use more wifi then phone data. You NEED an internet connection that is not reliant on your phone for this to work. Moonshine actively connects to the internet during the ./distiller program.
dwc2134 said:
Yep, google has most any answer you could ever need if you search enough. The only reason I promote liveCDs over liveUSBs is that I think they are a touch easier to make and use. For some reason I have always had a hard time getting liveUSBs to work.
Thank you! I'm really glad it seems to have helped some folks out!
I doubt it is Verizon, most likely a bandwidth issue or hosting service issue. Seems to be common with everyone trying to download moonshine right now. Hopefully beaups will be able to set up some new downloads or someone else will be willing to host the files for him. I knew I should have kept a backup copy of the .tgz
No, when I tether I use one of the free solutions. I got bumped off of unlimited, so I tend to use more wifi then phone data. You NEED an internet connection that is not reliant on your phone for this to work. Moonshine actively connects to the internet during the ./distiller program.
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I just checked it's a host download limit it's ABSOLUTELY not related to verizon.