Ok... so I have unlocked my boot-loader, what do I need to do to root my phone?
I am not S-off yet, do I need to be S-off before root is possible?
Pure+ said:
Ok... so I have unlocked my boot-loader, what do I need to do to root my phone?
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You don't need S-Off to root. Since you've already unlocked the bootloader, I suggest using this program to flash a custom recovery (ex TWRP or Philz) then select perm root. The application guides you through most of it. If you need more help with the program itself, check the main thread or one of the support links in the program.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
akitten007 said:
You don't need S-Off to root. Since you've already unlocked the bootloader, I suggest using this program to flash a custom recovery (ex TWRP or Philz) then select perm root. If you need more help with the program itself, check the main thread or one of the support links in the program.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
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That's the tool i used to unlock BL. I just wasn't sure what the exact steps for Root were. Which Recovery is the most stable of the 2? I'm most familiar with TWRP but if the alternate option is more stable then I will go that route.
Pure+ said:
That's the tool i used to unlock BL. I just wasn't sure what the exact steps for Root were. Which Recovery is the most stable of the 2? I'm most familiar with TWRP but if the alternate option is more stable then I will go that route.
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I usually run with TWRP, but both recoveries are stable. If you look in the roms section, most require Philz recovery so if you want to flash roms I would go with that. And here is a link from the program that shows a step by step process of unlocking and rooting. Just skip the unlocking portion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066390
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I usually run with TWRP, but both recoveries are stable. If you look in the roms section, most require Philz recovery so if you want to flash roms I would go with that. And here is a link from the program that shows a step by step process of unlocking and rooting. Just skip the unlocking portion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066390
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So I installed TWRP and I'm rooting now. What's the best way to update TWRP to the latest version. It installed 2.7.0.2 and I'd Like to install 2.7.0.4
Pure+ said:
So I installed TWRP and I'm rooting now. What's the best way to update TWRP to the latest version. It installed 2.7.0.2 and I'd Like to install 2.7.0.4
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Grab the img from the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695709
Then you need to use fastboot to flash recovery. Hold shift and right click the data folder of the toolkit. Select open command window from here. Then type commands listed below in order.
adb reboot fastboot
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img(rename twrp img to this)
fastboot reboot
akitten007 said:
Grab the img from the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695709
Then you need to use fastboot to flash recovery. Hold shift and right click the data folder of the toolkit. Select open command window from here. Then type commands listed below in order.
adb reboot fastboot
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img(rename twrp img to this)
fastboot reboot
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Thanks. I actually just ended up using the toolkit to install for me before i saw this. But next time I'll know lol
akitten007 said:
I usually run with TWRP, but both recoveries are stable. If you look in the roms section, most require Philz recovery so if you want to flash roms I would go with that. And here is a link from the program that shows a step by step process of unlocking and rooting. Just skip the unlocking portion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066390
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Hey btw I really appreciate all the help you've provided me. Might not be rooted right now without it. I do have one more question, what are the benefits of S-off?
Pure+ said:
Thanks. I actually just ended up using the toolkit to install for me before i saw this. But next time I'll know lol
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No problem. Hope I was able to help
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Pure+ said:
Hey btw I really appreciate all the help you've provided me. Might not be rooted right now without it. I do have one more question, what are the benefits of S-off?
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S-Off allows write permissions to the firmware, radio, and bootloader partitions. Some roms, like the GPE ones I believe, require S-Off, but most stock sense roms do not. You can also sim unlock with S-Off. Those are the primary uses, but someone feel free to chime in if I missed something. This is my 3rd day with the M8 lol
There's also this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718626
twrp 2702 from official site is newer that the 2704 unofficial. grab img from official site
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
IF all your wanting to do is flash roms then no need for s-off...if just learning and are leary of a brick stay safe with s-on....Theres always a chance when messing with partitions that are locked with s-on
S-Off is good for preventing brick in some situations, of course people still manage to brick their phones with s off, but to achieve S-Off you have to be familiar with adb and fastboot commands. If you required the toolkit for root, ie you do not know how to use adb and fastboot commands, I wouldn't recommend doing it until you are familiar with that. There are several guides, take some time to read and you should have a good start.
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My phone is rooted.
andrewnelson said:
My phone is rooted.
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Did the posts here make that possible? I know I wouldn't be rooted right now without their help.
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unlocked phone but when asked to install clockworkmod i said yes then it said could not download and said it would retry, but failed and shutdown. now i cannot go into to stock recovery or rerun the unlock program to try to have it install clockworkmod. im so lost. please help. detailed instructions would help since all the other ways to put a recovery program on have failed.
What does your phone say when you're in the bootloader menu? Are you s-on or s-off?
If you're s-off with revolutionary at the top, then you need to flash the recovery image. It may be available as a zip, and you can run fastboot with it. I personally use twrp over cwm. You'll find the guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14693680&postcount=1
If you're s-on, you need to run revolutionary again.
Dave2582 said:
What does your phone say when you're in the bootloader menu? Are you s-on or s-off?
If you're s-off with revolutionary at the top, then you need to flash the recovery image. It may be available as a zip, and you can run fastboot with it. I personally use twrp over cwm. You'll find the guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14693680&postcount=1
If you're s-on, you need to run revolutionary again.
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You know where i can find that .zip with the most updated CMW. Im S-off right now, and was hoping to try out CWM. Thank you
HackDPlanet said:
You know where i can find that .zip with the most updated CMW. Im S-off right now, and was hoping to try out CWM. Thank you
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Go with twrp its highly recommended by all the devs!
Send from My 3V0 on XDA!
How do I go applying Twrp after having cwm. I need specific instructions please to include exact commands. Plz plz, I'm I'M me.
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HackDPlanet said:
How do I go applying Twrp after having cwm. I need specific instructions please to include exact commands. Plz plz, I'm I'M me.
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Dude, read... You were on here last night asking these very basic questions, there are 100's of of posts regarding this. Get the TWRP zip file, rename PG86IMG, flash through bootloader.... and then READ
How do I install a custom rom via the boot.img method as unlocked with HTCDEV method?
I've looked everywhere to try & find this answer myself but can't find a complete 'how to' guide on doing it? I have the HTC Flyer 16GB Wifi w HC if thats any help & i'm not rooted as the HBoot is not yet supported using the Revolutionary way???
Any help would be very well received.
Just for future reference, this should go in the Q&A section. But, have you ever used adb or fastboot? You have to flash the boot.img using fastboot.
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Whoops, sorry just realised there is a Q&A Section.
I have used adb & fastboot & have a Desire HD & have installed customs roms on that & I have been trying to install a custom one of my Flyer but can't seem to even thou I am unlocked via the HTCDEV method.
I have downloaded a custom rom in zip format, so if I extract the files to a folder on my PC, where adb etc are, & then do the boot.img from there will this then install the custom rom onto my flyer??
Thanksyou for answering.
What you need to do is download your ROM and place it on your sdcard. Flash it like you would any other ROM. Now type in 'adb reboot bootloader' and make sure your tablet is in fastboot mode. Now take the boot.img of the ROM and place it in the same directory that you have fastboot. For me that would be: c:/android-sdk-windows/tools
Now, making sure your tablet is in fastboot mode and that you cd'd to the directory for fastboot, type in: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now just reboot and you should be running a custom ROM
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Really, I don't understand why you'd go through all the hassle of using the unlock method. It's not that much extra to S-OFF and have installs work directly form recovery.
globatron said:
Really, I don't understand why you'd go through all the hassle of using the unlock method. It's not that much extra to S-OFF and have installs work directly form recovery.
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This is true.
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globatron said:
Really, I don't understand why you'd go through all the hassle of using the unlock method. It's not that much extra to S-OFF and have installs work directly form recovery.
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Agree also. HTC Unlock looks like a hassle all around, and warranty is officially voided.
Thankyou all for your replies & i'll try it out & see how I get on.
Had to use the HTCDEV unlock as my Hboot version is not currently supported by all other unlock methods as it 1.11.0011.
Thanks again
Unlock the bootloader has nothing to do with your hboot version, just try it.
s-off doesn't work with your 1.11.0011
so you just need
unlock-------flash cwm recovery for 3.2------flash a custom rom------fastboot flash boot boot.img(the boot.img is unzipped from this custom rom)----do not forget to wipe
Da_nao_yan said:
Unlock the bootloader has nothing to do with your hboot version, just try it.
s-off doesn't work with your 1.11.0011
so you just need
unlock-------flash cwm recovery for 3.2------flash a custom rom------fastboot flash boot boot.img(the boot.img is unzipped from this custom rom)----do not forget to wipe
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Utter nonsense. The bootloader version does matter for unlock. And it is possible to get S-OFF even if you have this hboot, it's not a direct S-OFF but it is possible and relatively easy to do.
globatron said:
And it is possible to get S-OFF even if you have this hboot, it's not a direct S-OFF but it is possible and relatively easy to do.
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Can you please explain or give me a link? I have also HBoot 1.11.0011.
i did this procedure
Da_nao_yan said:
Unlock the bootloader has nothing to do with your hboot version, just try it.
s-off doesn't work with your 1.11.0011
so you just need
unlock-------flash cwm recovery for 3.2------flash a custom rom------fastboot flash boot boot.img(the boot.img is unzipped from this custom rom)----do not forget to wipe
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Hi, i do this yesterday unlock through HTCDEV
- then flash cwm recovery
- flash a custom rom
but i got Wifi Error, so i read the Forum and looking for the new suggestions then I saw that I must do a "fastboot flash boot boot.img" after that my Flyer didnt boot anymore. But still I can go to HBoot and Recovery.
I dont know, if I do something wrong here.
My Flyer: S-ON, Hboot 1.11.0011
Hope, somebody can help me. Thank you
devil-77 said:
Can you please explain or give me a link? I have also HBoot 1.11.0011.
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Do globatron's procedure, but do download the exact RUU...this is important. It works in my HTC Flyer have the 1.10.0000 now GB.
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I've been trying to root my EVO 4G LTE using various guides from this board, and I'm not having a lot of luck. I have HBOOT 2.09 and it's S-ON. It seems like the easiest way to root the device is to go S-OFF, but then it appears that the device needs to be rooted to get S-OFF. So I'm a little confused at this point. I've unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP, but when I try to install the SuperSU root utility it gives me an error about mounting partitions and fails. My bootloader screen also displays "TAMPERED" which seems to be a problem but I'm not having a lot of luck finding a way to resolve it.
So... can anyone tell me what my next step is?
Thanks in advance.
Are you using Facepalm, Moonshine, or DirtyRacun? You haven't really provided enough details to help, at this point. What's your software version? I assume you're running the stock ROM?
I was running the stock ROM, I think it was 3.16. I tried using Facepalm but again it seems like it needs root to work which I haven't been able to achieve just yet. I tried installing the ROM from this thread through TWRP but it just hangs on the HTC screen so I'm not sure what's on there now. I can still get into the bootloader and recovery though.
You can't use Facepalm on 3.16 software. Use Moonshine.
Try flashing this stock rooted to get back to a working state: http://d-h.st/users/Captain_Throwback/?fld_id=10308#files
You may need to fastboot flash the boot.img to make sure it fully boots.
OK, I downloaded that ROM and extracted the boot.img. I booted the phone into the bootloader and ran "fastboot flash boot boot.img". It seems to have completed correctly, no errors at least, but now the phone just sits at the HTC screen with the red text at the bottom. Clearly I'm doing something wrong...
Did you flash the ROM too? Or did it reboot on you when you tried?
I just did the boot.img. Should I also do "fastboot flash zip 3.16.651.3_stock_rooted_odex_CPTB.zip"?
davel23 said:
I just did the boot.img. Should I also do "fastboot flash zip 3.16.651.3_stock_rooted_odex_CPTB.zip"?
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You have to flash the ROM in recovery.
Ok, so I went into recovery which is still TWRP, adb pushed that ROM to the phone then tried to install it. It gives a bunch of error messages about being unable to mount various items, says it's unable to find path for partition [name of the zip] and fails.
Thanks for your help and patience so far...
You do not extract the file, leave it as a zip and do not open it. Move it to your SD card while in fastboot (mount sd) and from there use twrp and select the correct zip to flash. But above all... DO NOT EXTRACT THE FILR
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roscoepcoltra said:
You do not extract the file, leave it as a zip and do not open it. Move it to your SD card while in fastboot (mount sd) and from there use twrp and select the correct zip to flash. But above all... DO NOT EXTRACT THE FILR
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He's S-on. He can't flash kernels from recovery with Hboot 2.09.
davel23 said:
Ok, so I went into recovery which is still TWRP, adb pushed that ROM to the phone then tried to install it. It gives a bunch of error messages about being unable to mount various items, says it's unable to find path for partition [name of the zip] and fails.
Thanks for your help and patience so far...
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I don't understand what you're doing here. Boot to recovery, mount storage, copy the ROM zip over, and then flash it.
Ok, so I mounted storage from recovery, or least I tried to, my PC said it needed to be formatted. So I did so, copied the file over and flashed it which completed successfully this time. My phone now boots properly, I'll give Moonshine a try now. Hopefully I won't need to bug you again, thanks for all the help.
Captain_Throwback said:
You can't use Facepalm on 3.16 software. Use Moonshine.
Try flashing this stock rooted to get back to a working state: http://d-h.st/users/Captain_Throwback/?fld_id=10308#files
You may need to fastboot flash the boot.img to make sure it fully boots.
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my friend wants to buy im rooted unlocked evo. it is on viper now can I flash this an it will be stock rooted ?
Tigerstown said:
my friend wants to buy im rooted unlocked evo. it is on viper now can I flash this an it will be stock rooted ?
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Yes.
Captain_Throwback said:
Yes.
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S-on Ok? Or do I need to moonshine first?
Tigerstown said:
S-on Ok? Or do I need to moonshine first?
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You need to use Flash Image GUI or fastboot flash the kernel.
FinZ28 said:
You need to use Flash Image GUI or fastboot flash the kernel.
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Ok I got that app I use that. An for my other one I'm selling is s-off so I can just flash this on that one..it's been fun on the Evo with the helpful fellow xda's on the jewel. But the wife's work now cover half your bill if you have verizon so we had no choice
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Yes.
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Omg I just moonshine(easy thing I ever did) this phone my wife didn't want s-off before. So now I'm s-off I will just flash thanks once again throwback. Hope there is someone in vzw htc one thread that breaks down firmware like you.
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I'm having a little trouble with Moonshine. It reboots the phone a couple of times, gets to step 3 then just keeps printing periods in the program window. I've been reading through the Moonshine thread and it seems other people have had the same problem, but I haven't seen a solid fix yet. Anyone know what I need to do or should I stick with the Moonshine thread?
Ok since I have less than 10 posts I can not post in the area that I would have liked to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559232
I am having the same Issue as badfishie in that I am stuck on the:
Under Test 2:
Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (6/120)
FATAL: Download updated package at www.rumrunner.us
After I Downloaded it again a second time, and the DNA version. Yes I tried the first version first, and investigated it.
I have followed GrzlyAdms advice and factory reset my device numerous times.
I even gone so far as to Return my device to factory Sence 5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570548
My bootloader still shows S-OFF from the moonshine that I was successful at applying.
But after the OTA with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper not able to keep root...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517
I am once again trying to gain root access for my device.
I have:
Made sure usb debugging was on
Made sure verifying apps was off
Made sure fastboot was off
Made sure no lock screen was selected
Made sure to use a USB 2.0 port, and Original USB cord
Made sure adb can see my device
Run soju as Administrator
Drivers installed with Tool kit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219175
AV and firewall disabled
Using Windows 7 x64 and Minimal ADB and Fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!
Mind if I ask why are you trying to unlocked you bootloader and soff or your already soff?
Ok, I'll try to help best I can. Hopefully one of the more experienced folks can chime in too as they'll probably be way more helpful. I've got a couple guesses, but need to know a bit more. Please know that I'm only providing my best guesses as I haven't run into this problem.
What firmware version were you on when you tried rumrunner? It sounds like you already had an unlocked bootloader and s-off... through moonshine. Did you end up with a locked bootloader? If so, how? You mentioned that you went back to sense 5. What method? Did you ruu back to a stock rom or just flash one of the Custom/stock ROMs.
Here is one possible option. I would suggest reading through the thread thoroughly before diving in...
- Go back to 100% stock with locked bootloader and s-on: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
Then make sure you've taken any OTA updated to get to 3.06.605.4 and you should be able to use rumrunner.
GrzlyAdms said:
Ok, I'll try to help best I can. Hopefully one of the more experienced folks can chime in too as they'll probably be way more helpful. I've got a couple guesses, but need to know a bit more. Please know that I'm only providing my best guesses as I haven't run into this problem.
What firmware version were you on when you tried rumrunner? It sounds like you already had an unlocked bootloader and s-off... through moonshine. Did you end up with a locked bootloader? If so, how? You mentioned that you went back to sense 5. What method? Did you ruu back to a stock rom or just flash one of the Custom/stock ROMs.
Here is one possible option. I would suggest reading through the thread thoroughly before diving in...
- Go back to 100% stock with locked bootloader and s-on: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
Then make sure you've taken any OTA updated to get to 3.06.605.4 and you should be able to use rumrunner.
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The reason the thing is failing is because he already has a unlocked bootloader with soff. I don't know why he is trying to unlock something that is already unlocked. All he needs to do is download something like superuser or flash a custom rom with root built into it.
thayl0 said:
The reason the thing is failing is because he already has a unlocked bootloader with soff. I don't know why he is trying to unlock something that is already unlocked. All he needs to do is download something like superuser or flash a custom rom with root built into it.
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10-4. That's kinda what I thought too, but figured I'd try to confirm by asking a few questions. I have seen a few people get stuck with s-off but a locked bootloader if they goof up the process trying to go back to 100% stock. Thought I'd ask the questions just in case this is what he did.
Ok, I would like to keep the Stock Android, but would like to have root access.
I an unsure how to gain root access with out turning S-ON.
I could follow that and turn S-ON again,
But if you have another method of gaining ROOT with out flashing a custom ROM,
I would be grateful for your assistance.
Sorry for any confusion on that,
I spent 10hrs trying to figure this out yesterday,
it was necessary to put down and look at another day.
I have tried downloading superuser and supersu from the play store, neither give me access to root
However I have looked on your forums since you suggested simply flashing another rom already with root access - Thanks for that btw
this post shows the full version, but has odex and deodex, well deodex is pulled, may i ask what the difference is?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560010
I will flash the odex one now and see what happens, thanks again I needed a fresh look at this I guess.
p1droidx said:
I have tried downloading superuser and supersu from the play store, neither give me access to root
However I have looked on your forums since you suggested simply flashing another rom already with root access - Thanks for that btw
this post shows the full version, but has odex and deodex, well deodex is pulled, may i ask what the difference is?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560010
I will flash the odex one now and see what happens, thanks again I needed a fresh look at this I guess.
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You must already have a superuser app to install one from the play store. Flash a superuser zip from recovery. That will put both the app and the required binaries in place.
Yo this is a random question if I go back to stock 2.06 soff and rooted will rumrunner update me or what?
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You must already have a superuser app to install one from the play store. Flash a superuser zip from recovery. That will put both the app and the required binaries in place.
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Uh ok, let me look for this, maybe you already have a link, if not, I will try and find it, and if I find it I will post it here.
deathrow1992 said:
Yo this is a random question if I go back to stock 2.06 soff and rooted will rumrunner update me or what?
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From what I have learned so far, running rumrunner when you are already S-OFF will net you a FAILED message. if your DNA is already S-OFF then feel free to flash whatever ROM you want.. well sorta, make sure it's for the DNA, and flash at your own risk.
I took the OTA after achieving S-OFF with moonshine and it removed my root access... now I am in this boat where I want to regain root.
I have finally finished downloading the zip from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560010
But I have no idea how to flash it, step by step instructions would be helpful since this is my first flash and I have yet to figure it out. I have tried fastboot flash zip but that didn't work, and I am unfamilar with this....
The FAQ here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188944
is of no help unfortunately....
I found some Instructions that tell you to boot into recovery, but when I try to boot into recovery all I get is a RED ! and Triangle above a screen. like something went wrong :/
Start by downloading ROM and the patch and copy the file to the SD card’s root in your device.
Reboot your phone into recovery mode. For this, power off your device and restart it keeping the volume down key pressed. Your phone will be booted into bootloader fastboot mode.
In the Recovery mode, use the ‘Power ’key to select and to navigate use the ‘Volume’ keys.
Use ‘backup and restore’ option to create a backup.
Now perform three steps in a row: first wipe data//factory reset, then wipe cache and lastly wipe dalvik cache accessing the advanced menu.
Now install zip from your sdcard, then select ROMs zip file you copied to your phone and choose zip.
Redo it for Patch file once you are done with ROM installation.
At the end, reboot your phone.
Lovely I didn't have a recovery installed, using the tools: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219175
I installed the TWRP 2.5.0.0 recovery,
THEN I was able to enter recovery and flash the ROM.
WOW what a experience, this has been.
p1droidx said:
I have finally finished downloading the zip from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560010
But I have no idea how to flash it, step by step instructions would be helpful since this is my first flash and I have yet to figure it out. I have tried fastboot flash zip but that didn't work, and I am unfamilar with this....
The FAQ here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188944
is of no help unfortunately....
I found some Instructions that tell you to boot into recovery, but when I try to boot into recovery all I get is a RED ! and Triangle above a screen. like something went wrong :/
Start by downloading ROM and the patch and copy the file to the SD card’s root in your device.
Reboot your phone into recovery mode. For this, power off your device and restart it keeping the volume down key pressed. Your phone will be booted into bootloader fastboot mode.
In the Recovery mode, use the ‘Power ’key to select and to navigate use the ‘Volume’ keys.
Use ‘backup and restore’ option to create a backup.
Now perform three steps in a row: first wipe data//factory reset, then wipe cache and lastly wipe dalvik cache accessing the advanced menu.
Now install zip from your sdcard, then select ROMs zip file you copied to your phone and choose zip.
Redo it for Patch file once you are done with ROM installation.
At the end, reboot your phone.
Lovely I didn't have a recovery installed, using the tools: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2219175
I installed the TWRP 2.5.0.0 recovery,
THEN I was able to enter recovery and flash the ROM.
WOW what a experience, this has been.
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well glad you got it sorted out.... it can be quite a lot to take in if you have never done anything like that before. but once you have done it a few times it is much easier to do and remember especially if you run into problems.
cheers
and happy customizing.
deathrow1992 said:
Yo this is a random question if I go back to stock 2.06 soff and rooted will rumrunner update me or what?
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Rumrunner doesn't update nothing. Try asking your question again.
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Rumrunner doesn't update nothing. Try asking your question again.
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Sorry I was kind messed up last night today is my bday. what I meant to ask is can I receive the ota update if I go back to stock soff rooted 2.06 and if not what do I have to do to get it
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deathrow1992 said:
Sorry I was kind messed up last night today is my bday. what I meant to ask is can I receive the ota update if I go back to stock soff rooted 2.06 and if not what do I have to do to get it
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if you want the 3.06.605.4 update (aka 4.2.2) and you are already s-off - and want STOCK no root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570548
if you want root to go with that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560010
if you are stock 2.06 you can take the OTA even if you are s-off, but if you have root, you will loose root taking the ota.
p1droidx said:
if you want the 3.06.605.4 update (aka 4.2.2) and you are already s-off - and want STOCK no root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570548
if you want root to go with that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560010
if you are stock 2.06 you can take the OTA even if you are s-off, but if you have root, you will loose root taking the ota.
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So will the second link you have me work even if I'm on a 2.06 custom Rom? Thanks for the help by the way
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deathrow1992 said:
So will the second link you have me work even if I'm on a 2.06 custom Rom? Thanks for the help by the way
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if you want to revert to stock, since i didn't flash the second till i flashed the first, i would suggest that you do that, if you want to go with another custom rom, follow it's instructions, if it asks for a specific starting point, aka stock 4.2.2 then flash the first one then flash the custom one.
Now that we have our own specific forum, would it be plausible to get some sort of step-by-step guide on how to go about installing the KitKat OTA if you're rooted? In browsing through the megathread from before, I get the impression that I will need to flash the stock recovery and relock my bootloader, then unlock once again once I've updated, but the thread itself is a bit daunting and the advice is pretty well scattered amid the various conversations there. Can we get some sort of consolidated guide from someone more knowledgeable than myself?
(Thank you in advance, by the way. I know I will be highly appreciative.)
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Now that we have our own specific forum, would it be plausible to get some sort of step-by-step guide on how to go about installing the KitKat OTA if you're rooted? In browsing through the megathread from before, I get the impression that I will need to flash the stock recovery and relock my bootloader, then unlock once again once I've updated, but the thread itself is a bit daunting and the advice is pretty well scattered amid the various conversations there. Can we get some sort of consolidated guide from someone more knowledgeable than myself?
(Thank you in advance, by the way. I know I will be highly appreciative.)
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This is what I followed, though you are going to lose data...
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If you have the different partition layout that was introduced with the KitKat update, and also have the upgraded HBOOT then I guess i'll write up this guide. To get the phone back in proper working order, you need to do this.
1) Make sure you have the HTC drivers installed, and HTC Sync Manager fully uninstalled. ADB/Fastboot and such in working order, etc.
2) Download the KitKat OTA ZIP from Duir's Drive Folder here https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B-kSF8g8H7KudEFRU1hPMjRObU0&export=download and open it up and take out firmware.zip
3) Get into HBOOT on the phone, and flash that firmware.zip file by running fastboot flash zip firmware.zip and also run fastboot flash update firmware.zip both will say FAIL but for me that worked if that didn't work then relock your device by running fastboot oem lock and then get back to fastboot and run fastboot oem rebootRUU (case-sensitive) and then issue fastboot flash zip firmware.zip and also run fastboot flash update firmware.zip and reboot to fastboot again
4) If you had to relock your device unlock it by getting your Unlock_code.bin from HTCdev and issue this command when you're in fastboot which is fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
5) download Duir's TWRP recovery built for KitKat which is located here https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-kSF8g8H7KuME12ai1OVHVqd3M&usp=sharing grab the openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-zaracl.img and then flash that by issuing fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-zaracl.img
6) Boot up into recovery, and format Data middle button on the right and type in 'Yes' and then wipe everything (you might have to reboot back into recovery again and then wipe everything) The reason to format Data using that button is because of KitKat remapping the partitions
7) Grab the KitKat TWRP backup from here https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8-7I2_Vt73ldUNPd2c4X0xoQXc/edit
8) while that downloads make a pseudo backup, and then when thats finished mount your SDcard and open up the KitKat TWRP backup on windows and just overwrite all the files in zara_cl442/zara_cl442 and then reboot back into recovery again.
9) Restore the Backup you made and overwrote with the KitKat TWRP backup
10) go into fastboot and go back to Duir's drive located here https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-kSF8g8H7KuME12ai1OVHVqd3M&usp=sharing and grab KK_stock_boot.img and then flash that by issuing fastboot flash boot KK_stock_boot.img in a command prompt
11) Reboot into the System and it should work
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Kit Kat OTA
That seems really complicated and sort of risky. Can't we just restore stock recovery and boot. Relock boot loader. And then install the ota as downloaded.
The_Greatest_Juan said:
That seems really complicated and sort of risky. Can't we just restore stock recovery and boot. Relock boot loader. And then install the ota as downloaded.
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That's what I was wondering. I'm alright with re-rooting afterward (and after that I'm going S-OFF so I can use Viper4Android).
On a side note, has anyone noticed higher battery consumption with KitKat? My wife (who is unrooted and generally doesn't mess with her phone) updated and her battery died twice yesterday with no real increase in usage.
groverXIII said:
That's what I was wondering. I'm alright with re-rooting afterward (and after that I'm going S-OFF so I can use Viper4Android).
On a side note, has anyone noticed higher battery consumption with KitKat? My wife (who is unrooted and generally doesn't mess with her phone) updated and her battery died twice yesterday with no real increase in usage.
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Get s-off first then update kk bec if things go wrong during the update u can downgrade hboot. With s-on u cant downgrade hboot. U get stuck and theres no way to fix ur device. Ive seen this happen to somebody
Child's Play said:
Get s-off first then update kk bec if things go wrong during the update u can downgrade hboot. With s-on u cant downgrade hboot. U get stuck and theres no way to fix ur device. Ive seen this happen to somebody
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Good to know. Got a link to how to get S-OFF that would prevent me from searching through the massive thread?
groverXIII said:
Good to know. Got a link to how to get S-OFF that would prevent me from searching through the massive thread?
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Read the instructions http://rumrunner.us/instructions/ then download rumrunner 0.5.0 under "htc universal downloads" and run it as administrator
The only thing I changed on my phone was gain root, unlock bootloader and flash Philz Touch cwm recovery. I haven't gotten s-off or changed H-boot. I don't want to change anything else if I don't have to. Is there anyway to get the update. I don't care if I lose root.
The_Greatest_Juan said:
The only thing I changed on my phone was gain root, unlock bootloader and flash Philz Touch cwm recovery. I haven't gotten s-off or changed H-boot. I don't want to change anything else if I don't have to. Is there anyway to get the update. I don't care if I lose root.
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U should get s-off then flash stock recovery, unroot ur device and relock the bootloader then update kk by tapping "system updates" in settings or run the ruu to get everything back to stock. S-off wont be affected
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U should get s-off then flash stock recovery, unroot ur device and relock the bootloader then update kk by tapping "system updates" in settings or run the ruu to get everything back to stock. S-off wont be affected
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Alright I'll try that when I get home and let you know how it goes. Thanks a bunch.
Alright. So it didn't work. It works fine at first but at about 40% through the update it shows a red exclamation mark inside a red triangle on the phone. I unrooted and flashed the stock recovery from the development thread on the new forum. The jelly bean one. And relocked the
Bootloader. Ugh. This is really frustrating. What am I doing wrong? Do I have to get rid of s-off as well. That's fine if I do.
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The_Greatest_Juan said:
Alright. So it didn't work. It works fine at first but at about 40% through the update it shows a red exclamation mark inside a red triangle on the phone. I unrooted and flashed the stock recovery from the development thread on the new forum. The jelly bean one. And relocked the
Bootloader. Ugh. This is really frustrating. What am I doing wrong? Do I have to get rid of s-off as well. That's fine if I do.
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Did u delete the hcheck file when u got s-off?
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Did u delete the hcheck file when u got s-off?
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So I did not. Can you walk me through that please
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The_Greatest_Juan said:
So I did not. Can you walk me through that please
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Ok u didnt. Make sure everything is stock. Im not sure why its stuck at 40%
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Ok u didnt. Make sure everything is stock. Im not sure why its stuck at 40%
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So should I just run the RUU
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Some ppl had the same issue. There r instructions in the post. Whats the hboot version? Get into bootloader and tell me
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Some ppl had the same issue. There r instructions in the post. Whats the hboot version? Get into bootloader and tell me
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What post? The massive thread before we got a forum? My hboot is 2.22.0000
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The_Greatest_Juan said:
What post? The massive thread before we got a forum? My hboot is 2.22.0000
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Yes. U r using kk. We need a guide for ur issue we dont have to look thru all posts. Im gonna post a thread
Child's Play said:
Yes. U r using kk. We need a guide for ur issue we dont have to look thru all posts. Im gonna post a thread
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Ok so how do I fix it?
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The_Greatest_Juan said:
Ok so how do I fix it?
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Im not sure what u need to do. Somebody knows