does anyone know if theres a "simple root" method for the m8??
Is unlocking bootloader, flash recovery, s-off all required just to root? I don't care about any of that stuff.. I just want a simple root
if thats possible
ahdez said:
does anyone know if theres a "simple root" method for the m8??
Is unlocking bootloader, flash recovery, s-off all required just to root? I don't care about any of that stuff.. I just want a simple root
if thats possible
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Unfortunately, unlocking the bootloader is required for the ATT variant to obtain root. Easy way to do that is this toolkit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
Unlock the bootloader, then you can flash a custom recovery and a superuser zip
S-Off is not required for rooting.
akitten007 said:
Unfortunately, unlocking the bootloader is required for the ATT variant to obtain root. Easy way to do that is this toolkit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
Unlock the bootloader, then you can flash a custom recovery and a superuser zip
S-Off is not required for rooting.
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Will I be able to unroot, and return everything to stock If need be??
ahdez said:
Will I be able to unroot, and return everything to stock If need be??
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Yes...sorta. No RUU yet so this is the best you can do for now. Here are the instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Great, thanks guys Ill give that toolkit a shot
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Been reading the guides but I need confirmation. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.
my goal is to get ROOT on the stock ROM and the ability to unroot if needed.
In order to obtain root, I must:
- Unlock bootloader
- Install CWR
- Apply the Superuser file or install a custom ROM with root
If I go through this method, can I reverse everything? Like re-locking the bootloader, remove CWR, and unroot?
Am I missing something simple just to simply root the device? Pls advise. THX in advance.
xxxman999 said:
Been reading the guides but I need confirmation. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.
my goal is to get ROOT on the stock ROM and the ability to unroot if needed.
In order to obtain root, I must:
- Unlock bootloader
- Install CWR
- Apply the Superuser file or install a custom ROM with root
If I go through this method, can I reverse everything? Like re-locking the bootloader, remove CWR, and unroot?
Am I missing something simple just to simply root the device? Pls advise. THX in advance.
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Rooting part is correct.
To unroot, relock bootloader and flash the stock ROM. Simple as that.
hasoon2000 said:
Rooting part is correct.
To unroot, relock bootloader and flash the stock ROM. Simple as that.
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Thanks for the confirmation. Will prepare to root now.
There's a but..
If you want to relock it it will say Relocked and not Locked like how it came from the factory.
Wait....I sent this with Tapatalk?
well after letting the phone be out for a little while and giving the devs some time to work their magic. which is the best root method to date in your opinion? only reason for this is cause ive seen a lot of people having trouble with certain ways and i just dont wana make my phone a $600 paper weight lol. thanks!
Try zedomax method its fully reversible and doesn't flash a bootloader.
fastmikey1969 said:
Try zedomax method its fully reversible and doesn't flash a bootloader.
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well i wanted the best way to be able to flash roms. root, unlock bootloader, and flash recovery.
jsonger121 said:
well i wanted the best way to be able to flash roms. root, unlock bootloader, and flash recovery.
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Easiest way by far is just go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader. Flash TWRP and then wipe (if you don't mind losing data) and flash any rooted rom. This will let you nandroid your current build and most times you can flash any stock rom over your current and not lose your data (nandroid first.) One-click roots and such I have never trusted...easier to just flash a rooted rom.
1 click root
bhint15 said:
Easiest way by far is just go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader. Flash TWRP and then wipe (if you don't mind losing data) and flash any rooted rom. This will let you nandroid your current build and most times you can flash any stock rom over your current and not lose your data (nandroid first.) One-click roots and such I have never trusted...easier to just flash a rooted rom.
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never really thought about doing it like that but thanks for the input. gonna check it out for sure!
Zedomax
Use Zedomax, I have seen some posts with people haveing troubles with the automated one, then when your all done rooting, and unlocking the bootloader, load "goo manager" from play store, that will put TWRP on the phone for you.
1-click is the easiest. I have done it on three phones, never had a problem. Read the instructions/watch the video, you shouldnt have any problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
Los Altos said:
1-click is the easiest. I have done it on three phones, never had a problem. Read the instructions/watch the video, you shouldnt have any problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
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yeah this is without a doubt the easiest method available ...i did it and first try for me it fully rooted unlocked and flashed twerp
Los Altos said:
1-click is the easiest. I have done it on three phones, never had a problem. Read the instructions/watch the video, you shouldnt have any problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
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ditto. havent tried the other root but this is the easiest method I have ever tried.
Regawmod method is the easiest I've ever used. he also has video tutorials in the post on how to root using his method.
I read in the Developers forums that you can get Cwm for Locked Bootloaders. Ive been trying to get it for a week and can this be done? I bought the Ultra at Bell and it says its model number c6806 and its locked.
dvella21 said:
I read in the Developers forums that you can get Cwm for Locked Bootloaders. Ive been trying to get it for a week and can this be done? I bought the Ultra at Bell and it says its model number c6806 and its locked.
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Yes. here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
However just because you have CWM, doesn't mean you can flash ROM's.
All you can do is flash Root, and other mods.
hamdogg said:
Yes. here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
However just because you have CWM, doesn't mean you can flash ROM's.
All you can do is flash Root, and other mods.
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sorry for the quick question, but would that work on the C6802 on .257, with locked bootloader? i've been wondering if i could get root without unlocking the bootloader(to preserve warranty).
yogi2010 said:
sorry for the quick question, but would that work on the C6802 on .257, with locked bootloader? i've been wondering if i could get root without unlocking the bootloader(to preserve warranty).
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yes you can root with a locked bootloader.
to unlock your bootloader you need to have root access.
You can always backup your TA partition, and then unlock bootloader, and then restore the TA partition and restore bootlock as well.
many possibilitites
hamdogg said:
yes you can root with a locked bootloader.
to unlock your bootloader you need to have root access.
You can always backup your TA partition, and then unlock bootloader, and then restore the TA partition and restore bootlock as well.
many possibilitites
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hey thank you sir for the response. I got my phone with .257 version already on it tho, and from what I'm reading, I can't find a way to root on .257 without unlocking the boot loader. is this correct?
as I see it, the only option I have on .257 is to unlock the bootloader with the Sony method, but no way to root first. am I mistaken? thanks!
lmemma16 said:
hey thank you sir for the response. I got my phone with .257 version already on it tho, and from what I'm reading, I can't find a way to root on .257 without unlocking the boot loader. is this correct?
as I see it, the only option I have on .257 is to unlock the bootloader with the Sony method, but no way to root first. am I mistaken? thanks!
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What you could do is use flash tool to go back to another firmware, then root, and then update to the newest version. But not flashing the kernel. then you can flash the modified kernel with CWM, and then flash the new kernel afterwards.
I think there is a tutorial on here that tells you how to do it.
hamdogg said:
What you could do is use flash tool to go back to another firmware, then root, and then update to the newest version. But not flashing the kernel. then you can flash the modified kernel with CWM, and then flash the new kernel afterwards.
I think there is a tutorial on here that tells you how to do it.
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ah yes, OK, that's what I was wondering, whether it is possible to downgrade the firmware with a locked boot loader, using Flashtool. perhaps I will try.. thanks
I just remember on some other devices I've had, a locked boot loader wouldn't allow a firmware downgrade.
Install Sunshine, let it unlock S-off and root
Install flashify
Flash TWRP Image
Success?
Someone please let me know!
David522d said:
Install Sunshine, let it unlock S-off and root
Install flashify
Flash TWRP Image
Success?
Someone please let me know!
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is this the only method to do without voiding warranty? I just got the phone so I need to know too:silly:
Can someone please respond?!
@ David 522d....On verizon this is only [email protected] s-off i believe,it says it doesnt install su so you will need to install that on your own. I dont use flashify so cant say yes or no on that....Safer to use good ole fastboot/adb commands. @ xuanphucn by doing s-off/unlocking bootloader you void your warranty,hense why folks put everything back to stock before returning/rma etc.
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
@ David 522d....On verizon this is only [email protected] s-off i believe,it says it doesnt install su so you will need to install that on your own. I dont use flashify so cant say yes or no on that....Safer to use good ole fastboot/adb commands. @ xuanphucn by doing s-off/unlocking bootloader you void your warranty,hense why folks put everything back to stock before returning/rma etc.
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but i heard that if you request unlock bootloader code through the htc developer website. it will void your warranty no matter what. They keep track with that. Correct me if i'm wrong
Incorrect...it says may void your warranty...but if restored bacl to s-on for whatever reason its fine
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Incorrect...it says may void your warranty...but if restored bacl to s-on for whatever reason its fine
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So why do people have to pay for sunshine to get it unlocked? I'm confused
Cannot speak for the Sunshine developers,but they put the work in so why shouldnt they reap some benefit from it...s-off and unlocking bootloader are two different things,htc will allow certain carriers phones to be unlocked by the htcdev site,and only allows certain parts of the device to be accessed(kernel, rom,recovery flashing)s-off allows all parts to be manipulated(different firmware,radios etc)
If not, is there an equivalent simple root available for our phone? Need root to run a great program. Unfortunately, this has always been sooo simple on past phones.
Please help.
snapz54 said:
If not, is there an equivalent simple root available for our phone? Need root to run a great program. Unfortunately, this has always been sooo simple on past phones.
Please help.
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You cold always got to HTCDEV.com and unlock the bootloader and flash SuperSU or superuser. But that will erase everything on your phone. So make a backup.
razieltov said:
You cold always got to HTCDEV.com and unlock the bootloader and flash SuperSU or superuser. But that will erase everything on your phone. So make a backup.
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Not on Verizon. HTC dev is not allowed.
No temp root anymore. Sunshine it!