Best way to Root MR2
I instlled MR2 Full Ruu works great but i really miss being rooted
I would think the original roll back root method is not going to work
since the radio has to be flashed sepreate for the rooted MR2
So hopefully there is work on a way to root MR2
Note so far it works well my intial install was a little quarky so i hardreset twice that seemed to clear up the quarkiness
works grea tnow just need to debloat .....
Why didn't you root before hand or if you were rooted why didnt you install a rom for rooted users based on the ruu?
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Well lets try it this way
I just bought my Thunderbolt with MR2 installed how would i go about rooting my Device
This question is being posted from future so hopefully by then the The Future Devs will have an answer not a question...
biggiephat said:
Why didn't you root before hand or if you were rooted why didnt you install a rom for rooted users based on the ruu?
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As for installng a rooted rom i would prefer a clean install first to make sure the radio and all firmware install correctly -- and I perfer not to install a rom with no radio and a tweaked kernel.
If you notice the plain jane looks plain but by it desription it is -- it has a tweak kernel and no radio.
id actually like to know this as well, i just bought another TB off of craigslist that had the MR2.
he sold it to me cause he didnt know how to root it.
id like to root it or even down grade it back to a older version so i can then root it, i tried to run a vzw ruu and it didnt take
I imagine you would follow the regular root procedure jcase and team andirc has out in this forum. Then the last step instead of flashing the rooted mr1 ruu, you'd flash the rooted mr2 ruu once its out...
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What about gingerbreak?
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ghamden said:
As for installng a rooted rom i would prefer a clean install first to make sure the radio and all firmware install correctly -- and I perfer not to install a rom with no radio and a tweaked kernel.
If you notice the plain jane looks plain but by it desription it is -- it has a tweak kernel and no radio.
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Well just a FYI to save you the trouble next time, what you're doing makes absolutely no sense and isn't offering you any extra "safety"
As for how to root or downgrade, you're out of luck at the moment.
I think perhaps you do not understand the root process we users follow. No common user on XDA has rooted their own ThunderBolt. We have installed the stock ROM modified by jcase. If you rooted following jcase's method, or any automated method based on that, then you have essentially installed plain jane, modified kernel is required for root, and root is useless without the added busybox and SuperUser. Also if you read the plain jane release page there is a link to the MR2 radio. So unless you have the know how to mod android yourself, you cannot root your own device.
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I haven't found a straight answer yet, so I am posting here. I am currently stock but I would like to root some time in the near future. I would also like to try the update before rooting. However, I am concerned that if I apply the update that the root method in the development forums may no longer be valid. Is it possible that Verizon could lock down the phone with this OTA update such that I will not be able to root after it is applied?
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Josh
The ota is the exact same as what was leak about 2 weeks ago. JCase compared both and made that determination. I believe he also made a root unsigned copy for down load. Most devs have already incorporated this update into their roms. The only thing is the new radio will need flashed. Check out the development section and look for the roms posted by jcase. It is best not to run the ota/leaked on the older radio as they compliment each other. Any other questiins pm.
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I thought this update included the new radios?
U would have to flash the entire ruu, and that will give u everything. Most rooted flash the rom through recovery the flash radio through hboot. Jcase has a nice op in the development section.
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So if I update my stock phone via the ota update, I can still root afterwards if I decide no problem?
It appears that yes you should be able to root the ota via JCase's root tutorial.
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If u decide to flash a custom rom, the update is in most of them, u would just have to flash the radio separate.
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Hey Guys,
I rooted my Thunderbolt but I really don't like it anymore. I'm really new to this and just want to go back to the factory settings. I can't get the OTA update doing it manually and its pissing me off.... can anyone help me?
reilly44 said:
Hey Guys,
I rooted my Thunderbolt but I really don't like it anymore. I'm really new to this and just want to go back to the factory settings. I can't get the OTA update doing it manually and its pissing me off.... can anyone help me?
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If you're rooted, you could have gotten the OTA update weeks ago. But if you are determined to return to stock for whatever reason, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423.
A lot of roms already have the OTA's long before they are released, i use those and dont even bother with OTA's anymore. I would really consider staying with root. theres so much more you can do i dont see why anyone wouldnt want it. but if you are determined to then the link mentioned above works fine.
What radio should I flash via hboot on Das BAMF v1.6.3? There are 4 combos to choose from.
Which radio combo is included in the OTA that just went out a few days ago? Is that the one I should choose for Das BAMF v1.6.3?
Well i just got my thunerbolt today and im loving it . i want to root my thunderbolt,will the root method posted by jcase work ?
Here is the software info for my phone
Android 2.2.1
Baseband- 1.39.00.0627r,0.01.69.0625r
Kernal - 2.6.32.21
Build - 1.70.605.0 CL343953
Software Number - 1.70.605.0
So will i be able to root using that method because it says "This guide has been updated to MR1/OTA Firmware 1.13.605.7" can anyone confirm this working for 1.70.605.0?
and 1 more question if i do root im gonna flash a gingerbread rom and you have to flash a new radio. can someone give me a radio cause i dont know what radio to flash (preferably one thats not leaked) im hearing of people bricking there phones using the MR2 Radio and im scared of bricking my phone since i just got it. should i flash the 2.5 radio or it dont make a difference?
THANKS And anyone have tips for rooting? im new to manual rooting. my previous phone was an htc incredible and i used unrevoked which was an automated root.
Jerelie said:
Well i just got my thunerbolt today and im loving it . i want to root my thunderbolt,will the root method posted by jcase work ?
Here is the software info for my phone
Android 2.2.1
Baseband- 1.39.00.0627r,0.01.69.0625r
Kernal - 2.6.32.21
Build - 1.70.605.0 CL343953
Software Number - 1.70.605.0
So will i be able to root using that method because it says "This guide has been updated to MR1/OTA Firmware 1.13.605.7" can anyone confirm this working for 1.70.605.0?
and 1 more question if i do root im gonna flash a gingerbread rom and you have to flash a new radio. can someone give me a radio cause i dont know what radio to flash (preferably one thats not leaked) im hearing of people bricking there phones using the MR2 Radio and im scared of bricking my phone since i just got it. should i flash the 2.5 radio or it dont make a difference?
THANKS And anyone have tips for rooting? im new to manual rooting. my previous phone was an htc incredible and i used unrevoked which was an automated root.
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Apparently, there is a new auto root for Thunderbolt which should work on your device.
The bricks were unrelated to software, they were hardware defects.
CanesDrew said:
Apparently, there is a new auto root for Thunderbolt which should work on your device.
The bricks were unrelated to software, they were hardware defects.
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Well i wana try using the manual method. will that work?
Jerelie said:
Well i wana try using the manual method. will that work?
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It should. Just make sure to follow the instructions exactly. Don't try and shortcut.
Come try Synergy when you get rooted.
The MR3 Radio + Synergy = Pure GB Goodness.
CanesDrew said:
It should. Just make sure to follow the instructions exactly. Don't try and shortcut.
Come try Synergy when you get rooted.
The MR3 Radio + Synergy = Pure GB Goodness.
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Alright Thanks i guess im gonna root 2moro in the noon. Yea thats the rom im aiming to flash/try. And im going to flash the Mr2.5 posted by scassel. Lets see how this turns out, wish me luck.
Just to let you know, I personally answered this question at least 3 times last week. In the future, please search the forum before posting. Virtually any question you're going to have has been answered half a dozen time already. Happy rooting!
where is the auto-root? had to un-root my phone three or so months ago, and haven't gotten back into the root scene until now.
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It should. Just make sure to follow the instructions exactly. Don't try and shortcut.
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Exactly ! Miss a space in between two characters or digits ? It won't work.... Add two spaces when it should be one space ? It won't work.... Seems to really trip up anyone without command-line (old DOS or *nix) experience !
BiggyLittlez said:
where is the auto-root? had to un-root my phone three or so months ago, and haven't gotten back into the root scene until now.
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Use the manual method in JCase's tutorial for sure. I did hear that the unrevoked team was close to a 1 step, but not released afaik.
courtesy of my rooted bolt
im just wanting to remain stock at this time but do want root. I currently have the version that was stated in the first post. if i root i will get downgraded but i would like to have all the current info. how do i keep root but able to keep all the most update info?
gobraves00 said:
im just wanting to remain stock at this time but do want root. I currently have the version that was stated in the first post. if i root i will get downgraded but i would like to have all the current info. how do i keep root but able to keep all the most update info?
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There should be a "plain Jane" version of the most recent stock OS for rooted phones in the dev section. Search for "plain Jane" or the username "jcase."
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Synergy, or DT sense\asop roms are awesome!
gobraves00 said:
im just wanting to remain stock at this time but do want root. I currently have the version that was stated in the first post. if i root i will get downgraded but i would like to have all the current info. how do i keep root but able to keep all the most update info?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160374
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161251
Jerelie said:
Alright Thanks i guess im gonna root 2moro in the noon. Yea thats the rom im aiming to flash/try. And im going to flash the Mr2.5 posted by scassel. Lets see how this turns out, wish me luck.
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Try to find the MR3 radio...I seem to be having faster download speeds since I switched from the 2.5
mynameisfyl said:
Try to find the MR3 radio...I seem to be having faster download speeds since I switched from the 2.5
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MR3 radio can be found over @ themikmik.com that is chingy's radio that is used in his ROM's.
Soooo, I have been living a relatively blissful existence in the rooted world rocking cyanogenmod 7. For a couple of reasons I decided to try the latest "official" gb leak from HTC... And I've lost root...
So, my question is: what/where am I? My s-key is still off... I originally rooted using the revolutionary method, should I redo the root process?
Thanks in advance!
seamusz said:
Soooo, I have been living a relatively blissful existence in the rooted world rocking cyanogenmod 7. For a couple of reasons I decided to try the latest "official" gb leak from HTC... And I've lost root...
So, my question is: what/where am I? My s-key is still off... I originally rooted using the revolutionary method, should I redo the root process?
Thanks in advance!
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What exactly did you flash?
The latest gingerbread leak for the thunderbolt (from Android Police) is what I flashed.
"[Exclusive Download] Gingerbread Build 2.11.605.3 Full RUU And New Radio For HTC ThunderBolt"
I'd post a link, but I'm not yet allowed.
seamusz said:
The latest gingerbread leak for the thunderbolt (from Android Police) is what I flashed.
"[Exclusive Download] Gingerbread Build 2.11.605.3 Full RUU And New Radio For HTC ThunderBolt"
I'd post a link, but I'm not yet allowed.
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Well, when you flash an RUU (something you really shouldn't do unless you want a bone stock device) you're going to loose root because HTC doesn't root their ROMs.
You should be able to just reflash a new recovery (since the RUU probably wiped it) and superuser and be good. If not, reflash the recovery and try a rooted version of the ROM. And stay away from RUUs... If you'd rooted with ADB you'd be looking at a completely bone stock, S-On device right now.
If you want to try newest leak rooted and running very nicely load my Vigor lookalike or xdabolt in development section both based off 2.11.605.3 mine has a few more tweaks and custom kernel his is more stock if you want that with HTC kernel.
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Since you still have S-off you're still rooted. Download Superuser from the market. And clockworkmod comes with rom manager from the market if im not mistaken.
TDubKong said:
Since you still have S-off you're still rooted. Download Superuser from the market. And clockworkmod comes with rom manager from the market if im not mistaken.
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No. S-off is S-off, not root by any stretch of the imagination. Let's not confuse people by mixing terms that aren't interchangeable.
loonatik78 said:
No. S-off is S-off, not root by any stretch of the imagination. Let's not confuse people by mixing terms that aren't interchangeable.
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I was told that when i first rooted my phone that as long as i had S-Off that meant i still had root. Never saw anyone say any differently until just now when you did. I'll check it out. I am far from being a developer I just know what i been told and what I have found out on my own. So if I am wrong then ignore my previous post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838909
TDubKong said:
I was told that when i first rooted my phone that as long as i had S-Off that meant i still had root. Never saw anyone say any differently until just now when you did. I'll check it out. I am far from being a developer I just know what i been told and what I have found out on my own. So if I am wrong then ignore my previous post.
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S-off merely allows root permissions to persist beyond reboot. It primarily locks out writing to /data and /system, and without those, root is impossible. The difficulty in rooting a new device is finding a way around the bootloader security to achieve SU access so that exploits can be used to write a new bootloader that won't check for root and will allow writing to /system and /data. Once security is off, gaining SU status is fairly easy. It is entirely possible to have S-off and run a non-rooted ROM. I hope that clears up confusion. If I'm wrong somewhere in this, I hope someone corrects me.
So what is the consensus for taking the latest ota with a stock rom and htc unlocked and rooted? I'm not ready to install a custom rom yet but do want the security fix but I haven't seen much talk as to people in my situation. Thanks in advance.
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The update patches all known root exploits, meaning you probably won't lose root but will lose the ability to re-root should something happen. My advice, just wait til you're ready to flash a custom ROM which will likely already have the update cooked into it without any possible negative side effects.
I would wait until people confirm if it takes away root, etc... In general with a rooted phone OTA updates are a NO. Wait until someone posts a rooted version in here.
Oh and one more thing... don't ever post in the development section, Q&A section is your friend.
Once u root do not ever take any ota updates. It's been stated multiple times. If u want the update just wait and there are 100% stock roms with updates usually within a day or two of the ota update. Either u want to move foward with ur rooted device and flash roms, even if it is stock, or stick with what u got. If u can root ur own phone flashing roms isn't anything to worry about.
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mustang_52 said:
So what is the consensus for taking the latest ota with a stock rom and htc unlocked and rooted? I'm not ready to install a custom rom yet but do want the security fix but I haven't seen much talk as to people in my situation. Thanks in advance.
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As far as I know you wont be able to install OTA on rooted device.
Ok. I wasn't sure if anyone was working on a stock rom but ill wait. Is there any roms you guys recommend that are stock looking but worth running? Also I will use the q & a forum next time. I thought since this dealt with root and roms this would be the place. Sorry.
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I heard that u should ineligible take the update and root again.
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For some reason when i got my new device a day ago hboot is 1.5 and i did the OTA security update, with the method below i was able to flash Custom ROM and Kernel
sidenote: if you dont flash the kernel i posted below you wont have wifi or 4G
(S-on but still able to flash anyROM with your eyes close)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
Kernel
(with this kernel i was able to flash to get everything working, without it you wont have Wifi or 4g fyi)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224659
I Hope this help... Thank me later!!
joehunni said:
The update patches all known root exploits
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I don't this that's true at all. I've read a few posts saying people still have root after applying the update to a stock rooted rom. They just had to change permissions in the superuser directory and everything worked after that.
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I don't this that's true at all. I've read a few posts saying people still have root after applying the update to a stock rooted rom. They just had to change permissions in the superuser directory and everything worked after that.
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No no, I'm not saying you will lose root by updating, I'm saying I read somewhere that it patches up the exploits that revolutionary uses to get s-off. In other words, if you have hboot 1.3 or 1.4 then you probably won't be able to get s-off. I don't remember who posted that but it was a respectable dev.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321452
mwalt2 just uploaded this =] gunna try out and see whats up with the update
mustang_52 said:
So what is the consensus for taking the latest ota with a stock rom and htc unlocked and rooted? I'm not ready to install a custom rom yet but do want the security fix but I haven't seen much talk as to people in my situation. Thanks in advance.
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joehunni said:
No no, I'm not saying you will lose root by updating, I'm saying I read somewhere that it patches up the exploits that revolutionary uses to get s-off. In other words, if you have hboot 1.3 or 1.4 then you probably won't be able to get s-off. I don't remember who posted that but it was a respectable dev.
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The update doesn't contain an HBOOT. It has a new recovery, removes and patches/updates some things in /system, and has an updated boot.img. I suppose it does check to see if you are on the latest ROM (2.08.651.2, which is the one that patches AlphaRev's s-off method) before it will install though. By itself, the update will either fail to install (probably if you don't have HBOOT 1.5 or a custom ROM) or it will install and you'll be just fine using root once you change permissions on the su directory.
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What would be the best way to update both the software and to ICS? Through a rom or another form?
Find a rom in the development forum that you want, and flash it, simple as that. Most ICS roms work fine with older firmwares such as yours. If you want straight up stock, no tweaks or changes, check out virus's thread, he has stock roms with root access, if you want a different ICS rom, by all means go flash one. The worst that can happen is it doesnt boot/gives you bootloops, in which case you just flash a rom you know works, or run the ruu and start from square one again. No harm no foul
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Thanks for the quick replies. I was only asking because I've had this evo rooted since day one using the Synergy ROM and Ziggy's OC kernel and I haven't had any problems, at all. Looked into some new roms over time that seemed to be "based" off of the the newer sprint shooter software, so I didn't know if I had to manually updated to that version first as I am still on 1.13 and not 2.08 etc. Finally, will this change my Hboot? (I'm on 1.4)
Also, do I need to revert kernels first? Since this one probably wont work with ICS
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Thanks for the quick replies. I was only asking because I've had this evo rooted since day one using the Synergy ROM and Ziggy's OC kernel and I haven't had any problems, at all. Looked into some new roms over time that seemed to be "based" off of the the newer sprint shooter software, so I didn't know if I had to manually updated to that version first as I am still on 1.13 and not 2.08 etc. Finally, will this change my Hboot? (I'm on 1.4)
Also, do I need to revert kernels first? Since this one probably wont work with ICS
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All it is, is just software, hboot and radios don't really have to do much with Sprint stuff. Most ics roms have intentionally been modified to work with older softwares
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