now got a question for u guys .... can i switch the PG05IMG.zip file in the auto root with the new mr2 PG05IMG.zip?????? not the downgrade PG05IMG.zip but the one thats comes after ????
Im pretty sure you will brick if you do that. Id suggest just doing it like the directions say.
i mean all im tring to do is instead of doing the 1.12. build, that it upgrades to after the downgrade , is replace it with the new build, all its doing is installing the new build witch would be the MR2 one.... ????????/ any ideas?
crazydad said:
i mean all im tring to do is instead of doing the 1.12. build, that it upgrades to after the downgrade , is replace it with the new build, all its doing is installing the new build witch would be the MR2 one.... ????????/ any ideas?
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Your best bet is to follow the directions provided in the post or guide for the method of rooting. If you choose to change something be prepared to either have to go back and fix it or brick your phone. They do make these guides step by step for a reason.
das BAMF sense 3.0 rocking the bolt
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Your best bet is to follow the directions provided in the post or guide for the method of rooting. If you choose to change something be prepared to either have to go back and fix it or brick your phone. They do make these guides step by step for a reason.
das BAMF sense 3.0 rocking the bolt
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Crazydad listen to the advice you are getting. My understanding is that the rooted Froyo build is NOT compatible with the MR2 radio. There are only 3 that I know of at this time that are. Root your phone using the instructions, the flash the MR2, followed by a compatible Froyo or GB rom. Using your method, best case is you have no service and have to get a ROM onto your SD card. Worst case you own a brick.
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Thanks for the advice ..!! I just wanted to know now that there's a new ota if it would change the rooting process. Thanks again for the advice and it will be used!!!
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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...
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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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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.
I'm confused as to which radio I should be using for BAMF GB?
I found these two threads and I'm not sure which one I should flash. I was reading both threads and some were flashing RUU Full mr2 and the others the Radio Leak? Both had people flashing them on GB roms
I'm sure there is a difference if not then there wouldn't be two different threads
I just don't want to end up with a bricked phone because i flashed the wrong radio. Thanks in advance
They both can be found here
FIRST- The Full http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117935
SECOND- RADIO LEAK http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115714
I used mr2.
*Walk in the Word*
If you follow the link from jcase's post and read there...
Justin Case for Android Police said:
First up, the full, signed RUU. (This is NOT the same as a simple OTA – it is a full "image" of a phone running the new MR2 update) This is for you developers or stock users who wish to get the update early. Be warned, however, as this will wipe data if installed. Also, installing this over a rooted phone WILL brick it.
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So, if you are completely stock/un-rooted, use the RUU. Otherwise, use the PG05IMG.zip
USSENTERNCC1701E said:
If you follow the link from jcase's post and read there...
So, if you are completely stock/un-rooted, use the RUU. Otherwise, use the PG05IMG.zip
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Thanks! I had the same question.
OK the reboots on my phone are getting ridiculous now. I wanna go.root since Verizon is slow on an update. I need help though please!
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There are step by step instructions in the Development forum. Just take your time and follow them exactly. Usually specific questions get answered, not "can someone hold my hand through rooting my TB"
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There are step by step instructions in the Development forum. Just take your time and follow them exactly. Usually specific questions get answered, not "can someone hold my hand through rooting my TB"
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I suggest using the manual rooting process. Only thing is that you may have to reinstall busy box at the very end. I had to at least, but you can get busybox installer from the market. It's free and will install it for you.
this helped me a lot when rooting my phone, it's a step by step video.
do this one first http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKPSe12YDxQ
and this one second http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etKqzt6QEfA&feature=related
I'm also ready to root to get Gingerbread and like the OP I am uncertain about the procedure despite the excellent guides available. In fact, you might say there's too much information. I don't want someone to "hold my hand", but for new TB owners like us DIY gingerbread is intimidating because it requires downgrading, then installing a new radio and a ROM. I would like to better understand the path from an updated stock TB to rooted BAMF 3.0 with the correct radio.
Here are my specific questions:
I have a brand new TB with baseband version 1.16.00.040w_1, software number 1.13.605.7, Hardware version 0002. Does this mean I have the MR2 update?
Is there a specific downgrade zip I need to use or are the downgrade files available for download in the rooting guides all the same?
Once I downgrade, which radio will I have?
Do I have to upgrade the radio before installing BAMF 3.0?
I have quite a bit of experience rooting Motorola phones but I'm an HTC newbie and appreciate your help.
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Here are my specific questions:
I have a brand new TB with baseband version 1.16.00.040w_1, software number 1.13.605.7, Hardware version 0002. Does this mean I have the MR2 update?
No you do not, your still on the MR1 radio
Is there a specific downgrade zip I need to use or are the downgrade files available for download in the rooting guides all the same?
Follow the instructions HERE This is the guide I used and it has everything you need to get rooted.
Once I downgrade, which radio will I have?
You will still have the stock radio
Do I have to upgrade the radio before installing BAMF 3.0?
Some people will suggest that you do, however, you can flash the ROM first, then reboot into the bootloader and flash the radio afterwards.
Hope I was able to help...
That was easy! Used the Mac procedure, no problems.
Up and running with BAMF Sense 3.0 and the MR2 radio. Sweet!
If anyone with a new TB is waiting for the holy grail of OTA gingerbread, don't bother. Root now and forever hold your piece (of gingerbread)!
Great news!
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Good to hear. I did the same thing after becoming impatient with verizon. I used the 2.5 radio which seems to give better 4G reception, but the 2 radio works for many too. Enjoy!
maybe a little off topic but anyone that has used the bamf 3.0 rom had any issues with wifi not connecting? I did went back to 2.1 remix and it worked fine.
Nope. I actually had more issues with 2.1, but I always reflash after doing 5x data, cache, dalvik, and battery setting if there is a problem.
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next the OP will have a thread titled "Help, I think I bricked my phone!!!"
While rooting may look intmidating, if you follow the instructions and watch the Youtube video, you will find out that rooting a Thunderbolt is quite easy. I am running MR2.5 right now and I am quite happy.
****maybe a little off topic but anyone that has used the bamf 3.0 rom had any issues with wifi not connecting? I did went back to 2.1 remix and it worked fine. *****
At first it did but it is fixed. I tried it a few days ago right after it came out. I reinstalled it yesterday and it works perfect, at least on my home Wifi
Hey all!
I rooted my phone quite a while ago and have been running das_bamf_remix_1.7 and am thinking of switching to a different rom, the only thing is that I see all these requirements for mr2 or 2.5... and my question is, do these usually come with the rom? If not, what are the best steps for flashing these radios and what exactly do they do?
Thanks guys.
Hi, that is exactly what I was trying to figure out too.
Can the radios be updated independent to ROMs?
I am currently at rooted stock rom.
Should I install the radio to, say MR2, and the install the custom ROM?
Thanks for your help!
The radios do not normally come with the ROM's and would need to be updated separate using the HBOOT process. GB would need the MR2 or MR2.5, Froyo would use the MR1 radios. I don't have the links right now to point to the radios but if you search here you will find them pretty quickly.
Here is a link for some info on the radio's.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045081&highlight=radio
Thanks alot! I think I was able to install both the custom rom and the radio (in that order).
I wish if someone could help a bit more...
Regarding the 'Gingerbread Related Bricking'
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096104
Could this apply to Das BAMF Remix v2.1 + MR2.5?
This is the combination I have tried...
Here is another link to the Radio's.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154010
fooooo - Yes you are correct with the rom then the radio flash. As far as the bricking, did you brick or are you just curious about it bricking?
I am completely stock but flashed the mr2 update.. reboots have completely stopped but my signal and 3g (currently not in 4g area) are extremely slow.. although they appear to be slower while pdanet v3.0 tethering.. any info or advice?
Also can anyone point me to a thread that lets me go back to completely stock
Thanks
The bricking issues seem to have subsided since the release of the MR2 radio. I think it was suspected that the original leaked GB radio initiated the bricks.
krime - As far as running MR2 on stock I would imagine that the problem is that MR2 & 2.5 are for the GB-based ROMs (and das bamf 1.8.6) and as such won't work with stock froyo. But I haven't been on stock for a while so maybe somebody else knows for sure.
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Also can anyone point me to a thread that lets me go back to completely stock
Thanks
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Last link under REF|Guides
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12481600&postcount=1
"Next, push exploits.zip and misc.img."
Ok so basically download the stock firmware and exploits, when it gets to the adb commands (from the above on) im lost... Do I download the sdk starter package on android sdk website or? A complete guide-for-dummies would be appreciated
I am coming from 1-click DroidX so my rooting ability is negligible.. however because MR2 apparently does not belong on stock froyo.. I kinda have to in order to go back to complete stock.
I would of posted in the dev forum but I havent met the minimum required posts lol
Thanks for your responses
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Here is another link to the Radio's.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154010
fooooo - Yes you are correct with the rom then the radio flash. As far as the bricking, did you brick or are you just curious about it bricking?
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It looks like it's working fine!
I just wanted to make sure I wasn't on the bad combination of ROM and radio that could brick the phone.
Glad it seems fine. Thnx!
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"Next, push exploits.zip and misc.img."
Ok so basically download the stock firmware and exploits, when it gets to the adb commands (from the above on) im lost... Do I download the sdk starter package on android sdk website or? A complete guide-for-dummies would be appreciated
I am coming from 1-click DroidX so my rooting ability is negligible.. however because MR2 apparently does not belong on stock froyo.. I kinda have to in order to go back to complete stock.
I would of posted in the dev forum but I havent met the minimum required posts lol
Thanks for your responses
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First: Don't post questions in the dev forum. I know you didn't, but you said you would have if you had enough posts. Only development of hacks and ROMS and such belong there just FYI. As to your question, J-Case's root tutorial that is stickied in the dev forum has an easy ADB installer. Use that it's the easiest way to get ADB up and running. Search XDA and Google for tutorials on how to use ADB. I don't have links, but its pretty easy to find the info. Once you have done that go to the dev forum and look for J-Case's sticky thread on how to properly return to stock. This should get you back on totally stock unrooted MR1.
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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."
Sent with the XDA app from my uberBAMF'd Thunderbolt.
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.