This walk through assumes you are starting with a stock unaltered Pheonix/Thrive (Froyo 2.2.1) or you have upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.4 using LG's utility. I have tested both of these methods on my Phoenix but I have not tested it on the Thrive, so mileage may vary, use at your own discretion. If you brick your phone (unlikely) its your fault not mine.
Gingerbreak for Froyo (2.2.x)
1. First you will need to be able to load non-market APKs you have two options to do this.
A) Update your phone to the latest version Froyo 2.2.2 (some people have had some issues check the thread on that).
B) Go to your dialer, type 3845#*505#[Phoenix] or "3845#*506#"[Thrive] then scroll down to "Unknown Sources Test" and check the box
2. Download the APK from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1303829207
(I emailed the link to myself to make it so I didnt have to browse to it)
Note* it i will yell about not knowing what to do with that kind of download but just ignore it and download it anyways
3. Use a file explore (I used ES file Explore) to search for the newly downloaded APK I'm sure someone out there knows exactly where it downloads to but I couldn't find it easily though I can tell you its on the SDcard.
4. Run the APK
5. Turn on USB Debug mode (Settings>Application>Development)
6. Go to your Apps and run Gingerbreak
7. Click the root button
8. Let the phone do its thing (it will reboot)
9. Reboot the phone manually to make sure the root took and you didn't end up with a temp root
If all went well you have a fully rooted phone.
Here is the link to the original XDA site I recommend reading it over (at least the first post) so you understand what is going on.
[26.04.2011][v1.2] GingerBreak APK (root for GingerBread) - xda-developers
If anyone notices an issue with any of the steps here please let me know and I will update them.
Also thanks go to kingv10 for pointing out the secrete code for us.
Superone click for Gingerbread 2.3.4
This method will probably work both gingerbread and froyo but I have not tested it on Froyo. The orginal post I copied from can be found at:
http://www.blogotechblog.com/2012/02...3-gingerbread/
I recommend you read the page but for those of you who won't here is the rundown on how to root.
1. Connect your phone to the PC with USB Debugging enabled. You can enable it by going to Settings>Applications>Development and ensure that USB Debugging is checked. You will need to have installed the USB drivers for your phone. You should already have these if you upgraded to 2.3.4.
2. Download the rooting zip package and extract the contents to a folder in your PC. Let the folder be named as “root”
http://tinyurl.com/6v5fhu2
3. In the extracted folder, go to ADB folder and start cmd7.exe (for Windows 7 users) or cmdxp.exe (for Windows XP users). You need to run as Administrator.
4. In Command Prompt, type the following commands:
adb devices
adb shell
Now the symbol should change to “$” or “#”.
Enter the following command
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf
5. Reboot your phone.
6. Go to the "root" folder again and run Superoneclick.exe
7. In Superone click, find the methods drop down box (right side), select Gingerbreak and then click the Root button.
8. Reboot again
Now you should be rooted
Hi there - could you repost that download link? It's not functioning.
Rant
Glad to see you're giving credit to the source.
LOL no credits to you mr.raenye =)
Thank you
worked perfectly.
raenye said:
Glad to see you're giving credit to the source.
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Just for the record here I would have given you credit for your post if had I even read it before now. This write-up came about mainly from posts on androidcentral.com and general searching from google about rooting. Had I known that your post was out there I would have used it and sighted to it but at the time I initially posted this how-to I did not have any idea regarding the secret code and had to wait for my phone to get the update to 2.2.2 so that I could run programs from unknown sources. You may have shared similar information at a similar time but I didn't not get my information from your post, I wish I had it would have made life easier.
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Hey guys,
So, as I've finally started test out all the different ROMs on this forum (and on others) for the HTC Amaze, I've also begun to develop specific debloater tools for each one. Eventually of course my goal is to create my own ROM, but seeing as how I'm still learning a lot of the developing techniques, it's going to be a while. But, as a minimalist, and an Android purist, most of the apps that comes with the Amaze is, at least to me, crap. There are some useful apps developed by HTC, but not many, and 95% of them I can live without (or replace with a Google or 3rd party app that works just as well or better).
I'm rambling, I know, sorry. But to get to the point, I plan on releasing a customized Debloater tool for most ROMs already developed on this forum and others. The first ROM I developed this debloater tool for was XBoarder's Bulletproof, which most of you already have seen (that thread will be linked to later on).
Of course, proper credit must be given where proper credit is due, and I will never develop a customized debloater for a ROM without giving credit to it's respective developer. But, seeing as how these Debloater tools don't actually borrow anything developed ROM, and are simply customized to work better with them (rather than say a one-size-fits-all tool), I do plan on taking credit for developing them. So please don't steal them and re-use them in an app or one-click tool without giving proper credit, because I do take my own personal time to do this. Thanks.
REQ's:
1. ClockworkMod 5.5.0.4 (or later) or HTC Sync and HTC drivers installed on PC.
2. The ROM for which you are downloading the specific Debloater.
3. Android SDK installed and system variables are set properly on your Windows machine (btw this won't work for linux, that may come a bit later). Instructions for this are found in the quote below. Copied straight off'a Cyanogenmod Wiki. Adjust folder paths to your android-sdk folder as necessary.
Go to the Control Panel, and select the System Properties (Windows XP) or System (Windows Vista/7).
Select the Advanced settings;
Windows XP: Click on the Advanced tab.
Windows Vista/7: Click on Advanced system settings on the left.
Click on Environment Variables.
Under the "System variable" section, you will look for "Path". Double-click on it.
In the "Variable values" section, add at the very end the location of the tools & package-tools folder, with a semicolon separating these two paths from the rest, e.g. %SystemRoot%;C:\android-sdk\platform-tools;C:\android-sdk\tools
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CWM RECOVERY INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug into PC via usb.
2. Boot phone into recovery.
3. Select Mounts & Storage, then select 'Mount /System'.
4. Download attached .zip file with your PC, unzip to wherever.
5. Run the .bat file with the 'CWM' ending. I put several pause commands in the file, so if you come up with some errors you can just copy them straight from command prompt and paste them here.
6. Reboot phone.
7. Done
HTC SYNC INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug phone into PC via USB, change connection type on phone to HTC Sync.
2. Wait for phone to find HTC Sync on PC.
3. Download attached .zip file with your PC, unzip to wherever.
4. Run the .bat file with the 'Sync' ending. I put several pause commands in the file, so if you come up with some errors you can just copy them straight from command prompt and paste them here.
5. Reboot phone
6. Done.
DISCLAIMER:
I claim no responsibility for anything this does lulz
No but seriously, this should work fine without causing any damage to your phone. I've tested it multiple times already. That being said, if it does f up your phone, I have no obligation to fix it. Use this at your own risk.
DOWNLOADS:
Bulletproof v2.5 Debloater & Debloater-Remover (All credit to XBoarder for this amazing ROM)
LINK to Thread
Stock Sense RUU (T-Mobile USA) Debloater & Debloater-Remover
DOWNLOAD
BeastMod 2.3 (Credit to XBoarder)
Coming Soon!
CHANGELOG:
Stock Sense RUU (T-Mobile) Debloater
v1.0 - Initial Release
Bulletproof v2.5 Debloater
LINK to Thread
NOTES:
Stock Sense RUU (T-Mobile)
After running the tool, you may get an error/fc message on your phone about the system app malfunctioning. This is normal. Just restart your phone (or if neccessary remove & re-insert the battery), and the messages will disappear.
Your tool looks real cool. Would it be possible to write a list of the programs it deletes?
realitysconcierge said:
Your tool looks real cool. Would it be possible to write a list of the programs it deletes?
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Sure. Tell ya what, I'll include a README.txt file in the next update that lists which apps it removes.
recently bought a Huawei ascend y200 and i want to root it!
Any advice gratefully received
in Germany done since may
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-huawei-ascend-y200/250421-how-root-werkseinstellung-systemupdate.html
root huawei ascend Y200
thank you very much! anyway is there any english version.
BR
Root Ascend Y200
Then you need to learn German in order to root this device.
your friend.
Come to me Sochhean, i will do it for you for free.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
In the German Board is now an english HowTo. I cant link to them, because i’m a new user @xda
Root Huawei Y200 Succesfully (ENGLISH)
sochhean said:
recently bought a Huawei ascend y200 and i want to root it!
Any advice gratefully received
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Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone. I have a Huawei Y200.it might be easier if you waited for OneClickRoot do be launched maybe they have the device listed for auto flashing that does everything for you.
OneClickRoot: ==> I can't post links sorry ..New User, please search on internet..
But anyway, here's the batch file I think I uploaded it..
So its easy once you root it, but WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL CLOCKWORK MODE AGAIN THROUGH ROM Manager OR ANY SOURCE. (this might bring you into bootloop)
follow steps to use the batch file...
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
Hi there.
The root process isn't so hard , bit the rom switch what would be important for me (not the method, i know that and i'we installed modified recovery its working...)
Went to hell and back @google to find any custom roms for this little fckr but besides the clean base rom and the ics por (whats not working for me) i could not find any other rom. Sorry my bad i have found one origonal stock rom too, bit besides theese do you know is there any other roms exists for u8655?
anyone try the above method?
is there anyone try the above method for English version?
An earlier version, on hungarian with english and german language included... worked perfect. Since 6 months.
MoH21 said:
Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone.
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Hey, i know the file, that attached...
I'm happy that you understand my realy bad translation of this howto
tapped via my huawei mobilephone
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
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This procedure is for CWM, not for root.The root phone you must copy superuser.signed 3.0.7 on memory card, and boot phone in cwm, and install zip from sd card/choose zip from sd card/superuser.signed3.0.7/yes, and reboot system now, when is proces for install zip over.Then your phone is rooted, you think because write ROOT_V5.0.2 it is for root-NO, this for install CWM.
MoH21 said:
Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone. I have a Huawei Y200.it might be easier if you waited for OneClickRoot do be launched maybe they have the device listed for auto flashing that does everything for you.
OneClickRoot: ==> I can't post links sorry ..New User, please search on internet..
But anyway, here's the batch file I think I uploaded it..
So its easy once you root it, but WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL CLOCKWORK MODE AGAIN THROUGH ROM Manager OR ANY SOURCE. (this might bring you into bootloop)
follow steps to use the batch file...
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
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when you say RUN adb.exe fastboot.exe and root.bat what do you mean and where do i run them? ive installed platform tools and have done adb devices//my device is there. i extract the files and run them in cmd and double clicking and it doesnt reboot. i guess im having trouble with the .zip i know the files are good. any help :good:would be appreciated.
sketchscarz said:
when you say RUN adb.exe fastboot.exe and root.bat what do you mean and where do i run them? ive installed platform tools and have done adb devices//my device is there. i extract the files and run them in cmd and double clicking and it doesnt reboot. i guess im having trouble with the .zip i know the files are good. any help :good:would be appreciated.
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sup
Sent from my H866C using xda app-developers app
Yo brow I'm trying to root the h866c. These directions may work but I think that the huawei mercury root directions will make this a functioning root check it out
Sent from my SPH-D600 using Tapatalk 2
AW: [Q] help for root huawei ascend Y200
German: http://www.droidwiki.de/Huawei_Y200/Root
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
Since Firmware B898, the bootloader is locked. no way for using clockworkmod... No downgrade possible.
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
det-happy said:
Since Firmware B898, the bootloader is locked. no way for using clockworkmod... No downgrade possible.
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
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Hi there
I did a research about this lock and i found a modified kernel what is capable of unlocking again the bootloader. (Claimed by the author, that it should solwe rhe issue)
Please tell me, since i did not upgraded the firmware due to the issue, could it be true?
Because i did not found any feedback from the users who tried it.
Can we count on another unlockibg method, or is this true that the bl can be unlocked via adb kerbel flash?
Thanks in advance.
I found an information on the german android-board
--> http://www.android-hilfe.de/huawei-ascend-y200-forum/414947-b898.html#post5670959
Fuchsteufel told us, that the recovery is working, but only with adb-commands, without any screen.
The solution is to flash an new version of the kernel and the cwm
fuchsteufel said:
für B898 Modified CMW
B898 kompatible Bootimages
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Thank you.
Does anyone else have the issue where the Clockwork mod wont install. I have tried using rom manager, and did the terminal and pushing the blob file through but it just refuses to install. All the transformer does is give me a logo. The next step i tried is using the Goo manager to install the recovery but same thing, it refuses to boot to it or install technically!!
PLEASE HELP! does anyone know what im doing wrong or if there is a way to fix this?
(if this is the wrong forum for this please inform me immediately.)
hahmoode said:
Does anyone else have the issue where the Clockwork mod wont install. I have tried using rom manager, and did the terminal and pushing the blob file through but it just refuses to install. All the transformer does is give me a logo. The next step i tried is using the Goo manager to install the recovery but same thing, it refuses to boot to it or install technically!!
PLEASE HELP! does anyone know what im doing wrong or if there is a way to fix this?
(if this is the wrong forum for this please inform me immediately.)
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On an unlocked device I don't think there can be aproblem to install a recovery.
All methods (terminal one or apps like Rom Manager and Goo) are in fact the same, copying the img or blob file in the flash partition, and the real flash occurs at next boot.
hahmoode said:
Does anyone else have the issue where the Clockwork mod wont install. I have tried using rom manager, and did the terminal and pushing the blob file through but it just refuses to install. All the transformer does is give me a logo. The next step i tried is using the Goo manager to install the recovery but same thing, it refuses to boot to it or install technically!!
PLEASE HELP! does anyone know what im doing wrong or if there is a way to fix this?
(if this is the wrong forum for this please inform me immediately.)
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yes should be in Q & A
1. YOU ARE NOT RUNNING ASUS SOFTWARE ANYMORE. THAT IS WHY ASUS PROVIDED A WARNING WHEN YOU UNLOCK. YOU SHOULD EXPECT ISSUES WITH ROMS, IT IS BOUND TO HAPPEN.
2. The full wipe of the internal SD is for a fresh start. Its basically the same as re-installing windows, Kiss all your stuff goodbye unless you back it up beforehand. Don't cry to use that you lost your stuff because you decided to rush and not read the menu and select the correct choice.
3. Team Wookie are normal people with normal jobs and somewhat normal families that in turn this things take priority first, NOT YOUR PRIME. If issues arise we will work best with you as long as you are respectful and not a prick towards the team demanding stuff. We will address these issues on our clock, not yours.
4. Any future things you would like to see in future editions of this ROM please send me a PM and I will forward the information on to the rest of the team to discuss if it is possible. Keep in mind that we will not include paid apps in this rom because we will not rob out of other developers pockets for their hard work and also dropping the soap in prison leads to bad things that we want to avoid. JUST BECAUSE A REQUEST IS MADE IT DOES NOT GUARENTEE THAT IT WILL BE HONORED OR IN THE NEXT VERSION WHENEVER IT COMES OUT.
5. Team Wookie greatly appreciates all it's followers and feedback so don't ever think that your not appreciated, at least when it comes to a rom on a tablet level, the rest of your real world life is on you.
6. RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH. We know there are a lot of posts now, 178ish pages and growing, please search through these pages to see if a solution has been found to your problem first before posting.
7. This is not the forum to ask how do I root my tablet or flash a rom. There are plenty of other threads on XDA and videos on youtube that explain how to do it with the current version software that you have.
This has been a public service announcement from Team Wookie, Long live the rebellion.
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Download goo manager from the play store and in the upper right hand corner select recovery. It will ask for superuser permissions then let it do its thing. However it will not show a progress bar or anything but rather just go back to the main menu. Just wait a few minutes and you will ge a pop up saying it is now installed.
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This is not an issue because the rom is designed to work this way and I have flashed it this way many times. I have a video coming up shortly showing the whole install from twrp to desktop, im just editing it now. If anyone is feeling scared about doing this before you flash get the adb software package and try to push a test file to your tablet ( i just made a test.txt file) and see if it actually works. If the poop hits the fan then you know you can always push the zip file back because you confirmed ADB working with your computer and tablet.
For those having ADB issues follow this guide I made up. the best thing to do is to try to push a test file before you flash is you are going to super wipe and if you are really that nervous about it. This is based off of windows 7 64 bit but should be the same for windows 7 32 bit. I can confirm this works. Regardless ADB is good to have if you run any Android devices, not just this ROM so in case poop ever hits the fan here ya go:
This solved it for Winblows 7 64 bit. For others having the same problem on Winblows 7 64 bit (should be the same for 32 bit miuns the X86 Directory)
1. Go into settings on the prime and make sure USB debugging has a check in it in under SYSTEM > Developer options > USB Debugging
2. Plug your prime into your Winblows 7 laptop and let it install its drivers. Open up device manager by going to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > and click on device manager under devices and printers. If you see at the top of device manager ASUS Android devices and when you expand it you see ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface you already have the ADB drivers installed and can skip down to #6
3. Go to ASUS website and download the USB drivers for the TF201. Download Vipermod Primetime 4.6 here for the ADB drivers http://goo.im/devs/viperboy/Prime/vi...eTime_v4.6.zip then extract the zip file to a normal file. You only need the drivers from the tool.
4. Plug your prime into your Winblows 7 laptop and let it install its drivers. Open up device manager by going to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > and click on device manager under devices and printers.
5. You should see the prime listed under portable devices. Uninstall the driver then update the driver manually. Browse to the folder you created from the Vipermod primetime zip. Make sure there is a check in check sub folders. Winblows should detect the drivers and then convert the prime to a ASUS Android Device.
6. Go into settings on the prime and make sure there is no check in Launch ASUS Sync under PERSONAL > Accounts & Sync > Launch ASUS Sync
7. Press Control, Shift, Escape at the same time and make sure there are no instances of ASUS Sync or Splashtop runnung in services in Winblows 7.
8. Download and Install the latest Android SDK. I installed all the libraries and such just to be on the safe side. http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
9. DISCONNECT YOUR PRIME FROM THE USB AND REBOOT YOUR PRIME AND YOUR WINBLOWS LAPTOP. After both devices reboot plug in your tablet into your Winblows laptop.
10. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools and click on the ADB file. A command prompt will open and spool up a bunch of stuff then close. All the stuff spooling I am assuming was the ADB server starting.
11. Hold down shift then right click inside platform-tools folder and select open command prompt here. You should be in a command prompt window showing the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
12. type adb devices. You should see your primes serial number pop up.
13. make a test file in the platform-tools directory, i just used a simple text file to test then type:
adb push test.txt /sdcard/
It would be easier to just put the Rom you are going to flash in this directory so when it is time to push the rom it would be:
adb push nameofrom.zip /sdcard/
If SDCARD not recognized try:
adb push nameofrom.zip /system/media/
14. browse to your sdcard and you should see your file there. If you are already in the sdcard folder window on your prime, leave the folder then come back and it should be there.
15. You should be able to push files now after superwiping. You may need to push to /system/media/ if /sdcard/ is not found. Make sure you have all the / in the directory structure when pushing.
16. From inside recovery select install zip from sdcard and browse to the folder you pushed it to then flash awa
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app
So with those steps it still hasn't installed recovery! So the thing is that i have full root, and my prime is unlocked, but it just WONT install recovery using any app or manually! Is there a idea on why my prime wont let me?
(Thanks for that long answer btw i tried a lot of it but stil no dice )
Have you tried twrp? The link is HERE. I found its more reliable on the prime. Just my opinion.
fredgar75 said:
Have you tried twrp? The link is HERE. I found its more reliable on the prime. Just my opinion.
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I will deff try it when i get home from work thank you i will let you know later! (THANKS SO MUCH FOR SOME MORE ADVICE ON THIS)
Ok just to be sure. You did unlock through asus? And you are rooted I know you said you have but just want to make sure. The only reason you wouldnt be able to flash a recovery is if your not unlocked. Just trying to rule out the obvious.
Simple steps:
1-Unlock prime
2-Download the ROM of your choice.
3-Download Goo Manager from the Play Store. Open it and hit menu - Install OpenRecoveryScript. The app will ask for su perms and may exit back to the main screen. Hit the install button again and the app will download the recovery, flash it and reboot. You'll see the flashing process and your tablet will reboot again. At this point you can hold vol down, then up to enter recovery.
4-Flash ROM
5-Profit!!
Doesn't get any easier, takes about 10 minutes for everything.
I used the multi root tool, viper mods tool I think it was, from a long time ago that was designed for rooting the .15 firmware, even though I was on .21 or .28 and I didn't use it to root, I only used the option to install recovery, which installs the latest TWRP recovery when I had a similar issue.
It worked great, I just ran the program on the computer and told it to install recovery.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using xda premium
Is there any other way to unlock the bootloader of my XPERIA phone without doing it the 'official' way & transmitting personal IMEI & email info to Sony? (after which they don't have to honour your warranty?)
If there isn't:
I am stuck on Step 10 of Sony's official instructions
I have done what they told me so far:
* I have got the IMEI
* I have checked that my phone is bootloader unlockable. YES.
* I have downloaded the Android SDK (398 MB!). It's a file called adt-bundle-windows-x86.zip
* I have extracted adt-bundle-windows-x86.zip
* I have looked in its folders
* In Step 10, Sony says:
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Place the unzipped file in the usb_driver folder, located in the Android SDK > extras > google folder on your computer. Accept to replace the old android_winusb.inf-file with the new file. If you can't find the usb_driver folder, please install the Google USB Driver Packager using the Android SDK manager..
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However, I cannot find this folder in the Android SDK (adt-bundle-windows-x86.zip that I unzipped earlier).
So I have no idea what they mean.
I come here to share my frustration and hopefully get an idea from a more clued-in person.
Thanks for any help.
They have mentioned what you need to do in the instructions. You need to run the Android SDK Manager from the SDK's main folder that you have extracted from the downloaded zip file. In that folder, you will find the executable SDK Manager file. Run it, and make sure these items are checked:
- Tools > 'Android SDK Tools' and 'Android SDK Platform-tools'.
- Extras > 'Google USB Driver'.
Next, click 'Install packages' and wait till the packages are downloaded and installed. Once done with that, you should have all the required tools as well as drivers in their respective locations in the SDK folder.
See the first link in my Sig.
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HQRaja said:
They have mentioned what you need to do in the instructions. You need to run the Android SDK Manager from the SDK's main folder that you have extracted from the downloaded zip file. In that folder, you will find the executable SDK Manager file. Run it, and make sure these items are checked:
- Tools > 'Android SDK Tools' and 'Android SDK Platform-tools'.
- Extras > 'Google USB Driver'.
Next, click 'Install packages' and wait till the packages are downloaded and installed. Once done with that, you should have all the required tools as well as drivers in their respective locations in the SDK folder.
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Hi HQRaja,
Thanks for answering.
Installing the Google USB driver
I am prompted to install this when I checkmark it and click on "Install 1 package..." in the bottom-right. Thank you so much. Sony's instructions had me confused.
I'm now getting download time-outs on this file so I may try again later, but thanks for getting me on the right track!
The other two you mentioned were already installed.
Sony's instructions aren't the clearest for a first-timer, especially since this SDK doesn't run a traditional installer process and it was unclear to me exactly where I needed to look to install the driver (extras was all the way down the bottom and only appears with a valid net connection active, otherwise it wouldn't be seen in the listing). Thanks for clarifying exactly what I need to do.
I am not sure why I downloaded almost 400MB and didn't get this file included in a traditional-type of installer that doesn't need a net connection (again) but that might be a question for another day
Thanks again. Hopefully I'll have this bootloader unlocked soon and then my phone rooted.
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See the first link in my Sig.
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Hi XperienceD
Thanks for putting all this together under one roof, so to speak. Much appreciated!
This should save me heaps of time and frustration soon. Cheers.
Guys,
the bootloader has been unlocked!
Sony should update their instructions on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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In Step 12 they don't have a link to the Fastboot button for your phone (lazy), so you have to Google to find their Fastboot button page. Turns out for my phone the Fasbtoot button is the UP volume button.
In steps 15 and 16 they are referring to an out-of-date file location when talking about the fastboot command. It is now found in:
adt-bundle-windows-x86\adt-bundle-windows-x86\sdk\platform-tools and is not within the android sdk folder as stated by them. Going in there now and trying that fastboot command results in nothing. Again, this is very poor on Sony's part but perhaps they want to limit the amount of users that do this.
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This was my first android phone and first time unlocking the bootloader, so I found their instructions poor.
I hope that helps someone.
clean slate
Anyway, I disconnected the phone from the USB cable and it seemed to take a while to start up but that's 'cause it seemed to wipe the phone to a factory restore when unlocking the bootloader, which is fine with me.
rooting
Still haven't rooted, but I will try Bin4ry's method for rooting the phone, assuming I ever get that file in one piece. I tried downloading twice and I never got the complete file but I'll get there.
You guys are fantastic.
Earlier I had so many threads open that weren't helping, that my head almost exploded.
Thanks so much for the helpful push.
Hi.
Im really confused at the moment. I recently got a Android 2.3.6 phone, models the HUAWEI Ascend Y201. So far happy with it but there are a few things I want to do- and reading up on it has more Tbab confused me. Firstly I want to remove the bloatware it came with but it seems this can't be done without ‘root‘. I understand that this basically allows me more permissions with the system? Secondly I am wondering about these ROMs. What do they do? Lastly, the play store seems to like telling me there is no space left for the application, but it installing to a 4gb SD card? An application I saw called MarketFix claims to fix it but needs root.
I have tried z4root (this did nothing) and gingerbreak (ran for 7 hours).
Anyone?
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super1click
try super1click
but need a pc .
if it didn't work I will show another way.
Answer?
I am not responsible for any damage you may do to your phone by following this guide.
The files you will need, download them and extract them to a folder on your desktop:
View attachment 1790730
UnlockBootloader.zip
View attachment recovery.zip
- Now, get your phone and go to Settings > Developer Tools. Make sure USB debugging is enabled.
- Also disable Fastboot in Settings.
- Connect your phone to your computer via USB and let it install the drivers. Make sure they are installed correctly. Do not select "Turn on USB storage" on your phone.
Here Comes How To Root + Unlock Bootloader:
1. Go to the folder on your desktop where you extracted the files.
2. Right click on unlockbootloader.exe and select 'Run as administrator'.
3. Click "ROOT Your Phone", the program will work and then close on it's own.
4. In your phone, go to the apps drawer and there should be a new app called Superuser.
5. Now go to your PC, open the same program, but this time click "Unlock BOOTLOADER".
6. Let it finish, the program will close on it's own, and then power off your phone.
7. Unplug the phone from the PC and we are done.
Congrats you have unlocked your bootloader and have root :angel:
<- hit the thanks button if i helped!
Don't work for me :'(
I don't have superuser installed