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ok. ive used the one click root... ive used the script root method... downloaded the correct files. but i can't seem to get root.... both methods says i have root and its good to go but no superuser icon and i even tried using the one on the market just incase i need to... nothing still and ive tried over hours and hours... i don't know what else to do... anyone?
Use the fixed superuser posted on these forums.
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i can't even get root permission to log into cwk. to flash it.
dadsterflip said:
i can't even get root permission to log into cwk. to flash it.
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i didn't do the one click root, but, in the long root version, and I am sure it is the same, you need to install SU from the market, and then if you do not get SU access right away, reboot the phone a couple times.
If you turn your phone off, and then back on while holding vol down and power, does it say MECH S-OFF at the top? If it still says S-ON or security warning, you didn't root your phone right, if it says S-OFF your rooted, and you just need to get SU working by rebooting a few times.
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i didn't do the one click root, but, in the long root version, and I am sure it is the same, you need to install SU from the market, and then if you do not get SU access right away, reboot the phone a couple times.
If you turn your phone off, and then back on while holding vol down and power, does it say MECH S-OFF at the top? If it still says S-ON or security warning, you didn't root your phone right, if it says S-OFF your rooted, and you just need to get SU working by rebooting a few times.
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Hope that works for them. I wonder if fastboot, where it doesnt shut the phone down 100% and suspends the phone in memory, could be an issue or no?
nosympathy said:
i didn't do the one click root, but, in the long root version, and I am sure it is the same, you need to install SU from the market, and then if you do not get SU access right away, reboot the phone a couple times.
If you turn your phone off, and then back on while holding vol down and power, does it say MECH S-OFF at the top? If it still says S-ON or security warning, you didn't root your phone right, if it says S-OFF your rooted, and you just need to get SU working by rebooting a few times.
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ill redo it and do this. thx
the only problems root wise i ran into (and i did it the adb way) was super user wouldnt initially give rights. I solved this each and everytime by one reboot. (clockwork i didnt have rights) restarted phone superuser came up with the box for me to give cw rights. Then i installed Tit backup form the market. No rights again, a restart and problem solved. Dont know why it was buggy but try that.
is it normal to see. usb device not recognized? while its on the hboot loading the update through? it only says that while its updating the hboot or loading the PG05IMG.zip. otherwise i have all the right drivers for it.
update.... still not luck. i used the script root... at the end i have s-on.... on the first downgrade i have s-off but at the very end of the script to add the other update ppg05img, it turns the s-on back... sooooo whats wrong with it or what am i doing wrong?
if your having that many issues with the quick root method (ill be honest I havent looked at the instructions for it) i really would suggest doing it manually (the method that was first released). I wanted to post the links for you but i dont have enough posts yet to do so. The instructions i used are on droid-life . com. Once your there go to search and type in thunderbolt root. Another one click root method will be the first topic. Go there and youll see two hyperlinks (here) and (here) in the first paragraph.Click the second one and youll see the list of instructions and a link to a video, showing you how to do it. The original video is very fast but once it starts playing it will give you step one and step two links. This video is very helpful and very detailed. Anyway hope that helps.
Any questions leave a post.
update. finally got root... manual way. thx for the help guys.
dadsterflip said:
update. finally got root... manual way. thx for the help guys.
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no problem man hope i was a help.
dadsterflip said:
update. finally got root... manual way. thx for the help guys.
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now you can rest easy that in the future if you screw up your tbolt you understand how adb works enough to probably fix it comfortably.
Amen to that.
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Has anyone been working on a temp root that you could launch right from your phone eliminating the need for adb and a computer?
Already done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159354
Read the whole initial post.
aronslusa said:
Already done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159354
Read the whole initial post.
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I read it 3 times and i don't see where you dont need a computer to use that method.
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Already done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159354
Read the whole initial post.
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still need adb from what im reading
Arnezie said:
I read it 3 times and i don't see where you dont need a computer to use that method.
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Fr3vo is working on an app, but that isn't out yet. That method lets you re apply your root without a PC.
Oh oh ohhh... Sorry... I thought... my bad
In that method you install it from computer mad then if it bonks out on you, all you need to do is go into terminal and type SU and its back.
I see you're asking for a TOTALLY computer-less method.
Not yet. Teamwin is working on one supposedly called fre3vo^2 it was thought to be coming out earlier this month by a few but obviously it hasn't yet. Just have to wait, the devs are working hard to get everything working, It's a ton of work
WTF..i downloaded The toolkit from hasoon2000 and I click on the first thing DL htcdriver, I go to DL it and comes up REPAIR or REMOVE FILE, I tried both ad before it loads up the screen goes black and it disappears and I cant find it, I have windows XP and its not tee fastest of CPU's but it should work, GOD I JUST WANT MY AMAZE ROOTED!!! lol i am about to pay someone to do it,
also if I get this htcdriver to DL what do I do first with all my DATA on my PHONE? move everything to SD CARD? im mostly nervous to lose everything.....man I have a headache
ANY HELP will be greatly appreciated
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WTF..i downloaded The toolkit from hasoon2000 and I click on the first thing DL htcdriver, I go to DL it and comes up REPAIR or REMOVE FILE, I tried both ad before it loads up the screen goes black and it disappears and I cant find it, I have windows XP and its not tee fastest of CPU's but it should work, GOD I JUST WANT MY AMAZE ROOTED!!! lol i am about to pay someone to do it,
also if I get this htcdriver to DL what do I do first with all my DATA on my PHONE? move everything to SD CARD? im mostly nervous to lose everything.....man I have a headache
ANY HELP will be greatly appreciated
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If you just root, nothing on your sd card will be touch, only if you unlock the bootloader will it wipe your data, want me to upload the htc driver file for you?
http://d-h.st/KA4
Here, if that has the same damage issue, then you need to have your system checked or possibly your usb cable as well.
Mr. nightmare, glad to see you, ok I want a full root on my phone, maybe oneday get custom ROMS and all that happy stuff, But inorder to FULL ROOT dont I hae to unlock my bootloader? and how can you DL it for me kind sir?
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Mr. nightmare, glad to see you, ok I want a full root on my phone, maybe oneday get custom ROMS and all that happy stuff, But inorder to FULL ROOT dont I hae to unlock my bootloader? and how can you DL it for me kind sir?
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Yes you have to unlock your bootloader, before unlocking just transfer all your files on your internal sd card to the external sd card, whatever apps you have installed will be lost, so be prepared to re-install them.
I already uploaded the exe file, if that one doesn't work, then your pc or usb cable/port has a problem.
Lol at Mr. Nightmare, thanks but Dark is fine, I'm pretty sure I'm still a kid to you.
ya its still saying REPAIR or REMOVE, dont get it....Well I will hae to try it on my other CPU it should work on it, but Nightmare, If I use hasoon2000 kit in rooting my phone, will it delete my data on my SD card?
i guess my biggest concern is before ROOTING where do I put all my STUFF?
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ya its still saying REPAIR or REMOVE, dont get it....Well I will hae to try it on my other CPU it should work on it, but Nightmare, If I use hasoon2000 kit in rooting my phone, will it delete my data on my SD card?
i guess my biggest concern is before ROOTING where do I put all my STUFF?
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Wait, it's saying repair or remove? Then it's already installed dude! Lol wtf, a whole big fuss over nothing. Anyways, rooting via hasoon's tool doesn't touch your data, rooting in general doesn't touch your data, only when you unlock your bootloader does it delete your data, all that you want to save, transfer it to your removable sd card, it doesn't touch that.
haha im 28 and im so phone illiterate, well DARK Mostly everything on my phone can be deleted I wouldnt care, just need my Phone numbers and ringtones, so i just move my NUMBERS to SD card? then unlock bootloader... then move on with hasoons kit?
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haha im 28 and im so phone illiterate, well DARK Mostly everything on my phone can be deleted I wouldnt care, just need my Phone numbers and ringtones, so i just move my NUMBERS to SD card? then unlock bootloader... then move on with hasoons kit?
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Yeah, just create a backup in the phonebook app and store it on your external sd, then yeah pretty much, go for it, don't forget to turn on USB debugging in develop options in settings or hasoons tool won't detect your device.
damn im confused, Ok im going with u on that I have it, so now if i want to FULLY PERM ROOT my phone, I will need to unlock my bootloader correct? if so hen i need to move everthing to my SD card
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damn im confused, Ok im going with u on that I have it, so now if i want to FULLY PERM ROOT my phone, I will need to unlock my bootloader correct? if so hen i need to move everthing to my SD card
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Correct, do I speak that terribly? Lol
no no no, its just i typed all that up before i saw what u posted, plus i have the 5 min wait time since im a noob...
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no no no, its just i typed all that up before i saw what u posted, plus i have the 5 min wait time since im a noob...
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Is this five min wait and what's not new or something? I can remember ever encountering that when I was new, but then again, I rarely ever posted.
not sure if its new bits a rule, ok so I got as far as
Submit Token ID
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Step 8
Type in Command Prompt: fastboot oem get_identifier_token.
when i go to type in MY cmd it doesnt say anything about C: Users Admins ANDROID, so i type the fastboot anyway and i says it isnt recognized
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not sure if its new bits a rule, ok so I got as far as
Submit Token ID
and in HTC DEV
Step 8
Type in Command Prompt: fastboot oem get_identifier_token.
when i go to type in MY cmd it doesnt say anything about C: Users Admins ANDROID, so i type the fastboot anyway and i says it isnt recognized
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Why don't you just use hasoon's tool? It has all the files and commands pre-written.
i am using it, (not sure if Im using it right but, when I click submit token ID it pops up to HTCdev website to start on Step 8, trust me if u were down the road from me you would be making some money to root my phone, but when im in his kit and I Hit submit token it wont do anything till i click on firefox tab then it takes me to HTCdev site so yeah "duh duh duh duuh SUPER NOOB" hahaha
Follow this all the way until step 14.
http://thesuperusersguide.weebly.com/hasoon2000s-toolkit-method.html
This will guide you to do it. Even though it is for the One X, it is the exact same procedure.
When you get to step 14, run the perm root command and follow what the screen on your computer tells you.
P.S. Please do not PM me for support. PM is for personal messages. Support is in the forum so the community helps. Not trying to sound rude.
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i am using it, (not sure if Im using it right but, when I click submit token ID it pops up to HTCdev website to start on Step 8, trust me if u were down the road from me you would be making some money to root my phone, but when im in his kit and I Hit submit token it wont do anything till i click on firefox tab then it takes me to HTCdev site so yeah "duh duh duh duuh SUPER NOOB" hahaha
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At first you gotta hit the get token id button first, .
hasoon2000 said:
Follow this all the way until step 14.
http://thesuperusersguide.weebly.com/hasoon2000s-toolkit-method.html
This will guide you to do it. Even though it is for the One X, it is the exact same procedure.
When you get to step 14, run the perm root command and follow what the screen on your computer tells you.
P.S. Please do not PM me for support. PM is for personal messages. Support is in the forum so the community helps. Not trying to sound rude.
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thanks for the advice, and trust me I wont PM u again
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thanks for the advice, and trust me I wont PM u again
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Or you could follow my basics guide linked right there in my signature, howcome no one ever sees that?
BACK2BEAN said:
thanks for the advice, and trust me I wont PM u again
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Don't take it the wrong way. I receive many PMs. I help in threads like this.
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Hey guys I just joined the site a few days ago after being sent here by some guys from some Audio forums, which is my main hobby. I guess you could say Im kind of a techy but am just now getting in to laptop building and things like that so I am still a newb. Anyways I just got the HTC DNA which I like quite a bit but Id like a little more out of it such as little better battery life, more customization, and to get rid of the bloat ware installed. On that note however I have never done anything much with phones since this is my first Droid after using Iphones which is why Im starting this thread...
I have been reading around and am still quite lost as to what I need to do to get what I wanted (battery life, customization, and to get rid of bloatware). I really like the ViperDNA ROM after watching the video but not sure if....
1. It will do what I want?
2. How to install it/make it run properly?
3. If there is something better?
So if you guys could walk me through what it takes to run something like that I would greatly appreciate you helping out some one new to this whole "Rooting" thing since this is my first Droid... If I can return the favor by helping out with your Car audio or talking guns with anyone Id be glad to!
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Hey guys I just joined the site a few days ago after being sent here by some guys from some Audio forums, which is my main hobby. I guess you could say Im kind of a techy but am just now getting in to laptop building and things like that so I am still a newb. Anyways I just got the HTC DNA which I like quite a bit but Id like a little more out of it such as little better battery life, more customization, and to get rid of the bloat ware installed. On that note however I have never done anything much with phones since this is my first Droid after using Iphones which is why Im starting this thread...
I have been reading around and am still quite lost as to what I need to do to get what I wanted (battery life, customization, and to get rid of bloatware). I really like the ViperDNA ROM after watching the video but not sure if....
1. It will do what I want?
2. How to install it/make it run properly?
3. If there is something better?
So if you guys could walk me through what it takes to run something like that I would greatly appreciate you helping out some one new to this whole "Rooting" thing since this is my first Droid... If I can return the favor by helping out with your Car audio or talking guns with anyone Id be glad to!
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I love the ViperRom! It has every customization imaginable and is very professional looking. It helps with battery life but you can use pretty much any kernel you want with a rom and that probably has as much or more affect on battery life. You need to be rooted and have adb installed on your pc - are you to this point yet?
Here is a good link by droidmodd3rx that walks through most things on video. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
Also did you accept Verizon ota update in the last week? If so I am not sure you can root yet, they will have to work out a new method for that.
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I love the ViperRom! It has every customization imaginable and is very professional looking. It helps with battery life but you can use pretty much any kernel you want with a rom and that probably has as much or more affect on battery life. You need to be rooted and have adb installed on your pc - are you to this point yet?
Here is a good link by droidmodd3rx that walks through most things on video. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
Also did you accept Verizon ota update in the last week? If so I am not sure you can root yet, they will have to work out a new method for that.
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It asked me today if I wanted to update and I held off since I read something about it not working with the new update... So Im still on the 1.15.605.4 Software number...
Also what is this ADB I need to have installed on my PC?
Newer "B" than Better-n-Reverse!
Better n' Reverse said:
Also what is this ADB I need to have installed on my PC?
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This is my second Droid phone, but I am interested in rooting this beast (HTC DNA). But I think I might temporarily be out of luck as my Software Number is 2.04.605.2 71 ORD.
I'll sit tight if this is true, but once there is a rooting option for this update can someone PLEASE, please, please post a V-E-R-Y detailed and simplified method for rooting?
I have to do whatever it take to get rid of "DROOOIIIDDD" on start up. Seroiously, that is my primary reason for looking into this rooting business. I'm such a sad case
Cheers!
It looks like its quite the long process if you don't have SDK and ADP already installed which you will need to unlock the bootloader...
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It looks like its quite the long process if you don't have SDK and ADP already installed which you will need to unlock the bootloader...
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Here is a guide for installing adb
http://www.jailbreakeye.com/android/install-adb-fastboot
Here is a video that I went by to install my adb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Here is page for new easy way to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
And here is page with video guides to Root, install custom recovery and install kernels and Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
You also need to install usb drivers on your pc. If you have't already done so you can get them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
It seems overwhelming but it really isn't if you read/watch things carefully and follow instructions it is pretty easy and fun.
TJMac44 said:
Here is a guide for installing adb
http://www.jailbreakeye.com/android/install-adb-fastboot
Here is a video that I went by to install my adb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Here is page for new easy way to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
And here is page with video guides to Root, install custom recovery and install kernels and Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
You also need to install usb drivers on your pc. If you have't already done so you can get them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
It seems overwhelming but it really isn't if you read/watch things carefully and follow instructions it is pretty easy and fun.
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Thanks for putting all that together for me! What is the purpose of the USB drivers?
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Thanks for putting all that together for me! What is the purpose of the USB drivers?
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So your computer can see your phone.
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So your computer can see your phone.
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Awwww ok... I got SDK loaded just trying to get it open...
Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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depending on what you named your directories are you going to the platform-tools directory? you need to type adb not adp, lower case not caps, and then there needs to be a command after adb. Try adb devices.
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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You set up your system variables crooectly?
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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It's adb not adp
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depending on what you named your directories are you going to the platform-tools directory? you need to type adb not adp, lower case not caps, and then there needs to be a command after adb. Try adb devices.
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I believe so...
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You set up your system variables crooectly?
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Like I said I followed that vid exactly so...
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It's adb not adp
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Ya thats what I meant just wasnt paying attention last night
Well I got it unlocked finally but now when I go to flash the Recovery I just get an error... Sometimes the "emulator" one, "waiting on the device" , Or just cant the find file... Just doing it straight from the comand I open in the file or using Hansoon2000's tool...
Quick question
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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Well I got it unlocked finally but now when I go to flash the Recovery I just get an error... Sometimes the "emulator" one, "waiting on the device" , Or just cant the find file... Just doing it straight from the comand I open in the file or using Hansoon2000's tool...
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Your phone needs to be in fastboot for you to find it. Connect the phone, boot into the bootloader, enter fastboot, open a new command prompt, and try "fastboot devices". you should see the phone.
If you can't find the file then you're not in the right directory. Make sure you navigate to the folder that contains the file then run the command. (or you can just give it the full path to the file)
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Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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No, I don't think that'll help. The factory reset basically wipes memory and restores the original ROM. The OTA updates the radios / kernel. But don't quote me on that. I'll let a dev who knows better comment.
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No, I don't think that'll help. The factory reset basically wipes memory and restores the original ROM. The OTA updates the radios / kernel. But don't quote me on that. I'll let a dev who knows better comment.
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I think you are right because I have not heard of anyone suggesting this, and it was just my noob idea! Thanks for the help.
ASAPscotty said:
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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This question has been answered, but I thought I'd provide a little more detail to their answers:
On android, the memory is divided into several partitions (you might think of it like different disk drives), including a /boot, /system, and /data partition. The /boot partition is where the kernel (the heart of the android o/s) resides; the /system (where the bulk of the android o/s resides); the /data is where your apps and personal data reside. The /boot and /system partitions require system administrator level rights in order to change the information stored there (the system administrator account on android/linux is known as "root" or "superuser").
The update that came from VZW changed elements in the /system and /boot directories, using a superuser key to grant the update permission to change the files on those partitions.
Unfortunately, a factory reset only essentially re-formats the /data partition, wiping out all the user information stored there, but doesn't change the /system or /boot partitions.
The root process essentially hacks the device to gain system administrator rights to the android phone, using exploits in the android o/s. This is essentially a cat and mouse game. The update sent by VZW/HTC patches the exploits that were used to gain root access (that is why it is always dangerous to accept updates from VZW/HTC).
Hopefully the developers on this website will be able to find another exploit/weakness, and provide a way for those who have phones that have the update to obtain root, unlock the bootloader (another partition), and gain s-off (another level of turning a security flag to "off" so that even more partitions can be accessed/changed (ie.the /radio partition).
It has been over a year since I got this phone. Normally, I rooted the day I received a new phone. But I didn't think that I had any reason to do so this time until I bought a Chromebook. Now I really need to tether.
Can someone show me where to start? It seems that most the threads I have looked at are pretty old and just spent a couple of hours going no where.
Current software is 4.4.2.
Thanks.
realsol said:
It has been over a year since I got this phone. Normally, I rooted the day I received a new phone. But I didn't think that I had any reason to do so this time until I bought a Chromebook. Now I really need to tether.
Can someone show me where to start? It seems that most the threads I have looked at are pretty old and just spent a couple of hours going no where.
Current software is 4.4.2.
Thanks.
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http://rumrunner.us
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Does rumrunner work on 4.4.2? If not you may need to use firewater instead.
Drunkula said:
Does rumrunner work on 4.4.2? If not you may need to use firewater instead.
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Firewater definitely works. I just got a DNA last night, running 4.4.2 and locked up. Temp rooted and ran Firewater and literally about 5 mins later I am unlocked and S-Off. :good:
OP did rumrunner work for you? I'm in the same situation trying to get hotspot to work after the KitKat update. Thanks
vjetti said:
OP did rumrunner work for you? I'm in the same situation trying to get hotspot to work after the KitKat update. Thanks
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You could use pdanet
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I rooted and unlocked the bootloader on the OTA Kit Kat. I thought it wasn't possible at first, but Weaksauce and Firewater will do it.
mulhiny said:
Firewater definitely works. I just got a DNA last night, running 4.4.2 and locked up. Temp rooted and ran Firewater and literally about 5 mins later I am unlocked and S-Off. :good:
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Could you possibly give me more details on how you did this. It has been more then 2 years since I rooted anything and I don't want to do anything wrong. Since you were successful with the same phone and software I have I would really appreciate it.
realsol said:
Could you possibly give me more details on how you did this. It has been more then 2 years since I rooted anything and I don't want to do anything wrong. Since you were successful with the same phone and software I have I would really appreciate it.
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Hi there. First thing is making sure you have all the proper drivers installed and HTC Sync uninstalled.
I then installed the app to temp root and ran Firewater. The terminal commands are on the firewater site....if you need more detail or even a step by step, I'm happy to help and write something up. I just can't tonight as I have an obligation to attend to.
Let me know how you make out and if you need additional assistance I'll write something up tomorrow around this time.
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mulhiny said:
Hi there. First thing is making sure you have all the proper drivers installed and HTC Sync uninstalled.
I then installed the app to temp root and ran Firewater. The terminal commands are on the firewater site....if you need more detail or even a step by step, I'm happy to help and write something up. I just can't tonight as I have an obligation to attend to.
Let me know how you make out and if you need additional assistance I'll write something up tomorrow around this time.
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Thanks for the reply. I have the instructions for Weaksauce and Firewater, but I don't want to make any mistakes here.
Where can I find the latest HTC DNA drivers without installing the HTC Sync program?
Where can I find the latest ADB download?
It looks like these are the last things I need to find before continuing.
I'm at work, but this evening I'll either find you a link or upload them to my dropbox. Hang in there...I'll help ya out lol...soon as you have everything, its literally like a 5 min process.
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mulhiny said:
I'm at work, but this evening I'll either find you a link or upload them to my dropbox. Hang in there...I'll help ya out lol...soon as you have everything, its literally like a 5 min process.
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Thanks. You have been very helpful. I have rooted 6 devices without a problem, but always rooted when the device was new along with the tools to root. Alwayw made me nervous though.
Thanks again...
realsol said:
Thanks. You have been very helpful. I have rooted 6 devices without a problem, but always rooted when the device was new along with the tools to root. Alwayw made me nervous though.
Thanks again...
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Haven't forgotten ya...I'm just getting home. Have a few things to attend to.
You can get the HTC drivers from this post right here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
Ok, download the SDK from here : http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?hl=sk
Make sure USB debugging is turned on. Install the attached weaksauce apk for temp root. You can verify you're rooted by downloading superSU and root checker from the play store.
Unpack the SDK and you'll want to put the firewater file in the folder titled : adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321
Open a terminal from this folder by holding down shift and right clicking the folder, "open command window here"
Follow the commands given on the firewater site.
Profit.
Once S-off and unlocked go to the TWRP thread in original development and download a recovery. Flash that via fastboot.
Then flash super user zip for root...again, search that out. I'm running out of time so I can't right now...lol
This is all I did. Collect all your files first. Make sure your drivers are good to go before starting. Install the drivers, reboot the pc and plug the phone into the usb. Likely a driver install thingy will pop up with like 5 little circles...let it finish before you begin.
Good luck bro...I'll check in tomorrow or later tonight to see how you made out.
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Good luck bro...I'll check in tomorrow or later tonight to see how you made out.
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Thanks much. I will get started tonight and let you know how it goes. Thanks for taking the time on a Friday night.
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mulhiny said:
Haven't forgotten ya...I'm just getting home. Have a few things to attend to.
You can get the HTC drivers from this post right here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
Ok, download the SDK from here : http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?hl=sk
Make sure USB debugging is turned on. Install the attached weaksauce apk for temp root. You can verify you're rooted by downloading superSU and root checker from the play store.
Unpack the SDK and you'll want to put the firewater file in the folder titled : adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321
Open a terminal from this folder by holding down shift and right clicking the folder, "open command window here"
Follow the commands given on the firewater site.
Profit.
Once S-off and unlocked go to the TWRP thread in original development and download a recovery. Flash that via fastboot.
Then flash super user zip for root...again, search that out. I'm running out of time so I can't right now...lol
This is all I did. Collect all your files first. Make sure your drivers are good to go before starting. Install the drivers, reboot the pc and plug the phone into the usb. Likely a driver install thingy will pop up with like 5 little circles...let it finish before you begin.
Good luck bro...I'll check in tomorrow or later tonight to see how you made out.
**I take no credit for any files linked or attached.**
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Well, didn't work for me. I am guessing I might have tried to root months ago. I drank a lot back then. When I ran WeakSauce, it said I was already rooted and did nothing. Then I ran Root Check, and it said I wasn't rooted. But I moved on through the steps. But when I got to the last step in FireWater, it said I need to run as root.
I noticed I had SuperSU app installed. So I uninstalled that, uninstalled WeakSauce, re-installed both and started over, but got the same results.
Not sure where to go from here. I almost feel like I should just do a Factory Reset and start over, but that could really screw things up too.
Man, sure am sorry to hear that..maybe a full RUU would fix you up. Then start over...I'm not sure. Maybe someone with more in depth knowledge needs to chime in here..
bummer.....
mulhiny said:
Man, sure am sorry to hear that..maybe a full RUU would fix you up. Then start over...I'm not sure. Maybe someone with more in depth knowledge needs to chime in here..
bummer.....
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You know, now that I think about it, I did have full root before, but I wasn't thinking one night and got an OTA update that made me loose root. Maybe that is why I can't use weaksauce. I decided to start in my bootloader. Attached is a screen shot. Tried to go into recovery, but that failed. Just came up with a picture of a battery or something. Had to hold the power button down for 10 seconds just to boot normally.
Does the screen shot tell you anything? It tells me, I think, that the phone is S-off'ed and unlocked. but firewater complained about not being rooted. I am confused.
realsol said:
You know, now that I think about it, I did have full root before, but I wasn't thinking one night and got an OTA update that made me loose root. Maybe that is why I can't use weaksauce. I decided to start in my bootloader. Attached is a screen shot. Tried to go into recovery, but that failed. Just came up with a picture of a battery or something. Had to hold the power button down for 10 seconds just to boot normally.
Does the screen shot tell you anything? It tells me, I think, that the phone is S-off'ed and unlocked. but firewater complained about not being rooted. I am confused.
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Hey, your phone is already unlocked! So just flash supersu thorough Fastboot to get root.
realsol said:
You know, now that I think about it, I did have full root before, but I wasn't thinking one night and got an OTA update that made me loose root. Maybe that is why I can't use weaksauce. I decided to start in my bootloader. Attached is a screen shot. Tried to go into recovery, but that failed. Just came up with a picture of a battery or something. Had to hold the power button down for 10 seconds just to boot normally.
Does the screen shot tell you anything? It tells me, I think, that the phone is S-off'ed and unlocked. but firewater complained about not being rooted. I am confused.
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As said right above me....you're all set to go. Use fast boot to push a recovery and then flash super su zip. If you need the zip I can attach it later.
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mulhiny said:
As said right above me....you're all set to go. Use fast boot to push a recovery and then flash super su zip. If you need the zip I can attach it later.
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Funny. There have been other threads where people are asking how to root DNA 4.4.2. They have been referring them to this thread So I guess I am not SO dumb.
Anyhow, as I remember, there are a couple of ways to flash. 1) from the PC using ADB and from the phone using an IMG file right? What is the easiest way to flash the Recover file? Which version of ClockWorkMod is going to be compatible with 4.4.2 and where would I find the download? Also, one last question, which SuperSU version is going to be compatible and where is the best download?