I'm trying to root, but hboot is telling me that MAIN VERSION IS OLDER when I try to downgrade. There's no other option but press power to reboot. Is there a work around this?
I tried searching for a related topic first on my phone. But I found nothing.
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You must not have gotten temp root first and flashed the misc.img.
Try flashing the MR1 RUU and then start the rooting process over from step 1, and be sure you follow every step carefully. If you are using an auto root script.......then I would advise JCase's manual method that is stickied in the dev forum.
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JBO1018 said:
You must not have gotten temp root first and flashed the misc.img.
Try flashing the MR1 RUU and then start the rooting process over from step 1, and be sure you follow every step carefully. If you are using an auto root script.......then I would advise JCase's manual method that is stickied in the dev forum.
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he's using auto root
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he's using auto root
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Sounds like the script failed to do exactly what I said which is no suprise considering the failure rate they tend to carry.
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JBO1018 said:
Sounds like the script failed to do exactly what I said which is no suprise considering the failure rate they tend to carry.
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Not that I wish any harm on him, but I did warn him earlier in another thread about the risks of using that method and the problems that might happen. Hopefully he works it out. I noticed he lives in Columbus and I'm around there. If he buys me a beer or two, I'll root his phone for free in person
I'm almost wondering if warning them is useful. Ya just know they aren't reading the OP and have little idea what they have on their phone. I know I've told a few people not to, but they usually do. And when it doesn't work, the answer is always the same: "go use the guide".
I got it. I was being a dumbass. But if you want your beers anyway, I just moved to Reynoldsburg. COME GETEM
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Cab someone direct me to the "one click root"? And maybe even to the downgrade if you can?
I have to root my replacement device but I have no internet. So I'm downloading everything to my phone then transferring the files to my friends laptop. So much work. Lol. I can't find these things on the XDA App.
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g0ldt00thgr1n said:
Cab someone direct me to the "one click root"? And maybe even to the downgrade if you can?
I have to root my replacement device but I have no internet. So I'm downloading everything to my phone then transferring the files to my friends laptop. So much work. Lol. I can't find these things on the XDA App.
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There is no "xda endorsed" method to "one click root" because such methods for the thunderbolt are prone to screwing up your phone and leaving the person doing it in a world of headaches (since if they're using such a method, they have no idea how to undo it probably and even less of an idea of how to describe what they did to someone who could help them). The methods that are out there though are just a hacked together automated method of doing what the stickied topic in the development section does manually in steps.
You're better off not rooting if you don't want to try that or wait/pray that someone with time/patience will walk you through that method.
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There is no "xda endorsed" method to "one click root" because such methods for the thunderbolt are prone to screwing up your phone and leaving the person doing it in a world of headaches (since if they're using such a method, they have no idea how to undo it probably and even less of an idea of how to describe what they did to someone who could help them). The methods that are out there though are just a hacked together automated method of doing what the stickied topic in the development section does manually in steps.
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When did this happen? I just did it last month.
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g0ldt00thgr1n said:
When did this happen? I just did it last month.
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I said endorsed (it's listed in the stickied post for noobs in the development section, but it's not on its own like the manual method) and not prone to errors. Not sure what you didn't understand about it since I never said methods didn't exist and weren't posted. However, that does not mean you're going to see it stickied at the top of the development section and recommended using. Just because it works for you (the time you tried it) doesnt mean doing it isn't gambling with everything being configured correctly and something unexpected not happening outside the scope of what the automation script for rooting can do.
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I said endorsed (it's listed in the stickied post for noobs in the development section, but it's not on its own like the manual method) and not prone to errors. Not sure what you didn't understand about it since I never said methods didn't exist and weren't posted. However, that does not mean you're going to see it stickied at the top of the development section and recommended using. Just because it works for you (the time you tried it) doesnt mean doing it isn't gambling with everything being configured correctly and something unexpected not happening outside the scope of what the automation script for rooting can do.
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The way you wrote it sounded like you were implying that it wasn't on XDA anymore. I don't really care if it destroys my phone. If it does, ill get a new one or just fix it. I can't install SDK on my friends computer cause he doesn't want it on there. All I want is a link to the thread or download. I know all of the possible dangers in doing this. I have done this multiple times.
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The way you wrote it sounded like you were implying that it wasn't on XDA anymore. I don't really care if it destroys my phone. If it does, ill get a new one or just fix it. I can't install SDK on my friends computer cause he doesn't want it on there. All I want is a link to the thread or download. I know all of the possible dangers in doing this. I have done this multiple times.
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It's in the stickied posting for noobs in the developer's section like I already mentioned. I'm on a phone and really don't want to go find and link it since I am using my browser.
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It's in the stickied posting for noobs in the developer's section like I already mentioned. I'm on a phone and really don't want to go find and link it since I am using my browser.
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It isn't stickied. That was the first place I checked. I'm just having Bad4u help me. He already has it.
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g0ldt00thgr1n said:
It isn't stickied. That was the first place I checked. I'm just having Bad4u help me. He already has it.
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Ugh, yes it is
I said it was sticked under the posting for noobs in the development section, not by itself like the manual guide.
Thunderbolt Rules - New Users Info and Guide - Read Before Posting!
REF | GUIDES
Prerequisite to Rooting - Android SDK Installer - v3.0 for Windows
WARNING - Do not downgrade to 1.0xxxxx after root
ROOT - Unlock Bootloader + Permroot
SCRIPT - Windows One Click Root Method
Easyroot + S-Off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013013
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Ugh, yes it is
I said it was sticked under the posting for noobs in the development section, not by itself like the manual guide.
Thunderbolt Rules - New Users Info and Guide - Read Before Posting!
REF | GUIDES
Prerequisite to Rooting - Android SDK Installer - v3.0 for Windows
WARNING - Do not downgrade to 1.0xxxxx after root
ROOT - Unlock Bootloader + Permroot
SCRIPT - Windows One Click Root Method
Easyroot + S-Off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013013
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Do you need me to send you some Valium Yareally??? LOL
Dnakaman said:
Do you need me to send you some Valium Yareally??? LOL
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yes please T_T
yareally said:
Ugh, yes it is
I said it was sticked under the posting for noobs in the development section, not by itself like the manual guide.
Thunderbolt Rules - New Users Info and Guide - Read Before Posting!
REF | GUIDES
Prerequisite to Rooting - Android SDK Installer - v3.0 for Windows
WARNING - Do not downgrade to 1.0xxxxx after root
ROOT - Unlock Bootloader + Permroot
SCRIPT - Windows One Click Root Method
Easyroot + S-Off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013013
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I'm on my phone. It's not on the stickies. If I was rooted, id screen cap. But I'm not. Lol. Thanks for the help, but hboot is telling me main version is older when I try to downgrade. Then it forces me to reboot. So no root for me.
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yareally said:
There is no "xda endorsed" method to "one click root" because such methods for the thunderbolt are prone to screwing up your phone and leaving the person doing it in a world of headaches (since if they're using such a method, they have no idea how to undo it probably and even less of an idea of how to describe what they did to someone who could help them). The methods that are out there though are just a hacked together automated method of doing what the stickied topic in the development section does manually in steps.
You're better off not rooting if you don't want to try that or wait/pray that someone with time/patience will walk you through that method.
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Hmmm.... Looks like somebody kinda told ya there's a strong chance it wouldn't work.
g0ldt00thgr1n said:
The way you wrote it sounded like you were implying that it wasn't on XDA anymore. I don't really care if it destroys my phone. If it does, ill get a new one or just fix it. I can't install SDK on my friends computer cause he doesn't want it on there. All I want is a link to the thread or download. I know all of the possible dangers in doing this. I have done this multiple times.
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even the "1 click" root method for the TBolt requires sdk and adb on the pc. It just automates the scripts for you...
Is there like some sort of secret to root this phone? And if not why isn't it posted all over the place. HTC Dev wont let me unlock so it's impossible for me to do anything.
addictedhacks said:
Is there like some sort of secret to root this phone? And if not why isn't it posted all over the place. HTC Dev wont let me unlock so it's impossible for me to do anything.
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Poorly kept secret, really? here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
Ah.. Theres a 2 star rated complete root thread stickied in Dev. However this is not. Thank you.
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Ah.. Theres a 2 star rated complete root thread stickied in Dev. However this is not. Thank you.
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"original development" subforum does make finding stuff like this more time consuming sometimes, I agree. I rarely think to check it myself.
Also the sticky in the development section that lists all of the root methods mods Roms you name it I'm sure its in that post
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Also the sticky in the development section that lists all of the root methods mods Roms you name it I'm sure its in that post
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Youre a little late..... 10 years late. Read the first post it wasn't there. However, It might be there now.
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Is there like some sort of secret to root this phone? And if not why isn't it posted all over the place. HTC Dev wont let me unlock so it's impossible for me to do anything.
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Youre a little late..... 10 years late. Read the first post it wasn't there. However, It might be there now.
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Well there isnt anything indicating that you've found what you were looking for, I'm not quite sure what you mean by me being 10 years late and I do know for a fact that a little searching around the development forums you would have found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011243 at the top of the page just where I said... oh and all questions are supposed to be posted in the Q & A section...
you gotta unlock the bootloader first then flash a boot.img w/ system write enabled then flash a recovery then the modules and then the superuser.zip to get root access...
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Well there isnt anything indicating that you've found what you were looking for, I'm not quite sure what you mean by me being 10 years late and I do know for a fact that a little searching around the development forums you would have found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011243 at the top of the page just where I said... oh and all questions are supposed to be posted in the Q & A section...
you gotta unlock the bootloader first then flash a boot.img w/ system write enabled then flash a recovery then the modules and then the superuser.zip to get root access...
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Thanks man. Have a good one!
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Thanks man. Have a good one!
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There's a button for that.
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There is also a really good thread stickied in the Q&A Section which explains some issues and links the unlock method. The unlock method thread should probably also be stickied in the Development Section IMHO.
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CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT WITH THIS UNLOCKING THING!!! I just got the DNA on 2/14 and nothing is going through. I have been trying for the past two days. I try the CID.apk method...nada; HTCDev method...nada; tried flash RUU method...same crap. All failing!!! Do I need to return it and got another one???
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CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT WITH THIS UNLOCKING THING!!! I just got the DNA on 2/14 and nothing is going through. I have been trying for the past two days. I try the CID.apk method...nada; HTCDev method...nada; tried flash RUU method...same crap. All failing!!! Do I need to return it and got another one???
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How about providing some actual, useable information. Like,what does "failing" mean exactly?
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You're right beaups, let me break it down:
-From the CID.apk method, I got the "VZW_001" in abd fastboot oem readcid, which I heard is a no go.
-At HTCDev I got the error code #160 message (MID Not allowed) when I pasted the token ID (from start to end, excluding the word INFO) that I obtained from fastboot oem get_ identifier_token.
-RUU.exe stated not to be able to update my device to 1.15xxx from 2.4.605.2
I don't know what else to do. I cannot retire my Droid 4 just yet because of that. Your help would be very appreciated.
mrbidjey said:
You're right beaups, let me break it down:
-From the CID.apk method, I got the "VZW_001" in abd fastboot oem readcid, which I heard is a no go.
-At HTCDev I got the error code #160 message (MID Not allowed) when I pasted the token ID (from start to end, excluding the word INFO) that I obtained from fastboot oem get_ identifier_token.
-RUU.exe stated not to be able to update my device to 1.15xxx from 2.4.605.2
I don't know what else to do. I cannot retire my Droid 4 just yet because of that. Your help would be very appreciated.
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Ok. Has your phone already taken the update? (What software version are you on?). If its been ota'd, there is no unlock method for you currently. And based on what I've found so far, there may not be one any time soon.
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Ok. Has your phone already taken the update? (What software version are you on?). If its been ota'd, there is no unlock method for you currently. And based on what I've found so far, there may not be one any time soon.
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Yes I had an update as soon as I slipped my SIM card in. I am running the 2.4.605.2 version right now. Can the Jcase's exploit help me change the CID in order to unlock the bootloader via HTCDev?
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Yes I had an update as soon as I slipped my SIM card in. I am running the 2.4.605.2 version right now. Can the Jcase's exploit help me change the CID in order to unlock the bootloader via HTCDev?
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No. There is no method to unclock your phone at this time.
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No. There is no method to unclock your phone at this time.
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That sucks...! Thanks though
http://goo.gl/zfwUo
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No. There is no method to unclock your phone at this time.
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As this is my first post I beg of you to take it a little easy on me. I am currently on the new OTA and have had the DNA for 5 days. I realize the lockdown on this phone is particularly harsh with this update so I am curious if I can return the phone to Verizon for a non-updated new one but I will need some type of ammo to go in there with to really get them to exchange it. The only problem I have had so far is that my financial pages for paying bills (Verizon included) and my expense reporting will not load. Perhaps this is a java error that the OTA may have caused and I am sure Verizon wants their money so that will be a way to win.
Are there any major issues with the current OTA I can add to my complaint list to get my hands on another one?
And yes, it is very rude to ask a dev if they are coming close to a solution but I am curious if it will be all for naught and the workaround is on the horizon or in the near future. I'm sure it's on many new owners' minds and they are scared to ask so let the noob bashing begin on me. I can take the abuse.
Knowing my luck I will come home from the store and blammo beaups and jcase have cracked it.
Update : Called Verizon, made claim, got a new in box sealed DNA, brought it home and went to work on it!
Proud owner now of a rooted, unlocked, s-off, rom and custom kernel running, new OTA radio, future updates from Verizon ota's blocked, bad boy of a DNA!
Okay, so after waiting for God knows how long for Jellybean, I finally decided to root my phone.
But, alas, I have NO IDEA how to do this.
I've tried researching it, but everything I find makes no sense whatsoever.
Does anyone know where an easy, step by step on how to root is?
Freakshow116 said:
Okay, so after waiting for God knows how long for Jellybean, I finally decided to root my phone.
But, alas, I have NO IDEA how to do this.
I've tried researching it, but everything I find makes no sense whatsoever.
Does anyone know where an easy, step by step on how to root is?
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Have you read the stickies on the forum yet?
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Follow one of these sets of steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
Just remember folks that reading all the sticky threads (those are the threads that appear at the top of the threads) is something we're ALL expected to do. Even and especially if you're new here. Also searching using google with xda key words and using the site search function are a must. Not tying to be rude, but we were all new once. Let the new users be an example to other new users.
I figured it out.
Thanks guys!
And yeah, shoulda read the stickies ahead of time.
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I have the U.S T-Mobile LG L9 I've spent couple of days trying to root the phone, I searched the threads here and online but every root method found was too complicated for a NOOB,I know some of you are rooted but some us are not and tried to follow directions but lost on the way.
All I am asking here if anyone can some how simplify the steps for us or have a video showing the process.
I do not know if this means any thing or helps but I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258633
And it pushed Super Su to the phone but did not root.
wahida76 said:
I have the U.S T-Mobile LG L9 I've spent couple of days trying to root the phone, I searched the threads here and online but every root method found was too complicated for a NOOB,I know some of you are rooted but some us are not and tried to follow directions but lost on the way.
All I am asking here if anyone can some how simplify the steps for us or have a video showing the process.
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if you feel complicate, it is better to stay whatever it comes from t-mobile.
cgigate said:
if you feel complicate, it is better to stay whatever it comes from t-mobile.
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The phone has very little memory and full of bloatware I just want to remove them and try and flash a custom ROM with 4.1 thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465
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Thanks for the link but that is the exact one I am talking about and the one I spent couple of days trying to use but failed.
I agree with you. Its kind of complicated for us noobs. Maybe if I really focus and learn the steps I would succeed but its just too much steps. I heard Verizon Galaxy S4 has a simple root method.. i hope someone finds a simple root guide for us.
geeshiet said:
I agree with you. Its kind of complicated for us noobs. Maybe if I really focus and learn the steps I would succeed but its just too much steps. I heard Verizon Galaxy S4 has a simple root method.. i hope someone finds a simple root guide for us.
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Too many steps to follow I tried I can not focus more than I tried lol.
It may look like a lot of instructions but it's not too bad once you get going.
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Samang said:
It may look like a lot of instructions but it's not too bad once you get going.
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Its better if you study the guide. You won't freak out on the forum when something happens. When you follow step by step others will be able to assist as needed when you can convey where you're stuck. "It doesn't work" will get you more questions than answers.
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Kid_Ding said:
Its better if you study the guide. You won't freak out on the forum when something happens. When you follow step by step others will be able to assist as needed when you can convey where you're stuck. "It doesn't work" will get you more questions than answers.
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Never been able to move beyond step 8
Can someone make a step by step idiots guide on video lol.
wahida76 said:
Never been able to move beyond step 8
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What's the problem you're running into on step 8? Can you not run the batch file?
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What's the problem you're running into on step 8? Can you not run the batch file?
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After Step 8 it directs to another page for flashing the steps on that page I can not understand
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wahida76 said:
I do not know if this means any thing or helps but I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258633
And it pushed Super Su to the phone but did not root.
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It will not help you to root your phone
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What you need to do is read all of it first then try to root. The first page gets your phone ready for rooting. The second page gets your computer ready for rooting. The right before you start flashing the kdz file you have to set up the magic trick (replacement of the bin file). Good luck
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Tried all the current methods to unlock bootloader and root. None worked and I am no noob. Some of the steps the phone doesn't respond how the guides say it will.....I'm starting to hate this phone. Lol
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I know it's frustrating but the method works. I've done it several times on this phone. Listen why don't you just concentrate on one thing instead of two. Go step by step regardless if you thing you don't need it just go through it. Rooting is not hard but it's not very easy either. Sounds like your experience is getting in the way of your progress. That's just my opine. Good luck!
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Sorry for being a noob in advance I really would like to root this phone, and have been trying for like the past 3-4 months trying everything from z4 root the app to hasoon2000's all-in-one toolkit, and I still cannot seem to root it. If anyone thinks they can help me or if you would like to try please msg me. And so what exactly is s-off? What do drivers do and how do i know which to get? How to temp root? I appreciate you reading this thank you
Not getting sideways, but google is seriously your best friend in situations like this. Google exactly what your asking and read, read, read. To answer one of your questions, I know there hasn't been a 100% successful s-off procedure since the recent OTA update. I think its going to be a while before one is found.
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Not getting sideways, but google is seriously your best friend in situations like this. Google exactly what your asking and read, read, read. To answer one of your questions, I know there hasn't been a 100% successful s-off procedure since the recent OTA update. I think its going to be a while before one is found.
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S-off has been achieved on the latest ota. I have used it myself.
My fault for the misleading info, what s-off procedure did you use?
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i guess ... this one:
[S-OFF] after the 2014-OTA ... the incredible _has_ been achieved & is fully working
2014 OTA, can't get s
nevermind. I got it