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Hi all this is my first post here and I was hoping someone could help me install Villain 2.2 Froyo on my 3UK Hero
If you havn't rooted already then you're gonna need to go down the goldcard route.. which takes a long time and doesn't always work... just make sure you have a kingston sd card.. the one that comes with the hero doesn't always work and didn't for me. There are plenty of guides around for rooting and installing roms. Once you've done rooting follow these rom updates as the coder is very good and updates frequently http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734149
+1 on the link above. Cronos 2.2 Froyo for GSM hero has been in very active development intensively for a while now and has suddenly gone from being a little unpredictable but showing great promise to being, in my opinion, the best froyo rom for the gsm hero.
I rooted my Hero but when I try and run Titanium Backup it says
"Error-Sorry, I could not acquire root privilages....."
Also when I try and boot into my HTC whilst holding the home key I just get a black screen with an explanation mark inside a triagle ??
Also recovery flash doesnt let me back up it just says
"backup fail: could not run command"
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Thanks anon hopefully some nice person will come and solve all my problems now so I can get my Hero updated
Red_Stafford said:
Thanks anon hopefully some nice person will come and solve all my problems now so I can get my Hero updated
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OK. There's a guide here for if you are on 2.1: http://villainrom.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=110
And if on 1.5: http://villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=375
Rememeber to use the Froyd zip file instead of the Villain 5.5 or whatever the guide suggests.
EDIT: and welcome to xda btw, didn't notice it was your first post
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Rememeber to use the Froyd zip file instead of the Villain 5.5 or whatever the guide suggests.
EDIT: and welcome to xda btw, didn't notice it was your first post
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Cheers mate, my Firmware version is 1.5 im thinking about upgrading to Cronos 2.2 Froyo is this better than villians ?
Red_Stafford said:
Cheers mate, my Firmware version is 1.5 im thinking about upgrading to Cronos 2.2 Froyo is this better than villians ?
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Dunno. I mean, I'm hardly impartial on this one But I certainly know that something is in the works over at TeamVillain that might be interesting
But really this is something to work out for yourself. No one ROM is better than another, except in really amazing circumstances. Some people prefer VR12 since it has Sense, while no Froyo hero ROM has Sense. It's all up to your personal preferences.
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Dunno. I mean, I'm hardly impartial on this one But I certainly know that something is in the works over at TeamVillain that might be interesting
But really this is something to work out for yourself. No one ROM is better than another, except in really amazing circumstances. Some people prefer VR12 since it has Sense, while no Froyo hero ROM has Sense. It's all up to your personal preferences.
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Ok I will stick with the Villian one first or is it worth waiting around as you mention above you are working on something new ?
Red_Stafford said:
Ok I will stick with the Villian one first or is it worth waiting around as you mention above you are working on something new ?
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I don't know when the new one will be ready, so you could try Froyd 1.1.1 for now. The new one will need a full wipe etc, but the current version is perfectly usable, and I've been using it for over a week now.
Run the VillainROM updater once installed, and take the two updates there
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I don't know when the new one will be ready, so you could try Froyd 1.1.1 for now. The new one will need a full wipe etc, but the current version is perfectly usable, and I've been using it for over a week now.
Run the VillainROM updater once installed, and take the two updates there
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Is VillainROM updater an app I need to download on my Hero
Also following the above guide
7. Turn the phone on by holding down Home and Power till you get to the custom recovery screen.
I do this and my Hero turns back on but there is just and explanation mark in a triagle ??
Red_Stafford said:
Is VillainROM updater an app I need to download on my Hero
Also following the above guide
7. Turn the phone on by holding down Home and Power till you get to the custom recovery screen.
I do this and my Hero turns back on but there is just and explanation mark in a triagle ??
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No, the updater is in the ROM. And you should be using the guide for 1.5.
And you need to follow the "GoldCard" Procedure as opposed to the other method.
I did the GoldCard procedure yesterday to root my Hero it was a different guide to the link you posted though.
Also when I try to update my Hero drive on my PC it just says there is a better driver already installed it wont let me change it ?
"GoldCard" Procedure
I. Setting up the SDK
I have done this and got my serial
II. Create a “GoldCard” from a MicroSD Card
is this where I should be starting then and ignore everything above this ?
Also windows will not let me update driver ??
adb shell
cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
it says : not found
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adb shell
cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
it says : not found
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would you be using windows 7 by any chance?
akuma24 said:
would you be using windows 7 by any chance?
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Yes Windows 7 64-bit
I forgot to put the space after cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
so I have entered again and put the space but now I get
No such file or directory
am I being really stupid and missisng something ?
I have also tried using the gold card tool but I get errors there too
So I combined the too I got the CID code from the tool then went to the sites stated on the guide and got the other code and downloaded the HEX tool and did what the guide told me and it let me mount the SD card afterwards does that mean it as worked ? because when I click on the titanium backup program it says
Sorry, I could not acquire root privilages
does this mean I have failed, this is getting really annoying ?
Red_Stafford said:
I have also tried using the gold card tool but I get errors there too
So I combined the too I got the CID code from the tool then went to the sites stated on the guide and got the other code and downloaded the HEX tool and did what the guide told me and it let me mount the SD card afterwards does that mean it as worked ? because when I click on the titanium backup program it says
Sorry, I could not acquire root privilages
does this mean I have failed, this is getting really annoying ?
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Hmmm. When you finished the hex part of the process, did you get it to connect to your PC properly when in the SD card reader, and could you access the drive letter correctly? If not, you didn't do the goldcard right.
Failing that, you could try and install 2.1, although I'm not sure if 3UK have made an OTA available yet for it. Once 2.1 is in, you can use the faster adb method on it
I am unsure as to what you're doing, but once you made the goldcard, did you then flash the RUU as directed in the guide?
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Hmmm. When you finished the hex part of the process, did you get it to connect to your PC properly when in the SD card reader, and could you access the drive letter correctly? If not, you didn't do the goldcard right.
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Yes after doing the above I connected the Hero to my PC and it allowed me to access the SD card, I dont have a card reader ?
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Failing that, you could try and install 2.1, although I'm not sure if 3UK have made an OTA available yet for it. Once 2.1 is in, you can use the faster adb method on it
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I have tried install 2.1 but I get a Error 170 USB CONNECTION ERROR ?
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I am unsure as to what you're doing, but once you made the goldcard, did you then flash the RUU as directed in the guide?
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I have copied FlashRec.apk & AmonRa’s Hero Recovery Image to the root in my SD card but when I try and do a backup its says
Backup FAILED: Could not run command
Did any one use the z4root to root the LGP500 ?
Is this a fail-safe method to root this phone? If not is there one?
I'm a bit afraid to root it, because I have bought it recently and I do not what to turn it in to a brick
The software version of my phone is LG-P500-V10b Android 2.2
Thanks
Nothing is fail-safe.
That's why developers aren't reponsibles if you brick your device.
There is allways that chance.
I used the universal root and everything is working well.
If you are noob in this area, just read a litle more about using abd and flashing shipped ROMs.
Cheers
I had a Windows mobile before.. but in Android yes I'm a noob
In Linux I con not say that I'm 100% noob, but close to that.
So some noob questions:
What is "adb"? and
What is universal root? Is what this link talks about ?
Thx
antoniomch said:
What is "adb"? and
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http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADB
antoniomch said:
What is universal root? Is what this link talks about ?
Thx
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I used this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I'll read about it.
Thanks Zecanilis
antoniomch said:
Did any one use the z4root to root the LGP500 ?
Is this a fail-safe method to root this phone? If not is there one?
I'm a bit afraid to root it, because I have bought it recently and I do not what to turn it in to a brick
The software version of my phone is LG-P500-V10b Android 2.2
Thanks
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Rooting itself is not problem I think. But, more possible problem can come with other solutions like firmware update/rewrite, flashing of custom ROM. For what do you need rooting?
The_ERROR said:
For what do you need rooting?
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Not for flashing...
Some apps can only be used in a rooted phone.
So my purpose is only to use these apps, not for flashing the phone with other ROMs
Rooted today
I just rooted today, Sunday, December 5 2010, an Optimus One which I have under t-mobile, using z4root. No problems at all. In fact, my only worry was that it might not have been correctly rooted because all I had to do was press a button, it restarts and that's it. Nothing else. I then removed all bloatware and the retarded unremovable trial version of pacman.
I have v10 and had downloaded all over the air upgrades that I had received up to that point, and it still worked perfectly. Also, I have Froyo.
antoniomch said:
Not for flashing...
Some apps can only be used in a rooted phone.
So my purpose is only to use these apps, not for flashing the phone with other ROMs
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So, in this case I thing that most better way is using of z-Root. There shouldn't be problem at all.
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I just rooted today, Sunday, December 5 2010, an Optimus One which I have under t-mobile, using z4root. No problems at all. In fact, my only worry was that it might not have been correctly rooted because all I had to do was press a button, it restarts and that's it. Nothing else. I then removed all bloatware and the retarded unremovable trial version of pacman.
I have v10 and had downloaded all over the air upgrades that I had received up to that point, and it still worked perfectly. Also, I have Froyo.
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Oh, that's great. But how long did the process take to complete. For me though, the wheel has been spinning for a while now...
faytaliti said:
Oh, that's great. But how long did the process take to complete. For me though, the wheel has been spinning for a while now...
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The app crashed shortly afterwards. But starting the app a second time did the trick. I now is haz a ROOTed p500!!!
faytaliti said:
The app crashed shortly afterwards. But starting the app a second time did the trick. I now is haz a ROOTed p500!!!
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Welcome to the ROOT Team
Neither the z4root or the universal root worked for me on my girlfriends Optimus. z4root simply didn't work... tried about 5 times with no success. The Universal root stopped responding pretty much immediately. I'm pretty sure I followed directions to a "T". Anyone have suggestions?
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Neither the z4root or the universal root worked for me on my girlfriends Optimus. z4root simply didn't work... tried about 5 times with no success. The Universal root stopped responding pretty much immediately. I'm pretty sure I followed directions to a "T". Anyone have suggestions?
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try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
koolariz said:
try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
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Same for me. But older version will not install superuser automatically and it have to be download separately.
koolariz said:
try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
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That's the one that stops responding everytime I try it. I see ADB listed twice in the task manager... is that normal? As soon as ADB starts running is when it stops responding.
d_phekt said:
That's the one that stops responding every time I try it. I see ADB listed twice in the task manager... is that normal? As soon as ADB starts running is when it stops responding.
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hmm.. do you have lg pc suite? it contains usb drivers for the optimus one.. without those you can't root.
superoneclick method:
turn on in phone settings, applications, develop, usb debugging
connect phone.. don't go into usb storage option (don't mount sd card).
right click on .exe -> run as administrator if you haven't.
and if you are on windows 7 or vista try to set compatibility options.
click root.
sorry if i tell you what you already know, but maybe it helps.
I downloaded the drivers from LG website for the Optimus One, run Superoneclick as administrator using Windows 7 64, checked usb debugging on the phone, etc. I have no idea why this is not working for me. I had no problems rooting my MyTouch Slide, which is pretty complex compared to this. My girlfriend says she doesn't care if I figure it out since its her phone, but the man in me just HAS to figure it out HAHA.
It's weired, I had no problem to root my phone using z4root.
I was on stock V10A (Europa) and z4root worked very well. I had upgraded to V10D using LG's crappy software, and after rooting it again with z4root it was well working.
Have you tried to use LG's firmware instead of the operator's one ?
I finally got it rooted using z4root. Said to myself that I would try "one more time" and POOF... it worked. Thanks everyone for your help.
Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
tyvallely said:
Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
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root manually with adb
tyvallely said:
Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
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There's about 3 ways to root. I think theres more but can't remember.
Z4Root
SuperOneClick
ADB
I have.
Also superoneclick.
I tried setting up adb/sdk on my computer and failed. Stuck with the newb rooting techniques.
running premium
Ok is Z4root the only one you can do right on your phone?
Yes because it is an app.
running premium
Ok it is taking a long time....
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
nitsuj17 said:
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
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Oh yea. Now I think of it, whenver I try to click "permanent root" it force closes.
nitsuj17 said:
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
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That was my understanding. Z4 no longer works for the Fascinate.
Yeah temporary root doesn't work that well either. I am not really liking the fascinate...
tyvallely said:
Yeah temporary root doesn't work that well either. I am not really liking the fascinate...
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Liking a phone or not should have nothing to do with whether a root shortcut works
Really its not hard to root with adb and all rooted users should have the android sdk installed anyway
This is a honest question. Exactly why would one root their fascinate? I guess I should ask who would want root without flashing a new rom? So far I haven't seen any roms that end users should be concerned with that doesn't come with root. Just curious.
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So on the computer it says I have to be the administrator to install the application.
Windows 7 Proffesional i5 processor...
If you odin back to d101 z4root will work then you can flash away.
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tyvallely said:
So on the computer it says I have to be the administrator to install the application.
Windows 7 Proffesional i5 processor...
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I ran into that issue with installing adb. Download the application to your download folder, have two windows open - your download folder, and a window by just clicking on computer from the start menu. Just drag and drop the program from your downloads folder to the C: drive. You will get the standard pop up asking if you want to take this action, just click on continue or ok, can't remember which one it says. Good to go.
You could always try using Odin. There's a file that you can flash through Odin that will root your phone, install stock 2.2, and install the latest clockwork 3.0 (orange). I used that and it worked really well. There is a slight inconvenience in that you need clockwork 2.5 (red) to flash most of these ROMs but that's a really easy fix. You just have to flash the old clockwork using Odin and you'll be fine. The only problem I ran into was finding ROMs/kernels that you could flash through Odin but there are definitely a few out there.
Perhaps you have your reasons, but why not odin cwm, then flash a rom like sc? Not really seeing the advantages of staying on stock rom and rooting.
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Ok can you tell me how to Odin and where to get it?
tyvallely said:
Ok can you tell me how to Odin and where to get it?
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there is a search button at the top, there are threads pointing out how to exactly root, install roms, radio, kernel, and themes. do a little research, it goes a long way.
Picked up an Artix from AT&T yesterday and so far, it's a great phone. I'm trying to ROOT this phone with no success. I've tried everything suggested in the forums, I have all the drivers and tools required, but can not get this done. When I run superoneclick and select "root" it hangs on "waiting for device". If somebody could give me detailed step by step instructions, I would be grateful. I'm running on the latest firmware update which is 4.1.57
I've successfully rooted my Nexus S and Inspire 4g with no problem, so I have some experience doing this. Please Help!!
use gingerbreak. It's much easier
spitefulcheerio said:
use gingerbreak. It's much easier
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I've tried that too. I downloaded gingerbreak, and when I run it, nothing happens. AM I missing something with gingerbreak?
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I've tried that too. I downloaded gingerbreak, and when I run it, nothing happens. AM I missing something with gingerbreak?
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strangely, the exe does the same to me, even when i run in administrator....
weird
benny6812 said:
strangely, the exe does the same to me, even when i run in administrator....
weird
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Same here. How did you ROOT your Atrix?
I think it is because of the update 4.1.57 that was released a few weeks ago. I've had my atrix since released and rooted it right away just fine; however, when i try to install the update it crashes and i have to pull the battery and reboot.
i just rooted my atrix yesterday with no problem using gingerbreak so that can't be it
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i just rooted my atrix yesterday with no problem using gingerbreak so that can't be it
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What version firmware are you on? And how did you do it?
I'm using 4.1.57. It's the newest one and you should be using that if you're trying to root.
I put the app on my atrix and simply clicked "root"
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
this is the procedure I used
spitefulcheerio said:
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
this is the procedure I used
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I uninstalled then reinstalled the drivers and it worked. My Atrix is now rooted. Thanks to everyone who responded!!
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I'm using 4.1.57. It's the newest one and you should be using that if you're trying to root.
I put the app on my atrix and simply clicked "root"
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I did the same and rooted it without my Atrix any problem.
You guys are aware that gingerbreak has an EXTREMELY high risk of formatting you sd card right? I personally suggest using gladroot its less messing and it enables sideloading for you also NEVER use superoneclick that programs nothing but a mess on our phones.
Here's the link for gladroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060
thats just my 2 cents
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In the instructions on this site it mentions to make a backup of your sdcard. And if that's the only issue, I can deal with it since it's so simple
Also to enable sideloading, download root explorer and sqlite. Go into root explorer --> ers.settings/databases/settings.db. It'll bring you into sqlite. Select secure and the second line should be "install non market apps". Change the value from zero to one
I need help with rooting my phone. I have gone to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957155
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1884#tutorial
I first started out with Samsung Galaxy Note II Kit. But, the update said I needed to do something about unlocking my boot loader, so I went to the Adam Outtler page. But, he says in the first post that this won't work If you do it with an OTA update after January 18, 2012. Well, I didn't notice that first anyways and tried Odin, and all it would do mainly was fail, or setup connection would take forever, and even Casual says:
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
noroot
DEVICE IS NOT ROOTED! ROOT YOUR DEVICE! Install any VRALJB ROM --Adam Outler
What I think I need to do is uninstall the OTA update, but most people I have seen do it through a rooted phone, but I don't have one yet. I have no idea what to do, and I am really confused and don't want to hard brick or screw up my phone. Could anyone help me with this? I am sorry if I am being stupid about this, but the only thing I ever rooted was a NOOK tablet which was simple.
P.S. I am sorry but if anyone respond between the times of 10am-12pm today, and 4pm-12am today, I will not be able to respond due to work arrangements I have for today.
First confirm the baseband: System Settings > About Phone > Baseband. If it shows VRALL4, you have the update and need to use the updated root and unlock method here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118348
Just go slowly and follow the directions (measure twice and cut once), its pretty easy. Good luck.
start at section 1 of my guide...then if youwant to unlock follow adams thread. make sure to use his latest "jailbreak" method(the one linked in my guide).
If you on the latest software from Verizon, just use Adams guide. That's all I did. Need any help let me know!
Or just follow this dude here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RAnj9DgMKo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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evolishesh said:
If you on the latest software from Verizon, just use Adams guide. That's all I did. Need any help let me know!
Or just follow this dude here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RAnj9DgMKo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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the last thing i would recomend is using anything other than adams or my thread. also the op may just want root, which he can simply place root66 in odin and be done. the latest software adds no benifit other than if you like to internet bench race.
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First confirm the baseband: System Settings > About Phone > Baseband. If it shows VRALL4, you have the update and need to use the updated root and unlock method here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118348
Just go slowly and follow the directions (measure twice and cut once), its pretty easy. Good luck.
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Okay I'll try this. Thanks guys, I'll tell you all if I have anymore problems.
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the last thing i would recomend is using anything other than adams or my thread. also the op may just want root, which he can simply place root66 in odin and be done. the latest software adds no benifit other than if you like to internet bench race.
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Well this is what I used on my Note 2, and had no issues. But, the OP can use whatever he wants. I was just suggesting what's the easiest method to me. Thanks for pointing it out
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Ok, well I got everything together, I got TWRP and thus it is rooted. But, now I'm trying to install Cyanogen mod 10, using this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0_j-L2iaP4
But, not using those files because those are for Sprint and I am instead using the files here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047734
But, once I try to put the roms up, it says I failed in TWRP, I have no idea why to.
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Ok, well I got everything together, I got TWRP and thus it is rooted. But, now I'm trying to install Cyanogen mod 10, using this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0_j-L2iaP4
But, not using those files because those are for Sprint and I am instead using the files here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047734
But, once I try to put the roms up, it says I failed in TWRP, I have no idea why to.
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Maybe u got a bad download... Try downloading the rom again.. Make sure u back everything up..and make sure u got the latest recovery from goo manager... Good luck Homie...
!GaNgStA Gn2!!!
jaaajaa102 said:
Ok, well I got everything together, I got TWRP and thus it is rooted. But, now I'm trying to install Cyanogen mod 10, using this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0_j-L2iaP4
But, not using those files because those are for Sprint and I am instead using the files here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047734
But, once I try to put the roms up, it says I failed in TWRP, I have no idea why to.
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Use goo manager and update your twrp
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