Okay....I'm sure that this has been addressed somewhere underneath the ton of convoluted threads that I have already searched. I'm equally sure that I'm not the only one sitting in this boat
Simple scenario and question:
Previous 1.8.3 (factory OTA), rooted with Gingerbreak.
Updated OTA to 2.3.4 and lost root.
What do I need to do to get root back?
As I said, I'm sure this has been addressed somewhere, but most of the threads are addressing "pudding" early adopters. What about us that waited for the OTA?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201836&highlight=2.3.4+root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206428&highlight=2.3.4+root
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ChumleyEX said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201836&highlight=2.3.4+root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206428&highlight=2.3.4+root
took me all of 25 seconds to get this.
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Thanks. And I suppose congratulations are in order for your superior forum skills
Edit: Sorry....that sounded kinda smarta$$y. I really don't understand how I missed this though
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This is a nub question I know, but I've been reading these forums for a while now that I got my Thunderbolt and I was just curious.. is there an easy 1 click root for Thunderbolt yet? like the universal Androot or somthing? I really want to root mine and put a stable GB rom on it, really liking the look of BAMF, but I'm very hesitant because I really dont' want to brick my phone, done it before and it was a pain in the BLEEP to recover it, course it was a Zio M6000 too LOL... Anyhow is there an easy root out there yet? and are any of the GB BAMF Roms stable enough to use the netflix APK on and not worry about brickign too much? I'm hesitant because I'm not overly wealthy or anything and I dont' want to brick my new phone I just dumped some cash on lol thanks!
New Info (Post mentioned below): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009969 (If you are going to use this, please make sure you understand what all it does: and "When in doubt, know your way out.")
Not that I'm aware of, however the root process documented in the stickies is very easy to follow, given that you have adb working on your computer. None of the GB roms are "stable" as they are all based off of a leaked sense rom, but that being said I've been running Gingeritis with very little problems.
If you really are interested in changing up your stock rom (and I would, the battery life out of the newer kernels by imoseyon is outstanding!) take a few minutes to read up and get ADB working on your machine. Once you are comfortable with that, download the stock RUU floating around here - You would have to screw up pretty badly to brick the phone, just follow the instructions. JCase and crew have done a very nice job with trying to be cautious with every step.
Also, not trying to be a prick but fair warning - posting questions in the dev forum is a no-no unless you are releasing something dev related, you'll likely get some not so nice responses for doing it. Good luck in learning!
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This is a nub question I know, but I've been reading these forums for a while now that I got my Thunderbolt and I was just curious.. is there an easy 1 click root for Thunderbolt yet? like the universal Androot or somthing? I really want to root mine and put a stable GB rom on it, really liking the look of BAMF, but I'm very hesitant because I really dont' want to brick my phone, done it before and it was a pain in the BLEEP to recover it, course it was a Zio M6000 too LOL... Anyhow is there an easy root out there yet? and are any of the GB BAMF Roms stable enough to use the netflix APK on and not worry about brickign too much? I'm hesitant because I'm not overly wealthy or anything and I dont' want to brick my new phone I just dumped some cash on lol thanks!
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There is no one click root, but it doesn't get much easier than captainkirks one click script. The most user action involved is putting the RUU's on the SD Card and hitting "y" for yes.
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Go to android central and under thunderbolt their should be an auto root program by droidx con really easy all u have to do is follow the directions and it will do it for u make sure u read,read and read some more so u u understand how it works
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right about now....
seriously i know we all were noobs at one times but these types of questions get really annoying. seriously its NOT HARD AT ALL. i was really scared at first n when i actually took the time to read up on ADB, i was like duh its seems so damn easy. once i first rooted my Nexus One, it really was easy. the TB is just as easy. really stop taking the easy way. stop being lazy, take an hour out of each day to read up on ADB so u can root when youre ready. u WILL NEED to know about ADB. not everything here in the forums will be handed to u easily. u will need to pull files, edit them and what not. seriously these types of people need to stop being lazy and read up on some ADB. this is coming from a person who is so-so with this type of stuff. seriously, the manual way is NOT HARD AT ALL
and there are a few reports about TB bricking on GB but not so much to be overly scared about. im still playing it the safe way n sticking with BAMF Remix 1.7 for now til its more stable or til we get a lot more info on the brickings of TB on GB
I appreciate the information given here. I know that I'll always have to wade through a bit of criticism and flaming when you're learning and those who have done so I understand your frustration but be patient, not everyone has your understanding as yet of the systems and how they run. The most I have ever done with regards to rooting and roms is to use androot on my zio and install some launchers.. so manually playing with my phone's innards is a little daunting.
I will take your advice Jay and read up on ADB, while I don't like your attitude, I do understand it and thank you and others for the information you offer. I will look into all of these options and thank you all for your input
This is what I used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005292
I came from the D1 and have a lot of experience with adb and was honestly just lazy when I rooted the TB. When I rooted my D1 there was no easy root and I did everything manually which was a huge help later on in (root) life. I highly suggest that you do it manually at least once. Then later when you're lazy like me you do an easy root.
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I appreciate the information given here. I know that I'll always have to wade through a bit of criticism and flaming when you're learning and those who have done so I understand your frustration but be patient, not everyone has your understanding as yet of the systems and how they run. The most I have ever done with regards to rooting and roms is to use androot on my zio and install some launchers.. so manually playing with my phone's innards is a little daunting.
I will take your advice Jay and read up on ADB, while I don't like your attitude, I do understand it and thank you and others for the information you offer. I will look into all of these options and thank you all for your input
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No one should have to be flamed or critisized for asking questions. The only stupid questions are the ones not asked.
Even experienced to advanced users still ask questions.
seabhac said:
I appreciate the information given here. I know that I'll always have to wade through a bit of criticism and flaming when you're learning and those who have done so I understand your frustration but be patient, not everyone has your understanding as yet of the systems and how they run. The most I have ever done with regards to rooting and roms is to use androot on my zio and install some launchers.. so manually playing with my phone's innards is a little daunting.
I will take your advice Jay and read up on ADB, while I don't like your attitude, I do understand it and thank you and others for the information you offer. I will look into all of these options and thank you all for your input
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i apologize for my attitude but trust me its fairly simple. all i did was a bunch of copy and paste. copy the commands they give u from the browser into the terminal. its really simple
I rooted no problem. Im trying to go back to stock and read and tried and read but I guess Im slow.Ive tried this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
Not sure what Im doing wrong as I thought I followed the directions but no deal.
So Ill handle the count down till it says read or google but thats what Ive been trying for hours lol. I miss my easy droid x. Ive un installed sync re installed it. Cant get my device to come up.
blueis300 said:
I rooted no problem. Im trying to go back to stock and read and tried and read but I guess Im slow.Ive tried this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
Not sure what Im doing wrong as I thought I followed the directions but no deal.
So Ill handle the count down till it says read or google but thats what Ive been trying for hours lol. I miss my easy droid x.
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Download both files. Rename the first MR1 RUU and put on the SD card. NOT in a folder. Power off/hold volume down and then press the power button. Follow the instructions on the screen. After its done reboot. Then, delete that file off the SD Card. Rename the second one and put where the first one was. Do the same thing again. You will be unrooted with S=on.
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seabhac said:
I appreciate the information given here. I know that I'll always have to wade through a bit of criticism and flaming when you're learning and those who have done so I understand your frustration but be patient, not everyone has your understanding as yet of the systems and how they run. The most I have ever done with regards to rooting and roms is to use androot on my zio and install some launchers.. so manually playing with my phone's innards is a little daunting.
I will take your advice Jay and read up on ADB, while I don't like your attitude, I do understand it and thank you and others for the information you offer. I will look into all of these options and thank you all for your input
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Don't let others get you down, I'm far from a NOOB yet still get called it because someone has to answer a question rather than ignore it even though its not a big deal. I rooted mine coming from a D1, I used the method here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616) it took about 30 mins and it was no big deal at all. I was on GB and then went back to Froyo since I have no problem waiting another month or so for something that would be more stable to come out.
Good luck with whatever way you go. ADB can be a pain in one way or another. There is an ADB for dummies that someone posted one click installs ADB and it works perfect I have been using that. The commands are easy so I wouldn't sweat it too much.
That makes it seem so easy. Be back in a few un rooted . Thanks that was easy just had a brain fart. Put in the simple terms it was easier. Can someone verify all my settings are correct or near stock?
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blueis300 said:
That makes it seem so easy. Be back in a few un rooted . Thanks that was easy just had a brain fart. Put in the simple terms it was easier. Can someone verify all my settings are correct or near stock?
baseband
1.16.00.0402w_1
kernal version
2.6.32.21-gb0554a
[email protected]#1
tue mar 1 16:38:cst 2011
build number
1.13.605.7 cl341545 release keys
software number
1.13.605.7
browser version
webkit/533.1
pri version
1.41_002, 1.64_002
prl version
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Looks good to me, now go load roms!!
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Looks good to me, now go load roms!!
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Thanks Im looking for my next one to load. Was just different, with my dx i could be down and back up in 20 minutes. Just had to learn something different.
Wow, no one's mentioned it yet...
I guess I will, but just as an fyi to the OP: questions do not go in the development section.
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luigi1111 said:
Wow, no one's mentioned it yet...
I guess I will, but just as an fyi to the OP: questions do not go in the development section.
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Yea not all of us have to rub that crap in.. thanks for reminding us though.
I was stupid and took the OTA... What are my options? Could I somehow downgrade? How would I do such a thing? How do I go about backing up just in case I derp it up?
There are many threads about this already. Answer is no. Not yet.
King John said:
I was stupid and took the OTA... What are my options? Could I somehow downgrade? How would I do such a thing? How do I go about backing up just in case I derp it up?
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Dont mean to be an ahole, but please do a search before you create a new thread that has already been created to address Rooting before and after the OTA. (remember, the #1 rule here is to search first then post a question...otherwise they incur infractions...trust me they do give them out..)
****Dev, Please remove this thread as this is already answered in another thread.
I'm seeing all these threads with dumps from a Gamestop device. Instead of simply pushing the question away, maybe we should try posting solutions. I've also seen some dumps on this server: httpColon//nobcat.com/
that say they're for the Prime. I did a search and it was all ended in irrelevant information, hence is why I posted.
Yeah, but there is at least 4 threads about the rooting and issues of the OTA. If you have any new idea's or thoughts, it would be beneficial for them to be put in one of those threads so we don't have to bounce around to many threads to find an answer.
King John said:
I'm seeing all these threads with dumps from a Gamestop device. Instead of simply pushing the question away, maybe we should try posting solutions. I've also seen some dumps on this server: httpColon//nobcat.com/
that say they're for the Prime. I did a search and it was all ended in irrelevant information, hence is why I posted.
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while i agree in concept about finding a way to get root back..so far the only root process available even before the OTA was by Razorclaw. Clockwork, spacemouse and others I know will / are working hard to figure something out along with Razorclaw (my speculation as i don't have any affiliation with anyone who does ROMs..i'm just a fledgling app programmer).
To answer your statement "instead of simply pushing the question away" ..um...the following thread is quite active at answering the Root conundrom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400495
Again, please review current active threads for solutions.
monkeyboywa said:
while i agree in concept about finding a way to get root back..so far the only root process available even before the OTA was by Razorclaw. Clockwork, spacemouse and others I know will / are working hard to figure something out along with Razorclaw (my speculation as i don't have any affiliation with anyone who does ROMs..i'm just a fledgling app programmer).
To answer your statement "instead of simply pushing the question away" ..um...the following thread is quite active at answering the Root conundrom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400495
Again, please review current active threads for solutions.
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Didn't see this one as active, thanks
You sure I'm not going to be yelled at for bumping a thread? And on a side note, why can't I write to the Music, Pictures, or Movies directories?
Ok, the "How to Root" thread and the various ROM threads are getting confused between those that "unlocked" vrs. "soft-rooted" vrs "hard-rooted" vrs. those that accepted the OTA and those that didn't. Plus we have those that were rooted but tried to unroot before taking the OTA. With the "how to root" thread and others there are instructions that don't work anymore if you took the OTA and, while there may be explanations of the issue, they are burried deep in the thread
What we could use (and hope this thread becomes) is the place for devs to post progress on Rooting the LTE for phones that accepted the OTA and, as methods are developed, people can respond with issues that may arise.
Great idea! Why don't you consolodate all that info, format it nicely, and put it into OP so we can all benefit.
how about people just read properly
without jumping to flash anything that pops up on their screen or clicking every one click method that they see
Or maybe people can be polite and not so judgmental and be helpful instead of walking around thinking your better than everyone else.
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cherylbaker said:
Or maybe people can be polite and not so judgmental and be helpful instead of walking around thinking your better than everyone else.
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And on top of which, there are plenty of people that will be getting the LTE from here on out that will have the new update on it already and those that were waiting to root until an ASOP ROM came out that saw no reason not to accept the OTA since they had not rooted yet.
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Or maybe people can be polite and not so judgmental and be helpful instead of walking around thinking your better than everyone else.
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I don't think you realize how involved it would be to compile that information, present it cleanly, and keep it up to date. I emphasize keep it up to date because this info changes every single day. There are numerous root and unlock methods, most pre-OTA, some partially work post-OTA.
As a non-dev but android enthuisiast, I check relavent threads about once a day to follow progress and even doing that I could never keep up with everything that's going on.
I'll admit my previous post in this thread was a bit snarky but people have to be realistic. Unless someone has the time and dedication to just do it themselves, this request won't happen simply because someone asked for it. If it does happen, the information will just become out of date in less than a week!
Finally, I have some advice for people eager to root and/or flash roms. Sit back and wait a few weeks. HTC just released the kernel source a few days ago and the real magic will start to happen. The new OTA will almost certainly be rooted and unlocked and someone will create a noob-friendly procedure to follow. Your best bet is to watch for updates to the stickied threads in the development section(s).
Is root ever coming to this update? I've seen several threads with "possible root" but I'm looking for an actual solution. I'm dying to get my hands on the Play Store, Xposed, and Safestrap on this device, just like I did on last year's HD.
(Also, is there any way to stop those stupid amazon OTA updates? Thanks!)
Towelroot is possible to root 13.3.2.4 (As reported somewhere here) and the new version of Safestrap are updated for 13.3.2.3.2 and 13.3.2.4
rkona1731 said:
Is root ever coming to this update? I've seen several threads with "possible root" but I'm looking for an actual solution. I'm dying to get my hands on the Play Store, Xposed, and Safestrap on this device, just like I did on last year's HD.
(Also, is there any way to stop those stupid amazon OTA updates? Thanks!)
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Didn't look very hard did ya
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murso74 said:
Didn't look very hard did ya
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I was reading and was about to do a face palm Lolhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...update-13-3-2-4user324002120-able-to-t2800584
I guess it was all the way at the bottom of the first page of general but it was on this page LOL and I believe that the same root method is mentioned at least once in almost every thread of the first page of troubleshooting and general and I'm sure many more threads on the second pages. BTW poster this is not the HD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786190 just FYI.. As of this day still no easy recovery of this device if any depending highly on your abilities perseverance and willing to research thoroughly before any attempts .they are working on things... but not yet available to the public.
So I'm using my HTC One Max today and boom a update notification came through..
I came straight here to see information about it but have not seen anything.
Does anyone have a clue what they updated yet or is it to soon to tell? haha.
I really want to update to a new phone soon, but anything to make this phone's battery last longer is good news.
You may not know but this forum is for development not a Q&A. There are some threads about this already in the General forum. There will not be an official update for the US variant most likely. If it happeneds it will be because it's ported.
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enettrek said:
So I'm using my HTC One Max today and boom a update notification came through..
I came straight here to see information about it but have not seen anything.
Does anyone have a clue what they updated yet or is it to soon to tell? haha.
I really want to update to a new phone soon, but anything to make this phone's battery last longer is good news.
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I have me and my brother on one max's with unlimited grandfathered. Stock 4.4.2, s-off, and rooted. Today we both get an ota pop up everytime we wake the phone up from sleeping. Annoying. Root explorer only shows the otapkg.zip to be 36mb so i doubt its a big update or anything. I have been working all day without any time to look at it and my bro has no clue what he is using, i just showed him how to turn his hotspot on. haha
Hopefully someone knows an easy way to get rid of this update. I sent a pm to someone else who had helped me with rooting stuff awhile ago when i first got the 2 max's used. (thanks for all your help before if you read this) He hasnt been using a max but recommended flashing stock recovery, flashing update, and redoing superuser and twrp. I cant tell my brother to do all that long distance... hes electronic disabled.... I'm hoping i can rename the update and get it to stop showing up and leave us alone. I think I had done something similar to this with the rezound ota annoyances.
Sorry to respond to this post while its in the wrong section... But I couldn't find anything related to this 07-31-2015 ota from verizon in the general. I do see alot of stuff about international lollipop dropping, but I think this is different.
I knew this was for the Dev section but this affects those of us who are using stock rooted rom's with earlier updates that they received from this very section. So pardon me when I thought this was the place to bring it up.. Thanks for telling me we'd not get the US Variant... Personally I don't want to upgrade to Lollipop. Much prefer the current one. I'm with the previous replier, I'd rather stop the annoyance of the update notification. I haven't downloaded it but it's getting annoying having to see the update every 4 hours.
andrewjt19 said:
You may not know but this forum is for development not a Q&A. There are some threads about this already in the General forum. There will not be an official update for the US variant most likely. If it happeneds it will be because it's ported.
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I just did a multi search engine (including the site search) through out the HTC one max forum for the ota update "3.02.651.8" and got no threads matching my search. The latest official version to be discussed is the 3.02.651.5 which is what I'm on already. If you would be so kind as to point me in the directions of said thread(s) I'd be grateful as I do not see them anywhere.
enettrek said:
I just did a multi search engine (including the site search) through out the HTC one max forum for the ota update "3.02.651.8" and got no threads matching my search. The latest official version to be discussed is the 3.02.651.5 which is what I'm on already. If you would be so kind as to point me in the directions of said thread(s) I'd be grateful as I do not see them anywhere.
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How does this look? http://androiding.how/sprint-htc-one-max-ota-update-3-02-651-8-rolling-out-but-it-isnt-lollipop/
Anyone have a flashable update of this?