First off i wish to apologize to everyone...I had no idea that this will bork your 4g and i have been working almost non stop trying to get it fixed but i am afraid it is beyond the scope of my reach. I honestly feel that it is indeed similar to the original evo unlock with the loss of rsa keys and i am trying to figure out a way to backup and restore said keys. i know there is a tut for the evo but different file system and structure so its' going to take some digging.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UNLOCK
Unlocked SBF
FASTBOOT
WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FASTBOOT
Download the Unlocked SBF and flash with RSDLite like you would any other SBF
After flashing the unlocked sbf you will need to turn off your phone to put the phone in fastboot mode(hold vol down while pressing power then once you see fastboot press the volume up)
Using your cmd promt cd to your fastboot(example: cd c:\android-sdk\tools\moto-fastboot directory)and Run “moto-fastboot oem unlock”
You will see
C:\Data\Sunfire\HW\Security_Tokens>fastboot oem unlock
... INFOUnlocking your device can permanently VOID your warranty.
INFOThis process cannot be reversed. If you wish to proceed,
INFOreissue the unlock OEM command containing the unique ID
INFOof your device: ########### (device generated ID will appear in this like not number signs)
OKAY [ 0.002s]
finished. total time: 0.002s
Using the UID provided above. Run the below command.
Run “moto-fastboot oem unlock ###########
NOTE: DO NOT reset phone between commands.
When you power cycle the phone “unlock” will be seen on start up screen (Red Moto logo)
[SYSTEM.IMG FOR UNLOCKED DEVICES ONLY] {YOU WILL LOSE DATA AND YOU HAVE TO BE OK WITH THAT BEFORE USING THIS METHOD}
Once you're booted you will need to regain root by any of the working methods in other threads or by flashing a system.img (THE IMG IS INSIDE THE RAR JUST EXTRACT IT)in moto-fastboot created by the2dcour, then getting superuser.apk from the market.
0) Make sure your phone is charged.
1) Boot your phone in to fastboot mode, connected to PC.
2) At the prompt/cmdline type moto-fastboot flash system system.img
3) Make sure you have superuser app installed from market.
4) Enjoy!
Instructions ganked from the2d...YOINK!
[DO NOT FLASH THIS SYSTEM.IMG IF YOU ARE NOT UNLOCKED]
I recommend this method of gaining root as it is much easier than previous methods.
want to thank edgan and the2dcour for all their hard work and help with releasing this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course he who remain nameless...TYVM FINE SIR!
Wow. Wish i had a resume and good background Love to help anyway i can. Good luck Yay...
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Damn, I want to know so bad!! Any hints?
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Damn, I want to know so bad!! Any hints?
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now if i gave a hint then it wouldn't be super secret now would it...
Yay 4 Juggs said:
now if i gave a hint then it wouldn't be super secret now would it...
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Well it could just be a super secret v.2 Modified
I don't have any phone specific(teaching myself android programming) besides being able to work through and trouble shoot problems I have. I've been working on pcs for 12 years so if that amounts to anything.
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Well it could just be a super secret v.2 Modified
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not happening
IT Admin for a video game company
Helped Dev a web based predictive dialer
turning free time into phone dev
work off of a triboot hackbook /win7/linux dist/osx lion
im up and im bored and want to do something.
cheers.
Known as Whosdaman
I started developing 5 years ago for the HTC Vogue. I was one of the most well known developers for that particular device. I created the diamond theme rom and was the first developer to successfully port Manila 2D to the Vogue.
I then began working with NFSFAN on OpenGL drivers for windows mobile for the Vogue. We came close, but never got it stable enough to be usable.
After that I ported the entire leaked HTC Mega ROM to the Vogue and has it running without bugs in under a day. After that I went to Android and retired from development until the Motorola Photon 4G. I announced this would be the first device I would publically develop for.
WDM
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Super secret? maybe rooting without HD dock. If we can adb push pulse in to local/tmp, we might be able to root p4g without dock.
I bet it has something to do with his name!
I was a test subject for the russian government 60yrs ago. And a test subject on u.s. unofficial space mission to mars 20yrs ago. Currently a tester for kfc first bio engineered chicken breast.
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Is this to test something I heard yesterday that exist already??
i think i can find my super secret decoder ring I got from Secret squirrel.
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Known as Whosdaman
I started developing 5 years ago for the HTC Vogue. I was one of the most well known developers for that particular device. I created the diamond theme rom and was the first developer to successfully port Manila 2D to the Vogue.
I then began working with NFSFAN on OpenGL drivers for windows mobile for the Vogue. We came close, but never got it stable enough to be usable.
After that I ported the entire leaked HTC Mega ROM to the Vogue and has it running without bugs in under a day. After that I went to Android and retired from development until the Motorola Photon 4G. I announced this would be the first device I would publically develop for.
WDM
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+1 for Whosdaman he is a great dev and always super nice to work with on forums.
I am not one of the most known names in the community, but I do a lot of beta testing. I have also been using your work since my touch pro, Yay (the ppcgeeks
com days), and can honestly say I'll flash just about anything you release
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Is this to test something I heard yesterday that exist already??
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If not, I'll cast a +1 for you. Your work on the EVO was very impressive!!
bump for test launch of unlocked bootloard as of 8/13/11
Oh snap,Calk just did a guest appearance and Juggs is working an unlocked bootloader...I see good things a brewin'
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Do you still need testers???
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I really need help!!! I'm new and used unlockr.com to root my phone since it had step by step instructions. Well I was successful at the root part but I'm stuck at loading a custom Rom. My command prompt makes me put cd c:/AndroidSDK/AndroidSDK/tools to get anywhere, which is not the way he showed it. I downloaded the flash and recovery image in the sdk tools folder and on my SD card. My comp reads an android abd interface. I installed 2.1 & 2.2 platforms on sdk manager. In my c: I put abd device and it gives me a serial number but it will not let me do the rest of the instructions such as adb shell,etc. I really would be indebted for some help. I'm using windows vista 32-bit.
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I really need help!!! I'm new and used unlockr.com to root my phone since it had step by step instructions. Well I was successful at the root part but I'm stuck at loading a custom Rom. My command prompt makes me put cd c:/AndroidSDK/AndroidSDK/tools to get anywhere, which is not the way he showed it. I downloaded the flash and recovery image in the sdk tools folder and on my SD card. My comp reads an android abd interface. I installed 2.1 & 2.2 platforms on sdk manager. In my c: I put abd device and it gives me a serial number but it will not let me do the rest of the instructions such as adb shell,etc. I really would be indebted for some help. I'm using windows vista 32-bit.
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I've never even heard of unlockr.com. I went there and it's some random search website. Did you just search for how to root the Eris from that website? I'm confused.
Anyway, I think you're making things too complicated for yourself. Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742228
That should give you everything you need as far as rooting and installing the Amon RA recovery image all in one go.
I certainly will. Thanks for the help. Yes, I googled how to root and that was what seemed easiest.
jenkies
jenkies said:
I certainly will. Thanks for the help. Yes, I googled how to root and that was what seemed easiest.
jenkies
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No problem. I know it can be a little daunting weeding through all the information on here.
What is a good all around custom Rom? And could anyone steer me in the right direction to maybe a list of Rom if there is one available?
jenkies
jenkies said:
What is a good all around custom Rom? And could anyone steer me in the right direction to maybe a list of Rom if there is one available?
jenkies
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i used the unlockr version and i ended up having to look at other sources as well because i was quite confused head over to eris dev. thread and several are there..... Tazz v6.....CELB 1.9.....KaosFroYo....these are the 2.2ish ROMS
Search for jcase's Known ROMS, hacks, and patches. It's in the Eris dev section. I'm using Eris lightning 3.02 and it works very well for me. A good strong reliable 2.1 sense based Rom with 710mhz overclock and apps2sd working perfectly. The few 2.2 froyo Roms are good, but not quite there yet. You can go to Android.grdlock.net to find the downloadable links to all the Eris roms.
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Ill check it out. I sure appreciate all the help. When i first started looking into this whole rooting business it was a bit overwhelming.
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Same here lol, and not a problem at all my friend!
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Search for jcase's Known ROMS, hacks, and patches. It's in the Eris dev section. I'm using Eris lightning 3.02 and it works very well for me. A good strong reliable 2.1 sense based Rom with 710mhz overclock and apps2sd working perfectly. The few 2.2 froyo Roms are good, but not quite there yet. You can go to Android.grdlock.net to find the downloadable links to all the Eris roms.
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try here i flashed almost every one of them when i first started playing around
Thanks mang! I couldn't find the link to post for him, specially using this app lol
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Just looking for some clarification...I got a samsung transform ultra, and rooted using the one-click method at androidforums. I have been frequenting androidforums since xda doesn't have a section for my phone. After a conversation with a friend I wanted to make sure my phone was "s-off" and not just partial root, but could not find bootloader to check...so I asked on androidforums at the rooting thread and I was told our phone doesn't HAVE a bootloader...I guess I don't understand this concept of no bootloader, is that right? Or possible? I just thought an android phone had to have that, how does it operate without a bootloader? How do I use fastboot without it? Someone please clarify! I'm having trouble understanding this concept, I guess...I've been with android since the G1 and every android phone I've ever had since then has had a bootloader...does my phone really not need or have a bootloader? Can I still do everything the same? I mean it looks that way, I have clockworkmod installed and I can flash roms and all that, but that's something I thought all androids had to have...is it because this is a CDMA device? Cus all I've ever had was tmobile GSM/HSPA+ devices, and this is my first CDMA device, I dunno if that has anything to do with anything...if someone could help me understand this it'd be great...
-BMFC
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bump...still trying to figure this out...any help?
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All devices with a OS have a bootloader, but some just can't be accessed
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DarkhShadow said:
All devices with a OS have a bootloader, but some just can't be accessed
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F-in' THANK YOU! I knew I wasn't crazy...that's what I thought, too. Man, I wish xda would put up a forum for my device, cus there are only two devs at androidforums and the rest are all noobs...like ubernoobs, the kind that will try to tell you an android phone doesn't have a bootloader..., and its DEAD all the damn time...I don't even think the forum for this device is more than two pages of threads...its a friggin ghost town...damn I miss xda!
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So now how do I fastboot my device? Anybody?
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same problem here.. no bootloader after formatting.. but there is custom recovery and i can flash roms... i hope anyone help me to reinstall hboot... my device is htc 816g dual
Your bootloader is just probably unaccessable or requires another way of accesing it that you dont know as of rn and might be hidden. There is no way you guys dont have a bootloader.
my devices also after rooting shows a plain white screen instead of bootloader. thought that twrp would do the work.. but then i found out any method to install twrp requires bootloader. there was only one hope that twrp could be installed in rooted devices without need of bootloader. but i removed my root by an unroot application.. now i am trapped
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Hope you people are well . Guys I have oppo a3s the problem is when I'm going to open bootloader my phone goes restart ,its do all the time when I try to open . If anyone can help me I will thankful for the help.
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Hello everybody.
It seems there is no section in XDA forums for the newer Galaxy Player models (e.g. 3.6 and 4.2) so I'm posting here.
As I could understand by reading posts in this section the newer Galaxy Player devices with Android 2.3.6 version still can not be rooted because the vuln which is being exploited in current rooting tools is patched in the newer versions of Android. Is it correct? Any ideas how to root?
Thank you.
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Editet at September 15, 2012:
Rooting YP-GI1CB (North American (US) version)
Rooting YP-GI1CW (International version)
alice90 said:
Hello everybody.
It seems there is no section in XDA forums for the newer Galaxy Player models (e.g. 3.6 and 4.2) so I'm posting here.
As I could understand by reading posts in this section the newer Galaxy Player devices with Android 2.3.6 version still can not be rooted because the vuln which is being exploited in current rooting tools is patched in the newer versions of Android. Is it correct? There is a thread [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697248 ] here where the author claims his tool CAN root devices with Android 2.3.6 installed. Is it legit and will it work with Galaxy Player 4.2? I'm not a power user and can't risk bricking my sister's device, but we would like to root the device and install a CM9 ROM when one becomes available for our Galaxy Player 4.2. Please, give us some advice, what should we do or should we just wait and see..
Thank you.
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I don't know if this work as this is using the newest exploit for motorola phones. It would be better to try with a device that can be restored after this but you can try it I don't think it would harm your device if it works with other phones than motorola.
I tried it with my 3.6 (YP-GS1) and it didn't work.
alice90 said:
Hello everybody.
It seems there is no section in XDA forums for the newer Galaxy Player models (e.g. 3.6 and 4.2) so I'm posting here.
As I could understand by reading posts in this section the newer Galaxy Player devices with Android 2.3.6 version still can not be rooted because the vuln which is being exploited in current rooting tools is patched in the newer versions of Android. Is it correct? There is a thread [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697248 ] here where the author claims his tool CAN root devices with Android 2.3.6 installed. Is it legit and will it work with Galaxy Player 4.2? I'm not a power user and can't risk bricking my sister's device, but we would like to root the device and install a CM9 ROM when one becomes available for our Galaxy Player 4.2. Please, give us some advice, what should we do or should we just wait and see..
Thank you.
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I suggest just sit back and relax a while, there still aren't any DEVs with a 4.2 let alone plans for a CM9 or anything else for the 4.2, give it time, one day a DEV will get one and design an exploit, that will probable involve modding the kernel to be rootable, like had to be done with the 5.0's running 2.3.6 and RJ's kernel for example.
Well thank you friends, I'll wait then.. And how can I promote the creation of a new forum section for 3.6 and 4.2 models (or renaming this one to include them)? I think with a separate section mor devs will be attracted/informed about the new devices to give a try. Thank you.
Glad to see someone started a thread for the Galaxy Player 4.2 :good:
I will appreciate it, too, when a developer at some point gets one of these and plies their skills to a rooting solution. Though I am a long time PC user, this is my first android device. For a reasonable price and without being tied to a service contract, it seems like a carryable solution for audio/video playing, GPS, WiFi to local computers or internet. Slight improvements over the 4.0 include a claimed IPS screen, slightly larger screen size & battery, and front speakers. But less root-friendly. And as I'm sure everyone here agrees, if we bought a device we should be able to own it! Including administrator/root user control if we wish.
Here's a little bit of info I can contribute: accessing Download Mode or Recovery Mode. Samsung's website didn't help as it only linked a user manual for the 4.0. So I searched and tinkered.
First, identifying my device (bought from US website).
Printed in battery compartment
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 8GB
model YP-GI1CB/XAA
date 2012.05
Settings | About device
model number YP-GI1
android version 2.3.6
kernel version 2.6.35.7-CL1076053 [email protected] #1
build number GINGERBREAD.UELD3
Here's a repeatable method that worked for me to access Download Mode.
1) device off, unplug USB, pull out/reseat battery to try to clear possible bugginess in firmware.
2) home + volume down + power (press in order and hold). Takes about 3 seconds. Displays the following.
Warning!!!
A custom OS can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications.
If you want to download a custom OS, press the volume up key.
Otherwise, press the volume down key to cancel.Here's a repeatable method that worked for me to access Recovery Mode (aka bootloader menu).
1) device off, unplug usb, pull out/reseat battery to try to clear possible bugginess in firmware.
2) home + volume up + power (press in order and hold), release power when white Samsung logo appears. Takes about 7 seconds. Displays the following.
-- Copying media files...
Successfully copied meida files.
# MANUAL MODE *
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Write DFT
Applied the CSC-code 'XAA'.
Successfully applied multi-CSC.Android system recovery <3e>
Enter: OK Key, Select : Vol UP / Vol Down
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
UPDATE: A few days ago I'd sent a message to Samsung support, including mention of the User Manual download actually being for the 4.0. Well, I checked again today, just before submitting this post, and I see they did link a 4.2 manual around that time. On page 16 are Recovery Mode instructions that align with what I wrote above.
Now all someone needs to do is root or right?
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any updates?
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Is anyone working on rooting the 4.2? As far as I can tell, there's currently no way to get root access on it.
Well, first if all, I think chrisda1 (our actually pretty reasonable mod) should create a 3.6+4.2 development section, so that they you guys can have an official place to work on this stuff. Maybe I will ask him about it. Secondly, for more advanced users/devs, it should not be TOO hard to mount an image in a loop/extract it with a kitchen, add super user apk+binary, and then flash it (after signing if using the kitchen, if course, so you can flash in stock recovery). I would try that, but I don't have a 4.2. If someone can put up a link to a 4.2 image, I may be able to create a (untested, of course) rooted image for you guys.
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Well, first if all, I think chrisda1 (our actually pretty reasonable mod) should create a 3.6+4.2 development section, so that they you guys can have an official place to work on this stuff. Maybe I will ask him about it. Secondly, for more advanced users/devs, it should not be TOO hard to mount an image in a loop/extract it with a kitchen, add super user apk+binary, and then flash it (after signing if using the kitchen, if course, so you can flash in stock recovery). I would try that, but I don't have a 4.2. If someone can put up a link to a 4.2 image, I may be able to create a (untested, of course) rooted image for you guys.
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Yea but didin't you need to be root to extract dd the partition?
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Well, first if all, I think chrisda1 (our actually pretty reasonable mod) should create a 3.6+4.2 development section, so that they you guys can have an official place to work on this stuff. Maybe I will ask him about it.
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That would be really great if you can push that through. We definitely need a section for these devices
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Yea but didin't you need to be root to extract dd the partition?
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That would be really great if you can push that through. We definitely need a section for these phones
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Well, I believe I saw a kies-extracted stock image at some point, so maybe someone can get that for me.
Sure, I will ask him sometime today if that's feasible. Xda has been overloaded lately, so it may not happen, but it's worth a shot.
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Well, I believe I saw a kies-extracted stock image at some point, so maybe someone can get that for me.
Sure, I will ask him sometime today if that's feasible. Xda has been overloaded lately, so it may not happen, but it's worth a shot.
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Fingers Crossed.
hanthesolo said:
Well, first if all, I think chrisda1 (our actually pretty reasonable mod) should create a 3.6+4.2 development section, so that they you guys can have an official place to work on this stuff. Maybe I will ask him about it. Secondly, for more advanced users/devs, it should not be TOO hard to mount an image in a loop/extract it with a kitchen, add super user apk+binary, and then flash it (after signing if using the kitchen, if course, so you can flash in stock recovery). I would try that, but I don't have a 4.2. If someone can put up a link to a 4.2 image, I may be able to create a (untested, of course) rooted image for you guys.
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how i send you an image?
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Does this device have clockwork yet?
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I'm thinking of taking a stab at this. Just doing some research on what all I need to do.
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I'm thinking of taking a stab at this. Just doing some research on what all I need to do.
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i have the 4.2 if u need anything from it just pm me. i am very familiar with tech things and work on computers. so if u need ne thing from the device just hollar
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I know it's been awhile guys, but I have a rooted image for you, and I just need someone to type in "df" in the terminal and cut/paste the results here (adb shell or terminal emulator app will do).
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I know it's been awhile guys, but I have a rooted image for you, and I just need someone to type in "df" in the terminal and cut/paste the results here (adb shell or terminal emulator app will do).
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k i will do it just tell me how. do i need linux?
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Hey guys. I am not from around here. You will normally find me hanging out in the Nexus forums. I need some help trying to correct an issue my noob buddy caused on his E970. He brought it to me today in a boot loop and apparently he rooted it an uninstalled some GAPPS and now he has this security error and BL. Now, so far I have managed to install the drivers..... that's it. I have worked on a variety of different devices but I am really having trouble with this. I think the issue is I can not find a thread that is comprehensive enough to explain what alot of the different tools are and what they do. I mean there is
1. LGNPST
2. Teenybin
3. Freegee or something like that
Then there about 14 different file types depending on the tool you are using. I have seen;
1. dll
2. bin
3. kdz
4. tot
I have to be honest with you guys this is confusing as hell. I keep coming across dead links and old downloads and stuff that may not work. I REALLY don't like using stuff not linked from XDA as that is all I've known for many years (not to say other sites aren't reputable but you never know) I can follow instructions and figure out most stuff on my own but due to the in completion of alot of this stuff and dead links I am kinda stuck I am gonna give it another go tomorrow but in the meantime if someone wants to drop me a link or word of advice as to where to at least start it would be awesome. I am pretty handy generally with this kind of thing but I guess that goes to show you sometimes you are only as good as the tools and directions you are working with. Thanks XDA Community! :good:
Okay the first three.
3.lgnpst is the program you will need to use to fix the security error which was caused by removing bloat without unlocking bootloader.
2.teenybin is used with lgnpst to unlock bootloader, update partitions to jb, and install recovery. It doesn't install firmware but could be used to restore if a rom was copied to sd to flash.
3.freegee is used to unlock bootloader and install recovery on a working phone.
Next four.
1.dll are files needed by windows.
2.bin is the extension the file needs to be for using lgnpst.
3.kdz is stock firmware for use with lgflashtool (used mainly for international phones)
4.tot is the extension the stock firmware is released with which will be renamed to bin before using lgnpst.
In the additional info section of teenbin thread there is a click to show content button that will have have links and guide for lgnpst. Use the tSilenzio version and it will register the DLL files on install.
Link to stock jb for use with lgnpst http://downloads.codefi.re/g33k3r/LGE970AT-01-V20j-310-410-MAR-08-2013.zip.
Link to teenybin thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230994.
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=lg-optimus-g link to irc for Optimus G.
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Okay the first three.
3.lgnpst is the program you will need to use to fix the security error which was caused by removing bloat without unlocking bootloader.
2.teenybin is used with lgnpst to unlock bootloader, update partitions to jb, and install recovery. It doesn't install firmware but could be used to restore if a rom was copied to sd to flash.
3.freegee is used to unlock bootloader and install recovery on a working phone.
Next four.
1.dll are files needed by windows.
2.bin is the extension the file needs to be for using lgnpst.
3.kdz is stock firmware for use with lgflashtool (used mainly for international phones)
4.tot is the extension the stock firmware is released with which will be renamed to bin before using lgnpst.
In the additional info section of teenbin thread there is a click to show content button that will have have links and guide for lgnpst. Use the tSilenzio version and it will register the DLL files on install.
Link to stock jb for use with lgnpst http://downloads.codefi.re/g33k3r/LGE970AT-01-V20j-310-410-MAR-08-2013.zip.
Link to teenybin thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230994.
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Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. Someone just to say "these are what these things are and what they do". I do have to admit I don't fault my buddy too much for soft bricking this thing as of all the devices I've rooted or flashed to this seems the most confusing. And also it's very odd that if you remove BW without first unlocking the bootloader you get this error..... Why can't they all just be as easy as a Nexus? Lol.
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jcnbama said:
Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. Someone just to say "these are what these things are and what they do". I do have to admit I don't fault my buddy too much for soft bricking this thing as of all the devices I've rooted or flashed to this seems the most confusing. And also it's very odd that if you remove BW without first unlocking the bootloader you get this error..... Why can't they all just be as easy as a Nexus? Lol.
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A few other things that may help.
1.lgnpst is a pain with windows 8
2.it will not work with USB 3.0
3.be sure to right click lgnpst exe and run as admin
I got my OG right after release but had already been following forum, and would hate to have to jump in now and try to figure things out.
adfurgerson said:
A few other things that may help.
1.lgnpst is a pain with windows 8
2.it will not work with USB 3.0
3.be sure to right click lgnpst exe and run as admin
I got my OG right after release but had already been following forum, and would hate to have to jump in now and try to figure things out.
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Well its especially difficult when someone just brings you a phone and you've never even seen it booted up and you don't know all the weird quirky rules it has (like if you uninstall GAPPS without unlocking the bootloader then you get a bootloop.) lol Otherwise it seems like a solid phone. It has almost the same specs as my Nexus 4.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067871
This link is for a flashable zip of rooted stock jb. If you used the teenybin files with lgnpst then flashed it with recovery the end result would be stock rom with unlocked bootloader, root, and custom recovery.
adfurgerson said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067871
This link is for a flashable zip of rooted stock jb. If you used the teenybin files with lgnpst then flashed it with recovery the end result would be stock rom with unlocked bootloader, root, and custom recovery.
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Thanka I will look into this.! :thumbup:
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Real quick.... So once I've got everything back to stock and get the boot loader unlocked.. Will I then be able to modify system stuff, uninstall bloat etc and avoid that evil security error boot loop?
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jcnbama said:
Real quick.... So once I've got everything back to stock and get the boot loader unlocked.. Will I then be able to modify system stuff, uninstall bloat etc and avoid that evil security error boot loop?
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Yes, once you're unlocked & rooted you will be good to go. I would recommend flashing an established rom and installing the GApps that are recommended. It would be a lot more convenient and less of a hassle.
Make sure you are using TWRP, CWM was causing bugs with flashing of some roms. Hope this helps.
ZachIsLegend said:
Yes, once you're unlocked & rooted you will be good to go. I would recommend flashing an established rom and installing the GApps that are recommended. It would be a lot more convenient and less of a hassle.
Make sure you are using TWRP, CWM was causing bugs with flashing of some roms. Hope this helps.
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Awesome and once I've flashed a good rom. Would that then circumvent any future boatloads caused by modifications etc.? So in other words are those proprietary (catches) cooked out when the devs set up a rom? I would imagine so. I know most of us folks hate that kinda thing... Lol
BTW any tips on a good solid stable Jelly Bean Rom? Would want it to be pretty stable since it's not my phone... Lol
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This noob is a lucky guy to have you to help him out in his time of need. That is the awesome thing about the XDA community
Panicing67 said:
This noob is a lucky guy to have you to help him out in his time of need. That is the awesome thing about the XDA community
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Indeeeeeeed plus I'm gonna make him come and take down my Christmas lights after the holidays....
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Sounds like a fair deal. You do have a Griswold set up do you from national lampoons Christmas do you
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Hey thanks again everyone! Got the phone fixed. A stock AT&T 4.1.2 Rom on there and root privileges intact. Everything is good to go. I actually kinda like the phone a lot.... I really want an LG G2..... Oooh yeah... Thanks again everyone and maybe some one will find the instructions in this thread helpful.
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Hey all! I am a newbie, but am technically inclined.
Both my bf and I have the HTC Rezound with the latest OEM firmware. We are sick of Sense, the battery life is horrible amongst other complaints.
We would like to move to an aftermarket firmware but I have noticed that most if not all of them have issues. The camera, the camcorder, the MMS, the WiFi...I don't want to drop my OEM firmware for something that doesn't fully work.
We also have the Nexus 7 (2012) Wifi tablets which we LOVE. It's pure KitKat 4.4! If only we could have stock Android on our phones.
Anyhow...I don't even know where to start with our phones and then of course, which software to install that is fully functional?
Thanks for the help ya'll!
K
peakcomp said:
Hey all! I am a newbie, but am technically inclined.
Both my bf and I have the HTC Rezound with the latest OEM firmware. We are sick of Sense, the battery life is horrible amongst other complaints.
We would like to move to an aftermarket firmware but I have noticed that most if not all of them have issues. The camera, the camcorder, the MMS, the WiFi...I don't want to drop my OEM firmware for something that doesn't fully work.
We also have the Nexus 7 (2012) Wifi tablets which we LOVE. It's pure KitKat 4.4! If only we could have stock Android on our phones.
Anyhow...I don't even know where to start with our phones and then of course, which software to install that is fully functional?
Thanks for the help ya'll!
K
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I can recommend some ROMs that are both faster than stock and totally stable. So you want to unlock your bootloader and all?
Whatever it takes, I guess, to get a newer, faster and more battery conservative ROM . This Sense crap sucks!
kcipopnevets said:
I can recommend some ROMs that are both faster than stock and totally stable. So you want to unlock your bootloader and all?
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How far are you into the rooting method? Have you done anything to start yet. By the way, welcome to the wonderful Rezound community!!!!
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Thanks!
I don't know where to start. I haven't began anything except researching.
K
pball52998 said:
How far are you into the rooting method? Have you done anything to start yet. By the way, welcome to the wonderful Rezound community!!!!
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peakcomp said:
Thanks!
I don't know where to start. I haven't began anything except researching.
K
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Okay, first begin with unlocking the bootloader via HTC dev. Here's the website, you need to set up and use a legit email you can get into to. It will send you a unlock token once you get done with the steps. : http://http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
This will erase everything on the phone, but this will allow you to continue, you are on the newest radio's and updates correct?
I am on the latest update. Not sure about radios though. I assume they all come with the update from the carrier/OEM.
Why does unlocking the boot loader delete all on the phone?
Should I back up and remove my SD card before doing this?
K
pball52998 said:
Okay, first begin with unlocking the bootloader via HTC dev. Here's the website, you need to set up and use a legit email you can get into to. It will send you a unlock token once you get done with the steps. : http://http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
This will erase everything on the phone, but this will allow you to continue, you are on the newest radio's and updates correct?
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peakcomp said:
I am on the latest update. Not sure about radios though. I assume they all come with the update from the carrier/OEM.
Why does unlocking the boot loader delete all on the phone?
Should I back up and remove my SD card before doing this?
K
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Yes that means you're on the newest radio's. Not really sure why it deletes everything but it just does, and yes, back everything up, back your contacts up via google :$ back up SD card, shouldn't delete it, or it didn't mine, but just back everything up before beginning. Okay?
Super. Thanks.
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Yes that means you're on the newest radio's. Not really sure why it deletes everything but it just does, and yes, back everything up, back your contacts up via google :$ back up SD card, shouldn't delete it, or it didn't mine, but just back everything up before beginning. Okay?
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Also you need adb and fastboot set up, heres a little tool I used for the windows partition of my mac: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Then I never really had to use device drivers, so I'm somewhat unsure of that Search up HTC rezound drivers into google and see if you can find something I just use my mac because it doesn't need drivers and it's easy for stuff like that.... windows 7 is the way to go though, or is pretty much the only way to go....
Okay...what is adb and fastboot and what are they used for?
Also, before I begin any of this process..what is the rom that you are recommending to install and why?
Thanks in advance,
K
pball52998 said:
Also you need adb and fastboot set up, heres a little tool I used for the windows partition of my mac: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Then I never really had to use device drivers, so I'm somewhat unsure of that Search up HTC rezound drivers into google and see if you can find something I just use my mac because it doesn't need drivers and it's easy for stuff like that.... windows 7 is the way to go though, or is pretty much the only way to go....
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peakcomp said:
Okay...what is adb and fastboot and what are they used for?
Also, before I begin any of this process..what is the rom that you are recommending to install and why?
Thanks in advance,
K
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ADB and Fastboot are used in pushing things to the device. Like after the bootloader is unlocked and you want to install a custom recovery, (custom recovery is where you erase and install ROM's. I am using Cyanogenmod 11. Actually I go between 4 different ROMs... Liquid smooth is a good ROM, I love Cyanogenmod 11. It's 4.4.2 its smooth, fast, camera works, I've heard video camera is a little wonky. I don't use the video camera. Everolv is a great ROM, snuzzo's plain andy I've heard is a great ROM. But I love Cyanogenmo, I love 4.4.2 but the choice of ROM's is up to the user. But I would suggest, everolv, Cyanogenmod, or Plain andy. Me I love my cyanogenmod. Very stable. Very smooth, Lots of options.
CM would be my choice! 4.4 huh? Why do all the builds seem to have troubles with the camera or video camera?
What else doesn't work on CM ?
K
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ADB and Fastboot are used in pushing things to the device. Like after the bootloader is unlocked and you want to install a custom recovery, (custom recovery is where you erase and install ROM's. I am using Cyanogenmod 11. Actually I go between 4 different ROMs... Liquid smooth is a good ROM, I love Cyanogenmod 11. It's 4.4.2 its smooth, fast, camera works, I've heard video camera is a little wonky. I don't use the video camera. Everolv is a great ROM, snuzzo's plain andy I've heard is a great ROM. But I love Cyanogenmo, I love 4.4.2 but the choice of ROM's is up to the user. But I would suggest, everolv, Cyanogenmod, or Plain andy. Me I love my cyanogenmod. Very stable. Very smooth, Lots of options.
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Also, welcome to the forums, peakcomp! Very sorry pball!
When you finish the unlock bootloader process, I would recommend THIS ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106666
VERY stable and it flies!
Yes CyanogenMod 11 is kitkat 4.4.2 well WiFi works, 4Glte works, when in 3G though the phone goes to roaming. :/ but WiFi tethering works. Confirmed camera works in that screenshot. Home screen is there, very smooth scrolling. But have you taken a go at unlocking yet?
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Also the Rezound is a PAIN to work with..... Kernels are very hard to work with.... From the words of snuzzo. "You don't even know....."
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So, there is problems with 3g too? Not sounding too promising at this point.
I haven't done anything yet because I want to make an informed decision before wiping my device. When I hear something doesn't work I ask my self why would I go from a fully functional OEM ROM to something that is not fully functional?
K
pball52998 said:
Yes CyanogenMod 11 is kitkat 4.4.2 well WiFi works, 4Glte works, when in 3G though the phone goes to roaming. :/ but WiFi tethering works. Confirmed camera works in that screenshot. Home screen is there, very smooth scrolling. But have you taken a go at unlocking yet?
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That's the only thing I have problems with on this ROM... Its very stable.... As are most other ROMs. If you don't like CM, everolv is a great ROM. I've talked go some people. They've said its a great ROM... Kind of a personal choice... From going from a fully functional stock, well, increased battery life (I've found) new features. Cool features. Etc)
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Hmm...thanks for all your input. At this point, I think I am going to just deal with my OEM ROM. This just sounds too involved for me.
K
pball52998 said:
That's the only thing I have problems with on this ROM... Its very stable.... As are most other ROMs. If you don't like CM, everolv is a great ROM. I've talked go some people. They've said its a great ROM... Kind of a personal choice... From going from a fully functional stock, well, increased battery life (I've found) new features. Cool features. Etc)
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Okay... Well if you ever have a question or want to root/install a custom ROM.... Just pm me.. Or some others will be willing to help....
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