App: BootManager - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I got this app called BootManager. I have a MT4G with S-ON, running CM7. I thought it would be cool to dualboot and switch between CM7 and Virtuous roms, so I got this app. I just want to know if this app is safe to use. I really do not want to brick my phone

All it does is flash the boot partition so I imagine it has about as much chance of bricking your phone as flashing a rom does.
By the way s-off is required for this app to work.
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mercianary said:
All it does is flash the boot partition so I imagine it has about as much chance of bricking your phone as flashing a rom does.
By the way s-off is required for this app to work.
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haha yeah I meant to say that i have S-OFF. haha I wasnt thinking straight

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How many people have unlocked using HTC's method?

How many people have unlocked using HTC's method? And how did it work? You like it?
I did...on a Mac at that too. It was easy...no problems.
I've done it on my win7 machine. Process went smoothly, no problems. Only draw is you have to use fastboot to flash ramdisks/kernels. no biggie
Does using the HTC method affect Sprint Insurance at all?
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Does using HTC meathod affect insurance? Can I get a WiFi tether app with HTC method?
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Me. I used the HTCevohacks method. I just liked the fact that he included all the stuff in one download rather than downloading multiple things from HTC.
Everything works well. The fact that you have to boot into recovery through fastboot is a bit annoying. Can't just download a ROM manager, download a ROM and flash it. But it isn't too bad.
I've got infected ROM with ziggy kernel and OC to 1.6. No problems.
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ego disseravi cum HTC
was easy and worked perfectly on my mac. no setup at all cuz i already had fastboot and adb. just run one command, copy the code, download the unlocktoken, and flash!
sucks to have to boot into recovery from fastboot boot every time i wanna flash a nightly tho...
thos25 said:
Me. I used the HTCevohacks method. I just liked the fact that he included all the stuff in one download rather than downloading multiple things from HTC.
Everything works well. The fact that you have to boot into recovery through fastboot is a bit annoying. Can't just download a ROM manager, download a ROM and flash it. But it isn't too bad.
I've got infected ROM with ziggy kernel and OC to 1.6. No problems.
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I use ROM Manager and it boots into recovery for you and you just select the ROM you wanna install
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Tanwir20 said:
I use ROM Manager and it boots into recovery for you and you just select the ROM you wanna install
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but boot.img never flashes. the rom's custom kernel or ramdisk never gets installed.
dkdude36 said:
but boot.img never flashes. the rom's custom kernel or ramdisk never gets installed.
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Yea i guess ur right about that I had to use CWM to install the kernel which is a pain cuz I had to use my PC
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Did it. Works just wish you didn't have to use fastboot to flash kernel's
Anyone know about HTC unlock method's affect on sprint insurance?
LostRib said:
Anyone know about HTC unlock method's affect on sprint insurance?
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It "shouldn't" affect the insurance unless it can be proven that your mods are what caused the problem with you phone. Hard to prove and can be hard to disprove.
That's the only reason I am waiting for a non-HTC method of rooting. I like to keep the rooting under the radar just so they don't have a chance to use it against me some day. Call me paranoid.
aypanthony said:
It "shouldn't" affect the insurance unless it can be proven that your mods are what caused the problem with you phone. Hard to prove and can be hard to disprove.
That's the only reason I am waiting for a non-HTC method of rooting. I like to keep the rooting under the radar just so they don't have a chance to use it against me some day. Call me paranoid.
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+1 ... I'm paranoid, too.
meatgel said:
+1 ... I'm paranoid, too.
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Me 3
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tech7 said:
Me 3
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Tinfoil Hats!
LostRib said:
Tinfoil Hats!
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nope...we need tinfoil cases for our Evo 3D's!!
Can I use the teather apps w. HTC meathod?
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Threevo said:
Can I use the teather apps w. HTC meathod?
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Yea you can use them
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Rom help

Ok I am almost at the point of trying a Rom. My questions are..
1) being htvdev unlocked ota upgraded are there roms I cannot install? If so how can I tell.
2)again with the ota restriction can I use goo manager to install or do I need to use fastboot flash boot to do it.
3)looking for advice on a good Rom to install. Not sure about going senseless not that I am against it just I realize it is more than just the pretty face. Although the only widget I use is fancy widgets do not think that requires sence but I could be wrong. I would like the rom with the best multitask capabilities. Super user of course and buttons renapped for sure. The fastest most stable Rom woukd be best.
4) I have reset google wallet so will I be safe from bricking my chip?
Thanks for any and all help
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cherylbaker said:
Ok I am almost at the point of trying a Rom. My questions are..
1) being htvdev unlocked ota upgraded are there roms I cannot install? If so how can I tell.
2)again with the ota restriction can I use goo manager to install or do I need to use fastboot flash boot to do it.
3)looking for advice on a good Rom to install. Not sure about going senseless not that I am against it just I realize it is more than just the pretty face. Although the only widget I use is fancy widgets do not think that requires sence but I could be wrong. I would like the rom with the best multitask capabilities. Super user of course and buttons renapped for sure. The fastest most stable Rom woukd be best.
4) I have reset google wallet so will I be safe from bricking my chip?
Thanks for any and all help
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I'd suggest Mean Rom its FULLY functional and yes to be sure clear wallet again before flashing.
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Can someone please help me. I am afraid of making a mistake.I want to start by just flashing a stock rooted ROM. I have downloaded 3 but not really sure what to do.. Right bore I am downloading stock rooted odes.zip.
What I think I do is take the boot.img out of it and use fastboot to flash it..
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I suggest you try venom rom 4G, and most users have been anticipating it for a long time. I download that and I would be happy guiding you trough the process, and it's easy! Try most things are automated now
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Well I have goo manager and twrp installed but they need root which I do not have. I figured I would just flash a room that had root already in it. How will I flash a ROM .. Should be the same for all.
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ok lets clarify first..u have the htcdev unlock?......
also look this over
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...s/192777-evo-4g-lte-1-22-651-3-root-easy.html
If you are unlocked, and have twrp, you can flash a rom with the root.
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Yip that's what I did.. Just went into twrp and told it what ROM to flash and here I Am ready to rule the world.. Having taken the ota had not been as much of a downer as everyone made it out to be.
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Did you try viper4g?
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I have boot tried anything yet. Just flashed this stick rooted ROM for NY first test to get my feet wet. I want to find one that will suit me and bit be flashing my phone every day. Plus I need to decide if I should get one that is senseless or not.. What is so special about viper?
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banccalif said:
I'd suggest Mean Rom its FULLY functional and yes to be sure clear wallet again before flashing.
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+1
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Let's you customize it, but can be senseless if you want it to be. I look at the tread, and it's really good and easy theme support
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I looked at it and it looks crazy... Trying to download it but things are moving slowly.. Great that it has both sense and senseless
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Do I Need S-OFF?

I unlocked my bootloader with HTC dev, and have S-ON. Apparently, it is okay to flash roms in this state, having used this method. I don't want to try flashing, as I don't want to risk bricking my phone and I am waiting for either cyanogen mod for my GSM version of the Evo 3d, or a decent, working jellybean ROM. So, do I need to get S-OFF, or am I okay as it is? If I do need S-OFF, what would be the best way to do it?
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Oh yes, and I have superuser, Google Now, CWM recovery and HBOOT 1.53.0007.
U don't need it but it makes things easier. My bootloader is locked but I have s-off. That's the way I prefer it. U really only need one or the other to flash roms.
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If you want to flash new firmware you do. If you want to flash a kernel, depending on your recovery, you need to be s-off or use a computer to boot recovery. If you want a custom splash screen, you need s-off.
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I just installed the 4ext recovery and flashed a few roms. It can accommodate S-on to some degree. And its a lot easier than using the volume butttons to do anything in recovery.
You should give that a shot if you haven't already.
Is there much risk in using the wire method to gain s-off? I don't want to break any part of my phone and that sounds like it might... Im fine with the splash screen, and I don't want to mess with kernels. Would s-on restrict the usage of roms such as cyanogen mod, and is that rom likely to be released for the gsm evo 3d?
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HuckleberryWill said:
Is there much risk in using the wire method to gain s-off? I don't want to break any part of my phone and that sounds like it might... Im fine with the splash screen, and I don't want to mess with kernels. Would s-on restrict the usage of roms such as cyanogen mod, and is that rom likely to be released for the gsm evo 3d?
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A lot of the ics roms that have true 3.x kernels that work better with updated firmware. You would have to s-on to update them. Unless you relock take all the otas the unlock again, but some roms based on the new OTA need the 1.58 hboot and all the aosp roms can't use it so it necessitates going back and forth with hboots. That also requires s-off.
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raptoro07 said:
A lot of the ics roms that have true 3.x kernels that work better with updated firmware. You would have to s-on to update them. Unless you relock take all the otas the unlock again, but some roms based on the new OTA need the 1.58 hboot and all the aosp roms can't use it so it necessitates going back and forth with hboots. That also requires s-off.
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Sorry, I am a bit of a noob, can you explain that a bit better? And am i right in thinking that if I update my phone, I will then have to re-unlock?
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go with s-off it makes life easier for u no problems alot less stress
vegeto999 said:
go with s-off it makes life easier for u no problems alot less stress
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Ok, thank you
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it honestly doesn't hurt too much to do it, especially if you don't intend to fiddle around/flash ROMs with your phone too much.
Yeh man I was a bit skeptical to do it too, but after doing the research and finding out it was recommended to do S-off I was glad i did, and its fairly easy to do.

whats the easiest root/unlockbootloader method?

is there any one click methods?
the ones in the and development forum are a little complex and i dont feel like going through it if theres something easier
I hate to be the guy to say it. If the methods your're finding are too complex, you may be better off just staying put where you are.
roids87 said:
I hate to be the guy to say it. If the methods your're finding are too complex, you may be better off just staying put where you are.
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I'll need to agree with that. Although I believe there is a program out there that has like a one-click method? I'd research it quick but I'm far too lazy right now. Regaw or something?
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Finally rooted it. But I need to find a suitable rom. I tried to use pacman but it just kinda stays on the htc white screen when rebooting
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afgomar said:
Finally rooted it. But I need to find a suitable rom. I tried to use pacman but it just kinda stays on the htc white screen when rebooting
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Since you are s-on you need to flash the kernel first using flash image gui or fastboot flash it or use a sense rom that has a kernel installer
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afgomar said:
Finally rooted it. But I need to find a suitable rom. I tried to use pacman but it just kinda stays on the htc white screen when rebooting
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Go S-OFF? It's very easy.
bigdaddy619 said:
Since you are s-on you need to flash the kernel first using flash image gui or fastboot flash it or use a sense rom that has a kernel installer
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MeanBean is always a great ROM for those who are scared to S-OFF. But aren't you suppose to flash the kernel after? Wouldn't flashgui's kernel install be overridden?
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[Q] DNA getting slow, school me please!

I've rooted a few of my previous phones, but my DNA is getting slow on me.
Have had the DNA since it came out, but never got around to fixing it up. I'm really out of the loop, so I need to be schooled again.
I want the speed back in my DNA, what's the best method? Thanks!
*Originally posted this to a different forum when I was reminded of these forums, so to be hasty I just copy pasted my question. Hope to get some feedback while I'm browsing through these forums to try and find my answer.
Are you on the newest update? Are you unlocked? The best way is to either flash a custom ROM and kernel or just flash a custom kernel on your stock ROM.
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cunningStunts said:
I've rooted a few of my previous phones, but my DNA is getting slow on me.
Have had the DNA since it came out, but never got around to fixing it up. I'm really out of the loop, so I need to be schooled again.
I want the speed back in my DNA, what's the best method? Thanks!
*Originally posted this to a different forum when I was reminded of these forums, so to be hasty I just copy pasted my question. Hope to get some feedback while I'm browsing through these forums to try and find my answer.
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Check your software version, if you have 3.06.605.4 you will need to head over to Rumrunner.us and follow their procedures and it will fully unlock/s-off your device for you and you will be able to flash w/e you want.
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Check your software version, if you have 3.06.605.4 you will need to head over to Rumrunner.us and follow their procedures and it will fully unlock/s-off your device for you and you will be able to flash w/e you want.
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My software is version 3.06.605.4-2.08.605.1...which is the same to a point, so I'm not sure. This the same one you're talking about?
To s-off you need to use the rum runner exploit
Head to rumrunner.us download the exploit for the dna and follow the simple instructions.
From there you will be unlocked and s-off so you can flash a recovery and flash a custom rom to speed up your phone again.
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Jaggar345 said:
To s-off you need to use the rum runner exploit
Head to rumrunner.us download the exploit for the dna and follow the simple instructions.
From there you will be unlocked and s-off so you can flash a recovery and flash a custom rom to speed up your phone again.
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Will do, thanks everyone for the help! I guess now the problem will be finding the rom I like in the ocean of them, heh.
cunningStunts said:
Will do, thanks everyone for the help! I guess now the problem will be finding the rom I like in the ocean of them, heh.
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Go with viper or cm.. although that's all I've ever used.
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thayl0 said:
Go with viper or cm.. although that's all I've ever used.
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Long time viper user here. I suggest doing viper as it is close to stock but has the tons of tweaks you would want to make it how you want. I am currently running the blackout GPE ROM to see if I like it, but always will have a nand of Viper as it runs best on this phone.
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