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What would the better/preferred method of unlocking the bootloader for installing ROMs be? Using www.htcdev.com to unlock it or by using the instructions in the XDA thread for S-OFF?
Is there any real difference between the two?
(And for a newbie question, does unlocking the bootloader give you Root access or is that a different process?)
Thanks!
I know from using Revolutionary that it flashes a new unlocked HBOOT, and then you had to flash the Superuser zip to get root. This was on a HTC Desire. I'm picking my flyer up later, I'll confirm it once I unlock/root it.
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Just read the general business terms of unlocking via HTC...should you i.e. need service under warranty after a failed FOTA etc. they open a door to decline free service due to the unlock. http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
Much smarter to unlock with Revolutionary if you dont need leaked Honeycomb in one of the two available (unofficial) Custom-ROM at this point, and unroot/S-ON without traces in case of need for service.
Root is a different process. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194709
I would definitely use revolutionary. Correct me if I'm wrong but tthe HTC unlock doesn't unlock all partitions.
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Thanks for the info, folks! I just got home from Best Buy with my $299 Flyer and getting ready to unlock and root.
joypunk said:
Thanks for the info, folks! I just got home from Best Buy with my $299 Flyer and getting ready to unlock and root.
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Getting mine in 2 hours...
EDIT: Piece of cake. Download and install Revolutionary drivers, HTC Fastboot drivers, Revolutionary tool, put HTC Flyer in Charge Only mode, run Revolutionary tool and enter beta key, let it do its thing, flash Root zip from Revolutionary website, done.
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Hello all, I have been coming to this site for a few months and have found a wealth of helpful info in that time for my previous phone, which was an HTC Desire. I recently switched to a new carrier (T-Mobile) and I got an HTC Amaze 4G. This phone came with ICS already installed. I have browsed through many threads, and read many pages in several threads on making the phone S-Off, unlocking bootloader, and have yet to really understand what exactly I need to do to root my device.
My goal is to just get me phone rooted so that I can install superuser and so I can use some backup/recover apps, remove/freeze most of the bloatware preoinstalled on the phone, and maybe install some custom Roms sometime in the future.
The only thing I have accomplished currently is unlocking bootloader. I still have S-On and Hboot 1.93.0002. I hate to sound like a noob, but after reading through many threads, I am still not sure what exactly I have to do to get this phone rooted.
Can anyone share some info that will help me get my Stock HTC Amaze 4G with stock ICS preinstalled rooted please? I can certainly use some help.
Now that you have unlocked bootloader I think you want to flash a recovery. Download hasoons all in one tool, check that you have usb debugging checked to perform functions. Most users are using 4ext. After recovery is installed flash super user.
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fcpelayo said:
Now that you have unlocked bootloader I think you want to flash a recovery. Download hasoons all in one tool, check that you have usb debugging checked to perform functions. Most users are using 4ext. After recovery is installed flash super user.
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I will need to have S-Off before I can use his program, correct? I will need to use the wire trick to get S-Off I assume after reading some threads....
Where I am getting confused is it says I have to be rooted before I can do the wire trick to go S-Off.... but I can't figure out how to get rooted first.
**EDIT**I just watched the video from Hasoons program on doing the wire trick, seems simple enough. Only problem is according to the instruction page on the juopunutbear S-Off page, I have to be rooted as a prerequisite before I can do the wire trick, and I can't seem to be able to figure out how exactly to root my device after I unlocked the bootloader. Getting a head ache from this
Don't look at the S-Off program. Look at this instead.
http://goo.gl/2AQsb
Bl00dVayN3 said:
I will need to have S-Off before I can use his program, correct? I will need to use the wire trick to get S-Off I assume after reading some threads....
Where I am getting confused is it says I have to be rooted before I can do the wire trick to go S-Off.... but I can't figure out how to get rooted first.
**EDIT**I just watched the video from Hasoons program on doing the wire trick, seems simple enough. Only problem is according to the instruction page on the juopunutbear S-Off page, I have to be rooted as a prerequisite before I can do the wire trick, and I can't seem to be able to figure out how exactly to root my device after I unlocked the bootloader. Getting a head ache from this
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He has two programs like he said ^^^above^^^ don't look at the s off version. You don't need s off.
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OK, thanks so much for the replies. I will let you guys know how it all goes!
Wow, excellent work on your program!! I can't thank you enough for this tool you created! my phone is now rooted and I am now able to use 4ext to backup my phone as well!
Good luck
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I've got an CDMA Evo 3D that I've rooted and nearly bricked several times with this ICS update. It's fine now though.
My wife has been bugging me to root her phone for wifi tether. At a glance, the method looks the same:
- Using HTCDev to unlock phone.
- Flash TWRP recovery
- Flash SuperUser
- Install Busybox, Wifi Tether, etc.
I'm not really concerned about S-OFF because we're pretty much just using the stock roms (at least she is), though I know that it makes things easier.
Questions:
- Can I use the same SuperUser zip that I used for my EVO 3D or are they different?
- If I somehow screw up, I can just relock phone, RUU, unlock phone and re-root like I can with my 3D?
- When I had my EVO 4G the basic concepts were still the same, but everything was much simpler (no attempt to downgrade Hboot, wire-trick, etc.). Can I assume that the 4G LTE is the same basic setup as my 3D or is it a completely different beast when it comes to rooting roms? Am I going to have to relearn everything? It doesn't seem so.
Thanks in advance for any input!
brokenmouse said:
I've got an CDMA Evo 3D that I've rooted and nearly bricked several times with this ICS update. It's fine now though.
My wife has been bugging me to root her phone for wifi tether. At a glance, the method looks the same:
- Using HTCDev to unlock phone.
- Flash TWRP recovery
- Flash SuperUser
- Install Busybox, Wifi Tether, etc.
I'm not really concerned about S-OFF because we're pretty much just using the stock roms (at least she is), though I know that it makes things easier.
Questions:
- Can I use the same SuperUser zip that I used for my EVO 3D or are they different?
- If I somehow screw up, I can just relock phone, RUU, unlock phone and re-root like I can with my 3D?
- When I had my EVO 4G the basic concepts were still the same, but everything was much simpler (no attempt to downgrade Hboot, wire-trick, etc.). Can I assume that the 4G LTE is the same basic setup as my 3D or is it a completely different beast when it comes to rooting roms? Am I going to have to relearn everything? It doesn't seem so.
Thanks in advance for any input!
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Its pretty much the same but you can use this automated root, it does everything for you (install busybox, su, unlock bootloader and flash custom recovery) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
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What hboot does she have? But the answer is yes same general concept as the 3d and 4g
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You should be able to root it without the htc bootloader unlock. Look up the one click root method it will install su right on top of the stock rom.
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2.3.1.0 TeamWIN Recovery http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jewel/PJ75IMG-twrp-2.3.1.0-jewel.zip
(Change zip to "PJ75IMG.zip" and flash from bootloader)
SuperSU 0.97 (Flashable through recovery) http://download.chainfire.eu/267/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip
These were the files I needed (To Get Root Back) once I Dirty Racun S-OFF'ed my 1.15 HBOOT LTE today. Hope this helps someone, if it does thank me please...
Yeah, I had to dust out the cobwebs of my brain after successfully S-OFF'ing this morning. Wish I would have seen this thread first because I had forgotten what to do! All I did was fastboot flash the recovery via adb and then flash the zip from twrp. I had to use Ubuntu though because I can't find Windows 8 64bit drivers that work
kevinsalterego said:
Yeah, I had to dust out the cobwebs of my brain after successfully S-OFF'ing this morning. Wish I would have seen this thread first because I had forgotten what to do! All I did was fastboot flash the recovery via adb and then flash the zip from twrp. I had to use Ubuntu though because I can't find Windows 8 64bit drivers that work
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did Ubuntu work for you?
Could have used this a week ago I ended up using regaw's rooter. Couldn't figure it out. Btw how is twrp 2.3.1? I had heard ppl havn issues. Any truth to that?
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i'm having trouble flashing from bootloader. im on linux what do i need to type in the terminal to flash this recovery
NM. I understand the instructions now. I had to change the file name, place it on the root of the sd card (which I was not doing) and then the bootloader does the work.
hey im about to s off for h boot 1.19. do i need to root and htc dev unlock first? or can i just go straight to the s off tool and root after?
Pithism said:
hey im about to s off for h boot 1.19. do i need to root and htc dev unlock first? or can i just go straight to the s off tool and root after?
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First soff. Then you can flash a recovery and super user.
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Rooted and need to have S-Off Procedure:
eddy0090 said:
First soff. Then you can flash a recovery and super user.
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I received my EvoLTE two days ago and immediately Rooted using HTCDev and the TWRP recovery. I wrongly believed this would give me S-Off and obviously I was wrong about that. So...I need to learn how to get S-Off after Rooting. From reading on the forum it seems I have to do the S-Off procedure and then go through the Rooting process again.
Question: I'm Rooted presently, can I follow the S-Off procedure while Rooted? Will this un-Root me? I don't know if I have to un-Root first, then do the S-Off steps, then Root again, or if I can just do S-Off which will un-Root me then Root again.
I haven't found a clear answer yet and appreciate any and all help.
thanks,
DC
I s-off my brother's phone last week, I just flashed recovery thru the hboot then flashed a custom Rom and was good to go since the Rom already has su in it.
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Yes u can follow the instructions to gain soff (make sure you choose the right method for your h-boot) then you will have to regain root access by method of your choice but if you are new I'd recommend using regaw's automatic rooter and skip the htc unlock step (because after s-offing you will already be unlocked)
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eddy0090 said:
Yes u can follow the instructions to gain soff (make sure you choose the right method for your h-boot) then you will have to regain root access by method of your choice but if you are new I'd recommend using regaw's automatic rooter and skip the htc unlock step (because after s-offing you will already be unlocked)
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I think this was directed at my questions, so thanks. I'll try to find Regaw's automatic rooter. I've rooted 4 phones now, I'm certainly no expert and I go slow and it takes a while but it's always worked. I'll update when I accomplish the task.
thanks!
eddy0090 said:
Yes u can follow the instructions to gain soff (make sure you choose the right method for your h-boot) then you will have to regain root access by method of your choice but if you are new I'd recommend using regaw's automatic rooter and skip the htc unlock step (because after s-offing you will already be unlocked)
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Awesome this pretty much answered my question of the next step after getting s-off from dirtyracun. They are so concerned with only s-off in their thread that they don't even point anyone in the right direction afterwards. I am sure their method is 99% safe and so on, but it woulda been nice to see some guidance on the next step (ie regaining root, loading recovery, loading custom rom, etc)
EDIT: Successfully Got S-off via racun, running win 7 32 bit, evo 4g lte, flashed recovery & SU as listed by TC successfully. Phone is NOT a brick.
Glad to be of help! Now the phone is really "yours" to enjoy
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help with this step
I'm s-off...
but...
I put the renamed TWRP on internal storage but don't have an option of flashing from bootloader.
when I boot in to recovery it goes to htc warning screen. am I missing something?
kadag said:
I'm s-off...
but...
I put the renamed TWRP on internal storage but don't have an option of flashing from bootloader.
when I boot in to recovery it goes to htc warning screen. am I missing something?
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The TWRP zip has to be on the root of your external SD card. It won't work from internal storage.
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Hi guys.
I have recently developed a simple HTC Evo 3D Root Toolkit. This toolkit is very simple and easy to use, just follow onscreen instructions and in few clicks root your device. After rooting process you will get Unlocked Bootloader (S-OFF),Custom recovery (you can chose within cwm, cwm touch and twrp), Root access(SuperSU or Superuser app). I update this app very soon and if you see some bugs and things like that please send me a message. App is tested and you must accept the Disclaimer window. The website for this app will arrive very soon. I hope that this app will be very useful for you and if you like it click thanks button and spread the word about this project.
Code:
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For download link pls send me a message because I am new in XDA so they dont allow me to post links :([/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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Here are links so you dont need to send me PM-s
https://www.box.com/s/buskb00omodpuyahiw3j (Install)
https://www.box.com/s/tr3c9fwdkngdzrwa0z73 (NoInstall)
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I am not responsible for any damage to your device and bricking it...
...I've been trading PMs with ShadowGaba and this toolkit is quite worth it, actually.
For an unlock no0b such as myself, I was initially cowardly. In the end, after about 12 hours of trial-and-error, it's still absolutely worth it.
Although not entirely clear, SGs toolkit did a successful job of unlocking, installing a recovery, and installing a superuser.
Some of the steps almost felt superfluous, but SG's right; for the most part, follow the directions and you'll unlock successfully.
The only snag for me was having to switch to 4ext recovery (the toolkit offers only twrp and clockworkmod; it'd be nice if 4ext was one of the choices) in order to smartflash a ROM; only because I'm still on 1.58 hboot and S-on, post-unlocking. (Many ROMS just don't flash properly because of the 1.58 hboot and S-on; besides, many posts recommended 4ext recovery in smartflash mode to properly load ROMs, anyhow.)
Although I won't be enjoying any JB ROMs until I wire-trick my way to S-off and/or downgrade my hboot, I am currently enjoying Nega-Lite's Blu-Rom 2.95.651.5 immensely, without fail.
The battery-life and the smoothness are incredibly slick and worth it to flash to from my God-awful, battery-draining, store-bought VM JB OS.
I personally think I'm resourceful enough to get through any snags in the toolkit process, but ShadowGaba was well on-hand and curious to know if I unlocked successfully.
To the fearful, I'm sure SG would help out if you're stuck.
If you're questioning whether or not to unlock, I say go for it; so many delicious ROMs for your HTC EVO 3D await your discovery.
Cheers, ShadowGaba.
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I will soon update this toolkit, but unfortunately 4ext recovery can ony be installed with Recovery Control. This is app which you can download from google play.
Can u send me the link
SENT FROM MY STOCKED OUT EVO 3D(PLEASE SOM1 HELP ME A.S.A.P)
Important Note
After Unlocking bootloader using this toolkit you will be able to flash custom roms, but not the custom kernels.
But, using one simple trick you can flash custom kernels:
1.Boot into recovery using fastboot or using HTC Dumlock
For any other info, stay tuned in this thread.
Flashing 4ext recovery
I was searching around and i found way to flash a 4ext recovery.
Install .apk from attachment to your device or download the app from google play.
Flash 4ext with this app.
meatfest1974 said:
...I've been trading PMs with ShadowGaba and this toolkit is quite worth it, actually.
For an unlock no0b such as myself, I was initially cowardly. In the end, after about 12 hours of trial-and-error, it's still absolutely worth it.
Although not entirely clear, SGs toolkit did a successful job of unlocking, installing a recovery, and installing a superuser.
Some of the steps almost felt superfluous, but SG's right; for the most part, follow the directions and you'll unlock successfully.
The only snag for me was having to switch to 4ext recovery (the toolkit offers only twrp and clockworkmod; it'd be nice if 4ext was one of the choices) in order to smartflash a ROM; only because I'm still on 1.58 hboot and S-on, post-unlocking. (Many ROMS just don't flash properly because of the 1.58 hboot and S-on; besides, many posts recommended 4ext recovery in smartflash mode to properly load ROMs, anyhow.)
Although I won't be enjoying any JB ROMs until I wire-trick my way to S-off and/or downgrade my hboot, I am currently enjoying Nega-Lite's Blu-Rom 2.95.651.5 immensely, without fail.
The battery-life and the smoothness are incredibly slick and worth it to flash to from my God-awful, battery-draining, store-bought VM JB OS.
I personally think I'm resourceful enough to get through any snags in the toolkit process, but ShadowGaba was well on-hand and curious to know if I unlocked successfully.
To the fearful, I'm sure SG would help out if you're stuck.
If you're questioning whether or not to unlock, I say go for it; so many delicious ROMs for your HTC EVO 3D await your discovery.
Cheers, ShadowGaba.
Sent from my HTCEVOV4G using xda app-developers app
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Okay meatfest. To get S-OFF you must downgrade hboot to 1.49 and use revolutionary to gain S-OFF.
I will explain why your bootloader says Unlocked and S-ON. HTC has modified new devices HBOOT-s, in other words , they have prohibited flashing custom kernels and some roms to your and mine device. So you have couple solutions:
1.Downgrade HBOOT and gain Revolutionary S-OFF
2.Use HTC Dumlock
3.Flash 4ext recovery
4.Boot into recovery using fastboot and flash ...
Thank you for replying and asstance,
Kind regards, Gabrijel
it can root official 4.0.3
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very great: the instructions on the right
HTC Unlock does not work on my phone
Hi, I have hboot 1.58 and software 2.95 and the HTC Dev Unlock method does not work for my phone. The commands go thru but the phone never switches to the Unlock Screen. Do you know of a way to unlock without using the HTC Unlock method??
mtbierkan said:
Hi, I have hboot 1.58 and software 2.95 and the HTC Dev Unlock method does not work for my phone. The commands go thru but the phone never switches to the Unlock Screen. Do you know of a way to unlock without using the HTC Unlock method??
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Yes, downgrade hboot and use this toolkit or revolutionary
S-OFF without Unlocking?
ShadowGaba said:
Yes, downgrade hboot and use this toolkit or revolutionary
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I have not found a guide that explains how to downgrade without getting S-OFF and using the HTC DEV unlock.
mtbierkan said:
I have not found a guide that explains how to downgrade without getting S-OFF and using the HTC DEV unlock.
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Use WireTrick (JoupanauntBear S-OFF)
When I run the file it says "this not a valid Win32 application"
mtbierkan said:
Hi, I have hboot 1.58 and software 2.95 and the HTC Dev Unlock method does not work for my phone. The commands go thru but the phone never switches to the Unlock Screen. Do you know of a way to unlock without using the HTC Unlock method??
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I ran into the same issue with mine. The issue in my case it was the adb files needed to generate the code to unlock it per the HTC unlock method. The adb files I used (as I am sure you did the same) was part of some package that included it. So I decided to just download the adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030 and executed the CMD prompt from adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools. Then I followed the HTC Unlock instructions and it worked.
Files for download
Do you still have this available as when clicking link said site was not available.
Thank you for your time
looks good
Which HBOOT I need to get S-Off?
clicman said:
Which HBOOT I need to get S-Off?
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You need 1.49.xxxx for gsm device.
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vay be
For download link pls send me a message because