I installed the unrooted ICS but i have tried over 5 different superuser.zips and note of then will root my device. I even tried a zerg rush root script and it failed with htc sync, without it, in bootloader, in fastboot, in recovery and off. I would appreciate a way to flash a superuser.zip, i tried the prerooted earlier and i got extreme stability issues
Flash Amon Ra recovery and install superuser from Developer menu.
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Flash Amon Ra recovery and install superuser from Developer menu.
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Yes that is the best method
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I had that issue and posted the fix in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551407
Can't root last night's ICS leak
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Sometimes Amon Ra doesn't work. Usually you have to use this method as a 2nd resource. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22680227&postcount=1036. Honestly I prefer using the 2nd method and flashing this .zip
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Hello.
I have a friend's Thunderbolt that's called HTC Cobalt in Open Mobile. I unlocked it via HTC dev and it all ran successfully. Now I'm trying to install a recovery (CWM). And all I get is an error.
I tried installing it via Revolutionary, but no go. I also tried the All in One Thunderbolt tool and still no go. Here's a pic of the bootloader:
Is there a way to root this thing properly to add a recovery?
Can u flash 4ext in hboot?
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Hello.
I have a friend's Thunderbolt that's called HTC Cobalt in Open Mobile. I unlocked it via HTC dev and it all ran successfully. Now I'm trying to install a recovery (CWM). And all I get is an error.
I tried installing it via Revolutionary, but no go. I also tried the All in One Thunderbolt tool and still no go. Here's a pic of the bootloader:
Is there a way to root this thing properly to add a recovery?
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Did you use the root option in the thunderbolt tool?
trter10 said:
Did you use the root option in the thunderbolt tool?
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Yes, and it said something about the phone's software being old.
And later attempted to use Zergrush, but it failed.
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Can u flash 4ext in hboot?
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Haven't tried that, just tried to flash clockwork via ADB
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How come your bootloader doesnt show unlocked?
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Yes, and it said something about the phone's software being old.
And later attempted to use Zergrush, but it failed.
Haven't tried that, just tried to flash clockwork via ADB
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What's the software version?
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disconnecktie said:
How come your bootloader doesnt show unlocked?
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Well, I had to do an OEM lock just in case cuz he returns it. I told him not to though. Open mobile employees are kind of dumb so it would look better as relocked than unlocked.
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What's the software version?
I think its the very lastest. He got the phone this past week, and I tried to do a firmware update and it said up to date.
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You need to unlock it again in order to put the recovery on it. That will be the only way to get superuser installed.
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well, i tried installing it via adb. I guess I'll try 4Ext next time. I'll keep this thread updated. thank you all
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What does ROM version say in the tbolt tool?
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What does ROM version say in the tbolt tool?
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since youve allready unlocked,heres what id do:
-reunlock(use original token)
-fastboot flash recovery( fastboot flash recovery <recoveryname>.img
you can use any recovery,it doesnt have to be ext 4. i personally refer twrp or amon,but thats up to you.
-flash a rooted stock rom,2.11.605.5 or older
-run revolutionary
despite calling the open mobile modle "cobalt" the hboot screen clearly displays mecha,so theres really no reason revolutionary shouldnt work.
if it is getting some sort of CID error,might try making a gold card and putting it into the phone when running revolutionary.
in a worse case,you can always make a gold card and downgrade to exploitable vzw firmware,and manually write shadowmites permanent patched hboot. after that,you should be able to fastboot oem write cid 11111111 to superCID the TB and then run the open mobile ruu to get back to that firmware.
just holler if you need a download and/or help with the commands
Great post. I will try that. Thanks a TON!!!
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check out this thread:
http://androidforums.com/thunderbol...591-help-root-htc-cobalt-aka-thunderbolt.html (i actually found yours while searching for info for the other one )
all he did was run fre3vo and then revolutionary. you can stay relocked and do that(directions here: http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/418539-thunderbolt-root-unroot-thread.html )
or you can re-unlock,flash recovery,then prolly flash superuser 3.0.7 instead of flashing a stock rom. all that really matters is root acess for revolutionary to work. shouldnt matter if its temp root from fre3vo,or permanent root from htcdev
the main thing is that it worked for him without the use of a gold card.
I got my Evo 3d off Craigslist this morning and i love it. Traded my Evo 4g plus cash for it and i couldnt be happier. I was very successful in rooting the 4g amd never had any problems that i can think of and im hoping the same goes for the 3d.
Anyways ive been reading and reading on how to root it, get s-off so i can install a recovery and them flash a rom and kernel. Ive managed to confuse myself because it seems that if you root it one way, you may not be able tp fash custom kernels and if you use another method to root it, your more than like to have all sorts of problems.
Basicall i need help and if someone could post a link to show me best method on how to root, s-off, install custom recovery, and install a rom on the 3d it would be greatly appreciated.
I have Sprint (cdma) Android 2.3.4. Software # 2.08.651.2 hboot 1.5, baseband 0.97.10.0808
Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585846
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I ended up goin a different route by using the HTC unlcock bootloader and that was suscessful. I still have s on and I think I'm gonna keep it that way for now but I need to install a custom recovery.
I've tried setting up sdk all morning and can't get the cmd to recognize adbas an interal or external command. Not sure what exactly it is that in doing wrong.
I wanting to know if there'sa way to install my first custom recovery thru the bootloader in my phone without using my computer so I can flash the su.zip and get this thing rooted. Thanks
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The twrp recovery has a method to flash that recovery without a computer by downloading it as a zip and naming it properly. See their site for detail.
I still recommend s-off since it is easier to flash Roms and the ics Roms tend to bootloop with s-on.
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I dowloaded and renamed it to PC86100IMG.zip then went to bootloader, it read the zip but said "update fail, main version older!" Have any idea as to why its saying that?
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I was finally able to get adb recognized but when I type adb reboot bootloader it gets into the bootloader just fine but when i type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img it "fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external demand"
I'm using jtniggles unlock hboot 1.5, twrp recovery, root ,flash
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I dowloaded and renamed it to PC86100IMG.zip then went to bootloader, it read the zip but said "update fail, main version older!" Have any idea as to why its saying that?
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It looks like you renamed it to the wrong thing. If you downloaded TWRP 2.2.0 zip, it must be renamed PG86IMG.zip on the root of the sd card. Then when you update in bootloader, it should work.
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It looks like you renamed it to the wrong thing. If you downloaded TWRP 2.2.0 zip, it must be renamed PG86IMG.zip on the root of the sd card. Then when you update in bootloader, it should work.
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Sorry thats what i renamed it too. Got my numbers mixed up lol. Tried it again but says the same thing
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scottypeterson said:
Sorry thats what i renamed it too. Got my numbers mixed up lol. Tried it again but says the same thing
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Hmmm... Does your phone boot? If so, you could download 4ext (see my signature) and install their app. Then it will push the custom recovery for you. I use 4ext myself anyway.
I tried using their app already and it won't let me since I don't have root
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Just wanted to give you a thanks again for all your help. I was finally able to figure out why adb wasn't working. Once thaat was fixed, I installed twrp recovery and flashed Su.then did the wire trick which me VERY nervous but it worked and got S-Off after a couple tries and I then installed 4ext recovery from which I understand is the best recovery available. Thanks again!
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Just wanted to give you a thanks again for all your help. I was finally able to figure out why adb wasn't working. Once thaat was fixed, I installed twrp recovery and flashed Su.then did the wire trick which me VERY nervous but it worked and got S-Off after a couple tries and I then installed 4ext recovery from which I understand is the best recovery available. Thanks again!
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Your welcome. Glad you figured it out. I personally have never had an issue with the 4ext recovery.
After rooting, installing amon ra recovery, backing up my rom and being s-off all of a sudden I cant get into my recovery no matter what I try. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks
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I had similar issues. I flashed twrp then switched back to amon ra
Search for the amon ra recovery thread in the dev section, and download the ph98img.zip version of the recovery to the root of your external sd. Flash it in boot loader.
Just refreshed it and got it working... Thanks
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Just refreshed it and got it working... Thanks
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Refreshed what?
I've read a bunch of the threads regarding rooting my Rezound and started the process the other night, but seem to have confused myself. I'd like to get some input as to what I need to do next before I do it.
I unlocked the bootloader and loaded Amon Ra 3.15 recovery. After going through that and rebooting, I have the Superuser app installed, but Titanium Backup says it cannot obtain root privileges. When booting into the bootloader, the top of the screen says "Tampered" and "Unlocked". Do I need to relock it, unlock it again and immediately run superuser through recovery? Or can I just load a rooted ROM? I am currently S-On, but my ultimate goal, I think, is to be S-Off. I guess I'm a little confused as to which point I can do the wire trick to get S-Off.
Thanks for any help.
Do a search for a supersu.zip that you can flash in recovery. That should get you where you need to be. Or be fore you do that you can try to install superuser via the amon ra developer menu.
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Uninstall superUser
Download the latest version of SuperSU zip file and install it with Amon RA recovery
http://download.chainfire.eu/204/SuperSU/
I'll give that a shot. Thanks. Once I do that, I should be good to go on trying the wire trick, correct?
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That worked perfectly! Thanks for the assistance. Now all I need to do is get S-Off and begin flashing ROMs!
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doclarse said:
That worked perfectly! Thanks for the assistance. Now all I need to do is get S-Off and begin flashing ROMs!
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You don't even need s-off to flash roms everything is achievable in both s-on and off it just changes how you go about doing some things. but it make everything easier
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Hi, I'm new to the community and I just had a few questions. I watched the noon video and read the rezound crash course root and Rom thread. My question is, does that thread cover EVERYTHING. This will be my first attempt at this, but I won't bother you guys with any more questions. Thanks!
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Basically, if you don't know what you're doing exactly, I would download and use hasoons toolkit. But you have to do these things.
Download fasboot,adb,and the rezound drivers and have HTC sync UNINSTALLED
1.upgrade to ICS (if not already there)
2.unlock the boot loader on htcdev.com
3.install custom recovery (amon ra)
4.Install a custom rom
5.install the kernel with fastboot
6.have fun!
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Basically, if you don't know what you're doing exactly, I would download and use hansons toolkit. But you have to do these things.
Download fasboot,adb,and the rezound drivers and have HTC sync UNINSTALLED
1.upgrade to ICS (if not already there)
2.unlock the boot loader on htcdev.com
3.install custom recovery (amon ra)
4.Install a custom rom
5.install the kernel with fastboot
6.have fun!
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A great program to use is the HTC Rezound All-In-One tool. It's a very easy way to flash a recovery (amon ra works the best for most ROMs from what I've noticed) and makes flashing a different kernel extremely easy if your Rezound is S-On. Have fun and don't forget to make a nandroid backup in recovery.
LemurOfWrath said:
A great program to use is the HTC Rezound All-In-One tool. It's a very easy way to flash a recovery (amon ra works the best for most ROMs from what I've noticed) and makes flashing a different kernel extremely easy if your Rezound is S-On. Have fun and don't forget to make a nandroid backup in recovery.
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Yupp.... like I said. With hasoons toolkit. Its the same thing.
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