Hey everyone I was the proud owner of a DINC and the wife has a DINC2 and now I just purchased a Rezound and well...it's time to yank the guts out of this thing and get it right. It's been a long time since I've gone through the rooting process and on the DINC it was incredibly (see what I did there) straight forward. I'm currently running through a ton of treads trying to make sense of everything and just had a couple quick high level questions.
After rooting do roms keep the beats audio feature?
Will this phone also use the clockworkmod interface?
I'm seeing different responses, some are saying hboot and some saying bootloader, which will give me the closest setup to my DINC?
Thanks so much everyone, looking forward to see what all you guru's are cooking up around here for this phone!
1. I think the sense ROMS keep the beats audio, but there is a flashable mod found here that will add beats to any Rom and make it work with all apps within that rom
2. Clockworkmod is very buggy on the Rezound so you will want to use Amon RA (link is in my signature) which is similar to Clockworkmod but not exactly the same.
3. HBoot and bootloader are the same thing. Battery pull and hold volume down and power to access. Or reboot to bootloader if your rom supports that in the power down menu.
Check out Nil's ICS topic, Lots of good info there, Im sure if you had the Dinc/rooted then you must have tried Nil's Business Sense Rom, His Rezound ICS Rom is even better.
Link to Nil's Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508118
Hitch
1. Keep the phone stock for a week and make sure it is how you like it physically, ie not overheating, and all that jazz
2. Unlock the bootloader or hboot by going to htcdev.com
3. Install amon ra with fastboot commands
4. In amon ra go to developer menu and install the super user thing (not the eng one)
5. S-off by going to unlimited.io
oops i forgot this 5.5 install a modified hboot after you ruu to the latest firmware
6. If you even need help someone has probably had that problem already and had it solved so find that thread!
7. You now can do well pretty much whatever.. flash roms in amon ra, etc do whatever
8. Give me a thanks if i helped
thanks everyone, I'm starting the process now (this is a lot more steps than my DINC was, and seems super complex) and I'm already having issues installing the SDK as it won't see java and setting the environment variable isn't doing crap, I'm gonna stay stock for a bit until I feel like diving deep. I was really hoping it was going to be like the Unrevoked setup where I plug it in and click a button lol
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thanks everyone, I'm starting the process now (this is a lot more steps than my DINC was, and seems super complex) and I'm already having issues installing the SDK as it won't see java and setting the environment variable isn't doing crap, I'm gonna stay stock for a bit until I feel like diving deep. I was really hoping it was going to be like the Unrevoked setup where I plug it in and click a button lol
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It's honestly not that hard once you get adb up and running... Most of the the root process are laid out step by step and extremely simple... Just follow the steps closely and you'll get it.
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with the issues I'm having in windows would it be easier to do it on my wifes mac?
I have a Mac and it was super easy. All you have to do is install java, install the Mac sdk, and ur good to go. U don't need anything complicated like drivers or any of that crap on the Mac.
You can do it on a Mac, but contrary to modern belief, it is just much simpler on windows.
GrayTheWolf said:
You can do it on a Mac, it is just much simpler on windows.
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That's far from true. It's much much easier on a mac. I've done it on both trust me.
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AlmostTactful said:
thanks everyone, I'm starting the process now (this is a lot more steps than my DINC was, and seems super complex) and I'm already having issues installing the SDK as it won't see java and setting the environment variable isn't doing crap, I'm gonna stay stock for a bit until I feel like diving deep. I was really hoping it was going to be like the Unrevoked setup where I plug it in and click a button lol
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PROTIP: For you and whoever else is new at this, you don't need to install the whole SDK environment as outlined on the HTC Dev website. If you're not developing code, that is a whole lotta unnecessary downloading and headache.
Get latest drivers as a part of HTC Sync if you don't have them installed.
Hasoon2000's toolkit has all the files you need from the HTC Dev process, no need to install the SDK and Java.
Really all that is needed from the SDK process are drivers and adb and fastboot commands plus their supporting files. Whenever you need adb or fastboot commands you can just open a command prompt directed at the toolkit's Data folder. Bam.
Now get that thing unlocked and get to the fun part, shorting it out with some cabling or a paper clip!
PhantasmRezound said:
PROTIP: For you and whoever else is new at this, you don't need to install the whole SDK environment as outlined on the HTC Dev website. If you're not developing code, that is a whole lotta unnecessary downloading and headache.
Get latest drivers as a part of HTC Sync if you don't have them installed.
Hasoon2000's toolkit has all the files you need from the HTC Dev process, no need to install the SDK and Java.
Really all that is needed from the SDK process are drivers and adb and fastboot commands plus their supporting files. Whenever you need adb or fastboot commands you can just open a command prompt directed at the toolkit's Data folder. Bam.
Now get that thing unlocked and get to the fun part, shorting it out with some cabling or a paper clip!
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I'm considering making multiple accounts so I can thank you more than once, that is a pot of gold. 5 mins later I'm doing backups in recovery and trying to pick a new rom while that completes.
AshtonTS said:
That's far from true. It's much much easier on a mac. I've done it on both trust me.
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Oh really?
I thought it was more complicated because there is a whole separate thread on it.
Hey guys let's curb the windows vs mac thing at the end of the day we all know Android is better XD and that's something we can all agree on haha
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Hey guys let's curb the windows vs mac thing at the end of the day we all know Android is better XD and that's something we can all agree on haha
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We aren't arguing. I just thought it was more complicated on a Mac.
AlmostTactful said:
with the issues I'm having in windows would it be easier to do it on my wifes mac?
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I was under the impression that this was easier on a PC but regardless you can only run the S-OFF program in PC or Linux. My girlfriend and I only have Macs so I waited until I could use my parent's PC to S-OFF. That was for the best anyway because It gave my a month of other people's trial and error to learn from.
Anyway I would say this is far more complex than my DInc, especially when it feels like half of the community is holding its breath on AOSP. good luck.
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We aren't arguing. I just thought it was more complicated on a Mac.
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It's the same just minus the drivers and crap. When I had to set up adb and fastboot on a Pc it took me FOREVER to find the damn drivers. The mac I just had to install java and then the sdk.
The whole separate thread is for people who can't think for themselves
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Is the thunderbolt getting Sense 3.0 or should I root my phone and put on these roms that has sense 3.0?
I just got my thunderbolt today and saw lots of great roms out there on Sense 3.0. what do you think?
i bet eventually... there isnt really any stable gingerbread roms at all right now. probably a few months out for sure.
If you are going to wait for Verizon, it may be a while buddy...
Sent from my thunderbolt
Thanks guys, so its better to root my thunderbolt and load one of those roms? If so, please this is my first brand new, fresh out the box ever phone. How would I do this right? my last phones were hand me downs.
johnny quest said:
Thanks guys, so its better to root my thunderbolt and load one of those roms? If so, please this is my first brand new, fresh out the box ever phone. How would I do this right? my last phones were hand me downs.
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Here's the thread I followed...
[ROOT] MR1/OTA PermRoot + Unlock Bootloader - Safer/Easier 5/12/2011
It worked great. But you have to have the android sdk and all that good stuff.
Before you flash any gingerbread rom, you should know that the leaked radio may be causing phones to brick. Be sure to read this thread and understand the risk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096104
I really doubt that the thunderbolt will EVER get Android 3.0 officially. Gingerbread is 2.3 (currently we're running Froyo or 2.2), and that is what *should* be coming out to t-bolt owners this summer....supposedly.
Edit: I get it now. Nevermind. Don't listen to me.
Rooting is DEFINITELY the way to go, in my opinion. I couldn't live without it. I'm running BAMF Remix 1.7, and freaking love it!
Read through the rooting thread that thepolishguy posted the link to. That's the safest way to root, as long as you follow all of the steps exactly (ie read through the thread a couple times, make sure you understand it, THEN start). The easiest way to get the Android SDK installed and setup is through this thread. If you have any questions (after reading through these threads and googling any easy questions), the guys in this chat irc are EXTREMELY helpful.
brian0488 said:
Before you flash any gingerbread rom, you should know that the leaked radio may be causing phones to brick. Be sure to read this thread and understand the risk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096104
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Yeah. Can't stress this enough. I would recommend NOT flashing a GB rom until there are some more thoroughly tested builds of it.
TheStick13 said:
I really doubt that the thunderbolt will EVER get Android 3.0 officially. Gingerbread is 2.3 (currently we're running Froyo or 2.2), and that is what *should* be coming out to t-bolt owners this summer....supposedly.
Rooting is DEFINITELY the way to go, in my opinion. I couldn't live without it. I'm running BAMF Remix 1.7, and freaking love it!
Read through the rooting thread that thepolishguy posted the link to. That's the safest way to root, as long as you follow all of the steps exactly (ie read through the thread a couple times, make sure you understand it, THEN start). The easiest way to get the Android SDK installed and setup is through this thread. If you have any questions (after reading through these threads and googling any easy questions), the guys in this chat irc are EXTREMELY helpful.
Yeah. Can't stress this enough. I would recommend NOT flashing a GB rom until there are some more thoroughly tested builds of it.
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He was talking about sense 3.0 not android 3.0 (ie honeycomb) which no phone will get since its a tablet os.
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miketoasty said:
He was talking about sense 3.0 not android 3.0 (ie honeycomb) which no phone will get since its a tablet os.
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Heh, I'm dumb. Wondered why anybody would expect a phone to get Android 3.0. Apparently, I'm running a little slow this morning.
*faceplam*
HTC has already stated that they will probably not support a full Sense 3.0 on the THunderbolt. However they have stated that they will take pieces from that and incorporate into updates. The issue is with Sense 3.0 they are tying to corner the 3-D look and with a single core it makes it a little tougher. Sure the TB runs fine with sense 3.0 things. I am running gingerbread right now with all the sense 3.0 add ons, but for HTC to go public and give to all users it mayt not work as well. So look for pieces from 3.0 but I doubt the whole sense 3.0 will be coming. I am betting we stay on sense 2.1 when the gingerbread finally goes public and they just use things like the updated weather in future builds.
So basically it will be a Sense 2.5? Or 2.1.5? Just tossing out ideas here
-Kiyo
From what i have read, HTC wont be doing Sense 3.0 for any phones that are already out.
all this sounds confusing. rooting this phone sounds hard and almost scary to a point of hit or miss. the sdk is so hard to install. I load it then there's a missing java jre, I'm using Avabox for signing my apk's and its running just fine with the jre 6. I had issues with both loaded.
I know there's got to be another way, revolked or something like that should be releasing something soon.
johnny quest said:
all this sounds confusing. rooting this phone sounds hard and almost scary to a point of hit or miss. the sdk is so hard to install. I load it then there's a missing java jre, I'm using Avabox for signing my apk's and its running just fine with the jre 6. I had issues with both loaded.
I know there's got to be another way, revolked or something like that should be releasing something soon.
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Honestly, just setting up adb correctly is probably the most difficult task in the root process and imho its not even that bad. The rest is just copy and paste and following simple directions. Jcase did an excellent job on the root guide so just follow his directions to a tee and you will be straight. I would not expect to see unrevoked anytime soon and would recommend you use the manual root method since you will learn the most from that.
johnny quest said:
all this sounds confusing. rooting this phone sounds hard and almost scary to a point of hit or miss. the sdk is so hard to install. I load it then there's a missing java jre, I'm using Avabox for signing my apk's and its running just fine with the jre 6. I had issues with both loaded.
I know there's got to be another way, revolked or something like that should be releasing something soon.
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First off unrevoked will not be making a one click root for the TB. It is just not possible at the stage that we are at. Flashing an old RUU can't be done without human interaction.
Second, please don't tell me you know how to sign APK's but using adb scares you? The rooting process is just copy and paste. Hell, I am sure I could have my girlfriend do it and she ain't the best with computers let me tell you.
Either use the current 3 click root process, grow a pair and do it the manual way, or deal with stock and let you'r phone just never live up to its full potential.
P.S Just on a little side note. I have yet to hear off a TB get bricked by anyone using the manual root process, and if anything goes wrong JCase will be around to help basically anytime of the day.
This confirms what others have said. No Sense 3.0, but the T-bolt will get select portions. I can't post links yet, so try to crack the code:
www dot engadget dot com/2011/04/14/htc-sense-3-0-will-only-support-sensation-evo-3d-flyer-and-new/
miketoasty said:
First off unrevoked will not be making a one click root for the TB. It is just not possible at the stage that we are at. Flashing an old RUU can't be done without human interaction.
Second, please don't tell me you know how to sign APK's but using adb scares you? The rooting process is just copy and paste. Hell, I am sure I could have my girlfriend do it and she ain't the best with computers let me tell you.
Either use the current 3 click root process, grow a pair and do it the manual way, or deal with stock and let you'r phone just never live up to its full potential.
P.S Just on a little side note. I have yet to hear off a TB get bricked by anyone using the manual root process, and if anything goes wrong JCase will be around to help basically anytime of the day.
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LOL, you guys are too much. So much knowledge, thank you. I will do it. Ok, one last dumb question: where are the steps to complete this process? Do I install ADB, SDK, some root download. I'm sorry if I keep asking the New Jack questions. Where do I go?
miketoasty said:
First off unrevoked will not be making a one click root for the TB. It is just not possible at the stage that we are at. Flashing an old RUU can't be done without human interaction.
Second, please don't tell me you know how to sign APK's but using adb scares you? The rooting process is just copy and paste. Hell, I am sure I could have my girlfriend do it and she ain't the best with computers let me tell you.
Either use the current 3 click root process, grow a pair and do it the manual way, or deal with stock and let you'r phone just never live up to its full potential.
P.S Just on a little side note. I have yet to hear off a TB get bricked by anyone using the manual root process, and if anything goes wrong JCase will be around to help basically anytime of the day.
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well said......
johnny quest said:
LOL, you guys are too much. So much knowledge, thank you. I will do it. Ok, one last dumb question: where are the steps to complete this process? Do I install ADB, SDK, some root download. I'm sorry if I keep asking the New Jack questions. Where do I go?
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go here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616
JQ,
I think I understand your concern. It is not with following the manual rooting steps, but rather installing adb on your computer so you can execute the steps, correct?
First a little clarity. The package you would install on your computer is the Android SDK. The Android Debug Bridge (adb) is a platform tool component within SDK.
SDK is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Here is a link to Google's installing the SDK page:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
You do not need to install eclipse or a bunch of other platforms if all you are going to really use is adb for the rooting process.
You will need to install the Platform Tools component addon, but that can be done within the SDK program. (it worked that way for me)
Here is Google's ADB page:
http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html
ADB is run in the terminal window on your computer ( command window if you use Windows). Depending on setup, you may need to navigate to the folder that adb is in to launch it. Assuming you installed sdk straight to c: in Windows, the path would be c:\android\sdk\platform_tools\
If you Google " how to install the Android SDK" or " how to install adb" you will find tons of helpful guides.
Once you have adb working head over to the link posted previously in this thread to root your TB. jcase's steps are well written and easy to follow. Btw: check those md5s on your downloads before you start flashing.
Hope this helps get you started. If so, please click the thanks button.
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Hello everyone,
I wanted to take some time today to make a very clear and concise guide on how to complete the root process for the EVO3D. I understand that there is at least one other floating around at this point. If you don't have a firm grasp of how all of this works though, you may run into problems or have questions. I commissioned my guide to try and add clarity to the process and to also teach our communities newest members some of the ins and outs of modding our phones. The guide is far too large to post in a thread, therefore I've created a PDF of it and am offering it for download.
Feel free to mirror my guide and provide me with the link so that I can add it below.
Below is a Preface and Contents of the Guide. Feel free to ask questions or address any concerns you may have as I will be revising the guide.
The Complete Guide to Obtain S-OFF, Flash Recovery, and Install ROOT for the EVO3D
Authored by: sidepart of the
XDA-Developers Forum
Revision 1.1 - Published July 30, 2011
Preface
Prior to reading this document, please be aware that as a disclaimer, I am not responsible for anything that goes wrong in this guide. Some people will run into issues that others do not. This is especially true with the differing versions of the Android-SDK. Some advanced users are using an older version which uses different commands than are offered by the latest Android-SDK. I encourage you to ask questions and keep an open mind. Try to understand the commands that are given here, and how you might have to be flexible in changing them to work for your situation. If at any time you are not comfortable with this process I highly recommend seeking out assistance from a more knowledgeable friend.
What this Guide Assumes
I assume that you will be downloading the latest version of the Android SDK which at the time of this document’s creation is R12. I also assume that you are using Windows 7, but this translates very easily into Windows Vista or XP.
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any problems or fatal errors that may or may not occur through the process of performing the instructions of this guide. If at any time you are not comfortable with this process I highly recommend seeking out assistance from a more knowledgeable friend.
Contents of this Guide
What is S-OFF, Recovery and Root?
It’s not Just “ROOT”. Getting Past Outdated Nomenclature.
When I Say, “Do this”, Perform the Following Steps
Going to HBOOT
Booting into Recovery
Enabling USB Debugging
Install the Android-SDK
Obtaining S-OFF Status
Obtaining “unrevoked & AlphaRev’s: Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool”
Common Questions
Running “unrevoked & AlphaRev’s: Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool”
Common Questions
Flashing a Recovery Program
Flashing the TeamWin Recovery Project Recovery Program
Flashing or Installing the Superuser Management Program (Root)
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
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Changelog
Revision 1.1 - July 30, 2011
Fixed some glaring grammatical and spelling errors.
Added a Common Questions section under item 4b.
Added a common question to 4b,i. It instructs users on how to paste their Beta key-code into the Revolutionary EXE program.
Fixed some formatting.
Used your guide and had no problems thank you!
Have not used it yet but this is very helpful... will be rooting my wifes e3d tonight... wasn't going to do it off of the other thread... I had no idea what it was talking about. Thanks for taking the time to put this together
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Kind of hilarious to see my access.log right now. Lots of people looking at the guide interspersed with a few people discovering my site's index.html.
Used your guide and almost worked flawlessly The only problem I had was flashing the TeamWin recovery with the following command: ..\tools\fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery-twrp-shooter-1.0.0.img
The img that I downloaded through the site was like 1.0.1, but the error was on my end. Otherwise awesome guide!
So much info!!! love it.. nice
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bryangene said:
Used your guide and almost worked flawlessly The only problem I had was flashing the TeamWin recovery with the following command: ..\tools\fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery-twrp-shooter-1.0.0.img
The img that I downloaded through the site was like 1.0.1, but the error was on my end. Otherwise awesome guide!
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I think they may have updated since I first published. I might see if I can emphasize that you're supposed to use the downloaded filename in the command.
Excellent guide!
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Lovely guide! for those who get
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 0)
just reflash su >_>
zander145 said:
Lovely guide! for those who get
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 0)
just reflash su >_>
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I actually tried to load the zip from http://goo-inside.me/superuser and it wouldn't work. Retried it quite a few times and got the same error. I found an unsigned version of it in clark44's guide and that one worked just fine. Not sure what the problem was, hence my recommendation to grab superuser from the market and follow it's instructions instead. Seems to be working out well.
I think I might add something about this to the guide if too many people are running into the problem.
Any problems with not being able to send/recieve calls/texts with this? Haven't really messed around too much with the girlfriend's phone b/c she's terrified of not being able to get calls and what not..
I know this is a beta setup for now, so i'm assuming it'll turn into a simple one click type of thing when it gets to that point..?
Edit: I went through all this on my phone and had no problems really except having to call Sprint ..
Followed the guide as instructed...revolution wont recognize my device...it just hangs on waiting for device. I double checked to ensure usb debugging was enabled but it just hangs there.. Again i did follow the guide from step 1 and this is where im at...any suggestions?
SBERG117 said:
Followed the guide as instructed...revolution wont recognize my device...it just hangs on waiting for device. I double checked to ensure usb debugging was enabled but it just hangs there.. Again i did follow the guide from step 1 and this is where im at...any suggestions?
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I would take a look at the documentation for the Revolution EXE, it could shed some more light on the situation that you're experiencing. Off hand though, I do have some recommendations.
Do you have HTC sync installed? I was reading around and found that this was causing an issue with the revolution program. Try removing that first.
If that's not the case and this still isn't working, there could be a driver conflict with some previously installed android drivers on your system. To clear that up, I would recommend grabbing the latest HTC drivers mentioned in the Revolution documentation. This is the most recent link that I've found: http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
The process may require you to manually remove the old drivers and manually install the new ones. If you're not certain of how to do this, it's beyond the help of my guide. I would encourage you to look up the process online or ask a friend to show you.
Hope this helps!
Neogenx said:
Any problems with not being able to send/recieve calls/texts with this? Haven't really messed around too much with the girlfriend's phone b/c she's terrified of not being able to get calls and what not..
I know this is a beta setup for now, so i'm assuming it'll turn into a simple one click type of thing when it gets to that point..?
Edit: I went through all this on my phone and had no problems really except having to call Sprint ..
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The only related issue that I've come across is the "Error 16" when provisioning the phone after s-off. As you found, this usually fixed with a call to Sprint. I'll never say, "never" though. Be aware that making modifications to the phone always carries with it an inherent risk, however small or unlikely. The risk of course is part of what makes it fun, but girlfriends (mine) seem to seldom understand this.
If the root method is ever released, there is potential for it to become more of a one-click procedure, but I don't think there's a guarantee of course.
Thanks for the guide!
I'm stuck though!
The Revolutionary Command Window says:
"Waiting for fastboot..."
And my phone rebooted into the HBOOT screen but it shows: S-ON
What should I do?
Is this in your guide?
1. Install drivers: http://www.multiupload.com/2OFYWZFCCR
2. Put phone in full boot, usb debugging on , charge only.
3. Uninstall HTC Sync if installed.
4. Profit.
sidepart said:
I would take a look at the documentation for the Revolution EXE, it could shed some more light on the situation that you're experiencing. Off hand though, I do have some recommendations.
Do you have HTC sync installed? I was reading around and found that this was causing an issue with the revolution program. Try removing that first.
If that's not the case and this still isn't working, there could be a driver conflict with some previously installed android drivers on your system. To clear that up, I would recommend grabbing the latest HTC drivers mentioned in the Revolution documentation. This is the most recent link that I've found: http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
The process may require you to manually remove the old drivers and manually install the new ones. If you're not certain of how to do this, it's beyond the help of my guide. I would encourage you to look up the process online or ask a friend to show you.
Hope this helps!
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Updating the driver worked..im good to go now.. thnx..
I accidentally deleted Sense after I fully rooted my phone (I thought it was unchecked in rom toolbox, but I guess it wasn't) and now I just have a black screen with the top bar instead of icons. Could one guide me through the process of recovering sense, or flashing a new rom since I'm still new to this.
Yes, I'm a dumbass, and yes, I deserve all ball busting from everyone over this, but I really need your help.
run the ruu
Could I do it through hboot. If so, is there a guide to help me with this floating out there?
Download the ruu. Run it. Go to hboot on phone and follow the directions.
Thank you sure, I'll do just that.
If you have questions, feel free to ask. It is pretty straightforward though.
Always, always make a nandroid before doing anything. This goes for anyone that hasn't done this yet and is making mods like the op stated. It takes an extra 5 minutes and saves your phone from anything you could possibly do.
Having permanent root without a nandroid is like walking into Afghanistan without an m4 and your basic load.
Sent from my temporary rooted Rezound
I learned my lesson. Thank you, I'll do up nandroid backup when I get this s-storm figured out.
raider3bravo said:
Always, always make a nandroid before doing anything. This goes for anyone that hasn't done this yet and is making mods like the op stated. It takes an extra 5 minutes and saves your phone from anything you could possibly do.
Having permanent root without a nandroid is like walking into Afghanistan without an m4 and your basic load.
Sent from my temporary rooted Rezound
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+1000000 first thing you should ever do is make a backup. I can see it now lots of bricks without it
sent from my newly unlocked Rezound
I downloaded both RUU's from the development thread, and both of them give me an unknown error 115. Is there any other option out there?
this should be simple...download the launcher of your choice in apk form to your desktop, install it via adb(or android commander) and press the home button and it should come right up, from there you should be functional until someone uploads a stock ROM so you can reflash what you need.
this thread will be what you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416604
I'll get launcherpro for now. I think I have the apk on my pc. Fingers crossed!
YES!!! It worked! Thanks man!
PhantomApollyon said:
this should be simple...download the launcher of your choice in apk form to your desktop, install it via adb(or android commander) and press the home button and it should come right up, from there you should be functional until someone uploads a stock ROM so you can reflash what you need.
this thread will be what you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416604
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Nice job saving the day! What adb command would you type to push it to the phone? adb install -r ?
raider3bravo said:
Nice job saving the day! What adb command would you type to push it to the phone? adb install -r ?
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personally I just use android commander for installing things, so I can just browse folders quickly and select what I want to install
Yeah I'm using commander from now on incase something like this happens again.
Sharrock said:
I accidentally deleted Sense after I fully rooted my phone (I thought it was unchecked in rom toolbox, but I guess it wasn't) and now I just have a black screen with the top bar instead of icons. Could one guide me through the process of recovering sense, or flashing a new rom since I'm still new to this.
Yes, I'm a dumbass, and yes, I deserve all ball busting from everyone over this, but I really need your help.
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exhibit A of why verizon wants locked bootloaders...
you said to let you have it
I just upgraded from the DROID X and should be receiving my new device in a couple of days. I have been with the DX for about a year and a half, first smart phone and never looked back. I am running MIUI currently and have been into flashing and modding my device since day 1. Not very familiar with the HTC sense but hoping its a smooth transition. I am curious to know if there is a method or hack for tethering on the Rezound? I skimmed through some of the threads looking for possibly a step by step or any files or info regarding this but could not find anything. If anyone could point me in the right direction with a link to a thread, files, a step by step, or any info really on tethering after I root my new device, it would be greatly appreciated.
tschmid5 said:
I just upgraded from the DROID X and should be receiving my new device in a couple of days. I have been with the DX for about a year and a half, first smart phone and never looked back. I am running MIUI currently and have been into flashing and modding my device since day 1. Not very familiar with the HTC sense but hoping its a smooth transition. I am curious to know if there is a method or hack for tethering on the Rezound? I skimmed through some of the threads looking for possibly a step by step or any files or info regarding this but could not find anything. If anyone could point me in the right direction with a link to a thread, files, a step by step, or any info really on tethering after I root my new device, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Most everything you're going to need is in the stickies here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1392
There are tons of threads on unlocking, rooting, ROM'ing, and Wifi Tether. So strap on your learning helmet because it's quite a bit different from the way you're used to working on the X. However if you have a fundamental knowledge of ADB and fastboot you should be good to go.
It's pretty straightforward.. unlock, install AmonRa / CWM.. Then root / install SuperUser.. push the google WirelessTether HTC .apk.
All done.
I came from Samsung, so the unlock process was new to me.. This guy wrote a really nice tool that combines all the steps up for unlocking / installing a bootloader and rooting if you don't want to manually do it all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504824
Wireless Tether APK (I used 2.0.7) - http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?q=label:HTC
The best part about a lot of these roms these Devs will integret wireless tether.apk and other great apps into their roms!! They are too good to us.
Simplicity at its finest.
namebrandon said:
It's pretty straightforward.. unlock, install AmonRa / CWM.. Then root / install SuperUser.. push the google WirelessTether HTC .apk.
All done.
Simple as can be. I used Wireless Tether (the one that can't be found in the market), the beta version at that, & works fine. Easy as pie.
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MrSmith317 said:
Most everything you're going to need is in the stickies here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1392
There are tons of threads on unlocking, rooting, ROM'ing, and Wifi Tether. So strap on your learning helmet because it's quite a bit different from the way you're used to working on the X. However if you have a fundamental knowledge of ADB and fastboot you should be good to go.
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Thanks everybody for the responses, I can't wait to get my new device! Hopefully this stuff comes easy for me because of my previous experience with the DX. I am however, not too familiar with the ADB interface. I have done quite a bit of modding and flashing my X, "semi-manually" rooting my device before Z4root hit the market, but I never spent any time with ADB or "pushing" files, and manually rooting. I hope it's more easy than hard, I just got to make sure I don't run into anything tricky that could potentially ruin or brick it...
GB or ICS for tether
Sorry for the noob question but been combing the threads for some answers to this - I have only gotten the wireless tether to connect once (on pc) after experimenting with both the most recent beta as well as the 2.0.7 version of the app. I have seen people say the beta only works with ICS based roms but not sure if that is verified. I am running Nils Business GingerSense and love the rom, can't get the tether to work!
I got the 2.0.7 running and connected my pc, after I stopped the tether and tried to start up again I couldn't even see my rezound. Now I can't get my pc or transformer to see the wifi at all. Even going back to beta... any help and/or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Hey guys I recently got the Amaze (2 days ago). When I got it, it was on GB but I went to T-mobile to get a new sim and the guy updated my phone to ICS. Now ive tried rooting it but it does not work, i tried with the all tool kit program and the one click root. IS their anything I am doing wrong? Also do I have to be in recovery mode or can I be at the home screen? Debugging is on.
The only thing I can tell your doing wrong is your not reading enough. There is an Amaze Bible. There are How To Root Tutorials. It's been asked multiple times.
I haven't used All In One (AIO) Tool Kit but I think there's a Tutorial.
Sorry..its just frustrating coming to a forum and everyone ask the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over......you catch my drift?
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pakakid said:
Hey guys I recently got the Amaze (2 days ago). When I got it, it was on GB but I went to T-mobile to get a new sim and the guy updated my phone to ICS. Now ive tried rooting it but it does not work, i tried with the all tool kit program and the one click root. IS their anything I am doing wrong? Also do I have to be in recovery mode or can I be at the home screen? Debugging is on.
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If you searched the word "root" in my thread, there are many posts mentioning that it does not work and I said I was gonna eventually fix it.
On other terms, flash this in recovery
Try the tool kit again, note that you have to install a custom recovery before trying to root via the tool kit, once you have a custom recovery, boot into recovery then hit the root option, it should ask you to press enter once you're in recovery, do this and you shall be rooted.
Dark Nightmare said:
Try the tool kit again, note that you have to install a custom recovery before trying to root via the tool kit, once you have a custom recovery, boot into recovery then hit the root option, it should ask you to press enter once you're in recovery, do this and you shall be rooted.
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As mentioned below, this might not be working for everyone. It pushed all the files for me but did not result in root. Flashing the superuser zip linked below is what finally worked for me.
hasoon2000 said:
If you searched the word "root" in my thread, there are many posts mentioning that it does not work and I said I was gonna eventually fix it.
On other terms, flash this in recovery
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Double0EK said:
The only thing I can tell your doing wrong is your not reading enough. There is an Amaze Bible. There are How To Root Tutorials. It's been asked multiple times.
I haven't used All In One (AIO) Tool Kit but I think there's a Tutorial.
Sorry..its just frustrating coming to a forum and everyone ask the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over......you catch my drift?
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On a separate note,
I very much appreciate the help that can be received here and there quite a few tutorial threads. The problem I think some people have, including me, is that what is written doesn't always make sense to those who don't live and breathe android. I'm fairly tech savvy (have built computers, know basic bash scripting, and have spent excessive amounts of time troubleshooting and hacking in Linux) but instructions like "flash stock RUU in hboot" don't make much sense until you've spent a lot of time reading.
Hasoon's tool is very close to what is needed. Hopefully whatever issue there is with the root option can be fixed. Or maybe it's just a matter of better understanding of how to use it.
droidux said:
As mentioned below, this might not be working for everyone. It pushed all the files for me but did not result in root. Flashing the superuser zip linked below is what finally worked for me.
On a separate note,
I very much appreciate the help that can be received here and there quite a few tutorial threads. The problem I think some people have, including me, is that what is written doesn't always make sense to those who don't live and breathe android. I'm fairly tech savvy (have built computers, know basic bash scripting, and have spent excessive amounts of time troubleshooting and hacking in Linux) but instructions like "flash stock RUU in hboot" don't make much sense until you've spent a lot of time reading.
Hasoon's tool is very close to what is needed. Hopefully whatever issue there is with the root option can be fixed. Or maybe it's just a matter of better understanding of how to use it.
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That's why we have an amaze bible thread bro, we have every and anything about the amaze from the simplest term broken down and explained, that includes but not limited to hboot, s-off, fastboot, bootloader, etc. Check it, you'll be glad you did.
droidux said:
As mentioned below, this might not be working for everyone. It pushed all the files for me but did not result in root. Flashing the superuser zip linked below is what finally worked for me.
On a separate note,
I very much appreciate the help that can be received here and there quite a few tutorial threads. The problem I think some people have, including me, is that what is written doesn't always make sense to those who don't live and breathe android. I'm fairly tech savvy (have built computers, know basic bash scripting, and have spent excessive amounts of time troubleshooting and hacking in Linux) but instructions like "flash stock RUU in hboot" don't make much sense until you've spent a lot of time reading.
Hasoon's tool is very close to what is needed. Hopefully whatever issue there is with the root option can be fixed. Or maybe it's just a matter of better understanding of how to use it.
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Google is your friend. I taught myself many things from Google before I asked a question. If I am TRULY stuck, I'll ask a question.
Look at the threads I made, I rarely ask a question because I found it from Google.
You can learn a lot by yourself and just searching stuff online. Not that hard lol
hasoon2000 said:
Google is your friend. I taught myself many things from Google before I asked a question. If I am TRULY stuck, I'll ask a question.
Look at the threads I made, I rarely ask a question because I found it from Google.
You can learn a lot by yourself and just searching stuff online. Not that hard lol
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I completely agree. I've taught myself tons about programming and such using Google, but you also have to have enough background knowledge to know what to look for and recognize when you find it. I've mostly asked questions here but it wasn't until I did a lot searching and trying things. Eventually, when something doesn't work you can stop and ask a question or keep messing around. In the later case, you either brick the phone or become one of the experts (after bricking the phone ).
Problem with google is that it often points to a thread here which invariably results in someone new asking a question that's been asked before. Happens in all forums.
Dark Nightmare said:
That's why we have an amaze bible thread bro, we have every and anything about the amaze from the simplest term broken down and explained, that includes but not limited to hboot, s-off, fastboot, bootloader, etc. Check it, you'll be glad you did.
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I did.