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I Just got my thunderbolt and I wanna root it but am having trouble finding confirmation on a safe method to use for after the 2.2.1 OTA. Please help!?
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openfac3 said:
I Just got my thunderbolt and I wanna root it but am having trouble finding confirmation on a safe method to use for after the 2.2.1 OTA. Please help!?
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No offense, but you haven't looked hard at all. Everything you need to know is stickied at the top of the Q&A thread. There's also a link the my sig.
OK well let me ask this then. . . What is the best way for me to do it. Is there any "oneclick"methods that would be really good for me to use?
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openfac3 said:
OK well let me ask this then. . . What is the best way for me to do it. Is there any "oneclick"methods that would be really good for me to use?
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The only method I'd ever recommend that is like a one click method is the Revolution method, but the drawback to that is undoing the S-Off is harder than the old jcase method. I can't recommend any "one click" based of the jcase method because there's too many floating around out there and unless you know the exploits being used, they're unreliable. The Revolution method is the current preferred method, and can be undone. It's preferred because it wipes not data and all you need to do after using it is to flash SuperUser and a recovery of your choice. I believe those can be found in the wiki unrEVOked maintains, as well as other places.
With the revolution method is it easy to boot in recovery and flash different roms or do you have to go through the whole rooting method everything? Thanks for your help by the way.
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openfac3 said:
With the revolution method is it easy to boot in recovery and flash different roms or do you have to go through the whole rooting method everything? Thanks for your help by the way.
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It's just as easy as anything else once you have clockworkmod flashed. Replacing the ROM doesn't remove S-Off or erase your recovery. I also like to point out that Revolution doesn't really root a device, it merely turns S-off so that you can root and flash a custom recovery. But once S-Off is done, the rest is as easy as flashing a couple files. Once you're to that point, you can wipe and flash ROMs all day. If you need some help or a walk through on some of this, PM me.
Just rooted my Thunderbolt after the Gingerbread update using Revolution method. Happy to say I am rooted with S-off. Have the latest recovery downloaded with my current Rom backed up. Next move is to download a custom Rom. I waited for this update for what reason I don't know to root my Thunderbolt.
What Rom to choose? There are so many. This is the fun part.
Vinny
I just came from a g2 and must say I'm glad I did. Now time to start flashing roms. I was able to get phone unlocked and I got a custom recovery. No s_off.
I know s_off was needed for custom roms and to flash recoveryfor the g2.
Am I correct to think I need s_off to flash roms/kernels/mods?
Thanks in advance
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Spastic909 said:
I just came from a g2 and must say I'm glad I did. Now time to start flashing roms. I was able to get phone unlocked and I got a custom recovery. No s_off.
I know s_off was needed for custom roms and to flash recoveryfor the g2.
Am I correct to think I need s_off to flash roms/kernels/mods?
Thanks in advance
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S-off is not needed for anything really, other than flashing custom splash screens.
Install 4Ext recovery and it will flash kernels for you in recovery just as a recovery on a device with s-off would. IF you are unlocked and have a custom recovery you should be good to go, if the recovery is CWM I and nearly everyone here would advice you to switch to 4Ext just to make your life easier with wifi problems.
You can flash roms how your phone is right now through recovery with no problem though.
Sweet. Was used to needing soff for the g2. And I agree 4ext is awesome.
Just to make sure flashing is done the same as on my g2 through recovery right?
Thanks
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Oh wait....the bootloader is unlocked....is that the same as root? I wouldn't think so but phones are different.
Cheers
Yea no root access. Can you point me too an easy link or tutorial please?
Sorry
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Spastic909 said:
Oh wait....the bootloader is unlocked....is that the same as root? I wouldn't think so but phones are different.
Cheers
Yea no root access. Can you point me too an easy link or tutorial please?
Sorry
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Not the same. After you unlock the bootloader, you can root the phone (SuperUser App).
Follow these instructions starting from post 3 to get a custom recovery and root access.
That was so much easier than I expected. It was a lot harder with the G2. Thanks again
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Get guys...I finally got the bootloader unlocked, time to root! I had planned to use the method by hasoon 2000 but after I downloaded winrar I tried to get his toolkit and it won't let me in the download page. Any ideas and is this the best method for perm s off?
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Link works fine for me.
http://d-h.st/mue
Thanks man, I really appreciate the help. That's not the page that came up for me..Lol. when it comes to the recovery, what would you suggest.. CWM or the ext4? Sorry, I'm a noob.
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coachmoore said:
Thanks man, I really appreciate the help. That's not the page that came up for me..Lol. when it comes to the recovery, what would you suggest.. CWM or the ext4? Sorry, I'm a noob.
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Ext4, simplest touch recovery with support.
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Thanks! I asked on that particular thread, but you seem to have alot if knowledge on it, so I'll just ask here as well. Since I already have bootloader unlocked, do I just jump right over to the recovery selection, then to perm root? Also.. when do I need to plug my phone in and do I need to be just normal on or in the screen from volume down and power? Does it give superuser and busy box? Sorry about all the dumb noob questions, just don't want to brick this thing.
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coachmoore said:
Thanks! I asked on that particular thread, but you seem to have alot if knowledge on it, so I'll just ask here as well. Since I already have bootloader unlocked, do I just jump right over to the recovery selection, then to perm root? Also.. when do I need to plug my phone in and do I need to be just normal on or in the screen from volume down and power? Does it give superuser and busy box? Sorry about all the dumb noob questions, just don't want to brick this thing.
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At least you're being nice about it, that counts for something, okay here goes:
1. Yes, go straight to recovery because you'll need it to root.
2. Rooting only gives you super user, not busybox, but you can always download busybox from the android market
3. You can be on normal screen or fastboot, it doesn't matter, the tool will detect which one you are on and reboot it into whichever screen it needs. Remember to turn usb debugging on so the tool can find the phone.
4. You can't brick if you're not s-off
You can also have a look see in the amaze bible thread, we give a lot of info about this device in there, I'd be happy to help you once you are willing to work with me as well and once you read instructions veeerry carefully before trying anything.
Gotta be nice when asking dumb questions! Lmao!!! I'm not completely new to this, my G2 was rooted and I was a flashaholic...Lol. For some reason, this just seems much more daunting.
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Also..do I need to back up this room that's in here now, before I try rooting in case something goes wrong?
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And it says flash your kernel. Do I need to get one and put it in my sd card?
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coachmoore said:
And it says flash your kernel. Do I need to get one and put it in my sd card?
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Ignore the kernel option unless you're installing a new rom, no you don't need to backup if you're just rooting the device, but you can make a backup and keep it just in case you need it, it's not that daunting when you get the hang of it like I did, this was my very first HTC device, so unlike you, I didn't have a little previous experience lol.
Coachmoore - its safe to have atleast one backup before flashing a different Rom. Just in case the Rom you want to flash might of downloaded corrupt or if you get stuck in bootloops.
If you're using 4EXT recovery then don't worry about kernel flashing. It will flash it for you. Any other recovery won't.
Just he sure to let it boot 2times before thinking anything is wrong.
Edit...damnit I take too long to reply..lol
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Ok,2 more questions and i promise ill shut up. I was gonna use a new rom so is that what it means by flash kernel? And it says this doesnt give s-off... i thought that was rooting. What is the difference? The whole reason for wanting to root is to use differe3nt roms, oc, etc... can u do that with s-on?
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Coachmoore - its safe to have atleast one backup before flashing a different Rom. Just in case the Rom you want to flash might of downloaded corrupt or if you get stuck in bootloops.
If you're using 4EXT recovery then don't worry about kernel flashing. It will flash it for you. Any other recovery won't.
Just he sure to let it boot 2times before thinking anything is wrong.
Edit...damnit I take too long to reply..lol
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Ok, how do I back this one up? I've only done that with Rom manager and it has to have root.
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coachmoore said:
Ok, how do I back this one up? I've only done that with Rom manager and it has to have root.
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When in recovery, choose the backup/restore option to backup your current rom. S-off is not the same as rooting, read the amaze bible thread to know the difference of the two.
Thanks for all of your help!
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Did volume down/power but didn't see anything about backing up.
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4EXT is a touch recovery. There's a thread in the Development section. Read the OP of it. There should be screen shots of how its supposed to look like.
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Thanks for all of your help, guys!! I am rooted! Couldn't have done it without you guys help..again, thanks!
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Hi Guys...
Just got an insurance replacement....
Running 2.06
Did moonshine s-off but need to unlock bootloader also so I can load recoveries....
Can someone please help me.
When I try to install supercid....I get install failed.
Thanks!!
If you are S-Off then the phone is unlocked and you can flash the recovery provided you know what you are doing.
ahart814 said:
Hi Guys...
Just got an insurance replacement....
Running 2.06
Did moonshine s-off but need to unlock bootloader also so I can load recoveries....
Can someone please help me.
When I try to install supercid....I get install failed.
Thanks!!
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Your unlocked so now go in the app store and get "ROM manager" which will flash you ClockwordMod Recovery. (Easiest way IMO)
I am an idiot....I do know what I am doing but didn't realize moonshine it all in one step.
All good now...instalingl twrp
Or get Goo Manager and load TWRP
I'm new to the phone world but I'm trying to get up the nerve to root phone but I don't feel Like I'm tech savvy enough to do it,the whole unlock Bootloader because I have (2.06)..it just sounds like too many things can go wrong...any advice?
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Lavender _Goomz said:
I'm new to the phone world but I'm trying to get up the nerve to root phone but I don't feel Like I'm tech savvy enough to do it,the whole unlock Bootloader because I have (2.06)..it just sounds like too many things can go wrong...any advice?
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Its not that hard man really just read read read moonshine basicly does everything for you. You just got to know a little bit about using android adb.
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Lavender _Goomz said:
I'm new to the phone world but I'm trying to get up the nerve to root phone but I don't feel Like I'm tech savvy enough to do it,the whole unlock Bootloader because I have (2.06)..it just sounds like too many things can go wrong...any advice?
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The easiest method really is to dl the Ubuntu 32 bit iso and make a bootable cd/usb of it and do moonshine from within the live portion of that iso. takes all of 30 mins and most of the time completes without issues everytime like clockwork.
jake.corey.jacobs said:
The easiest method really is to dl the Ubuntu 32 bit iso and make a bootable cd/usb of it and do moonshine from within the live portion of that iso. takes all of 30 mins and most of the time completes without issues everytime like clockwork.
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You don't need to download Ubuntu anymore they added windows support I moonshined using windows xp
4.3 Carbonized DNA!!
Yes I did it the other day. There are some good videos on YouTube that help. Got an error and for some reason my phone was showing up until I put it in the adjacent USB port.
*I think it's USB port related, not software*
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coachcrey said:
You don't need to download Ubuntu anymore they added windows support I moonshined using windows xp
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Yes, but using windows brings a lot more chance of error due to drivers and other bs, that's why I said the easiest way, was using Ubuntu.
jake.corey.jacobs said:
Yes, but using windows brings a lot more chance of error due to drivers and other bs, that's why I said the easiest way, was using Ubuntu.
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i did ubuntu the first time, then i went back to stock to get my data working again and did it the window's way and no problems here!
Lavender _Goomz said:
I'm new to the phone world but I'm trying to get up the nerve to root phone but I don't feel Like I'm tech savvy enough to do it,the whole unlock Bootloader because I have (2.06)..it just sounds like too many things can go wrong...any advice?
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In the moonshine thread in the general section, i give a detailed step by step with links to all drivers needed. Its really easy
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Hey guys, this thread seemed on topic for my question. I have a used DNA on the way, I presume it has the new firmware.
Coming from a Rezound with S-OFF and unlocked bootloader, I want to be able to flash ROMs and kernels on my DNA. Do I just need to get S-OFF and then I can load custom recovery and flash whatever I want? This is what it sounds like, but just wanted to clarify. Thanks!
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ecetim said:
Hey guys, this thread seemed on topic for my question. I have a used DNA on the way, I presume it has the new firmware.
Coming from a Rezound with S-OFF and unlocked bootloader, I want to be able to flash ROMs and kernels on my DNA. Do I just need to get S-OFF and then I can load custom recovery and flash whatever I want? This is what it sounds like, but just wanted to clarify. Thanks!
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Yes
donnyp1 said:
In the moonshine thread in the general section, i give a detailed step by step with links to all drivers needed. Its really easy
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I have not been following the DEV scene for this device in awhile. At this point even with the latest firmware and latest hboot you can achieve S-OFF?
Moonshined with win 7 64bit. Failed a bunch of times 4th time it worked. Same USB port.
I have a few questions lol. I have looked and i havn't found a good guide to unlock the bootloader. Can someone tell me a good guide to do this. I want to unlock the bootloader, root, flash cwm and a rom. I was looking through the roms and i saw pacman which is what i will probably be flashing. Thanks. I am not a noob to flashing just to this phone lol. And i have never messed with a lg before.
Follow the Unlock Bootloader for Noobs video... no other way for now. Follow the steps closely, too... I may have perma-locked my phone.... grrrrr.
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pitbullmommy45245 said:
I have a few questions lol. I have looked and i havn't found a good guide to unlock the bootloader. Can someone tell me a good guide to do this. I want to unlock the bootloader, root, flash cwm and a rom. I was looking through the roms and i saw pacman which is what i will probably be flashing. Thanks. I am not a noob to flashing just to this phone lol. And i have never messed with a lg before.
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this post may help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277639
LaDY Vengeance said:
Follow the Unlock Bootloader for Noobs video... no other way for now. Follow the steps closely, too... I may have perma-locked my phone.... grrrrr.
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ya i'm soooo confused. i'm not new to rooting but this is confusing as hell lol
pitbullmommy45245 said:
ya i'm soooo confused. i'm not new to rooting but this is confusing as hell lol
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if you are looking for a easy and fast root take a look here..i just did it :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439667