Want to unlock your bootloader to install a custom recovery and root your One but have no idea how because you have a Mac?
Never fear, Gunnyman is here.
The procedure is actually pretty painless and only takes a few minutes
Some prerequisites:
ADB and Fastboot binaries for OS X, I've attached them to this post.
Your recovery of choice, I'm using Clockwork Mod Recovery, because TWRP seems to have problems with some Aroma installer based ROMS. Get CWM for the One from here
SuperUser.zip
a Unix friendly text editor. I really like Text Wrangler and it's free.
Android File Transfer for Mac macs don't work with MTP mode without this.
In developer Options on the phone, turn on USB Debugging
EDIT:
Thanks to user Shivasmith I now know you can skip textwrangler and
If you hold down the "Alt" (i.e. Option) key on the Mac keyboard in terminal you can do a "column select."
So when you generate the codes for the HTCdev unlock website, you can just do a straight copy-paste without going into TextWrangler. It made it that much quicker
So thanks for the tip!
I've been using macs for 10 years and never knew that.
1. Unzip the adb and fastboot binaries and put them where you can find them. I have a directory on my Mac called /Android and that's where my phone stuff lives, but you can put it anywhere.
2. Put the cwm recovery (or twrp if you prefer) in the same folder as adb and fastboot.
3. Got to htcdev.com and create an account there if you don't already have one.
4. Log in to htcdev.com and choose unlock bootloader.
5. pick the last option for Unlisted device.
6. Open a terminal window and navigate to where you installed fastboot,adb, and your recovery eg: cd /Users/Gunnyman/Android
7. In Terminal execute the following commands ./adb reboot bootloader once in bootloader mode In terminal execute the following command: ./fastboot oem get_identifier_token
8. Open Text Wrangler
9. Copy the output from the terminal window into Text Wrangler make sure you include every line AFTER "please cut the following message"
10. Use Text Wrangler to DELETE (bootloader) from every line and make sure the columns line up exactly.
11. Copy and Paste this output into the box you are provided on HTC Dev. This part is quite annoying, getting the lines to line up.
12. Submit your token. When successful you will be sent a key via email.
13. Put the Unlock.bin file you got via email in the same directory as adb and fastboot on your mac.
14. execute the following command in terminal with the phone in fastboot mode ./fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
15. Say yes to the prompts on the phone. Bootloader will unlock and the phone will be factory reset (there is NO way to avoid this)
16. OK Now the bootloader is unlocked. Time to install a recovery. In Terminal ./adb reboot bootloader
17. In terminal ./fastboot flash recovery name_of_the_recovery.img
18. After recovery has flashed POWER DOWN PHONE COMPLETELY Then restart it
19. connect phone to the Mac Android File Transfer should fire up
20. Put the Superuser.zip file on your phone
21. in Terminal ./adb reboot recovery
22. Flash the SuperUser.zip in recovery.
23. Pat yourself on the back your phone is now rooted.
great tutorial...thanks. quick question since i have the dev edition (unlock bootlader) can i just follow all these steps but go straight to # 16 to root my One?
thanks again.
Absolutely
WHEN I enter the "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin i get a "denied " message in the terminal can anyone figure this out for me
What are the cons of rooting the phone and installing a custom recovery?
I know that it voids the warranty. Is there anything else besides that?
Some people reported some functions not working.
Or is that just when you install a custom ROM?
pedromartinez1983 said:
WHEN I enter the "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin i get a "denied " message in the terminal can anyone figure this out for me
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I've seen it once before. It was solved by creating a new account on HTC.dev. And getting a new key.
No cons. Rooting doesn't do anything except add access to the super user account built into the device.
gunnyman said:
No cons. Rooting doesn't do anything except add access to the super user account built into the device.
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Thanks man
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gunnyman said:
No cons. Rooting doesn't do anything except add access to the super user account built into the device.
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Gunny! Good to see you made the right moves for this phone too!
Im reading stuff about att updating that wont allow to unlock bootloader? Is this true?
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MrPlNK said:
Gunny! Good to see you made the right moves for this phone too!
Im reading stuff about att updating that wont allow to unlock bootloader? Is this true?
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Not so far.
SU keeps aborting installation when I try to install it, any ideas?
broopa said:
SU keeps aborting installation when I try to install it, any ideas?
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Youre flashing zip from recovery?
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Youre flashing zip from recovery?
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Yeah, from CWM. I tried fixing permissions with no luck.
broopa said:
Yeah, from CWM. I tried fixing permissions with no luck.
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Did you turn phone on when you flashed recovery and then turn off then boot to recovery?
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I turned off phone, booted phone into BL menu then from there into CWM.
broopa said:
I turned off phone, booted phone into BL menu then from there into CWM.
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Did you let the phone turn on and boot and then turn it off? Its important because when you unlocked bootloader/flashed recovery it completely reset your system meaning you need to boot it up and let it install the necessary stuff during boot animation (why it always takes so long the first time you boot up)
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I am pretty sure I did, I will reflash the recovery and see if that fixes it.
Edit: I just noticed I am unable to go back and reflash the the recovery. Is there a stock att version without root and CWM already on them so I can start from scratch?
Nice one gunnyman. Never disappoint. Its actually simpler to do on a mac because there isn't any driver installation. I just hope that AT&T allows us to do this for a while so that all of us here can get out key. Thats really all you need. You don't even need to do it, but its always a good idea to just get the key so if AT&T decides to block it again, you're safe.
If you guys are having trouble getting TWRP or CWS to work, make sure you have fastboot turned off in the power settings. It caused mine to not mount data sometimes.
This is a good right up. Finally have a way to do this on my Mac
Related
Video walk-thru:
Also dowload video:
http://androidrooted.com/file/HTCEvo3D/rooting/NewRoot6512/HowToRootHTCEvo3DNew.mp4
This new rooting method from HTC works on software version 2.08.651.2 and later using HTC's unlock method. You can also do it on all platforms including Windows, Linux, and Mac.
*Note - This root method does give you full root and you can flash new ROMs and kernels. Please see 2nd post on how to flash a new kernel!!!
*Note2 - This one's only tested with Sprint Evo 3D, haven't tested with Evo 3D GSM.
Before we begin, check the software number on your phone by going to Settings->About Phone->Software Information.
Your software number should be 2.08.651.2 or LATER. If not, go do the software update under Settings->System Updates->HTC software update and start over.
For Mac users, please replace "fastboot" with "./fastboot-mac" in the instructions below.
For Linux users, please replace "fastboot" with "./fastboot-linux" in the instructions below.
Step 1. Download rootevo3dnew.zip file and unzip to root folder of your hard disk or desktop.
DOWNLOAD HERE or download the attachment below!
Step 2. Put your Evo 3D in fastboot mode by first going to Settings->Power and make sure "Fast boot" is checked off.
Step 3. Turn off your phone then power up by holding down Power Button and Volume Down button.
Step 4. Hit Power again to enter Fastboot.
Step 5. Connect your Evo 3D to your computer, your phone should say "Fastboot USB".
Step 6. For Windows, install the HTC drivers HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe in the zip file. For Linux and Mac you don't need to install drivers.
Step 7. Open up a command prompt in Windows by typing "cmd" under Start->Search and for Linux and Mac, open up a terminal.
Step 8. Go browse into the directory where you unzipped rootevo3dnew.zip, for Windows:
cd \rootevo3dnew
or
cd Desktop\rootevo3dnew
if you unzipped to your desktop.
For Mac and Linux, likewise:
cd /rootevo3dnew
or where you unzipped the files to.
Step 9. Next type:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
You should get a bunch of code. If you don't, you have an older OTA, go do the software update under Settings->System Updates->HTC software update and start over.
Step 10. Now, copy everything starting with <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>> and ending with <<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>> .
*Note - In Windows, when you copy, sometimes it adds a white space to the beginning, if you get errors, try copying the token to Notepad then getting rid of spaces before pasting it to HTC's site.
Step 11. Go to HTCDev.com and sign up as a user. Then goto Unlock Bootloader->Get Started->Begin Unlock Bootloader. Agree to the legal terms, proceed all the way to Step 10 and paste the token you just copied.
Step 12. If you get errors, try the Notepad tip above, otherwise you should be getting a file called Unlock_code.bin as an attachment in your e-mail.
Download this file off your e-mail then copy the file over to the rootevo3dnew directory.
Step 13. Next go back to your command prompt/terminal and type:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Step 14. Go to your phone and hit the Volume Up button and then Power button to unlock bootloader.
Step 15. If you got this far, congratulations, your Evo 3D's bootloader has been unlocked!!!
Step 16. Your phone will reboot.
Step 17. Put your Evo 3D in fastboot mode by first going to Settings->Power and make sure "Fast boot" is checked off. (Again, yes).
Turn off your phone then power up by holding down Power Button and Volume Down button.
Hit Power again to enter Fastboot.
Step 18. Type the following to install ClockworkMod Recovery:
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img
Step 19. Go back to your phone and choose Bootloader then hit the Power Button.
Then choose Recovery then hit the Power Button.
Step 20. When you get Revolutionary CWM blue menus, go to "mounts and storage" using your Volume buttons and hit the Power button.
Then choose "mount USB storage" and hit the Power button.
Step 21. Go to your computer and copy over su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip to your Evo 3D.
Step 22. Go back to your phone and hit Power button to get out of USB mode. Then choose "+++++Go Back+++++" and hit the Power button.
Then choose "install zip from sdcard" and hit the Power button.
Then choose "choose zip from sdcard" and hit the Power button.
Then choose su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip and hit the Power button.
Choose "Yes" and hit the Power button.
Step 23. Reboot and enjoy root!
I recommend Synergy ROM btw, go install this ROM!
FAQ
After rooting my Evo 3D using HTC Unlock method, I still get S-ON?
It doesn't matter, the HTC Unlock method gives you a fully unlocked bootloader, the S-ON is meaningless once you unlock as you can install recovery and ROMs.
Can I still flash new kernels?
Yes, you can flash new kernels, you just have to launch clockworkmod recovery from fasboot.
Thanks to user Doomstang and guys at Revolutionary.io for the Recovery!
files
Mirrors here!
http://www.multiupload.com/9SAQPK0A20
You need to launch ClockworkMod Recovery from fastboot to flash kernels, otherwise you might brick your phone while trying to flash 2.3.3 ROMs, but here's a video tutorial on how to flash kernels/ROMs from fastboot:
See, I have been telling y'all this forever...and a day
I've seen this from Godzson thread found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225264
But I really like your walkthrough. thanks for shariing.
this isn't development! it goes in general
It should be noted that this method of unlocking may void your warranty or parts of your warranty. I haven't had time to read the policy on unlocking through HTC, but I am pretty sure they are not going to let everyone just unlock the phone and go crazy flashing stuff without some sort of protection against a bunch of bricked devices being returned under warranty.
housry23 said:
It should be noted that this method of unlocking may void your warranty or parts of your warranty. I haven't had time to read the policy on unlocking through HTC, but I am pretty sure they are not going to let everyone just unlock the phone and go crazy flashing stuff without some sort of protection against a bunch of bricked devices being returned under warranty.
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You are correct my son, LOL. HTC has stated that unlocking your bootloader does, in fact, void part, or all of your warranty. I'll stick with my Revolutionary/AlphaRex method thank you... But I do thank you for your time in your post OP..
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NewZJ said:
this isn't development! it goes in general
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Seriously dude, quit with this crap. Who made you a mod?
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NewZJ said:
this isn't development! it goes in general
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Then the other STICKIED Root guides should be in General also?
NewZJ said:
this isn't development! it goes in general
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What a troll..
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i need sum help im new to mac and im trying to enter the command but it says
-bash: fastboot-mac: command not found
im trying to figure this out . can anyone help out why it would say this
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i need sum help im new to mac and im trying to enter the command but it says
-bash: fastboot-mac: command not found
im trying to figure this out . can anyone help out why it would say this
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Instead of fastboot-mac, try ./fastboot-mac
Vivix729 said:
Instead of fastboot-mac, try ./fastboot-mac
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ill try thAT right now um im new to mac its the only computer around that i can get is the -bash supposed to be there i cant remember it being there for the other time i did temp root
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ill try thAT right now um im new to mac its the only computer around that i can get is the -bash supposed to be there i cant remember it being there for the other time i did temp root
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bash is just the output message from the unix shell.
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bash is just the output message from the unix shell.
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MacBookPro:/ eric$ cd / rootevo3dnew
MacBookPro:/ eric$ ./fastboot-mac oem get_identifier_token
-bash: ./fastboot-mac: No such file or directory
thats what i get. i dont understand why this wont work i have the android sdk drivers that htc says to install
my phone is under fastboot usb it has the new update with hboot1.50.0000
Execellent video & instructions!!!
I'M ROOTED AGAIN!!!!!
Leoisright said:
Seriously dude, quit with this crap. Who made you a mod?
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i did it to all the others, this isn't the first of this kind, or the second. i wasn't choosing sides. eventually one will win out and be stickied and i prefer it be from somebody who will keep maintenance on the thread instead of somebody who creates it for the thanks or for notoriety.
Try browsing to the directory where u unzipped the files first such as:
cd /rootevo3dnew
For mac and Linux looks like u r in the root directory there.
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Go away with your dopey one liners. Who cares what you have to say..... "hmmmmmm. I might try this rom out" Don't try it..... Op doesn't care about your one liners.
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hahah ok guess i didnt have fully adb set up and fast boot and all that process damn this is not for an average user i spent 6 hours researching all this damn i think i got it working now fastboot and adb but now to see about this unlock thanks for all your help ppl
Hi all,
I am trying to write software that runs on the PC, and uses adb/fastboot commands to the devices.
I know that there are manuall methods to get into the fastboot mode, but I am looking for a way to do that automaticlly from software, very similar has the RUU of HTC does.
Do you have any idea how they do it?
thanks
mishelkosa said:
Hi all,
I am trying to write software that runs on the PC, and uses adb/fastboot commands to the devices.
I know that there are manuall methods to get into the fastboot mode, but I am looking for a way to do that automaticlly from software, very similar has the RUU of HTC does.
Do you have any idea how they do it?
thanks
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Adb reboot bootloader
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Thanks for the quick reply,
I have tried "adb reboot fastboot" but I get the message "error:closed".
I am not working on a rooted phone.
My objective is to write an automatic executable from PC, like RUU,
that will open root and/or flash, push new system image.
new phones on HTC and Samsung have unlocked boot loaders which allow to flash and update ROM or images.
But in order to do that the user has to get manually to fastboot.
Is there any other method to get into fastboot in a non-rooted phones?
thanks
mishelkosa said:
Thanks for the quick reply,
I have tried "adb reboot fastboot" but I get the message "error:closed".
I am not working on a rooted phone.
My objective is to write an automatic executable from PC, like RUU,
that will open root and/or flash, push new system image.
new phones on HTC and Samsung have unlocked boot loaders which allow to flash and update ROM or images.
But in order to do that the user has to get manually to fastboot.
Is there any other method to get into fastboot in a non-rooted phones?
thanks
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I assume you have USB debugging enabled? I have never seen the error closed message before. Even unrooted adb reboot works
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Thanks for the quick reply,
I have tried "adb reboot fastboot" but I get the message "error:closed".
I am not working on a rooted phone.
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try "adb boot bootloader" instead.
(i got here with the same problem and this worked for me so i just wanna update this old thread)
Hi everyone im new to the Evo LTE scene. I come from the Epic Touch so rooting is completely different so i was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction on how to root the Evo lte, and do i need to have s-off ( i dont even know what this means LOL) and root in order to flash or just be rooted and have a recovery installed.
and last how can i tell what Hboot i have as it seems 1.19 is the newest ?
Thanks
You only need to unlock, s-off is only available for hboot 1.12 and a downgrade process is being refined for 1.15 and 1.19. Unlock the bootloader and flash recovery. You can unlock manually through htc dev or use Regawmod in original development. To avoid any unnecessary issues you would probably be better off unlocking manually.
HTC Dev Unlock
Requirements
HTC Drivers
ADB Tools Mini SDK
Setup
Install HTC Drivers if necessary
Extract ADB Tools anywhere, doesnt matter
Open ADB Tools and hold shift+right click, select open command window here
In phone settings, enable usb debugging and disable fasboot
Connect the phone to pc
Steps
In the command window type adb start-server
Next type adb reboot bootloader
Select fastboot
Type fastboot devices to make sure you are connected
Type fastboot oem get_identifier_token
Right click and select mark, click and drag from the top arrows to the bottom arrows and make sure not to highlight any empty spaces as this will confuse the website, right click and it will be saved to clipboard
Now go to HTC Dev and if you don't already have an account, sign up for it
Go to unlock bootloader and select other supported models and accept the agreements
Skip the steps until you get the to token submit window and paste the token you copied earlier and submit.
Go to your email and download the unlock_bin code
Put the code in the ADB Tools folder
Type fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
When the phone prompt comes up to unlock bootloader hit yes, now you are unlocked, re-enable usb debugging and disable fastboot
Type adb reboot bootloader
Type fastboot devices to make sure phone connected
Type fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.0-jewel.img
Type erase cache
Reboot phone and you will have unlock and recovery, all thats missing is to restart phone in bootloader and select recovery to flash a rom. Wipe Dalvik, cache, Factory reset, system and then install the rom. If it doesn't boot, extract the boot.img from the rom and put it in the adb folder and in fastboot type fastboot flash boot boot.img and reboot
om4 said:
You only need to unlock, s-off is only available for hboot 1.12 and a downgrade process is being refined for 1.15 and 1.19. Unlock the bootloader and flash recovery. You can unlock manually through htc dev or use Regawmod in original development. To avoid any unnecessary issues you would probably be better off unlocking manually.
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Okay thank you for your quick response. I haven't messed with HTC since I had a Hero back in 2009 ?
Edit:
Wow thank you so much!! I wish I could thank you more than once! Lol
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thanks was able to do it!
daniel4653 said:
one more question when i get to htc dev i select "all other supported models" correct ?
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yezzuuRRR!!!!:good:
evo401 said:
yezzuuRRR!!!!:good:
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Got it all up and running now on CM10 10/13 build. Thanks !
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daniel4653 said:
Got it all up and running now on CM10 10/13 build. Thanks !
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i flashed cm10 the other day but i didnt rock it for long.. let me kno how the battery life is for u
evo401 said:
i flashed cm10 the other day but i didnt rock it for long.. let me kno how the battery life is for u
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First charge so far 82%-44% 2 hours and 23 mins screen time. Auto brightness and all syncs on (FB twitter instagram email, etc. ) can easily get 4hrs+ screentime on this ROM :thumbup:
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hi, I have done all I could find on this site and others to no avail. I would be so thankful if there is just one person out there who can help me get this done! I have htc evo 4g lte with hboot 1.19, 2.13.651.1 and all I have been trying to do is get root with superuser. i tried to unlock and s-off too just to see if i could get closer to superuser and i am so stuck. i have windows 8 x64 and windows 7 x32 available to use. help! please! thanks!
This is the guide I used before s-off was available through dirtyracuns. It's pretty straightforward. If you're bootloader is unlocked already then all you need to do it flash the superuser zip from the guide through recovery.
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-4g-l...tc-evo-4g-lte-unlock-bootloadertwrp-recovery/
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I have nothing altered yet. i've tried that, and command prompt sat there forever waiting to see my device, which it never does. never got the token. also, in my device manager it doesn't read ADB Interface > My HTC-- it reads Android USB Devices > My HTC. not sure if that might be an indication of what is/isn't installed/configured [im]properly on my computer.
go here http://unlimited.io/dirtyracun.htm and follow the directions to a T on your win7x32 machine, you will be unlocked with s-off.
once you're done with that, go here http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/98 and download the openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-jewel.img file to the RabiesShot_WIN folder that you just used to do your s-off (because the fastboot.exe is there, just use the command prompt from that folder like you did for the racun) and use the fastboot method (boot to bootloader, vol-dwn to fastboot, pwr, plug in usb, enter "fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-jewel.img" command)
after that's done you can try to reboot to recovery, though mine always boots to system the first time after i've flashed recovery, to confirm it's there, or just let the phone boot to system, plug in your USB and download the CWM installable zip from the bottom of the OP in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 to your USB card someplace where you know you can find it.
then power off your phone, boot to the bootloader again, pwr-dwn to recovery, hit power button, welcome to TWRP, tap Install, browse the the zip you just saved, install, reboot to system, and you have root
dangle79 said:
go here http://unlimited.io/dirtyracun.htm and follow the directions to a T on your win7x32 machine, you will be unlocked with s-off.
once you're done with that, go here http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/98 and download the openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-jewel.img file to the RabiesShot_WIN folder that you just used to do your s-off (because the fastboot.exe is there, just use the command prompt from that folder like you did for the racun) and use the fastboot method (boot to bootloader, vol-dwn to fastboot, pwr, plug in usb, enter "fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-jewel.img" command)
after that's done you can try to reboot to recovery, though mine always boots to system the first time after i've flashed recovery, to confirm it's there, or just let the phone boot to system, plug in your USB and download the CWM installable zip from the bottom of the OP in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 to your USB card someplace where you know you can find it.
then power off your phone, boot to the bootloader again, pwr-dwn to recovery, hit power button, welcome to TWRP, tap Install, browse the the zip you just saved, install, reboot to system, and you have root
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Thanks, im gonna have to try that tomorrow when i get to my win7 x32. Miss my good ol' evo, she was always good to me.
well then.. its unlocked, s-on. the ruu.zip was carried out just fine. gonna do it again in case i messed up
emwarf said:
well then.. its unlocked, s-on. the ruu.zip was carried out just fine. gonna do it again in case i messed up
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remember you want to be locked after step 6 before running the RUU
pay attention to step 9 if you get that error message just do what it says, hit the up arrow to start the RUU process again. ( i had to do it twice before it actually completed fully )
I was actually able to re-use my original unlock token for step 11 from when i'd unlocked before.
so you'll lock
run RUU (will see a lot of output if it actually finishes, i think i even booted to system once to confirm)
then you'll unlock
then run the rabiesshot, which does take a while to run through completely and your phone will restart at least a half dozen times. just watch the command window and it'll say when it's totally finished
dangle79 said:
remember you want to be locked after step 6 before running the RUU
pay attention to step 9 if you get that error message just do what it says, hit the up arrow to start the RUU process again. ( i had to do it twice before it actually completed fully )
I was actually able to re-use my original unlock token for step 11 from when i'd unlocked before.
so you'll lock
run RUU (will see a lot of output if it actually finishes, i think i even booted to system once to confirm)
then you'll unlock
then run the rabiesshot, which does take a while to run through completely and your phone will restart at least a half dozen times. just watch the command window and it'll say when it's totally finished
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MONEY! this is great. got my beloved evo back. miss being rooted so much. I was stupid and renamed a file when I downloaded it so I could identify it more easily. just had to call it the new name instead. big help you are! id still be fighting to find some updated rooting stuff on the net, or id be remaining blind to some stupid fault of my own. thank you!
took me months to find this thread. thank you jeebus. VERY HELPFUL! perhaps even sticky-worthy to nubs like myself.
in the past, using various phones, every time I flashed CM it would install SU automatically (i think)... so can I skip that step, put the chosen CM stable build on the SD card and be done with it?
richard head said:
in the past, using various phones, every time I flashed CM it would install SU automatically (i think)... so can I skip that step, put the chosen CM stable build on the SD card and be done with it?
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correct. cm is already a rooted rom.
I like this thread. I'm going to give it a try when I get my hands on a 32 bit windows 7 PC, since I have no idea how to use liveCD.
sorry but ive been trying t unlock and root my rezound for months and no i know i have a great quide on phandroid but i cant get unlocking to work. i type the adb devices command and my phone shows up but then when i type"fastboot devices" my phone wont be recognized by my computer can someone help me asap. i have a windows 8 64bit laptop
I have unlocked on windows 8 64bit before. Same way as any other Windows. Go into your device manager and see if your phone is an unconfigured device and make sure adb on phone is turned on.
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Can you help me with that
Flyhalf205 said:
I have unlocked on windows 8 64bit before. Same way as any other Windows. Go into your device manager and see if your phone is an unconfigured device and make sure adb on phone is turned on.
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How do i do that and im new so i dont really understand alot but itrecognizes it when i do "adb devices" but not "fastboot devices"
Can you give me a link to how you unlocked and rooted your rezound please? up to date
I would start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37515020&postcount=444
That'll give you an overview of what you will need to do to get a custom ROM on there. Also, there's a folder attached there that has what you need to use fastboot.
If you don't have your unlock token from HTC yet, go here:
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
Here's a guide to unlocking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416109&highlight=unlock
There's a link to "One Click Root" at the bottom but I don't know if that's current. I've never used it. You can just flash Amon Ra after unlocking. Get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339679
Just download v3.16. Don't worry about the attached files. Just grab it from the v3.16 link right above the attachments. Put that in the same folder you're using for flashing and type this:
fastboot flash recovery {nameofrecovery}
Then navigate in there to developer section and root.
Then make a nandroid immediately and append it with "_stock" so you always have it to go back to.
Now you are ready to flash a custom ROM.
Since you are s-on you will need to flash the kernel from the ROM after you flash the ROM. Some ROMs create one on your sd card in which case you will probably end up at the bootloader with it asking if you want to update, say yes. If not, you need to pull it from the ROM, put it in the "android" folder and flash in fastboot. I would pull it out ahead of time in case so you're ready.
fastboot flash boot boot.img (or whatever the name of the kernel is)