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Hi,
I have bought two phones from craiglist.
1. Captivate, and
2. Vibrant.
Both are locked. I did read forums before buying, and to me it looked i will be able to unlock. After 4 days of experiments and trails. I feel stuck, exhausted and also screwed.
Mine 1st worry is to get both of them unlocked, and 2nd is to get them rooted.
When i bought the Vibrant, it was already rooted on 2.1 eclair. I tried sgslock.apk (latest) to unlock, but no codes found using both root and unroot option. I read in one thread that sgsUnlock works better with froyo.
I followed the instructions at to install froyo on both the phones.
1. w w w . pathikshah. com/blog/install-android-2-2-froyo-galaxy-s
This froyo build is with prefix I9000XXJP2.
The installation process is straight forward, run Odin select all the files PDA, Modem and CSC. Select the other downloaded PIT file (link on the same page).
Press the Start Button. Wait for the device to reboot into froyo.
What it did.
This installed froyo, the froyo looked stock
Ques 1 - What does stock mean? straight from the google, without bloatware.
Tired to do lot of things to get the vibrant and captivate rooted. But nothing worked.
The funny observation is it reverses the functionality of Vol+ and Vol- keys and makes the Power Button function-less, during the recovery screen. So, after the reboot, first i have to use vol+ (up) button to scroll down, after that to select i press power button which doesnot respond to any selections. So none of root patched reboots were installed. It hasppens for both the phones.
Ques 2 - Does it mean, the build i am using I9000XXJP2 is bad. Another observation it show Recovery 3e, whereas on all the forums i see talk about 2e.
Ques 3 - Do i have to get to Recovery 2e. If yes, then how?
I tried sgsUnlock on both the phones. Latest version and the older version.
So, the SgsUnlock cudnt have any root privilege to do a actual "root generate code".
Then I tried various one click solutions,
a. Generate windows unlock
b. super one click
c. Various version of Generate windows unlock
d. adb methond, but i am not sure if i am doing it right.
The SuperClickOne unlocked the captivate, i am really glad but terribly tired with vibrant. SuperClickOne didnot root the captivate. Its "Unlock Captivate" tab did the job.
Ques 4a - The unlock code now I have for captivate, will it remain the same for every new android I install later. I mean will it bother me like Iphones, after every update my baseband will be locked, and then all the trauma again.
Ques 4b - Or is it unlocked forever. Even if it is somehow locked again, the same code with do the unlocking.
Ques 4c - SuperOneClick -- Does not have a " vibrant unlock" tab like "captivate unlock" tab. Is their any other application which does a vibrant specific unlock, or a sure-shot vibrant unlock?
Please advice, how to
i - unlock vibrant
ii - install right froyo on vibrant, and root it.
iii - install right froyo on captivate, and root it.
iv - i am even open to install modfied froyos, if i am able to do the above 3.
Thanks a lot in anticipation.
May I make a suggestion, however I don't know if it will solve your problem.
I think after the JI6 OTA, the unlock app no longer worked.
Would it be posssible to use ODIN, to flash your phone back to stock JFD, then run the unlock app, and get your unlock code! Then you can flash your phone to the most recent update after getting the code.
Maybe it will work? Trick the system by downgrading!
Yes that is what i am also trying to do. I am looking at the safest bet, i mean install eclair or froyo which is unlockable. Get the unlock codes for vibrant. And later install the latest build. Can please some one post the link for the stock build.
i am looking at "http :// forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475".
any other recommendations. Thanks.
vibrant rooted on 2.1 with baseband T959UVJFD
copied the nv_data file to desktop, found SSNV. Totally lost to decipher data from it. Can anyone help.
any help...?
SamsungVibrant said:
May I make a suggestion, however I don't know if it will solve your problem.
I think after the JI6 OTA, the unlock app no longer worked.
Would it be posssible to use ODIN, to flash your phone back to stock JFD, then run the unlock app, and get your unlock code! Then you can flash your phone to the most recent update after getting the code.
Maybe it will work? Trick the system by downgrading!
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I just did that, and the unlock does not work. I used the file at h**p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475
Is their a reason the nv_data file might corrupted.?
I believe any phone with JI6 or later will not be able to use sgsunlock. Even if you go back to stock JFD. There is a work around though. If you go to the Bible in the developers section there is a link to where helroz was able to get around this. I think the link says JI6 SimUnlock Fix or something like that.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Another suggestion. Are you a T-Mobile customer? T-Mobile customers, of at least 40 days, get free unlock codes. They might even give you an unlock code for the captivate if you intend on using it on their network. (a rep once told me they can get any unock code for their customers, but for non-tmobile phones the process just takes longer) maybe the rep was wrong...but its worth it for the captivate also.
That is your best bet, and it is free.
Got the unlock code from T-mobile. Nothing else worked. Thanks.
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hello, i have recently bough a samsung galaxy s 190000t of ebay. The first week there was no problems with the phone at all but now it will not make or recieve any calls or messages but everything else works fine?. the first week no problems, there still is reception bars on the phone and the phone is not sim locked. what do you think is wrong and what can i do to fix it. maybe the phone was a stolen one an the origanl owner bloked or something like that ? it is there any chance yous could help me out?
Here are many frequently asked questions that I have seen! I will keep updating this.
Q - Why did you make this thread?
A - Hoping you'd read this so we don't see the same question a million times. This thread should hopefully fix it or else you should go to this thread to see what you should do if you choose not to read this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426648
Q - I want to revert back to the stock ROM of the Amaze. How do I do that?
A - Stock ROMs are available here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
Q - How do I root my device / install clockworkmod recovery / install a custom ROM?
A - Follow Binary's thread and make sure you READ IT. If you don't, Binary will put you on his sh*t list! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426377
Q - How do I unroot my phone?
A - Just install a stock ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
Q - What is S-Off? S-Off means Security Off?
A - It will allow you to flash different radios, Hboots, etc.
Q - Do I need S-Off?
A - Not necessarily. If you just want to flash ROMs, then just use HTC's method to unlock the bootloader.
Q - Will unlocking the bootloader void my warranty?
A - Yes and no. They will not honor the warranty if it is a software related issue. They will honor it if the touch screen stops working, the camera doesn't work, etc. Basically hardware issues.
Q - How can I remove Sense?
A - You can't fully remove Sense but there are scripts you can flash in CWM to remove bloatware. Download it from here and flash it via CWM. http://developer.clockworkmod.com/downloads/663/1541/Bloat-Remover-v1.0.0.zip (Credit to Xboarder56)
Q - Is there a hack so I can unlock the phone to use for another carrier?
A - No. You can get the code from your carrier or buy the code online. Do not post where you can buy it or else Binary will be VERY pissed at you. This is the warning!
Q - How do I flash a kernel?
A - Use X's Kernel flasher tool. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328141
Q - I flashed a kernel but my wifi or hotspot doesn't work. Why?
A - Reflash the kernel. According to Faux123 " Because the previous kernel included a Secured RAM Disk, so you may need to run the script twice. (Once this is done, then any subsequent flash should complete on the first time)"
Q - What is a kernel?
A - A kernel is the building block of everything. It is like the atom for life.
Q - Why would I want to flash a different kernel?
A - Custom kernels have mods in them that make them more stable, overclockable, add new tweaks and features, etc.
Q - Can I overclock my phone?
A - With a custom kernel you can, depending on the modder of the kernel. At the moment, the only custom kernel is by faux which can be downloaded here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359951
Q - What does overclocking the kernel do?
A - Makes the phone faster, but you result in short battery life and it lowers the life of your phone.
Q - My battery sucks. What should I do?
A - I bought me an Anker battery. It has 1930 mAh so it lasts longer. I bought it on eBay for $16. Well worth the deal! You can lower your brightness, remove widgets, disable background data, turn off bluetooth/Mobile data network/WiFi, etc.
Q - My battery takes forever to charge. Why?
A - Big battery, needs time. Make love to the wife or go to sleep.
Q - When I press the lock button, the screen goes black. I press it again and it goes back to the regular screen and not the lockscreen. Why?
A - Sounds like a software bug. I just reboot my phone to fix it.
Q - My mobile network / Wifi doesn't load up when I unlock the screen. Why?
A - Do you have JuiceDefender installed? I believe there is a bug with it. It happens to me and I just restart the phone.
Q - Why aren't there many custom ROMs?
A - The Amaze is locked to a few carriers. Not every carrier worldwide sells it. It limits the amount of modders we have.
Q - I have Carrier IQ installed. How do I remove it?
A - Install a custom ROM. The modders usually remove it or root your device and download this app. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17612559&postcount=110
Q - I get an error message with the WiFi Calling. Why?
A - Get a new SIM card from T-Mobile. You have to have the new 4G capable SIM card.
Q - I have slow data speeds on 4G. Why?
A - 4G depends on your area, how close is the 4G tower, if you are in a populated city, etc. Also, make sure you have a 4G SIM card.
Q - My touch screen would sometimes not let me press a certain button on the screen. Why?
A - I just restart the phone but here is a solution for now, I guess.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301723
Q - I have a low quadrant score with the ROM I use! Does it mean it is bad or slow?
A - No! Quadrant score doesn't mean anything! It is just a number. Using the actual system and the user experience is what matters.
Q - I have an unlocked Amaze / Ruby. Will the 4G on other carriers world wide?
A - Yes and No. It all depends on the frequencies the carriers use. If it isn't compatible, then you will be stuck on edge / 2G.
Q - I rooted my phone and now I want WiFi tethering! How do I do that?
A - Download this and install it.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta10.apk
After it opens, go to settings -> Change Device Profile. Select HTC Amaze / Ruby.
Go to settings -> Routing fix and select the box.
Q - I recorded a video. The video recording audio sucks. Why?
A - Ask HTC why they used a crappy piece of hardware.
Q - My screen looks like it bleeding! How can I fix it?
A - Put a band-aid on it! or follow the fix below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328250
Q - When I am going to send a message or dial a number, it doesn't show anything when I type the name but only the first name. Why?
A - Pretty weird, I know. We have to wait for a solution!
Q - I unlocked my phone and I am using it on another carrier. Where can I get the settings for the Internet/MMS?
A - I made a thread for APNs for other carriers. Check it out. If it doesn't have the carrier you want, PM me or post a comment on the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1428457
Q - I want to back up my apps because I am switching to another phone / going to install a custom ROM / resetting my phone. Who do I do that?
A - I use an app called "MyBackup Pro". Awesome program!
https://market.android.com/details?...mNvbS5yZXJ3YXJlLmFuZHJvaWQuTXlCYWNrdXBQcm8iXQ..
Q - Why is Binary's posts everywhere?
A - Watch what you do, the man never sleeps! He's all over the place!
Q - Arabic letters are not connected and I can't type in Arabic. How do I fix this?
A - Look at my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449871
and another just in caseeeeeeee.
just to be on the safe side!
Nice job. Thread stuck.
How Do I re-lock the boot loader for the Htc Amaze from hboot screen?
Hello, I have a Htc amaze and I unlocked the bootloader, I managed to get CWR and a different hboot screen, but whenever I try to turn it on It stays on the htc boot screen. What do I do? I know about RUU but It says to only use on a relocked bootloader, but I cant re lock it. PLEASE HELP
metalmilo12 said:
Hello, I have a Htc amaze and I unlocked the bootloader, I managed to get CWR and a different hboot screen, but whenever I try to turn it on It stays on the htc boot screen. What do I do? I know about RUU but It says to only use on a relocked bootloader, but I cant re lock it. PLEASE HELP
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I'm trying to understand by what you mean "different hboot screen". Did you take out the battery, put it back in and hold the volume down button and power button to get to the bootloader?
Sent From My HTC Amaze 4G via Someone's Room
hasoon2000 said:
I'm trying to understand by what you mean "different hboot screen". Did you take out the battery, put it back in and hold the volume down button and power button to get to the bootloader?
Sent From My HTC Amaze 4G via Someone's Room
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I would like to know what different hboot screen is too. There is only ONE other hboot screen and it's completely black with HTC in the center with no text (other than the HTC of course).
I bed that he flashed a rom and it's booting up. Give it about five minutes or so.
I fixed it, I wiped the whole phone THEN flashed a ROM I forgot to wipe it, Oh my god I am such a [email protected]$$, lol, and by different hboot screen It looked different then before I rooted it and added a recovery
You don't necessarily need S-off to flash radios... just saying.
xologist said:
You don't necessarily need S-off to flash radios... just saying.
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Then you need the OTA.
Binary100100 said:
Then you need the OTA.
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My dad is getting an amaze, I'm going to leave that locked...Can you extract RUU's from those, whenever they get a new update...my feeling says no.
seansk said:
My dad is getting an amaze, I'm going to leave that locked...Can you extract RUU's from those, whenever they get a new update...my feeling says no.
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The OTA's are not RUU's they are regular signed zip files. The files are downloaded to the sdcard and aren't even deleted so it's easy to distribute.
Binary100100 said:
The OTA's are not RUU's they are regular signed zip files. The files are downloaded to the sdcard and aren't even deleted so it's easy to distribute.
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Technically if we were to OTA update a locked phone wipe and reset to factory, unlock and do a nandroid, we would sorta be getting the same image, right?!!! except with S-ON kernel and radios are not updated with nandroid?
seansk said:
Technically if we were to OTA update a locked phone wipe and reset to factory, unlock and do a nandroid, we would sorta be getting the same image, right?!!! except with S-ON kernel and radios are not updated with nandroid?
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Getting the OTA is simple.
Of course you want to make your nandroid backup first.
Flash the stock recovery back and stock rom. This can either be from the RUU or the stock de-odexed ROM specific to your software. When you get the prompt to update go ahead and do so. Install your OTA update then just re-root. You shouldn't have to re-lock and unlock your bootloader.
Finally, restore your backup.
Binary, have you gone to sleep yet? lol.
Also, look at Post #2, last Q&A I did. =D
hasoon2000 said:
Binary, have you gone to sleep yet? lol.
Also, look at Post #2, last Q&A I did. =D
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I had to go to a trial today so I managed to get about four hours of sleep.
I'll be a little cranky later. Warn the noobs.
Binary100100 said:
Getting the OTA is simple.
Of course you want to make your nandroid backup first.
Flash the stock recovery back and stock rom. This can either be from the RUU or the stock de-odexed ROM specific to your software. When you get the prompt to update go ahead and do so. Install your OTA update then just re-root. You shouldn't have to re-lock and unlock your bootloader.
Finally, restore your backup.
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hey binary, how do you push the stock recovery back to the device?
Felinos11 said:
hey binary, how do you push the stock recovery back to the device?
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you use the search button
Felinos11 said:
hey binary, how do you push the stock recovery back to the device?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412974
Anyone else notice that the Open / Exit animations (zooming in when opening an app and zooming out when closing) don't work with any of the market launchers on this phone. Tried just about every launcher option out there, and it strikes me as odd. It's not that big deal, but I enjoy the effect. Anyone know a launcher where this works?
Also, does anyone know a way to wake the phone with the volume key? When I had my incredible 2 there were some lockscreen apps that did it, or stand-alone apps that would enable it as well, but I can't seem to find a way to do it on this phone. Any info would be great.
Thanks.
somerandomname1 said:
Anyone else notice that the Open / Exit animations (zooming in when opening an app and zooming out when closing) don't work with any of the market launchers on this phone. Tried just about every launcher option out there, and it strikes me as odd. It's not that big deal, but I enjoy the effect. Anyone know a launcher where this works?
Also, does anyone know a way to wake the phone with the volume key? When I had my incredible 2 there were some lockscreen apps that did it, or stand-alone apps that would enable it as well, but I can't seem to find a way to do it on this phone. Any info would be great.
Thanks.
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as long as u r rooted, i can make the wake on vol for ANY ROM.
Thanks man but I didn't get a chance to root before they locked the dev tool for this phone and as far as I can tell there's no other root method yet
somerandomname1 said:
Thanks man but I didn't get a chance to root before they locked the dev tool for this phone and as far as I can tell there's no other root method yet
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damn sorry bro :/
yea hopefully they open it back up soon.
wish I knew a way for un-rooted, it may be possible, but I'm not sure :/
Any chance anyone knows a way to wifi-tether without root and without Verizon charging me more money to use the data that I've already paid for once?
somerandomname1 said:
Any chance anyone knows a way to wifi-tether without root and without Verizon charging me more money to use the data that I've already paid for once?
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if ur in the new shared data plan, u get wifi mobile hotspot for free from verizon.
somerandomname1 said:
Any chance anyone knows a way to wifi-tether without root and without Verizon charging me more money to use the data that I've already paid for once?
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Try FoxFi with the Proxy Add-on. It works well, but only with HTTP/HTTPS protocol. If you need something other than HTTP/HTTPS or can not use a proxy, you'll have to go with a wired USB tether.
hate that new shared data plan. It would end up costing me more money just to share data. I'll take a look at FoxFi thanks
By the way I wanted to say thanks for telling me about foxfi
I had tried it before even asking but it didn't work cause I didn't know about the adon but all works great now so thanks my man
I'm gonna revive this old thread I made a while ago and ask for help again lol
I ask a lot of simple questions on here, and I was trying to figure this out myself for once, but I'm driving myself crazy doing so
I can't seem to get the phone to wake up with the volume keys :/
I'm running stock here, and now that I have root, I know there must be some way to do this...
somerandomname1 said:
I'm gonna revive this old thread I made a while ago and ask for help again lol
I ask a lot of simple questions on here, and I was trying to figure this out myself for once, but I'm driving myself crazy doing so
I can't seem to get the phone to wake up with the volume keys :/
I'm running stock here, and now that I have root, I know there must be some way to do this...
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Flash in recovery
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26383143/HTC Incredible 4G/2.17.605.2_Wake_on_vol.zip
Thanks Andy this is great! I know on the Incredible 2 you had done something like this but the zip also removed the crosshairs from the status bar. Do you have any plans to make something like that for this device? If so, could it also remove that annoying "no wifi" icon that's on the top left of the status bar?
andybones said:
Flash in recovery
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26383143/HTC Incredible 4G/2.17.605.2_Wake_on_vol.zip
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man how the **** does this stuff come so easy to you...I looked into it for so long
reading about android.policy.jar and a ton of other stuff and I could not figure it out
thank you man
Damn this didn't work for my phone
I think it has something to do with a guide I was following before I asked :/
I'm so stupid and didn't make a backup and I made a few changes
if anyone wants to help maybe you could upload a few files for me?
In system\usr\keylayout
if anyone would maybe upload:
Generic.kl
dummy_keypad.kl
h2w_headset.kl
keypad_8960.kl
the guide had me making a couple edits to those and it didn't work but im sure it's interfering with this
It didn't end up working for me either so it's probably not the changes you made
I can't post links so I sent you a pm.
thanks man, it's a shame it didn't work, but at least I'll be back to normal now
sorry guys, I think I forgot to edit one of the keylayouts.
new link will be up soon, once I test first
****, I just realized im on 4.0.3 and sense 4.0
I thought I updated after I did the factory reset for bootloader unlock
Now that my bootloader is unlocked and im rooted, I can't update through an OTA can I?
somerandomname1 said:
****, I just realized im on 4.0.3 and sense 4.0
I thought I updated after I did the factory reset for bootloader unlock
Now that my bootloader is unlocked and im rooted, I can't update through an OTA can I?
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no your best bet it to download the ROM.zip I pulled from the OTA and install the RUU through bootloader using the file I pulled.
here is the thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1947600
Pulled from my OP
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Download this - MD5 = 55023CC10B59FDEC0AAA6695C4CF83FB
2) rename to PJ53IMG.zip (make sure it's not named PJ53IMG.zip.zip...)
3) put the PJ53IMG.zip on the root of your SD-Card. (not in any folders)
4) reboot to bootloader
5) let the phone do its magic
6) enjoy Sense 4.1
7) smile.
P.S. - you need to re-lock your bootloader to to do, the command in fastboot is
Fastboot oem lock
then once you install the RUU through bootloader, make sure you have your Unlock_code.bin saved from the bootloader unlock (if not don't worry you can always get it back from the HTC-Dev unlock site
Code to re-lock once installed
reboot to bootloader get into fastboot mode
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
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Here's an updated .zip
flash in recovery - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26383143/HTC Incredible 4G/2.17.605.2_Wake_on_vol_v2.0.zip
make sure you're on the new OTA ROM,
AND it will NOT work if you are NOT on Nit ROM based off the new OTA update.
if you are just rooted and with superuser you are on an odex ROM..
Nit's ROM is deodexed, which mean I can edit the appropriate smali files.
You will get better results from Nits ROM from stock anyway IMHO
here the ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933539
If you really don't want to run the ROM and want to stay on stock (which is no difference, it's just a pain to make MODs, and they usually have problems)
So, I suggest,
reboot to recovery,
1) make a nandroid
wipe,
2) factory reset
3) System
4) Cache
5) dalvik cache
6) install ROM, boot up the ROM,
reboot back to recovery, flash the .zip above, and profit
Ok, so I didn't want to completely reflash the rom and lose all my apps so I did something a little different
I flashed the stock recovery via fastboot which DID work
I accepted the OTA update, and it downloaded and began to install however it failed because I flashed the "Google Now Mod" that I had posted in another thread...
and I'm guessing it might fail because of the 3-button remap I flashed as well
is there any way around this? I would rather just accept the OTA and do it that way
So I rooted my HTC Rezound a months ago, since ICS didn't launch when I wanted it to lol..Any way I decided I want to unroot my phone so I can trade it in on a new one. I followed the guidelines a user posted on XDA to the T and I keep getting either a message failed my version is newer or older than the one im installing? I did however download a ICS fake update before I rooted and wasn't sure if that has anything to do with it. As of right now I am stuck in the Bootloader screen I can not do anything. Please help, I need this phone for work since I am supposed to be On Call everyday. If you need any numbers from the bootloader screen I am sure I have them memorized lol.
Could always flash a working rom get to the home screen and use odin to go back to stock or go into download mode and use odin then too if you can get there.
tehsprayer said:
Could always flash a working rom get to the home screen and use odin to go back to stock or go into download mode and use odin then too if you can get there.
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Odin and download mode are for Samsung devices .
krayz22 said:
So I rooted my HTC Rezound a months ago, since ICS didn't launch when I wanted it to lol..Any way I decided I want to unroot my phone so I can trade it in on a new one. I followed the guidelines a user posted on XDA to the T and I keep getting either a message failed my version is newer or older than the one im installing? I did however download a ICS fake update before I rooted and wasn't sure if that has anything to do with it. As of right now I am stuck in the Bootloader screen I can not do anything. Please help, I need this phone for work since I am supposed to be On Call everyday. If you need any numbers from the bootloader screen I am sure I have them memorized lol.
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Are you able to select any options from the boot loader screen? (Using the power button)
Has the bell HTC m9 been rooted yet for stock android?
BriniaSona said:
Has the bell HTC m9 been rooted yet for stock android?
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Yes the TWRP thread is here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59745198&postcount=3
Dumb question that's probably been asked and answered infinit times.
Are there idiot proof instructions on how to do it?
EDIT: Googled how to root bell htc m9 and it gave me this thread as the top search. Damnnnn.
BriniaSona said:
Dumb question that's probably been asked and answered infinit times.
Are there idiot proof instructions on how to do it?
EDIT: Googled how to root bell htc m9 and it gave me this thread as the top search. Damnnnn.
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You unlock the bootloader at htcdev.com
You flash TWRP 2.8.6.4 beta
You make a nandroid backup from within TWRP.
Next reboot recovery and choose yes to root
Next choose reboot system and choose yes to root
After the phone boots up go to SuperSU
It will ask to update say yes choose TWRP
When it reboots your rooted
When I go to the HTC Dev site, it doesnt give me the option for M9, just the M7 and M8. I went down to All Other Models, and then I get stuck at option 2
""Step 2
Use the Volume buttons to select up or down. Highlight Fastboot and press the Power button""
This option isnt there
""
System Info
Show Barcode
Reboot to Bootloader
Reboot to Download Mode
Reboot
Power Down""
Which do I select?
Download mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stl4A-ue5IE
this was the perfect tutorial for anyone else looking. I don't know android rooting at all and I followed this perfectly.
Now onto step 2
How do you flash things, it might be frustrating answering me when the web has 23847239472 different showings on how to do it. But I want help here so I don't mess things up.
EDIT: No, no, how do you do all the next instructions after you've unlocked the bootloader. Like everything with detailed how to's and links. I don't want to brick the phone. And I don't need to be stress raging anymore than I am now. I'm no developer, I just want the stock android experience on my Bell M9.
EDIT: all of the video's Ive seen, are for GSM. is the Bell one GSM or CDMA?
TWRP is installed 2.8.6.4. I am inside the recovery now. But the touchscreen doesnt work, and I cant power the device off.
It is now fully rooted. Took a while, but I did it.