What does it mean to the S-OFF and root?
If your s off it doesn't effect you the only way that can change is if you turn it back on by yourself. As for root it shouldn't be a problem I don't think the update will block it as most of us s off are running custom roms anyways
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S-OFF is a security flag to write to any partition on a device. This means system, recovery, hboot, etc. All these partitions are therefore capable of custom firmware. Its the most freedom one can have one flashing custom Roms and other firmware. Root is read and write access to the system partition within a custom or stock ROM. Without root one cannot access the system partition its protected. The benefits of root are far reaching as many apps require the access. Everyone should be rooted to improve functionality of the device but many don't S-OFF as it is a more evolved process to perform as oppose to rooting.
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S-OFF is a security flag to write to any partition on a device. This means system, recovery, hboot, etc. All these partitions are therefore capable of custom firmware. Its the most freedom one can have one flashing custom Roms and other firmware. Root is read and write access to the system partition within a custom or stock ROM. Without root one cannot access the system partition its protected. The benefits of root are far reaching as many apps require the access. Everyone should be rooted to improve functionality of the device but many don't S-OFF as it is a more evolved process to perform as oppose to rooting.
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He asked how the new update will affect people who have s-off and root. Not what they are.
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He asked how the new update will affect people who have s-off and root. Not what they are.
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Well it was vague and worded poorly so forgive the overabundance of info there Chet, eh?
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Well it was vague and worded poorly so forgive the overabundance of info there Chet, eh?
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Thank you, at the least this can help someone doing a google search in the future. :good: More information is never a bad thing.
Just for my own benefit, how should I word it better?
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Well it was vague and worded poorly so forgive the overabundance of info there Chet, eh?
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I'm not an expert or developer but any update coming from Verizon will likely have the potential to disable the most current root and S-OFF methods. So if you're already S-OFF, then you should be fine. If you have to get your phone replaced with a non-S-OFF model, you will likely not able to re-root and S-OFF that new device. At least until someone is able to find a new root / S-OFF method.
Just my two cents,
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Just for my own benefit, how should I word it better?
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Its OK these guys understand you I'm obviously the problem I'll just shy away from replying to posts that I don't fully understand in the future, sorry.
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Its OK these guys understand you I'm obviously the problem I'll just shy away from replying to posts that I don't fully understand in the future, sorry.
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I understood it the way you did too.
Breaking up the sentence and having the first part as the thread title and the second part as the post is confusing.
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Its OK these guys understand you I'm obviously the problem I'll just shy away from replying to posts that I don't fully understand in the future, sorry.
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I thought you answered the question. I certaintly was curious what they were. I'm chicken and haven't rooted yet. I had no idea what s off was.
yea, thanks for the explanation.
is it possible to root the phone without doing the S-off thing? is it free? i saw somewhere that you had to pay like $40 for some of the software.
does Voodoo OTA rootkeeper work with the dna?
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yea, thanks for the explanation.
is it possible to root the phone without doing the S-off thing? is it free? i saw somewhere that you had to pay like $40 for some of the software.
does Voodoo OTA rootkeeper work with the dna?
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I don't know what that is but rooting just involves flashing an app called "superuser" that manages different applications' root access. It doesn't cost anything and is incredibly easy to do without doing s-off.
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rooting just involves flashing an app called "superuser" that manages different applications' root access. It doesn't cost anything and is incredibly easy to do without doing s-off.
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I'm pretty sure the root method for the DNA (pretty much all HTC phones) does require s-off and is more involved than just installing and running the superuser app.
Also I wouldn't update to 4.2 it sucks it has blinkfeed which I hate.
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yea, thanks for the explanation.
is it possible to root the phone without doing the S-off thing? is it free? i saw somewhere that you had to pay like $40 for some of the software.
does Voodoo OTA rootkeeper work with the dna?
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Rooting the phone is NOT possible without S-OFF.
Running an app as superuser is NOT the same as having a device rooted. In the simplest terms, a rooted phone means you can access and modify system files. The most common use of rooting is running custom ROMs. There are several good ones for DNA in the development section.
You can currently S-OFF and root your phone with a tool called Moonshine, and it is free.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314771
The only rooting I've ever done has involved flashing super user and I didn't know s-off was required. The other day I rooted a phone without doing s-off so I stand corrected.
You don't need to be S off to root but you do need to at least have an unlocked bootloader.
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You don't need to be S off to root but you do need to at least have an unlocked bootloader.
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Root has no function without soff
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Root has no function without soff
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Hmmmm no. I don't have S off and I have running a custom Rom.
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Ok guys Ive never rooted a phone. I've never had the balls to do so but I'm tempted to do so. Ok first of all why should I root? Second how do I root? Would I be voiding my warranty? and I need someone to guide me I'm not the smartest nor dumbest computer user. I would I truly appreciate if someone who has time to show me how to get this done I truly don't want to screw up my phone. thanks in advance for those that take time to respond.
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First of all, you can only root HBOOT 1.300 and HBOOT 1.400 devices. If you updated to OTA 2.08, you have HBOOT 1.500 and will need to wait for a root for that.
As to your first question, there are MANY MANY reasons to root. One thing you can do is use applications that require root access, such as free tethering or freezing applications. The major thing with rooting, however, is being able to change ROMs. Changing a ROM is basically like customizing the whole OS. You can do so many things! Rooting your phone and unlocking your NAND (Part of revolutionary process) is something that will make your life better.
Now, your section question asks how you root. As I said, if you are on HBOOT 1.500, you can't root your phone. To check your HBOOT version, you can power down and then hold volume down while booting back up. It will take you to the bootloader menu and at the top it should tell you which HBOOT version you have. If you are on HBOOT 1.300 or 1.4000, you can use the video walkthrough here: Video Walkthrough
I used the video walkthrough to root my own phone. Revolutionary root is in it's beta which means it's not perfect and its not like nothing can wrong.
Rooting will void your software warranty, but I heard sprint is changing that.
voiding the software? can you explain. Also i did receive the latest update so meaning i have to wait.
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voiding the software? can you explain. Also i did receive the latest update so meaning i have to wait.
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Well, the warranty on the phone is only for the software. This means if the phone one day decides to stop turning on, get a black screen, etc. you can still get it replaced for free. After you root it, they won't replace the phone for free the stuff above happens. They probably won't know that you're rooted if the phone completely stops turning on, though.
Got I guess I have to wait. Hopefully once the root for the update comes you can help if I were to have questions.. Thanks for taking time and answering must of my questions
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Got I guess I have to wait. Hopefully once the root for the update comes you can help if I were to have questions.. Thanks for taking time and answering must of my questions
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Shoot me a PM if you need any more help!
Do you know if this new root came out
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Got I guess I have to wait. Hopefully once the root for the update comes you can help if I were to have questions.. Thanks for taking time and answering must of my questions
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yes like he said you will have to wait but it shouldn't be long.the reason for rooting are freeing up space on the phone,wifi tether for free,lots of great apps u cant get without root and of course the ability to customize as much as you like.now if u dont really want to do any of those things then i wouldnt root also rooting does void your warranty but u can always sbf back to stock and like it was said if u mess up to the point your phone wont turn on they will never know anyway.
edit: when or if you are ready to root and want help through the process let me know u can pm me its basically what i do these days lol i have helped about 10 people this week with rooting and roms
Thanks man. Both you guys have been very helpfull thanks I will for sure need
Help. Where can I find out once the new root is available?
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It will be in the dev thread also check revolutionary website which is in that thread as well under guide on root roms ect
I shot the maid! What can I say? 3vo shooter
There are definitely ways to root via Hboot 1.500.000 IDK what these people are talking about....
You cannot get s-off if you didn't have it prior to the 1.5hboot but you can still flash kernels, roms, and radios...
If you'd still like to know how or need any help with the process let me know.
I did the over the air 2.08 update, what do I need to do to root me phone?
I was able to get my 3d rooted before the update and i have to say that i am so glad that i did. There are so many more options available to you after doing so as mentioned by previous posters. The abundance of ROMS is sweet! I like Viper the best for the moment but looking forward to a full AOSP.
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I did the over the air 2.08 update, what do I need to do to root me phone?
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Follow this tutorial
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
Follow it to a t... do everything he says, afterwards you will be rooted, if you need any help flashing roms or ANYTHING let me know
EDIT: The website says you cannot flash kernels, which is false, it just cannot be done via recovery, and needs to be done via fasboot/abd. again if you need any help just let me know
I know, i know...probably sick of these questions by now...
So i typically went the s-off un-official root methods with evo/3vo. Im thinking this time around i want to take a different approach as my needs have changed.
Im much more interested in keeping stock rom/kernel for the time being and being able to use root apps (like tether).
The grey area for me is exactly what does the HTC method of unlock allow me to do? I understand its not S-off.
Is it possible to root my phone and still take OTA's? (via HTC unlock or other methods)
Lastly what is the downside to HTC dev unlock? i understand it marks the phone in some way as unlocked and voids the warranty?
thanks
I know for a fact you could have root and not have to do the HTC unlock.
So what exactly does HTC unlock do then, is there a way to root and still get ota updates?
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Unlocking will allow you to: replace recovery, which opens up to much more you can do.
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So what exactly does HTC unlock do then, is there a way to root and still get ota updates?
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Unlock allows you to flash custom roms, like the Viper Rom.
Direct form HTC's bootloader unlock FAQ guide
Your device is shipped with Security on (S-ON) to protect your system software configuration (such as the bootloader, radio, boot, recovery, system and others). After you have unlocked the bootloader, however, you will have lifted the restrictions on boot, recovery and system. This means you can customize boot, recovery and system images on your phone as you desire. You can easily see that you have successfully unlocked the bootloader by looking at the top of the screen when entering the bootloader screen. Security is left on to protect things like the radio, and SIM lock.
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So what exactly does HTC unlock do then, is there a way to root and still get ota updates?
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I'm surprised no one has answered your questions. If you're just rooted with a stock ROM you should still get ota's
shook187 said:
I'm surprised no one has answered your questions. If you're just rooted with a stock ROM you should still get ota's
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Thanks ! I'm totally new to the scene (smart phones in general, must less the root scene). While I'm fairly computer literate, I feel like a toddler going "Ooo what's this? " "Why?" "Why?" "what's that? "
Not trying to be a jerk, but any thread with a [Q] should go in Q&A.
I'm more shocked there isn't a s-off wip thread yet however many people haven't git their phone either..
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Not trying to be a jerk, but any thread with a [Q] should go in Q&A.
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That would eliminate 90 percent of the thread on here.
I agree, meant to put in q&a. If a mod could move it.
So what's s-off give me that HTC dev doesn't?
Can ne 1 confirm plain root and ota working?
Thanks all
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I agree, meant to put in q&a. If a mod could move it.
So what's s-off give me that HTC dev doesn't?
Can ne 1 confirm plain root and ota working?
Thanks all
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s-off allows you to flash radio's and kernels. Unlocking only allows you to flash Roms, and other things that don't effect the kernel or radio images.
IE, none of the aosp roms would be able to be flashed without s-off, because they use different kernels than the stock one.
Root works, and I have installed viperRom and it works well with a few mods that the stock rom doesnt have.
oh crap!! I didn't even think about not being able to flash AOSP without S-off. My only intention buying this phone was to be able to run AOSP ASAP.
But wait, are you sure about not flashing kernels? I thought people with the Evo 3d and S-on were able to flash kernels via flash_image GUI?
sent from my Evo LTE, usually.
So i rooted using the script...painless.
Just what i wanted, root but stock everything. Also picked up a app i saw in the apps section called voodoo something or other, that lets u temp unroot for updates/backup root. Sounds cool, hope it works. SU, wireless tether, and titanium all seem to work fine.
Maybe its just me, but i did notice the phone has some stutters now during startup and shortly after...prob just me
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s-off allows you to flash radio's and kernels. Unlocking only allows you to flash Roms, and other things that don't effect the kernel or radio images.
IE, none of the aosp roms would be able to be flashed without s-off, because they use different kernels than the stock one.
Root works, and I have installed viperRom and it works well with a few mods that the stock rom doesnt have.
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Like your example of aosp not being able to be flashed with out S-OFF
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when the update was released i couldn't wait and i returned to stock and updated. is there any ways i can root the phone on ICS? and flash the rooted version? I am on locked s-boot.
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Thanks for posting the answer. for everyone else, here it is.
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Here's a guide for those that need it
http://www.forums.infectedrom.com/showthread.php?p=67914
Credit goes to Lt. Belspur for making it.
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Not yet.
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jareddlc said:
when the update was released i couldn't wait and i returned to stock and updated. is there any ways i can root the phone on ICS? and flash the rooted version? I am on locked s-boot.
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If you are unrooted and s-on right now, you may never be able to root.
Someone will have to spend time finding an exploit. How many devs are working on the TB now?
But if you have S-off still, then you could possibly install an alternate recovery, like clockwork, then install su from inside cwm and obtain root that way.
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If you are unrooted and s-on right now, you may never be able to root.
Someone will have to spend time finding an exploit. How many devs are working on the TB now?
But if you have S-off still, then you could possibly install an alternate recovery, like clockwork, then install su from inside cwm and obtain root that way.
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He would need to be unlocked as well. If you were able to take the ota and remain unlocked and s on then yes you can download the flash able recovery and superuser and flash them both in recovery to root again.
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Anyone tried OTA ROOTKEEPER?
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could i reflash the stock ruu 2.3 and then root from there?
No, it won't let you downgrade your OS.
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He would need to be unlocked as well. If you were able to take the ota and remain unlocked and s on then yes you can download the flash able recovery and superuser and flash them both in recovery to root again.
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Thanks. For some reason when I typed that I was thinking all the S-OFF boot loaders out there were all "unlocked" which is why I didn't call that out, that is not the case is it?
I had applied the unlocked, s-off, "permanent" hboot back before revolutionary, so my memory is fuzzy on this stuff.
You can root, but you cannot S-OFF.
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You can root, but you cannot S-OFF.
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How?
DROID RAZR MAXX
I would like to know the answer to this too. I want to try to root stock ICS OTA, but I can't find a definitive solution.
joenforcer said:
I would like to know the answer to this too. I want to try to root stock ICS OTA, but I can't find a definitive solution.
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Since the bootloader is locked it isn't possible. We don't have an exploit for it and the htc dev method doesn't work either. Until an exploit is found any new bolt owners are sol. It is unlikely an exploit will be found since there aren't any devs interested in finding an exploit.
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I have access to the stock recovery, android system recovery <3e> can i flash a rooted tom here? it gives me these options:
reboot system
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory
wipe cache partition
could i rename a rooted rom and name it update.zip or something? or should i avoid doing this?
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I have access to the stock recovery, android system recovery <3e> can i flash a rooted tom here?
could i rename a rooted rom and name it update.zip or something? or should i avoid doing this?
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Definitely avoid doing this. You will brick your phone.
There are a number of people exploring options at this point. If one of them is successful, a guide will be posted soon after.
arizonaomnia said:
Definitely avoid doing this. You will brick your phone.
There are a number of people exploring options at this point. If one of them is successful, a guide will be posted soon after.
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thanks!
Don't do this method people. I can confirm that we have a method to unlock root and s off stock ics. It isn't easy to do but it works and requires downgrading using an ruu.
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Here's a guide for those that need it
http://www.forums.infectedrom.com/showthread.php?p=67914
Credit goes to Lt. Belspur for making it.
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disconnecktie said:
Here's a guide for those that need it
http://www.forums.infectedrom.com/showthread.php?p=67914
Credit goes to Lt. Belspur for making it.
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Can you copy/past? No feeling the whole sign up to read thing.
DROID RAZR MAXX
Topsnake said:
Can you copy/past? No feeling the whole sign up to read thing.
DROID RAZR MAXX
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It's not something that should really be pasted willy nilly across the web.
There are people there to help if you get stuck.
Translating back and forth from there to here isn't really any easier then you signing up.
If you wanna just wait, it will be incorporated into the All In One Tool fairly soon.
thanks im 90% done. Seems to work so far no issues yet. currently downgrading
Unlock bootloader then flash this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141129
Then use facepalm S-off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155069
Follow the steps correctly and you will be able to get S-off. I tried it and it worked for me on two devices
Credit goes to JoelZ9614 and beaups for their individual methods
U can't downgrade from the ota unless u r rooted with a recovery already
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kaliblazin707 said:
U can't downgrade from the ota unless u r rooted with a recovery already
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Most people were rooted prior to the OTA but you can root the OTA. I know because I had to do it myself.
wait a minute... we can root with the 2.0 OTA????? What am I missing here?
androidbuff123 said:
wait a minute... we can root with the 2.0 OTA????? What am I missing here?
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I did this which is a pretty basic method and it worked for me
http://www.droidkube.com/how-to-root-the-htc-droid-dna-and-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-it/
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I did this which is a pretty basic method and it worked for me
http://www.droidkube.com/how-to-root-the-htc-droid-dna-and-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-it/
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You must have had an unlocked bootloader or something because this method does not work for people who took the OTA and weren't unlocked beforehand...
The thread name is kind if misleading. Most people on OTA have locked bootloaders and we can't unlock or root or s-off.
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This thread is horribly misleading. If you recieved the phone on the ota or you updated your phone before you rooted it you are currently UNABLE to root your phone.
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To the OP, it seems it would be wise to update the first post to address very valid member concerns. Would you take care of it please?
We definitely appreciate the discovery and willingness to share with the community, but we do want to prevent from the potential of causing problems to people's devices.
Thank you,
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You would have had to unlocked your bootloader before you followed the guide you posted.
And I just realized that on top of this being misleading, it is pointless. You don't have to be on a pre ota rom to get s off. If you are unlocked then you can s off on the ota.
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And I just realized that on top of this being misleading, it is pointless. You don't have to be on a pre ota rom to get s off. If you are unlocked then you can s off on the ota.
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this should go in the DEV section lololololololololol
I'm sorry if this is misleading to some but as I stated in the OP I tried this one two devices (only one had an unlocked bootloader prior to attempting this) and a few other people that wanted to get S-off after receiving the OTA and it worked for them so any mis-information is unintentional
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I'm sorry if this is misleading to some but as I stated in the OP I tried this on two devices (only one had an unlocked bootloader prior to attempting ths) and a few other people that wanted to get S-off after receiving the OTA and it worked for them so any mis-information is unintentional
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So you're claiming this works on a 2.xx droid DNA that had never been rooted or unlocked prior to this method?
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So you're claiming this works on a 2.xx droid DNA that had never been rooted or unlocked prior to this method?
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My DNA was not rooted or had a prior unlocked bootloader at the time I took the OTA and I managed to unlock my bootloader, root then S-off and load Newt's Sense 5 ROM. I wouldn't have posted this thread if I didn't do it myself and that's why I sited the steps I used. The people that messaged me about it also tried it and it apparently worked for them prior to me making this thread.
I don't know what else to say unless you guys want screenshots..
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My DNA was not rooted or had a prior unlocked bootloader at the time I took the OTA and I managed to unlock my bootloader, root then S-off and load Newt's Sense 5 ROM. I wouldn't have posted this thread if I didn't do it myself and that's why I sited the steps I used. The people that messaged me about it also tried it and it apparently worked for them prior to me making this thread.
I don't know what else to say unless you guys want screenshots..
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We don't mean to be Debbie Downers, but there are just a few very knowledgeable devs working on getting the bootloader unlocked and have so far not managed to do that. What you claim to have done is what pretty much everybody is talking about on this forum and there's a bounty for it too.If you have anything showing you went from the latest 2.xx ota to fully unlocked we'd all give you hero status.
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We don't mean to be Debbie Downers, but there are just a few very knowledgeable devs working on getting the bootloader unlocked and have so far not managed to do that. What you claim to have done is what pretty much everybody is talking about on this forum and there's a bounty for it too.If you have anything showing you went from the latest 2.xx ota to fully unlocked we'd all give you hero status.
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I'm not looking for hero status or any fanfare. I know what I did and wanted to help so I posted the steps that I followed to get unlocked because I didn't do anything special. I posted the method and the only way to prove it would be to get another DNA and do it again because posting a screenshot of my device now means nothing
If the steps I took helped others then I'm happy and if it doesn't then I'm sorry for unintentionally misleading some.
Before bashing or accusing me of trying to mislead I would suggest trying the steps I took because I have no reason to lie and didn't claim to do some masterful wizardry of hacking either
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My DNA was not rooted or had a prior unlocked bootloader at the time I took the OTA and I managed to unlock my bootloader, root then S-off and load Newt's Sense 5 ROM. I wouldn't have posted this thread if I didn't do it myself and that's why I sited the steps I used. The people that messaged me about it also tried it and it apparently worked for them prior to me making this thread.
I don't know what else to say unless you guys want screenshots..
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You are wrong about something here. You CANNOT unlock the bootloader of a phone that is on the ota and hasn't previously been unlocked. That is why there is a 500 dollar bounty for the person who finds the exploit that allows us to do that.
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You are wrong about something here. You CANNOT unlock the bootloader of a phone that is on the ota and hasn't previously been unlocked. That is why there is a 500 dollar bounty for the person who finds the exploit that allows us to do that.
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Ok. Like I said before I know what I did and the steps I took. All I can say is try it. Other than that there's no point in me going in circles.
Try the steps I took and hopefully it works
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Ok. Like I said before I know what I did and the steps I took. All I can say is try it. Other than that there's no point in me going in circles.
Try the steps I took and hopefully it works
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The step you listed is to unlock the bootloader. You provided no other info besides that. It is simply not possible to do that if you are on 2.04. If you did somehow manage to do that then explain it and go collect your 500 bucks.
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hey guys, i havent been keeping up with the scene and whats going on with the dna. i just got a warranty replacement for my droid dna which was unlocked & rooted.
i did it long ago, and back with the original dna were rooted. trying to root my new warranty one now but a bit confused as i read thru threads. can someone steer me in the right direction? i read somewhere that the new ones cannot be unlocked and rooted?
Go to Original Development, and look at the Moonshine thread. It should be the first one. It is for achieving S-Off.
even works with windows now ^_^
Kleany said:
hey guys, i havent been keeping up with the scene and whats going on with the dna. i just got a warranty replacement for my droid dna which was unlocked & rooted.
i did it long ago, and back with the original dna were rooted. trying to root my new warranty one now but a bit confused as i read thru threads. can someone steer me in the right direction? i read somewhere that the new ones cannot be unlocked and rooted?
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I just got a warranty replacement as well. Not directly on topic but usually from what I understand you are supposed to get a used one. Not only was mine new but it was the employee edition. Wondering if they are running low or mine is just a good mistake.
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cstrife999 said:
I just got a warranty replacement as well. Not directly on topic but usually from what I understand you are supposed to get a used one. Not only was mine new but it was the employee edition. Wondering if they are running low or mine is just a good mistake.
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Lucky I just got one used
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CLEVELANiMAL said:
Go to Original Development, and look at the Moonshine thread. It should be the first one. It is for achieving S-Off.
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I have also been out of the loop for a while and hadn't noticed all of the different developments that have come up,
So once you obtain S-Off, how can you obtain root/the ability to flash a custom ROM/recovery?
BigRed35m said:
I have also been out of the loop for a while and hadn't noticed all of the different developments that have come up,
So once you obtain S-Off, how can you obtain root/the ability to flash a custom ROM/recovery?
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Flash a recovery of your choice (TWRP/CWM) then root from the recovery. From there on you are free to flash the rom your heart most desires.
locoface said:
Flash a recovery of your choice (TWRP/CWM) then root from the recovery. From there on you are free to flash the rom your heart most desires.
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Here I go again, By root from recovery, what do you mean?
I just did the Moonshine S-OFF, then flashed TWRP no problem. Installed ViperDNA ROM, but have no root access? I feel like I did everything i would normally do for rooting but it doesn't seem to be working lol.
BigRed35m said:
Here I go again, By root from recovery, what do you mean?
I just did the Moonshine S-OFF, then flashed TWRP no problem. Installed ViperDNA ROM, but have no root access? I feel like I did everything i would normally do for rooting but it doesn't seem to be working lol.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318159
Should help you, not sure why moonshine nor TWRP rooted your phone. Have you tried another ROM?
BigRed35m said:
Here I go again, By root from recovery, what do you mean?
I just did the Moonshine S-OFF, then flashed TWRP no problem. Installed ViperDNA ROM, but have no root access? I feel like I did everything i would normally do for rooting but it doesn't seem to be working lol.
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Just install Superuser, or SuperSU from playstore. If that doesn't work you might need to flash a superuser file from recovery. It would be a .zip not apk.