hi everyone.. I recently upgraded my phone to the LG G2, and in doing so I have kept my Droid DNA for the purpose of getting into rooting, and customizing. I have always been fascinated with smart phones , and operating systems, and would like to get to know how to dig into them. I know stock systems very well, and optimize every phone I get up to the stock allowance. Now I want to lift my limitations, and this is the perfect phone to do it with. so if yu could please kindly give me some advice on where to start,. I have been lurking these forums for quite some time, and I find it overwhelming, since I don't know a good starting point. I will continue reading/learning before I tap into this OS, but I just need to know basics, then I will begin to understand the framework..if I have this in the wrong section, im sorry, ill find it if you move it. if you can help , thanks in advance.
findinghomer said:
hi everyone.. I recently upgraded my phone to the LG G2, and in doing so I have kept my Droid DNA for the purpose of getting into rooting, and customizing. I have always been fascinated with smart phones , and operating systems, and would like to get to know how to dig into them. I know stock systems very well, and optimize every phone I get up to the stock allowance. Now I want to lift my limitations, and this is the perfect phone to do it with. so if yu could please kindly give me some advice on where to start,. I have been lurking these forums for quite some time, and I find it overwhelming, since I don't know a good starting point. I will continue reading/learning before I tap into this OS, but I just need to know basics, then I will begin to understand the framework..if I have this in the wrong section, im sorry, ill find it if you move it. if you can help , thanks in advance.
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I suppose unlocking and S-off should be your starting point, if I understand the question correctly.
If your DNA is on the latest firmware 3.x.x then Rumrunner will get this done for you.
Then install a custom Recovery, ClockWorkMod (CWM) or TeamWinRecoveryProject (TWRP).
Back up your OE Rom by making Nandroid (done in recovery).
After that you can flash whatever ROM you choose.
I have 2 DNAs, on one I have ViperDNA 2.5.0 and on the other CyanogenMod 11.0 nightly.
Above all, have fun :good:
Thanks, Yes... that does answer my question. And I am on firmware 3. Android 4.2.2. Is there any specific advice you can give me to avoid any fatal errors?
btw. what lead me to create a this thread, was that I heard I need rumrunner , so I went to the website, DL the file. after extracting the file for my device, and executing soju.exe, when it ask if im aware of the implications or whatever "type yes or no" when I type yes, It just keeps asking me over and over lol. so I got no where. so I did some digging and found tons of different threads ,, some of which say use this file.... or that tool kit, or this program.... or that method, some that seem to no longer works etc. so it just confused me on what I need to do with my particular phone. 4.2.2 firmware 3 sense 5.0
findinghomer said:
btw. what lead me to create a this thread, was that I heard I need rumrunner , so I went to the website, DL the file. after extracting the file for my device, and executing soju.exe, when it ask if im aware of the implications or whatever "type yes or no" when I type yes, It just keeps asking me over and over lol. so I got no where. so I did some digging and found tons of different threads ,, some of which say use this file.... or that tool kit, or this program.... or that method, some that seem to no longer works etc. so it just confused me on what I need to do with my particular phone. 4.2.2 firmware 3 sense 5.0
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This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559232 should be all you need for unlock and S-off.
This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994662 is the Recovery I use, TWRP.
When using Rumrunner you must follow the instructions EXACTLY.
Make sure your drivers are working properly.
Make sure your device is recognized by ADB and Fastboot.
Rumrunner assumes you have studied, and are familiar with ADB and Fastboot commands.
If not read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
Make sure your firewall and any anti virus are disabled.
Enjoy :fingers-crossed:
Make sure you use a capital y when typing yes, everything needs to be exact.
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Make sure you use a capital y when typing yes, everything needs to be exact.
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Yip that was it. figured out adb/fastboot commands out too. So I am finally getting a start. I really appreciate it guys. thanks
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Wanting to do the same thing
So I am also trying to do this same thing, on same firmware and sense versions, but when rumrunner gets to the very first step were it reboots into the bootloader, it never gets past the waiting for fastboot stage. My phone just sits at the bootloader menu and the countdown runs out. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Any help is appreciated.
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So I am also trying to do this same thing, on same firmware and sense versions, but when rumrunner gets to the very first step were it reboots into the bootloader, it never gets past the waiting for fastboot stage. My phone just sits at the bootloader menu and the countdown runs out. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Any help is appreciated.
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Sounds like either your ADB or Fastboot are not working properly.
Fix them and you should be fine.
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So I am also trying to do this same thing, on same firmware and sense versions, but when rumrunner gets to the very first step were it reboots into the bootloader, it never gets past the waiting for fastboot stage. My phone just sits at the bootloader menu and the countdown runs out. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Any help is appreciated.
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What os are you running? Like sdamark said it sounds like your drivers aren't installed properly.
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I have Windows 8.1 on the computer I'm trying this on. I just read that might cause some problems. I'm going to try it on my Windows 7 laptop in a little bit and see if that helps
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I have Windows 8.1 on the computer I'm trying this on. I just read that might cause some problems. I'm going to try it on my Windows 7 laptop in a little bit and see if that helps
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Windows 8.1 does not get along with the dna. It's best to use Windows 7
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Jaggar345 said:
Windows 8.1 does not get along with the dna. It's best to use Windows 7
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That's not entirely true. You have to disable driver signature enforcement in Windows 8.x then install the ADB driver. Microsoft doesn't want anyone unknowingly installing drivers by accident. They make it so that you know what you are doing and doing it on purpose.
http://youtu.be/NM1MN8QZhnk?t=29s
Got it!
I did all the same things on my Windows 7 laptop and it worked perfectly the first time. It really was Windows 8.1 that was the problem. I'll be sure to follow that link and make sure all the rest of my drivers work in the future. Thanks.
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Hi All;
Coming to this phone from a Sprint Epic Touch 4G; i have a lot of experience flashing phones over the years, and very excited about upgrading to this beast!
Anyways, I am in an all OSX house, so no Odin for this phone; Rooting my ET4G was a breeze using Heimdall, and a rooted stock kernel with CWM.
Has anyone rooted this phone is the same manner? If so, what rooted kernel with CWM did you flash in Heimdall?
Thanks so much, and I am looking forward to being a helpful member of these threads!
I use vm ware fusion. Using my windows 7, Odin, it took all of 5 mins. Now on HTC phones I had to use a real PC because the phone had to reboot and finish. This my second Samsung and it's way earlier.
well, I am on Lion 10.7.2, and vm ware fusion isn't really reliable on my machine; heimdall is so easy and fast, and works natively in OSX, and I've used it dozens of times on my E4GT; I assume it would work the same on this phone, since they are such similar phones..I just want to make sure..
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well, I am on Lion 10.7.2, and vm ware fusion isn't really reliable on my machine; heimdall is so easy and fast, and works natively in OSX, and I've used it dozens of times on my E4GT; I assume it would work the same on this phone, since they are such similar phones..I just want to make sure..
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Idk bro. I'm running the same OS, but I did upgrade to the newest version of vm. It never gave me problems. Good luck
I use bootcamp with Windows 7 on my MBP.
Bootcamp was a pain for me... I couldn't get it to boot my cracked windows 7. Anyways I'm running parallels and it's great. Pm if you need the serial I have one that's worked for a year or so
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crazzysandman said:
Bootcamp was a pain for me... I couldn't get it to boot my cracked windows 7. Anyways I'm running parallels and it's great. Pm if you need the serial I have one that's worked for a year or so
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thanks man; I am trying to avoid going the parallels/vmware route; heimdall was super easy on my other Sammy phone; I am just hoping someone can confirm they used it on this guy; also, I have to find a rooted kernel for this phone, so I can extract the zimage to use..
I appreciate the offer!
just an update; I tried to root today with heimdall, using the same exact procedure that I did with my Sammy E4gt, and its a no go; heimdall won't work on the Note, as of now...hope someone can figure out a pure OSX method of rooting this bad boy..
If you're desperate to root, try rooting the old fashioned way using adb. I believe adb would still work on MAC right? If so use adb to get root, then install clockwork recovery and from there you should be able to flash the ROM/kernel if your choice
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crazzysandman said:
Bootcamp was a pain for me... I couldn't get it to boot my cracked windows 7. Anyways I'm running parallels and it's great. Pm if you need the serial I have one that's worked for a year or so
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Cracked windows 7?
Serial number for parallels
Talk about dishonesty dude.
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Bootcamp was a pain for me... I couldn't get it to boot ..
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Use reFIT as the boot loader, it allows you to select which OS to boot in. Very easy to install.
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Cracked windows 7?
Serial number for parallels
Talk about dishonesty dude.
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Keep rude comments to yourself, im just trying to help the guy out and windows was given to me, dont act like you never done something bad, and dont put someone on the spot...
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otisranson said:
Use reFIT as the boot loader, it allows you to select which OS to boot in. Very easy to install.
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Cool thanks im just going to stick to parelles
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wase4711 said:
thanks man; I am trying to avoid going the parallels/vmware route; heimdall was super easy on my other Sammy phone; I am just hoping someone can confirm they used it on this guy; also, I have to find a rooted kernel for this phone, so I can extract the zimage to use..
I appreciate the offer!
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True no problem i havent rooted just yet but i just had everything read for root lol
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Hey guys I just joined the site a few days ago after being sent here by some guys from some Audio forums, which is my main hobby. I guess you could say Im kind of a techy but am just now getting in to laptop building and things like that so I am still a newb. Anyways I just got the HTC DNA which I like quite a bit but Id like a little more out of it such as little better battery life, more customization, and to get rid of the bloat ware installed. On that note however I have never done anything much with phones since this is my first Droid after using Iphones which is why Im starting this thread...
I have been reading around and am still quite lost as to what I need to do to get what I wanted (battery life, customization, and to get rid of bloatware). I really like the ViperDNA ROM after watching the video but not sure if....
1. It will do what I want?
2. How to install it/make it run properly?
3. If there is something better?
So if you guys could walk me through what it takes to run something like that I would greatly appreciate you helping out some one new to this whole "Rooting" thing since this is my first Droid... If I can return the favor by helping out with your Car audio or talking guns with anyone Id be glad to!
Better n' Reverse said:
Hey guys I just joined the site a few days ago after being sent here by some guys from some Audio forums, which is my main hobby. I guess you could say Im kind of a techy but am just now getting in to laptop building and things like that so I am still a newb. Anyways I just got the HTC DNA which I like quite a bit but Id like a little more out of it such as little better battery life, more customization, and to get rid of the bloat ware installed. On that note however I have never done anything much with phones since this is my first Droid after using Iphones which is why Im starting this thread...
I have been reading around and am still quite lost as to what I need to do to get what I wanted (battery life, customization, and to get rid of bloatware). I really like the ViperDNA ROM after watching the video but not sure if....
1. It will do what I want?
2. How to install it/make it run properly?
3. If there is something better?
So if you guys could walk me through what it takes to run something like that I would greatly appreciate you helping out some one new to this whole "Rooting" thing since this is my first Droid... If I can return the favor by helping out with your Car audio or talking guns with anyone Id be glad to!
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I love the ViperRom! It has every customization imaginable and is very professional looking. It helps with battery life but you can use pretty much any kernel you want with a rom and that probably has as much or more affect on battery life. You need to be rooted and have adb installed on your pc - are you to this point yet?
Here is a good link by droidmodd3rx that walks through most things on video. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
Also did you accept Verizon ota update in the last week? If so I am not sure you can root yet, they will have to work out a new method for that.
TJMac44 said:
I love the ViperRom! It has every customization imaginable and is very professional looking. It helps with battery life but you can use pretty much any kernel you want with a rom and that probably has as much or more affect on battery life. You need to be rooted and have adb installed on your pc - are you to this point yet?
Here is a good link by droidmodd3rx that walks through most things on video. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
Also did you accept Verizon ota update in the last week? If so I am not sure you can root yet, they will have to work out a new method for that.
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It asked me today if I wanted to update and I held off since I read something about it not working with the new update... So Im still on the 1.15.605.4 Software number...
Also what is this ADB I need to have installed on my PC?
Newer "B" than Better-n-Reverse!
Better n' Reverse said:
Also what is this ADB I need to have installed on my PC?
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This is my second Droid phone, but I am interested in rooting this beast (HTC DNA). But I think I might temporarily be out of luck as my Software Number is 2.04.605.2 71 ORD.
I'll sit tight if this is true, but once there is a rooting option for this update can someone PLEASE, please, please post a V-E-R-Y detailed and simplified method for rooting?
I have to do whatever it take to get rid of "DROOOIIIDDD" on start up. Seroiously, that is my primary reason for looking into this rooting business. I'm such a sad case
Cheers!
It looks like its quite the long process if you don't have SDK and ADP already installed which you will need to unlock the bootloader...
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It looks like its quite the long process if you don't have SDK and ADP already installed which you will need to unlock the bootloader...
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Here is a guide for installing adb
http://www.jailbreakeye.com/android/install-adb-fastboot
Here is a video that I went by to install my adb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Here is page for new easy way to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
And here is page with video guides to Root, install custom recovery and install kernels and Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
You also need to install usb drivers on your pc. If you have't already done so you can get them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
It seems overwhelming but it really isn't if you read/watch things carefully and follow instructions it is pretty easy and fun.
TJMac44 said:
Here is a guide for installing adb
http://www.jailbreakeye.com/android/install-adb-fastboot
Here is a video that I went by to install my adb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Here is page for new easy way to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
And here is page with video guides to Root, install custom recovery and install kernels and Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
You also need to install usb drivers on your pc. If you have't already done so you can get them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
It seems overwhelming but it really isn't if you read/watch things carefully and follow instructions it is pretty easy and fun.
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Thanks for putting all that together for me! What is the purpose of the USB drivers?
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Thanks for putting all that together for me! What is the purpose of the USB drivers?
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So your computer can see your phone.
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So your computer can see your phone.
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Awwww ok... I got SDK loaded just trying to get it open...
Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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depending on what you named your directories are you going to the platform-tools directory? you need to type adb not adp, lower case not caps, and then there needs to be a command after adb. Try adb devices.
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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You set up your system variables crooectly?
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Better n' Reverse said:
Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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It's adb not adp
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TJMac44 said:
depending on what you named your directories are you going to the platform-tools directory? you need to type adb not adp, lower case not caps, and then there needs to be a command after adb. Try adb devices.
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I believe so...
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You set up your system variables crooectly?
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Like I said I followed that vid exactly so...
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It's adb not adp
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Ya thats what I meant just wasnt paying attention last night
Well I got it unlocked finally but now when I go to flash the Recovery I just get an error... Sometimes the "emulator" one, "waiting on the device" , Or just cant the find file... Just doing it straight from the comand I open in the file or using Hansoon2000's tool...
Quick question
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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Well I got it unlocked finally but now when I go to flash the Recovery I just get an error... Sometimes the "emulator" one, "waiting on the device" , Or just cant the find file... Just doing it straight from the comand I open in the file or using Hansoon2000's tool...
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Your phone needs to be in fastboot for you to find it. Connect the phone, boot into the bootloader, enter fastboot, open a new command prompt, and try "fastboot devices". you should see the phone.
If you can't find the file then you're not in the right directory. Make sure you navigate to the folder that contains the file then run the command. (or you can just give it the full path to the file)
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Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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No, I don't think that'll help. The factory reset basically wipes memory and restores the original ROM. The OTA updates the radios / kernel. But don't quote me on that. I'll let a dev who knows better comment.
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No, I don't think that'll help. The factory reset basically wipes memory and restores the original ROM. The OTA updates the radios / kernel. But don't quote me on that. I'll let a dev who knows better comment.
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I think you are right because I have not heard of anyone suggesting this, and it was just my noob idea! Thanks for the help.
ASAPscotty said:
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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This question has been answered, but I thought I'd provide a little more detail to their answers:
On android, the memory is divided into several partitions (you might think of it like different disk drives), including a /boot, /system, and /data partition. The /boot partition is where the kernel (the heart of the android o/s) resides; the /system (where the bulk of the android o/s resides); the /data is where your apps and personal data reside. The /boot and /system partitions require system administrator level rights in order to change the information stored there (the system administrator account on android/linux is known as "root" or "superuser").
The update that came from VZW changed elements in the /system and /boot directories, using a superuser key to grant the update permission to change the files on those partitions.
Unfortunately, a factory reset only essentially re-formats the /data partition, wiping out all the user information stored there, but doesn't change the /system or /boot partitions.
The root process essentially hacks the device to gain system administrator rights to the android phone, using exploits in the android o/s. This is essentially a cat and mouse game. The update sent by VZW/HTC patches the exploits that were used to gain root access (that is why it is always dangerous to accept updates from VZW/HTC).
Hopefully the developers on this website will be able to find another exploit/weakness, and provide a way for those who have phones that have the update to obtain root, unlock the bootloader (another partition), and gain s-off (another level of turning a security flag to "off" so that even more partitions can be accessed/changed (ie.the /radio partition).
Back in March I was rooted, running a cool sense 5 based custom ROM and happy. But the phone had other ideas. It stopped recognizing the SIM card and the replacement phone Verizon sent was on the latest firmware which we couldn't hack. I couldn't deal with the stock configuration after having the custom ROM so I binned the phone and went back to my old GS3 hoping to someday be able to go back to the DNA.
If I understand things correctly, that day has come and we can root the current firmware equipped phones.....Correct? I've read thru a number of posts and all it has done is left me confused and hesitant to give it a shot.
Can someone help me out with the correct steps, methods and procedures to root my stock, S-on DNA running the latest OTA firmware (2.06)? Any help is greatly appreciated!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314771
scheirere said:
Back in March I was rooted, running a cool sense 5 based custom ROM and happy. But the phone had other ideas. It stopped recognizing the SIM card and the replacement phone Verizon sent was on the latest firmware which we couldn't hack. I couldn't deal with the stock configuration after having the custom ROM so I binned the phone and went back to my old GS3 hoping to someday be able to go back to the DNA.
If I understand things correctly, that day has come and we can root the current firmware equipped phones.....Correct? I've read thru a number of posts and all it has done is left me confused and hesitant to give it a shot.
Can someone help me out with the correct steps, methods and procedures to root my stock, S-on DNA running the latest OTA firmware (2.06)? Any help is greatly appreciated!!
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So I just follow the steps listed in the link above and I'll be ready to flash a custom ROM? No HTC unlock code and such?
Correct.
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Correct.
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Ok, gave it a shot with the windows version and didn't succeed. Followed the instructions and definitely made sure there was no trace of HTC Sync on the computer. When I run the Distiller.exe file, everything seems to run OK for test 1 (rebooting into bootloader) and test 2 (booting device) were the phone reboots like normal. Then the script says rebooting into bootloader (again) and sits there waiting for fastboot. It times out after 60 seconds and says connection failed. usb connection error.
Any ideas on were to go from here?
You need fastboot drivers.
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Moonshine works great
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Suggestions on were I can get those fastboot drivers?
Google HTC fastboot drivers. If you are on win8 with usb 3 ports only you can expect issues.
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Googled HTC fastboot driver and it looks like I need HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe . If I google HTC android drivers I can find another file HTCDriver_4.2.0.001.exe. Tried them both on my home windows 7 machine with a USB2 port. Nothing changed. Same results.
So I tried the window XP computer at my office that I originally used to root the old DNA. Got a little further this time. I get a message that temproot has failed. I also get a lot of stuff going on with "other devices" drivers when I watch my device manager. Is this normal during the process?
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Googled HTC fastboot driver and it looks like I need HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe . If I google HTC android drivers I can find another file HTCDriver_4.2.0.001.exe. Tried them both on my home windows 7 machine with a USB2 port. Nothing changed. Same results.
So I tried the window XP computer at my office that I originally used to root the old DNA. Got a little further this time. I get a message that temproot has failed. I also get a lot of stuff going on with "other devices" drivers when I watch my device manager. Is this normal during the process?
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Ok temproot failing means factory reset time. You should be good after that.
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That did the trick!! Factory reset and the older XP machine. God, how much I missed the custom roms for this phone. It totally transforms the device.
As for the Moonshine process, like I said, it worked for me but I did run into a few more speed bumps. Everytime the phone would reboot, I had to squash the HTCsync install. I guess it's something on the phone as I searched hi and low to find anything like it on the computer, with no luck. Anyhow, I would just cancel out everytime the message appeared on the screen. If I didn't cancel out, the moonshine script would time out and fail.
Just wanted to follow up on this in case someone else has similar issues.
Thanks again, guys!
I am so serious about this I have been sitting here for 3 hours trying to find a way to unlock the bootloader without code, or terminal, or other stuff a non-coder would know. I have read about moonshine and some jcase exploit a bunch of other ones I forgot the names of. Windroid looked good but cant download and doesn't work on windows 8.1 or software 2.something
Mines is sadly still on 4.1.1 with software number 2.06 (whatever that is)
At this point all I am looking for is a way to unlock with one click or a way that won't have a ultra high risk of bricking my device if something as simple as a space or comma is left out of whatever it is. I'm not a noob at android or any other os but whatever hacking or software edits I've done never involved command terminal.
If there is no easy way to unlock the bootloader, I am going back to Samsung after being a Samsung person for 4 years, I never had to do this and I've gotten so use to installing custom roms I can't live without doing it....
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coolwiththecool2 said:
I am so serious about this I have been sitting here for 3 hours trying to find a way to unlock the bootloader without code, or terminal, or other stuff a non-coder would know. I have read about moonshine and some jcase exploit a bunch of other ones I forgot the names of. Windroid looked good but cant download and doesn't work on windows 8.1 or software 2.something
Mines is sadly still on 4.1.1 with software number 2.06 (whatever that is)
At this point all I am looking for is a way to unlock with one click or a way that won't have a ultra high risk of bricking my device if something as simple as a space or comma is left out of whatever it is. I'm not a noob at android or any other os but whatever hacking or software edits I've done never involved command terminal.
If there is no easy way to unlock the bootloader, I am going back to Samsung after being a Samsung person for 4 years, I never had to do this and I've gotten so use to installing custom roms I can't live without doing it....
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Rumrunner is what you want, good luck with 8.1, it does not like HTC drivers. There are several threads about both topics.
Use rumrunner.
It is rare to brick your device with it, and the good thing is you can always start over and get it working.
As far as command line knowledge, I have none, but the devs have put everything you need on "paper". Just copy and paste.
I'm not sure why you're doubting yourself or want a one-click method. First, I have no command line knowledge and have done a bunch of things as long as I follow the dev's instructions. Two, the only truely bricked DNAs I've seen ended up being hardware related.
So unlock that sucker and report back with your success. Use a Win7 computer.
There is a newer, more simple method to unlock the bootloader. 2 files, quick and easy.
Firewater S-OFF
No luck with any of these because I have a windows 8.1 laptop. I tried installing the windows 8 drivers and it still didn't detect fastboot. I went to the library to try their windows XP computers. Can't install hardware so that's a no. Is there any way to do it on windows 8 because I don't know anyone that doesnt have windows 8 willing to let me install a driver on their computer for this.
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coolwiththecool2 said:
No luck with any of these because I have a windows 8.1 laptop. I tried installing the windows 8 drivers and it still didn't detect fastboot. I went to the library to try their windows XP computers. Can't install hardware so that's a no. Is there any way to do it on windows 8 because I don't know anyone that doesnt have windows 8 willing to let me install a driver on their computer for this.
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I tried and tried and have had 0 luck with any adb drivers on Windows 8 or 8.1. You will need to use windows 7 or prior. Find an hold hard drive, throw 7 on it, and there ya go. Or find a friend, work, anyone that has windows 7 and ask to use their computer for an hour.
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No luck with any of these because I have a windows 8.1 laptop. I tried installing the windows 8 drivers and it still didn't detect fastboot. I went to the library to try their windows XP computers. Can't install hardware so that's a no. Is there any way to do it on windows 8 because I don't know anyone that doesnt have windows 8 willing to let me install a driver on their computer for this.
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you dont need fastboot with firewater just adb
Firewater S-OFF works, no problems
I just got Droid Dna and it has 4.4.2 Kitkat. Is there anyway to unlock its bootloader, or at the least root the phone?
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Btw, just tried this and was able to root successfully. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
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I just did it a few days ago I had a friend who came to my house and replaced my something in one of my folders with something.
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coolwiththecool2 said:
I just did it a few days ago I had a friend who came to my house and replaced my something in one of my folders with something.
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Can you give some details?
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I'm not sure what he did I still have the files all he did was drag and drop them into the drivers folder and replace the ones that were already there. When I get home I could screenshot them or whatever.
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You should just download the exploit unzip it and extract it to a folder on the desktop. Then hook your phone up follow directions and run the exe that contains the exploit and you should be done when it completes. It doesn't get any easier than a one click method.
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Sorry for the long reply. And when i get home ill do all of that once i find the files first.
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I can't find the exploit anymore the page on mediafire I got it from said it was removed. And I forgot to mention the one I had contained a .exe in it but that didn't work for me.
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TL;DWR: I want to go back to absolute zero and revert my phone to factory. I'm new to android and just followed a youtube video guide to root and unlock boot loader and now don't know how to go back.
Hey guys, I am completely new to android and have been with iPhone for about 7 years so please forgive me for my questions as they are elementary in comparison with the topics that are typically discussed on here.
I decided to switch it up and try an M8 cause the build quality and screen really excited me so I sold my iPhone and made the switch. I was in absolute love for about a week while on stock. Just learning android and all it's small quirks was fun for me.
but now, I have the phone up for sale, I'm amazed at how convoluted it is just to return to stock after rooting and roming. I spent 6 hours last night with a phone that wouldn't boot and just hang at the opening htc one opening boot animation.
I installed TWRP, unlocked the boot loader and used Hassoon2000's all in one toolkit to root as well. I used this video posted on the toolkit thread on here to help guide me.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krw6H4gQ6g0&feature=youtu.be
I followed the video to a tee with some stops on my side cause what he said in the video didn't always happen on my end, so I would unplug my phone and plug it back in and continue where I left off until the whole process worked. It's at the very end when he used twrp to reboot back into his "normal phone" that my phone just hung on the HTC boot animation.
I have all neccasary drivers and software installed to run this the toolkit and still received the "error: no device found" from time to time when using the kit. so you can imagine all the hair I pulled out coming from jailbreaking an iPhone with one click to trying just to root my device to disable ads and not can't even use my phone.
after some digging to find what I thought what supposedly a stock rom/img/Whateverthenameis for my phone, I breathed a sigh of relief and flashed it using tarp adb side load option and it finally booted up. I now however don't have working Wi-Fi and some apps that came preinstalled on my phone are missing. I don't like and just feel like it's a buggy mess.
long story short, I just want to go back to absolute zero. all the way stock; I don't even care about keeping any root or unlock. It would be nice so I can adblock but I don't care about it if it will stop me from going back to zero.
Here are all the tools I used to ruin my android experience aka the tools I mentioned above:
Toolkit (thread): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
rom/img/whateveritscalled that i used to get back into a buggy phone: http://www.androidfiles.org/?developer=M8&folder=StockRoms
video guide I used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krw6H4gQ6g0&feature=youtu.be
I ran all this on a Windows 7 64-bit desktop machine.
Did you flash the Shipped RUU?
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Did you flash the Shipped RUU?
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I barely understood how to flash the rom I found to get my phone back on but how do I flash an ruu and where do i get it?
orangekid said:
Did you flash the Shipped RUU?
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I would also love to know how to do this, I desperately need help
I think there was a shipped RUU for the M8 that could be used to go full stock, I'll see if I can find it.
RUU = Rom Update Utility, which was named that back in the old WinMo days. This would just be a file that you either flash thru SD via fastboot or thru your computer.
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I think there was a shipped RUU for the M8 that could be used to go full stock, I'll see if I can find it.
RUU = Rom Update Utility, which was named that back in the old WinMo days. This would just be a file that you either flash thru SD via fastboot or thru your computer.
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If you could find that it would be most appreciated
I just looked and couldn't find one. Would this be the only way to revert to stock from either a bad flash, boot loop or just plain want to be stock again. I want to root but I'm just not confident enough to use the toolkit without any handups. At least if I knew how to get back to stock I wouldnt worry as much.
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Word around was that there has been no RUU released for our device yet. There is a stock rooted TWRP recovery image on the Android Development forum but that's probably the closest you will get. I'm not sure if a straight up factory reset would do it or not, but you would need to flash the stock recovery as well. Overall a pretty drawn out process, especially if you are unfamiliar with adb and fastboot. You might have to wait for a RUU
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Word around was that there has been no RUU released for our device yet. There is a stock rooted TWRP recovery image on the Android Development forum but that's probably the closest you will get. I'm not sure if a straight up factory reset would do it or not, but you would need to flash the stock recovery as well. Overall a pretty drawn out process, especially if you are unfamiliar with adb and fastboot. You might have to wait for a RUU
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What would happen if I clicked att software update in settings? would it do something or no? Would it crash the whole phone?
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Word around was that there has been no RUU released for our device yet. There is a stock rooted TWRP recovery image on the Android Development forum but that's probably the closest you will get. I'm not sure if a straight up factory reset would do it or not, but you would need to flash the stock recovery as well. Overall a pretty drawn out process, especially if you are unfamiliar with adb and fastboot. You might have to wait for a RUU
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I thought I saw a leaked RUU floating around that did the job..
RACEnSK8 said:
What would happen if I clicked att software update in settings? would it do something or no? Would it crash the whole phone?
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It probably would not find one, but if it did nothing good would happen, it won't successfully take an OTA with a custom ROM, recovery, etc..
Non-rooted nand backup,which can be used to go back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51953376&postcount=352
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Non-rooted nand backup,which can be used to go back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51953376&postcount=352
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I think I need to find someone to help me, because I never had to deal with rooted devices before. So i wouldn't even know what to do with the files you posted
RACEnSK8 said:
I think I need to find someone to help me, because I never had to deal with rooted devices before. So i wouldn't even know what to do with the files you posted
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It's pretty simple actually.
If you are using TWRP recovery, just place this in that folder on your SD card, boot into recovery, and hit "restore"
it will restore a stock ROM on your device.
Use the recovery version he mentions though.
orangekid said:
It's pretty simple actually.
If you are using TWRP recovery, just place this in that folder on your SD card, boot into recovery, and hit "restore"
it will restore a stock ROM on your device.
Use the recovery version he mentions though.
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How do I figure out what recovery i have
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How do I figure out what recovery i have
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reboot the phone into recovery (your power menu might have the option) and it will give you the version.
You can also access it from fastboot, or adb (typy adb reboot recovery)
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I think I need to find someone to help me, because I never had to deal with rooted devices before. So i wouldn't even know what to do with the files you posted
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Yea, android phones are a complete different world then that of iPhones. I was in your shoes a yr after the ip4 release. I didn't jump right in...I didn't flash or root my 1st phone for months. To be fair, not all android phones have difficult root/restore methods...most I've used were 1 click, same goes for jb programs. The only thing I can think of that iPhone had a slight edge was if you bricked from a bad app or jb...DFU and restore thru iTunes but then you worry about restoring to the new firmware...waiting for the next exploit and praying its not tethered. If iPhone is your thing...great but don't bounce from android after your 1st set back...it happens to all of us.
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orangekid said:
reboot the phone into recovery (your power menu might have the option) and it will give you the version.
You can also access it from fastboot, or adb (typy adb reboot recovery)
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I went into recovery and it says PhilZ Touch 6.25.5
Clockworkmod v6.0.4.7
nash2000 said:
Yea, android phones are a complete different world then that of iPhones. I was in your shoes a yr after the ip4 release. I didn't jump right in...I didn't flash or root my 1st phone for months. To be fair, not all android phones have difficult root/restore methods...most I've used were 1 click, same goes for jb programs. The only thing I can think of that iPhone had a slight edge was if you bricked from a bad app or jb...DFU and restore thru iTunes but then you worry about restoring to the new firmware...waiting for the next exploit and praying its not tethered. If iPhone is your thing...great but don't bounce from android after your 1st set back...it happens to all of us.
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Yeah, luckily I went from WinMo to iOS, so I went from "if you flash one wrong file you're bricked" to "I cannot brick this device if I try"
coming back to Android was like the WinMo days.
Depends what you have too, my daily is a Nexus 5, pretty easy to do anything on it. Samsung are really easy too, you just Odin a factory tar no matter where you are for the most part.
But HTC is the difficult one, all these tokens and issues and hboot versions and patches etc...
You get used to it though, and then it doesn't seem so daunting...
In this case, these are things OP needs to know if he is going to mess with any Android phones, basic things like recovery and basic ADB / fastboot commands etc...
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I went into recovery and it says PhilZ Touch 6.25.5
Clockworkmod v6.0.4.7
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Ok,
You need to flash TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695709
orangekid said:
Ok,
You need to flash TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695709
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So how do I do that?
Sorry for being such a noob, but I just want my wifi to work lol