So with the new HTC sync Windows 8.1 recognize my phone while it is booted into android adb and fastboot. But once I boot into boot loader and try to run Firewater its a whole different story. The pc no longer recognizes the phone and firewater does not run at all. Any advice?
Update: also how do I disable the lock screen on android 4.4
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If you can get your hands on a Windows 7 machine that's the best way to get your phone soff. I don't think anyone has really used Windows 8.1 as it and our DNA don't get along unless you do something with the drivers. I remember there was a thread talking about Windows 8 and the DNA a while ago. Try searching but I'm not sure if they ever solved it.
In terms of disabling the lock screen it's no longer an option in sense. However if you download the app called no lock in the app store it will get rid of your lock screen.
Hope this is somewhat helpful.
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Alright thank you for the info, I am going to try and root on 4.4.2 today I'll let you know how it goes.
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jtio21 said:
Alright thank you for the info, I am going to try and root on 4.4.2 today I'll let you know how it goes.
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I'm not sure if things have changed, but I had to download the updated SuperSU
http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip?retrieve_file=1
Alright um so I'm on an pc with Windows xp installed and it's the same thing Windows recognizes when booted into android but adb/fastboot no longer works once in bootloader any advice
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Firewater will not work without a root of some kind. I tried the temproot they provided and no luck, doesn't work. So untill we get a bootloader unlock/root method we won't know if firewater can successfully get us S-off.
sum182 said:
Firewater will not work without a root of some kind. I tried the temproot they provided and no luck, doesn't work. So untill we get a bootloader unlock/root method we won't know if firewater can successfully get us S-off.
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Okay how did you get the computer to recognize your phone when in
bootloader mode
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sum182 said:
Firewater will not work without a root of some kind. I tried the temproot they provided and no luck, doesn't work. So untill we get a bootloader unlock/root method we won't know if firewater can successfully get us S-off.
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The temp root doesn't really work anymore on Verizon devices.
You need to run weaksauce for temp root, then use Firewater.
I'm already s-off so I can't confirm if it works or not but it worked on the latest m7vzw update and m8vzw update.
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santod040 said:
The temp root doesn't really work anymore on Verizon devices.
You need to run weaksauce for temp root, then use Firewater.
I'm already s-off so I can't confirm if it works or not but it worked on the latest m7vzw update and m8vzw update.
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Hey do you know how to get Windows recognizing your phone once in boot loader mode
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well i was already S-off before the OTA. after OTA i flashed TWRP, then installed supersu and busy box, i have finally successfully rooted my phone .... and now wifi tether doesn't work
Yeah Verizon always blocks it.
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Lol anyone have the correct drivers for windows xp that way my pc will recognize my phone in boot loader mode? (Last time I'll ask promise)
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mordikar said:
well i was already S-off before the OTA. after OTA i flashed TWRP, then installed supersu and busy box, i have finally successfully rooted my phone .... and now wifi tether doesn't work
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Which Wifi Tether app were you trying? This one: https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ or another?? Because I'm not upgrading until I know there's one that works. I used Moonshine to gain S-Off and then rooted on 3.06 with TWRP.
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Which Wifi Tether app were you trying? This one: https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ or another?? Because I'm not upgrading until I know there's one that works. I used Moonshine to gain S-Off and then rooted on 3.06 with TWRP.
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Google code does not work but their is a Rom on here that has native WiFi tether working on the newest ota
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Trying to s-off my DNA on the latest OTA update. Running 4.2.2 on 3.06. Verified ADB drivers are installed as well HTC drivers. Debugging mode on etc
Keep getting error "looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!!"
What am i missing?
Figured out the problem, Universal Rumrunner does not work, must use DNA specific
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Trying to s-off my DNA on the latest OTA update. Running 4.2.2 on 3.06. Verified ADB drivers are installed as well HTC drivers. Debugging mode on etc
Keep getting error "looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!!"
What am i missing?
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I was going to suggest fire water its super fast n easy
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You didn't download the version specifically for the Droid DNA go download the correct version for our phone and it will work.
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thanks for the input all good now with dna specific version, woulda helped to scroll all the way down on the downloads page! lol
Firewater is the way to go now. I tried rummy but got no where. Firewater was a breeze. Just as simple set of commands and I was done in less than 5 min.
I have to agree with mobitote. Very easy with firewater.
If I use firewater will it erase everything on the phone like a factory reset?
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I just did mine a couple of days ago using Firewater. As far as I recall, it doesn't wipe anything. I would back your stuff up just in case though. But, I'm pretty sure it doesn't touch it.
Lol, I thought firewater was just a play on words for rumrunner and moonshine. After I saw so many responses about it, I Google it and low and behold there is firewater
Firewater s-off worked perfectly on my stock 4.2.2 3.06 now s-off with unlocked bootloader. Then I flashed trwp recovery and SuperSu Now looking forward to flashing some roms. :
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Firewater s-off worked perfectly on my stock 4.2.2 3.06 now s-off with unlocked bootloader. Then I flashed trwp recovery and SuperSu Now looking forward to flashing some roms. :
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Let me now if you need help with flashing Roms.
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I could find no information on this sorry if its been brought up already. I have never rooted my DNA. I have all my other previous phones though. I am now running 4.4.2. So my phone is completely stock. How would I go about obtaining root and unlocking recovery.
They patched the rumrunner exploit so... You can try firewater but there is no guarantee anything will work.
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Trying Firewater if it doesn't work could it harm my phone or if it doesn't work it just doesn't do anything?
Nope of it doesn't work your phone won't be touched. I don't think that one was blocked so it should work. The only way your phone can be harmed in the process is of you unplug it while the exploit is running. In simple terms once you start the exploit don't touch anything until it says complete.
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Trying Firewater if it doesn't work could it harm my phone or if it doesn't work it just doesn't do anything?
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did this work?? I need to know cuz im in the same boat
Just tried and i got a temp root, which allowed me to run firewater for S-Off on the 4.4.2 ota.
1.) Install the necessary drivers
2.) Install and gain temp root with weaksauce, from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
3.) After obtaining Temp root (TuneInRadio will appear in your notification bar if its running) Run Firewater (normal, rooted device method) and your golden: http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/
Make sure to follow all the instructions for Weaksauce and Firewater.
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Just tried and i got a temp root, which allowed me to run firewater for S-Off on the 4.4.2 ota.
1.) Install the necessary drivers
2.) Install and gain temp root with weaksauce, from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
3.) After obtaining Temp root (TuneInRadio will appear in your notification bar if its running) Run Firewater (normal, rooted device method) and your golden: http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/
Make sure to follow all the instructions for Weaksauce and Firewater.
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And it worked even with your phone having to have a passcode/pin/pattern
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And it worked even with your phone having to have a passcode/pin/pattern
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It didn't have to have a pin/passcode/pattern. However, firewater didn't cause the phone to reboot at all, and neither did weaksauce temp root. So i wouldn't image it would be an issue anyway (but possibly). Just disable your lock before you run firewater.
Its time....
Thanks for the info, I think its time for me to root this phone now. I was nervous because I jumped the gun with KK and now I was looking all over to find out whats the best way with the new update. This is the only thread that even mentioned it, so hope this runs smoothly for me. I havent rooted a HTC phone since my Rezound! I hope I can shake the rust off myself and do it right the first time!
I have read and re-read several posts and links to s-OFF the VZW one max running sense 5.5. But no luck I had no problems in the past with my Samsung devices but I seem to be missing something I have tried Forrester using weaksauce for temp root and HTC universal tool 1.2 but nothing works for me any help and guidance would be greatly appreciated I am apparently ignorant about HTC devices.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide
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This is all I can suggest. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2804436
Did you get any type of error messages with firewater?
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As long as you try weaksauce and firewater properly it should work. If not just try installing weaksauce to phone then try firewater. Make sure your adb is set up correctly. Are you unlocked boot already... Are you on a stock Rom. Keep at it
I have a boot loader locked phone big red won't allow HTC to unlock the boot loaders on their phones I have applied weaksauce all to my phone.but after Firewater reboots phone the phone either looses temp root or the connection with the computer and phone I have installed and 're installed the drivers many times the furthest I have gotten was firewater unpacking then failed
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Ok I could use some recommendations on setting up abd on my pc running Windows 7 does anyone have a link I can use to get the correct abd command shell to work with firewater greatly appreciated
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Hi, I am having trouble gaining S-Off in Windows 8.1 64 bit with HBoot 2.49 and Vodafone Stock rom 3.19.161.3 Android 4.4.2 using Firewater.
ADB and Fastboot both work fine, I get to the stage where it opens a bottle, says chugging, then it just goes back to enter a command. I don't get any error messages or anything, just resets CMD back.
Hope someone can help. I am using my phone at the moment but I will do it again and upload a picture if that will help. Thanks
Jordan
Does it have superuser access
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Does it have superuser access
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Yes I have installed my Titanium Backup so SuperSU is working correctly. Bootloader unlocked and TWRP installed
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Yes I have installed my Titanium Backup so SuperSU is working correctly. Bootloader unlocked and TWRP installed
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If I remember correctly after you get chugging do you see anything like chugging complete?
What do you mean when it resets CMD?
Wasn't there some post stating that trying to do it with 8.1 Windows get problems. Have you tried it on Windows 7 or lower?
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Wasn't there some post stating that trying to do it with 8.1 Windows get problems. Have you tried it on Windows 7 or lower?
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All the htc drivers on windows 8 and up have given problems.
Thought it was @tuckjordan20 try Windows 7 or something
Hello,
So despite how well the DNA has ran for the past 2 years, I had to replace it due to hardware issues regarding the antennae and battery. I got a replacement and so I need to unroot my current phone and root the one that I'm getting. My two questions are:
How do I unroot my phome and return it to factory default settings?
How do I go about rooting my new phone (if I can)? Do I unlock the bootloader and flash TWRP and that's it or is there more to it?
Unroot and return to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
It depends on what firmware your phone ships with. Earlier firmware was revone, moonshine, rumrunner or firewater depending on firmware... Latest OTA cannot get root at the moment. Give it a few and you may get root with an updated sunshine.
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Uzephi said:
Unroot and return to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
It depends on what firmware your phone ships with. Earlier firmware was revone, moonshine, rumrunner or firewater depending on firmware... Latest OTA cannot get root at the moment. Give it a few and you may get root with an updated sunshine.
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My replacement has 2.07, so "moonshine " (I have 0 idea what that means) will work.
For the Unroot thread: TL: DR. I have NO idea what that thread is trying to say about moonshile/revrun/facepalm etc. all that is doing is confusing the hell out of me.
My old phone was rooted 2 years ago so IDK what process I used to root it. And I sure as hell don't know which out of the million ways to unroot it I need for my phone. It's running Viper Sense 5.5, so do I need to return to a stock rom first before unrooting?
EDIT: Tried Rooting, ADB DOES NOT WORK IN BOOTLOADER!!! When my phone is on ADB recognizes my phone perfectly but not when it's in the bootloader! I get an error in Windows (8.1) saying "USB Device Not Recognized" http://i.gyazo.com/dbeeddc4070f2cfca3e9bd588b333637.png. I tried the methods that involve installing drivers but they do not work. When I get off of work I will try the 3.0 method that doesn't involve the Samsung drivers, but other than that is there a way to fix this issue?
I don't have Windows 8 or 8.1 I heard there is driver issues with those versions. Windows 7 and Linux work like a charm
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Uzephi said:
I don't have Windows 8 or 8.1 I heard there is driver issues with those versions. Windows 7 and Linux work like a charm
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Unfortunately this doesn't help me...
EDIT: For the rooted phone I found out I used Facepalm for S-Off. Had to did in my forum history to find out