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I'm have the original ION phone with Ion Rom...
But from what i search from wiki to forum's here, mostly I see is reflashing the whole rom to get root access..
is it possible to get the root access on the rom I have now rather than reflashing it?
This is what I have right now in my phone:
HBoot-1.33.3004 (SAPP30000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.22.19.261
Yes this is possible.
1. Download a rooted recovery image (recovery.img) with nandroid support.
2. Switch your ion to fastboot mode.
3. Execute "Fastboot boot recovery.img" (this will not flash the recovery to your Ion, it will just load it).
4. perform a nandroid backup.
5. unpack the boot.img you find in the nandroid directory on your sdcard.
6. change the ro.secure property and repack the boot.img.
7. flash the rooted boot.img image to your ion.
So the instruction mention is the same as the one posted on wiki?
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
Many thanks!
Mike
Amon_RA said:
Yes this is possible.
1. Download a rooted recovery image (recovery.img) with nandroid support.
2. Switch your ion to fastboot mode.
3. Execute "Fastboot boot recovery.img" (this will not flash the recovery to your Ion, it will just load it).
4. perform a nandroid backup.
5. unpack the boot.img you find in the nandroid directory on your sdcard.
6. change the ro.secure property and repack the boot.img.
7. flash the rooted boot.img image to your ion.
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No, it's not the same, with the instructions on the wiki your are overwriting your ROM with a different one... so you basically undo the ion rom.
Im very new to this, do you mind bring me throught the how process?
I have just went ahead to try that process..(as i thought its just bascially rooting the magic with the recovery rom and ended up on a boot loop)
Amon_RA said:
No, it's not the same, with the instructions on the wiki your are overwriting your ROM with a different one... so you basically undo the ion rom.
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5. unpack the boot.img you find in the nandroid directory on your sdcard.
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How do you do that?
ultraMX said:
How do you do that?
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http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
Thank you Amon_RA!
Hello,
Just got a google ion. Originally followed the instructions in the link above about rooting an htc magic... which allowed me to put haykuro's rootme on. Everything works fine now, I have root (I was able to add new fonts as su). However I do not have a superuser app--- and I am a bit confused about who I receive updates from now. I have read that jf1.5 does not work on this phone.
I did not need to unpack any .img files.
I have a recovery where I can flash new update.zip files, do nandroid backups, etc.
Can anyone fill me in on where I can get a superuser app, who should I receive updated update.zip fles from, etc?
The ion rom that is floating around installs but wifi doesn't work, so I'm back at rootme.zip.
Amon_RA said:
No, it's not the same, with the instructions on the wiki your are overwriting your ROM with a different one... so you basically undo the ion rom.
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no you don't
I followed the wiki and had ROOT and Hard SPL but the rom was unchanged
When you had root, were you able to install the superuser app or a rom with it?
yochaigal said:
When you had root, were you able to install the superuser app or a rom with it?
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haven't tried yet
root works fine when plugged into a PC
I have the original Ion as well. The way I rooted my phone was by followed an excellent written tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w_Iyv7wctA (in the upper right hand corner click more details. Then after step step 17 or so continue from the guide on http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
Great for noobs like me, wouldn'nt have known the commands to put into prompt up to that point and from other guides was not clear if I was supposed to input from phone terminal or prompt on PC but the combination of these two guides helped me get my phone rooted and now I have been trying out the french ROMS 1.8/1.9 and Nok2's V4 full, which is great.
Amon_RA said:
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
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Could anyone complete this process succesfully? Can post step by step instructions? the webpage has a lot of information and can be a little confusing...
image - ination
Amon_RA said:
1. Download a rooted recovery image (recovery.img) with nandroid support.
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Where could I get an image as mentioned here?
Second question: Once rooted, will my phone auto-update the system anymore?
thanks for all the thoughtful answers,
m0j0
mojotexas said:
Where could I get an image as mentioned here?
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Look at the threads in this same forum...
hankit said:
Im very new to this, do you mind bring me throught the how process?
I have just went ahead to try that process..(as i thought its just bascially rooting the magic with the recovery rom and ended up on a boot loop)
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I had the same problem and had to restore from nandroid backup... did you solve this issue?
mojotexas said:
Where could I get an image as mentioned here?
Second question: Once rooted, will my phone auto-update the system anymore?
thanks for all the thoughtful answers,
m0j0
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Mojo, if the root process is done by unpacking and repacking the boot.img you won't alter the original rom so all the features will be untouched.
I've complete the root process on my original ION, if you need any help... post in this threath...
The manual total-geek method on N1?
Yes, I am aware of superboot. downloaded it. Looked at it, and noticed it was an image.
I am one of the weird ones that would rather do this process with the least disruption of the stock bits as possible, or at least know exactly what this image modifies. And while I could be totally blind, I didn't see this listed in my Googling.
I tried the procedure for the ION in this thread and it appears that the Nexus One does something different (maybe an extra checksum check??). Note: I also do have an ION and this procedure worked - so it appears that the procedure is known.
Any further information either about how to modify the appropriate images manually or a description of what the superboot image actually plays with?
Thanks!
I too have a ION and if 2.1 doesn't hit soon I want to root. I am confused. Can someone just post the instructions in order with out having to got a billion links to get the next step.
Can anybody help me with this? I'm using the Fatality Hero ROM now. I'm no expert (or anywhere close), and I've read through the HW "How do I do techie stuff" thread, which did help me a lot. I'm having a hard time with this though. I've downloaded the Rogers Original Wiped Rom from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=534464, but I tried installing it like I did other ROMs (copy to SD card, recovery mode, install update) & it doesn't do it. I've tried wiping the device, using the RAv1.0H.img recovery too, but still no luck, and I've had to recover my phone with my Nandroid backups plenty of times in all my attempts.
So how do I do it? And keep in mind I don't understand a lot of this, so a step-by-step "For Dummies" version would help a lot.
Thanks.
EDIT: Sorry, I just read your post again. My information was useless...
I haven't tried it myself, but from reading the thread it looks like its a nandroid backup rather then a normal rom you would install. Search the forums on howto use a nandroid backup or check this out http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Sapphire_Hacking_2#sec06
It is Nandroid backup. I made it myself.
skittleguy said:
It is Nandroid backup. I made it myself.
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Yeah, I realized that after reading another thread & then looking at the contents, I thought it was a normal ROM. I used it & it worked great, so thanks a lot!
Do any of you have the nandroid backup files for the rogers stock rom (system system.img, boot boot.img, recovery recovery.img)? I was a noob when I rooted my magic a while back, forgot to backup...
saad87 said:
Do any of you have the nandroid backup files for the rogers stock rom (system system.img, boot boot.img, recovery recovery.img)? I was a noob when I rooted my magic a while back, forgot to backup...
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Untouched would be nice
saad87 said:
Do any of you have the nandroid backup files for the rogers stock rom (system system.img, boot boot.img, recovery recovery.img)? I was a noob when I rooted my magic a while back, forgot to backup...
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Courtesy of skittlesguy from this thread.
http://thephishing.net/RogersRoms/Rogers-Wiped.zip
daandman said:
Courtesy of skittlesguy from this thread.
http://thephishing.net/RogersRoms/Rogers-Wiped.zip
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That's the file for the ROM - I need the system images.
saad87 said:
That's the file for the ROM - I need the system images.
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Nevermind, I think I understood what you meant.
Phone: HTC Evo
Requirement: NAND unlock S-OFF (this allows for unsigned ROM)
Format: PC36IMG.ZIP
OS: 3.30.651.2 (2.6.32-15 Kernal)
Radio: 9.01
hboot: 2.02.0000
recovery: clockworkMod 2.5.0.1
WIMAX: 26023
PRI Version: 1.77_003
Wipes all user data: YES
Rooted: Yes
Link: http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/278989/PC36IMG-zip.html
How to install: Download the file from the link above and and rename it from [Megafileupload]PC36IMG.zip to PC36IMG.zip. Place the file "PC36IMG.ZIP" file on the root of the SD-CARD. Power down the phone. Power up the phone while holding down the volume down button. The phone will prompt you to install a new rom, follow the prompts and reboot after flashing.
Purpose:
To create a current base rom to flash other roms without starting at the 1.47 PC36IMG.zip version.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage to your phone! Please do a nano backup prior to using this rom. This definately is a test rom, worked perfectly for myself, but not tested by anyone else. If you have any problems, boot into recovery and restore your nano backup.
Acknowledgments:
All the developers that have shared their hard work on XDA!
Note: You can unzip the file, remove the modules like ClockWorksMod or hboot then rezip the file as PC36IMG.zip to prevent those portions from being installed if you prefer.
I was just about to request this. Thanks!
Just to Clarify: (not that your directions weren't clear, just want to make sure there are no hiccups for anyone.)
The phone will scan for and find the image.
It will take a little while to load. Should have a blue status bar to the right.
Do you want to start update? Volume Up: Yes
Once it is finished: Do you want to reboot device? Volume Up: Yes
uberlemur let me know how it works for you. Like I said I only tested it on my phone. But I am confident that it will work, or I wouldn't have tried it on my own phone.
Karadorde, thanks for the more detailed instructions.
weidnerj said:
uberlemur let me know how it works for you. Like I said I only tested it on my phone. But I am confident that it will work, or I wouldn't have tried it on my own phone.
Karadorde, thanks for the more detailed instructions.
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Yours were fine and it is pretty self explanatory, but I know doing things through HBoot can sometimes be daunting for those who have never tried it.
Just wanted to clarify if flashing this IMG with the .79 hboot will re lock Nand protection. I've used Toasts part 1&2 and yet skeptical about using unrevoked forever.
good stuff man!
Here is a picture of my Evo screen. I had used unrevoked forever prior to flashing the rom.
weidnerj said:
Here is a picture of my Evo screen. I had used unrevoked forever prior to flashing the rom.
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The reason why I asked is that when rooting a new EVO,the radio, pri and wimax partitions get downgraded(using the traditional root method). With this, you can revert to the most current partitions all in a single flash including the Rom base instead of multiple flashes correct ??
You are correct, as long as you have ran the unrevoked forever to turn off the NAND unlock S-OFF prior to installing this ROM so that you can flash unsigned ROMs. This ROM has root built into it, so it would be just one step process to flash with this rom to have the latest of everything yet still have root.
mendez_v said:
Just wanted to clarify if flashing this IMG with the .79 hboot will re lock Nand protection. I've used Toasts part 1&2 and yet skeptical about using unrevoked forever.
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Sounds like you will lose the Engineering HBOOT if you use this zip.
weidnerj said:
You are correct, as long as you have ran the unrevoked forever to turn off the NAND unlock S-OFF prior to installing this ROM so that you can flash unsigned ROMs. This ROM has root built into it, so it would be just one step process to flash with this rom to have the latest of everything yet still have root.
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Thanks. My only question now is can I expect the same results if I obtained S-OFF through Toasts part 2, simple root or any other method other than unrevoked?
thanks
it worked
mobilemaniac said:
Sounds like you will lose the Engineering HBOOT if you use this zip.
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Yep. Two different hboot.imgs. You can still take advantage of this information though. Keep your engineering bootloader but still update your radio, pri, etc.
noob here... in a bit of a bind
i did this update and it gave me this message
[5] BOOT Fail-pu
now the phone just goes to a back screen with green writing
ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1
what did i do?!?!?
peepeesea said:
noob here... in a bit of a bind
i did this update and it gave me this message
[5] BOOT Fail-pu
now the phone just goes to a back screen with green writing
ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1
what did i do?!?!?
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Try it again.
Or if trying it again fails, you can boot into recovery and restore your nano backup. The part that failed is the system, but clockworkmod is still here.
weidnerj said:
uberlemur let me know how it works for you. Like I said I only tested it on my phone. But I am confident that it will work, or I wouldn't have tried it on my own phone.
Karadorde, thanks for the more detailed instructions.
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The first time I tried I got a Fail-PU message for the boot partition. I'm pretty sure that's my phone's fault though, as the boot partition has been acting screwed up for days. (Not coincidentally, this is the reason I was looking for a complete PC36IMG.zip).
I flashed it a second time though, and all was well. Thanks again.
uberlemur thanks for the feedback.
Hopefully peepeesea was able to get it to work or able to restore the old nano backup...
So I guess that means that I have had 2 successful installations. LOL
will this work if you have Amon_RA recovery already?
I've got a HTC Legend and have been looking around at guides on rooting/custom ROMS etc. I've got some questions, most are probably not device-specific.
1. From the Modaco Legend Rooting Guide:
The root process will...
flash your device with a new, generic 1.31 series based ROM that has Superuser access
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Is it possible to keep the ROM I currently have (stock HTC Sense), but just have it rooted? (So I can do backup before flashing new ROM) Or does rooting have to involve flashing a new 'rooted' ROM and loosing everything you had before?
2. Also from that guide:
The root process will NOT...
enable you to flash your device with a custom recovery image that can be launched easily by just holding down the volume down button when powering on
enable you to have write access to the /system partition in normal use of the device
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Then how do I get a custom recovery so I can do NANDROID backups? Because the Modaco custom Froyo ROM says it requires a custom recovery (Clockwork) while the Modaco rooting guide says it doesn't let you flash one..
Or how do I get write access to /system? is this necessary for some features of root?
3. With Modaco custom Foroy ROM:
Based on the 3.14.161.1 Froyo release
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Whereas other ROMS:
[ROM] Stock FroYo, based on WWE 3.15.405.3, rooted
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[ROM] B 0.1 (based on stock HTC FroYo WWE 3.15.405.3)
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Is there any noticeable difference between 3.14 and 3.15?
4. Modaco Custom Ingredients for Online Kitchen allows you to put stuff into /data, /system.
Can this be done later anyway? (pushing files there through ADB)
Are there any advantages to having apps installed here? (e.g. if I want to use Launcher Pro as default launcher and not stock, Handcent instead of Messages etc, does it provide any performance advantages? And how would links to market etc for updating work with this?
Thanks for any help!
Is it possible to keep the ROM I currently have (stock HTC Sense), but just have it rooted? (So I can do backup before flashing new ROM) Or does rooting have to involve flashing a new 'rooted' ROM and loosing everything you had before?
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Yes you can keep your rom after rooting, its not needed to change your rom
Then how do I get a custom recovery so I can do NANDROID backups? Because the Modaco custom Froyo ROM says it requires a custom recovery (Clockwork) while the Modaco rooting guide says it doesn't let you flash one..
Or how do I get write access to /system? is this necessary for some features of root?
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You can get rom manager from the market and flash clockwork recovery
Is there any noticeable difference between 3.14 and 3.15?
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3.15 may be a bit faster, but you may not be able to notice the difference
Thanks for the quick reply.
Diamond_dawg said:
Yes you can keep your rom after rooting, its not needed to change your rom
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How do I do this? in the rooting guide it says:
The root process will...
flash your device with a new, generic 1.31 series based ROM that has Superuser access
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so how do I root without flashing a new ROM? it also says in the guide:
Note: This process will wipe your device and there is currently no option to backup your device ROM before you start.
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So maybe it is not possible for Legend?
You can get rom manager from the market and flash clockwork recovery
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Ok cool
3.15 may be a bit faster, but you may not be able to notice the difference
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Is there any actual changelog?
hello,
i want to install khal's rom but when I try to dump my stock rom with openrecovery 1.46, I can't dump Boot, Baseband Software, Linux Bootloader and Device Tree.
Can someone help me ?
Thank you
Using OpenRecovery on the xt720 you need to skip the Baseband, Bootloader, Logo & Device Tree Partitions. This hasn't caused me any problems, When I restore a backup all my stuff is still there. You should be able to back the boot partition though.
HTH
3rdstring said:
Using OpenRecovery on the xt720 you need to skip the Baseband, Bootloader, Logo & Device Tree Partitions. This hasn't caused me any problems, When I restore a backup all my stuff is still there. You should be able to back the boot partition though.
HTH
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Thank you, I was meaning I will have problem to restore.
I think all the ROMs posted here are the boot & system partitions only so the other partitions will remain as they are.
How to Install?
Obviously, people here have installed Open Recovery and want to know how to remove it. My question is: How do you INSTALL it?
In his videos the reverend acts like you just click a couple of icons and open recovery is installed on your phone but I do not see how to do that so if someone can explain the process, Thanks...
p.s. Have downloaded OR 1.46
SilverKeiser said:
Obviously, people here have installed Open Recovery and want to know how to remove it. My question is: How do you INSTALL it?
In his videos the reverend acts like you just click a couple of icons and open recovery is installed on your phone but I do not see how to do that so if someone can explain the process, Thanks...
p.s. Have downloaded OR 1.46
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You just have to follow instruction for milestone xt720 here : http://modmymobile.com/forums/563-motorola-milestone-roms/531599-open-recovery-v1-46-11-21-2010-a.html
To have a terminal install android terminal emulator from market.