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[Q] Suck Start a Shotgun....

I'm trying to root my inspire on a Mac using parallels, and the problem i'm having is:
1- mmap <> failed
2-when it pushes files to the SD card it creates an error with no code
3-in bootloader it can't find the image or says wrong image
I've remade the gold card several times with a few different SD cards
Now maybe I'm missing something, after all I've been on the Medic all day and we've been busy...or maybe i'm just dumb.
Either way I need help, and yes I've searched the forums and have found bits and pieces of help and then they go into other convo's...thanks in advance for any help

lt5502 said:
I'm trying to root my inspire on a Mac using parallels, and the problem i'm having is:
1- mmap <> failed
2-when it pushes files to the SD card it creates an error with no code
3-in bootloader it can't find the image or says wrong image
I've remade the gold card several times with a few different SD cards
Now maybe I'm missing something, after all I've been on the Medic all day and we've been busy...or maybe i'm just dumb.
Either way I need help, and yes I've searched the forums and have found bits and pieces of help and then they go into other convo's...thanks in advance for any help
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**FIXED MY PROBLEM**
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lt5502 said:
**FIXED MY PROBLEM**
Please close this thread
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Why not explain what you did to solve the problem so you can help others?

I have a MAC so here is what I did...
Installed parallels and Windows xp..which I already had.
Restarted computer...then installed HTC sync and immediately un-installed the program without connecting my phone....after HTC sync uninstalled I plugged in my phone and ran the one click. With my phone connected before uninstalling sync it wouldn't allow the one click to push the .zip to my gold card
All the problems I had were fixed. I did however notice that it would say it transferred 0 of xxxxx.xxkb but no worries it will work.
Good luck!
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Q: Easy root

Who has the easiest root for the inspire. I've seen a few threds but looking for the simplest way
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I just used the hack kit instructions to root it. After rooted I had to use ROM Manager to flash and then update CoreDroid to get sound. You don't have to use CoreDroid, you just need to either use a standalone soundfix or flash a ROM with one included.
I think the soundfix is as simple as changing a line in the build properties file, so that may be the easiest way of restoring it after rooted.

Bubbys was the easiest for me.

Neither method is hard. You just need to read and follow the directions exactly as written

would you please point where i can find "hack kit instructions"...thank you

Have you read the forum at all? Just asking.

I read number of posts...there seems to be multiple way of rooting...on top of that there multiple versions...I was just looking for a friendly advise from someone nice who rooted phone recently and had no problems...
thank you...

The hack kit is located HERE. When you download it it comes with instructions. As long as you follow them properly it's an easy process.

mrro82 said:
Bubbys was the easiest for me.
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Along with Zonderion's video, zero problems, first try.
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I used thehack kit..try it.
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MIUI Gingerbread 1.4.1v4
catlleprods cyan0#3.7

Bubby's as well... I think it's the easiest just because all the instructions are live... step by step as you proceed... and you can start with a clean rooted stock rom... painless and effective
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406

Does Bubby's one click solution require the goldcard process first? I am starting with a friend's bone stock AT&T bloated Inspire. i guess I need to know if it needs all the downgrading done prior to running Bubby's program, or it will "do it all" from a stock state.
This sure is more intensive than my Captivate flashing... *click* flamethrowers ignition ON! ,
thanks for the tips. I can't find a solid process from straight stock.

tahoeski said:
Does Bubby's one click solution require the goldcard process first? I am starting with a friend's bone stock AT&T bloated Inspire. i guess I need to know if it needs all the downgrading done prior to running Bubby's program, or it will "do it all" from a stock state.
This sure is more intensive than my Captivate flashing... *click* flamethrowers ignition ON! ,
thanks for the tips. I can't find a solid process from straight stock.
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Gold card maker is included with the package.
When you first run the package, the first prompt that greets you is the gold card maker sub-app.
You can bypass it if you already have a gold card, but it's definitely made front and center.
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Right on! This is the info I was looking for. Thanks for the reply!

tahoeski said:
Right on! This is the info I was looking for. Thanks for the reply!
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Things that I made sure of when doing the gold card...
- I did a long full format of the SD card, not a quick format.
- format using FAT32, allocation size=32kb
- "safely remove hardware" in Windows whenever switching from disk drive <-> charge only mode, even if you're not physically removing the SD card from the phone.
- the number that the gold card maker program gives you is *already reversed*, just copy the resulting number *as is*, and paste it in the gold card generator web page.
h/t to Zonderion, his video filled-in blanks that I would've missed otherwise.
Sent from my Inspire using XDA Premium

Scott_S said:
Gold card maker is included with the package.
When you first run the package, the first prompt that greets you is the gold card maker sub-app.
You can bypass it if you already have a gold card, but it's definitely made front and center.
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What does the term gold card mean? Why is it gold? Are we modifying the SD card in the phone or are we modifying an outside in the computer card to replace the one inside the phone?

eramming said:
What does the term gold card mean? Why is it gold? Are we modifying the SD card in the phone or are we modifying an outside in the computer card to replace the one inside the phone?
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Every phone has an ID (a CID) that says which network it's on for branded phones. Official software releases have a list of CIDs that are allowed to use the update. So if you use an update designed for unbranded phones on a branded phone you'll get a CID error.
A goldcard basically overrides this check, so you can install any branded/unbranded ROM.

This post should be a sticky, along with this video

I also used Bubby's.
The only problem i encountered was that i formatted my goldcard with FAT (the default) the first time. It didn't like that and i had to backtrack and do it again. But the second time (with FAT32) it worked like a charm.
Highly recommend.
But then, of course, you will go crazy stressing yourself out picking from the multiple, juicy and wonderfully delicious ROMs that are available!

[Q] buddy one click stuck

I am working on the buddy one click and i belive the gold card is set up good so i moved on to the next step the first time it did not wipe my device had a problem with the downgrade second timed wiped but had a problem where you had to enter /data/local/tmp/rage it would say not found and this is where i am stuck at im not sure what the error might be why i cant get any father then that

Try the hack kit. Its faster and smoother
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Make sure your antivirus on your computer is disabled and downloaded either the hack kit or one click again and start at the point after the gold card.

Ok should i do a reformat on my sdcard ill just restart from scratch. with the hack kit i dont understand the gfree_02 part i put it on the sd card but do i leave it zipped or unzip it and how do i type it into the command line. i shift right click it and open with command line but im not sure what i type in Code: adb push...
Thanks. Im so close. I had problems where i could never get my CID on my PC but i have a new laptop and it so far has worked great must be something to do with vista

[Q] At the end of my rope.

Hello everyone, I am in need of serious help. I have the Verizon Galaxy S3 4.3 and I have hardbricked the device. The phone is completely unresponsive.
I will attempt to give all the details of how I came to this without boring everyone to death with inane facts. So here goes; I first rooted the phone around November. Used Odin, had ClockworkMod installed and even managed to teach myself (with the help of folks like you all here), how to circumvent Verizon's pesky bootloaders (both unlocked and then relocked). Everything was running smoothly until I had left my phone unattended and plugged into my computer. The Verizon updater forced 4.3 on me leaving me scrambling to figure out to to regain root access. I did manage to gain the root access (although, I'm not 100% sure how so) and once again, everything was fine.
I began using TitaniumBackup to starting removing some bloatware and moving system apps to the SD card. I decided that I had no use for the "Samsung Link" app and I removed it. Once I returned from the reboot, I noticed that the icon for the bootloader was on the screen indicating that it was unlocked. I the did a quick search and app file for the "EZ Unlock" app. I installed the file, ran the program, did and reset and DEAD. Nothing. I've sat at the PC for the better part of the last 24 hours, have read hundreds of posts and tried more methods than I care to count. So far nothing has worked.
I'm desperately hoping that I will be able to find my answers by reaching out to the community as I have no funds to send my phone anywhere and I am past the warranty period. You guys are probably my last hope. Thanks in advance to anyone who helps out. It means a lot.

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Hello everyone, I am in need of serious help. I have the Verizon Galaxy S3 4.3 and I have hardbricked the device. The phone is completely unresponsive.
I will attempt to give all the details of how I came to this without boring everyone to death with inane facts. So here goes; I first rooted the phone around November. Used Odin, had ClockworkMod installed and even managed to teach myself (with the help of folks like you all here), how to circumvent Verizon's pesky bootloaders (both unlocked and then relocked). Everything was running smoothly until I had left my phone unattended and plugged into my computer. The Verizon updater forced 4.3 on me leaving me scrambling to figure out to to regain root access. I did manage to gain the root access (although, I'm not 100% sure how so) and once again, everything was fine.
I began using TitaniumBackup to starting removing some bloatware and moving system apps to the SD card. I decided that I had no use for the "Samsung Link" app and I removed it. Once I returned from the reboot, I noticed that the icon for the bootloader was on the screen indicating that it was unlocked. I the did a quick search and app file for the "EZ Unlock" app. I installed the file, ran the program, did and reset and DEAD. Nothing. I've sat at the PC for the better part of the last 24 hours, have read hundreds of posts and tried more methods than I care to count. So far nothing has worked.
I'm desperately hoping that I will be able to find my answers by reaching out to the community as I have no funds to send my phone anywhere and I am past the warranty period. You guys are probably my last hope. Thanks in advance to anyone who helps out. It means a lot.
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Ok, Can you boot to Odin mode (dowload mode)?

TwistedPoet said:
Hello everyone, I am in need of serious help. I have the Verizon Galaxy S3 4.3 and I have hardbricked the device. The phone is completely unresponsive.
I will attempt to give all the details of how I came to this without boring everyone to death with inane facts. So here goes; I first rooted the phone around November. Used Odin, had ClockworkMod installed and even managed to teach myself (with the help of folks like you all here), how to circumvent Verizon's pesky bootloaders (both unlocked and then relocked). Everything was running smoothly until I had left my phone unattended and plugged into my computer. The Verizon updater forced 4.3 on me leaving me scrambling to figure out to to regain root access. I did manage to gain the root access (although, I'm not 100% sure how so) and once again, everything was fine.
I began using TitaniumBackup to starting removing some bloatware and moving system apps to the SD card. I decided that I had no use for the "Samsung Link" app and I removed it. Once I returned from the reboot, I noticed that the icon for the bootloader was on the screen indicating that it was unlocked. I the did a quick search and app file for the "EZ Unlock" app. I installed the file, ran the program, did and reset and DEAD. Nothing. I've sat at the PC for the better part of the last 24 hours, have read hundreds of posts and tried more methods than I care to count. So far nothing has worked.
I'm desperately hoping that I will be able to find my answers by reaching out to the community as I have no funds to send my phone anywhere and I am past the warranty period. You guys are probably my last hope. Thanks in advance to anyone who helps out. It means a lot.
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I doubt you'll bore us here, after all we dwell in the minutiae and tiniest of details for fun. Hmm, from what I see you have a bootloader hard brick since you tried using EZ Unlock. TW 4.3 prevents downgrading the rom to pre-4.3, flashing an unlocked bootloader, and installing a custom recovery using 4.1.2 methods. Your best option will be to try the steps detailed in this bootloader/hardbrick thread by SpyroDazee.

buhohitr said:
Ok, Can you boot to Odin mode (dowload mode)?
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No. Once I used EZ Unlock, I was bricked.

SlimSnoopOS said:
I doubt you'll bore us here, after all we dwell in the minutiae and tiniest of details for fun. Hmm, from what I see you have a bootloader hard brick since you tried using EZ Unlock. TW 4.3 prevents downgrading the rom to pre-4.3, flashing an unlocked bootloader, and installing a custom recovery using 4.1.2 methods. Your best option will be to try the steps detailed in this bootloader/hardbrick thread by SpyroDazee.
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I've looked at this particular guide the most. Where I fail there is the post calls to use Win32diskimager with the unzipped debrick.bin. I cant get Win32 to recognize the file and get error code 5: need permission (or something like that) and I run the program in Admin mode.
The only file I've found so far that Win32 does actually write to my SD card is Debrick-i535.img. http://angelfirenetworks.servegame.com/XDA/S3 Debrick IMG_s/
And then I can seem to make that run either.

I also have bricked S3 different circumstances but still hard bricked. Nothing I've tried here on xda or anywhere else has worked. I'm going to try this http://www.ebay.com/itm/281217379767?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 . It is probably the cheapest and easiest way.

TwistedPoet said:
I've looked at this particular guide the most. Where I fail there is the post calls to use Win32diskimager with the unzipped debrick.bin. I cant get Win32 to recognize the file and get error code 5: need permission (or something like that) and I run the program in Admin mode.
The only file I've found so far that Win32 does actually write to my SD card is Debrick-i535.img. http://angelfirenetworks.servegame.com/XDA/S3 Debrick IMG_s/
And then I can seem to make that run either.
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It usually takes a few tries to get it to work, but if you really can't then you can always send it in for a jtag repair.
Mobile tech videos will do it, and there's someone on eBay who will do it for $30. Not too expensive.
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TwistedPoet said:
I've looked at this particular guide the most. Where I fail there is the post calls to use Win32diskimager with the unzipped debrick.bin. I cant get Win32 to recognize the file and get error code 5: need permission (or something like that) and I run the program in Admin mode.
The only file I've found so far that Win32 does actually write to my SD card is Debrick-i535.img.
And then I can seem to make that run either.
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So I just downloaded the debrick.zip and Win32 program from my link onto my laptop. I saved the unzipped debrick folder onto my desktop and found the debrick.bin once I switched the "Files of type" to "." then I just wrote the debrick.bin to a 512 mb sdcard with no problems. I'm not going any further cuz I have no need for this though. Are you saying that Win32 doesn't find the bin file at all?
Edit: I just ran it again and it worked a second time. My backup laptop is a 2006ish (maybe older) with a very outdated version of Windows and my sdcard has been unused since 2008. I don't know what else to tell you but it worked surprisingly well for me.

SlimSnoopOS said:
So I just downloaded the debrick.zip and Win32 program from my link onto my laptop. I saved the unzipped debrick folder onto my desktop and found the debrick.bin once I switched the "Files of type" to "." then I just wrote the debrick.bin to a 512 mb sdcard with no problems. I'm not going any further cuz I have no need for this though. Are you saying that Win32 doesn't find the bin file at all?
Edit: I just ran it again and it worked a second time. My backup laptop is a 2006ish (maybe older) with a very outdated version of Windows and my sdcard has been unused since 2008. I don't know what else to tell you but it worked surprisingly well for me.
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The Win32 program finds the debrick.bin file when I switch to "." as well. But when I click WRITE, I get an error message and the file doesnt't write to the sd card. I'm using a HP Windows 7 Pro (2009) and I have a 32gb, class 10 sd card. I will run it again to double check.
Follow Up: I figured out what I was doing wrong. I was attempting to pull the "bin" file through Win32 and should have been pulling the "zip" file instead. I was able to write the debrick.zip file onto my SD card but wasn't (on first attempt) able to load my phone. Are there any other steps I may have misunderstood or overlooked?

TwistedPoet said:
The Win32 program finds the debrick.bin file when I switch to "." as well. But when I click WRITE, I get an error message and the file doesnt't write to the sd card. I'm using a HP Windows 7 Pro (2009) and I have a 32gb, class 10 sd card. I will run it again to double check.
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Have you tried formatting the sdcard and running the program again? Set it to Fat32. I'm thinking it may be the sdcard and not the program itself but I'm not certain.

SlimSnoopOS said:
Have you tried formatting the sdcard and running the program again? Set it to Fat32. I'm thinking it may be the sdcard and not the program itself but I'm not certain.
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VICTORY!!!!!!! - I made several mistakes in getting to this point but i have successfully retrieved my phone from it's previous HardBrick status. The steps it took me to get to this point were, make sure the sd card is formatted (FAT32) and empty, unzip the debrick.zip file, run the Win32 program, select the unzipped debrick.bin file and upload it to the F drive, then click Write. So, more or less, exactly what the instructions told me to do. Sometimes, it's the simple things that we're most often missing or not understanding.
THANK YOU to everyone and especially SlimSnoopOS for talking me through it and SpyroDazee for making such a comprehensive guide to work with. (although, it's simplicity was too complex for me. ).

TwistedPoet said:
VICTORY!!!!!!! - I made several mistakes in getting to this point but i have successfully retrieved my phone from it's previous HardBrick status. The steps it took me to get to this point were, make sure the sd card is formatted (FAT32) and empty, unzip the debrick.zip file, run the Win32 program, select the unzipped debrick.bin file and upload it to the F drive, then click Write. So, more or less, exactly what the instructions told me to do. Sometimes, it's the simple things that we're most often missing or not understanding.
THANK YOU to everyone and especially SlimSnoopOS for talking me through it and SpyroDazee for making such a comprehensive guide to work with. (although, it's simplicity was too complex for me. ).
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Haha I love the enthusiasm my friend! Great way to start the weekend! All it took was another perspective, it's all good. You are most definitely welcome.
Edit: and while I'm here, if you have any inquiries about TW 4.3 or want to read up on some info then here's our TW 4.3 discussion thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575661
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Haha I love the enthusiasm my friend! Great way to start the weekend! All it took was another perspective, it's all good. You are most definitely welcome.
Edit: and while I'm here, if you have any inquiries about TW 4.3 or want to read up on some info then here's our TW 4.3 discussion thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575661
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4
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I'm not turning away knowledge. I'm still very new to this and obviously have a hard time following directions. I was looking at the next steps on that guide and am all ready confused enough to not do anything yet.

What is your phone doing after you inserted your sdcard and what size card and class were they. If you got it to go into download mode or some call it Odin mode by pressing volume down, home button and power button then your off to a great start to bringing your phone back from the dead. If only it worked for mine
Where did you get the debrick.zip file? Every time I download the file it comes as debrick.img not a .zip

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What is your phone doing after you inserted your sdcard and what size card and class were they. If you got it to go into download mode or some call it Odin mode by pressing volume down, home button and power button then your off to a great start to bringing your phone back from the dead. If only it worked for mine
Where did you get the debrick.zip file? Every time I download the file it comes as debrick.img not a .zip
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Edit: My SD Card is a 32gb class 10. Once I got Win32 to extract the file properly, I put the SD card back into the phone, put the battery in, and plugged phone into computer. Pushed the power button and the phone came back on.
When you go to download that file with Win32, change the file type to "." - then you'll be able to select the debrick.zip
All files were obtained here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
I hope that helps.

TwistedPoet;49543890. Edit: My SD Card is a 32gb class 10. Once I got Win32 to extract the file properly said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166[/url]
I hope that helps.
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Thanks I hope it works too. Am I supposed to change the file type of the debrick.img to debrick. and or change the file type in win32

Always_Jonezen said:
Thanks I hope it works too. Am I supposed to change the file type of the debrick.img to debrick. and or change the file type in win32
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They did exactly what I posted, which was: unzip the debrick.zip, open Win32 and change the file type to ".", find the unzipped debrick folder and select the debrick.bin, and write to the sdcard.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
They did exactly what I posted, which was: unzip the debrick.zip, open Win32 and change the file type to ".", find the unzipped debrick folder and select the debrick.bin, and write to the sdcard.
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As stated earlier when I download the debrick file it downloads as debrick.img not a zip file am I missing something

Always_Jonezen said:
As stated earlier when I download the debrick file it downloads as debrick.img not a zip file am I missing something
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Did you brick BEFORE 4.3? I hovered over this link in SpyroDazee's post: "Debrick if you bricked before 4.3 OTA" and that's the only one that would download as an IMG. Press "Debrick if you took the 4.3 OTA" and it will download as a zip.
Or change the browser that you're using. I downloaded it using Chrome on my MBP.
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I did brick on 4.1.2 and I am using chrome as my default browser

Can't root h810pr!!!

I flashed the h810pr onto my att g4 and it works amazingly. But, I've done the root method about 10 times, and when ever I enter the last line of code the # just shows up right away, and root doesn't install I've made sure to read everything carefully and no root. Am I doing something wrong? Any help would be appreciated thank you.

russianwaffle said:
I flashed the h810pr onto my att g4 and it works amazingly. But, I've done the root method about 10 times, and when ever I enter the last line of code the # just shows up right away, and root doesn't install I've made sure to read everything carefully and no root. Am I doing something wrong? Any help would be appreciated thank you.
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I guess you have to install the driver again..in download mode...uninstall then install back..then try the code

Tried that and still no luck.

I've got that problem too. The way i fixed it was to reflash the H810pr brand new. Do not mess with any setting yet. Then enable USB debugging. Make sure you use MTP mode, be certain that the phone itself ask you if you want to install driver. Hit yes, then reinstall the LG driver on your pc. Put the phone in download mode and root. Make sure you run the "send command" line and "id" line as instructed.

Tried that, it still doesnt want to work properly.
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russianwaffle said:
Tried that, it still doesnt want to work properly.
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Make sure the img file is extracted properly from the rar file that you downloaded.
Also ensure the name of the file on the internal memory matches the name in the flash command.
Perhaps the rooted image didn't download correctly.
Could be a driver or com port issue, but you were able to flash the original image so that shouldn't be the problem.

Ya i was triple checking everything. It seems like a driver problem ill look into ot later.
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russianwaffle said:
I flashed the h810pr onto my att g4 and it works amazingly. But, I've done the root method about 10 times, and when ever I enter the last line of code the # just shows up right away, and root doesn't install I've made sure to read everything carefully and no root. Am I doing something wrong? Any help would be appreciated thank you.
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If you are still having this problem, make sure the file is on the internal SDcard at the top level (root directory) and not the external sdcard.

Ya I made sure of that too, I don't even own an external sd card. I've just been using on the stock unrooted h810pr, haven't had time to look into the problem. If I figure it out ill post how to fix it just in case someone else has this problem in the future. If anyone has any other suggestions let me know I'll try them this week end.

russianwaffle said:
Ya I made sure of that too, I don't even own an external sd card. I've just been using on the stock unrooted h810pr, haven't had time to look into the problem. If I figure it out ill post how to fix it just in case someone else has this problem in the future. If anyone has any other suggestions let me know I'll try them this week end.
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Have tried both com?
com 4 or com 3

Be sure to let supersu update before you reboot the phone.

faizalotai said:
Have tried both com?
com 4 or com 3
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For my phone is always showed up as com6, I've changed the devices com number then tried the new one and nothing.

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Be sure to let supersu update before you reboot the phone.
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That's the thing I never get to that point the phone just won't root. I have no super user nothing. And when I do the process and I send the code to device on the screen with the # nothing happens it's just shows # again with in a second.

russianwaffle said:
That's the thing I never get to that point the phone just won't root. I have no super user nothing. And when I do the process and I send the code to device on the screen with the # nothing happens it's just shows # again with in a second.
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Did you make sure to rename the file to system.img?

Make sure the image file is on internal storage and you are using the correct image filename in the dd command.