hi,
I have a problem:
I got root permissions, and installed the recovery clockwork, without unlocking the bootloader, since I had a rom 2.3.1.
I must say that for now I have no problem to install the various rom 2.3.3.
But finally advised me to unlock the bootloader, but I have no idea how to proceed now:
I put the stock rom, copy all the contents of the SD on my PC, And then proceed to unlock, but I fear that all formatting, and not finding the original ROM, can create problems, possibly brick the phone.
that you advise me to do?
I leave everything like that, or I try to unlock the cell?
sorry for my bad English
You just need to type fastboot oem unlock while the phone is connected on your computer and on fastboot mode. You dont have to fear about bricking or doing something with your phone. I did that when I got my phone and everything is alright!
have a look here, it should help u [GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9020/T only) by AllGamer
All credits go to him ;-)
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Ok step one I flashed clockworkmod as of this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
I should note here, clockwork never worked, failed to mount SD/etc..
I unlocked the device using ADB to do so.
Next: I did exactly as posted here, to root the device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760
After doing the above, WiFi didn't work, and my device wasn't even rooted...
I tried to flash recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm first too.. which I think caused the issue I don't know.. : (
Any advice/links on guides I should follow to
A) Make CWM work
B) get root
C) Make Wifi Work?>
Help appreciated VERY much thanks.
Jeez, you are over complicating the situation here. Also ADB doesn't unlock, fastboot does. So maybe that's why your CWM doesn't work.
The problem is, everyone just goes look at really outdated guides >.>
This is how you do it:
To properly unlock:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
Flash this recovery via bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782235
Then flash whatever ROM you want. Custom roms has root, stock rom doesn't. To get root on stock ROM flash this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241
Please don't flash that recovery in that thread, as you already got a better recovery. Just use some common sense and you should be fine.
Hello everyone!
I need some help rooting my tf300t, because what I've read here and there was somewhat useless, since everyone sais different stuff. For first I'd like to ask for your help in clarifying which one is first. I have read guides in which rooting was first than pushing the recovery, and I have read ones in which fasbooting recovery was the first thing to do, and than flashing su. I have tried both methods, with no luck. When I try to fastboot twrp onto my device, it sais 'waiting for device'. I read that this means fastboot is not properly configured, but I am an administrator on my PC and I have the proper drivers, since adb reboot-bootloader works. So thats for flashing twrp first. Then rooting first. I tried with motochopper, but that does no work on 10.6.1.27.5. So I tried pushing root files manually, but when adb shell /data/local/temp, it sais failure. So if you could help me, of what did I do wrong, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Shad0w32 said:
Hello everyone!
I need some help rooting my tf300t, because what I've read here and there was somewhat useless, since everyone sais different stuff. For first I'd like to ask for your help in clarifying which one is first. I have read guides in which rooting was first than pushing the recovery, and I have read ones in which fasbooting recovery was the first thing to do, and than flashing su. I have tried both methods, with no luck. When I try to fastboot twrp onto my device, it sais 'waiting for device'. I read that this means fastboot is not properly configured, but I am an administrator on my PC and I have the proper drivers, since adb reboot-bootloader works. So thats for flashing twrp first. Then rooting first. I tried with motochopper, but that does no work on 10.6.1.27.5. So I tried pushing root files manually, but when adb shell /data/local/temp, it sais failure. So if you could help me, of what did I do wrong, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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First make sure that you have unlocked your bootloader (text in the upper right corner of boot screen). What I did first was flash TWRP from ADB. In your case, you would flash the stock ROM, and then flash SU.
cmendonc2 said:
First make sure that you have unlocked your bootloader (text in the upper right corner of boot screen). What I did first was flash TWRP from ADB. In your case, you would flash the stock ROM, and then flash SU.
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I know I'm unlocked sorry for not mentioning that, though even that was strange, because the unlock device app should have wiped the memory, but it didn't, and still unlocked. But I don't exactly understand what you mean by flashing the stock ROM, then SU. And if you mean that do that with twrp, I can't because fastboot flash recovery twrp.blob just waits for device. Is there another method which I can flash it with? Thanks in advance
Shad0w32 said:
I know I'm unlocked sorry for not mentioning that, though even that was strange, because the unlock device app should have wiped the memory, but it didn't, and still unlocked. But I don't exactly understand what you mean by flashing the stock ROM, then SU. And if you mean that do that with twrp, I can't because fastboot flash recovery twrp.blob just waits for device. Is there another method which I can flash it with? Thanks in advance
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If it says "waiting for device," your PC is not communicating with the tab. What Windows version do you use? Does "fastboot device" command from fastboot mode on tab return any serial number? It should show a serial number before you can flash TWRP onto the tab. And where did you read that unlocking the device would wipe the memory?
Get fastboot to work first, then you can flash whatever. Otherwise, if you're on stock recovery, try loading the rom zip file onto your sd card and flash it using RCK option. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, read first, so you don't brick your tab just because you have no idea what the heck you're doing.
graphdarnell said:
If it says "waiting for device," your PC is not communicating with the tab. What Windows version do you use? Does "fastboot device" command from fastboot mode on tab return any serial number? It should show a serial number before you can flash TWRP onto the tab. And where did you read that unlocking the device would wipe the memory?
Get fastboot to work first, then you can flash whatever. Otherwise, if you're on stock recovery, try loading the rom zip file onto your sd card and flash it using RCK option. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, read first, so you don't brick your tab just because you have no idea what the heck you're doing.
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For first, I downgraded my device, so I could root it with motochopper. Then I flashed recovery with the way explained here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377
Now twrp seems to be working, i can start it, but it cant mount anything, so i cant flash anything from the device. Both 2.5 and 2.4.4 does this. Goo manager cant find a recovery for this device, so i cant use that either. Fastboot still cant see my tab. Im on windows 7, with proper drivers
Nevermind my stupidity, I installed the wrong recovery, not the one for the 4.2 bootloader. By now I'm a proud owner of a tf300t with cyanogenmod on it Thank you both though, for trying to help
Hi
I have a standard motorola moto g 8gb unlocked phone - not tied to any uk network on 4.4.2 .
I wish to downgrade to 4.3 or change the rom to another rom.
Before i do this what is the easiest/simplest way to backup the ROM (o.s) which is not root'd ?
Or do I have to root the phone?
Also do I need to install drivers or not for the phone as Windows 7 sees the phone fine in explorer/my computer when the phone is turned on - i can drag drop files on there no problem
Thanks in advance.
M
mikiesb said:
Hi
I have a standard motorola moto g 8gb unlocked phone - not tied to any uk network on 4.4.2 .
I wish to downgrade to 4.3 or change the rom to another rom.
Before i do this what is the easiest/simplest way to backup the ROM (o.s) which is not root'd ?
Or do I have to root the phone?
Also do I need to install drivers or not for the phone as Windows 7 sees the phone fine in explorer/my computer when the phone is turned on - i can drag drop files on there no problem
Thanks in advance.
M
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a way to backup without root? Yep.
a way to backup without unlocking the bootloader? Nope.
You see, for everything you need the bootloader unlocked: rooting, flashing, etc...
so if you want to backup anything you first need to unlock the bootloader to flash a Custom Recovery and then do the backup and that can be done without rooting the phone, or touching the rom at all.
You will need the motorola drivers and adb:
Here's to backup the NAND (needs root): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263392
Here's to backup the ROM (Choose one): TWRP CWM
Hi
ok made a bit of progress.
never thought it would be so much of a mission !
got the bootlocker unlocked..
now how do i install the clockwork mod or twrp app sorry for my ignorance. i have followed the links you've kindly posted me.
i am familiar with dos commands etc. - so that doesn't phase me.
i've downloaded the apps from a site both clockwork and twrp - .img files - do these have to be installed via command
prompt with fastboot to install them respectively whilst the phone is plugged in with usb cable in the bootloader phase?
are there not any "windows" apps that can install these apps?
Thanks in advance
You don't have to install both of them!
mikiesb said:
Hi
ok made a bit of progress.
never thought it would be so much of a mission !
got the bootlocker unlocked..
now how do i install the clockwork mod or twrp app sorry for my ignorance. i have followed the links you've kindly posted me.
i am familiar with dos commands etc. - so that doesn't phase me.
i've downloaded the apps from a site both clockwork and twrp - .img files - do these have to be installed via command
prompt with fastboot to install them respectively whilst the phone is plugged in with usb cable in the bootloader phase?
are there not any "windows" apps that can install these apps?
Thanks in advance
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Chk this for automated process
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50029015
and also
You do not have to install both the recoveries, either cwm or twrp not both of them!
you said you unlocked bootloader, that means you have adb installed with fastboot
copy the .img file for twrp/cwm whichever you prefer to the folder where adb is installed
rename it to recovery.img
then turn off the phone and boot into bootloader and run
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Hi!
I have a serious problem here. I offered to try and fix a friend's HTC One SV (4.2.2 Jelly bean). His battery died a few days ago, everything was working fine before that. He charged the phone and tried turning it on, but now it gets stuck on the HTC One welcome screen. (I've added a photo of the bootloader screen as well) The phone is not rooted. I've tried everything - clearing cache, recovery mode, factory reset.. Nothing helps. While researching for solutions, I stumbled upon a post where they said that if it were rooted, a custom recovery or RUU would be possible.
Since I am a bit of a newbie to rooting and hacking in general, then I'd like to ask if it's possible to root the damn thing now that it's not turning itself on properly and unlock the bootloader so I could flash a new ROM for example. Will it do any harm? Do you have any suggestions?
P.S.
Taking it back to the shop is an option and I am aware that warranty will void once it's unlocked. Despite this, we're willing to give it a try.
Thanks in advance.
I'm a bit confused, about that "Security Warning" on the picture. Not normal at all!
But if you really want to root, unlock your bootloader at htcdev.com.
Follow the steps, they provide a guide on their website, how to unlock.
old.splatterhand said:
I'm a bit confused, about that "Security Warning" on the picture. Not normal at all!
But if you really want to root, unlock your bootloader at htcdev.com.
Follow the steps, they provide a guide on their website, how to unlock.
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Turned the phone on and went to the bootloader, the security warning is gone. That's good, I assume? What about this ***tampered*** part?
raisinette said:
Turned the phone on and went to the bootloader, the security warning is gone. That's good, I assume? What about this ***tampered*** part?
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It seems the phone was unlocked/S-off already, and the one who locked it back to stock forgot to reset the Tampered flag.
old.splatterhand said:
It seems the phone was unlocked/S-off already, and the one who locked it back to stock forgot to reset the Tampered flag.
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That can't be. He is the first owner and hasn't touched it in any way.
Tampered appears only after unlocking the bootloader.
Maybe a refurbished device!?!
old.splatterhand said:
Tampered appears only after unlocking the bootloader.
Maybe a refurbished device!?!
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Ah, yes! I completely forgot about that. He had its power button repaired a few months, perhaps the tech guys did something with it.
Will this change anything?
No, not really. You need to unlock at htcdev.com.
Thats your first step.
old.splatterhand said:
No, not really. You need to unlock at htcdev.com.
Thats your first step.
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I've been trying to do that for the past 2 days, but I'm stuck at step 5 - when I type in cmd ''fastboot oem get_identifier_token'', it says ''fastboot is not recognized as an interal or external command, operable program or batch file''. When I clicked on the fastboot.exe, it said something like adbwinapi.dll is missing. Downloaded that, the error was gone.
I've googled for solutions and so far none of them have worked. What could be wrong?
raisinette said:
I've been trying to do that for the past 2 days, but I'm stuck at step 5 - when I type in cmd ''fastboot oem get_identifier_token'', it says ''fastboot is not recognized as an interal or external command, operable program or batch file''. When I clicked on the fastboot.exe, it said something like adbwinapi.dll is missing. Downloaded that, the error was gone.
I've googled for solutions and so far none of them have worked. What could be wrong?
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Do you have htc drivers installed on your pc?
old.splatterhand said:
Do you have htc drivers installed on your pc?
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I have HTC Sync Manager. The drivers should come along with that, or not?
EDIT: Something odd happened - the phone started bootlooping, so I did a factory reset and then a red text appeared saying ''this build is for development purposes only.... etc''. I have not started unlocking the phone, it was simply connected to the usb while the bootloader was open. After the hard reset it does not bootloop anymore, but it is still stuck on the welcome screen. Thought it may be important.
I don't know, what happened to your device. But you need to solve this fastboot issue on your pc to proceed.
Also check, if the bootloader still is locked.
old.splatterhand said:
I don't know, what happened to your device. But you need to solve this fastboot issue on your pc to proceed.
Also check, if the bootloader still is locked.
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I finally got my bootloader unlocked - it turns out Windows 8.1 was the problem. I couldn't manually install any drivers, so I refreshed my Windows back to 8.0, that helped.
Now, I'd like to root it and flash a custom rom to see if it helps me get out of the stuck HTC screen, but every rooting guide requires USB debugging to be enabled. How can I do that if I can't access the settings, because the phone won't turn on?
You can boot into bootloader, do that. Plug your phone to the pc and make sure your phone is in fastboot (usb) mode, not in hboot mode.
Download this three things:
- http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
(copy to sdcard of your phone)
- the recovery from first post of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41456540#post41456540
(copy to the folder on your pc where your fastboot.exe is)
this stock rom for your variant (or another rom for your variant http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512742
(copy to sdcard of your phone)
Follow the "How to" in recovery thread to flash recovery, then follow the "How to" in the rom thread to flash the rom from recovery and at last step flash supersu.zip from recovery.
old.splatterhand said:
You can boot into bootloader, do that. Plug your phone to the pc and make sure your phone is in fastboot (usb) mode, not in hboot mode.
Download this three things:
- http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
(copy to sdcard of your phone)
- the recovery from first post of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41456540#post41456540
(copy to the folder on your pc where your fastboot.exe is)
this stock rom for your variant (or another rom for your variant http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512742
(copy to sdcard of your phone)
Follow the "How to" in recovery thread to flash recovery, then follow the "How to" in the rom thread to flash the rom from recovery and at last step flash supersu.zip from recovery.
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Thanks for taking the time to help, your instructions and advice has been indescribably useful
The phone is working fine again and it's all thanks to you.
Cool, you're welcome :laugh:
Hello!
I do apologize if somewhere already is similar problem, but i spend lots of time and couldn't find anything whats would help to my problem.
Couple days ago I had update from google to android lolipop, I followed instructions to start installation. Everything was good, installation stared, but after some time come out masagge (installation failed) and now phone just stuck on boot menu. Phone wasnt root, was on stock rom and usb debugging mode was off, is it possible now somehow enable usb debugging if only what i can do with phone is, get in fastboot mode or is it possible get files out from sdcard through fastboot. I would be happy for any help from you guys to get out my files from phone.
Thank you!
Gazis said:
Hello!
I do apologize if somewhere already is similar problem, but i spend lots of time and couldn't find anything whats would help to my problem.
Couple days ago I had update from google to android lolipop, I followed instructions to start installation. Everything was good, installation stared, but after some time come out masagge (installation failed) and now phone just stuck on boot menu. Phone wasnt root, was on stock rom and usb debugging mode was off, is it possible now somehow enable usb debugging if only what i can do with phone is, get in fastboot mode or is it possible get files out from sdcard through fastboot. I would be happy for any help from you guys to get out my files from phone.
Thank you!
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If you can get into bootloader, use fastboot to install cwm or twrp, then try use the adb pull command to copy files on your phone to your PC. Or you could make a backup with cwm/ twrp then see what you can recover from that.
Or you can try one of those toolkits, they have all kinds of nifty options.
venu123 said:
If you can get into bootloader, use fastboot to install cwm or twrp, then try use the adb pull command to copy files on your phone to your PC. Or you could make a backup with cwm/ twrp then see what you can recover from that.
Or you can try one of those toolkits, they have all kinds of nifty options.
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Thank you mate, all done