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[TIP] Running the RUU to get back to stock

I ran into a few problems getting back to stock until I remembered a minor detail from my HTC Hero days.
You need to download and install HTC Sync get it here install it.
Reboot your computer
make sure the phone is NOT in USB debug mode and is in charge only mode.
the proper drivers will install. you'll know it's done right if you see ADB pop up as one of the drivers installed. You'll see a warning that HTC sync isn't detecting your phone and that's ok.
Then run the RUU exe all should work fine.
Get the RUU exe from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952224 This is FROYO
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959 This one is Gingerbread

Didn't realize debugging had to be disabled.
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gunnyman said:
I ran into a few problems getting back to stock until I remembered a minor detail from my HTC Hero days.
You need to download and install HTC Sync get it here install it.
Reboot your computer
make sure the phone is NOT in USB debug mode and is in charge only mode.
the proper drivers will install. you'll know it's done right if you see ADB pop up as one of the drivers installed. You'll see a warning that HTC sync isn't detecting your phone and that's ok.
Then run the RUU exe all should work fine.
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RUU? Where do I find that?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952224

So even if I've tried going through the rooting process and it didn't work, this will basically put the phone back the way it was before I started that process?

Yes
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Good sir I can not thank you enough for helping me get my phone back. i don't even mind all the bloatware now. Too bad I can't use the thanks button more than once. I really appreciate it.

Happy to be of service. I can't dev my way out of a paper bag, well I've never tried, but I can share what I do know.

I tried to run the RUU but it failed twice. Both times it would get about 70% finished and it would stop with an Error 110 which says that a file is either open or corrupted. Then it tells you to download the RUU again and run it again, which I did but got the same results. I downloaded it with the anti virus and firewall turned off. Is there another site to download the file from?
capman231

capman231 said:
I tried to run the RUU but it failed twice. Both times it would get about 70% finished and it would stop with an Error 110 which says that a file is either open or corrupted. Then it tells you to download the RUU again and run it again, which I did but got the same results. I downloaded it with the anti virus and firewall turned off. Is there another site to download the file from?
capman231
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have no idea. Sorry

Need to put my htc inspire to out of box state
I tried rooting my phone today and everything seemed fine but i didnt like it. so i went back to stock menu. and everything is okay but the sound isnt working can anyone please tell me how to fix this?

mohaamadq said:
I tried rooting my phone today and everything seemed fine but i didnt like it. so i went back to stock menu. and everything is okay but the sound isnt working can anyone please tell me how to fix this?
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Either flash a different rom via Clockwork Mod or run the RUU. If you choose the RUU, be sure HTC Sync is installed, USB Debugging is checked and Fastboot is unchecked.

Thank you! It works!
Just used this thread to get my Inspire back to stock before taking it back for a refund and cancelling service. Decided to go with the HTC Evo3d from Sprint. This method worked returning the phone back to the latest (Gingerbread) and unrooted it from Cyanogen (CM7) ROM. Thanks a ton for sharing your wisdom!

Baffling Issues.
Hey, I have a question. When running this RUU update (downgrade) it gives me this: Error 140: Bootloader version error. Its agravating. I'd love to go back to froyo... I really can't use GB because it blocks tethering. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

corvettezo7sp said:
Hey, I have a question. When running this RUU update (downgrade) it gives me this: Error 140: Bootloader version error. Its agravating. I'd love to go back to froyo... I really can't use GB because it blocks tethering. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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I take it you're not S-OFF? HTC (and probably others) decided they didn't want users reverting to older versions. You'll have to root, get S-OFF, before you can revert, but if you're rooted, you might as well just use the new andTether from google code:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233141

Just found out at Best Buy that my phone is crap. The memory is out and I have no apps installed, my HD card is empty except for the standard stuff, and I get error that I need to free up memory or something like that. Guy told me to UNroot my phone and call AT&T.
So, this thread is all I need to do that???? Can it really be this easy????
thanks so much,
Patti

Gene Poole said:
I take it you're not S-OFF? HTC (and probably others) decided they didn't want users reverting to older versions. You'll have to root, get S-OFF, before you can revert, but if you're rooted, you might as well just use the new andTether from google code:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233141
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Ok, thanks for the info! And this phone has no root, its my Moms phone and she needs the tethering. Eh, maybe we can exchange the phone. Other than that I don't know what to do. I'll browse a few more forums. Actually, one more question: is it possible to root with the latest update from HTC? As you can tell I'm really not that up to date on things around here. Haha.
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corvettezo7sp said:
Ok, thanks for the info! And this phone has no root, its my Moms phone and she needs the tethering. Eh, maybe we can exchange the phone. Other than that I don't know what to do. I'll browse a few more forums. Actually, one more question: is it possible to root with the latest update from HTC? As you can tell I'm really not that up to date on things around here. Haha.
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Yes. Ace Hack Kit v12:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352

corvettezo7sp said:
Ok, thanks for the info! And this phone has no root, its my Moms phone and she needs the tethering. Eh, maybe we can exchange the phone. Other than that I don't know what to do. I'll browse a few more forums. Actually, one more question: is it possible to root with the latest update from HTC? As you can tell I'm really not that up to date on things around here. Haha.
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You could try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208507

gunnyman said:
have no idea. Sorry
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Nice to see you around again gunny

[Q] Superoneclick (not responding)?

I am trying to root my samsung infuse 4g and it is not allowing me to. I downloaded the superoneclick 1.9.1 shortfuse, turned usb debugging on, plugged the device in but everytime when i press root it goes to the waiting for device and then it says program not responding. I need to know if i have all the files and or programs to get this done. Its supposed to be easy, but its not working out for me. HELP HELP HELP ME PLEASE!!

DaYoung1 said:
I am trying to root my samsung infuse 4g and it is not allowing me to. I downloaded the superoneclick 1.9.1 shortfuse, turned usb debugging on, plugged the device in but everytime when i press root it goes to the waiting for device and then it says program not responding. I need to know if i have all the files and or programs to get this done. Its supposed to be easy, but its not working out for me. HELP HELP HELP ME PLEASE!!
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Did you install the drivers?

DaYoung1 said:
I am trying to root my samsung infuse 4g and it is not allowing me to. I downloaded the superoneclick 1.9.1 shortfuse, turned usb debugging on, plugged the device in but everytime when i press root it goes to the waiting for device and then it says program not responding. I need to know if i have all the files and or programs to get this done. Its supposed to be easy, but its not working out for me. HELP HELP HELP ME PLEASE!!
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You probably dont have drivers installed. They are included with samsungs media companion- kies. Search "kies" on google. Shouldnt be hard to find.

When I plug in my usb cable I see a kies upgrade for my firmware. Should I upgrade to that and will that fix the problem maybe
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Samsung drivers

It's a update nada upgrade sorry for typo
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Can I download this directly to my phone or does it have to be from my laptop
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DaYoung1 said:
Can I download this directly to my phone or does it have to be from my laptop
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download the drivers to your computer and install them

Ok I'm away from it now but I will. But what is the kies firmware update when you plug it up to the computer? Its on the top.
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DaYoung1 said:
Ok I'm away from it now but I will. But what is the kies firmware update when you plug it up to the computer? Its on the top.
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kill kies, you dont want it running. having kies install the drivers. kies is a firmware update tool for updates att wont push over the air

Late to the party. Root 'stalls' @ Step 7
Hey,
So I installed the drivers, disable virus scan & run Superoneclick2.2 and it Goes through several steps Killing..Starting...Waiting...etc... through Step 7, then it goes non-responsive.
I have done this dance three times with superoneclick & twice with InfuseRootUnlock_v4. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
So I am un-rooted. Stock Froyo. - Thanks!

Why dont you save the headache and Odin flash a pre rooted stock rom?? theres gtgx thread and h8rift among more many options....
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koriotto said:
Why dont you save the headache and Odin flash a pre rooted stock rom?? theres gtgx thread and h8rift among more many options....
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I basically want to root just to open the possibility of flashing a GB Rom, but just wanted to perform this step prior to flashing anything.
This is my first Android. Was on EnergyROMs in the WM 6.5 arena.

KevinAlbrecht said:
Hey,
So I installed the drivers, disable virus scan & run Superoneclick2.2 and it Goes through several steps Killing..Starting...Waiting...etc... through Step 7, then it goes non-responsive.
I have done this dance three times with superoneclick & twice with InfuseRootUnlock_v4. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
So I am un-rooted. Stock Froyo. - Thanks!
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I had the same issue, i tried with older version superoneclick1.X, it worked fine.
so use the older version.

KevinAlbrecht said:
I basically want to root just to open the possibility of flashing a GB Rom, but just wanted to perform this step prior to flashing anything.
This is my first Android. Was on EnergyROMs in the WM 6.5 arena.
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Hahaa nice i was same place as you where... I had Fuze and then Touch pro2 running energy roms... Well man you could try an older version of super obe click but.. The new one never gave me trouble.
And if as you say, you want to root to possibly flash a GB ron later the possibukity of Odin flashing a pre rooted Rom its still a good choice if super one click keeps giving you trouble, it will basicly leave your stuff like pics music etc intact and flash a rom with root included ill add you a few thread links when i get to my pc.
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koriotto said:
Hahaa nice ....
And if as you say, you want to root to possibly flash a GB ron later the possibukity of Odin flashing a pre rooted Rom its still a good choice if super one click keeps giving you trouble, it will basicly leave your stuff like pics music etc intact and flash a rom with root included ill add you a few thread links when i get to my pc....
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Thanks koriotto. Very much appreceated. Not sure why I am having the issues. As I said, it is not just superoneclick giving me grief, but I tried a root & unlock_v4 as well.

ok as i said here are some threads for Stock PRE-rooted using odin, install drivers simply by installing samsung kies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116251&highlight=stock
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092021&highlight=stock
If you are on Rogers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326143&highlight=stock

atrix4nag said:
I had the same issue, i tried with older version superoneclick1.X, it worked fine.
so use the older version.
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1.9x worked for me also, but there were allot of errors, that I had to click through. Donation made!
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koriotto said:
...ill add you a few thread links when i get to my pc.
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Thanks for the links koriotto. I went with an earlier 1.9x superoneclick for now, but I will get thos links bookmarked!
I do have a question tho. Your links are for ultimate unbrick, right? So basically that is a staock rom for users to flash back to if they go too far down the rabbit hole?
- Thanks, Kevin

It works fine if you don't use zergrush as the exploit.
Zergrush kept hanging for me with latest superoneclick version.
Switched exploit to psneuter and it worked fine

Rooting Tb after 07/08 OTA!!

I tried to root my Thunderbolt yesturday (I installed the 07/08 OTA from verizon when it became available on 07/08). I have followed the steps to the T, and have been unable to root my phone.
Is anyone else having this problem?
I used the following guide: [RS Guide] How to Root Your Thunderbolt
Here are a few things I noticed:
Wen I type "adb devices" I get the following message:
adb server is out of date. Killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
HT12GS001525 device
Is this a normal message?
Second, One I go through all the copy & paste into the cmd window, my TB goes through all the checking of the PG05IMG.zip, and I get error messages about no img found and whatnot... I never get the message "Do you want to start update?" I have to hit reboot from the bootloader, and then my TB reboots and I get no changes to my phone.
Any help would be appreciated.

agt7575 said:
I tried to root my Thunderbolt yesturday (I installed the 07/08 OTA from verizon when it became available on 07/08). I have followed the steps to the T, and have been unable to root my phone.
Is anyone else having this problem?
I used the following guide: [RS Guide] How to Root Your Thunderbolt
Here are a few things I noticed:
Wen I type "adb devices" I get the following message:
adb server is out of date. Killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
HT12GS001525 device
Is this a normal message?
Second, One I go through all the copy & paste into the cmd window, my TB goes through all the checking of the PG05IMG.zip, and I get error messages about no img found and whatnot... I never get the message "Do you want to start update?" I have to hit reboot from the bootloader, and then my TB reboots and I get no changes to my phone.
Any help would be appreciated.
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You need to make sure that on your SD Card, the PG05IMG file does not have ".zip" at the end of the name. If it does, your phone reads it as "PG05IMG.zip.zip"
Take the .zip off the name and it should work.
The message from ADB that you got is normal and means that your phone is being read correctly and communicating with your computer.

Also, you use the volume up button (not the power button) to confirm the radio update.
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Make sure HTC Sync is not running on your computer in the back ground

Update?
Were you successful in rooting the phone?
I am a new TB user and the update just went through..
If it worked which rooting method did you use?
Thank you!

Just use thunderbolt auto-root!! Worked for me today on new thunderbolt. Had a thunderbolt traded for Droid charge then gave the Droid charge away and paid full price for new thunderbolt
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Longwayii said:
Just use thunderbolt auto-root!! Worked for me today on new thunderbolt. Had a thunderbolt traded for Droid charge then gave the Droid charge away and paid full price for new thunderbolt
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I used to use auto root and it worked great but lost my copy or version. All the ones I used recently didnt work. Can you point me to the one you used. Still cant do ADB. And yes I know Im challenged.

blueis300 said:
I used to use auto root and it worked great but lost my copy or version. All the ones I used recently didnt work. Can you point me to the one you used. Still cant do ADB. And yes I know Im challenged.
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what do you mean by losing your copy or version?
and which auto root tool did you use?

Just did ota and was wondering how to root. Please advise..
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auto root still works with OTA from 7/8. I did it on mine last night

rotorocker said:
auto root still works with OTA from 7/8. I did it on mine last night
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Mind pointing to instructions?
Jv
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johnnyv5 said:
Mind pointing to instructions?
Jv
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Literally went from here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQYoeFrJ1Jk while drinking vodka!

So I would do some research and make sure this works with the new ota but I have used it on several TB's (original radio) and it works great.
http://www.thunderboltforums.com/fo...uides/1488-auto-root-un-root-thunderbolt.html
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Edit: Got it sorted out.

I am in San Diego and am getting the update now. The update appears to be OTA v. 1.70.605.0
If you do not want to update to this OTA version all you need to do is interrupt the update and do a refresh check update, once it prompt you to update you will have the option to reject or defer.
I am going to see how this OTA plays out and will consider rooting in the coming days.

Link please?
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auto root still works with OTA from 7/8. I did it on mine last night
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Hello,
I don't understand which auto root you are talking about..
is it possible that you provide a link? thank youuuu

acslee88 said:
Hello,
I don't understand which auto root you are talking about..
is it possible that you provide a link? thank youuuu
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See post #12

Jrocker23 said:
See post #12
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indeed that it is

Auto Root
Wow this auto root is even easier than the one click root!

somehow permanently updated, is root possible?

I'm updated to GB and can't revert. I think I know the answer to this because I've been watching superoneclick like a hawk waiting for version 2.0 but no sign yet. I just was wondering tho, if there was some serious forceful way to wipe my g2x and flash stock rom thru nvflash?
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I too am waiting for a way to root the update. I don't like flashing roms that are not from official sources (lg, T Mobile) not that there is any thing wrong with other roms I just prefer official stock rooted with my own tweaks. Hopefully soon one of the great developers here can figure it out
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There's nandroid .zips out there for stock (2.2), restore to that then do as you will.
NVFlash isn't bothered by updates of any kind, so if you've lost custom recovery just re-flash
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the first 2 posts in this thread make my head spin. luckily for me, i'm the most interesting man in the world.

Daffydukc said:
I'm updated to GB and can't revert. I think I know the answer to this because I've been watching superoneclick like a hawk waiting for version 2.0 but no sign yet. I just was wondering tho, if there was some serious forceful way to wipe my g2x and flash stock rom thru nvflash?
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you can't revert to what? and why can't you? who or what is stopping you? you don't flash roms through nvflash. just recoveries. i know the o2x can flash roms with nvflash, but i'm not sure about g2x. correct me if i'm wrong.

sellingfear said:
I too am waiting for a way to root the update. I don't like flashing roms that are not from official sources (lg, T Mobile) not that there is any thing wrong with other roms I just prefer official stock rooted with my own tweaks. Hopefully soon one of the great developers here can figure it out
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so, you have the update, and you're not rooted yet? what are you waiting for?

There is a ROM that is a rooted stock update. Its very easy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179748
I myself tried the Eaglesblood 1.05 on top of the update and its fantastic.

good one crazythunder!

crazythunder said:
so, you have the update, and you're not rooted yet? what are you waiting for?
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i am unable to root by way of superoneclick and as far as the xda forum i refered to to root my g2x before i updated thru lgupdate these steps just dont work anymore. i cannot reroot my phone after having lost root

crazythunder said:
you can't revert to what? and why can't you? who or what is stopping you? you don't flash roms through nvflash. just recoveries. i know the o2x can flash roms with nvflash, but i'm not sure about g2x. correct me if i'm wrong.
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i cannot revert to froyo 2.2. i cant revert because i lost root, so no more clockworkmod recovery and no success rooting by way of superoneclick. stock bootloader and gingerbread update on my g2x is stopping me
thank-you for your time crazythunder

Daffydukc said:
i cannot revert to froyo 2.2. i cant revert because i lost root, so no more clockworkmod recovery and no success rooting by way of superoneclick. stock bootloader and gingerbread update on my g2x is stopping me
thank-you for your time crazythunder
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just reflash clockwork mod with the one click flash app. then flash any rom you want.

Ok, if you have not been able to figure out how to do it with all of the posts written here, all of the stickies, all of the replies to your pleadings, then PLEASE...don't root. Keep your phone just as it is, or have T-mobile replace it with a stock version, as you don't appear to have the capacity to successfully mod a cellphone. I"m sorry to be harsh, but seriously...pick a different hobby.

mmapcpro said:
Ok, if you have not been able to figure out how to do it with all of the posts written here, all of the stickies, all of the replies to your pleadings, then PLEASE...don't root. Keep your phone just as it is, or have T-mobile replace it with a stock version, as you don't appear to have the capacity to successfully mod a cellphone. I"m sorry to be harsh, but seriously...pick a different hobby.
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after doing this stuff for years,and pc tech support online as well, i don't think i'd be cut out for phone tech support. eventually i think i'd just snap and flip out on someone. i try my best to be patient and helpful. but it just drives me nuts having spent YEARS reading and experimenting, only to see others wanting to be spoonfed(not intended towards anyone in particular). looks like you're in the same boat? lol

mmapcpro said:
Ok, if you have not been able to figure out how to do it with all of the posts written here, all of the stickies, all of the replies to your pleadings, then PLEASE...don't root. Keep your phone just as it is, or have T-mobile replace it with a stock version, as you don't appear to have the capacity to successfully mod a cellphone. I"m sorry to be harsh, but seriously...pick a different hobby.
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thank you for your condescending advise. i hope one of the xda mods makes you xda police. and i hope the baby your wife is expecting is born healthy and energetic.
to reiterate i cannot flash anything thru nvflash(clockwork nor stock froyo) and i cannot root with superoneclick. i updated by using a KDZ_FW_UPD.exe app that was linked in these very forums. this app apparently is translated from korean. i was not able to flash the new .kdz version by normal means--i had to go into the submenu "read phone information" and click "upgrade start" there...that installed gingerbread and unrooted me.
rather than evoke more eager and stoic xda members' attempt to distinguish themselves as intelligent comprehending human beings i simply instead wish for my thread to by deleted lest this be another blight on our holy xda forums g2x section where from nothing but the best forums posts stems from. because we could probably use another "what do you think guys? should i trade back my sensation for the g2x i once owned already now that gingerbread::drooool:: is finally out because i didnt know there already were gingerbread roms out there and instead i just had to tell the whole world "goodbye lg, never again, cry river?""
i am still on my first g2x and have never called tmobile complaining about screen bleed or anything else that seems to be only perpetuated by retarded threads in this g2x general forum that i sift thru on a DAILY basis while trying to find useful information and possible help out someone with advise from my own experience in similar situations

Daffydukc said:
to reiterate i cannot flash anything thru nvflash(clockwork nor stock froyo) and i cannot root with superoneclick.i had to go into the submenu "read phone information" and click "upgrade start" there...that installed gingerbread and unrooted me.
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1.-to reiterate i cannot flash anything thru nvflash(clockwork nor stock froyo)..
.stock froyo is flashed through cwm, not nvflash. why cant you update? be more specific. error messages?
2-.i had to go into the submenu "read phone information" and click "upgrade start" there...that installed gingerbread and unrooted me.
i updated the same way, then flashed back to cwm. nvflash gave me issues,although it always worked before, but one click flasher app flashed it fine.

crazythunder said:
i updated the same way, then flashed back to cwm. nvflash gave me issues,although it always worked before, but one click flasher app flashed it fine.
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i am holding the volume up and down buttons just as the instructions says and just as i did when i originally rooted back when my phone was running stock froyo 2.2, back before i updated my phone to gingerbread and the new baseband. but i just get the message that there is no communication with my device

Check device manager and see if your phone is detected there. You may need to reinstall the drivers
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Daffydukc said:
i am holding the volume up and down buttons just as the instructions says and just as i did when i originally rooted back when my phone was running stock froyo 2.2, back before i updated my phone to gingerbread and the new baseband. but i just get the message that there is no communication with my device
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uninstall all lg drivers. reboot. reinstall drivers http://www.lg.com/us/support/mc-support/drivers/LG_T-Mobile_Android_USB_Driver_v2.2.zip

@Daffydukc, I had the same issue. The good news is that since you already updated using the LG tool, you have the newer baseband. Right now, the "hard part" is getting CMW through NV flash back, which will let you flash whatever rom you want. I suggest the pre-rooted version of the same gingerbread update from xboarder56 over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179748
For now, try what crazythunder suggested and uninstall the LG drivers that the LG update tool might have deposited on your system and reinstall the drivers that worked prior to your update. Take out the battery, hold down vol up AND vol down, plug in the usb cable and see if your computer see's your phone. If it doesn't work, try again (it didn't work for me the 1st time either)
I'm now rooted with new baseband and liking it so far, goodluck.

THANK YOU!
great advise with the uninstall and then re install lg drivers i had not considered lg update tools overwriting the drivers that allow flashing CWM with drivers that arent really conducive to flashing CWM. i did that, and i read somewhere a suggestion to press the power button as well as the volume buttons.
i cant tell which of these two things was what did it for me but i'm so grateful for the help. i was sure to hit the thanks button for you guys!!

Need some help rooting g2x on gingerbread

I went through all the steps to installing clockword recovery but when i tried to enter recovery mode the phone just booted up normally. I have tried to flash clockword recovery again but then I get a message that usb device is not detected. I need some help please.

Start over. Install drivers again and do everything all over.

Ya redownload drivers u can get them at LG website and then there is a program called superoneclick to root its amazing application....
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deder21 said:
Ya redownload drivers u can get them at LG website and then there is a program called superoneclick to root its amazing application....
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Super one click no longer works on the G2X GB rom. The exploit was patched. Google purposely left the exploit in the Nexus One GB rom since it is a developer phone and they expect it to be rooted. Right now the only way is to flash CWM recovery with NVFlash and then install a pre-rooted rom.

I've been lurking for a while, and I saw others complaining about the camera after updating. Is there a pre-rooted rom with the LG camera on it, and where would I find it?

did u install the adb drivers also?

jboxer said:
Super one click no longer works on the G2X GB rom. The exploit was patched. Google purposely left the exploit in the Nexus One GB rom since it is a developer phone and they expect it to be rooted. Right now the only way is to flash CWM recovery with NVFlash and then install a pre-rooted rom.
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I rooted my g2x 2 days ago and I didn't have to install any roms. Just stock 2.3.3. rooted now. Then again, I'm a noob at this though. I installed your zip file and skipped all the command prompt stuff. I don't know what I could have messed up but I couldn't post of the dev forum because I'm a noob still.

I am totally lost. I rooted 2.2 and ran with Weapon. But now I have new g2x and cant handle the rooting process. Read everything I can and still I can't figure it out. I am going nuts with stock. It keeps eating by batter up. Help!!!!!!! I need it spoon fed.

cjdjd said:
I am totally lost. I rooted 2.2 and ran with Weapon. But now I have new g2x and cant handle the rooting process. Read everything I can and still I can't figure it out. I am going nuts with stock. It keeps eating by batter up. Help!!!!!!! I need it spoon fed.
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All you have to do is install Clockworkmod with the One-Click Flasher (search for it) and then install my root zip in Clockworkmod (search for it also). It is very easy and simple to do.

Just follow this guide to get your 2.3 Gingerbread rooted and with a custom ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274998

jboxer said:
All you have to do is install Clockworkmod with the One-Click Flasher (search for it) and then install my root zip in Clockworkmod (search for it also). It is very easy and simple to do.
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I beg to differ. Ever since I got my 2.3.3 preloaded G2x from T-mobile, my computer does not even recognize a new APX device was connected. I've ran the procedure following step by step to the T several times, and it never pops any "S/W Upgrade" on my phone's screen anymore and does not show windows finding any new APX device. Can someone please tell me how I can make windows force install the APX driver without recognizing that the device is there? Is that even possible?

Use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13330067 to get
coachwork mod recovery, then just
Flash a rooted custom rom or if you wanna keep stock rom just dl and flash the g2x root zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17398464
Good luck hope this helps..
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SSJ4Asterisk said:
I've been lurking for a while, and I saw others complaining about the camera after updating. Is there a pre-rooted rom with the LG camera on it, and where would I find it?
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You can get the LG Camera in the market. Free version or paid.
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Tattooed5150 said:
You can get the LG Camera in the market. Free version or paid.
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Giving the market links would be helpful. Cannot find by searching in the market.