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Hello, I am a new HTC Sensation owner and it's my first Android phone too!
I am very excited with the device but, before I screw up something, I would like to know a bit more.
I know there is the possibility, for Android phones, to flash the ROM and install a new one with improved features.
It is something that I will do, I'm sure, but, as mentioned, I would like to be sure of what I do!
So, how can I back-up the current ROM, in order to restore everything as it was when I purchased the phone?
I know about an app called Titanium backup, but it seems that it requires root permission...
Can you help me?
Thank you in advance!
rive-noob said:
Hello, I am a new HTC Sensation owner and it's my first Android phone too!
I am very excited with the device but, before I screw up something, I would like to know a bit more.
I know there is the possibility, for Android phones, to flash the ROM and install a new one with improved features.
It is something that I will do, I'm sure, but, as mentioned, I would like to be sure of what I do!
So, how can I back-up the current ROM, in order to restore everything as it was when I purchased the phone?
I know about an app called Titanium backup, but it seems that it requires root permission...
Can you help me?
Thank you in advance!
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Htc sensation has a locked builder (S-On), you can't install custom roms yet till it is unlocked by HTC or hacked by developers. keep an eye out in the development section. When it is unlocked. Word will spread there,
Also there will be guides of how to root, s off back up etc. once it is unlocked
In the mean time. Have you tried rom manager from the market to backup. download it. Enjoy your sensation
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Hi, before opening a thread do some research. If you did do some, you would have found an answer to your question in the Sensation Android development forum. There is a thread about someone who gotva Sensation with unlocked bootloader. Read in this thread as much as you can and please, on the top right of every single page of this forum is the SEARCH box. Use it extensively, you'll save yourself a lot of time.
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Yep and last but not least rive-noob, here is the information you were looking for regarding your first post . everything you need to know is there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
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Indeed. Please use the search button before posting. All of your questions could have been answered.
right now i got a branded sensation. so far im quite satisfied with it. the only thing is, i would be glad to get root f.e. to get to the database file for the sense weather to add new locations.
for me i dont really need any custom rom by now. its my first android device and as said i like sense so far.
as i read through here, i think the problem for now is to get root on the device. if this would be possible, flashing new roms would be possible right?
so my question is:
is it more problematic to get root or to get a new rom? if htc will open the bootloader, will it be possible to get sense with root automaticlly? or is it still needed to find a way to get root in htc roms?
in custiom roms there should be no problem to get root right?
sorry if this all sounds lame or something but as said, this is my first android device. it try to read as much as i can
thx in advance for any answer!
Heyo. You can find all answers here: How to root the HTC Sensation
hehe saw this link allready in another thread can imagine what it is
but back to topic pls
crazy cat said:
Heyo. You can find all answers here: How to root the HTC Sensation
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I've got an error when I apply this but I can't tell you. What can I do?
pls sto pthat offtopic ****
i dont wann know how to do such things as by now it isnt possible. i just want to know if there will be unlocked bootloader, is it automaticly possible to get a root enabled stock rom?
or do we still need another way to get root on stock roms?
daSn00p said:
pls sto pthat offtopic ****
i dont wann know how to do such things as by now it isnt possible. i just want to know if there will be unlocked bootloader, is it automaticly possible to get a root enabled stock rom?
or do we still need another way to get root on stock roms?
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No. Unlocked bootloader will not automatically mean you'll get root. It's only a way for us to get root by another software running in the backround..
HTC already confirmed an unlocked bootloader in the near future..
For an offtopic discussion, custom roms will allways be better as they have no bloatware and includes tweaks to lots of stuff like ram management, oc kernels, gfx patches, deodexed and so on...
I hope this answered your question and please try to be nice on the forums.. people tend to reply nicer that way...
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daSn00p said:
pls sto pthat offtopic ****
i dont wann know how to do such things as by now it isnt possible. i just want to know if there will be unlocked bootloader, is it automaticly possible to get a root enabled stock rom?
or do we still need another way to get root on stock roms?
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I'll be nice, right now you will have to wait till the update comes out from HTC. Theres no other way right now. But next time please use the search button
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i was nice all the time just said stop that ot things.
READ MY POST: I KONW IT ISNT POSSIBLE NOW AND I DONT ASK FOR A METHODE TO DO ANYTHING LIKE ROOT OR CUSTOM ROM!
so isnt there a way to modify android and/or sense to get root on the stock fw? thought both are open source.
for sure this still requieres an open bootloader and maybe someone would say even this would be a custom rom
daSn00p said:
i was nice all the time just said stop that ot things.
READ MY POST: I KONW IT ISNT POSSIBLE NOW AND I DONT ASK FOR A METHODE TO DO ANYTHING LIKE ROOT OR CUSTOM ROM!
so isnt there a way to modify android and/or sense to get root on the stock fw? thought both are open source.
for sure this still requieres an open bootloader and maybe someone would say even this would be a custom rom
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Android really isnt fully Open Source, HTC Sense and their phones aint Open Source.. Even if it is running Android in the bottom, HTC owns Sense UI.
The bootloader is pretty much locking you untill it gets hacked or HTC releases its opened one..
You labeled the topic GENERAL questions, but didn't see fit to place it in the GENERAL or Q&A forum?
This is in no way development related.
daSn00p, please buy an iPhone. Android isn´t for you. You can´t sure, you don´t know how to use an form - you are the perfect iPhone user
crazy cat said:
Heyo. You can find all answers here: How to root the HTC Sensation
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I always love watching this, knowing all the well that we are waiting for htc to bless us with their knowledge...
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@all: stop ot pls
@crazycat: i would never buy an iphone. "You can´t sure, you don´t know how to use an form" doesnt make sense to me sorry, dunno what u want.
moved to Q&A
questions appear to be answered. flamers please stop the pettiness.
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New to this site, so I apologize if this has already been discussed (yes, I watched the noob video and did search all over for it, not finding it).
There is a Youtube video posted on 11/2/11 (link below) claiming to root 2.3.4 devices. There are a few comments stating that it worked, but I'm skeptical to try it, being that I have no idea where the developer/files are from.
So my question to this forum is: Is it real? Have any of you heard of this or tried it? Does it work for the mt4g on 2.3.4?
And if I have made a noob mistake, please forgive me.
Link to the video: err, well the video link won't let me post since I'm so newb... soooo you can search the video on youtube, the title is "How to Root Android 2.3.4 Root (ENG) .flv"
Thanks!
thebrownfan80 said:
New to this site, so I apologize if this has already been discussed (yes, I watched the noob video and did search all over for it, not finding it).
There is a Youtube video posted on 11/2/11 (link below) claiming to root 2.3.4 devices. There are a few comments stating that it worked, but I'm skeptical to try it, being that I have no idea where the developer/files are from.
So my question to this forum is: Is it real? Have any of you heard of this or tried it? Does it work for the mt4g on 2.3.4?
And if I have made a noob mistake, please forgive me.
Link to the video: err, well the video link won't let me post since I'm so newb... soooo you can search the video on youtube, the title is "How to Root Android 2.3.4 Root (ENG) .flv"
Thanks!
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I doubt that it's legit or it would of been posted on xda. But who knows I don't suggest u try it because the potential of u bricking your phone but if your looking for way a way to get root I suggested u follow the guide to downgrade your phone back to froyo 2.2.1 then follow methods to root your phone from there
MyTouch HD (Black)
Kernel Unity v9
ondeamnd 1536Ghz - 844Mhz
Edited Build Prop
Beats Audio
Gingerbread 2.3.5
Dark Side Sense 3.3.0
I am new to rooting, so the steps to downgrade and then upgrade are quite overwhelming for me.. I was hoping the video was legit because it was just a simple download and then drag/drop solution.
When going through the root threads I've gotten as far as ADB before getting thoroughly lost. I couldn't even figure out how to get that program running.
I am historically a windows guy, but my computer is 11 years old, so I've been using my girlfriends' macbook (osx 10.4.11) which makes all of these operations more difficult for me. Perusing unknown droid language on an unknown mac is proving difficult for this blue-screen blue-blood.
thebrownfan80 said:
I am new to rooting, so the steps to downgrade and then upgrade are quite overwhelming for me.. I was hoping the video was legit because it was just a simple download and then drag/drop solution.
When going through the root threads I've gotten as far as ADB before getting thoroughly lost. I couldn't even figure out how to get that program running.
I am historically a windows guy, but my computer is 11 years old, so I've been using my girlfriends' macbook (osx 10.4.11) which makes all of these operations more difficult for me. Perusing unknown droid language on an unknown mac is proving difficult for this blue-screen blue-blood.
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Well hay I'm only 16 and I installed. And used adb to root my phone I suggested U use the ( adb for dummies guide ) search threads it's very easy to follow or there's thread about a one click root application I think in the mytouch. General or app and themes section u can use that but I don know if it will work just be carefully on what u do. A another alternative Is downloading visionary r14 application u can obtain temporary root with this application and use some root apps but u can't flash custom roms until u get perm root and legit s = off bro
MyTouch HD (Black)
Kernel Unity v9
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Edited Build Prop
Beats Audio
Gingerbread 2.3.5
Dark Side Sense 3.3.0
hahahaha heyy i'm only 14, and i managed to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.2.1
don't worry bro, it's not hard to do at allll
saranhai said:
hahahaha heyy i'm only 14, and i managed to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.2.1
don't worry bro, it's not hard to do at allll
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Ha now that seemed hard to me
MyTouch HD (Black)
Kernel Unity v9
ondeamnd 1536Ghz - 844Mhz
Edited Build Prop
Beats Audio
Gingerbread 2.3.5
Dark Side Sense 3.3.0
There's a downgrade thread in the g2 section. It works for the mytouch4g. Also, truebluedrew makes a great (easy to follow) video tutorial to get adb setup. He includes directions for a Mac. If you do try this, once you downgrade, mackster248 has awesome tutorial videos on rooting.
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saranhai said:
hahahaha heyy i'm only 14, and i managed to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.2.1
don't worry bro, it's not hard to do at allll
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lol im 14 too
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There are two exploits that can temp-root MT4G 2.3.4. They are fre3vo and zergRush.
The only way to get S-OFF/permroot is still to use temp-root to enable a downgrade to 2.2.1, and then apply (root.sh or gfree depending on what suits you), and then flash back to the ROM you want.
seriously....look at the replies to users' questions...
ok...number one, 577 youtube views tells me this youtube subscriber is NOT a popular dev in Germany. Big red flag there...most communities of programmers toss each other code and this video has hardly any hits!
Now look at the author's responses to users' bugs.
'try to restart to root' ...really? so restarting your phone will totally fix the fact that the code is bogus...hmmmm...sounds like an amateur virus wanna be to me..
hahahaha
seattlefeedsme said:
ok...number one, 577 youtube views tells me this youtube subscriber is NOT a popular dev in Germany. Big red flag there...most communities of programmers toss each other code and this video has hardly any hits!
Now look at the author's responses to users' bugs.
'try to restart to root' ...really? so restarting your phone will totally fix the fact that the code is bogus...hmmmm...sounds like an amateur virus wanna be to me..
hahahaha
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None of those you tube videos even helped me root, I just followed the instructions as best I could and a little trial and error. Its now second nature to root now, had to reroot my wifes phone a couple weeks ago.
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before i go on im just going to say, YES i have checked everything i possibly could and didnt work,
Anyways i moved to the Inspire after getting rid of my old phone, i have no idea on how to flash a custom rom. can some one please help me, like i already have the custom ROm i want and all i just need a way to get the Flash recovery or Clockwork to work,
PS: my phone is not rooted , the one click root program always stops working when i try and do it.
taylorgang809 said:
before i go on im just going to say, YES i have checked everything i possibly could and didnt work,
Anyways i moved to the Inspire after getting rid of my old phone, i have no idea on how to flash a custom rom. can some one please help me, like i already have the custom ROm i want and all i just need a way to get the Flash recovery or Clockwork to work,
PS: my phone is not rooted , the one click root program always stops working when i try and do it.
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What you'll need to do is download the Ace Hack Kit, but unfortunately it has been suspended due to mistreatment on the forums. So you'll have to find another method of downloading it, or I'll ask him if I can post it.
After having your phone rooted, you can THEN go into CWM and flash your custom ROM
U can download it from the Desire HD forum, its the same
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maddiedad2009 said:
U can download it from the Desire HD fourm, its the same
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No you can't. attn1 took it off of there too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119
attn1's post is #7
I think that's what triggered it in the first place.
It was nice while it lasted. OP - You'll need to find someone who has the latest hack kit uploaded somewhere else to share with you. Note: attn1 has taken down his IRC and will no longer be supporting his hack kit - so you're on your own except for the minor assistance the community might be able to provide
Ah - Post 10 - alternative root, s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
HTC_Phone said:
What you'll need to do is download the Ace Hack Kit, but unfortunately it has been suspended due to mistreatment on the forums. So you'll have to find another method of downloading it, or I'll ask him if I can post it.
After having your phone rooted, you can THEN go into CWM and flash your custom ROM
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i mean, i downloaded something called ace hack kit, and theres this thing that you have to open like a comand prompt, it asks me for a password and it didnt give me it.
taylorgang809 said:
i mean, i downloaded something called ace hack kit, and theres this thing that you have to open like a comand prompt, it asks me for a password and it didnt give me it.
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You mistakingly got thanked for that - lucky dog.
Read the "Effen Manual". From what I recall seeing in the hack kit thread the password should be in there. This was to ensure users were READING
Also, make sure you read the FAQ section in the "effin manual" since that will provide vital information regarding where the password is in the hack kit folder.
If you still need the most up to date hack kit PM me and I can provide it to you.
I just dont understand why the download was taken off. All he has to do is no longer support it and not respond to questions/answers that he may deem as unfit for the development section.
From what i read in the thread it appears there was just a simple misunderstanding as far as the use of the development forum rather than using the Q/A section along with a user questioning the possibility that the hack kit is not perfect.
homeslice976 said:
You mistakingly got thanked for that - lucky dog.
Read the "Effen Manual". From what I recall seeing in the hack kit thread the password should be in there. This was to ensure users were READING
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trust me i could find any password. looked everywhere, i think if i can get that password ill be all good
We can't trust you because you didn't read the manual. Did you check this directory?
WHEREVER THE FOLDER WAS EXTRACTED TO\tools\txt\CAJUN.txt?
Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,
just hit the Thanks button everyone who posted a way to help here, thanks again
tcozman said:
Also, make sure you read the FAQ section in the "effin manual" since that will provide vital information regarding where the password is in the hack kit folder.
If you still need the most up to date hack kit PM me and I can provide it to you.
I just dont understand why the download was taken off. All he has to do is no longer support it and not respond to questions/answers that he may deem as unfit for the development section.
From what i read in the thread it appears there was just a simple misunderstanding as far as the use of the development forum rather than using the Q/A section along with a user questioning the possibility that the hack kit is not perfect.
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This x1298540928756 (however it's his software and he can do with it as he pleases)
However it looks like JSL's procedure essentially does the same thing, but it's not in a "1 step" GUI like attn1's was. It's more closely resembles versions of the hack kit before attn1 started the GUI
Edit: I bet this (http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/) irked him too. A) no credit to attn1 in this article B) Let's be honest, how many times have we seen attn1 tell people to stop watching videos and read the effen manual?
taylorgang809 said:
Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,
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Glad you got it sorted!
taylorgang809 said:
Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,
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it's not okay.
attn1 said:
it's not okay.
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So what are we supposed to do?
I rooted mine the live cd route and never saved the files, but now I have a co-worker that wants it done.
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dcjes said:
So what are we supposed to do?
I rooted mine the live cd route and never saved the files, but now I have a co-worker that wants it done.
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Alternative root/s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
This was on page 1 of THIS thread. Please read a little.
Thanks to XDA member JSLEnterprises
attn1 - thanks for your long running support of your kit. I can only imagine the frustration you are/were feeling over the last couple of months. Your software was legendary and you obviously took this community leaps and bounds further than we otherwise could have.
homeslice976 said:
Alternative root/s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
This was on page 1 of THIS thread. Please read a little.
Thanks to XDA member JSLEnterprises
attn1 - thanks for your long running support of your kit. I can only imagine the frustration you are/were feeling over the last couple of months. Your software was legendary and you obviously took this community leaps and bounds further than we otherwise could have.
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This.
I hate that XDA has become a spoonfeed me or I'll throw a fit type community.
People need to appreciate what's been done for them and STFU.
i need LOTS of help!
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison
miadaisy said:
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison
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XDA = development site, not hold my hand I'm a noob help me site. It's because of complaining like this that got the development for the hack kit and attn1 to stop in the first place. If you think rooting this phone is impossible, then stop now before you destroy your phone. The link to do it the old fashion way was posted above, please read it, learn it and apply it if rooting still seems like something you wanna do. Educating yourself before you destroy your phone shouldn't be that hard or that much to ask. I can't wait to see the butt hurt response from this...more and more the Inspire forums are being overrun with these type of threads...I understand why attn1 got fed up.
miadaisy said:
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison
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Yes, attn1's hack kit was the 'easiest' method available. Hopefully, if he can get some assistance with supporting it, he'll re-release it (follow thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119&page=3) In the mean time, you can go here (http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0) and follow the process described (which has been suggested multiple times in this thread). This is essentially the way attn1's hack kit started, before he started making it idiot proof (not calling anyone names, that's just how it is). Many, many users were able to successfully root/s-off using attn1's 'long' method before he started developing his GUI, but if this seems too over-the-top for you then maybe you should rethink the idea of rooting. Hopefully attn1 will re-release his easy to use hack kit, but with the frustration he's dealing with having to put up with users who want to be spoon fed this information is understandable, and I don't blame him in the least bit for pulling it - whether temporary or permanent
IMHO - there should be no 'root method for dummies'. You're messing with integral parts of the system when you're doing this and there is potential to permanently damage your phone. If you don't want to learn what the process is actually accomplishing, you shouldn't be doing it in the first place. Is there a specific reason you want root/s-off?
homeslice976 said:
Yes, attn1's hack kit was the 'easiest' method available. Hopefully, if he can get some assistance with supporting it, he'll re-release it (follow thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119&page=3) In the mean time, you can go here (http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0) and follow the process described (which has been suggested multiple times in this thread). This is essentially the way attn1's hack kit started, before he started making it idiot proof (not calling anyone names, that's just how it is). Many, many users were able to successfully root/s-off using attn1's 'long' method before he started developing his GUI, but if this seems too over-the-top for you then maybe you should rethink the idea of rooting. Hopefully attn1 will re-release his easy to use hack kit, but with the frustration he's dealing with having to put up with users who want to be spoon fed this information is understandable, and I don't blame him in the least bit for pulling it - whether temporary or permanent
IMHO - there should be no 'root method for dummies'. You're messing with integral parts of the system when you're doing this and there is potential to permanently damage your phone. If you don't want to learn what the process is actually accomplishing, you shouldn't be doing it in the first place. Is there a specific reason you want root/s-off?
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This has been covered, there is no need to provide anymore links or reiterate what has been said in this thread numerous times or in any of these "OMGZ WHERE DID THE HACK KIT GOOO HELPP MEEE" threads. If users want to educate themselves its out there waiting for them to read it. If they don't that's on them. I'm personally happy that ATTN1 took it down, I have no idea how he put up with it for this long.
Guys I have a HTC ONE MINI 4.3 I want to root it but I dont know how I tryed a lot of softwares and methods can Anyone help me.I tryd the SuperOneClick off your website guys still dosent work
I don't think you'll be able to root being on 4.3. You would have to be on 4.2.2. I'm don't know where you reside but if you can downgrade using RUU then you can use revone to root. However, the only RUU currently available is for AT&T in US.
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robertprun said:
Guys I have a HTC ONE MINI 4.3 I want to root it but I dont know how I tryed a lot of softwares and methods can Anyone help me.I tryd the SuperOneClick off your website guys still dosent work
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SuperOneClick didn't work for me either.
It doesn't matter what android version you are running to obtain root.
Ive sent you a pm with a guide to how i unlocked bootloader, installed a custom recovery, rooted device and installed MagioROM.
hope it helps
cheers
Braddison said:
SuperOneClick didn't work for me either.
It doesn't matter what android version you are running to obtain root.
Ive sent you a pm with a guide to how i unlocked bootloader, installed a custom recovery, rooted device and installed MagioROM.
hope it helps
cheers
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Why not publish this information in the forum so that others can benefit that may have the same question?
PuffDaddy_d said:
Why not publish this information in the forum so that others can benefit that may have the same question?
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Fair point! however i should of stated that it was a link to an external site...not a guide created by myself! i assumed posting links to external sources may be against forum rules ( i may be wrong?)
I agree that it would be of benefit for a full step by step guide to be stickied on this forum, certainly easier for the community to find, unfortunately there isn't a detailed one at the moment.
anyway.... this question is answered many times on this forum and also freely available on google...if you SEARCH (how to root htc one mini) before posting, like i did, then you will find all the information you need.
I apologise if that sounds abrupt, its not meant to. Im trying to help without breaking forum rules
You're right, unlocking bootloader will work regardless the version. I think it's the case to obtain s-off. At least I had that issue.
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