How do I take a screenshot? - HTC Desire S

All I have came across require root access, any ideas?

download this software and install it on your computer
http://www.fjsoft.at/en/downloads.php
then enable USB debugging on your desire S and connect it and run myphone explorer on your desktop

ghuk said:
download this software and install it on your computer
http://www.fjsoft.at/en/downloads.php
then enable USB debugging on your desire S and connect it and run myphone explorer on your desktop
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Nice find. This thread has been linked in my 'Post Your Screenshots' Thread. S-On users can now get involved. Good stuff.

Another alternative is No root ScreenshotIt which lets you take screenshots w/o needing to connect to a computer (although a one time setup is required after every reboot of your phone). I am not sure if the above application is simpler. A turn off is that this is a paid one.

You would laugh
Hold the power button and press "home". You've just made a screenshot. No extra software needed.

Sarnetsky said:
Hold the power button and press "home". You've just made a screenshot. No extra software needed.
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That only applies with custom roms with this feature. Not stock.
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Uppy said:
That only applies with custom roms with this feature. Not stock.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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Nah you can do it on stock roms now, it came with the 2.3.5 update.

Well, i did not know that! thats pretty awesome.

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[How To] Root the Samsung Infuse 4G

Correct ROOT/UNLOCK found HERE!​
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081072
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OLD OLD OLD OLD OLD OLD​
SOURCE:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/12/samsung-infuse-4g-easily-rooted-using-super-one-click/
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/10/14/superoneclick-should-root-most-devices-no-sdk-required/
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How To:
1. Download the latest SuperOneClick.zip file to your Windows computer.
2. Extract the files from the .zip file into a new folder on your PC.
3. Plug your phone in to your PC and turn on USB debugging.
Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
4. Open the folder with the SuperOneClick contents and double click “SuperOneClick.exe”.
5. Allow the process to run and enjoy being rooted.
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Super-One-Click:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8532790&postcount=1
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I used this method yesterday as soon as I got home with my phone.
It works great.
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I can confirm this works perfectly.
Did it yesterday. Took 5minutes and rooted!! So far no problems
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yep, superoneclick works. i think you have to use the psneuter exploit though. i read somewhere the rageinthecage doesn't work
Does the infuse have a locked bootloader?
Sent from Desire HD or Inspire 4G or whatever this thing is called via premium XDA app.
Actually RageInTheCage works fine. I used it to create a Root/Unlock pack that works on Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Howto Root and Unlock Infuse 4g
Just unpack and run the shell script or batch file.
I used Superoneclick yesterday worked like a charm. Just make sure you have the Samsung drivers installed and its a cake walk.
does anyone have a link for the correct drivers? I can't seem to find them.
Nevermind. Found them.
blackcatphil said:
does anyone have a link for the correct drivers? I can't seem to find them.
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I'm having the same issue on my Windows XP machine. I can't find the drivers. Anyone?
I just downloaded samsung kies.
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Agree, really easy with superoneclick.
It went thru first time, unlike my dell streak 5 which i spent lots of time before i was able to root it.
Superoneclick roots infuse on first try, if you have properly installed adb drivers of course
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I installed all the drivers, now its stuck at Pushing psneuter, any ideas?
Now I just get "Waiting for Device" :/ bummer.
Yeah, I am rooted! Took two tries. Had to follow this advice:
If you're having issues with "wait for device" or if RATC is looping, try this
Unplug your USB Cable
Go to Settings > Applications > Development
Uncheck USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable
Unplug your USB Cable
Check USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable
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...Which originally appeared here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8532790&postcount=1
VERY HAPPY!!!
Anyone know if this voids your warranty?
Latentk said:
Anyone know if this voids your warranty?
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I think it pretty much does. You'd want to unroot your phone if needed to take it back to the retailer for whatever reason.
reefrunway said:
I think it pretty much does. You'd want to unroot your phone if needed to take it back to the retailer for whatever reason.
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And its probably safe to assume to "unroot" has been found. The phone is brand new so that would explain a great deal of it! Keep up the great work!
Mac rooting
Okay, I have check and read as much as I can, but I am not able to root my Infuse.
I have a mac and I have tried everything. I downloaded Mono but i could not get it to work, I tried the root.unlock and could not get it setup.
Can someone please give me a walk through.. I am an old iphone user and I have switched over.... My iphone was Jailbroken....
Help me out xda
K
worked well for me 1st try ...now lets get some roms
kosherdill34 said:
Okay, I have check and read as much as I can, but I am not able to root my Infuse.
I have a mac and I have tried everything. I downloaded Mono but i could not get it to work, I tried the root.unlock and could not get it setup.
Can someone please give me a walk through.. I am an old iphone user and I have switched over.... My iphone was Jailbroken....
Help me out xda
K
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superoneclick is easy but it is a .exe for windows. im not sure if clshortfuse has a version for mac or linux.
the root/unlock from lost1 works pretty good, what issues are you having with it?

Anyway to gain temproot for now?

Hey,
I was wondering, is there anyway to gain temproot until we have full root? Am I right in thinking that temproot allows programs requiring root access to work e.g. AdFree?
Thanks
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There's an app called gingerbreak which works on the S E Arc (it roots anything on Gingerbread) so I wonder if it will work on the Sensation?
I'm waiting to get mine at the moment...
Hopefully tuesday
Hi !
I've fund this, but can't try, the sensation is not yet available in France
http www zenilshroff.com/ how-to-root-htc-sensation-android-2-3-gingerbread-smartphone/
(sorry, I can't post URL, i'm new on this forum)
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HTC HD2 WM7+Android 2.2
Roccoswell said:
Hi !
I've fund this, but can't try, the sensation is not yet available in France
http www zenilshroff.com/ how-to-root-htc-sensation-android-2-3-gingerbread-smartphone/
(sorry, I can't post URL, i'm new on this forum)
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Is that saying you need to remove HTC Sync from the device, and then run Gingerbreak?
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credits to this guide: http://www.zenilshroff.com/how-to-root-htc-sensation-android-2-3-gingerbread-smartphone/
1. First download the Gingerbreak.apk file.
2. Save on your computers desktop.
3. Connect the phone to your computer. (do not connect using htc sync)
4. Mount SD card as flash drive as you generally do for USB cable file transfers.
5. Copy the downloaded Gingerbread apk file to SD card root.
6. You should have any File Manager (e.g., Astro File Manager) on your phone. If not, download from Market. These are generally free apps.
7. Disconnect your phone from computer and launch File Manager. You will find in the menu of the phone.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions on File Manager to install APK to your phone from SD card root. You may also use the default application installer software to do this.
9. After installation completes, open the APK.
10. Press ‘root’ button. Simple, isn’t it?
11. The APK exploit will run for some time. Usually it runs for around 10 minutes. Your phone will be rebooted. In case it takes more than ten minutes for auto reboot, please reboot it yourself. Not to panic, this happens a lot of times.
12. Your device is now rooted. Congrats!
13. Make sure that SuperUser app is installed and is running. This is very important for you to enjoy the benefits of rooting.
In order to test if your phone has been successfully rooted, just click a screenshot of your phone. That should show that your phone has been rooted.
Yeah, but does it REALLY work?
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Gingerbreak exploit is patched on the SGS II so doubt that will work. Also if phone needs to reboot, no way will root persist due to signed locked bootloader. Go ahead and try but we will need some L33t devs to break this phone.
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
drspikes said:
Gingerbreak exploit is patched on the SGS II so doubt that will work. Also if phone needs to reboot, no way will root persist due to signed locked bootloader. Go ahead and try but we will need some L33t devs to break this phone.
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
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Yeah, I'm not really willing to believe it works either mate.
If the guide has some proof (i.e. a bootloader photo) then I will try it. If not, it's all just based on theory, but nothing practical.
Somebody has to be the guinea pig.
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Somebody has to be the guinea pig.
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Well, I have tried it, doesn't seem to do a thing so far.
It does say it fails a lot, but still, zero proof that is works, I'm very suspicious that it's all ********
It would be great if we could get this partial root. I personally don't mind not being able to flash custom ROM, but it is very important to me to be able to use some apps that require root permissions like adfree or titanium backup. From what I understand, this 'half-root' should not be very difficult to achieve cause it is not needed to mess with the bootloader for this purpose. The only requirement is to be able to uninstall htc sync for some time.
Here also a link detailing the differences between root levels and clarifying vocabulary. I am posting this cause it has been very useful for me to help understand, so it might also serves others..
http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/329819-no-need-panic-about-locked-bootloader.html
madindehead said:
Well, I have tried it, doesn't seem to do a thing so far.
It does say it fails a lot, but still, zero proof that is works, I'm very suspicious that it's all ********
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Thank you for trying it. I think you should now do a full factory reset, to totally get that thing off your Sensation. It does not do what it's supposed to do and who knows what it might be doing behind the scenes. Yea, be very suspicious!
Darnell_Chat_TN said:
Thank you for trying it. I think you should now do a full factory reset, to totally get that thing off your Sensation. It does not do what it's supposed to do and who knows what it might be doing behind the scenes. Yea, be very suspicious!
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Yeah, doing a full reset was in the back of my mind. Think I will go do that now
I'm not optimistic thought. They who owns the website emailed me (I posted a comment doubting it, and it was deleted, so I reposted, and he emailed me), to say the guy who posted it hadn't got back to him, so he was removing it from the site until he had confirmation that it did work. I am still VERY sceptical of it. He said, uninstall HTC Sync from the PC, as that causes problems with root? VERY random thing IMHO.
madindehead said:
Yeah, doing a full reset was in the back of my mind. Think I will go do that now
I'm not optimistic thought. They who owns the website emailed me (I posted a comment doubting it, and it was deleted, so I reposted, and he emailed me), to say the guy who posted it hadn't got back to him, so he was removing it from the site until he had confirmation that it did work. I am still VERY sceptical of it. He said, uninstall HTC Sync from the PC, as that causes problems with root? VERY random thing IMHO.
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Well, a factory reset and trying to run GingerBreak right after hasn't done a thing. It says to reboot after it doesn't succeed after 10 mins, and that this happens a lot. But EVERY attempt I have been rebooting after 10 mins.
If the guy who "discovered" it can't even post proof, it sounds like a load of ****.
madindehead said:
Well, a factory reset and trying to run GingerBreak right after hasn't done a thing. It says to reboot after it doesn't succeed after 10 mins, and that this happens a lot. But EVERY attempt I have been rebooting after 10 mins.
If the guy who "discovered" it can't even post proof, it sounds like a load of ****.
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Yea, if they discovered it they can prove their claim with a simple photo.
This speaks to not only the lack of credibility of the person who posted it, but also to the site that allowed it to be posted and remain till the complaints came in. A very untrustworthy source is how I view them because of this.
Gingerbreak won't help you, as there will be a nand lock, and the fact the kernel will be patched...
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Gingerbreak won't help you, as there will be a nand lock, and the fact the kernel will be patched...
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Yeah, I didn't think it would work to be honest. That really as wishful thinking. The person who posted that seems like a proper idiot
this will work once we get s-off to perminate root and then you can flash the recovery from fastboot or rom manager
xboarder56 said:
this will work once we get s-off to perminate root and then you can flash the recovery from fastboot or rom manager
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Given your confidence, we'll let you test it first.
Darnell_Chat_TN said:
Given your confidence, we'll let you test it first.
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Gingerbreak won't help you, as there will be a nand lock, and the fact the kernel will be patched...
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Even the website states we need s-off so when that is achieved it will work and i will test it once we find a crack for the radio to get s-off/nand lock.

Rooting HTC Rhyme

Might anyone be working on this? Not sure how hard it would be since its pretty similar to the incredible 2.
Sent from my Droid using XDA App
Will donate to whoever can root this and post method as well as unroot method in case it needs to go back to verizon for warranty purposes etc. Thanks!!
HTC Rhyme Kernel's are out :3
http://htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
May work you can give it a try
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
ill give it a try.
ill report tomorrow
Did you give it a try?
OK, I did, and it did not work. The script runs through correctly, and at the end, su is installed on the phone, but FCs when trying to launch. After a reboot, su is gone.
Fortunately it didn't brick the phone.
any updates on rooting the htc rhyme?
BigBlue007 said:
Did you give it a try?
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yea , doesnt work...
same thing like you tested...
My fiancee is getting this phone today. I'm going to try to use SOC etc, if not, I'm going to tap into ADB. The specs seem to be pretty similar to phones like the DINC2, etc.
the phone it self is very similar to the htc desire s, with little luck it can be rooted
uh bump xD
any news here?
id even donate to a working ROOT !!
All right. Here is the root for S-OFF ROM owners:
HTC Rhyme Root
Has anyone tried this yet?
cool_recep said:
All right. Here is the root for S-OFF ROM owners:
HTC Rhyme Root
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Bump...anyone try this?
cool_recep said:
All right. Here is the root for S-OFF ROM owners:
HTC Rhyme Root
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yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
its working guys ;D
HBOOT-1.30.0004
If u check in your bootloader
(and fast boot at energysettings off)
(phone off-> hold the VolumeDownkey and press the ON buttom at the same time)
my datas are
HBOOT-1.30.0004
RADIO-3822.09.00.08_M
eMMC-boot
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Unlock the Bootloader w/ PermROOT:
steps:
1. Buttkick and Kill your phone-warrenty, by register and unlock your bootloader at
http://www.htcdev.com/
(even the device isnt in the "supported list" it still worked for me)
(if ur not familar with android development, it could take some time to DL and update everything (AndroidSDK, etc etc))
(PHONE WILL BE WIPED THEN; BACKUP/Save ur datas)
2. ZergRush it
(like posted here DooMLoRD_v2_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341127 )
shingers5 said:
*** unlocking bootloader from HTCDEV site is highly recommended for a permanent root solution***
1. enable usb debugging from settings - applications - development
2. plug phone to pc via usb cable - charge only
3. open extracted zip folder and click runme. thats all. (if experience any daemon hanging problems pls install htc sync and plug in phone so drivers are installed. once done delete htc sync and repeat root procedure)
PC will open a cmd screen with prompts that you need to follow. app does rest
4. After root is complete pls visit market and update SU app. once done root will be fully functional and eliminate any future FCs
5. Also as an extra tip you can install SU UPDATE fixer from market to update your binaries to 3.0
ALL DONE
***************** this isnt my work and i take no credit for it. i tried it and the results were good so i am sharing it. period*****************
****please see anzhi thread for clockwork mod and chinese boot.img and rom needed prior to flashing cappy's rcmix3d rom. files needed are posted by me in his rom thread!****
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3. After the phone has booted, you still cant see SuperUser in ur App list
But its installed ;P
how to fix that?
Go to the Market.
Search for the superuser app
You can see that you can "UPDATE" it.
do it.
Now everything is up2date and the app is in your applist again.
Root Done.
have fun
( System tuner, Titanium backup, LBE privacy guard, busy box, everything is working fine )
Of course it is working I have even updated my SuperUser to v3.0.7
We have root, and so what's next?
..I would say next step should be to apply for the HTC Android Rhyme Forum Section ..
merry x-mas

Guide

Hi trying to get my head around rooting the s..I'm not new..had my desire rooted and my desire hd and flashed various roms and mods countless times..anyone simplify the steps for me..
Call it a serious dummies guide
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427
Have you followed this guide ? I did last night as soon as i got my phone, After unlocking the bootloader its relatively simple.
You just have to flash the .zip file
I'll try it tonight. Thanks. I did see the thread just was scepital trying it
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Its easy Unlocking bootloader isa little tricky, But if you follow the instructions and dont skip anything you will be fine...
When you see the diagrams on HTCDev. It looks way more complex than it actually is
Hi mate...got a weird issue. I hold volume down then power etc but it won't load into bootloader..flashes 5 times then eventually boots up? I tried taking fingers off during the buttons but nothing lol
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Make sure under settings > power, That you have fastboot UNchecked.
Then power off and leave it for about 10 seconds, Then try.. I had this issue last night
Legend. Thanks mate
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Very weird she won't do it..she flashes like it trys to come on...
It's Vodafone HTC one s..I know they add things but doubt they could stop that
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As it's Vodafone, do you have a network unlocked device?
If not then you can't use HTCDev.com and must wait for the general s-off tool.
Alternatively you can try to network unlock your device, through Vodafone or third party.
Mines also Vodafone branded. worked for me. HTCDev doesnt give S-OFF it just unlocks bootloader to allow files to be written.
The NAND is still write protected until such tool can combat this. Fastboot is definitely unchecked right ? sometimes on my phone it comes back on without
me re-enabling it
EDIT: I have to hold the Volume down + power for about 10-15 seconds for bootloader to come up
Very odd. Noble I couldn't imagine so they rarely lock there devices well none of the ones I've had...might have to ask. Can't access bootloader. No point keeping it that's the case..
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Im sure theres an app out there that can boot you into bootloader, Im unsure of the name but a google search might help you.
Ive been with vodafone for about 3 years and never had a simlock device from them... They have all been vodafone branded tho
All apps require root access..I'm screwed lol
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arknailed7754 said:
All apps require root access..I'm screwed lol
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Have you tried
adb reboot-bootloader
?
Nope I will try though..good idea only ever used adb once
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haha completely forgot about the adb reboot method lol
Make sure you got USB Debugging enabled under develop option..
Just verified that it works for me, though I have an unbranded phone.
Like azzledazzle said, you need to have USB debugging enabled in Settings->Developer options.
If you haven't yet, download HTC Sync from HTC.com and start the installer. The USB drivers will be installed as prerequisites. If you don't want HTC Sync, you can cancel the installer after the prereqs are installed. Then connect your phone and Windows should install the adb drivers automatically.
I had the same issue and this is what is working for me:
Fastboot off and usb debugging on
Power off and wait to be sure it is turned off
Hold volume down and keep holding it
Press power for 3-4 seconds while still keeping volume down pressed
Wait until bootloader shows before releasing volume down.
This works for me now every time.
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Thanks people finally rooted. Finally being the operative word
Another quick question. Anyone dealt with porting fonts over. I've got revolution font from hestheone desire HD which I'd like to port what changes do I need to implement
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Power Off via APK or Widget?

Is there any apk or widget that will allow you to turn the Power Off without using the Power Off/On switch on my Sensation? Checked all my resources and could not find one. I do have a widget to turn screen off and lock. Thanks!
asctony said:
Is there any apk or widget that will allow you to turn the Power Off without using the Power Off/On switch on my Sensation? Checked all my resources and could not find one. I do have a widget to turn screen off and lock. Thanks!
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Obviously didnt search much did you? its been pointed out many times that 4EXT paid for app has an extensive power menu that can shut down the phone, reboot, reboot into bootloader, reboot android shell, reboot into recovery etc etc.
Jonny said:
Obviously didnt search much did you? its been pointed out many times that 4EXT paid for app has an extensive power menu that can shut down the phone, reboot, reboot into bootloader, reboot android shell, reboot into recovery etc etc.
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Thanks for your reply. However, why did you have to be so opinionated? Your comment was not appreciated. FYI-You need to be Rooted to use this apk.
asctony said:
Is there any apk or widget that will allow you to turn the Power Off without using the Power Off/On switch on my Sensation? Checked all my resources and could not find one. I do have a widget to turn screen off and lock. Thanks!
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Search the play store there are many apps with widgets that do this...
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Quickboot works great.
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irrelephant said:
Search the play store there are many apps with widgets that do this...
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I check all my resources. That includes Play Store, many other sites that offer cracked sw, etc. Most of the apks require rooting. I have been on this forum since 2006 so I fully understand 'SEARCH.' I tried Quick Boot and most of the others. Example:
Quick Boot (Reboot) - Reboot your phone quickly. Boot into Recovery and Bootloader with one tap. ** Root access to your phone is required to use this application. If you are not aware whether or not your phone has root access, you probably don't have root access. ** Quickly and easily reboot your device, power off
Thanks anyway. Apparently no one knows of an apk that will do this without being rooted.
asctony said:
I check all my resources. That includes Play Store, many other sites that offer cracked sw, etc. Most of the apks require rooting. I have been on this forum since 2006 so I fully understand 'SEARCH.' I tried Quick Boot and most of the others. Example:
Quick Boot (Reboot) - Reboot your phone quickly. Boot into Recovery and Bootloader with one tap. ** Root access to your phone is required to use this application. If you are not aware whether or not your phone has root access, you probably don't have root access. ** Quickly and easily reboot your device, power off
Thanks anyway. Apparently no one knows of an apk that will do this without being rooted.
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Thing is, until that post, we didnt know you werent rooted because you didnt tell us. Had you told us then the answer would have been "no" because accessing the power off/reboot via an app requires root access as you found out.
asctony said:
I check all my resources. That includes Play Store, many other sites that offer cracked sw, etc. Most of the apks require rooting. I have been on this forum since 2006 so I fully understand 'SEARCH.'
Thanks anyway. Apparently no one knows of an apk that will do this without being rooted.
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Yeah, sorry man, I assumed you were rooted. Otherwise would not have recommended quick boot.
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gustav30 said:
Yeah, sorry man, I assumed you were rooted. Otherwise would not have recommended quick boot.
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Sorry I didn't mention that I was not rooted. Did that on my old phones (MDA, Wing, Omina I900, iPhone (JB), and HTC HD2. But left this one stock. To me it was not worth the effort. Thanks to all who tried to help!
Big deal its not that hard, and its worth everything to get ur phone to freedom... LOL
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