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[GUIDE] One Click How to Root EVO with Unrevoked 3.21

I first want to thank everyone at UnrEVOked for what they've done. I'm posting this because the UnrEVOked post doesn't really give any instructions. Its an easy enough root, but I know I've been there before and even the simplest things can be tough if things aren't laid out. So here's a step by step tutorial.
Due to some bugs, Unrevoked 3.2 was taken down shortly after being released, but the updated version is now LIVE! So obviously we're going to bring you a video tutorial on how to do it! Thanks to the guys at Unrevoked for giving us this simple solution to rooting the HTC EVO 4G.
LINK TO VIDEO WALKTHROUGH FOR HOW TO ROOT THE EVO
From Unrevoked:
No system downgrading or /data wiping, one-click root, a full NAND unlock and no PRI downgrade.
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Nice, right? So here's what you'll need
◄●REQUIRED DOWNLOADS●►
EVERYONE: Unrevoked3. Download the version for your OS.
WINDOWS USERS: unrEVOked modified USB driver
◄●How to Install HBOOT Drivers (Windows Users ONLY)●►
If you're using Windows, you're going to have to install the HBOOT drivers first. You can follow this video tutorial:
How to Install HBOOT Drivers
and follow along with these written instructions provided by the Unrevoked team:
Download the unrEVOked modified USB driver and expand it somewhere you will remember.
Turn off your phone, then boot it into the HBOOT menu by holding power and volume down.
On your phone, you will have to select HBOOT USB at that menu by pressing volume down four times, then power. Wait until the screen flashes through an “SD Checking” message before pressing buttons; otherwise, the phone will ignore keypresses.
Connect the phone to your Windows machine with a USB cable and wait for the phone to say HBOOT USB PLUG on screen.
Open Device Manager.
Click Start, then right click on Computer, then click Properties, then click Device Manager.
Under Other devices, you should now see the Android 1.0 device.
Right click on Android 1.0 and click Update Driver Software:
Click on Browse my computer for driver software.
Click on Browse and select the Android USB Driver folder on on your computer, click ok, then click next.
You should get a status bar indicating that the driver is installing. If you get any warnings, just click Ok.
Your driver should install.
Click Close and make sure Android Bootloader Interface is listed under Android Phone.
◄●Instructions●►
Make sure you downloaded Unrevoked3 for your OS.
If you're on Windows, make sure you "uninstall HTC Sync or any other program that might talk to the phone over USB (doubletwist, etc). They will cause problems" (Unrevoked.com).
Plug your phone into your computer with USB.
Drag down from the notification bar on your phone and select "Charge Only" and "Remember this"
Make sure your phone has USB Debugging turned on by going to Menu>>Settings>>Applications>>Development and checking USB debugging.
Run the Reflash application that you downloaded.
Unrevoked will run its processes. Follow the few instructions it gives and thats it!
You're now rooted!

no nand i assume

djR3Z said:
No system downgrading or /data wiping, one-click root, a full NAND unlock and no PRI downgrade.
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igotsthemagicinme said:
no nand i assume
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Look one post above

bobross said:
Look one post above
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ahh yes... i let my eyes wonder on down to those pretty blue headers

djR3Z said:
I first want to thank everyone at UnrEVOked for what they've done. I'm posting this because the UnrEVOked post doesn't really give any instructions. Its an easy enough root, but I know I've been there before and even the simplest things can be tough if things aren't laid out. So here's a step by step tutorial. The video tutorial will be up within 24 hours
Due to some bugs, Unrevoked 3.2 was taken down shortly after being released, but the updated version is now LIVE! So obviously we're going to bring you a video tutorial on how to do it! Thanks to the guys at Unrevoked for giving us this simple solution to rooting the HTC EVO 4G.
LINK TO VIDEO WALKTHROUGH (Coming within 24 hours)
From Unrevoked:
Nice, right? So here's what you'll need
◄●REQUIRED DOWNLOADS●►
EVERYONE: Unrevoked3. Download the version for your OS.
WINDOWS USERS: unrEVOked modified USB driver
◄●How to Install HBOOT Drivers (Windows Users ONLY)●►
If you're using Windows, you're going to have to install the HBOOT drivers first. You can follow this video tutorial:
How to Install HBOOT Drivers
and follow along with these written instructions provided by the Unrevoked team:
Download the unrEVOked modified USB driver and expand it somewhere you will remember.
Turn off your phone, then boot it into the HBOOT menu by holding power and volume down.
On EVO 4G, you will have to select HBOOT USB at that menu by pressing volume down four times, then power. Wait until the screen flashes through an “SD Checking” message before pressing buttons; otherwise, the phone will ignore keypresses.
Connect the phone to your Windows machine with a USB cable and wait for the phone to say HBOOT USB PLUG on screen.
Open Device Manager.
Click Start, then right click on Computer, then click Properties, then click Device Manager.
Under Other devices, you should now see the Android 1.0 device, similar to the picture below.
Right click on Android 1.0 and click Update Driver Software. You should then be at the following screen:
Click on Browse my computer for driver software.
Click on Browse and select the Android USB Driver folder on on your computer, click ok, then click next.
You should get a status bar indicating that the driver is installing. If you get any warnings, just click Ok.
Your driver should install and your screen will look like below.
Click Close and make sure Android Bootloader Interface is listed under Android Phone.
◄●Instructions●►
Make sure you downloaded Unrevoked3 for your OS.
If you're on Windows, make sure you "uninstall HTC Sync or any other program that might talk to the phone over USB (doubletwist, etc). They will cause problems" (Unrevoked.com).
Plug your phone into your computer with USB.
Drag down from the notification bar on your phone and select "Charge Only" and "Remember this"
Make sure your phone has USB Debugging turned on by going to Menu>>Settings>>Applications>>Development and checking USB debugging.
Run the Reflash application that you downloaded.
Unrevoked will run its processes and thats it!
You're now rooted!
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I've been having problems whereby when I turn off the EVO and then hold the "power" and "volume-down" buttons it goes directly into HBOOT - not giving me any option to select HBOOT USB. I press the voume-down button, but it doesn't do anything. Of course it winds up not being able to find PCIMAGE.zip and the root FAILS.
Any advice? All my drivers are current (I even tried to install the drivers mentioned and it said all my drivers were already current). I am in "charge mode" only, and I am in USB debugging. I am also on a Windows 7 machine.
Many thanks for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Kevin

can i install even if already rooted

kstagg said:
I've been having problems whereby when I turn off the EVO and then hold the "power" and "volume-down" buttons it goes directly into HBOOT - not giving me any option to select HBOOT USB. I press the voume-down button, but it doesn't do anything. Of course it winds up not being able to find PCIMAGE.zip and the root FAILS.
Any advice? All my drivers are current (I even tried to install the drivers mentioned and it said all my drivers were already current). I am in "charge mode" only, and I am in USB debugging. I am also on a Windows 7 machine.
Many thanks for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Kevin
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you need to get the correct bootloader pcmimg file. Take the file drag and drop onto your SD card and then boot into hboot screen. Install and apply updates. Find the correct H-boot zip located in the eng bootloader thread located in here within the first 5 pages.
link here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752832
correct H-boot is 0.76

kstagg said:
I've been having problems whereby when I turn off the EVO and then hold the "power" and "volume-down" buttons it goes directly into HBOOT - not giving me any option to select HBOOT USB. I press the voume-down button, but it doesn't do anything. Of course it winds up not being able to find PCIMAGE.zip and the root FAILS.
Any advice? All my drivers are current (I even tried to install the drivers mentioned and it said all my drivers were already current). I am in "charge mode" only, and I am in USB debugging. I am also on a Windows 7 machine.
Many thanks for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Kevin
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Why do you need a PC36IMG.zip ? this doesn't use one.

Probably trying to flash a ROM and ran into this problem

Thanks for posting a Guide this will help a lot of us.
If my My phone is:
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Baseband version 2.02.00.06.10
Software number 1.47.651.1
Can I use this Unrevoked 3.21 method, or is it better to use other posted methods like Whitslacks or the thread by fastRX8. Is one method better than the other?
Thanks for your advice!

URAR1004 said:
Thanks for posting a Guide this will help a lot of us.
If my My phone is:
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Baseband version 2.02.00.06.10
Software number 1.47.651.1
Can I use this Unrevoked 3.21 method, or is it better to use other posted methods like Whitslacks or the thread by fastRX8. Is one method better than the other?
Thanks for your advice!
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You're safe using this. Easiest method IMO. Good luck
EDIT: Since you're on 2.1, go ahead and update to 2.2. You may be fine running this on 2.1, but I'm not certain.

im stuck on "htc EVO 4G" screen, am i stuck in flashing to STOCK RUU at this point?

poulosjr said:
im stuck on "htc EVO 4G" screen, am i stuck in flashing to STOCK RUU at this point?
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There's no need for the RUU. What does the unrevoked app say its doing right now?

Video walkthrough has been posted. Check the OP for the link

I didn't use this I updated the pcm36.img but it says boot- fail pu
But it will update everything else, I bought the phone from someone he gave me the phone on the older 2.1-update1 it was originally rooted it does say S-OFF so I'm not 100% if that's my issue then towards the end it said partition failed, is my nbest bet to start from scratch from what it seems?? Flash stock evo ruu and root with unrevoked from that

poulosjr said:
I didn't use this I updated the pcm36.img but it says boot- fail pu
But it will update everything else, I bought the phone from someone he gave me the phone on the older 2.1-update1 it was originally rooted it does say S-OFF so I'm not 100% if that's my issue then towards the end it said partition failed, is my nbest bet to start from scratch from what it seems?? Flash stock evo ruu and root with unrevoked from that
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Yeah check out my evo unroot tutorial. Starting over is probably the best option

Ok ill do that then go from there

where can I find the original RUU

seriously noob question
I did the original 3.2..can i just do 3.21 right over it??...or are there other steps i need to take..
awesome OP!! thank you!!

and this now works perfect for 2.2? and no 4g issue??

[LG Drivers] (Easy) for LGP999DW (G2X)

READ! This following tutorial will help you install ONLY the LG Drivers NOT the APX drivers needing for ClockWorkMOD..
So I was messing around with how to get the drivers working to my LG G2X.
Using this thread. [Drivers][APP] LG Mobile Support Tool / Nvidia NvFlash APX Driver for LGP999DW G2x
But I could not get it to work this way so I put in my info to the drivers and downloaded the drivers.
It gave me this file I installed it now drivers are working for me. I am now able to get into adb.
So this is a shortened process, therefore you now do NOT need to remove your battery, nor hold any buttons. Simply just install the .exe file (located below)
I don't know if it's 32bit compatible, as I am using a Windows 7 64bit. (Let me know)
Steps:
1. Download this FILE HERE (InstallScript Setup Launcher)
2. Run the .exe file.
3. After installation reboot computer (not necessary, but I did)
4. Plug in your LG G2X (make sure Mass storage only is uncheck)
There you go! Your drivers should be installed very easily without much hassle.

MLIGN said:
I don't know if it's 32bit compatible, as I am using a Windows 7 64bit. (Let me know)
Steps:
1. Download this FILE HERE
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you say "you put in your info to the drivers and downloaded"???????
and i think you should specify a little more as to what people are downloading and installing on their pc's.

crazythunder said:
you say "you put in your info to the drivers and downloaded"???????
and i think you should specify a little more as to what people are downloading and installing on their pc's.
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Yes sorry, I used the LGMobile Support Tool.
Went to the Customer Support Tab, Then clicked on (Application and Manual USB Driver.) Entered my S/N and phone type got this download for the G2x Drivers. I just shortened the process and just uploaded the "Driver Installation Tool"

with all due respect, this is old news.

crazythunder said:
with all due respect, this is old news.
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I'm sorry. I just thought I'd share a simple step process of installing drivers. From the others I have read require you to remove your battery, hold vol up and down, and plug in USB cable. This you just simply install and plug in phone.

MLIGN said:
I'm sorry. I just thought I'd share a simple step process of installing drivers. From the others I have read require you to remove your battery, hold vol up and down, and plug in USB cable. This you just simply install and plug in phone.
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In order to activate NVFlash support for flashing the recovery partition of the G2x, NVIDIA APX driver has to be installed during NVFlash mode (battery out, Vol up + Vol down. If you can get those drivers to work without doing all that, you da man. Until then, this thread is just another way to install LG's drivers for ADB, SD mounting, etc.

BTW, loved your Hero ROM for the G1

MLIGN said:
I'm sorry. I just thought I'd share a simple step process of installing drivers. From the others I have read require you to remove your battery, hold vol up and down, and plug in USB cable. This you just simply install and plug in phone.
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the vol.up\down is to enter the nvidia recovery. the lg drivers are for your pc to see\recognize your phone and it's sdcard. and i think you need them to charge through usb. but i think that's been debunked.

Alil off topic but... MLING are you planing on doing any work for the G2x?... loved your work for the G1/MT3G..
Sent from my G2x *****es!!! :-D

Is this assuming you have not installed any drivers at all? And also assuming you had not connected your phone to the computer via usb?

wIIse said:
Is this assuming you have not installed any drivers at all? And also assuming you had not connected your phone to the computer via usb?
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correct. but even if windows installed drivers when you plugged in, you should still do this to get the latest drivers.

r4d14n7 said:
In order to activate NVFlash support for flashing the recovery partition of the G2x, NVIDIA APX driver has to be installed during NVFlash mode (battery out, Vol up + Vol down. If you can get those drivers to work without doing all that, you da man. Until then, this thread is just another way to install LG's drivers for ADB, SD mounting, etc.
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I got mines to install with the battery in.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App

yglup said:
I got mines to install with the battery in.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App
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You got the APX driver to install correctly (without having to put your phone in low level flashing mode), and tested nvflash? As well have never installed the APX driver before using the 3 button method?
Please let me know your detailed steps and testing and I will append my post for the oneclick app.

quick question... I went to my phone settings and can't see an option to uncheck mass storage... can somebody shade some light?
thanks

Well, something it is not working here...
installed your link on my pc... rebooted... then plugged my phone to pc then on my phone I pressed the *turn on storage* thing and BOOM! blue screen of death on my PC...
I had posted on the general section about my problem and I bought a new sdcard thinking the problem was my old card and it seems it is not!
Who's willing to help me out?

wIIse said:
quick question... I went to my phone settings and can't see an option to uncheck mass storage... can somebody shade some light?
thanks
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It's located in the Settings/SD card & phone storage

wIIse said:
Well, something it is not working here...
installed your link on my pc... rebooted... then plugged my phone to pc then on my phone I pressed the *turn on storage* thing and BOOM! blue screen of death on my PC...
I had posted on the general section about my problem and I bought a new sdcard thinking the problem was my old card and it seems it is not!
Who's willing to help me out?
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running CM7?

@TGA_Gunnman yes I was running CM7.... but I used my dropbox account and downloaded eagleblood's ROM since I could not mount my sdcard....
My phone is charging, I will update tomorrow to let you know if my sdcard is now being recognized!
You know what's funny? Since my last problem with the drivers/uninstalling I now do not see the nvidia driver under device manager? I think I had erased nvflash option on my pc??? *I used your one click method when I first installed drivers and nvflash* and yes I am able to vol down + power to enter recovery on my phone.

Well, good news after reverting to eagles' rom I am successfully able to mount both my sdcard and external sdcard!!!
I hope once I change back to CM7 I am able to do so as perfect as in the eagles' rom.

BAD NEWS! and cyanogenmod you probably need to take a look at this.. I went back to cm7 and now my drivers are all messed up again or whatever it is I am not able to mount SDcard to PC once again!

[Q] How to rescue a G2X bricked by LG's upgrade?

OK, to be fair I don't know whether to blame LG or Microsoft, but in the middle of upgrading my G2X it looks as if the crappy Windows drivers quit talking to the phone.
The LG software instructed me to do a battery pull and try again, but the result is the phone is now stuck in "S/W Upgrade" display. It won't not respond to the Windows update program. Reinstalling drivers does not help.
It won't boot Android. It's useless.
Rebooting with the sound buttons depressed gives me a black screen, no recovery program.
I have the Android SDK on my Linux laptop, but it doesn't find any USB devices, regardless of whether I do a straight boot or attempt recovery mode.
I have a Linux version of nvflash, which also can't find the device, so http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610562 is no help.
What next?

If you have a Windows computer accessible:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180331

404 land
Sadly most of the links in that thread point to 404s, so I am not able to find the Windows one-click CWM flasher, but I found this
http://search.4shared.com/postDownload/9h4mmcSp/nvflash-cwm_recovery-5027.html
which is a Linux nvflash binary, script, and CWM package. With enough fiddling around I managed to get Linux to detect the device and nvflash to install Clockwork, so I'm at least that far.
Now to figure out how to get rid of that upgrade screen ....

You ran into the exact same thing I ran into about 6 months, literally to a "T".
The link posted above by another member is what I followed, and it fixed the problem for me.
I hope you are able to find the various non-dead files/links!
Good Luck!
Scott

Here is the One-Click NVFlash for windows:
[RECOVERY][APP] 4-28:One-Click NvFlasher ClockWorkMod Touch 5.8.1.3/5.0.2.0/4.0.1.5
Also the KDZ flasher is probably the only way you're going to get the update finished, and you'll have to do that on XP.

XP
I have an XP laptop, but the KDZ flasher crashes when I try checking the phone configuration, and I have not been able to locate a KDZ file for the GX2. Pretty much everything in that thread resolves to a removed file, or a dead domain.

Oh, here's the V21y kdz.
You shouldn't need to check phone configuration, just open the kdz flasher,select the kdz file, and hit go.
EDIT: Yup, from the other thread:
speedsk8x said:
7) Run KDZ_FW_UPD.exe.. Leave the type set to CDMA and the phone mode set to DIAG. DO NOT CLICK ON "Read phone information"
8) Click the folder icon and load the V21E_00.kdz
9) Click launch software update (and pray!)
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Partial success
I had partial success with these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644
... except that the device drivers were not Win7 compatible and I had to chase down the correct drivers by Googling for Nvidia APX drivers. Once that was done, I was able to nvflash back to a stock system and get out of the LG "S/W Update" bootloader problem.
However, the phone radio isn't working. The cited thread recommends updating using either the KZ loader or the LG Update tool after flashing, so I guess that's my next stop.
Decoding the instructions:
Removing the battery, holding down BOTH volume controls, and plugging in USB puts the phone in to "APX" mode. It will show up as an unknown device in Windows, which allows you to install the device driver. After that the nvflash utility can reflash all the phone's memory.

try this
This happend to me a month ago and took me till 4am to solve...
disclaimer this worked for me but your mileage may vary
First update your lg drivers here
dropbox.com/s/8hibwel69plml4w/LG%20_USB%20_Drivers_All_4.9.7.zip
The only way I found to get it out of the s/w update mode was to use this custom nv flasher that restores it to stock V21E over apx mode
dropbox.com/s/g2eli2mjapfhd0k/G2X_V21E_00_NVFlash.zip
it also includes the nvidia apx drivers
you get to apx mode by taking the battery out and holding both volume buttons down while pluging the usb cable in ... you can let go of the buttons after you see the update screen
after that your phone should boot up normal...skip syncing google account... now with your drivers updated try the lg update tool again... to me the lg tool is the most straight forward way to get the updated baseband... after this works you'll be on stock V21Y with new baseband Mar 11 2012...
now for recovery and backup use this and pick CWM 5.0.2.0
dropbox.com/s/odypked2aqha11i/One-Click-G2x-recovery-flasher-04-28-12.rar
after you have that done you can then flash this stock rooted V21Y via copy it to your sd card
dropbox.com/s/4db1h60uj7gmvpq/p999_2.3.4_v21y_4142012.zip

Thanks...
Thanks for the links! I'll try again with those versions and see if I can get the LG updater (which caused all this trouble in the first place) to work properly. I am still getting failures when it is connecting with the phone.
While I do have nvflash working (on the win7 laptop) and am able to flash CWM and install ROMs, the phone still doesn't seem to know it's a phone. The T-mobile wifi calling app says the SIM is bad.
I flashed Eaglesblood ICS, which was easy and looks like it's a great ROM, but the phone still doesn't work.

Check the "Rom for Recovery" thread in the Dev Section. Follow the instructions. It should get you up and running in no time.

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
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Massive fail...
delete please, I post in wrong thread.

[q] help pleasee :/

hello guys, I'm Brazilian and I'm using google translator to make this post.
sorry if I posted in the wrong area.
I have a nexus s, today I went to update it and did a ****ing great, now it only connects in "fastboot mode" which is a screen with the options "REBOOT bootloader" "REBOOT" "RECOVERY" and "POWER OFF"
I try to connect it the pc but he identifies nen, indeed, but it gets even identifies as "unknown device" even doing installations of sdk, samsung drivers, already tried everything.
the model of my nexus s is the i9020
he was with ICS mod9
someone try to help me, I'm desperate because my phone is not nen to begin with.
Anyone know what else I can do?
My operating system is Windos 7 Ultimate x64, does he have any incompatibility be x64 drivers?

What's the problem exactly? Does the phone boot up? Or is it stuck in a boot loop?

jj_z1 said:
What's the problem exactly? Does the phone boot up? Or is it stuck in a boot loop?
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hello jj_z1,
thanks for replying,
I was not really very accurate, sorry.
the thing is, he does not start the system, so this is the screen that said,
follows a link to the example, the option button ai when to start the recovery clockwork he does not identify the SD of the cell, as would be usual, you know?
every time I turn it, it is this screen of "fast boot"
do not give out

What do you mean by "update it"? OTA update or did you flash a custom ROM and/or Recovery ?
Did you install "Google USB Driver" in SDK Manager? (If install fails, run SDK Manager as Administrator.)

_android_ said:
What do you mean by "update it"? OTA update or did you flash a custom ROM and/or Recovery ?
Did you install "Google USB Driver" in SDK Manager? (If install fails, run SDK Manager as Administrator.)
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yes google sdk already installed drivers, all right.
I was trying to install a custom rom, only nen got to copy the rom sd pro, as there appears on pc.
that's my problem, it does not mount the sd because the windows do not want to install the cell, I surely identify if he manages to come install the rom I want

Do you have this installed on your computer?
If yes, and it's configured for your nexus s then just connect your phone to your pc, go to device manager, right click on the unrecognized usb device (if that's the case), click on update driver, then choose manually and navigate to the data/drivers folder where ever you have Wug's tool installed, that should install the correct drivers for your phone. Then use the flash stock+unlock option to restore your phone to stock, then redo everything to install cwm and your custom rom of choice. That worked for me.
Good luck

jj_z1 said:
Do you have this installed on your computer?
If yes, and it's configured for your nexus s then just connect your phone to your pc, go to device manager, right click on the unrecognized usb device (if that's the case), click on update driver, then choose manually and navigate to the data/drivers folder where ever you have Wug's tool installed, that should install the correct drivers for your phone. Then use the flash stock+unlock option to restore your phone to stock, then redo everything to install cwm and your custom rom of choice. That worked for me.
Good luck
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I had this prog, only that even installing and doing everything you said I could not install the drivers, I try to manually install and even then it is as if he could not be started (code 10) in print as it is attached, have any other explanation?
I'm already rancando hairs here, lol

eojonathan said:
I had this prog, only that even installing and doing everything you said I could not install the drivers, I try to manually install and even then it is as if he could not be started (code 10) in print as it is attached, have any other explanation?
I'm already rancando hairs here, lol
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The only thing I can think of right now is to try using the linux tool if you have access to a linux operating system like ubuntu. From experience, getting a nexus phone recognized by your computer is easiest on a linux machine (you can use virtual box if you don't want to install ubuntu on your computer). If I can think of anything else I'll let you know, if you don't get it fixed.

jj_z1 said:
The only thing I can think of right now is to try using the linux tool if you have access to a linux operating system like ubuntu. From experience, getting a nexus phone recognized by your computer is easiest on a linux machine (you can use virtual box if you don't want to install ubuntu on your computer). If I can think of anything else I'll let you know, if you don't get it fixed.
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ok, I'll try it and then you notice, but now I'll take a nap and later I try again, but thanks for the help.

[Q] I've tried everything to get out of boot loop

Hello everybody,
I am new to the forum and also new to Androids. After years of using iPhones and finally becoming fed up Apple, I've decided to try something new (please don't judge my prior smartphone selection and start posting opinions about the 2 operating systems, I do not want this thread to turn into one of the "battle of the phones" thread that I've experienced many times on iPhone forums). My friend recently got an S3 and had no use for his Galaxy S 4g, so he gave it to me so that I could try out an Android. There was one issue though, he said that the phone would not get past the Galaxy S screen and would keep re-booting itself (stuck in a boot loop). He said if I could figure out a way to fix it then it's mine.
That being said, here's my dilemma. I've tried many different methods to get the phone out of a boot loop. The first method I tried was putting the phone into restore mode and selecting the "reinstall packages" option. After this executes I get the message:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(no such file or directory)
E:Can't mount SDCARD:update.zip
Installation aborted.
After some further research I discovered a nice little program called Odin I read a lot about Odin and how to properly use it. After trying at least 5 different methods to get the phone into download mode with no success, I purchased a jig. The jig did the trick and instantly put me into download mode, I was ecstatic and hopeful that I could now fix the phone with Odin. I connected the phone to my PC in download mode, but Odin still didn't recognize the phone (I tried many versions of Odin, 1.85, 1.87, and the most recent 3.07). I do have the latest drivers for this phone, which I downloaded from Samsung's website. The phone will charge through the computer but the computer does not recognize it otherwise and will not allow me access its mass storage (I am running Windows 7 64 bit). I have tried using a different USB cable, and I have tried to use a different PC, the other PC I used popped up with a message saying that Windows could not successfully download the drivers (that was after I downloaded the drivers from Samsung's webpage and plugged the phone into the computer). I've even tried transferring stock firmware onto an external SD card and loading it onto the phone from restore mode (is that even possible to do?). I have also tried running Odin in compatibility mode, still didn't detect the phone. I should probably also mention that Kies Mini also does not recognize the phone. I asked my friend if he ever tried rooting this phone and he said no, so I'm assuming this issue has nothing to do with a failed attempt to root.
I really want to get this phone working, but I have run out of options to try. I am hoping that someone on here has a solution for me from a similar experience. After reading through the forum, I have noticed that people on here are very helpful and also very friendly; something that I can say is very different from some of iPhone forums I've used. I apologize if there is already a similar thread to mine, I've read through many threads and none of the solutions have worked for me. I also apologize for my first post being so lengthy, I just wanted to state all of the methods that I've tried to fix this phone. Thanks for your replies.

Hi hubbs134
You have come to the right place.
First,
I suggest you read a little bit about this phone and how to put it in Recovery (by holding Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until you see the SGS4G splash screen) and Download modes, it will help you in the future.
You can find it all in the Wiki.
Second, use this guide to One-Click Heimdall your way to Stock KJ6 2.3.6 Gingerbread ROM (latest official ROM for this phone).
If you use this file (instead) with that guide, you will also get phone rooted, or else you will need to make another flash of a rooted kernel (as the guide suggests).
Now, if you have the official latest stock, but still want some ICS/JB lovin', if you have CWM recovery v5 (you will see the recovery info once you're in that mode), you can flash CM9/AOKP/HebMIUI/UltraGen/RemICS/CM10/Slimbin/etc. etc. etc. ROMs.
Enjoy and welcome aboard!
P.S what the @#%#$ were you doing with an iphone ?

itzik2sh said:
Hi hubbs134
You have come to the right place.
First,
I suggest you read a little bit about this phone and how to put it in Recovery (by holding Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until you see the SGS4G splash screen) and Download modes, it will help you in the future.
You can find it all in the Wiki.
Second, use this guide to One-Click Heimdall your way to Stock KJ6 2.3.6 Gingerbread ROM (latest official ROM for this phone).
If you use this file (instead) with that guide, you will also get phone rooted, or else you will need to make another flash of a rooted kernel (as the guide suggests).
Now, if you have the official latest stock, but still want some ICS/JB lovin', if you have CWM recovery v5 (you will see the recovery info once you're in that mode), you can flash CM9/AOKP/HebMIUI/UltraGen/RemICS/CM10/Slimbin/etc. etc. etc. ROMs.
Enjoy and welcome aboard!
P.S what the @#%#$ were you doing with an iphone ?
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Thanks for your reply, I have read a lot about this phone and know how to get into download and recovery mode. I tried the method you mention, however, when running the command window I get errors for both roms you suggested (i attatched a screen shot of the errors I'm getting). Do you know how I can fix these errors so that I can proceed with the rest of the tutorial? Thanks.
PS I only had an iPhone because I had yet to discover how bad a** Androids are

It sounds like you can't use Odin because of a windows issue. Try installing linux. I use ubuntu
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You can also run as live CD or in a virtual machine
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hubbs134 said:
Thanks for your reply, I have read a lot about this phone and know how to get into download and recovery mode. I tried the method you mention, however, when running the command window I get errors for both roms you suggested (i attatched a screen shot of the errors I'm getting). Do you know how I can fix these errors so that I can proceed with the rest of the tutorial? Thanks.
PS I only had an iPhone because I had yet to discover how bad a** Androids are
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No need to replace PC OS...
1. Uninstall all your Java versions and Samsung drivers and reboot.
2. Reinstall Java 1.7u..
3. Follow the guide, it should work.
When you reinstall the driver through Heimdall - it will appear as Gadget device.
Good luck !

itzik2sh said:
No need to replace PC OS...
1. Uninstall all your Java versions and Samsung drivers and reboot.
2. Reinstall Java 1.7u..
3. Follow the guide, it should work.
When you reinstall the driver through Heimdall - it will appear as Gadget device.
Good luck !
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I second this... This should fix your driver issues.

Thanks for both of your replies. Odin detected my friends GS3 so I know it's not a Windows issue.
itzik2sh I did what you suggested and now got the command to function properly. I am going to try and finish the tutorial, I will be back soon with results. Thanks.

The phone is in download mode with Heimdall One-click 1.3.1 running and nothing is popping up in the command window. Neither is showing that the device is connected. Any suggestions? Thanks

Irish Enigma said:
I second this... This should fix your driver issues.
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I forgot to mention that I can here the sound that a device was just connected to the computer via USB, and a message pops up saying USB device not recognized. When I click on the message it says "One of the USB devices connected to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it."

Tried a different port? Tried second different port with a different USB cable?

itzik2sh said:
No need to replace PC OS...
1. Uninstall all your Java versions and Samsung drivers and reboot.
2. Reinstall Java 1.7u..
3. Follow the guide, it should work.
When you reinstall the driver through Heimdall - it will appear as Gadget device.
Good luck !
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Theraze said:
Tried a different port? Tried second different port with a different USB cable?
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Ok I got the device connected and I got Zadig running, however, there is no option for "Samsung USB Composite Driver" on the drop down list, on "gadget Serial", "Gadget Serial Control (interface 0), and "1.3 HD Webcam (Interface 0)'. What should I do?

On the one-clicks, you don't actually want to use zadig. Apparently it conflicts, which is awesome for something that gets released WITH the tool.
If you're doing manual Heimdall, make sure you've told zadig to list all devices in the menus. Your phone should show up after that.
If you're using a one-click, make sure you're using a USB port on your computer where you have NOT installed zadig, Kies, or Samsung official drivers. Follow the steps in the one-click religiously, and it should cooperate.

Follow the guide %100 then Odin should work
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Ok I ended up getting the phone to register in Odin. I flashed it with the stock rom in Odin and it said success. The phone booted and it seemed like it was going to work but then the recovery menu came up. I posted a screen shot of what it says, what action should I take from here? Thanks

I am also in a different boot loop now, before it would load to the first screen (black screen saying samsung galaxy 4g) then restart, now it boots to past the splash screen to where it says "Samsung" and then reboots back to the screen where the pink letters roll across the whole screen. I don't need to flash bootloaders do I?

Looks like recovery is broken or the updater script on the ROM you're trying to flash is messed up. Flash a new and the proper recovery via Odin then download a new Rom and either sideload it or mount usb from recovery and push it... Or you could just use Odin XD
EDIT: Samsung's are easy to brick and hard to debrick it may take a couple of trys
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Irish Enigma said:
Looks like recovery is broken or the updater script on the ROM you're trying to flash is messed up. Flash a new and the proper recovery via Odin then download a new Rom and either sideload it or mount usb from recovery and push it... Or you could just use Odin XD
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OK GREAT NEWS! After flashing with Odin and that screen popping up, I clicked update from SD card, which failed. I then click system reboot, which brought me into the new boot loop. I put back into download mode and re-flashed with One-Click. Same recovery menu came up as before but when I clicked reboot system it hung at the "Samsung" black screen (after the splash screen) for about 20-30 seconds and then booted up I'm afraid to turn the phone off and see if it reloads lol. Is it safe to say that it is fixed? Or should I still follow your advice and run the proper recovery in Odin and then sideload a new rom? Or take different action? Thanks for all your help guys! Everyone gets a thanks click for being so helpful and friendly on an unhappy/confused/pissed off/ now happy new Android user!

Ok I just put my Tmobile simcard in and the phone is not detecting the sim. Any suggestion?

The IMEI number and baseband both say "unknown", I'm assuming this has to do with the simcard not registering?

hubbs134 said:
The phone is in download mode with Heimdall One-click 1.3.1 running and nothing is popping up in the command window. Neither is showing that the device is connected. Any suggestions? Thanks
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What Heimdall package are you applying ?
After JAR package runs you are ready to go.
As I wrote, according to guide you can reinstall "Gadget" driver.
EDIT :
Enigma, if you're not an owner of an SGS 4G please stop advising.
Odin is not the common way since we have MTD ROMs and it had its problems.
hubbs134,
blank IMEI is a serious problem. without a proper IMEI your device is everything but a phone.
Try this : take battery off, press the POWER button for 10 seconds, leave device untouched for 15 minutes and then put battery back and power up.
This could bring your IMEI back to life. If not... maybe another flash will help.
P.S
The 3e recovery image you put on post #14 is a snapshot of the the stock unrooted ROM recovery.