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I'm looking to root my inspire for 2 simple reasons. To be able to uninstall the bloatware and have access to the amazon app store. As far as I can tell bubby's 1 click root seems to be the easiest method so far.
I just have a few questions on what to do after or if I'm successful in gaining root.
I'm planning on sticking with the stock rom and not doing anything extra then what bubby's instructions say. (using his rc2)
The gold card....Can I still use it as a SD card in my phone? Do I have to format the card again to restore my backed up files on it or can I just simply add them to the card? Or do I have to get a new SD card?
I've already gotten the OTA update that was released a couple days ago...will the stock rom have HSUPA enabled? Can I still use the OTA update to install updates as they come out or will I have search online for custom updates and install them manually?
Lastly...will I run in to any other problems or glitches? Sound working? Increase/decrease in battery life? Increase/decrease in speed? Baseically will all the apps and functions of my phone still work as well as they did before root?
I feel like I have searched everywhere for answers to these questions but no luck....So any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am new to this too, but I did run across the answer to your SD Card question. Yes, you can use it again as normal without formatting it. At least that is SOME answer to get you started...lol :0)
S.Reno9 said:
I'm looking to root my inspire for 2 simple reasons. To be able to uninstall the bloatware and have access to the amazon app store. As far as I can tell bubby's 1 click root seems to be the easiest method so far.
I just have a few questions on what to do after or if I'm successful in gaining root.
I'm planning on sticking with the stock rom and not doing anything extra then what bubby's instructions say. (using his rc2)
The gold card....Can I still use it as a SD card in my phone? Do I have to format the card again to restore my backed up files on it or can I just simply add them to the card? Or do I have to get a new SD card?
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I had the same question after I first rooted using a gold card as I haven't used one before...best I can tell, it still functions as an sdcard with no differences.
S.Reno9 said:
I've already gotten the OTA update that was released a couple days ago...will the stock rom have HSUPA enabled? Can I still use the OTA update to install updates as they come out or will I have search online for custom updates and install them manually?
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It should but AT&T's definition of HSUPA varies from device to device and region to region. You may get OTA updates, but keep in mind the update may clear your ability to sideload apps and may clear the root access once applied. So yes it might be better to search for custom updates
S.Reno9 said:
Lastly...will I run in to any other problems or glitches? Sound working? Increase/decrease in battery life? Increase/decrease in speed? Baseically will all the apps and functions of my phone still work as well as they did before root?
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Even with stock rom, you're gonna have hiccups now and then, but for the most part, it should be no different.
S.Reno9 said:
I feel like I have searched everywhere for answers to these questions but no luck....So any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You're welcome and YMMV.
sweeeeet....those are exactly the answers I was looking for.
Thanks again
S.Reno9 said:
I'm looking to root my inspire for 2 simple reasons. To be able to uninstall the bloatware and have access to the amazon app store. As far as I can tell bubby's 1 click root seems to be the easiest method so far.
I just have a few questions on what to do after or if I'm successful in gaining root.
I'm planning on sticking with the stock rom and not doing anything extra then what bubby's instructions say. (using his rc2)
The gold card....Can I still use it as a SD card in my phone? Do I have to format the card again to restore my backed up files on it or can I just simply add them to the card? Or do I have to get a new SD card?
I've already gotten the OTA update that was released a couple days ago...will the stock rom have HSUPA enabled? Can I still use the OTA update to install updates as they come out or will I have search online for custom updates and install them manually?
Lastly...will I run in to any other problems or glitches? Sound working? Increase/decrease in battery life? Increase/decrease in speed? Baseically will all the apps and functions of my phone still work as well as they did before root?
I feel like I have searched everywhere for answers to these questions but no luck....So any help would be greatly appreciated.
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In regards to the goldcard...
You may want to consider holding on to it for future possible use (in case you somehow need to root another inspire, you won't have to make another one).
Either buy a 4gb for the goldcard if you want to use the 8gb that came with the phone, or take the opportunity to get a bigger one for daily use in your phone, and use that 8gb for the goldcard.
In regards to OTA updates...
The one on your phone will be lost in the rooting process. After its done, though, you can reflash the same thing back onto your phone... The same Rom is available over in the dev section. Future OTA updates will have to be manually updated by way of this forum. Fear not, they'll be here.
In regards to glitches...
You'll only be left with no sound if you don't finish the process fully. In order to gain root, a temporary downgraded Rom (that has no sound) has to be flashed first. Then, the functioning stock Rom is flashed back on.
People complain they "lost sound after rooting" because they don't follow the process through to completion... Putting a working Rom back on.
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I have made myself an expert with this stuff LOL...rooted my HTC last week with the simple one click one.......Number 1 is don't change your ROM at all...at least don't go to CM7....you will have major problems with it...........GPS will not work, trust me.
Also, if you change your radio, your also screwed because your UP and DOWNLOAD will be messed up and your GPS won't work as well...i myself am tyring to find a root solution that won't touch my radio.....only push an exploit that will give me unknown sources to be installed and for WIFI tether...that's it for me.
Now I'm curious.
Now that this is out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058042
Couldn't someone download this and rename it PD98IMG.zip, boot into hboot and bypass the whole OneClick/Hack kit?
Or does that only work after you're rooted?
Nickovtyme said:
Now I'm curious.
Now that this is out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058042
Couldn't someone download this and rename it PD98IMG.zip, boot into hboot and bypass the whole OneClick/Hack kit?
Or does that only work after you're rooted?
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Yeah, unless the PD98IMG is signed by HTC, only a S-OFF hboot will load it.
Gene Poole said:
Yeah, unless the PD98IMG is signed by HTC, only a S-OFF hboot will load it.
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That's right. I forgot about the s-off....I'm starting to take this stuff for granted.
gmiusa02 said:
I have made myself an expert with this stuff LOL...rooted my HTC last week with the simple one click one.......Number 1 is don't change your ROM at all...at least don't go to CM7....you will have major problems with it...........GPS will not work, trust me.
Also, if you change your radio, your also screwed because your UP and DOWNLOAD will be messed up and your GPS won't work as well...i myself am tyring to find a root solution that won't touch my radio.....only push an exploit that will give me unknown sources to be installed and for WIFI tether...that's it for me.
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Are you seriously advising others to not change their Rom or radio because YOU had a bad experience?
Or suggesting that because something didn't work right for you that it will not work for someone else?
Inspired Ace 1.0.1¦ XDA Premium
The problem is to get s-off you have to downgrade the Rom/radio . I am still not rooted I have made my gold card just not sure what Rom/ radio to use . I got the inspire on Monday and am still trying it out not liking the battery life at all or the hissing in the call audio .
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jmarrale said:
The problem is to get s-off you have to downgrade the Rom/radio . I am still not rooted I have made my gold card just not sure what Rom/ radio to use . I got the inspire on Monday and am still trying it out not liking the battery life at all or the hissing in the call audio .
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Your waiting to root so you can try out the phone first is a good idea, however, those things you aren't liking so far are actually improved with many custom roms.
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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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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.
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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.
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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...
pulser_g2 said:
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.
Hello community - I've just become a member with my shiny new Nexus S from WIND Mobile here in Canada.
I've been bugged by my friend with an Experia Arc to start rooting and I'm going to take his advice. I just have some question since I'm new to this and the various tutorials don't seem to answer them...
Firstly: My phone is a Nexus S (dur) running 2.3.4. It's the GT-I9020T model (the aws version which in the States is under T Mobile).
Now on to the questions:
I was going to follow this guide in order to gain root access to my phone, then put on clockwork recovery, back it up and flash myself Cyanogen Mod
addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-root-nexus-s-with-a-single-click-using-superboot
Thing is, there's a disclaimer on the page saying that if I'm using a retail version the phone, I need to unlock the bootloader... but it doesn't tell me how to tell if I AM using a retail version, or what a retail version of the phone is.
I know, probably a stupid question, but I don't want to risk a bricked phone!
Also, if I need to unlock the bootloader - and subsequently erase all data in the process - is there any way I can back up what I already have on the phone?
Second:
When I'm done with the rooting, putting Clockwork recovery will allow me to make a NANDROID backup - does this include absolutely EVERYTHING on the phone? Apps, contacts, etc.
Third:
Once I've flashed Cyanogen Mod, will I lose all my contacts, or will they still be sync'd to my google account? Also, will I need to manually reinstall all apps from the market.
Finally:
Lets say something goes wrong with my phone inside my year warranty, is it possible to restore the phone completely to manufacturer settings so I can still get warranty service if need be? (I doubt it, just would like clarification).
Thanks for any help you guys give me! And if I've been an idiot and asked repetitive things, just point to the thread that answers them. I'm new to all of this.
Regards,
Tal.
Retail version means you bought the phone through your carrier vs buying an unbranded/named version from a third party source such as ebay or what have you, clockwork recovery does NOT back everything up, get titanium back up, its free in the market and back your contacts up which ever way is convienant..i.e I use tmobile contact back up on my vibrant. Titanium will back up your apps and data.
I'm fairly new to the root game, but ive learned alot, ive been able, with the help of some amazing developers and their ROMs, to get my battery life from a gandful of hours to 24 hours plus....
Happy rooting buddy, and good luck!
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Actually, clockworkmod (nandroid) does back up absolutely eveything. You backup your stock ROM, flash 20, flash your backup, and your back exactly where you started on your stock rom. Titanium backup only backups your apps& system settings, nandroid backups your whole phone OS.
Alright, wicked - clockwork will get it all. that's great.
Now, to unlock the bootloader (which I need to do apparently to install clockwork) will erase everything - is there a way around that? Are my contacts synced with google's services? I don't care about apps - I can get those back but I DO care about my close to 130 numbers >_<
Talnoy said:
Alright, wicked - clockwork will get it all. that's great.
Now, to unlock the bootloader (which I need to do apparently to install clockwork) will erase everything - is there a way around that? Are my contacts synced with google's services? I don't care about apps - I can get those back but I DO care about my close to 130 numbers >_<
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Your contacts SHOULD be saved on googles server after you sync. As a precaution what I always do before a wipe is go to contacts, click menu, import/export, export to usb storage. This way if for whatever reason when you resync your phone and your contacts are missing, you can use this as a backup essentially
Talnoy said:
Alright, wicked - clockwork will get it all. that's great.
Now, to unlock the bootloader (which I need to do apparently to install clockwork) will erase everything - is there a way around that? Are my contacts synced with google's services? I don't care about apps - I can get those back but I DO care about my close to 130 numbers >_<
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everything that is synced come back after a flash, gmal, calendar, task, contacts, picasa albums, etc, etc...
just make sure sync is marked in settings>account & sync>your account
even the apps, wifi and bookmarks come back if you chose to backup it in google account!!
You can always check on your Gmail -> Contacts if it has the list of all your contacts. If yes, that means it'll auto-sync the next time you boot your new ROM and put in your settings.
Greetz
woo hoo! I think I'm ready!
Just to confirm, that method using superboot will work right? Also, one niggling question I have is if there's anything different I need to do because I'mrunning the AWS version of the phone.
Thanks so much guys! I'll let you know how this goes.
PS: I saw it mentioned somehwere that I could turn the bottom buttons into a notification light with an app after rooting...anyone know what the app is called?
Talnoy said:
PS: I saw it mentioned somehwere that I could turn the bottom buttons into a notification light with an app after rooting...anyone know what the app is called?
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just search: 'BLN' in the market. You also need to flash a compatible kernel, if you just want stock kernel, but with bln and voodoo, go with matr1x!
Talnoy said:
PS: I saw it mentioned somehwere that I could turn the bottom buttons into a notification light with an app after rooting...anyone know what the app is called?
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BLN. There's a free version in the Market but it's so good you might want to consider buying the Pro
Just make sure you use a Kernel that supports BLN, it will be mentioned in the Kernel's feature list.
I don't know about the superboot, it appears that it should work, but I'd prefer the normal, somewhat longer way of doing it. The one you can find in the sticky here
Greetz
Hmm I figured I'd just grab a stock kernel that supports BLN now I figure since I'm here I'll ask: what does a non-stock kernel do for me? and what would the "best" one be for a nexus s?
Sorry for all the questions I'm hungry for knowledge!
there is no "best" kernel... it's just like rom, you need to test and make your own choice.
you know, you can change the kernel "on the fly", you flash one and if you don't like, just flash another one and you don't lose anything.
the most popular kernel is netarchy one, but in my daily use, it seems a little laggy, so i'm using morfic uv11... but it's really your choice!
Talnoy said:
Lets say something goes wrong with my phone inside my year warranty, is it possible to restore the phone completely to manufacturer settings so I can still get warranty service if need be? (I doubt it, just would like clarification).
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From the FAQ, all credit goes to the original poster(s):
In the event you want to return to stock, simply flash the NAND backup found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884093 . This will restore everything, including the stock recovery image. Then as mentioned above go into the bootloader/fastboot mode and enter "fastboot oem lock" in ADB.
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Greetz
thanks mates, now when I get home from work ill be giving this thing a go. Thanks again for all the help - I'll report on my (hopeful) success as soon as she's working!
is it a she?! =oP
good luck!
Of course its a she, it's ALWAYS a she
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thiagodark said:
just search: 'BLN' in the market. You also need to flash a compatible kernel, if you just want stock kernel, but with bln and voodoo, go with matr1x!
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Would you mind explaining what voodoo is by chance? I looked at matr1x and I'll likely end up flaying that bad boy! Just wondering what voodoo is/does.
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Talnoy said:
Would you mind explaining what voodoo is by chance? I looked at matr1x and I'll likely end up flaying that bad boy! Just wondering what voodoo is/does.
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just search by "voodoo controls" in the market! =o)
Talnoy said:
Would you mind explaining what voodoo is by chance? I looked at matr1x and I'll likely end up flaying that bad boy! Just wondering what voodoo is/does.
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It's an open-source project started by supercurio on these forums, trying to make the sound better on our phones.
For SAMOLED screens, it also has options for display improvements.
Greetz
Okay....having some issues here :S
I'm following the guide on this forum for the 9020T TO THE LETTER.
These steps are confusing me:
Select Browse my computer for driver software - Okay, no problem.
"point it to where you downloaded the Android SDK 2.3 (..\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver)"
Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
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I found out that I had to download the drivers from the SDK first after some searching...ugh. Anyhoo, once I got them and throw my phone into fastboot, I don't see any "Android Bootloader interface" driver, only two choices: Android ADB Composite Device" or "Android ADB Device"
Halp?
Hi
I just bought a new HTC. Do u know if there is a pc / laptop application from which i can take a complete "As-is" image of the phone?
I want this just in case if i mess up playing with the mobile, i can use the PC application and restore the complete image as i bought using USB connecting to
phone.
Thanks
If you mean after you've set it up(apps and personal config) on the stock rom, no there isn't a way.
Thanks
Is there way to get the original ROM / Image? let us i do not want the apps and personal config thru PC application connecting thru USB?
sivgan said:
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Is there way to get the original ROM / Image? let us i do not want the apps and personal config thru PC application connecting thru USB?
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If you look in bubbys simple one click thread or the hack kit thread, there are links to the stock RUU. You can run the RUU from your PC through USB to phone or through hboot.
Sent from my time waster.
I'll add to the above by saying, once you're rooted, it's a different story.
At that point you can flash clockwork recovery, which will allow you to back-up your phones state at that time, which is what you're asking to do now.
The difference is there's no way of doing it to the phone out of the box... As at the point it's not rooted, and the mechanism of backing up in the manner to which you refer is only available with a custom recovery, which is only available on rooted phones with s-Off.
It's a shame, as I wouldn't have minded doing the same thing back before I rooted, but... No go.
A hard reset will restore your phone as you bought it. If you want to save apps and data, there are apps for backing up. You would just do restores after the hard reset.
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fernandezhjr said:
A hard reset will restore your phone as you bought it. If you want to save apps and data, there are apps for backing up. You would just do restores after the hard reset.
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Will hard reset work restore it to out of box condition, even though i have a put a
different ROM?
sivgan said:
Thanks
Will hard reset work restore it to out of box condition, even though i have a put a
different ROM?
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No. The response was to a user with a stock phone already (non-rooted). If you're running a different ROM, then you're necessarily rooted and will have a tough time getting back to out-of-box condition.
Nickovtyme said:
If you look in bubbys simple one click thread or the hack kit thread, there are links to the stock RUU. You can run the RUU from your PC through USB to phone or through hboot.
Sent from my time waster.
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Thanks
Can you please send me the link for those threads?
sivgan said:
Thanks
Will hard reset work restore it to out of box condition, even though i have a put a
different ROM?
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You did not state in your original post that you are planning to root. Obviously, your concern is returning the phone for warranty purposes. I have read many post where users flashed a stock rom and used the s-on tool. It may not return you to exactly like out of the box, but it would be close enough to get you thru warranty. The stock rooted rom I am using now is exactly like stock before I rooted. If it weren't for the fact that someone tinkered with the kernel name, there would be know way to tell the difference.
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fernandezhjr said:
You did not state in your original post that you are planning to root. Obviously, your concern is returning the phone for warranty purposes. I have read many post where users flashed a stock rom and used the s-on tool. It may not return you to exactly like out of the box, but it would be close enough to get you thru warranty. The stock rooted rom I am using now is exactly like stock before I rooted. If it weren't for the fact that someone tinkered with the kernel name, there would be know way to tell the difference.
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Thanks for the reply.
I do not want root or do anything with the phone now. I just want to take a AS-IS out of box image of the phone using a PC application and store it. And then play with all phone.
Looks like from the mail threads, it is not possible. AM i correct?
I am waiting to see a response or a way and then even configure or play with my HTC inspire.
sivgan said:
Thanks for the reply.
I do not want root or do anything with the phone now. I just want to take a AS-IS out of box image of the phone using a PC application and store it. And then play with all phone.
Looks like from the mail threads, it is not possible. AM i correct?
I am waiting to see a response or a way and then even configure or play with my HTC inspire.
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It's a 3-way chicken/egg thing. You can't do what you want without unfettered access to the main partitions on the phone. You can't get unfettered access without rooting. You can't root without installing a downgraded ROM and losing the current ROM.
sivgan said:
Thanks for the reply.
I do not want root or do anything with the phone now. I just want to take a AS-IS out of box image of the phone using a PC application and store it. And then play with all phone.
Looks like from the mail threads, it is not possible. AM i correct?
I am waiting to see a response or a way and then even configure or play with my HTC inspire.
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If you're not going to root there is no need to "store" the factory image as it is part of your rom. When you want to reset it just do a factory data reset and it will be just like it was when it came out of the box.
sivgan said:
Thanks
Can you please send me the link for those threads?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-960736.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952224
sivgan said:
Thanks for the reply.
I do not want root or do anything with the phone now. I just want to take a AS-IS out of box image of the phone using a PC application and store it. And then play with all phone.
Looks like from the mail threads, it is not possible. AM i correct?
I am waiting to see a response or a way and then even configure or play with my HTC inspire.
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You seem a bit confused. If you are not going to root, then my original reply would apply, a hard reset will get you back to out of the box. However, if you do not root, you will not be able to flash a custom rom.
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Hi folks,
I have read a number of guides and threads on the forum but I can't work out if any apply to what I want to do. I'm sure the info may be there but its not clear to me.
Basically I want root on my Desire S so that I can use aps like LUKS Manager, Orbot and so on. I don't want to install a new ROM as I'm happy with my what I have at the moment.
My hboot is 2.00.0002 and my Radio is 3822.10.08.04_M
Is what I want to do possible? If not and I have to install a new ROM is it possible to find one that matches what I have at the moment? How do I identitfy what that is?
Thanks in advance for all the help!
wageslave said:
Hi folks,
I have read a number of guides and threads on the forum but I can't work out if any apply to what I want to do. I'm sure the info may be there but its not clear to me.
Basically I want root on my Desire S so that I can use aps like LUKS Manager, Orbot and so on. I don't want to install a new ROM as I'm happy with my what I have at the moment.
My hboot is 2.00.0002 and my Radio is 3822.10.08.04_M
Is what I want to do possible? If not and I have to install a new ROM is it possible to find one that matches what I have at the moment? How do I identitfy what that is?
Thanks in advance for all the help!
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everything is possible. Just follow the guides in this forum how to root your device (I recommend not to use htcdev). You don't have to install a new ROM.
But my personal opinion is to use a custom ROM, since they often have much more possibilities for customizing and a lot modifications for speed and performance. Are you still using stock ROM with sense 3.0 ?
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Hi, thanks for the reply. I've only accepted the updates provded by my network so I guess thats the stock ROM?
Yep, its HTC Sense 3
I must be missing something basic because from all the guides i've read you have to install a new ROm to keep root?
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Hi, thanks for the reply. I've only accepted the updates provded by my network so I guess thats the stock ROM?
Yep, its HTC Sense 3
I must be missing something basic because from all the guides i've read you have to install a new ROm to keep root?
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Yes, it's stock right now.
At first you need to s-off your device (caution, you are about to void your warranty). You can do that using the revolutionary tool. Then you have to root, which can be done with superoneclick.
(edit: at this point you need to install a recovery like 4ext or cwm)
Root will not be undone when installing a
New ROM, neither do you need to install a new ROM. But I recommend to use a ROM with sense 3.5, it's much better.
You can find tutorials for everything I'm talking about right here in the forums.
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Ah, thats great, thanks. I didn't get that superoneclick could allow you to keep root.
Much appreciated.
I'll also look into the Sense 3.5. thanks again!
I forgot to mention: after rooting,
You need to install a custom recovery like 4ext or cwm. It's for backing up your system and flashing roms and updates and anything else you need
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Ok, so if I get s-off and then keep root by using superoneclick does that mean that I won't be able to receive updates through my network?
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Ok, so if I get s-off and then keep root by using superoneclick does that mean that I won't be able to receive updates through my network?
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If your s-off and rooted the installer will not install the update (never tried cause I dont use stock rom) - but there are alway newest rooted stock roms here on xda and you can update your system manually. Most of the time before your carrier sends you the "official" update.
But yes, you have to do it by yourself.
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If your s-off and rooted the installer will not install the update (never tried cause I dont use stock rom) - but there are alway newest rooted stock roms here on xda and you can update your system manually. Most of the time before your carrier sends you the "official" update.
But yes, you have to do it by yourself.
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+1
But I think if you s-off and root and DO NOT install any other ROM you might still be able to download official updates for your stock ROM over the air
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Yes, you can use OTA (Over The Air update) ... but I think after that, you will loose your root
look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401 FAQ's No. 5
ok, went to have a go at this but it looks like getting S-Off is quite complicated as well. I'm on HBOOT 2.00.0002.
Is there a shorter route to achieving root than:
downgrade
s-off
superoneclick (for root)
install custom recovery
If there isn't now is it likely to become available in the future or is the Desire S just difficult to do this with?
If You don't want to change rom, then stay s-on, unlock bootloader with htcdev and use superoneclick.
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Is there a shorter route to achieving root than:
downgrade
s-off
superoneclick (for root)
install custom recovery
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use the htcdev, but as mentioned its not recommended
its not that hard to do the stuff...
bronx said:
If You don't want to change rom, then stay s-on, unlock bootloader with htcdev and use superoneclick.
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+1
this will give you exaclty what you require
AND if you have S-OFF and apply an OTA you will stuck in a bootloop (white HTC splash screen)
bronx said:
If You don't want to change rom, then stay s-on, unlock bootloader with htcdev and use superoneclick.
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That's great, and exactly what i was looking for, thanks!
eyahl said:
use the htcdev, but as mentioned its not recommended
its not that hard to do the stuff...
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I get that the steps might be easy enough, but there are quite a lot of them and instructions can contain loops when put together (I.e. downgrading to get root may require root in some instructionals). I do appreciate your help and advice though. I may well switch ROMs, especially in the future (I can't see myself affording a new phone any time soon!)
amidabuddha said:
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this will give you exaclty what you require
AND if you have S-OFF and apply an OTA you will stuck in a bootloop (white HTC splash screen)
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Thanks for the tip!
ok i am late but i think i can help.
first of all stop confusing the damn guy with different kinds of stuff. even i was like him before rooting my precious desire s. he will learn the advantages and disadvantages of revolutionary s-off as time passes by.
for now follow this guide as i did this (and trust me i had the same intentions as you do)
first get your adb and fastboot setup, this is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
then go to htcdev and unlock your phone. follow the process, its easier than you think.
after your done, download superoneclick and root your phone. if you dont know much about superoneclick then search around or google it and you will find your anwsers. one more thing, htcdev will reset your phone.
sorry if i am late if you have already rooteed your phone.
@up wth are U talkin' bout dude?
Case was closed two days ago, op was informed, understood, even thanked everyone. What are You trying to show in here?
darkrider24 said:
first of all stop confusing the damn guy with different kinds of stuff. even i was like him before rooting my precious desire s. he will learn the advantages and disadvantages of revolutionary s-off as time passes by.
for now follow this guide as i did this (and trust me i had the same intentions as you do)
first get your adb and fastboot setup, this is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
then go to htcdev and unlock your phone. follow the process, its easier than you think.
after your done, download superoneclick and root your phone. if you dont know much about superoneclick then search around or google it and you will find your anwsers. one more thing, htcdev will reset your phone.
sorry if i am late if you have already rooteed your phone.
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Who do you think you are? Batman?
You've basically danced around the same bush that bronx, eyahl and amidabuddha planted already and announced salvation to the world!
Ohhh.... am I too late to save the day?...is it too late for the poor non-rooted buggers?!! What'll the world do without me? The ship you're trying to board sailed away two days ago... party's over man... but it's fascinating to see the way you look at yourself! Knight in shining armor indeed!!
This is your first post on the forum, and this is how you behave, and talk to other members...? You reap what you sow man...
P.S. : Even the OP has more posts than you!!
Lmao
I guess I'm not the only one who is killing time watching these boards 50 times a day.
bronx said:
Lmao
I guess I'm not the only one who is killing time watching these boards 50 times a day.
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Nope, you're not the only one
Enigmaamit at his best
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