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[Q] Suck Start a Shotgun....

I'm trying to root my inspire on a Mac using parallels, and the problem i'm having is:
1- mmap <> failed
2-when it pushes files to the SD card it creates an error with no code
3-in bootloader it can't find the image or says wrong image
I've remade the gold card several times with a few different SD cards
Now maybe I'm missing something, after all I've been on the Medic all day and we've been busy...or maybe i'm just dumb.
Either way I need help, and yes I've searched the forums and have found bits and pieces of help and then they go into other convo's...thanks in advance for any help

lt5502 said:
I'm trying to root my inspire on a Mac using parallels, and the problem i'm having is:
1- mmap <> failed
2-when it pushes files to the SD card it creates an error with no code
3-in bootloader it can't find the image or says wrong image
I've remade the gold card several times with a few different SD cards
Now maybe I'm missing something, after all I've been on the Medic all day and we've been busy...or maybe i'm just dumb.
Either way I need help, and yes I've searched the forums and have found bits and pieces of help and then they go into other convo's...thanks in advance for any help
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**FIXED MY PROBLEM**
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lt5502 said:
**FIXED MY PROBLEM**
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Why not explain what you did to solve the problem so you can help others?

I have a MAC so here is what I did...
Installed parallels and Windows xp..which I already had.
Restarted computer...then installed HTC sync and immediately un-installed the program without connecting my phone....after HTC sync uninstalled I plugged in my phone and ran the one click. With my phone connected before uninstalling sync it wouldn't allow the one click to push the .zip to my gold card
All the problems I had were fixed. I did however notice that it would say it transferred 0 of xxxxx.xxkb but no worries it will work.
Good luck!
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Q: Easy root

Who has the easiest root for the inspire. I've seen a few threds but looking for the simplest way
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I just used the hack kit instructions to root it. After rooted I had to use ROM Manager to flash and then update CoreDroid to get sound. You don't have to use CoreDroid, you just need to either use a standalone soundfix or flash a ROM with one included.
I think the soundfix is as simple as changing a line in the build properties file, so that may be the easiest way of restoring it after rooted.

Bubbys was the easiest for me.

Neither method is hard. You just need to read and follow the directions exactly as written

would you please point where i can find "hack kit instructions"...thank you

Have you read the forum at all? Just asking.

I read number of posts...there seems to be multiple way of rooting...on top of that there multiple versions...I was just looking for a friendly advise from someone nice who rooted phone recently and had no problems...
thank you...

The hack kit is located HERE. When you download it it comes with instructions. As long as you follow them properly it's an easy process.

mrro82 said:
Bubbys was the easiest for me.
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Along with Zonderion's video, zero problems, first try.
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I used thehack kit..try it.
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Bubby's as well... I think it's the easiest just because all the instructions are live... step by step as you proceed... and you can start with a clean rooted stock rom... painless and effective
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406

Does Bubby's one click solution require the goldcard process first? I am starting with a friend's bone stock AT&T bloated Inspire. i guess I need to know if it needs all the downgrading done prior to running Bubby's program, or it will "do it all" from a stock state.
This sure is more intensive than my Captivate flashing... *click* flamethrowers ignition ON! ,
thanks for the tips. I can't find a solid process from straight stock.

tahoeski said:
Does Bubby's one click solution require the goldcard process first? I am starting with a friend's bone stock AT&T bloated Inspire. i guess I need to know if it needs all the downgrading done prior to running Bubby's program, or it will "do it all" from a stock state.
This sure is more intensive than my Captivate flashing... *click* flamethrowers ignition ON! ,
thanks for the tips. I can't find a solid process from straight stock.
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Gold card maker is included with the package.
When you first run the package, the first prompt that greets you is the gold card maker sub-app.
You can bypass it if you already have a gold card, but it's definitely made front and center.
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Right on! This is the info I was looking for. Thanks for the reply!

tahoeski said:
Right on! This is the info I was looking for. Thanks for the reply!
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Things that I made sure of when doing the gold card...
- I did a long full format of the SD card, not a quick format.
- format using FAT32, allocation size=32kb
- "safely remove hardware" in Windows whenever switching from disk drive <-> charge only mode, even if you're not physically removing the SD card from the phone.
- the number that the gold card maker program gives you is *already reversed*, just copy the resulting number *as is*, and paste it in the gold card generator web page.
h/t to Zonderion, his video filled-in blanks that I would've missed otherwise.
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Scott_S said:
Gold card maker is included with the package.
When you first run the package, the first prompt that greets you is the gold card maker sub-app.
You can bypass it if you already have a gold card, but it's definitely made front and center.
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What does the term gold card mean? Why is it gold? Are we modifying the SD card in the phone or are we modifying an outside in the computer card to replace the one inside the phone?

eramming said:
What does the term gold card mean? Why is it gold? Are we modifying the SD card in the phone or are we modifying an outside in the computer card to replace the one inside the phone?
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Every phone has an ID (a CID) that says which network it's on for branded phones. Official software releases have a list of CIDs that are allowed to use the update. So if you use an update designed for unbranded phones on a branded phone you'll get a CID error.
A goldcard basically overrides this check, so you can install any branded/unbranded ROM.

This post should be a sticky, along with this video

I also used Bubby's.
The only problem i encountered was that i formatted my goldcard with FAT (the default) the first time. It didn't like that and i had to backtrack and do it again. But the second time (with FAT32) it worked like a charm.
Highly recommend.
But then, of course, you will go crazy stressing yourself out picking from the multiple, juicy and wonderfully delicious ROMs that are available!

Downloading TB_auto_root

I wanted to learn the manual ADB method suggested by JCASE in the developemen forum, however i've had trouble understanding, seting up, & using ADB.
I have rooted two two htc eris phones before with JCASE's simple one click root method, so that doesn't realy count. I also roote my Moto Droid, but that was a file that was downloadable by the phone it's self, so that was pretty simple also.
The thunderbolt root seems a little more complicated for my knowledge level, so I've decided to go about it using a youtube tutorial called How To: Root A HTC Thunderbolt ( Easiest Tutorial / Step by step .
this method envolves a program called TB-Auto-Root. I attempted to download it to the PC using slow DSL connection, but it said expected download time is over 8 hours. I followed the same link to my phone and it is at 12% in less than 30min. Can't i Just download it it my phone then copy it to my pc? If so, do I need to copy it directly to the C\ drive, or does it matter?
Thanks in advance, ~Dave

Sub-Standard said:
I wanted to learn the manual ADB method suggested by JCASE in the developemen forum, however i've had trouble understanding, seting up, & using ADB.
I have rooted two two htc eris phones before with JCASE's simple one click root method, so that doesn't realy count. I also roote my Moto Droid, but that was a file that was downloadable by the phone it's self, so that was pretty simple also.
The thunderbolt root seems a little more complicated for my knowledge level, so I've decided to go about it using a youtube tutorial called How To: Root A HTC Thunderbolt ( Easiest Tutorial / Step by step .
this method envolves a program called TB-Auto-Root. I attempted to download it to the PC using slow DSL connection, but it said expected download time is over 8 hours. I followed the same link to my phone and it is at 12% in less than 30min. Can't i Just download it it my phone then copy it to my pc? If so, do I need to copy it directly to the C\ drive, or does it matter?
Thanks in advance, ~Dave
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First of all, don't use easy roots. If you insist on it, then yes you can download on your phone then transfer it to the PC. Check the MD5 to ensure the file is good. As far as where to put it, I am sure the tutorial should tell you.
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You should YouTube a video called "thunderbolt adb setup" or something. Set up the Google driver, fix the config file so it works with the thunderbolt (google adb thunderbolt and its one of the first links). The rooting software shouldn't take that long to download, even on slow dsl...
sent from my rooted Thunderbolt with das BAMF 3.0 rc4

And follow the root guide stickied in the forum
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admiralspark said:
And follow the root guide stickied in the forum
sent from my rooted Thunderbolt with das BAMF 3.0 rc4
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Wish people would read before responding

on auto root when i get to the step of pressig 1 it responds that "ADB is not a vlid internal or external......" what does adb have to do with auto root? please help me root my device.... thanx for every ones help, ~Dave

I replied to the other thread but if you insist on using the auto root I can only say this:
The auto root script does EXACTLY what is described in JCase's root sticky. It just automates the process so less user interaction is required. (i.e. It types in the commands for you) That is what it has to do with adb.
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JBO1018 said:
I replied to the other thread but if you insist on using the auto root I can only say this:
The auto root script does EXACTLY what is described in JCase's root sticky. It just automates the process so less user interaction is required. (i.e. It types in the commands for you) That is what it has to do with adb.
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it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it

yareally said:
it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it
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Which is the reason the only advice I had was to tell him what the auto root has to do with adb.
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yareally said:
it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it
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Exactly. I did the rooting (and eventually unrooting) manually by simply copying and pasting the commands from the tutorial jcase wrote up into ADB. Process of rooting took me roughly I'd say 25 minutes but honestly its not that hard. Just follow the steps and you'll be just fine.
Oh and unrooting took me all of four minutes to do lol.

Search YouTube for "HTC Thunderbolt root". Find the tutorial by Nat3Mil, explains step by step starting with how to set up adb all the way to installing the custom recovery image. Don't get overwhelmed just take your time. Probably takes about 45 minutes give or take. He did a handful of videos including flashing roms, radios, and kernels. See you on the other side my friend...

how are we to know what is wrong when you are using a tutorial posted on youtube as your guide?
Most of us used jcase tutorial to root. Really, it is very simple to do. You probably don't have the files in the right spot on your pc, or you don't have adb in the right spot.

Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=312&cat=3&dl_id=1073
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oxidant11 said:
Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=312&cat=3&dl_id=1073
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They're not bashing the guy.. you're a prick for saying that. OP, if you look in the Thunderbolt help and info thread in the Dev section, there is a llink to a thread that has an ADB auto installer and set up guide
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Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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ScoobarSTI said:
Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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That might be the case with your pc, but usb port has never mattered on my desktop pc, laptop or from within a virtual machine. Perhaps if you attach to some sort of weird device usb like a monitor's usb ports it might.
I would advice the OP to read the tutorial in the development section that's stickied and as a fallback for more information, find a youtube video that explains the same process. I don't know of any links offhand, but I'm sure a 2minute search or less will make a couple show up that do basically what you see in the tutorial sticky thread. However, I would not use the youtube videos alone.

ScoobarSTI said:
Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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Not true on my PC. Sounds like your front ones are messed up. In response to the OP simply watch a youtube video. You are really going to want to learn ADB instead of using one of the auto-rooters. You will still need an ADB connection either way as it is just automated.

oxidant11 said:
Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
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Nobody was trying to be a jerk, but there are 19 different auto root scripts that all have a pretty high possibility of failing at a random point. Leaving you with no clue which step things went wrong at. This makes it really hard to offer any help aside from telling them it is a much better idea to do it the "long" way.
So OP I apologize if you took what I said as being rude. It was not my intention. I was trying to answer what I could without giving bad advice about the problem with the auto script.
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt

I agree with most everyone else's answers. Don't be afraid to follow the standard method jcase laid out. It's not hard, there's little margin for error so long as you follow the instructions, and it never hurts to learn a little adb knowledge. I came from a DINC, and I never used adb before (I rooted the DINC with unrevoked). It's simple. Getting the proper drivers installed is probably the hardest part for someone not experienced in this department, but even so, still really simple.
I'd avoid the 1 click root's. Like mentioned previously, basically all they are is a batch script that runs the same exact commands you'd be copying and pasting yourself if you followed the jcase tutorial. Given that, there's margin for error as you have no control over it unless you modify the script yourself. You're much better off to listen to most people's advice here and just follow the jcase method.

cstrife999 said:
Not true on my PC. Sounds like your front ones are messed up. In response to the OP simply watch a youtube video. You are really going to want to learn ADB instead of using one of the auto-rooters. You will still need an ADB connection either way as it is just automated.
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That might be the case with your pc, but usb port has never mattered on my desktop pc, laptop or from within a virtual machine. Perhaps if you attach to some sort of weird device usb like a monitor's usb ports it might.
I would advice the OP to read the tutorial in the development section that's stickied and as a fallback for more information, find a youtube video that explains the same process. I don't know of any links offhand, but I'm sure a 2minute search or less will make a couple show up that do basically what you see in the tutorial sticky thread. However, I would not use the youtube videos alone.
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No with that program it needs to be the rear usb ports i dont know why its that way but thats how it is. Research it. All my usb ports are in perfect working condition. But for what ever reason you will get that error if you use the front ports.
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[Q] Noob trying to root

I downloaded the hack kit but for some reason I'm stuck trying to set
hack-ace.cmd as administrator. When I try it says error I have no clue on what Im doing but Im willing to learn any help would great.

If you are using Vista or 7, are you right clicking on the .exe file and selecting "Run as administrator"?

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If you are using Vista or 7, are you right clicking on the .exe file and selecting "Run as administrator"?
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im a noob so let me tell you how i d/l it. D/L it was winrar file and i extracted but i can not get run admin when i right click also on vista.

The hack kit should just be a zip file, which you could double click on it and extract all. Once extracted you will see the hack ace command script file and the effen manual. Open the effen manual and read it a few times. It is very easy but you will familiarize yourself with the procedure. You can uninstall HTC sync after you have installed it. You just need the USB drivers. The manual will explain this. You should be able to right click on the hack ace command script and select run as administrator. Then follow along with the manual and the on screen prompts.

Wolf_2 said:
The hack kit should just be a zip file, which you could double click on it and extract all. Once extracted you will see the hack ace command script file and the effen manual. Open the effen manual and read it a few times. It is very easy but you will familiarize yourself with the procedure. You can uninstall HTC sync after you have installed it. You just need the USB drivers. The manual will explain this. You should be able to right click on the hack ace command script and select run as administrator. Then follow along with the manual and the on screen prompts.
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thanks for the help now for some reason cant get a gold card

Try formatting your card, fat32. You will lose all data so back up first. There should be information in the manual.

if after you format to fat32 like wolf said and you still cant make your goldcard, use bubby's guide to make the goldcard and then use the hackkit to do the root.

I tried to go to psas.revskills.de site to make my goldcard but cannot access from firefox or I/E did anybody have the same problem. Is there something ive done wrong firewalls are turned off but still no go.

bigdog533 said:
I tried to go to psas.revskills.de site to make my goldcard but cannot access from firefox or I/E did anybody have the same problem. Is there something ive done wrong firewalls are turned off but still no go.
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hmm.. tried going to the site and it doesnt work. Says webpage is unavailable.

Cmrune said:
hmm.. tried going to the site and it doesnt work. Says webpage is unavailable.
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well damn i thought i had did something funky......damn guess no goldcard for me

When I try to run the cmd file as administrator it will automatically close after 3 seconds I can never get past that I have antivirus off and HTC sync unistalled wtf i read the effin manual a thousand times any suggestions.
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antivirus is off as in disabled, or totally uninstalled? cause if you download the program even when the antivirus is only disabled weird **** happens, you have to have AV totally off the comp.

going to root tonight but have question which rom is the most stable and more like stock?

bigdog533 said:
going to root tonight but have question which rom is the most stable and more like stock?
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i might be a little biased in my suggestion....

how do i get custom rom on to my sd card on phone?

bigdog533 said:
how do i get custom rom on to my sd card on phone?
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A. plug it into your computer, when prompted on phone, choose disk drive, copy rom over to phone
B. download straight from phone
C. take out SDCard, put in a computer, copy rom to SDCard

got the phone rooted and rom on thanks for the help everyone. Now im a little lost on getting the radio on phone.

bigdog533 said:
got the phone rooted and rom on thanks for the help everyone. Now im a little lost on getting the radio on phone.
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Check our the radio sticky in the dev section.
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[Q] Rooting Completely via ADB

I have adb set up correctly and drivers installed. When I use command prompt on Windows 7 64 bit and type in "adb devices" it lists a string of letters/numbers and after that it says device. When I type in adb push rage /sdcard/ the command prompt moves the cursor to a new blank line and I can't type anything in. Is this normal? Phone is HTC EVO shift 4G running stock 2.3.3 and HTC sense 2.1. Again comp OS is Windows 7 64 bit. Yes the rage file is in the /platform-tools folder. Any ideas on if this is normal/alternative rooting methods (excluding ShiftRR and other comp programs. I checked them all. No apps either. They don't work, I've tried them all.) If it helps I'm following the guide at: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Evo_Shift_4G:_Full_Update_Guide

1) Rage doesnt work on 2.3.3, it was a froyo exploit. I suggest either using the script I made to automatically do it for you if you want or you can do it manually.
2) The auto root method that I created is located at the link --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277793
3) Manual method is in general section.

Thanks bunches. I'm going to try your script next time I try. I'm usually kinda busy. And does your script need any additional files? This is gonna sound like a n00b question but it's because I AM a n00b. What the heck is RUU? It sounds like an EXE file I dl on my comp and run. Correct or not? Sorry if this has been asked anywhere else but I have been searching since August trying to find a rooting method and now that one is close I'm impatient.

It includes everything you need. Just extract everything to a single folder then run Fre3atlast.bat

An RUU is an official way to "update" firmware on your phone in either PG06IMG.zip or .exe format so you were correct. The script even gives you a link to download the format of your choice.
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999Sam999; said:
I have been searching since August trying to find a rooting method and now that one is close I'm impatient.
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Close? everyone is perms rooted, even GB USERS and we all have overclock now too
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strapped365 said:
Close? everyone is perms rooted, even GB USERS and we all have overclock now too
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I get that, but I just got my phone in August. Google gave me a bunch of BS that couldn't help with my phone.

I'll ask this here, instead of a new thread.
Will this work on a stock Evo Shift, on 2.3.3? www.xda-developers.com/android/want-to-root-something-anything-try-doomlords-easy-rooting-toolkit/
Sent from my Samsung Legendary 4G, a Universe UTES Phone, running "two. two"

zanderman112 said:
I'll ask this here, instead of a new thread.
Will this work on a stock Evo Shift, on 2.3.3? www.xda-developers.com/android/want-to-root-something-anything-try-doomlords-easy-rooting-toolkit/
Sent from my Samsung Legendary 4G, a Universe UTES Phone, running "two. two"
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No there is currently no one touch root tool for the shifts that are on 2.3.3 because you have to physically push an image to misc.partition, but once you get it downgraged then you can use like ShiftRR and let that root for you,hit up the stickie section for all the info needed
If the downgrade thread by scary isnt a stickie yet it needs to be and it would be located in development section....btw thanks for not starting a new thread
Sent from MY Team Supreme/MikSupreme Shift

strapped365 said:
No there is currently no one touch root tool for the shifts that are on 2.3.3 because you have to physically push an image to misc.partition, but once you get it downgraged then you can use like ShiftRR and let that root for you,hit up the stickie section for all the info needed
If the downgrade thread by scary isnt a stickie yet it needs to be and it would be located in development section....btw thanks for not starting a new thread
Sent from MY Team Supreme/MikSupreme Shift
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Hmm, ok thanks.
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Wait, if the .zip file can be used to "update" a phone, why not put a custom recovery.img and everything else in it and update that way? Sorry if this is a stupid question just don't flame me please.

It's not S-off, just doesnt version check. It needs the signature to be verified and without the HTC private keys, that doesnt work.

Thanks you. So your scripts downgrade, then I follow the guide I found on CM wiki?

999Sam999 said:
Thanks you. So your scripts downgrade, then I follow the guide I found on CM wiki?
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His script will temp root and push the exploit allowing you to use the RUU which will downgrade to Froyo. Once you run the RUU use either the CM wiki or use THIS guide to root.

Where do I start the guided at? Since the script temproots, does that mean I start the wiki at flashing the HBOOT?

999Sam999 said:
Where do I start the guided at? Since the script temproots, does that mean I start the wiki at flashing the HBOOT?
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I have never ran the script just going off what crump posted it looks like after the script you have to ruu to 2.2 THEN permroot with any method your comfortable with
Sent from My Team Supreme/MikSupreme Shift

Thanks that's what I thought to.

Ok, so my phone got an OTA update, and I updated. Then I went to downloads, and redownloaded it. Is it still signed? If it is, is there any way I can use that to root my phone? I can upload the file to 4shared if need be.

1) until you can verify that you can root again after taking an OTA, you NEVER update. 2) Just try and run the script again, then try to downgrade.

1: I thought it was ICS
2: I mean modify the OTA update zip file.